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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ............................................................................................................ 4
Choose Your Connection..................................................................................................................................... 6
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ................................................................................. 7
TV Only ......................................................................................................................................................... 7
TV + VCR....................................................................................................................................................... 8
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ...................................................................................................................... 9
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................................................... 10
Put Batteries in the Remote.............................................................................................................................. 10
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup ............................................................ 10
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Complete the Interactive Setup ....................................................................................................................... 11
The Buttons on the Remote Control ................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner ................................................................................................................................................. 14
Parental Controls and V-Chip............................................................................................................................ 15
Important Note About Parental Controls ................................................................................................ 15
How V-Chip Works..................................................................................................................................... 16
V-Chip TV Rating Limit .............................................................................................................................. 18
Blocking Specific Content Themes............................................................................................................ 22
Viewing Specific Content Themes ............................................................................................................ 23
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ........................................................................................................................ 24
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ................................................................................................................. 26
Channel Block ............................................................................................................................................ 27
Front Panel Block ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .................................................................................................................. 28
Important Note About Parental Controls ................................................................................................ 28
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System ................................................................................................................ 30
Menus ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Exiting a menu ........................................................................................................................................... 30
Audio Menu ....................................................................................................................................................... 31
Picture Quality Menu ........................................................................................................................................ 32
Screen Menu ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
Using Closed Captioning ........................................................................................................................... 33
Closed-Caption Modes .............................................................................................................................. 34
Turning off Closed-Caption....................................................................................................................... 34
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 35
Time Menu ......................................................................................................................................................... 36
Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................................................ 38
TV Problems ............................................................................................................................................... 38
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work .......................................................................................................... 40
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls .................................................................................................. 40
The Front of Your TV ......................................................................................................................................... 41
Front Panel Jacks ....................................................................................................................................... 41
Care and Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................. 42
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................................................... 43
Glossary .............................................................................................................................................................. 46
Accessory Information ...................................................................................................................................... 47
How To Order..................................................................................................................................................... 47
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Connections
Put Batteries in the Remote
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
the Interactive Setup
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Complete the Interactive Setup
The Buttons on the Remote Control
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
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•
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 Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
•
•
•
•
Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely.
Don’t stack components.
When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won’t flow around other
components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
•
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
•
If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle
of the back of the TV.
•
If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video
cables.
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Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV
from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately
(audio left, audio right, and video).
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is
best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Components Needed
Cables
Connection Title
Go to...
Coaxial
TV Only
page 7
Coaxial
TV + VCR
page 8
Audio/video
Coaxial
TV + VCR +
pages 9
Satellite Receiver
Audio/video
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Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures on the left show the cables needed for the connections
represented in this book.
Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a
bundled set, but the connection pictures in this book show each cable
separately for better visibility.
Audio/Video cables
Coaxial cable
TV (back panel)
TV Only
1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna
INPUTS
R
ANTENNA
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA
jack on the back of your TV.
L/MONO
AUDIO
VIDEO
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From Cable,
Cable Box,
or Antenna
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TV (back panel)
TV + VCR
1. Connect your TV to your VCR
INPUTS
ANTENNA
R
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the
Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
L/MONO
UDIO
IDEO
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red)
to the AUDIO input jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and
to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L).
1A
1C
1B
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO input jack on the back
of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the VCR.
VCR
2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
AUDIO
VIEO
IN FROM ANT
CH
CH4
OUT
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to
the Input Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN
FROM ANT).
R
L
OUT TO TV
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From Cable
or Antenna
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SATELLITE RECEIVER
From Cable or Antenna
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV
2A
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and
red) to the AUDIO input jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO)
and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite Receiver.
CH3
CH4
OUT
SATELLITE
IN
L
R
VIDEO
B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO input jack on the back
of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the satellite receiver.
2B
3A
Satellite
VCR
2. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver
Signal
1A
A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or
antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled
IN FROM ANT).
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
OUT
R
L
B. Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna to the Input
Jack on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN).
1B
3. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV
3B
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT
TO TV) on the satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR
(sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
TV (back panel)
INUTS
ANTENNA
R
B. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack on the VCR (sometimes
labeled OUT TO TV) and to the ANTENNA jack on the TV.
L/MONO
AUDIO
VIDEO
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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.
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus.
The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and
select it.
CHAN
VOL
VOL
CHAN
MENU
To highlight a menu item, use the CHAN ^/v buttons to move up or down. Use the
VOL +/- buttons to move left or right or to change an item’s setting.
Use the MENU button to select menu items.
You can also use the remote’s number buttons to select menu items directly.
Use the CHAN ^/v and VOL +/– buttons
to move through the menu system. Use
the MENU button to select items.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu
items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).
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Turn on the TV
Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV (the first screen of the Interactive
Setup appears). The menu screens “time out” after a period of time if you don’t make a
selection. The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually.
Complete the Interactive Setup
Tip
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. In this book, we call it
the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and the TV makes the
appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear
automatically.
To access the setup menus manually, press
MENU and choose Setup.
SETUP
Set the Menu Language
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system.
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press MENU to select that language.
2 Español
3 Français
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable
SETUP
through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called “auto programming.”
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
1. Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A progress report appears on
the screen.
2 Skip this step
2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press MENU.
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the Channel
menu. See Chapter 3 for more details.
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The Buttons on the Remote Control
0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. This
button can also be used to select numbered menu items directly.
POWER
PREV CH
VOL
DISPLAY
MUTE
To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit
for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the number, then add the second two. Example: to
tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.
CHAN (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the
channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. Also used as up and down arrows in the
menu system.
CHAN
VOL
CHAN
MENU
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also cancels the SKIP timer.
DISPLAY Brings up available channel information. This button is also referred to as INFO in the TV’s menu system.
CLEAR
RESET
INPUT Changes your TV to its video input channel. The Video Input Channel is the channel your TV must
tune to in order for you to access a component that’s connected to your TV’s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks.
Example: to view a tape from your camcorder, connect the camcorder to the TV’s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks
with the audio/video cables.
1
2
5
3
4
6
9
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the
previous menu.
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8
0
MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
INPUT
SKIP
PREV CH Returns you to the previous channel.
RESET When viewing video, brings up the Pictures Presets menu and sets the picture quality controls to the
Bright setting. Use the number buttons to choose a different picture preset. In the TV’s menu system, this
button also returns the settings of the menu you’re in back to its factory defaults.
SKIP (Commercial Skip) Press once before changing channels. The TV will wait 30 seconds before returning
you to the original channel. Press again to add more time. Press CLEAR to cancel the SKIP timer.
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume. Also used as left and right arrows in the menu system.
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Channel Banner
12:01 CC ESPN
60
MUTE
SAP
There are several indicators that might appear when you press the DISPLAY 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).
STEREO
UNLOCKED
12:01 Displays the current time.
UNLOCKED Displayed to indicate when the Parental Controls are locked or unlocked.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
60 Displays the current channel or input channel (FRNT).
MUTE Displayed when you mute the audio.
00:00
SLEEP
Sample displays on a Channel Banner.
STEREO Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.
SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio
Program) information.
SLEEP Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP) timer.
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TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
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.
4 Channel
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV
(referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on
violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. In other words, it
lets you program your TV so it won’t display certain programs.
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
7 Setup
PARENTAL CONTROLS
0 Exit
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off,” so if you don’t want to use this
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0Exit
feature, you can just ignore it.
Important Note About Parental Controls
Once you’ve locked Parental Controls, the TV blocks the picture of all channels and
programs that you’ve set as blocked. The screen to the left appears when you try to tune to a
program or channel that’s blocked.
This channel has not been
approved for viewing.
To temporarily unlock Parental Controls when you see the screen to the left:
Change channel or
press INFO to enter password
and temporarily deactivate
Parental Controls
1. Press DISPLAY on your remote control.
Important: The on-screen display refers to an “INFO” button, which the remote that
comes with your TV does not have. Use the DISPLAY button instead.
This screen appears when you try to tune
to a channel or program that’s blocked by
Parental Controls. Press DISPLAY on your
remote to enter your password.
2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your password. If you want to cancel,
press CLEAR.
3. Once you’ve successfully entered your password, press CLEAR to exit.
The Parental Controls function remains unlocked until the next time you turn on your TV.
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How V-Chip Works
When turned “on,” the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the
software the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L),
etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message,
“This channel is not approved for viewing,” when you tune to that particular channel.
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
Rated,” and programs that are considered “unrated” because no code has been sent by the broadcaster. The TV age-
based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table on the following page.
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Age-Based
Rating
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).
TV-MA
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 children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations
(S), or intense violence (V).
TV-14
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).
TV-PG
General 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).
TV-G
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 (FV) or comedic violence, or may
frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y7
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from
ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
TV-Y
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V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed.
TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
To set TV programming limits:
4 Channel
5 Time
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls are currently
locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message
reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.
6 Parental Controls
7 Setup
PARENTAL CONTROLS
0 E
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2. Press MENU to continue.
2V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
3V-C--
Content - -
3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.
Rating
4 Cha
TV-MA
Status
VIEW
D L S V FV
V V V
^
4. Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the CHAN and VOL buttons to
5 Fro
Press ^/v to select rating.
6 Loc
Press MENU to exit.
change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block.
D L S V FV
V V V
V V V V
V V V V
RATING
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
STATUS
View
View
View
View
View
View
0Exi
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program
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The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based
rating limit to the left is View or Block.
Content Themes
Lists the content themes you
can block or view.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -
Rating Status
D L S V FV
V V V
TV-MA VIEW
Rating Field
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which
^
Lets you select from a
list of age-based ratings
you can block or view.
Press ^/v to select rating.
content themes to view for
the selected rating, and
whether the status of the
content theme is currently
View (V) or Block (B).
Press MENU to exit.
D L S V FV
RATING STATUS
V V V
V V V V
V V V V
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
View
View
View
View
View
View
Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/view
state of age-based ratings and
associated content. The View (V)
settings are coded in green, and the
Block (B) settings are coded in red.
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Rating
field
Rating
Content
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
status field status fields
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For
example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower
(in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to
block out other programming with higher ratings.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -
Rating
TV-PG
Status
D L S V FV
B B B B
Block
^
Press ^/v to view programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
To block programs with higher ratings:
D L S V FV
B B B
B B B B
B B B B
RATING
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
STATUS
Block
Block
Block
View
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don’t want the child to watch (see chart of
age-based ratings on next page).
2. Press the VOL + and – buttons to highlight the Rating field.
V
View
3. Press the CHAN up and down buttons on the remote to scroll through the age-based
rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do
not want the child to watch appears on the screen.
View
In the example discussed above, 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. Press the VOL + arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field.
5. Press the CHAN up or down button to toggle between View and Block. The status for
the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and B).
6. Press MENU on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you are
finished.
Tip
7. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password, and if
you have not already set your password, you will be prompted to enter it again to
confirm.
When you change the status of a rating to
Block, the system will automatically block
higher ratings and all corresponding content
themes.
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Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
ratings back to View.
TV-MA
TV-14
Mature Audience Only
1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.
Parents Strongly Cautioned
2. Use the CHAN up and down buttons to select the rating with a status of Block.
3. Press the VOL + button to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field.
4. Press the CHAN up button to select View.
TV-PG
TV-G
Parental Guidance Suggested
General Audience
Notes: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating
become View as well. They and the age-based rating status are the only fields
that automatically change back to View when you complete this process.
TV-Y7
Directed to Children 7 years
and older
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.
TV-Y
All Children
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Content
status fields
Rating
field
Rating
status field
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L,
S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of this section for details.)
When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that
content theme for higher rated programs as well.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -
Rating
TV-14
Status
D L S V FV
V V V V
View
^
Press ^/v to block programs with
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult
language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming TV-
PG and above containing adult language.
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
D L S V FV
B B B
V V V V
B B B B
RATING
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
STATUS
Block
View
Block
View
View
To block program content:
V
TV-Y7
TV-Y
1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch.
View
2. Use the CHAN up and down buttons 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.)
3. Press the VOL + button to move the highlight to the field corresponding with
the content theme you want to block out.
Content Themes
4. Press the CHAN up or down button to change content status from V to B.
D
L
Sexually explicit dialogue
Adult language
Sexual situations
Violence
All higher ratings’ content theme will automatically change to B.
5. Press MENU to return to the menu or exit the screen.
S
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based
ratings. Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you
block their age-based rating.
V
FV
Fantasy Violence
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.
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Rating
field
Rating
status field
Content
themes
Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
of the content themes back to (V) View:
- - Content - -
Rating
TV-PG
Status
View
D L S V FV
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) View.
V B V V
^
2. Use the CHAN up and down buttons to scroll through the age-based ratings until the
Press ^/v to block programs with
this content for this rating.
RATING
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears.
D L S V FV
B V V
V B V V
V B V V
STATUS
View
View
View
View
View
View
3. Press the VOL + button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme
status, such as the B under language (L) corresponding with TV-14.
4. Press the CHAN up or down button to change its status back to V. Your child would
then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content, but not programs
with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.
V
TV-Y7
TV-Y
Content
status fields
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to
(V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not
change.
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. How to block
movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections.
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3V-Chip Unrated Program Block
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
4 Channel
5 Front Pa
Rating
PG-13
Status
Block
To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu:
^
6 Lock Par
Press ^/v to view programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV MAIN MENU appears). If Parental Controls
are currently locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get
a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental
Controls.
0Exit
RATING
NR
STATUS
Block
Block
Block
Block
Block
View
X
NC-17
R
PG-13
PG
G
View
2. Select Parental Controls (press 6).
3. Select V-Chip Movie Rating Limit (press 2).
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Rating
status field
Rating field
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.
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
Rating
PG-13
Status
Block
^
To block movies:
Press ^/v to view programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
1. Highlight the Rating field and press the CHAN up and down buttons to find the rating
that is the lowest rating you don’t want the child to watch. (In the example above, you
would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating
you want the child to watch is PG.)
RATING
NR
STATUS
Block
Block
Block
Block
Block
View
X
NC-17
R
PG-13
PG
G
2. Press the VOL + button to highlight the rating Status field. Press the CHAN up and down
buttons to change the button from View to Block. All higher ratings automatically change
to Block.
View
3. Press MENU to return to the menu or exit the screen.
4. If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating limits will
take effect.
Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie ratings,
you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies.
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Rating field
Rating
status field
Viewing Movie Ratings
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
buttons back to View:
Rating
NC-17
Status
1. Highlight the Rating field and press the CHAN up and down buttons to find the rating
View
^
you want to view.
Press ^/v to block programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
2. Press the VOL + button to highlight the rating Status field. Press the CHAN up and down
RATING
NR
STATUS
Block
Block
View
buttons to change the button from Block to View.
X
NC-17
R
PG-13
PG
G
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change
the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all
movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.
Block
Block
View
View
3. Press MENU to exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked.
V-Chip Unrated Program Block
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel 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.
V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK
5 Front Pa
6 Lock Par
0Exit
1 View
2 Block
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not available.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.
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Channel Block
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
View Makes the selected channel viewable.
5 Front Panel Block
Block The front panel and remote control CHAN (channel) buttons will tune only to
channels that you have marked as View. The remote will still tune to the blocked
channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but the channel will be blocked.
CHANNEL BLOCK
6 Lock Pare
Channel #
Status
Block
0Exit
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HEADLN
^
Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v
to set channel, MENU to exit.
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel Block. If you
do not, the channel block will not take effect.
Note: If you have a digital cable box channels 126-999 can be blocked but will not be
removable from your scan list.
Front Panel Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel. The
remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
•
•
Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.
Keep young children from playing with the buttons.
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
FRONT PANEL BLOCK
0Exit
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to any remote
that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.)
1 Unblock
2 Block
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you do not, the front
panel block will not take effect.
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PARENTAL CONTROLS
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0Exit
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or
Front Panel Block will take effect.
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the television and VOL-
on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock
and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.
Important Note About Parental Controls
Once you’ve locked Parental Controls, the TV blocks the picture of all channels and programs
that you’ve set as blocked. The screen to the left appears when you try to tune to a program or
channel that’s blocked.
This channel has not been
approved for viewing.
To temporarily unlock Parental Controls when you see the screen to the left:
Change channel or
press INFO to enter password
and temporarily deactivate
Parental Controls
1. Press DISPLAY on your remote control.
Important: The on-screen display refers to an “INFO” button, which the remote that
comes with your TV does not have. Use the DISPLAY button instead.
This screen appears when you try to tune
to a channel or program that’s blocked by
Parental Controls. Press DISPLAY on your
remote to enter your password.
2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your password. If you want to cancel,
press CLEAR.
3. Once you’ve successfully entered your password, press CLEAR to exit.
The Parental Controls function remains unlocked until the next time you turn on your TV.
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Using the TV’s Menu System
Chapter Overview:
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How to Use Your TV’s Menu System
Audio Menu
Picture Quality Menu
Screen Menu
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Channel Menu
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How to Use Your TV’s Menu System
You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes
to the settings.
The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV.
TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
Menus
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote or on the front panel to bring
up the Main menu.
5 Time
Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways to select a choice in a
menu:
6 Parental Controls
7 Setup
0 Exit
•
Use your CHAN or VOL buttons on your remote control to highlight your choice, and press
MENU.
•
Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to
the Screen menu.
Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu:
Tip
Feel free to explore the menu
system. If you’re ever unsure where
you are in the menu system, or
you’re just plain tired of exploring,
press CLEAR to remove the menus
from the screen and start over
again.
•
•
•
Highlight Exit and press MENU.
Press 0 on the remote.
Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV
viewing.
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TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
Audio Menu
Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV’s treble, bass and balance.
4 Channel
5 Time
Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the
sound comes through your speakers.
AUDIO
6 Par
7 Set
1 Tone Controls
0 Exi
2 Audio Processor
0 Exit
Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak
stereo signals.
Stereo Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word STEREO
appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is
available. The word SAP appears on the TV 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.
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TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
Picture Quality Menu
Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture
looks.
3 Screen
4 Cha
5 Tim
PICTURE QUALITY
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.
1 Basic Picture Controls
6 Par
2 Picture Presets
7 Set
0 Exi
3 Color Warmth
0 Exit
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.
When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear. You can
choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture Preset, the TV will store
the settings so you can re-select them quickly if someone changes the settings.
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 Preset. Choose the setting
that is best for your viewing environment.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color
adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red
palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K.
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TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
Screen Menu
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed
4 Channel
5 Time
captioning information is shown on the screen.
SCREEN
6 Pare
Off always No captioning information is displayed.
1 Closed-Caption Display
7 Setu
0 Exit
2 Closed-Caption Mode
3 Menu Language
0 Exit
On always Captioning information is shown always, when available.
On when sound is muted Captioning information is shown, when available,
whenever the TV’s sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button.)
The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning
mode is used for displaying captioning information.
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for
the menus: English, Spanish or French.
Using Closed Captioning
Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display
the audio portion of a program as text on the TV 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, the CC icon is displayed in the channel banner. See Chapter 2 for more
information about the channel banner.
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CLOSED-CAPTION MODE
Closed-Caption Modes
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.
1 CC1
2 CC2
3 CC3
To set the Closed-Caption Mode:
4 CC4
5 Text 1
6 Text 2
7 Text 3
8 Text 4
1. Select Screen from the Main menu.
2. Highlight Closed-Caption Mode and press MENU (the Closed-Caption Mode appears).
3. Highlight your choice and press MENU (the Screen menu appears again).
Note: The Text modes cover nearly half of the picture on the screen to display the closed-
captioned text. Most broadcasters use the CC mode, which displays a few lines of captions
at a time.
Tip
If you don’t know which Closed-
Caption mode to use, select CC1. CC1
is probably the mode that is used in
your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4 are
reserved for foreign languages, but
are rarely used at this time.
Turning off Closed-Caption
1. Select Screen from the Main menu.
2. Press MENU to select Closed-Caption Display.
3. Highlight Off Always and press MENU. The closed captioning is turned off and you go
back to the Screen menu.
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TV MAIN MENU
Channel Menu
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type.
UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
5 Time
CHANNEL
6 Parent
7 Setup
1 Signal Type
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 Normal
channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed
from the channel list.
0 Exit
2
Auto Channel Search
3 List and Labels
0 Exit
List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal channel list and
choose a six-character label for each channel. Follow the on-screen directions to enter your
channels and other information.
Channel # Use the CHAN up and down buttons to scroll up and down through the
channels available via your antenna. You can enter the channel number directly using the
number buttons.
Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan
up and down using channel up and down. Use the CHAN up and down buttons to
indicate whether the channel number indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in
the Normal channel list.
Tip
To enter a number greater than 99,
press and hold “1” to enter the
hundreds digit, then press the two
remaining numbers.
Channel Label Use the CHAN up and down buttons to enter a six-character label for
each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters. The TV can
store up to 27 labels in memory.
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TV MAIN MENU
Time Menu
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to
give the TV before it shuts itself off.
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
7 Setu
0 Exit
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and
off automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule on. The on-screen directions guide
you through the steps needed to set the schedule.
TIME
1 Sleep Timer
2 Schedule
3 Set Time
0 Exit
Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on-screen
directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time.
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Other Information
Chapter Overview:
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Troubleshooting
The Front of Your TV
Care and Cleaning
Limited Warranty
Accessory Order Form
Index
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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows.
TV Problems
TV won’t turn on
•
•
•
•
Press the POWER button.
Make sure the TV is 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 POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check
the remote control solutions on page 40.
•
The front panel buttons may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the
Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock.
Buttons don’t work
•
The front panel buttons may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the
Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock.
•
Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.
TV turns off while playing
•
The Schedule Off function may have been activated. Go to page 36 for instructions.
•
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again.
If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
Blank screen
•
Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.
•
Try another channel.
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No sound, picture okay
•
Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound.
Can’t select certain channel
•
Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. To deactivate Parental Controls temporarily, press
DISPLAY on your remote and enter your password. Press CLEAR on your remote (or MENU on the front panel of your TV) to
clear all menus from your screen.
•
If using a VCR, 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
•
The station might be weak. Check the Audio Processor in the Audio menu for sound setup. Go to page 31 for instructions.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
•
The channel might be empty — change channels.
•
If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack, tune the TV 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 TV/VCR button on the
VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
Sound okay, picture poor
•
Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
•
Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 32 for more instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
•
Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu. Go to page 33 for more
instructions.
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Troubleshooting
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
•
•
•
Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the TV.
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote.
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don’t work
•
You must lock the settings. Go to the TV MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 6 on your
remote), select Lock Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote).
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
•
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the television and VOL- on the remote for 3 seconds.
Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.
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.
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The Front of Your TV
Front Panel
If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s
features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you
to the previous menu.
^
CH
Scans down through the current channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like
the arrow down button on the remote control.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the arrow
up button on the remote control.
VOL – Decreases the volume. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the left arrow button
on the remote control.
VOL + Increases the volume. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the right arrow button
on the remote control.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
Front Panel Jacks
VIDEO L/MONO
R
You can access the component you connected by pressing the INPUT button on your
remote until FRNT appears on the screen.
VIDEO (in) Allows you to connect a component such as a VCR, camcorder or Internet
access device.
L/MONO (left audio) and R (right audio) Receives audio signals from another
component such as a VCR, camcorder or Internet access device.
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CareandCleaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help
assure adequate ventilation.
The 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 TV. Also, avoid
placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV.
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 logos, phone numbers,
etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
•
Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
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90 days from date of purchase for labor charges.
One year from date of purchase for parts.
Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
•
•
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube
required to repair your television.
How you get service:
•
For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up
when repairs are complete.
•
For screen sizes larger than 26”: 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 Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
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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What your warranty does not cover:
•
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional
information should be obtained from your dealer.)
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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.
A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
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. 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.
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REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING
FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE
STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE
WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
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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Glossary
Antenna A device used to send or receive electromagnetic waves through the air. In television, an antenna can be alternative to
cable service but does not receive cable channels such as CNN.
Audio Input Used to connect line-level stereo coming from a VCR, laserdisc player and other components. Audio inputs are also
vital parts of audio/video receivers, sound processors, and audio components in general.
Auto Channel Search A TV’s ability to automatically tune or program stations that are used by broadcasters and skip those left
unused.
Black Level The level of black in the picture, sometimes referred to brightness. The black level control is adjusted to compensate
for ambient room light.
Channel Block Allows users to affix security codes to certain channels; typically used by parents to prevent children from viewing
“adult” channels. Channels are blocked and unblocked using the TV’s set’s wireless remote control.
Closed Captioning Dialogue or other text appearing on a TV screen. This feature for the hearing-impaired is now legally mandated
on all TV sets 13 inches or larger.
Coaxial Cable Round antenna wire consisting of a central inner conductor and a cylindrical outer conductor. Used for most video
connections, especially by cable companies. Carries both picture and sound for all available channels.
Contrast The range in brightness between the darkest and brightest areas in a picture.
FCC Federal Communications Commission
On-Screen Display Method of showing TV control status (Channel, Time, Parental Controls, etc.) within the picture area.
Parental Controls Allows you to program the TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels or use the front panel
controls.
Video Input Used to connect the incoming picture portion from an audio/video source. Provides higher picture quality than RF
connection because video and audio are separated.
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AccessoryInformation
There are various accessories available to complement your TV. Prices are subject to change without notice.
All accessories are subject to availability.
A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the
appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
Screw-on Cable attaches to the round antenna
How To Order
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back
of your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the
connectors for a secure connection.
To place an order by phone, have your Visa,
MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-
free number listed below.
3-ft (part number VH81);
price $3.95
Use this number only to place an order for
accessory items.
6-ft (part number VH82);
price $4.95
1-800-338-0376
You can buy some accessories on-line at
Push-on Cable attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back
of your VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick
connection.
6-ft (part number VH89);
price $5.95
Amplified Antenna
Allows you to quickly switch from the antenna
signal to the cable or satellite signal without
disconnecting the antenna.
(part number ANT200);
price $49.95
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Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the video
and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to
connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Has RCA-type
phono plugs on each end.
Gold-Tipped cable, 6-ft
(part number VH83);
price $5.95
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO
and AUDIO jacks of stereo components.
Gold-Tipped cable, 6-ft
(part number VH84);
price $9.95
POWER
DISPLAY
MUTE
VOL
PREV CH
VOL
CHAN
Remote Control
CHAN
MENU
CLEAR
RESET
This is the remote control that came
packed with your TV. Replacements or
spares can be ordered as needed.
1
2
5
3
2-way Signal Splitter
4
6
9
7
8
0
Helps you connect a second TV or VCR.
INPUT
SKIP
Splitter
(part number VH47);
price $3.95
CRK10A1;
(part number 240959)
price $19.25
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Index
Channel
Banner 14
A
M
S
Accessories 47
Main Menu 12
Menu
SAP (Second Audio Program) 31
Satellite Receiver 9
Schedule 36
Screen Menu 33
Set Time 36
Sharpness 32
Signal Type 35
Sleep Timer 14, 36
Stereo 31
Block 27
Labels 35
Menu 35
Search 11
Advanced connections 9
Age-Based Ratings 17, 18
ANTENNA jack 7, 8, 9
Audio
Audio 31
Channel 35
Language 33
Picture Quality 32
Screen 33
CLEAR button 12
Coaxial cable 7
Color warmth 32
Connections
menu 31
jacks 8, 9
Audio/Video cable 7
Auto Channel Search 11, 35
Time 36
MENU button 12
MUTE button 12
TV + VCR 8
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 9
TV Only 7
B
T
N
Basic connections 8
Batteries for the remote 10
Black Level 32
Time Menu 36
Tint 32
Tone controls 31
Troubleshooting 38
Content Themes 17
Contrast 32
Number buttons 12
P
Block
F
Age-Based Ratings 20
Front Panel 27
Movie Ratings 25
Parental Controls
locking, unlocking 28
menu 15
Picture 32
POWER button 12
Previous channel 12
Front panel
block 28
buttons 41
jacks 41
U
UHF/VHF antenna 35
Unlock, Parental Controls 28
Specific Content Themes 22
V-Chip Unrated Program 26
Buttons, remote control 12
V
I
V-Chip 15
VCR 8
VIDEO jack 8, 9
VOL buttons 12
INPUT button 12
Interactive setup 11
C
R
Cables 7
CC (Closed Captioning) 33
CHAN buttons 12
R and L/MONO jacks 8, 9
Rating Limits
movies 24
TV 18
Remote
L
Labels 35
Language 33
Languages, selecting 11
Lock, Parental Controls 28
W
Warranty 43
batteries 10
buttons 12
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Indianapolis, IN 46290
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