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Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. DTVLINK®...
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Introduction RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO Menu Path Record Output Jacks You can record digital TV (and analog) programs by using the RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R (you can also record analog programs). Your TV must be tuned to the channel in order to record the program.
Introduction Key Features Overview ... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 6 Choose Your Connection ... 7 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player ... 8 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ... 9 How to Connect: Dolby Digital Receiver + Speakers ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help and Control Panels ... 52 Exiting a menu ... 52 On-Screen Help ... 52 Control Panels ... 52 Picture Quality Menu ... 54 Picture Settings ... 54 Picture Presets ...
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • How To Connect • Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Front of Your TV •...
Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. •...
Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Connections & Setup VIDEO ANTENNA IN VIDEO ANTENNA OUT How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A. If you have cable and off-air antennas, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only source for GUIDE Plus+ System).
VIDEO AUDIO How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your cable or off-air signal to ANTENNA A. If you have cable and off-air antennas, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only source for GUIDE Plus+ System).
Connections & Setup How to Connect: Dolby Digital Receiver + Speakers If you own a Dolby Digital® or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality. Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack on your TV to the Optical Input Jack on your receiver/amplifier receiver.
How to Connect: TV + Speakers You can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV: one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal. 1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core.
Connections & Setup Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections (cables may be ordered separately by using the order form on page 75). There are several ways to connect components to your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a different level of performance.
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Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Composite Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right audio, and white for left audio).
Connections & Setup Back of the TV The diagrams below illustrate each of the back panel jacks found on the TV. When connecting cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.). RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO...
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CENTER CHANNEL INPUT MAXIMUM AMPLIFIER POWER RATING INTERNAL (60 WATTS into 8 OHMS) SPEAKER SOURCE TV EXT AMP VIDEO INPUT 1 S-VIDEO MONO AUDIO INPUT 1 VIDEO INPUT 3 MONO AUDIO INPUT 3 Tips Inputs 3/4 can be used as either a component video (Y P ) input or a composite video (V) input.
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Connections & Setup VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV MONO AUDIO INPUT 5 RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO AUDIO Digital Audio Output Jack G-LINK ETHERNET ANTENNA B ANTENNA A INPUT INPUT VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI-HDTV and analog audio connections. • L/MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually white.
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.
Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Front Inputs The TV has front inputs for convenience: an S-VIDEO input, one set of composite AUDIO/VIDEO Inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and open the cover. Please note the illustration below shows a typical front layout and may not resemble your TV.
VCR1 ON • OFF TV button VCR2 SAT • CABLE FORMAT MUTE CH + CH - GUIDE INFO GO BACK OK button Arrow buttons MENU CLEAR Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV. Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet.
Connections & Setup To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Channel Search takes several minutes because the TV is searching for all possible analog and digital channels. You may want to leave and come back later. If you move to a new ZIP or postal code, or if any of your information changes and you need to access the setup screens from the TV’s main...
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Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 2. Use the number buttons and/or the arrows on your remote to enter your zip code or postal code. Press OK when you’re finished. Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next space.
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Connections & Setup 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. Important Note: Cable box may only be connected to ANTENNA A or INPUT 1 if it is to be controlled by GUIDE Plus+ System 5.
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Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
Connections & Setup If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No, repeat setup process and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen. What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: •...
Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It • Code List Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
AUSE SWAP CH CTRL The VCR1, DVD, VCR2, and SAT•CABLE buttons also turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. The Buttons on the Remote Control Blue action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, it activates features (located in the Action bar on TV screen).
To turn off most the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the menu system.
VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, satellite receivers and other components. In addition to being programmed to operate your television, it’s already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components. The AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component.
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To stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off. Some of the remote’s buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you’re using another component’s menu system. Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control •...
Using the Remote Control Using the INPUT Button Input source ON • OFF VCR1 VCR2 SAT • CABLE FORMAT MUTE CH + CLEAR INPUT button AUSE SWAP SKIP CH CTRL Note: Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change each time you press the INPUT button.
Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus and Control Panels • Picture Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Time Menu • Connections Menu • Preferences Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4...
Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help and Control Panels This section explores menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. The Guide Plus+ Menu, Parental Controls, and Web Browser menu items are discussed in the Features chapter while Assisted Setup is discussed in the Connections and Setup chapter.
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Radio Button List Check Box List Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. To make adjustments: 1. Press the left or right arrow to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust.
Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Quality Menu The Picture Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Picture Settings, Picture Presets, Auto Color, Color Warmth, Noise Filter, Convergence, SVM, Reset Controls. To access the Picture Quality menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears). 2.
Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Soft Lighting without losing your personal preset. For example, if you normally use Personal Picture Preset but want to watch a show in Bright Lighting, you can choose Bright Lighting, watch the show, and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing Personal Picture Preset.
Using the TV’s Menu System SVM stands for Scan Velocity Modulation. This feature improves the sharpness of the picture by changing the speed of the cathode-ray tubes’ electron beam when it transitions between dark and light areas of the screen. It sharpens the black-to- white edges and white-to-black edges.
TruSurround, SRS and (o) symbol is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Audio Processor The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.
Using the TV’s Menu System In the Audio Language menu, highlight the audio language you want by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control. Press OK to activate. Some programs can have audio languages available that can be heard, but that cannot be set as the default.
*“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Digital Audio Out If you’ve connected a six-channel amplifier/receiver to the TV’s DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable, you can receive Dolby Digital* surround sound if transmitted.
Using the TV’s Menu System When you move the highlight to the Antenna Info list, the TV attempts to tune to the channel. You can then adjust your off-air antenna for maximum signal strength (largest number) for the selected channel. The signal strength for a digital channel will be shown as “- -”...
Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Signal Type The Signal Type screen lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal from cable TV or an off-air antenna for Ant A or Ant B. When you run Channel Search, the TV automatically detects your signal and you don’t have to specify it here.
Using the TV’s Menu System Ethernet Setup If you have a NAT/PAT device with DHCP capability, no setup is required. The TV automatically sets itself up for Ethernet use. If you do not have a NAT/PAT router, you may need to establish some settings in conjunction with your ISP (Internet Service Provider) before you can connect to the Internet.
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Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Analog Captions You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for displaying captioning information for all analog channels. The content of CC and Text are different; you can select which one you want to see on the screen. CC CC displays information at any position on the screen.
Using the TV’s Menu System Caption Color allows you to choose the font color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan. Background Color allows you to choose the background color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan. Background Opacity allows you to change the see-through options: Solid, Transparent, Translucent, and Flashing.
Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Record Output 16:9 signals can be recorded in one of two ways: Cropped Recording (Center Cut) and Anamorphic Mode Recording. Cropped Recording records the center of a 16:9 signal and the Anamorphic Mode Recording compresses the 16:9 signal into a 4:3 area.
Using the TV’s Menu System Digital Channel Info The Digital Channel Info option allows the TV to receive off-air TV guides. The default is set to Acquire Digital Channel Information. Disabling this option should be reserved as a last resort because you may not receive important terrestrial program guide information, such a program ratings, channel names, program titles, program times, etc.
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Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner • Digital or Analog Channels • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • Parental Controls • Auto Tuning • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation • Web Browser Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Using the TV’s Features About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. If an icon is grayed out (dim) in the banner, the feature is not available. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
Digital or Analog TV Channel A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital air channels. Channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels. Note: Subchannels (sometimes called “minor” channels) are channels associated with the primary channel (sometimes called the “major” channel). ON •...
Using the TV’s Features Video Action window buttons Promotional Information Channel Listings Tips The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically comes up when you use the TV or ON/OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by selecting Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ Menu, selecting Options, then setting Auto Display to Off.
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3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus. 4. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the menu options. If you are highlighting a digital channel, the channel label will include a subchannel, such as CBS [4-08].
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Using the TV’s Features Locking the Video Window When highlighting the channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear: • Lock/Unlock Press the Blue action button to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock).
Messages Occasionally you receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Messages menu on the Menu bar. Promotions The Promotions menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Using the TV’s Features You must lock the TV for the parental controls settings to be enforced. Parental Controls The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser, or use the front panel controls.
For each major channel 0 through 125 found through channel search in Antenna A and B Lists, there are six subchannels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 999). The subchannels are the same for every major channel and are not based on which subchannels a broadcaster is actually broadcasting.
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Using the TV’s Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Rating screen. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view. Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current...
Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out higher ratings. To block programs with higher ratings: 1.
Using the TV’s Features Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) Viewable: Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence Blocking Movie Ratings...
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating. 3. Exit the screen, and be sure the TV is locked. Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Unrated Program Block...
Using the TV’s Features VCR1 VCR2 SAT CABLE With the Auto Tuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you want to watch by pressing that component’s button. Auto Tuning for the TV button cannot be set. Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you...
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller analog (NTSC format) picture on top of the main analog picture. The main and PIP channels must be from the same antenna A or B; you cannot have the main picture from Antenna A and the PIP picture from Antenna B.
800-798-5875. When the browser is started for the first time, the browser goes to an RCA website. All FAV keyboard buttons are also initially programmed to that site. The FAV SEARCH button on the keyboard defaults to a search site but you can reprogram it.
Browser Screen Burn Prevention If the browser is idle for a period of time, a pop-up message appears to remind you to turn it off when you are not using it to prevent uneven wear of the screen. Remember that fixed images tend to “burn”...
Reference • Troubleshooting • Specifications and Features • Accessory Information • Limited Warranty • Care and Cleaning- • Index Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 5...
References Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there’s a source of power to the outlet or outlet strip.
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• If using an S-Video connection, DVI-HDTV, component and video remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R INPUT jacks. • Check the position of the INT W/EXT SURR and EXT switch on the back of the TV. •...
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References Program information doesn’t download • Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+ System menu and then Setup. Go to page 20 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. •...
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Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • You must lock the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 5 on your remote), select Lock TV (press 1 on your remote). I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV •...
References HDTV Specifications Tuning Capability Video Sound Convenience † dbx is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation. **Specifications are subject to change. Channel Tuning ... NTSC/ATSC Digital Cable Compatibility ... DTVLINK, DVI/HDTV, ... Component Adaptive Video Noise Reduction ... Yes Adjustable Color Warmth ...
VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. It can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. The cable is color-coded and shielded. It has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. Gold-Tipped cable, VH83 (6-ft) Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/...
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Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. RCR160TBLM1 2-way Signal Splitter, 4- way Signal Splitter* helps you connect to other components. 2-way Splitter (VH47) 4-way Splitter (VH49) Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the...
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References Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number My card above your expires:...
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. • Two years from date of purchase for the 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.
Index Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
Index Symbols Automatic code search 29 Autotuning 1394 1 AUX button 26, 31 16:9 icon 34 16:9 widescreen 2 Back of the TV 14 Back panel 14 A/V receiver connection 10 Backlight button 26 Accessories 74 Balance 58 Action buttons 26, 53 Batteries 19 GUIDE Plus+ system 37 Black Level 54...
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Index Front Control panel Actions buttons 53 Control panels 52 Front Panel Choice fields 53 Choice lists 53 Front panel Menu buttons 53 Numeric entries 53 Front panel block 45 Sliders 53 Convergence 54, 55 G-LINK 16 Digit buttons 26 Digital audio out 59 GO BACK button 27 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack...
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