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Table of Contents Setup and connections .......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4 Step 2: Connect Your TV .................................................................. 4 Basic PIP Connection .................................................................. 5 The Basic Connection (Pip Not Available) ................................ 6 Advanced Connections ....................................
Table of Contents Audio Menu .................................................................................... 29 Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor .......................... 30 Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 30 Screen Menu ................................................................................... 31 Using Closed Captioning ......................................................... 31 Adjusting the Color Projection Tubes ....
Setup and Connections Getting started The Reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips, accessory ordering information and your warranty. 1 Setup and connections 2 Interactive setup 3 Using the remote 4 Features and Menus 5 Reference ➣ This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first four sections of the manual show you how to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of the Features and Menus of your TV.
Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control. Step 2: Connect Your TV In order to protect against power surges: • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before connecting or disconnecting any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your TV.
Setup and Connections Basic PIP Connection Cables You will use the following cable to make your connection: Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the antenna or cable directly to the television or through a cable box, as needed by your cable system. Audio/Video Cables: Carries sound and video from the component to the TV. S-Video Cable: Carries video from an S-Video capable component which provides best picture quality.
Setup and Connections The Basic Connection (pip not available) Note: This connection does not allow PIP to work. The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to, Advanced Connections.
Setup and Connections Advanced Connections Once you have made your connections you will want to program the TV to tune to the correct Video INPUT channel in order to see and hear audio and video from the component. You will program this later in the Interactive Setup. Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating the audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiple components.
Setup and Connections TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT OUT OUT TO S-VIDEO VIDEO R How to View Your Components SATELLITE IN L VCR IN FROM ANT IN VIDEO R AUDIO L CH3 CH4 OUT TO OUT To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.
Setup and Connections Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen program guide. VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch recording won’t work. The other features of the guide will work properly.
Setup and Connections Step 4: Plug in the TV Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Step 5: Place Batteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. • Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. Step 6: Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
Interactive Setup There’s an on-screen setup routine • Search for available channels • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system • Set the time • Set the VCR1 channel • Set the VCR2 channel • Set the DVD channel • Set the SAT/CABLE channel • Make the channel list and labels 2 Interactive Setup Setup Interactive 3 Using the the remote remote Using 4 Features and and Menus Menus Features 5 Reference Reference ➣ Select a menu language Setup and and connections connections Setup ➣ • 1 ➣ The
Interactive Setup Using Point and Select You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access onscreen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. 1. Point to a menu item using the arrow buttons on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or right, press the left or right arrows. 2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to begin Setup now? 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup 3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. Select a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Español 3 Français 1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system. 2. Press MENU or OK to select that language.
Interactive Setup The GUIDE PIUS+ System The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR. You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial menu or point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup. You can set up the GUIDE Plus+ system during Interactive Setup. You can also access the GUIDE Plus+ menus by pressing menu on the remote, and selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu.
Interactive Setup Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again” appears. You have a choice to either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup.
Interactive Setup Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for you automatically and you may not see this screen. SETUP Would you like to set the time on the TV? 1 Set time 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the SET TIME control panel. SET TIME : AM Enter 01 to 12 for the hour.
Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to use a VCR with your TV? 1 Use TV with a VCR 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list. SET VCR1 CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 Not connected Channel 3 Channel 4 Video 1 Input Video 2 Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to. 3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
Interactive Setup SET VCR2 CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 Not connected Channel 3 Channel 4 Video 1 Input Video 2 Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to. 3. Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting the DVD Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the DVD channel.
Interactive Setup Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/ CABLE channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SAT•CABLE button on the remote. Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box. If you don’t have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT/CABLE Channel choice list.
Interactive Setup Labeling the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and label your channels. (For more information see List and Labels in the Features and Menus section.) SETUP Would you like to name each channel? 1 Name channels 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel. LIST AND LABELS Channel # 59 Normal List Yes Channel Label ------ Use or , keypad, or CH ^/v to set channel, MENU to exit. 20 2.
Using the Remote How to use your Universal Remote The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. If you have a RCA, GE or Proscan component, you probably don’t need to program it at all. 11 Setup and connections 2 2 Interactive setup ➣ This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other components.
Using the Remote Remote Buttons (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit until #-- appears, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears then press 2 and 3. Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Used to point to different items in the menu system. Also used to adjust the menu controls.
Using the Remote PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control, press PAUSE when the disc or videotape is playing to pause playback. PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to remove the PIP window. PLAY If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape. REC•VCR+ In TV mode, when the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the screen, press REC•VCR+ to program your VCR to record a program.
Using the Remote Accessing the Video Input Use the WHO•INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels and view components you have connected to the TV. 1. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the component you want to view is turned ON. 2. Press WHO•INPUT to tune to an available input channel. 3. Continue to press the WHO•INPUT button to scroll through the channels.
Using the Remote If the component you want to control does turn off: 1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back ON. 2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the light on the remote turns off. Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote. 3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. 4.
Using the Remote Cable Boxes VCR Admiral ........................................................................... 2131 Adventura ....................................................................... 2026 Aiko ................................................................................. 2027 Aiwa ...................................................................... 2002, 2026 Akai ...... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113 American High ...................................................
Features and menus Using the TV Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your TV. This section also includes information on using your GUIDE Plus+ system.
Features and menus Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels. Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. The following pages detail how to use these controls in order to customize the functions of your TV. Menus The first menu is called the Main menu.
Features and menus Numeric Entry A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters. SET TIME : Pointer A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing. 1. Press the up arrow to enter a number in the column above the pointer. 2. Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then press the up or down arrow to enter a number. 3. When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK.
Features and menus Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV 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 of the video for the visually impaired.
Features and menus Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of four preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Presets. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment and edit your Personal Picture Preset. Press the RESET button on the remote to bring up the Picture Control Presets choice list. Point to the desired setting; press MENU or OK to select it.
Features and menus Closed Captioning Modes The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. To Set the Closed-Captioning Mode: 1. Select Screen from the Main menu. 2. Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press OK. A choice list appears. 3. Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to the Screen menu. Turning off Closed Captioning 1. Select Screen from the Main menu. 2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display. 3. Point to Off Always and press OK.
Features and menus Advanced Convergence ADJUST PROJECTION TV After you have adjusted the color projection tubes as described previously, you can make finer adjustments to specific areas of the screen using the Advanced Convergence feature described below. 1 2 3 4 0 Green Centering Blue Convergence Red Convergence Advanced Convergence Exit ADVANCED RED CONVERGENCE Note: Before you use the advanced convergence feature, you must complete the previous steps to align the tubes. OK Exit 1.
Features and menus Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list. If you are using a cable box and have setup your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System, this option will not appear.
Features and menus Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the component’s Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3. Channel 4 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the specified component button.
Features and menus Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to “block” TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.
Features and menus Age-Based Rating TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Mature 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 graphic violence (V). Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.
Features and menus The Ratings Limits Screen Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limits screen. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the agebased rating limit to the left is View or Block. V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating TV-MA Status VIEW - - Content - - Content Themes D L S V FV V V V ^ Press ^/v to select rating. Press MENU to exit.
Features and menus In the example discussed previously, you would scroll through the rating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV-G. 4. 5. Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field. Press the up or down arrow to toggle from View to Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (B). 6.
Features and menus To block program content: 1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch. 2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. 3. Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears. (In the example above, you would scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.) 4.
Features and menus V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies: 1. Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch.
Features and menus V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings.
Features and menus About the GUIDE PIUS+ System Action Buttons Video window Program Information Menu Options The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view it (see the Interactive Setup section for more details). To bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system, press GUIDE.
Features and menus Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System VCR1 To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. MUTE Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel displayed in the video window. • Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original channel. VOL • SKIP CH + GUIDE VOL Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel.
Features and menus Grid Guide Action Buttons Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers. When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing.
Features and menus Sort Sort Menu Action Buttons The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last category used becomes the default.
Features and menus News News Menu Selection The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the video window). 4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story. • Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time.
Features and menus To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection. 4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit. Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.
Features and menus Messages Menu Action Button When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button will appear on the bar: • Remove Highlight the message you wish to delete and press 1 on the remote. Channels You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2.
Features and menus Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. To access the Setup option: 1. If the Guide Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU to select the Menu Bar. 3. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection. 4. Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings, Review options, or View demo.
Features and menus How to Use PIP While you can use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started. While watching TV, follow these steps to use your VCR to supply the picture for PIP. 1. The TV must be on. Tune to the channel you want to watch. Press the PIP button on the remote (the PIP picture appears with the same picture in it as the main picture). 2. Turn on the VCR. 3. If the picture gets fuzzy, press the TV/VCR button on the VCR. 4.
Features and menus Channel Marker 12:01 Mute CC VCR1 VID1 SAP PIP 59 There are several indicators that come up when you press the TV, INFO, PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel. VCR1 Displays the label assigned to the current channel. Sleep 00:00 VID1 Displays the current channel or input channel (VID1 or SVID1, VID2 or SVID2).
Reference Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on • • • • • Check to make sure it is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. Maybe batteries in remote control are “dead.
Reference Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo. No picture, no sound but TV is on • • • Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Maybe a vacant channel is tuned. If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 – same as CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in the correct position. Sound okay, picture poor • • Check antenna connections.
Reference 1. Connect as shown. 2. Turn on the TV and press MENU on the remote (the TV MAIN MENU appears). 3. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu (press 7 on the remote control). 4. Keep advancing through the screens until you come to the one that asks you if you have cable. Select Yes. VCR CABLE SPLITTER ANTENNA IN The next screen asks you if you have a cable box, press the arrow down button to highlight No. Then press OK. AUDIO OUT L R From Cable Line TV CABLE BOX CABLE IN 5.
Reference Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: Defects in materials 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 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.
Reference Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
Reference Accessory Information Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables. Most audio/video connections between components can The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables.
Reference VC R1 DV D VC R2 MU TE VO L CH + C HGO OK TV AU X SA T•C AB LE SK IP VOL SO UN D GU IDE ON OFF BA INFO CK MEN U CLE AR Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. Accessory Order Form WH O•IN PU T REV ER SE REC •VC R+ PIP SW AP PL AY AN TE NN A FO RW AR D ST OP PA USE CH CTR LR ES ET CRK76TA1 2-way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR. Splitter VH47 Qty Total Price $3.
Reference Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Reference A F Accessories 58 Advanced Connections 7 Convergence 33 Age-Based Ratings 37 Audio Menu 29 Audio Output Volume & Speakers 30 Audio Processor 29 Audio remote codes 26 Audio/Video cables 5 Auto Channel Search 13, 34 Auto Color 31 Auto Tuning 16, 18, 20 DVD Channel 18, 34 SAT/Cable Channel 19, 34 VCR1 Channel 16, 34 VCR2 Channel 34 Finding the sensor 9 Fixed Output, Speakers Off 30 Front Panel buttons 55 Front Panel Block 42 B L Back of the TV 7 Basic Connection 6 Basic Picture Controls 30 Bat
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