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Important Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
If an outside antenna is connected to the TV receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
(NEC) National Electrical Code
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To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing
of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches
from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.
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Introduction
Key Features Overview
Your TV/DVD is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information
summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 4 provides more information about the rest of the TV/DVD’s features and how
to use them.
Hi-Pix Picture Enhancement System
The Hi-Pix Picture Enhancement System incorporates two of RCA’s most advanced technologies: TruScan Digital Reality and
the AVR Picture Projection System. The result is the ultimate in true-to-life picture performance that provides the optimum
picture resolution from each digital source connected to your TV/DVD (off-air, DVD, satellite, and/or cable).
TruScan Digital Reality
Picture performance starts with signal processing. TruScan Digital Reality intelligent signal processing recognizes incoming
video signals and progressively converts them to achieve optimum digital picture performance. It enhances the picture
quality and makes you feel as if you’re close to the real thing. It also recognizes when original film sources have been
modified and automatically converts the analog frame rate back to its original format to bring out the detail — a process
commonly referred to as reverse 3:2 pulldown.
AVR Picture Projection System
The Accurate Visual Reality high definition picture projection system offers a brighter picture than conventional CRTs
(cathode ray tubes). These tubes create brilliant, lifelike fidelity. The AVR 4 lens system is designed to complement the
CRTs, providing accurate colors and razor sharp focus on every part of the screen.
DVI-HDTV Input
Lets you connect a component with a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) output. DVI provides an uncompressed, digital video
interface developed for high-bandwidth digital connection. It supports the overlay of high-resolution graphics needed by
some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services. DVI, when combined with HDCP (High bandwidth
Digital Content Protection) technology, creates a protected digital connection. The DVI-HDTV connection is designed to
display either progressive scan (480p) or HDTV (1080i) signals at a bandwidth of up to 1.78 Gigabits per second.
SRS TruSurround XT™ and SRS Dialog Clarity™
TruSurround XT solves the problem of playing multichannel content over two speakers. It delivers a compelling, virtual
surround sound experience through any internal television speakers. Dialog Clarity, a feature of TruSurround XT, makes
dialog from the source material clearer.
MP3 Audio Disc Playback
Description: Your DVD player can play compatible MP3 audio files recorded on CD-R discs.
Requirements: The discs must be recorded on compatible equipment (Chapter 3 has details) and the DVD player must be on.
The On-Screen DVD Information Display
Description: The Info Display is an on-screen banner that provides access to certain features while you're playing a disc.
Icons represent the different features supported by your TV/DVD when in DVD mode. By selecting different Info Display
icons, you can access features including Repeat, Audio, Subtitles and Camera Angle.
Requirements: Put your TV/DVD in DVD mode and insert a disc into the disc tray. Once the disc starts playing, press
INFO to view the Info Display.
TruSurround XT, Dialog Clarity, SRS and the (o) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT and Dialog Clarity technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 5: Using the DVD Menu
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 6: Using the TV's Menu System
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Chapter 7: Information Displays
Chapter 3: Playing DVDs
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Chapter 4: Using the TV's Features
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Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
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Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
Turn off the TV/DVD and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety
Instructions on page 1.
Protect Components from Overheating
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Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air
can circulate freely.
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Don’t stack components.
If 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
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Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
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If you place components above the TV/DVD, route all cables down the side of the back of the
TV/DVD instead of straight down the middle of the TV/DVD.
•
If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV/DVD carefully. Place the TV/DVD on a stand or base that is of
adequate size and strength to prevent the TV/DVD from being accidentally tipped over, pushed
off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV/DVD. Refer to the
Important Safety Instructions on page 1.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV/DVD where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use
soft or indirect lighting.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV/DVD. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for
you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV/DVD.
Note for US customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who
will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For
details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.
Components
Cables
Needed
Connection
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Coaxial
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Coaxial
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Satellite Receiver
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Audio/video
S-Video
TV/DVD + VCR
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Coaxial
Audio/video
Component video
For general information on connecting an A/V receiver or speakers to your TV/DVD, go to page 12.
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV/DVD
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Component Video
(Y•Pb•Pr) cables
Audio/Video
cables
DVI-HDTV Cable
Coaxial cable
S-Video cable
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TV/DVD + HDTV Tuner + VCR
1. Make sure cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your VCR.
A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HDTV Tuner.
B. Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on the HDTV Tuner.
2. Make the video connection between your HDTV Tuner and the TV/DVD.
A. Best Connection: DVI-HDTV
Connect a DVI-HDTV cable to the DVI-HDTV jack on the back of your HDTV Tuner. Connect the other end of the
cable to the DVI-HDTV input on the back of TV/DVD.
– OR –
B. Very Good Connection: Connect three video grade cables to the CMP1 Y PB PR jacks on the back of the TV/DVD
and to the Y PB PR jacks on the HDTV Tuner.
Notes: The DVI-HDTV and Y PB PR jacks send the digital cable signal to the TV/DVD in digital and analog formats,
respectively.
3. Make the audio connection between your HDTV Tuner and the TV/DVD (to match your video connection).
A. If you used the DVI-HDTV jack:
Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the DVI-HDTV L and R audio jacks on the back of the TV/DVD and to
the Audio Output jacks on the HDTV Tuner.
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B. If you used the Component Video jacks:
Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the CMP1 L and R audio jacks on the back of the TV/DVD and to the
Audio Output jacks on the HDTV Tuner.
4. Connect your HDTV Tuner to your VCR.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the HDTV Tuner’s antenna output and to VCR’s antenna input.
B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the Audio Output jacks on the HDTV Tuner and to the Audio Input
jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect the video cable to the Video Output jack on the HDTV Tuner and to the Video Input jack on the VCR.
5. Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on the TV/DVD.
B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R audio jacks on the back of the TV/DVD and
to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (video) jack on the back of the TV/DVD and to the Video Output jack on the
VCR.
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TV/DVD + Satellite Receiver + VCR
1. Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input
jack on the TV/DVD.
B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the
back of the TV/DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV/DVD and to the
Video Output jack on the VCR.
2. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR.
3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV/DVD.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID1 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the
back of the TV/DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the Satellite Receiver.
B. Connect the video cable to the VID1 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV/DVD and to the
Video Output jack on the Satellite Receiver.
C. If your Satellite Receiver has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable (instead of the
video cable in step B) to the S-VIDEO jack on the TV/DVD and to the S-VIDEO jack on the
satellite receiver.
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TV/DVD + DVD + VCR
1. Connect your VCR to your TV/DVD.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input
jack on the TV/DVD.
B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the
back of the TV/DVD and to the Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV/DVD and to the
Video Output jack on the VCR.
2. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR.
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TV/DVD + A/V Receiver or Speakers
These are two different ways your TV/DVD uses a component to hear audio.
1. Connect audio cables to either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO L and R OUTPUT jacks and
to the Audio Inputs on the A/V receiver.
• FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV/DVD. This audio output is
ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control.
• VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels can be controlled by
the volume controls on the TV/DVD's front panel and remote control.
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2. Use speaker wire to connect the TV/DVD to external speakers.
• The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the TV/DVD’s internal speakers
on or off. If you connect external speakers, slide the switch to EXT so the audio is
sent to the external speakers only. Choosing INT sends the audio to the TV/DVD’s
speakers only.
Note: The external speaker rating is 8 ohms with 15 watts power handling capabilities.
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The Front of Your TV/DVD
Front Input Jacks
The TV/DVD has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video input jacks, an S-Video jack and a headphones jack.
The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a camcorder. Locate the jacks either on the front of the TV/DVD or
on one of the sides. To access the component you connected to the front of the TV/DVD, press the INPUT button on your
remote until FRNT appears on the screen.
Note: When connecting a component that uses a monaural cable, such as some camcorders, use the Left (mono) input
jack to get sound from both speakers.
PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV/DVD. To adjust volume control of
the headphones, press the VOL > or VOL < button (the volume display appears). Press the arrow up or down button (the
headphone volume display appears), then press the right or left arrow button to adjust the headphone volume.
VIDEO (in) Receives video from another component such as a camcorder, video game console or VCR.
L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a camcorder, video game console or VCR.
S-VIDEO (in) Allows you to connect an S-Video cable from another component. Make sure you also connect audio cables
from the component to the TV/DVD.
Note: Do not connect an S-Video and a regular video cable to the FRNT jacks at the same time.
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV/DVD to operate many of the TV/DVD’s
features.
OPEN/CLOSE Press to open and close the disc tray.
STOP Stops DVD disc play.
PLAY Begins DVD disc play.
MENU/OK Brings up the TV Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted items.
CH
Scans down through the current channel list. In the TV menu system, acts like down arrow button on the remote
control and adjusts menu controls.
CH Scans up through the channel list. In the TV menu system, acts like up arrow button on the remote control and
adjusts menu controls.
VOL < Decreases the volume. In the TV menu system, acts like left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu
controls.
VOL > Increases the volume. In the TV menu system, acts like right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu
controls.
POWER Turns the TV/DVD on and off.
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Plug in the TV/DVD
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug
completely into the outlet.
Put batteries in the remote
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Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing the tab and lifting off the cover.
Insert 2 “AA” fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
Replace the cover.
Turn on the TV/DVD
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV/DVD’s front panel.
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV/DVD, but puts the
remote into TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote
control operate the TV’s functions.
How to Use the Remote Control to
Complete the Initial Setup
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen
menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your
choice and select it.
TV button
OK
button
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move
up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.
Arrows
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu
items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).
Tip
Complete the Initial Setup
The menu system in your TV/DVD allows the TV/DVD’s features to work
properly. The first time you turn on your TV/DVD, the setup screens appear.
To access the setup menus manually, press
MENU and choose SETUP.
Set the Menu Language
The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the
menu system.
If English is your preferred language, press OK. If you want to choose another
language, press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted, and
press OK.
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Complete Auto Channel Search
The next screen asks you to make sure you've connected the TV/DVD to a
cable, satellite, or off-air signal. When you're sure that a signal is connected to
your TV/DVD, press OK on your remote to go to the Channel setup screen.
In the Channel setup screen, you can launch the Auto channel search by
pressing OK. The Auto channel search allows the TV/DVD to search for all
channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes
called auto programming. When the channel search is complete, press OK to
access the List & Labels screen.
Changing Lists and Labels
The List & Labels part of the setup lets you edit your channel list and choose or
create a personal six-character label for each channel.
Note: Changing List and Labels can be time consuming. You can change
these at a later time by accessing the Setup menu.
1. Press the left or right arrow to scroll through the channels and choose the
one you want to edit.
2. Press the down arrow to highlight the In channel list option. Press the left
or right arrow button to add (the box is checked) or remove (the box is
unchecked) the channel from the list.
3. Press the down arrow to highlight the Channel label option. Press the left
or right arrow button to scroll through the available list of 25 most common
labels. The last option in the list allows you to create your own six-
character label for the channel (the first letter of the label is highlighted).
4. Press the 1 or 2 number button to change the first letter of the label.
5. Press the right arrow to highlight the second letter, then press the 1 or 2
number button to change the second letter, etc.
6. When you are finished creating your label, press OK. Select Go back to go
to the Auto Convergence menu.
Auto Convergence
Your TV/DVD’s picture tubes might have been disturbed during delivery or
after you moved the TV/DVD, causing the color in your TV/DVD to be out of
alignment. The colors adjust by starting auto convergence.
IMPORTANT: Auto convergence works best once the TV/DVD has warmed
up for at least an hour. If you've just unpacked your TV/DVD, it's a good
idea to repeat the Auto convergence function when the TV/DVD's been
running for at least an hour. See page 48 for more information about Auto
convergence.
1. Press OK to begin auto convergence.
Note:
2. When the auto convergence is complete, the Red center convergence menu
appears. The cross in the middle of the screen should be yellow. If it is not,
use the arrow buttons to move the red cross to overlap the green cross.
Press OK when adjustments are complete.
If you're using an HD source (such as an HDTV
tuner or HDTV satellite receiver) on the CMPNT
or DVI input, you should run Auto convergence
separately for that input as well. Tune to the
input you’re using for the HD source, then go to
page 48 for information on Auto convergence.
3. The Blue center convergence menu appears with a cyan cross in the middle
of the screen. If it is not, use the arrow buttons to move the blue cross
to overlap the green cross. Press OK (the TV tunes to the last selected/
available channel in the channel list).
You don't need to run Auto convergence
separately for the internal DVD player – the
procedure for the TV covers the internal DVD
player as well.
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Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly
through the remote control.
To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit channel, press
the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the “1” button until
“1” and two dashes (– –) appear, then add the second two digits. Example: to tune
to channel 123, press and hold 1 until “1– –” appears, release the 1 button and
then press 2 and 3.
ANTENNA In VCR mode (if programmed), this button works as a TV/VCR button
for some VCRs. In SAT mode (if programmed), this button works as a TV/SAT
button for some satellite receivers.
Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV or DVD menu and to
adjust the menu controls. The up and down arrows move the PIP window when
no menus are on the screen. When watching TV without the PIP window or
menu system in use, the left and right arrows (ZOOM –and ZOOM +) change
the current format of the screen (4:3, Zoom 14:9, Zoom 16:9, Zoom 16:9 ^/v,
Cinerama, regular mode 16:9). In DVD mode while playing a 4:3 disc, use the
Zoom buttons in the reduced TV menu to change the Zoom mode.
AUDIO Places the remote in audio mode to operate a component (such as a CD
player, audio receiver, amplifier/receiver) that you’ve programmed to work with
this button.
AUX/HD Puts the remote in AUX/HD mode. As a default, this button controls
some models of RCA HDTV Tuners. It can also be programmed to operate some
brands of an additional remote-controllable components. The Autotuning feature
for this button works only with HDTV tuners (see page 28 for more information
on Autotuning).
CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to
change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. In
DVD mode while a disc is playing, CH+ advances to the next chapter; CH- goes to
the preceding chapter.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal
viewing. Also exits PIP or POP if no menu is displayed.
DISC MENU In DVD mode while a disc is playing, brings up the current disc's
menu (if available).
DVD Turns on the internal DVD player and puts the remote in DVD mode. Also
displays the current DVD status.
FREEZE When watching TV, freezes the picture until you press any button on
the remote to resume normal TV viewing. The FREEZE feature automatically times
out after a short time. Please note that when you "unfreeze" you go back to live
programming (skipping any programming that occurred during the freeze).
Note: The FREEZE feature does not work on signals from the DVI-HDTV, CMP1 or
CMP2 inputs in progressive scan (480p) or HDTV (1080i) modes.
Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This can cause
the image to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such damage is not
covered by your warranty. Press any button to unfreeze the picture at any time.
GO BACK In TV mode, returns you to the previous channel. In DVD mode,
returns to the previous screen.
GUIDE In TV mode, brings up the Channel Guide menu. In DVD mode, brings
up the DVD guide (if available).
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INFO In TV mode, makes the channel banner appear and disappear. In DVD
mode, makes the info banner appear and disappear.
Tip
The component button corresponding
to the mode you're in flickers when the
remote batteries are low and you press a
button on the remote.
INPUT Accesses the available video input channels (VID1, VID2, FRNT, CMP1,
CMP2 and DVI). Press the CH+ or CH- button to resume TV viewing.
LIGHT Press to illuminate the remote control’s buttons (except for the component
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.
A warning message may also appear on
the screen when you press a remote button
and the batteries are low.
MENU In TV mode, makes the TV Main menu appear and disappear. In DVD
mode, makes the reduced TV menu appear and disappear.
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the
Tip
volume.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. When watching TV,
freezes the picture until you press any button on the remote to resume normal TV
viewing. Please note that when you "unfreeze" you go back to live programming
(skipping any programming that occurred during the freeze).
To turn off most RCA, GE, and Proscan
components that are connected to the TV,
press ON•OFF twice within two seconds.
This feature only works with most RCA, GE,
and Proscan products.
ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on and off. If in another component
mode (VCR, DVD, SAT/CAB, AUX/HD or AUDIO) and programmed, turns the
component on and off.
PIP Press once to bring up the small picture-in-picture (PIP) window. Press again
to bring up the picture-outside-picture (POP) windows. Press to remove POP. (See
Chapter 4 for more information about using PIP.)
Note:
The DVD, VCR, SAT/CAB, AUX/HD, and
AUDIO buttons also turn on most RCA, GE,
and Proscan products.
PIP + or PIP – When using PIP or POP, changes the channel in the PIP window.
PRESETS In TV mode, displays the Picture and Sound preset settings. Use the up
and down arrow buttons to highlight either Picture or Sound settings. Use the left
and right arrow buttons to change to a different Picture or Sound preset. In DVD
mode while a disc is playing, displays the DVD Info Display with the Audio icon
highlighted.
REC If programmed, starts recording TV programs if your TV/DVD is connected
to a recording device (such as a VCR) if the remote is in the right mode to control
that device.
REV, PLAY, FWD, STOP, PAUSE In DVD mode, these buttons provide reverse, play,
fast forward, stop and pause the disc. If programmed, they also provide transport
control for some remote-controllable VCRs, DVD players, tape decks, and CD players.
SAT/CAB Puts the remote in SAT/CAB mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, turns
on the TV and tunes to the correct input channel.
SKIP In TV mode, press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30
seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more
time.
SLEEP Brings up the Sleep timer menu. Use the right and left arrow buttons
on the remote control to increase or decrease the sleep timer in five minutes
increments (up to a maximum of four hours).
SWAP When using PIP, swaps the main picture with the PIP window. When using
POP, swaps the left and right pictures.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays the channel
banner.
VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, turns on the TV
and tunes to the correct input channel.
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume.
ZOOM In PIP mode, changes the size of the PIP window.
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Programming the Remote to Operate
Other Components
The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote
controllable components. The remote is already programmed to operate most
RCA, GE, and Proscan components.
Also, the AUX/HD button can be programmed to operate most brands of an
additional remote-controllable component (such as a VCR, DVD player, CD
player, satellite receiver, cable box or audio receiver).
Note: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote.
IMPORTANT: Don't program the DVD button on this remote to control a
different (external) DVD player unless you don't plan to use this remote
with your internal DVD player. If you program the DVD button to control
an external DVD player, then the remote won't control the internal DVD
player.
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.
3. Press the corresponding component button (in this example, the VCR
button).
4. Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If the VCR doesn’t respond, you
need to program the remote to operate it.
You’ll use these buttons when
you program the remote.
Programming the Remote
There are two ways to program the remote control:
Important: 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.
•
•
direct entry
automatic code search
Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.)
Important note for direct entry
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list
in this section.
You must continue pressing the component
button while you enter the code.
3. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote.
Let’s say you have a Zenith VCR. To program
the universal remote to operate the VCR, you
would:
4. Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code list starting on page 22.
If the component button flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or
the button isn’t programmable.
Press and hold the VCR button while you enter
the first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes
column.
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.
Release the VCR 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.
•
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.
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Using Automatic Code Search
Tip
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 light in
the component button turns off.
To stop the automatic code search without
programming any components, press and
hold CLEAR until the light in the component
button turns off.
1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, satellite receiver, etc.)
2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR, DVD,
etc.). While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until
the component button 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 component button
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 and releasing PLAY until the component turns off or you
have searched through all of the codes. The component buttons flash when
all codes have been searched, the component button turns off, and remote
exits Automatic Code Search.
If the component you want to control does turn off:
1. Press and release REV, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the
component turns back on.
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the component button 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, VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the
component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to operate the TV,
you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you
could control the TV.
Component Buttons
1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR, SAT/CAB,
AUX/HD, AUDIO) 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. The component
button on your remote lights up when you press valid buttons while in that
component’s mode.
Notes:
•
The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of
components. It also may not operate all functions of the remote that
came with your component.
Note
•
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 VCR on the remote control to put the remote
in VCR mode.)
Some of the remote’s buttons might operate
differently for other components, especially
when you’re using another component’s menu
system.
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The Learning Feature
Before using the learning feature, make sure this TV’s remote control is programmed to control other components you have
connected to the TV. Programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode.
After you program the TV’s remote control to operate the other component, the TV’s remote provides most of the
operations you need. However, there may be some functions on the component’s original remote control that your TV’s
remote control doesn’t have. For example, your DVD remote control might have a ZOOM button that enables you to
enlarge the picture, but your TV/DVD remote doesn’t have that button. The learning feature enables you to record the
functionality of a specific button from the original remote control to one of the TV’s remote control buttons.
Note: All learned functions for a mode can be erased if you program a different component to that mode.
Up to 2 inches apart
Adding a Learned Function
There are several things to consider before you begin the learning process:
•
•
•
You can’t record a learned function to the following buttons on the TV’s remote control: component buttons (TV, VCR,
DVD, AUX/HD, and AUDIO), the CLEAR button, and the LIGHT button.
Before adding a Learned Function, you must program this TV’s remote control to operate that component because
programming the remote control erases all learned commands for that component mode.
Do the learning process in low light areas because too much natural light or fluorescent light might cause the learning
feature to fail because the remote control functions are recorded (learned) by sending infrared (IR) signals.
•
•
The TV’s remote and the original remote should be no more than 2 inches apart.
In order to record (learn) a function from one remote to the other, you must make sure the Infrared (IR) transmitter of
the original remote is facing the IR receiver on the top of the TV’s remote (see illustration). To accomplish this, you may
have to hold a remote in each hand instead of laying both on the table.
•
The learned buttons are mode specific—if you add a button function from your DVD player’s remote control, you must
press the DVD button first before the learned function will work (in TV mode, the button where you’ve stored the learned
function will continue to work as it always has).
1. Press and hold the component button on the TV’s remote that applies to the function you will be adding (DVD, VCR,
SAT/CAB, AUDIO, or AUX/HD). The component button lights.
2. On the TV/DVD remote, press and hold the RECORD button.
3. Keep pressing both of the buttons (the component button and the RECORD button) until the component button light
turns off, flashes, and turns off. Release both buttons.
4. On the TV’s remote control, press and release the button where you want to store the new function (the component
button turns off and then back on).
Note: If you press an invalid button on the TV/DVD remote, one of the component button flashes 4 times to alert you.
You’ll have to repeat step 4.
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5. With the remote controls facing each other and no more than 2 inches apart, press and hold the button of the
component’s remote control that has the functionality you are recording to the TV’s remote control. Keep pressing
the button until the TV/DVD remote’s component button light turns off and back on (the function has been saved to
the TV/DVD remote). If all component buttons flash four times, then the function wasn't learned. You can try again
starting with step 4.
6. The TV/DVD remote control remains in “learning mode” so you can continue adding functions to different buttons
by repeating steps 4 and 5. Or, press CLEAR to exit learning mode.
Notes: If you want a new function on a button, you must record (learn) over it.
The amount of memory each learned function uses in the TV’s remote control varies. If your TV/DVD remote is out of
memory, the component button(s) light flashes 4 times and turn off, exiting you from the Learning mode.
Clearing a Learned Function
To delete a learned button function, use the procedure below.
1. Press and hold the component button (the component button lights). Then press and hold the CLEAR button for 3
seconds. Continue depressing both buttons (the component mode button flashes—turns on and off again).
2. Release the component and CLEAR buttons (the component button being programmed turns on). Remote is now in
Clear learned function mode.
3. Press and release the button where learning is to be cleared. The component button blinks off then back on—the
learned function was cleared successfully.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until all buttons’ learned functions have been cleared.
Note: If an invalid button is pressed, the component mode button(s) flashes 4 times and the selected component
button stays on and remote remains in Clear Learned Function mode. Repeat step 3.
5. Press the CLEAR button and your TV/DVD remote returns to its original operation mode.
Deleting ALL Learned Functions
This procedure erases all learned functions in every component mode of the remote.
1. Press and hold the CLEAR button (the current component button lights). Then press and hold the ON•OFF button
(component button light turns off for 3 seconds, flashes, turns on and off) while continuing to hold CLEAR.
2. Release both buttons (current component button turns on).
3. Press any component button to delete all learned functions in all modes. Remote is automatically exited from this mode.
Note: Pressing the CLEAR button will NOT delete all learned functions, but will exit the Delete mode.
Volume Punchthrough
You may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected your components to an audio/video receiver (A/V receiver) or
amplifier, but you want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for a component that is connected to the
audio/video receiver. An example follows.
Let’s say you’ve connected your DVD player to your audio/video receiver. You’ve also programmed your TV/DVD remote
control to operate your DVD player. Since the DVD player gets its volume through the audio/video receiver, you would have
to bounce back and forth between two remote controls: the a/v receiver’s remote to adjust the volume and the TV’s remote
control to operate the DVD player.
The Volume Punchthrough Feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and saves a button press when
you’re using the TV/DVD remote to adjust the volume. In effect, you are telling the TV/DVD remote to retrieve and send
volume commands from the A/V receiver whenever the TV/DVD remote is operating the DVD player (in DVD mode).
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Therefore, after you’ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough Feature, whenever the TV/DVD remote is in DVD
mode (press the DVD button) and you want to adjust the volume, you only have to press the VOL + or VOL- buttons.
Follow the instructions below to set up Volume Punchthrough.
IMPORTANT: First, you must program the AUDIO button on the TV’s remote control to operate your audio receiver
or amplifier. Go to page 18 for instructions. If you can’t program this remote to operate your audio receiver, Volume
Punchthrough won’t work.
While setting up Volume Punchthrough, it’s best to point the remote away from components.
1. Decide which mode the remote will be in when the volume from the audio receiver “punches through.” The mode will be
one of the component buttons (TV, DVD, SAT/CAB, VCR, or AUX/HD).
2. Press and hold the VOL- button. Keep pressing VOL- while you press and release the component button you chose in
step 1 (TV, DVD, SAT/CAB, VCR or AUX/HD).
3. Then press and release the AUDIO button since the sound will be coming from the audio/video receiver. Release the
VOL- button.
4. Now, test it by turning on your audio receiver or amplifier.
5. Turn on the component that is connected to the audio/video receiver or amplifier (a DVD player, for example).
6. Put the TV’s remote in DVD mode by pressing the DVD button, and play a disc.
7. Press VOL+ or VOL-. The volume from the audio receiver should increase or decrease accordingly.
Deleting All Punchthrough Commands
To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to the factory defaults (TV for
all modes except AUDIO), press and hold the VOL- button (LED of the Volume Punchthrough component lights). While
holding the VOL- button, enter the code 000, using the number buttons. All component LEDs turn on for 2 seconds and
then turn off. The remote returns to the factory settings.
Note: If an invalid button is pressed, all component LEDs blink 4 times and turn off. At this point, you must start over.
Using the INPUT Button
Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels and view components you have connected to the TV.
1. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure the component you want to view is turned on.
2. Press INPUT until you reach the correct input channel.
3. To return to the channel you were previously watching on TV, press CH+ or CH- button.
Remote Control Codes
Kenwood .........................................................4044, 4067, 4068
Luxman ................................................................................4069
Marantz ................................................................................4046
MCS......................................................................................4070
Mitsubishi...................................................................4071, 4072
NEC ......................................................................................4045
Onkyo..................................................................................4047
Panasonic.............................................................................4188
Pioneer.................................................................................4049
RCA ..................................................................4007, 4050, 4062
Sears.....................................................................................4059
Sony ...........................................................................4051, 4061
Technics...............................................................................4052
Toshiba.................................................................................4073
Yamaha ......................................................................4053, 4054
Receiver/Tuner/AMP
Aiwa.................................. 4008. 4009, 4010, 4011, 4012, 4021
Denon ..................................................................................4027
GE ........................................................................................4003
Harman Kardon...................................................................4020
JBL........................................................................................4020
JVC .......................................................................................4013
Kenwood .............................................................................4014
Onkyo..................................................................................4022
Optimus ...............................................................................4028
Panasonic...................................................................4023, 4024
RCA ........................................................4003, 4015, 4029, 4030
Sherwood.............................................................................4026
Sony .................................................................4016, 4017, 4025
Technics.....................................................................4023, 4024
Yamaha ......................................................................4018, 4019
Audio Codes
Programmable for the AUDIO and AUX/HD buttons.
AUX/Dimensia/Lyra Wireless
RCA ......................................................................................4004
Audio Cassette
GE ........................................................................................4006
RCA ......................................................................................4006
CD Players
ADC..................................................................4055, 4056, 4066
Aiwa...........................................................................4049, 4057
Akai......................................................................................4058
Denon ..................................................................................4060
Emerson...............................................................................4040
Fisher................................................................4041, 4063, 4064
GE ..............................................................................4007, 4065
Hitachi..................................................................................4042
JVC .......................................................................................4043
Phono
GE ........................................................................................4005
RCA ......................................................................................4005
HDTV Tuner Codes
Programmable for the AUX/HD button.
RCA ......................................................................................7000
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Daewoo....................2011, 2013, 2015, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2056
Daytron................................................................................2056
Cable Box Codes
Programmable for SAT/CAB and AUX/HD buttons.
DVD/VCR Combo Codes
DVD and AUX/HD buttons can use DVD codes;
VCR and AUX/HD buttons can use VCR codes
Dimensia..............................................................................2072
Electrohome...............................................................2010, 2024
Emerson............................2002, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2020,
.................................2021, 2022, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028,
............................................2039, 2059, 2061, 2067, 2069, 2076
Fisher......................................................2007, 2019, 2029, 2030
Fuji ...................................................................2003, 2017, 2062
Funai ....................................................................................2022
Garrard.................................................................................2022
GE ..................2000, 2001, 2009, 2017, 2018, 2060, 2063, 2072
Gradiente .............................................................................2022
Harman Kardon...................................................................2005
Harwood..............................................................................2036
Hitachi................................2033, 2034, 2035, 2053, 2057, 2063
JC Penney ...............2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2017,
..................................2018, 2030, 2033, 2034, 2036, 2037, 2053
Jensen...............................................................2033, 2034, 2057
JVC ...........................2005, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2057, 2064, 2078
Kenwood .................2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2057, 2064
KLH ......................................................................................2036
Kodak.........................................................................2010, 2017
LG.........................................................................................2010
Logik ....................................................................................2036
LXI........................................................................................2010
Magnavox ................2017, 2018, 2037, 2038, 2052, 2054, 2065
Marantz ....................2005, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2017, 2037
Matsushita............................................................................2017
Memorex........2007, 2009, 2010, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2052, 2068
MGA.................................................................2024, 2039, 2059
Minolta.............................................................2033, 2034, 2053
Mitsubishi..............................................2024, 2033, 2034, 2039,
................................................................2040, 2041, 2059, 2064
Montgomery Ward...............................................................2068
Motorola.....................................................................2017, 2068
MTC......................................................................................2009
Multitech ......................................2009, 2012, 2022, 2031, 2036
NEC ........................... 2005, 2006, 2007,2012, 2014, 2057, 2064
Nikko ...................................................................................2010
Noblex..................................................................................2009
Olympus ..............................................................................2017
Optimus .....................................................................2010, 2068
Optonica ..............................................................................2047
Panasonic...............................................2017, 2018, 2055, 2066
Pentax ..........................................2012, 2033, 2034, 2053, 2063
Pentex Research ..................................................................2014
Philco .....................................................2017, 2018, 2037, 2038
Philips ....................................................2017, 2037, 2047, 2065
Pioneer...................................................2006, 2033, 2042, 2064
Portland..................................................2012, 2013, 2015, 2056
Proscan.............................................................2000, 2001, 2072
Quasar..............................................................2017, 2018, 2066
RCA ...... 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2017,2033, 2034, 2043, 2044,
............... 2045, 2053,2060, 2063, 2066, 2070, 2072, 2073, 2079
Radio Shack.....................................................2010, 2047, 2068
Radioshack/Realistic ............................2007, 2009, 2010, 2017,
............................................2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2029, 2047
Realistic ......................................2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017,
..................................2018, 2019, 2022, 2024, 2029, 2047, 2068
Radix ....................................................................................2010
Ricoh....................................................................................2071
Runco...................................................................................2052
Samsung.........2004, 2009, 2011, 2027, 2031, 2058, 2080, 2081
Sansui.....................................................2006, 2046, 2057, 2064
Sanyo......................................................2007, 2009, 2019, 2082
Scott..........................2008, 2011, 2021, 2026, 2028, 2039, 2061
Sears...... 2007, 2010, 2017, 2019,2029, 2030, 2033, 2034, 2053
Sharp............................................2013, 2024, 2047, 2048, 2068
Shintom..................................................2003, 2034, 2036, 2049
Signature..............................................................................2068
Singer ...............................................................2017, 2036, 2071
Sony .............................................2003, 2049, 2050, 2062, 2083
STS..............................................................................2017, 2053
Sylvania....................2017, 2018, 2022, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2065
Symphonic...........................................................................2022
Tandy ...................................................................................2007
Tashiko.................................................................................2010
Tatung..................................................................................2057
TEAC ..........................................................................2022, 2057
Technics.....................................................................2017, 2055
Teknika ..................................................2010, 2017, 2022, 2051
Toshiba...............................2011, 2029, 2030, 2033, 2039, 2059
Totevsion ...................................................................2009, 2010
Unitech.................................................................................2009
Vector Research.....................................2005, 2006, 2011, 2012
Video Concepts ...........................2005, 2006, 2011, 2012, 2059
Wards ......................2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2019, 2022, 2024,
........................2033, 2034, 2036, 2047, 2053, 2061, 2068, 2070
XR-1000............................................................2017, 2022, 2036
Yamaha ........................................2005, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2057
Zenith.................................2003, 2049, 2052, 2062, 2071, 2084
ABC..............................................5002, 5003, 5004, 5006, 5045
Archer.........................................................................5008, 5009
Cableview ............................................................................5007
Contec..................................................................................5015
Eastern .................................................................................5016
GE ..............................................................................5002, 5003
Gemini .......................................................................5017, 5018
General Instruments............................................................5003
Hamlin .........................................5019, 5020, 5021, 5026, 5033
Hitachi..................................................................................5003
Jerrold ................................5003, 5017, 5022, 5023, 5039, 5045
Magnavox ............................................................................5024
Memorex..............................................................................5026
Movie Time..........................................................................5025
NEC ......................................................................................5005
NSC.......................................................................................5025
Oak.............................................................................5015, 5027
Panasonic...................................................................5041, 5044
Philips .. 5011, 5012, 5013, 5014, 5018, 5024, 5028, 5029, 5030
Pioneer.......................................................................5031, 5032
Proscan.......................................................................5002, 5003
RCA ........................................................5007, 5040, 5042, 5044
Realistic................................................................................5009
Samsung...............................................................................5032
Scientific Atlanta....................................5006, 5034, 5035, 5036
Signature..............................................................................5003
Sprucer.................................................................................5044
Standard Component ................................................5037, 5038
Starcom ......................................................................5017, 5045
Stargate.................................................................................5017
Tocom........................................................................5004, 5022
United Cable........................................................................5045
Universal..........................................................5008, 5009, 5010
View Star..........................................................5015, 5024, 5025
Zenith...................................................................................5043
...............................................................DVD................VCR
Broksonic...................................................3075.................2075
Emerson.....................................................3076.................2076
Go Video....................................................3077.................2077
JVC .............................................................3078.................2078
RCA ............................................................3079.................2079
Samsung........................................... 3080, 3081.......2080, 2081
Sanyo..........................................................3082.................2082
Sony ...........................................................3083.................2083
Zenith.........................................................3084.................2084
PVR Codes
Programmable for the VCR and AUX/HD buttons.
PVR
Replay ..................................................................................2086
Philips Tivo..........................................................................2085
Home Theatre in a Box
(DVD Receiver) Codes
AUDIO and AUX/HD buttons can use Audio codes;
DVD and AUX/HD buttons can use DVD codes
.............................................................. Audio............. DVD
JBL................................................................4031 ...............3088
JVC ...............................................................4032 ...............3089
Koss..............................................................4033 ...............3090
Onkyo..........................................................4034 ...............3091
Panasonic.....................................................4035 ...............3092
Pioneer.........................................................4036 ...............3093
RCA ..............................................................4037 ...............3094
Venturer........................................................4038 ...............3095
DVD codes
Programmable for DVD and AUX/HD buttons.
Satellite Receiver Codes
Programmable for SAT/CAB and AUX/HD buttons.
DVD
Aiwa...........................................................................3010, 3021
Apex...........................................................................3023, 3024
Broksonic...................................................................3027, 3075
Daewoo................................................................................3028
Denon ..............................................................3029, 3030, 3031
Emerson...........................................................3032, 3033, 3076
Funai ....................................................................................3033
GE ....................................................................3000, 3034, 3035
Go Video..............................................................................3077
Hitachi..........................................3009, 3067, 3068, 3069, 3070
JVC ...................................................................3003, 3011, 3078
Kenwood .............................................................................3071
Konka.........................................................................3012, 3013
Koss......................................................................................3085
Lasonic.................................................................................3087
Magnavox ..................................................................3004, 3036
Memorex..............................................................................3037
Mintek..................................................................................3038
Mitsubishi.............................................................................3005
NAD .....................................................................................3032
Norcent ......................................................................3039, 3040
Onkyo..................................................................................3041
Oritron .................................................................................3047
Panasonic...................................................................3014, 3042
Philips ........................................................................3004, 3020
Pioneer...................................................3006, 3043, 3044, 3045
Proscan.......................................................................3000, 3046
Qwestar................................................................................3047
RCA ..............................................3000, 3002, 3048, 3079, 3086
Samsung......................................3072, 3073. 3074, 3080, 3081,
Sansui...................................................................................3049
Sanyo..........................................................................3015, 3082
Sharp................................................................3050, 3052, 3053
Sony .........................3007, 3016, 3017, 3054, 3055, 3056, 3083
Sylvania................................................................................3033
Teac......................................................................................3057
Technics...............................................................................3058
Toshiba.........................................3008, 3018, 3059, 3060, 3061
Yamaha ............................................................3062, 3063, 3064
Zenith...............................................................3019, 3065, 3084
Alphastar..............................................................................5064
Chapparal...................................................................5046, 5047
Dishnet.................................................................................5063
Drake .........................................................................5048, 5049
Echostar ...............................................................................5070
GE ....................................................................5000, 5001, 5072
General Instruments........................................5050, 5051, 5052
Hitachi........................................................................5066, 5067
Hughes.......................................................................5062, 5071
JVC .......................................................................................5065
Panasonic.............................................................................5060
Philips ..................................................................................5068
Primestar .............................................................................5061
Proscan ...........................................................5000, 5001, 5072
RCA .................................................................5000, 5001, 5072
Realistic................................................................................5053
Sony .....................................................................................5058
STS1......................................................................................5054
STS3......................................................................................5055
STS4......................................................................................5056
Toshiba.......................................................................5057, 5059
Uniden .................................................................................5069
VCR Codes
Programmable for VCR and AUX/HD buttons.
Admiral.................................................................................2068
Aiko......................................................................................2023
Aiwa.....................................................................................2022
Akai....................................2002, 2003, 2004, 2057, 2058, 2059
Audiovox .............................................................................2010
Bell & Howell......................................................................2007
Broksonic.........................................................2008, 2021, 2075
Calix .....................................................................................2010
Canon.........................................................................2017, 2018
Capehart.....................................................................2016, 2056
Carver...................................................................................2037
CCE.............................................................................2023, 2036
Citizen ..........2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2023
Colortyme ............................................................................2005
Craig.......................................................2009, 2010, 2019, 2036
Curtis-Mathes..................................................2005, 2009, 2012,
............................................2014, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2060, 2072
Portable DVD
Aiwa.....................................................................................3022
Audiovox ...................................................................3025, 3026
Panasonic.............................................................................3030
RCA ......................................................................................3066
Sharp....................................................................................3051
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Playing DVDs
Regional Coding
Both the TV/DVD unit and the discs are coded by region. These regional codes must match in order for the disc to play. If
the codes don’t match, the disc won’t play. This unit’s code is region 1.
Using Different Menus
Each disc is programmed with different features. There are three separate menu paths that you can use to access features:
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The Disc menu – The disc menu is part of each disc and is separate from the DVD’s menu system. The contents of
each disc menu vary according to how the disc was authored and what features are included. The disc menu is turned
on and off (while the disc is playing) with the DISC MENU button on the remote.
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The DVD’s Info Display – The Info Display appears as icons across the top of the screen when a disc is playing. It can
only be accessed while you are playing a disc. It’s turned on and off with the INFO button on the remote.
The DVD’s menu system – The DVD player's menu system is accessed only when a disc isn’t playing. It appears when
the STOP button is pressed.
A feature only works if the disc was programmed with that feature. If a menu item is “grayed out”, that item isn’t available.
In addition to the DVD menus, the TV/DVD offers an abbreviated TV Main Menu while you're using the DVD player. To
access the picture, sound and image controls for the TV while using the internal DVD player, press the TV button on your
remote.
Loading and Playing Discs
Your TV/DVD unit plays DVD discs, Video CD discs, Audio CD discs, MP3 discs and CD-R discs. Before you load a disc,
make sure that it is compatible with the player. The following discs CANNOT be used with this player:
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Laserdiscs, CD-I, CD-ROM (computer-only discs), CD-RW, DVD-ROM, Discs recorded using other broadcast standards
(i.e. PAL or SECAM)
To Load and Play a Disc
To put the TV/DVD in DVD mode and play a disc, press the DVD button on the remote control.
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1. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front of the TV/DVD. The disc tray opens.
2. Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facing up (double-sided discs have content
on both sides, so you can place either side up).
This is an
example of a
one-sided disc.
3. Press the OPEN/CLOSE or PLAY button. The disc tray closes.
The TV/DVD reads the disc’s table of contents, and then one of three things happens depending
on how the disc was programmed:
• The disc starts playing.
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• The disc menu appears on the screen. One of the options will start disc play. Highlight that
option and press OK on the remote.
• The DVD’s main menu appears on the screen. Highlight the Play option and press OK on the
remote.
This is an
example of a
2-sided disc.
The title is in
the center.
When you stop playing a disc, the unit remembers where you stopped. When you start playing the
disc again, the unit picks up where you left off unless the disc is removed, the unit is unplugged, or
you pressed the STOP button twice.
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Using a Disc Menu
A disc is capable of having an on-screen menu that is separate from the DVD’s menu system and on-screen Info Display.
The disc menu might only contain a list of the titles and chapters, or it may allow you to change features such as language
and playback settings. The content and operation of disc menus vary from disc to disc.
Using the On-Screen Info Display
The on-screen Info Display contains many playback features. To see the Info Display, press the INFO button on the remote
while a disc is playing. The Info Display appears across the top of the screen. Each feature is illustrated with an icon. Use
the left/right arrow buttons on the remote to move through the different icons in the Info Display.
When an icon is highlighted, use the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the choices displayed in the
text box under the icons.
Remember, you can only access the Info Display when you’re playing a disc. Also, the Info Display features are only
available if the disc was created with that particular feature (i.e., if you select the Subtitle icon, you won’t be able to change
the subtitle language unless the author of the disc created the disc with subtitles).
The invalid symbol
appears on the screen when you press a button that doesn’t have any function. If one of the icons
is “grayed out,” that Info Display feature isn’t available for the disc you’re playing. To make the Info Display disappear from
the screen, press INFO on the remote.
Note: For information about the Info Display for Audio CDs, Video CDs or
MP3 files, go to page 49.
Time Display
This feature displays the audio/video time. For DVD discs, the time displayed refers to the current title time. For Audio CDs,
it refers to the current track time.
For DVD video discs, the Time Display also acts as a Time Search feature. This lets you go to a particular scene in a movie
by entering the time that scene is played. To use Time Search:
1. Press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display. Highlight the Time Display and enter the elapsed time of the scene
you wish to go to. For example, enter 01:12:00 to go to the scene that plays at 1 hour and twelve minutes into the movie.
2. When you’ve entered the time, press OK on the remote.
Selecting a Title
Some discs contain more than one title. Each title is divided into chapters. To select a title:
1. While the disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.
2. If the Title icon on the Info Display isn’t highlighted, use the left/right arrow buttons to highlight it.
3. Use the number button(s) on the remote to enter the title number or press the up/down arrow buttons to go to the
next/previous title.
4. Press OK on the remote when the title you want to play appears in the text window.
Note: Some discs only have one title.
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Selecting a Chapter
Because DVD discs use digital technology, a title can be divided into individual chapters (similar to tracks on a CD). You
can skip to a specific chapter by using the Chapter feature in the Info Display.
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to highlight the Chapter icon.
3. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the number of the chapter you want to play or press the up/down
arrow buttons to go to the next/previous title.
4. Press OK on the remote.
Notes: The Chapter feature won’t work if the disc isn’t formatted with separate chapters.
Press CH + or CH – on the remote to highlight the Chapter icon. Then press CH + to advance to the next chapter or CH
– to go to the preceding chapter.
Selecting Subtitles
By default, subtitles are off. To turn subtitles on and change the Subtitle language while you’re watching a
DVD disc:
1. While the disc is playing, press INFO on the remote.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to highlight the Subtitle icon.
3. If subtitles are off, press OK to turn them on.
4. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the subtitle languages that are available on the disc. If subtitles aren’t
available, the text in the text box will read Subtitles: Not Available. If subtitles are available, the language currently
showing in the text box is the active selection. The subtitles will be shown in that language.
5. To make the Info Display disappear, press the INFO button on the remote.
Notes: Subtitles are only available if the disc was created with subtitles.
Changing the subtitle language with the Info Display will only affect the disc currently being played. When the disc is
removed or the unit is turned off, the subtitle language will revert to the language setting specified through the DVD’s
main menu. The subtitle language can also be changed through the DVD’s main menu.
Changing the Audio Language
If the disc was created with different language tracks (recorded in different languages), you can use the
Info Display to temporarily change the DVD’s Audio Language setting.
1. While a disc is playing, press PRESETS on the remote. The current audio language appears in the text box below the
row of icons.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the audio languages available on the disc until the audio language
you want to use appears in the text box. Audio will be played in that language.
3. To make the Info Display disappear, press the INFO button on the remote.
Notes: The language feature only works if the disc was created with multiple audio tracks.
When you choose an audio language from the Info Display, you only override the audio language setting in the DVD’s
main menu temporarily. The audio language can also be changed through the DVD’s main menu.
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Using the Repeat Feature
The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off. There are four Repeat options:
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Disc – repeats the disc that is playing
Title – repeats the title that is playing
Chapter – repeats the chapter that is playing
A•B – Set the beginning (point A) and the end (point B) to make this part of the movie play repeatedly.
To Use Repeat:
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.
2. Highlight the Repeat icon. The text in the text box below the icons will read Repeat Mode: Off.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the Repeat options until the Repeat option you want is displayed in
the text box.
4. Press OK. The selected repeat option will loop repeatedly until you turn Repeat off. Repeat is turned off by completing
steps 1 through 3 above, and selecting the Off option.
A•B Repeat
A•B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat. For example, you might like to watch
the dogfight in the movie Top Gun. To watch this scene over and over:
1. Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the scene you want to repeat (this gives you
time to access the Info Display and the Repeat feature).
2. Press INFO on the remote and select the Repeat icon from the Info Display.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons until the A•B Repeat option is shown in the text box underneath the icons. The text
box reads Repeat Mode: A-B Press OK to Set A Point.
4. At the beginning of the scene you want to repeat, press OK to set the A point.
5. When you get to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of the repeated segment (the B point), press OK. The
segment will repeat until you turn Repeat off.
6. To make the Info Display disappear from the screen, press the INFO button on the remote.
How to Cancel Repeat
There are three ways to cancel Repeat:
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Press STOP twice.
Go to the Repeat icon in the Info Display and select Off.
Eject the disc.
Changing the Camera Angle
Some discs contain multiple angles of a particular scene or sequence. If the disc only has one angle, this
feature won’t work. When multiple angles are available, the Camera Angle icon appears in the upper
right corner of the screen. To change the camera angle:
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote.
2. The Camera Angle icon will display the number of angles available. For example, if there are 3 different angles, the icon
will read 1 of 3. This means angle 1 is currently being played.
3. The text box beneath the icons displays Camera Angle: 1. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll through the camera
angle choices. The camera angle number displayed in the text window is automatically shown.
4. To make the Info Display disappear, press the INFO button on the remote.
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Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner
There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO button on the
remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the
Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
4/3 format
Current screen format.
Mono
(or Stereo)
Mono appears when the current channel is broadcasting in
mono. Stereo appears when the current channel is broadcasting
in stereo.
SAP
The current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio
Program) information.
Parental Controls are locked.
Sample displays on a Channel Banner.
CC
Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
Current time.
03:45 pm
15 NBC
Current channel and label assigned to the channel.
Commercial Shows the time remaining on the commercial skip (SKIP)
skip 0:30
timer.
Sound is muted.
Autotuning
The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for
different components you have connected to your TV/DVD (like a VCR, HDTV Tuner, etc.)
When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to change your
TV to the VID1 input, for example, when you want to watch a tape on the VCR.
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature
With the autotuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the correct video
input channel when you press the corresponding component button (VCR,
SAT/CAB or AUX/HD).
Your remote's component buttons
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How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature
The way you set up the autotuning 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 up autotuning, you’re telling the TV/DVD what channel/input to tune to when you press the
VCR, SAT/CAB, AUX/HD or AUDIO button on the remote control.
1. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears).
2. Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control.
3. Highlight Autotuning and press OK.
4. Choose which component button you would like to set:
Set VCR Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you
press the VCR button.
Set SAT/CABLE Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when
you press the SAT/CAB button.
Set AUX/HD Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when
you press the AUX/HD button.
5. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you
have the component connected to this TV, and press OK.
You can select from the following inputs or channels:
N/A 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/input when you’re using this component.
Channel 3 or 4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on
the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you
press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the
component’s Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.
VID1 or VID2 (Video Input) Component is connected to a VIDEO or
S-Video jack on the back of the TV/DVD and you want the TV to tune to a
VID input channel when you press the corresponding component button.
FRNT (Front Video Input) Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on
the front of the TV/DVD and you want the TV to tune to the front VID input
channel (FRNT) when you press the corresponding component button.
CMP1 or CMP2 (Component Video Input) Compatible component video
source, such as an HDTV tuner or satellite receiver, is connected to the three
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks (Y,PB,PR) on the back of the TV/DVD and
you want the TV to tune to the component video input channel (CMP) when
you press the corresponding component button.
DVI Component (such as an HDTV tuner) is connected to the DVI-HDCP
jack on the back of the TV/DVD and you want the TV to tune to the DVI
input channel when you press the corresponding component button.
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Using the TV’s Features
Parental Controls and V-Chip
The choices in the US V-CHIP and Canada V-CHIP menus involve software
inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs
and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children
should not view.
Note:
This section describes the Parental Control
feature associated with TV broadcasts (cable,
satellite and/or off-air). The Parental Control
feature used with DVD discs is explained on
page 39 (the Lock menu).
Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off.” For instructions to turn
on V-Chip, go to page 35.
Note: Parental Control settings are not available for DVI, CMP1, or CMP2
inputs.
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada
V-Chip reads 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, you will receive the message
This channel has not been approved for viewing. Change channel or press OK to
enter password and temporarily deactivate the Parental Control.
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. You can also block out programs that have been given an Exempt rating,
and programs that are considered unrated. The next several pages have tables
showing the TV age-based ratings and content themes for the US and Canada.
US V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot
be viewed.
To set TV programming limits:
1. Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU. If Parental Controls have
previously been locked, you must enter your password.
2. Highlight and select US V-Chip. Then select V-Chip TV Rating.
3. Once you get to the V-Chip TV rating limit screen, use the arrow buttons
and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or
content theme from View to Block.
4. For TV rating limits to take effect, lock Parental Controls by accessing the
Lock parental controls menu.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of
TV program limits.
Note: If you forget your password, follow step one above to get to the
password entry screen. Then press the VOL+ and CH+ buttons on the TV's
front panel at the same time for at least 8 seconds. You will receive an
on-screen message that Parental Controls have been unlocked once you've
successfully reset the password.
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The V-Chip Rating Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to
the left is View or Block.
Content Themes
Lists the content themes you can block or
view.
Rating Field
Content Status Fields
Lets you select from a
list of age-based ratings
you can block or view.
Lets you select which content themes to
view for the selected rating, and whether
the status of the content theme is currently
unlocked ( ) or locked ( ).
Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and as-
sociated content. The View ( ) settings are coded in green, and the
Block ( ) settings are coded in red.
Age-Based
USA Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Rating
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language
(L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
TV-MA
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and
are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains
one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse
language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
TV-14
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one
or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language
(L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
TV-PG
TV-G
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no
sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence
(FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y7
TV-Y
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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Using the TV’s Features
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-
based rating level.
To block programs with higher ratings:
1. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating
corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to
watch.
2. Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block. The status
for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Block (and ).
3. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight Go back and press OK.
4. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu for
rating limits to take effect.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you can change some of the ratings
back to View.
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
1. Use the up/down arrows to select the rating with a status of Block.
Parents Strongly Cautioned
Parental Guidance Suggested
General Audience
2. Press OK to select View.
TV-Y7
TV-Y
Directed to Children 7 years and older
All Children
Blocking Specific Content Themes
Content Themes
Sexually explicit dialogue
Adult language
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented
by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When you block a content
theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme
for higher rated programs as well.
D
L
S
Sexual situations
Violence
To block program content:
V
1. Determine the content themes you want to block.
FV
Fantasy Violence
2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content
theme you want to change.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a
particular content theme status.
4. Press the OK button to change its status to . (In the example to
the left, you block the language (L) corresponding with TV-14. The
language for TV-MA is blocked as well.)
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or
age-based ratings.
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to
take effect.
Tip
To change all V-Chip movie or TV ratings to View, press
the 0 number button.
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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 them back to ( ) View:
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to ( ) View.
2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change, such as under
language (L) corresponding with TV-14.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status.
4. Press the OK button to change the status back to . Your child would then be able to watch programs with the TV-14
adult language content, but not programs with TV-MA language content.
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.
Canada V-Chip Ratings
Canadian TV V-Chip supports two different Canadian rating systems: English and French.
Rating
18+
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System
Adults. Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and
sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain
violence integral to the development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other
Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and/or sex.
Viewers 14 and over. Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers
under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-
teens and early teens. Violence Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence. Could deal with mature
themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain scenes of nudity
and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.
14+
PG
Parental Guidance. Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for
younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised
viewing by children aged 8-13. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict and/or aggression will be limited
and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content Guidelines: May
contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
General Audience. Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups. While not designed
specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines:
Will contain very little violence, either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which
could frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the
effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines: There may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no
nudity.
G
Children 8 and older. Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to
watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable,
or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on
television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show
the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual
content.
C8+
Children. Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to
themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes
of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly
imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no offensive language,
nudity or sexual content.
C
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Rating
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
Adults. Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent
scenes.
18 ans +
Viewers 16 and over. Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains
frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes.
16 ans +
13 ans +
Viewers 13 and over. Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. This
program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect
them. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the
age of 13.
Viewers 8 and over. Not recommended for young children. This program is suitable for most
audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children. Viewing in
the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children (under the age of 8) who
do not distinguish between reality and imagination. Programming generally considered acceptable
for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be
portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to
imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will
be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content
Guidelines: There will be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.
8 ans +
General Audience. This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It contains no violence, or any
violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner, as a caricature,
or in an unrealistic way.
G
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings
If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and
French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you
automatically block the higher rated programs as well.
To block Canadian English and French program ratings:
1. Select Canada V-Chip from the Parental Control menu.
2. Highlight English ratings or French ratings and press OK.
3. Determine the rating you want to block.
4. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to
change.
5. Press the OK button to change its status to block (the lock icon
appears and all ratings above the one you selected change to lock).
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.
To access the Movie Rating Limit menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's MAIN MENU appears).
2. Select Parental Control.
3. Select US V-Chip.
4. Select V-Chip movie rating.
Blocking Movie Ratings
Once you are in the Movie Ratings menu, follow the same steps
described for blocking TV ratings.
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs
The Unrated/Exempt Prog. option lets you decide if programs that the
V-Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may
include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs,
emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without
ratings. The Exempt option applies to both USA and Canadian unrated
programs and Canadian programs rated E.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not available.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating
limits to take effect.
Press the down arrow to highlight Unrated/Exempt Prog. Then press the
right arrow to toggle between View and Block.
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will
take effect.
If you forget your password, press the MENU button, then select Parental Control (the password entry screen appears).
Simultaneously press and hold CH+ and VOL+ on the front panel for 8 seconds. Parental Controls unlock and the Parental
Control menu appears. You can enter a new password by locking the Parental Controls again.
Front Panel Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel.
When using this as a Parental Control method, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while
you have the front panel blocked.
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you don’t, the front panel block will not take effect.
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PIP (Picture-in-Picture) and POP
(Picture-outside-Picture) Operation
The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller
picture on top of the main picture. POP (picture-outside-picture) lets you
display two windows side by side.
Note: PIP and POP are not available for DVI sources, component
video sources (CMP1 or CMP2), or when you're using the internal
DVD player.
PIP example
POP example
PIP and POP Buttons
There are several remote buttons that control the way the PIP window
works:
PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press again to bring up POP. Press again
to remove the window.
Up and down arrow buttons Let you move the PIP window to
different corners of the screen. Up arrow moves PIP counterclockwise;
down arrow moves PIP clockwise.
Left and right arrow buttons Switches the main POP window, where
the sound is coming from, with the other window.
SWAP Switches, or “swaps,” the video from the PIP window with the
main picture. Switches the main POP window, where the sound is
coming from, with the other window.
PIP + and PIP - Lets you change channels in the PIP and right POP
window.
ZOOM Changes the size of the PIP window.
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The DVD’s Menu System
The DVD’s menu system is not the same as the disc menu or the Info Display. The DVD’s main menu comes up when there is no
disc playing. If you're playing a disc, press STOP on the remote control to stop playback and bring up the DVD’s main menu.
The Play/Resume Play Option
To get to the DVD’s main menu, press STOP on the remote control. The first item in the
main menu is the Play/Resume Play option. If there isn’t a disc in the TV/DVD, the option
reads Play with the prompt Insert Disc to the right. If there is a disc in the TV/DVD and it
was previously playing, the option reads Resume Play and the name of the disc is displayed
on the right.
Any time you stop playback, you will be returned to the DVD’s main menu, and the Play
option will read Resume Play. To resume play, highlight the option and press OK, or press
the PLAY button on the remote.
The Play Mode Menu
The DVD’s Play Mode menu lets you choose different ways to play the disc. To see Play Mode menu options, a disc must be
in the TV/DVD.
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD’s main menu appears).
2. Highlight the Play Mode menu option.
3. Press OK. The Play Mode menu items appear.
4. Highlight the desired option and press OK. Program Play will not work unless you have created a program list.
Selecting a Play Mode
The first three options in the Play Mode menu determine in what order the titles or tracks will play on a disc.
Standard Play: plays the disc’s titles and chapters in their default order (i.e., chapter 1
of Title 1 plays first, then chapter 2 of Title 1, etc.)
Random Play: plays the chapters of each title in random order.
Program Play: Plays the chapters on the disc in the order you have programmed (you
must select Edit Program and set up the order in which you want the tracks on the disc
to play).
How to Create a Program
To use the Program Play option, you must create a program list to set the order in which you want titles and chapters on a
DVD video disc to play. To create a program list for an Audio CD or MP3 go to Chapter 7.
Creating a Program List for a DVD Video Disc
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback (the DVD’s main menu appears).
2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears).
3. Highlight Edit Program and press OK (the Edit Program screen appears).
4. The Title box is highlighted. Use the up/down arrows or the number buttons on the
remote to enter the title you want to play first. The title number you entered appears in
the Title box. The number of chapters available appears under the Chapter box.
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5. Highlight the Chapter box and use the up/down arrows or the number buttons on the remote to enter the chapter you
want to play first and press OK. The highlight jumps to the Add button.
6. Press OK to add that chapter to the Program List. The highlight jumps back to the Title box so you can add more titles
and/or chapters. Make sure the Title box is highlighted and enter your next title and/or chapter.
7. Continue adding titles/chapters as explained in steps 4-6 until your program is complete. To play the program, highlight
Play and press OK. To save the program to play later, highlight Done and press OK. The program will be erased when
you remove the disc from the TV/DVD.
Editing a Program – Deleting Chapters
To delete chapters from the playlist:
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback (the DVD’s main menu appears).
2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears).
3. Highlight Edit Program and press OK (the Edit Program screen appears).
4. Highlight the item in the playlist you want to delete.
5. Highlight Delete, and press OK.
6. When you're finished rearranging the playlist, highlight Done and press OK.
Editing a Program – Inserting Chapters
To insert chapters into the playlist:
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback (the DVD’s main menu appears).
2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears).
3. Highlight Edit Program and press OK (the Edit Program screen appears).
4. Use the left/right arrow keys to move the highlight to the program list. Use the up/down arrow keys to mark the spot in
the playlist where you want to insert a chapter (the inserted chapter will be placed before the highlighted chapter).
5. Highlight the Chapter box and use the up/down arrows or the number buttons on the remote to enter the chapter you
want to play first.
6. Once you enter the number, the Insert box is highlighted. Press OK to insert the chapter in the playlist.
7. When you're finished rearranging the playlist, highlight Done and press OK.
AutoPlay
You can set the AutoPlay option to play your disc automatically after you close the disc tray.
1. From the DVD’s main menu (in DVD mode, no disc playing) highlight the Play Mode option and press OK.
2. The Play Mode selections appear. Highlight the AutoPlay option and press OK to toggle the option on/off.
3. Press the left arrow button to return to the previous menu or press GO BACK to return to the main menu.
IntroScan
IntroScan plays the first 10 seconds of each track on an Audio CD or MP3 file. IntroScan will not repeat automatically. Once
it has completed, the system will stop the disc and return to the main menu.
To use IntroScan when playing a CD or MP3:
1. Highlight Play Mode and press OK.
2. Highlight IntroScan and press OK to begin the function.
3. Press STOP to stop the IntroScan function.
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The Lock Menu
The padlock icon is displayed on the DVD’s main menu which shows whether your DVD is locked or unlocked.
Locked: A password is needed in order to play discs that aren’t included in the rating limits you have set. When the
DVD is locked, no one can access the Lock Menu items without entering the password.
Unlocked: A password isn’t required to play discs.
Locking Your DVD
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD’s main menu appears).
2. Highlight Lock and press OK (the Lock menu items appear).
3. Highlight Lock Player and press OK. The Enter New Password screen appears.
4. Press the number keys on the remote to enter the password you want to use (similar to
entering your PIN when you use a bank machine).
5. After you’ve entered the last number in the password, press OK. Confirm Password
appears.
6. Enter the numbers you entered the first time and press OK when you’re finished.
7. Press the left arrow to return to the main menu.
Unlocking Your DVD
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD’s main menu appears).
2. Highlight Lock and press OK.
3. The Enter Password box appears. Enter your password (the Lock menu options appear).
4. Highlight Unlock Player and press OK. The locked icon changes to unlocked.
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold OPEN/CLOSE and the STOP on the TV/DVD’s front panel for 8
seconds. Enter a new password via the Lock menu.
Changing Your Password
The DVD must be locked to change the password.
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD’s main menu appears).
2. Highlight Lock and press OK. Enter Password appears on the screen. Enter your password.
3. Highlight Change Password and press OK. Enter New Password appears.
4. Use the numbers on the remote to enter the new password you want to use and press OK. Confirm Password appears.
5. Press the number keys to enter the password again and press OK when you’re finished.
Setting the Ratings Limits
The Ratings Limits feature is a rating limit system, sort of like movie ratings. It works with DVD discs that have been
assigned a rating. This helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches.
Note: When in DVD mode, the TV/DVD alerts you when you try to play a movie with a rating that exceeds the limit
you’ve set. Some discs include a rating override feature. When you play a disc with this feature, the message Override
Limit or Cancel Selection appears on the screen. If you choose to override the rating limit, you will need to enter your
password to begin playback.
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Changing to a Different Country’s Rating System
Some countries use different rating systems. The default for this TV/DVD is the United States. You can change to a different
country’s rating system through the Lock menu.
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP (the DVD’s main menu is displayed).
2. From the main menu, highlight the Lock option and press OK (the Lock menu appears).
3. Highlight Ratings Limits and press OK (the Ratings Limits menu appears).
4. Highlight Country and press OK (a list of countries appears).
5. Highlight the country you want to change to and press OK (the country you selected appears next to the Country menu).
6. Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu.
Rated Titles
The Rated Titles option lets you determine how your DVD will react to discs that contain movies that are rated (in the
U.S.A., the Motion Pictures Association of America rates movies as G, PG, PG-13, etc.). You decide which ratings require
a password and which ones don’t. This system ranks the ratings 1 through 8 in order to accommodate different countries’
ratings systems (1 is considered a movie title with the least offensive material). In order for the Rating Level feature to work,
the disc must be encoded with rating information. If the author of the disc did not encode rating information, then this
feature will not work for that disc. When in DVD mode, the TV/DVD must be locked in order for it to enforce the settings
in the Ratings Limits part of the Lock menu.
1. From the Lock menu, highlight Ratings Limits and press OK (the Ratings Limits menu is
displayed).
2. Highlight Rated Titles and press OK (the 8-level rating limits list appears).
3. To change the rating limit, press the up or down arrow button.
• The ratings that don’t require a password (free access) appear under the bar, in the
green part of the block.
• The ratings that require a password appear above the bar, in the red part of the block.
4. When you have moved the bar to the desired setting, press OK. You're returned to the
Rated Titles screen and the setting appears to the right of the Rated Titles option. For
example, if you set 3 as the highest rating for Free Access (green), then the Rated Titles
selection appears as 3 (that’s the DVD’s number for PG in the 8-level system) for the
movie studio’s rating. This means when the DVD is locked, it will require you to enter
the password to play any discs that are rated higher than 3 (i.e., PG-13 or NC-17).
5. Press the left arrow button to return to the main screen.
Unrated Titles
Some titles (movies) aren’t rated, but may contain material that is unsuitable for children. You decide how you want the
Ratings Limits feature to handle these discs: free access or password required. To set the Unrated Titles option:
1. From the Lock Menu, highlight Ratings Limits and press OK.
2. Highlight Unrated Titles and press OK. The Unrated Titles options appear.
3. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight your choice: Free Access or Password
Required. Press OK to select. Then, press the left arrow button to return to the previous
screen. The option you chose is displayed next to the Unrated Titles option.
4. Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu.
Note: Many special features added to DVDs, such as the director's commentary, are
also unrated.
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System Test
There are several tests you can run from the System Test menu. If a problem is found, the text will appear in light gray.
1. Highlight System Test within the Lock menu.
2. Press OK to display the System Test Results screen.
3. Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu.
The Display Menu
The Display menu contains the settings that affect how disc content looks on your TV/DVD.
TV Image
The TV Image menu adjusts the way a movie appears on your TV/DVD.
1. From the DVD’s main menu (in DVD mode, no disc playing), highlight Display and press OK (the Display options appear).
2. Highlight TV Image. Press OK. The TV Image options appear.
4 x 3 Letterbox – Choose this setting when receiving a 4:3 image with subtitles ON. You’ll see the entire frame of the
movie, but it will take up a smaller portion of the screen vertically to accommodate subtitles. The movie might appear
with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.
4 x 3 Standard – Choose this setting when receiving a 4:3 image and you want the on-screen appearance of the video to
be a centered picture with black side panels (blank area) on the right and left sides. Most discs produced in a widescreen
format can’t be cropped in this fashion. This means the black bars appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
16 x 9 Standard – Choose this setting to view 16:9 formatted DVD’s. Most DVD’s will force the viewing to this mode.
Also choose this if you want a 4:3 image to adjust horizontally to fill the 16:9 screen. Black side panels won’t be added,
and the image is vertically unaltered.
On-Screen Displays
This feature lets you select whether you want certain on-screen displays to appear on the screen. It contains three choices
with check boxes next to them:
•
Information Display – When turned on, displays time transport information when you're fast forwarding or reversing
playback.
•
•
Angle Indicator – When turned on, displays camera angle icon if more than one camera angle is available.
Scene Again™ Text – When turned on, displays subtitles when you use the Scene Again™ feature.
The default is to show all on-screen displays. To turn one of the options on or off, highlight an option and press OK. This
toggles the option on or off.
The Sound Menu
The Sound menu lets you select different sound settings to match the equipment you have connected to your unit.
Digital Output
Digital output lets you choose which type of digital audio is output from your unit. If
you’ve used an optical cable to connect a Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Digital, or DTS receiver,
you must adjust this setting. There are two options:
•
•
Dolby Digital: Choose this setting if you connected a Dolby Digital receiver.
DTS: Choose this setting if you connected a DTS receiver or decoder to your unit.
The default is Dolby Digital.
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To change the digital output:
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the Sound option and press OK (the Sound menu is displayed).
2. Highlight the Digital Output option and press OK.
3. Highlight the desired output and press OK.
4. Press the left arrow key to return to the main menu.
Notes: If you set Digital Output to DTS, you must have your unit connected to a receiver or decoder with the DTS
feature and the disc you play must support the DTS audio format. If you choose DTS and your receiver or decoder
doesn’t support DTS, you won’t hear any audio.
Sound Logic
The Sound Logic feature compresses the dynamic range (quietest sound to loudest sound) of a disc’s soundtrack. For
example, action scenes might be very loud, while whispered dialog is quiet. The Sound Logic feature evens out the range of
the volume by making loud sounds quieter and soft sounds louder. The Sound Logic option is a toggle, it can be turned on
or off. The default setting is off.
To turn the Sound Logic feature on:
1. From the DVD’s main menu, highlight Sound and press OK (the Sound menu appears).
2. Highlight the Sound Logic option and press OK.
3. Press the left arrow button to return to the main menu.
Note: The performance of the Sound Logic feature varies depending on the type of
equipment you have connected to your TV/DVD and the audio format of the disc
you’re playing.
The Languages Menu
The Languages menu enables you to choose different language options for audio, subtitles, Disc Menu items and DVD main
menu items. The default for all Language menu items is English.
Changing the Player Menus, Disc Menus, Audio or Subtitles Language Preferences
You can choose one of the languages for the text that appears within the on-screen menu system.
1. From the main menu, highlight and select the Languages option (the Languages menu
is displayed).
2. Highlight the language option for the language you want to change and press OK (the
language choices are displayed).
3. Highlight the language you want to use and press OK. The menu appears with your
selection shown next to the language option.
4. Press the left arrow button or press GO BACK to return to the previous menu.
Notes: If you change the Player Menu Language, the entire DVD’s menu system will be
displayed in the selected language.
The option Original in the Audio Language menu is the language in which the audio
was originally recorded.
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Sound Menu
The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound menu,
press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the main menu. The
following audio items can be adjusted: Sound settings, Sound type, Sound mode,
SAP, Sound Logic, Headphone settings, and Graphic equalizer.
Sound settings The Sound settings submenu contains the following items:
Left & Right balance Use the left or right arrow to center the bar under the
arrow to balance the left and right speakers.
Amplifier Use the left or right arrow button to select External (if your TV/
DVD is using external amplifier only) or Internal (if your TV/DVD is using
the speakers in the TV).
Subwoofer Set the TV’s subwoofer to External if the TV/DVD is using an
external subwoofer; or None.
Sound type Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio
types, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers. The
options available vary according to the input selected.
Mono (available for regular TV viewing only) Plays the sound in mono
only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels.
Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word
Stereo appears in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is
broadcast in stereo.
Automatic (available for regular TV viewing only) Chooses the sound type
according to the current signal.
Left and Right (available for audio/video inputs only) Isolates either the
left or right channel of the incoming audio.
Sound Mode Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio
modes, which provides special processing through your speakers (depending on
the setting you chose as your Sound type).
Normal Does not give any special processing, simply provides the mono
or stereo sound provided by the signal you're watching.
Wide Available only for mono signals. “Widens” sound from mono
broadcasts and mono components connected to your TV/DVD for a fuller,
more spacious sound.
Magic Available only for stereo signals. Gives a surround effect with more
bass.
SRS TruSurround XT™ Available for stereo or multichannel input. Creates
a virtual surround sound effect through any two-speaker playback system.
SRS Dialog Clarity™ Available only when the Sound Mode is SRS
TruSurround XT. Makes dialog from the source material clearer when you're
watching it on your TV/DVD.
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Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second
language, if one is available. The letters "SAP" appear in the channel banner
when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio
is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with
descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.
Sound logic Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial
breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the
need to constantly adjust the volume.
Headphone settings Displays a choice list of available settings you can
adjust: Volume, Bass and Treble. The Headphone sound option allows you to
choose stereo, mono or automatic. These descriptions are same as for Sound
Type (see on previous page).
Graphic equalizer Allows you to choose a specific preset through the Sound
Preset option. Press the right arrow to cycle through the options: Standard,
Movie, Voice, Music, Flat, Videogame, Video camera and Personal.
The Frequency range displays the different treble and bass bands set for each
Sound Preset option. You can choose a band and make adjustments. When you
make adjustments, the Sound Preset option automatically changes to Personal.
Press the left or right arrow button to select the frequency (Bass 100Hz, Mid
Bass 500Hz, Medium 1.5kHz, Mid Treble 5kHz, Treble 10kHz) you want to
adjust. Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the level.
To view the frequency range of another Sound Preset option, press the right or
left arrow until no band is selected and Frequency range is highlighted. Then
press the up arrow to highlight Sound Preset.
Picture Menu
The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure the following video
settings: Advanced picture settings, Picture presets, Black level, Color, Contrast,
Sharpness, Color Warmth, and Tint. The Picture menu options apply to the
video for the main TV and video input selections.
Advanced picture settings
Contrast expand You can adjust the contrast of the picture to suit the light
of the room. Press the right arrow to choose which of the following best
describes the lighting in the room: Low, Medium or High.
Scan Velocity Modulation Improves the sharpness of the picture by
changing the speed of the cathode-ray tube’s electron beam when it
transitions between dark and light areas of the screen. Choose to have it on
(box checked) or off (box unchecked), depending on your preference.
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Autoformat When enabled (box checked) the TV automatically detects
the screen format the signal is sending for each channel, as well as input
channels.
Video noise reduction Reduce picture “static” or any type of interference.
This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak
analog signal conditions. Press the right arrow to choose between: Off for
no noise reduction; Minimum for a softer, smoother picture that retains
picture sharpness and detail; Medium for a slightly softer picture than the
Minimum setting; Maximum for an even softer, smoother picture than the
other settings (the picture detail is somewhat decreased).
Optimized still picture When enabled (box checked), enhances the picture
specifically for still frames (for example, if you're watching a slideshow on
your HDTV monitor, or if you've paused a frame of a DVD).
Tip:
Auto Skin Tone When enabled (box checked), minimizes the flesh tone
variations of the TV picture.
If the picture is switching screen formats
abruptly during normal TV viewing, switch
the Autoformat feature off.
Film mode (3:2 Pulldown) Automatically detects video sources that were
originally recorded on film (like most movies) and subsequently converted
to a different format (for TV broadcast, for example). Film mode processes
the converted signal so that it looks as close as possible to the original.
Another name for this process is reverse 3:2 pulldown.
Advanced (recommended) enables the feature only when the TV detects
that movie playback quality could be improved. Advanced is the default
setting.
The On setting should only be used in rare circumstances when the TV is
used solely with film-based sources (like DVDs on a non-progressive-scan
player).
The Off setting turns off film mode upconversion. Try using this setting if
you think the reverse 3:2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture.
Note: Autoformat and Video noise reduction are available for CMP1 and
CMP2 inputs only if the signal is 480i.
Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset
picture settings: Vibrant, Cinematic, Natural, Sports, Videogame, Video Camera
or Personal. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment. You
can set a different picture preset for each input (including one for your regular
TV channels).
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.
Note: You can adjust sharpness for each channel and input. This is useful if
the signal appears fuzzy.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic
color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; or
Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to
the NTSC standard of 6500 K.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
When you change any of these picture settings, the Picture Preset changes to
Personal. Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments. To return to
the Picture menu, press the up or down arrow button.
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Channel Guide Menu
Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels. Press
the GUIDE button to bring up the Channel Guide menu. Use the up or down
arrow to scroll through the list. Press OK to select and tune to the highlighted
channel. Press the last digit of one of the channels in the guide to tune to that
channel and leave the Channel Guide on the screen.
Time Menu
Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV/DVD to turn off after a given amount of time.
Time Lets you enter the current time. If it is eight o’clock, for example, you
must first enter the number zero, then number eight. Use the OK button to
choose between AM and PM.
Wake up timer Lets you set the TV/DVD to turn itself on. When you turn on
Wake up timer, the following options appear:
Wake up time Lets you set the time you want the TV/DVD to turn itself on.
Wake up duration Lets you set how long you want the TV/DVD to stay on
when it turns on.
Channel number Lets you select a specific channel the TV tunes to when
the wake up timer is set.
Daily Lets you choose if you want the wake up timer to turn on daily.
Note: The Wake up timer is available only when the time has been set.
Parental Control Menu
The Parental Control Menu was explained in Chapter 4. Go to page 30 for more
information.
PIP Menu
Display Mode
Off No window is displayed.
PIP PIP window is displayed.
POP POP window is displayed.
PIP channel Allows you to choose the channel displayed in the PIP or main
POP window. Scroll through channel list as well as the VID1, VID2 and FRNT
input channels.
PIP size Allows you to choose the size of the PIP window: Small, Medium or
Large.
PIP position Allows you to choose where the PIP window appears on the
screen: Top right, Top left, Bottom right or Bottom left.
Note: Pip size and position are not available for POP.
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Setup Menu
The Setup menu lets you configure the TV/DVD to fit its surroundings and your
preferences. To access the Setup menu, press MENU on the remote, and then
select Setup from the main menu.
Channel setup
Signal Type The TV chooses the signal type during the initial setup. If you
change how you receive broadcasts through the antenna input, you must
change the Signal type setting. Choose Cable if you are using cable or a
cable box for TV signals. Choose UHF/VHF Antenna if you are using an off-
air antenna for TV signals.
Note:
If Parental Controls are locked, you must enter
your password to access the Setup menu.
Auto channel search Searches for channels the signal is receiving. Go to
page 15 for more information.
Auto channel update Searches for any new channels that are not in your
channel list and adds them to the list.
List and labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each
channel. Go to page 15 for more information.
Preferences
Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred
language for the menus: English, Español or Français.
Maximum TV volume Allows you to set how high volume turns up when
you press the VOL+ button. Highlight Maximum volume, then press and
hold OK to hear the maximum volume. Make sure the volume has not been
muted or turned down all the way.
Curtain effect Reveals the picture by "opening" it from the middle of the
screen when the TV/DVD is switched on. Hides the picture by "closing" it
from the sides when the TV/DVD is switched off.
Internal DVD player The internal DVD player can be enabled or disabled.
If, for example, you're using the TV/DVD with an external DVD player,
and you've programmed the remote to work with that player, then you can
disable the internal DVD player so that it isn't activated by the buttons on
your remote. Then you can use your TV remote with your external DVD
player without the internal DVD player interfering. To enable or disable
the internal DVD player, highlight Internal DVD player, then press the OK
button for five seconds.
Special features The Auto on setting switches your TV/DVD on after a
power outage; Auto channel tunes the TV to the channel you specify as the
Initial channel when Auto on is enabled; Auto volume tunes the TV to the
volume you set in Initial volume when Auto on is enabled.
Short-term vs. Long-term
Power Outages
The Auto channel and Auto volume settings
don’t take effect after short-term power
outages (usually less than two to three
minutes). The TV will turn back on at the
same volume and channel as before the
power outage.
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The Auto channel and Auto volume settings
take effect after power outages of several
minutes or more.
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Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning
information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on
the TV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific
programs encoded with closed-captioning information. When a program is
closed captioned, CC is displayed in the channel banner. See Chapter 4 for
more information about the channel banner. The closed caption options are:
Closed caption setting Lets you choose the way closed captioning
information appears on the screen. The Closed caption setting does not
effect the DVI-HDTV input.
Off No captioning information displayed.
On always Captioning information shown always, when available.
On when mute Displays captioning information, when available,
whenever the TV’s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The
captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information. If you are
unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the
closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the
program in the primary language in your area.
Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR,
DVD, AUX/HD or SAT/CABLE) on the remote. Go to Chapter 4 for details about
the Autotuning feature.
Convergence The Auto convergence feature automatically adjusts the TV’s
tubes (this may take several minutes, after which you can make fine adjustments
to the convergence settings); Red convergence displays the Red convergence
screen, allowing you to use the arrow buttons to align the red and green
images; Blue convergence displays the Blue convergence screen, allowing you
to use the arrow buttons to align the blue and green images.
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Information Displays
Using the Info Display
Your TV/DVD gives you many options when playing different types of discs. You can access these features through the on-
screen Info Display.
To access the Info Display while a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote. The Info Display appears across the top of the
screen. Each of the playback features is represented by an icon. To access a feature, use the arrow buttons on the remote to
highlight the icon. Each feature that can be accessed from the On-Screen Info Display is described on the following pages.
To clear the Info Display from the screen, press INFO on the remote control.
Note: The DVD Info Display is described on page 25.
Repeat
Play Mode
Audio CD Info Display
IntroScan
Repeat
MP3 Info Display
Play Mode
IntroScan
Index
Repeat
Video CD Info Display
Audio
Using the Time Display
The Clock part of the Info Display shows the current disc time. To see the current disc time:
1. Press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears).
2. Highlight the Clock icon. Press OK. The amount of time the track has played appears in the time
window.
3. Press INFO to clear the screen.
Selecting a Specific Track
1. Press INFO on the remote.
2. Highlight the Track icon.
3. Use the number buttons on the remote to enter the track number you want to play, or use the up/
down arrow buttons to scroll through the track numbers. You may need to press the OK button on
the remote after you enter a single digit track number.
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Selecting a Specific Index (Available only on Video CDs)
1. Press INFO on the remote.
2. Highlight the Index icon from the Info Display.
3. Use the number(s) on the remote to enter the index number you want to play, or use
the up/down arrows to scroll through the index numbers. When a new index number is
entered, that index will begin playing.
Selecting a Play Mode (Available only on Audio CDs and
MP3s)
The Play Mode feature lets you set up the order in which you want the tracks on the disc
to play. There are three options:
Standard: the tracks play in the order listed on the CD (starting with track 1). MP3 files
are listed in the order they were recorded.
Random: the tracks on the disc play in random order.
Program: the tracks on the disc play in the order you’ve programmed. You must first
create a program list in the Play menu of the DVD’s main menu.
Switching between Standard and Random Play
Standard (the order listed on the disc) is the default setting for the DVD mode. To change
the default setting:
1. Press INFO on the remote while a disc is playing. The Info Display appears.
2. Highlight the Play Mode icon. The current play mode appears in the text box
underneath the icons. Press the up/down arrows to scroll through the choices until
Random appears in the text box. The tracks on the disc will now play in random
order.
Note: The TV/DVD defaults to Standard playback whenever you put a new disc into
your TV/DVD.
Using the Program Play Feature
To use the Program Play feature, you must enter the order in which you want the tracks
on the CD or MP3 to play by creating a program. This is done from the DVD’s main menu.
To edit a CD:
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback (the DVD’s main menu appears).
2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears).
3. Highlight Edit Program and press OK (the Edit Program screen appears).
4. The Track box is highlighted. Use the numbers on the remote to enter the track you
want to play first. The track number you entered appears in the Track box and the
cursor highlights Add.
5. Press OK to add that track to the Program List. The cursor jumps to the next spot in the
Program List section. Make sure the Track box is highlighted and enter your next track.
6. Continue adding tracks as explained in steps 4-5 until your program is complete. You
can play your program by highlighting Play and pressing OK, or you can save the
program by highlighting Done and pressing OK. If you save the program, you can
select it from the Info Display. The program will be erased when you remove the disc
or the TV/DVD is turned off.
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To edit an MP3 disc:
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback (the DVD’s main menu appears).
Standard Playlist
Standard Playlist
Add
TKGIVING.MP3
WOODS.MP3
UP SUBDIRECT
ANGEL.MP3
TKGIVING.MP3 00:04:01
WOODS.MP3
00:06:35
Delete
Play
2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears).
BELLS.MP3
Done
3. Highlight Edit Program and press OK (the Edit Program screen appears).
CODANCE.MP3
Total:
2
00:10:36
Path : /WOODS.MP3
4. The Standard Playlist box is highlighted. Use the up/down arrow buttons on the
Type : MP3
Size :6325 K
Bit Rate : 128 Kb/s
Artist : GeorgeWinston
Title :Woods
remote to enter the track you want to play first.
This is where the two lines of context sensitive help
will be located.
5. Highlight Add to add that track to the Program List and press OK.
6. Continue adding tracks as explained in steps 4-5 until your program is complete. You
can play your program by highlighting Play and pressing OK, or you can save the
program by highlighting Done and pressing OK. If you save the program, you can
select it from the Info Display. The program will be erased when you remove the
disc or the TV/DVD is turned off.
Editing a Playlist
1. If the disc is playing, press STOP to stop playback. The DVD’s main menu appears.
2. Highlight Play Mode and press OK (the Play Mode menu appears).
3. Highlight Edit Program and press OK (the Edit Program screen appears).
4. Highlight the item in the playlist you want to delete.
5. Highlight Delete, and press OK.
6. When you’ve rearranged the playlist and/or deleted all the tracks necessary, press
OK.
Using the Repeat Feature
The default mode for the Repeat feature is Off. There are three Repeat options for Audio
CDs:
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Disc – repeats the disc that is playing
Track – repeats the track that is playing
A•B – Set the beginning (point A) and the end (point B) to make this part of the CD
play repeatedly.
To Use Repeat:
1. While a disc is playing, press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.
2. Highlight the Repeat icon. The text in the text box below the icons will read Repeat
Mode: Off.
3. Press the up/down arrows to scroll through the Repeat options until the option you
want is displayed in the text box.
4. Press OK. The selected repeat option will loop repeatedly until you turn Repeat off.
Repeat is turned off by completing steps 1 through 3 above, and selecting the Off
option.
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A•B Repeat (Available only on Audio CDs)
A•B Repeat lets you define a specific segment on the disc that you want to repeat:
1. Find the spot on the disc that is a few seconds before the beginning of the part you
want to repeat (this gives you time to access the Info Display and the Repeat feature).
2. Press INFO on the remote and select the Repeat icon from the Info Display.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons until the A•B Repeat option is shown in the text
box underneath the icons. The text box reads Repeat Mode: A-B Press OK to Set A
Point.
4. At the beginning of the part you want to repeat, press OK to set the A point.
5. When you get to the part of the disc that you want to be the end of the repeated
segment (the B point), press OK. The segment will repeat until you turn Repeat off.
6. To make the Info Display disappear from the screen, press the INFO button on the
remote.
How to Cancel Repeat
There are three ways to cancel Repeat:
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Press STOP twice.
Go to the Repeat icon in the Info Display and select Off.
Eject the disc.
Changing the Audio Channel Output (Available only on
Video CDs)
If you are playing a stereo Video CD, you can change the channel output.
1. Press INFO on the remote to bring up the Info Display.
2. Highlight the Audio Channel icon on the Info Display.
3. The audio channel choices appear in the text box. Use the up/down arrow keys to
scroll through the choices: Stereo, Left, Right or Mono. Whatever choice is displayed
becomes the active choice.
Using IntroScan (Available only on Audio CDs and MP3s)
IntroScan plays the first ten seconds of each track on the CD. To use IntroScan:
1. Press INFO on the remote (the Info Display appears).
2. Highlight the IntroScan icon. Press OK. The first ten seconds of each track will play.
• After IntroScan goes through all of the tracks, it stops.
• If you want to stop IntroScan while it’s in progress, press PLAY. The current track
starts playing in its entirety.
• You can also access IntroScan from the Play Mode menu in the DVD’s main menu.
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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV/DVD can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.
Note for US customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your
home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call
DVD Problems
Player won’t work
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Reset the TV/DVD by unplugging the AC power cord and plugging it back in.
Disc won’t play
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Insert a disc with the label side facing up.
Check the type of disc you put into the disc tray. This TV/DVD only plays DVD video discs, Video CDs, audio CDs and MP3s.
If the disc is a DTS music CD, it requires a DTS decoder. If you have a DTS receiver hooked up to your TV/DVD and you are still
not getting sound, make sure the sound is set correctly (see Chapter 5).
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Both the TV/DVD and the disc are coded by region. If the regional codes don’t match, the disc can’t be played. This TV/DVD is
Region No. 1.
Play starts, but then stops immediately
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The disc is dirty. Clean it.
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Condensation has formed. Allow player to dry out.
No sound or distorted sound
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Make sure your TV/DVD is connected properly. Make sure all cables are securely inserted into the appropriate jacks.
You may need to readjust the Digital Output settings from the Sound menu (see Chapter 5).
Sound is muted during still, frame advance, or slow-motion play.
If you connected an audio or audio/video receiver to your TV/DVD, make sure you chose the correct input setting on the receiver.
Can’t advance through a movie
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You can’t advance through the opening credits and warning information that appear at the beginning of movies because the disc is
programmed to prohibit that action.
The
icon appears on screen
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The feature or action cannot be completed at this time because:
1. The disc’s software restricts it.
2. The disc’s software doesn’t support that feature (e.g., angles).
3. The feature is not available at the moment.
4. You’ve requested a title or chapter number that is out of range.
The picture is distorted
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The disc might be damaged. Try another disc.
Picture is distorted during forward and reverse scan
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It is normal for some distortion to appear while scanning.
A screen saver appears on the screen
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Your TV/DVD is equipped with a screen saver that appears on the screen after the DVD mode has been idle for several minutes.
Press STOP or GO BACK on the remote to make the screen saver disappear from the screen and return to the DVD’s main menu.
Subtitle and/or audio language is not the one selected from the initial setting
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If the subtitle and/or audio language does not exist on the disc, the initial settings will not be seen/heard. The disc’s priority
language is selected instead. Set the subtitle and/or audio language manually through the Info Display or the DVD’s main menu.
The menu is displayed in a foreign language
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The Menu Language preference is set to that language. From the DVD’s main menu, select the Languages option (In Spanish, shown
as Idiomas; in French, as Langues). From the Languages menu, select the Player Menus option (In Spanish, shown as Menús del
Lector; in French, as Menus Lecteur). Highlight the language you prefer and press OK.
No forward or reverse scan
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Some discs have sections that prohibit rapid scanning, or title and chapter skip.
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If you’re trying to skip through the warning information and credits at the beginning of a movie, you won’t be able to. This part of
the movie is often programmed to prohibit skipping through it.
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Camera angle cannot be changed
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Some discs don’t have the multi-camera angle system, and some discs only have it in certain parts of the movie.
Picture is too tall and thin
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Change the aspect ratio using the TV Image setting in the Display menu (see Chapter 5).
Picture is too short and wide
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Change the aspect ratio using the TV Image setting in the Display menu (see Chapter 5).
Cannot copy discs to video tape
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You can’t record DVD discs onto videocassettes because the discs are encoded with anti-copy protection.
Full Version of Disc Does Not Play
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The DVD might be locked. To unlock, see Chapter 5.
Disc won’t eject
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When you put a disc into the disc tray, it may take up to 15 seconds to read the disc. You won’t be able to eject the disc during this
time. Wait 15 seconds and try again.
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the DVD
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If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold OPEN/CLOSE and STOP on the TV/DVD’s front panel for 3 seconds.
Enter a new password via the Lock menu.
TV Problems
TV/DVD won’t turn on
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Press the TV button.
Make sure the TV/DVD 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/DVD. If the TV/DVD turns on,
check the remote control solutions on the next page.
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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
Panel Block in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box.
The TV/DVD might be performing a periodic diagnostic check. Wait for a few minutes for the TV/DVD to turn on.
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
Panel Block in the Parental Control menu and press OK to uncheck the box.
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Unplug the TV/DVD for ten minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV/DVD on and try again.
TV/DVD turns off unexpectedly
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Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 46 for instructions.
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Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this
happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
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Unplug. Wait ten minutes. Plug in again.
TV/DVD turns on unexpectedly
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Wake up timer might have been activated. Go to page 46 for instructions.
Auto on might have been activated. Go to page 47 for instructions.
You might have pressed CH+, CH- or INPUT on the remote accidentally.
Blank screen
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Make sure the component connected to the TV/DVD is turned on.
Try another channel.
If you're trying to watch something that's playing on a component connected to the TV/DVD (like a VCR tape), press the TV button
on the remote, then press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.
Can’t select certain channel
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Make sure the remote control is in TV mode. Press the TV button and enter the channel number using the number buttons.
Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
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).
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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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If using S-Video or Y, PB, PR, remember to also connect the component’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV/DVD’s L and R
Audio Input jacks.
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If you're using the TV/DVD's internal speakers, make sure the INT/EXT switch on the back of the TV is put on “INT”.
The sound settings may not be set correctly. Go to page 43 for more information.
Noisy stereo reception
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May be a weak station. Use Sound menu to choose mono sound.
No picture, no sound but TV/DVD is on
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Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Go to page 5 for detailed instructions.
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/DVD 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 45 for more instructions.
Volume buttons not adjusting volume louder
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Check to make sure volume isn’t limited by the maximum volume feature. Go to page 47 for more instructions.
Picture not moving
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You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing FREEZE or OK on the remote. Press any button to “unfreeze” the picture.
Black box appears on the screen
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Closed-captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 48 for more instructions.
Freeze not working
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The freeze feature is not available for Component video (CMP1 or CMP2) or DVI inputs.
Low battery warning appears on screen
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Place new batteries in remote.
TV picture keeps switching between screen formats abruptly
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Switch the Auto format feature to Off. See page 45 for more information.
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
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Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate.
Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the
batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)
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Make sure there’s nothing plugged into the WIRED IR jack on the TV/DVD’s back panel. The remote that came with your TV/DVD
won’t work if anything is plugged into this jack.
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don’t work
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You must lock the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Control, select Lock Parental Controls.
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
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If you forget your password, press MENU, then select Parental Control (the password entry screen appears). Simultaneously press
and hold CH+ and VOL+ on the TV/DVD’s front panel for 8 seconds. The Parental control menu appears on the screen, and you can
re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.
The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.
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Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in order to
view movies with an NR rating.
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)
This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV.
ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, cable
box, or if using the examples on pages 5-11, a VCR.
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or an external video monitor.
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FIXED AUDIO L/R Provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for
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volume controls on the TV and remote control.
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SUBWOOFER Provides lower bass audio frequencies from the TV to a subwoofer.
Note: If you’ve connected a subwoofer, make sure you set the External Subwoofer option in the
Sound menu. Go to page 43 for instructions.
COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a component video source, such as a VCR.
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CMP1 Y PB PR (Component Video) Provides optimum picture quality because the video is
separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the connection. When using CMP1 Y
PB PR, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the CMP1 L and R Audio Input jacks.
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CMP1 L (Audio) Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white.
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CMP2 Y PB PR, and L and R Audio Allows you to connect a second component video source.
Their description is the same as CMP1 above. When using CMP2 Y PB PR, make sure you connect
the left and right audio cables to the CMP2 Audio jacks.
COMPOSITE INPUTS Lets you connect another component such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc
player. Its AUDIO jacks are the same as described for CMP1 above.
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VID1 S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video jacks (VID1 and 2 Video) because
the color part of the picture is separated from the black and white part of the picture. When using
VID1 S-VIDEO, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the VID1 L/MONO and R Audio
Input jacks.
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VID1 V (Video) Provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.
VID2 S-VIDEO, V and L/MONO and R Audio Allows you to connect a component such as a VCR,
DVD player, or laserdisc player. Their description is the same as VID1 above.
Note: For each VID jack group (VID1 and VID2), you may connect either an S-Video or Video cable.
Do not connect both at the same time in either of the VID jack groups.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT Lets you connect a Dolby Digital receiver to your TV/DVD, if your receiver
has an optical input. Use an optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to connect your TV/DVD to the receiver for
theatre-quality sound. Go to page 41 for more information on digital audio.
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Note: This TV/DVD’s OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT 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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DVI-HDTV Input Lets you connect an HDTV Tuner with a DVI output.
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DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed, digital video interface developed
for high-bandwidth digital connection. It supports the overlay of high-resolution graphics
needed by some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services. DVI,
when combined with HDCP (High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology, creates
a protected digital connection. The DVI-HDTV connection is designed to display either
progressive scan (480p) or HDTV (1080i) signals at a bandwidth of up to 1.78 Gigabits per
second.
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L (Audio) Provides left audio connection when using the DVI jack. The left audio connector is
usually white.
R (Audio) Provides right audio connection when using the DVI jack. The right audio
connector is usually red.
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only
the picture signal, not the sound.
EXTERNAL SPEAKERS
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Right and Left Speaker Terminals Let you connect external left and right speakers to the TV
to receive left and right sound.
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EXT/INT (switch) Lets you turn the TV’s internal speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to
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external speakers only. INT sends audio to the TV’s internal speakers only.
Wired IR This jack is for connecting a wired remote control system, which is primarily for
professional installers. If you’re using the remote that was included with your TV, don’t plug
anything into this jack.
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Care and Cleaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV/DVD before cleaning.
You can clean the TV/DVD 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/DVD’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/DVD.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV/DVD. Also, never place
drinks or vases with water on top of the TV/DVD. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV/DVD.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently
imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause
similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Handling Cautions
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Before connecting other components to this TV/DVD, be sure to turn all components off.
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Don’t move the TV/DVD while a disc is being played. The disc may get scratched or broken, and the TV/DVD’s internal parts may
be damaged.
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Don’t put any container filled with liquid or any small metal objects on the TV/DVD.
Be careful not to put your hand into the disc tray.
Don’t place anything other than the disc in the disc tray.
Exterior influences such as lightning and static electricity can affect normal operation of this player. If this occurs, turn the TV/DVD
off and on again with the ON•OFF button, or disconnect and then reconnect the AC power cord to the AC power outlet. The TV/
DVD will operate normally.
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Be sure to remove the disc and turn off the TV/DVD after use.
Formation of Condensation
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Due to sharp changes in temperature and humidity, condensation may form if warm air comes in contact with any cold parts inside
the TV/DVD.
When condensation forms inside the TV/DVD, it may not operate correctly. If this occurs, leave the TV/DVD at room temperature
until the inside of the disc tray becomes dry and operational.
If condensation forms on a disc, wipe the disc with a soft, dry cloth by moving the cloth from the center hole toward the outer edge.
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SCENIUM by RCA HDTV Monitor/DVD Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
Defects in materials or workmanship.
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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:
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Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
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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:
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Call 1-866-SCENIUM and have your unit’s date of purchase and model/serial number ready.
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.
If the representative determines that you should receive service, they will provide you with the name(s) of the Authorized Service
Center in your area.
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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:
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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:
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Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be
necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
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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 INC., ITS AGENTS OR
EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
THOMSON 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:
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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.
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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.
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Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service
calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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Accessory Information
There are various accessories available to complement your HDTV Monitor. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories
are subject to availability.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each
individual state, county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
HOW TO ORDER
To place an order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this
number only to place an order for accessory items.
1-800-338-0376
You can buy some accessories on-line at:
Screw-on Cable attaches to the round
antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)
on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends
screw onto the connectors for a secure
connection.
S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for
connecting S-Video components
to your TV.
VH976 (6-ft.),
price: $7.95
VH913 (12-ft.),
price: $14.95
VH81 (3-ft), price: $3.95
VH82 (6-ft), price: $4.95
2-way Signal Splitter helps you
connect to a second TV or VCR.
Push-on antenna cable attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm
VH47, price: $3.95
F-type). The ends push on for a quick
connection
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to easily
switch from the antenna signal to
cable or satellite easily without
disconnecting antenna.
VH89 (6-ft.), price: $5.95
Surge Protector provides eight outlets,
coaxial and telephone line protection.
Audible alarm for surge failure. $100,000
Surge Equipment Guarantee.
r e s e t
o f f
ANT200, price: $49.95
SCTV4000C,
price: $49.95
Remote Control This is the
remote control that came packed
with your TV. Replacements or
spares can be ordered as needed.
Component Video Cables Triple cable
used to connect a video source with Y, PR,
PBjacks to the TV.
261668, price: $28.25
Standard Audio/Video cable
with RCA-type phono plugs.
Gold-Tipped cable
VH83 (6-ft., mono), price: $5.95
VH84 (6-ft., stereo), price: $9.95
DT6DC (6-ft), price: $24.95
DT12DC (12-ft), price: $34.95
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Index
use 19
A
D
M
Accessories 60
DVD
Menu
button 17
display 41
lock 39
PIP 46
time 46
Amplifier 43
Audio/Video
jacks 56, 57
Audio CD
playing 49
S
S-Video
button 16
programming 37
Second audio program (SAP)
Sharpness 45
Sound
menu 44
mode 43
settings 43
type 43
Subwoofer 43
E
EXT/INT switch 57
External speakers 57
F
O
Front panel
P
block 35
buttons 13
inputs 13
lock/unlock 35
menu 46
B
Balance 43
problems 55
Batteries 14
Buttons
H
Headphones 44
T
I
Tint 45
Title 25
Troubleshooting 53, 55
TV problems 54
channel 46
menu 46
Inputs
C
Cables
Care and cleaning 58
Channel
banner 28
labels 15
DVI 29
Playback features
Play Mode menu
POP (Picture-outside-picture)
Preferences 47
Program
editing 38
FRNT 29
INT Switch 57
U
J
V
Jacks 56
number 28
search 15
setup 47
ANTENNA/CABLE 29
AUDIO R/L 56, 57
DVI 29
front 29
problems 55
VCR
Video input jacks
VID1/VID2 29
Contrast 45
Convergence 48
R
problems 55
L
Remote control
backlight 17
batteries 55
Learning feature
buttons 17
W
problems 55
programming 18
replacement 60
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