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Television
User's Guide

Changmg

Entertainment.

mportant

nformation

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insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user
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Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover {or back], No user serviceable
parts inside, Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

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instructions
accompanying
the
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_.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.

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

Refer to the identification/rating
label located on the
hack panel of your product for its proper operating
voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment may void the user's
authority to operate it.
Caution:

Using video games or any external

accessory

with fixed images for extended periods of time can
cause them to be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube (or projection ]_/picture
tubes). ALSO,
some network/program
Iogos, phone numbers, etc.
may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered
by your warranty.
Cable ]_/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
dose to the point of cable entry as practical

Product

Registration

Please fill out the product registration

card (packed separately] and return it immediately.

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customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/
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Product

Information

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Tabte of Contents
Chapter

1: Connections

& Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect .......................................................................
Protect Against Power Surges ...........................................................................
Protect Components from Overheating ...........................................................
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ....................................
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
................................................
Use Indirect Light ...............................................................................................
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV .......................................
TV + DVD + VCR ..............................................................................................................

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4

Explanation of Jacks .......................................................................................................
The Front of Your TV ......................................................................................................

5
5

Front Input Jacks ................................................................................................
Front Panel Buttons ...........................................................................................

5
6

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

6
6

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 6
Turn on the TV .................................................................................................................
7
Complete the Initial Setup .............................................................................................
Complete Auto Channel Search ........................................................................

Chapter

2: Using the

Remote

7
7

Control

Button Descriptions for TV Mode ..................................................................................

8

Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes ..............................................................
Using the INPUT Button .....................................................................................

8
9

Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ..........................................
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote .................................................
Programming the Remote .................................................................................
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ..................................
Remote Control Codes ..................................................................................................

9
9
9
11
11

Chapter

3: Using the TV's Features

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

13

Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................

13
13

Parental Controls and V-Chip .....................................................................................
How V-Chip Works ...........................................................................................
USA V_Chip Rating System ...............................................................................
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .........................................................

14
15
15
16

Yable of Contents
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ..........................................................
USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit .............................................................................
Blocking Specific Content Themes ..................................................................
Viewing Specific Content Themes ...................................................................
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings ..................................................................
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...............................................................................
V-Chip Exempt Program Block .........................................................................
KidPass ..............................................................................................................
V-Chip Active ....................................................................................................
Front Panel Lock ...............................................................................................

17
17
19
19
20
20
20
21
21
21

Change Password .............................................................................................

21

Chapter

4: Using the TV's Menu

System

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

22

Picture Menu ................................................................................................................

22

Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................
Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................

23
24

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

24

Chapter

5: Other

Troubleshooting

Information

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

25

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

27

Limited Warranty .........................................................................................................

27

2

Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect

Against

Power

Surges

•

Connect all components

•

Turn off the I1/and/or

•

Make sure aH antennas and cables are properly grounded, Refer to the Important
packed separate]y.

Protect

Components

before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet,
component

from

before you connect or disconnect

Don't block ventilation
circulate freely.

•

Don't stack components.

•

If you place eompone_ts

•

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

holes on any of the components. Arrange the components

so that air can

in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

to Avoid Audio

Properly

Safety Instructions

Overheating

•

Position

any cables.

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

Interference

•

Insert each cable firmly

•

If you place components above the I_, route all cables down the side of the back of the _/instead
of straight down the middle of the IX/.

•

If your antenna uses 3OO-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also. keep the twin lead
cables away from audio/video cables.

Important

Stand

into the designated jack.

and Base Safety

Information

Choose the location for your IV carefully. Place the _/on a stand or base that is of adequate size and
strength to prevent the ]V from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off. or pulled off. This could
cause personal injury and/or damage the _/. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed
separately.
Use Indirect

Light

Don't place the 1V where sunlight or room lighting
indirect lighting.
Cables

Needed

The pictures

to Connect

Components

below show the cables

Coaxia_ came

Chapter 1

needed

S Video cable

Graphics contained

within

will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or

to Your TV
for the connections

represented

in this book.

Audio/Video cables

this publication

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Connections

Set p
TV (back panel)

VCR

o°,00
R
f

VIDEO

gUDIO
RL

or Ant_nfla

\
o

TV + DVD
1.

+ VCR

Connect your DVD Player to your 1V.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the R and L/MONO AUDIO jacks on the back of the
TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player.
B,

If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD
player and to the S-VIDEO [N jack on the back of the _/, If your DVD player doesn't have an
S-Video iack, go to C.
-OR-

C. Connect a video cane {yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEO jack
on the back of the _I.
2.

Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the _I ANT jack on your _I and to the Output Jack on your VCR
(sometimes labeled OUT TO IV),

3.

Make sure cable or antenna

is connected

to your VCR.

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR,
Go to page 6

4

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Chapter 1

Connections
Explanation

Setup

of .lacks

This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections, Thereare several
ways to connect components to your IV,
IV ANT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna,
cable, cable box, or if using the example on page 4, a VCR,
,=:

VIDEO I
VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO

B

component

LiMONO

AUDIO

VIDEOS-VIDEO
IN

Lets you connect a

such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.

•

R {RIGHI) AUDIO
Provides right audio connection
right audio connector is usually red.

•

L/MONO AUDIO
Provides left audio connection
left audio connector is usually white,

•

VIDEO
Provides composite video connection,
connector is usually yellow.

The
The

The video

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

The Front of Your IX/
Front

Input Jacks

The IV has front input jacks for your convc_Rence: one set of
audio/video inputs and a headphone jack. To access the
compone_t you connected to the front of the IV, press the
INPUT button on your remote until FRNTappears on the
screen, The jacks are ideal for connecting a video game
console or a camcorder.
Note: When connecling o componenl lhol has only one oudiojock,
such assome camcorders,use the TV'sAUDIO L/MONOjack to heor
the audio
VIDEO
Receives video from another component
VCR, camcorder, or video game console,

such as a

L/MONO and R AUDIO Receivesaudio from another
component such as a VCR,camcorder, or video game console,
PHONES Allows you to connect
sound coming from the IV.

Chapter 1

Graphics contained

within

this publication

headphones to listen to the

are for representation

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5

Connections

Setup

Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons
to operate many of the _/'s features.
MENU/OK
items.

of your TV

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

CHScans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like
the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
CH+
Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up
arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL-

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

on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL+
Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
POWER

Turns the I_ on and off

Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug
completely into the outlet.

Put batteries in the remote
•

Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on and sliding off the cover.

•

Insert 2 "AAA" fresh batteries, Make sure the polarities

{+ and -) are aligned

correctly.
•

Replace the cover.

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Initial Setup
The technical term is "Navigation"how you move through
the on-screen menus, The method is the same throughout
the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it,

/

Arrows

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

OK
button

6

Graphics contained

within

press OK.

Note H_ghlighledmeans lhat the menu _ternslands out from olher
menu items on theI_sl¸_ppears darker,brighl_r, or _ differenl ¸color}¸

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ere for representation

only

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Connections

Setup

Turn on the TV
Press IV on the remote, or press POWER on the Ivs

front panel.

Note: Pressinglhe TVbu_Lunhal only turns on lhe T_,bul pul_ Lhcrcmolc mto I1/mode "TV
mode" mcons that the' buttons on the remote conltol operate Lh_ TV'sfunclions

Complete the Initial Setup
The menu system in your 1V allows the ]V's features to work
properly. The first time you turn on your IV, the SETUPsereen
appears with Language highlighted. The default language is
English. To choose another language, press the right arrow
button on the remote.

Complete Auto Channel

Search

This part of the setup allows the IV to search for all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable IV system. This is
sometimes called auto programming.
I,

Highlight

2.

The Signal Type option is set to Cable. To change the
option to Antenna, press the right arrow button and then
press OK.

Auto Ch. Search and press OK.

3

Press the down arrow button to highlight
to begin the auto channel search.

StarL Press OK

Once the search is complete, you can begin watching IV, For
information on customizing your channels or menu options,
go to Chapter 4.

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Indicator

Button Descriptions for TV Mode
Arrows Usedto highlight different items in the _/menu and to adjust the menu
controls.
Indicator
Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to
control components. Lights when you press a valid button on the remote. Flickers
when a button is pressed and the batteries are low.
{0-9)

Number

through

Buttons

Enter channel numbers and time settings directly

the remote control.

To enter a one-digit ehannd, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit ehannd, press
the two digits and expect a few seconds delay. This is if you want to enter a third
digit.
CC

Toggles dosed captioning

on and off.

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

CLEAR Removesany menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal
viewing.
GO BACK
INFO

Returns you to the previous channel.

Brings up the channel banner.

INPUT Joggles through
channel}.
MENU

the available input sources (VtDI. SVID. FRN1, and current

Brings up the Main menu,

MUTE
Reduces the W's volume to its minimum
volume,
OK

When in the menu system, selects highlighted

level Press again to restore the

items,

ONoOFF
When in JV mode, turns the JV on and off. If in another
DVD, ete,] and programmed, will turn the component on and off.

mode (VCR,

PRESETS Brings up sound and picture presets,
SKIP

Press once before changing

returning
TV

to the original

channels and the ]!/will

ehannd. Press repeatedly

wait 30 seconds before

to add more time.

Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. ADo displays current status.

VOL - or VOL +

Decreases or increases the J!/'s volume.

Button

Descriptions

for DVD and VCR Modes

AGAIN

In DVD mode, replays the last severalseconds of the title you're playing.

ANTENNA In VCR mode,functions as a W/VCR button.
DVD Puts the remote in DVDmode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on
the TVand tune to the correct video input channel.
GUIDE If you're operating another component that has a guide, this button
accessesthe on-screen Guide.
OPEN,CLOSE In DVD mode, opens or closesthe DVD disc tray.

8

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Usin 9 the Remote Control
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides
transport control for some remote-controllable
VCRs or DVD players,
SEARCH
SPEED

In VCR mode, accesses Index Search feature.
In VCR mode, selects a recording speed.

VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the
TV and tune to the correct video input channel
ZOOM
Using

In DVD mode, zooms in on the picture.
the INPUT

Button

Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and
view components you have connected to the I!/.
1

Make sure the component

you want to view is turned ON.

2.

Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source and view the
component.

3

To return to the previous channel, continue

ON,OFF

pressing IN PUT.

Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components
The universal remote can be programmed to operate most
brands of remote controllable components. The remote is
already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Prosean
components.

VCR buttons

Nole TheTVbutton con'l beprogrdrnmcd on ibis remolc
Find Out

If You Need to

To determine
_

_

whether

Program

the Remote

the universal remote needs to be

programmed for your component, turn the component ON.
For example, to program the remote for a VCR, turn on the

D _

VCR. Point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button.
Then press ONoOFF or CH t- {channel up) or CH - {channel
down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If
the component does not respond, the remote needs to be
programmed.
REVERSE /
and PLAY
buttons

STOP
button

Programming

the

Remote

There are two ways to program the remote eontroh
•

automatic

•

direct entry

code search

You'll use these butto_ls whell
programming file remote.

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Using the Remote Controi
Using Automatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of
your components, if you want to stop the automatic code search without
programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the
remote turns off.
1, Turn on the component
2,

you want to operate {VCR or DVD player}

Press and hold the component

button

you want to program (VCR or DVD}.

While holding the component button, press and hold ON.OFF until the
indicator on the remote turns on, then release both buttons,
3

Point the remote at the component. Press and release PLAY, then wait S
seconds or until the indicator on the remote stops flashing,
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5
seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLAY
again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes,
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched
through all of the codes, There arc 20 total sets of codes, If the component
does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the remote can't be
programmed to operate that component,

If the component

you want to operate does turn off:

1

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

2,

To finish, press and hold STOP until the indicator

on the remote turns off

Using Direct Entry
1

Turn on the component

2,

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

to be programmed.

3,

Press and hold the component

4

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

5

Release the component

6,

Point the remote at the component. Press ON.OFF to see if the component
responds to the command If it doesn't, try pressing the component button
then ON.OFF again,

button

on the code list in

you want to program on the remote.

button,

and

•

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

•

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

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2

Using the Remote
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed

Control

It

Because this universal remote can operate several different components
it uses
operational
modes triggered by the component
buttons, For example, if you want
the remote to operate the IV, you wouM press the IV button to put the remote
into IV mode before you could operate the TV.
1

Press the appropriate
component
operate the component.

2,

Press ON,OFF to turn the component

3

Use the remote

buttons

button

{DVD, IV, VCR} to set the remote

to

ON or OFF.

that apply to that component.

Nolo:

The ramble may not be compol/ble wi6_,_711
brands end models of componenls
may no_ operoLe d/ functions of the remote Lhol come wi6_, your componr,nL

It also

If you kc,¢,ppressing buttons end nolhing happens, lhe remozc is probably in lhc,
wrong mode You n?dst pr¢'ss lhe componenl butlon Lhgt ma{ches Lhe component
iou wont to operate {it,, if you won t lo operate Lhe VCR, press VCR on [),e ramble,
control to put the remoZe in VCR mode)

Remote Control Codes
VCR Codes
Programmable
Admila]

for

VCR

button,

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

2132

Adventma
................................................................................
Aiko ..........................................................................................

2026
2027

Aiwa .........................................................................................
2026
Akai .................
2003, 2004, 2005,
2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113
American
High ........................................................................
Asha .........................................................................................
Audio
Dynamics
...........................................................
Audiovox
.................................................................................
Bell _ Howell ...........................................................................
Beaumark
.................................................................................
Bloks/mic
......................................................................
Ca}ix .........................................................................................
CandIe
.....................................................
.............................................................................
Canon

2013,

2021
2013
2009,

2012,

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

2021.2(}22,
2020,

CCE ................................................................................
Citizen
...........................................................................
.............................................
2015, 2016, 2017,

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

.......... 2026,
.......... 2037,

2029,
20_8,

2030,
2039,

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

2012, 2014,
2031,
2040,

2015,

2032,
2041,

2047,

2065,

2024,

2026,

2033, 2034,2035,
2042,2044,
2045,

2036,
2046,

2113, 2H6,

Fisher
............ 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049,
2050, 2051,
F_i ................................................................................
Funai .......................................................................................
(] a_ la_ d ....................................................................................
(]E ......................................................................
............................................
GoIdstar
Gradiente

2021.

2053,

Halwood

Hitathi
........................................................................
2065,
........................................................
2057, 21(}7, 2111, 2120,
Hi Q .........................................................................................

2066,
2122
2023
2021
2021

2061
2(}14,
2027

Instant
Replay
........................................................................
JCI ............................................................................................

2009
2061

JC Penney

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

2009

2110

KIH ..........................................................................................

2009,

2110
2010

Kodak ............................................................................
lloyd
.......................................................................................

2000,

2131
2026
2029

[ogik .......................................................................................
LXI ...........................................................................................

2014,

2027,

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

Dynatech
..................................................................................
Ele_m)home
.................................................................
Eie_rroph//nic

Chapter

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

2

Graphics contained

2014

within

2010,

2011

2011,

2013,

.....................................................
2014, 2021, 2022, 2055,
2066,
.......................................................
2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118
Jensen
................................................................
2055, 2056, 2111

202[4,

Dimensia

2061

2110
2062

2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
2000, 2009,
2013,

2026,

2026
2009

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

Daewo/i

2025,

2054
2026

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

JVC ......................................
Kenw/l/id
...................
2009,

2019,

2131

2018,

Headqua_er

2131
2013

2017,

2013,

2114

2027,

Dayrron
.....................................................................................
DBX ................................................................................

2118
2119
2026
2026

2120,

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

2115,

2015,

2115,

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

Ha_ley Davidson
Ha_ man Kardon

2117, 2130
2062,
2021,

20(}{}, 2001,

2022,

...................................
2016, 2018, 2021, 2022,
2024,
Cybernex
.................................................................................
..........

2021,

2013,
2018, 2019,

Colortyme
................................................................................
Colt ...........................................................................................
.........................................................
Mathes ....................................................

201_
2025
2014

2014, 2016, 2016,
2017, 20U1, 2019

Capehart
.........................................................................
CaJver .......................................................................................

Craig
Cmtis

2(}1(}
2014
2011

Fmelson

2009,
2010,

2010, 2011,
2011, 2016,

Magnavox
.......................................................
.......................................................
2063,

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are for representation

2104,

onl}4

2018,
2018,

2111, 2123
2111, 2123
2061
201,I,

2021
2026
2061
2014

2021, 2022, 2062,
2105, 2108, 2124

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VCR Codes continued
Magnin
...................................................................................
Ma_antz........
2{}{}9, 2010, 2{}11, 2016, 201B, 2021,
Ma_ta ......................................................................................
MasushRa
..............................................................................
Mei

2062,

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

Memolex......
2011, 2013, 2{}14, 2021, 2023,
MGA ..................................................................

2026.
2029,

2013
2{}64
2{}14
2{}21
2{}21

21(}4, 2132
2{}65, 2113

MGN Technology
..................................................................
2{}13
Midland
..................................................................................
20S3
MinoJta
.............................................................
2055, 2(}56, 2107
Mitsubishi
...........

............
2069

2{}29, 2{}55,

2070,

2071,

2072,

2056,

2{}65, 2{}66, 2067,

2{173, 2074,

2106,

2{}68,

2113,

2123

Montgomely
Ward ....................................................
MotomJa
.....................................................................

2075,
2021,

2132
2132

M'[C .............................................................................

2013,

2126

Multitech ....................................
2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
NEff ...............................................
2009. 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,
............................................
2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123
Nikko ......................................................................................
2014
NobleR ....................................................................................
2013
(Rympus .................................................................................
2021
Opfimus .......................................................................
2014, 2132
Optonica ................................................................................
2096
Panasonic ......................... 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
Pentax ..........................................
2016, 2{}55, 2056, 2 iO7, 212{}
Pentex Resem ch ....................................................................
2018
Philco .....................................................
2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips ....................................................
2021. 2062, 2096, 2124
PiIot ........................................................................................
2014
Pkmeel ........................................
2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123
Portland ..................................................
2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
Prosean .............................................................
2000, 2001, 2131
Pro*co .....................................................................................
2061
PuIsal .....................................................................................
2104
0uarrer ....................................................................................
2011
0uarIz .....................................................................................
2011
Ouasar ...............................................................
2021, 2022, 2125
RCA ...................... 2000, 2{}{}1,2003, 2{}1L 2021, 2{}55, 2056,
.................. 2082, 2{}83, 20{_4, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2{}89,
....................... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133
Radioshack/Realislie
............................ 2011, 2013, 2014. 2021,
.................... 2022. 2023, 2026, 2{}29, 2{}49, 2050, 2096, 2132
Radix ......................................................................................
2014
Randex ...................................................................................
2014
Rieoh ......................................................................................
212B
Runco .....................................................................................
2104
Samsung ........................... 2005, 2013, 2{}15. 2033, 2{}53, 2112
Sanky ...........................................................................
2104, 2132
Sansui .....................................................
2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sany{} ................................................................
2{}11, 2{}13, 2023
Scott ............ 2{}12, 2015, 2025, 2{}J2, 2038, 20{}5, 2093, 2116
Sems ............................................
2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,
...............................
2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp ..................... 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2132
Shintom .................................................
2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun ...................................................................................
2013
Signature ...............................................................................
2132
Singm ................................................................
2021, 2(}61,212B
Sony .......................................................
2004, 2098, 2099, 2119
SIS ...............................................................................
2021, 2107
Sylvania ................ 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
Symphonic ............................................................................
2026
Tandy ......................................................................................
2011
Tashiko ...................................................................................
2014

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Iatung .........................................................................................
2111
]EAC .....................................................................
2026, 2085. 2111
] ethnics ..........................................................................
2021, 2109
]eknika ...........................................
2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
IMK ......................................................................
2013, 202& 2047
Ioshiba ....................... 2015. 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
I otevsion ........................................................................
2013, 2014
United_ .......................................................................................
2013
Vector Research ........................................
2009, 2010, 2015, 201(_
Victor .........................................................................................
2010
Video Concepts ............................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosonic .................................................................................
2013
Wards ........................................................
2013, 2014, 2015, 2021,
...........................................
....................................

2023,
2096,

2101,

2026,
2102,

2029
2103,

2055,
2107,

2056,

2061,

2116, 2132

XR 1000 ..............................................................
2021, 2026, 2061
Yamaha .............................................
2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111
Zenith ...............................................
2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

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Aiwa ...........................................................................................
Apex ................................................................................
3023,
GE ...............................................................................................
Hitachi .......................................................................................
3VC. .................................................................................
3002,
Konka ...............................................................................
3()11,
Magnavox .................................................................................
Mitsubishi ..................................................................................
Panasonk
..................................................................................
Philips .......................................................
3003, 3019, 3021,
Pkmeer .......................................................................................
Pmscan ......................................................................................
RCA .................................................................................
3000,
Samsung ....................................................................................
Sanyo .........................................................................................
Sony .....................................................................
300b, 3015,
Ioshiba .................................................................
3{)(/7, 3{/17,
Zenith .........................................................................................

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Channel Banner
There are several items that might appear on-screen when
you press the I!/or INFO button on the remote, This display is
called the Channd Bannen The following list describes the
items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to
bottom),

SAP

Displayed when the current channel
is broadcasting SAP {Second Audio
Program) information,

Displayed when V-Chip has been
activated.
KidPass: 2:24

Displayed when KidPassis set and the
length of time remaining.

CC

Displayed when Closed Captioning is
available on the current channel.

Stereo or Mono

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

Skip: 0:30

Corresponds to the SKIP button.
Shows the amount of time left before
the ]V switches back to the previous
channel,

07:18em

Displays the current time.

06 ABCDEF

Displays the current channel and
label assigned to the channel.
Displayed when you mute the sound

Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature
The auto tuning feature tunes the ]V to the correct channel for different
components you have connected to your _/{like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.}. When
you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don't have to remember to change
your R/to channel 3, for example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR,

How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature
The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the ]!!'s menu corresponds to the
component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component
connected to your _/. When you set up auto tuning, you're telling the I1/what
channel to tune to when you press the VCR or DVD button on the remote control.
1,

Press MENU (the MAIN MENUappears},

2,

Highlight

Setup and press OK on your remote control.

3

Highlight

Auto Tuning and press OK.

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Choose which channel you want to set:
Set VCR1
button.

Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR

Set VCR2

Not available with your remote control.

Set SAT/CABLE
Set DVD
button.
5.

Not available with your remote control.

Lets you set up the channel the _/tunes

to when you press the DVD

Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you
have the component connected to this IV,

The choices and a brief explanation

foJ]ow:
N/A Choose this if you don't

have this particular

component

connected to the TV, or if you don't want the W to
automatically
tune to the correct channel when you're using
this component,
CH02 (SAT/CABLE only- Not available with your remote
control).
CH03 or 04 Component is connected to the _/ANT jack on
the back of the TV, and you want the 1!/to tune to channel 3
or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the
remote. Reminder: make sure the component's Channel 3/4
switch is set to the appropriate channel.
WD1 Component is connected to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO jack on
the back of the TV and you want the R/to tune to a video
input channel when you press the corresponding button.
FRNT(Front Video Input) Component is connected to the
VIDEO jack on the front of the IX/and you want the R/to
tune to the front video input channel when you press the
corresponding button.

Parental

Controls

and

V-Chip

The choices in the USA V-CHIP menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as
V-Chip) which allows you to block R/programs and movies based on violence, sex,
or other content you may believe children should not view.
Once you block programs, you can unWock programs by entering a password.
By default, the software
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V-Chip reads the program's age-based rating (W-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content
themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language {L), ere.l). If you have blocked the rating
and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message
This channel has not been approved for viewing. Change channel or press OK to
enter password and temporarily deactivate the Parental Control
Broadcasters are not required to provide content

themes, so programs received

with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating.
You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Bated, and
programs that are considered unrated. The ]V age-based ratings and content
themes you ean block follow:
USA V-Chip
TWMA (Mature

Rating

System

Audience

Only) Specifically

designed to be viewed by adults and

may be unsuitable for children under 17, It contains one or more of the following
content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or
graphie violenee (V).
W-14

[Parents Strongly

Cautioned)

Contains some material

that many parents

would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise
greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting ehildren
under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D], strong eoarse
language (L), intense sexual situations (S], or intense violence (V).
W-PI3 {Parental Guidance Suggested) Contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger ehildren. Many parents may want to watch it with their
younger ehildren. The program contains one or more of the following content
themes: some suggestive dialogue (D], infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual
situations {S], or moderate violence (V].
W-6 (6eneral Audience) Most parents would find this program suitable for all
ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong
language

(L), and little or no violence (V).

W-Y7 {Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 and
above. It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the
developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality.
Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (iV] or
eomedie violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
W-Y (All Children)
audience, including
children

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Canadian

English V-Chip

Rating

System

18+ {Adults) Programming intended for adults I8 and older. It
elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could
for viewers under 18, Violence Guidelines: May contain violence
development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult
Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit
nudity and/or sex.

may contain
make it unsuitable
integral to the
audiences, Other
portrayals of

14+ IViewers 14 and over) Programming contains themes or content which may
not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to
exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Violence
Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence. Could deal with mature themes
and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May contain
scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of profanity.
PG {Parental Guidance) Programming intended for a general audience but which
may not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may
consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 813. Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict and/or aggression will be limited
and moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other
Content Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive
language. Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.
G {General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups.
While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may
be part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence,
either physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could
frighten a younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which
minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines: There
may be some inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.
C8+ {Children

8 and Older) Programming

generally considered acceptable

for

children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will
not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or
encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.
Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and
will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will be no
profanity, nudity or sexual content.
C {Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines:
Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children's sense of
security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of
aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly
imaginary, comedie or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will be
no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

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Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
18+ {Adults) Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained
violence or extremely violent scenes,
16+ (Viewers 16 and over) Programming is not suitable for those under age 16.
This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes.
13+ (Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under
the age of 13. This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more
scenes that are violent enough to affect them. Viewing in the company of an adult
is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13.
8+ (Viewers 8 and over) Not recommended for young children. This program is
suitable for most audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that could
upset young children. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore
recommended for young children {under the age of 8} who do not distinguish
between reality and imagination.
G (General Audience) This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It contains
no violence, or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented
in a humorous manner, as a caricature, or in an unrealistic way.
USA V-Chip

IV

Rating

Limit

The V-Chip 1V Rating Limit lets you decide which TV
programs can and cannot be viewed.
To set R/programming
limits:
I.

Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU (the
PASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter the
Parental Control menu). Create your password using
the number buttons on the remote.

2,

Highlight
Ratings.

3.

Once you get to the TVRATING LIMITscreen,

and select USA V-Chip. Then select /1/
use the

arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the
status of a _/program
rating or content theme from
View to Block.
4

For IV rating limits to take effect, turn on V-Chip
active in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu (box has check
mark}.

The following sections give you more details about how to
change the status of _/program
limits.
Note: If you larger )lout pdssword you con reset iL Make sure [he
TV_soil 3_mu/laneous/FprcssondholdVOL
on[hc, TV'sHont
panel and CLEAR on the remote/or approximatc'/y 5 seconds
Enter a new password next time you access lhe PARENTAL
CONTROL menu

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The V-Chip Rating Screen
The following

is an example of where items are located within

the TVRATING LIMIT

sereeR

Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the
lefl is View or Block.

Content

Themes

Dsts the content themes
can block or view.
Rating Field
Lets you select from a
list of age-based
ratings you can block
Or VieW.

Content

you

Status Fields

Lets you select which content
themes to view for the
selected rating, and whether
the status of the content
theme is currently
Block {B).

Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current
content.

block/view

View (V} or

state of age based ratings and associated

Blocking Age-Based Ratings
Hierarchy

of Age-Rased

Ratings

I_/ MA

Meture Audience Only

You can automatically
block all program ratings above a
specified age-based rating level.

11/14

Porents Strongly Ceutioned

To block programs with higher ratings:

TV PG

PorentM Ouidence Suggested

11/6

Geneml Audience

TV Y7

Directed to Children 7 yeers end
older

TV Y

All Children

1.

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

2.

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

3.

Press the up or down arrow button

to highlight

Go back

and press OK,
4.

Turn on V-Chip active in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu
(box has check mark} for rating limits to take effect,

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

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1.

Press the up or down arrow button
with a status of Block.

2.

Press OK to select

to select the rating

View.

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Content
D

Blocking

Themes

Sexua fly explicit

Sexual situations

V

Wo/enc_'

FV

Fantasy Violence

Content

Themes

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

dialogue

Adult language
S

Specific

To block program content:
1,

Determine the content

2,

Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating
whose content theme you want to change.

themes you want to block.

3,

Press the right arrow button to move the highlight
particular content theme status.

4.

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

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is

Notes: Broadcastersarc,not required zopmwde conlent zhemesor
age baspd mtmgs
You must remember lo activate PurenLul Conuob fbr rating limi[s lo
_ke e f'tect

Viewing

Specific

Content

Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and
changing some of the content themes back to {V) View:
1

Determine the content

themes you want to change to (I/) View.

2.

Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you
want to change, such as B under language (L) corresponding with IV-14.

3

Press the right arrow button
theme status.

4

Press the OK button to change the status back to V. Your child would then be

to move the highlight

to a particular

able to watch programs with the TV-14 adult language content,
programs with TV-MA language content.

content

but not

Nole: Onlythe content themestulus corresponding to IV 14 {L)language changes lo _V)View
Higherrated contenl lhemes,sac'},as that fbr TV MA language,do not change

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Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings
If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian
English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you Mock a
particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated
programs as well.
To block Canadian English and French program ratings:
1.

Select Canada V-Chip from the PARENTAL CONTROL
menu,

2,

Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press
OK.

3.

Determine the rating you want to block,

4.

Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you
want to change,

5.

Press the OK button

to change its status to block {the

lock icon appears and all ratings above the one you
selected change to lock).

V-Chip

Movie

Rating

Limit

Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level
To access the Movie Rating Limit menu:
1= Press MENU on the remote control (the MAIN MENUappears).
2,

Select ParentalControL

3,

Select USA V-Chip.

4,

Select Movie Ratings.

Blocking Movie Ratings
Once you are in the Movie Rating Limit menu, follow
blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings.
V-Chip

Exempt

Program

the same steps described for

Block

The Exempt Prgms. option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes
as unrated can be viewed, Unrated R/programs may include news, sports, political,
religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements,
and programs without ratings, The Exempt option applies to both USA and
Canadian unrated

programs and Canadian programs rated E.

Unlocked All unrated programs are available,
Locked All unrated programs are not available,
Nole: Youmusl rememberto oclJvdle V C'hipImrmling limil_ to LukeeliceL
Press the down arrow to highlight Exempt Prgms. Then press the right arrow to
toggle between the lock and unlock icon.

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KidPass
The KidPass feature allows parents to set a certain amount
week that a child can watch IV, To set KidPass:
1.
2.

Select Parental Controlfrom

of time every day of the

the main menu,

Select KidPass (the KtDPASS menu appears with Current Day highlighted).
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drro_4Lhenselec_Time t%hbgh t Time,[hen entar the,rime using Lhenumber bullons

3.

Press the right arrow to select the current

4.

Press the down arrow button to choose the day of the week.

day.

5.

After you've chosen the day of the week, press the right arrow to select the
amount of time: Free and 00:30 up to 16:00 (30 minute increments}.

6.

When you're done setting

7.

Highlight KidPass aedve and press the right arrow to activate the KidPass
settings (box has check mark}. The KidPass takes effect immediately.

KidPass, select Go Beck.

When the time has expired, the IV shuts off. If you turn on the IV the same day it
shut off, the password screen appears (enter the password used for V-Chip).
V-Chip

Active

Selecting

this option lets you activate and deactivate

parental control settings,

1.

From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight
V-Chip active,

2,

Press the right or ]eft arrow to turn on (box has check mark} or off (box doesn't
have check mark) V-Chip active,

if you do not activate V-Chip,

none of the settings for V-Chip will take effect.

If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure the IV is off.
Simultaneously
press and hold VOL- on the IV's front panel and CLEAR on the
remote for approximately 5 seconds. Enter a new password next time you access
the PARENTAL CONTROL menu.
Front

Panel Lock

Selecting this option lets you lock {disable) or unlock {enable) the _/'s front panel.
The remote still tunes to any channel. When using this as a Parental Control
method, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television,
1,

From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight
Lock Ft. Panel

2,

Press the right or ]eft arrow to turn on {box has check mark} or off {box doesn't
have check mark) front panel lock.

Change

Password

Selecting this option lets you simply create a new password at any time. Once you
enter a new password from Change Passwd, in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu it is
the password you use until you change it again

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Sound Menu
Treble Increases or decreases the treble,
Bass

Increases or decreases the bass,

Balance

Press the right arrow to increase the audio output

in the dght speaker; press the left arrow to increase the
audio output in the left speaker.
Sound Type Press the right arrow to scroll through the
available audio types, which control the way the sound
comes through your speakers: Mono plays the sound in mono
only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak
stereo signals; and Stereo to split the incoming stereo audio
signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and
recorded materiaJs have stereo audio. The word Stereo
appears on the I1/when
broadcast in stereo,

you tune to a program that is

SAP(Second Audio Program)
Plays the program's audio in
a second language, if one is available. The I!/displays the
word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with
SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono, SAP is also
used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions
video for the visually impaired

of the

Picture Menu
The PICTURE menu options apply to the video for the main
I1/and video input selections.
Picture Preset
Press the right arrow to scroll through the
available picture preset settings: Natural, Bright, Soft, and
Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing
environment.
Auto Color Turn this option on to automatically
correct the
color of the picture. This is especially useful for tracking
realistic flesh tone colors as you switch channels,
Color Warmth
Press the right arrow to scroll through the
color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture
colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture
colors.
Brightness

Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

Contrast
Adjusts the difference
areas of the picture.
Color

between the light and dark

Adjusts the richness of the color.

Sharpness

Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.

Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels,

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When you change any of these picture settings, the Picture Preset changes to
Personal Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments To return to the
PICTURE menu, press the up or down arrow button.

Menu
Auto Ch. Search [Auto Channel Search)

Allows you to

choose your signal type and begin an auto ehannd

search.

Signal Type Press the left or right arrow to toggle
between the signal your R/is receiving. Choose Cable if
you are currently using cable or a cable box for _/
signals. Choose Antenna if you are currently using an
off-air antenna for _/signals.
Start
Searches for channels the signal is receiving and
stores them in the R/'s channel list. Go to page 7 for
more information.
List E_Labels

Edit the channels in the list or choose labels

for each channel. To delete a ehannd from the channel list,
highlight Channel and use the left or right arrow to select
the channel. Then highlight tn list and press the OK button.
The box should no longer display a check mark. To add a label
to a channel, select the channel in the Channel option. Press
the down arrow to highlight Label Press the right arrow to
highlight the first space. Use the up or down arrow to ascend
or descend through the characters. Continue to press the
right arrow to highlight the space and the up or down arrow
to add a character. Press OK when you're done adding a label.
Closed Caption
Many programs are encoded with closedcaptioning information, which lets you display the audio
portion of a program as text on the R/screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times.
Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning
information are applicable. When a program is closed
captioned. CC is displayed in the channel banner. Go to
Chapter 3 for more information about the ehannd
The closed caption options are:
CC Display
information
Off

banner.

Lets you choose the way closed captioning
is shown on the screen.

No captioning

On Captioning
avaWable.

information

information

displayed.

always appears, when

Muted=On
Displays captioning information, when
avaWable, whenever the TV's sound is muted by
pressing the MUTE button. The captioning
information is not displayed when the sound is not
muted.

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Using the TV% Menu System
CC Mode
Choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning
information. If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may
prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays complete
text of the program in the primary language in your area.
Auto Tuning
Displays a choice list that lets you set up the R/to automatically
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button {VCR or
DVD) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Auto Tuning feature.
Language

Parental

Lets you select your preferred

Control

language for the menus.

Menu

The Parental Control menu was explained in Chapter 3. Go to page 14 for more
information,

Time Menu
Sleep Timer Lets you set the _/to turn off after a given
time. Press the right arrow to add 1S minutes to the clock
(up to four hours}.
Time re/, Ch

Choose a channel so the TV sets the time for

you. Note that local channels usually broadcast the time.
Time Time is set if you select a reference channd (see
above). If time is not obtained, then enter it manually. If it is
8:25, for example, you must first press the number O on the
remote, then number 8, then 2 and then 5. Use the OK
button to choose between AM and PM.
Wake-Up Timer

Lets you set the IV to turn itself on.

Notc: When the TVturns on bF the woke up lJmer andno rcmoZc or
front pan¢,/bullons are pressedfbr 2 hours, zheFVwill turn it_elf oll
Wake-Up Time
turn itself on.

Lets you set the time you want the R/to

Wake-Up Ch Lets you select a specific channel the IV tunes
to when the wake-up timer is set.

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Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following
troubleshooting list,
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TV Problems
TV won't

turn

on

•

Press the TVbutton.

•

Make sure the TVis plugged in.

•

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

•

Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWERbutton on the front of the TV. If
the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 26.

•

The front panel controls may be locked [disabled}. Use the remote control to unlock the front panel
controls by selecting the Lock F_ P_mel in the PARENTALCONTROLmenu and press OK [box won't have
check mark).

Buttons

don't

work

•

If you're using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in qv mode.

•

The front panel controls may be _ocked {disabled). Use the remote contro_ to unlock the front panel
controls by selecting the Lock F_ P_inel in the PARENTALCONTROLmenu and press OK (box won't have
check mark).

•

Unplug the rv for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the FVon and try again.

TV turns

off unexpectedly

•

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

•

KidPass might have been activated. Go to page 21 for instructions.

•

Wake-Up timer turned on the TV and no remote or front panel buttons were pressed for two hours.

•

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

•

Unplug R/. Wait five minutes. Plug it in again.

TV turns

on unexpectedly

•

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

•

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

Blank

screen

•

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

•

Try another channel.

No sound, picture

okay

•

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

•

If using S-Video, remember to also connect the component's left and right audio output jacks to the TV's
AUDIO jacks.

Can't
•

select certain

channel

Channel may be blocked or not approved through the V-Chip.

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_fusingaV_R_che_kt_makesuretheIV_VCRbutt_n_nthe__Risinthec_rrectm_de(presstheTV_VCR
button on your VCR}.

Noisy stereo reception
• May be a weak station, Access the SOUND menu, highlight Sound Type and then choose Mono.
No picture,

no sound

but TV is on

•

Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 23 for detailed instructions.

•

The channel

•

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

Sound

okay,

might be blank - change channels.

picture

•

Check antenna

•

Try adjusting

Black
•

•
•

sharpness

box appears

C_osed caption
instructions.

PASSWORD

poor

connections.

on

Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected

function
the

to the jacks.

to improve weak signals. Go to page 22 for more instructions.

screen

might be on. Check Closed Caption in the SETUP menu, Go to page 23 lor more

menu appears

KidPass option is activated and you try to reset the time.
You turn the IV on after KNPass shut off the IV,

The Remote Control

Doesn't Work

•

Something
clear path.

might be between

the remote and the remote sensor on the component.

•

Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component

•

Maybe remote

•

Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly
Put new batteries in the remote. (Note,
if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)

•

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

is not in IV Mode. Press the IV button

Problems with V-Chip/Parental
The rating
•

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for

Controls

work

remember

my password

and I want

to unlock

the TV

If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure the IV is off. Simultaneously press and hold VOLon the IV's front panel and CLEARon the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Enter a new password next
time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu.

The V-Chip
•

don't

(DVD, IV, VCR) that you're trying to operate.

so remote will control IV.

You must activate the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental
Control, highlight and turn on WChip active (box has check mark).

I don't
•

limits

Make sure there is a

won't

let me watch

a program

even though

Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status.
separately in order [o view movies with an NR rating.

it's not

rated

as violent.

After you block movie ratings, you must unlock NR

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Care and Cleaning
CAUTION:Turn OFFyour TVbefore cleaning.
You can dean the R/as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Besure to occasionally dust the ventilation
slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV'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 IV, Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the R/. This could increase the risk of
fire or shock hazard or damage to the R/.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time
can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube {or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO,
some network/program
Iogos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not
covered by your warranty.

Limited Warranty
What your warrantycovers:
• Defects in material or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•

One year from

date of purchase for labor charges.

•

One year from

date of purchase for parts,

•

Two years from date of purchase for the picture tubes,

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 Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your tdevision,

•

Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement
parts and picture tube required to repair your television,

How you get service:
•

For 20" screen size: Take your RCA television

to any Authorized

RCA Television Service Center and

pickup when repairs are complete.
•

For screen sizes larger than 20": Request home or pick up, repair and return service from any
Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the
geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take
your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service
Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home,

•

To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center, ask your dealer, visit www.rca.com,
the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-I900.

•

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

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Other Information
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction, {YourOwner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your
product, Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.]
•
•
•
•

Installation and related adjustments.
Signal reception problems not caused by your television
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Batteries,

•
•

Customer replacement fuses,
Damage from images burnt onto the screen.

•

A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional
or other commercial purposes.
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
A television purchased or serviced outside the U,S.A,

•
•

Product Registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TVor register on-line at
www.rca.eom/produetregistration,
tt will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessar_
The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTYSTATEDABOVE IS THEONLYWARRANTYAPPLICABLETO THIS PRODUCT.ALL
OTHERWARRANTIES,EXPRESSOR IMPLIED (INCLUDINGALL IMPLIED WARRANTIESOF
MERCHANTABILITYOR FITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSE)ARE HEREBYDISCLAIMED. NO
VERBALOR WRINEN INFORMATION61VENBYTHOMSON INC., ITSAGENTSOR EMPLOYEES
SHALLCREATEA GUARANTYOR IN ANY WAY INCREASETHE SCOPEOF THIS WARRANTY.
•

REPAIROR REPLACEMENTAS PROVIDEDUNDERTHIS WARRANTYIS THE EXCLUSIVEREMEDYOF
THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALLNOT BE LIABLE FORINCIDENTALOR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGESRESULTINGFROMTHE USEOF THISPRODUCTOR ARISINGOUT OF ANY BREACHOF
ANY EXPRESSOR IMPLIED WARRANTYON THIS PRODUCT.THIS DISCLAIMEROF WARRANTIES
AND LIMITEDWARRANTYAREGOVERNEDBYTHE LAWS OF THE STATEOF INDIANA. EXCEPTTO
THE EXTENTPROHIBITEDBYAPPLICABLELAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTYOF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESSFORA PARTICULARPURPOSEON THIS PRODUCTIS LIMITEDTO THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTYPERIODSETFORTHABOVE.

How state

law relates

to this warranty:

•

Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not
apply to you,

•

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from
state to state,

If you purchased your product outside the United States:
•

This warranty

does not apply.

Contact your dealer for warranty

information,

Service calls which 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,

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Remote Control This is
the remote control that
came packed with your
TV. Replacements or
spares can be ordered
as needed.

VH81

;3.95

Screw on antenna

cable (6-ft)

VH82

;4.95

cable (6 ft)

VH89

;5.95

VH83

;5.95

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)

VH84

;9.95

S-Video CabJe (6 ft)

VH976

;7.95

S-Video CabJe (12 ft)

VH913

;14.95

2 way Signa_ Splitter

VH47

;3.95

Amplified

ANT2OO

;49.95

Remote Control (RCR311TBM1)

260605

;24.99

AudiooVideo

228449

;4.45

Pusb on antenna

RCR311TBM1
2-way Signal Splitter
helps you connect to a
second ]V or VCR,

VCR Dubbing

Cable (6 fl)

Antenna

Adapter

SCTV4OOOC $49.95

Surge Protector

VH47
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to
easily switch from the
antenna signal to cable
or satellite easily
without disconnecting
antenna.

ANT200

1312

Screw-on Cable
attaches to the round

on the back of your
VCR or W. The ends
screw onto the

VH82 (840

connectors

for a secure

connection,

Standard AudioNideo
cable with RCA-type
phono plugs.

VH83

Prices are subject to change without

connecting
components

5

ON-LINE: Accessories may also be purchased
at
www.rea.com/aceessories (subject to availability].
BY PHONE: To place your order by phone, have your
Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call
1-800-338-0376.
Use this number only to place an
order for accessory items listed on this page.
BY MAIL: mail money order or check in US currency
(made payable to Thomson Inc.), along with ordering
information (part numbers], phone number and
shipping address, to the following address:
Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573

S-Video

All accessories are subject to availability.

to your R/

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

SCTV4000C

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

VH913

notice.

HOW TO ORDER

antenna connectors
(called 7S-ohm F-type}

VH81 (3-ft)

Price

cable (3-ft)

Monaural

Chapter

Part No.

Description
Screw on antenna

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This
equipment
hasbeen
tested
andfound
tocomply
withthelimits
foraClass
Bdigital
device,
pursuant
toPart15 of the FCC Rules, These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications, However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient

or relocate

the receiving

to try

antenna,

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receivec
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio]IV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-O03

Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com
Please do not send
the

carton.

This will

Thomson

any products
only

add

to the

delays

Indianapolis

in service

address

for your

listed

in this

manual

product.

Inc.

10330 North Meridian
Indianapolis,

Street

IN 46290

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