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User's

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important

information

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this product to rain or moisture.

This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double
insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user
accessible parts. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

his symbol
indicates
"dangerous
voltage"
inside
the product
that
presents a risk of Oectric shock or
personal injury,

This
instructions
symbol accompanying
indicates important
the
product.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Refer to the identification/rating
voltage.

label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's
authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external aeeessonI with fixed images for extended periods of time
('an cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection *iV picture tubes). ALSO,
some network/program logos, phone numbers, black borders Isides, top and bottom), etc. may cause
similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Cable "!V Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) which provides guidelines for proper
grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building as closeto the point of cable entry as practical.
Warning: Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This can cause the image to be
permanently
imprinted on the picture tube. Such damage is not covered by your warranty Press any button
to unfreeze the picture at any time.

Product

Registration

Pleasefill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediatOy. Returningthe card allows us to contact you if needed.

Product

Information

Keepyour sales_ceipf to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and _cord the _rial and model numbers in ca_ you need
tbem. Thesenumbers are located on the product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

important Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.

Read these instructions.

Keep these instructions.

Heed all warnings.

Follow all instructions.

Do not use this apparatus near water.

Clean only with dry cloth.

Do not block any ventilation

Do not insta__ near any heat sour_es su_h as radiators' heat registers' stoves' or other apparatus (inc_uding amp_ifiers) that produ_e heat_

openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's

Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not Fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories

specified

instructions.

at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from the

by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning

storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply
cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
If an outside antenna is connected to the W receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
charges. In the U.S. Section 810-21 of the National Electrical Code and in Canada, Part
1 of the Canadian Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper
grounding of the antenna system. See the figure on the right for details.

To assure adequate ventilation For this product, maintain
a spacing of 4 inches from the top and sides of the "IV
receiver and 2 inches from the rear of the TV receiver
and other surfaces.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per
(NEC)National Electrical Code

Introduetion
Key Features Overview
Your _V 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 _/'s features and
how to use them.

DVI-HDTV

Input

Letsyou connect an HD receiver with a DVI output.
DVI-HDTV

•

L/MONa

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uneompressed,digital video interface developed
for high-bandwidth digital connection. It supports the overlay of high-resolution graphics
needed by some electronic program guide navigation and other interactive services.DVI,when
combined with HDCP(High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology, createsa
protected digital connection. Thesignal speed of the DVIconnection is I080i for HD]V at a
rate of 1.78 Gigabits per second.

Dolby _ Virtual
Available only for stereosignals. Createsa virtuatized surround sound experience from two
speakersusing the Dolby Pro Logic decoding. It provides the sensation of being surrounded by
additional speakers.

PIP (Picture-In-Picture)

and POP (Picture-Outside-Picture)

Description: PiP lets you watch two channels at one time - one channel on the main semen and
the other in a smaller window. POP also lets you watch two channels at one time- one channel on
the left side of the screen (the main picture) and the other on the right.

PIP example

Requirements: Press the PIP button to bring up the PIP window. Press again to bring up POP.
Chapter 3 has detailed instructions on how to use the PiP and POP features.

POP example

Auto

Tuning

Description: Allows you to set up the IV to automatically tune to a specific channel when you
pressa certain component (VCR,DVDplayer, etc.) button on the remote.
Requirements: Set up Auto Tuning in the _/'s menu system. (Chapter 3 has details).

V-Chip:

Parental

Description:
ratings.

Controls

You can block programs and movies by content,

age-based ratings, and!or movie

Requirements:
•

Set up the Parental Control menu in the 1V's main menu (Chapter 3 has details).

•

The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your _[V in order
for your IV to block the program.

•

Parental controls must be locked for these settings to take affect.

* Dolby is a trademark

of Dolby Labora/ories

TabJe of Contents
IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

................

Introduction

Find Out If You Need to Program the
Remote ..........................................................

Programming
the Remote ..............................
How to Use the Remote After You've

Key Features Overview ...............................................
DVI-HDTV Input
.............................................
Dolby* Virtual ...................................................
PIP (Picture-In-Picture)
and POP
(Picture-Outside-Picture)
................................

2
2
2

Programmed
It ..............................................
Remote Control Codes .............................................

Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features

Auto Tuning ......................................................
V-Chip: Parental Controls .................................

2
2

Channel Banner ........................................................

Parental Controls and V-Chip .................................
How V-Chip Works ..........................................
V-Chip TV Rating .............................................

Chapter

1: Connections

Things to Consider

and Setup

Before You Connect

..................

Important
Stand and Base Safety
Information
.....................................................

Use Indirect Light ..............................................
Cables Needed to Connect Components
to
Your TV ............................................................

Choose Your Connection ............................................

TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player ....................
TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ..................................

6
7

IV + DVD + VCR .........................................................

IV+

A/V Receiver or Speakers ..................................

of Jacks ................................................

The Front of Your IV ...............................................

Front Inputs .....................................................
Front Panel Buttons ........................................

11
11

Plug in theTV ...........................................................
Put batteries in the remote .....................................

11
11

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Initial Setup ..............................................................
11
Turn on theTV ..........................................................

Complete the Initial Setup ......................................

Set the Menu Language .................................
Complete
Auto Channel Search .....................
Changing
Lists and Labels ..............................
Auto Convergence
(for models D40W20 and D52W20 only) .....
Chapter

2: Using the

Remote

Using the INPUT Button

12
12
12

Feature

........ 17

4: Using

18
18
19
20
20
20
21
21
21

and POP

(Picture-outside-Picture}
PIP and POP Buttons
Chapter

Feature ...... 1 7

Blocking Specific Content Themes .................
Viewing
Specific Content Themes ..................
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .............................
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ......................
Lock/Unlock
Parental Controls .......................
Front Panel Block ............................................
PIP (Picture-in-Picture}

15
15

Operation .....................
.......................................

the TV's Menu

21
21

System

Sound Menu ..............................................................

Picture

Channel

Menu ............................................................
Guide Menu ...............................................

Time Menu ................................................................

Parental

Control

Menu ............................................

PiP Menu ...................................................................

Setup Menu ..............................................................

Chapter

5: Other

Troubleshooting

Information

........................................................

Care and Cleaning

....................................................

Limited Warranty .....................................................
Accessories ................................................................

28
29

Control

The Buttons on the Remote Control
Programming
Components

Use the Autotuning

How to Set Up the Autotuning

Protect Against Power Surges ..........................
4
Protect Components
from Overheating
.......... 4
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio
Interference
.....................................................
4

Explanation

Why You Should

......................

.................................

the Remote to Operate Other
............................................................

13
14
14

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.

•

Turn off the TVand/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.

•

Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page I.

Protect

Components from Overheating

•

Don't block ventitation

•

Don't stack components.

holes on any of the components.

•

When you place components

•

If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier,
other components.

Arrange the components

so that air can circulate freely.

in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventitation.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio

place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won't flow around

Interference

•

Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

•

If you place components above the W, route all cables down the sideof the back of the _V instead of straight
down the middle of the W.

•

If your antenna uses3OO-ohmtwin lead cables,do not coil the cables.Also, keepthe twin lead cables away from
audio/video cables.

Important

Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location for your lV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to
prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or
damage the lV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1.

Use Indirect

Light

Don't place the W where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen.Usesoft or indirect lighting.

Cables Needed

to Connect

Components

to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections representedin this book.

Audio/Video cables

Coaxial cable

S-Videocable

Component Video (Y,Pb-Pr)
cables

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Chapter

Connections

Setup

Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your IV. Please use the following
you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your IV.

chart to determine

which connection

is best for

Note: If you prefer, we ten provide you with the nameof an Authorized ServiceRepresentotlve who will visit your home for e feeto
inst_ll your electronic entert_inmen t systemend to instruct you in its operation. Fordeteils about this service,co# 1-888-206-335A

Cables
Needed

Components

Connection
Title

Go to...

Coaxial
Audio/video

TV + HD Receiver

page 6

+ DVD + VCR
Component video

Coaxial
Audio/video
S-Video

Coaxial

TV + Satellite
Receiver + VCR

page 7

TV + DVD + VCR

page 8

Audio/video
Component video

For general information on connecting an AN receiver or speakersto your IV, go to page 9.

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Connections 8c Setup

TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player
I.

Make sure cable or antenna and/or satellite is connected to your VCR.
A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the HD Receiver.
& Connect the satellite dish antenna to the satellite input on the HD Receiver.

2. Connect your HD Receiverto your ]V.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the CMPI LIMONOand R audio jacks on the back of the W and to the Audio Output jacks on the
HD Receiver.
B. Connect three video grade cables to the CMPI Y,PB,P,jacks on the back of the W and to the Y,PB,P,jacks on the HD Receiver.
Notes:TheY,P_ P_jackseresendingthedigitalcablesignaltotile
If yourHDReceiver
haseDVIoutput;connecttheHDReceiver
to yourW usingaDVIcable.Makesuretoconnecttheleft andrightaudiocablesto theDVIL/MONO
andRjacks
onthe _Z
3. Connect your HD Receiverto your VCR.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the HD Receiver'santenna output and to VCR'santenna input.
B. Connect the audio (white and red)cables to the Audio Output jacks on the HD Receiverand to the Audio Input jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect the video cable to the Video Output jack on the HD Receiverand to the Video Input jack on the VCR.
4. Connect your VCR to your ]V.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR'santenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLEInput jack on the _.
B. Connect the audio (white and red)cables to the VID2 L/MONOand Raudio jacks on the back of the W and to the Audio Output jacks on the
VCR.
C. Connect the video cable to the VlD2 V (video) jack on the back of the W and to the Video Output jack on the VCR.
5. Connect your DVD player to your W.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the CMP2 L/MONOand R audio jacks on the back of the W and to the Audio Output jacks on the
DVDplayer.
& Connect three video grade cables to the CMP2Y,PB,PRjacks on the back of the _[Vand to the Y,PB,PRjacks on the DVD player.
Notes:If yourDVDplayerdoesn'thaveY,P_,PRjacks,butdoeshaveanS-Video
jack,connecttheplayertothe ?V'sVID1S-VIDEO
jackusinganS-Videocable.
If yourDVDplayerdoesn'thavean S-Video
jack,connecttheplayerto the7V'sVID1Vlvideo)jackusingavideocable.
Important:ff youusethe _/'s VID1S-VIDEO
orV[video)jacktoconnecttheDVDplayer,youmustconnecttheaudiocablesto thePV'sVID1L/MONO
andRjack£

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Chapter 1

Connections

Setup

TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR
I.

Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect a coaxial cableto the VCR'santenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLEInput jack on the W.
B.Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the _[Vand to the
Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
C. Connect the video cableto the VID2 V (Video)jack on the back of the W and to the Video Output jack on the VCR.

2. Make sure cable or antenna is connectedto your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR.
3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VIDI L/MONOand R Audio jacks on the back of the W and to the
Audio Output jacks on the Satellite Receiver.
B.Connect the video cableto the VIDI V (Video) jack on the back of the W and to the Video Output jack on the
Satellite Receiver.
C. If your Satellite Receiver has an S-Video jack, connectan S-Video cable(instead of the video cable in step B) to
the S-VIDEOjack on the W and to the S-VIDEOjack on the satellite receiver.
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Connections

Setup
DVO Player

TV + DVD + VCR
1.

Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the CMP1 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the _[V and to the
Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.
B. Connect three video grade cables to the CMP1 Y, PB, P, jacks on the back of the _[Vand to the Y, PB, PRjacks on the
DVD player.
Notes:
If your DVDplayer does not have Y,Ps,PHiacks,but doeshave on S- Videojack, connect the player to the VID1S-VIDEO_ackon the 13/usingan
S-Videocable.
If your DVDplayer doesnot have on S-Videojack, connect the player to the VID1V(Video)jack on the back of the 1Vusing a video cable.
Importon t: If you use the VID1S- VIDEOor V(Video)jack to connect your 11/to the DVDplayer, you must connect the audio cables to the VID1
L/MONOend Rjacks on tile T_L

Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna output

and to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input jack on the W.

B. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VID2 L/MONO and R Audio jacks on the back of the lV and to the
Audio Output jacks on the VCR.
C Connect the video cable to the VID2 V (Video) jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output jack on the VCR.
3.

Make sure cable or antenna

is connected

to your VCR.

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet

or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR.

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Chapter

Connections

Setup

TV+ A/V Receiver or Speakers
These are two different
1.

ways your _[Vuses a component

to hear audio.

C_nne_t audi_ _ab_es t_ either the F_xED_r vAR_A__E AUD__ L and R _UTPUT jaeks and t_ the Audi_ _nputs _n
the AN receiver.
*

FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the _V. This audio output
V receiver that has its own volume controL

is ideal for connecting

VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels can be controlled
on the TV and _V remote control.

to an A/

by the volume controls

iOR2.

Use speaker wire to connect the _V to external
*

speakers.

The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the _V's internal

speakers on or off. If you connect

external speakers, slide the switch to EXT so the audio is sent to the external
INT sends the audio to the "[V'sspeakers only.
NOre: The external speeker ra ring is 8 ohms with 15 we tts power h#ndling

[]

_,_

IN _A_

=@ @0

speakers only. Choosing

cepabilities.

AN RECEIVER i

Connect to either FIXEDor
VARIABLEOutput

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Connections
Explanation

Setup

of Jacks

This section describesthe jacks you can useto make connections. Thereare several ways to connect components to
your IV.
DVI-HDW Input

DVI-HDTV

Lets you connect an HD receiver with a DVIoutput.

•

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) Provides an uncompressed,digital video interface developed for
high-bandwidth digital connection. It supports the overlay of high-resolution graphics needed
by someelectronic program guide navigation and other interactive services.DVl, when
combined with HDCP(High bandwidth Digital Content Protection) technology, creates a
protected digital connection. Thesignal speedof the DVIconnection is I080i for HDTVat a rate
of 1.78Gigabits per second.

•

L/MONO (Audio) Provides left audio connection when using the DVIjack. The left audio
connector is usually white.

•

R (Audio) Provides right audio connection when using the DVl jack. The right audio connector
is usually red.

L/MGNO
9

No te: Remember to connect the left and righ t audio cables because the DVI cable carries only the picture signal,
not the sound.

COMPONENT INPUTS
•

Lets you connect a component

CMPI Y, PB, P. (Component Video)
Provides optimum picture quality because the video is
separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the connection. When using CMP1
Y, PB, PR,make sure to connect
Input jacks.

video source, such as a DVD player.

left and right audio cables to the CMP1 L/MONO and R Audio

•

CMP1 L/MONO (Audio)
white.

Provides left audio connection.

The left audio connector

is usually

•

CMP1 R (Audio)

•

CMP2 Y, P_, P,, and I_!MONO and R Audio
Allows you to connect a second component
video
source. Their description
is the same as CMP1 above. When using CMP2 Y, P_, P,, make sure you
connect the left and right audio cables to the CMP2 Audio jacks.

COMPONENTINPUTS

L/MONO

right audio connection.

COMPOSITE INPUTS
Lets you connect another
player. Its AUDIO jacks are the same as described

COMPOSITEINPUTS
V

Provides

The right audio connector

is usually red.

component
such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc
for CMP1 above.

L/MoNa R

)

•

VID1 S-VIDEO
Provides better picture quality than the video jacks (VID1 and 2 Video) because
the color part of the signal is separated
from the black and white part of the picture. When
using VID1 S-VIDEO, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the VID1 L/MONO and
R Audio Input jacks.

•

VlD1 V (Video)

•

VlD2 S-VIDEO, V and L/MONO and R Audio
Allows you to connect a component
VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player. Their description is the same as VlD1 above.

Provides composite

video connection.

The video connector

is usually yellow.
such as a

Nore:Do no t connect on S-Videoend Videocableo t tile same time in either VID1 or VlD2jacks.
AUDIO/VIDEO

OUTPUTS

quality or an external

UBWOOFER L

R ._

Lets you connect an amplifier

or audio receiver for improved

sound

video monitor.

•

FIXED AUDIO L/R Provides fixed-level audio output from the lV. This audio output is ideal for
connecting to an A/V receiver when you want to control the volume through the A/V receiver.

•

VARIABLE AUDIO
Provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled
volume controls on the 1V and remote control.

•

SUBWOOFER

Provides

lower bass audio frequencies

by the

out from the ]V and to a subwoofer.

NOre. If you've connected a subwoofer, make sure you set the External Subwoofer
page 22 for instructions.

opbon in the Sound menu. Go to

EXTERNALSPEAKERS

EXf/IHT

RIGHT

LEFT

•

Right and Left Speaker Terminals
to receive left and right sound.

Let you connect external

left and right speakers to the ]V

•

EXT/INT (switch)
Lets you turn the ]V's internal speakers on or off. EXTsends audio to
external speakers only. INT sends audio to the ]V's internal speakers only.

ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable,
cable box, or if using the examples on pages 6-8, a VCR.

EXTERNALSPEAKERS

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Chapter

Connections 8: Setup
The Front of Your TV
Front Inputs
The IV has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an S-Video and a headphone jack. Locate the jacks either on
the front of the IV or on one of the sides. You can access the component you connected to the front of the IV by pressing the INPUT
button on your remote until ERNT appears on the screen. The jacks are ideal for using a video game console or a eamcorder.
Note: When connecting a device that usesa monaural cable,such assome camcorders,use theLeft Imono) input jack to get sound from both speakers.
PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the IV. To adjust volume control of the headphones,
press the VOL > or VOL < button (the volume display appears). Press the arrow up or down button (the headphone volume display
appears}, then press the right or left arrow button to adjust the headphone volume.
VIDEO (in]

Receives video from another

L/MONO and R AUDIO

component

such as a VCR, ¢amcorder or video game console.

Receives audio from another component

such as a VCR, camcorder or video game console.

SiVIDEO (in)
AIIows you to connect an S-Video cable from another
component to the IV.
Front

Panel

component.

Buttons

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons
MENU/OK

Make sure you also connect audio cables from the

of your IV to operate many of the IV's features.

Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted

CH v Scans down through
adjusts menu controls.
CH ^ Scans up through
controls.

items.

the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like down arrow button on the remote control and

the channel list. In the menu system, acts like up arrow button

on the remote control and adjusts menu

VOL <

Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like left arrow button

VOL >

Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like right arrow button on the remote control

POWER

on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
and adjusts menu controls.

Turns the IV on and off.

Plug in the %/
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded

wall outlet. Insert the plug completely

Put batteries

into the outlet.

in the remote

Remove the battery compartment
sliding off the cover.

cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and

Insert 2 "AA" fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities

Replace

the cover.

How to Use the Remote Control

ovo

(+ and -) are aligned correctly.

to Complete

the Initial

Setup

The technical term is "Navigation" - how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the
same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.

7."

To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed
on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow
button to move right or left.
To select the item that you've highlighted,

press OK.

Note: Highlighted means that the menu item standsout from other menu items on the hst(appearsdarker,brighter,
or a different color).

°'

Turn on the %/
Press IV on the remote, or press POWER on the IV's front panel.
Note: Pressingthe TVbutton not only turns on the IV,,but puts the remote into TVmode. "TVmode" means that the
buttons on the remotecon tro/ operate the TV'sfimctions.

lip

Complete

Tooccess the setup menus monuofig, press
MFNU and choose SETUP.

The menu system in your IV allows the IV's features to work properly. The first time you turn on
your IV, the setup screens appear.

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Connections [¢ Setup
Set the Menu

Language

The first part of the setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system.
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system using the arrow buttons.
2. PressOK to select that language (the Channel Setup screen appears with Auto ehannelseareh
highlighted).

Complete Auto Channel Search
This part of the setup allows the IV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or
cable IV system. This is sometimes called auto programming. Press OK to begin auto channel
search. When the channel search is complete, press OK to access the List & Labels screen.

Changing

Lists and Labels

The List _t Labelspart of the setup letsyou edit your channel list and choose or create a personal
six-characterlabel for each channel.
Note:Changing List and Labelscan be time consuming. Youcan change theseat a later time by accessingthe
Setup menu.
1.

Press the left or right arrow to scroll through
you want to edit.

the available channels and choose the channel

Press the down arrow to highlight the In channel list option. Press the left or right arrow
button to add (the box is checked) or remove (the box is unchecked) the channel from the
list.

Press the down arrow to highlight the Channel label option. Press the left or right arrow
button to scroll through the available list of 25 most common labels. The last option in the
list allows you to create your own six-character label for the channel (the first letter of the
label is highlighted).

Press the 1 or 2 number button to change the first letter of the label.

Press the right arrow to highlight
change the second letter, etc...

When you are finished creating your label, for model D34W20, press OK (your IV tunes to
the last channel available in your channel list). For models D40W20 and D52W20 only, select

the second letter, then press the 1 or 2 number button

Go back (the Auto Convergence menu appears).

Auto Convergence (for models D40W20
Your IV's picture tubes might have been disturbed
causing the color in your IV to be out of alignment.
convergence.

and D52W20

only)

during delivery or after you moved the IV,
The colors adjust by starting

auto

Press OK to begin auto convergence.

When the auto convergence is complete, the Red center convergence menu appears. The
cross in the middle of the screen should be yellow. If it is not, use the arrow buttons to move
the red cross to overlap the green cross. Press OK when adjustments are complete.

The Blue center convergence menu appears with a eyan cross in the middle of the screen, lf
it is not, use the arrow buttons to move the blue cross to overlap the green cross. Press OK
(the IV tunes to the last available channel in the channel list).

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Chapter

Using the Remote
The Buttons on the Remote
VCR_

DVD

Indicator

VCR2

(O-9) Number
control.

ON.OFF

AUX

_wu_

Buttons

Control

Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through

the remote

To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits.
To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the "1" button until "1" and two dashes (- -)
appear, then add the second two digits. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 until
"1- -" appears, release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3.

SAT.CABLE

SKIP

Arrows
Used to point to different items in the lV menu and to adjust the menu controls.
Moves the PIP window when no menus are on the screen. Also switches the two POP windows
when no menus are on the screen. For Zoom use, go to next page.
AUX
Puts the remote in AUX mode. Can also be programmed
additional
remote-controllable
component.
Backlight
GO BACK

Lights up some of the buttons

to operate

most brands of an

in the dark.

CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the
channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels.

INFO

CH+ or CH- PIP
CLEAR

When using PIP or POP, changes the channel in the picture window.

Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing.

DISC MENU

No function

available in 1V mode. If operating

an RCA, a GE or Proscan DVD player,

for example, brings up the Disc menu.
MENU

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if Autotuning
the correct input channel.

CLEAR

10 20 30

FREEZE When watching
normal lV viewing.

REVERSE

GO BACK

PLAY

GUIDE

to resume

FORWARD

Returns you to the previous channel.

Brings up the Channel Guide menu.

INDICATOR
components.
STOP

SWAP

Indicates the programming

mode when programming

the remote to control

PAUSE

INFO
PIP

button

SOUND.ANT

©o@
RECORD

IV, freezes the picture until you press another

Note:Do not use the Freezefeature for an extendedperiod of time. Thiscan cause theimage to bepermanently
imprinted on the picture tub& Suchdamage is not covered by your warrant_ Pressany button to unfreezethe
picture at any tim&

70 80 90
INPUT

is enabled, will turn on the 1V and tune to

CH -

Brings up status display; press again to dear the screen.

INPUT

0000

Press to toggle through

the available

DVL Press the CH+ or CH- button
_pip

input sources (VlD1, VlD2, ERNT,CMP1, CMP2 and

to resume lV viewing).

Brings up the Main menu.

MUTE

Reduces the 1V's volume to its minimum

level. Press again to restore the volume.

OK/FREEZE When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. When watching
the picture until you press another button to resume normal 11/viewing.
ON*OFF

When in 11/mode, turns the 11/on and off. If in another

SAT.CABLE, etc.) and programmed,
Note: TheVCR1,DVD,VCR2,andSAT*CABLEbuttons
also turn on most RCA,GE,and Proscanproducts.

IV, freezes

device mode (VCB, DVD,

will turn the device on and off.

PIP Press once to bring up the small picture-in-picture
window. Press again to bring up the
picture-outside-picture
(POP) windows. Press to remove POP. (See Chapter 3 for more
information

about using PIP.)

REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport control
for some remote-controllable
VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players.

Tip
To turn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan components
are connected to the _ press ONoOFF twice within
seconds.

that
two

This feature only works with most RCA,GE,and Proscon
products.

SAT*CABLE
Puts the remote in SAT.CABLE mode and, if Autotuning
the lV and tune to the correct input channel

is enabled, will turn on

SKIP Press once before changing channels and the 1V will wait 30 seconds before returning
you to the original channeL Press repeatedly to add more time.
SOUND*ANT
SWAP

Displays the Picture and Sound preset settings at the bottom of the IV.

When using PIP, swaps the main picture with the PIP window. When using POP, swaps

the left and right pictures.
"IV Turnson the 1V and puts the remote in 1V mode. Also displays current status.

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Using the Remote

Control

VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR1 mode and, if Autotuning
input channel.

is enabled, will turn on the 1V and tune to the correct

VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and, if Autotuning
input channel.

is enabled, will turn on the IV and tune to the correct

VOL - or VOL +

Decreases or increases the Iv's volume.

ZOOM+ or ZOOMWhen watching IV, changes the current
Zoom 16!9 "Iv, Cinerama, regular mode 1619).

Using

the

INPUT

format

of the screen (4x3, Zoom 14!9, Zoom 1619,

Button

Use the INPUT button to scroll through
the IV.

the available input channels and view components

Press IV to place the remote in IV mode. Make sure the component

Press INPUT to tune to an available

To return to the channel you were previously

watching

Indicator

VCR2

the Remote to Operate

Other

Components

The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable
components. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan
components.

Q22 <1
& &t&
DVD

you want to view is turned ON.

on IV, press CH+ or CH- button.

Programming
ON• OFF

input channel.

jJ
VCR1

you have connected

AUX SAT.CABLE

Also, the AUX button can be programmed
controllable component.

to operate most brands of an additional

remote-

Note: The?Vhutton can't beprogrammed on this remote.

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for your component, turn
the component ON. For example, to program the remote for a VCR, turn on the VCR. Point the
remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. Then press ONeOFF or CH + (channel up) or CH (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If the component does not
respond, the remote needs to be programmed.

Programming

the

Remote

There are two ways to program the remote control:
* automatic code search
* direct entry
Using Automatic
REVERSE

PLAY

STOP

You'11use these buttons when you program
the remote.

Turn on the component

Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCRI, DVD, etc.). While holding
the component button, press and hold ONoOFE until the indicator on the remote turns on,
then release both buttons.

Point the remote at the component. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the
indicator on the remote stops flashing.

Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of
the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If the component does not turn off after pressing
PLAY 20 times, then the remote can't be programmed to operate that component.

Tip

If the component
Tostop the automotic code search without programming
any components, press and hold CLEARuntil the indicator
on the remote turns oft

you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)

At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the
component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to
search the next set of codes.

Importan t: Theremote may not be compatibia with all
modelsof a//brands of components. It also may not
operate all functions of the remote that came with
your component.

Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your
components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your
components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off.

you want to control does turn off:

Press and release REVERSE,then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the device turns back
ON.

To finish, press and hoed STOP until the indicator

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Chapter 2

Using the Remote
Important

Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the component

ControJ

to be programmed.

Youmust continue pressingthe component button while
you enter the code.

Look up the brand and code number(s} for the component

Let'ssay you have o Zenith VCR.Toprogram the universal
remote to operate the VCR,you would:

Point the remote at the component.

Press and hold the component

Pressend hold the VCR1 button while you enter the first
code listed for Zenith in the VCRCodescolumn.

Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If the
indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn't programmable.

Release the VCR1 button. Press ON,OFF to see if the VCR
responds,If it doesn't, follow the same steps, but entar the
second code for Zenith VCRsinstead of the first.

Release the component button, and then press ONeOFF to see if the component responds to
the command. If it doesn't, try pressing the component button and then ON.OFF again.

•

If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the
component responds to the remote commands.

•

If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the automatic code
search method. If automatic code search doesn't find the code, the remote is not compatible
with your component.

Note
Some of the remote 'sbuttons might operate differently for
other components, especially when you're using another
component's menu system.

How

Use the

Remote

on the code list in this section.

button you want to program on the remote.

After

Programmed

You've

Because this universal remote can control several different components (W, DVD, VCR, satellite
receiver, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you
want the remote to control the TV, you would press the W button to put the remote into W
mode before you could control the TV.
I.

Press the appropriate component button
remote to control the component.

Press ON•OFF to turn the component

Use the remote buttons

(DVD, W, VCRI, VCR2, SAT•CABLE, AUX) to set the

ON or OFE

that apply to that component.

Notes:

Remote

Control

Programmable for VCRI, VCR2,and AUX
buttons.
..............................................................................

2t32
2026
2027

Aiwa

...................................................................................

2026

Akai ........... 2003,2004,2006,2007,2008,2111,2112,2113
American
High ..................................................................
Asha ...................................................................................

2021
2013

Audio
Dynamics
....................................................
Audiovox
...........................................................................

2009,2010
2014

Bell _ Howell
.....................................................................
Beaumark
...........................................................................
B]0ksonic
................................................................
Calix ...................................................................................
...............................................

.......................................................................
CanOn ............................................................

2011
2013
2012,2026
2014

2013,20t4,2015,2016,
2017,2018,2019
2021,2022,2114

Capeha_
...................................................................
Ca]_er .................................................................................
CCE ..........................................................................
Citizen
....................................................................
.......................................
2015,2016,20t7,2018,2019,2027

...................................................

2027,2061
2013,2014,
2009
2061

2013,2014,2023,2061

Cmtis-Mathes
.............................................
2_,2009,2013,
.............................
2016,2018,2021,2022,2024,2116,2131
Cybernex
...........................................................................

Chapter 2

If you keeppressingbuttons end nothing happens,the remote is probablyin the wrong mode You
must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate (Le, if you wont
to operatethe VCR,pressVCR1on theremote control to put the remote in VCRmode)

2110

2013

Kodak
Lloyd

itldsomaynot

.................................................................
............................................................................

2014,2021
2026
2061
2014

DBX ............................................................................
Dimensia
....................................................................

2009,2010
2000,2131

Logik ............................................................................
LXI ................................................................................

Dynateeh
..............................................................................
EK_trohome
.............................................................

2026
2014,2029

Magnavox
.............................................
2021,2022,2062,
............................................
2063,2104,2105,2108,2124

.......... 2026,
2029,
2036,._....,..2037,
2046,2046,.

2030,
2038,

2031,
2039,

2032,
2040,

...........................................

2033,
2041,

Oan'ard

2014
2034,2035,
2042,2044,

2047,2066,2113,
2tt6,
2117, 2130

Fisher
......... 20tt,2023,2048,2049,2050,2051,2062,2118
Fuji .............................................................................
Funai
....................................................................................

Magnin
Maranlz

.........................................................................
........ 2009, 2010, 201t, 2016, 20t8,

2021,2119
2026
2026

2021,

Marta ............................................................................
Masushita
....................................................................
Mei

MGA

...... 2011,

2013,

2014,

2021,

........................................................

2013
2062,
2064
2014
2021

...............................................................................

Memorex

.................................................................................

2021

2023,
2029,

2026,
2066,

MGN Technology
........................................................
Midland
........................................................................

2104,
2132
2113
2013
2063

OE ...................................................................
2000, 200t,
.........................................
2021,2022,20fi3,2116,2120,2131

2013,

Ooldstar
O]adiente

2054
2026

Mitsubishi
.. 2029, 2066, 2066,
2066, 2066, 2067,
2068,
. 2066, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2t06,
2113, 2123

2026
2009
2061

Montgomery
Wad
...........................................
Mo_roIa
............................................................

...............................................
2009,
2014,
.............................................................................

2016,

Hadey
Davidson
.................................................................
Harman
Kaldon
..................................................................
Hat_vood
..............................................................................
Headqum:ter

2020,2110
2062

Colo_yme
..........................................................................
Colt .....................................................................................
Craig

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Electrophonic
......................................................................
Eme_on
.........................
2012,2014,2016,202t,2024,2026,

Adventm'a
..........................................................................
Aiko ....................................................................................

Candle

Theremotemaynotbecompatiblewithldlbrandsendmodelsofcomponents.
operateog functions of the remote that came with your component

Daewoo......2015,2O17,2019,2026,2026,2027,2028,2H0
Daytron
.................................................................................

Codes

VCR Codes

Admi]al

•

..........................................................................

Minotta

2011

Hitachi
.....................................................................
.....................................................
2067, 2107,

2065,2066,
2t11, 2120, 2122

Hi-Q ......................................................................................

2023

Instant
Replay .....................................................................
JCL ........................................................................................

2021
2021

JCPenney

............................................

2009,2010,2011,2013,

2014,2021,2022,2066,2066,
..................................................
....................................................
2068,2059,2060,2107,2118
Jansen
.............................................................
2065,2056,2111
JVC ...................................
2009,2010,2011,2018,2111,2123
Kenwood
................
2009,2010,20tt,2016,2018,2111,2123
KLH .......................................................................................

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2065,

MTC ....................................................................
Multitech
...........................
2013, 2016,

2026,

2066,

2107

2076,
2021,

2132
2132

2013,
2063,

2126
2061

NEC ......................................
2009,
2010, 2011,20t6,
2018,
..................................
2064,
2076, 2078, 2079, 2t11, 2123
Nikko ............................................................................
2014
Noblex
Olympus
Optimus
Op_nica
Panasonic

2061

...................................................

..........................................................................
.......................................................................
..............................................................

2013
2014,

......................................................................
...............
2021,2022,2109,2t26,2126,2127

2021
2132
2096

Pentax
Pentex

................................
2016,2065,2056,21(}7,2120
Research
..........................................................

2018

Phileo
Philips

...........................................
..........................................

2124

onlg

2021,2022,2062,2063
2021, 2062,
2096,

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Control

VCR Codes continued

Programmable
for SM'CABLEand AUXbuttons.
ABC ........................................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5006,
Antmnix ...................................................................
5008,
Archer .............................................................
5000, 5009,
Cabletenna ...........................................................................
Cableview ............................................................................
Co[our Voice ..............................................................
5012,
Comtmnics ..........................................................................
Contec ..................................................................................
Eastern .................................................................................
GC EIectmnics .....................................................................
GE ..............................................................................
5000,
Gemini .......................................................................
5018,
General Instrument ............................................................
Hamlta ........................... 5020, 5021, 5022, 5028, 5035,
Hitachi .................................................................................
Jenold ............................ 5003, 5010, 5028, 5024, 5046,
Magnavox ...........................................................................
Memorex ..............................................................................
Movie Time .........................................................................
NEC .......................................................................................
NSC .......................................................................................
Oak ............................................................................
5016,
Panasonic ................................................................
5048,
PhSips ........................................
50tl, 5012, 5013,50t5,
.....................................................
5025, 5080, 5031,
Pioneer ......................................................................
5033,
Prosean .....................................................................
5000,
RCA ......................................................
5007, 5047, 5049,
Realistic ...............................................................................
Regal .........................................................................
5022,
Regency ...............................................................................
Rembrandt ...........................................................................
Samsung ..............................................................................
Scientific AtIanta ............................... 5006, 5036, 5037,
Signal ...................................................................................
Signature .............................................................................
Sprucer .................................................................................
Standard Components .............................................
5039,
Stmcom .....................................................................
5018,
Stmgate ................................................................................
Stmquest ..............................................................................
Tocom .......................................................................
5004,
Tusa ......................................................................................
Tv0g .....................................................................................
Unika .........................................................................
5008,
United Cable ........................................................................
UniversaI .........................................................
5000, 5009,
Viewstar ....................................................................
5025,
Zenith ........................................................................
5050,

Programmable for SAT,CABLEand AUX
buttons.
Alphastar ....................................................................
5079
Chappalal ........................................................
5006,5057
Dishnet ........................................................................
5O78
Drake ................................................................
5050, 5059
Echostar ......................................................................
5089
GR .....................................................................
5000,500t
Genemllnstrumen_
............................ 5060,5061,5062
Hitachi .............................................................
5088,5084
Hughes .............................................................
5077, 5090
JVC ..............................................................................
5082
Panasonic ...................................................................
5075
PhSips .........................................................................
5085
Pdmestar ....................................................................
5076
Pmscan ............................................................
5000,500t
RCA ..................................
5000,5001,
5071,5080,508t
Realistic ......................................................................
5063
Sony ............................................................................
5W2
STSl ............................................................................
5064
STS2 ............................................................................
5065
STS3 ............................................................................
5066
STS4 ............................................................................
5067
Toshiba .............................................................
5060, 5(}73
Uniden .............................................................
5069,5086

5053
5009
5010
5008
5008
5013
5014
5016
5017
5009
5001
5019
5003
5045
5003
5053
5025
5026
5027
5005
5027
5029
5052
5ora,
5032
5034
5001
5052
5009
5035
5017
5003
5034
5038
5018
5003
5052
5044
5053
5018
5018
5023
5018
5027
5009
5053
5010
5027
5051

DVD codes
ProgrammabIe

Satellite Receiver Codes

Audio Codes

Cable Box Codes

Pilot ............................................................................. 2014
Pioneer ............................. 2010,2055,2080,2001,2123
Portland .......................................
20t6,2017,2019,2tt0
Proscan ..................................................
2000,2001,2t3t
Protec ..........................................................................
206[
Pulsar ..........................................................................
2t04
Qua_er ........................................................................
20ti
Qua_z .........................................................................
201I
Quasar ...................................................
2021,2022,2125
RCA ........... 2000,2001,2003,2013,2021,2055,2056,
....... 2082,2083,2084,2005,2006,2087,2088,2089,
............ 2090, 209t, 2107, 2tt5, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133
Radioshack/Realistic
................. 20ti,2013,2014,2021,
......... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2132
Radix ...........................................................................
2Ot4
Randex ........................................................................
2OI4
Ricoh ...........................................................................
2128
Runco ..........................................................................
2104
Samsung ................ 2005,20t3,2015,2033,2053,21t2
Sanky ................................................................
2t04,2132
Sansui ..........................................
20t0, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sanyo .....................................................
2011,2013,2023
Scott.2012,2015,2025,2032,2o38,2065,2093,2tt6
Sea]_ ................................. 2011,2014,2021,2023,2048,
.................... 2049,2050,2051,2055,2o56,2107,21t8
Sharp .......... 20t7, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2132
Shtatom .....................................
2004, 2056, 2061, 2090
Shogun ........................................................................
20t3
Signature ....................................................................
2132
Singer .....................................................
2021,2061,2128
Sony ............................................
2004,2098,2099,2119
STS ....................................................................
2021,2t07
Sylvania.,...2021,2022,2026,2062,2063,2065,2124
Symphonic .................................................................
2026
Tandy ..........................................................................
20H
Tashiko ........................................................................
2OI4
Tatung ..........................................................................
2Iit
gEAC ......................................................
2026, 2085, 21tl
Technics ............................................................
2021,2109
Teknika ............................. 20t4, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
gMK .......................................................
2013,2024,2047
Toshiba.......,2015,2049,2051,2055,2065,2093,2tt6
Totevsion .........................................................
20t3, 2Ot4
Unitech ........................................................................
2OI3
VectorResearch
......................... 2009,2010,2015,20t6
Victor ..........................................................................
2010
Video Concepts ................ 2009,20t0,2015,2016,21t3
Vidt_sonic ..................................................................
2ot3
Vqa_s .........................................
2013,2014,2015,2021,
............................. 2023,2026,2029,2055,2056,2061,
...................... 2096,2101,2102,2103,21W,
2116,2132
XR-IO00 ...............................................
2021, 2028, 206t
Yamaha .............................. 2009,2010,2011,2018,2It1
Zenith ................................ 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

for DVD and AUX buttons.

Aiwa .....................................................................................
3009
GE .........................................................................................
3000
Hitachi .................................................................................
3008
JVC .............................................................................
3002,3010
Konka .........................................................................
30tl,3012
Magnavox ...........................................................................
3003
Mi_ubishi ............................................................................
3004
Panasonic ............................................................................
3013
PhSips ..................................................
3003,30t9,3021,3022
Pioneer .................................................................................
3005
Prosean ................................................................................
3000
RCA ...........................................................................
3000,3001
Sanyo ...................................................................................
3014
Sony ................................................................
3006,3015,3016
Toshiha ............................................................
3007,3017,3020
Zenith ...................................................................................
3018

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RCA and Dimensia
AM]FM ..........................................................
4003,
AUX ..........................................................................
Phono .......................................................................
Tape ...........................................................................
CD .........................................................
4007, 4100,

4270
4004
4005
4006
4211

Re_eivers
Aiwa ............................................
426t,4262,4263,4264,
.......................................................
4265,4266,4267,4277
Denon .............................................................................
4283
HmmanKardon
............................................................
4276
JVC ................................................................................. 4268
JVL .................................................................................
4276
Kenwood ........................................................................
4269
Onkyo .............................................................................
4278
Opfimus ..........................................................................
4284
Panasonic ...........................................................
4279,4280
Pioneer ...........................................................................
4275
RCA ................................................................................
4270
Shei_vood .......................................................................
4282
Sony ..........................................................
4271,4272,428t
Technics ..............................................................
4279,4280
Wards .............................................................................
4275
Yamaha ...............................................................
4274,4275

CD Players
ADC ..........................................................
4200,4201,4220
Aiwa ....................................................................
4175,4203
Akai ................................................................................
4205
Denon .............................................................................
4208
Dynatech ........................................................................
4177
Emerson .........................................................................
4178
Fisher ........................................................
4179,4212,42t3
GE ...................................................................................
42t6
Hitachi ...........................................................................
4180
JVC .......................................................................
4t8t,4221
Kenwood ..................................................
4103, 4222,4224
Luxman ..........................................................................
4225
Maraniz ...............................................................
4t05, 4226
Mibsubishi ...........................................................
4229,4230
MCS ................................................................................ 4228
Nakamiehi ..........................................................
4232, 4233
NEC .................................................................................
4184
Onkyo .......................................................
4180,4234,
4235
Opfimus ....................................................
4237, 4238, 4239
Panasonic ......................................................................
4188
Pioneer ................................................................
4t09, 4240
RCA ......................................................................
4190, 4211
Sanyo .............................................................................
4250
Sears ...............................................................................
42(}7
Shei_vood .......................................................................
4243
Sony .........................................................
4195,4209,
4244
Teac ..........................................................
4245,4246,4247
Technics .........................................................................
4197
Toshiba ...........................................................................
423t
Yamaha ....................................................
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Chapter 2

Using the TV's Features
Channel Banner
There are several indicators that might appear when you press the IV or INEO buttons on the
remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the
Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
4/3 format

Displaysthe current screen format.

Mono

Mono displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in mono.
Stereo displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo.

(or Stereo)
SAP

Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP(Second Audio
Program) information.

Sample displays on a Channel Banner.

Displayed when the Parental Controls are locked.
CC

Displayed when ClosedCaptioning is available on the current channel.

03:45 pm
15 NBC

Displaysthe current time.

Commercial
skip 0:30

Displayed to count time remaining on the commercial skip (SKIP)timer.

Displaysthe current channel and label assignedto the channel.

Displayed when you mute the sound.

Why You Should

Use the Autotuning

Feature

The autotuning feature automatically tunes the IV to the correct channel for different
components you have connected to your IV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.) When you set up
autotuning in the menu system you don't have to remember to change your IV to channel 3, for
example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR.

How to Set Up the Autotuning
With the autotuning feature, you can set up the TV
to tune to the channel you need to watch by
pressing that eomponent's button.

Feature

The way you set up the autotuning feature in the Iv's menu corresponds to the component
buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your IV. When you
set up autotuning, you're telling the IV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2,
DVD, or SAT*CABLE button on the remote control.

1. PressMENU (the MAIN MENUappears).
2. Highlight Setup and pressOK on your remote control.
3. Highlight Autotuning and pressOK.
4. Choosewhich channel you would like to set:
Set VCR I Channel Lets you set up the channel the IV tunes to when you pressthe VCR1button.
Set VCR2 Channel Lets you set up the channel the IV tunes to when you pressthe VCR2button.
Set DVD Channel Lets you set up the channel the IV tunes to when you pressthe DVDbutton.
Set SAT/CableChannel Lets you set up the channel the 1V tunes to when you pressthe SAT*CABLEbutton on
an RCAsatellite receiver remote. (The RCADTCIO0HD receiver is considered a satellite device and can be set up
for autotuning using this channel.)
5. Pressthe right arrow button to select the choice that matchesthe way you have the component connected to
this IV, and pressOK.
The choices and a brief explanation follow:
N/A Choose this if you don't have this particular component connected to the IV, or if you don't
want the IV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you're using this component.
Chonnel3or4
Component is connected to the CABLEIANTENNA jack on the back of the IV,
and you want the IV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the
remote. Reminder: make sure the eomponent's Channel 3!4 switch is set to channel 3.
VlD1orVlD2(Videolnput)
Component is connected to a VIDEO or S-Video jack on the back of
the IV and you want the IV to tune to a VID input channel when you press the corresponding
button.
FRNT(FrontVideolnput)
Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the front of the IV
and you want the IV to tune to the front VlD input channel (FRNT) when you press the
corresponding button.

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CMPI or CMP2[Component Video Input)
Compatible component video source,such as a DVD player or digital 1V converter box, is
connected to the three COMPONENTVIDEOINPUTjacks (Y,PB,PB)on the back of the IV and you want the IV to tune to the component
video input channel (CMP) when you pressthe corresponding button.
DVl Component is connected to the DVI-HDCPjack on the back of the IV and you want the IV to tune to the DVl input channel when
you pressthe corresponding button.

Parental Controls and V-Chip
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your IV [referred to asV-Chip) which allows you to block
IV programs and movies basedon violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.
Once you block programs, you can unbloek programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your IV is turned "off."
Note: Parental Control settings ore not available for DVI, CMP _ or CMP2 input<.

How V-Chip

Works

V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (IV-MA, IV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L),etc.)]. If you
have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message This channel is not approved
for viewing.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you
block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are
considered "unrated." The IV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following table.

Age-BasedRating
TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

W-G

Descriptionand Content Themesfor Age-Rased Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains
one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L),explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents
are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the
age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive
dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental GuidanceSuggested.Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may
want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some
suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L),some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or
situations (S), no strong language (k), and little or no violence {V).

TV-Y7

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate for children who
have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this
program may include mild fantasy violence (FV)or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

W-Y

All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is
not expected to frighten younger children.

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V-Chip

TV Ratin 9

The V-Chip TVRating lets you decide which _[Vprograms can and cannot be viewed.
To set _[Vprogramming limits:
1. Choose Parental Control from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been
locked, you must enter your password.
2. PressOK to continue.
3. Highlight and select V-Chip lVrating.
4. Once you get to the V-Chip Wrating limitsereen, use the arrow buttons and OK on your
remote to change the status of a 1V program rating or content theme from View to Block.
5. For lV rating limits to take effeet, loek Parental Controls by aeeessingthe Lockparental
controls menu.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of 1V program
limits.

The V-Chip Rating Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether
left is View or Block.

Rating Field
Lets you select from a list
of age-based ratings you
can block or view.

the status of the age-based

rating limit

to the

Content

Themes

Lists the content themes you
can block or view.

-Lets you select which content
themes to view for the selected
rating, and whether the status of
the content theme is currently
View (_

Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current
content. The View (_
are coded in red.

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Blocking

Age-Based

You can automatically

Ratings
block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.

To block programs with higher ratings:

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA

Mature Audience Only

TV_14

ParentsStronglyCautioned

Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding
rating you do not want the child to watch.

Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block. The status for the rating listed to the
left and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Block (and _.

Press the up or down arrow button

Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu for rating limits to take effect.

Viewing

to highlight

with the lowest

Go beck and press OK.

Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you can change some of the ratings back to View.

TV-PG

Parental GuidanceSuggested

TV-G

General Audience

TV-Y7

Directed to Children 7 yearsand older

TV-Y

Ag Children

Press the up or down arrow button

Press OK to select View.

to select the rating with a status of BIock.

Blocking Specific Content Themes
Content Themes
D

Sexually explicit dialogue

Adult language

Sexualsituations

Violence

Fantasy Violence

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented
by the D, L, S, V and FV
on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically
block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
To block program

content:

Determine the content

themes you want to block.

Press the down arrow button
change.

to scroll to the rating whose content

Press the right arrow button
status.

to move the yellow highlight

Press the OK button to change its status to _ (In the example to the left, you block the
language (L) corresponding with 1V-14. The language for 1V-MA is blocked as well.)

theme you want to

to a particular

content

theme

Notes: Broadcastersare not required to provide content themesor age-based ratings.
Youmust remember to lock Parental Contro]sfor rating limits to take effect:

Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific content
the content

themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of

themes back to _]

Determine the content

Press the down arrow button

Tip

change, such as _

View:

themes you want to change to _]

View.

to scroll to the rating whose content

under language

(k) corresponding

theme you want to

with 1V-14.

Press the right arrow button
status.

Press the OK button to change the status back to _
Your child would then he able to watch
programs with the 1V-14 adult language content, but not programs with lV-MA language
content.

Tochange all V-Chip movie or TVratings to View,press
the Onumber button.

to move the yellow highlight

to a particular

content

theme

Nore: Only the content themestotus correspondingto W- 14 (L}language changesto (V)Vie_zHigher re ted
content themes,such asthat for TV-MAlanguage,do not change.

V-Chip

Movie

Rating

Limit

Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level,
To change menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the WMAIN MENUappears).
2. Select Parental Control.
3.

Select V-Chip movie rating.

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Blocking Movie Ratings
Once you are in the Movie Ratings menu, follow the same steps described for blocking ]V ratings.

V-Chip Unrated Program Block
This option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. "Unrated" lV programs
may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements,
and programs without ratings.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block Atl unrated programs are not available.
Note: Youmust remember to lockPerentol Controls for toting limits to toke effect.
Press the down arrow to highlight

V-Chip unrated. Then press the right arrow to switch between

Lock/Unlock

Block and View.

Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.
If you do not lock parental controls,
Panel Block will take effect.

none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front

If you forget your password,pressthe MENU button, then select Parental Control (the password
entry screen appears).Simultaneously pressand hold CH+ and VOL+ on the television for 3
seconds. Parental Controls unlock and the Parental Control menu appearsso you can enter a new
password.

Front Panel Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the W's front panel. The remote
still tunes to any channel. When using this as a Parental Control method, remove access to any
remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.
Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you don't, the front panel
block will not take effect.

PIP [Picture-in-Picture)

and POP [Picture-outside-Picture)

Operation

The PIP (picture-in-picture)
feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main
picture. POP (picture-outside-picture)
lets you display two windows side by side.
Nore:PIPend POPare not awiloble for DVIor component videosources(CMP1or CMP2J.

PIPexample

B_4

POPexample

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PIP and

POP Buttons

There are several remote buttons

that control the way the PIP window works:

PiP Brings up the PIP window. Press again to bring up POP. Press again to remove the window.
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Arrow
buttons

o_O
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Up and down arrow buttons Let you move the PiP window to different corners of the screen.
Up arrow moves PIP counterclockwise;
down arrow moves PIP clockwise.
Left and right arrow buttons
POP window to the left.

Switches the left POP window to the right side, and the right

_0
SWAP Switches, or "swaps," the video from the PiP window

@.o:g

with the main picture. Switches the

main POP window, where the sound is coming from, with the other window.
PIP CH+ and CH-

IooooI

Lets you change channels in the PIP and right POP picture.

PIP buttons

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Using the TV's Menu System
Sound Menu
Soundsettings Displaysa choice list that lets you adjust the Iv's speakersand subwoofer.
LeftEtRightbalance Usethe left or right arrow to center the bar under the arrow to
balance the left and right speakers.
Amplifier Use the left or right arrow to seleet Externol (if your iv is using external
amplifier only) or Internal (if your lV is using the speakersin the IV).
Subwoofer Set the IV's subwoofer to Internal (available only on model D34W20) if the IV is
using the integrated subwoofer; External, if the IV is using an external subwoofer; or None.
Sound type Pressthe right arrow to scroll through the available audio types, which control the
way the sound comes through your speakers.
Mono Playsthe sound in mono only. Usethis setting when receiving broadcasts with weak
stereo signals.
Stereo SpIits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most IV
programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word Stereoappears on the IV
when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.
Automatic

Choosesthe sound type according to the current signal

Sound Mode Pressthe right arrow to scroll through the available audio modes,which provides
special processingthrough your speakersand depends on how you set the sound type.
Normal

Doesnot give any special processing, simply provides mono or stereo sound.

Wide Available only for mono signals. "Widens" sound from mono broadcasts and mono
components connected to your IV for a fuller, more spacioussound.
Magic

Available only for stereo signals. Givesa surround effect with more bass.

Dolby Virtual Available only for stereo signals. Creates a virtualized surround sound
experience from two speakersusing the Dolby Pro Logic decoding. It provides the sensation
of being surrounded by additional speakers.
Surround effect

Controls the amount of surround sound in Dolby Virtual sound mode.

SecondAudio Program (SAP) Playsthe program's audio in a second language, if one is available.
The IV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP
information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAPis aIso used to broadcast a program's audio
with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.
Automatie sound level Reducesthe annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks,and
also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust
volume control.
Headphonesettings Displaysa choice list of available settings you can adjust: Volume,Bassand
Treble.The Headphonesound option allows you to choose stereo, mono or automatic. These
descriptions aresame as sound type above.
Graphic equalizer Allows you to choose a specific sound through the Sound Presetoption. Press
the right arrow to cycle through the options: Standard, Movie, Voice,Music, Flat, Videogame,
Videocamera and Personal.
The Frequeneyrangedisplays the different treble and bassbands set for each Sound Preset
option. You can choose a band and make adjustments. When you make adjustments, the Sound
Presetoption automatically changes to Personal Pressthe left or right arrow button to select the
frequency (Bass lOOHz,Mid Bass500Hz, Medium 1.5kHz, Mid Treble5kHz, Treble lOkHz) you
want to adjust. Then use the up or down arrow button to adjust the decibel.
To view the frequency range of another Sound Preset option, press the right arrow until no band
is selected and Frequency range is highlighted. Then press the up arrow to highlight Sound
Preset.

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Picture

The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main _V and video input selections.
Advanced picture settings
Contrast expand

Adjusts the contrast of the picture according to the light of the room.

Press the right arrow to choose between Low, Medium or High.
Picture rotation (Available only on model D34W20)
Your 1V has an extra large picture
tube that makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's magnetic field. Press the down
arrow to highlight Picture rotation, then press the left or right arrow to adjust the picture
rotation.
SVM (Scan Velocity Modulation)
Improves the sharpness of the picture by changing the
speed of the cathode-ray tube's electron beam when it transitions between dark and light
areas of the screen. Choose to have it on (box checked) or off (box unchecked), depending
your preference.

Autoformat
When enabled (box checked) the W automatically detects the screen format
the signal is sending for eaeh ehannel, as well as input channels.
Video noise reduction
Allows you to ehoose a setting to reduce picture "static" or any type
of interference. It is especially useful for providing a elearer picture in weak analog signal
conditions. Press the right arrow to choose between: Off for no noise reduction; Minimum
for a softer, smoother picture and retains picture sharpness and detail; Medium for a slightly
softer pieture than the Minimum setting; Maximum for an even softer, smoother pieture
than the other settings. However, the pieture detail is somewhat decreased.
Note:Aureformat end Videonoise reduction ere available for DVI,CMP1end CMP2inputs if the
signal is 480L
Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of the preset pieture settings:
Movie, Videogame, Persona!, Sports, Ideal, Showroom or Video Camera. Choose the setting that is
best for your viewing environment.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Color

Adjusts the richness of the color.

Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispnessof the edges in the picture.
Note:Youcan

adjust sharpness

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Color Warmth Displaysa choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments:
Coolfor a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warmfor a more red palette of
picture colors. The warm setting eorrespondsto the NTSCstandard of 6500 K.
Tint Adjusts the balanee between the red and green levels.
Note:Tintnot evaflableforDVI,CMP_andCMP2input_
When you change any of these picture settings, the Picture Preset changesto personal. Usethe
left or right arrow button to make adjustments. To return to the Picture menu, pressthe up or
down arrow button.

Channel Guide Menu
Allows you to view and select from the entire channel list and their labels. Press the GUIDE
button to bring up the Channel Guide menu. Use the up or down arrow to scroll through the list.
Press OK to seleet and tune to the chosen ehanneL

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Time Menu
SleepTimer

Lets you set the IV to turn off after a given time.

Time Lets you enter the current time. If it is eight o'clock, for example, you must first enter the
number zero, then number eight. Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM.
Wake up timer Lets you set the 1V to turn itself on. When you turn on Wake up timer, the
following options appear:
Wake up time

Lets you set the time you want the IV to turn itself on.

Wake up duration

Lets you set how long you want the IV to stay on when it turns on.

Channelnumber
is set.
Daily

Lets you select a specific channel the IV tunes to when the wake up timer

Lets you choose if you want the wake up timer to turn on daily.

Parental Control Menu
The Parental Control Menu was explained

in Chapter 3. Go to page 18 for more information.

PIP Menu
Display Mode
Off

No window

PIP

PIP (single) window is displayed.

POP

is displayed.

POP (double) window is displayed.

PIPchanne!
Allows you to choose the channeI displayed in the PIP or main POP window. Scroll
through channel list as well as the VlD1, VlD2 and FRNT input channels.
PIPsize

Allows you to choose having a Smal!, Medium or Large PIP window.

PIPposition
Allows you to choose having the PIP window
or Bottom left part of IV.

in the Top right, Top left, Bottom right

Note:Pip sizeand position are not available for POR

Setup Menu
Channelsetup
SignalType
IV chooses signal type during initial setup. If you change cable after setup,
choose Cable if you are using cable or a cable box for IV signals. Choose UHF/VHFAntenna
you are using an off-air antenna for IV signals.
Auto channelsearch
information.

Searches for channels the signal is receiving. Go to page 12 for more

Auto channel update Searchesfor any new channels that are not in your channel list and
adds them to the list.
List and labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel. Go to page 12
for more information.
Preferences

Language Displaysa choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus:
English,Spanish or French.
Maximum volume Allows you to set how high volume turns up when you pressthe VOL+
button. Highlight Maximum volume,then pressand hold OKto hear is the maximum
volume. Make sure the volume has not been muted or turned atl the way down.
Curtain effect Revealsor hides the picture by giving it a "stage curtain" effect when the IV
is switched on or off.
Bluescreen (Available only on models D34W20)

The screen appears blue when the IV

receives no signal.
Special features
Auto on switches your IV on after a power outage; Auto channel tunes the
IV to the channel you speci_ as the Initial channel when Auto on is enabled; Auto volume
tunes the IV to the volume you set in Initial volume when Auto on is enabled.

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Closed Caption
Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning
display the audio portion of a program as text on the _ screen.

information,

which lets you

Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded
with closed-captioning
information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, CC is
displayed in the channel banner. See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner.
The closed caption options are:
Closed caption setting
Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning
information
is shown on the screen. Closed-captioning
is not available with the high
resolution input.

Off

No captioning information displayed.

Onalways

Captioning

information

shown always, when available.

On when mute
Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the 1V's
sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning information is not
displayed when the sound is not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode
Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is
used for displaying captioning information. If you are unsure of the differences among the
modes, you may prefer to leave the elosed captioned mode set to CC1, whieh displays
complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.
Autotuning

Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically

tune to the

correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, SAToCABLE, etc.)
on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning
feature.
Convergence (available only on models D40W20 and D52W20)
Auto convergence automatically
adjusts the TV's tubes; Red convergence displays the Red convergence screen, allowing you to use
the arrow buttons to align the red and green images; Blue convergence displays the Blue
convergence screen, allowing you to use the arrow buttons to align the blue and green images.

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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter

with your IV can be corrected by consulting

the following troubleshooting

list.

Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the nameof on Authorized ServsceRepresentatlve who wifl visit your home for o feeto instofl your electronic entertoinment system
end to instruct you in its operetion. Fordetei/s ebout this service,cuff 1-888-206-3359

TV Problems
TV won't

turn

•

Press the IV button.

•

Make sure the IV is plugged in.

•

Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.

•

Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWERbutton on the front of the TV. If the IV turns on, cheek the remote control
solutions on page 27.

•

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the
Parental Control menu and press OK to uneheek the box.

Buttons

don't

work

•

if you're using the remote control, press the IV button first to make sure the remote is in "IV mode.

•

Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the IV on and try again.

TV turns off while playing
•
Sleep timer may have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.
•

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the
voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

•

Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.

turns

•

Wake up timer might have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.

•

Auto on might have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.

•

You might have pressed CH+. CH- or INPUT on the remote accidentally.

Blank

unexpectedly

screen

•

Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.

•

Try another channel.

No sound, picture okay
•

Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.

•

If using S-Video or Y, PB,P,, remember to also connect the component's left and right audio output jacks to the 1V's LIMONO and R Audio Input jacks.

•

Make sure the INT/EXTswitch on the back of the IV is put on "INT".

•

The sound settings may not be set correctly. Go to page 22 for more information.

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 IV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the IV/VCR button on your VCR}.

Noisy stereo reception
,.

May be a weak station. Use Sound menu to choose mono sound.

pieture/blue

•

Maybe the cable/air function

•

The channel might be blank-

•

If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNAjack, tune the IV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is
selected on the 314 switch on the back of"your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the IVNCR
button on your VCR).

screen,

no sound

butW

is on

is set to the wrong position. Go to page 24 for detailed instructions.
change channels,

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Sound okay, picture poor
•

Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

•

Try adjusting sharpness function

Volume
•

buttons

volume

louder

not moving

You have activated the Freeze feature by pressing OK on the remote. Press any button to "unfreeze" the picture.

Black
•

not adjusting

Check to make sure volume isn't limited by the maximum volume feature. Go to page 24 For more instructions.

Picture
•

to improve weak signals. Go to page 23 for more instructions.

box appears

on the screen

Closed-captioning

might be on. Cheek Closed Caption in the Setup menu. Go to page 25 for more instructions.

Freeze not working
•

The freeze feature is not available For Component video (CMP1 or CMP2) or DVi inputs.

Low battery
warning
appears
•
Place new batteries in remote.

on screen

The Remote Control Doesn't Work
•

Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.

•

Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (IV or VCR) that you're trying to operate.

•

Maybe remote is not in IV Mode. Press the IV button so remote will control IV.

•

Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly.
reprogram the remote to operate other components.)

•

You might need to drain the remote's microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds. Release the 1 button.
replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.

Problems with V-Chip/Parental
The rating
•

remember

work

my password

and I want

to unlock the TV

If you forget your password, press MENU, then select Parental Control (the password entry screen appears). Simultaneously
press and hold CH+ and VOL+
on the Iv's Front panel For 3 seconds, The Parental control menu appears on the screen, and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.

The V-Chip
•

don't

Controls

Y_umust_kthesettings_t_theMA_NMENU(pressM_NU_ny_urrem_te_ele_tPar_nta_C_ntr_e_ectL_ckPar_nta_C_ntr_s_

I don't
•

limits

Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to

won't

let

me watch

a program

even though

it's not rated as violent.

Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status, After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an
NR rating.

Care and Cleaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your IV before cleaning.
You can clean the IV as required, using a soft lint-free
ventilation.

cloth. Be sure to occasionally

dust the ventilation

slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate

TheIV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Takecare not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth
dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will
damage the IV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen,or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the IV. Also, never place drinks or vases
with water on top of the IV. This could increasethe risk of fire or shockhazard or damage to the IV.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessorywith fixed images for extended periodsof time can causethem to be permanently imprinted on
the picture tube (or projection IV picture tubes). ALSO,some network/program Iogos, phone numbers,etc. may causesimilardamage. This damage is
not covered by your warranty.

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Other information
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.

What we will do:
•

Pay an Authorized

Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.

•

Pay an Authorized

Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished

How you get service:
•
Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV
•

A representative

•

If the representative

replacement

parts and picture tube required to repair your unit.

and have your unit's date of purchase and model number ready.

will troubleshoot
determines

your problem over the phone.
that you should receive service, they will provide you with the name(s) of the Authorized

Service Center in your

area.

•

Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up, repair, and return service, provided that your unit is located within the geographic
territory covered by an Authorized Service Center. If not, you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for
the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home.

•

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product
presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

What your warranty does not cover:
•
Customer instruction.
(Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit.
obtained

is within

the warranty

Any additional

period must be

information

should be

from your dealer.)

•

Installation

and related adjustments.

•

Signal reception

•

Damage from misuse or neglect.

•

Batteries.

•

Damage from images burnt onto the screen.

•

A unit that has been modified

•

A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

•

Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning

problems not caused by your unit.

or incorporated

into other

Product registration:
•
Please complete and mail the Product Registration
The return of the card is not required for warranty

products.

damage.

Card packed with your unit.
coverage.

It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.

Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTYSTATEDABOVE ISTHE ONLYWARRANTYAPPLICABLETO THIS PRODUCE ALL OTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSOR IMPLIED
(INCLUDINGALL IMPLIED WARRANTIESOF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE)ARE HEREBYDISCLAIMED. NO
VERBALOR WRITTENINFORMATIONGIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIAINC., ITSAGENTSOR EMPLOYEESSHALLCREATEA GUARANTYOR IN
ANY WAY INCREASETHE SCOPEOF THISWARRANTY.
•

REPAIROR REPLACEMENT
AS PROVIDEDUNDERTHISWARRANTYIS THE EXCLUSIVEREMEDYOF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA
INC. SHALLNOT BE LIABLE FORINCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGESRESULTINGFROMTHE USEOFTHIS PRODUC[OR ARISING OUT
OF ANY BREACHOF ANY EXPRESSOR IMPLIEDWARRANTYON THIS PRODUC[. THISDISCLAIMEROF WARRANTIESAND LIMITED WARRANTY
AREGOVERNEDBYTHE LAWS OF THE STATEOF INDIANA. EXCEPTTO THE EXTENTPROHIBITEDBY APPLICABLELAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSEON THISPRODUCFIS LIMITEDTOTHE APPLICABLEWARRANTYPERIODSET
FORTHABOVE.

How State Law relates to this warranty:
•

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental
lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

•

This warranty

If you purchased
•
This warranty

gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other
your television outside the United States:
does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty

Service calls which do not involve
responsibility
of the purchaser.
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or consequential

defective

materials

within

on how long an implied warranty

rights that vary from state to state.

information.

or workmanship

Graphics contained

damages, or limitations

are not covered by this warranty.

this publication

are for representation

Costs of such service calls are the sole

only.

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Remote Control This is the
remote control that came

Accessory Order Form

packed with your W.
Replacements or spares can
be ordered as needed.

Part No.

Description
antenna

cable (3-ft)

VH81

Screw-on

antenna

cable (6-ft)

VH82

$4.95

VH89

$5.95

VH83

$5.95

VH84

$9.95

S-Video Cable (6-ft)

VH976

$7.95

S-Video Cable (12-ft)

VH913

$14.95

2-way Signal Splitter

VH47

Amplified

ANT200

$49.95

257003

$35.00

228449

$4.45

Push-on antenna
Monaural

cable (6-ft)

VCR Dubbing

Stereo VCR Dubbing

RCR160TALM1
2-way Signal Splitter helps
you connect to a second _V or
VCR.

Splitter
VH47
VHFIUHF/FM

Audio,Video

Antenna

allows you to easily switch from
the antenna signal to cable or
satellite easily without
disconnecting antenna.

Cable (6-ft)

Antenna

Remote Control
Amplified

Total

Screw-on

(RCR160TALM1)

Adapter

$3.95

Surge Protector

SCTV160

$49.95

Component

Video Cables (6-ft)

DT6DC

$24.95

Component

Video Cables (12-ft)

DT12DC

$34.95

ANT200

Component
Video Cables
7)q])le cable l_sed to connect

Surge Protector provideseight
outlets, coaxial and telephone
line protection. Audible alarm for
surge failure.

a vMeo source with !/, 1_ 1_
,/acka to the TV

SCW160

Screwion Cable attaches to the
roundantenna connectors (called
75-ohm F-type) on the back of
your VCRor TV.The ends screw
onto the connectors for a secure
connection.

Gold-Tipped

cable

DT6DC (6-ft}
0T120C (12*ft)

VH81 (3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)

Standard AudioNideo cable
with RCA-type phono plugs,
VH83

HOW TO ORDER
BY PHONE: To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or
Discover Card ready and call
1-800-338-0376

S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for
VH913

connecting S-Video components
to your IV.

Usethis number only to place an order for accessoryitems listed on this order
form.
BY MAIL: mail money order oreheekin US currency (made payable to Thomson
multimedia Inc.)to the following addmss:
Video Accessories
POBox 8419
Ronks, PA 17573

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within

this publication

ore for representation

only.

Visit the RCA website at www.rca.com
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

10330 North Meridian
Indianapolis,
02002

Inc.
Street

IN 46290

Thomson

multimedia

Trademark(s)®
Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in USA
TOCOM

1588507A

Inc.

"n.IOMSON

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