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RCA Scenium HD65W20 User Manual

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  • Page 2 Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of e]eclric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. To reduce the riskof fire or shockhazard, do not exposethis product to rain or moisture.
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  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table Contents Setup Connections ................Step 1: Unpack the System ..................Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other Components ............Jacks and Cables ....................Front Buttons ...................... Back of the TV ..................... The Basic Connection ..................The Advanced Connection ................. Connecting Speakers to the TV .................
  • Page 5 Table Contents Adjusting Controls ................Picture Quality Controls .................... Picture Settings ......................Color Warmth ..................... Noise Filter ......................Convergence ......................Picture Presets ......................Reset Controls ......................Audio Controls ......................Mute ........................Tone Controls ...................... Audio Processor ....................Speakers ......................Sound Logic .....................
  • Page 6 Table Contents Setting the Time and Date ..................Using the Preferences Menu ..................Color Scheme ...................... Translucency ......................Default Guide ..................... Screen Format ..................... Caption Display ....................Analog Captions ....................Using Fetch ......................... Getting Assistance .................. Running the Interactive Setup .................. Getting Antenna Information ...................
  • Page 7 Welcome HDTV High Definition relers to a new way of sending programming inlk)rmation over the ait_vaves and into your TV. There are two types of TV display formats available. One is ATSC fomrat, which originated from tire Advanced Television Systems Committee.

  • Page 8: Setup And Connections

    Setup Connections Setup and Connections Getting Started Using the Remote This section tells you how to get your HDTV set up and connected. It describes the cables you will need, explains the front and back panels, and walks you through BasicTV Operation the steps needed...

  • Page 9: Step 1: Unpack The System

    Setup Connections Step 1: Unpack System Make sure to locate the remote control and power cord. Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other Components Power Cord Remote During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have been connected with Control just a coaxial cable for the system test.

  • Page 10: Jacks And Cables

    S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality. Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components.

  • Page 11: Front Buttons

    Setup Connections Front Buttons The diagrams below dt_scribe lhc fr(mt panel and lront input jacks on the TV. Please llote that the exact look of the buuons pictured here may be different from yours. remote control, you can use the front panel of the TV to operate many If you cannot find your...
  • Page 12 Setup Connections Front Inputs The monitor has front inputs tk)r convenience; one set of audio/video inputs and a headphone jack. These jacks let you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, Internet access device, game, or camcorder. Look for a hinged door and gently lift the cover open.

  • Page 13: Back Of The Tv

    Setup Connections Back of the TV The cliagram I)elow d_'scribes each ol the back panel jacks founcl on the TV. When conlrecting cables, be sure to coirnect c'nrresponding outputs inptits (vidc, o to video, riglal audio right atlclio, etc.), miT_ vl0t 0 L'l_ml_ SMELLITE...
  • Page 14 Setup Connections INPUT 1 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, laserdisc player, lnternet access device, or DVD player. AUDIO VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually VIDEO S-VIDEO {..-,oo o yellow. L AUDIO provides left auclin connection.

  • Page 15: The Basic Connection

    Setup Connections The Basic Connection How to view programming: TV and VCR • To watch cable TV or ofgair TV programs from an antenna in this connection, press ANTENNA on the remote control until ANTENNA A is displayed in the channel banner. •...

  • Page 16: The Advanced Connection

    Setup Connections The Advanced Connection After you have made your connections, program the TV to tune to the correct TV, VCR, and Player With Amplifier video input channel to see and hear audio and video from the attached component (VCR, DVD player, etc.).

  • Page 17: Connecting Speakers To The Tv

    Setup Connections Connecting Speakers to the TV You can connect up to two additiomfl speakers to the TV: one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist AUDIO OtJTPtXTS fiXED...

  • Page 18: Connecting A Stereo Amplifier

    Setup Connections Connecting a Stereo Amplifier Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUI)IO OI.JTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver. • FIXED provides f'uxed-level audio output from the monitor. This audio output AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED...

  • Page 19: Step 3: Place Batteries In The Remote Control

    Setup Connections Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your TV's remote control. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching the + and - end of each battery.

  • Page 20: Using The Remote Control

    Using Remote Control Setup and Connections How to Use Your Universal Using the Remote Remote Control In this section you will find out how to use your universal remote control. This section: BasicTV Operation • defines the buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 21: Remote Control Buttons

    If you subscribe I)IRECTV" progranm3ing and arc in I)IREC'IW mode, you scroll through I)IRI:.C'IA" chalmels. In I)VI) CH +/- will skip chapters on a disc played by RCA. GE. mode, or PROSCAN I)V1) players. VOL UP/DOWN Adjusts the "IW's audio volume.
  • Page 22 MENU Brings up the main menu and selects highlighted itenrs. When in using an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button. CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing. If no displays are present and the skip timer is set.

  • Page 23: Programming The Remote Control

    Control The universal remote can be programnled to control most brands of remote contro]lable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and laserdisc players. Testing Remote Control...

  • Page 24: Using The Remote To Control A Component

    Using Remote Using Direct Entry This remote control may not operate all models of Turn on the component to be programmed. the brands that are shown. Use the codes Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in the shown in this manual, or section "Remote Control Codes"...
  • Page 25 Pulsar ..........5026 Sanyo ........201 I, 2013, 2023 Aiko ........... 2027 Kodak .......... 2014, 2021 Scott ..2012, 2015, 2025.2032.2035, 2038, RCA ......5 047, 5049, 5052 Aiwa ........2002, 2026 Lk_d ..........2002, 2026 2065,2093,2116 Realistic........5009, 5049 Akei ..2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008,...

  • Page 26: Basic Tv Operation

    Basic Operation Setup and Connections The Ins and Outs of Using Your HDTV Using the Remote This section tells you about the interactive channel banner, which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the remote. BasicTV Operation It aiso describes how to change channels ¥...

  • Page 27: About The Channel Banner

    Basic Operation About the Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on tile remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing INFO gives extended information, when Please note that when available. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an icon in the channel banner. you're in TV mode, the channel banner will not Channel banner icons represent...
  • Page 28 Basic Operation Channel Banner Icons Press INFO on the remote control twice to view an Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main metal. expanded channel banner that shows a program TV/DIRECTV logo When selected, toggles hetween TV and DIRECTV viewing. The description (when highlighted...

  • Page 29: Changing Between Directv And Tv Mode

    Basic Operation Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Mode When you change channels entering nulllbers %vith[he remote control, you tune 1o programming that can come fi-om one of three difl_rent sources: the I)IRECTV satellite (if you have DIRECTV _ service), a terrestrial off-air antenna, or cable "1_'.You tune to one of these sources by pressing either TV or DIRECTV on the remote control;...

  • Page 30: Changing Channels

    Basic 11"!/ Operation Changing Channels To change channels by entering nunlbers with the remote control, the remote needs to be in the correct "mode": either DIRECTV mode (if you subscribe to DIRECTV ®programming) or TV mode. When want to watch DIRECTV ®...

  • Page 31: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)

    Basic Operation PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller analog (NTSC fromat) picture on top of the main analog picture. Note that you will only be able to use PIPwith Your TV is equipped with a dual NTSC tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television analog channels.

  • Page 32: Pip Problems

    Basic Operation PIP Problems? If you are channel stirring and the PIP disappears, you may have tuned to a digital channel. To view PIP and the main picture, make sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog inputs, or signals. Continue changing the channel until you find an analog (NTSC format) channel.

  • Page 33: Using The Input Button

    Basic Operation Using the INPUT Button gifi, ga Repeatedly press the INPI.JT button to scroll through the available input sources g Eog°g" until you find the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view. Input source Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change with each press of...

  • Page 34: Using The Program Guides

    Using Program Guides Setup and Connections What is a program guide? Using the Remote A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. It is a list of the current and future pro- grams. There are separate guides for TV programs and DIRECTV ®...

  • Page 35: Bringing Up The Program Guides

    Using Program Guides Bringing Up the Program Guides If you subscribe to DIRECTW" programming, you have access to two plx)gram guides: a DIRECTV ® programn'dng guide and a TV prograna guide (for terrestrial programming). you do not subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming, you will have one guide: tile TV program guide.

  • Page 36: Anatomy Of The Tv Program Guide

    Using Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide To access the TV program guide: Press the "IV button on the remote control. Press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information yon will see in the TV program guide.

  • Page 37: Anatomy Of The Directv® Programming Guide

    Using Program Guides Anatomy of the DIRECTV ® Programming Guide To access the D1RECTV® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV ® service. Press the DIRECTV button, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the DIRECTV_ programming guide.

  • Page 38: Getting Around In The Guides

    Using Program Guides Getting Around in the Guides There are svw'ra] ways to change channels move around the TV and DIRECTV* To view a listing of future programming guides. programming in the • Point to channels with the number buttons (0-9) guide, continuously press the right arrow button...

  • Page 39: Using The Guide Button

    Using Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button Each press of the GUIDE hutton on the remote control takes you to an ahernate type o[ TV or D1RECTV® prognunming guide: l)etail Guide, SurfGuide '_ (I)IRECTV only), or Grid Guide. By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control.
  • Page 40 Using Program Guides You can highlight any tune to program then that channel by pressing OK or get more information by pressing the INFO button. Channel Guide lets you see programs on a specific channel. • SurfGuide (available with DIRECTV only) Displays seven DIRECTV* channels in a half-hour...

  • Page 41: Sorting The Directv® Programming Guide

    Using Program Guides Sorting the DIRECTV ® Programming Guide Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV p ( gra mining guide to show only tile types of proglanls that in_erest you. There are several on-screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways.
  • Page 42 Using Program Guides Sorting the DIRECTV ® Programming Guide Movies Movies icon +,elect the movies icon to tell tile DIRECTV" programnfing guide to list only I)IRECTV novies. After you select the movies icon, it changes to a movies themes icon. +,elect the movies themes icon to sort the guide...
  • Page 43 Using Program Guides Sorting Current DIRECTV ® Programming Guide Alphabetically The AlphaSort '_ feature lists all the program titles in tile current DIRECTV ® programming guide in alphabetical order. You can also find this icon in the channel banner. Select the AlphaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the current guide.
  • Page 44 Using Program Guides tl_e on-screen keyboard to entur ok:sired search parameters. For example, interested 111tennis events, enter a conmlon t_rnl might in program titles, like "tennis." On-screen icons represent the status of the scout feature: Indicates the Scou feature is set to find specific information.

  • Page 45: The Other Icons

    Using Program Guides The Other Icons These icons are located on both the DIRECI'V and TV i)rograll/gtlklCs. Exit Exits guide returns back to where were before enterhlg progranl guides. Exit icon Help Brings up additional information about the guide. Press OK to continue. Down Arrow Help icon...

  • Page 46: Adjusting Tv Controls

    Adjusting Controls 1 Setup and Connections Make Adjustments to your Picture and Audio Using the Remote The following section tells you how to adjust the ¥ picture quality and audio quality of your TV. • The Picture Quality menu contains BasicTV Operation controls that let you adjust the picture.

  • Page 47: Picture Quality Controls

    Adjusting Controls Picture Quality Controls The Picture Quality mentl ,_'onlains nil of tile TV's video c_mfiguration controls. "1_ access the Picture Quality menu, press MI'_NU on the remote control to go to the main menu, then selt_ct Pi_tttr_, Qtzctli(_,. Picture Settings The Picture Settings menu displays the controls for adjusting the way the picture looks.

  • Page 48: Noise Filter

    Adjusting Controls Noise Filter Noise Filter displays a list that lets you set one of three automatic settings that allows you to reduce picture "static" or any type of interference. You can set Noise Filter to Off, Low, or High. When set to Off, no noise reduction occurs.

  • Page 49: Audio Controls

    Adjusting Controls Audio Controls The Audio menu lets you adjust the controls that inw_lve the TV's audio outputs. To access tile Audio menu, press MENll on the remote, then select Audio from the main menu. Mute Turn Mute on (select SomM Oj)'3 to set the TV's volume to its minimum level.

  • Page 50: Speakers

    Adjusting Controls Speakers For more information on Allows you to turn on or off internal speakers. the variable and fixed audio jacks, see the section "Setup and Sound Logic Connections" under "Bacl_ of the TV" and Monitors a program's audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum and "Connecting a Stereo maximum...
  • Page 51 Adjusting Controls Icon in the Channel Banner You will find an audio language icon in the channel banner, Audio language icon lfthe icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or D1RECTV_ channel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options.

  • Page 52: Using The Profiles

    Using Profiles Setup and Connections Creating User Profiles This section describes the user profiles feature. includes information about: Using the Remote • Creating a profile's TV and DIRECTV viewing lists. • Setting spending limits. BasicTV Operation • Setting DIRECTV* programming, TV and movie rating limits.

  • Page 53: About Profiles

    Using Profiles About Profiles Usethe MENU button on the remote control to When _ou scle¢'t I_rq/?l{:_ liom the main menu, you can create four different profiles in bring up the main menu, addition to tile default "Fan3ily" profile. You can set up specific channels, rating limits, and usethe arrows to highlight an option, and...

  • Page 54: Selecting Or Deleting All Directv Channels

    Using Profiles Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV _ channel, and press OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and down buttons.

  • Page 55: Setting The Directv Rating Limit

    Using Profiles Setting DIRECTV Rating Limit Important! The Set Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing limit l(_r rated movies You need to lock the (based on the MPAA ralings system). system in order for rating limits, channel limits, and Note that tile rating limit cannot be enforced if a program has not been rated, if rating...
  • Page 56 Using Profiles To start, you can add or delete all channels. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a TV channel, and press OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote control.

  • Page 57: Setting The Tv Rating

    Using Profiles Setting the TV Rating The Set TV Rating menu enables you to program your TV so children cannot see certain programs or channels. The last three choices in the TV Setup menu involve software inside your TV (often called V-Chip) which allows you to "block"...
  • Page 58 Using Profiles To se! TV programming limits: From the main menu, select P;'_!/Tles Select the user name you \,,roukl like to set limits for through the lJ#_7/es menu. Select TVSetup fiOln tile next menu. Select &,! TV Rating. Remember you are only blocking TV programs and movies for the one...
  • Page 59 Using Profiles Blocking Age-Based Ratings When you change the status of a rating to Block, alltOl13atic.'ally block progranl ratings a])ove a :.;pec-ifi,_J based rating levitt. the system will For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a automatically block TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch only TV-G.
  • Page 60 Using Profiles Blocking Specific Content Themes lock the system for rating You can block programs based on thcir content. (Content is represented by the D, I., S, limits to take effect. ou must remember V, and FV on your scrccn Scc "Setting the "I'V Rating"...
  • Page 61 Using Profiles Setting the Movie Rating Please note that the rating limits you set while in the You set movie rating limits by bh)cking movies rated above a specified level. To access TV Setup menu apply only the Set Movie Rating menu: to TV programs--they do not apply to DIRECTV ®...
  • Page 62 Using Profiles Viewing Moving Ratings Some movies may be After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing s()m_' ol given a "Not Rated" the rating status buttons back to View: rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View(V).

  • Page 63: Choosing Your Profile

    Using Profiles Choosing Your Profile Each time you iurn on the TV the Family profile is selected hy definilt. To select a (lifferent profile: Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles in the channel banner. The WHO button toggles through the profiles.

  • Page 64: Locking And Unlocking A User Profile

    Using Profiles Locking Unlocking a User Profile Don't Forget Your Password When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know the user password from accessing the locked profile. This applies only when they press If you forget a USER WHO on the remote control.

  • Page 65: Locking The System

    Using Profiles Locking the System When you lock the system, all limits set tip l_r all profiles are put into eff:;ect, regardless The Lock/Unlock icons in whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlocked profiles require no user password the channel banner are an access their channel list if the system is locked.

  • Page 66: System Options And Preferences

    System Options Preferences Setup and Connections Different Ways to Adjust Using the Remote Your HDTV This chapter describes the other options available to you such BasicTV Operation • selecting a signal source and type • auto tuning your remote control to tune to the VCR1, VCR2, or DVD channel Using Program Guides •...

  • Page 67: Changing The Signal Source

    System Options Preferences Changing the Signal Source The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna 13,I)IRECTV, or Video Inputs. The same can be accomi)lished using the ANTENNA, DIREC'I%_, and INPUT huttons on your remote control. If you misplace your remote control, use the fi'ont panel buttons to access this menu and change the signal source.

  • Page 68: Auto Tuning

    System Options Preferences Auto Tuning This nlentl displays the various componenls you )lave c(mr/ected to youl "la_/.It lets you set tip the TV to uutomaticul[y tune to the correct input channel when yotl press a clevice button (VCR1, VC1),2, or I)VD) ()n the renlote control.

  • Page 69: Channel Search

    System Options Preferences Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV t<) search aun)matically for all the terrestrial TV channel list and remove channels available through the antenna inputs. When the TV finds an active channel, unwanted channels by places it in tile channel list.

  • Page 70: Purchases: Pay Per View Programs

    System Options Preferences Mail provides the latest information from program providers. Purchases: Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View programs (PPV) are DIRECTV* programs that you purchase--like a movie ticket--if you subscribe to DIRECTV' t)rogramming. You can preview movies on certain channels to determine if you would like to purchase...
  • Page 71 System Options Preferences To purchase a movie or event, you can take one of two actions: • Highlight a PPV program Dnln tile D1RECTV * prngramming guide and press INFO. The Program l)ctails screen will appear and give you inorc inforlnation about the progranl.

  • Page 72: Reviewing And Canceling An Upcoming Purchase

    System Options Preferences Using the Purchases Menu Fhe Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past I)IRECTV_> Pay Per View _urchases and edit spending limits. The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past DIRECTV purchases and spending limits. The Other Guides icon Fhe list of purchases may be longer than one screen;...

  • Page 73: Setting The Time And Date

    System Options Preferences Setting the Time and Date You can set the current time and day, the current date, the time zone, and whether or not you observe daylight saving time. If you select UseDefaults, any changesyou made will be discarded and the time and date will be reset to the last saved settings,...

  • Page 74: Translucency

    System Options Preferences Translucency Note that when tuned to the device connected to You can adjust the level of translucency that the menu screens and program guides possess. the component video Adjust the slider up for more translucency (the video behind the menu and guides will be input jacks, translucency is more visible) or down for less translucency (less video will be shown behind the menu or...

  • Page 75: Caption Display

    System Options Preferences Caption Display The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed captioning information is sbown on the screen. Closed Captioning Captioning information is shown always, when available. Closed Captioning No captioning information is displayed.

  • Page 76: Using Fetch

    System Options Preferences Using Fetch Fetch menu is a list of eigh! convenient menu items. It serves to ;ICCCSS sholtClll these menll iteMS. For instance, instead of going through flmr steps to access tile Signal Meter (pressing MENU, selecting Assistance, selecting DLst_ Pointing, then selecting...
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  • Page 78: Getting Assistance

    Getting Assistance Setup and Connections Need Help? Using the Remote If you run across any problems or need to rely on the system to give you feedback, you should the Assistance menu to get information. This section explains the different types of assistance your BasicTV Operation...

  • Page 79: Running The Interactive Setup

    Getting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup setup tile first time you plugged in y<>ur You should have completed tile interactive Howev(_l-_ need acc(_ss interactive s_*tllp again_ acLess nlenLI. throLIgh Assistance Press MENU on the remote control to access tile inain nl{q]tl, Select Assistance from the main menu.

  • Page 80: Dish Pointing

    Getting Assistance Dish Pointing I'he Dish Pointing menu helps you set tip your HDTV and optimize your recepiion the satellite signal. Selecting Dish Type it is important to complete each of the following steps required for your satellite dish antenna. If you do not, yocl will not receive proper dish pointing coordinates and will Peak...
  • Page 81 Getting Assistance Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Use one of tile available methods (ZIP Code, Latitude/Longitude) to find your dish pointing coordinates, To obtain dish pointing coordinates using the ZIP Code of the dish installation location: Press MENU orl the remote control to bring up the Main menu. Select Ass_;tance, then Disb Pointing.

  • Page 82: Your New Access Card

    Getting Assistance If you are using an owd satellite dish, select the second satellite group and obtain a signal. Once you have a signal locked for both satellite locations (this may require some tweaking), you can select Alternate fi)rfi_w tunin_ to improve your reception €)l I',otl_ signals.

  • Page 83: Off-Air Guides

    Getting Assistance Off-Air Guides If you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal, but you are receiving invalid progrmn guide inl_)rmation or are having trouble tuning to a channel, you can disable your system's ability to acquire off-air TV program guides. If you subscribe to DIRECTV _' programming, you will still receive DIRECTV ®...

  • Page 84: Reference

    Reference Setup and Connections Getting Information This section contains troubleshooting information, your PROSCAN limited warranty, and accessory order- ing information. Using the Remote BasicTV Operation Using Program Guides 5 Adjusting TV Controls ¥ Using the Profiles System Options and Preferences Getting Assistance Reference...

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting

    Reference Troubleshooting Can't select certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu. If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode." Noisy stereo reception • May he a weak station.
  • Page 86 Reference Blank screen Mayhe tile component (VCR. DVI), etc.) connected to the input jacks is not on. Try another channel, because there may just not be any progranmling on at that time. • Cables in back may be disconnected. TV will not turn •...

  • Page 87: Care And Cleaning

    Reference Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint+free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabh_et to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV's screen be cleaned with a soft,...

  • Page 88: Fcc Registration Information

    Reference FCC Registration Information Your HDTV is registered with the Federal Communications Comlnission and is in compliance with parts 151_,and 68. FCC Rules and Regulations. Notification to the Local Telephone Company. On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among otber infommtion, tbe FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.

  • Page 89: Warranty

    Reference Scenium High Definition Television (HDTV) Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor. • One year from date of purchase for parts.
  • Page 90 Reference Product Registration: Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It ,,viii make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: •...

  • Page 91: Accessory Information

    Standard Audio/Video cable Screw-on Cable* attaches to the with RCA-type phono plugs. round antenna connectors (called VIt83 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure...
  • Page 92 Reference Accessory Order Form Remote Control This is Total Part No. Description the remote control that came Screw-on antenna cable* (340 VH81 packed with your TV. VH82 Replacements or spares can _crew-on antenna cable* (6-ft) $3.95 be ordered as needed. $5.95 VH89 _usb-on antenna...

  • Page 93: Placing An Order

    Reference Placing an Order Charge your arder on yotlr VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or USE YOUR CRI'DIT CARD Discover Card ready and call the toll-fi-ee number listed VISA below.

  • Page 94: Index

    Index Content themes FORWARD Viewing Button on the remote A-Z icon 36, 42 Back of the TV 12 Contrast Access card 12, 81 Front Batteries 18, 84 Convergence Number Binocular icon 27 And rear speaker jacks Accessories 90 Black level 46 Age-based ratings Blocking Input jacks 10...
  • Page 95 Rating limit Pixels 6 Jacks 12 Noise filter Ratio (16:9 and 4:3) 6, 73 And cables 9 Positioning cables 8 Normal lighting RCA-type cables 9 POWER button Normal screen format Receiving different types Not rated Preferences menu of channels Movies...
  • Page 96 Index Troubleshooting Sorting Tuners 6 The DIRECTV guide Tuning to a program By movies 41 Weak reception WHO button 21, 62 By sports And DIRECTV button on By title remote By topics Button Using movies icon 41 Channel list 54 Using sports icon 41 ZIP code 80 Mode...
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  • Page 98 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. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.

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