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Television

Changing

Entertainment.

Please read these instructions before
operating

this product for the first time.

TOCOM 15920020

User's

Again.

Guide

cover
(or back).
No user
parts
inside.
aution:
To reduce
the serviceable
risk of electric
shock,
do Refer
not remove

_
DO NOT OPEN

_L,

I servicing to qualified

This symbol indicates "dangerous
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Caution:

To prevent

_,
_,

Consumption:

FCC Regulations

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

This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying
the
product.

to

electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention:
Pour _viter les chocs electriques,
pousser jusqlO au fond.
Power

WARNING

service personnel.

introduire

la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante

de la prise et

120V _ 60 Hz, 66 W (for model F19421)

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
accessory with fixed images for extended
periods of time can cause them to be
permanently
imprinted
on the picture tube (or projection
TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program
Iogos, phone numbers,
may cause similar damage. This damage
is not covered by your warranty.

etc.

Cable TV 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 1) 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 close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration
Please fill out the product

registration

card (packed

separately)

and return it immediately.

Returning

the card allows

us to contact you if needed.

Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof
case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:

of purchase.

Attach

it here and record the serial and model numbers

in

Tabi÷
Chapter

1: Getting

Started

Chapter

of

C@_÷nts

3: Using the TV's Menu System

Things to Consider Before You Connect ...................... 2
Setup and Connections .................................................
3
Step 1: Connect your TV ......................................... 3

How to Use Your TV's Menu System .......................... 17
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................
Screen Menu ................................................................

18
18

Step 2: Plug in the TV ..............................................
3
Step 3: Put Batteries in the Remote ....................... 3
Step 4: Turn on the TV ............................................
3
Step 5: Auto Channel Search .................................. 4
Step 6 (optional): Connect other components ...... 4
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................ 5

Using Closed Captioning .......................................
Channel Menu ..............................................................

19
20

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

20

Chapter

4: Other

Information

Troubleshooting
...........................................................
21
TV Problems ...........................................................
21
The Remote Control Doesn't Work ...................... 22

2: Using the TV's Features

Channel Marker .............................................................

7

Front Panel Lock ............................................................

7

V-Chip Parental Controls ............................................... 8
How V-Chip Works ..................................................
8
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................... 9
TV Rating Limit ......................................................
10
Blocking Specific Content Themes ....................... 14
Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................ 15
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .............................

Chapter

16
16

Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls .............. 23
The Front of Your TV - Front Panel ............................ 23
Care and Cleaning

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

24

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

25

Accessory Information
................................................
How To Order ........................................................

28
28

Limited Warranty

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t:

Sta ed

Things to Consider

Before

Protect

Surges

Against

Power

•

Com_ect all components

•

TUI'I_

•

hl:_k(' sure

Protect

Of'f" th('

"['V

_H_(I

or

:dl :mtem_:_s

Components

•

Don't

block

•

Don't

st_lck

•

When

',

If you connect

bef_re

You Connect

you plug _mv of their

(oll_pof_('I_t

])el'ore

_md c:d)les

from

ventil_tion

y(Rl

are properly

po_ er cords into the wall outlet.

Conl'_('ct

or

grounded.

(liscoi/l'_('ct

_ll/_

c_/])]('s.

Refer

to the Import_mt

on _my of the components.

Arr_lnge

the components

il'_ a st:rod,

:dlow

S_ffeguarcls

sheet

p:.ked

with your

TV.

Overheating

holes

so theft _ir c_m drcul_te

freely.

col3?p()l?(-!f?[s.

you pl:_ce components
_m mlclio receiver

m:_ke sure

you

adeqtmte

ventil_/tion.

or _mlplif'ier, plnce it on the top shelf so the he_ted

_dr from it wo_ft flow nround

other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
',

Insert

•

If you place components
of the b_ck of the TV.

each

"

If your _mtem_

Important
Choose
Impl_rtant

Stand

2

and

Safeguards

Base

tipped
sheet

j_,ck.

_ll)ove the TV, route

for your

_ccidentally

Use Indirect

into the design_m'd

uses 300-ohm

the loc_tion

fl'om being

Don't

c_d)le firmly

t_x in lead

_11 cables

c_d)les, do not coil the c_d)les. Also, keep

Safety

Information

TV c_refully.

Place

over, pushed

packed

with

do_x n the side of the back

the TV on a st_md or base

off. or pulled

your

off. l'his

could

of the TV inste_ld

down

the middle

the twin le_ld c_d)les _w_v from _mdioivideo

th:_t is of _dequat_
c_mse

of straight

personal

_ size

injmy

_md strength

and/or

(l_m_ge

to prevent

cables.

the TV

the TV. Refer

to the

TV.

Light

plaice the TV where

sunlight

or room

lighting

will be directed

Gra/)hi(_ conmin(,d

to_x _u'd the screen.

z_ithin this pz_b/ication

[se

soft OF indirect

an).fi)r r(])r('s(,nmtion

lighting.

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ANTENNA,

CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR

Setup
Step

t:

Ge_in_

Sta_ed

and Connections

1: Connect

your

TV

Connect
the' cable flrom your cable
of the T\, as shown on the left.

s?st_'m

or of'fair

antenna

to the

cable, in jack on the back

TV (Back Panel}

Step 2: Plug in the TV
Plug

the end of the' poxx er (ord

the wide

Step

slot in the outlet.

3: Put Batteries

].

Remove

2.

Insert hey,: batteries.
the remote.

the battery

3.

Put the battery

into the' wall outlut.

Insert

the plug

in the

compartment

Mat(h
into

the x_i(le blade

of the plug

xxith

the outlet.

Remote

C()l]l])al't/Eei'ff

Match

completely

cover

the polarities

cover

back

oil the i'el]'lO]fe.
(+ and -) on the batteries

with

the diagram

on

on the remote.

Step 4: Turn on the TV
Press

Graphics

co*zlaindd

lritbi_z

this p_blicatio*z

the

POWER

ar( /br r£/)r( s_ *ztatio*z

button

on the l'(qllot('

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The Buttons

the remote control. This button

0

MUTE

%> enter a twot digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the number, then add the
second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 for txxo seconds, press 2, then
press 3.

PREV OH

©
VOL

Sta_ed

on the Remote Control

0-9 (Number
buttons)
Enter channel nunabers directly through
can also be used to select numbered menu items directly.

POWER

DISpLAyO

t= Ge_in_

CHAN

_

CLEAR

©

©
VOL

MENU

CHAIN (up and down) buttons
Scala up or down through the current channel list. Press once
to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. Also used as
/113and (](),,via a[TOXVS ill the U]elll.l system.

RESET

@ ©

CI,EAR Removes any menu ()r display fl'()m the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also
cancels the SKIP timer.

020 3o

DISPLAY Brings up available
the TV's menu system.

405060

r08090

channel

information.

This button

is also referred to as [NF() in

INPUT
Changes your TV to its video input channel. The Video Input Channel is the channel
your TV must tune to in order for you to access a component that's connected to the AUDI© and
VIDEO jacks on the fl'ont of your TV. Example: to view a tape fl'om your camcorder, connect the
camcorder to the TV's AUDI() and VII)E() jacks on the TV's fl'ont panel with the audio/video
cables.
MENU
l'etH/'las

MUTE

Brings up the Main menu. When ira the menu system, selects highlighted
V()1.1 to

the

[3['eViOlaS

Lowers the wahlme to its minimum

level. Press again to restore walume.

(]()Iziil*ll_'S

Graphics

co*zlained

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t:

Ge_n_

Sta_ed

The Buttons on the Remote Control (continued)
POWER Turns the' TV on and off.
POWER

DISPLAYo

MHTE

PREVCH

O
VOL

PRE¥ CH

O

O

CHAN
"_

RESET

©

MENU

Returns

a]] picture

settings

N.k

to

their

factory

defaults.

SKIP (Commercial
Skip)
Press once 1)_'foreOaanging ch:mne/s. The TV _xill wait 30 seconds
heft)re returning you to the original channel. Press again to add more time. Press CLEAR to cancel
the SKIP timer.
¥OLin the

CLEAA

Returns you to the' pr_'vious channel

and ¥OL + Decreases
system.

or increases

the T\'s

w)lume.

Also used as /eft and dght arrow s

menu

AESET

@ ©

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bb O

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Channel
There

2:

Usin

th÷

F÷atur÷s

Marker

are several

indicators

that

might

appear

_ hen

you

press

the

DISPLh_

1)utton

th(' remot('. This displa 3 is called the chann(q Marker. The' following list describes
items on the Channel Marker screen (left to right and top to bottom).

Sample
Marker

12.'01

I)isplavs the current

time.

60

l)isplavs the current

channel

SLEEP

Displayed

when the Sleep Timer has been set.

CC

I)isplaved

when Closed Captioning

displays on a Channel Marker. The Channel
shown is just an example of what your

MUTE

screen may look like.

or input channel

1:30

is available

on

the

(VII)).

on the current channel.

1)isplaved when y<)u mute the audio.
Displayed

to cotmt down time left on the commercial

skip (SKIP) timen

Front Panel Lock
This f_ature allows you to lock the buttons on the front of the TV. Ew'n when the front
panel lock feature is on. the TV operates with the remote control.
To lock the buttons

comai*zed

u,itbi*z

this p_tblicatio*z

of the 'IV..

Make sure th{' TV is o*z.

2.

Press and hold the POWER 1)utton on the remote for approximately

To turn

Graphics

on the front

1.

off the front

panel

l(*ck:

1.

Make sure the TV is (_if

2.

Press and hold the POWER 1)utton on the remote for approximately

arej{)r

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o*dr.

)b_lr

5 seconds.

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ct(i,]_'r sl_gbt/y,

5 seconds.

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Chapter

2: Usin 9 the

Features

V-Chip Parental

Controls

Thu V-Chip Par_'_la/(,b_zlro!s metal allows wm to program your TV so @_atc'hildrer_ tar'mot
see

certail_

progral]]s.

The first three choices
(refl-rred to as V Chip)
violence, sex, or other
lets you program your

in the [)ar._/_! db_ziro/._ menu invo]ve software inside your TV
which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on
content you may believe children should not view. In other words,
TV so it xxon't display certain programs.

()nee you block programs,

you or other adults can unl)lock

programs

by entering

it

a

l)a ssword.

By default, the softxx are inside your TV is turned
feature, you can just ignore it.

How

"off," so if you don't want to use this

V-Chip Works

\'i hen turned "(m.' the V-Chip softwaw reads a code that most 1)roadcasters send with
programs. That code tells the softxx are the program's age-based rating (TV-MA. TV-14, etc.)
and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If vou have blocked the rating
and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, "This
program is blocked. Change charmel or press I)]SPLA5 to enter password," when vou rune to
that particular channel.
are I?ot re(luired to provide content themes, so [)l'Ogl'_///lsreceived with l]()
content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating. You can a/so block
out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated." and programs that are considered
"unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.
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8

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this/)ublicatio*z

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Chapt÷r

V-Chip Parental ContrNs

V-Chip Movie
set movie'

lou
movie

ratings

the MOVIE

1.

Press

MEN[

2.

Select

3.

Select

limits

and view

b) blocking

movie

th÷

movies

ratings

RATING

on th(' remote

[_tlru_lI_ll d'otzlro/s
your

Usin

F÷atur÷s

Rating Limit

rating

To access

ellter

2:

LIMIT

menu:

control

(th('

(press

ratud

is explained

above

a specified

in the next two

TVMAL\

4). If Parental

Mt:',\_

Controls

level.

How

to block

sections.

app('ars).
are currently

locked,

you

must

password.

Moz,i_ Rali_? 2 Limil

(press

1 ).

Blocking Movie Ratings
If"you
Rating field

Ra ting
status field

only

To block

ovie Rating Lira

want

vour

words, movies rated
xxith higher ratings.

1.

child

to watch

PG and

movi('s

G), then

that have

you could

a P(7, rating

automatically

and lov_x'r (il'_ othur

block

out all other

movies

movies:

Highlight

the

Rali*4gfield

that ix the lowest

rating

2.

Press VOL+ to highlight
change
the' button
from

3.

Press

4.

If Parental
Controls
take effect.

MEN{] to return

and

press

you don't

the
want

CHAN

up and down

buttons

to find the rating

the child to watch.

the rating ,s/_d]zs field. Press the CHAN up and d(}xx n buttons
to
l'iuu_to lJMc:/_. All higher ratings automatically
change to l_;loc/<

to the menu
are not locked,

or exit the screen.
you

must

lock them

Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating.
you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies.

so the movie
After

blocking

rating
movie

limits

will

ratings,

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Chapter

2:

Viewing
After

you

Movie
b]ock

Features

Ratings

movie
the

%%

rutil'_gs,

you

huw'

IJali_z 2 fk']d

and

press

1.

Highlight

2.

Press VOL+ to highlight the
fl'om 13locl,, to l'iuw.

rating

th<-! optioe

of changing

the' CHAN

up

and

som_,

down

of the

buttons

ruting

to find

_,tatus
the

rating

.Sifllzls field. Press the CHAN up and do',x n buttons

buttons
you

bu_k
want

to

17u_:

to viexx.

to change the button

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating stares
COrl>Sponding with NC 17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC 17 Rating.
3.

Press MEN{ to exit the screen, and be sure parental

TV Rating

controls

are locked.

Limit

The 71' IJa/i_z2 Limil lets you ducide which TV programs
To set 'IV programming
1.

Choose
you

Par, m_d Comrols from the Muin menu. [f"Purental Controls aru currently

n]ust

elite1'

Highlight and select TV Rali*z2 LimiL

3.

Once you get to the 2_Ruli*_ 2 Lit*Hl screen, use the VOL+ and V()L- buttons
the status of a TV program rating or content theme fl'om I)'(,_ to 13lock.

Graphics

secti(ms give you more details about how to change

comai_wd

lock_'d,

y()L]/' [3_ISS\VO/'(].

2.

The following
limits.

_0

c'un and c'unnot be viewed.

Hmits:

within

this ])ublicatio_z

ar_ fi>r r(y)r('scmatio_z

to change

the status of TV program

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The TV Rating

Usin

th÷

F÷atur÷s

Limit Screen

The following is an example of _ h_'re items are located _ithh_ the T\ Rating Limit screen.
The T\ age based ratings and cont_,nt themes you can block are listed on the next page.

Rating
L('ts

you

Status
select

Field

x,_ I-leth(qTthe

rating limit to the leti is V

st I[[IS ()f tho

agc,-I)ased

Jew oYBlock,

Rating

Content

Limit

Themes

Lists tht.! _()Ht_nt
_an

Rating

block

tht.!l//t.,s

_,ou

or view,

Field

]1'iF, VO!I St.!lO_[ [_17Om a

--

list of aged)as_r ,t,nth c,t ,rres>nds
. ,ththe,,,...st
c ,nt,
nt>., n.t
child to watch appears.
3.

Press V()L+ t(, movu the highlight
V()tl

14

(;tog)hies

XV_ll]t

to

comai*wd

I)]ock

to the field c<)rrusp(mding

with the content

th.
theme

()tit.

within

this publicatio*z

ar_ /br r('pr('s(?matio*z

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Chapter

Content

Themes

D

Sexuat/y

L

Adult

5

Sexual

V

Violence

FV

Fantasy

explicit

dialogue

Usin

th÷

F÷atur÷s

4.

Press tile CHAN up or CHAN down button t(} change content status fl'(}m l/to/3.
All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change t(}/3.

5.

Press MEN[ to return to the menu or exit the sc_'een.
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings.
Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their agebased rating.

language
situations

You must remember

Rating
field

2:

to lock Parental

Controls for rating

limits to take effect.

Violence

Rating
status field

Content
status fields

Viewing

Specific

Content

Themes

[f"you 1)l(xk specific contunt th_'mes, you have the option of going back and changing
of the content themes I)ack to (I'2 l'iu/#:
themes v(}u want to change t(} (/') 17e_.

1.

Determine

2.

[se the CHAN up and c](}xxn buttons
rating

whose

the content
C()lltent

some

theme

you

\vane

to scroll thr(}ugh the age-based
to

change

to

ratings until the

l'iuzu appears.

3.

Press V()L+ to move the up/down arroxx s to a particular
the/_ under language (L) corresponding
xxith TV-14.

content theme status, such as

4.

Press the CHAN up (}r CHAN down button to change its status back to lit '_2}ur child
would then 1)e able t{) watch pro)grams with TV 14 adult language c(mtent, but not
pro)grams with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to
(V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not
change.

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Chapter
V-Chip

2:
Unrated

Selecting

Us_n_

_he

Program

this option

%%

Features

Block

lets vou decide

if programs

that the VChip

be viewed.
Note that "um'ated" TV programs
may include
local and weather
l)rogr:llllS, emergency
bulletins,
public
without

as kmrate(l"

can

political,
re]igious,
and [31x)gl'_///]s

ratings.

View

All um'ated

Block

All um'ated

programs

Lock/Unlock
Selecting

Parental

this option

If you

do not

lock

movie

rating

and

If you forget
volume
password,

your

down

are available.

programs

Note: You must remember

_6

recognizes

news, sports,
announcements,

are not available.
to lock Parental Controls for rating

Controls

lets you lock
parental
unrated

and unlock

controls,
program

password,

and the channel

you Can then

limits to take effect.

access

none
blocks

parental
of the
will

controls
settings

take

simultanei)usly

the

l_]el?tlS.

\-chip

Graphics

using

for TV rating

a password.
and

content,

effect.

the passxx ord can 1)e resc-t to 0000
up buttons

settings

comai_wd

by pressing

for five seconds.

within

and

holding

Using

this

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How to Use Your TV's Menu System
X_OLI tlSe

the

1)tltto]]s

on

the

remote

or

the

front

of" x, otH"

T\

to

acc('ss

the

l]lei]LI

SVSE('H]

_]HCI

l]]_lk('

ch_IH_L's

Eo

the settings.
The

follo_

ing pages

explain

how to use the different

t?pes

of menus

to adjust

the features

of vour

TV.

Menus
The

first menu

bring
Metals

*

e

take

VOLI

Use the CHAN
MEN [].

Press

a

Tip

Exiting

Feel free to explore the menu
system. If you're ever unsure where
you are in the menu system, or
you're just plain tired of exploring,
press CLEAR to remove the menus
from the screen and start over
again.

There

Graphics

comai*zed

u'iU)in

this p¢sblicatio*z

the

menu.

l_]ei?u

or

Press MEN[

on the remote

I)LIEEOI]

()1]

th{'

panel.

a c()i?tl'()]

(}r VOL 1)utt(ms

[]LII_]I)(T
to

the Main

or on the front

panel

to

menu.

t(} another

press

straJgI]t

on your

remote.

remote

For

There

control

example,

are

ix,\ (1 x,\ avs

to ]]ighlight

in

the

Main

to

select

your

i]]el]u

a

ch(}ice,

l)/'c_ss

3 to

choice

JI?

and

go

(•_l_z_z(_/i]]entl.

a menu
a['{'

El]re{

•

Highlight

"

Press 0

'*

is called

up the Main

_ ,A-a_'s

t£x:i/and
Ol1

the

Press CLEAR.

to

exit

a l]lei]tl:

press

MEN!.

remote.
The on screen

displays

are cleared

fi'om the screen

and you

return

to TV

viewing.

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Picture Quality
This

m_'nu

contains

five

Menu
controls

that

adjust

the

"['V's

picture'.

Us_' the

CHAN

or V()L

buttons

to adjust the controls.
Contrast
Color
Tint

Adjusts the diff..fence
Adjusts the rkhness

Adjusts the balance

Black Level
Sharpness
Reset

Screen

between

between

the red and green levels.

Adjusts the brightness
Adjusts the crispness

Picture

Controls

the light and dark areas of the picture.

of the color.

of the picture.
of the edges in the picture.

Resets the

controls to their original settings.

picture

Screen Menu
CCDisplay

Ix'ts you choose

the way closed captioning

infomaati(m

is shown on the

screen.

Off

No captioning

information

On

Capri(ruing information

is displayed.

is shown

always, when available.

On When Muted
Captioniiag infllrmatiol'_ is shown, when available, x.xhenever
sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button.) The captioning
info,'mation is not displayed when the sound is not muted.

the TV's

CCMode
Lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning
information. Use the MENU button to toggle 1)etxxeen the choices: ('(,7 and C(,Z).
Menu Language
or F}w*zch.

18

Graphics

comai_zed

Lets you choose the language

w#hi_z

this publicatio_z

ar(@)r

you pref_w for the menus: E_glish, .S])a*zish

r(y)r('sematio_z

o_z(V. )b¢tr

mzit

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Using Closed Captioning
Many programs
()f

_/ [3FOgF_///]

aS

are encoded with clost'd captioning
text
on
the TV screen.

infomlatkm,

which lets you display the audio portion

Closed captioning ix not available on all channels at all times. ()nly specific programs encoded with
closed captioning information are applicable. When a program ix closed captioned, the C(i icon ix
displayed in the channel marker. See Chapter 2 for more information about the channel marker.
Turning off Closed-Caption
1.
Sek>ct .ST:r_,r,tz
from the Main mc'nu.
2.

Press MENU to select C(/Disi)/t{l,.

3.

Press VOL+ until Qffis selected.

4.

Press CLEAR to clear the menu fl'om the screen.

Channel Menu
SignalType

Displays a toggle that ]{'ts you s{+'ct the current antenna type.

Antenna
signals.

Choose this if v()u are currently using an ()flair ant{'nna for [JHF VHF TV

Cable TV Choose this if vou are currently

using cable (}r a cable box for TV signals.

Auto ChannelSearch
T{.lls the TV to search automatically for all the channels available
through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it il't the charmel
scan list: inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed
fl'om the channel list.
List
Displays a control panel that lets you edit v(}ur channel
1)utt(ms to move between fields and to enter settings.
Chan #
charmels
I'ltll_]]

scan list. Use the CHAN or V()L

Use the CHAN up and down buttons to scroll up and down through the
availabl{' via your ant{'nlaa. _ou can enter the charmel lmml)er directly I.lSir'lg the

)e [" ])tirE(

)l'lS.

Scan List lse the CHAN up and down 1)uttons t(} indicate xxhether the channel
indicated is included (};,s) or is not included (Ao) in the channel scan list.

number

Time Menu
Sleep Timer
Displays a c(mtrol pan{q that lets you select the amount of tim{' you want to
give the TV before it shuts itself off. Use the V()L+ and V()L 1)utt(ms t() increase or decrease
the timer by 30-minute increments.
Set Time
(]()\vi'_

Displays a c(mtrol panel that lets you enter the current time. [se the V()L up and

])UtE()I?S

t()

Wake-up Timer
on aut(}maticallv.

20

(;rapbics

set

the

time.

Displays a c(mtrol panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV
[se the VOL up and down buttons to set the \\"ake up Timer.

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Troubleshooting
you enc()unt_*r wifll your T\ lNet your passxx or(l, the password
buttons
on your front panel simultaneously

The V-Chip won't
*

Go to the

])a_w/l_z/(,'o_i_z)/x

let me watch

MEN_

on your

remote),

Par_/a/(2>_/ro!s

select

(press

4 on w)ur

remote).

to unlock the TV

can be reset to 0000 by pressing
and holding
the w>lume down
for five seconds.
[Jsing this password,
you can then access the

a program

Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not
order t<) view movies with an NR rating.

4 on your

even

Rated)

though

status.

it's not rated

After you

block

movie

and the channel
V-Chip menus.

up

as violent.
ratings,

you

must

set NN to bTt)zz separately

in

The Front of Your TV - Front Panel
If you
MENU
CH v

cannot

locate

Brings
Scans

down

CH ^

Scans

VOI,-

Decreases

VOL +

Increases

POWER

Turns

Graphics

your l'_21_/ot(' you

up the

Main menu.
through

up through

cotztaitzed

the

the v<)lume.
the w)lume.

(ari us(' the' front

When

the current
channel
When
When

in the menu
channel

list. When

l)an_'l of your TV to operate
system,

list. When
you're

it selects
you're

using

using

highlighted

many

the TV's menu

the TV's menu

of thv TV's feature's.

items.

system,

Also returi'_s you
system,

it acts

it acts

to the previous

like an arrow

down

menu.
button.

like an arroxx up button.

you're

using

the T\<'s menu

system,

it acts

like a left arrow

buttinet to help

the

screen.

If

as ammonia-based

the TV.
to run down

the' scr_'_'n amd insi&'

the risk (if fire or shock

im_ges

TV picture

not

use strong

liquid

increase

care

dust

for extended

tubes).
warranty.

ALSO, some

periods

hazard
of time

network/program

the' TV. Also, a_void

or dam_/ge
Call cause
logos,

tit the "['V.
them
phone

to be
numl_ers,

Chapter
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4:

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Warranty

What your warranty
covers:
*
D('f('cts in mat('rials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
*
90 days fi'om date of purchase for labor charges.
°

One year" fl'om (Hate of purchase

*

Two yeal's fl'om ntal fil'm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
°

Pay any Authorized

°

Pay ally Authorized RCA qVlevision Selwice Center for the new or, at our option,
required to repair your television.

RCA Television

Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
refurbished

replacement pa['ts and picture tube

How you get service:
°
For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA %qevision Service Center and pick up
whet1
l'e[3ailTSare complete.
°
For screen sizes lalger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return service fl'om any Authorized RCA T¢.levision
Se_wice Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territoiw covered by an Authorized RCA Television
Sexwice Center. [f not, you must take your television to the Selwice Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the
Selwice (]enter may cha['ge to ti'ansp()l't
you/'
television to and from yOtl/' home.
°
To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Selwice Center ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1 800 336
1900.
°

Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the war'rantv
period must be presented t() ()l)tain waiTantv service. For rental firms, pl'o()f (if first rental is also re(/uired.
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What
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4:

your

Other

warranty

Customer

does

not

mnf@r ation
cover:

instruction.

(5our

should

be obtained

information
°

Installation

and related

°

Signal

•

])an_age

•

Batteries.

•

CtlstolT/er

°

I)amage

°

A television

that has been

°

A television

purchased

°

Acts of nature,

reception
f'['l)ln

how to install,

adjust,

and

operate

your

television.

Any additional

not

caused

I)5 your

television.

ftlses.

fl'om images

such

describes

dealer.)

neglect.

or

replacel_lent

Manual

fi'om your

adjusmaents.

problems
l'Nistlse

()wners

burnt

onto

the

modified

or serviced
as but

not

screen.
or incorporated

outside

limited

the

into

other

products

or is used

for institutional

or other

commercial

purposes.

[ .S.A.

to lightning

damage.

Product Registration:
°
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever
be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
I,imitation
°

of Warranty:

THE WARRANTY
STATED ABOVE IS THE ONIX _rARRANTY
APPIJCABI,E
TO THIS PRODUCT.
AIR, OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING
AI,L IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE)

ARE HEREBY

INC., ITS AGENTS
WARRANTY.

2_

DISCLAEMED.

OR EMPI,OYEES

NO VERBAl,

SHAH,

Grog)bits

CREATE

contahzed

OR WRITTEN
A GUARANTY

_,itbin

INFORMATION

GIVEN

BY THOMSON

OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE

tbis p*tblication

arejbr

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THE

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MULTIMEDIA
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REPAIR

OR REPLACEMENT

AS PROVIDED

UNDER

THIS

4:

WARRANTY

IS THE

THOMSON
MULTIMEDIA
INC. SHAI3_ NOT BE IJABLE FOR INCIDENTAl,
FROM THE, USE OF THIS PRODUCT
OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH
THIS

OF WARRANTIES

AND HMITED

OF THE

CONSUMER.

WARRANTY

ARE GOVERNED

BY THE IAWS

OF THE

WARRANTY

SET FORTH

state
S()me

PERIOD

law relates

to this

states

allow

do not

w_rranty

This warranty

If you
•

DISCLAIMER

REMEDY

OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES
RESULTING
OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY
ON

EXCEIXF TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED
BY APPLICABI_
IAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PI[TRPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT
IS LIMITED
TO THE APPIJCABLE

implied
•

THIS

EXCLUSIVE

mnf@r at @n

STATE OF INDIANA.
MERCHANTABH,ITY

How
•

PRODUCT.

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l_sts,

gives

you

specific

your

product

do(.s

not

(;rct/)hics

nor limitation

so the _dx)ve limit_ltions

purchased

calls
calls

warranty:
the exclusion

This w_lrmnty

Service
service

ABOVE,.

leg_l

outside

:q)ply.

(2ont_ct

rights,

_md you

the United
your

of incidental

or exclusions

withi_z

this p_blicatl;(.z

at(@."

also may have

_pp/y
other

dam_ges,

or limitations

on how

long

an

to you.
rights

tlmt vary from

st_lte to state.

States:

(h':d('r

for w_lrmnty

which
do not inw)lve
defective
materials
are the sole responsibility
of the purchaser.

comai_wd

or consequenti:d

m_y not

repr(?s_ mcttio_z

inform_tion.

or workmanship

o_z/)', ) imr

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are

not

covered

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by

this

warranty.

Costs

of such

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Chapter

4:

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Other

mnf@rmation

Information

"['h_q'e are w_rious _ccessories
av_filal)le to complement
All accessories
are subject to _vailabilitv.
A shil)ping

and handling

appropriate

sales

fee xxill be charged

tax for each

individual

upon

st_te,

your

ordering,

countly,

and

TV. Prices

_/Fe subject

_md we are required
locality

to which

_m order

l',y i',hone,

have

M_asterCard or Discover
C_n'd ready
fl'ee ntmtl)er listed below.
Use this number
_/CCL_SS()FV
items.

only

to place

your

by law to collect

notice.

the

ix being

sent.

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comz.ctors (call.d ZS-obm t:-0]_¢) o_z the back
qi'your i L7¢ or 711 7be emls scn u onto the

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and (till the toll

an order

without

the merclmndise

How To Order
"V_)place

to change

CO_I_!('C

f_w

3-ft (part number
price $3.95

VH81);

6-ft (part number
price $4.95

VH82);

101"S

/()1"

(2 SU(I!K_"

COPI_IOC_iOPl.

1-800-338-0376
}'Otl C:II? buy

s()llte _/ccessolies

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on line _/t

Cable

a//acbes

to/be roared a_z/e_zna

comz.ctors (ca//('d ZS-obm t_0])_') on the back
ql'y<)ur _L7¢ or 71'. Ends push o_z.#)r a quick

www.rca.com.
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price $5.95

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sz* itcb,/}'om

s_zal
to the cabh' o1"sclte//it_ _ s_nal
discomzectit_
2 the antunna,
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price $49.95

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VCR l_bbing
Cable
Doz_b/¢ _ cabl¢ _ /bat !./s loz_ com_ec/
the _ id¢,o
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cable, 6-ft

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price $5.95

VH83);

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(part number
price $3.95

Signal

Splitter

VH47);

Remote

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Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com
Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis
add delays in service for your product.

address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only

IMPORTER (for Mexico only):
Comercializadora
Thomson de M&xico, S.A. de C.V.
Miguel

de Cervantes

Saavedra

57

Col. Ampliaci6n
Granada
C.R 11529 M&xico D.R
Tel&fono: (55) 25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5

Thomson

multimedia

Inc.

Meridian

Street

10330 North
Indianapolis,

IN 46290

©2002 Thomson

multimedia

Trademark(s)®
Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in Thailand
TOCOM 15920020

Inc.



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