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  • Page 1 COLOR TVOW...
  • Page 2 Warning To prevent fire or TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE shock hazard, do not COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. expose this TV to REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. rain or moisture. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Adjusting Your TV Important Information Picture Settings. Warning Picture, Color, Tint, Bright(Brightness), Cautions Note to Cable Installer Sharp(Sharpness), Autocolor, Picture Reset Product Registration Overall Picture Sound Settings: Stereo and Tone m Quick Guide to Your TV Sound Settings: Speakers Startup Hook up your TV Using...
  • Page 4: Hook Up Your Tv

    }]nt, qu [e]'!Ift.m [_ IL_ iiikvd Startup For more details, see the page numbers listed. Tile steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching. 1,. Hook up your Details are in the Connections Section starting on page 28. Hook up any antennas, cables or other equipment to your TV before you follow the...
  • Page 5: Place All Available Channels Into Memory

    Startup 5. Place all available channels into memory Details are on page 22. A. Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setup Menu. This menu is white. B. Press + start the TV adding all the channels into the TV's memory. C.
  • Page 6: Basic Tour Of The Remote

    _..,TUI?qH 1_ 5_ lii i kvA Basic Tour of the Remote Basic information about your remote is show. below. This will _ve you a general idea of how your remote works. For more details, see pages 6-15. TV Power Button Turns the TV on.
  • Page 7: Menu Basics

    Menu Basics General information about using the on-screen menu system is shown below. Details for the remote buttons are on pages 6-7. Many menu items are explained in detail in Using Advanced Features starting on page 20. White Yellow Green Light Colors Blue...
  • Page 8: Remote Buttons

    b,p_ II&VA _] IR':'JTI_'13_ With Remote Buttons 1. Power Buttons Turns on the TV. Turns off the _. Shows the displays on the Turns off compatible VCRs. screen. ON/OFF Sets the remote to control the Turns on a component after a component button is pressed.
  • Page 9: Component Buttons

    4. Component Buttons See Using the Remote with a AUDIO, VCR1, VCR2, LDISC, VCR, Cable Box, Laserdisc Player CABLE, TV Sets the remote to control the and Audio equipment on pages 8-15. component. VCR2 and LDISC can only be programmed for one component: either a Laserdisc...
  • Page 10: Vcr

    Videosonic ........Hitachi ....... 05,15,35,36 Quartz ..........Wards ..........Quasar ..........Instant Replay ......... 08 .... 05,06,07,08,12,13,15,25,31,35 JCL ............ RCA ....00,05,07,08,28,35,37 Yamaha ......02,14,16,30 Realistic ..02,06,08,09,12,15,19,43 JCPenney ..0%05,07,08,14,16,30,35 Zenith .......... 11,17 JVC ........02,14,16,30 Samsung ....... 07,13,22,32,42 Kenwood ......
  • Page 11: Vcr1 Channel

    With VCRs: Setting the VCR1 Channel The VCR1 Channel works with the VCR1 button on the remote. If the VCR1 Channel is set, pressing the VCR1 button turns on the TV and VCR and tunes the TV to see the VCR signal. The VCR1 setting depends on how you have the VCR connected.
  • Page 12: Vcr

    b'L;_ i_d _'fmJ _R With VCRs: Basic Operation If the remote operates your VCR, this page and the next will show you how to use it for basic functions. See page 7for more details on buttons used with your VCR. TUrn on the VCR Select channel 00, 03, or 04 on the TV to see what the VCR is doing.
  • Page 13: Record One Tv Program And Watch Another

    If the remote operates your VCR, this page and page 10 will show you how to use it for basic functions. See page 7for more details on the buttons used with your VCR. Record one TV program and watch another A.
  • Page 14: Cable Box

    Texscan.........10,11 General Instrument ........07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41 Tocom .........17,21,49,50 ....04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,46 Pioneer ........18,20,44 Unika ........31,32,41 Hamlin .......12,13,34,48 Randtek ........07,08 Viewstar ..........Hitachi ........37,43,46 RCA ..........00,27 ..07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41 Jerrold............ Regal ..........12,13 Warner Amex ........44 ..04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,45,46,47 Regency ........02,33 Zenith ...........14,42 MACOM ........37,43 Samsung ...........44 Magnavox ..........
  • Page 15: Cable Channel

    With a Cable Box: Setting the Cable Channel The Cable Channel works with CABLE on the remote. If the Cable Channel is set, pressing CABLE selects the channel to see cable channels. The Cable Channel setting depends on whichchannel your cable box must be on to see cable channels.
  • Page 16: Laserdisc

    Use the buttons on the remote that relate to laserdisc player functions. Not all buttons highlighted may work with your laserdisc player. E. Press ON/OFF to turn it off. Laserdisc Player Codes Pioneer ......33 ProScan ....... 33 RCA ......33...
  • Page 17: Audio Codes

    Basic Operation Re._erto your Audio equipment owner's manual to hook up your audio equipment. Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, or amplifier. The remote may need to be programmed your equipment.
  • Page 18: Adjust Menu

    Picture Settings Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your personal setting. The chart at the bottom of the page explains your options. 1,, Select the Adjust Menu Press MENU repeatedly to select the Adjust menu.
  • Page 19: Adjusting Picture

    Overall Picture Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without changing the color level. This feature can also be adjusted through the Adjust menu on the previous page. 1. Select the Controls Menu Press MENU to select the Controls menu. This menu is yellow.
  • Page 20 Sound Settings: Stereo and Tone Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo or Tone of your _. The d_ below e_l_ your options. 1. Select Controls Menu Press MENU to select the Controls menu. This menu is yellow. Alarm 2. Highlight item change Press CHANNEL down to highlight...
  • Page 21 Sound Settings: Speakers Follow the steps below to turn the speakers on or off in your TV. The chart below explains your options. This TV incorporates special circuits which enhance stereo imaging and effect when used with the TV's own speakers.
  • Page 22: Listening To The Fm Radio

    Listening to the FM Radio This TV includes a built-in FM radio that can be controlled with or without the remote. The radio uses signal-seek tuning to automatically seek and tune the next active station. If the TV is connected to a cable system, the radio only receives FM stations if they are offered by the cable company.
  • Page 23 Programming FM Radio Stations into Memory Nine radio stations can be programmed into the TV's memory so they can be quickly selected. The number buttons 1 through 9 can be programmed to automatically select the stations. 1. Select the Radio Station A.
  • Page 24: Adding Channels To Memory

    Placing Channels in Memory (Autoprogramming) Ordy channels 2-13 appear in the TV's memory when you first turn it on. The channels available in your area must be programmed into the TV's memory when you hook up your TV. Using CHANNEL up or down allows you to scan through these channels.
  • Page 25: Naming

    Naming the Channels (Labeling) You can name at least 20 channels with eight characters in each name. Full appears beside Label when the memory used up. Fixed appears when a channel number cannot be named. Below are the characters that can be used in a name. 1.
  • Page 26: Captioning, Closed

    I_ _311ff II'4_. Ila'r&'l I!!'_ Watching Closed Captioning Closed captioning displays the audio of a program as words on the TV screen. It is useful for the deal hearing impaired, or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. If you have turned Closed Captioning on and it does not appear on the screen, it is not available...
  • Page 27: Cancelling Sleep Timer

    Setting Sleep Timer You can set your TV to turn itself off. If you're watching TV or listening to the FM radio at night and fall asleep, the TV will turn off for you. 1. Set Sleep Timer Press MENU to select the Controls menu and highlight Sleep Timer.
  • Page 28: Alarm Channel

    Setting the Alarm Clock The 'IV can be set to mm on or off each day like an alarm clock It can be set to turn on to a specific TV channel or FM radio station at a designated time. However, the Alarm cannot be used until the clock is set.
  • Page 29: Cable Or Air Feature

    Setting the TV for Cable or Air The TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels in memory (autoprogram). Follow the steps below to change the setting as needed. 1. Select Setup menu Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setup menu.
  • Page 30: Ant/Cable In Jack

    Back of TV AUDIO RIGHT AND L/MONO 4___ANTICABLE IN Connector Jacks Used to attach either a home antenna Feeds stereo sound out from what is on the cable system to your TV. TV screen. Allows connection of an external audio amplifier and lets you adjust Input Jack 5___S-VIDEO the sound level with the TV's remote.
  • Page 31: Connecting Components

    Things to Know When Connecting Components Protect your components from power Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. surges Always turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. Avoid audio hum or interference Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.
  • Page 32: Cable Connection

    Home Antenna or Cable Connection Use this connection Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable Connect an indoor or outdoor antenna or cable that does not require a box to your TV. An antenna or cable system that is capable of receiving FM signals is also connected...
  • Page 33: Cable Box Connection

    Cable Box Connections Use this connection Cable Connect cable that requires a cable box which can be controlled using a remote. Cable Accessories needed Order form is on pages 37-38. One coaxial cable Connect as shown Back of TV Follow the steps in the Startup section...
  • Page 34: Cable Box And Vcr Connection

    Cable Box and VCR Connection 1. Use this connection Connect a cable box for premium channels and a VCR. Record a scrambled channel on the VCR at the same time you are watching an unscrambled channel through the TV. Accessories needed Order form is on pages 37-38.
  • Page 35: Vcr Adv. Connection

    VCR Basic Connection Use this connection Cable Receive stereo broadcasts from a stereo Back of VCR Hear stereo playback from a stereo VCR Accessories needed Order form is on pages 37-38. A. One coaxial cable Back of TV B. Two audio/video cables for mono VCRs or three audio/video cables for...
  • Page 36: Audio Connections

    Audio Connection Audio Cassette Recorder Back of "IV Amplifier !Use this connection if your amplifier is not part of a system with its own remote. Consult _!he Amplifier's owner's manual for the recom- mended hookup. This TV incorporates special circuits which ,enhance stereo imaging and effect when used with the TV's own speakers.
  • Page 37: Fm Connection

    FM Radio Connection Use this connection if the TV cable system or FM Radio Antenna external antenna is not capable of receiving FM signals and you have a separate FM antenna. Use this connection Receive FM stations. Antenna Accessories needed Order form is on pages 37-38.
  • Page 38: Accessories

    AUDIO or VIDEO devices. Gold-Tipped Cables Splitter jacks. Cable is #AH069G (3-ft) #AH047 shielded and has an #AH070G (6-ft) RCA-type phono plug on each end. Signal Switch A/B Switch Double Audio/ Used to send signal to one of two separate Video...
  • Page 39: Remote Control

    Accessories Order Form (Book 1Q57 369-05A) Antenna Adapters Part No. Price Total Description iiii] AH035 $ 6.95 Cleaner Antenna Adapter Used to connect a twin- Coaxial Cable AH037 $ 3.95 lead cable to the Length: 3-ft co]xnector on your TV or $14.95 A/B Switch AH041...
  • Page 40 Accessories United States and Canada Orders Charge your order on your VISA Order by phone using your VISA or or MasterCard MasterCard. Call the toll-free number listed filling in below below between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern USE YOUR CREDIT CARD Standard...
  • Page 41: Caring For Your Tv

    Registration Card: For screen sizes of 20" and smaller: Take your Please complete and mail the Product RCA television to any Authorized Registration Card packed with your set. It Television Servicenter. will make it easier to contact you should it For Screen sizes larger than 20": Request...
  • Page 42: Tv Front Panel

    Front Panel Controls For details on using buttons with menus, see Menu Basics on page 5. MENU Shows menus on screen. Moves from menu to menu. CH Up and Down IChannel up and down) Moves up and down through channels in the :W's memory.
  • Page 43: Alarm Display

    Displays on the Screen Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen. To see what features have been set on your TV, press DISPLAY on the remote. Descri_otion Screen Display 13- _ or 107.9, 12:00 AM KNBC VIDEO 00, Alarm Sleep...
  • Page 44: Trouble Checks

    Trouble Checks You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments. Look for the type of problem you are having below and then try the suggestions to get your TV going again. For warranty information see page 39. Checks and Adjustments Trouble...
  • Page 45: Trouble Checks

    Trouble Checks Trouble Checks and Adjustments Sound Turn Stereo off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 18. Noisy stereo reception Press VOLUME + or MUTE to restore sound. Picture okay, no sound Make sure TV's speakers are on. Details are on page 19. Try another channel.
  • Page 46: Antenna

    Glossary ANTENNA JACK A device used to receive locally broadcast Connector located on the back of the TV for signals from TV stations. connecting antennas or other components. AUDIO MENU Sound from the TV. A listing of features, controls, and adjustments shown on the TV screen.
  • Page 47: Remote

    Index Setting Cable / Air ....27 Laserdisc Player Buttons..7,14 Accessories ....... 36-38 Naming ....... 23 FF/Fast Forward, PAUSE, Setting the Cable Channel ..13 Placing in Memory ..3,22 Adding Channels Setting the Sleep Timer ..25 PLAY, PROG / Program, Checks and Adjustments42,43 to Memory ......
  • Page 48 New Paints to Maintain our Natural Resources Thomson Consumer Electronics is one of the first corporations to take part in a special program to improve environment. Thomson has committed itself to a voluntary initiative program through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

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