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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3 Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................................................... 3 Protect Components from Overheating .................................................................................................. 3 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .............
Table of Contents USA V-Chip Rating System .......................................................................................................................16 Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ..............................................................................................16 Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ...............................................................................................17 USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit ..................................................
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. Protect Components from Overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components.
Connections & Setup TV (back panel) VCR R AUDIO OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 OUT R L IN FROM ANT L VIDEO Y PB L VIDEO 2 L VIDEO 3 R IN 2 OUT VIDEO R AUDIO L/MONO VIDEO R PR PB Y PR VIDEO 1 TV ANT 3 R From Cable or Antenna L/MONO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO IN 1D 1B DVD 1A 1C* OUT Pr Pb Y R L VIDEO S-VIDEO TV + DVD + VCR * If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV, not the VIDEO 2 AUDIO jacks. 1.
Connections & Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV. TV 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 1 R L/MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO IN AUDIO VIDEO 1 VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO INPUTS Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.
Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks VIEW MESSAGE READY ADVISORY WATCH HEAR VOICE STOP ALARM MENU/OK CH CH VOL VOL The TV has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an S-Video and a headphone jack. These jacks are towards the front of the TV on the side. To access the component you connected to the front of the TV, press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on the screen.
Connections & Setup ON OFF TV AUX SAT•CABLE DVD MUTE SKIP VOL VOL CH + CH - SOUND GO BACK 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. 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.
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for TV Mode Arrows Used to point to different items in the TV 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 Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first.
Using the Remote Control REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs and DVD players. SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode and, if auto tuning enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel. VCR1 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.
Using the Remote Control 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 you want to operate (VCR, etc.) 2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR1, etc.).
Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV, DVD, VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV. 1.
Using the Remote Control VCR Codes continued Nikko ........................................................................................ 2014 Noblex ...................................................................................... 2013 Olympus ................................................................................... 2021 Optimus ......................................................................... 2014, 2131 Optonica .....................................................................
Using the Remote Control Cable Box Codes continued Regal ................................................................................. 5022, 5035 Regency ....................................................................................... 5017 Rembrandt ................................................................................... 5003 Runco ........................................................................................... 5026 Samsung ...................................................
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features Channel Banner There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). SAP Stereo 06 ABCDEF KidPass: 2:24 Skip: 0:30 CC 07:18am X SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. Displayed when V-Chip has been activated.
Using the TV’s Features Set VCR1 Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button. Set VCR2 Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button. Set SAT/CABLE Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the SAT•CABLE button. Set DVD Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button. 5. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this TV, and press OK.
Using the TV’s Features How V-Chip Works V-Chip reads 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 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.
Using the TV’s Features 14+ (Viewers 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.
Using the TV’s Features USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit PARENTAL CONTROL The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: Go Back V-Chip active USA V-Chip ... Canada V-Chip USAPrgms. V-CHIP Exempt ... KidPass Active Go Back KidPass Movie Ratings Lock Fr. Panel TV Ratings Change Passwd. 1. Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU (the PASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter the Parental Control menu).
Using the TV’s Features Blocking Age-Based Ratings Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned To block programs with higher ratings: TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children 1.
Using the TV’s Features 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) 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 TV-14. 3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme status. 4. Press the OK button to change the status back to V.
Using the TV’s Features Unlocked All unrated programs are available. Locked All unrated programs are not available. Note: You must remember to activate V-Chip for rating limits to take effect. Press the down arrow to highlight Exempt Prgms. Then press the right arrow to toggle between the lock and unlock icon. KidPass The KidPass feature allows parents to set a certain amount of time every day of the week that a child can watch TV. To set KidPass: 1. Select Parental Control from the main menu. 2.
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Sound Menu SOUND Treble Increases or decreases the treble. Go Back Treble Bass Increases or decreases the bass. Bass Balance Sound Type Stereo . . . SAP Auto Vol Level Audio Output Fixed . . . Balance Press the right arrow to increase the audio output in the right speaker; press the left arrow to increase the audio output in the left speaker.
Using the TV’s Menu System 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 from channel to channel. 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.
Using the TV’s Menu System 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 channel banner. The closed caption options are: CC Display Lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off No captioning information displayed.
Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.
Other Information Can’t select certain channel • • Channel may be blocked or not approved through the V-Chip. If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/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/blue screen, no sound but TV is on • • • Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 23 for detailed instructions.
Other Information The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent. • Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating. Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your 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.
Other Information • 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. What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your product. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 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.
