RCA Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual L0070008

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or

electric hazard, do not

expose this product to rain

or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates "dangerous

voltage" inside the product that

presents a risk of electric shock or

personal injury.

This symbol indicates

important instructions

accompanying the product.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your

product for its proper operating voltage.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the

condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. FCC

Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Use of this device

without the supplied power cord may cause this set to be non-compliant with

FCC part 15 regulations.

If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,

they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images

include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This

damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of

channels displaying these images should be avoided.

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 and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact

you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and recorc

the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.

Model No.

Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ....................................... 5

Step 1: Unpack the System .............................................................. 6

Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other Components ............................. 6

Jacks and Cables ........................................................ =................ 7

Front Buttons .......................................... _.................................. 8

Back of the TV .......................................................................... 10

The Basic Connection ............................................................... 12

The Advanced Connection ............................... _...................... 13

Connecting Speakers to the TV ............................................... 14

Connecting a Stereo Amplifier ............................................... 15

Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................. 16

Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System ........................................ 16

Step 5: Complete the Interactive Setup ........................................ 16

Step 6: Order Programming .......................................................... 16

USING THE REMOTE ................................................... 17

Remote Control Buttons ................................................................ 18

Programming the Remote Control ............................................... 20

Using the Remote to Control a Component ................................. 21

Remote Controi Codes ................................................................... 22

BASIC TV OPERATION ............................................... 23

About the Channel Banner ............................................................ 24

Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Mode .................................. 26

Changing Channels ........................................................................ 27

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................. 28

PIP Buttons ............................................................................... 28

Using the PIP Feature .............................................................. 28

PIP Problems? ........................................................................... 29

Using the INPUT Button ................................................................. 30

USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES ................................ 31

Bringing Up the Program Guides .................................................. 32

Anatomy of the TV Program Guide .............................................. 33

Anatomy of the DIRECTV® Programming Guide ......................... 34

Tuning to a Program ...................................................................... 35

Getting Around in the Guides ....................................................... 35

Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................ 36

The Other Guides Icon ................................................................... 36

Exiting A Program Guide ............................................................... 37

Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide ................................. 38

The Other Icons .............................................................................. 42

ADJUSTING TV CONTROLS ....................................... 43

Picture Quality Controls ................................................................. 44

Picture Settings ........................................................................ 44

Corot Warmth .......................................................................... 44

Noise Filter ................................................ _.............................. 45

Convergence ............................................................................ 45

Picture Tilt ................................................................................ 45

Picture Presets .......................................................................... 45

Reset Controls .......................................................................... 45

Audio Controls ............................................................................... 46

Mute ......................................................................................... 46

Tone Controls ........................................................................... 46

Audio Processor .................................................................... 46

Speakers ................................................................................ 47

Sound Logic .......................................................................... 47

SAP ............................................................................................ 47

Optical Output ..................................................................... 4-/

Audio Language ...................................................................... 47

USING THE PROFILES ................................................ 49

About Profiles ................................................................................. 50

The DIRECTV Setup ........................................................................ 50

Editing Channels in aDIRECTV List ......................................... 50

Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels .......................... 51

Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit ...................................... 51

Setting the TV Rating ..................................................................... 54

Choosing Your Profile .................................................................... 60

Locking and Unlocking a User Profile ........................................... 61

Locking the System ........................................................................ 62

Unlocking the System .............................................................. 62

OPTIONS AND PREFERENCES .................................. 63

Changing the Signal Source .......................................................... 64

Changing the Signal Type .............................................................. 64

Auto Tuning .................................................................................... 65

Channel Search ............................................................................... 66

Mailbox ........................................................................................... 66

Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ................................................ 67

Setting the Time and Date ............................................................. 71

Using the Preferences Menu ......................................................... 71

Color Scheme ........................................................................... 71

Translucency ............................................................................. 72

Default Guide ........................................................................... 72

Screen Format .......................................................................... 72

Caption Display ........................................................................ 73

Caption Mode. ......................................................................... 73

Using Fetch ..................................................................................... 74

GE'n'ING ASSISTANCE ................................................ 75

Running the Interactive Setup ...................................................... 76

Getting Antenna Information ....................................................... 76

Dish Pointing .................................................................................. 77

Your New Access Card .................................................................... 79

Running the System Test ................................................................ 79

Off-Air Guides ................................................................................. 80

Upgrades ......................................................................................... 80

REFERENCE .................................................................. 81

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 82

Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 83

RCA HDTV Limited Warranty ......................................................... 84

FCC Registration Information ........................................................ 85

Accessory Information ................................................................... 86

Index ............................................................................................... 91

High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. There are

two types of TV display formats available. One is ATSC format, which originated from the Advanced Television Systems

Committee. The other is NTSC format, which is named for the National Television System Committee. What makes your

High Definition Television (HDTV) special is that it has tuners capable of receiving several types of signals: ana{og (in

NTSCformat) and digital (in ATSC format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite and high definition

satellite (coming from DIRECTV if you subscribe to DIRECTV®programmingt). This TV makes receiving all types of signals

seamless. Below is an example of how your HDTV can receive the different types of signals.

DIRECTV DIRECTV HD

SATELLITE SATELLITE

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TERRESTRIAL

ANTENNA

DIGITAL SIGNALS

SATELLITE

DISH ANTENNA*

PARTS OF A COMPLETE HIGH DEFINITION SYSTEM

So why is it called High Definition? Definition---commonly called resolution--refers to the sharpness of the image and is

determined by the number of dots, or pixels, your screen uses to create the image. The more pixels the sharper the

image. An HDTV normally has either 1080 or 720 rows and over 1,000 columns of pixels. This results in a display of over

one million pixels. Your HDTV also has a wide screen, or "wide aspect ratio" of 16:9 as opposed to the common 4:3

ratio. It is normally capable of displaying both interlaced images (like today's analog TVs) and progressive images (like a

computer monitor).

What this all means is that while digital broadcasting will bring many new possibilities, only people with HDTVs like

yours will actually be capable of realizing many of them. A wide aspect ratio, one million pixel resolution, CD-quality

audio with Dolby Digital surround sound, and improved interactivity are features of many digital broadcasts, and your

HDTV will help bring it all into your home.

t Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy is provided with your first billing

statement. DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., aunit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and are used with permission.

*The appearance of your satellite dish antenna may differ from that shown here. If your satellite dish antenna is round instead of oval,

you can receive programming from only one DIRECTV satellite.

G ETI'I NG STARTE D

This section tells you how to get your HDTV set up and

connected. It describes the cables you will need, explains the

front and back panels, and walks you through the steps needed

to start using your TV.

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

STEP 1: UNPACK THE SYSTEM

Make sure to locate the remote control and power cord.

STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR TV TO OTH ER

COMPON ENTS

During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have been

connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on

what components you have, another connection may provide better

picture and audio quality. The following sections provide cable and

connection information to help you decide what connection is best for

you.

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Remote Control PowerCord

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE CONNECTING

COMPONENTS

Protect Your Components from Power Surges

•Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the

wall outtet.

• Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or

disconnect any cables.

Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or

Interference

•Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

•Place the audioAfideo cables to the sides of the TV's back panel

instead of straight down the middle after you connect your

components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables; keep them away from the audio/

video cables as much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to

the safety sheet packed with your unit,

Protect Your Components from Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange

the components so that air can circulate freely,

• Do not stack components,

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a

stand.

• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so that heated air

rising from it will not flow around other components.

JACKS AND CABLES

Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make

connections. Note that not all cables come with your television unit.

S-Video Jack and Cable

The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your system.

This jack is available on this TV and is used in conjunction with audio

cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because

the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.

Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)

The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality.

Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between

components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for

video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your component

has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono)

audio jack on the TV.

RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)

The RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and

DIRECTV signals.

These jacks are required for antenna or cable connections. The RF and

coaxial jacks on the TV are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA A IN, and

ANTENNA B IN. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal

distribution.

Optical Jack and Cables

The optical cable is used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver. If you

own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, you can

use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound

quality.

Telephone Jack and Cord

The telephone line cord is required to connect your TV to a phone line. If

you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV®programming, some services require

this phone line connection. The phone line connection is used to

periodically call out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack,

which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one

pictured here. If you don't have a modular jack, call your local telephone

company to find out how to get one installed.

Y PBP. Jacks and Cable

The Y PBPRjacks allows you to connect an optional component video

source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum quality by

maintaining the video source as three separate signals through these

jacks. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for

the connection.

S-Video Jack

AudioNideo Jacks

RF Jack

Digital Audio

Out Jack

Phone Jacks

Y PB PR

FRONT BUTTONS

The diagrams below describe the front panel and front input jacks on

the TV. Please note that the exact look of the buttons pictured here may

be different from yours,

IIf you cannot find your remote control, |

you can use the front panel of the TV to J

operate many of the TV's features.

TV DIRECTV INFO /\_ cxa_ MENU OK POWER

Front panel buttons on model P61310

Front panel buttons on model F38310

TVlDIREClrV Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode.

INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the

program guide to get more information on the highlighted program or

channel.

VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL <moves

the highlight left and adjusts menu controls.

VOI. • Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > moves

the highlight right and adjusts menu controls.

CH v Scrolls down through the current channel list. If you are in TV

mode and press CH v, you scroll down through I"V channels, If you

subscribe to DIRECTV®programming and are in DIRECTV mode, you

scroll down through DIRECTV channels. In the menu system, CH v moves

the highlight down one page at the time and adjusts menu controls. |n

the program guides, CH v advances the highlight one screen down.

CH ^ Scrolls up through the channel list. If you are in TV mode and

press CH ^, you scroll up through I"V channels. If you subscribe to

DIRECTV®programming and are in DIRECTV mode, you scroll up through

DIRECTV channels. In the menu system, CH ^moves the highlight up one

page at the time and adjusts menu controls. In the program guides, CH

^advances the highlight one screen up.

MENUIOI( Brings up the main menu. When in the menu system, it

selects highlighted items.

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

FRONT INPUTS

The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/video

inputs and a headphone jack. These jacks let you connect a baseband

NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, Internet access device, game, or

camcorder. Look for a hinged door and gently lift the cover open. Please

note that the exact look of the jacks or the TV pictured here may be

different from yours.

Front panel buttons on model P61310 Front panel buttons on model F38310

PHONES Provides a connection for headphones.

VIDEO IN Provides video connection. The video connector is usually

yellow.

AUDIO IN L Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector

is usually white. When connecting devices that use a monaural cable, such

as some camcorders, use the left input jack to get sound from both

speakers.

AUDIO IN R Provides right audio connection. The right audio

connector is usually red.

BACK OF THE TV

The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the TV, When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect

corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.).

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SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite dish antenna to the TV using

an RG6 cable.

ACCESS CARD Insert the access card into the slot so your program

provider can identify you. Make sure the contacts on the access card are

facing left and the top of the card is facing right while inserting. (Refer

to "New Access Card" in this manual's "Assistance" section for details.)

The DIRECTV PLUSTM System requires a valid card.

PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the TV. The DIRECTV PLUS

System requires a continuous phone line connection to periodically call

out tO program providers.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use adigital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to

connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby

Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels).

ANTENNA B IN Use to connect an off-air or terrestrial antenna or

cable TV signal to the TV.

ANTENNA A IN Use to connect a second off-air or terrestrial antenna

or cable TV signal to the TV.

SATELLITE

ACCESS

CARD

PHONE DIGITAL

JACK AUDrO OUT

ANTENNA B

ANTENNA A

You can also use the ANT B IN (or ANT A IN) for video games and switch between the two inputs using the ANTENNA |

button on the remote control. When using "IV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the contrast at a J

low setting. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high contrast setting, the

image can be permanently imprinted onto the picture tubes. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty

because they are the result of misuse.

INPUT 1 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such

as a VCR, laserdisc player, Internet access device, or DVD player.

• VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is

usually yellow.

• L AUDIO provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is

usually white.

R AUDIO provides right audio connection. The right audio connector

is usually red.

S-VIDEO lets you connect an S-Video cable for better video quality

picture to a component with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or

DVD player. When using S-Video, make sure to connect the two

audio cables as well as the S-Video connector.

INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second NTSC (analog) video

component such as a VCR or laserdisc player. Its jacks are the same as

described for INPUT 1, above.

INPUT 3 Provides connection to a third NTSC (analog) video

component, such as a VCR or laserdisc. Its jacks are the same as described

for INPUTS 1 and 2.

COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Use to connect an optional component

video source, such as aDVD player. This connection provides optimum

quality. Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors

between a compatible device and the monitor.

Grey side panels protecting against screen burn-in are not always

generated when watching a 4:3 image via the COMPONENT VIDEO

INPUT jacks. Therefore, limited viewing of a 4:3 image is recommended

when no side panels are present. Also note that when watching an

image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks, you will not be able to

manipulate the screen format.

•AUDIO R/L The audio jacks provide stereo sound. When connected,

audio volume from the main front and rear speakers is variable

audio.

Y Pe P. Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the

video signal as three separate signals through these three jacks. To

ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for

the Y, PB,and PRconnections.

AUDIO OUTPUTS

FIXED IJR Provides fixed-level audio output from the television.

This audio output is ideal for audio recording or for connecting to

an A/V receiver amplifier (an auxiliary baseband component) when

you want to control the volume through the AIV receiver instead of

the "IV.

VARIABLE L/R Use to connect an A/V receiver or amplifier (an

auxiliary baseband component) for variably-controlled stereo

output.

RIGHT and LEFT Speaker Terminals Use to connect external

speakers for right and left surround sound.

INT. IEXT. (switch) INT sends audio only to the monitor's internal

speakers. EXT sends audio to only external speakers.

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VIDEO

AUDIO OUTPUTS

FIXED VARIABLE

L R L R

R L

Toturn the TV's !nternal speakers on and

off, press MENU on the remote control

and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers

from the menu.

THE BASIC CONNECTION

TV and VCR

_ SATELLITE

DISH ANTENNA

CABLE OR

AN y ALTE RNATI_

RF SIGNAL SUCH AS

A DIGITAL _)R ANALOG

TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA

VCR

IN FROMANT

VIDEO

How to view programming:

To watch cable TV or off-air TV programs

from an antenna inthisconnection,press

ANTENNA on the remote controluntil

ANTENNA A isdisplayedinthe channel

banner.

TOwatch cable or any other alternate RF

signal, such as digital or analog terrestrial,

press ANTENNA on the remote contro_

until ANTENNA B is displayed in the

channel banner.

To watch satellite programming, press

DIRECTV on the remote control and

channel up or clown to the desired

program.

How to view your VCR:

•PressINPUT on the remote control and

select the video input (in this example,

VID1) in the channel banner. Because the

digital decoder is in the TV, not the VCR,

digital channels cannot be recorded, if an

off-air antenna is used, the VCR output

should be viewed using one of the video

inputs.

• If you've already set up auto tuning, press

the VCR1 button on your remote control.

NOTE: Viewing aVCR while in AIR mode

may result in poor picture performance.

Instead, select System Options from the

main menu, then select Signal Type and

select Cable.

The ANT B and ANT A jacks can receive |

digital or analog RF signals. The J

illustrations here are recommended

connections in a cable environment.

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_Some cable systems may require a 1

| "conversion box." If so, consult your cable

| company's box tuning instructions for

_details.

THE ADVANCED CONNECTION

TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier

AMPLIRER WITH

OPTICAL INPUT

OVD

VCR !

rAfter you have made your connections,

program the TV to tune to the correct

video input channel to see and hear audio

and video from the attached component

(VCR, DVD player, etc.). Program your "IV

as described in the "System Options and

Preferences" section of this book.

How to view your DVD and VCR:

• To watch the VCR in this connection, press

INPUT on the remote control until the

correct video input appears (in this

example, VID3). Note that because the

digital decoder is in the TV, not the VCR,

you cannot record digital channels.

To watch the DVD player in this

connection, press INPUT on the remote

control until the correct video input

appears (in this example, S-VID1 ).

Some cable systems may require a

"conversion box." If so, consult your cable

company's box tuning instructions for

details.

Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack

This TV's optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and

is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3 °or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder. Older

equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream.

Such aconnection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC-3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a high noise level,

causing damage to headphones or speakers.

*AC-3 is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratory Licensing Corporation. 13

CONNECTING SPEAKERS TO THE TV

You can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV: one to the

RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal.

1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker

wire and twist the wire core.

Speaker wire

2. Open the lever on the speaker terminal.

3. Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+)

and (-) to (-).

4. Close the lever. Pull gently on the wire to see that it's connected

securely.

To turn on or off the TV's internal speakers, press MENU on the remote

control and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers from the menu.

TELEVISION

AUDIO OUTPUTS

FIXED VARIABLE

L R L R

EXT SPEAKERS EXT

R L

When connecting the speaker wire, make

sure you connect the positive (+) terminal

on the TV to the positive (+) terminal on

the speaker. One side of the speaker wire

is usually marked with a white stripe to

help you match the terminals correctly. If

the (+) and

(-) terminals are not matched properly, the

speakers will not be "in phase," causing

reduction in bass frequencies.

Do not allow the wire core to touch other

wires or terminals. Damage to components

could result if the cores of two wires

_touch.

Arrange the speakers in your TV room

to achieve maximum sound quality.

CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER

1. Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO

OUTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver.

• FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This

audio output is ideal for connecting to an AN receiver that has

its own volume control.

•VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels

are controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and

monitor remote control.

2. Use speaker wire to connect the monitor to external speakers.

• The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn speakers on or

off, EXT sends audio to external and internal speakers. INT

sends audio only to the monitor's internal speakers.

You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers. Select Audio

from the main menu and then select Speakers.

_mportant: Do not use the amplifier's PHONO inputs. Consult the

amplifier's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended

hookup.

RECEIVER

Right Speaker

Left Speaker

AUDIO OUTPUTS

FIXED VARIABLE

L R L R

EXT SPEAKERS

R L

EXT

The FIXED/VARIABLE OUT jacks on the

back panel provide a fixed or variable

audio signal. When connected to

"variable", they are ideal for use with an

audio amplifier that does not have its own

remote volume control When connected

to "fixed," the output volume stays the

same no matter how the volume changes

on the TV.

STEP 3: PLACE BA'I-FERIES IN THE

REMOTE CONTROL

Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batte_'ies

in your TV's remote control.

1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.

2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching

the + and - end of each battery.

3. Replace the cover.

STEP 4: PLUG IN AND TURN ON THE

SYSTEM

Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the television as shown

on right. Plug the other end into a wall outlet. Be sure to insert the

plugs completely.

To turn on the TV, press the TV or ONoOFF button on the remote control

or the POWER button on the front panel. It may take several seconds for

the "IV to turn on.

STEP 5: COMPLETE THE INTERACTIVE

SETU P

Interactive setup appears when you turn on your TV for the first time.

Follow the steps to configure the basics of your system, such as setting

up the time and day, searching for available channels, and setting up

speakers. To run it again, select Assistance from the main menu, then

select Interactive Setup. For more details, see the section "Getting

Assistance" in this book.

STEP 6: ORDER PROGRAMMING

You should decide if you would like to receive DIRECTV® programming*.

To receive DIRECTV programming, your satellite dish antenna must be

installed and pointed correctly. You must also contact your service

provider, DIRECTV.

Programming with DIRECTV: Call 1-800-347-3288

*Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV

Customer Agreement, a copy is provided with your first billing statement.

DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes

Electronics Corp., and are used with permission.

When you order programming, you need

to know your access card number. To get

the number, select Assistance from the

main menu and then select System Test.

Wait for the system to run all of its tests.

The access card number is displayed at the

end of the system test.

Write the access card number in the space

below for easy reference:

HOW TO USE YOUR UNIVERSAL REMOTE

In this section you will find out how to use your universal

remote control. This section:

•defines the buttons on the remote control.

• describes how you toggle between TV "mode" and

DIRECTV "mode,"

• shows you how to change between analog terrestrial,

digital terrestrial, and DIRECTV®channels.

• walks you through using the PIP (picture-in-picture)

feature.

• describes how to program the remote to control other

devices such as a VCR.

Important: Because this universal remote can control several

different components (TV, VCR, etc.), it uses operational

modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if

you want the remote to control the VCR, you would press the

VCR button to put the remote into VCR mode so you could

control the VCR.

2USING THE REMOTE

REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS

ON,OFF When the remote control is in TV or DIRECTV mode, ON.OFF

turns the TV on or off. If in another component mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.)

and programmed, the remote will turn the component on and off.

When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will

be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN

products).

VCR1 Places the remote control in VCR mode and if auto tuning is

enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input

channel for viewing VCR1.

TV Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-viewed TV channel. Also

places the remote control in TV mode. Placing the remote in TV mode

enables you to access the TV's menu system as well as tune to analog,

digital, or cable TV channels.

DVD Places the remote control in DVD mode and if auto tuning is

enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input

channel for viewing your RCA, GE, or PROSCAN DVD player.

VCR2 Places the remote control in VCR2 mode and if auto tuning is

enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input

channel for viewing VCR2.

(LED) Light that indicates you're in programming mode when

programming the remote control. Also displays when a valid remote

control button is pressed.

AUX Places the remote in auxiliary mode in order to control the

component (such as a laserdisc player) that you have programmed it to

control Acts as a "wildcard" button, as it can be programmed to control

another VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, or an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN

audio component.

DIRECTV Places the remote control in DIRECTV mode, turns on the TV,

and tunes to the last-viewed DIRECTV® channel. If you subscribe to

DIRECTV®programming, you must be in DIRECTV mode to view

DIRECTV®channels. Placing the remote in DIRECTV mode enab]es you to

access the TV's menu system as well as tune to DIRECTV® channels.

MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press again to

restore volume.

SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will return to the

original channel after 30 seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time. If

no other displays are present, pressing CLEAR will cancel the commercial

skip timer.

CH +1- Scrolls up or down through the current channel list. Press once

to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing

channels. If you are in TV mode and press CH+/-, you scroll through TV

channels. If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and are in DIRECTV

mode, you scroll through DIRECTV® channels. In DVD mode, CH +/- will

skip chapters on a disc played by RCA, GE, or PROSCAN DVD players.

VOL UPIDOWN Adjusts the TV's audio volume.

FETCH Brings up the Fetch menu, which is a list of most commonly

accessed menu items.

LED

GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels

selected in either DIRECTV mode or TV mode. For example, if you have

been viewing both DIRECTV®and TV channels (and thus using both the

DIRECTV and TV "modes"), pressing GO BACK while watching a

DIRECTV®channel moves you back to the last DIRECTV®channel you

viewed. Pressing it while watching a TV channel moves you to the last

TV channel you viewed. In the menu system, pressing GO BACK returns

you to the previous menu screen,

(Light Bulb Button) Press to illuminate some of the remote control's

buttons. To conserve battery power, the light turns off after several

seconds.

GUIDE When in TV mode, brings up the TV program guide. In DiRECTV

mode, brings up the DIRECTM® programming guide. Subsequent presses

of the GUIDE button scroll through the different types of guides. Press

GUIDE after pressing INPUT to get a guide-like list of available video

input channels.

INFO Brings up channel and viewing information via the channel

banner. Quickly press again to bring up an extended channel banner

and press a third time to remove the banner. Press when in the program

guides to get more information on the highlighted program or channel.

ARROWS Used to point to different items in the menu system and

adjust the menu controls. Also move the PIP window when no menus

are on the screen.

OK When in the menu system and other on-screen displays, selects

highlighted items.

MENU Brings up the main menu and selects highlighted items. When

in using an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode, it functions as a

PROGRAM button.

CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing. If

no displays are present and the skip timer is set, CLEAR will cancel the

commercial timer.

DIGIT BU'I'FONS (0 - 9) Enters channel numbers and time settings

directly though the remote control. For more information on entering

digits to change channels, see the section "Basic TV Operation." When in

the menus, the digit buttons can be used to directly select items without

using the arrows. 0 can be used to return to the previous menu screen.

INPUT Toggles through the available external input sources.

ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signalbetween the

HDTV's ANTENNA A and B. When in VCR mode, the ANTENNA button

also functions as a TVNCR button.

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 when the remote is

in that mode, When in TV or DIRECTV mode, FORWARD will toggle

through screen formats.

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) When viewing an analog signal, brings up the

small PIP window. Press again to hide PIR

SWAP Exchanges the main analog picture with the analog PiP window.

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Selects the picture window (either the

main or PIP window) that will change when you press the CH +, CN -,

INPUT, or digit buttons on the remote control.

WHO Toggles through user profiles.

Don't worry about getting stuck inside a

menu. Pressing the CLEAR button on the

remote control takes you out of the menu

system.

PROG RAMMI NG TH E REMOTE CONTROL

The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of

remote controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already

programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD

players, and laserdisc players.

TESTI NG TH E REMOTE CONTROL

To determine whether the universal remote control requires

programming, turn on a component, such as a MCR, point the remote

control at the VCR, and press the VCRt button. Then press ON,OFF or

CH + (channel up) or CH - (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to

the remote control commands. If not, the remote control requires

programming.

PROGRAMMING TH E REMOTE CONTROL

Using Automatic Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote control. If

you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any

of your components, press and hold CLEAR until the LED light on the

remote control turns off.

1, Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, etc.).

2. Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.).

Note that the AUX button can only be programmed using direct

entry (see the next section for details). While holding the

component button, press and hold ON.OFF until the LED light on

the remote control turns on, then release both buttons.

3. Point the remote control at the component you want it to control.

4. Press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the LED light

stops flashing.

At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to

program. If, after five seconds, the component you want to control

does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote control to

search the next set of codes.

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 cannot control that particular component.

If the component you want to control does turn off:

1. Press and re!ease REVERSE,then wait two seconds. Repeat this step

unti! the component turns back on.

2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED light on the remote

control turns off.

LED

vCm _F TV

AUxDIREOV

You'll use these buttons when

you program the remote to

control any component.

The remote may not operate all

models of all brands.

Using Direct Entry

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the

code list in the section "Remote Control Codes" on the following

page,

3. Pressand hold the remote control button you want to program.

4. Enter the code from the code list.

5. Release the button, and then press ON-OFF to see if the component

responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn't, try pressing

the component button and then ON,OFF again.

6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed

for your brand until the component responds to the remote control

commands.

This remote control may not operate all

models of the brands that are shown. Use

the codes shown in this manual, or on the

sheet packed with your remote control.

Use the AUX button to control a separate

satellite receiver, if necessary. Do not

reprogram the DIRECTV button.

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A

COMPONENT

Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to

use it to control your components, such as aVCR, DVD player, or

laserdisc player.

To operate the component:

I. Press the component button (VCRI, VCR2, DVD, or AUX) to set the

remote to control the component.

2. Press ON.OFF to turn the component on or off.

3..Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component.

REMOTE CONTROL CODES

Logik ................................................................2061

LXI ...................................................................2014

Magnavox. 202 I, 2022, 2062, 2063.2 F04,2 _08,

Admiral ...........................................................2131 2_24

Adventura .......................................................2026 Magnin .............................................................2013

Aiko ................................................................2027 Marantz ....................................2009, 2010, 201 I,

Aiwa ......................................................2002, 2026 ....................2016, 2018. 202 I, 2058, 2062,2064

Akai. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 21 I 1,2112. Marta ...............................................................2014

2113 Masushita .......................................................2021

American High ..............................................202_ MEI ...................................................................2021

Asha ...............................................................2013 Memorex .................................2002,2011,2013,

Audio Dynamics ................................2009, 2010 .................. 2014, 202F, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131

Audiovox ........................................................2014

Bell & Howell .................................................2011

Beaumark ....................................................2013

Broksonic ...........................................2012, 2025

Calix ................................................................2014

Candle.....2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019

Canon ........................................202 I, 2022, 2114

Capehart ..............................................2020, 21 I 0

Carver .............................................................2062

CC8 ......................................................2027, 2061

Citizen ................2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

20 0,2019,2027

Colortyme .....................................................2009

Colt ..................................................................2061

Craig ...............................2018, 2014, 2023, 206 t

Curtis-Mathes .............. 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,

...................2016, 2018. 2021,2022, 2024, 2115

Cybernex ........................................................2013

Daewoo .... 2015.2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027,

2028,2110

Day_ron ...........................................................21 l0

Dbx .......................................................2009, 2010

Dimensia .........................................................2000

Dynatech .............................................2002, 2026

E_ectrohome .......................................2014, 2029

Electrophonic ................................................2014

Emerson ...................................2002, 2012,20 i4,

2015, 202 I, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032.

........2033, 2034,2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039,

2040, 2041,

........2042, 2044,2045.2047, 2065, 2105, 2113

2 6,2 7,2 30

Fisher ..,,..,.201 I, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 205 I.

2052,2118

Fuji ........................................................2021,2119

Funai .....................................................2002, 2026

Garrard ...........................................................2026

GE .. 2000, 2001,2013,202 I, 2022, 2053, 2115,

2120

Goldstar .............. 2009,2014,2010,2054,2121

Gradiente .......................................................2026

Harley Davidson ...........................................2026

Harman Kardon ............................................2009

Harwood ........................................................2061

Headquarter ..................................................2011

Hitachi ..... 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 21 I I,

2120,2122

Hi-Q ................................................................2023

Instant Replay ................................................2021

JCL ...................................................................2021

JC Panney 2009,20_0,2011.2013,2014,2021,

....... 2022, 2055, 2056, 2050, 2059, 2060, 2107,

2118

Jensen........................................2055, 2056, 2t I I

JVC ..2009, 2010, 201 I, 201g, 2050, 21 I I, 2123

Kenwood .2009.2010,2011.2016.2018,2058,

211_,2123

KLH .................................................................2061

Kodak ...................................................2014, 2021

Lloyd .....................................................2002, 2026

MGA ..........................................2029,2065,2113

MGNTeehnology ..........................................2013

Midland ...........................................................2053

Minolta ......................................2055,2056,2107

Mitsubishi 2029,2055,2056,2065,2066,2067,

2069,

....... 2070,2071,2072,2073,2074,2106,2113,

2123

Montgomery Ward ............................2075, 213 I

Motorola ..............................................2021,2131

MTC ..........................................2002.2013, 2026

Multitech ,2002, 2013,2016, 2026, 2053, 206

NEC ....................2009,2010,2011,2016,2018,

....... 2058,2064,2076,2078,2079,21H,2123

Nikko ...............................................................2014

Noblex ............................................................2013

Olympus .........................................................202t

Optimus ...............................................2014,2131

Optoniea .........................................................2096

Orion ..............................................................2035

Panasonic. 2021,2022,2109,2125,2126,2_27

Pentax .................2016,2055,2056,2107,2120

Pentex Research ...........................................2010

Philco ..............................2021,2022.2062, 2063

Philips .............................2021. 2062.2096, 2124

Pilot .................................................................2014

Pioneer ................2010, 2055, 2080.2081, 2123

Portland .........................2016,2017.2019,2110

PROSCAN ..........................................2000,2001

Protec ..............................................................20fil

Pulsar ...............................................................2104

Quarter ..........................................................2011

Quartz .............................................................2011

Quasar ......................................2021,2022,2125

RCA ....................2000,2001,2003.2013,2021,

2055.2056,2082,2083,2084.2085,2086,2087,

........2088.2089,2090,2091,2107,2115,2120,

2125

RadioshacldRealistic.... 2002,2011,2013.2014

....... 2021,2022,2023,2026,2029,2049,2050,

209fi.2131

Radix ................................................................2014

Randex ............................................................2014

Rieoh ...............................................................212fi

Runco ..............................................................2104

Samsung,.. 2005.2013,2015,2033,2053,2112

Sanky ....................................................2131,2104

Sansul .............................2010,2092, 2111,2123

5anyo .........................................2011,2013,2023

Scott2012,2015,2025,2032.2035,2038,2065,

2093,2116

Sears ....................2011,2014,2021,2023, 2040,

.........2049,2050,2051,2055,2056,2107,2H8

Sharp2002,2017,2029,2094,2095,2096,2131

Shin¢om..........................2004,2056,2061,2098

Shogun ............................................................2013

Signature .............................................2002. 2131

Singer.........................................2021,2061.212fi

Sony .......... 2002,2004,2098,2099,21J9.2128

STS........................................................2021.2107

SylvanEa.....2002, 2021, 2022, 2fi26, 20fi2. 2063,

2065,2124

Symphonic ...........................................2002,2026

Tandy ....................................................2002,2011

Tashiko._..........................................................2014

Tatung ...................................................2058,2111

TEAC ...................2002,2026,2050,2085,2111

Technics ...............................................2021,2109

Teknika.,.. 2002,2014,202k2026,2100,2129

TMK ...........................................2013,2024,2047

Toshiba ... 2015, 2049,2051,2055, 2065, 2093.

2tl6

ToteVision ...........................................2013.2014

Unitech ..........................................................2013

Vector Research .......... 2009, 2010, 2015, 20;6

Victor ..............................................................2010

Video Concepts 2009,2010,2015,2016,2113

Videosonic .....................................................2013

Wards....-,2002,2013,2014,201S,2021,2023,

2026,2029,2055,2056,20fil,2096,2101

202,2 03,2 07.2116,2131

XR-1000 ...................................2021,2026,2061

Yamaha.,... 2009,2010.2011,2018.2058,2111

Zenith ..................2004.2098,2104,2119,2128

TV8fi ................................................................5027

Umka .........................................5008, 5009, 50t I

United Artis_ ................................................5002

United Cable .................................................5053

Universa! ........................5008, 5009. 5010, 501 I

Videoway ........................................................5044

Viewsrar .........................501S,5025.5027, 5040

Zenith ........................................5026, 5050, 5051

Chapparal ............................................5056, 5057

Drake ...................................................5058, 5059

GE ........................................................5000, S001

General Instruments ..............5060, 506 I, 5062

Panasonic ........................................................5075

Primestar ........................................................5076

PROSCAN ..........................................5000, 500 I

RCA ......................................................5000,5001

Realistic ...........................................................5063

Sony .................................................................5072

STSI.................................................................5064

STS2.................................................................5065

!!!iii iiiii!i!!i!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!i!!!!!!!!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!5068

ABC 5002,5003,5004,5005,500fi,5007,5053 Toshiba ............................................................5073

Antronix ..............................................5008,5009

Archer ............................5008,5009,50t0,50LI

Cabletenna .....................................................5008

Cableview .......................................................5008

Century ..........................................................5011

Citizen .............................................................5011

ColourVoice .......................................5012,50_3

Comtronics .........................................5014,50F5

Contee ............................................................50F6

Jasco ................................................................5011

Jerrold .....5003,5005,5007,5010,5023,5024,

504fi, 5053

Uniden .............................................................5069

(for RCA and Dimensia brands onty)

AM/FM ............................................................4003

Aux ..................................................................4004

Phono ..............................................................4005

CD ...................................................................4007

Tape .................................................................4006

Mag_avox ........................................................5025

Memorex ........................................................5026 _nl •

Movie Time ..............................5002, 5027, 5020

NSC ...........................................5002, 5027, 5028

Oak .............................................5002,5016, 5029

Panasonic .............................................5048, 5052

Paragon ...........................................................5026

Philips ,,..,...501 I, 5012. 5013, 5019,5025, 5030.

503 t, 5032

Pioneer .................................................5033, 5034

Pulsar ...............................................................5026

RCA ...........................................5047, 5049, 5052

Realistic ................................................5009, 5049

Regal.....................................................5022, 5035

Regency ..........................................................5017

Rembrandt .....................................................5003

Run¢o ..............................................................5026

Samsung...............................................5014, 5034

Scientific Adanta ...........5006. 5036, 5037, 503g

Signal.....................................................5014, 5018

Signature .........................................................5003

5L Marx ...........................................................5014

Sprucer ...........................................................5052

Starcom .....................................5007. 5018, 5053

5targate ................................................5014, 5018

Starquest .........................................................5018

Tandy ...............................................................5040

Teleview ..........................................................5014

Tocom .......................................5004, 5023, 504 I

Toshiba ............................................................5026

Tusa..................................................................5018

RCA, GE,PRO5CAN ..................................2001

Realistic ................................................5009, 5049

Regal .....................................................5022, $035

Regency ..........................................................5017

Rembrandt .....................................................5003

Runco ..............................................................5026

5amsung ...............................................5014, 5034

Scientific Atlant_ ...........5006, 5036, 5037, 5038

Signal.....................................................50t4, 5018

Signature .........................................................5003

5L Marx ....................._.....................................5014

Sprucer ...........................................................5052

Starcom .....................................500Y,S018, 5053

Stargate ................................................5014, 5018

Starquest.........................................................5018

"randy...............................................................5040

Teleview ..........................................................5014

Tocom .......................................5004, 5023, 504 L

Toshiba ............................................................5026

Tusa..................................................................5018

TV86 ................................................................$027

Unika .........................................5008, 5009. 501 I

United Artists ................................................5002

United Cable .................................................5053

Universal ........................5008. 5009, 50 n0, 501 n

Videoway ........................................................5044

Viewstar .........................5015,5025, 5027, 5040

Zenith ........................................5026. 5050, 5051

THE INS AND OUTS OF USING YOUR HDTV

This section tells you about the interactive channel banner,

which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the

remote.

It also describes how to change channels and modes and how

to use PIP (Picture-In-Picture).

This section gives you a broad, clear view o{ how t O operate

the basics of your TV.

BASICTVOPERATION

ABOUTTHE CHANNEL BANNER

The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press

- INFO on the remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing

INFO gives extended information, when available. Use the arrow

buttons and OK to choose an icon in the channel banner•

Channel banner icons represent frequently-used features. Some icons

change appearance to show the item's status or availability.

Please note that when you're in TV mode, |

the channel banner will not look the same J

as when you're in DIRECTV mode (if you

subscribe to DIRECTV ®programming).

Program title, start and end time,

rating, current audio language,

and audio mode availability

Channel logo. when

available

Indicates incoming signal

aspect ratio and screen

format applied to it

Main

picture

channel

number

Takes you to the Main menu --

Toggles between TV mode and --

DIRECTV mode

Current antenna (TV mode only)

Current date and time

"Family" is one of five selectable profiles

Searches titles of all DIRECTV epro-

__ gramming guides for specific information

Sorts titles of the current DIRECTV

programming guide for specific information

-- Displays mail from program providers

Cycles through the audio language choices

Locks and unlocks the system or unlocks

the video

CHANNEL BANNER ICONS

Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main menu.

TVIDIRECTV logo When selected, toggles between "iV and DIRECTV

viewing. The highlighted icon indicates the current viewing state.

Green unlock icon Indicates that the system is unlocked. Spending,

viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed. When selected,

locks the system.

Yellow unlock icon Indicates that a password has been entered to

override profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed. When

selected, locks the system.

Red lock icon Indicates that no limits can be accessed or changed. A

password is required to override limits or accessthe system.

Audio language icon If the icon is highlighted while watching a

digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV®channel, two or more audio languages are

available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the

options.

If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog (NTSC) TV channel, a

Second Audio Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the icon will play the

SAP for the current channel until the channel is changed.

Highlighted mail icon Indicates that you have a message in your

mailbox from your DIRECTV®programming provider. Select this icon to

access the mailbox and read your mail.

AlphaSort" (A-Z) icon When selected, allows you to sort currently-

listed program titles alphabetically.

Highlighted Scout" (binoculars) icon When highlighted, indicates a

Scout has found a program. If selected when highlighted, you view the

Scout's results, If you select the icon when it is not highlighted, you can

set up a Scout to find a program for you.

Press INFO on the remote control twice to I

view an expanded channel banner that J

shows a program description (when

available).

CHANGING BETWEEN DIRECTVAND TV

MODE

When you change channels by entering numbers with the remote

controt, you tune to programming that can come from one of three

different sources: the DIRECTV satellite (if you have DIRECTV service), a

terrestrial off-air antenna, or cable TV. You tune to one of these sources

by pressing either TV or DIRECTV on the remote control; then you can

enter the channel numbers. The diagrams below show how your remote

control communicates with the three sources.

In DIRECTV mode, you tune to channels

that come from the DIRECTV satellite signal

(if you subscribe to DIRECTV®programming).

Enter channel numbers that are one to four

digits long. Then press OK to tune.

in _mode, you tune to channels that

carry the terrestrial off-air or cable TV

signal.

• To tune to an analog channel, enter

channel numbers that are up to three

digits long. Press OK to tune.

To tune to a digital channel, enter

channel numbers that are one, two, or

three digits long. If necessary, press the

right arrow and enter a subchannel

number. These subchannel numbers

appear in the box to the right of the

primary channel number. Press OK to

tune.

Right arrow

button

Primary

Channel

Subchannel (if

necessary)

CHANGING CHANNELS

To change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, the

remote needs to be in the correct "mode": either DIRECTV mode (if you

subscribe to DIRECTV) or "iV mode.

When you want to watch DIRECTV ®programming,

put the remote in DIRECTV mode

1. Make sure the TV is in DIRECTV mode by pressing DIRECTV on

the remote control

2. Enter the channel number and press OK. If you do not enter at

least three digits, "???" will appear in the channel entry box,

and the system will wait for a valid entry.

DIRECTV

button

When you want to watch a digital or analog TV

channel, put the remote in TV mode

If you want to watch adigital channel:

1. Make sure the TV is in "IV mode by pressing TV on the remote

control.

2. Enter the primary channel number. This number will appear in

the primary channel entry box. If there is no subchannel,

press OK.

3. If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits and

you want to enter subchannel numbers, press the right arrow to

advance to the subchannel entry box.

4. Enter the number of the subchannel. This number will appear in

the subchannel entry box.

5. Press OK on the remote control to tune to the channel,

If you want to watch an analog channel:

1. Make sure the TV is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote

control.

2. Enter the channel number. This number will appear in the

primary channel entry box. (Analog channels don't have

subchannels.)

3. Press OK on the remote control to tune to the channel.

Channel Highlighted to

entry box indicate DIRECTV

mode

bu_on

Subchannel Highlighted to

entry box indicate TV

mode

Primary

channel

entry box

Note that you can always use the channel

up and down buttons on the remote

control to change channels within the

DIRECTV and TV modes.

PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION

The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller

analog (NTSC format) picture on top of the main analog picture.

Your TV is equipped with a dual NTSC tuner that tunes to cable or off-air

television signals. You will only be able to use the PIP window and main

picture with analog channels.

PIP BUTTONS

There are certain remote buttons that control the way the PIP window

works:

PIP Brings up the PiP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.

Arrows Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen.

SWAP Switches, or "swaps," the video from the PIP window with the

main picture.

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between

the PIPwindow and the main picture. To determine whether you are

controlling the PIPor the main picture, look at the channel banner as

you change channels. The triangular indicator is beside the channel

number for the picture you're controlling.

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control number

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USING THE PIP FEATURE

While you may use PiP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should

get you started. When watching an analog channel, follow these steps.

1. Pressthe PIP button on the remote control. The PIP window appears

on the screen.

2. Use the channel up and down or digit buttons to change the PIP

channel.

3. To change the program in the main picture window, press CH CTRL.

Then use the channel up and down or digit buttons.

To go back and forth between controlling the PIP window and the main

picture, press the CH CTRL button.

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If you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears, you may have

tuned to a digital channel. To view PIP and the main picture, make

sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog inputs, or

signals. Continue changing the channel until you find an analog

(NTSC format) channel. The PIP window will reappear.

The message "PIP Not Viewable or Exceeds Rating" in the channel

banner lets you know that PIP is not available on this channel and you

should tune to another channel.

If you press PIP and the PIP box is grayed, you may have movie or TV

rating limits set. These limits may block your access to the PIP

channel. For information on removing limits, see the section "Using

the Profiles."

if the PIP window disappears when closed captioning is displayed or

you press the MUTE button on the remote control, you have a

conflict in your settings. You cannot view PiP when parental controls

have blocked the current program or closed captioning is displayed.

In order to view PIP,either unlock parental controls or change the

closed captioning setting.

You cannot view closed captioning in the PIP window.

USING THE INPUT BUTTON

Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available

input sources until you find the input associated with the

component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view.

Input --

source

Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change

with each press of the INPUT button.

Once you have found the input source you want, stop pressing

INPUT.

If you tune to VlD1 and your VCR is connected to that input,

you will be able to view your VCR. To play, stop, or rewind the

VCR1 tape using the remote that came with your TV, you must

first press the VCR1 button to put the remote control in VCR

mode.

INPUT I

button

There are other ways of selecting an input channel:

Program the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) buttons on the remote

control to automatically tune to the correct input channel when

pressed. See the section in this book, "System Options and

Preferences" for information on auto tuning.

After pressing INPUT on the remote, enter the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5

to tune to (S)VlD1, 2, 3, FRONT, or CMPNT respectively.

•After pressing INPUT on the remote, press GUIDE on the remote

control to view a guide-like list of your line inputs and

corresponding channels.

WHAT IS A PROGRAM GUIDE?

A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. It is

a list of the current and future programs. There are separate

guides for TV programs and DIRECTVe programming

(available if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming),

Both of these guides can be viewed in different formats.

Using the program guides is easy as long as you remember to

highlight items on the screen by pressing the arrow buttons

on the remote control. Then, press OK to tune to that

channel.

USING THE

PROGRAM GUIDES

BRINGING UP THE PROGRAM GUIDES

If you subscribe to DIRECTV®programming, you have access to two

program guides: a DIRECTV®programming guide and a TV program

guide (for terrestrial programming). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV®

programming, you will have one guide: the TV

program guide.

You can access the program guides by:

•Pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control, or

Pressing MENU on the remote control and selecting Program Guide.

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corresponding to the "mode" you are in. For example, if you are in

DIRECTV mode and press the GUIDE button, you will view the DIRECTV®

programming guide. Similarly, if you are in TV mode and press the

GUIDE button, you will view the TV program guide.

If you are viewing the TV program guide and would like to view the

DIRECTV guide, press DIRECTV on the remote control to change "modes"

and view the DIREC-rV®programming guide.

ANATOMY O F TH E TV P ROG RAM G U I D E

To access the TV program guide:

1. Press the TV button on the remote control.

2. Press GUIDE on the remote control, The following diagram shows

you the kind of information you will see in the "IV program guide,

Note that the availability of TV program titles and information is

dependent upon information provided by local broadcasters.

"Family" is one of five selectable profiles

(press WHO on the remote to change)

Program titles and information, when available Indicates current time and day

Primary channel

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channel name,

when available

Returns you to previous

screen

Help gives you more

information about the

program guide

Scrolls down through

the guide

you to the

main menu

Provides access to other program guide formats

Ihen you are viewing the TV program

guide, you can press DIRECTV on the

remote control and view the DIRECTV®

programming guide if you subscribe to

DIRECTV®programming.

ANATOMY OF THE DIRECTV ® PROGRAMMING

GUIDE

To access the DIRECTV®programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV®

service. Press the DIRECTV button, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The

following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the

DIRECTV®programming guide.

"Family" is one of five selectable profiles

Program titles and

information Indicates current time and day

Returns you to previous screen

Help gives you more information

about the program guide

Sorts the guide by themes

Sorts the guide by movies or sports

Scrolls down through the guide

Shows all available

programs

Takes you to the main menu

Provides accessto other program

guide formats and functions

Searches program titles for specific

information

Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title

When you are viewing the DIRECTV°

programming guide, you can press TV on

the remote control and view the TV

program guide.

GETTING AROUND IN THE GUIDES

There are several ways to change channels and move around the TV and

DIRECTV®programming guides.

Point to channels with the number buttons (0-9)

You can quickly highlight any channel in the program guides by

entering the channel number with the number buttons (0-9). For

example, to highlight channel 228, press the numbers 2-2-8 and

press OK on the remote control. To highlight channel 73, press 7-3

and OK.

Scroll channel by channel

The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section--

or page--of the total program guide. You can scroll to other

sections using the arrows: highlight other times with the left and

right arrows; highlight other channels with the up and down

arrows.

Scroll page by page

If you want to scroll up or down through the program guides faster,

press the channel up and down buttons on the remote control. The

highlight scrolls a page at a time.

ITo view a listing of future programming in |

the guide, continuously press the right J

arrow button on the remote control to

scroll to the right.

TUNING TO A PROGRAM

To tune directly to a current program listed in a guide, highlight the

program name and press OK.

To see information about a program or channel in the guide,

highlight the program or channel name and press INFO.

After you highlight aprogram name and press INFO, the

Program Details screen appears and gives you several

options•

Then, if the program is not a Pay Per View (PPV) program, your

options are to choose:

•View Channel to tune to that channel

•Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel

•Other Times to see what other times the program is available

The options available to you may vary according to the type of program

you select. If the program is PPV,you will have the option to buy the

program.

USING THE GUIDE BU'I-I'ON

Each press of the GUIDE button on the remote control takes you to an

alternate type of TV or DIRECTV®programming guide: Detail Guide,

SurfGuide TM (DIRECTV only), or Grid Guide.

By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the

remote control. You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide

to the Grid Guide or the SurfGuide feature (DIRECTV only) using the

following steps:

1, Select Preferences from the main menu.

2. Select Default Guide.

3. Use the arrows and OK to choose the guide you want to appear first

when you press GUIDE. If SurfGuide is selected as the default guide,

Grid Guide will appear when you access the TV program guide since

the SurfGuide feature isn't available as a TV program guide.

The Detail Guide

The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with

program information for the highlighted program (if available) at the

top of the guide.

The SurfGuide TM (DIRECTV only)

The SurfGuide feature displays seven DIRECTV®channels in a half-hour

time-and-channel format, if you subscribe to DIRECTV®programming.

The full name of the program and its rating are listed at the bottom of

the screen. Press the right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to show

two hours of programming.

The Grid Guide

The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format, with

the full title of the highlighted program at the top of the guide.

THE OTHER GUIDES ICON

The Other Guides icon at the bottom of the TV and DIRECTV_

programming guides lets you sort the guides by different variables, such

as by channels, data, channel lists, and channel groups. You can access

these guides by highlighting then selecting the Other Guides icon at the

bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.

• Channel Guide Displays achannel's DIRECTVe or TV programming

schedule in a channel-by-channel format. You may also directly enter

channel numbers and press OK to go to another channel's listing.

The TV Detail Guide

The SurfGuide feature

The TV Grid Guide

Other Guides icon

IYou can highlight any program then tune i

to that channel by pressing OK or get J

more information by pressing the INFO

button.

Channel Guide lets you see programs on a specific

channel.

SurfGuide" (available with DIRECTV only) Displays seven

DIRECTV®channels in a half-hour time-and-channel format, if you

subscribe to DIRECTV®programming. The full name of the program

and its rating are listed at the bottom of the screen. Pressthe right

arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to show two hours of

programming.

Guide Data Shows you the future guides that are available and

lets you select one to view in either the TV or DIRECTV®

programming guide.

Channel Lists Displays a list of profiles. You can choose a profile

from this list and the guide will display only the DIRECTV_or TV

channels which have been included in that profile's channel list. You

can also access profiles by pressing WHO on the remote when in the

program guide.

Channel Groups Lets you sort only the DIRECTV®programming

guide to include only channels that fall into the selected category.

For example, you could sort the DIRECTV® programming guide to

show only Pay Per View movies that are available at a future time.

Attractions... Displays a list of DIRECTV®channels that show

coming attractions and special events information.

EXITING A PROGRAM GUIDE

There are three ways to exit a guide:

• Highlight a channel and press OK.

• Highlight Exit and press OK.

• Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote control.

Guide Data shows you future guides.

The Attractions Guide shows coming

DIRECTV events and programs.

SORTING THE DIRECTV e

PROGRAMMING GUIDE

Sorting the guide is away of organizing the DIRECTV® programming

guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are

several on-screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways.

The Sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide

and Detail Guide.

SORTING TH E DI RECTV ®PROG RAMMI NG

GUIDE BY TOPICS

The topics icon sorts the DIRECTV_ programming guide according to the

current user's preferences. Select the topics icon to sort the guide.

After you select the topics icon, it changes to the topics themes icon.

Select the topics themes icon to edit the current user's themes

preferences. These preferences are saved in each user's profile.

Checkmark the themes that interest you.

Topics button

Topics themes button

Select the topic categories, and checkmark the themes you would like to

appear when you select the topics icon in the guides. Programming that

fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the DIRECTV_

programming guide when you sort by the topics icon.

SORTING THE DIRECTV ®PROGRAMMING GUIDE

BY MOVI ES

Select the movies icon to tell the DIRECTV® programming guide to list

only DIRECTV movies. After you select the movies icon, it changes to a

movies themes icon.

Select the movies themes icon to sort the guide to list movies by type,

such as comedies or musicals.

Select a movie theme that interests you.

Movies icon

Movies themes icon

SORTING THE DIRECTV ®PROGRAMMING

GUIDE BY SPORTS

Select the sports icon tell the DIRECTV® programming guide to list only

DIRECTV®sporting events. After you select the sports icon, it changes to

the sports themes icon.

Select the sports themes icon to sort the guide to list sports by type, such

as basketball or soccer.

Select a sports theme that interests you.

Sports icon

Sports themes icon

LISTING ALL DIRECTV _PROGRAMMING

The all icon resets the DIRECTV_ programming guide to show all

available topics, channels and listings for the current profile. All icon

SORTING THE CURRENT DIRECTV ®

PROGRAMMING GUIDE ALPHABETICALLY

The AlphaSort'= feature lists all the program titles in the current

DIRECTV_ programming guide in alphabetical order. You can also find

this icon in the channel banner. Select the AlphaSort icon to search for

specific program titles that are in the current guide, After listing

programs whose first _etter or number match your entry, AlphaSort lists

programs in the current DIRECTV® programming guide that have your

entry anywhere in the title.

In the AIphaSort menu, use the arrow buttons on your remote control

to highlight a character, then press OK.

AlphaSort icon

For example, to search for the program Auto Racing, the first letter you

should highlight and select is "A." (Words like "The", "A", and "An"

appear at the end of a title.) All titles that begin with "A" appear in the

AIphaSort list. Next, enter the letter "U". All titles beginning with "AU"

appear in the list. Programs that contain "AU" anywhere in their titles

will appear at the end of the list.

FINDING DIRECTV PROGRAMS USING SCOUT _

The Scout icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV®programming guide lets

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you assign Scouts to search all DIRECTV programming guides (both

current and future) for very specific program title information.

To use the Scout feature:

1. Highlight the Scout icon in the program guide and select it.

Highlight one of the Scout 1-8 menu items from the next screen and

press OK. If you're setting up a new Scout, make sure to select a

Scout menu item without a check beside it, since the check means

you have already set up that Scout.

Select a Scout menu item without a check to set up a

new Scout.

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Select Enter Text to set up the information the Scout feature will

look for in all program guide titles.

Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters.

For example, if you are interested in tennis events, enter a common

term you might see in program titles, like "tennis."

Select Enter Text to set up aScout.

On-screen icons represent the

status of the scout feature:

indicates the Scout

feature is set to find

specific information.

indicates the Scout

feature has found the

information you

specified.

Select Run Scout. The Scout feature will search for information in all

DIRECTV®programming guide titles.

Check the Scout search's results by selecting the Scout icon from the

program guide or channel banner, then selecting the Scout menu

item that has the binoculars icon next to it.

Select Scout Results. If the characters you entered appear anywhere

within a program title, the program will be included in the Scout

Results program list. if no match is found, check again after the

receiver has been off for approximately 30 minutes.

Scouts look for specific program information.

THE OTHER ICONS

These icons are located on both the DIRECTV and TV program guides.

Exit

Exits the guide and returns you back to where you were before entering

the program guides.

Help

Brings up additional information about the guide. Press OK to continue.

Down Arrow

The arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the

guide. Highlight the down arrow, and then press either OK or the down

arrow on the remote to scroll down through the program guide.

The Main Menu

Brings up the main menu, PressOK to continue,

Exit icon

Help icon

Arrow icon

Main menu icon

MAKE ADJUSTMENTS TO YOUR PICTURE

AND AUDIO

The following section tells you how to adjust the picture

quality and audio quality of your TV.

•The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that let

you adjust the picture.

•The Audio menu contains the controls that let you

adjust the way the audio sounds.

ADJUSTING TV CONTROLS

PICTURE QUALITY CONTROLS

The Picture Quality menu contains all of the TV's video configuration

controls. To access the Picture Quality menu, press MENU on the remote

control to go to the main menu, then select Picture Quality.

Picture Quality menu for model P61310 is pictured here.

PICTURE SE'rFINGS

The Picture Settings menu displays the controls for adjusting the way the

picture looks. The picture settings you specify apply to your current

mode. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to

move the slider to the desired position. Then select Exit when you are

finished.

Your options under the Picture Settingsmenu are:

•Contrast Adjusts differences between the light and dark areas of

the picture.

•Color Adjusts the richness of the color.

•Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

•Black level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

•Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.

You can have seven different picture settings: one for analog channels,

one for digital channels (including DIRECTV channels), and one for

components attached to CMPNT (component video input), and INPUT 1,

2, 3, and 4 (FRONT).

To make settings:

1. Enter the "mode" for which you would like to apply the setting (for

example, press DIRECTV or TV).

2. Then press MENU.

3. Select Picture Quality, and then select Picture Settings to set picture

settings.

COLOR WARMTH

Color Warmth displays a choice list that lets you set one of three

automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture

colors, Normal for an ordinary picture color, and Warm for a more red

palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC

standard of 6500 K and the normal setting corresponds

to 9300 K.

NOISE FILTER

Noise filter displays a list that lets you set one of three automatic

settings that allows you to reduce picture "static" or any type of

interference. You can set Noise Filter to Off, Low, or High.

Off When set to Off, no noise reduction occurs:

Low When set to Low, the television produces a softer, smoother

picture and retains picture sharpness and detail. This is especially useful

for providing a cleaner picture in weak analog signal conditions.

High When set to High, the television produces an even softer,

smoother picture. This is especially useful for providing a cleaner picture

in weak analog signal conditions. However, when Noise Filter is on High,

picture detail is somewhat decreased.

CONVERGENCE

Convergence is available in model P61310 only. Selecting Convergence

lets you adjust the TV's tubes. When the TV tubes' images are precisely

aligned, they create the color images you see on the screen. Over time,

the picture can drift out of alignment. If your picture seems fuzzy or has

a yellow tint, using Convergence could correct this misalignment.

Once you are in the Convergence menu, selecting Auto Converge will

cause the monitor to self-correct color images. For best results, leave the

TV turned on for 30 minutes before running Auto Convergence.

Selecting Blue Centering or Red Centering begins a process that lets you

align the red and blue picture tubes to produce the best picture quality.

Use the arrows on the remote control to adjust the red and blue

projection tubes until the test patterns on the TV screen appear white.

PICTURE TILT

Picture Tilt is available in model F383190 only. Your TV has an extra-large

picture tube, which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's

magnetic field. You may need to adjust picture tilt. Use the left and

right arrows to adjust the picture tilt.

PICTURE PRESETS

Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of three

preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting,

or Personal Picture Preset. Based on the degree of lighting in your room,

you should choose Bright, Normal, or Soft Lighting. After you select one,

the contrast, color tint, black level, and sharpness settings found under

the Picture Settings menu are automatically adjusted according to your

selection.

RESET CONTROLS

AHows you to reset all picture quality controls to their original defaults.

If you choose Personal Picture Preset, you

can customize color, tint, black level, and

sharpness to your desired level, and the

television _saves" those settings. After

you've done this, it allows you to go back

into the menu and select Bright, Normal,

or Soft Lighting when you need to

without losing your customized settings.

For example, if you normally use Personal

Picture Preset but wanted to watch a

show in Bright Lighting today, you can

choose Bright Lighting now, watch the

show, and then afterwards return to your

customized settings by choosing Personal

Picture Presets again.

AUDIO CONTROLS

The Audio menu letsyou adjustthe controlsthat involvethe TV'saudio

outputs.To accessthe Audio menu, pressMENU on the remote, then

select Audio from the main menu,

MUTE

Turn Mute on (select Sound Off) to set the TV's volume to its minimum

level. The same can be accomplished by pressing MUTE on the remote

control.

TONE CONTROLS

Lets you adjust the Bass, Treble and Balance. Use the right and left arrow

buttons on your remote to adjust the sliders. Increasing the bass and

treble output from the TV's internal speakers increases the low and high

tones, respectively. Adjusting the balance shifts the audio output

between the left and right internal speakers.

AUDIO PROCESSOR

Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way

the sound comes through your speakers.

To make settings:

1. Press MENU to access the main menu.

2, Select Audio, and then select Audio Processor. Depending on your

speaker setup, any combination of the following options will

appear:

•Mono Plays the sound in monophonic audio only. This should

only be used when receiving broadcasts where distance from the

broadcasters makes the stereo signal weak. The channel banner

displays the word Mono when you tune to a program that is

broadcast in mono.

•Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right

front channels. Most "FVprograms and recorded materials have

stereo audio. The channel banner displays the word Stereo when

you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo. rFor information on connecting external

speakers to your HDTV, see the section J

"Setup and Connections."

• *SRS Stereo (o) Is an audio processing technology that adds

greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals.

•*SRS FOCUS(.) Focuses audio signals by adding treble and making

dialog more understandable.

SPEAKERS

Allows you to turn on or off internal speakers.

SOUND LOGIC

Monitors aprogram's audio track and limits volume excursions to a

minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting.

Acting like adynamic range limiter, it compresses the dynamic range to

limit sudden volume increases, like when a commercial begins.

SAP

When turned on, Second Audio Program (SAP) plays the program's audio

in a second language, if one is available. SAP is also used to broadcast a

program's audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.

SAP is broadcast in mono and is not available for digital programs.

For more information on the variable and l

fixed audio jacks, see the section "Setup J

and Connections" under "Back of the TV"

and Connecting a Stereo Amplifier."

When the TV is connected to an optional,

compatible six-channel amplifier/receiver

and speakers via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

jack on the back panel, you receive Dolby

Digital Surround Sound, if transmitted.

Use the Optical Output menu to specify

Auto Select, PCM, Dolby Digital, or Off.

OPTICAL OUTPUT

Select Auto Select if your TV is connected to a Dolby DigitaF and PCM

decoder. Your television will automatically choose Dolby Digital or PCM

based on the signal source. Select Dolby Digital if the TV is connected to

a Dolby Digital only decoder; it will provide six independent soundtrack

channels through the optical output jack (labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT).

Select PCM if connected to a PCM only decoder; it will then provide two

independent soundtrack channels. Select Off if you want no audio

output provided.

AUDIO LANGUAGE

The Audio Language menu lets you choose the default audio language

you want to hear when it is available. The system will automatically set

the audio program to the selected audio language when the channel

you are viewing is either a DIRECTV or a digital channel and the

specified language is available.

In the Audio Language menu, highlight the audio language you want

using the up and down arrows, then press OK to select.

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Icon in the Channel Banner

You will find an audio language icon in the channel banner.

Audio language icon

If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV

channel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting the

icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options.

If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog (NTSC) TV

channel, a Second Audio Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the

icon will play the SAP for the current channel until the channel is

changed.

CREATING USER PROFILES

This section describes the user profiles feature. It includes

information about:

• creating a profile's TV and DIRECTV viewing lists.

• setting spending limits.

• setting DlRECTV®programming, TV, and movie rating

limits.

• blocking unrated TV programs.

• locking and unlocking a profile.

USING THE PROFILES

ABOUT PROFILES

When you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four

different profiles in addition to the default "Family" profile. You can set

up specific channels, rating limits, and spending limits for each profile.

After you've set up these profiles, exit the menu system. Then, press the

WHO button on the remote control to scroll through your profiles and

press OK to access a certain one.

But first, personalize a profile by entering a name.

1. Select Profiles from the main menu.

2. Select a profile to edit: User 1, User 2, User 3, or User 4.

3. Select Edit User Name from the next menu.

4. Use the up, down, and right arrows on the remote control to find

and select a letter.

5. Press OK.

You can personalize each profile.

Use the MENU button on the remote

control to bring up the main menui use

the arrows to highlight an option, and

press OK to select it.

If the main menu does not appear, the

remote control might not be in TV or

DIRECTV mode. Try pressing the TV or

DIRECTV button and then MENU.

To continue editing the profile, select DIRECTV Setup (if you have

ordered DIRECTV®programming} or TV Setup. The following sections

describe how to set up these features.

THE DIRECTV SETUP

The DIRECTV Setup menu item is only accessible if you subscribe to

DIRECTV®programming. Through this menu you can establish DIRECTV

channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating limits for DIRECTV®

programs.

EDITING CHANNELS IN A DIRECTV LIST

You should create a DIRECTV channel list to establish which DIRECTV

channels the selected profile can access. To create the DIRECTV channel

list:

1. Highlight and select a user name, then select DIRECTVSetup.

2. Highlight Edit Channels and press OK.

You can also set up profiles as categories

instead of as users. For example, name a

profile "Sports" and include only sports

channels in the profile. Or, name it

HMovies," include only movie channels,

and set a rating and spending limit for

yourself or your family.

Check the channels you want to include in the list

(programming subject to change).

3, Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV channel, and press

OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a

certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote

control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and

down buttons.

Checkmarked items appear inthe DIRECTV channel _ist. In other

words, when you select that profile and begin surfing through

DIRECTV channels with the channel up and down buttons, only the

checkmarked channels will appear as you surf.

SELECTING OR DELETING ALL DIRECTV

CHANNELS

You might be able to save time when creating a DIRECTM channel list

by using the Select All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option

to either add or delete all channels before removing or adding

individual channels.

Also, DIRECTV program providers may make additional channels

available. To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile

channel list, choose Delete All Chans and checkmark only the

channels you want to appear in the list.

SE'n'ING THE DIRECTV SPENDING LIMIT

Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a profile's per-event

spending limit for Pay Per View (PPV) programs. To set the spending

limit, choose the user profile name, select DIRECTVSetup, then

follow these steps:

1. Highlight Spending Limit, and press OK.

Tip

You can also access spending limits by

selecting System Options from the main

menu and then selecting Purchases, You can

then select Spending Limit and set limits for

all users from one location instead of

accessing each profile individually.

Youcan set a per-event spending limit for each

profile. 51

2. Use the digits or the arrow buttons on the remote control to enter a

single-program spending limit.

3. Lock the system. See "Locking the System" near the end of this

section for details.

After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter a

password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your

spending limit allows. The system will then temporarily unlock the limits

you have set until the power is turned off. When.the system is turned

back on, the system will be locked again.

Important!

You need to lock the system in order for

rating limits, channel limits, and spending

limits to go into effect.

To edit the limits after you Iockthe

system, you need to enter the system

password, See "Locking the System" for

details.

SETTING THE DIRECTV RATING LIMIT

The Set Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing limit

for rated movies (based on the MPAA ratings system).

• Note that the rating limit cannot be enforced if a program has not

been rated, if rating information for that program is not transmitted

by the program provider, or if the system has not been locked.

1. Select a user.

2. Select DIRECTVSetup.

3. Highlight Set Rating Limit and press OK.

Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the

selector up and down.

4. Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the

highest rating you want to be able to view. In the preceding

illustration, movies that are rated up to and including a PG-13 rating

can be viewed.

After the rating limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the

system password to watch programs with a rating higher than the limit.

The system will then temporarily unlock the limits you have set until the

power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system will

be locked again.

Please note that the rating limit you set

while in the DIRECTV Setup menu applies

only to the selected profile and to

DIRECTVeprograms--it does not apply to

TV programs.

To set limits for TV programming, select a

profile, select TV Setup and then select

Set TV Rating or Set Movie Rating.

THE TV SETUP

You can establish TV channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating

limits for TV programs using the TV Setup menu.

EDITING CHANNELS IN ATV LIST

You should create a TV channel list to establish which TV channels

(including both analog and digital) the selected profile can access.

To create the TV channel list:

1. Select a user.

2. Select Edit Channels.

To start, you can add or delete all channels.

Use the arrow buttons to highlight a TV channel, and press OK

to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a

certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote

control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and

down buttons.

Checkmarked items appear in the channel list. In other words, when.

you select that profile and begin surfing through TV channels, only

the checkmarked channels will appear as you surf. Note that the

only channe)s you can add to a list are ones that were found during

the channel search (see the "Getting Assistance" section in this book

for details on automatically searching for channels).

SELECTING OR DELETING ALL TV CHANNELS

You might be able to save time when creating a TV channel list by

using the Select All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to

either add or delete all channels before removing or adding

individual channels.

Also, terrestrial program providers may make additional channels or

subchannels available. To include new channels in your TV channel

list:

Select System Options from the main menu, then select Channel

Search. The system will run a channel search, making it aware of

the new channel(s).

Select Profiles from the main menu.

Select the user profile name, then TV Setup.

Choose Edit Channels and checkmark the new channel.

INote that if you're using two terrestrial |

-i

antennas, pressing the ANTENNA button on J

the remote allows you to edit the other

antenna's channel list when you are in

TV mode.

IAnother way to add achannel to the channel I

list is to directly tune to it using the digit J

buttons on the remote control. If the system

can obtain that channel's signal, that channel

will be added into the channel list.

IDon't forget about the CLEAR button. 1

Press the CLEAR button on the remote control

to remove the on-screen menus and return to

normal viewing.

SE'n'ING THE TV RATING

The Set TV Rating menu enables you to program your TV so children cannot see certain programs or channels.

The last three choices in the TV Setup menu involve software inside your TV (often called V-Chip) which allows you

to "block" TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not

view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs,

you or other adults are not limited to only parent-approved programs; you can "unblock" programs by entering

the system password.

The V-Chip software inside your TV is initially turned "off," so if you choose not to implement it, you can just

ignore it.

When turned "on," the V-chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells

the V-Chip software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult

Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked the rating or content themes that the program contains, you will receive

the message, "Program exceeds the TV rating limit you set," when you turn to that particular channel.

Broadcasters are not required to provide ratings. However, you can 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.

The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.

Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

Rating

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for

TV-MA 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

TV-14 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 Guidance Suggested. 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

TV-PG 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

TV-G sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L) or situations (S), and little or no violence (V).

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

TV-Y7 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.

All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including

TV-Y children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

To set TV programming limits:

1. From the main menu, select Profiles.

2. Select the user name you would like to set limits for through the

Profiles menu.

3. Select TVSetup from the next menu.

4. Select Set TV Rating.

Selecting TV Rating allows you to set a limit for TV

programs based on rating and content.

Once you get to the Set 3-V Rating screen, use the arrows and OK

buttons on your remote control to change the status of a TV

program rating from View to Block. The following sections give you

more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.

Remember you are only olocking TV programs

and movies for the one Profile you select in

the Profiles menu. If you would like to block

different programs for different users, be sure

to complete the process for each of them.

THE RATING LIMIT SCREEN

Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit

screen. You must remember to lock the system for

rating limits to take effect. J

Age-Based Rating Limit

Lists the available ratings you

can b_ock or view with the

rating status buttons. Rating Status Buttons

Lets you know whether the status of the age-based

rating limit to the left is View or Block.

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you can block or view

with the content status buttons.

Content Status Buttons

Lets you know which content themes are available

for that rating, and whether the status of the

content theme is View (V) or Block (B).

BLOCKING AGEIBASED RATINGS

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-

based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to .watch

programs that have a

TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch only

TV-G,

TV-Y7, and TV-Y programs), then you need to block other programming

with higher ratings.

To block programs with higher ratings:

1. First, determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to

watch.

Highlight the rating status button that corresponds with the lowest

rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above,

you would point to the rating status button corresponding to TV-

PG, since the highest rating you want her to watch is TV-G.)

Press OK to change the button from View to Block. The status for

this and all higher ratings automatically change to Block (and B).

Changing the TVIpG rating status button from View to

Block causes the buttons for the higher ratings and

content to change to Block and B.

Press the left arrow button on the remote control to return to the

menu.

When you change the status of arating to

Block, the system will automatically block

higher ratings and all corresponding

content themes.

Hierarchy of

Age-Based Ratings

Mature

TV-MA Audience Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly

Cautioned

Parental

TV-PG Guidance

Suggested

TVIG General

Audience

Directed to

TV-Y7 Children 7

Years and Older

TVIy All Children

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of going back

and changing some of the ratings to View.

1. Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked.

2. Use the arrows on the remote control to highlight the rating status

button, such as TV-14, whose status is Block.

3. Press OK to change the status to View. Your child would then be

able to watch all programs with a TV-14, TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y

rating.

Note that the content theme buttons corresponding to TV-14

change to View as well. They and the age-based rating status

buttons are the only buttons that automatically change back to

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is

represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See "Setting the

I"V Rating" for details.) When you block a content theme for a

particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for

higher rated programs as well.

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that

have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, you need to block

adult language in all programming rated TV-PG and above.

To block program content:

1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child

to watch.

2. Highlight the content button that corresponds with the lowest

content you do not want the child to watch. (In the example

above, you would highlight the Vbutton located under the L and

to the right of TV-PG.)

3. Press OK to change the button from Vto B. All higher ratings'

language content theme button will automatically change to B.

You must remember to lock the system for

,rating limits to take effect. J

Content Themes

D Sexually Explicit

Dialogue

L Adult Language

S Sexual Situations

V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

Selecting the content theme button corresponding

with adult language (L) and TV-PG blocks all programs

with adult language (L) rated TV-pG and highe_

4. Press the left arrow to return to the menu or exit the screen.

Viewing Specific Content Themes

After you block specific content themes, you have the option of going

back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V):

1. Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V).

Use the arrows to highlight a particular content button, such as

the Bunder language (L) corresponding with TV-14.

Press OK to change its status back to V. Your child would then be

able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content, but

not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.

Note that only the content theme status button corresponding to

TV-14 language (L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content

theme buttons, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.

SEI_'ING THE MOVIE RATING

You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above aspecified

level. To access the Set Movie Rating menu:

1. From the main menu, select Profiles,

2. Select the user you for whom you would like to set limits.

3. Select TVSetup from the next menu.

4. Select Set Movie Rating.

Please note that the rating limits you set

while in the TV Setup menu apply only to

TV programs--they do not apply to

DIRECTV ®programs.

To set limits for DIRECTV®programming,

select aprofile, select DIRECTV Setup and

then select Set Rating Limit.

Selecting Set Movie Rating allows you to set a limit for

movies based on rating.

Blocking Movie Ratings

If you only want your child to watch movies that have aPG rating and

lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you can

automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.

To block movies:

1. Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to

watch.

Highlight the rating status button corresponding to the lowest

rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above,

you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG-

13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG.)

Press OK to change the button from View to Block. All higher

ratings' View buttons will automatically change to Block.

You must remember to lock the system for

rating limits to take effect, /

)

Change the button from View to Block and all higher

rated movies will also be blocked.

4. Press the left arrow to return to the menu or exit the screen.

Viewing Moving Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back

and changing some of the rating status buttons back to View:

1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View (V).

2. Use the arrows to highlight the status button you want to

change.

3. Press OK to change its status back to View.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are

blocked, you can change the rating status button corresponding

with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies

with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.

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Some movies may be given a "Not Rated"

rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must

separately set "Not Rated Movies" to View to

see these movies.

BLOCKING UNRATED TV SHOWS

Some TV programming is not rated and may contain material you do

not want your children to see. These shows must be blocked

separately,

To block unrated shows:

1. Select the user you would like to set limits for through the

Profiles menu.

2. Select TV Viewing.

3. Select Set TV Rating.

4. Now select UnratedShows.

5. Highlight the radio button beside your choice of View Unrated

Shows or Block Unrated Shows and press OK to select it.

Note that "unrated n TV shows may include

news, sports, political, religious, local and

weather programs, emergency bulletins, public

announcements, and programs sent without

ratings. It could also include programs whose

ratings are either "None" or "N/A."

Selecting Unrated Shows allows the user to view or

block all unrated programs.

CHOOSING YOUR PROFILE

Each time you turn on the TV, the Family profile is selected by default.

To select a different profile:

1. Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles in the channel

banner.

The WHO button toggles through the profiles.

2. When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal password

to access your profile. If the profile is not password protected, you

can just press OK to activate it.

The channel, spending, ratings and viewing limits associated with the

chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING A USER

PROFILE

-When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know

the user password from accessing the locked profile. This applies

only when they press WHO on the remote control. It does not

prevent them from accessing and editing the profile via the main

menu if they first enter the system password.

When you lock a profile (excluding "Family"), you took its channet

limits, rating limits, and spending limits. After locking the profile,

you need to enter the system password to edit these settings.

1. Choose the profile you want to lock or unlock from the Profiles

menu, highlight Lock Useror Unlock User, and press OK.

Don't Forget Your Password

If you forget a USER password and the system

is locked, you need to unlock the system and

then assign a new user password. If the

system is not locked, select Profiles from the

main menu, choose Unlock User, and enter a

new password.

Locking the user profile protects the limits you set

up.

2. When locking a user, use the arrows or the digits on the remote

control to enter a four-digit user password.

Some other things to remember about locking and unlocking

profites are:

•For a lock to be effective, you must exit out of the menu system.

• When you attempt to access a profile's channel that is blocked

by one or more limits and the system is locked, you will be asked

to unlock the video by entering the SYSTEM password.

If you enter the system password to override a limit, the lock on

the channel banner will turn yellow, and all limits are

temporarily unlocked until you turn off the television. When

you turn on the television again, the system will be locked, and

the Family profile channel list will be active. If you want to re-

lock without turning off the television, you can select the lock

icon in the channel banner.

• If aprofile is locked and you want to access its channels, press

WHO on the remote control and then enter the user password.

• If a profile is locked and you want to access its settings, you can

access it through the menu system by choosing Profiles, then

choosing the profile name. Then enter the system password.

LOCKING THE SYSTEM

When you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into

effect, regardless of whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlocked

profiles require no user password to access their channel list if the

system is locked.

When the system is locked, you can still access a profile and watch a

channel in its channel list (if the profile is locked, however, you must

have the user password). Locking the system activates all rating,

spending, viewing, and channel limits for all profiles. When you lock the

system, no one can modify any of these settings without first entering

the four-digit system password.

1. Select Profiles from the main menu. Then select Lock System and

press OK. Or, press INFO on the remote control and select the green

unlock icon from the channel banner.

The Lock/Unlock icons in the channel

banner are an easy way to lock or unlock

the system. Press INFO and select the icon

to change the lock status.

Green Unlock icon The system is

unlocked. Spending, viewing and

other limits can be accessed and

changed.

Yellow Unlock icon

Apassword has been entered to

override limits. No limits can be

accessed or changed in the menu

without asystem password.

•RedLock icon Limits cannot be

accessed or changed without the

system password and all limits are

in effect.

You can lock the system via the channel banner by

entering a password.

2. Use the arrows or the digits to enter a four-digit system password.

3. Enter the password a second time to confirm it.

For the changes to be effective, you must exit out of the menu system.

UNLOCKING THE SYSTEM

When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and

ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect. To unlock:

1. Highlight Unlock System in the Profiles menu and press OK.

2. Highlight Yes and press OK to confirm that you want to unlock the

system.

When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more

limits and the system is locked, you will be asked to temporarily unlock

the system by entering the four-digit system password.

If you enter the system password to override a limit, all limits are

unlocked until you turn off the TV. When you turn on the TV again, the

system will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be

selected. If you want to re-lock the system without turning off the TV,

you can select the lock icon in the channel banner.

If you subscribe to DIRECTV®programming

and forget the SYSTEM password, contact

your satellite program provider's

authorization center.

If you forget the system password and do

not have DIRECTV®programming, remove

the access card from the TV's back panel

(store it in a safe place, or reinsert it

upside down to store it in the TV). Press

and hold the INFO button on the front

panel; simultaneously press and hold the

WHO button on the remote control.

Continue to hold for three seconds. All

passwords will be cleared.

DI FF ERENT WAYS TO ADJ UST YOU R H DTV

This chapter describes the other options available to you

such as:

• selecting a signal source and type

• auto tuning your remote control to tune to the VCR1.

VCR2, or DVD channel

• searching for all available channels

• checking your mailbox

• purchasing programs

• setting up personal preferences

• using the FETCH button on the remote control

OPTIONS AND

PREFERENCES

CHANGING THE SIGNAL SOURCE

The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you

would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, DIRECTV, or Video

Inputs. The same can be+accomplished using the ANTENNA, DIRECTV,

and INPUT buttons on your remote control. If you misplace your remote

control, use the front panel buttons to access this menu and change the

signal source.

To access the Signat Source menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu.

2. Select System Options from the main menu.

3. Select Signal Source from the next menu.

Select the appropriate signal source.

4. Use the arrows and OK to select which source from which you

would like to receive a signal.

CHANGING THE SIGNAL TYPE

The Signal Type menu lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal

from cable TV or an off-air antenna. When you run Channel Search (see

"Channel Search" in this section for details), the TV automatically

detects your signal and you don't have to specify it here. However, if you

decide to change the source, you will need to use the Signal Type menu.

Note that when your signal source is coming from DIRECTV, this menu

will not be available.

Note that viewing a VCR while in AIR

mode may result in poor picture

performance. If you have a VCR connected

to Antenna A or Antenna B, set the Signal

_Jpe to Cable for that Antenna.

Select whether you are receiving signals from an off-air

antenna or cable.

AUTO TUNING

This menu displays the various components you have connected to your

TV. It lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input

channel when you press a device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on the

remote control.

1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the field

corresponding with a device.

Selecting any of the fields on this screen enables you to

specify which input or channel the component will use.

2. Press the OK button on the remote to choose which input channel

you want to tune to when you press that device button. Choices for

each device are:

Not Connected Select this if you don't have that device

connected to the antenna or video input jack on the back of the TV

or if you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular

device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) is pressed.

Ch 2 (or 3 or 4) - Ant A Select this if your device is connected to

Antenna A on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to

channel 2 (or 3 or 4) when you press the device button (VCR1, VCR2,

or DVD).

Ch 2 (or 3 or 4) - Ant B Select this if your device uses Antenna B

on the back of the TV and you want the "IV to tune to channel 2 (or

3 or 4) when you press the device button (VCRlo VCR2, or DVD).

Video INPUT 1 (or 2 or 3) Select this if your device is connected

to the Video tNPUT 1 (or 2or 3) jack on the back of the TV and you

want the TV to tune to the input channel VID1 (or VID2 or VID3)

when you press the button. If you have an S-Video cable connected,

the input channel will read S-VID1 (or S-VID2 or S-VID3).

Cmpnt Video (Component Video Input) Select this if your

device is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jack on the

back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the input channel

CMPNT when you press the device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD).

3. Now you can use the device buttons {VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on the

remote control to tune to the correct input channel when you press

the button.

If you have programmed your remote control and completed the above

steps to auto tune, you can_for example_press the VCR button and

both tune to the VCR's input channel and enter into "VCR mode." You

can then begin using the REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, and

PAUSE buttons to control your VCR.

IReminder: Make sure the Ch 2/3/4 switch |

on the back of the component is set to the J

channel you specify in the Auto Tuning

screen.

CHANNEL SEARCH

Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search automatically for all

the terrestrial TV channels available through the antenna inputs. When

the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive

channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will not be

placed the channel list.

The Channel Search screen lets you choose to do either a Full Search or a

Quick Search. A Full Search searches both Antenna A and B,

automatically detects whether you are using cable or an off-air antenna,

and mawtake many minutes. Quick Search searches only for channels on

the antenna you're currently using and uses the current Air or Cable

setting. Quick Search is also completed faster than a Full Search and is

needed after you adjust a terrestrial antenna for optimum reception.

You can also edit the TV channel list and

remove unwanted channels by using the

Profiles menu.

Another way to add TV channels is to

directly tune to them using the digit

buttons on the remote control If the

system can obtain that channel's signal, it

will be added into the channel list.

Running Channel Search collects all available TV channels

in a channel list.

MAILBOX

If you have ordered DIRECTV®programming, the mailbox shows you

messages that are sent---or "mailed"--from your program providers. For

example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new

service or special program offering. If you have new or unread mail, the

mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted.

CHECKING YOUR MAIL

1. Select Mailbox from the System Options menu or the mail icon from

the channel banner to view your mail.

2. Highlight a message and press OK. The message opens for you to

read.

2. Press OK again to close the message.

3. if you want to erase a message, highlight Erase Message and press

OK. When you exit the display screen, messages not erased are

saved in memory.

Mail provides the latest information from program

providers.

PURCHASES: PAY PER VIEW PROGRAMS

Pay Per View programs (PPV) are DIRECTV programs that you purchase--

like a movie ticket--if you subscribe to DIRECTV®programming. You can

preview movies on certain channels to determine if you would like to

purchase them.

PREVIEWING AND PURCHASING

You can preview and purchase DIRECTV®Pay Per View movies and events

if you subscribe to DIRECTV®programming.

To preview a movie or event:

1. When in the DIRECTV program guide, use the down arrow on the

remote to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen.

2. Select the Other Guides icon.

You may need to enter your four-digit |

system password to order a PPV program ifJ

it costs more than the spending limit you

set up in the Profiles menu.

The Other Guides icon

3. Select Attractions Guide and select a channel to preview.

The Attractions Guide gives you a choice of which channel

to preview.

To purchase a movie or event, you can take one of two actions:

• Tune to a PPV by channel surfing within DIRECTV®channels and

finding a PPV channel. When you find it, press the INFO button find

more information and details about how to purchase it.

-Or-

Highlight a PPV program from the DIRECTV program guide and

press INFO, The Program Details screen will appear and give you

more information about the program. From this screen you can also

purchase the program.

IYou need to connect your phone line to |

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your television to be able to order PPV

programs using the on-screen menus.

Use the program guide to get to the Program Details

5creeD.

From the Program Details screen, you can select:

•Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel

•Buy Program to purchase the program

•Other Times to see what other times the program is available

The options available to you may vary according to the type of program

you select.

USING THE ATTRACTIONS GUIDE

Your program providers may offer future programming events not

currently listed in your DIRECTV program guide. These events are called

"coming attractions" and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. To

access the Attractions Guide:

1. Press the DIRECTV button on the remote control. Then press GUIDE,

2. Use the down arrow icon to move the highlight to the bottom of

the screen.

3. Select the Other Guides icon.

4. Select Attractions Guide.

5. Select a channel.

The Other Guides icon

The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other

Guides menu.

USING THE PURCHASES MENU

The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past DIRECTV

Pay Per View purchases and edit spending limits.

The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past

DIRECTV purchases and spending limits.

The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow

button on the remote control to see more items. The display also shows

the title, channel, date, time, and cost of each program.

•Note that the past purchases list might not be updated until the end

of the billing cycle and therefore may show purchases for which you

have already paid.

REVIEWING AND CANCELING AN

UPCOMING PURCHASE

You can review the program description, as well as cancel an upcoming

purchase. Highlight an upcoming purchase from the DIRECTV Future

Purchases screen and press OK. To cancel, select the program, and then

press OK.

The Future Purchases screen lets you cancel an upcoming

purchase.

SE'I-I'ING THE TIME AND DATE

You can set the current time and day, the current date, the time zone,

and whether or not you observe daylight saving time.

IIf you select Use Defaults, any changes |

you made will be discarded and the time J

and date will be reset to the last saved

settings.

Indicate the settings for your area,

Use the arrow buttons to move around the menu screen, OK to select an

item, and the digit buttons on your remote control to enter numbers. If

you have already acquired a digital signal, the time was automatically

set and you cannot reset it. You can, however, reset the time zone and

whether you observe daylight saving time. Important: After making

changes, be sure to select Save Changes. If you do not, your choices will

be discarded.

USING THE PREFERENCES MENU

The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to

fit your personal preference. The following sections outline what you

can do in this menu.

COLOR SCH EME

You can change the color that appears in the menu and guides. To

change the color, select Preferences from the main menu and select

Color Scheme.

Use the up and down arrows and OK button to select the

menu color scheme you prefe_

TRANSLUCENCY

You can adjust the level of translucency that the menu screens and

program guides possess. Adjust the slider up for more translucency (the

video behind the menu and guides will be more visible) or down for less

translucency (less video will be shown behind the menu or guides).

DEFAULT GUIDE

By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the

remote control, no matter if you access the DIRECTV®programming

guide or the TV program guide. You can change the default guide from

the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide (DIRECTV only).

1. Select Preferences from the main menu, then select Default Guide.

2. Use the arrows and OK to choose which guide you want to appear

first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control.

If you choose SurfGuide as the default, the Grid Guide will appear when

you access the TV program guide, since the SurfGuide isn't available as a

TV program guide.

Note that when tuned to the device |

connected to the component video input

jacks, translucency is set to opaque and

cannot be changed. Once you return to

watching another device, the original

setting is restored.

IFor more information about the three 1

types of guides, see the section, "Using

the Program Guides."

SCREEN FORMAT

If you receive an image with a4:3 aspect ratio, the image wilt be

displayed at that ratio on your HDTV unless you specify otherwise. Note

that when watching an image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks,

you will not be able to manipulate the screen format or view the screen

format in the channel banner.

The Screen Format menu allows you to adjust the image through the

following options:

Normal Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you want the on-

screen appearance of the video to be a centered picture with gray side

panels (blank areas) on the right and left sides.

Full Choose this when you want the television to adjust the 4:3 image

horizontally so it fills your 16:9 screen. No gray side panels will be

added, and the image is vertically unaltered. This setting is especially

useful for viewing 16:9 formatted DVDs.

Fill Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you do not want gray

side panels on the right and left sides of the screen. The television will

adjust the image both horizontally and vertically so it fills the height

and width of your 16:9 screen with no gray side panels added. It will also

maintain the correct image proportion. Use with material such as

"letterboxed" laserdiscs or VCR tapes.

Also note that when in -IV or DIREC'TV mode, pressing the FORWARD

button on the remote will toggle through screen formats.

I 4:3 ratio I I

16:9 ratio

Some digital (ATSC format) stations may

transmit 4:3 images in a way that will not

allow expansion. You will be unable to

adjust the screen format.

CAPTION DISPLAY

The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose

when closed captioning information is shown on the screen.

Closed Captioning On Captioning information is shown always,

when available.

Closed Captioning Off No captioning information is displayed.

On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when the TV's

sound is muted, when available. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE

button on the remote control.)

ANALOG CAPTIONS

You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used

for displaying captioning information for all types of channels except

digital terrestrial. The content of CC and Text are different; you can

select which one you want to see on the screen.

• CC displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the

text on top of the picture as it is received.

•Text displays information at one particular position (such as the

bottom third) of the screen. You cannot see the picture underneath

the text.

You can choose between eight closed caption modes, or sources:

•CCl and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The

captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the

program's dialog.

•CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The

captioning or text is often a secondary language translation,

simplified English, or displayed at a slower rate.

•CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and

broadcasters use them only in special conditions, such as when CC1

and CC3 are not available, or Text1 and Text3 are not available.

USING FETCH

The Fetch menu is a list of eight convenient menu items. It serves as a

shortcut to access these menu items.

For instance, instead of going through four steps to access the Signal

Meter (pressing MENU, selecting Assistance, selecting Dish Pointing,

then selecting Signal Meter), you can press FETCH on the remote and

select Signal Meter with only two button presses.

To view the Fetch menu, press FETCH on the remote control.

Using FETCH is a convenient way to access frequently

used menu items.

NEED HELP?

If you run across any problems or need,to rely on the

system to give you feedback, you should use the Assistance

menu to get information. This section explains the

different types of assistance your system is capable of

giving you. It walks you through the Assistance menu,

which is accessed by pressing MENU then selecting

Assistance,

This section:

• tells you about the interactive setup process

• helps you get antenna and signal meter information

• explains the on-screen signal meter

• tells you how to validate a new access card

• describes how to use the system test

• explains how to acquire off-air guides

• discusses possible upgrades for your TV

Most of the screens contain information to help you decide

what to do next. If you get stuck, look for the help text at

the bottom of the screen. Or, select the Help button from

the top of a menu to view more information about your

options.

GETTING ASSISTANCE

RUNNING THE INTERACTIVE SETUP

You should have completed the interactive setup the first time you

plugged in your TV. However, if you need to access the interactive setup

again, you can-access it through the Assistance menu.

1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu.

2. Select Assistance from the main menu.

3. Select Interactive Setup and follow the on-screen directions.

The steps involved in the interactive setup include:

•Setting the time and date

• Searching for channels

• Setting up speakers

• Selecting an audio processor

Specifying your satellite dish antenna type and finding coordinates

• Viewing the signal meter and running the system test

Note that if you do not subscribe to DIRECTV®programming, you can

select "Skip this step" for specifying satellite dish antenna type and

running the system test.

The interactive setup process allows

you to complete all steps or selectiveJy

skip steps.

GETTING ANTENNA INFORMATION

The Antenna Info menu helps you assess the availability of available TV

channels. It is useful for checking the strength of digital channels,

obtaining all channels possible, and adjusting any terrestrial TV

antennas.

• PressMENU to bring up the main menu, select Assistance, then

Antenna Info.

The Antenna Info screen reports the status of the signal search and lists

channels that are being received or have been received from all

terrestrial antennas. To switch between antennas, highlight a channel

and then press ANTENNA on the remote control.

When getting antenna information, the screen lists:

• the channel number,

• the station name, if available,

• whether the channel is digital or analog,

• which antenna is receiving the signal, and

• if a digital channel, the current signal strength.

Note that if you highlight a channel in the /

Antenna Info menu, you tune to the J

channel and, if digital, get a real-time

update of the signal strength.

DISH POINTING

The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your HDTV and optimize your

reception of the satellite signal.

SELECTING DISH TYPE

It is important to complete each of the following steps required for your

satellite dish antenna. If you do not, you will not receive proper dish

pointing coordinates and will not be able to take full advantage of your

system.

Specify the type of dish you are using:

1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.

2. Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing.

3. Use the arrows to highlight Select Dish, then press OK.

4. Specify the type of dish you are using: a round satellite dish or an

oval dish.

Peak Signal

The "Peak Signal" indicates the highest

signal strength you have obtained, which

is not necessarily the highest possible

signal.

While the maximum signal strength is

100, the signal strength you achieve will

probably be less. Although there is no

difference in picture quality between

signal strengths of 60 and 85, the higher

the signal, the less likely you are to

experience negative effects in degraded

conditions such as rain or snow (called

"rain fade").

Depending on the type of dish you have, the Select Dish

menu will prompt you for more information about your

satellite dish antenna.

If you are using a round satellite dish, you are finished selecting your

dish.

If you are using an oval satellite dish, specify the number of satellite

locations from which your satellite dish antenna will be receiving

signals. This number is equal to the number of LNBs (Low Noise

Blocks) mounted on your dish. For example, if you have two LNBs,

select 2 Satellite Location Dish.

LNBs

An oval satellite dish with two LNBs.

FIND YOUR DISH POINTING COORDINATES

Use one of the available methods {ZIP Code, Latitude/Longitude) to find

your dish pointing coordinates.

Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates using the ZIP

Code of the dish installation location:

1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.

2. Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing.

3. Select Enter ZIP Code.

4. Enter the ZIP Code for the satellite dish antenna installation

location.

Enler ZIP code

Record the elevation, azimuth, and tilt (oval satellite dish only)

numbers below.

Elevation Azimuth

Tilt (oval satellite dish only)

USING THE ON-SCREEN SIGNAL METER

Use the signal strength meter to determine whether or not you are

receiving a satellite signal. You can also use it to find the strength of the

satellite signal.

Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter:

1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.

2. Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing.

3. Select Signal Meter.

Azimuth is the side-to-side direction that

the satellite dish antenna is pointed.

Elevation is the up/down angle that the

satellite dish antenna is pointed.

Tilt is the circular rotation of the dish

itself, like the motion of a steering wheel.

The signal meter screen you see may look somewhat

different from the one pictured above.

4. Select a satellite location (such as 101W). If the satellite dish

antenna is pointed correctly, the signal meter will show you the

current signal strength and you should hear a continuous tone.

5. If you are using an oval satellite dish, select the second satellite

group and obtain a signal.

Once you have a signal locked for both satellite locations (this may

require some tweaking), you can select Alternate for fine tuning to

improve your reception of both signals. When this button is

selected, the signal meter alternates between the two signals every

four seconds. Make small adjustments to your dish's position until

both signals are satisfactory.

If you are not receiving a signal and you have entered all Select Dish

information correctly, please see your satellite dish antenna Installer's

Guide for detailed instructions.

To change transponders, press the right arrow button on the remote,

then use either the digit buttons on the remote or the on-screen + and -

buttons to enter the transponder number.

YOUR NEW ACCESS CARD

Periodically, your program provider may issue you a replacement access

card if you subscribe to DIRECTV®programming. The New Access Card

Setup screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card

onto the new one. The access card fits into the TV through the back

panel.

Iee the section _Setup and Connections" 1

for details about where to insert your

access card.

To replace the card:

1. Select Assistance from the main menu.

2. Select New Access Card.

3. Follow the on-screen directions to validate the new card.

RUNNING THE SYSTEM TEST

The System Test display screen is accessed through the Assistance menu

and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the DIRECTV System,

if you subscribe to DIRECTV_ programming. You should use this feature

to get your access card number or when your television doesn't seem to

be receiving satellite signals correctly.

A message screen appears when you

select System Test from the Assistance

menu. This screen tells you whether the

system passed each test. If your system

fails the test, run the system test several

times before concluding that there is a

problem. Occasional fluctuations in the

phone line or satellite signal can give

temporary false readings. Note that if

you do not subscribe to DIRECTV®

programming or do not have your

satellite dish antenna installed, the test

will fail.

OFF-AIR GUIDES

If you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong

signal, but you are receiving invalid program guide information or are

having trouble tuning to a channel, you can disable your system's ability

to acquire off-air TV program guides. If you subscribe to DIRECTV®

programming, you will still receive DIRECTV® programming guides if you

do not receive TV program guides,

To disable the TV program guide:

1. Select Assistance from the main menu.

2. Select Off-Air Guides from the Assistance menu.

Select Off-Air Guides from the Assistance menu,

Use the arrows on the remote to highlight Do NotAcquire Off-Air

Guides and press OK to select it. Then exit from the menu.

You should now rebuild the channel list by selecting System Options

from the main menu and selecting Channel Search.

UPGRADES

Your HDTV is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its

features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically,

usually at times when your TV would likely be turned off. If your TV is on

when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a

disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return

to normal after the modification is complete. Please consult the

Upgrades Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned

by DIRECTV, The Upgrades feature is enhanced by *RSATM Secure.

The "RSA Secure" logo ensures that only

authorized upgrades or modifications are

delivered to your HDTV

Future Upgrades lets you review upcoming upgrades. Past

Upgrades shows you the current software version numbe_ *RSA TM Secure and the RSATM Secure logo are

trademarks of RSA Data Security, Inc.

G E'IIFING INFORMATION

This section contains troubleshooting information, your

RCA limited warranty, and accessory ordering

information. V

REFERENCE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Can't select certain channel

•Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu.

If using aVCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode."

Noisy stereo reception

May be a weak station. Change to mono mode instead of stereo in the Audio menu under Special Audio.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

Maybe a vacant channel or input istuned.

•If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - same as CH3/4

switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TVNCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode."

Simultaneously press the POWER and CHANNEL DOWN buttons on the front panel to reset the TV.

Sound okay, picture poor

•Check antenna connections and pointing and also check for interfering sources.

• Try adjusting the picture quality, especially sharpness, to improve weak signals.

• Viewing aVCR while in AIR mode may result in poor picture performance. To exit AIR mode, select System Options

from the main menu, then select Signal Type and select Cable.

Black box appears on the screen

•Captioning may be turned on and in text mode. Check the Caption Display in the Options menu.

Wrong picture

The "IV and most VCRs let you toggle between pictures: one can be the picture from DIRECTV signal or aterrestrial

antenna (or cable) and one can be from the VCR. If you don't see the picture you think you should be seeing, try using

these buttons to toggle between the pictures:

• Press the TVNCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR's front panel.

• Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control.

Taking either of these actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from DIRECTV to the off-air antenna or

cable, and vice versa.

Problems with the remote control

Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor on the front of the TV.

• Maybe the remote control is not in the correct mode. Press the DIRECTV button so the remote will be in DIRECTV

mode or press the TV button so the remote will be in TV mode.

• Maybe the batteries in the remote control are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if

you remove the batteries, you may have reprogram the remote to control other components.)

• Remove the batteries and hold the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the

remote control. Release the button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote control.

Blank screen

Maybe the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) connected to the input jacks is not on.

• Try another channel, because there may just not be any programming on at that time.

• Cables in back may be disconnected.

TV will not turn on

•Check to make sure it is plugged in, and try the front panel POWER button.

•Check the wall receptacle (and extension cord, if applicable) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.

•Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.

•Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.

TV turns off while playing

•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.

Problems with your system password

If you forget your system password and subscribe to DIRECTV®programming, you should call DIRECTV to obtain a

new one.

Invalid program guide information

• Make sure your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal. If this still does not correct the problem,

disable your system's ability to acquire off-air TV program guides by selecting Assistance from the main menu and

then selecting Off-Air Guides.

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning,

You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the

cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.

The lrV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care 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 TV.

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,

avoid placing drinks, vases, or potted plants with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock

hazard or damage to the "IV.

Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on

the screen. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your

warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

RCA HIGH DEFINITION TELEVISION (HDTV) LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years 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 any Authorized RCA Digital Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your HDTV.

• Pay any Authorized RCA Digital Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts

and picture tube required to repair your HDTV.

How you get service:

• Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit's date of purchase and model number ready.

• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.

• If the representative determines that you should receive service they will provide you with name(s) of the closest RCA

Digital Television Authorized Service Center(s).

• Contact the Service Center and arrange for home service.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.

What your warranty _cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your HDTV. Any

additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your HDTV.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Batteries.

• Images burned onto the screen.

• Units purchased, serviced, or operated outside the continental U.S.A. and Alaska.

• For units intended for use in Alaska, this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna. If only covers the HDTV.

• An HDTV that has been modified or incorporated into other products or used for institutional or other commercial

purposes.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration card packed with your HDTV. It will make it easier to contact you

should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your HDTV outside the United States:

This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Service calls that do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service

calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Your HDTV is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC

Rules and Regulations.

1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company.

On the back of this equipment is alabel indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer

Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone

company.

The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these

devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENsof all devices connected

to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the

REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

Note: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Party lines are subject to state

tariffs, and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on aparty line. Check with

your local telephone company. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your

equipment from your line.

2. Rights of the Telephone Company.

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall,

where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not

practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service

immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such

temporary discontinuance (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and (3) inform you of your right to bring

a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where

such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these

changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give

you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

ACCESSORY INFORMATION

The following accessories are available from most dealers

and electronics supply stores in case you want to position

your components farther apart or need additional cables.

_::_lmi_ Standard Audio/Video cable with

RCA-type phono plugs. VH83

Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/

Video Cable is a double cable that

lets you connect the video and audio

jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate

tapes. It can also be used to connect

a VCR to your TV. The cable is color-

coded and shielded. It has RCA-type

phono plugs on each end. Gold-

Tipped cable, VH83 (6-ft)

Screw-on Cable* attaches to the

round antenna connectors (called 75-

ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR

or TV. The ends screw onto the

connectors for a secure connection.

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

S-Video Cable has multi-pin

connectors on each end for

connecting S-Video components to

your TV. VH976 (6-ft), VH913 (12-ft)

Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/video

Cable is a triple cable that lets you

connect the VIDEOand AUDEOjacks of

stereo components. Gold-Tipped

cable, VH84 (6-ft)

Push-on Cable* attaches to the

round antenna connectors (called 75-

ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR

orTV. The ends push on for a quick

connection. VH89 (6-ft)

C_ RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with

weatherproof "F" connectors. D905

OpticallSPDIF cables help you

connect to a component with an

Optical Audio In jack, such as a Dolby

Digital decoder or receiver. DV3 (3-ft),

DV6 (6-ft)

Remote Control This is the I

remote control that came

packed with your TV.

Replacements or spares can

be ordered as needed•

CRK76TCL3

2-way Splitter (VH47)

4-way Splitter (VH49)

2-way Signal Splitter, 4-

way Signal Splitter* helps

you connect to other

components.

ANT200

Amplified VHF/UHFIFM

Antenna allows you to

easily switch from the

antenna signal to cable or

satellite easily without

disconnecting antenna.

*This accessory is intended for use with an off-air or

cabte TV signal distribution and is not suitable for

distribution of the satellite signal originating from

your satellite dish antenna.

Accessory Order Form

Description

Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft)

Screw-on antenna cable* (6-ft) VH82 $3•95

Push-on antenna cable* (6+ft) VH89 $5.95

Weatherproof "F" Connector (2) D905 $5•95

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft} VH83 $5•95

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9•95

S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95

S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 $14.95

2-way Signal Splitter* VH47 $3.95

4-way Signal Splitter* VH49 $6•95

Amplified Antenna ANT200 $49•95

Antenna Mixer 193984 $11•15

Remote Control (CRK76TCL3) 244876 $32•00

Optical/SPDIF Cable (3-if) DV3 $15.95

Optical/SPDIF Cable (6-ft) DV6 $19.95

Audio-Video Adapter 228449 $4.45

Diplexer D920 $19.95

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have been filled out completely.

• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

• All accessories are subject to availability.

• Prices are subject to change.

Placing an Order

To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard

or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed

below.

Use this number only to place an order for accessory items

listed on this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, det_lch and mail the completed

order form with credit card information, money order or

check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer

Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

Video Accessories

PO Box8419

Ronks, PA 17573

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INDEX

A-Z icon 34, 40,

Access card 10, 79

Number 16

Accessories 86

Age-based ratings 54

Blocking 56

Viewing 56

AIR mode 12, 64

All icon 39

AlphaSort icon 34

Amplifier

Connecting 15

Analog captions 73

Analog terrestrial 26

Anatomy Of the TV program

guide 33

Antenna

A 64, 65

ANTENNA IN jacks 10

B 64, 65

Button on the remote 19

Information 76

Receiving signals 76

AphaSort 40

Arrows on remote 19

Assistance menu 75

Attractions guide 69

Audio

AUDIO jacks 9

AudiolVideo jacks, cable 7

Processor 46

Quality controls 46

Audio language icon 25

Auto

Converge 45

Tuning 65

AUX button 18

Available channels 66

Azimuth 78

Back of the TV 10

Batteries 16, 82

Binocular icon 25

Black level 44

Blocking

Age-based ratings 56

Content themes 57

Bright lighting 45

Buy programs 68

Cables 10

Jacks 7

Canceling purchases 70

Caption

Display 73

Care and cleaning 83

Changing

Channels 26, 27

From the "iV guide to the

DIRECTV guide 32

Channel

Banner

Icons 24

Control button on the remote

Groups 37

Lists 37

Delete channels 51

Retrieving channel number 76

Search 66

Up and down 8, 18

CLEAR button 19

Closed captioning 73, 82

Codes

remote 22

Color 44

Scheme 71

Warmth 44

Colors

Of icons 62

Connections

To the back panel 6

Content themes 54

Viewing 57

Contrast 44

Convergence 45

Date and time 71

Default guide 36, 72

Detail guide 36

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack

10, 47

Digital terrestrial 26

DIRECTV

Button 16, 18, 82

Channel list 50

Rating limit 52

Setup S0

Spending limit 51

Dish Pointing 77

coordinates 78

Dish type 77

Dolby

Digital 47

Receiver 7

DVD button 18

Editing

Channels 50

Profiles 50

Elevation 78

Exit icon 42

Exiting

Program guides 37

FCC information 85

Fetch

Button 18

Using 74

Fill screen format 72

Fine tuning the dish 79

Fixed

Images 83

Variable out jack 11

Fixed Output 15

FORWARD

Button on the remote 19

Front

And rear speaker jacks 11

Input jacks 8

Of the TV 8

Panel B

Speaker INT.I EXT. switch 11

Front inputs 9

Full screen format 72

Getting around in the guides

GO BACK

Button on the remote 19

GO BACK button 19

Grid guide 36

Guide

Button on the remote

19, 33, 34, 36

Data 36, 37

Headphone jack 9

Help 42

Icons 25, 34, 40, 62

Lock, Unlock 62

INFO

Button on front panel 8

Button on the remote 19, 35

INPUT

1 jacks 11

2 jacks 11

3 jacks 11

Button on the remote 19

Interactive setup 16, 76

Jacks 10

And cables 7

Latitude and longitude 78

LED button on the remote 18

Listing all DIRECTV programs

LNB (Low Noise Block) 77

Lock icon 62

Locking

The system 25, 58, 62

Mail icon 66

Mailbox

Checking your mail 66

Deleting mail 66

Icon 25

Main menu 42

Maximum signal strength 77

MENU button 8, 19

Menus

Icons 62

Profiles 50

Modes 8

Of operation 26

SAT and TV 26

Mono sound 46

Movie

Icon in the program guide 39

Ratings 58

Blocking 58

Viewing 59

Themes icon 39

Mute 18, 46

Naming profiles 50

New access card 79

Noise filter 45

Normal lighting 45

Normal screen format 72

Not rated

Movies 59

Programs 54

Number buttons on the remote

Off-Air Guides 79

OK button 19

ONeOFF button 18

Optical

Jacks and cables 7

Output menu 47

Other guides

Attractions guide 69

Icon 36

Overheated components 6

Password

System 61

User 61

Pay Per View program 52

PCM

Decoder 47

Personal picture preset 45

Phone

Jack 7, 10

Line 7

PHONES jack 9

Picture 44

Controls 44

Presets 45

Quality 44, 77

Settings 44

Picture tilt 45

PIP (Picture in Picture)

Button 19

Buttons 28

Problems 29

Positioning cables 6

POWER button 8

Preferences menu 71

Profiles

Choosing 60

Locking

Unlocking 61

Menu 50

Unlocking 60

Program guides

Anatomy 34

Default guide 72

Detail guide 36, 72

DIRECTV 32

Down arrow 42

Exiting 37

Grid guide 36, 72

Help 42

Scrolling 35

SurfGuide 36, 37, 72

Tuning to a program 35

TV 32

Programming the remote tO

control components 20

Purchases

Cancelling 70

Menu 70

Pay Per View programs 67

Previewing 67

Reviewing 70

Quality controls 44

Rain fade 77

Rating limit 52

Ratio (16:9 and 4:3) 72

RCA-type cables 7

Remote control 82

Buttons 18

codes 22

Programming 20

Reset picture controls 45

Reviewing purchases 70

RFjacks

Cables 7

S-VIDEO jack 7

Satellite 26

In jack 10

Satellite dish type 77

Scout 25

Icon 40

Screen format 72

Scrolling 35

Search for channels 66

Second Audio Program (SAP) 47

Set

Movie ratings 58

Rating limit 52

Time and date 71

Sharpness 44

Signal

Meter

Peak Signal 77

Source

Changing 64

Strength

Of a digital signal 76

Type

Changing 64

Signal meter 78

SKIP button 18

Soft lighting 45

Sorting

The DIRECTV guide

By movies 39

By sports 39

By title 34

By topics 38

Using movies icon 39

Using sports icon 39

Using topics icon 38

Sorting by

Scout button 40

Sound

Logic 47

Speaker

Connecting 14

Setup 14

Speakers 47

Spending limit 51

Sports

Icon 39

Themes icon 39

SRSStereo 47

Station name

Retrieving 76

Stereo sound 46

Subchannel number 33

SurfGuide 36, 37

SWAP

Button on the remote 19

System

Lock 58, 62

Password 62

Test 79

Unlock 62

Telephone jack and cord 7

Terrestrial antennas 76

Text

Closed caption 73

Tilt 78

Time and date 71

Tint 44

Tone controls 46

Translucency 72

Troubleshooting 82

Tuning to a program 35

1-V

And DIRECTV button on remote 8

Button 18

Mode 27

Rating limit 54

Unlocking

Profiles 60

The system 25, 62

Unrated

Movies 59

Programs and shows 54

Shows 59

Upgrades 80

V-Chip

Age-based ratings 54

Content themes 54

Variable Output 15

VCR

VCR1 button 18

VCR2 button 18

Video

Configuration 44

Games 10

Jack 9

Viewing

Age-based ratings 56

Content themes 57

Volume

Button 8, 18

Weak reception 82

WHO button on the remote 19, 60

ZIP code 78

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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 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

10330 North Meridian Street .

Indianapolis, IN 46290

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DIRECTV®programming is sold separately and independently of

DIRECTV System hardware. A valid programming subscription is

required to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Please contact

DIRECTV directly at 1-800-DIRECTV to order programming.

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