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  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove WARNING RISKOF ELECTRIC cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or SHOCKDO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ............Step 1: Unpack the TV ..............Step 2: Connect Your TV ..............TV Only ..................The Basic Connection ..............Advanced Connections .............. Step 3: Plug in the TV ..............Step 4: Place Batteries in Remote ..........Step 5: Turn On the TV ..............
  • Page 4 MENUS FEATURES ............... Menus and Control Panels ............. Audio Menu ..................Picture Quality Menu ..............Screen Menu ................... Using Closed Captioning ............Channel Menu ................Time Menu ..................Parental Control Menu ..............Channel Block ................Front Panel Lockout ..............Setup Menu ..................Channel Marker ................
  • Page 5: Setup And Connections

    G ETTI NG STARTE D SETUP AND CONNECTIONS This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first four sections of the manual show you how to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of the menus, features, and controls of your TV.
  • Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv

    STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV Make sure to locate the remote control. STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR There are three types of connections outlined in this section: TV Only: If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system.
  • Page 7: The Basic Connection

    BASIC CONNECTION The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections.
  • Page 8: Advanced Connections

    ADVANCED CONNECTIONS Once you have made your connections you will need to program the TV to tune Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating to the correct Video INPUT channel the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple order to see and hear audio and video...
  • Page 9 Model MR27315 VIDEO AUDIO L / MONO hie e el 'N CABLE/ CONTROL ANTENNA VIDEO and AUDIO IN Use these input jacks to connect a VCR, Laserdisc player, DVD player, satellite receiver or Internet Access Device. To view the component connected to VIDEO, use the INPUT button...
  • Page 10 Sample Connections Cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when connecting components to your TV. Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Cables • Insert all cables firmly into jacks. • Place the audio/video cables to the You will use the following types of cables to make your connection: sides of the TV's back panel...
  • Page 11 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL to View Your Components To watch the satellite receiver in this connection, SATELLITE RECEIVER press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, )M ANT then press INPUT to scroll through the video input OUTTOTV channels until you tune to VID.
  • Page 12: Step 3: Plug In The Tv

    STEP 3: PLUG IN THE TV [LII _\ Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. [_1 l\ STEP 4: PLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTE Remove the battery compartment...
  • Page 13: Interactive Setup

    THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE The Interactive Setup routine helps you through the steps needed to configure the TV : • Select a menu language • Search for available channels I NTE RACTIVE SETU P • Set the time • Set the VCR1 channel •...
  • Page 14: Using Point And Select Navigation

    Many VCR user manuals refer to a PROGRAM button. The MENU.PROG button on this remote works as a PROGRAM button in VCR mode for RCA, GE and PROSCAN VCRs.
  • Page 15: Selectinga Language

    Point to Begin setup now and press MENUoPROG. SELECTING A LANGUAGE The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. Point to your preferred language for the menu system. Press MENUoPROG to select that language. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH...
  • Page 16: Setting The Time

    SETTING THE TIME The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. Press MENU*PROG to bring up the Set Time control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces.
  • Page 17: Setting The Vcr1 Channel (Auto Tuning)

    SETTING THE VCR1 CHANNEL (AUTO TUN I NG) The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR.
  • Page 18: Setting The Vcr2 Channel (Auto Tuning)

    SETTING THE VCR2 CHANNEL (AUTO TUN ING) The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR2oLD button on the remote. Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR, DVD player or Laserdisc player.
  • Page 19: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)

    SETTING THE DVD CHANNEL (AUTO TUN I NG) The remote control that came packed with your TV does not have a button corresponding to this feature. This feature does, however, function with other types of universal remote controls. If you are setting up your TV for the first time, go ahead and skip this step or select Not Connected from the...
  • Page 20: Labeling The Channels

    LABELING THE CHANNELS Use the CHAN A (channel up) or CHAN V (channel down) buttons to change channels in the Chan # field. This works This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and even if you're not in the Chan # field. Or, label your channels.
  • Page 21: Using The 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, probably don't need to program it at all. USING...
  • Page 22: Remote Buttons

    VCR mode and TV/receiver button in SAToCABLE mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. With RCA, GE and PKOSCAN VCRs, this button also clears items from the VCR clock and timer programs.
  • Page 23: Using The Input Button

    MENU.PROG Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button for RCA, GE and PROSCAN VCRs. RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture Control Preset. Point and select to choose a different Picture Control Preset.
  • Page 24: Programming The Remote

    VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. TEST! NG TH E REMOTE To determine whether universal remote needs to be programmed,...
  • Page 25: Using The Remote To Control A Device

    USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A DEVICE Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your devices. To operate the device: Press the device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2.LD, SAT.CABLE, or AUDIO) to set the remote to control the device.
  • Page 26: Remote Codes

    Regency ................. 5017 Colt ................206 I Rembrandt ................5003 RCA ........2000, 200 I, 2003, 2013,202 I, Craig ..........2013, 2014, 2023, 206 I Runco ..................5026 ....2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087, Curtis-Mathes ......2 000, 2002, 2009, 2013, ....
  • Page 27: Menus And Features

    THE MENU SYSTEM This section explores the menus of your TV--beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed help you get the most from your TV. MENUS FEATURES...
  • Page 28: Menus And Control Panels

    MENUS CONTROL PANELS Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists. Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV.
  • Page 29 CONTROL PAN E LS Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.
  • Page 30: Audio Menu

    CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently selected, or "in use." Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU,PROG to select that choice. You will then return to the previous screen.
  • Page 31: Picture Quality Menu

    Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video for the...
  • Page 32: Screen Menu

    SCREEN MENU Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. No captioning information is displayed. On Captioning information isshown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is shown, when available, whenever the TV's sound is muted.
  • Page 33: Channel Menu

    CHANNEL MENU Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
  • Page 34: Time Menu

    The choices for each screen are: Not connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected 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 when the particular component button is pressed.
  • Page 35: Parental Control Menu

    PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a chip inside your TV (called V-Chip). These three V-Chip functions will not work on your TV because the features depend upon special additions the broadcast signal, not yet available...
  • Page 36: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section. The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage. You can also access the Interactive Setup from the Main Menu.
  • Page 37: Reference

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn •...
  • Page 38: Care And Cleaning

    Can't select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode." Noisy stereo reception •...
  • Page 39 SAP 34 Advanced connections 4, 6 Fixed images Audio menu SAT/CABLE Channel 17, 31 Fixed Output, Speakers Off Schedule Front panel buttons Audio Output 6, 7 Front Panel Lockout Screen menu Audio Output Volume & Speakers Audio Processor Second Audio Program (SAP) Select Audio/Video cables...
  • Page 40 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 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street RECYCLED PAPER Indianapolis, IN 46290 100% MINIMUM 40% @1999 Thomson...

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