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USER MANUAL I WARNI To reduce the risk of electric __ RISKOF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN N ]`O reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. do. not expose this TV to ,_i This symbol indicates ,_ "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Caution: ]-o reduce the risk of electric fully This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, insert. Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, fiche darts la borne correspondante Refer to the identification/rating its proper operating FCC Regulations label located state that unauthorized (non-moving) permanently numbers, viewing which guidelines Such images include is not covered these images should This reminder Electrical cable ground to this equipment is provided shall be connected by your warranty. to call your attention to the grounding Iogos, phone Extended be avoided. Code (Section 54 of the Canadian for proper grounding they may be network to Article Electrical and, in particular, 820-40 Code, Part 1) specifies that the system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. F_on for it. This damage displaying of the National provides on the back panel of your product changes or modifications to operate on the screen. and video games. Cable TV Installer: au fond. images are left on the screen for long periods, imprinted of channels la lame la plus large de la voltage. may void the user's authority If fixed introduire de la prise et pousserjusqo and VCR Index Systems FIRST THINGS Connecting FIRST your TV Only TV ........................................................ THE The Menu MENU 4 ......................................... ......................................... SYSTEM .................. 4 5 7 Rule: Point and Select ..................................... What Menus 4 ..................................................................... TV with other Components TV Guide Plus+ Controller USING 3 .......................... 8 is Point and Select? ........................................... and Control Menus Panels ............................................. ...................................................................... Control Panels ........................................................... 8 10 10 11 Sliders ....................................................................... 11 Choice Lists .............................................................. 12 Numeric Entry .......................................................... TV Guide Plus+ Menus ............................................ INTERACTIVE Entering SETUP 13 14 15 ......................... Setup ................................................................ 16 Select a Language .......................................................... Auto Channel Search ..................................................... 16 16 TV Guide Plus+ System ................................................. Set the Time ................................................................... 17 23 Set the VCR1 Channel 24 ................................................... Set the DVD/VCR2 Channel .......................................... 25 Set the SAT/CABLE Channel ........................................... 26 Label the Channels PROGRAM THE Programming To Control ........................................................ REMOTE .................... the Remote .............................................. a VCR ..................................................... 27 29 30 30 To Control To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ............ an RCA Audio Device: ............................ 32 32 To Control a Satellite 33 Using TOUR Receiver the Remote to Control OF THE TV Remote Buttons or Cable a Device Box ............. ........................... ............................. ............................................................. 33 35 36 Back Panel ..................................................................... 38 Front Panel .................................................................... 40 Channel 41 Marker ............................................................. 1 QUICK REFERENCE Audio Menu Picture Screen 43 .................................................................. 44 Quality Menu .................................................... Menu ................................................................. Channel Time .......................... Menu Menu Parental Setup ............................................................... 47 .................................................................... Controls TV Guide 45 46 Menu Plus+ Menu Menu 49 ................................................. 50 ................................................... 51 ................................................................... ADVANCED FEATURES 52 53 ...................... TV Guide Plus+ Operation ............................................ Surf Menu ................................................................ Next Menu 54 54 ............................................................... 55 Scan Menu ............................................................... 55 Sort Menu ................................................................ 56 One-Button Recording PIP (Picture-in-Picture) ............................................. Operation 57 .................................. 58 Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons ...................................... Fetch Menu ................................................................... 59 60 Choosing 61 an Audio Choosing Closed Captioning To display Closed On-screen Processor an audio from the remote Captioning Captioning Modes Details B: OTHER APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX D: LIMITED APPENDIX E: CARE 2 63 ............................................ APPENDIX INDEX 62 ........................................ A: TV CONNECTIONS 64 65 ......... COMPONENTS. WARRANTY AND CLEANING .................................. ............................................. 61 62 ................................... APPENDIX ACCESSORIES .......... ......................................................... Closed Program ........................................ processor 76 ... .... 78 80 . 81 82 85 HI, I'M I wrote ROGER. 1 this manual to help you get the most from your TV. I know you expect designed this user manual you need.., READ your TV, so I when you need it. THE The manual a lot from to give you the information FIRST FOUR CHAPTERS is designed to get you started quickly... and let you catch up on the details when you get a chance.The first four sections your TV up and running.You'll of the manual learn how to use the menu system, run the interactive program setup routine and the remote. The rest of the manual gives you the specifics: a tour of the TV, a quick reference GUIDE will get Plus+ system, guide, details on the TV advanced features and appendices. Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get started. First things first. STEP 1 Unpack the TV. Make sure to locate the remote control and Connections Foldout. Important Stand Information CAUTION: Matching stands were designed to be used with the table model TV included in this book. The recommended stands are provided with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily pushed off, pulled off or tipped over. Your ProScan dealer can help you choose the appropriate stand for your TV. If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV, take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is properly located (see Important SafPguards sheet) and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being pushed off, pulled off or tipped over. This could cause damage to the TV and or personal injury. STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system, use the "TV Only" connection. If you're going to connect the CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or other component, k)ok at the Connections Foldout. The Connections Foldout details recommended connection schemes for hooking up the TV to a cable box or antenna, one or two VCRs, a laserdisc player, and a satellite receiver. TV Only Connection TV ONLY This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV. Connect the cable as shown. If you have a VCR or other components to connect to the TV, skip to the next sectk)n. TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, DVD player, and/or satellite receiver. After connecting your TV and other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A for detailed information about using each of these connections. 4 If your components prefer a different don't match those shown connection, on the foldout, see your dealer or specific or if you component user manuals. Locating TV GUIDE PLUS+ CONTROLLER The TV GUIDE Plus+* controller allows direct control and VCR using a pair of IR (infrared) of a cable box controllers. Plug the TV GUIDE Plus+ controller on the back of the TV. the _R (infrared} Control [he IR controllers directly into the VCR CONTROL jack Sensor Remote on Your Cable must be affixed over the IR remote se %ors o_ your cable box or \/CR, Some cable boxes and VCI:s label the IR se %ors; others do not, If t_e se %ors are Affix the IR controllers cable box and VCR. directly over the IR remote sensors on your labeled, affix the IR controllers over them, directly Back ofl_/ I Cable Box IR Remote Sensor II VCR I::or those that do not labol the I1: or, or, you need to use the cable box or VCR's remote to locate the sensor before affixing I, Connect IR controllers to the infrared sensors on your cable box and VCR remote Hold the remote touching or VCR, 2, STEP the JR controllers, 3 3, with the wide slot in the outlet. POWER butto_ Wheq the cable box or VCR turns off or on matching so that it is Slowly move the remote over the front of the cable box or VCR while pressing the remote's on and off Plug in the TV. Plug the end into the wall outlet, co_trol the fro_t of the cable box you've located the sensor, the wide blade of the plug Be sure to insert the plug completely. You should test the IR controllers setting up the I\/GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. TV GUIDE is a trademark of TV Guide Financial, Inc. a/re Plus+ system, [ernporarily attach the IR coltrollers with clear tape to t_e spots where you think the se %ors are located, After determining that the coltrollers are working correctly, 5 STEP 4 Put batteries in the remote. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. Insert batteries as shown, matching the + and - ends of each battery in the compartment. Replace the cover. STEP 5 Turn on the TV. Press TV on the remote, m or press POWER on the TV itself. REWRSE FORWARD <u STEP 6 Read the next section, overview c> Using the Menu System, which of the basic rules for getting around is a brief in the menus. MUT_ STEP 7 Proceed to section routine three, Interactive walks you through Setup, The interactive the steps needed to fully configure The first steps ask you to select your preferred system and to begin the auto channel cable TV or antenna setup language search, which signals into the TV's memory. the TV. for the menu O 0 O 0 0 0 0 Q 0 FAV.INPUT o 6 later. ANTENNA 0 5 o 5 SOUND puts available You can skip any of _ETCH the steps and return to them GO BACK GUID_ @ ® ¢ TV ONE RULE You control various TO REMEMBER and customize control theTV panels in the menu by making system.The changes to great thing is, you only need to know one rule: point and select. 2 THE MENU RULE: You only need to know control one rule to use the on-screen IS POINT AND The point and select method right, has two steps. on the remote. press the up or down arrows. ]b point left or Select a menu item by pressing MENU.SELECT. an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make the change For example, 2. menus and press the left or right arrows. Selecting 1. SELECT SELECT? Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows To point up or down, 2. AND panels: point and select. WHAT 1. POINT to select the Channel Press MENU menu from the Main menu: to bring up the Main menu. Point to Channel Channel or go to a place you have indicated. by pressing the down arrow until the word is highlighted. entering the iterq nuFiber with the r,urqber buttor, s o1 tho remoto, Press C[ EAR at arly time to remove all displays fore the sceen a_d return to IV Maly \/CI: user maluals refer to a PROGRAM button, The MENUoSEI ECI button o_ this remote w!orks as a PROGRAM button il VCR mode, Ihe rest of this rna _ual refers to this button only as MENU, 8 3. Press MENU 4, Point to Exit and press MENU 5. to select Channel. The Channel to return menu comes up. to the Main menu, Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and return to TV viewing. If you ever want to leave the menu system, press CLEAR. Once you know how to point and select your way through you can apply this rule in the control panels, which the menus, do the real work in the menu system. 9 MENUS AND CONTROL PANELS There are three parts to the menu system: menus, control panels, and the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. But before you can use control panels or the TV GUIDE one menu--the Plus+ system, you first have to move through Main menu. at least MENUS The first menu is called 1. Press MENU the Main menu. To bring up the Main menu: on the remote or front panel: Menus take you to another menu or a control ways to make a choice Point and select with the MOVE Press a number panel. There are two in a menu: arrows button on the remote. and MENU. For example, in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu. Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu: Point to Exit and press MENU. Press 0 on the remote. Press CLEAR. The on-screen and you are returned displays are cleared from the screen to TV viewing. I::eel free to explore the rner_u system. If you're eve unsure where you are ir_ the menu system, or you're just plain tired of exploring, press C[ EAR to remove the rqer_us from the screer, apd start over 10 CONTROL Control PANELS Panels do the work a setting, enter a number, in the menu system: it's where you choose or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three kinds of control numeric panels: sliders, choice lists, and entry. Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. For example, to adjust the TV's contrast: 1. Press MENU 2. Pointto to bring up the Main menu. Picture Ouafityand press MENU. The Picture Quality menu comes up. 3. 4. Press MENU to select Basic Picture Press the right or left arrow Controls. to adjust the indicator line. Notice that the picture changes as you adjust the contrast. Now that you know how the Contrast slider works, you know how all sliders work. 11 CHOICE Choice settings. LISTS lists are used to choose a particular The current setting in a choice setting from a list of list is always the highlighted item. For example, antenna to indicate 1. Press MENU 2. Point to Channel 3. whether and press MENU. using a home The Channel Point to Signal Type and press MENU. Point to the correct setting for your connection you are returned to the previous menu comes up. The Signal Type choice setting highlighted. As soon as you select a choice, 12 currently to bring up the Main menu. comes up with the current 4. you're or a cable TV signals: list For example: and press MENU. the TV saves your change, menu. 5. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu. 6. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing. and NUMERIC A numeric ENTRY entry control For example, panel is used to enter numbers or letters. to set the current time: 1. Press MENU 2. Point to Time and press MENU. 3. Point to Set Time and press MENU. control to bring up the Main menu. panel comes up. Notice The Set Time numeric the pointer underneath entry the first column. 4. Press the up arrow 5. Press the right arrow up or down arrow 6. to enter a number in that column. to move to the next column, then press the to enter a number. Repeat Step 5 until you have entered the hour and minute for the current time. Notice that when you reach the last column, pressing the up or down arrow AM or PM. changes whether the time reads 7, When you have entered the correct returned to the Time menu. time, press MENU. 8. Point to Exitand press MENU to return to the Main 9. Point to Exitand press MENU to return to TV viewing. You are If the co_trol panel is not set at the current time, use the lett arow to go back over the colurnr_s a_d the up arrow to menu. Vou ca_ also enter numbers using the number directly by buttons. 13 TV GUIDE PLUS+ MENUS The TV GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive that lists TV schedules on-screen program guide for your area, and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. Use of the system's menus differs slightly the point and select method 1. described from earlier. Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ menu. Menus or Options [nformatio_ WABC WGN 5 9 Cosby Baseball WNBC 4 Simple WCBS 11 Jerry WTRW 17 Weaving WJAX WIMT 34 42 The YOU Cubs vs Braves Pleasures Channel Springer G Men Life There are three sections to a TV GUIDE A row of menus or options Program information Channel listing Unlike methods Plus+ menu: across the top of the screen your TV's other menus, TV GUIDE of pointing menus or options, Listing Today Ubiquitious Bez Your and selecting Plus+ menus use two on the same screen--one and one for program for information. To select menus or options: Press the right or left arrow Press MENU to select the highlighted when selecting To make selections to highlight your choice. item. MENU is used only menus or options. in the program listing: Press the up or down arrow to select a channel. Press GUIDE to exit the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. The TV will change to the channel See Interactive you selected. Setup and Advanced using the TV GUIDE Plus+ system, 14 Features for more information on THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE Your TV has software that tellsitwhat to do,just likea computer.The through interactive setup routine the steps needed Select Search a menu channels GUIDE Plus+ system 3 Set the time Set theVCR1 the TV: language for available Set up theTV to configure takes you channel Set the DVD/VCR2 Set the SAT/CABLE Make the channel channel channel list and labels ENTERING SETUP Setup is accessed through the Main menu: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Point to Setup and press MEN U. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm 3. Press MENU SELECT that you want to begin. to begin the Setup routine. A LANGUAGE The first part of the setup routine language for the menuing 1. Point to your preferred 2. Press MENU AUTO asks you to select your preferred system. language to select that language CHANNEL search automatically system. for the menuing system. SEARCH The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to for all channels or cable TV system. This is sometimes 16 for the menuing available called through your antenna "autoprogramming." 1, Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching display gives you a progress report finished. 2, TV Press MENU and tells you when GUIDE PLUS+ your local program Press MENU The it has you ca_ access it later through the Chanrlel melu. You carl also put cha reels in memory manually using [ist & Labels, See Quid< Reference for more details, to continue, SYSTEM The next step lets you set up the TV GUIDE 1. for channels. listings, and control Plus+ system to display your cable box and VCR. to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ initial menu. Demo Select Channels Exit 2, Press MENU to begin setup, must have already comected the iV GUIDE Plus_ co_trollers to your cable box a_d VCR. Refer to F#_t Fhings Fi_t for more details. 17 The first two screens ask for information Where do you about where you live. live? Canada 3, Select your country, CANCSL Enter 4. your zipcode Enter your ZIP code (Postal Code in Canada) using the numeric keypad. If you make a mistake, press MENU to back up a number. The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup. If you have a cable box, you will want to set the TV GUIDE control program it. Otherwise, it may not be able to locate and download information. NO DO 5. 18 you have Plus+ system to cable? Select YES if you have cable, or NO if you do not. NO DO 6. you have a cable box? Select YES if you have a cable box, or NO if you do not. CA2_CEL Turn Enter on cable box cable box brand brand 7. table in your @ from manual Enter the code for your cable box's brand from the table on the following When pages. the TV GUIDE Plus+ system correctly identifies the brand and model of your cable box, the cable box changes to channel NO Te_ting code Ha_ your switched 8. • 2 cable box to channel EXIT 0 1 9? Select YES if the cable box changed to channel not. If you select NO, the system will try another Once the correct model 9. 9, or NO if it did code. of cable box has been identified, need to set the cable box'a output you will channel. 19 CAZICEL Select 9, Cable Box Enter the channel cable box--usually Output Channel you normally use to view channels through your 3 or 4. Consult your cable box's instruction book or your cable company VIDEO INPUT 1. if you are not sure, Choose 0 to use The last series of screens asks about your VCR setup. No DO you have 10. Select YESifyou Answering a VCR? have a VCR, or NO if you do not. NO automatically skips forward to the end of TV GUIDE Plus+ setup, CA:<EL EXIT Tune VCR to 2 and turn it Enter VCR brand # from brand table in your manual 11. Tune your VCR to channel 12. 2 and turn it off. Enter the code for your VCR's brand from the table on the following 2O off pages. When the TV GUIDE Plus+ system correctly identifies the brand and model of your VCR, the VCR's tuner changes to channel NO Testing code Has your switched i 9. EXIT 2 0 1 VCR to channel 9? 13. Select YES if the VCR automatically changed to channel 9,or if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try another This screen comes up when you've successfully finished NO code. TVGUIDE Plus+ setup. Your TV ready Guide for Always leave ON your and Plus_ use your VCR be will within 24 hour_. cable box OFF. 14. Select EXIT to continue with the remainder of the interactive setup. The TV GUIDE Plus+ system will first download When of program the power is turned be unavailable off, the TV locates a "host channel" carries TV GUIDE Plus+ data containing channel information. mapping and their respective Downloads channels. may be scheduled turned off for TV GUIDE until it completes its information. A channel program schedule that and map is the list of stations See Advanced Features for more details. several times a day. The TV must be Plus+ data to download. 21 TV GWDE P_us+ VCR Codes Adm _al................................. Akai ...................................... Audio Dyrmln_cs ................... Belcor ................................... Bell&l lowell ......................... B oksonic .............................. Capdle .................................. Car_or_................................... Capeha t ............................... Craig ..................................... Curtis .................................... baewoo ................................ DBX ...................................... Electroholne .......................... Electrol_ ................................ Emersol_ ................................ Fisher .................................... Fuuai .................................... G ........................................ Go Video .............................. Goldsta ................................ Grul_dig ................................ I_a rnal_ Kardop .................... I_itach .................................. Images .................................. ]C Pepl _ey............................. ]ellsob ................................... ]VC ....................................... Kenwood .............................. KIll ...................................... Magnavox ............................. Magpp ................................. Maral Cz ................................ Marta .................................... Melnorex .............................. MGA ..................................... Mir,olta ................................. Mitsubisb ............................. Moptgomer',/Ward ................ Movie Walker ....................... "19 "l5 11 16 04 26 27 03 16 17 23 16 11 08 01 05 04 14 01 02 22 03 08 21 02 25 31 12 12 17 07 23 11 22 29 08 21 08 14 14 M]C ..................................... 14 Archer ................................ 14 Cable Cipema ....................... NEC ...................................... 11 Cabletenpa ........................... Nikko ............................... 16,22 Cablev ew ............................. Multitecb .............................. Optilnus ................................ 27 Optol_ica .............................. 19 Odop .................................... 24 Panasollic ............................. 03 PelCax ................................... 21 PbHco ................................... 28 Pilot ...................................... Piol_eer ................................. ProScal_ ................................ Quasar .................................. Radio Shack/Realist c ............ Randix .................................. RC/\ ...................................... Samsul_g ............................... Sarmui ................................... 22 21 01 03 30 22 01 23 20 Scott ..................................... Sears ................................... Shap .................................... Shil Corn ................................ Shogul_ ................................. 05 06 "l9 17 23 Citizel_ .................................. Cults .................................... [Diamol_d .............................. 14 31 31 31 29 04 31 Eastern ............................... 13 GC Dectrol_ics ...................... 26 Gemni ................................. 15 Geperal E[ectdc .................... 19 Geperal IrmtrLHnept ............... 01 Gerra d ................................. 27 I _amlir_ ............................ 06,13 I_itachi .................................. 16 Jasco ..................................... 15 Jerrold ................................... 01 Macom ................................. 16 Matsushita ............................ Movietime ............................ NEC ...................................... Novavisioll ........................... NSC ...................................... Oak ...................................... 07 17 22 04 22 05 Pal_asoldc ............................. 07 Softy................................... 13 Sylvap a ................................ 28 Piol_eer ................................. 02 PLdse .................................... 24 ]eac ...................................... 31 Quest .................................... 02 [ekp ka ................................. 18 RCA ...................................... 07 [elefur_kel _ ............................ 05 Realist c ................................ 27 [MK ...................................... 05 Recotop ................................ 27 ]oshiba ................................. 10 Regal .................................... O@ [otev sion ............................. 23 Regepcy ................................ 13 Vecto I::_eseamh .................... 11 Rembral¢ .............................. 26 Zenith ................................... 09 i [ Marx .............................. 23 Samsullg ............................... 23 Sc entific Adal ca ................... 04 She tech ............................... 12 Sprucer ................................ 07 Stapdard Cornpol_er_ts........... 17 22 Sylvar,ia ................................ ]ekr,ika ................................. 08 20 [elecapt ol_ ........................... [eleview ............................... [exscap ................................. [ocom ................................... ]oshiba ................................. UIdka .................................... Uidversal .............................. 21 22 08 18 30 26 25 Vidtek ................................... Viewsta_ ................................ 28 09 Zepith 03 ................................... SET THE TIME The next step lets you set the time of day. 1. 2, Press MENU to bring up the Set Time control Use the left and right arrows panel. to point to the hour and minutes spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and change from AM to PM. 3, Press MENU to continue, 23 SET THE VCR1 CHANNEL The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. channel, you're telling the TV what channel the VCR1 button on the remote. For example, if you have a VCR connected When you set the VCR1 to tune to when you press to the Video 1 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the Video 1 input channel when you press the VCR1 button. component connected Connected from the VCR1 Channel Tuning in the Quick 1. 2. Press MENU Reference 24 choice list. (For more, see Auto section.) to bring up the VCR1 choice list. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV, If you used the Connections 3. If you don't have a VCR1 to the TV, skip this step or select Not Foldout to hook up your TV, use the table shown at the right to select the VCR1 channel, Press MENU to continue. SET DVDIVCR2 THE CHANNEL The next step lets you set the DVD/VCR2 DVD/VCR2 channel, you're telling channel. When you set the the TV what channel when you press the DVD,VCR2 button on the remote. For example, player connected jacks if you have a DVD to the Video 2 input on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the Video 2 input channel DVD-VCR2 when you press DVD, component Not Connected see Auto 1. to tune to from connected the DVD/VCR2 Tuning in the Quick Press MENU VCR2. If you don't have a to the TV, skip this step or select Channel Reference choice list. (For more, section.) to bring up the DVD/VCR2 choice list. Select A Not Co lnected 1B Not Co lnected Co l_ection 2, Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player or second VCR connected If you used the Connections to the TV. Foldout to hook up your TV, use the table at right to select the DVD/VCR2 3. Press MENU to continue. channel. Co lnectio Co lnection C Co lnection [) Channel Co lnection E Video Co lnectio 3' 1 hput 1 [: Not Co _nected Co lnection O Not Co _nected Co lnection H Co lnection I Or Channel Channel 4, depending your VCR's 3/4 switch 3' on how is set. 25 SET SAT/CABLE THE CHANNEL The next step lets you set the SA]/CABLE SAT/CABLE channel, you're telling when you press the SAT-CABLE For example, channel. When the TV what channel you set the to tune to button on the remote. if you have a cable box connected on the back of the TV, and you usually to the Antennajack tune your TV to channel 3 to see cable stations, you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press SAT,CABLE. If you don't have a satellite or cable box connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected SAT/CABLE Channel Quick receiver Reference choice from the list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the section.) if you have both a satellite receiver cable box co snected to the iV,,, and a _,lhe remote ca ShOt cost ol both a cable box asd the satellite receiver, Ihe chart details how to set the SAI_CAB_ E button to control the satellite receiver. You must then use your cable box remote to 1. Press MENU to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list. coltrol the cable box, You may, however, prefer to use the satellite receiver remote fo satellite prograrqrqng, and set your SAI oCABLE button to coltrol box. It's your choice, your cable With Cane Select 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV. If you used the Connections Press MENU viewing. to complete A Chanrlel 3' Connectiol B Chanrlel 3' Connectiol C Chanrlel 3' Connectiol [) Chanrlel 3' Connectio sE the Setup routine and return to TV Chan sel 3' With Satellite Receiver Select Foldout to hook up your TV, use the table at the right to select the SAT/CABLE channel, 3. Connectiol Connectiol [: Video 1 Input Connectio_ G Video 1 Input Connectiol H Video 1 Input Connectio_ I Video 1 Input Or C_annel 4, depending on how your VCR's 3/4 switch is set, 26 Box LABEL THE CHANNELS The next step lets you make your channel (For more, see List and Labels in the Quick Reference section.) 1. Press MENU 2, Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different the control 3. to bring list and label your channels. up the List and Labels control Use the up and down arrows to scroll through Yes or No in the Normal the numbers List field. to refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper's ideas on labelling and You may wish TV section for (channel down) burro % to cha _ge channels in the Chart # field. Ih[s works the channels. Repeat this process for each of your channels. to continue. areas of panel (called "fields"). letters and select 4, panel. Then press MEN U The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory. evel if you're not WI tle Chart _)'field, Or, enter the c_annel number directly using the number buttons o_ the ufiversal remote, Io enter a number greater than 99, press and hold "1" to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two [he list and labels feature can also be accessed from the Chan_el me_u, Because this procedure cal be time co %uming, feel free to skip this step a_d come back to it later. 27 What Now? Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the TV. On.. Program the Remote Since you've remote to control component, section. 28 gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program your VCR, DVD player, laserdisc lo find out how to program the player, and other the remote, go to the next IF YOU HAVE A VCR OR OTHER COMPONENT... The universal remote can be programmed most brands of remote receivers, ProScan, controllable to control VCRs, satellite DVD players and cable boxes. If you have a RCA, or GE component, need to program it at all--other you probably don't manufacturers' brands need to be programmed. NOW WATCH SOME Once you've programmed completed the remote, you will have all four setup sections. Now you can sit back and enjoy theTV. different TV! If you want to know more about the parts of the TV, see the next section, Tour of the TV. Refer to the other sections and appendices as needed. 4 PROGRAMMING The universal remote remote controllable programmed THE REMOTE can be programmed to control most brands of VCRs and cable boxes. The remote to control most ProScan, players, laserdisc players and satellite is already RCA, and GE TVa VCRs, DVD receivers. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed. PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A VCR To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn the VCR on, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. Then press POWER or CH A (channel down) to see if the VCR responds remote needs to be programmed. up) or CH v (channel to the remote commands. If not, the Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your VCR: 1. 2. ]urn on the VCR to be programmed. Look up your VCR brand and code number(s) on the code list on the next page. 3. Press and hold the VCR1 button on the remote. 4. Enter the two-digit 5. Release VCR1 then press POWER to see if the VCR responds code from the code list. the remote commands. If it doesn't, to try pressing VCR1 and POWER to see if the VCR responds. 6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the VCR responds to the remote commands. of the brands that are s_own. Use the codes shown at right or o_ the sheet packed in with }'our remote. rb program the DVDoVCR2 button to coltrol a secold VCR, follow these steps but use the D\/D_VCR2 butto_ instead of the VCRI buttol. 3O Umiversa_ Re_ote Admi al .................................. 06,78 Aiwa ............................................ 15 Akai .................... 03,17,22,23,63,66 Audio Dyna rfics ..................... 14,16 Bell&Howell ................................ 02 Broksonic .................................... 10 Ca _dle ......................... 07,09,13,44, .......................................... 45,46,52 Ca_mor, .................................. 08,53 Ca@eba_rt ...................................... 01 Citize_ ......................... 07,09,13,44, .......................................... 45,46,52 Colortyrqe ................................... 14 Craig ...................................... 07,12 Curtis- Malthe .............. 00,07,08,14, ........................... 15,44,46,53,64,67 Daewoo ....................... 13,45, 52, 16 DBX ....................................... 14,16 Di ne%iu ..................................... 00 Dy latech ..................................... 15 [ lectroborqe ................................ 27 Erqe o_ ....... 08,09,10,13,15,20,23, .......................... 27,34,41,42,47,49, ........................... 51,62,65,67,68,70 [:isle ............ 02,12,18,19,43,48,58 [:u lai ........................................... 15 GE ...................... 00,07,08,32,37,53 Gold tar ....................... 09,14,46,60 Har rrlar, Ka dor, ........................... 14 HitucN ......................... 05,15,35,36 Ir, tar, t Repluy .............................. 08 JC[ .............................................. 08 JC Pe lr, ey ............... 02,05,07,08,14, ................................ 16,30,35,51,53 JVC ..................... 02,14,16,30,46,74 Ker, wood ............ 02,14,16,30,44,46 K[ H ............................................. 73 [Ioyd ........................................... 15 [ ogik ........................................... 31 Magnavox .................... 08,29,53,56 Ma ar, tz .................. 02,08,14,16,28, ..................................... 30,44,46,61 Mata ........................................... 09 [\411 .............................................. 08 Memorex ...................... 08,09,12,15 MGA ...................................... 04,27 Midland ....................................... 32 Mirlolta ................................... 05,35 [\4it ubisli ................ 04,05,27,35,40 Mo _tgorqe y Wurd ...................... 06 MIC ....................................... 07,15 Multitect, ...................... 07,15,31,32 NEC ..... 02,14,16,30,44,46,59,61,64 V@R Codes Pa _asonic ..................... 08,53,75,77 Pentax ............................... 05,35,44 I%ltex Research + ....................... 46 I_hilco ........................... 08,29,53,56 I_hilips .................................... 08,29 Iqor, ee .............................. 05,16,50 Ib tla_d ............................. 44,45,52 I%oScar, ....................................... 00 Quartz ......................................... 02 Quaur ................................... 08,53 [%-0io Shack/Reali tic ....... 02,06,08, ...................... 09,12,15,19,21,43,53 RCA ..... 00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,68 Sarqsu lg .................. 07,13,22,32,42 Sar, ui ..................................... 16, H Sar%'o ..................................... 02,12 Scott ........................ 04,13,41,49,68 Seas.... 02,05,09,12,18,19, 35,43,48 Sharp ....................... 06,24,27,39,45 Stq _tom ........................ 17,26,3"/,55 Sigr, ature ..................................... "/5 So_y .................................. 1 1,26,38 Sylvu flu ................... 08,15,29,53,56 Syrqp _o tic .................................. 15 aldy ..................................... 02,15 ahiko ........................................ 09 atur, g ......................................... 30 Iba_c ................................... 15,30,69 Ibct,rfic ...................................... 08 Ibkrqka ......................... 08,09,15,21 MK ............................................ 67 bsliba .................... 05,13,19,48,49 btevisior, ............................... 07,09 Urfitech ....................................... 07 \/uctor Re ea c_ ................. 14,16,44 Victor .......................................... 16 Video Copcept ................. 14,16,44 Video ofic .................................. 07 Wards ..................... 05,06,07,08,00, ...................... I2,13,15,25,27,31,35 Yarqat,a_ ................... 02,14,16,30,46 Zer, itt, ...................... II I L26 72,79 31 PROGRAMMING A DVD would REMOTE OR LASERDISC PLAYER The remote'a primary THE DVD, VCR2 button functions program the remote the DVD-VCR2 player or laserdisc CONTROL PLAYER is preprogrammed to control the of an ProScan, RCA, or GE DVD player. If you like this button to control you may program TO a device to control other than a DVD player, a laaerdisc player or VCR. To button to control a device, use the DVD player codes at the right or the VCR codes on the previous page. 1. ]-urn on the DVD player, laserdisc player or VCR. 2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) 3. Press and hold the DVD-VCR2 4. Enter the two-digit 5. Release the DVD-VCR2 button button and press POWER or another to the remote commands. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the device responds to the remote PROGRAMMING AN on the remote. code from the code list. button to see if the device responds 6. on the code lists. RCA THE AUDIO Your remote controls receiver TO only RCA audio equipment does not control equipment. Also, the remote equipment. This remote at right. REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE: or amplifier--it are shown commands. such as an audio other brands of audio may need to be programmed Audio for your RCA/D_me_s_a may not operate all models of the brands that Use the codes below or on the sheet packed AM/I::M ........................................ OD .............................................. ]ape ............................................ Phono .......................................... Aux ............................................. in with your remote. 1. Turn on the component 2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) 3. Press and hold the AUDIO 4. Enter the two-digit 5. Release the AUDIO to be programmed. on the code list. button. code from the code list. button up) or CH v (channel and press POWER or CH ^ (channel down) to see if the audio device responds the remote commands. 6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the audio device responds 32 Codes to the remote commands. to 03 07 06 05 04 PROGRAMMING SATELLITE THE REMOTE RECEIVER Refer to the Connection OR Foldout TO CONTROL CABLE or contact A BOX your cable company to hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box with its own remote, then you may also be able to use the TV's remote This remote may not operate Use the codes at the right, all models or on the sheet packed with your remote. 1. ]-urn on the cable box or satellite receiver. 2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) 3. Press and hold the SAT-CABLE 4. Enter the two-digit 5. Release the SA],CABLE 6. with your cable box. of the brands that are shown. on the code list. button on the remote. code from the code list. button (channel up) or CH v (channel responds to the remote and press POWER or CH ^ down) to see if the cable box commands. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the cable box or satellite receiver responds to the remote commands. USING THE Once the remote REMOTE TO CONTROL has been programmed are ready to use it to control A DEVICE with the correct codes, you your devices. 1-o operate the device: 1. Press the device button AUDIO) (TV, VCR1, SAT,CABLE, to set the remote to control the device. 2. Press POWER to turn the device off or on. 3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device. DVD,VCR2, or Satellite / Cable Box Codes ABC .............................. 22,46,53,58 Anvisiol ................................. 0Y,08 ()able ta ................................ 07,08 Claparral ............................... 80,81 Cheyelne .................................... 81 Diamond ..................................... 56 Drake ..................................... 82,83 Eagle ...................................... 07,08 Eastern Irlt .................................... 02 Gerloral In truments ..... 46,92,93,94 GI 400 ...... 04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36 Hamlin .................... 03,12,13,34,48 Hitachi .............................. 37,43,46 Jerrold .......... 04,05,15,23,24,25,30, ........................... 36,45,46,41,62,65 Macorrl ................................... 37,43 Mag_mvox ......... 07,08,19,21,26,28, ................................ 29,32,33,40,41 NSC ............................................. 09 Oak ................................... 01,16,38 Oak Sigma ................................... 16 Pu la orqc ..................... 03, 27, 39,61 Philip ............... 07,08,19,2"/,26,28, ................................ 29,32,33,40,4"/ Pio lee .............................. "/8,20,44 Randtek .................................. 07,08 RCA ................................... 00,27,66 Realistic ....................................... 84 Regal ................................. 03,12,13 Reger_cy ................................. 02,33 Samsung ...................................... 44 Sierra I,I1,111.................................. 81 Sci. Atlanta .............. 03,22,35,63,64 Signature ..................................... 46 So_y DBS .................................... 95 Spruce ........................................ 27 Starcom ....................................... 46 Stargate 2000 ............................... 58 S1Sl,2,3,4 .................... 85,86,87,88 Sylw_ lia .................................. 11,59 lekfika ........................................ 06 lex car, ............................. 10,11,59 Ioco r_ ..................... 17,21,49,50,55 Iosfiba ........................................ 89 U rider, ........................................ 90 Ufika ................................ 31,32,41 U fiversal ........................... 51,52,60 Video Cip_e II ............................ 91 Viewstur ............ 07,08,'19,2"1,26,28, ................................ 29,32,33,40,4"/ Wume Amex .............................. 44 Zepith ........................... I4,42,57,61 33 A PICTURE BOOK TOUR This section talks about theTV's parts you'll actually The remote use): control The back panel The front panel The channel marker main parts (at least the REMOTE BUTTONS POWER When programmed, in TV mode, turns offthe TV. In VCR mode, and if turns on and off most VCRs. VCR VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote mode. Also turns on the T_A in VCR OVD'VCR If programmed, turns on DVD laserdisc the TV. player. Puts the remote AUDIO If programmed, remote in audio player or second in DVD-VCR2 REVERSE PLAY REC VCR+ STOP FORWARD PAUSE VCR or mode. Also turns on turns on RCA audio component AUDIO ©® SAT*CABLE If programmed, turns on satellite receiver or cable box. Puts the remote in SAT-CABLE mode. Also turns on the TV. DVD.VCR2 SATOCABLE INFO SKIP and puts the ® mode. @ MUTE TV ]urns channel on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays information. REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, programmed, provides REC.VCR+, transport control GO BACK If STOP, PAUSE for some remote-controllable VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players. Pressing REC-VCR+ when using the TV GUIDE Plus+ system sets the VCR to record a program, © 0 © © 0 0 0 © 0 FAV'INPUT o ANTENNA Q CLEAR o _ "_, RESET VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV's volume. PiP CH ^ or CH v Scans up or down Press once to change the channel continue changing through the current up or down; channel list. press and hold to SOUN<_ SWAP Brings up channel program SKIP information, information. Press repeatedly to see detailed if available. Press once before changing seconds before returning channels you to the original and the TV will wait 30 channel. Press repeatedly to add more time. MUTE Reduces the TV's volume restore the volume, GO BACK directly though Buttons Enters channel the remote control. the two digits. To enter a three-digit digit, then add the second two. level. Press again to numbers and time settings ]o enter a two-digit channel, Example: and hold 1, press 2, then press 3. 36 to its minimum Returns you to the previous channel. (0-9)Number MOVE channels. FETCH INFO q channel, press press and hold the first to tune to channel 123, press GUIDE [_ CHCTRL FAV, INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through sources (VlD1, available VlD2, channel ANTENNA previous channel). the available In SA-[ mode, input press to select lists. Functions as TV/VCR button receiver button in SAT-CABLE CLEAR Removes any menu or display in VCR mode and TV/ mode. from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. MENU,SELECT selects highlighted Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, items or returns you to the previous VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM menu. When in button. RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture Control Preset. Point and select to choose a different Picture Control Preset. MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different Also used to adJuSt the menu controls. items in the menu system. Also move the PIP window when no menus are on the screen. PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture remove the PIP window. window. SOUND processor control Press once to display Point and select to choose SWAP OH Swaps the main picture CTRL window) down) 6UIDE the audio a different panel. or press CLEAR to exit. with the PIP window. Selects the picture window, that is changed processor Press again to (that is, the main or PIP by the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel buttons. Brings up TV GUIDE Plus+ menus. In SAT-CABLE mode brings up available on-screen guides. 37 BACK PANEL VIDEO VIDEO R --@--,NPUT2 ,NPOT l:e Lmono I e INPUT receiver, 1 Lets you connect DVD L/MONO Provides connecting left audio connection, Or, if you are use the L/MONO input, The left is usually white, Provides right audio connector such as a VCR, satellite player, a mono component, audio connector RIGHT a video component player or laserdisc CABLE/ ANTENNA is usually connection. The right audio red. VIDEO Provides video connection, The video connector is usually yellow, S-VIDEO Lets you connect such as an S-video satellite a component receiver, using S-Video, make sure to connect as well as the S-Video connector, INPUT 2 Provides a connection a VCR, satellite L/MONO receiver, Provides connecting RIGHT VIDEO cables for a second video component left audio connection, such as Or, if you are use the L/MONO input, The left is usually white, Provides right audio connector player or VCR. When the three audio/video DVD player or laserdisc player. a mono component, audio connector DVD with S-Video capability, is usually connection. The right audio red. Provides video connection, The video connector is usually yellow, ANT (Antenna) system. Provides connection to a home antenna or cable TV VIDEO 1 INPUI and you are using SVideo, remember to co_nect the regular VIDEO 1 INI: UI video cable as well, Hooking up components _sn t hard, but double-checking the cable a ldjack co_nections may help you avoid 38 AUDIO audio OUTPUT Provides variable-controlled or fixed-level stereo output. Variable output is ideal when connecting the TV to an amplifier that does not have its own volume control or remote control. Fixed output amplifier the type of audio output by selecting & Speakers control VCR CONTROL which to an A/V receiver or that has its own remote control. You can choose Output is ideal when connecting panel in the Audio Lets you connect allows direct control the Audio menu. the TV GUIDE Plus+ controller, of your cable box and VCR. 39 FRONT MENU PANEL Brings up the Main menu. When highlighted CH v in the menu system, it selects items. Also returns you to the previous Scans down through the current channel menu. list. In the menu MENU _ CHA VOL-- VOL + POWER I system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls. CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points up to items and adjusts menu controls. VOL - Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL - is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls. VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used to point right to items and adjust menu controls. POWER 7urns the TV on and off. [he froit panel above shows a typical buttol layout. Tle exact look of tle butto % rna}' be different from those o_ the front of },'our V. If you turn Parental Control o1, or lockout the front pa lel, tle front pa lel no Io_ger provides access to the menus, I::or more information, see P_lrental Control, in the Quick Refere_ce section, 4O CHANNEL MARKER There are several indicators press the INFO button, the Channel 12:01 CC that come up when you change channels, or press the TV button. This display is called Marker. Displays the current Displayed time. when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel. VCR1 VID1 Displays Displays the label assigned to the current the current Mute (or Stereo) is displayed Mute is displayed when the current SAP Displayed Audio channel Program) when you mute the audio. is broadcasting channel is broadcasting Stereo in Stereo. SAP (Second information. PIP 59 (PIP Chan) Remote batteries or input channel. channel when the current channel. Displays the current are low Displayed PIP channel. when the batteries in the remote need to be replaced. Sleep Displayed 00:00 Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set. to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP) timer. 41 A SHORT SYSTEM This GUIDE section provides commands. chapter These by their AUDIO TV PICTURE location the Main menu in the menu. controls that Contains the let you adjust Contains CHANNEL the controls mode Contains your channel list and setting channels, Contains the the that let you commands including let adjust to the controls TV to turn used to custom-building up your connected and schedule that and display all the control components controls picture. closed-caption TIME of all the aregQnized sounds. the SCREEN MENU explanation in the QUALITY adjust the a brief THE commands Contains way the you TO TV to control your the .TV that let you set the off and on at specific times. PARENTAL CONTROLS let you block front TV panel Contains out specific channels PLUS+ MENU Contains let you set up the TV or turn &it]'e display you the adjust how your controls that "£V' controls. GUIDE SETUP the and lock the Label Begins your TV GUIDE an interactive TW'menu receives Plus+ the menu, controls run a on and off. setup system, signals from routine channel other list and corn th AUDIO Mute MENU Press MENU to reduce the TV's volume Press MENU Audio Processor which control Mono the slider controls Displays a choice for adjusting list of available the way the sound comes through broadcasts Stereo audio modes, your speakers. with weak stereo signals. Splits the incoming channels. stereo audio signal Most TV programs The TV displays program and recorded processing greater depth and stereo separation impression technology to stereo audio signals. Enhances the SRS signal to give the Sound Logic monitors and limits the volume to a minimum Whenever you adjust the volume maximum volume language, a program's and maximum (SAP) Plays the program's if one is available. & Speakers Displays Speakers variable Output, a choice the word with SAP list that lets you turn the outputs to fixed-level On This setting turns the TV's speakers output from the TV's audio output jacks. Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's speakers off and allows variable Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's speakers off and allows output from the TV's audio output jacks. fixed output from the TV's audio output jacks. *SRS, Sound Retrieval of SRS Labs, Inc. 44 range. and audio in a The TV displays TV's internal speakers on or off and set the audio or variable control level. on and allows volume on the TV, the minimum SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. Output, audio track range adjusts, too. Second Audio Program Variable that adds of even greater depth and stereo separation. Sound Logic Stereo Audio Output have stereo in stereo. SRS* is an audio Enhanced SRS Stereo into left and right materials the word STEREO when you tune to a that is broadcast SRS Stereo (,) Variable the TV's treble, Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving second level. again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays bass and balance. audio. to its minimum System and the SRS logo are registered trademarks PICTURE QUALITY Basic Picture Controls the way the picture Contrast MENU Displays the five slider controls for adjusting looks. Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Tint Adjusts the richness Adjusts the balance of the color. between the red and green levels. Black Level Adjusts the brightness Sharpness Auto Color Adjusts the crispness Displays a choice automatically for tracking channel.) of the picture. of edges in the picture. list that lets you turn on the feature that corrects the color of the picture. realistic Choose flesh tone colors (This is especially as you switch from On or Off, depending useful channel on your preference. to It's your choice. Color Warmth automatic Displays a choice color adjustments: list that lets you set one of three Cooffor a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture Picture Control Presets of three preset picture Lighting. Video Displays settings: a choice list that lets you select one Bright Lighting, Normal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing Noise Reduction feature that automatically Displays a choice colors. Lighting or Soft environment. list that lets you turn on the reduces noise, or "snow," from the picture. 45 SCREEN MENU Closed-Caption Display Displays the way closed captioning Off No captioning On Always a choice information information Captioning list that lets you choose is shown on the screen. displayed, information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted when available, whenever Displays MUTE button. The captioning the sound is not muted. Closed-Caption which Mode captioning Menu Language preferred captioning the TV's sound Displays information a choice Displays a choice is not displayed when list that lets you choose mode is used for displaying language: information, is muted by pressing the captioning information, list that lets you select your English, Spanish or French. Picture Tilt (31" screen size or above only) Your TV has an extra-large picture tube (31" or above), which the Earth's magnetic the left and right arrow 46 makes it vulnerable to the effects of field, You may need to adjust the picture tilt. Use buttons adjust the picture tilt, CHANNEL MENU Signal Type antenna Displays a choice type. This option list that lets you select the current does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna air antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off- for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals. Auto Channel channels Search available active channel, the antenna or channels channel list. List and Labels Displays channel a control list; inactive channels a six-character directions the channel using the number Normal List label for each to enter your channels Use the up and down arrows directly (weak from the panel that lets you custom-build list and choose through available for all the When the TV finds an with no signal at all) will be removed channel. Follow the on-screen other information. Chart # input. it places it in the channel stations your Normal Tells the TV to search automatically through and to scroll up and down scan list. You can enter the channel number buttons. Only the channels included in the Normal list are when you scan up and down using the CHAN buttons. Use the up and down arrows to indicate number indicated is included Normal channel list. whether the channel (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Chart Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a sixcharacter label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters. Press RESET to clear a label. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory. Channel Directory Channel Directory the channel channel. Displays control number, This option all of the labeled channels. In the panel, you can select a channel or by pressing MENU by entering to return to the current does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. 47 (Channel Menu continued) Auto Tuning Displays automatically tune component a choice button (VCRJ, Set VCR 1 Channel channel list that lets you set up the TV to to the correct input channel DVD,VCR2, Displays when you press a or SAJ-CABLE). a choice list that lets you select the that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button. Set DVD/VCR the channel 2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD,VCR2 bu_on. Set SAT/Cable Channel the channel Displays a choice list that lets you select that the TV tunes to when you press the SAJ oCABLE button. The choices are: Not Connected connected Choose this if you do not have a component to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if you don't want the TV to tune to a channel particular component Channel 2 (SAT/Cable connected button only) when the is pressed. Choose this if your component to the antenna jack want the TV to tune to channel on the back of the TV, and you 2 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's 2/3/4 switch is set to channel 2. Channel 3 Choose this if your component antenna jack to channel to channel Ch 3/4 switch is set to Video 1 jacks is connected component button. Ch 3/4 switch is set to Choose this if your component Video 2jacks Choose this if your component to the component is connected button. to the on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 2 input when you press the specified 48 is connected on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune input when you press the specified Video 2 Input to the on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune Reminder: Make sure the component's channel 4. to Video1 button. 4 when you press the specified Video 1 Input to the component 4 Choose this if your component antenna jack is connected Ch on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune 3 when you press the specified Reminder: Make sure the component's channel 3. Channel is component button. TIME MENU Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before Schedule turning Displays a control it shuts itself off, panel that lets you set up a schedule the TV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the schedule On. The on-screen needed to set the schedule. directions Set Time panel that lets you enter the current Displays The on-screen a control directions for guide you through guide you through the steps time. the steps needed to set the time. 49 PARENTAL Displays CONTROLS MENU the menu items that let you adjust the Parental Controls feature. Parent Approved decide Channels what channels Displays a control can be viewed panel that lets you or selected using the TV's front panel controls. Chart # Use the up and down arrows through the channel directly using the number to scroll up and down scan list. You can enter the channel number buttons. Parent Approved Use the up and down arrows to choose whether the channel indicated should be shown when the Channel Block feature is turned on. Select Yesto indicate shown at any time, regardless of whether on. Select No to indicate channel when Channel turn the Channel Block channel can be viewed. Off Displays On Always on. (See Channel tune to that You must Block, below.) panel that lets you decide when a are available The front panel CH (channel) only to channels can be Block is turned Block is turned on. Important: a control All channels Channel that the front panel cannot Block feature Channel that the channel buttons will tune that you have marked as "Parent Approved." The remote will still tune to any channel. Scheduled Selected channels will be blocked start and stop times you enter in the control panel CH (channel) have marked out between panel. The front buttons will tune only to channels as "Parent Approved." The remote that you will still tune to any channel. Front Panel Lockout Displays (disable) the TV's front control control panel. The remote a control panel that lets you lock panel, or unlock (enable) the TV's front will still tune to any channel. if you can't access a cha _nel or use the [V's front panel co_trol, maybe you've forgotte _ to turn off a par e_tal co _tro l. Check the Channel Block ald I::rolt Panel { ockout 5O coltrol pa lels. TV GUIDE TV GUIDE PLUS+ Plus+ Setup MENU Displays the TV GUIDE Setup Setting up the TV GUIDE Interactive Derno Plus+ setup screen. Plus+ system is detailed earlier Setup. Runs the TV GUIDE Select Channels the TV GUIDE Allows Plus+ demonstration, you to choose which Plus+ program TV Guide Plus+ Label & Title Title menu. channels appear in schedule, Displays the TV Guide Plus+ Label & On Displays channels. the station name and show title when you change Off the Label & Title feature, Disables Continuous turned in Demo Runs the TV GUIDE Plus+ demonstration until it is off. 51 SETUP MENU The setup routine Setup section. 52 is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive THIS SECTIONS TV's IMPORTANT TV GUIDE DETAILS FEATURES: Plus+ operation PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Fetch menu Choosing Using operation display an audio closed Displaying SOME processor captioning on-screen program details OF THE TV GUIDE PLUS+ OPERATION The TV GUIDE Plus+ system offers four different menus for browsing program listings: SURF, NEXT, SCAN, and SORT. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ display. _/¢SYJJJ_ 2. WABC WGN 5 9 WNBC WCBS WTRW WJAX WIMT 4 Ii 17 34 42 To choose Cosby Baseball Cubs vs Simple Pleasures Jerry Springer Weaving Today The Ubiquitious G You Bet Your Life Braves Men a menu, select CHOICE. The Surf Menu comes up by default. 3. Use the left and right arrows to access another menu. Press MENU to select your choice. Channel If more than ole cable corr party services your area, you may be prompted with this Surf Menu The Surf Menu displays the current program Mapping displayed program in the video window on each channel. The live changes as you surf channel listings. Channel Mapping screel after the first IV GUIDE Plus4 download, You will need to idelti/y your cable compa ly by selecting the correct cha reel nu nbers for the stations in question, LEFT WNBC WGN WNBC WCBS WTRW WJ_i£ WIMT 9 4 ii 17 34 42 Baseball Cubs vs Simple Pleasures Jerry Sprlnger Weaving Today The Ubiquitious G You Bet Your Life 9 WT:W Braves 22 Men Use the up and down arrows to surf channel listings. I, [Determine To select another menu, use the left and right arrows, and then stations, press MENU. you the correct Check your _lre Dot or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Pressing GUIDE changes to the last channel CLEAR returns to the original 54 channel, cmnnels RIGHTto Pressing if cha_ge the Plus+ system. highlighted, for the local listings sure, 2, Select LEFTor Press GUIDE RIGHT 3, Select SELECTwhe_ the correct Next Menu The Next Menu displays the programs current time to midnight on a selected channel from the of the next day. WSBCCI{ 4 12:30p l:00p l:30p 2:30p The Flintstones Tom and Jerry Jenny Jones Quincy 3:30p 4:00p Extra! Roseanne Use the up and down arrow schedule. buttons to move through An asterisk after the time indicates is scheduled the that the program for tomorrow. Use the right and left arrows to select a different menu, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. Scan Menu The Scan Menu shows programming schedules for all channels from the current time to midnight on the following day. i_L_2 WGN 4:3op 9 WNBC Baseball Simple Cubs If this ico_}_ appea s in the prograrn irfformatio< you may access additioml irlformatiol about that program by pressing INl::O, his feature is available irl all four rnelus. 5:oop vs Even if tle_icol _sn't @sph%_ed, pressing INl::O wall show a PlusCode prograrnrning number which allow!s you to program your VCR to record using VCR Plus+. Braves Pleasures WCBS WTRW 17 Extreme Tomorrow WJAX WIMT 34 42 Sculpture Review YOU Bet Your Life Dieting Never Press INl::O a secold time to return to the IV GUIDE Plus+ rnelu, Knows Alternately, you will fisd the Info Ce ster irl tle Surf ald Sort menus, Select it to Use the left and right arrows Use the up and down arrows The channel displayed initial channel. Select SURFto view additional to select the time of day. to move through in the video window the schedule. remains on the return to the surf menu, or press GUIDE to exit the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. or CLEAR informatiol. AIo_g with additioml programming irfformado s, the Info Cester rnay co staffs irfformatio s on local events, or os the IV GUIDE Plus_ system itself, Informatiol co stained ff_ the info cente will vary fron area to area, so pot all of these options time, may be available to you at this Press INI::O to exit back to the rnelu. 55 Sort Menu The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel you are currently tuned to is displayed in the video window and by name. suRs You may customize the c sannel listing by enabliqg or disabling the display of certain chalqels, {:or instance, you Flay Movies disable cha reels that you never watch, You can restore disabled cla/lnels at a Children Info Center 1, Use the up and down arrows to select a category. we'll choose Sports. A listing of subcategoriea In this example comes up. 1. From tle IV s Man Guide Plus+ Menu, 2. Select YY Guide Plus+ Setup [he GUIDE Plus+ mek_ comes up. 3. Select Select Channels Melu, select YY sxiT SURF TV 2, Racing Baseball _ Boxing Equestrian Football Skating Skiing Soccer Tennis Track WABC Golf Hockey Water Sports Wrestling WJ_ GUIDE All example Basketball. WWOR WRAp in this PgUp 4. Use the up and down arows select a c sannel, 5. Select ENABLE or DI[>ABL to add or in progress. Please SACK Select f:XlYvvhen Selected chan_els 7:00p 8:00p the listing comes up, select PgDnto Seven days of programming 4. Select SURFto 56 view more entries. are listed in the Sort Menu. return to the surf menu, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. will you are finished. be added or removed from the list during the next download. WTTV TNT Sort Menu When to remove a cm reel from the guide's listing, Note that this button's name changes depending o_ the activation status of the selected chasm@, 6, 3, Channels ESPN The message, "Searching College Basketball NBA Basketball Select WTRW comes up. pgDn Plus_ WGN Use the up and down arrows to select a aubcategory, Wait" 1V Options PgDn shows rqor e l isti r, gs PgUp returqs to the previous ]_.AC/< allows categoytosot. screel. you to select a lother One-Button Recording The TV GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button connected the IR controller details on connecting 1. CO]gD[ REVIEW WABC WGN 5 9 WTRW WJAX WIHT 17 34 42 Cosby Baseball Cubs Select a program TO # You may choose a program from any your selection comes up. WSE_.Y , WNBC for 4 Select Select a recording SURF Hen A screen confirming 12345 Pleasures Record Braves menus. SAISY Code Simple vs to record. Press REC°VCR+. Plus EXIT Weaving Today The Ubiquitious G You Bet Your Life SSRS 4. to your VCR. See First Things First for more the IR controller. of the four browsing 3. if you have Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ menu. SURF 2. recording REVIEW option: ii_ii DAILY, ONCE, or WEEKLY EXIT [DALLY records tle same program Monday through Friday. Oh/CErecords ofiy on that day. WEEKI Y records the program week at the same time, Simple Pleasures WNBC REVIEW 4 5. to turn your a list of programs set to be recorded, You may delete programs from this list. This show is pro_rammgd to be recorded: Remember displays each VCR off. Insert a blank tape into your VCR and turn it off. lip: You can record the program you are curreltly watching by simply pressing REC • VCR +. 57 PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP feature (picture-in-picture) lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Main Pictur_ There are seven remote works: buttons that control PIP Brings up the PIP window. MOVE buttons ] the way the PIP window Press PIP again to remove the window. Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen. SWAP Switches, or "swaps," the video from the PIP windowwith the main picture. OH CTRL (Channel the PIP window Control) Lets you switch channel by entering channel up) or CH v (channel button the channel change channels down) control numbers buttons. switches in the main picture pressing the CH A (channel You can change or pressing the CH ^ (channel When you press the CH CTRL to the main picture. by entering channel up) or CH v (channel Press CH CTRL again to return 58 between and the main picture. For instance, press PIP to bring up the PIP window. channels control the channel control down) You can now numbers or buttons. to the PIP window. Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons Skip to PIP: Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can surf through the channels SKIP and CH (channel) 1. during Press SKIP to set the commercial window. commercial breaks using the buttons. The current channel skip timer and bring up the PIP appears in both the main picture and the PIP window. 2. Press the CH A (channel main picture up) or CH v (channel surfs through times out, the original the channel channel down) list. When will return buttons. The the SKIP feature automatically to the main picture. Channel Surfing in the PIP Window You can use the PIP window 1. 2. to surf through channels as well. Press PIP to bring up the PIP window. Press the CH A (channel TV begins displaying channel up) or CH v (channel each channel down) in the PIP window. buttons. The If you see a that interests you, press SWAR 59 FETCH MENU The FETCH menu is a short-cut appears as colored to several commonly icons at the bottom used features and of your screen. You can display the FETCH menu by pressing the FETCH button on the remote. arrow buttons to highlight I an item and press MENU Use the to select it. Main Picture Dm[][]ITJ[]I D m B] @ Sleep Timer Select this item to go directly Timer control panel. Use the arrow to the Sleep buttons to adjust the timer. Front Panel Lockout Takes you directly to the Front Panel Lock control panel. Here you can enable or disable the buttons on the front of the TV. Parental Controls Controls control Select this item to display menu. Select a menu item to go to the desired panel. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you program the TV to turn on and off automatically. the schedule On. Begin Setup Starts the Interactive you choose a menu language, channels and set component Channel Directory labeled the Parental channels Make sure to turn Setup routine search for available channels. Select this item to display in alphabetical number to go to that channel the current channel. that lets a list of all order. Enter a channel or press MENU to return to Exit Select this item to exit the FETCH menu and return normal channel 60 viewing. to CHOOSING Changing AN the audio AUDIO PROCESSOR processor changes the way your TV sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: and b) by pressing SOUND in the Quick Choosing Reference an audio on the remote. a) from the Audio For more, see Audio processor from the Audio Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Press MENU again to select the Audio 3. Point to Audio 4. Point to an audio processor Plays the sound SRS Stereo (.)* mode and press MENU stereo audio signal into left and right technology that adds to stereo audio signals. Enhances the SRS signal to give the of even greater depth and stereo separation. Sound Logic monitors and limits the volume to a minimum Whenever you adjust the volume maximum volume language, a program's and maximum audio track volume on the TV, the minimum range. and range adjusts, too. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's if one is available. SAP tells the TV to play the program's Choosing to select it and are: SRS is an audio processing Sound Logic Stereo language, Processor in mono only. greater depth and stereo separation Enhanced (.) SRS Stereo The Audio mode highlighted. menu. The options Stereo Splits the incoming channels. second menu. list comes up, with the current impression menu Processor and press MENU. return to the Audio Mono menu section. 1. choice menu, audio in a Setting the audio audio processor to in this second if one is available. an audio processor from the remote 1. Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list. 2. Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR to exit. *SRS, Sound Retrieval trademarks System and the SRS logo are registered of SRS Labs, Inc. available depe_ds o_ the type of signal you are currently using, I::or example, depe_ding on the way you have your VCR con_ected to the 1\/, t_e number of choices is greater whe_ you are watching iV thar_ when you are watching a video tape, 61 CLOSED CAPTIONING Many programs are encoded which lets you display with closed captioning the audio portion TV screen. You can tell the TV to display b) whenever TO 1. 2. it is available, DISPLAY Press MENU Press MENU Display The Screen menu comes up with highlighted. to select Closed-Caption No closed captioning On Always available, a) never, is muted. CAPTIONING Point to Screen and press MENU. Off the program to bring up the Main menu. Closed-Caption 3. as text on the closed captioning: or c) whenever CLOSED information, of a program information Closed captioning On when sound is muted Display. will will be displayed. be displayed Closed captioning whenever it is will be displayed only when you have muted the sound by pressing the MUTE button. 4, Point to your choice and press MENU Screen menu. 62 to select it and return to the CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. To Set the Closed-Captioning Mode: 1. Select Screen from the Main 2. Point to Closed-Caption menu Mode and press MENU. This choice list comes up: 3, Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu. Turning off Closed Captioning 1. Select Screen from the Main 2. Press MENU 3. Point to Offand menu. to select Closed-Caption press MENU. and you are returned Display The closed captioning is turned off to the Screen menu. 63 ON-SCREEN PROGRAM Program providers airwaves along with their programs. TV can display the on-screen have the option DETAILS of sending information If this information through the is available, the it up when you press INFO on the remote. program To display details: 1. Press INFO once to bring up the channel 2. Press INFO again to bring up the program marker. title, the program's length and elapsed time. 3. Press INFO again to bring up other program story line and whether 4. details such as the is available. Press INFO again to clear the screen. Whether all (or any) of the program whether the program program. 64 Closed-Captioning provider details are displayed has sent the information depends on along with the THINGS TO DO BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect your components from power Connect all components before cords into the wall outlet. plugging Always turn off theTV and/or connect any cables. or disconnect POSITION AUDIO Insert CABLES HUM OR component before you TO AVOID INTERFERENCE Place the audio/video into theirjacks, cables to the sides of theTV's back panel instead of straight down the middle after your components. Try not to coil any twin-lead away from the audio/video Make sure all antennas grounded. any power CORRECTLY all cable plugs firmly you connect surges cables and keep them cables as much as possible, and cables are properly Refer to the SafetyTips sheet packed with your TV, PROTECT YOUR COMPONENTS FROM OVERHEATING Do not block ventilation components. circulate Arrange holes in any of the the components so that air can freely, Do not stack components. Allow adequate components Place an amplifier heated ventilation on the top shelf of the stand so air rising from components. when placing your in a stand, it will not flow around other TV AND MONO VCR (CONNECTION This information Connection A) applies to Connection Picture Foldout, A provides: stereo sound from broadcast mono sound from VCR watch A in the Connections programs in Picture (PIP) one channel To use this connection (2) audio/video (2) coaxial on TV while recording another channel you must have: cables cables To connect: 1. 2. Connect cables as shown in Connection Return to First Things First, then follow A. the steps in the Interactive Setup. USING CONNECTION A To watch TV programs: 1. Turn VCR off. 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. To record one program and watch another: 1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 2. Begin recording. 3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch 4. Press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 66 1. PressVCR1. 2. Press PLAY. on the VCR is set to TV. TV AND STEREO (CONNECTION This information Connection VCR B) applies to Connection Foldout. B provides: stereo sound from broadcast stereo sound from VCR Picture watch B in the Connections programs in Picture (PIP) one channel To use this connection (2) coaxial on TV while recording another channel you must have: cables (3) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection 2. Return to First Things First then follow B. the steps in the Interactive Setup. USING CONNECTION B To watch TV programs: 1. ]-urn VCR off. 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. To record one program and watch another: 1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 2. Begin recording. 3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch 4. Press TV and tune to a channel. CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA VCR 1 on the VCR is set to TV. n ,J To play a tape on the VCR: 1. PressVCR1. • 2. I re,,STe 1T Press PLAY. See Connectiols Co _nection [:oldout, B 67 TV, VCR AND DVD (CONNECTION This information Connection PLAYER C) applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout. C provides: stereo sound from broadcast stereo sound from VCR Picture programs in Picture (PIP) watch one channel To use this connection (2) coaxial on TV while recording another channel you must have: cable (6) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: 1. 2. Connect cables as shown in Connection Return to First Things First, then follow C. the steps in the Interactive Setup. USING To watch CONNECTION C TV programs: 1. ]-urn VCR off. 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. CABLE, VCR 1 To record one program and watch 1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 2. Begin recording. 3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch 4. Press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 1. PressVCR1. 2. Press PLAY. To play a disc: 68 another: 1. Press DVD-VCR2. 2. Press PLAY. on the VCR is set to TV. CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA TV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION D) You can record This information Connection applies to Connection D in the Connections Foldout, another D provides: Picture 3, Press \/CR1, in Picture (PIP) (3) coaxial 4. Set VCR1 to line input (for more, see another channel 5, Press RECORD to begin recording, 6, Press DVD_VCR2, you must have: cables on both VCRs to iV; tune to a channel, (1) S-Video cable (optional) satellite 2. Connect press I\/; Note: Ihe unauthorized To connect: 1. then press Pt AY, 7. if you want to watc_ a different clanleJ, Bet both the JV/\/CI: switch cable (6) audio/video tape into \/CR2, 2, Insert bla _k tape into VCR1, programs watch one channel on TV while recording record from one VCR to the other To use this connection one tape to (tape dubbing}: I, Insert original stereo sound from broadcast stereo sound from VCR from cables as shown in Connection Return to First Things First, then follow D. broadcasts, or other copyrighted then recording televisio_ materials of p ograms, may irffr inge the rights of others, the steps in the Interactive Setup. USING CONNECTION D To watch TV programs: CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA 1. Turn VCR off. 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. To record one program and watch another: 1. Turn VCR2 off. 2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. VCR 2 "_ 3. Begin recording. 4. Make sure the TV/VCR switch 5. Press TV and tune to a channel. Oj_T _" IN FROM ANT CH3 on the VCR1 is set to TV. T To play a tape on the VCR: 1. PressVCR1. 2. Press PLAY. I _ct_" _or_ _dout, 69 TV AND DVD PLAYER (CONNECTION This information Connection E) applies to Connection Foldout. E provides: stereo sound from Picture E in the Connections broadcast programs in Picture (PIP) To use this connection (1) coaxial you must have: cable (3) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection 2. Return to First Things First, then follow E. the steps in the Interactive Setup. USING CONNECTION E To watch TV programs: 1, Press TV and tune to a channel, To play a disc: 1. Press DVD-VCR2. 2. Press PLAY. CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA DVD PLAYER 1% J I__ I 7O _le_ _ct_" ,q _, _or_ F_dout, I I TV AND SATELLITE (CONNECTION This information Connection RECEIVER F) applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. F provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from the satellite Picture receiver in Picture (PIP) To use this connection (3) coaxial you must have: cable (3) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional) stereo sound from satellite programming To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection 2. Return to First Things First, then follow F. the steps in the Interactive Setup. USING To watch F CONNECTION TV programs: 1. Turn satellite 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. To watch 1, receiver off. satellite programming: Press SA].CABLE CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA and tune to a channel. See Connectio Connectio % I oldout, _F 71 TV, VCR, AND SATELLITE (CONNECTION This information Connection RECEIVER G) applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. G provides: stereo sound from broadcast stereo sound from VCR Picture watch programs in Picture (PIP) one channel To use this connection (4) coaxial on TV while recording another channel you must have: cable (6) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection 2. Return to First Things First, then follow G. the steps in the Interactive Setup. USING To watch G CONNECTION TV programs: 1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. off. CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL To watch Satellite 1. SATELLITE RECEIVER programming: Press SA-[,CABLE and tune to a channel. To record off-air broadcasts and watch a different 1. Turn satellite receiver 2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 3. Begin recording. 4. To watch channel: off. another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY. See Connectiols Connectio 72 I oldout, _G TV, VCR, DVD SATELLITE PLAYER This information Connection RECEIVER, (CONNECTION applies to Connection AND H) H in the Connections Foldout. H provides: stereo sound from broadcast stereo sound from VCR Picture programs in Picture (PIP) watch one channel To use this connection (4) coaxial on TV while recording another channel you must have: cable (6) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: 1. Connect 2. Return to First Things First, and do the Interactive USING cables as shown in Connection H. Setup. H CONNECTION CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL To watch TV programs: SATELLITE RECEIVER 1. ]-urn VCR and satellite receiver 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. off. 0 To watch 1. VIDEO r_ satellite programming: Press SA],CABLE To record SWDEO and tune to a channel. off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel: 1. Turn satellite receiver off. 2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 3. Press RECORD to begin recording. 4. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY. To play a disc: 1. Press DVD-VCR2 See Connectio and then press PLAY. Connectio % [ oldout, _H 73 TV, (2) VCRS, RECEIVER SATELLITE (CONNECTION This information Connection AND applies to Connection I) I in the Connections Foldout, I provides: stereo sound from broadcast stereo sound from VCR Picture watch programs in Picture (PIP) one channel on TV while To use this connection (5) coaxial recording another channel you must have: cable (9) audio/video (1) S-Video cables cable (optional) To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection 2. Return to First Things First, then follow I. the steps in the Interactive Setup. USING To watch CONNECTION I TV programs: 1. ]urn VCR and satellite 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. To watch Satellite 1. receiver and laserdisc player off. programming: Press SAT-CABLE and tune to a channel. To record from one VCR to the other (tape dubbing): 1. ]urn satellite receiver off. 2. Insert original 3. Insert blank tape into VCR1. 4. PressVCR1. 5. Set VCR1 to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual). 6. Press RECORD to begin recording. 7. Press DVD,VCR2, 8. If you want to watch tape into VCR2. then press PLAY. a different channel, set the TV/VCR switch on both VCRs to TV; press TV; then tune to a channel. 74 To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel: 1. Turn off VCR2. 2. Insert blank tape into VCR1. 3 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 4. Press RECORD to begin recording 5. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on VCRI: 1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY. 75 CONNECTING AUDIO CONNECTING 1. COMPONENTS A STEREO AMPLIFIER Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L) and right (R) AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. 2. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal Audio Output speakers by selecting and Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning the speakers off. If your audio amplifier control, Important: amplifier Do not use the amplifier's owner's recommended hookup. To connect output settings. PHONO is not stereo, use the left (L) AUDIO the amplifier's CONNECTING 1. is part of a system that uses its own remote you may prefer to select the fixed A a subwoofer Connect manual inputs. If the OUT jack. Consult for the manufacturer's SUBWOOFER to the TV: the aubwoofer'a audio input to the left (L) AUDIO OUT jack. CONNECTING DECK To use a tape deck to record audio from TV: 1. inputs to the AUDIO Connect jacks 76 A TAPE the tape deck's audio on the back of the TV. OUTPUT CONNECTING A CAMCORDER FOR PLAYBACK This connection to the TV: 1, Connect INPUT is recommended the camcorder's for playing audio/video 2 audio and video jacks back from the camcorder outputs to the INPUT 1 or on the TV. 2. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VlD1 or VlD2. 3. Start playback PLAYBACK To connect 1. 2. AN S-VHS CAMCORDER with S-Video capability: an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the S-VIDEO on the TV. Connect audio FROM a camcorder Connect jack on the camcorder. the camcorder's and video jacks 3. Press INPUT VlD1. 4. Start playback audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1 on the TV. on the remote until the channel marker displays on the camcorder. 77 TROUBLESHOOTING 1-roubles sometimes experience TV will are caused by simple "faults" any difficulty not turn Check the wall receptacle Maybe batteries (or extension in something else. control to unlock menu and choosing the front panel controls by Unlock. work ]-ry unplugging set for two minutes The front panel MENU Block in the Parental make sure remote button is in TV mode by first pressing TV button. and then plug it back in and turn it on again. may be disabled. Controls menu and choose Use the remote control to turn off channel blocking. Select Channel Off: Remote Maybe something is between Maybe the remote is not aimed directly Maybe remote the remote is not in TV Mode. Maybe batteries in remote Remove batteries and hold number number 1, replace the batteries, and the remote at the component sensor. (TV or VCR) you are trying Press the TV button so remote are weak, you may have reprogram dead or installed incorrectly. the remote to control will control to control. TV. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you remove the other components.) 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor and (if necessary) reprogram Remove all batteries for approximately Turns off while Use the remote in the Parental Controls control, batteries, by plugging sensor. may be locked (disabled). the Front Panel Lockout with If you your service technician. are "dead." If using remote Problems cord) to make sure it is "live" is not aimed at remote The front panel controls don't the help of a service technician. in. in remote control Maybe remote control Controls without before calling on Check to make sure it is plugged selecting that you can correct with your TV, check a few basic remedies 12 hours. Then replace inside the remote. Release the remote. batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the remote. playing Schedule function may have been activated. 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. TV Turns on unexpectedly Schedule On function may have been activated. 78 Blank screen Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on. Try another channel. Press RESE-[_ in case the picture No sound, picture controls are set too low. okay Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. Maybe TV's speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component'a L and R AUDIO OUTjacks to the TV's L and R INPUT l jacks. 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 switch on the VCR is in the correct position. Noisy stereo reception May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo. No picture, no sound Maybe the cable/air but function Maybe a vacant channel If watching switch TV is on is set to the wrong position. is tuned. VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch Sound okay, picture on VCR is in correct 3 or 4 - same as CH3/4 position. poor Check antenna connections. Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals, Black Box appears on the screen: Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu. TV GUIDE Plus+ not working IR Controllers Check to make sure the controllers Your remote TV GUIDE changing may be interfering Plus+ control channels. are positioned correctly with the IR controller. over the IR remote sensors. Place a piece of dark tape over the IR controller. of a cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when 79 What your warranty covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: One year for labor charges. One year for parts. Two years for picture tube. (The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.) What we will do: Pay any Authorized ProScan Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television. Pay any Authorized ProScan Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, picture tube required How replacement parts and to repair your television. get service: you Request home service from any Authorized ProScan Television Servicenter, Show the service technician What refurbished warranty your Customer does instruction. Any additional Installation and related Signal reception your evidence Servicenter. of purchase To identify your nearest Authorized Pages, or call 1-800-PROSCAN. date or first rental. not cover: (Your Owner's information ProScan ]elevision ask your dealer, look in the Yellow should Manual clearly be obtained describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. from your dealer.) adjustments. problems not caused by your television. Damage from misuse or neglect. Batteries. Images burnt onto the screen. A television that has been modified commercial purposes. A television purchased or incorporated or serviced outside Acts of God, such as but not limited Product you should state law relates to this gives you specific purchased This warranty 8O and mail the Product it ever be necessary. This warranty If you or is used for institutional or other the USA. to lightning damage. Registration: Please complete How into other products your product Registration Card packed with your television. The return of the card is not required for warranty It will make it easier to contact coverage. warranty: legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state. outside does not apply. Contact the USA: your dealer for warranty information. CARE AND CLEANING You can clean the TV as required, cabinet to help assure adequate The TV's screen may be cleaned using a soft lint-free cloth, Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the ventilation. with a soft, lint-free necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm cloth as well. lake care not to scratch or mar the screen. If water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV. While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV. _hannels these images should displaying be avoided. 81 General Cable Information Antenna (or cable-TV) connections coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cables are shielded or interference are made with either cable. Coaxial so they are less susceptible from adjacent to hum cables. The following accessories and electronics your components Antenna are available from most dealers supply stores in case you want to position farther apart or need additional Cables Push-on Connector Screw*on Cable round antenna Screw-on Round 75-ohm Flat 300-ohm coaxial twin-lead Coaxial 75-ohm Connector cable connectors (called F-type) on the back of VH81 (340 VH82 connection. (640 cable Push-on Cable attaches to the round antenna 75-ohm connectors (called F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. Ends push on for phono connectors. VH89 (640 Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs (such as No. VH83) Audio/Video a quick connection. Cables Monaural Double Color-Coded attaches to the your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure Most audio/video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA-type cables. Jacks VCR Dubbing Cable cable that lets you connect the VIDEOand AUDIOJACKSOf tWO The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded for ease of use. The VIDEOjacks are yellow, the right AUDIO jacks are red, and the left AUDIOJACKSare white. When connecting components to each other, be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to right inputs. If a component has only one output (mono), connect it to the R/MONOINPUTjack. To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) S-VHS video cable is required. components, VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable Gold-Tipped cable VH83 (640 shielded. is color-coded Has RCA-type plugs on each end. Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable cable that lets you connect an and phono VIDEOand AUDIO jacks of l¥iple the stereo components. S-Video cable (such as No. VH913) Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Gold-Tipped cable AH84 (640 Cables Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts. A complete line of gold-tipped cables is available to help you obtain optimum performance from your equipment. 82 S-Video Cable VH976 (640 VH913 (1240 has multi-pin connectors on each end for connecting S-Video components your TV. to Remote Control remote control This is the Accessory Order Form that came Description packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) ;crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 VH89 $5.95 VH83 $5.95 VH84 $9.95 ;-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 ;-Video Cable (12fit) VH913 $8.95 _-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.95 _,rnplified ANT200 $49.95 193984 $10.95 238145 $27.75 >ush-on antenna Vlonaural ;tereo CRK83ML1 238145 2-way Signal Splitter you connect or VCR. helps to a second TV VCR Dubbing VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) Cable (6-ft) Antenna _,ntenna Mixer _ernote Control Splitter VH47 _,udio-Video Amplified cable (6-ft) (CRK83ML1) Adapter 228449 $4.35 VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without ANT200 disconnecting antenna. Prices are subject to change without notice. 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Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely. • Allow 4 weeks for delivery, • All accessories are subject to availability, • Prices are subject to change 84 .I money (made payable to Thomson Inc.) to the following address: F A Accessories Fetch menu 82 Amplifier 76 Antenna (ANT) 38 Audio menu 44 AUDIO OUTPUT 39 Audio Output Volume & Speakers Audio Processor 44, 61 Auto Channel Search 16, 47 Auto Color 45 Auto qiJning 25, 26, 48 B Back panel jacks 38 Basic Picture Controls Batteries 5, 41 Black Level 45 Buttons 45 INFO button 64 Inputs Audio, video 38 INPUT 1,2 38 IR contzollers 5 L 38 Memory 47 Menu Language 16, 46 Menus 10 Mono 44, 61 MOVE buttons 58 Care and Cleaning 81 CC 41 CH CTRL button 58 Chan# 47 Chan Labels 47 Channel Block 50 Mute 44 N Channel Directory 47, 60 Channel Mapping 21, 54 Channel Marker 41 Channel menu 47 Channels DVD/VCR2 Channel 25, 48 SAT/CABLE Channel 26, 48 VCR1 Channel 48 Closed Caption Display 46, 62 Mode 46, 63 Color 45 Color Warmth 45 Connections Basic 4 Normal List 47 O On-screen Program Details Outputs 39 E 44, 61 64 P Parent Approved 50 Parental Controls Channel Block 50 Fetch menu 60 Front Panel Lockout 50 Parental Controls menu 50 Picture Control Presets 45 PIP (Picture in Picture) PIP Chan 41 PIP button 58 Point and Select 8 Hints and tips 65 Contrast 45 Control Panels 11 S-VIDEO 38 SAP 41 Schedule 49, 60 Screen menu 46 Second Audio Program (SAP) 44, 61 Set DVD/VCR2 Channel 25, 48 SAT/CABLEChannel 26, 48 VCR1 Channel 48 Set Time 49 Setup 16, 60 Setup menu 51, 52 Sharpness 45 Signal Type Cable TV 47 UHF/VHF Antenna 47 Sleep 41 Sleep Timer 41, 49, 60 SOUND button 61 Sound Logic Stereo 44, 61 SRSStereo 44, 61 Stereo 41, 44, 61 Subwoofer 39, 76 SWAP button 58 R Remote Control Tape Deck 76 Time Current 41 Set Time 23 Time menu 49 Tint 45 lone Controls 44 TV GUIDE Plus+ System 5, 14, 17-22, 51, 54-57 Channel Mapping 21, 54 IR Controllers 5 Next Menu 55 45 One-Button Recording Scan Menu 55 Sort Menu 56 Surf Menu 54 58 Program details 64 Programming the remote to control components 30, 32, 33 Programming S T Picture Quality menu Picture Tilt 46 66 Enhanced SRS Stereo Exit 60 60 images 81 output 39 Output, Speakers Off 44 panel buttons 40 Panel Lockout 50, 60 M 82 41 using the 33 RIGHT 38 Labels 27, 47 Language 16, 46 C Components Foldout 4 44 Fixed Fixed Fixed Front Front L/MONO Front panel 40 Remote 36 Cables Remote batteries are low 57 V Variable output 39 Variable Output, Speakers Off 44 Variable Output, Speakers On 44 VCR Plus+ 55 VIDEO 38 Video Noise Reduction 45 30 85 CREATING A GREENER FUTURE At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world. We believe that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healthy practical and desirable goals, but achievable ones as well. Health and Safety Charter acknowledges our commitment and provides a challenging vision and guideline people are not only Our Corporate Environmental, to protect these precious assets for conducting our business. _1 1TIOMSON CONSUMER ELEClIK)NlCS Below are a few examples of Thomson's achievements in our efforts to preserve our natural resources. THE EARTH Thomson reclaims hazardous landfills. waste THE millions annuaily, of pounds diverting of it from Thomson treats millions of pounds of waste water sludge annually and renders it non hazardous. Thomson recycles over 50 million pounds of non hazardous material annually that otherwise would have been treated as Thomson globally recycles millions of pounds of broken television picture tube glass annually through both internal and external reclaim processes. has also television plants increased its usage use recycled content instruction booklets Consumer Electronics' are soy based. address Thomson recovers over 2 million pounds of fine glass particles from process water each year and recycles them back into its glass furnaces. Thomson has eliminated the use of ozone depleting substances at television manufacturing facilities around the world. Thomson's state-ogthe-art waste water Thomson has launched worldwide energy savings programs which contribute to efforts to reduce air emissions from materials For a free brochure attention for packaging cartons booklets. Thomson's Environmental regarding Environmental of our products. and instruction Programs: treatment plants filter out over 26 million pounds of solids from process water each year. Thomson's U.S. glass factory recycles 2,500 gallons of water per minute and cleans 2.6 million gallons of water per day. Thomson is researching new processes and is developing new manufacturing equipment and technologies to further reduce large volume water use. electrical generating facilities. of recycled WATER Thomson has replaced solvent-based paints at many locations resulting in an 80_/,_ reduction in toxic air emissions for equivelant material used. in our television below, THE Thomson collects and returns over 1.5 million pounds of glass and furnace dust to the glass making process annually. trash, an overall recovery rate of 50%. Thomson AIR For example, The inks used Health in the U.S. and Mexico for the print on cartons and Safety Programs, write our and to Thomson INH340. 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. 1TIOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Indianapolis, Street IN 46290 ©1997 Thomson Consumer Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in USA TOCOM The following materials were used in printing this publication: 15184830 Rev. 1 Electronics, Inc. RECYCLED PAPER 50% MINIMUM 10% POST CONSUMER