RCA L32WD23 User Manual

reality: reeprodduuced.  
LCD User's Guide  
Connections............page 9  
Menus....................page 34  
Remote............page 19  
FAQs...............page 39  
Features ...............page 29  
Warranty...............page 44  
Important Information  
Important Safety Instructions  
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.  
15. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded  
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National  
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) provides information  
with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an  
antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding  
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See following example.  
ANTENNA  
LEAD IN  
WIRE  
GROUND CLAMP  
ANTENNA  
DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
ELECTRIC SERVICE  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING  
EQUIPMENT  
ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
Important Information  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features  
Important Safety Instructions....................................... i  
Channel Banner........................................................... 29  
Parental Controls and V-Chip..................................... 29  
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada............. 30  
USA V-Chip TV Ratings ......................................... 31  
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ................................... 32  
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ...................... 32  
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ................... 32  
Future Rating Region ........................................... 32  
Additional Features .................................................... 33  
EN-V Picture Processing........................................ 33  
Screen Formats...................................................... 33  
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup  
Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................... 6  
Protect Against Power Surges................................ 6  
Protect Devices from Overheating ........................ 6  
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio  
Interference .......................................................... 6  
Use Indirect Light.................................................... 6  
Check Supplied Parts .............................................. 6  
Attaching Your TV’s Base.............................................. 7  
Mounting Your TV to the Wall..................................... 7  
Get the Picture .............................................................. 8  
Getting Channels.................................................... 8  
Choose Your Connection.............................................. 9  
Video (Basic) Connection ..................................... 10  
Component Video (Advanced) Connection ........ 10  
HDMI Connection ................................................. 12  
VGA Connection ................................................... 14  
Plug in the TV.............................................................. 15  
Put Batteries in the Remote ....................................... 15  
Turn on the TV............................................................. 15  
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System  
Using the Menu System ............................................. 34  
Setup Menu................................................................. 34  
Picture Menu ............................................................... 35  
Audio Menu................................................................. 36  
Options Menu ............................................................. 37  
Chapter 5: Other Information  
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).......................... 39  
Troubleshooting.......................................................... 40  
V-Chip Rating Explanations........................................ 42  
US V-Chip Rating System...................................... 42  
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System.............. 42  
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .............. 43  
Limited Warranty........................................................ 44  
Care and Cleaning....................................................... 45  
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the  
Initial Setup .............................................................. 15  
Complete the Initial Setup ......................................... 16  
Set the Menu Language ...................................... 16  
Set the Signal Source............................................ 16  
Complete the Channel Search ............................. 16  
What To Expect ........................................................... 17  
Watching TV .............................................................17  
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)............. 18  
Back Panel Jacks.................................................... 18  
Side Input Jacks..................................................... 19  
Buttons On Your TV.................................................... 20  
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control  
The Buttons on the Remote Control.......................... 21  
Using the INPUT Button ....................................... 22  
Programming the Remote to Operate Other  
Devices...................................................................... 22  
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ... 22  
Programming the Remote ................................... 23  
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed  
It ................................................................................ 24  
Modes of Operation............................................. 24  
Volume Punchthrough Feature.................................. 24  
Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough  
Commands ......................................................... 25  
Remote Code List ........................................................ 25  
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Things to Consider Before You Connect  
Protect Against Power Surges  
Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power  
strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.  
Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety  
Instructions at the beginning of the User's Guide.  
Protect Devices from Overheating  
Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the devices. Arrange the devices so that air can  
circulate freely.  
Don’t stack devices.  
If you place devices in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.  
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air  
from it won’t flow around other devices.  
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference  
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.  
If you place devices above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV  
instead of straight down the middle.  
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.  
Use Indirect Light  
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft  
or indirect lighting.  
Check Supplied Parts  
Check that the following parts were packed with your product.  
ON•OFF  
TV  
FORMAT  
SAT•CBL DVD•VCR  
GO BACK  
VOL  
CH  
For models L26WD22 and L32WD22  
MUTE  
INFO  
GUIDE  
MENU  
CLEAR  
4 screws to attach base  
2 AA batteries  
Base  
INPUT  
SUB CH  
For models L26WD23, L32WD23, and L37WD23  
SOUND  
FAVORITE  
CC  
PRESETS  
SLEEP  
Remote control  
Part # R301E1  
Power cord  
Base  
3 screws to attach base  
Note: If you need to replace your remote, call 1-800-338-0376. A shipping and handling  
fee, and the appropriate sales tax, will be charged upon ordering. Have your Visa,  
MasterCard, or Discover Card ready.  
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.  
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Attaching Your TV’s Base  
Your TV comes shipped without the base attached so that you can  
choose to mount your TV either to its base or to a wall (wall mount  
sold separately). If you want to mount your TV to the wall, don’t  
attach the base and instead follow the Mounting Your TV to the Wall  
instructions below.  
1. Locate the base. For models L26WD22 and L32WD22, locate the  
four screws. For models L26WD23, L32WD23, and L37WD23,  
locate the three screws.  
Bottom of base- models L26WD22  
and L32WD22  
2. Attach the screws to the bottom of the base as the pictures to the  
left show.  
For models L26WD23, L32WD23, and L37WD23, the screw holes  
underneath the TV match with the screw holes inside the base.  
Push down on the top of the TV until it clicks into the base.  
Bottom of base- models L26WD23, L32WD23,  
and L37WD23  
For models L26WD22 and L32WD22, the two screws go into each  
side of the base.  
Mounting Your TV to the Wall  
Caution: The wall mount must bear a minimum of five times  
the TV’s net weight without causing damage.  
To mount your TV to the wall you need to purchase a VESA wall  
mount.  
For models L26WD22 and L26WD23, purchase a VESA 100 x 100,  
M4 screw.  
For models L32WD22 and L32WD23, purchase a VESA 200 x 200,  
M6 screw.  
For model L37WD23, purchase a VESA 400 x 400, M6 screw.  
The VESA number is the horizontal and vertical measurement of  
the mounting holes. For example, 100 x 100 means the mounting  
measurements are 100mm horizontally and 100mm vertically.  
1. If the base is attached, you need to remove it before attaching the  
wall mount.  
A. Place the TV facedown on a surface that is soft, yet strong  
enough to hold the TV.  
B. Use a screwdriver to remove the screws from the holes  
as shown in the picture to the left. Models L26WD23 and  
L32WD23 have seven screws; model L37WD23 has six screws.  
The models with different numbers of screws are located  
relatively in the same place as the picture shows.  
Models L26WD22 and L32WD22 have four screws on the  
bottom of the base as shown above in Attaching Your TV's  
Base.  
Remove the screws that attach to the TV's  
base attachment.  
2. Make sure all cables are already connected to the TV.  
3. Follow the directions included with the wall mount to mount the  
TV to the wall.  
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Get the Picture  
The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known  
as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog  
and digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT.  
ANTENNA/  
CABLE INPUT  
(DIGITAL AND ANALOG)  
(The location of the jack varies on your TV's  
model.)  
Getting Channels  
What You Need  
Antenna (“rabbit ears”) or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable  
OR  
Coaxial cable with cable service  
Coaxial cable  
or  
A. Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If you don't, go to  
step B. If you do, plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall  
outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive free off-air  
local digital and analog channels.  
Outdoor or Indoor  
antenna  
B. Do you have cable? If you don't, go to step C. If you do, plug  
the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANTENNA/CABLE  
INPUT to receive your cable channels.  
C. Do you have a set-top box? If you do, you need to call your cable  
company or satellite service provider. They may use special cables  
to allow you to view digital channels.  
What You Need To Know  
antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to  
you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you  
what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain  
antenna.  
As you change channels, look at the top right corner of the screen  
to see what type of channel you’re viewing. Digital channels  
display a D as part of the channel, such as D Ch 29.1, while  
analog channels display an A as part of the channel, such as  
A Ch 9. Go to page 16 for more channel information.  
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Choose Your Connection  
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.  
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best  
for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.  
Jacks Used  
Cables Needed  
Go to...  
page 10-11  
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT  
Audio/Video  
Video  
AUDIO  
R
L
VIDEO  
Audio R and L  
Component Video  
page 10-11  
Pr  
Pb  
Y
R
AUDIO  
L
Y Pb Pr  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1  
Audio R and L  
Audio  
HDMI™  
page 12  
HDMI  
OR  
HDMI™  
+
HDMI/DVI adapter  
+
Audio  
VGA  
Audio  
VGA  
page 13  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
VGA INPUT  
PC INPUT  
Audio  
HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI  
Licensing LLC.  
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Connections and Setup  
Video (Basic) Connection  
This is an example of a connection using the Video jack. Go to the top of page 11 for specific  
instructions.  
1
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
Don't forget: If necessary,  
connect antenna or cable  
to get a picture. Go to  
page 8 for instructions.  
3
2
OUTPUT  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
S-VIDEO  
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO S-VIDEO  
R
R
COMPONENT VIDEO  
Pb Pr  
AUDIO  
L
R
Y
Component Video (Advanced) Connection  
This is an example of a connection using the Component Video jacks. Go to the middle of  
page 11 for specific instructions.  
1
Don't forget: If necessary,  
connect antenna or cable  
to get a picture. Go to  
page 8 for instructions.  
Pr  
Pb  
Y
R
AUDIO  
L
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1  
2
3
OUTPUT  
COMPONENT VIDEO  
INPUT  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
L
R
AUDIO  
L
Pr  
Pb  
Y
R
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
S-VIDEO  
R
L
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Red  
Yellow  
Connecting the Device with Video (Basic)  
This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a  
DVD player.  
White  
Note: If the device you're connecting also has Component Video jacks and you have  
component video cables, we recommend you use the Component Video (Advanced)  
Connection instead. See the next set of instructions below.  
Using the example of a DVD player:  
Composite cables are color  
coded- Yellow= video;  
Red= right audio; white=  
left audio  
1. If necessary, connect your cable or off-air antenna as described on page 8.  
2. Connect your yellow video cable.  
Connect a video cable to the VIDEO Input jack on the back of the TV and to the Video  
Output jack on the DVD player.  
3. Connect your red and white audio cables.  
Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of  
the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.  
Green  
Blue  
Connecting the Device with Component Video (Advanced)  
This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr jacks, for example, a DVD  
player.  
Red  
Using the example of a DVD player:  
1. If necessary, connect your cable or off-air antenna as described on page 8.  
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.  
Component Video cables  
(Y Pb Pr) are color coded-  
Green, Blue and Red  
Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO  
INPUT 1 Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Proutputs on the  
DVD player.  
Red  
3. Connect your red and white audio cables.  
White  
Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1  
AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the  
DVD player.  
Audio cables are color  
coded- Red= right audio;  
white= left audio  
ON•OFF button  
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device  
1. Plug in the TV (see page 15 for details) and the device, if they aren't already  
plugged in.  
ON•OFF  
TV  
FORMAT  
SAT•CBL DVD•VCR  
GO BACK  
2. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player.  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control and press the up or down arrow button  
to highlight Composite (if connected to the VIDEO jack) or Component 1 (if connected  
to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 jacks). Press OK to tune to the input. To go back  
to viewing TV channels, press the CH+ or CH- button.  
VOL  
CH  
MUTE  
INFO  
GUIDE  
MENU  
CLEAR  
• If you're done  
connecting devices to  
your TV, go to page 16  
to complete the Initial  
Setup.  
INPUT  
button  
INPUT  
SUB CH  
SOUND  
FAVORITE  
CC  
• To continue  
PRESETS  
SLEEP  
connecting devices, go  
to the next page.  
Use these buttons  
to view the picture  
of the device you’ve  
connected to the TV.  
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HDMI Connection  
This is an example of a connection using the HDMI jack.  
*
*Don't forget: If necessary,  
connect antenna or cable  
to get a picture. Go to page  
8 for instructions.  
HDMI 1  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
VGA INPUT  
INPUT  
PC INPUT  
A
C
B
Device with DVI  
Device with HDMI  
R
L
Y
Pb  
Pr  
L
R
OR  
DVI Out  
HDMI Out  
Audio Out  
Audio Out  
Video Out  
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Connecting the Device  
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompressed digital connection  
that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable.  
Using the example of a set-top box:  
• If your set-top box has a DVI jack, connect an HDMI cable and an  
HDMI/DVI adapter.  
A. Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI1 Input jack on the back of the TV.  
HDMI cable  
B. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable, then connect the  
adapter to the DVI Out jack on the set-top box.  
C. Connect audio using a 3.5 mini headphone to Audio left/right cable since the DVI  
cable does not transfer sound. Connect the 3.5 mini headphone to the PC INPUT  
AUDIO jack on the back of the TV and the Audio left and right cables to the R and L  
jacks on the back of the device.  
HDMI/DVI adapter  
3.5 mm stereo mini pin  
to Audio left/right  
–OR–  
If your set-top box has an HDMI output jack, connect an HDMI cable.  
Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI INPUT on the back of the TV and to the HDMI  
Out jack on the back of the device.  
HDMI cable  
ON•OFF button  
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device  
The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI INPUT jack. To view this device:  
ON•OFF  
TV  
FORMAT  
1. Plug in the TV (see page 15 for details) and the device, if they aren't already plugged  
in.  
SAT•CBL DVD•VCR  
GO BACK  
VOL  
CH  
2. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a set-top box.  
MUTE  
INFO  
GUIDE  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control and press the up or down arrow button  
to highlight, depending on which input you connected to, HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 from  
the input list. Press OK to tune to the input. To go back to viewing TV channels, press  
the CH+ or CH- button.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
INPUT  
button  
INPUT  
SUB CH  
• If you're done  
SOUND  
FAVORITE  
CC  
connecting devices to  
your TV, go to page 16  
to complete the Initial  
Setup.  
PRESETS  
SLEEP  
• If you experience HDMI  
problems, go to the  
HDMI Troubleshooting  
section on page 41.  
Use these buttons  
to view the picture  
of the device you’ve  
connected to the TV.  
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VGA Connection  
This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks.  
1
Don't forget: If necessary,  
AUDIO  
VGA INPUT  
IPUT  
INPUT  
connect antenna or cable  
to get a picture. Go to  
page 8 for instructions.  
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2
Connecting the Device  
This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer.  
1. If necessary, connect your cable or off-air antenna as described on page 8.  
2. Connect your monitor cable.  
Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the VGA INPUT jack on the TV and the  
other end to the PC's video output jack. Note, if your PC's video output isn't 15-pin, you'll  
need an adapter that can connect to a 15-pin monitor cable. If the picture doesn't look  
right, try adjusting the VGA settings as explained on page 36.  
3. Connect your audio cable.  
Connect a 3.5 mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8" stereo mini pin) to  
the VGA AUDIO INPUT jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the Audio Output  
jack on the PC.  
Notes: The maximum panel resolution is 1360 x 768 for your TV. Be sure to set your  
PC to the correct monitor output setting.  
The TV allows you to listen to the sound from another input while the PC is connected.  
Go to page 37 for more information.  
Viewing the PC  
1. Plug in the TV (see page 15 for details) and the PC, if they aren't already plugged in.  
2. Turn on the TV and the PC.  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control and press the up or down arrow button to  
highlight VGA from the input list. Press OK to tune to the input. To go back to viewing TV  
channels, press the CH+ or CH- button.  
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Plug in the TV  
Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. For models L26WD23, L32WD23,  
and L36WD23, plug the power cord into the power adapter, then plug the power adapter  
into the TV. Plug the other end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug  
completely into the outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch.  
Put Batteries in the Remote  
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab  
and lifting off the cover.  
Insert two fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly.  
Replace the cover.  
Turn on the TV  
Turn on your TV by pressing the Power button on the TV or ON•OFF on the remote control.  
How to Use the Remote Control to  
ON•OFF  
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  
FORMAT  
SAT•CBL DVD•VCR  
GO BACK  
With the Setup menu displayed, press the right arrow button to access  
the Setup menu choices. Press the up or down arrow button to move  
up or down within the menu. Items with an arrow (4) means there  
are more items to choose from or a sub-menu available. Press the right  
arrow or OK to display these. Press the MENU button to move back a  
menu.  
VOL  
CH  
MUTE  
OK  
button  
INFO  
GUIDE  
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other  
menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).  
MENU  
CLEAR  
Arrows  
SUB CH  
INPUT  
SOUND  
FAVORITE  
CC  
PRESETS  
SLEEP  
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Complete the Initial Setup  
Customizing items in the Setup menu allows your TV to perform correctly. Make sure you've  
connected the TV to cable or an off-air signal before you continue.  
Set the Menu Language  
If English is your preferred language, skip this step and go to Set the  
Setup  
Signal Source  
Cable TV  
u
u
DTV Signal Strength  
Auto Channel Search  
Manual Channel Setup  
Channel Labels  
u
Signal Source.  
Start  
u
To choose another language, press the MENU button then press the  
right arrow button to enter the Setup menu. Press the down arrow  
to highlight Menu Language, then press the right arrow to choose a  
language. Continue to Set the Signal Source.  
u
Menu Language  
English  
Stretch  
Off  
u
u
u
Screen Format  
Favorite Channel  
MENU  
To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Set the Signal Source  
Setup  
From the Setup menu, press the up or down arrow button to highlight  
Signal Source. If you connected Cable to your ANTENNA/CABLE  
INPUT, the option is chosen for you and you can press the down  
arrow button to highlight Auto Channel Search. To choose Air  
(Antenna), press the right arrow button and then press the down  
arrow button to highlight Auto Channel Search.  
Signal Source  
Cable TV  
u
u
DTV Signal Strength  
Auto Channel Search  
Manual Channel Setup  
Channel Labels  
u
Start  
u
u
Menu Language  
English  
Stretch  
Off  
u
u
u
Screen Format  
Favorite Channel  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Complete the Channel Search  
Auto Channel Search Menu  
Even though the initial channel search can take time, you must  
complete it in order for your TV to display channels and programming.  
With Auto Channel Search highlighted, press OK to begin the channel  
search. The menu shows the TV is running a channel search. The TV  
tunes to a program once the search is complete.  
Analog TV Channel 30:  
Channels Found:  
Progress:  
Found  
25  
30%  
If you have ANALOG and DIGITAL channels,  
the TV runs 2 separate channel searches.  
Some channels might have been found during the channel search that  
are unavailable to view and you might want to get rid of these so they  
don't appear as you change channels. To do this, highlight Manual  
Channel Setup from the Setup menu. Note that removing channels  
from your channel list may be time consuming, so you might want to  
do it later. Go to page 34 for details on editing your channel list.  
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What To Expect  
Watching TV  
Your TV allows you to change the format of the picture you're viewing by pressing the  
FORMAT button on your remote or accessing the Screen Format option in the Setup menu.  
The format changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at  
the top of the screen. Depending on the type of signal you're viewing, a different format  
might not be available.  
Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format. Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format, but  
sometimes is sent in 4/3. It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV  
is formatting the video. If there are bars on-screen, press the FORMAT button to try a  
different format that may eliminate the bars. Go to page 33 for details.  
Changing Channels  
If you have both analog and digital channels, these are put into the same channel list.  
As you change channels, look at the top right corner of the screen to see what type of  
channel you’re viewing. Digital channels display a D as part of the channel, such as  
D Ch 29.1, while analog channels display an A as part of the channel, such as A Ch 9.  
Digital channels can have both primary channels (like the analog channel number) and  
subchannels. If 6 is the primary channel and 1 is the subchannel, for example, the channel  
looks like 6.1 on screen. To tune to a digital channel with a subchannel, such as 6.1, enter  
the primary channel number (6), then press the SUB CH button. Enter the subchannel  
number (1) and press OK.  
Depending upon the type of signal you have connected to your HDTV, you might notice  
that the channels change slower than you’re used to. This is perfectly normal. Digital  
channels sometimes take longer to tune.  
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order)  
This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are several ways to connect  
devices.  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2  
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT  
Pr  
Pr  
Pb  
Y
R
R
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
S-VIDEO  
INPUT  
L
L
HDMI 1  
INPUT  
HDMI 2  
INPUT  
AUDIO  
INPUT  
VGA INPUT  
PC INPUT  
ANTENNA/  
CABLE INPUT  
Use VGA AUDIO INPUT for DVI audio input  
(DIGITAL AND ANALOG)  
Pb  
Y
AUDIO  
R
AUDIO  
L
VIDEO  
DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT (COAXIAL)  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1  
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT  
Back Panel Jacks  
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the  
antenna, cable, or cable box.  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 Lets you connect a device that has component video jacks,  
such as a DVD player.  
COMPONENT L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using COMPONENT VIDEO  
INPUT. The left audio connector is usually white.  
COMPONENT R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the COMPONENT  
VIDEO INPUT. The right audio connector is usually red.  
COMPONENT VIDEO Y Pb Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the video is  
separated into three signals. Use three video-grade or component video cables for the  
connection. When using Y Pb Pr, make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the  
COMPONENT L and R AUDIO jacks.  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 2 Lets you connect another device that has component video  
jacks, such as a DVD player. Same explanation as above.  
COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks, such  
as a video game console, VCR, or DVD player.  
AUDIO L and R Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder, video game  
console, VCR, or DVD player. Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO Input.  
S-VIDEO Allows you to connect an S-Video cable from another device. Make sure you  
also connect audio cables from the device to the TV.  
VIDEO Receives video from another device such as a camcorder, video game console,  
VCR, or DVD player.  
Note: Do not connect an S-Video and a regular video cable at the same time.  
COMPOSITE VIDEO OUTPUT Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks so  
you can record or display video on the device instead.  
AUDIO L and R Use the Audio Out jacks when using the VIDEO OUTPUT jack or use  
these jacks by themselves to connect an audio receiver to the TV for enhanced sound  
quality.  
VIDEO Connect a VCR or DVD-recorder to record digital and analog programs from the  
Digital or Analog Input (excluding copy-protected programs and component video formats)  
while the TV is turned on. You must leave the TV on the same channel you are recording.  
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DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (COAXIAL) Use this jack to connect an audio receiver to the TV  
for enhanced sound quality. Make sure you set the Audio output correctly in the Advanced  
Audio Menu. Go to page 37 for more information.  
HDMI 1 INPUT (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital  
connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Lets  
you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output.  
HDMI 2 INPUT (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) Lets you connect a second HDMI  
device.  
VGA AUDIO INPUT (Stereo mini jack) Use to obtain sound when a device is connected to  
the VGA jack. Use a 3.5 mm stereo mini pin cable (sometimes referred to as 1/8” stereo mini  
pin) to connect a device to your TV. Go to page 14 for more information.  
VGA INPUT Connect your computer, or other device with a VGA output, to this jack using a  
15 pin D-sub cable.  
Side Input Jacks (on left when facing back of TV)  
AUDIO L and R Receives audio from another device such as a camcorder, video game  
console, VCR, or DVD player. Use when connecting to the VIDEO or S-VIDEO Input.  
VIDEO Input Receives video from another device such as a camcorder, video game console,  
VCR, or DVD player. To access a device connected to the VIDEO jack, press the INPUT button  
on your remote and select Composite (Side) from the input list.  
S-VIDEO Input Allows you to connect an S-Video cable from another device. Make sure you  
also connect audio cables from the device to the TV. To access a device connected to the  
S-VIDEO jack, press the INPUT button on your remote and select S-Video (Side) from the input  
list.  
Note: Do not connect an S-Video and a regular video cable to the side jacks at the same  
time.  
(Headphones) Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the  
TV. The TV speakers turn off when you plug in headphones.  
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Buttons On Your TV  
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the buttons on your TV  
to operate many of the TV’s features.  
MENU  
CH  
VOL  
INPUT/OK  
Models L26WD22 and L32WD22 buttons are located on the right side.  
Models L26WD23, L32WD23, and L37WD23 buttons are located on the  
top panel.  
MENU Displays the TV Main menu. If the main menu is displayed,  
exits the menu; if a sub menu is displayed, takes you back to the  
previous menu.  
CH  
Scans down through the channel list. In the TV menu system,  
acts like the 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 the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu  
controls.  
POWER Turns the TV on and off.  
VOL < Decreases the volume. In the TV menu system, acts like the  
left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.  
VOL > Increases the volume. In the TV menu system, acts like the  
right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.  
INPUT/OK (only available on models L26WD23, L32WD23, and  
L37WD23) Displays the available video input channels- Watch TV,  
Composite, S-Video, Composite (Side), S-Video (Side), Component 1,  
Component 2, VGA, HDMI1 and HDMI2. When in the menu system,  
displays sub-menus and selects the highlighted item.  
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The Buttons on the Remote Control  
Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to  
adjust the menu controls.  
ON•OFF  
Number Buttons Enter channel numbers. To enter a digital channel  
with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, then press the SUB CH  
button to enter the sub-channel and press OK.  
TV  
FORMAT  
SAT•CBL DVD•VCR  
GO BACK  
CC Toggles through the CC settings: CC Off, CC On, and CC On  
When Mute.  
VOL  
CH  
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.  
MUTE  
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns  
you to normal viewing.  
INFO  
GUIDE  
DVD•VCR Places the remote in DVD or VCR mode. This button  
lights when you press a valid button in DVD•VCR mode (see Modes of  
Operation on page 24 for more information).  
FAVORITE Press to browse the channels set in your Favorite  
Channel list. Go to page 35 for more information.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
FORMAT Press to change the size of the picture on-screen.  
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.  
GUIDE Displays an electronic program guide (when available).  
INFO If no menus are on-screen, displays the channel banner; press  
again to clear the screen.  
INPUT Displays the available video input channels- Watch TV,  
Composite, S-Video, Composite (Side), S-Video (Side), Component 1,  
Component 2, VGA, HDMI 1 and HDMI 2.  
SUB CH  
INPUT  
SOUND  
FAVORITE  
CC  
MENU Displays the Main menu. If the main menu is displayed,  
exits the menu; if a sub-channel is displayed, takes you back to the  
previous menu.  
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again  
to restore the volume. To program this button to work with an audio  
system, follow the instructions for Volume Punchthrough Feature on  
page 24.  
PRESETS  
SLEEP  
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items.  
Remote control part number R301E1  
ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on or off. If in another  
mode (SAT•CBL or DVD•VCR) and programmed, will turn the device  
on or off.  
Note: If you need to replace your  
remote, call 1-800-338-0376. A  
shipping and handling fee, and the  
appropriate sales tax, will be charged  
upon ordering. Have your Visa,  
MasterCard, or Discover Card ready.  
PRESETS Toggles through the picture mode settings: Natural,  
Vibrant, Gaming, and Personal.  
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE (buttons at  
bottom of the remote) If programmed, provides transport control  
for some remote-controllable VCRs or DVD players.  
SAT•CBL Places the remote in SAT•CABLE mode. This button  
lights when you press a valid button in SAT•CBL mode (see Modes of  
Operation on page 24 for more details).  
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Using the Remote Control  
SLEEP Sets the TV to turn off after 30 min, 60 min, or 90 min.  
SOUND For an Analog channel, switches the sound mode options. For a Digital channel,  
switches the audio language. In VGA mode, switches to the audio input you selected from the  
VGA Sound Source option.  
SUB CH When entering a digital channel that has a subchannel, press this button to enter a  
subchannel. Once the channel is entered, press the OK button to tune to the channel.  
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode.  
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume. To program this button to work  
with an audio system, follow the instructions for Volume Punchthrough Feature on page 24.  
Using the INPUT Button  
Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view devices  
you have connected to the TV.  
1. Make sure the device you want to view is turned ON.  
2. Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source and view the device and press the  
up or down arrow button to select from the available inputs.  
3. To return to the previous channel, press CH+ or CH- button.  
Programming the Remote to  
ON•OFF  
Operate Other Devices  
TV  
FORMAT  
SAT•CAB DVD•VCR  
GO BACK  
The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands of  
remote-controllable VCRs, audio devices, DVD players, cable boxes,  
satellite receivers and other devices. In addition to being programmed  
to operate your television, it’s already programmed to operate some  
RCA devices.  
VOL  
CH  
MUTE  
INFO  
GUIDE  
Notes: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote to  
control any device; it controls only this TV.  
The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands  
of devices. It also may not operate all functions of your device.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote  
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed  
to operate one of the devices connected to your TV, such as a VCR, do  
the following:  
SUB CH  
INPUT  
SOUND  
FAVORITE  
CC  
1. Turn on the device (in this example, a VCR).  
2. Point the remote at the device.  
PRESETS  
SLEEP  
3. Press the corresponding device button (in this example, VCR).  
4. Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If the VCR doesn’t  
respond, you need to program the remote to operate it.  
The darkened buttons are the device buttons  
that can be programmed.  
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Programming the Remote  
ON•OFF  
There are three ways to program the remote control to operate other  
devices: Direct Entry, Manual Code Search, and Automatic Code  
Search. If you have recently purchased the device you want to control  
or if the device has many codes, you might want to try the manual  
code search first.  
TV  
FORMAT  
SAT•CAB DVD•VCR  
GO BACK  
VOL  
CH  
MUTE  
INFO  
GUIDE  
Using Direct Entry  
1. Turn on the device you want to control.  
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the device in the code  
list at the end of this section.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
3. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold the  
ON•OFF and MUTE buttons (approximately 3 seconds) until a  
device button remains lit. Then release the buttons.  
SUB CH  
INPUT  
4. Press and release the device button (SAT•CBL or DVD•VCR) you  
want to program.  
SOUND  
FAVORITE  
CC  
5. Enter a three digit code from the code list.  
6. To test the code you’ve programmed for that device button, point  
the remote at the device and then press ON•OFF to see if the  
device responds to the remote control.  
PRESETS  
SLEEP  
You’ll use these darkened buttons for Direct  
Entry.  
If the device turns off, you’ve entered the correct programming  
code for your device. Circle the code you entered for future  
reference.  
If the device doesn’t turn off, repeat these steps until you’ve tested  
all codes for your device’s brand or try to run a manual code  
search.  
Using Manual Code Search  
Note: Before using manual code search, you must use Direct Entry first. This lets the  
remote know which type of device to begin searching codes. Then proceed with the  
following steps.  
1. Turn on the device you want to control.  
2. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE buttons  
(approximately 3 seconds) until a device button remains lit. Then release the buttons.  
3. Press and release the device button (SAT•CBL or DVD•VCR) you want to program.  
4. Repeatedly press and release the ON•OFF button, watching for the device to respond.  
If it does turn off, press and release the OK button within 3 seconds to save the code. If  
you accidentally passed the code before saving it, press the left arrow button to backtrack  
through the codes; then use the right arrow button to go forward through the codes again.  
When all codes have been searched, the device button flashes 3 times, then the remote exits  
manual code search and returns to normal operation.  
Using Automatic Code Search  
1. Turn on the device you want to control.  
2. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold ON•OFF and MUTE  
(approximately 3 seconds) until a device button remains lit. Then release the buttons.  
3. Press and release the device button you want to program.  
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4. Press and release the ON•OFF button once. There is a delay of approximately 6 seconds  
before the remote starts the code search.  
The device buttons blinks each time the remote control sends a code to test with your  
device. Keep pointing the remote at the device.  
5. Once the device turns off, quickly press the OK button to save the code.  
6. If you accidentally passed the code before saving it, press the left arrow button to back-  
track through the codes; then use the right arrow button to go forward through the codes  
again.  
When all codes have been searched, the device button flashes 3 times, then the remote exits  
automatic code search and returns to normal operation.  
How to Use the Remote After You’ve  
Programmed It  
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to operate your  
devices.  
To operate the device:  
1. Press the appropriate device button (SAT•CBL or DVD•VCR) to set the remote to control  
the device, for example, press DVD to control your DVD player.  
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the device ON or OFF.  
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.  
Notes: The remote control may not be compatible with all brands and models of devices.  
Modes of Operation  
The button corresponding to the mode the remote is in lights up when you press any button  
that works in that mode. For example, if you’re in TV mode and you press the VOL+ button,  
the TV button lights up. This tells you that the command to increase the volume is being sent to  
the TV (and not the satellite receiver, for example).  
Volume Punchthrough Feature  
You may find this feature helpful if you’ve connected your devices to an audio system, and you  
want to use the TV’s remote control to operate the volume for a device that is connected to the  
audio system. An example follows:  
Let’s say you’ve connected your DVD player to your audio system. You’ve also programmed  
your TV remote control to operate your DVD player. Since the DVD player sends its volume  
through the audio system, you would have to use the audio system’s remote to adjust the  
volume and the TV’s remote control to operate the DVD player. The Volume Punchthrough  
feature eliminates the need for you to use two remote controls and saves a button press when  
you’re using the TV remote to adjust the volume.  
After you’ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature, whenever the TV remote  
is in DVD mode (press the DVD button) and you want to adjust the volume, you only have  
to press the VOL +/- or MUTE buttons. Follow the instructions below to set up Volume  
Punchthrough.  
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1. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE buttons  
(approximately 3 seconds) until a device button remains lit. Then release the buttons.  
2. Press and hold the MUTE button until the device button blinks off, then release the MUTE  
button.  
3. Press and release the device button that you programmed to operate the audio system  
(receiver or amplifier).  
4. Press and release the MUTE button.  
5. Now, test it by turning on your audio system.  
6. Turn on the device that is connected to the audio system (satellite receiver, for example).  
7. Put the TV’s remote in SAT•CBL mode by pressing the SAT•CBL button.  
8. Press VOL+ or VOL-. The volume from the audio system should increase or decrease  
accordingly.  
Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands  
To delete all programmed Volume Punchthrough settings and return the remote control back to  
the factory defaults:  
1. Simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE buttons (approximately 3 seconds)  
until a device button remains lit. Then release the buttons.  
2. Press and hold the MUTE button until the device button blinks off, then release the MUTE  
button.  
3. Press and release the MUTE button until the device button light turns off.  
4. The remote returns to normal Volume/Mute control.  
Remote Code List  
Note: The codes are programmable to any of the device buttons (SAT•CBL or DVD•VCR) on the remote.  
Audio Codes  
EVERQUEST ..........................................................474  
SHERWOOD ...........................................706 806 858 859  
SKYFI ...........................................................................725  
SONY ........................................323 778 779 785 797 798  
.............................................799 833 834 835 836 843 909  
TAO ..............................................................................725  
TEAC ................................................710 807 855 856 857  
TECHNICS .................................791 810 815 823 863 864  
TEVION ........................................................................448  
VENTURER ..................................................................745  
XM RADIO ............................................................708 725  
YAMAHA ..............801 802 838 840 841 846 847 848 849  
ZENITH ..676 730 749 759 765 766 784 814 787 850 405  
AIWA ........................................................839 842 851 860  
APEX .............................................................................436  
BOSE .............................................................................672  
CARVER .........................................................................825  
CITIZEN ........................................................................826  
CRITERION ...................................................................448  
DENON ...........................................................803 817 852  
DELPHI .........................................................................708  
FISHER ...................................................................814 821  
GOLDSTAR ...................................................................766  
HARMAN KARDON ...............................................804 818  
JVC ..................................................................790 813 819  
KENWOOD ................................683 808 816 828 832 869  
KOSS .............................................................................415  
MAGNAVOX ............................................796 814 915 756  
MARANTZ ..............................................................688 824  
MITSUBISHI ..................................................................877  
NAD ................................................................721 739 743  
NEO ..............................................................................725  
NORCENT .....................................................................907  
ONKYO ....................................................805 811 812 892  
OPTIMUS .....................667 747 748 749 751 752 754 793  
PANASONIC .................791 810 815 823 863 864 891 950  
PHILIPS .............................................755 814 823 824 825  
PIONEER ...........................................837 866 867 878 893  
RADIO SHACK .....706 754 793 806 865 866 867 868 875  
878 879  
GARRARD ..............................................................471  
GC ELECTRONICS .................................................469  
GEMINI ...........................................................536 479  
GE ..........................................................................549  
OAK ................................................................476 489  
PACE .......................................................................532  
PANASONIC ....................................................460 508  
PARAGON .......................................................486 488  
PHILIPS ...............................471 479 485 490 491 492  
PHILIPS-MAGNAVOX .....................................505 534  
PIONEER ...........................................478 506 493 494  
PULSAR ..................................................................486  
RADIO SHACK ........................................505 534 525  
RCA ..........................................................460 471 507  
REALISTIC ..............................................................469  
REGAL ....................................................................482  
REGENCY ..............................................................477  
REMBRANDT .........................................................463  
ROGERS .................................................................506  
RUNCO ..................................................................486  
SAMSUNG .......................................................474 494  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA .498 497 506 535 512 466 496  
SHAW .....................................................................511  
SIGNAL ..................................................................474  
SIGNATURE ...........................................................463  
SL MARX ................................................................474  
SPRUCER ................................................................460  
STANDARD ............................................................499  
STARCOM .......................................................461 518  
STARGATE .............................................................474  
STAR SIGHT ...........................................................507  
STAR TRAK ............................................................516  
TANDY ...................................................................500  
TELEVIEW ..............................................................474  
Cable  
ABC ..................................................461 464 465 466 463  
ADELPHIA ............................................................512 511  
ALLEGRO ..............................................................525 524  
AMERICAST .................................................................527  
ANTRONIX ...........................................................468 469  
ARCHER ..................................................468 469 470 471  
AT&T ............................................................................511  
BELL SOUTH ...............................................................527  
CABLETENNA ..............................................................468  
CABLEVIEW .................................................................468  
CABLEVISION ..............................................................506  
CENTURY .....................................................................471  
CITIZEN .......................................................................471  
COGECO ......................................................................511  
COLOR VOICE .....................................................472 473  
COMCAST ....................................................................511  
COMTRONICS ......................................................474 475  
CONTEC ......................................................................476  
DIGITAL MUSIC EXPRESS ..........................................514  
EASTERN ......................................................................477  
RCA .........717 726 772 781 795 827 845 866 867 870 871  
.....................................................872 875 878 879 449 895  
REALISTIC .....................................................................822  
SABA .............................................................................894  
SAMSUNG .....................................................................454  
SANYO ..........................................................................705  
SCOTT ...........................................................................768  
SHARP .............................................................671 684 809  
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TEXSCAN ..................................................................499  
TIME WARNER ..........................................................506  
TOCOM ................................................464 513 520 501  
TOSHIBA ..................................................................486  
TV86 ..........................................................................487  
UNIKA .........................................................468 469 471  
UNITED CABLE ........................................................461  
UNIVERSAL ............................468 469 470 471 502 524  
VIDEOWAY ...............................................................504  
VIDEOTRON ............................................................506  
VIEWSTAR ...........................................475 485 487 500  
VIDEO TECH ............................................................550  
ZENITH ...........................503 525 471 486 521 522 523  
ZENITH NETWORK .................................................527  
AKAI ....................................................................395 435  
AMES ..........................................................................431  
AMW ...................................................................917 918  
ANABA .......................................................................961  
APEX ....386 390 391 392 424 430 436 439 445 457 459  
938 949 913 401  
ORION ........................................................................394  
ORITRON ....................................................................415  
PANASONIC ......................387 396 400 437 974 950 970  
PACIFIC .......................................................................446  
PHILIPS ........398 408 423 755 979 981 980 456 458 969  
PHILIPS-MAGNAVOX .....................398 408 423 979 980  
PIONEER ..................................403 404 976 977 968 909  
POLAROID ....................................................385 949 957  
POLK AUDIO ...............................................398 408 981  
PORTLAND .................................................................435  
PROLINE .....................................................................415  
PROSCAN .............................................................409 890  
PROSONIC ..................................................................926  
RADIO SHACK ......................................449 453 919 920  
RCA ..........................................409 430 449 453 920 890  
REGENT ......................................................................931  
REOC ...........................................................................451  
ROSEN ........................................................................930  
ROTEL .........................................................................406  
SABA ...........................................................................919  
SAMSUNG ................................407 454 455 942 963 891  
SAMPO ........................................................................417  
SANSUI ........................................................................394  
SANYO .................................................................416 904  
SEARS ...................................................................394 456  
SEG .............................................................................428  
SHARP ..................................................................397 897  
SHERWOOD ...............................................................425  
SHINCO ......................................................................430  
SHINSONIC .................................................................430  
SONIC BLUE ...............................................................937  
SONY .......................................987 988 989 389 399 986  
SOUNDSTORM ....................................................910 911  
SUNGALE ....................................................................953  
SUPERSCAN ................................................................456  
SV2000 ........................................................................456  
SYLVANIA ............................................................456 458  
SYMPHONIC .................................................456 458 899  
TEAC ....................................................................404 449  
TECHNICS ...................................................................400  
TECHWOOD ..............................................................433  
TERAPIN .....................................................................943  
TEVION .............................388 446 447 448 450 451 452  
THETA DIGITAL .........................................................404  
TIVO ....................................................................912 909  
TOSHIBA ........................................394 398 973 924 983  
TREDEX ......................................................................941  
UNITED ......................................................................449  
VENTURER .................................................................449  
WHARFEDALE .....................................................442 417  
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE ..........................................458  
X-BOX .........................................................................409  
XENIUS .......................................................................388  
YAMAHA ................................................400 420 979 980  
YAMAKAWA .........................................................438 428  
ZENITH ................................................................405 907  
ASPIRE .......................................................................933  
A-TREND ...................................................................393  
AUDIOVOX ...............................................................921  
AXION .......................................................................921  
B & K .........................................................................978  
BLAUPUNKT ..............................................................430  
BODYSONIC .............................................................417  
BOSE ..........................................................................672  
BROKSONIC ................................................394 932 967  
CENTRIOS ..................................................................951  
CHANGHONG ...........................................................401  
CINEVISION ..............................................................405  
CLASSIC ..............................................................401 431  
COBY ...............................926 946 947 916 445 928 894  
CONCEPT ..................................................................430  
CRITERION ................................................................448  
CURTIS INTERNATIONAL .................................929 928  
CYBERHOME ..............................................393 985 939  
CYTRON .............................................................446 388  
DAEWOO ......................................440 441 444 971 965  
DENON ...............................................................400 421  
DENZEL .....................................................................428  
DESAY ........................................................................958  
DIAMOND VISION .....................................948 892 896  
DIGIX .........................................................................934  
DIGITREX ..................................................................445  
DISNEY ......................................................................458  
DUAL .............................................447 984 956 428 446  
DURABRAND .....................................................449 405  
DVD 2000 ..................................................................402  
ELTA ....................................................................434 435  
EMERSON ......................................405 456 458 940 899  
ESA .............................................................................956  
FARENHEIT ................................................................960  
FISHER .......................................................................416  
FUNAI .................................................................456 458  
GE .......................................................................409 430  
GOLDSTAR ................................................................405  
GO-VIDEO .........407 426 455 431 937 971 454 902 901  
GPX .....................................................................936 944  
GRADIENTE ..............................................................415  
GREENHILL ...............................................................430  
HAAZ ..................................................................451 452  
HAIER ........................................................................935  
HARMAN KARDON ...................................................427  
HITACHI ...............................................404 407 419 428  
HITEKER ....................................................................445  
HUMAX ......................................................................912  
ILO .............................................................................959  
INFINITY ...................................................................417  
INSIGNIA .......................................405 456 905 921 430  
INITIAL ......................................................................430  
INTEGRA ...................................................................422  
JBL ..............................................................................427  
JVC .................................................406 418 923 964 900  
JWIN .............................................................390 893 895  
KAWASAKI ..........................................................945 449  
KENWOOD .........................................................400 429  
KISS ............................................................................428  
KLH ..............................................................430 906 386  
KONKA ..........................................410 411 412 413 905  
KOSS ...................................................................415 388  
KXD ...........................................................................894  
LASONIC .............................................................451 948  
LENOXX ..............................................................931 435  
LG .................................................................405 972 907  
LINN ...........................................................................443  
LITEON ........................................................982 902 898  
MAGNAVOX ......398 408 979 981 980 456 915 914 969  
MARANTZ ......................................398 405 408 423 981  
MAXENT ....................................................................923  
MEDION ...............................................911 446 903 896  
MEMOREX .................................................................446  
MICROSOFT ..............................................................409  
MINTEK .....................................................................430  
MITSUBISHI ...............................................................402  
MUSTEK .....................................................................431  
MYRON & DAVIS ......................................................962  
NAD ....................................................................405 433  
NAKAMICHI ..............................................................432  
NESA ..........................................................................430  
NEXXTECH ...........................................952 954 955 956  
NORCENT ......................................926 982 927 925 928  
ONKYO ...............................................................422 975  
OPTIMUS ...................................................................404  
CD  
ADC ...........................................................................660  
ADCOM ..............................................................661 714  
AIWA ...........................................................663 707 842  
AKAI ............................................................715 737 830  
AUDIO TECHNICA ..................................................665  
CALIFORNIA AUDIO LABS .....................................716  
CAPETRONIC ...........................................................669  
CARVER ................................................666 667 668 825  
CASIO .......................................................................777  
CITIZEN ....................................................................826  
CURTIS MATHES ......................................................777  
DENON .....................................................................670  
EMERSON ..........................................................661 673  
FISHER ..........................................667 675 676 677 718  
GENEXXA ...................................................673 678 719  
GOLDSTAR ...............................................................720  
HARMAN KARDON ...........................................680 691  
HITACHI ...................................................................678  
INKEL ........................................................................681  
JC PENNEY ........................................................690 777  
JVC .....................................................................682 813  
KENWOOD ............................679 683 685 727 728 828  
KRELL ........................................................................666  
KYOCERA .................................................................660  
LUXMAN ..............................................686 687 729 738  
LXI .............................................................................777  
MAGNAVOX ...............................................666 731 800  
MARANTZ ............................................666 688 689 732  
MCS ....................................................................690 777  
MGA ..........................................................................691  
MISSION ...................................................................666  
MITSUBISHI .......................................................691 692  
NAD ...................................................................721 743  
NAKAMICHI ...............................................693 694 831  
NEC ...........................................................................690  
NIKKO ........................................................665 673 676  
NSM ...........................................................................666  
ONKYO ................................................695 696 722 811  
OPTIMUS ...667 668 678 679 697 698 699 700 744 747  
751  
PANASONIC ..................................716 733 740 820 862  
PHILIPS .......................................................666 731 825  
PIONEER .........................678 701 702 719 750 837 876  
PROTON ...................................................................666  
QUASAR ....................................................................716  
RADIO SHACK ........668 699 706 750 786 868 874 876  
RCA ............661 667 703 723 750 795 844 873 874 876  
REALISTIC ................661 667 669 673 678 689 697 699  
ROTEL .......................................................................666  
SAE ............................................................................666  
SAMSUNG .................................................................741  
SANSUI .................................................666 704 723 734  
SANYO ..........................................667 705 718 735 742  
SCOTT ................................................................661 673  
SEARS ..........................................................679 689 777  
SHARP ................................................................679 689  
SHERWOOD .................................681 689 698 706 859  
SHURE .......................................................................690  
SONY ...................................................707 792 794 800  
STS ............................................................................660  
SYLVANIA .................................................................666  
SYMPHONIC .............................................................709  
TEAC ...............................676 689 699 709 710 711 856  
TECHNICS ............................................716 733 820 862  
THETA DIGITAL .......................................................731  
TOSHIBA ..................................................................721  
VICTOR .....................................................................682  
YAMAHA .......................................665 712 713 724 846  
ZENITH .........................................676 730 759 784 850  
DVD/VCR Combo Codes  
Where the code is listed as [### ###] the first is for the  
DVD and the second is for the VCR. Otherwise just the  
one code operates both the DVD and the VCR.  
APEX ...........................................................................949  
BROKSONIC ........................................................394 967  
CINEVISION ......................................................[405 245]  
DAEWOO ...................................................................971  
DIAMOND VISION ....................................................896  
DURABRAND ....................................................[405 245]  
EMERSON ...................................................456 [458 227]  
FISHER ...............................................................[416 267]  
FUNAI .........................................................456 [458 227]  
GO-VIDEO .............................................407 426 455 971  
HITACHI ............................................................[419 227]  
INSIGNIA ...........................................................[405 245]  
JVC ..............................................................................418  
LG ................................................................................907  
MAGNAVOX ...............................456 [914 286] [969 286]  
MEDION .....................................................................896  
PANASONIC ................................................................437  
PHILIPS .......................................................456 [969 286]  
POLAROID ..................................................................949  
RCA ....................................................................[409 255]  
SAMSUNG ............................................................455 963  
SANSUI ........................................................................394  
SANYO ...............................................................[416 267]  
SEARS ..........................................................................394  
SONY ..........................................................................389  
SYLVANIA ...................................456 [458 227] [458 236]  
SYMPHONIC ...............................456 [458 227] [899 236]  
TOSHIBA ....................................................................924  
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE .................................[458 227]  
DVD  
ADVENT ...................................................................922  
AFREEY .....................................................................417  
AIWA .........................................................................414  
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Using the Remote Control  
ZENITH .............................................................[405 245]  
Where codes are shown like this [###] each one can  
be used if you have 2 or more of the SAME device or  
brand.  
CAPEHART ................................................................329  
CARVER ......................................................................287  
CCE .....................................................................252 356  
CINEVISION ..............................................................245  
CITIZEN ...........................240 245 252 354 234 242 244  
COLORTYME .............................................................234  
COLT ..........................................................................356  
CRAIG ...................................................245 354 356 248  
CURTIS MATHES 225 287 227 334 354 358 234 249 292  
CYBERNEX ................................................................354  
DAEWOO ..........279 240 250 252 334 242 244 251 971  
DBX ..............................................................376 377 234  
DIAMOND VISION ...................................................896  
DIMENSIA ..................................................................225  
DURABRAND ............................................................245  
DYNATECH ........................................................227 251  
ELECTROHOME .................................................245 254  
ELECTROPHONIC .....................................................245  
EMERSON ...250 245 252 256 257 290 310 325 354 240  
233 227 265 266 268 269 456 458 231 237 249 251 254  
259 262 263 270 289 292 301 330 341  
FISHER ......................304 268 267 287 234 248 273 274  
FUJI .....................................................................229 292  
FUNAI ...................................................227 456 458 251  
GARRARD ..................................................................251  
GE ....................................225 311 335 342 354 278 292  
GOLDSTAR .............................227 245 338 329 346 234  
GRADIENTE ..............................................................251  
GO-VIDEO .......................354 375 407 426 455 971 368  
HARLEY DAVIDSON .................................................251  
HARMAN KARDON ............................................234 254  
HARWOOD ................................................................356  
HEADQUARTER ........................................................268  
HITACHI ........................................369 227 347 303 332  
HI-Q ...........................................................................248  
INFINITY ...................................................................288  
INSIGNIA ...................................................................245  
INSTANT REPLAY ...............................................227 292  
INTEQ ........................................................................245  
JC PENNEY .225 245 268 354 369 376 377 292 303 332  
343 234  
JCL ..............................................................................292  
JENSEN ................................................................369 303  
JVC ...................................376 377 268 247 418 234 303  
KENWOOD ....................................268 376 377 234 303  
KLH ............................................................................356  
KODAK ...............................................................245 292  
LG ..........................................................227 329 338 907  
LLOYD ................................................................227 251  
LOGIK ........................................................................356  
LXI .......................................................................227 245  
MAGNAVOX 287 288 329 226 225 456 286 235 227 914  
969 292  
MAGNIN ....................................................................354  
MARANTZ .................287 268 376 377 289 292 339 234  
MARTA .......................................................................245  
MATSUSHITA .............................................................292  
MEDION ....................................................................896  
MEI .............................................................................292  
MEMOREX ..287 245 268 304 310 329 354 226 227 337  
248 251 292  
MGA ....................................................................290 254  
MGN TECHNOLOGY ................................................354  
MIDLAND ..................................................................278  
MINOLTA ............................................................369 332  
MITSUBISHI .....................290 298 369 376 377 254 295  
MONTGOMERY WARD ......................................226 300  
MOTOROLA .......................................................226 292  
MTC ..............................................................227 354 251  
MULTITECH ...................................227 354 251 278 356  
NEC ....................268 376 377 289 301 302 303 234 249  
NIKKO .......................................................................245  
NOBLEX .....................................................................354  
OLYMPUS ..................................................................292  
OPTIMUS ..................239 354 363 245 361 374 381 226  
OPTONICA .........................................................354 300  
ORION ................................................................256 310  
PANASONIC .....................363 381 374 373 225 437 292  
PENTAX .......................................................369 234 332  
PHILCO .................................................287 225 235 292  
PHILIPS .......287 288 344 345 371 378 383 456 286 292  
PHILIPS-MAGNAVOX ..................................287 288 226  
PILOT .........................................................................245  
PIONEER ........................................305 369 376 377 343  
PORTLAND .........................................................242 244  
PROSCAN ............................................................225 308  
PROTEC .....................................................................356  
PULSAR ......................................................................329  
QUARTER ..................................................................268  
QUARTZ ....................................................................268  
DVR/DVD Combos  
HUMAX ......................................................................912  
PANASONIC ...............................................................387  
PIONEER .............................................................909 977  
TIVO ...................................................................912 909  
TOSHIBA ............................................................983 973  
AMPLICA .................................................................... 575  
BELL EXPRESSVU ................................. 654 647 655 628  
CHANNEL MASTER ..................................... 577 578 579  
CHAPPARAL ........................................................ 560 561  
CHEYENNE ................................................................ 561  
DRAKE ......................................................... 562 574 587  
DREAMBOX ............................................................... 620  
DIRECTV ..... 622 632 629 621 623 576 586 616 613 630  
634 636 638641 652 653 657 659 607 619 641  
DISH NETWORK . [655] [647] 628 612 654 588 589 590  
DISHPRO .............................................. 588 589 590 654  
DX ANTENNA .................................................... 568 582  
ECHOSPHERE ............................................................ 628  
ECHOSTAR ............[655] [647] 628 612 654 588 589 590  
EXPRESSVU .......................................... 654 647 655 628  
FORTEC STAR ......................... 569 555 556 557 558 559  
FUJITSU .............................................................. 591 592  
GE ............................. 636 649 637 622 653 650 651 652  
GEMINI ...................................................................... 595  
GENERAL INSTRUMENT (GI) [627] [642] [643] [644] 648  
640 645 564 565 566 593  
DVR Codes  
Where codes are shown like this [###] each one can  
be used if you have 2 or more of the SAME device.  
AT&T ..........................................................................373  
HUGHES ....................................................................580  
HUMAX ......................................................................912  
PANASONIC ...............................................................373  
PHILIPS ..................................................[371] [344] [345]  
PIONEER .............................................................909 977  
RCA ............................................................................409  
REPLAYTV ..................................................................373  
SONIC BLUE ..............................................................373  
SONY ..................................................................372 657  
TiVo ...........................371 372 344 345 657 983 912 909  
TOSHIBA ...................................................................983  
GO VIDEO ................................................................. 610  
HITACHI ................................. 638 629 630 632 641 607  
HUGHES NETWORK 621 641 607 580 [632] [638] [629]  
[630]  
DVR/Cable Combos  
CABLEVISION ............................................................506  
ILLICO ........................................................................506  
PIONEER ....................................................................506  
ROGERS .....................................................................506  
SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA ...............................................506  
TIME WARNER ...........................................................506  
VIDEOTRON .............................................................506  
JVC ............................................................................. 628  
KENWOOD ................................................................ 598  
LUXOR ....................................................................... 599  
MAGNAVOX ................................................ 576 612 639  
MACOM ..................................................................... 600  
MITSUBISHI ............................ 641 632 638 629 630 607  
MOTOROLA ....................................................... 648 618  
NORSTAT ................................................................... 601  
PACE ............................................................. 614 615 646  
PANSAT ...................................................................... 584  
PANASONIC ................................................. 626 586 596  
PRIMESTAR ......................................................... 627 640  
PHILIPS ....... 576 612 621 629 630 632 638 641 607 639  
PHILIPS-MAGNAVOX .................................. 576 612 639  
PIONEER .................................................................... 604  
PROSAT ...................................................................... 563  
PROSCAN ................................ 636 637 650 653 651 652  
RCA ..........[636] 649 [637] 622 658 653 650 651 652 098  
REALISTIC ........................................................... 567 603  
SAMSUNG ...................................... 594 583 613 616 619  
SHARP ........................................................................ 604  
SKY NETWORK ........................................... 614 615 646  
SIERRA I II III ............................................................ 561  
SONY .................................................... 623 657 659 602  
STARCHOICE ............................................... 640 645 627  
STAR SIGHT ............................................................... 633  
STAR TRAK ................................................................ 608  
STS ............................................................... 568 570 571  
SUPER GUIDE ........................................................... 609  
SYLVANIA .................................................................. 581  
TOSHIBA .... 641 632 638 629 630 607 572 624 625 631  
ULTIMATE TV ..................................................... 653 659  
UNIDEN ....................................................... 633 573 611  
UNITED ..................................................................... 597  
VIDEO CIPHER II ...................................................... 574  
WEB TV .............................................................. 612 585  
ZENITH .............. 617 634 656 595 646 562 574 587 635  
DVR/SAT Combos  
BELL EXPRESSVU ...............................................647 655  
DISH NETWORK ................................................655 647  
DREAMBOX ...............................................................620  
ECHOSTAR .........................................................655 647  
EXPRESSVU ........................................................647 655  
FORTEC STAR ..............................................569 555 556  
HUGHES NETWORK .........................................621 580  
RCA ............................................................................653  
PHILIPS ......................................................................621  
PROSCAN ...................................................................653  
SAMSUNG ..................................................................583  
SONY ..................................................................657 659  
ULTIMATE TV .....................................................653 659  
ZENITH ......................................................................656  
Home Theatre in a Box  
Where the code is listed as [### ###] the first is for  
the DVD and the second is for the AUDIO. Otherwise  
just the one code operates both the DVD and the  
AUDIO.  
AIWA .................................................................[414 839]  
AMW ..........................................................................918  
APEX ..........................................................................436  
BOSE ..........................................................................672  
CRITERION ................................................................448  
DURABRAND .....................................................449 405  
EMERSON ..................................................................940  
JVC .............................................................................964  
KLH ............................................................................906  
KOSS ..........................................................................415  
LENOXX .....................................................................931  
LG ...............................................................................972  
MAGNAVOX ..............................915 [969 756] [408 756]  
MYRON & DAVIS ......................................................962  
NORCENT ..................................................................928  
ONKYO ......................................................................975  
PANASONIC ...............................................................974  
PHILIPS ......................................................755 [969 756]  
PIONEER .............................................................976 968  
RADIO SHACK ............................449 894 895 [453 879]  
RCA .....................................................449 920 [453 879]  
REGENT .....................................................................931  
SABA ..........................................................................919  
SAMSUNG ...........................................................454 942  
SONY .........................................................................986  
TEVION ......................................................................448  
ZENITH .............................................................[405 787]  
VCR Codes  
Where codes are shown like this [###] each one can  
be used if you have 2 or more of the SAME device  
or brand.  
ACCELE ...................................................................... 354  
ADMIRAL ................................................................... 226  
ADVENTURA ............................................................. 251  
AIKO .......................................................................... 252  
AIWA ..................................................... 245 227 269 251  
AKAI .......................... 227 229 228 230 231 254 303 337  
ALLEGRO ..................................................... 247 329 243  
AMERICAN HIGH ...................................................... 292  
APEX .......................................................................... 949  
ASHA .......................................................................... 354  
AT&T .......................................................................... 373  
AUDIO DYNAMICS ..................................... 376 377 234  
AUDIOVOX ............................................................... 245  
BELL & HOWELL ....................................................... 268  
BEAUMARK ............................................................... 354  
BROKSONIC ............. 256 250 257 310 394 967 237 289  
CALIX ......................................................................... 245  
CANDLE .................................. 240 245 354 234 242 244  
CANNON ..................................................... 225 292 339  
Satellite/DTV Receivers  
Chapter 2  
27  
Using the Remote Control  
QUASAR .........................................363 374 225 381 292  
RADIO SHACK .....................................225 226 227 239  
.245 268 342 354 361 363 248 251 254 274 292 300 337  
RADIX ........................................................................245  
RANDEX ....................................................................245  
RCA .. [225] 245 [308] 309 311 312 313 314 315 316 335  
342  
..................................................354 369 228 278 292 332  
REALISTIC ...225 226 227 245 268 354 361 363 248 251  
.........................................................254 274 292 300 337  
REPLAYTV ..................................................................373  
RICOH ........................................................................353  
RUNCO ......................................................................329  
SAMSUNG ..........354 358 240 369 455 942 963 230 337  
SANKY ................................................................226 329  
SANSUI ....................................310 376 377 394 256 303  
SANYO ...........................................304 267 268 354 248  
SCOTT ..............................240 250 257 290 341 237 263  
SEARS ...363 245 268 287 369 394 456 248 273 274 292  
332 343  
SHARP .......................360 361 226 227 266 242 254 300  
SHINTOM ......................................229 353 369 356 357  
SHOGUN ...................................................................354  
SIGNATURE ...............................................................227  
SINGER ...............................................................292 356  
SONIC BLUE ..............................................................373  
SONY ...379 324 229 323 353 389 372 364 365 366 380  
STS ...............................................................369 292 332  
SUPERSCAN ...............................................................456  
SYLVANIA ..........227 287 290 225 236 456 458 251 292  
SYMPHONIC .........................................227 236 456 251  
TANDY ................................................................227 268  
TASHIKO ...................................................................245  
TATUNG .....................................................................303  
TEAC ............................................................227 251 303  
TECHNICS ..................................................................292  
TEKNIKA .......................................227 245 325 251 292  
TiVo .....................................................................371 372  
TMK .............................................................354 249 301  
TOSHIBA ....240 261 260 287 290 358 369 924 274 341  
TOTEVISION ......................................................245 354  
UNITECH ...................................................................354  
VECTOR RESEARCH ............................240 376 377 234  
VICTOR ...............................................................376 377  
VIDEO CONCEPTS ........................240 376 377 234 254  
VIDEOSONIC ............................................................354  
WARDS .225 226 227 240 245 354 369 248 251 254 292  
300 326 332 341 356  
WHITE WESTINGHOUSE ..................................227 279  
XR-1000 ........................................................251 292 356  
YAMAHA ...............................................376 377 234 303  
ZENITH 329 247 252 266 288 226 227 338 347 353 358  
245 229 310 232 232 376 377 279 368 243  
Web TV  
JVC .............................................................................612  
SONY .........................................................................585  
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Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features  
Channel Banner  
There are several indicators that might appear when you press the 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).  
A Ch 70 LPJ  
Crafty Lady  
480i  
12:15 PM  
Stereo  
D Ch 700 BEV  
Ides of March  
1080i  
12:15 PM  
TV-PG  
Analog Channel Banner  
Digital Channel Banner  
A Ch 70 LPJ/D Ch 700 BEV The channel and station you're currently viewing are displayed.  
An A displayed means it's an analog channel; a D displayed  
means it's a digital channel. Digital channels may also display an  
HD (High Definition), SD (Standard Definition), or DT (Digital  
Television) at the end of the station.  
12:15 PM Current time that you set under the Set Time option in the  
Options menu.  
Program name The program name appears, if available.  
480i/1080i Current program resolution is displayed.  
TV-PG The program rating appears, if available.  
Stereo Current audio the channel is broadcasting.  
Parental Controls and V-Chip  
Options  
Set Time  
u
The choices in the USA Parental Controls and Canada Parental  
Controls menus involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip)  
which allows you to block TV programs and movies. TV programs can  
be blocked by age-based ratings, such as TV-MA, which is explained  
on page 31. If available, TV programs can also be blocked by content,  
such as adult language (L). This is explained on page 31. Movies can  
only be blocked by age-based ratings. This is explained on page 32.  
u
Sleep Timer  
Off  
u
u
Set Password  
Parental Controls  
Analog Captions  
Digital Captions  
Digital Caption Setup  
CC1  
Text1  
u
u
u
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a  
password.  
By default, the software inside your TV is turned off or unlocked. For  
instructions to lock V-Chip, go to the next page.  
Note: Parental control settings are not available for HDMI  
or COMPONENT inputs. These settings must be set in the  
connected device's parental controls.  
Chapter 3  
29  
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.  
Using the TV’s Features  
How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada  
Parental Controls Menu  
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 program is blocked. Press MENU  
key to enter password. Go to page 42 for the US and Canada ratings  
explanations.  
USA Parental Locks  
Canada Parental Locks  
Unrated Programs  
u
u
u
Unlocked  
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 a rating of None for TV Ratings, N/A or N/R for Movies,  
or E (Exempt) for Canadian ratings. Go to page 32 for unrated  
explanation.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls  
The default password for Parental Controls is "0000". You probably want to change the  
password to something less obvious, yet easy for you to remember. To change the password,  
access the Options menu (lock icon) and press the right arrow to enter the menu. Press the up  
or down arrow button to highlight Set Password and press OK. Press 0, 0, 0, and 0 as the old  
password and then enter the new password you want to use.  
If you forget your password, select Set Password from the Options menu and press OK. Press 3,  
4, 4, and then 8. Then enter a new password you want to use.  
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 locked  
(
) or unlocked (  
).  
USA Parental Locks  
Movies (MPAA)  
TV Ratings  
FV  
All  
L
S
V
D
Content Themes  
Reset  
G
Reset  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
Rating Field  
Lists the content themes of  
TV programs you can block  
or view. See next page for  
explanation.  
Lists the age-based  
ratings of Movies  
and TV programs.  
PG  
PG-13  
R
NC-17  
X
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Content Status Fields  
Lets you select whether the status of the  
content theme is currently locked ( ) or  
unlocked (  
).  
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USA V-Chip TV Ratings  
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings  
Mature Audience Only  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
Blocking Age-Based Ratings  
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-  
based rating level.  
Parents Strongly Cautioned  
Parental Guidance Suggested  
General Audience  
1. Choose Options (lock icon) from the main menu, then highlight  
Parental Controls. Enter your password.  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
Directed to Children 7 years and older  
All Children  
2. Highlight and select USA Parental Locks.  
3. Press the left or right arrow button to highlight a TV Rating. 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. In the  
example to the left, highlight TV-Y.  
USA Parental Locks  
Movies (MPAA)  
TV Ratings  
FV  
4. Press the OK button to toggle between locked and unlocked. The  
All  
L
S
V
D
status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically lock.  
Reset  
G
PG  
PG-13  
R
NC-17  
X
Reset  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
To view age-based ratings after you've locked them, follow the same  
steps as above to unlock.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Blocking Specific Content Themes  
Content Themes  
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is  
represented by the FV, L, S, V and D 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
Sexually explicit dialogue  
Adult language  
Sexual situations  
Violence  
S
To block program content:  
V
1. Determine the content theme you want to block.  
2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content  
theme you want to change.  
FV  
Fantasy Violence  
3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular  
content theme. In the example to the left, highlight the language  
(L) corresponding with TV-14.  
USA Parental Locks  
Movies (MPAA)  
TV Ratings  
FV  
All  
L
S
V
D
4. Press the OK button to change its status to lock. The language for  
TV-MA is blocked as well.  
Reset  
G
Reset  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content  
themes or age-based ratings.  
PG  
PG-13  
R
NC-17  
X
To view a content theme after it's been locked, follow the same  
steps as above to unlock. Note that if you unlock the language  
corresponding with TV-14, the language for TV-MA doesn't unlock.  
You have to unlock the content theme status for each rating separately.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified  
USA Parental Locks  
Movies (MPAA)  
TV Ratings  
FV  
level.  
All  
L
S
V
D
Reset  
G
Reset  
TV-Y  
TV-Y7  
TV-G  
TV-PG  
TV-14  
TV-MA  
To access Movie Ratings:  
PG  
1. Press MENU on the remote control.  
PG-13  
R
NC-17  
X
2. Choose Options (lock icon) from the main menu, then highlight  
Parental Controls. Enter your password.  
3. Highlight and select USA Parental Locks.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
4. The Movie Ratings appear on the left side of the menu. Press the  
up or down arrow button to highlight a rating.  
Blocking Movie Ratings  
Once you are in the Movie ratings menu, follow the same steps  
described for blocking USA age-based ratings.  
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.  
Canada Parental Locks  
English Rating  
French Rating  
Reset  
C
C8+  
G
PG  
14+  
18+  
Reset  
G
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
To block Canadian English and French program ratings:  
1. Select Canada Parental Locks from the Parental Controls menu.  
2. Determine the rating you want to block from English on the left or  
French on the right.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
3. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to  
change.  
4. Press the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above  
the one you selected change to block).  
Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs  
Parental Controls Menu  
Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political,  
religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public  
announcements, and programs without ratings. Programs that have no  
rating or have been given a rating of None for TV Ratings, N/A or N/R  
for Movies, or E (Exempt) for Canadian ratings can be blocked using  
the Unrated Programs option.  
USA Parental Locks  
Canada Parental Locks  
Unrated Programs  
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Unlocked  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Future Rating Region  
You might notice an option in the Parental Controls menu that wasn't  
there before. This is because broadcasters have the capability to add  
a new rating system for TV programs. These ratings let you define  
additional parameters for parental controls. This option and its name  
are dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster.  
Note: These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is  
sending them.  
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Additional Features  
There are additional features available unrelated to Parental Controls. These features can be  
found in other menus.  
Picture Processing  
With a focus on exceptional picture performance, all RCA models feature Enhanced Natural  
Vision (EN-V). EN-V picture processing is designed to provide enhanced color and contrast so  
you can enjoy a bright, crisp picture.  
Go to page 35 to adjust picture settings.  
Screen Formats  
Screen format is the way the picture is displayed on your TV. Press the ZOOM +/- button on  
your remote to see if a different format is available for the video you are viewing. The format  
changes as you press the FORMAT button and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the  
screen.  
Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, which your TV displays in a 16/9 format. Most digital  
video is sent in a 16/9 format which does fill your screen, but sometimes is sent in 4/3 which  
does not fill your screen. It depends on how the station or device connected to your TV is  
formatting the video. If there are bars on-screen, press the FORMAT button to try a different  
format that may eliminate the bars. Some bars can't be removed because of the way the format  
is sent by the broadcaster.  
The different formats available and what they look like follow. Each format is available for  
analog video, but might not be available for digital video.  
Normal 4/3  
Normal 16/9  
Stretch  
Zoom  
Center  
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Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System  
Using the Menu System  
Setup  
Signal Source  
Cable TV  
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This section explores the menus of your TV. Each menu is outlined and  
detailed to help you get the most from your TV. The Parental Controls  
menu is discussed in the Features chapter.  
DTV Signal Strength  
Auto Channel Search  
Manual Channel Setup  
Channel Labels  
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Start  
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Menu Language  
English  
Stretch  
Off  
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To access the menu system:  
Screen Format  
Favorite Channel  
1. Press the MENU button.  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an icon on the left  
and press the right arrow button to enter the menu. The name of  
the menu is displayed at the top of the menu screen.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to move to a different option  
within the menu. If necessary, press the OK button or right arrow  
to display the choices of the option you’ve highlighted or toggle  
through available options. If available, use the information at the  
bottom of the screen for help.  
4. To adjust controls, such as picture setting options, highlight the  
option and press OK. The option appears on the bottom of the  
screen so you can see the option change as you adjust it.  
5. To return to the previous menu, press the MENU button.  
Note: Options in the menus that are grayed-out and can't be  
highlighted are unavailable or in progress.  
Descriptions of each menu are discussed in the order they appear.  
There are two ways to exit a menu:  
• Press the CLEAR button. The menus are cleared from the screen and  
you return to TV viewing.  
• Press the MENU button repeatedly until the menus disappear.  
Setup Menu  
Setup  
Signal Source  
Cable TV  
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The Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and  
your preferences. To access the Setup menu (plug icon), press MENU  
on the remote (the Setup icon is highlighted). Press the right arrow  
button or OK to enter the menu.  
DTV Signal Strength  
Auto Channel Search  
Manual Channel Setup  
Channel Labels  
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Start  
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Menu Language  
English  
Stretch  
Off  
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Screen Format  
Signal Source If you connected cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE  
INPUT, select Cable TV. If you connected an antenna to the ANTENNA/  
CABLE INPUT, select Air (Antenna).  
Favorite Channel  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
DTV Signal Strength Displays the signal strength of the digital  
channel that the TV is currently tuned to.  
Auto Channel Search Searches for channels the signal is receiving.  
Go to page 15 for more information.  
Manual Channel Setup Displays the channel list, allowing you  
to add or delete channels. If a channel is Hidden and you want it  
viewable as you change channels, select Viewable. If a channel is  
Viewable and you don't want it to appear as you change channels,  
select Hidden.  
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Channel Labels Allows you to add or change a seven character  
label to a channel, which is displayed on-screen when you tune to  
the channel. Press the up and down arrow button to scroll through  
Setup  
Signal Source  
Cable TV  
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DTV Signal Strength  
Auto Channel Search  
Manual Channel Setup  
Channel Labels  
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the available characters. Continue to press the right arrow button to  
highlight the next space to add another character.  
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Start  
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Menu Language  
English  
Stretch  
Off  
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Menu Language Allows you to change the language of the menu  
system.  
Screen Format  
Favorite Channel  
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Screen Format Allows you to change the format of the screen.  
If there are bars on-screen try a different format, if available, that  
may eliminate the bars. Choose between Normal, Zoom, Stretch, and  
Center.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Favorite Channel The channel you're tuned to is saved as a favorite  
channel when you turn the setting On. You can have up to 10 favorite  
channels. Then use your FAVORITE button on the remote to scroll  
through your favorite channels.  
Picture Menu  
Picture  
Picture Preset Mode  
Personal  
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The Picture menu contains menus and controls to configure how the  
picture looks. To access the Picture menu (person icon) press MENU  
on the remote, and then press the down arrow button to highlight the  
Picture icon. Press the right arrow button or OK to enter the menu.  
Picture options can be applied to each input- VIDEO (side and rear),  
S-VIDEO (side and rear), COMPONENT 1 and 2, VGA, and  
HDMI 1 and 2.  
Contrast  
50  
51  
0
Brightness  
Sharpness  
Color  
50  
0
10  
Tint  
Backlight  
Advanced Picture Menu  
VGA Settings  
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MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Picture Preset Mode Displays a choice list that lets you select one  
of the preset picture settings: Natural, Vibrant, Gaming, or Personal.  
Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment.  
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of  
the picture.  
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.  
Sharpness (not available in VGA mode) Adjusts the crispness of  
the edges in the picture.  
Color (not available in VGA mode) Adjusts the richness of the  
color.  
Tint (not available in VGA mode) Adjusts the balance between red  
and green levels.  
Backlight Adjusts the level of light, depending on your room setting.  
Note: When you change any of these picture settings, the  
Picture Preset Mode changes to Personal.  
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Advanced Picture Menu  
Advanced Picture Menu  
Video Noise Filter Reduces picture “static” or any type of  
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Video Noise Filter  
Color Temperature  
3D Comb Filter  
Reset All  
Low  
interference. This feature is especially useful for providing a  
clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. Choose between  
Off for no noise reduction; Low for a softer, smoother picture that  
retains picture sharpness and detail; Medium for a slightly softer  
picture than the Low setting; High for an even softer, smoother  
picture than the other settings (the picture detail is somewhat  
decreased).  
Warm  
On  
Reset  
Note: Video noise filter is available for the COMPONENT  
VIDEO 1 or 2 inputs only if the signal is 480i.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Color Temperature Adjusts to make the picture appear more  
red or blue. Choose Warm for more red, Normal for standard  
picture, and Cool for more blue.  
3D Comb Filter If you have a device connected to the VIDEO  
INPUT, helps to correct detail and color loss. Turn the option On  
for improved video.  
Reset All Restores Advanced Picture Menu to the default  
settings.  
VGA Settings (only available in VGA mode)  
VGA Settings Menu  
Horizontal Position Adjusts the picture's position left or right.  
Horizontal Position  
Vertical Position  
Clock  
50  
50  
50  
50  
Vertical Position Adjusts the picture's position upward or  
downward.  
Phase  
Clock Adjusts the clock sync of the picture.  
Auto Adjustment  
Reset All  
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Phase Adjusts the picture if there is flicker of screen letters,  
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Reset  
color misalignment, or blurring.  
Auto Adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture  
automatically. Try it if the picture on the VGA input doesn't look  
right.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Reset All Restores VGA Settings menu to the default settings.  
Audio Menu  
Audio  
The Audio menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Audio  
menu (speaker icon), press MENU on the remote, and then press the  
down arrow button to highlight the Audio icon. Press the right arrow  
button or OK to enter the menu. The following audio items can be  
adjusted:  
Bass  
30  
30  
0
Treble  
Balance  
SRS 3D  
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On  
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Advanced Audio Menu  
Reset All  
Reset  
Bass Increases or decreases the bass of the sound.  
Treble Increases or decreases the treble of the sound.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Balance Adjusts how much audio is sent to the left and right  
speakers.  
(SRS® 3D) Retrieves and restores the spatial information  
that's lost during ordinary audio compression of stereo recording and  
restores the original to three-dimensional sound field.  
3D, SRS, and (  
) symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.  
3D technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.  
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Advanced Audio Menu  
Advanced Audio Menu  
Audio Language (only available on digital channels) Press  
the right arrow to choose from the audio languages available for  
the program you're watching. The language you choose becomes  
your preferred audio language for all channels on the digital tuner  
until you turn the TV off. If the language you choose here is not  
being broadcast with a program, then the TV plays the default  
audio for the program (usually English in the U.S.).  
Audio Language  
Digital Audio Output  
TV Speakers  
VGA Sound Source  
Reset All  
English  
Digital  
On  
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VGA  
Reset  
Digital Audio Output Lets you choose a setting for the DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUTPUT jack. Choose Digital to receive Dolby Digital  
sound if transmitted and you've connected a six-channel receiver  
to the TV's output jack. Choose for PCM if your audio receiver  
only handles PCM.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
TV Speakers Turn on or off the internal speakers. If you have  
an audio amplifier device connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO  
OUTPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want to control the  
sound by the audio amplifier device instead, turn the option Off.  
VGA Sound Source Allows you to listen to the audio from the  
VGA, COMPOSITE (side and rear), or COMPONENT 1 or 2 inputs  
while tuned to the VGA input. Make sure the device connected to  
the input is turned on and the audio you want to hear is playing.  
Reset All Restores the Advanced Audio Menu to the default  
settings.  
Reset All Restores the Audio Menu to the default settings.  
Options Menu  
Options  
The Options menu lets you adjust additional options for the TV. To  
access the Options menu (lock icon), press MENU on the remote, and  
then press the down arrow to highlight the Options icon. Press the  
right arrow button or OK to enter the menu. The following options can  
be adjusted:  
Set Time  
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Sleep Timer  
Off  
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Set Password  
Parental Controls  
Analog Captions  
Digital Captions  
Digital Caption Setup  
CC1  
Text1  
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Set Time Lets you set the time zone and time.  
Time Press the left or right arrow to set the time. The AM and PM  
setting changes when you get to 12 o'clock.  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Note: If your TV loses power, you need to reset the time.  
Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given amount of  
time. Choose between Off, 30 min, 60 min, or 90 min.  
Set Password Set the password used to lock parental controls. Go  
to page 30 for more information.  
Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu was explained in  
Chapter 2. Go to page 29 for more information.  
Analog Captions Many programs are encoded with closed-  
captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a  
program as text on the TV screen. 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.  
Note that Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times.  
Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information.  
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Digital Captions If available, lets you select a closed caption mode  
for digital channels. Use Service1 if you are unsure what to use.  
Digital Captions Setup  
Text Style  
Custom  
Normal  
Default  
White  
Solid  
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Digital Captions Setup Customize the digital captions. A sample  
of how the digital captions might look appears at the bottom of the  
screen. The options are:  
Text Size  
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Font  
Text Color  
Text Opacity  
Background Color  
Background Opacity  
Edge Effect  
Edge Color  
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Text Style If you want to customize the digital closed caption  
options, choose Custom. Choose As Broadcast to have the options  
set for you.  
Black  
Solid  
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None  
Red  
CLOSED CAPTION SAMPLE  
The following options are only available if you chose Custom as  
MENU To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
your Text Style:  
Text Size Lets you set the size of the digital closed-caption text.  
You can choose Small, Normal, or Large.  
Font Lets you select a character design for the digital closed-  
caption text. A font is a complete assortment of letters, numbers,  
punctuation marks, etc. of a given design. You can choose from a  
variety of fonts.  
Text Color Lets you choose the color of the digital closed-  
caption text: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, or  
White.  
Text Opacity Lets you set the appearance of the digital closed-  
caption text: Transparent, Translucent, Solid, or Flashing.  
Digital Captions Setup  
Text Style  
Custom  
Normal  
Default  
White  
Solid  
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Background Color Lets you choose the color of the area  
behind the digital closed-caption text: Red, Green, Blue, Yellow,  
Magenta, Cyan, Black, or White.  
Text Size  
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Font  
Text Color  
Text Opacity  
Background Color  
Background Opacity  
Edge Effect  
Edge Color  
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Background Opacity Lets you choose the opacity of the area  
behind the digital closed-caption text: Transparent, Translucent,  
Solid, or Flashing.  
Black  
Solid  
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None  
Red  
CLOSED CAPTION SAMPLE  
Edge Effect Lets you set the effect of the font's edge: None,  
Raised, Depressed, Uniform, Left Shadow, or Right Shadow.  
CLEAR To Exit  
To Move  
OK To Select  
Edge Color Lets you set the edge effect's color: Red, Green, Blue,  
Yellow, Magenta, Cyan, Black, or White.  
Note: These captioning style options only have an effect on true digital  
closed captions.  
Not all captioning on digital channels is digital captioning—  
it depends on what the broadcaster is sending. If the closed  
captioning for a program is not digital, the Digital CC style  
settings will not have an effect.  
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Chapter 5: Other Information  
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  
How can I view High Definition (HD) video?  
There are several ways you can view high definition video. If you have regular cable, your TV  
is able to receive some digital channels because it has a capability called QAM. QAM is a tuner  
that enables reception of unscrambled digital cable content. After you run a channel search, the  
digital channels begin at the end of the analog channel list. Check with your cable provider for  
information about content availability in your area.  
You can connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to view free local digital  
channels. You might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 8 for more information. Visit  
digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this mapping program tells you  
what local digital stations are available using a certain antenna.  
You can also use a set-top box to receive digital channels. Contact your cable company to  
purchase digital cable and have them connect the box for you to ensure you're viewing  
channels the best way.  
How do I tell a digital channel from an analog channel?  
Press the INFO button to display the channel banner. Digital channels display a D as part of the  
channel, such as D Ch 29.1, while analog channels display an A as part of the channel, such as  
A Ch 9.  
Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?  
Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format, but sometimes is sent in 4/3. The station or device  
connected to your TV controls how the video is formatted. Press the FORMAT button to try  
a different format that may eliminate the bars. The format changes as you press the FORMAT  
button and the format type is displayed at the top of the screen.  
Why does channel search find a lot of channels, but when I try to tune to them theres nothing there?  
Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don’t carry programming, such as  
video-on-demand. When channels are unavailable, your TV’s screen is blank or appears like  
snow. You probably want to remove these so they no longer appear in your channel list. In the  
Manual Channel Setup menu, choose Hidden. Go to page 34 for more information.  
Why does the first channel search take a long time?  
The TV is looking for all available analog and digital channels in the channel list. If you have  
digital channels, the TV is also searching for each sub-channel of that digital channel.  
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Other Information  
Troubleshooting  
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.  
TV Problems  
TV won’t turn on  
Make sure the TV is plugged in.  
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.  
No picture, no sound but TV is on  
You might be tuned to an input with no device connected to it to view. If you're trying to view a connected device,  
press INPUT and choose the option that matches the input of the device you connected.  
Maybe the Signal Source option is set incorrectly. Go to page 16 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 ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack, tune the  
TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to  
make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).  
Sound okay, picture poor  
If you're getting a black and white picture from a device you've connected to your TV, you might have your video  
cables connected to the wrong jacks. A yellow Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack; three yellow  
video cables or bundled component video cables (red, blue, and green) connect to the COMPONENT INPUT jacks  
on the back of your TV.  
Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.  
Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 53 for more instructions.  
No sound, picture okay  
Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.  
If using S-Video or Y, PB, PR, remember to also connect the device’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV’s L  
and R Audio Input jacks.  
The sound settings may not be set correctly. Go to page 36 for more information.  
The internal speakers might be turned off. Go to page 37 for more information.  
Blank screen  
If you're trying to watch something that's playing on a device connected to the TV (like a DVD), press INPUT and  
choose the option that matches the input where you connected the DVD.  
Make sure the device connected to the TV is turned on.  
Try another channel.  
Buttons don’t work  
Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.  
TV turns off unexpectedly  
Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 37 for instructions.  
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on  
again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.  
Unplug. Wait ten minutes. Plug in again.  
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Can’t select certain channel  
Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.  
If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button  
on your VCR).  
Press the TV button and then try to change channels.  
Noisy stereo reception  
May be a weak station. Press the Sound button and choose Mono.  
Black box appears on the screen  
Closed-captioning might be on. Check Analog or Digital Captions in the Options menu. Go to page 37 for more  
instructions.  
Problems with HDMI/DVI Connection  
Make sure the HDMI device is turned on and the cables are firmly connected. If problems still occur, turn off your  
device. Re-connect your device. Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in.  
If you are tuned to the HDMI 1 or 2 input and you’re receiving No Signal message on-screen, the HDMI device isn’t  
responding. Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI device for further assistance.  
If you tune to the HDMI 1 or 2 input and you see snow, the video goes in and out, or the video takes a long time  
to appear, your HDMI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV. Re-connect your device. Reset  
the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. If problems persist, try connecting the Y Pb Pr  
jacks instead if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI device for further assistance.  
If you have black bars on each side of your picture, the device you connected might have a switch or a menu  
option allowing you to change the picture quality output that will fix this. Choose either 720p or 1080i.  
480i signals aren’t supported by the HDMI inputs.  
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work  
Make sure the remote is in the correct mode.  
Something might be between the remote and the remote light sensor on the front of the TV. Make sure there is a  
clear path.  
Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the TV.  
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote.  
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls  
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV  
If you forget your password, select Set Password from the Options menu and press OK. Press 3, 4, 4, and then 8.  
Then enter a new password you want to use.  
The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.  
Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set the UNRATED  
PROGRAMS option to UNLOCKED separately in order to view movies with an NR rating.  
What Else Can I Do?  
If you’ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem, try rebooting your TV. Note  
that after a reboot you may need to run your TV through the setup process again. To do a reboot, unplug the power  
cord from the wall outlet, power strip, etc. Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug the TV back in,  
updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get  
Service.  
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V-Chip Rating Explanations  
US V-Chip Rating System  
TV-MA (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-14 (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-PG (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-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).  
TV-Y7 (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-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.  
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System  
18+ (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.  
14+ (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.  
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.  
G (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.  
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C8+ (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.  
C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to  
themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence.  
Depictions of aggressive behaviour 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.  
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System  
18 ans+ (Adults) Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes.  
16 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.  
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.  
8 ans+ (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.  
G (General Audience) This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It contains no violence, or any violence that it  
does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner, as a caricature, or in an unrealistic way.  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
Defects in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
90 days from date of purchase for labor.  
1 year from date of purchase for parts.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Adjustment of customer controls.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial  
purposes.  
Batteries.  
Units purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.  
Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by TTE Technology, Inc..  
Customer Instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional  
information should be obtained from your dealer.)  
How you get service:  
Contact the RCA Customer Care Center at 1-800-951-9582.  
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.  
Product Registration:  
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on-line at  
not required for warranty coverage.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.  
NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR  
EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF  
THIS WARRANTY.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY  
OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, 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 AND WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH  
ABOVE.  
How State Law relates to warranty:  
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how  
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.  
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If you purchased your product outside the United States or seek warranty coverage outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of  
such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
Care and Cleaning  
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.  
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the  
cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.  
IMPORTANT: Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. ese types of  
cleaners will damage the TV.  
e TVs 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. While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen,  
or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV.  
This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV.  
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ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks  
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  
FCC Information  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of  
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used  
in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no  
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference  
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged  
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only  
add delays in service for your product.  
TTE Technology, Inc.  
101 West 103rd St.  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
©2007 TTE Technology Inc.  
RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A.  
used under license to TTE Corporation.  
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