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- Page 1 Television User’s Guide Changing entertainment. Again. Please read this manual before using this product for the first time. TOCOM 15775750 Model: MR29410...
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Caution: To prevent electric shock, insert the plug fully into the electrical outlet. To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. CAUTION DO NOT OPEN 50/60 Hz 120 W (for model MR29410) -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
Do not block these openings with any object, and do not place the TV receiver on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. Do not place it near a radiator or heat register. If you place the TV receiver on a rack or bookcase, ensure that there is adequate ventilation and that you’ve followed the manufacturer’... - Page 4 • Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will pre- vent damage to the unit due to lightning and power-line surges.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas....2.2 Connecting Cable TV ........2.2 Cable without a Cable Box . - Page 6 ONTENTS Turning the TV On and Off ....... 4.1 Plug & Play Feature ........4.1 Viewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays.
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Your New
NOTE: Illustrations are for representation only. Your product and on-screen displays might differ. Familiarizing Yourself with the TV Front Panel Buttons The buttons on the front panel control your TV’ s basic features, including the on-screen menu. To use the more advanced features, you must use the remote control. MENU Press to bring up the main menu. -
Page 8: Side Panel Jacks
Used to connect the audio signals from a camcorder or a video game. MONITOR OUT Passes the signal being viewed on the television to another component (for example, to a recoding VCR.) VHF/UHF Connect to an antenna or cable TV system. -
Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation
C h a p t e r 2 N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If your antenna has a set of leads that look like this, see “Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads,” below. If your antenna has one lead that looks like this, see “Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads,”... -
Page 10: Antennas With 75-Ohm Round Leads
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas If you have two separate antennas for your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must combine the two antenna signals before connecting the antennas to the TV. This procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics stores). -
Page 11: Some Channels
A/B switch to the “B” position to view scrambled channels. (When you set the A/B switch to “B,” you will need to tune your TV to the cable box’ s output channel, which is usually channel 3 or 4.) This terminal might be labeled “ANT IN,”... -
Page 12: Connecting A Vcr
These instructions assume that you have already connected your TV to an antenna or a cable TV system (according to the instructions on pages 2.1-2.3). Skip step 1 if you have not yet connected to an antenna or a cable system. -
Page 13: Connecting A Second Vcr To Record From The Tv
N S TA L L AT I O N Connecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Your TV can send out signals of its picture and sound to be recorded by a second VCR. To do this, connect your second VCR as follows:... -
Page 14: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
N S TA L L AT I O N Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. Replace the cover. -
Page 15: Chapter 3: Using The Remote
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote control- lable VCRs, satellite receivers, Laserdisc players and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you probably don’t need to program it at all. - Page 16 VCR or Laserdisc player. SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode. AUDIO Puts the remote in Audio mode. TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information. REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs, Laserdisc play- ers, tape decks, and CD players.
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Page 17: Using The Input Button
TV/receiver button in SAT•CABLE mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. With RCA, GE and PROSCAN VCRs, this button also clears items from the VCR clock and timer programs. MENU•PROG Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. -
Page 18: Programming Your Universal Remote
Programming your Universal Remote The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, Laserdisc players and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you probably don’t need to program it at all. -
Page 19: Audio Device
Programming the Remote to Control an RCA Audio Device: Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as an audio receiver or amplifier— it does not control other brands of audio equipment. Also, the remote may need to be pro- grammed for your equipment. - Page 20 RCA ........5000,...
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Page 21: Chapter 4: Operation
P E R AT I O N Turning the TV On and Off Press TV on the remote. You can also use the POWER button on the front panel. NOTE: Illustrations are for representation only. Your product and on-screen displays might differ. -
Page 22: Viewing The Menus And On-Screen Displays
MENU•PROG. The message “Plug & Play” is dis- played. On-screen menus disappear from the screen after about thirty seconds. You can also use the MENU, CHANNEL, and VOLUME buttons on the control panel of the TV to make selections. -
Page 23: Viewing The Display
English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Press MENU•PROG twice to exit. On-screen displays disappear after about ten seconds. If closed caption text is present, an icon( ) will appear when DISPLAY is pressed. MENU MENU HAPTER : TV O PERATION... -
Page 24: Memorizing The Channels
Selecting the Video Signal-source Before your television can begin memorizing the available channels, you must specify the type of signal source that is connected to the TV (i.e., an antenna or a cable system). Press MENU•PROG to display the menu. -
Page 25: Storing Channels In Memory (Automatic Method)
“Channel.” Press to access the Channel sub-menu. Press to select “Auto program”. Press The TV will begin memorizing all of the available channels. MENU After all the available channels are stored, the Auto program menu reappears. Press MENU•PROG twice to exit. -
Page 26: Adding And Erasing Channels (Manual Method)
Press MENU•PROG. Press light “Select”. Press or to select “Added” or “Erased”. Press MENU•PROG three times to exit. : TV O HAPTER PERATION MENU to select MENU or the MENU to high- MENU... -
Page 27: Labeling The Channels
Repeat the process to select the last two digits. Press MENU•PROG twice to set the label and clear the menus from the screen. Note: You cannot select “Labeling” in the A/V mode. MENU MENU MENU MENU HAPTER : TV O PERATION... -
Page 28: Setting The Clock
Press the button to select the correct minutes. After selecting the correct minutes, press Press MENU•PROG three times to exit. : TV O HAPTER PERATION MENU MENU MENU MENU When selecting the hours, be sure to select the proper time of day (AM or PM). -
Page 29: Customizing The Picture
You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, brightness, tint, color, and sharpness according to personal preference. (You can also use one of the “automatic” settings described on the next page.) Press MENU•PROG to display the TV’s main menu. Press repeatedly, until the word “Custom”... -
Page 30: Using Automatic Picture Settings
Choose Natural to optimize the picture settings for an ideally lit viewing environment. • Choose Mild (“Mild Contrast”) when viewing the TV in low light, or when playing video games. • Choose Custom if you want to adjust the settings accordings to personal preference (see “Customizing the Picture, page 4.9). -
Page 31: Customizing The Sound
You can use the on-screen menus to adjust the bass, treble, and balance according to individual preference. You can also use one of the “automatic” settings described on the next page. Press MENU•PROG to display the TV’s main menu. Press to select the “Sound”... -
Page 32: Using Automatic Sound Settings
P E R AT I O N Using Automatic Sound Settings Your TV has four automatic sound settings – “Standard,” “Music,” “Movie,” and “Speech”) – preset at the factory. You can activate any of them by making a selection from the on-screen menu. Or, you can select “Custom,” which automatically recalls your personalized sound settings. -
Page 33: Viewing The Signal From A Vcr Or Camcorder
TV’s main menu. Press twice to select “Channel”, then press Press twice to select “TV/AV”. Press to switch between the signals from the TV’s A/V jacks and the TV signal. MENU MENU MENU HAPTER 4.13 : TV O PERATION... - Page 34 This page intentionally left blank...
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Page 35: Chapter 5: Special Features
Channel menu. Press three times to select “Fine tune”. Press adjust the fine tuning. To store the fine tuning setting in the TV’s mem- ory, press . The sym- bol “*” appears. To reset the fine tuning to “00”, press MENU... -
Page 36: Digital Noise Reduction
E AT U R E S Digital Noise Reduction If the broadcast signal received by your TV is weak, you can activate the Digital Noise Reduction feature to help reduce any static and ghosting that may appear on the screen. -
Page 37: Changing The Screen Size
“Wide”. Press MENU•PROG twice to exit. • Normal : Sets the picture to 4:3 normal mode. This is the standard TV screen size. • Zoom : Magnifies the size of the picture on screen. • Wide : Sets the picture to 16:9 wide mode. -
Page 38: Setting The On/Off Timer
Before using the timer, you must set the TV’ s clock. (See “Setting the Clock” on page 4.8). MENU MENU When you set the hours, make sure the correct time of day (AM or PM) appears to the left of the hour. -
Page 39: Setting The Sleep Timer
When finished setting the timer, press MENU•PROG three times to exit. Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically shuts off the TV after a preset time (from 10 to 180 minutes). Press MENU•PROG to display the the TV’s main menu. -
Page 40: Sound Features
Depending on the particular program being broadcast, you can listen to stereo, mono, or Secondary Audio Program audio. SAP audio is usually a foreign-language transla- tion. Sometimes SAP has unrelated information like news or weather. Press MENU•PROG to display the the TV’s main menu. Press once to high- light the “Sound”... -
Page 41: Additional Sound Settings (Turbo Sound, Surround, Or Auto Volume)
• Auto Volume The Auto Volume setting minimizes large differences in volume between channels by reducing the volume of louder channels and boosting the volume of softer channels. Press MENU•PROG to display the TV’s main menu. Press once to high- light the “Sound”... -
Page 42: Viewing Closed Captions
E AT U R E S Viewing Closed Captions Your TV decodes and displays the closed captions that are broadcast with certain TV shows. These captions are usually subtitles for the hearing impaired or foreign-language translations. Most VCRs record the closed caption signal from television programs, so home-recorded video tapes should also provide closed captions. -
Page 43: Viewing The Demonstration
P E C I A L E AT U R E S Viewing the Demonstration Your TV has a demonstration mode to help you become familiar with its menu system. Press MENU•PROG to display the TV’s main menu. Press three times to select the “Function”... - Page 44 This page intentionally left blank...
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Page 45: Troubleshooting
Check the antenna connections. Make sure the program is broadcast in color. Adjust the picture settings. Adjust the antenna. Check all wire connections. Unplug the TV for 30 seconds, then try operating it again. Make sure the wall outlet is working. HAPTER THER... -
Page 46: Cleaning And Maintaining Your Tv
Using Your TV in Another Country If you plan to take your TV with you to a foreign country, please be aware of the dif- ferent television systems that are in use around the world. A TV designed for one sys- tem may not work properly with another system due to differences in the TV channel frequencies. - Page 48 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. Importer (for Mexico only): COMERCIALIZADORA THOMSON DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V. SIERRA CANDELA NO. 111, PISO 11 COL.