RCA SCENIUM L32WD14 User`s guide

LCD User’s Guide

Find Inside:

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Connections

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page 6

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Remote

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page 19

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Features

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page 27

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Menus

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page 36

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FAQs

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page 45

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Troubleshooting

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page 46

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Important Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing. No objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

WARNING

The TV is unstable if it is not properly attached to the base or mounted to the wall. Please follow the base or wall mounting instructions provided in the User’s

Guide to ensure your safety.

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Refer to the identifi cation/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifi cations to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code

(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in par tic u lar, specifi es that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Important:

This television is a table model and is designed to sit on a fi rm, fl at, surface. Don't place the TV on soft carpeting or similar surface because the ventilation slots on the bottom of the unit will be blocked resulting in reduced lifetime from overheating. To assure adequate ventilation for this product, maintain a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the TV receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver and other surfaces.

Also, make sure the stand or base you use is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important

Safety Instructions on the next page.

Product Registration

Please fi ll out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA

Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.

Product Information

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These num bers are located on the product.

Model No. _____________________ Serial No.____________________ Purchase Date __________________

Dealer/Address/Phone _________________________________________________________________________

Important In for ma tion

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 amplifi ers) 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 fi t 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 specifi ed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed 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 qualifi ed 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.

E L E C T R I C S E R V I C E

E Q U I P M E N T

A N T E N N A

L E A D I N

W I R E

G R O U N D C L A M P

A N T E N N A

D I S C H A R G E U N I T

( N E C S E C T I O N 8 1 0 - 2 0 )

G R O U N D I N G C O N D U C T O R S

( N E C S E C T I O N 8 1 0 - 2 1 )

G R O U N D C L A M P S

P O W E R S E R V I C E G R O U N D I N G

E L E C T R O D E S Y S T E M

( N E C A R T 2 5 0 , P A R T H )

Important Information i

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ....................................... i

Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................... 5

Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 5

Protect Devices from Overheating ........................ 5

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio

Interference .......................................................... 5

Use Indirect Light .................................................... 5

Check Supplied Parts .............................................. 5

Get the Picture .............................................................. 6

Getting Channels .................................................... 6

Choose Your Connection ............................................. 7

Video (Basic) Connection ....................................... 8

Component Video (Advanced) Connection .......... 8

HDMI/DVI Connection .......................................... 10

USB Connection .................................................... 12

VGA Connection ................................................... 13

Plug in the TV .............................................................. 14

Put Batteries in the Remote ....................................... 14

Turn on the TV ............................................................. 14

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the

Initial Setup ............................................................... 14

Complete the Initial Setup ......................................... 15

Set the Menu Language ...................................... 15

Complete Channel Setup ..................................... 15

What To Expect ........................................................... 16

Watching TV ...............................................................16

Changing Channels ............................................... 16

Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) ............. 17

Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV ........................ 18

Side Input Jacks ..................................................... 18

Front Panel Buttons .............................................. 18

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

The Buttons on the Remote Control .......................... 19

Using the INPUT Button ....................................... 20

Programming the Remote to Operate Other

Devices ....................................................................... 20

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ... 20

Programming the Remote ................................... 21

How to Use the Remote After You’ve

Programmed It .......................................................... 22

Modes of Operation ............................................. 22

Volume Punchthrough Feature .................................. 22

Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough

Commands .......................................................... 23

Remote Code List ........................................................ 24

Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features

Channel Banner ........................................................... 27

Autotuning .................................................................. 27

Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................... 29

How V-Chip Works for USA and Canada ............. 29

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ............................. 29

US V-Chip TV Ratings ............................................ 30

Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ...................... 31

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ................................... 32

Block Channels ...................................................... 32

Front Panel Block .................................................. 32

Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs ................... 33

Future Rating Region ........................................... 33

Additional Features .................................................... 33

Screen Formats ...................................................... 33

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ........................ 34

Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System

Using the Menu System ............................................. 36

Channel List Menu ...................................................... 36

Sound Menu ................................................................ 36

Picture Menu ............................................................... 38

PIP Menu ...................................................................... 40

Setup Menu ................................................................. 40

Parental Control Menu ............................................... 42

Time Menu ................................................................... 43

USB Menu .................................................................... 43

Chapter 5: Other Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .......................... 45

Troubleshooting .......................................................... 46

Mounting Your TV to the Wall ................................... 49

V-Chip Rating Explanations ........................................ 50

US V-Chip Rating System ...................................... 50

Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .............. 50

Canadian French V-Chip Rating System .............. 51

Limited Warranty ........................................................ 52

Care and Cleaning ....................................................... 53

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Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

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.

• If you place devices in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifi er, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t fl ow around other devices.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable fi rmly 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.

VOL

ON•OFF

TV

SAT•AUX DVD

GO BACK

PIP

CH

MUTE

INFO

+

CH CTRL MENU

ZOOM-

CLEAR

ZOOM+

GUIDE

PRESETS

INPUT SUB CH

Remote control

Part # R301C1

2 AA batteries Power cord

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.

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Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

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Connections and Setup

ANT/CABLE INPUT

Get the Picture

The fi rst 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/or digital channels by using the ANT/CABLE INPUT. See the graphic to the left for the location of the jack.

Coaxial cable or

Outdoor or Indoor antenna

Getting Channels

What You Need

• Antenna ("rabbit ears") or outdoor antenna with coaxial cable

OR

• Coaxial cable with cable service

A. Do you have an indoor or outdoor antenna? If not, go to step B. If so, plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the

ANT/CABLE Input to receive free off-air local digital and analog channels.

B. Do you have cable? If so, plug the coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the ANT/CABLE Input to receive your cable channels.

C. Do you have a set-top box? If so, 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

• Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of 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.

• When you are ready to watch channels, the channel banner displays the type of channel you're viewing. Look for a D at the bottom of the screen for digital channels; look for an A for analog channels. Go to page 16 for more information.


Choose Your Connection

For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport.

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

Video1

Cables Needed

Audio/Video

Go to...

page 8-9

VIDEO1

Audio1 R and L

AUDIO1

L

R

Component Video page 8-9

Y

Pb/Cb

COMPONENT

INPUT

(CMP1)

Pr/Cr

L

AUDIO

R

Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr

Audio R and L

Audio

HDMI/DVI

HDMI™

OR

HDMI™

+

HDMI/DVI adapter

+

Audio page 10-11

USB

USB page 12

VGA

AUDIO

VGA

VIDEO

VGA

Audio

VGA page 13

Audio

HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Video (Basic) Connection

This is an example of a connection using the Video jack. Go to the top of page 9 for specifi c instructions.

1

Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions.

2

3

VIDEO1

L

AUDIO1

R

OUTPUT

L

AUDIO

R

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y Pb Pr

VIDEO L AUDIO R S-VIDEO

INPUT


Component Video (Advanced) Connection

This is an example of a connection using the Component Video jacks. Go to the middle of page 9 for specifi c instructions.

1


Y

Pb/Cb

COMPONENT

INPUT

(CMP1)

Pr/Cr

L

AUDIO

R

2

3

OUTPUT COMPONENT VIDEO


INPUT



Red

Yellow

White

Composite cables are color coded- Yellow= video;

Red= right audio; white= left audio

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.

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 instructions below.

Using the example of a DVD player:

1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6.

2. Connect your yellow video cable.

Connect a video cable to the VIDEO1 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 AUDIO1 R and L/MONO jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.

Green

Blue

Red

Component Video cables

(Y Pb Pr) are color coded-

Green, Blue and Red

Red

White

Connecting the Device with Component Video (Advanced)

This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr jacks, for example, a DVD player.

Using the example of a DVD player:

1.

If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6.

2.

Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.

Connect three video cables or special Y Pb Pr cables to the COMPONENT INPUT

(CMP1) Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr outputs on the DVD player.

3.

Connect your red and white audio cables.

Connect the audio (red and white) cables to the CMP1 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

ON•OFF

VOL

TV

SAT•AUX DVD

PIP

GO BACK

CH

MUTE

INFO

MENU

+

CH CTRL

ZOOM-

CLEAR

ZOOM+

GUIDE

PRESETS

Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device

1. Plug in the TV (see page 14 for details) and the device, if they aren't already plugged in.

2. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a DVD player.

3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see VID1 (if connected to the VIDEO1 jack) or CMP1 (if connected to the CMP1 jacks) displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH+/- to go to the channel list from the input list.

Note: If the picture from the DVD player appears black and white and your device is connected to the VIDEO Input, you might be tuned to the wrong input. Make sure you press INPUT until you see VID1 displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen.

INPUT SUB CH

INPUT button

Use these buttons to view the picture of the device you’ve connected to the TV.

• If you're done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 14 to complete the Initial

Setup.

• To continue connecting devices, go to the next page.

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HDMI/DVI Connection

This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack.

*

*Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions.

L

DVI/

AUDIO

R

HDMI1

/DVI

A

C

Device with HDMI

Y

Video Out

Pb Pr R

Audio Out

L

HDMI Out

OR

DVI Out

B

R

Audio Out

L

Device with DVI


Connecting the Device

High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI output jack.

HDMI cable

HDMI cable

HDMI/DVI adapter

Using the example of a set-top box:

• If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable.

Connect an HDMI cable to the HDMI1/DVI Input jack (or the HDMI2 jack if it is more convenient) on the back of the TV and to the HDMI Out jack on the back of the device.

–OR–

• 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/DVI Input jack on the back of the TV.

B. Attach an HDMI/DVI adapter to the end of the HDMI cable, then connect the adapter to the DVI Out jack on the set-top box.

C. Since you’re using an HDMI/DVI adapter, you need to connect Audio left and right cables to the DVI AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the R and L jacks on the back of the device.

Red

White

Audio cables are color coded- Red= right audio;

White= left audio


VOL

ON•OFF

TV

SAT•AUX DVD

GO BACK

PIP

CH

MUTE

INFO

+

CH CTRL MENU

ZOOM-

CLEAR

ZOOM+

GUIDE

PRESETS

INPUT button

INPUT SUB CH


Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device

The device in this connection is connected to the HDMI1/DVI jack. To view this device:

1. Plug in the TV (see page 14 for details) and the device, if they aren't already plugged in.

2. Turn on the TV and the device you want to view, for example a set-top box.

3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see HDMI1 displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH+ or CH- buttons.

• If you're done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 14 to complete the

Initial Setup.

• If you experience HDMI problems, go to the HDMI

Troubleshooting section on page 47.

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USB Connection

This is an example of a connection using the USB jack.

PLAY ON/OFF


This connection allows you to connect to a compatible mass storage device with USB, such as a digital camera, JumpDrive (FlashDrive), or mp3 player.

• Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB device and the other end to the USB jack on the TV.


Viewing the Connected Device

VOL

ON•OFF

TV

SAT•AUX DVD

GO BACK

PIP

CH

MUTE

INFO

+

CH CTRL MENU

ZOOM-

CLEAR

ZOOM+

GUIDE

PRESETS

1. Plug in the TV and the USB device, if they aren't already plugged in.

2. Turn on the TV and the device.

3. To access and adjust the options of the USB device, press MENU then choose USB from the

Main menu. Go to page 43 for more information.

Note: When using a USB connection, you can play a picture slideshow from a folder not a picture.

INPUT button

INPUT SUB CH


VGA Connection

This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks.


1


VGA

AUDIO

VGA

VIDEO

2

3


This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer.

1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6.

2. Connect your monitor cable.

Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the VGA VIDEO 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.

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 jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the Audio Output jack on the PC.

Notes: The maximum resolution is 1024 x 768. Be sure to set your PC to the correct monitor output setting.

To hear sound from the TV while using the PC, press the PRESETS button. Highlight

PC Sound source and press the right arrow to choose TV tuner. Go to page 35 for more information about how to use PIP with this connection.

Viewing the PC

1. Plug in the TV and the PC, if they aren't already plugged in.

2. Turn on the TV and the PC.

3. Repeatedly press the INPUT button on the remote control until you see VGA displayed at the bottom of the TV's screen. To go back to viewing TV channels, use the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH+ or CH- buttons.

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Plug in the TV

Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end 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 front of the TV or ON•OFF on the remote control.

ON•OFF

VOL

TV

SAT•AUX DVD

PIP

GO BACK

CH

MUTE

INFO

MENU

+

CH CTRL

ZOOM-

CLEAR

ZOOM+

GUIDE

PRESETS

OK button

Arrows

How to Use the Remote Control to

Complete the Initial Setup

The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the onscreen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.

To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to view other selections for a menu choice or to display a sub-menu.

More than one selection displays, for example, On...; a menu choice with a sub-menu displays dots (...).

Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).

INPUT SUB CH

Tip

To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup.


Complete the Initial Setup

The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The fi rst time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears.

English

Français

Español

Set the Menu Language

The fi rst part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system.

If English is your preferred language, press OK. To choose another language, press the down arrow button until that language is highlighted, and press OK.

Channel setup

Go back

Signal type Cable...

Auto Channel search ...

Complete Channel Setup

Make sure you've connected the TV to cable and/or an off-air signal before you start the next part of the setup.

Set the Signal Type

If you connected Cable to your ANT/CABLE jack, the option is chosen for you and you can press the down arrow button to continue. To choose Antenna, press the right arrow button and then press the down arrow button to continue.

Channel setup

Go back

Signal type Cable...

Auto Channel search Running...

Progress

Analog Channels found 10

Digital Channels found 05

Ch. search in progress. Press CLEAR to cancel

Any channels already found will be stored.

If you have analog and digital channels, the TV's search might take longer since it is looking for both.

Complete the Channel Search

Even though the initial channel search can take several minutes, you must complete it in order for your TV to display channels and programming. Press OK to begin the channel search. The menu shows the

TV is running a channel search. When it's complete, the Channel setup menu remains on-screen. To exit the menu system, press CLEAR.

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 press OK (the List

and Labels menu appears). Note that removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming, so you might want to do it later.

Go to page 40 for details on editing your channel list.

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A 10 CBS

Look for the A at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching an analog channel.

What To Expect

Watching TV

• Remember: Look for an A at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching an analog channel.

Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format, which your TV displays these channels in a 16/9 format. Press the ZOOM+/- button to view the different formats available. Go to page 33 for more explanation of screen formats.

• Remember: Look for a D at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching a digital channel.

Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which does fi ll your screen, but sometimes is sent in 4/3 which does not fi ll your screen. It depends on how the station or source device is formatting the video. If there are bars on-screen, press the

ZOOM+/- button to try a different format that may eliminate

the bars. Go to page 33 for more explanation of screen formats.

D 10-1 CBS

Look for the D at the bottom of the screen to see if you're watching a digital channel.

Changing Channels

• Digital channels can have both primary channels (like the analog channel number) and sub-channels. To tune to a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the primary channel number, then press either the right arrow or the SUB CH button. Enter the sub-channel number and press OK.

• Depending upon the type of signals you have connected to your

HDTV, you might notice that the channels change slower than you’re used to. This is perfectly normal. Digital cable channels sometimes take longer to tune.


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.

ANT/CABLE Input Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box.

COMPONENT INPUTS Lets you connect a device that has component video jacks, such as a

DVD player.

• CMP1 Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr (Component Video) 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 CMP1 Y Pb/Cb Pr/Cr, make sure you connect left and right audio cables to the CMP1 L and R AUDIO jacks.

• CMP1 L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the CMP1 video inputs. The left audio connector is usually white.

right audio connector is usually red.

CMP1 Audio above. Make sure you connect the left and right audio cables to the CMP2 L and R AUDIO jacks.

HDMI1/DVI Input Lets you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI or a

DVI output.

• HDMI1/DVI INPUT (High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface/Digital Visual

Interface) Provides an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI technology is based on

Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with DVI devices.

• L AUDIO (used for DVI only) Provides left audio connection when using the DVI jack.

The left audio connector is usually white.

• R AUDIO (used for DVI only) Provides right audio connection when using the DVI jack.

The right audio connector is usually red.

Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

HDMI2 Input Lets you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output.

SPDIF OUT Use a digital coaxial cable to connect your TV to a compatible audio receiver.

VGA Connect your computer, or other device with a VGA output, to this jack using a 15 pin

D-sub cable. Go to page 34 for more information about how to use PIP with this connection.

VGA AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) Use to obtain sound when a PC 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 PC to your TV.

VIDEO1 Input Lets you connect a device that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or

DVD player.

• L AUDIO Provides left audio connection when using the VIDEO1 jack. The left audio connector is usually white.

• R AUDIO Provides right audio connection when using the VIDEO1 jack. The right audio connector is usually red.

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VIDEO OUT 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.

• L (AUDIO) Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white.

• R (AUDIO) Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.

Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV

Side Input Jacks

USB Allows you to connect a compatible mass storage device with a USB jack. Go to page 12 for more information.

(Headphones) Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the

TV. To adjust volume control of the headphones, go to the Headphone settings option in the

Sound menu.

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 until VID2 appears at the bottom of the screen.

VIDEO2 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 until VID2 appears at the bottom of the screen.

Note: Do not connect an S-Video and a regular video cable to the side jacks at the same time.

AUDIO L/MONO 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.

Front Panel Buttons

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features.

MENU Brings up the TV Main menu.

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. 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 indicator) Turns the TV on and off.

ON•OFF

VOL

TV

SAT•AUX DVD

PIP

GO BACK

CH

MUTE

INFO

+

CH CTRL MENU

ZOOM-

CLEAR

ZOOM+

GUIDE

PRESETS

INPUT

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

SUB CH

Remote control part number R301C1

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.

Tip

To turn off most RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within two seconds.

This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and

Proscan products.

The Buttons on the Remote Control

Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers; time settings; and options with letters, such as the Message option, using these buttons.

To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or just let the entry timeout).

To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel, then press the right arrow to enter the sub-channel and press OK.

Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls. When viewing a channel, press the left or right arrow to change the screen format: 4/3, 16/9 zoom,

Cinerama, and 16/9. Go to page 33 for more information on screen formats.

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.

CH CTRL (Channel control) Toggles between the main TV picture and the PIP window. Use CH+/-, INPUT, SAT•AUX, DVD, or the number buttons to change channels in PIP.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing.

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 Accesses the available video input channels (VID1, VID2,

CMP1, CMP2, VGA, HDMI1 and HDMI2). To resume TV viewing, press the number buttons to enter the channel or press CH+ or CH- buttons.

MENU Brings up the Main 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 22.

OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items.

ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on or off. If in another mode (SAT•AUX or DVD) and programmed, will turn the device on or off.

PIP Makes the PIP or POP window appear and disappear. Go to page 34 for more information on PIP.

PRESETS Displays Picture and Sound preset; CC Settings; Current

Audio Track, PC Sound source; and CH+/CH- buttons.

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.

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Using the Remote Control

SAT•AUX Places the remote in SAT•AUX mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel. This button lights when you press a valid button in SAT•AUX mode (see Modes of Operation on page 22 for more details).

SUB CH When entering a digital channel that has a subchannel, press this button to access the subchannel entry fi eld. 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. Also displays current status.

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 22.

ZOOM– or ZOOM + When viewing a channel, press to change the screen format: 4/3, 16/9 zoom, Cinerama, and 16/9. Go to page 33 for more information on screen formats.

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.

3. To return to the previous channel, press INPUT until you return to the channel.

ON•OFF

VOL

TV

SAT•AUX DVD

PIP

GO BACK

CH

MUTE

INFO

MENU

+

CH CTRL

ZOOM-

CLEAR

ZOOM+

GUIDE

PRESETS

INPUT SUB CH

The darkened buttons are the device buttons that can be programmed.

Programming the Remote to

Operate Other Devices

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.

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.

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:

1. Turn on the device (in this example, a VCR).

2. Point the remote at the device.

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.


ON•OFF

VOL

TV

SAT•AUX DVD

GO BACK

PIP

CH

Programming the Remote

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 fi rst.

MENU

ZOOM-

CLEAR

INPUT

MUTE

INFO

PRESETS

+

CH CTRL

SUB CH

ZOOM+

GUIDE

You’ll use these darkened buttons for Direct

Entry.

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.

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.

4. Press and release the device button (SAT•AUX or DVD) you want to program.

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.

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 fi rst. This lets the remote know which type of device to begin searching codes. Then proceed with the following steps.


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•AUX or DVD) 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 fl ashes 3 times, then the remote exits manual code search and returns to normal operation.

Using Automatic Code Search


2. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold ON•OFF and MUTE


3. Press and release the device button you want to program. continued on next page...

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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 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 fl ashes 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•AUX or DVD) 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 fi nd 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 bounce back and forth between two remote controls: 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. In effect, you are telling the TV remote to retrieve and send volume commands from the audio system whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode.


Therefore, after you’ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature, whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button) and you want to adjust the volume, you only have to press the VOL +/- or MUTE buttons. Follow the instructions below to set up Volume

Punchthrough.

1. On your remote control, simultaneously press and hold the ON•OFF and MUTE 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 amplifi er).

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•AUX mode by pressing the SAT•AUX 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.

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Remote Code List

Note: The codes are programmable to any of the device buttons (SAT•AUX or DVD) on the remote.

Audio Codes

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

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

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

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

EVERQUEST ............................................................. 474

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

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

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

ADVENT .....................................................................922

AFREEY .......................................................................417

AIWA ...........................................................................414

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

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

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

DVD/VCR Combo Codes

Where the code is listed as [### ###] the fi rst 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]

ZENITH ..............................................................[405 245]

DVR/DVD Combos

HUMAX ...................................................................... 912

PANASONIC ............................................................... 387

PIONEER ............................................................. 909 977

TIVO ................................................................... 912 909

TOSHIBA ............................................................ 983 973

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

DVR/Cable Combos

CABLEVISION ............................................................ 506

ILLICO ........................................................................ 506

PIONEER .................................................................... 506

ROGERS ..................................................................... 506

SCIENTIFIC ATLANTA ............................................... 506

TIME WARNER ........................................................... 506

VIDEOTRON ............................................................. 506

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 fi rst 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]

Satellite/DTV Receivers

Where codes are shown like this [###] each one can be used if you have 2 or more of the SAME device or brand.

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

GO VIDEO ................................................................. 610

HITACHI ................................. 638 629 630 632 641 607

HUGHES NETWORK 621 641 607 580 [632] [638] [629]

[630]

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

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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

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

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

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

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).

Stereo SAP PIP: A 25 CBS

4/3 Format

CC

Z

Z z 00:25 06:05 PM

Mono appears when the current channel is broadcasting in mono.

information.

PIP : A 25 CBS Displays the current tuner, channel and program that's playing in the PIP window.

A 10 CBS (analog) The A means it's an analog channel. If it's a digital channel, D is displayed. The channel, sub-channel (if available for digital channels) and program you're currently viewing are displayed.

4/3 or 16/9 format Current screen format. If there are bars on-screen you might be able to get rid of them by pressing the ZOOM buttons on the remote. Go to page 33 for more information on screen formats.

Autotuning

Note: This feature only works with other RCA devices.

The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for different devices you have connected to your TV. When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to change your TV to the VID1 input, for example, when you want to watch a tape on the VCR. To set up the autotuning feature:

1. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears).

Setup

Go back

Channel setup

List and Labels

...

...

Autotuning ...

Closed caption ...

Preferences ...

4. Choose which device button you would like to set:

Set VCR Channel If the DVD or SAT•AUX button is programmed to your VCR, lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the corresponding button.

DVD Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.

Set SAT•AUX Channel Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the SAT•AUX button.

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Using the TV’s Features

Autotuning

Go back

Set VCR channel

Set DVD channel

Set SAT•AUX

VID1...

CMP1...

HDMI1...

5. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the device connected to this TV.

You can select from the following inputs or channels:

N/A Choose this if you don’t have this particular device connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel/input when you’re using this device.

Channel 3 or 4 Device is connected to the ANT/CABLE jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel

3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote.

Reminder: make sure the device’s Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.

VID1 VID2 (Video Input) Device is connected to the

VIDEO1 jack on the back of the TV or the VIDEO2 jack on the side of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the VIDEO input channel when you press the corresponding device button.

CMP1 or CMP2 (Component Video Input) Compatible component video source, such as an HDTV tuner or satellite receiver, is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks (Y Pb Pr) on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component video input channel (CMP1 or CMP2) when you press the corresponding device button.

VGA Device is connected to the VGA jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the VGA input channel when you press the corresponding device button

HDMI1 or HDMI2 Device is connected to the HDMI1/DVI or

HDMI2 jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the HDMI input channel when you press the corresponding device button.

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Parental Controls and V-Chip

The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip menus involve software inside your TV

(referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies. 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 29. Movies can only be blocked by age-based ratings. This is explained on page 30.

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, see below.

Note: Parental control settings are not available for HDMI1/DVI, HDMI2, CMP1, or 2 inputs. These settings must be set in the connected device's parental controls.

How V- Chip Works for USA and Canada

V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes

[(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message This channel is blocked. Change channel or press OK to enter your password and temporarily deactivate the parental controls.

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given an Exempt rating, and programs that are considered unrated.

Go to page 50 for the US and Canada ratings explanations.

Parental control

Go back

Lock Par. Control

Select channel

- - - -

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Block channel

Front panel block

US V-Chip

Canada V-Chip

...

...

Unrated/Exempt View...

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.

If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for

V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.

If you forget your password, turn off the TV. Simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds. Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password.

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The V-Chip Rating Screen

The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block.

Rating Field

Lets you select from a list of agebased ratings you can block or view.

TV ratings

Go back

TV-MA

Status D L S V FV

View

TV-14 View

TV-PG View

TV-Y7 View

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you can block or view.

Content Status Fields

Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating, and whether the status of the content theme is currently unlocked ( ) or locked ( ).

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

Mature Audience Only

Parents Strongly Cautioned

Parental Guidance Suggested

General Audience

Directed to Children 7 years and older

All Children

US V-Chip TV Ratings

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specifi ed agebased rating level. have previously been locked, you must enter your password.

TV ratings

Go back

Status D L S V FV

TV-MA View

TV-14 View

TV-PG View

TV-Y7 View

3. 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.

4. Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block. The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block.

5. Use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight Go back and press

OK.

rating limits to take effect.

Note: If you forget your password, turn off the TV.

Simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the front panel and

CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds. Next time you enter the

Parental control menu enter a new password.

To view age-based ratings after you've locked them, follow the same steps as above to unlock.

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S

V

D

L

FV

Content Themes

Sexually explicit dialogue

Adult language

Sexual situations

Violence

Fantasy Violence

TV ratings

Go back

TV-MA

Status D L S V FV

View

TV-14 View

TV-PG View

TV-Y7 View

English ratings

Go back

Status

18+ Block

14+ Block

G

C8+

C

View

View

View

French ratings

Go back

18 ans+

16 ans+

13 ans+

8 ans+

G

C

Status

Block

Block

Block

View

View

View


Blocking Specifi c Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.

To block program content:

1. Determine the content themes you want to block.

2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change.

3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme.

4. Press the OK button to change its status to lock. (In the example to the left, you block the language (L) corresponding with TV-14.

The language for TV-MA is blocked as well.)

Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings.

You must remember to lock Parental controls for rating limits to take effect.

To view content theme after you've locked them, 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.

Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings

If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and

French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated programs as well.

To block Canadian English and French program ratings:

3. Determine the rating you want to block.

4. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change.

5. Press the OK button to change its status to block (all ratings above the one you selected change to block).

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Movie ratings

Go back

NR

Status

X

NC-17

R

PG-13

Block

Block

View

View

G View

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifi ed level.

To access the Movie Rating Limit menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears).


Go back

Lock Par. Control

Select channel

Block channel

- - - -

51 MTV

Front panel block

US V-Chip ...

Canada V-Chip ...



Go back

Lock Par. Control

Select channel

Block channel

- - - -

51 MTV

Front panel block

US V-Chip

Canada V-Chip

...

...


Blocking Movie Ratings

Once you are in the Movie ratings menu, follow the same steps described for blocking Canadian ratings.

Block Channels

Turn this option on to block the channel you choose in the Select

channel option.

Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to block, then press the down arrow button. Press OK to place a check mark in the Block channel box to block the channel. When you tune to that channel you'll need to enter a password to view the channel if the TV is locked.

Front Panel Block

Select this option to block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel buttons so that they can't be used by someone, like a young child. The remote still tunes to any channel. If you're using this to keep children from changing channels, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.

Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you don’t, the front panel block will not take effect.

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Lock Par. Control

Select channel

Block channel

- - - -

51 MTV

Front panel block

US V-Chip ...

Canada V-Chip ...



Blocking Unrated/Exempt Programs

The Unrated/Exempt option lets you decide if programs that the

V-Chip recognizes as unrated or exempt can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. The Exempt option applies to both USA and

Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.

Block All unrated programs are not available.

Note: You must remember to lock Parental controls for rating limits to take effect.

Press the down arrow button to highlight Unrated/Exempt. Then press the right arrow button to toggle between View and Block.

Future Rating Region

You might notice an option in your Parental control 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 defi ne 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.

Additional Features

There are additional features available unrelated to Parental Controls. These features can be found in other menus.

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 ZOOM buttons 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 fi ll your screen, but sometimes is sent in 4/3 which does not fi ll 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 ZOOM +/- button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars.

The different formats available and what they look like follow.

Continued on next page...

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(Screen Formats continued)

4/3 (available for analog video; may be available for digital video)

16/9 zoom (available for analog video; may be available for digital video)

16/9 Cinerama

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation

The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture or display two pictures side by side, called POP. For more information on customizing the PIP feature, go to page 40. The main and PIP channels must be from different tuners. The VGA, COMPONENT INPUTS, HDMI1/DVI, and HDMI2 can't be displayed in the smaller window.

PIP Buttons

TV

ON•OFF

SAT•AUX DVD

PIP

PIP button

There are certain remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works:

GO BACK

VOL CH

PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.

MUTE

INFO

CH CTRL button

+

CH CTRL MENU

ZOOM-

CLEAR

PRESETS

ZOOM+

GUIDE

INFO button

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between the PIP window and the main picture. To determine whether you are controlling the PIP or the main picture, look at the channel banner as you change channels or press INFO button. The PIP window has a yellow highlight around it if you are controlling it.

INPUT SUB CH

Use these buttons for the PIP feature

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Using the PIP Feature

While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started. When watching a channel, follow these steps.

1. Press the PIP button on the remote control and the PIP window appears on the screen.

2. Press the CH CTRL (Channel Control) button on the remote to highlight the PIP window.

(A yellow border appears around the edge).

Use the channel up and down, INPUT, or component buttons that have been auto tuned, to change the PIP channel.

3. To change the program in the main picture window, press CH CTRL. Then use any of the above mentioned buttons. To go back and forth between controlling the PIP window and the main picture, press the CH CTRL button.

Using PIP with the VGA jack

When watching content from the VGA input, follow these steps.

1. Press the PIP button on the remote control and the PIP window appears on the screen.

2. Press the CH CTRL (Channel Control) button on the remote to highlight the PIP window.

(A yellow border appears around the edge).

Use the channel up and down, INPUT, or component buttons that have been auto tuned, to change the PIP channel.

3. To change the program in the main picture window, press CH CTRL. Then use any of the above mentioned buttons. To go back and forth between controlling the PIP window and the main picture, press the CH CTRL button.

4. Press the PRESETS button on the remote control and go to PC Sound source. Choose PC if you want to hear sound from the device connected via the VGA jack. Choose PIP/POP if you want to hear sound from the main window.

PIP Problems?

• If you are channel surfi ng or changing inputs in the main window and PIP disappears, you may have tuned to an input that doesn't support PIP.

• If you press PIP and the PIP window is gray, you may have activated the Parental Control feature and the program exceeds the rating limits you set. For information on removing limits, see the Parental Controls section.

• Closed captioning is not viewable in the PIP window.

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Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System

TV

Main Menu

Exit

Channel List

Sound

Picture

PIP

Setup

Parental control

Time

USB Device

Using the Menu System

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 control menu is discussed in the Features chapter.

To access the menu system:

Sound

Go back

Sound type

Sound mode

Dynamic Bass

Balance

Auto Volume Level

Internal speakers

Headphone settings

Advanced settings

Stereo...

Normal...

Medium...

...

...

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an option and press OK to display it. The name of the menu is displayed at the top of the menu screen.

3. Press the up and down arrow buttons to move to a different option within the menu. If necessary, press the OK button to display the choices of the option you’ve highlighted. If available, use the text at the bottom of each screen for help.

4. To return to the Main Menu, press the MENU button until it's displayed.

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.

Channel List Menu

The Channel List menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight a channel then press OK to tune to the channel and exit the menu.

Sound Menu

The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output. To access the Sound menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Sound from the

Main Menu. The following audio items can be adjusted:

Equalizer The frequency settings. You can select one of the fi ve-band Equalizer

Presets or create your own personal preset.

Sound preset Allows you to choose a specifi c sound preset.

Press the right arrow to cycle through the options: Standard,

Movie, Voice, Music and Personal.

Frequency range Displays the different graphic equalizer bands set for each Sound preset option. Choose a band and make adjustments. When you make adjustments, the Sound preset option automatically changes to Personal. Press the left or right arrow button to select the frequency (100Hz, 300Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 10kHz) you want to adjust. Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the level. When you're done adjusting the levels, press the

MENU button to exit.


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Equalizer

Go back

Sound preset

Frequency range

Personal...

...

Sound

Go back

Sound type

Sound mode

Dynamic Bass

Balance

Auto Volume Level

Internal speakers

Headphone settings

Advanced settings

Stereo...

Normal...

Medium

...

...

Using the TV's Menu System

To view the frequency range of another Sound preset option, press the right or left arrow until no band is selected and Frequency

range is highlighted. Then press the up arrow to highlight Sound

preset.

Sound type Controls the way the sound comes through your speakers. The options available vary according to the input selected.

Mono (available for regular TV viewing only) Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.

Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word Stereo appears in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

Note: Sound type and its menu choices are only available with components programmed to the SAT•AUX button.

Sound mode Provides special processing through your speakers

(depending on the setting you chose as your Sound type). The available audio modes are:

Normal Does not give any special processing, simply provides the mono or stereo sound provided by the signal you're watching.

Wide (available only for mono signals) “Widens” sound from mono broadcasts and mono devices connected to your TV for a fuller, more spacious sound.

Stereo Wide Available only for stereo signals. Gives a surround effect with more bass.

BBE Maximizes simulated sound effects while maintaining clarity and defi nition.

Dynamic Bass Improves bass output. Displays a choice list of available settings you can adjust: Off, Medium and High.

Balance Adjusts how much audio is sent to the left and right speakers.

Auto Volume Level Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifi es softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume.

Internal speakers Turn on or off the internal speakers. If you have a device connected to the Audio Output jacks on the back of the TV and you want to control the sound by the device instead, uncheck the box.

Headphone settings Displays can adjust: Volume, Bass and Treble. The Headphone sound option allows you to choose Stereo, Mono or Auto. These descriptions are same as for Sound Type (see above).

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Advanced settings

Go back

SAP

Audio output Fixed...

Default Audio Language English...

Current Audio Track English...

Picture

Go back

Picture Preset

Brightness

Sports.

..

Color

Sharpness

Tint

Contrast

Color Warmth

Advanced Settings

Warm...

...

Advanced settings

Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The letters SAP appear in the channel banner when you tune to a program that is broadcast with

SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.

Audio Output Lets you choose a setting for the AUDIO

OUTPUT jacks.

• Variable Provides variable output from the AUDIO

OUTPUT jacks. Use this setting if the TV is not connected to an audio receiver or amplifi er and the volume is controlled by the TV.

• Fixed Provides fi xed output from the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks to a receiver or amplifi er. With the Fixed Output, the TV’s volume control, graphic equalizer, and mute are disabled. This output is ideal when connecting to an audio receiver or amplifi er that has its own remote control for controlling the volume.

Default Audio Language Choose the language you prefer for dialog on digital channels. If your preferred language is being broadcast with a program, then the TV plays it. If not, then the

TV plays the default audio for the program (usually English in the U.S.). The default digital channel audio language options are

English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and

Korean.

Current Audio Track 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 digital channels 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.).

Picture Menu

The Picture menu contains menus and controls to confi gure how the picture looks. The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and video input selections. All picture options can be applied to each input- VID1, VID2, CMP1 or CMP2, HDMI1 or HDM2, VGA, and USB.

Picture preset (not available on VGA) Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset picture settings: Vibrant, Cinematic,

Natural, Sports, Videogame, Video camera or Personal. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment.

Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

Color (not available on VGA) Adjusts the richness of the color.

Sharpness (not available on VGA) Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.

Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.

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Picture

Go back

Picture Preset

Brightness

Color

Sharpness

Tint

Contrast

Color warmth

Advanced Settings

Sports...

Warm...

...

Advanced settings

Go back

Film mode

Noise Reduction

Advanced...


Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; or Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K.

When you change any of these picture settings, the Picture Preset changes to Personal. Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments. To return to the Picture menu, press the up or down arrow button.

Advanced picture settings (not available on VGA)

Film mode (3:2 Pulldown) Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on fi lm (like most movies) and subsequently converted to a different format (for TV broadcast, for example). Film mode processes the converted signal so that it looks as close as possible to the original. Another name for this process is reverse 3:2 pulldown.

Advanced (recommended) enables the feature only when the TV detects that movie playback quality could be improved. Advanced is the default setting.

The setting should only be used in rare circumstances when the TV is used solely with fi lm-based sources (like

DVDs on a non-progressive-scan player).

The setting turns off fi lm mode upconversion. Try using this setting if you think the reverse 3:2 pulldown is causing distortions in your picture.

Noise reduction Reduces picture “static” or any type of interference. This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. Press the right arrow to choose between: Off for no noise reduction; 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).

Note: Video noise reduction is available for the CMP1 and

CMP2 inputs only if the signal is 480i.

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PIP

Go back

Dual Mode

PIP Position

PIP...

Upper right...

List and Labels

Go back

Channel number

In channel list

Channel label

Favorite channel

10

ABC

Setup

Go back

Channel setup ...

List and Labels ...

Autotuning ...

Closed caption ...

Preferences ...

PIP Menu

The PIP menu lets you customize the PIP feature. To access the PIP menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select PIP from the Main

Menu. Go to page 34 for more information on using the PIP feature.

Dual Mode Adjusts the way the picture is displayed. The choices are: PIP (Picture-in-Picture), POP (Picture-on-Picture- pictures are side by side) or Off.

Channel Select the channel displayed in the PIP or POP window.

PIP Position Select the location where the PIP window is displayed: Upper Left, Bottom Left, Upper Right, or Bottom Right.

Setup Menu

The Setup menu lets you confi gure the TV to fi t its surroundings and your preferences. To access the Setup menu, press MENU on the remote, and then select Setup from the Main Menu.

Channel setup

Signal type Choose the type of signal you have connected to the ANT/CABLE Input.

Auto Channel search Searches for channels the signal is receiving. Go to page 15 for more information.

List and Labels Edit channels in the list or choose labels for each channel.

Channel number Use the number buttons on your remote to enter the channel number.

In channel list If you've entered a channel you want to add to the channel list, highlight In channel list and press the right arrow to place a check in the check box. If you've entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list, press the right arrow button to uncheck the box.

Channel label Allows you to add a six character label, which is displayed on-screen when you tune to the channel entered in the

Channel number option above. Press the alphanumeric button corresponding with character you want to enter. Continue to press the right arrow button to highlight the next space to add another character.

Favorite channel The channel you entered for Channel

number can be saved as a favorite channel. You can have up to 6 favorite channels.

Autotuning Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning feature.

Closed caption Many information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.

Note: Closed caption settings are not available for HDMI1/DVI,

HDMI2, CMP1, or 2 inputs. These settings must be set in the connected device's menu.

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Closed caption

Go back

CC setting

Analog CC type

Digital CC type

Digital CC preset

Digital CC style

On always...

CC1...

Service 1...

Default...

...

Digital CC style

Go back

Digital CC size Standard...

Digital CC opacity

Digital CC color

Solid...

White...

Digital CC Back. opacity Solid...

Dig. CC Back. color Black...


Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specifi c programs encoded with closed-captioning information. When a program is closed captioned, CC is displayed in the channel banner.

See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner. The closed caption options are:

CC setting Lets you choose the way closed captioning information appears on the screen.

On always Captioning information shown always, when available.

On when muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted by pressing the

MU TE button. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.

Analog CC type If available, lets you select the captioning mode used for displaying captioning information. If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.

Digital CC type If available, lets you select a closed caption service mode (1-6) for digital channels.

Digital CC preset If available, lets you select between Default and Custom options. Custom changes according to what you set for the options below.

Digital CC style If available, lets you customize the following display options:

Digital CC size Lets you set the size of the digital closedcaption text. You can choose Standard, Large, or Small.

Digital CC 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. in a given design. You can choose from a variety of fonts (Ashley,

Floridian, etc.).

Digital CC opacity Lets you set the appearance of the digital closed-caption text: Solid, Transparent, Translucent, or

Flashing.

Digital CC color Lets you choose the color of the digital closed-caption text: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow,

Magenta, or Cyan.

"Monotype" is a trademark of Monotype Imaging, Inc. registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Offi ce and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions.

"iType" is a trademark of Monotype Imaging, Inc. and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions.

"Floridian", "Plate Gothic", and "Screen" are trademarks of The Monotype Corporation and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions.

"Ashley" is a trademark of The Monotype Corporation Registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Offi ce and may be registered in certain other jurisdictions.

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Digital CC style

Go back

Digital CC size Standard...

Digital CC opacity

Digital CC color

Solid...

White...

Digital CC Back. opacity Solid...

Dig. CC Back. color Black...

Preferences

Go back

Ch. Number Display

Language English...

Maximum TV volume

Power Save Mode

Message

Go back

Display

Start time 06:00PM...

Recurrence 30min...

Stop time

Erase message

...

...

Line 1

Line 2

Line 3

Line 4

...

...

...

...

Digital CC back. opacity Lets you set the appearance of the space behind the digital closed-caption text: Solid,

Transparent, Translucent, or Flashing.

Dig. CC back. color Lets you choose the color of the area of the screen behind the digital closed-caption text: White,

Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, or Cyan.

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.

Preferences

Ch. Number Display Turn this feature on if you want the channel number displayed on-screen.

Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus: English, Español or Français.

Maximum TV volume This feature is intended to stop volume from being turned up too loudly. Set the volume at the loudest level you'd want to hear. Press and hold OK to hear the maximum volume you set.

Power Save Mode If no signal is detected from the VGA input jack for 5 minutes, puts the TV in power save mode.

Message Set a message that appears at the bottom of the TV screen.

Press the CLEAR button to clear the message. If Display is turned on, the message appears when the TV is turned back on after being turned off.

Display Turns on or off to display a message on the TV.

Start time Set the time you want to display the message. Not available if the time hasn't been set in the Time menu.

Recurrence Set how often to display the message- 10min- 60 min.

Stop Set the time you want to the message to stop.

Erase message Clears all lines of text you've entered.

Line 1-Line 4 Enter up to 4 lines of text- 25 characters per line.

Press the right arrow button to start entering text on a line, then press the up and down arrow buttons to change characters. Press

OK when you're done entering text for a line.

Parental Control Menu

The Parental control menu was explained in Chapter 3. Go to page 29 for more information.

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Time

Go back

Sleep timer

Auto Time channel

03:00 Zzz

12 PBS

Time 08:25PM

Wake up timer

Wake up time

Daily...

08:00AM

Wake up channel

Turn off timer

Turn off time

12

Once...

10:00PM

USB

Go back

USB Device

Playback Options

...

...

Note: Folder names containing special characters might not be recognized by the television.

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Time Menu

Sleep timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given amount of time.

Auto Time channel Choose your PBS station to have the TV set the time for you. Wait about one minute for the time to be set.

Time If you didn't set the time reference channel, enter the current time manually. If it is eight o’clock, for example, you must fi rst enter the number zero, then number eight. Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM.

Wake up timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself on.

Note: The Wake up timer is available only when the time has been set.

Wake up time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself on.

Wake up channel Lets you select a specifi c channel the TV tunes to when the wake up timer is set.

Turn off timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself off.

Turn off time Lets you set the time you want the TV to turn itself off.

USB Menu

This menu lets you customize options for the USB device connected to your TV.

USB Device your TV, this menu allows you to view the pictures individually by pressing the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the picture (the picture is displayed on the right). For slideshow options, go to the

Playback Options menu.

Note: To play a slideshow of all the pictures available on your device, highlight a folder and press PLAY.

Music If you have .mp3 audio fi les on your USB device connected to your TV, this menu allows you to play fi les individually by pressing the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the song. For slideshow options, go to the Playback Options menu.

Note: To play a slideshow of all the music fi les available on your

device, highlight a folder and press PLAY.

Playback Options Choose playback options for pictures and audio fi les.

Slideshow Speed Adjust how many seconds is between each slide played: 2s, 4s, 8s.

Transition Effect Turn this feature on to have pictures slowly fade as the next picture is displayed.

Music Select a way to play your audio fi les: Play- plays from the audio fi le highlighted to the end of the current folder; Repeat- repeats current folder or fi le selected; Random- randomly plays all audio fi les in the current folder.

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Chapter 5: Other Information

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What’s the quickest way to view High Defi nition (HD) video?

Connect an off-air antenna to the ANT/CABLE Input to view free local digital channels. You might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 6 for more information.

Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of 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.

Are there other ways to view High Defi nition (HD) video?

Besides using an off-air antenna as mentioned above, you can also use a set-top box to receive digital video. Contact your cable company or satellite provider to purchase digital programming and have them connect the box for you to ensure you're viewing channels the best way.

How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?

Press the INFO button to display the channel banner. Look at the bottom left corner of the screen. An A is displayed for an analog channel. A D is displayed for a digital channel.

Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?

Most digital video is sent in a 16/9 format which does fi ll your screen, but sometimes is sent in 4/3 which does not fi ll 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 ZOOM +/- button to try a different format that may eliminate the bars. The format changes as you press the ZOOM buttons and the format type is displayed at the bottom of the screen. For more information on screen formats, go to page 33.

Why does channel search fi nd a lot of channels, but when I try to tune to them there’s nothing there?

Some channels are enabled by the cable company that don’t carry programming, such as videoon-demand. When channels are unavailable, your TV’s screen is blank or appears like snow.

You probably want to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list. Remove these in the Channel List menu. Go to page 40 for more information.

Why does the fi rst channel search take a long time?

If you have both analog and digital channels, the TV is looking for all available channels in the channel list. If you do have digital channels, the TV is also searching for each 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.

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box.

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 until the picture from that device appears.

• The channel might be blank — change channels.

• If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANT/CABLE 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 on the side or back of your TV; three video cables or bundled component video cables (red, blue, and green) connect to the corresponding COMPONENT INPUT jacks on the back of your TV.

• If you're getting no picture from a device you've connected to your TV, you might have your video cable connected to the VIDEO OUT jacks on the back of your TV. These jacks are used to connect recording devices. A yellow

Video cable connects to the yellow VIDEO input jack on the side or back of your TV.

• Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are fi rmly connected to the jacks.

• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 38 for more instructions.

No sound, picture okay

• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.

• If using DVI, 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

• Check your connections. If you used yellow, red, and white cables to connect, make sure they're connected to the yellow, red, and white video INPUT jacks on the side or back of the TV, not to the VIDEO OUT jacks on the back of the TV.

• If you're trying to watch something that's playing on a device connected to the TV (like a DVD), press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.

• Make sure the device connected to the TV is turned on.

• Try another channel.

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Buttons don’t work

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box.

• 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 43 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.

TV turns on unexpectedly

• Wake up timer might have been activated. Go to page 43 for instructions.

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

Black box appears on the screen

• Closed-captioning might be on. Check Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 40 for more instructions.

Problems with HDMI Connection

• Make sure the HDMI or DVI device is turned on and the cables are fi rmly 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/DVI input and you’re receiving Unusable Signal message on-screen, press the

INFO button on the remote. If Acquiring Channel appears in the channel banner, the HDMI or DVI device isn’t responding. Contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI device for further assistance.

• If you tune to the HDMI/DVI input and you see snow, the video goes in and out, or the video takes a long time to appear, your HDMI or DVI device is having trouble sending video information to the TV. Re-connect your device.

Reset the power by unplugging the power cord and plugging it back in. If problems persist, try connecting the

Y Pb Pr jacks instead if they are available or contact the manufacturer of the HDMI or DVI 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 fi x this. Choose either 720p or 1080i.

• 480i signals aren’t supported by the HDMI1/DVI or HDMI2 input.

The Remote Control Doesn’t Work

• 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. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other devices.)

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Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls

The rating limits don’t work

• You must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote), select Parental control, select Lock

Parental Controls.

I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV

• If you forget your password, turn the TV off. Simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the front panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds. Next time you enter the Parental control menu enter a new password

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 NR to View 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 fi xed 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, turn on the TV, and see if the problem is fi xed. If the problem remains, then please visit www.rca.com/television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get

Service.

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Remove the screws from the four holes on each side of the TV’s base.


Mounting Your TV to the Wall

Caution: The wall mount must bear a minimum of fi ve 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 model L26WD14, purchase a VESA MIS-F, 400, 200, 4

(400, 200 means the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically; 4 means M4 type screws need to be used). For models L32WD14 and L37WD14, purchase a VESA MIS-F, 400, 200, 6

(400, 200 means the mounting measurements are 400mm horizontally and 200mm vertically; 6 means M6 type screws need to be used).

1. You need to remove the base fi rst 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 four holes on each side of the TV’s base as the arrows indicate on the base.

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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V-Chip Rating Explanations

US V-Chip Rating System

TV-MA (Mature Audience Only)

Specifi cally 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 fi nd 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 fi nd 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 fi nd 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 confl ict 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 specifi cally 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 confl ict 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+ (Adults)

Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes.


Programming is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes.


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.


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:

• 1 year from date of purchase for parts and labor.

What we will do within one year:

• At our option, either (a) pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges, plus replacements parts, to repair your television, or (b) replace your television.

• At our option, the replacement parts or replacement television provided under the warranty may be new or refurbished.

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 modifi ed 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:

• Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete.

• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, visit www.rca.com/television, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 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 fi rms, proof of fi rst rental is also required.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on-line at www.rca.com/television. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

Limitation of Warranty :

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.

NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS AGENTS OR

EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS

WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING

OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS

DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF

THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY

IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS

PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

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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 specifi c legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. See 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. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.

The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.

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 fi re or shock hazard or damage to the TV.

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FCC Information

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

· 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.

Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com/television

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 Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

©2006 TTE Technology Inc.

RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A.

used under license to TTE Corporation.

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