Panasonic CT-31XF43 Color Television Operating Instructions

 Color Television
Operating Instructions
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CT-31XF43
Read these instructions completely before operating this set. |
Contents subject to change without notice or obligation. E Зона
Copyright 1996 by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America.
All rights reserved. Unauthorized copying and distribution is a violation of law.
Safety Instructions
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back. No
user-serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with The exclamation point withun
arrow-head within a tnangle a tnangle 1s intended to tell
1S Intended to tell the user the user that important
that parts inside the product operating and servicing
are ansk of electric shock to Instructions are in the papers
persons with the appliance
Note To CATV System Installer: This reminder 1s provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article
820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shali be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical
Safety Instructions For Television Receivers
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Read and apply the operating instructions provided with your television receiver
Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later use
Unplug this television receiver from the wall outlet before cieaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Use a damp
cloth for cleaning
Do not use attachments not recommended by the television receiver manufacturer as they may cause hazards
Do not use this television receiver near water For example Avoid placing it near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, In a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc
Do not place this television receiver on an unstable cant, stand or table The television receiver may fall, causing serious
Injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance Use only with a cart or stand recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the television recewer Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions,
and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn a
Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to insure
reliable operation of the television receiver and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or
covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the television receiver on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface This television receiver should never be placed near or over a rachator or heat register This television receiver
should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided
Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home consult your television dealer or local power company For television receivers designed to
operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions
This television receiver is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other) This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This 15 a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug If
the plug should still fail to fit, contact your
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do |
pace y EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS | ANTENNA LEADIN
not defeat the safety purpose of the polanzed PER (NEC) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE WIRE
plug
Do not allow anything to rest on the power N
cord Do not locate this television receiver GROUND
where the cord will be abused by persons CLAMP y
walking on it | \
Follow all warnings and instructions marked D UE UT
on the television receiver TT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in fire or electric
shock ELECTRIC
Never push objects of any kind into this EQUIPMENT ai] | 1777 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
television receiver through cabinet slots as 5,
they may touch dangerous voltage points or ha === GROUND CLAMPS
short out parts that could result in a fire or POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on ra REC TRODE SYSTER
the television receiver
14 If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system ts grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Inthe US Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code and in Canada Part 1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge uni, size of grounding conductors,
location of antenna—discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode
See Figure
15 For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when 1t is left unattended and unused for long
penods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage to the receiver due to
lightning and power-line surges
16 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electnc light or power
circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal
17 Unplug thes television receiver from the wall outlet, and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following
conditions
When the power cord or plug 1s damaged or frayed
If hquid has been spilled into the television receiver
If the television receiver has been exposed to rain or water
If the television receiver does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the television receiver to normal operation
e |i the television receiver has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
f When the television receiver exhibits a distinct change in performance — this indicates a need for service
18 Do not attempt to service this television receiver yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel
19 When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same charactenstics as the onginal part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards
20 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this television receiver, ask the service technician to perform routine safety
checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition
21 WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
22 CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR
OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE
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NOTE: This equipments designed to operate inthe U S À , Canada and other countries where the broadcasting system and
AC house current 1s exactly the same as inthe US A and Canada
Important Information Regarding Use of Video Games, Computers, Teletext or Other Fixed Image Displays.
The extended use of fixed image program matenal can cause a permanent “shadow image” on the picture tube This
background image Is viewable on normal programs in the form of a stationary fixed image This type of irreversible picture
tube detenoration can be limited by observing the following steps
A Reduce the bnghtness/contrast setting to a minimum viewing level
B Do not display the fixed image for extended periods of time
C Turn the power off when not in actual use
NOTE: The marking or retained image on the picture tube resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as
such is not covered by Warranty This products not designed to display fixed image patterns for extended penods of
time . oe ,
Specifications
Power Source: 120V, 60Hz, AC
Channel Capability: 181 channels (See chart) Channel Capability Chart
VHF 2-13, UHF 14-69, Cable 125 channels
Video Input Jacks (3): 1V p-p, 75 ohm, phono jack type BAND USA/CAN
Audio Input Jacks (3): S00mV rms, 47K ohm VHF 12
To Audio AMP Jacks: 0-2 0V rms 4 7K ohm UHF 56
S-VHS Input Jack (1): S-Video (Y-C) Connector CABLE (Mid-Band) 15
Picture In Picture: 2 Tuner CABLE (Super Band) 14
CABLE (Hyper Band) 28
StarSight Interactive Program Guide CABLE (Ultra Band) 56
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound TOTAL CHANNELS 181
Closed Caption Display
Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation
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Introduction
Congratulations on Your New Purchase
Your new video component features an all solid state chassis which is designed to give you many years of enjoyment. it
was thoroughly tested and adjusted at the factory for best performance.
In order for you to take full advantage of your new video component, please read and follow the installation and operating
instructions supplied with this product.
Customer’s Record
The model and serial number of this product may be found on its back cover. You should note the model and serial number
in the space provided and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of
theft or loss.
Model Number: Serial Number:
Table of Contents
Safety Instructions ...........—e.e.rencvcovvecveo 2 Numeric Keypad (0 through 9 Buttons) . .......... 18
Specifications ...........ee.ereorrorecacacnoma 3 VCR Function Buttons .........e...........e..- 18
Introduction ........e.e.eececscccrroecracaamema 4 Recall Button .............———e-====errerea—- 19
Installation 6 R-Tune (Rapid Tune) Button ............e....... 19
TN Multi Button 1 19
Receiver Location ...........eeeeeeemedorevic.e. 6 TV/Video Butt 20
Optional External Equipment Connections ......... 6 | So a on DEREN
AC Power Supply Cord «0.0.0.0 er 6 PIP (Picture in Picture) Button .................. 20
Remote Control Battery Installation ............... 6 Swap Button... ans 20
Antenna/Cable Connections ...............e..... 7 Size Button ...........0naccsaa nca eea caen een 21
Other Video Equipment ..............e...rmee.e. 7 Freeze Button ............—e-—e—c_eeerroorecoccar: 21
Installing Your StarSight TV.Set .................. 8 PIP Channel Buttons ............e.-.eeeeee00... 21
StarSight Antenna and External Video Connection .. 8 Search Button ............e—e-eerreveerercaros 21
№ СаЫе Вох ог МСВ ........................ 8 Move Button ........_._e._eeeeeccosrvooseeece 21
CDS Box Ne VA A 9 Main Menu (Trilingual Animated Icons) ......... 22
Cable Box and VCR ...............eeee..... 1 Language Men Glee о,
Optional Equipment Connection and Operation . 12 Pictu re Nom Seesen en eee 03
Stereo Connection (to Audio AMP) ............. 12 Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture, and
Audio/Video Connection ....................... 13 Sharpness Adjustments .................... 23
Location of Controls for the Receiver ........... 14 Color Temp (Temperature) ................... 24
Location of Controls for the Remote Unit ....... 15 ve Со Crete eee rene ee eee race en cc eee te a
Basic Remote Control Functions tor ideo PP
Television Unit ................e.e....-.e.ev.. 15 Al Picture oon 24
Remote Control Quick Reference Functional Audio Adjustment e nacacecereracoorana arenero 25
Key Chart ..........—.eeeonecocoscococcoonoo 16 Audio Norm ..........e.ee.reeeeeereraenrr 25
. BassandTreble ............. civil... 25
Control Operation ........20.201010000 eau nuanse0 00 18 Mode — Stereo/SAP/Mono ......….…......... 26
Power Button .........0001500 0 a 0e seen en a 000006 18 [TV] Speaker .............e.eeeccoceri0e0.o 26
Volume (Vol) Buttons ...............—....eeee... 18 Dolby Center In...............eeeccdcrcoeoo. 27
Mute Button .............eeee..eeeneca0c0rere0s 18 Surround ........._e e _e.enecrrocerrerere 0 27
Channel Change Buttons (UP/DOWN) ........... 18 Al Sound .........eeeee—_—resreccecmrrrereneo. 27
Table of Contents (cont.)
Dolby Center In Connections ................... 28 Mode (TV or Cable) .....................e.. 39
Input Select ..............—er_ereeeerreconanam e. 29 Auto Programming ..............eeeeeexesreo. 40
Antenna Input Selection ..................... 29 Manual Program .............—.—eoeeorrrcsreone. 40
Main (Picture) Input Selection ................ 29 On Mute 111110 41
PIP (Picture in Picture) Input Selection ......... 29 EC
StarSight Program Guide Icon .................. 30 Mode ........e.errresereererneneceea 41
Timer Features ................_— 0...” '+...... 30 Programming the llluminated Remote Control
Sleep Timer + «eevee eee eee eee, 30 Using Access Codes .........e.e—.ee.eeeccues 42
Program Timer ..........._.eee.eeerrevecros 31 Infrared Remote Codes for Specific Components 42
Lockout Features ................reescscrrere. 32
Lockout Mode . NN 39 VCR Infrared Codes Index ..................... 43
UNIOCK vote ieee 33 Cable Converter Box and CD Players
Favorite Channel Feature 34 Infrared Codes Index.......... 2.0... ..>.]..]G 44
Channel Scan .........0000000000rr EHE 34 Cassette Players, AV Receivers, and Amplifiers
Favorite Channel Select ..................... 34 Infrared Codes Index ..............e..ees.e. 45
Channel Caption Features ..................... 35 .
. : Laser Disc, DSS, and DVD
Preset Caption .................... co... 35 infrared Codes Ind
Manual Caption ............................. 36 ntrared Codes Index .............. renoue ee
Trilingual Menu Selection ...................... 37 Care and Cleaning, Power Loss ................
Language Selection ......................... 37 Troubleshooting Chart ........................
Features ee . ,
Set UP a es LL Зе StarSight Installation Guide ....................
Set Day ..........oreseoerranmocerenrzereocao. 38 Address .......eecseoccrrornenmnoooeaancaranen
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Your new Panasonic Television comes equipped with the StarSight system. A StarSight Subscription is
required to activate this system. Please refer to the StarSight Installation Guide in this manual for
information about activating and subscribing to StarSight.
To use StarSight, please refer to the StarSight Operating Guide that was packaged along with this Television
Set.
Your Panasonic television that is equipped with the StarSight® System is not designed to operate with, or
control, a satellite dish. For information on StarSight products specifically designed for satellite systems,
see your local satellite dealer.
©1996, StarSight Telecast, Inc. All rights reserved. StarSight and the StarSight logo are registered
trademarks of StarSight Telecast, Inc. StarSight is a subscription service. VCR required for recording.
To be licensed to use the StarSight System and the StarSight features of this equipment, you must be
registered with StarSight or an authorized representative. StarSight® features licensed under one or more
of the following U.S. patents: 4,706,121; 5,151,789; 5,335,277; 5,353,121; 5,479,266; and 5,479,268; Use
rights reserved.
StarSight is not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program schedule information provided by the
StarSight System. In no event shall StarSight Telecast, Inc. be liable for any amounts representing loss of
profits, loss of business, or indirect, special, or consequential damages in connection with the provision
or use of any information, equipment, or services relating to the StarSight System.
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‘Receiver Location |
This unit is intended to be used with an optional stand or entertainment center Consult your dealer for available options
Locate for comfortable viewing Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) wilt fall on the
screen
Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range
Adequate ventilation ts essential to prevent internal component failure Keep away from areas of excessive heat or
moisture
To insure optimum color purity do not position magnetic equipment (motors, fans, other speakers, etc ) nearby
radian; -— aRinaió mam
¡Optional External Equipment Connections '
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The Video/Audio connections between components can be made with shieided video and audio cables For best
performance, video cables should utilize 75 ohm coaxial shielded wire Cables are available from your dealer or
electronic supply house
Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various components
require Also determine the length of cable you'll need
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| AC Power Supply Cord |,
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot of ac outlet and
fully insert Do not use this (polarized) plug with a receptacle or other outlet unless the blade
can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure
Polarized Plug
| Remote Control Battery Installation |
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Requires two “AA” battenes
1 Turnthe Transmitter face down Remove top coverby pressing
down on marking and shding cover off in the direction
indicated
2 Install the battertes as shown in the battery compartment
(Polanty (+) or (-) must match the markings in the
compartment )
3 Replace the cover and slide ın reverse until the lock snaps
Helpful Hint:
For frequent Remote Control users, replace old
battenes with Alkaline batteries for longer life
O Battery ©
Note: In order to maximize the life of the batteries, the
lighted buttons on the Remote Control can be turned OFF
and ON by pressing R—-TUNE and RECALL at the same
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Precaution on Battery Use 1 Frese mown Hera
Incorrect Installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will Back
damage the Remote Control Transmitter q
Observe the Following Precautions: 7
1 Batteries should always be replaced as a pair Always use new battenes v
when replacing the old set
2 Do not combine a used battery with a new one
3 Do not mix battery types (Example “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”
4 Do not attempt to charge, short—circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used
batteries
5 Battery replacement is necessary when Remote Control acts
sporadically or stops operating the Receiver
Helpful Hint:
Whenever you remove the batteries to replace
them, you may need to reset the Remote
Control Infrared Codes. We recommend that
you record the codes on page 42, prior to setting
up the remote
Installation (cont.)
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Antenna/Cable Connections |
Antenna Connection — For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external
antenna 1s required For best reception an outdoor antenna Is recommended
Anlenna Mode must be set to TV (Refer lo Antenna Mode section )
indoor Outdoor
Typical VHF/UHF Antenna
Incoming Cable From Home Antenna (75 Ohm)
VHF/UHF
on Back ol Sel
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Incoming Cable From Home Antenna (300 Ohm)
VHF/UHF
on Bach of Sel
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d00 lv 75 ohm Malching
Transformer (Nol Included)
Cable Connection — For reception of cable channels (01-125) connect the cable supplied by your local cable company
Antenna Mode must be set to CABLE (Refer to Antenna Mode section )
Incoming 75 Ohm Cable (From Cable Company)
VHE/UHF
gn Back of Sel
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NOTE: Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or have Premium (scrambled) channels A
cable converter box 1s required for proper reception Check with your local Cable company tor its compatibility
requirements
Other Video Equipment |
VCRs, Video Disc Players, Computers, TV games, and Teletext equipment can also be connected lo the antenna input
connection
Installing Your StarSight TV Set
4
Determine if a Cable Box or VCR 15 going lo be connected ta the TV
Connect the TV according to the following illustralions
Turn the equipment on (TV, Cable Box, VCR) and set up the TV mode and antenna input using the SET UP
FEATURES and INPUT SELECT sections of this manual
® Antenna users, please select “TV” in the SET UP menu
se Cable users, please select “CABLE” in the SET UP menu
» |fa Cable Boxis used, seleci "ANT 2" in the INPUT SELECT menu and tune the TV to the aproprate channel
for the Cable Box (usually channel 3 or 4)
» | no Cable Box 1s used, select "ANT 1” in the INPUT SELECT menu
Follow the instructions in the StarSight Installation and Activation Guide localed in the back of this manual to
complete StarSight activation
StarSight Antenna and External Video Connection
The following shows the standard StarSight connections which can be used for most situations
Note: This Receiver has the “PICTURE IN PICTURE” feature that uses two (2) tuners This allows you to watch two (2)!
live broadcasts at the same time without an external video source No special connections are required for PIP,
StarSight Antenna Connection (No Cable Box or VCR)
Use this configuration when connecting the TV directly to Ihe antenna or Cable TV system (without a Cable Box) Be
sure to select the correct mode (see the Sel Up Features section in this Manual for details)
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(| Connect the cable from the antenna (or cable
=. System) to he ANT 1 terminal on the backof the TV
8 To ANT Terminal
Incoming Cable from
Antenna ur Cable TV
System
StarSight Antenna Connection (VCR, no Cable Box)
Use this configuration when connecting a VCR to the TV, when the TV 1s connected directly to the antenna or Cable TV
system (without a Cable Box) Be sure to select the correct mode (see the Set Up Features section in this Manual for
details)
: A. Connect the video cable from the Video Out terminal on the back of the
| VCR to the Video tn terminal on the back of the TV If connecting
S-Video, connect the S-Video cable instead of the standard video cable
TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER _
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1 Connectthe cable from the antenna
{or cable system) to the ANT 1
terminal on the back of the TV
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A FACE ;
ntennaor Cable TV Face towards i
System IR Sensor ;
To StarSight
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19 Connect the cable from the SPLIT QUT
terminal on the back of the TV to the antenna
input of the VCR
VCR
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4 Place the StarSight 1R Emitter in front of the VCR's IR
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1 | IR Emitter can be placed as shown or in any position as
M long as the face 1s towards the VCR's IR sensor
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| AUDIO OUT | |
nm © A ' Connect the audio cables from the Audio Out terminals
Ш_ LA) E 3 on the back of the VCR to the Audio In {L or R) terminals
trama me a ms on the back of the TV
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StarSight Antenna Connection (Cable Box, no VCR)
Use this configuration when connecting the TY to the Cable TV system using a Cable Box Be sure to select ANT 2 and
Cable Mode (see the Input Select and Set Up Features sections in this Manual for details)
TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER
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cable lo lhe StarSight Control
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4] Connecllhe cable from the anienna
E or cable syslem lo the ANT 1
lerminal on the back of lhe TV
Incoming Cable from
Anlennaor Cable TV
Syslem
E Connect the cable from the SPLIT OUT FACE
2 terminal on the back of the TV Io the Input Face lowards
terminal on Ihe back of lhe Cable Bax Sensor
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_ INPUT
CABLE BOX
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3 Connect the cable from the Outpul -
‘sd terminal on the back of the Cable Box lo TERMINALS ON BACH
lhe ANT 2 lerminal on lhe back of lhe TV OF CABLE BOX
: adn. IR EMITTER
Helpful Hints: SHOWN IN POSITION
The StarSight IR Emitter should be
placed no less than 2 to 3 inches in | Place the SlarSight IR Emulter in front of the Cable Bow's
front of the equipment's IR sensor | IR sensorwith the IR Emittar's face towards the Cable Box
for optimum performance 9 The IA Emitter can be placed as shown or In any position
as long as lhe lace is towards lhe Cable Box's IR sensor
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StarSight Antenna Connection (Cable Box and VCR)
Use this configuration when connecting the TV to the Cable TV system using a Cable Box and a VER Be sure to select
ANT 2 and CABLE Mode (see the /nput Select and Set Up Features sections in this Manual for details)
Helpful Hints: .
The StarSight IR Blaster should be
placed no less than 2 to 3 inches in
front of the equipment's IA sensor for
optimum performance
SlarSighl IR EMITTER CABLE
5 Connectihe SlarSight!R Emilier
| cable lo the StarSight Control
Porton lhe back of lhe TV
// "4! Conneclthe cable from lhe anlenna
1 or cable syslem lo lhe ANT 1
lerminal on Ihe back of the TV
Incoming Cable
frem Anlenna or
Cable TV Syslem
dd
2! Connect the cable from the SPLIT OUT
. lerminal on the back of the TV lo the Inpul
lerminal on the back of the Cable Box
CABLE BOX
«TO VCR
TERMINALS ON BACK
OF CABLE BOY IR EMITTER
SHOWN IN POSITION
[@" Conneclthe cable from the Outpul terminal
№”, onlihebacko!the Cable Bou tolhe Antenna
Inpullerminal on (hs back of lhe VCR
. Place the StarSighl |A Emitters in front of lhe
6 equipments (AR sensor with Ihs |A Emitier's lace
lowards the aquipment The IR Emitter can be
placed as shown or in any posilion as long as
lhe face 1s lowards the equipments IR sensor
VCR
4 Connect the cable from lhe Anlenna |
Outputlerminal on the back of the VCR Io
the ANT 2 lerminal on the back of the TV
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TERMINALS ON BACH OF VCR SHOWN IN POSITION
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Optional Equipment Connection and Operation
Helpful Hints:
These terminals can also be used to
connect to a VCR or another
TV/Monitar Connect them to the input
ol the destred device See figure for
details replacing the Audio Amp with
either a VCR or TV/Monitor Don't
forget to connect lhe video (PROG
OUT) as needed (not shown in figure)
These terminals are used for
the Dolby Center In Feature
Please see the Dolby Center
In Connections Section off
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| To Audio AMP Connection (Stereo) |
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» To Audio AMP
Connect to an external audio amp auxibary input
for monilonng sound through a stereo system
“Nole: “TO AUDIO AMP” terminals cannot be used directly with external |
speakers. | |
Adjusiment —- When an audio amp is connected to TO AUDIO AMP”
terminals
1 Select SPEAKER “ON” Mode (Refer to the Audio Menu Speaker
section )
Sel volume of audio amp to near minimum
Adjust volume of TV to desired listening level
Adjust volume of audio amp to match the volume of the TV
Select SPEAKER "OFFAVAO” (Variable Audio Output) Mode (Reler to
the Audio Menu Speaker section)
6 Audio bass, treble, balance, volume, and mute can now be controlled by
the TV Remote Control When “OFFAFAO” (Fix Audio Output) mode is
selected in the Audio Menu, the external amplifier speakers are
controlled by the Audio Amplifier
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Optional Equipment Connection and Operation (cont.)
S-Video conneclion 1s optional |
TERMINALS ON BACK OF RECEIVER
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connection when connected : n ++ dew vo
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Operation
1 Connect optional equipment as shown to INPUT 1, 2, or 3 (inpul 3 15
located on front of Receiver)
2 Select the desired Video mode by pressing the TV/VIDEO button (or
refer la the Input Select Menu) |
Note » You must select the VIDEO Mode that corresponds with the
lemninal that the equipment 15 connected to—- VIDEO 1 for
INPUT 1, VIDEO 2 for INPUT 2, or VIDEO 3 for INPUT 3
= 5-Video 1s only availalble with VIDEO 1
« Connection of optional S-Video automatically disconnects the
normal INPUT 1 Video terminal. _ _
3 Operate optional equipment (YCA-VDP) as instructed in the manual
that came with that equipment
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Location of Controls (Receiver)
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Quick Reference Control Operation
Power Button — Press to turn ON or OFF.
Volume Buttons — Press to adjust Sound Level. Press to adjust Audio Menus, Video Menus, and to select
operating features when menus are displayed.
Channel Buttons — Press to select programmed channels. Press to highlight desired features when menus are
displayed.
Action Button — Press to display Main Menu and to access or to exit On-Screen feature and Adjustment Menus.
TV/Video Button — Press to select TV or one of three Video Inputs, for the Main Picture orthe PIP frame (when PIP
frame is displayed).
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Location of Controls for the llluminated Home Theater Remote Unit
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Note: In order to maximize the life of the batteries,
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Basic Remote Control Functions for
Television Operation
The following is a basic overview of the remote control unit for
television operation. Ensure the TV mode is selected by initially
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Power Button — Press to turn the TV ON or OFF.
Volume Buttons — Press to adjust TV sound level. Use
with Channel buttons to navigate in menus.
Channel Buttons - Press to select channels. Use with
Volume buttons to navigate in menus.
Action Button — Press to display Main Menu and ac-
cess or exit On-Screen feature and Adjustment Menus.
TV/Video Button — Press to select TV or one of three (3)
Video Inputs, for the Main Picture or the PIP frame when
the PIP frame is displayed.
Mute Button — Press to mute sound. A second press
returns sound.
Numeric Keypad (0 through 9 Buttons) — Press
desired channel number to access any channel.
R-Tune (Rapid Tune) Button — Press to switch to the
previous channel.
Recall Button — Press to display Time, status of Sleep
Timer, Channel, Video Mode, Channel Caption (Station
Identifier), and Audio Mode.
Size Button - Press to select size of PIP frame when the
PIP frame is displayed.
Move Button — Press to position PIP frame to any
corner of the Main Picture when PIP frame is displayed.
Freeze Button — Press to stop action of the Main Picture
or PIP frame when the PIP frame is displayed.
PIP (Picture In Picture) Button — Press to display the
PIP frame; press again to remove PIP frame.
Swap Button — Press to interchange PIP frame with
Main Picture when the PIP frame is displayed.
Search Button — This button is used to select PIP
Search to automatically scan channels within the PIP
Frame.
If the selected component does not respond to the
remote control, ensure that the proper mode is
selected. First, press the Mode Selection Button
that corresponds to that component. For example,
after first pressing the TV Mode Button, the remote
will remain in the TV mode for any following
commands. It another mode button is pressed white
operating the television, the TV mode button must
be pressed again to reset the TV mode condition.
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Multi Button — Programmable to operate up to six (6)
Remote Function buttons simultaneously.
VCR Function Buttons — Programmable to operate
many brands of VCR's.
Mode Selection Buttons — Selects the operation mode
for the remote control.
VCR/DSS (PIP) Channel Buttons — These buttons are
used to select VCR or DSS channels UP or Down, orto
move the channels within the PIP frame UP or DOWN.
StarSight Buttons — These buttons are used to operate
the StarSight On-Screen TV Program Guide. A
subscription is required to activate these functions.
Note: For more information on the Remote Control, please
‘refer to the Remote Control Quick Reference
Functional Key Chart.
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Remote Control
Quick Reference Functional Key Chart
VCR
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER
BET
Selects Channel
Selects Channel
Selects Channel
(a) Selects Tuner
(5) Selects CD Player
(6) Selects Tape Cassette Player
©) VCR 1
VCR 2
VCR 3
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+ « * 1 LDPLAYER Selects Track Number
* $ ALLCOMPONENTS Programmable Button That Can Operate Up To Six Remote
OR Functions At Once
ту Selects the TV Input Mode
«=» #1 ALLCOMPONENTS Turns On and Off Selected Components
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“=F 51 TV, DSS, VCR, LDP Mutes TV Audio
« * | CABLE Mutes Audio
A я > = » | RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER Mutes Audio
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| CABLE Cable Mode Selection for Remote Control
DSS (DIGITAL SATELLITE DSS Mode Selection for Remote Control
SYSTEM)
VCR VCR Mode Selection for Remote Control
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER Receiver/Amplifier Mode Selection for Remote Control
COMPACT DISC CD Mode Selection for Remote Control
CASSETTE PLAYER, DVD
AUX Mode Selection for Remote Control
Enables User to Operate a Tape Cassette Player,
or Digital Video Disc
LASER DISC PLAYER LD Mode Selection for Remote Control
ji TV Channel Up/Down, Menu Navigation
Jl CABLE Channel Up/Down
DSS DSS Guides and Menu Navigation
LDP Skip
CD FF, REW
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER Preset or Tuning Frequency
DVD Skip FWD / Skip REW
4 TV Volume Up/Down, Menu Navigation
1 CABLE Volume Up/Down
DSS DSS Guides and Menu Navigation
RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER Volume Up/Down
VCR TV Volume Up/Down
LDP TV Volume Up/Down
StarSight StarSight Qa-Screen TV Program Guide Navigation
Please Refer to the “Using StarSight Guide” for Operation
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Remote Control
Quick Reference Functional Key Chart
MODE FUNCTION
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зв зто“ йо вез ке | DSS Selects Previously Tuned Channel
$. <. > > s + | RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER Switches between AM and FM
ao ra TIE ECO Selects Next Disc
A ER ARE 2 ER KL 0 TAPE CASSETTE PLAYER Selects Tape Cassette Player A or B
sae 4 TV Activates TV Menus
3 $ y DSS Acts as Menu Button for DSS
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E a 1 DSS Disptays Current DSS Settings
a * * 1 VCR Displays Current VCR Settings
5 = в 4 LDP Displays Current LDP Settings
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Nu. Lu» Selects TV/DSS Mode
Bow % & Selects TV/VCR Mode
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Control Operation
Helpful Hints:
e Press the TV Mode Selection button to operate TV
Remote functions, If necessary ©
Power Button — press the POWER bution after
selecting a mode to turn ON Press again to turn OFF
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Volume Button — Press the VOLUME (VOL)
LEFT or RIGHT button for desired listening leve! (when
On-Screen menus are not displayed)
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Increases
AN A Volume Level
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Decreases
Volume Level
Mute Button — Press the MUTE button to quickly
reduce sound level “MUTE” will appear on screen
momentanly Press again to restore sound
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Channel Buttons (UP/DOWN)
Press the CHANNEL (CH) UP/DOWN button to se-
quentially scan through programmed channels
(when On-Screen menus are not displayed)
‘Note: Press the TV Mode button to operate TV
[Remote functions, f necessary. |
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Selects Next
Higher Channel
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Lower Channel!
Numeric Keypad (0 through 9 Buttons)
These buttons let you directly access any channel
(Example press 5 for channel 5, press 1 then 3 for
channel 13) For channels over 99, press three number
buttons
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VCR Function Buttons — The VCR function
buttons have been designed to operate numerous
brands of VCRs The infrared code must be obtained
priorto use (Please refer to Programming the Universal
Remote for programming instructions )
Note: Press the VCR Mode Selection button to:
_ Operate VCR Remote functions В
Helpful Hints:
[Rew PLAY FF
e Hetpfu! information will display On Screen momen-
tarily when Receiver 1s first turned on and when the
channel 1s changed
Note: If “SPEAKER OFF” 1s displayed On Screen
after pressing the VOLUME button, refer to
Audio Menu to turn Speakers “ON”
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Recall Button — Press the RECALL button to
review
(1) Audio Mode stalus
@) CH number or Video Input selected (RECALL)
(3) Sleep Timer status ü
(4) Clock time
(5) Channel Caption (Station Identifier)
R-Tune Button — Pressing the R-TUNE (RAFID
TUNE) button will switch between the last two channels
selected on the numeric keypad
NOTE: When rapidly scanning channels with the
CHANNEL UP/DOWN button, pressing the
R-TUNE button will switch between the last
channel scanned, and intial channel at the start
of scanning
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Multi Button
The MULTI button can be programmed to operate up
to 6 Remole function buttons al lhe same time
For Example: TV Power/On, VCA Power/On, and
Cable box Power/On (selected brands) can be operated
at the same time with one press of the MULTI button
Procedure
1 Program the Remote for the selected device
Infrared access code Confirm that the Remote
Control is compatible with the device
2 Face the Remote Control transmitter away from all
equipment remole sensors
3 Press and hold the Remote POWER button, then
press and hold the ACTION button down at the
same time for three seconds (All previous
commands are erased ) (POWER)
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PRESS AT THE SAME TIME FOR ® A
THREE SECONDS
4 After three seconds, all the ¡lluminated buttons will
begin to flash Release the POWER and ACTION
buttons
5 Press the MULTI button (Waiting more than 30
seconds without pressing another bulton will exit the
programming mode )
6 Press a maximum of six (6) function buttons on the
Remote Control
Each button you press Is equal to one function |f six
(6) Remote button functions are entered, all will
register in the MULTI button memory in the
sequence entered When finished, press the MULTI
button to exit the programming mode
The following is an example flow chart of Remote
functions that can be programmed into the MULTI
button (The VCR Mode button should be pro-
grammed before starting procedure see pg. 42).
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PRESS PRESS PRESS TO EXIT
PROGRAMMING MODE
You can now turn the TV and VCR ON/OFF at the
same lime with one press of the MULTI button
To delete entered functions - Press and hold the
Remote POWER button, then press and hold the
ACTION button down at the same lime for three
seconds You can now enter from one to six different
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You can alsa program the MULTI button to perform
most individual Remote Control button functions
Buttons which continuously perform a function as
long as pressed (Volume Up/Down, Channel
Up/Down, etc ) cannot be programmed, only those
buttons which perform a function when initrally
pressed (Power On/Off, Mute, Direct Channel Entry,
etc ) can be programmed
Helpful Hints:
e Press the TV Mode Selection button to operale TV
Remote functions, if necessary ©
TV/Video Button — Press the TV/VIDEO button
to select desired input for Main Picture or PIP frame
(when the PIP Frame 15 displayed)
FRONT INPUT 3 TERMINAL ——= VIDEO 3
REAR INPUT 2 TERMINAL =u VIDEO 2
Signal coming from:
REAR INPUT 1 TERMINAL —&= VIDEO 1
ТУ ог САВСЕ — — — > CH 02
Signal coming from:
FRONT INPUT 3 TERMINAL —=| FIP VIDED3
REAR INPUT 2 TERMINAL —=| + FIPVIDEO?
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PIP (Picture in Picture) Button — This
feature allows the viewer to monitor one channel
program while watching another The monitored source
(PIP) can be a diferent channel or a different video
source (such as a VCR) when connected to the input
jacks
e S-Video connection will also operate the PIP feature
(refer to OPTIONAL S-VIDEO VHS CONNECTION
section)
- When the Main Picture 15 in Video mode with no
signal, the PIP will not operate properly
PIP Operation
1 Press the TV Mode Selection button to operate TV
Remote functions, If necessary
2 Press the PIP button (television must be ON) The
PIP frame will appear at the posilion It was last
displayed The Main Piclure Video Source and PIP
Video Source will display on screen momentanly
Audio will be that of Main Picture
PIP
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Main Main Piclure
Picture CH? Channel
with
Audio Picture in
PIPCHS Picture
Channel
Picture in
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Frame
3 Press the PIP button agan to cancel PICTURE IN
PICTURE feature (if desired)
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(Note: For PIP Video source conneclion, refer to the
Slandard Antenna and External Video’
| Connections section
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Swap Button — Press the SWAP button (when Lhe
PIP frame 15 displayed) to interchange whal 15 being
viewed on the Main Picture with that of the PIP frame
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« Audio will be that of the Main Picture
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Helpful Hints:
= Press the TV Mode Selection button lo operate TV
Remote functions, if necessary 9
Size Button — Press the SIZE button (when the
PIP frame 15 displayed) to choose either the large or
small PIP frame
Freeze Button — Press the FREEZE bution to
stop action in the PIP frame
Main
Picture
Freeze
Frame
Note:
N Pressing the FREEZE button when the PIP frame si
i nol displayed will stop action in the Main Picture and!
| display it within a PIP frame |
‚= Pressing the FREEZE bution when PIP frame Is!
, displayed will slop action in the PIP frame Press the,
. FREEZE button again to continue action
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- Press the PIP button lo delete PIP frame Ш
PIP Channel Buttons
Press the PIP CHANNEL UP/DOWN button while the
PIP frame 1s displayed to sequenlially scan through
Channels
PIP CHANNEL
Scan Channel Down Scan Channel Up
(nex lower) (next higher)
Search Button — The SEARCH button allows
you lo scan channels in “Channel Scan memory” one at
a ime This feature will work with or without an external
video signal as the Main Picture
SEARCH
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Press Search
to Scan
Search Operation
1 Press lhe SEARCH bution A PIP frame will appear
on the Main Picture The PIP frame will continuously
scan channels in sequence as programmed (nto
channel memary
2 Press the PIP button to stop Search feature on
desired picture for PIP frame Press the SWAP
button to switch between lhe Main Picture and the
PIP frame Press the SEARCH button again, the
Search frame will disappear
Move Button — This feature allows the viewer to
move the PIP frame to any corner of the Main Picture
Activale the PIP frame Press the MOVE button to move
the PIP frame to the desired location
MOVE
Note: Each ume MOVE button is pressed (when the
| PIP frame is displayed), the PIP frame will move
| counterclockwise as Illustrated
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Main Menu (Trilingual Animated Icons)
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NOTE Only the selected Icon will be animated
Located On Remote Control
Displays and Exits Menus for
Highlight Desired
Feature when
Menus Displayed
(==) Selects or Adjusts
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Menus Displayed
1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu wilh Icons
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and the VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to select the desired Icon when lhe Main Menu Is
displayed (selected Icon will be indicated in Red)
3 Press the ACTION button ta select and display the desired menu
4 To exit the Main Menu first select the EXIT Icon, then press the ACTION button
Language Menu
The LANGUAGE MENU 15 factory set to ENGLISH. Follow these instructions lo change the Language Menu
to SPANISH or FRENCH and back to ENGLISH
Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight the Language ENGLISH/ESPANOL
(Spanish)/FRANÇAIS (French) Icon
Press the ACTION button lo display the Language select Menu
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Press the CH UP/DOWN button to select ENGLISH, SPANISH, or FRENCH lor the Language Menu
Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Language Select Menu
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Picture Adjustments
Picture Norm
Color
Tint
Brightness
Picture
Sharpness
Color Temp (Temperature)
Auto Color
Video NH
Al Picture
Located On Remote Control
Selects Desired
Feature when
Menus Displayed
Selects or Adjusts
Features when
Menu 1s Displayed
Displays and Exits Menus
Helpful Hints:
COLOR - adjust for desired color intensity
TINT — adjust for natural flesh tones
BRIGHTNESS - adjusi so dark areas of picture slightly
become black for a crisp detail
PICTURE - adjust the while areas al the picture as
desired
SHARPNESS — adjust far best clanty of outline detail
Picture Norm — This feature is used to reset Color,
Tint, Bnghtness, Picture, and Sharpness adjustments
back lo a factory preset level
1 Press the ACTION button lo display the Main Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Picture Icon
3 Press the ACTION button to display the Picture
Adjustment Menu
4 Press the CH UP/DOWN button ta highlight
PICTURE NORM
5 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT bution to select “SET™
to Normalize Color, Tint, Bnghtness, Piclure, and
Sharpness
6 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Piclure
Adjustment Menu
Color, Tint, Brightness, Picture, and
Sharpness Adjustments
1 Press the ACTION button lo display the Main Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Picture Icon
3 Press the ACTION bution to display the Picture
Adustment Menu
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4 Press the CH UP/DOWN button to selecl lhe de-
sired Piclure Adjustment (Color, Tint, Brighlness,
Picture, or Sharpness)
5 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT button lo adjust your
selection (The Selecled Piclure Adjustment will be
displayed )
E Repeat steps 4 and 5 for the remaining Picture
Adjustments
7 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Picture
Adjustment Menu
Note: Pressing the ACTION button again will return
to Picture Icon LL
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Picture Adjustment (cont.)
Color Temp (Temperature) — This feature
selects three (3) options for picture temperature
1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Picture Icon
3 Press the ACTION button to display the Picture
Adjustment Menu
Video NR (Noise Reduction) — This feature
reduces video noise (snow in picture) due to weak
signal
1 Press lhe ACTION button lo display the Main Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Picture Icon
3 Press the ACTION button lo display the Picture
Adjustmenl Menu
4 Pressthe CHUP/DOWN button lo highhght COLOR
TEMP
5 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT button to select
NORMAL, WARM, or COOL
» NORMAL (no tint)
= WARM (reddish tint)
= COOL (bluish tint)
6 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Picture
Adjustment Menu
Auto Color — This feature automatically optimizes
color adjustment to compensate for signal vanations
1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
butions to highlight the Picture Icon
3 Press the ACTION button to display the Picture
Adjustment Menu
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4 Press the CH UP/DOWN button to highlight AUTO
COLOR
5 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT bution to turn Aulo
Color feature ON or OFF
6 Press the ACTION button twice to exit lhe Picture
Adjustment Menu
4 Press the CH UP/DOWN button to highlight VIDEO
NR (Noise Reduction)
5 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT button to turn Video
NA feature ON or OFF
6 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Picture
Adjustment Menu
Al Picture — This feature provides Flesh Tone
Correction, Color Edge Correction, Color Noise Reduction,
and Oplimum Flesh Tone Brightness For the best
possible picture quality (his reature should be activated
(ON)
1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
2 Press lhe CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Picture Icon
3 Press the ACTION bution to display the Picture
Adjustment Menu
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4 Press the CH UP/DOWN button to highlight
Al PICTURE
5 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT button to select ON or
OFF
6 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Picture
Adjustment Menu
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Audio Adjustment
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Audio Norm
Bass
Treble
Balance
Audio Mode
[TV] Speaker
Dolby Center In
- Surround
Al Sound
Located On Remote Control
Selects Desired
Featurewhen
Menu is Displayed
Selects or Adjusts
Features when
Menu is Displayed
Displays and Exits Menus
‘Helpful Hints: -
BASS — To increase or decrease the Bass response.
TREBLE — To increase or decrease the Treble re-
sponse.
BALANCE — To emphasize the Right and Left
Speaker's volume.
While the AI (Artificial Intelligence) Sound is “ON” the
Bass and Treble cannot be adjusted.
Audio Norm — This feature is used to reset BASS,
TREBLE and BALANCE back to a factory preset level.
1.
2.
3.
Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Audio Icon.
Press the ACTION button to display the Audio
Adjustment Menu.
Press the CH UP or DOWN button to highlight
AUDIO NORM.
Press the VOL LEFT or RIGHT button to select
“SET” to Normalize Bass, Treble and Balance.
Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Audio
Adjustment Menu.
Bass, Treble and Balance — Before setting
Bass or Treble select the desired mode of Al Sound (ON
or OFF). Bass and Treble Adjustments may require
readjustment when changing between Al Sound ON or
OFF.
1.
6.
7
Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu.
Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Audio Icon.
Press the ACTION button to display the Audio
Adjustment Menu.
Press the CH UP/DOWN button to highlight BASS,
TREBLE or BALANCE.
Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT button to adjust for de-
sired audio response.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 for remaining Audio functions.
Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Audio
Adjustment Menu.
Note: Pressing the ACTION button again will return to,
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Audio Icon.
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Audio Adjustments (cont.)
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Selecls Desired
Feature when
Menu is Displayed
[TV] Speaker — This feature 15 used to turn the
internal speakers "ON" or “OFF” It 1s used when the
Receiver 1s connected to an External Audio Amplifier
(Refer to “To Audio Amp” Connection section for
further information )
1
2
3
Selecis or Adjusis
Features when
Menu is Displayed
Displays and Exils Menus
Mode — Stereo/SAP/Mono
When Audio 1s broadcast in Stereo or SAP an ON
Screen display will appear on Initial “Turn On” and
“Channel Change” The avallable choices will be
indicated in red
1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Audio Icon 4
3 Press the ACTION button to display the Audio
Adjustment Menu 5
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4 Press the CHUP/DOWN button to highlight MODE
5 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT bution to select
STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Programming) or
MONO The selecled made will be highlighted
6 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Audio
Adjustment Menu
Helpful Hints:
STEREO - Two channel Audio reception
SAP — Second Audio Programming (typically used for
bilingual audio)
MONO - Use when slereo signal Is weak
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Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to select the Audio Icon
Press the ACTION button lo display the Audio
Adjustment Menu
the
SPEAKER
Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT button to select
OFFEVAO or OFFEFAO
« ON-TV SPEAKERS operate normally
= OFF&VAO (Vanable Audio Oulput) — TV
Press CH UP/DOWN button to highlight
ON,
SPEAKERS off, the sound output vares
according to the TV volume, use the TV remote
to control the volume, muting, bass, treble and
balance of the External Audio System
= OFFRFAO (Fixed Audio Output) — TV
SPEAKERS off, sound output 1s constant and
nol adjustable from the TV Use External Audio
System's volume control to adjust the sound
level
Press the ACTION button twice to ext the Audio
Adjustment Menu
Audio Adjustments (cont.)
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Selecis or Adjusts
Features when
Manu is Displayed
Displays and Exits Menus
Dolby Center In — use the Dolby Center In fea-
ture to use the TV's speakers as the center channel out-
put when using a Dolby Surround Sound Amplifier The
amplifiers center channel output must be connected to
the TV's center channel input terminal See figure on
next page for possible connections or refer to the equip-
ment's manual for connection detarls
1 Pressthe ACTION buttonto display the Main Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Audio Icon
Press the ACTION button lo display Ihe Audio
Adjustment Menu
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Press the CH UP/DOWN button to highhight DOLBY
CENTER IN
Press Ihe VOL LEFT/RIGHT bution to select
DOLBY CENTER IN ON or OFF When selecled, the
speaker mode will automatically change to ON &
FAO Volume control will only be available through
the Dolby Amplifier
Press the ACTION button twice to exil the Audio
Adjustment Menu
Surround — Use the Surround Feature to enhance
audio response when listening ta Stereo broadcasts
1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Audio Icon
3 Press the ACTION button to display the Audio
Adjustment Menu
4 Press the CH UP/DOWN bution to highlight
SURROUND
5 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT button to select
SURROUND ON or OFF
6 Press the ACTION button twice lo exit the Audio
Adjustment Menu
Al Sound — This feature is used to regulate lhe
volume between program and commercial audio lo
maintain a constant sound output level
1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons lo highlight the Audio Icon
3 Press the ACTION button to display the the Audio
Adjustment Menu
4 Press the CH UP/DOWN button to highhght
Al SOUND
5 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT button to select
Al SOUND ON or OFF
6 Press lhe ACTION button twice to exit the Audio
Adjustment Menu
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Dolby Center Channel
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Input Select
= Antenna Input Selection
« Main Picture Input Selection
= PIP (Picture in Picture) Input Selection
(When PIP the frame Is displayed)
Located On Remote Control
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Displays and Exits Menus
Antenna Input Selection
1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Input Select Icon
3 Press the ACTION button to display the Inpul Select
Menu
4 Press the CH UF/DOWN button lo highlight
ANTENNA
5 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT button to select ANT 1
or ANT 2
E Press the ACTION button twice lo exil lhe Input
Select Menu
StarSight Notes:
« Changing lhe Antenna mode once StarSight Is
activated will result in a loss of StarSight functions
Heturning to the carrecl Antenna mode will return
StarSrghl functions
= This TV will lunclion without StarSight as outlined in
this manual The correct Antenna mode must be
selected for StarSight to function
Main (Picture) Input Selection
This feature Is used to select TV Mode Operation or one
of four Video Inputs for the Main Picture (used with
optional accessory Video equipment)
1 Press lhe ACTION button to display the Main Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Input Select icon
3 Press the ACTION button to display the Input Select
Menu
4 Press the CH UP/DOWN button to highlight MAIN
5 Press lhe VOL LEFT/RIGHT button to select TV,
Video 1, Video 2, or Video 3 for Main Picture Input
6 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Input
Select Menu
PIP Input Selection
This feature 15 used to select TV Mode Operation or one
of four Video Inputs for the PIP (Picture in Piclure) frame
when lhe PIP frame Is displayed (used with optional
accessory Video equipment)
1 Press the PIP button to display the PIP frame
2 Press the ACTION button to display Lhe Main Menu
3 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Input Select Icon
4 Press the ACTION button to display the Input Select
Menu
5 Press the CH UP/DOWN button (when the PIP
frame Is displayed) to highlight PIP
6 Press the VOL LEFT/RIGHT button to select TV,
Video 1, Video 2, or Videa 3 for the PIP frame Input
7 Press the ACTION button twice to exil the Input
Select Menu
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StarSight Program Guide Timer Feature
= Select Guide Channels = Sleep Timer
« Change Channel Order = (Dual Program) Timer
= Change Cable Box/Service
» Replace/Remove VCR
« Re-Âctivate/Change Address
= StarSight Demonstration
Located On Remote Control
Selecis Desired
Fealurewhen
Menu is Displayed
Change Channel Order
Change Cable Box/Service
Replace/Aemove VCH
He-aclvale/Change Address k Fealures when
StarSight Demonsiralion = Menu 15 Displayed
Selects or Adjusts
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Sleep Timer — This feature 1s used for automatic
OFF in 30, 60, or 90 minutes as desired
Program Guide — This menu is used lo access Note: Display will flash 3, 2, and 1 to indicate the last
and change StarSight settings three remaining minules prior to turn OFF
1 Press the ACTION/ENTER button to display the 1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main Menu
Main Menu 2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT buttons to highlight the Timer Icon
buttons to highlight the PRG GUIDE Icon 3 Press the ACTION button to display the Timer
3 Press the ACTION/ENTER button to display the Control Menu
StarSight Setup Menu
4 Press the CH UP/DOWN buttons to highlight the
desired function
5 Press the ACTION/ENTER button to display the
desired Setup Menu
6 Follow the on-screen instructions
7 Press EXIT to return to normal viewing
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4 Press the VOL RIGHT button to select NO, 30, 60, or
- 30 (minutes) for Sieep Timer to be activated
StarSight Notes: 5 Press the ACTION button twice to exit the Timer
« Pressing EXIT or Cancel will close the current Control Menu __
screen or pop-up and return to the currently tuned ‘Note. To deactivate Sleep Timer repeal steps 1
channel through 4 In step 4, select “NO” instead ol
minutes
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Timer Feature (cont.)
Special Feature:
Automatic “OFF” after 30 minutes.
The TV has a special feature that will shut itself
OFF after 90 minutes when turned ON by the
program timer, unless a funclhion key 15 pressed
during the 90 minutes
This feature 15 useful so that the TV will not
remain ON unatiended for an extended period
of time
Programming the OFF timer will also cancel the
automatic OFF feature
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(P rog ram) Timer — The (Dual Program) Timer
tealure 1s capable of turning the TV on to a desired
channel and then turning the set OFF at a
predetermined time
‘Note: The clock and: day must be sel for this feature
to operate (Refer to Set Up Menu to Set Time
___ and Day)
1 Press the ACTION button to display the Main
Menu
2 Press the CH UP/DOWN and VOL LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to highlight the Timer [con
3 Press the ACTION button lo display the Timer
Control Menu
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