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Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your viewing experience. The following information summarizes these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV's features and how to use them. V-Chip: Parental Controls MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ.
Introduction: Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1 1 Component Input Jacks ............................................................................................. PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ...............................................................................................
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature ............................................................................... How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... New Rating Systems ................................................................................................. Parent Controls and V-Chip ............................................................................................
apt r Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote Control • Turn on theTV • Initial Setup Changing Graphics used within this publication Entertainment. are for representation only.
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 • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. component Protect Components before you connect or disconnect grounded. any cables. Refer to the Important from Overheating • Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. air can circulate freely.
Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page, and connect your TV. which I . Cables Needed to Connect Components The pictures below show the cables needed I to Your TV for the connections represented in this book.
TV back panel LINE IN tN 3 LINE COMPONENT-IN OUT VIDEO AUDIO AN_CABLE 75 iN FROM VIDEO IN AUDIO L ANT CN3 tN R Note: The back of your VCR might exactly like the one shown here. not look Connection: TV + VCR ° Connect your cable or antenna Connect the RF coaxial cable your VCR (sometimes labeled 2. Connect to your VCR from your cable feed, IN FROM ANT). cable box, or off-air antenna to the IN FROM ANTENNA jack on your VCR to your TV A.
DVD Player Note: The back of your DVD player might not look exactly like the one shown here, .... 0 _ AUDIO _ OUT VIDEO OUTPUT p_ (_ S-VIDEO P_ W back panel VCR Note: The back of your VCR might not look exactly like the one shown here, Connection: 1. TV + VCR + DVD Player Connect your DVD Player to your TV Note: if your DVD Player doesn't have Componentjacks, use audio/video cables to connect the DVD Player to the TV's AUDIO L and R and VIDEOjacks. A.
TV back panel __ LINE OUT COMPONENT-IN VIDEO AUDIO VCR ANT.
Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your satellite receiver to your VCR A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the Audio Input jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled AUDIO IN L and R) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the satellite receiver (sometimes labeled OUT L and R). B.
Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
Initial Setup The first time you turn on your TV, you'll be asked to set a few menu screens so that your TV will set up correctly. Complete the following steps to set up your TV. The other options in the SET UP menu are explained in Chapter 4. SELECT OENGL!SW ESPANOL VRANCAIS NEXT Select a Language LANGUAGE The first time you turn on the TV, the SELECT LANGUAGE menu appears on the screen. If you want the on-screen menus to appear in English, press the OK button on the remote control.
Add or Erase Channels MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL LANGUAGE ENERGY SAVE eSET UP ,[A , OK v] to to move set You might want to add or erase some channels if they're inactive, have weak signals, or you don't want them in your channel list. The channel list is the list of channels that the TV tunes to when you press the channel up and/or channel down buttons.
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The Buttons on the Remote Control Your backlit remote has a light button that glows in the dark. Press this button to light the channel up and channel down (CH +/-) and volume up DVD VCR2 AUX MUTE SAT'CABLE and down (VOL )buttons. If you don't press any buttons for several seconds, the light turns off"to conserve battery power. SKIP 0-9 (Number 'Q GUIDE INFO buttons) Enter channel the remote. ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button in SAT-CABLE mode.
INPUT button Repeatedly press to select the TV tuner, or line inputs (LINE i for the rear LINE IN/ IN1 jacks, LINE 3 for the rear LINE IN/IN3 jacks, LINE 2 for the front VIDEO, L/MONO, R jacks or COMPONENT for the COMPONENT jacks). L.E.D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote that lights when you are programming remote. It also lights when you press a valid button on the remote. MENU button Displays the TV/VCR's main MENU. MUTE button Lowers the TV volume captioning.
ovD vc_z AuxSa_C_BLE &&°&& Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote already programmed players, laserdisc to operate players most RCA, GE and Proscan and satellite of is TVs, VCRs, DVD receivers.
Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) 3. Press and hold component button that corresponds to operate (VCR1, VCR2, etc.) 4. Enter the code from the code list on page 20. 5. Release the component 6. Press ON*OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. pressing the component button and then ON*OFF again. 7.
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C_apt_r "r_iJ$ Chapter Overview: • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. 21 Oraphics used within this publication are for representation only.
The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) main picture. Feature feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the How To Use PIP While you can use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started. SOUND _ GOt_ACK GUIDE INFO 0 STOP The TV must be on. Tune to the channel you want to watch. 2. Press the PIP button on the remote (the PIP picture appears picture in it as the main picture). 3.
MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION ePARENT CONTROL LANGUAGE ENERGY SAVE SET UP Parent Controls and V-Chip ,[A,v] to move ,[OK] to set The PARENT CONTROL feature allows you to program your TV so that children can't see certain programs or channels. cursor • MPAA menu allows you to block movies and TV programs according MPAA (Motion Pictures Association of America) ratings system.
Set the MPAA Rating The MPAA menu lets you The TV locks and unlocks Limits decide which movies can and can't be viewed the parental control settings using a password If you only want your child then you could automatically to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower block out all other movies with higher ratings. MAIN MENU TIMER ADJUST VIDEO COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION OPARENT CONTROL PARENT OV-CHIP RETURN Press OK (the V-CHIP BLOCK menu appears with MPAA highlighted).
tlh l" $ Age-Based Rating I mtlx.artmB Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings (TV Guidelines) i "13/MA Mature audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). " I 1_-14 Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would under 14.
. AGE TV-Y TV-Y7 eTV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA CONTENT RETURN ..... :BLOCK :BLOCK :BLOCK :BLOCK . .E,,_ t..... , [_ _] to Press the up or Press the right or left arrow button to change the setting (the setting goes back and forth between BLOCK or not blocked -- not blocked is shown on the screen as dashes ..... ). Note: All higher ratings and contents set 7. AGE TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 ITV-MA CONTENT RETURN Press OK (the TV Guidelines appear -- the AGEmenu).
MAIN TIMER VIDEO Download MENU ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION JOPARENT CONTROL New Rating System You can choose to download systems will be automatically chosen. J PARENT CONTROL OV-UHIP BLOCK additional new rating systems. The new rating set according to the ratings you have previously 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears). 2.
Turning V-Chip Block On and Off MAIN MENU TIMER VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION IPARENT CONTROL If you don't turn on the V-Chip feature, Chip Rating Limits will take effect. PARENT CONTROL OV-CHIP BLOCK RETURN V-CHIP BLOCK NPAA TV GUIDELINES OPTION SECRET NO.1234 OSTATUS:ON RETURN ,{A,v] ,[_,_] to to move set Press MENU on the remote (the main MENU appears). 2. Press the up or down arrow until PARENT CONTROL is highlighted and press OK (the PARENT CONTROL menu appears). 3.
C apt r Usir 0 Chapter '1"V$ Overview: • How to Use Your TV's Menu System • The TIMER Menu • The VIDEO ADJUST Menu • The COMPONENT • The AUDIO ADJUST Menu • The LANGUAGE Menu • The CLOSED CAPTION Menu • The LANGUAGE Menu • The ENERGY SAVE Menu • Some of the SET UP Menu items Changing Graphics contained ADJUST Menu Entertainment. within this publication Again. are for representational purposes.
How to Use Your TV's Menu System The were V-CHIP BLOCK explained menu in Chapter was explained 1. This Chapter in Chapter explains 3, and most of the items the rest of the menu the remote to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. item on the screen, press the arrow buttons on the remote (you'll notice the item is highlighted). To select an item or activate to move to set press system.
Automatic Clock Set ON and press OK. CLOCK SET CLOCK ON EDS CH AUTO OAUTO CLOCK SET The indicator moves to EDS CH, If you know the EDS channel in your area, use the left and right arrows to enter the number or select AUTOand press OK. RETURN-:-- '[*,V] ,[_,_] to to move set cursor Turn off the power. The clock is set automatically may take a few hours to set the clock. Press the left or right arrow button on the remote when finished (the minutes field starts flashing).
VIDEO ADJUST Menu The VIDEO ADJUSTmenu lets you adjust the way the picture looks on your TV. You also can reset all of the video features to the factory presets. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears). 1. 2. Press the arrow down button to highlight following choices appear). VIDEO ADJUST _PICTURE TINT COLOR BRIGHT SHARP FAVORITE COLOR FLESH TONE NOISE EEDUCT. RESET RETURN . Highlight the item you want to adjust, and press OK. You'll use the left and right arrow buttons to make adjustments. PICTURE picture.
AUDIO eMTS EQUISOUND BASS TREBLE BALANCE RESET RETURN AUDIO ADJUST Menu ADJUST The AUDIO ADJUSTmenu lets you choose various settings for MTS (Multichannel TV Sound) and Equisound as well as adjust the bass, treble, and balance. You can also reset all of the audio features to the factory presets. 1. "I_K_ I tot ........... set 2. From the MAINMENU, press the down arrow button to highlight the AUDIO ADJUST menu, and press OK (the AUDIO ADJUST menu appears).
CLOSED CAPTION Menu Closed CLOSED CAPTION IMODE:CAPTION DATA:CEI RETURN captioning is not available on all channels programs encoded with closed-captioning your TV program listings for CC (closed at all times. Only specific information are applicable. caption) broadcasts. Check The TV will automatically enter the closed caption mode when you press MUTE on the remote (or turn the volume all of the way down). Press MUTE again to remove the captions.
MAIN TIMER VIDEO I The ENERGY SAVE Menu MENU ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION PARENT LANGUAGE CONTROL This feature reduces the brightness of the picture, lowering the power consumption of your TV/VCR by approximately 20 percent. I,E_R_ SAVE ENERGY 1. Press MENU on the remote (the main MENUappears). 2. Press the up or down arrow button to select ENERGY SAVE and press OK. 3. Press the left or right arrow button go back and forth between 4. Press MENU to exit.
• MAIN MENU TIMED VIDEO ADJUST COMPONENT ADJ. AUDIO ADJUST CLOSED CAPTION PARENT CONTROL LANGUAGE ENERGY SAVE OSET UP [A,v] JOE] to move to set 1. Press the up or down arrow to select BLUF.SCRF.F.Nand press OK. 2. Press the left or right arrow button to switch between ON and OFF, 3. Press MENU to exit. cursor • SET OANT:AIR NEXT BLUESCREEN This feature reduces the noise and mutes sound from channels with no signal or a weak signal. AUTOPRESET Go to chapter 1.
C apt r I Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Back Panel • TV's Video Input Channel ° Limited Warranty • Accessories • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. 37 Oraphics used within this publication are for representation only.
Troubleshooting Most problems General TV won't you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems turn on • Press the TV button. • Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on with the POWER button, go to page 39 for remote control solutions. • Make sure the TV is plugged • Check the wall receptacle Controls in. (or extension in something else.
Troubleshooting Sound okay, picture poor • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 32 for instructions. • Check connections • The ENERGY SAVEfeature might be turned on. Go to page 36 for more information. -- make sure all cables are firmly inserted into the correct jacks. Can't select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the V-CHIPBLOCK menu. Clock is wrong • Power interruption. Need to reset the clock. Go to page 30 for more information.
Front Panel (listed alphabetically) If you misplace your remote control, you can use the buttons on the front of your TV to operate the TV. There are also a set of audio/video jacks on the front of the TV that are convenient for connecting a camcorder or video game device. CH + and INPUT Scans up and down through Press to access the TV's video input channels POWER Button Remote the current channel Sensor TIMER Indicator VOL + or - and Indicator list.
Limited Warranty What • your warranty Defects covers: 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 • Two years from date of purchase for parts. for picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
Product registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. AIL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLED (INCLUDING AIL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICLR_AR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCIAIMED.
VCR Button TV Button Finding the TV's Video Line Input Channel You need to tune your TV to the video line input channel if you're using the Audio/Video (A/V) IN jacks to connect to the other components (such as a cable box, a VCR, satellite receiver, or DVD player). You must select the TV's video line input channel before you can see the video and hear the audio from another component you have connected to these jacks. To access the video line input channel: • Press the TV button on the remote.
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Accessories Accessory Order Form Description Cable attaches to antenna Screw-on the round VH82 (6-ft) cable (3-ft) Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 VH89 $5.95 VH83 $5.95 VH84 $9.95 2-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.95 Antenna 193984 $11.15 254494 $49.95 228449 $4.45 Push-on antenna F-type) on the back of your TV. The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure Monaural connection.
2-way Chargeyour order on your VISA, MasterCard,or DiscoverCard by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: VISA Copy complete account number from your VISA card Signal Splitter Helps you connect or VCR. a second TV Splitter VH47 IIIII Remote My card expires: Control This is the remote came packed control with your that TV. Replacements or spares can ordered as needed.
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A Limited Warranty Accessories, ordering 45 Add/erase channels 14 M Age-Based Ratings 25 ANT/CABLE jack 40 Arrow buttons 16, 24, 33, 34, 35 AUDIO ADJUST menu 33 AUDIO IN jacks 11 Audio/video jacks 40, 43 Auto channel search 13 AUX button 16 Main MENU 14, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30 MENU button 14, 17, 24, 25, 27, 28, 30, 34, 35, 36 Menu system 30 MPAA menu 23, 24 MUTE button 17 N New rating system 23, 27 Number buttons 16 B Back panel jacks 40 Back-lit remote 16 Batteries for remote 12 BLUE SCREEN feature 36
Table of contents 3 TIME menu 30 TIMER button 17 Troubleshooting 38 TV button 17, 43 TV GUIDELINES menu 23, 25 V V-Chip 23 chart for age-based ratings 25 chart for content themes 26 chart for MPAA ratings 24 download new rating system 23, 27 secret number 27 set MPAA rating limits 24 set TV GUIDELINES rating limits 25 turning on and off 28 V-CHIP BLOCK menu 23 VCR code list 20 connecting 8, 9, 11 VIDEO ADJUST menu 32 VIDEO IN jack 11 Video input channel 43 VOL buttons 17, 40 W Wan-anty 41 49
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