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TV User’s Manual Changing entertainment. Again. Before connecting, operating, or adjusting this product, please read this instruction booklet carefully and completely. TOCOM 1547283A Model: CR20805...
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Power Consumption: 100-240V AC ~ 50-60 Hz • Unplug the TV receiver from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a 85 Watts (Model CR20805) damp cloth; do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade of the plug to •...
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MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Important Safety Information, continued • Avoid overhead power lines. An outside antenna system should not be placed in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.
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MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Save These Instructions Important Safety Information, continued • Do not attempt to service the TV receiver yourself. Refer all servic- ing to qualified service personnel. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: - when the power-supply cord or plug is damaged - if liquid has been spilled on or objects have fallen into the unit...
ONTENTS Chapter 1: Your New TV ............3 Chapter 3: TV Operation ............10 List of features ........3 Turning the TV on/off .
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ONTENTS Chapter 4: Special features..........19 Setting the On/Off Timer ......19 Using the Skip Timer ......20 MTS Settings: Choosing a soundtrack .
HAPTER List of features Checking parts Your TV was designed and engineered using the latest technology. Once you have unpacked your TV, check to make sure that you have This TV is a full-featured, high-performance unit that not only meets, the following accessories: but exceeds, industry standards.
Learning about your new TV Rear panel Front panel jacks, buttons and indicators POWER MENU STANDBY VIDEO-IN-AUDIO VIDEO L–AUDIO–R CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. INPUT DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THIS COVER. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
Learning about your new TV, continued and CH (Channel) Remote control Press CH or CH to change Press MTS to select Stereo, POWER TV/VIDEO You can use the remote control channels. Also use with the on- Mono or SAP (Secondary up to a distance of about 23 feet screen menu system.
HAPTER NSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF antennas Antennas with 300-ohm flat twin leads If you do not have cable TV, you will need to connect an antenna to your TV. To connect an antenna, follow the instructions in one of the If you are using an off-air antenna (such as a roof antenna or rabbit following sections.
NSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF antennas, continued Connecting cable TV Antennas with 75-ohm round leads Choose one of the sections below for connecting a cable system. Plug the lead into the terminal on the bottom of the rear panel. This TV is cable-ready; you don’t need a converter for basic cable channels. VIDEO L–AUDIO–R Cable without a Converter Box INPUT...
NSTALLATION Connecting a VCR Connect audio cables to the VCR’s AUDIO OUT terminal. VCR Rear Panel AUDIO VIDEO ANTENNA These instructions assume that you have already connected a cable or Audio Cables antenna to your TV by following the instructions beginning on page 6. If you haven’t, you can skip step 1.
NSTALLATION Connecting a camcorder Installing batteries in the remote control You can use your TV’s front panel jacks to connect a camcorder, Pull the cover completely off the back of your remote control. which enables you to view camcorder tapes without a VCR. The audio and video cables mentioned in the steps below are usually included with a camcorder.
TV O HAPTER HREE PERATION Turning the TV on/off Viewing the menus To turn your TV on or off: Your TV has a simple, easy-to-use menu system that appears on the TV screen. This system makes it simple and fast to use features on the Press POWER on the remote control or on the front panel.
TV O PERATION Seeing Special Help Selecting the menu language In certain situations, your TV will automatically display messages to You can display the TV menus in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. guide you in operating it correctly. Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Setup menu. •...
TV O PERATION Memorizing the channels Storing channels in memory Your TV can memorize and store all of the channels you can receive. The TV cycles through the channel numbers and memorizes the Once these channels are in memory, you can use the CH available channels.
TV O PERATION Memorizing channels, continued Press CH or CH to select a channel. Press VOL+ to add the Fine tuning channels channel or –VOL to erase the channel. You can fine tune a channel to make it come in clearer. Press CH , CH , or the number buttons to select a channel.
TV O PERATION Changing channels For your convenience, there are several different ways to change Scanning the channels channels on your TV. You can automatically scan all of the channels in memory at the touch of just one button. Using the channel buttons Press the CH.SCAN button on the remote control.
TV O PERATION Setting the clock Make sure that you select the proper time of day: AM or PM. You will see AM To set the built-in clock: or PM to the right of the minutes. Press the MENU button repeatedly until you see the Time menu. Press the CH or CH buttons to select the correct minute.
TV O PERATION Adjusting the volume Customizing the picture You can use the on-screen menus to change the contrast, bright, Raising or lowering the volume sharpness, color, and tint on your TV. To customize your picture: To raise or lower the TV’s volume: Press MENU.
TV O PERATION Customizing the picture, continued Using Automatic Picture Press –VOL or VOL+ to raise or lower the value of the item. For This special feature automatically adjusts your picture for you. example, when you select “Bright,” VOL+ increases brightness; With the power on, press P-STD to select an automatic picture set- –VOL lowers brightness.
TV O PERATION Viewing the on-screen displays Repeatedly press the SLEEP button to set the amount of time you want the TV to remain on. Your TV provides you with on-screen displays. To see the displays: A display will appear in the corner of the screen.You can set the With the power on, press DISPLAY.
HAPTER PECIAL EATURES Setting the On/Off Timer Press CH to highlight “On time.” Press VOL +. To set the TV to automatically turn on or off at a specific time: Press MENU repeatedly until you see the Time menu. Press CH to select “Timer.”...
PECIAL EATURES Setting the On/Off Timer, continued Using the Skip Timer Press VOL +. Press CH or CH to select the minutes when you This feature allows you to set the TV to return to a particular channel want the TV to turn on. after a certain amount of time.
PECIAL EATURES MTS: Choosing a Soundtrack Viewing Closed Captions When you are watching a program being broadcast in stereo, you can Your TV displays the closed captions that are broadcast with some set your TV to play the soundtrack in stereo or in mono. Some stations television shows.
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PECIAL EATURES Viewing Closed Captions, continued Press VOL + to turn closed captioning on. Closed caption Caption Mode Capt. Text Channels Field Press "MENU" to finish. Misspellings and odd characters can occur in captioning. Also, there may be a captioning delay after changing channels. Neither situation is a TV malfunction. Press CH to highlight “Mode.”...
PPENDIX Troubleshooting Identifying Problems Picture rolls vertically. Before you call a television repair technician, scan this list of possible • Adjust the antenna. problems and solutions. It may save you time and money. • Check all wire connections. Poor picture. The TV won’t turn on.
• Keep the ventilation openings clear; do not place the TV on a soft MODEL CR20805 surface, such as cloth or paper. • Place the TV in a vertical position only. 100-240 V AC...