RCA Flat Panel Television F38310 User Guide
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Important Information  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove  
cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside.  
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.  
WARNING  
To reduce the risk of fire or  
electric hazard, do not  
expose this product to rain  
or moisture.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC  
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN  
This symbol indicates "dangerous  
voltage" inside the product that  
This symbol indicates  
important instructions  
accompanying the product.  
presents a risk of electric shock or  
personal injury.  
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your  
product for its proper operating voltage.  
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the  
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference. FCC  
Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this  
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it. Use of this device  
without the supplied power cord may cause this set to be non-compliant with  
FCC part 15 regulations.  
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,  
they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images  
include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This  
damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of  
channels displaying these images should be avoided.  
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article  
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical  
Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in  
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the  
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as  
practical.  
Product Registration  
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact  
you if needed.  
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record  
the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.  
Model No. ________________________________________________________  
Serial No. _________________________________________________________  
Purchase Date: ____________________________________________________  
Dealer/Address/Phone: _____________________________________________  
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Table of Contents  
Setup and Connections ....................................... 5  
Step 1: Unpack the System .............................................................. 6  
Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other Components............................. 6  
Jacks and Cables......................................................................... 7  
Front Buttons ............................................................................. 8  
Back of the TV .......................................................................... 10  
The Basic Connection............................................................... 12  
The Advanced Connection ...................................................... 13  
Connecting Speakers to the TV............................................... 14  
Connecting a Stereo Amplifier ............................................... 15  
Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control ............................. 16  
Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System ........................................ 16  
Step 5: Complete the Interactive Setup ........................................ 16  
Step 6: Order Programming .......................................................... 16  
Using the Remote................................................... 17  
Remote Control Buttons ................................................................ 18  
Programming the Remote Control ............................................... 20  
Using the Remote to Control a Component................................. 21  
Remote Control Codes ................................................................... 22  
Basic TV Operation............................................... 23  
About the Channel Banner............................................................ 24  
Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Mode.................................. 26  
Changing Channels ........................................................................ 27  
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................. 28  
PIP Buttons ............................................................................... 28  
Using the PIP Feature .............................................................. 28  
PIP Problems? ........................................................................... 29  
Using the INPUT Button ................................................................. 30  
Using the Program Guides ................................ 31  
Bringing Up the Program Guides .................................................. 32  
Anatomy of the TV Program Guide .............................................. 33  
Anatomy of the DIRECTV® Programming Guide ......................... 34  
Tuning to a Program ...................................................................... 35  
Getting Around in the Guides ....................................................... 35  
Using the GUIDE Button ................................................................ 36  
The Other Guides Icon ................................................................... 36  
Exiting A Program Guide ............................................................... 37  
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Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide................................. 38  
The Other Icons .............................................................................. 42  
Adjusting TV Controls....................................... 43  
Picture Quality Controls ................................................................. 44  
Picture Settings ........................................................................ 44  
Color Warmth .......................................................................... 44  
Noise Filter ............................................................................... 45  
Convergence ............................................................................ 45  
Picture Tilt ................................................................................ 45  
Picture Presets .......................................................................... 45  
Reset Controls .......................................................................... 45  
Audio Controls ............................................................................... 46  
Mute ......................................................................................... 46  
Tone Controls ........................................................................... 46  
Audio Processor .................................................................... 46  
Speakers ................................................................................ 47  
Sound Logic .......................................................................... 47  
SAP ............................................................................................ 47  
Optical Output ..................................................................... 47  
Audio Language ...................................................................... 47  
Using The Profiles ................................................ 49  
About Profiles................................................................................. 50  
The DIRECTV Setup ........................................................................ 50  
Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List ......................................... 50  
Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels .......................... 51  
Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit ...................................... 51  
Setting the TV Rating..................................................................... 54  
Choosing Your Profile .................................................................... 60  
Locking and Unlocking a User Profile ........................................... 61  
Locking the System ........................................................................ 62  
Unlocking the System .............................................................. 62  
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Options and Preferences .................................. 63  
Changing the Signal Source .......................................................... 64  
Changing the Signal Type .............................................................. 64  
Auto Tuning.................................................................................... 65  
Channel Search ............................................................................... 66  
Mailbox ........................................................................................... 66  
Purchases: Pay Per View Programs ................................................ 67  
Setting the Time and Date............................................................. 71  
Using the Preferences Menu ......................................................... 71  
Color Scheme ........................................................................... 71  
Translucency ............................................................................. 72  
Default Guide........................................................................... 72  
Screen Format .......................................................................... 72  
Caption Display ........................................................................ 73  
Caption Mode .......................................................................... 73  
Using Fetch ..................................................................................... 74  
Getting Assistance ................................................75  
Running the Interactive Setup ...................................................... 76  
Getting Antenna Information ....................................................... 76  
Dish Pointing .................................................................................. 77  
Your New Access Card .................................................................... 79  
Running the System Test................................................................ 79  
Off-Air Guides................................................................................. 80  
Upgrades......................................................................................... 80  
Reference.................................................................. 81  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 82  
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 83  
RCA HDTV Limited Warranty......................................................... 84  
FCC Registration Information ........................................................ 85  
Accessory Information ................................................................... 86  
Index ............................................................................................... 91  
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Welcome to HDTV  
High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. There are  
two types of TV display formats available. One is ATSC format, which originated from the Advanced Television Systems  
Committee. The other is NTSC format, which is named for the National Television System Committee. What makes your  
High Definition Television (HDTV) special is that it has tuners capable of receiving several types of signals: analog (in  
NTSC format) and digital (in ATSC format), cable (in NTSC and ATSC formats), and digital satellite and high definition  
satellite (coming from DIRECTV if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming†). This TV makes receiving all types of signals  
seamless. Below is an example of how your HDTV can receive the different types of signals.  
DIRECTV  
SATELLITE  
DIRECTV HD  
SATELLITE  
TERRESTRIAL  
ANTENNA  
OR  
TERRESTRIAL  
ANTENNA  
TOWER SENDING  
ANALOG AND/OR  
CABLE TV  
SIGNALS  
DIGITAL  
HDTV  
SATELLITE  
DISH ANTENNA*  
Parts of a Complete High Definition System  
So why is it called High Definition? Definition—commonly called resolution—refers to the sharpness of the image and is  
determined by the number of dots, or pixels, your screen uses to create the image. The more pixels the sharper the  
image. An HDTV normally has either 1080 or 720 rows and over 1,000 columns of pixels. This results in a display of over  
one million pixels. Your HDTV also has a wide screen, or “wide aspect ratio” of 16:9 as opposed to the common 4:3  
ratio. It is normally capable of displaying both interlaced images (like today’s analog TVs) and progressive images (like a  
computer monitor).  
What this all means is that while digital broadcasting will bring many new possibilities, only people with HDTVs like  
yours will actually be capable of realizing many of them. A wide aspect ratio, one million pixel resolution, CD-quality  
audio with Dolby Digital surround sound, and improved interactivity are features of many digital broadcasts, and your  
HDTV will help bring it all into your home.  
† Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV Customer Agreement, a copy is provided with your first billing  
statement. DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and is used with permission.  
* The appearance of your satellite dish antenna may differ from that shown here. If your satellite dish antenna is round instead of oval,  
you can receive programming from only one DIRECTV satellite.  
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Setup and Connections  
Setup and connections  
Using the Remote  
Getting Started  
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This section tells you how to get your HDTV set up and  
connected. It describes the cables you will need, explains the  
front and back panels, and walks you through the steps needed  
to start using your TV.  
2
Basic TV Operation  
3
Using The Program  
Guides  
4
Adjusting TV Controls  
Using The Profiles  
5
6
7
Options and  
Preferences  
Getting Assistance  
Reference  
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Setup and Connections  
ON•OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
DVD VCR2 AUX DIRECTV  
Step 1: Unpack the System  
MUTE  
SKIP  
CH  
CH  
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FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
OK  
Make sure to locate the remote control and power cord.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
1
2
5
8
0
3
4
7
6
9
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD  
RECORD STOP  
PAUSE  
PIP SWAPCH CTRLWHO  
Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other  
Components  
Remote Control  
Power Cord  
During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have been  
connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on  
what components you have, another connection may provide better  
picture and audio quality. The following sections provide cable and  
connection information to help you decide what connection is best for  
you.  
Things to Know Before Connecting  
Components  
Protect Your Components from Power Surges  
•
Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the  
wall outlet.  
•
Always turn off the TV and other components before you connect or  
disconnect any cables.  
Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or  
Interference  
•
Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.  
•
Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel  
instead of straight down the middle after you connect your  
components.  
•
•
Try not to coil any twin-lead cables; keep them away from the audio/  
video cables as much as possible.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to  
the safety sheet packed with your unit.  
Protect Your Components from Overheating  
•
Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange  
the components so that air can circulate freely.  
•
•
Do not stack components.  
Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a  
stand.  
•
Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so that heated air  
rising from it will not flow around other components.  
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Setup and Connections  
Jacks and Cables  
Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to make  
connections. Note that not all cables come with your television unit.  
S-Video Jack and Cable  
The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your system.  
This jack is available on this TV and is used in conjunction with audio  
cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because  
the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound.  
S-Video Jack  
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)  
The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality.  
Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between  
components. The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for  
video, red for right audio, and white for left audio). If your component  
has only one input for audio (mono), connect it to the left (white L/Mono)  
audio jack on the TV.  
Audio/Video Jacks  
RF Jacks and Coaxial Cables (F-type)  
The RF jacks are necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and  
DIRECTV signals.  
These jacks are required for antenna or cable connections. The RF and  
coaxial jacks on the TV are labeled SATELLITE IN, ANTENNA A IN, and  
ANTENNA B IN. An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal  
distribution.  
RF Jack  
Optical Jack and Cables  
The optical cable is used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver. If you  
own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, you can  
use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound  
quality.  
Digital Audio  
Out Jack  
Telephone Jack and Cord  
The telephone line cord is required to connect your TV to a phone line. If  
you choose to subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, some services require  
this phone line connection. The phone line connection is used to  
periodically call out to DIRECTV. You will need an RJ11 type modular jack,  
which is the most common type of phone jack and might look like the one  
pictured here. If you don’t have a modular jack, call your local telephone  
company to find out how to get one installed.  
Phone Jacks  
Y PB PR Jacks and Cable  
The Y PB PR jacks allows you to connect an optional component video  
source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum quality by  
maintaining the video source as three separate signals through these  
jacks. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for  
the connection.  
Y
P
P
B
R
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Setup and Connections  
Front Buttons  
If you cannot find your remote control,  
you can use the front panel of the TV to  
operate many of the TV’s features.  
The diagrams below describe the front panel and front input jacks on  
the TV. Please note that the exact look of the buttons pictured here may  
be different from yours.  
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Channe  
Front panel buttons on model P61310  
CH  
VOL  
VOL  
CH  
Front panel buttons on model F38310  
TV|DIRECTV Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode.  
INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the  
program guide to get more information on the highlighted program or  
channel.  
VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < moves  
the highlight left and adjusts menu controls.  
VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > moves  
the highlight right and adjusts menu controls.  
CH v Scrolls down through the current channel list. If you are in TV  
mode and press CH v, you scroll down through TV channels. If you  
subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and are in DIRECTV mode, you  
scroll down through DIRECTV channels. In the menu system, CH v moves  
the highlight down one page at the time and adjusts menu controls. In  
the program guides, CH v advances the highlight one screen down.  
CH ^ Scrolls up through the channel list. If you are in TV mode and  
press CH ^, you scroll up through TV channels. If you subscribe to  
DIRECTV® programming and are in DIRECTV mode, you scroll up through  
DIRECTV channels. In the menu system, CH ^ moves the highlight up one  
page at the time and adjusts menu controls. In the program guides, CH  
^ advances the highlight one screen up.  
MENU|OK Brings up the main menu. When in the menu system, it  
selects highlighted items.  
POWER Turns the TV on and off.  
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Front Inputs  
The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/video  
inputs and a headphone jack. These jacks let you connect a baseband  
NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, Internet access device, game, or  
camcorder. Look for a hinged door and gently lift the cover open. Please  
note that the exact look of the jacks or the TV pictured here may be  
different from yours.  
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L
PHONES  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
PHONES  
VIDEO IN  
S-VIDEO  
VIDE  
O
L/MONO  
AUDIO  
R
HEADPHONE  
INPUT  
4
L
PHONES  
VIDEO IN  
AUDIO IN  
R
L
(MONO)  
AUDIO IN  
R
USB  
Front panel jacks on model P61310  
Front panel jacks on model F38310  
PHONES Provides a connection for headphones.  
VIDEO IN Provides video connection. The video connector is usually  
yellow.  
AUDIO IN  
L
Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector  
is usually white. When connecting devices that use a monaural cable, such  
as some camcorders, use the left input jack to get sound from both  
speakers.  
AUDIO IN  
R
Provides right audio connection. The right audio  
connector is usually red.  
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Setup and Connections  
Back of the TV  
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect  
corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.).  
SATELLITE  
IN  
ACCESS  
CARD  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
PHONE  
JACK  
AUDIO  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
INPUT1  
L
R
S-VIDEO  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
VARIABLE  
FIXED  
L
L
R
L
R
INPUT2  
INPUT3  
ANTENNA B  
IN  
EXT SPEAKERS  
EXT  
INT  
ANTENNA  
IN  
A
+
+
L
R
POWER  
SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite dish antenna to the TV using  
an RG6 cable.  
SATELLITE  
IN  
ACCESS CARD Insert the access card into the slot so your program  
provider can identify you. Make sure the contacts on the access card are  
facing left and the top of the card is facing right while inserting. (Refer  
to “New Access Card” in this manual’s “Assistance” section for details.)  
The DIRECTV System requires a valid card.  
ACCESS  
CARD  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
PHONE  
JACK  
PHONE JACK Use to connect a phone line to the TV. The DIRECTV  
System requires a continuous phone line connection to periodically call  
out to program providers.  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use a digital optical cable (or SPDIF cable) to  
connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder. Dolby  
Digital offers theatre-quality sound (six audio channels).  
ANTENNA B  
IN  
ANTENNA A  
IN  
ANTENNA B IN Use to connect an off-air or terrestrial antenna or  
cable TV signal to the TV.  
ANTENNA A IN Use to connect a second off-air or terrestrial antenna  
or cable TV signal to the TV.  
You can also use the ANT B IN (or ANT A IN) for video games and switch between the two inputs using the ANTENNA  
button on the remote control. When using TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV, keep the contrast at a  
low setting. If a fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of time at a high contrast setting, the  
image can be permanently imprinted onto the picture tubes. These types of imprints are not covered by your warranty  
because they are the result of misuse.  
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INPUT 1 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such  
as a VCR, laserdisc player, Internet access device, or DVD player.  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
INPUT1  
L
R
S-VIDEO  
•
•
•
•
VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is  
usually yellow.  
L AUDIO provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is  
usually white.  
INPUT2  
INPUT3  
R AUDIO provides right audio connection. The right audio connector  
is usually red.  
S-VIDEO lets you connect an S-Video cable for better video quality  
picture to a component with S-Video capability, such as a VCR or  
DVD player. When using S-Video, make sure to connect the two  
audio cables as well as the S-Video connector.  
INPUT 2 Provides connection to a second NTSC (analog) video  
component such as a VCR or laserdisc player. Its jacks are the same as  
described for INPUT 1, above.  
INPUT 3 Provides connection to a third NTSC (analog) video  
component, such as a VCR or laserdisc. Its jacks are the same as described  
for INPUTS 1 and 2.  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Use to connect an optional component  
video source, such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum  
quality. Note that it is essential to match the color coded connectors  
between a compatible device and the monitor.  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
Grey side panels protecting against screen burn-in are not always  
generated when watching a 4:3 image via the COMPONENT VIDEO  
INPUT jacks. Therefore, limited viewing of a 4:3 image is recommended  
when no side panels are present. Also note that when watching an  
image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks, you will not be able to  
manipulate the screen format.  
L
•
AUDIO R/L The audio jacks provide stereo sound. When connected,  
audio volume from the main front and rear speakers is variable  
audio.  
•
Y P P Unlike a single video input, component video maintains the  
vidBeoRsignal as three separate signals through these three jacks. To  
ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for  
the Y, PB, and PR connections.  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
VARIABLE  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
FIXED  
•
FIXED L/R Provides fixed-level audio output from the television.  
This audio output is ideal for audio recording or for connecting to  
an A/V receiver amplifier (an auxiliary baseband component) when  
you want to control the volume through the A/V receiver instead of  
the TV.  
L
R
L
R
EXT SPEAKERS  
EXT  
INT  
+
+
•
VARIABLE L/R Use to connect an A/V receiver or amplifier (an  
auxiliary baseband component) for variably-controlled stereo  
output.  
L
R
•
•
RIGHT and LEFT Speaker Terminals Use to connect external  
speakers for right and left surround sound.  
To turn the TV’s internal speakers on and  
off, press MENU on the remote control  
and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers  
from the menu.  
INT. / EXT. (switch) INT sends audio only to the monitor’s internal  
speakers. EXT sends audio to only external speakers.  
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Setup and Connections  
How to view programming:  
The Basic Connection  
•
•
•
To watch cable TV or off-air TV programs  
from an antenna in this connection, press  
ANTENNA on the remote control until  
ANTENNA A is displayed in the channel  
banner.  
TV and VCR  
To watch cable or any other alternate RF  
signal, such as digital or analog terrestrial,  
press ANTENNA on the remote control  
until ANTENNA B is displayed in the  
channel banner.  
SATELLITE  
DISH ANTENNA  
TV  
SATELLITE  
IN  
To watch satellite programming, press  
DIRECTV on the remote control and  
channel up or down to the desired  
program.  
ACCESS  
CARD  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
PHONE  
JACK  
CABLE OR  
ANY ALTERNATE  
RF SIGNAL, SUCH AS  
A DIGITAL OR ANALOG  
AUDIO  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
INPUT1  
L
R
S-VIDEO  
Y
P
B
PR  
R
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
VARIABLE  
TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA  
FIXED  
L
L
R
L
R
INPUT2  
INPUT3  
How to view your VCR:  
EXT SPEAKERS  
EXT  
INT  
ANTENNA B  
IN  
•
Press INPUT on the remote control and  
select the video input (in this example,  
VID1) in the channel banner. Because the  
digital decoder is in the TV, not the VCR,  
digital channels cannot be recorded. If an  
off-air antenna is used, the VCR output  
should be viewed using one of the video  
inputs.  
+
+
L
R
POWER  
NTENNA  
IN  
A
CABLE OR  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
VCR  
•
•
If you’ve already set up auto tuning, press  
the VCR1 button on your remote control.  
CH  
CH  
IN FROM ANT  
T TO TV  
OUT  
L
VIDEO  
R
NOTE: Viewing a VCR while in AIR mode  
may result in poor picture performance.  
Instead, select System Options from the  
main menu, then select Signal Type and  
select Cable.  
The ANT B and ANT A jacks can receive  
digital or analog RF signals. The  
illustrations here are recommended  
connections in a cable environment.  
Some cable systems may require a  
“conversion box.” If so, consult your cable  
company’s box tuning instructions for  
details.  
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The Advanced Connection  
After you have made your connections,  
program the TV to tune to the correct  
video input channel to see and hear audio  
and video from the attached component  
(VCR, DVD player, etc.). Program your TV  
as described in the “System Options and  
Preferences” section of this book.  
TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier  
DVD  
OUT  
R
SATELLITE  
DISH ANTENNA  
S-VIDEO  
L
VIDEO  
How to view your DVD and VCR:  
AMPLIFIER WITH  
OPTICAL INPUT  
•
To watch the VCR in this connection, press  
INPUT on the remote control until the  
correct video input appears (in this  
example, VID3). Note that because the  
digital decoder is in the TV, not the VCR,  
you cannot record digital channels.  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO IN  
TV  
SATELLITE  
IN  
ACCESS  
CARD  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
PHONE  
JACK  
CABLE OR  
ANY ALTERNATE  
RF SIGNAL, SUCH AS  
A DIGITAL OR ANALOG  
TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA  
DIO  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
•
To watch the DVD player in this  
VIDO  
INPUT1  
S-VIDEO  
Y
PB  
PR  
R
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
VARIABLE  
FIXED  
L
connection, press INPUT on the remote  
control until the correct video input  
appears (in this example, S-VID1 ).  
L
R
L
R
INPUT2  
INPUT3  
EXT SPEAKERS  
EXT  
INT  
ANTENNA B  
IN  
+
+
POR  
L
R
CABLE OR  
NTENNA  
IN  
A
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
VCR 1  
CH  
CH  
IN FROM ANT  
T TO TV  
OT  
L
VIDEO  
R
Some cable systems may require a  
“conversion box.” If so, consult your cable  
company’s box tuning instructions for  
details.  
Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack  
This TV’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and  
is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3® or PCM) receiver or Dolby Digital (AC-3 or PCM) decoder. Older  
equipment, some of which is not fully compliant with IEC958, may not be compatible with the Dolby Digital bitstream.  
Such a connection using anything other than Dolby Digital AC-3 or PCM receiver or decoder could create a high noise level,  
causing damage to headphones or speakers.  
*AC-3 is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratory Licensing Corporation.  
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Connecting Speakers to the TV  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
VARIABLE  
You can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV: one to the  
RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal.  
FIXED  
L
R
L
R
1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker  
wire and twist the wire core.  
EXT SPEAKERS  
EXT  
INT  
+
+
L
R
Speaker wire  
2. Open the lever on the speaker terminal.  
3. Insert the wire core into the hole. Be sure to connect the (+) to (+)  
and (-) to (-).  
When connecting the speaker wire, make  
sure you connect the positive (+) terminal  
on the TV to the positive (+) terminal on  
the speaker. One side of the speaker wire  
is usually marked with a white stripe to  
help you match the terminals correctly. If  
the (+) and  
4. Close the lever. Pull gently on the wire to see that it’s connected  
securely.  
To turn on or off the TV’s internal speakers, press MENU on the remote  
(-) terminals are not matched properly, the  
speakers will not be “in phase,” causing  
reduction in bass frequencies.  
control and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers from the menu.  
TELEVISION  
LEFT  
RIGHT  
Do not allow the wire core to touch other  
wires or terminals. Damage to components  
could result if the cores of two wires  
touch.  
Arrange the speakers in your TV room  
to achieve maximum sound quality.  
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Connecting a Stereo Amplifier  
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
VARIABLE  
1. Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO  
OUTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver.  
FIXED  
L
R
L
R
•
•
FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This  
audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has  
its own volume control.  
EXT SPEAKERS  
EXT  
INT  
VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels  
are controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and  
monitor remote control.  
+
+
L
R
2. Use speaker wire to connect the monitor to external speakers.  
•
The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn speakers on or  
off. EXT sends audio to external and internal speakers. INT  
sends audio only to the monitor’s internal speakers.  
The FIXED/VARIABLE OUT jacks on the  
back panel provide a fixed or variable  
audio signal. When connected to  
“variable”, they are ideal for use with an  
audio amplifier that does not have its own  
remote volume control. When connected  
to “fixed,” the output volume stays the  
same no matter how the volume changes  
on the TV.  
3. You may prefer to turn off the TV’s internal speakers. Select Audio  
from the main menu and then select Speakers.  
Important: Do not use the amplifier’s PHONO inputs. Consult the  
amplifier’s owner’s manual for the manufacturer’s recommended  
hookup.  
A/V RECEIVER  
CD  
IN  
TAPE  
TV  
IN  
VCR  
IN  
OUT  
IN  
OUT  
R
L
SATELLITE  
IN  
ACCESS  
CARD  
DIGITAL  
AUDIO OUT  
PHONE  
JACK  
OR  
AUDIO  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
VIDEO  
INPUT1  
L
R
S-VIDEO  
Y
P
B
PR  
R
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
VARIABLE  
FIXED  
L
L
R
L
R
INPUT2  
INPUT3  
ANTENNA B  
IN  
EXT SPEAKERS  
EXT  
INT  
ANTENNA  
IN  
A
+
+
L
R
POWER  
Left Speaker  
Right Speaker  
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Step 3: Place Batteries in the  
Remote Control  
Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries  
in your TV’s remote control.  
1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment.  
2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching  
the + and – end of each battery.  
3. Replace the cover.  
Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the  
System  
POWER  
Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the television as shown  
on right. Plug the other end into a wall outlet. Be sure to insert the  
plugs completely.  
TV  
To turn on the TV, press the TV or ON•OFF button on the remote control  
or the POWER button on the front panel. It may take several seconds for  
the TV to turn on.  
Step 5: Complete the Interactive  
Setup  
Interactive setup appears when you turn on your TV for the first time.  
Follow the steps to configure the basics of your system, such as setting  
up the time and day, searching for available channels, and setting up  
speakers. To run it again, select Assistance from the main menu, then  
select Interactive Setup. For more details, see the section “Getting  
Assistance” in this book.  
Step 6: Order Programming  
When you order programming, you need  
to know your access card number. To get  
the number, select Assistance from the  
main menu and then select System Test.  
You should decide if you would like to receive DIRECTV® programming*.  
To receive DIRECTV programming, your satellite dish antenna must be  
installed and pointed correctly. You must also contact your service  
provider, DIRECTV.  
Wait for the system to run all of its tests.  
The access card number is displayed at the  
end of the system test.  
Programming with DIRECTV:  
Call 1-800-347-3288  
Write the access card number in the space  
below for easy reference:  
* Receipt of DIRECTV programming is subject to the terms of the DIRECTV  
Customer Agreement, a copy is provided with your first billing statement.  
DIRECTV is a trademark of DIRECTV, Inc., a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp., and is  
used with permission.  
______________________________  
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How to Use Your Universal Remote  
Setup and connections  
Using the Remote  
1
In this section you will find out how to use your universal  
remote control. This section:  
•
•
defines the buttons on the remote control.  
2
describes how you toggle between TV “mode” and  
DIRECTV “mode.”  
•
•
•
shows you how to change between analog terrestrial,  
digital terrestrial, and DIRECTV® channels.  
walks you through using the PIP (picture-in-picture)  
feature.  
Basic TV Operation  
3
describes how to program the remote to control other  
devices such as a VCR.  
Important: Because this universal remote can control several  
different components (TV, VCR, etc.), it uses operational  
modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if  
you want the remote to control the VCR, you would press the  
VCR button to put the remote into VCR mode so you could  
control the VCR.  
Using The Program  
Guides  
4
5
6
7
Adjusting TV Controls  
Using The Profiles  
Options and  
Preferences  
Getting Assistance  
Reference  
8
9
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Remote Control Buttons  
LED  
ON•OFF When the remote control is in TV or DIRECTV mode, ON•OFF  
turns the TV on or off. If in another component mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.)  
and programmed, the remote will turn the component on and off.  
When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will  
be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN  
products).  
ON•OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
DVD VCR2  
AUX DIRECTV  
VCR1 Places the remote control in VCR mode and if auto tuning is  
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input  
channel for viewing VCR1.  
MUTE  
SKIP  
CH  
+
TV Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-viewed TV channel. Also  
places the remote control in TV mode. Placing the remote in TV mode  
enables you to access the TV’s menu system as well as tune to analog,  
digital, or cable TV channels.  
CH  
DVD Places the remote control in DVD mode and if auto tuning is  
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input  
channel for viewing your RCA, GE, or PROSCAN DVD player.  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
OK  
ꢀ
VCR2 Places the remote control in VCR2 mode and if auto tuning is  
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input  
channel for viewing VCR2.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
(LED) Light that indicates you’re in programming mode when  
programming the remote control. Also displays when a valid remote  
control button is pressed.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
AUX Places the remote in auxiliary mode in order to control the  
component (such as a laserdisc player) that you have programmed it to  
control. Acts as a “wildcard” button, as it can be programmed to control  
another VCR, cable box, satellite receiver, or an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN  
audio component.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
DIRECTV Places the remote control in DIRECTV mode, turns on the TV,  
and tunes to the last-viewed DIRECTV® channel. If you subscribe to  
DIRECTV® programming, you must be in DIRECTV mode to view  
DIRECTV® channels. Placing the remote in DIRECTV mode enables you to  
access the TV’s menu system as well as tune to DIRECTV® channels.  
RECORD  
PIP  
SWAP CH CTRL WHO  
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to  
restore volume.  
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will return to the  
original channel after 30 seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time. If  
no other displays are present, pressing CLEAR will cancel the commercial  
skip timer.  
CH +/- Scrolls up or down through the current channel list. Press once  
to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing  
channels. If you are in TV mode and press CH+/-, you scroll through TV  
channels. If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming and are in DIRECTV  
mode, you scroll through DIRECTV® channels. In DVD mode, CH +/- will  
skip chapters on a disc played by RCA, GE, or PROSCAN DVD players.  
VOL UP/DOWN Adjusts the TV’s audio volume.  
FETCH Brings up the Fetch menu, which is a list of most commonly  
accessed menu items.  
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GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two channels  
selected in either DIRECTV mode or TV mode. For example, if you have  
been viewing both DIRECTV® and TV channels (and thus using both the  
DIRECTV and TV “modes”), pressing GO BACK while watching a  
DIRECTV® channel moves you back to the last DIRECTV® channel you  
viewed. Pressing it while watching a TV channel moves you to the last  
TV channel you viewed. In the menu system, pressing GO BACK returns  
you to the previous menu screen.  
Don’t worry about getting stuck inside a  
menu. Pressing the CLEAR button on the  
remote control takes you out of the menu  
system.  
(Light Bulb Button) Press to illuminate some of the remote control’s  
buttons. To conserve battery power, the light turns off after several  
seconds.  
GUIDE When in TV mode, brings up the TV program guide. In DIRECTV  
mode, brings up the DIRECTV® programming guide. Subsequent presses  
of the GUIDE button scroll through the different types of guides. Press  
GUIDE after pressing INPUT to get a guide-like list of available video  
input channels.  
INFO Brings up channel and viewing information via the channel  
banner. Quickly press again to bring up an extended channel banner  
and press a third time to remove the banner. Press when in the program  
guides to get more information on the highlighted program or channel.  
ARROWS Used to point to different items in the menu system and  
adjust the menu controls. Also move the PIP window when no menus  
are on the screen.  
OK When in the menu system and other on-screen displays, selects  
highlighted items.  
MENU Brings up the main menu and selects highlighted items. When  
in using an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode, it functions as a  
PROGRAM button.  
CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing. If  
no displays are present and the skip timer is set, CLEAR will cancel the  
commercial timer.  
DIGIT BUTTONS (0 - 9) Enters channel numbers and time settings  
directly though the remote control. For more information on entering  
digits to change channels, see the section “Basic TV Operation.” When in  
the menus, the digit buttons can be used to directly select items without  
using the arrows. 0 can be used to return to the previous menu screen.  
INPUT Toggles through the available external input sources.  
ANTENNA Switches the source of the off-air signal between the  
HDTV’s ANTENNA A and B. When in VCR mode, the ANTENNA button  
also functions as a TV/VCR button.  
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed,  
provides transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs, DVD  
players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players when the remote is  
in that mode. When in TV or DIRECTV mode, FORWARD will toggle  
through screen formats.  
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) When viewing an analog signal, brings up the  
small PIP window. Press again to hide PIP.  
SWAP Exchanges the main analog picture with the analog PIP window.  
CH CTRL (Channel Control) Selects the picture window (either the  
main or PIP window) that will change when you press the CH +, CH -,  
INPUT, or digit buttons on the remote control.  
WHO Toggles through user profiles.  
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Programming the Remote Control  
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of  
remote controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already  
programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD  
players, and laserdisc players.  
Testing the Remote Control  
To determine whether the universal remote control requires  
programming, turn on a component, such as a VCR, point the remote  
control at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. Then press ON•OFF or  
CH + (channel up) or CH - (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to  
the remote control commands. If not, the remote control requires  
programming.  
LED  
Programming the Remote Control  
ON OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
Using Automatic Code Search  
DVD VCR2 AUX DIRECTV  
The following instructions can be used to program the remote control. If  
you want to exit the automatic code search without programming any  
of your components, press and hold CLEAR until the LED light on the  
remote control turns off.  
1. Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, etc.).  
2. Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.).  
Note that the AUX button can only be programmed using direct  
entry (see the next section for details). While holding the  
component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the LED light on  
the remote control turns on, then release both buttons.  
3. Point the remote control at the component you want it to control.  
4. Press and release PLAY, then wait five seconds or until the LED light  
stops flashing.  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
At this point the remote control is searching for the correct code to  
program. If, after five seconds, the component you want to control  
does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote control to  
search the next set of codes.  
You’ll use these buttons when  
you program the remote to  
control any component.  
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have  
searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If  
the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then  
the remote cannot control that particular component.  
The remote may not operate all  
models of all brands.  
If the component you want to control does turn off:  
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step  
until the component turns back on.  
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED light on the remote  
control turns off.  
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Using Direct Entry  
This remote control may not operate all  
models of the brands that are shown. Use  
the codes shown in this manual, or on the  
sheet packed with your remote control.  
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.  
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the  
code list in the section “Remote Control Codes” on the following  
page.  
3. Press and hold the remote control button you want to program.  
4. Enter the code from the code list.  
Use the AUX button to control a separate  
satellite receiver, if necessary. Do not  
reprogram the DIRECTV button.  
5. Release the button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component  
responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing  
the component button and then ON•OFF again.  
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed  
for your brand until the component responds to the remote control  
commands.  
Using the Remote to Control a  
Component  
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to  
use it to control your components, such as a VCR, DVD player, or  
laserdisc player.  
To operate the component:  
1. Press the component button (VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or AUX) to set the  
remote to control the component.  
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component on or off.  
3. Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component.  
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Remote Control Codes  
Logik ................................................................ 2061  
Sylvania..... 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063,  
2065, 2124  
TV86 ................................................................ 5027  
Unika ......................................... 5008, 5009, 5011  
United Artists ................................................ 5002  
United Cable ................................................. 5053  
Universal ........................ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
Videoway ........................................................ 5044  
Viewstar ......................... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040  
Zenith........................................ 5026, 5050, 5051  
VCR  
LXI ................................................................... 2014  
Magnavox . 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104, 2108,  
Symphonic ........................................... 2002, 2026  
Tandy .................................................... 2002, 2011  
Tashiko ............................................................ 2014  
Tatung ................................................... 2058, 2111  
TEAC ................... 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111  
Technics ............................................... 2021, 2109  
Teknika ..... 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129  
TMK........................................... 2013, 2024, 2047  
2124  
Admiral ........................................................... 2131  
Adventura....................................................... 2026  
Aiko ................................................................. 2027  
Aiwa...................................................... 2002, 2026  
Magnin ............................................................. 2013  
Marantz .................................... 2009, 2010, 2011,  
.................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2058, 2062,2064  
Marta ............................................................... 2014  
Masushita ........................................................ 2021  
MEI ................................................................... 2021  
Memorex ................................. 2002, 2011, 2013,  
.................. 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131  
MGA .......................................... 2029, 2065, 2113  
MGNTechnology .......................................... 2013  
Midland ........................................................... 2053  
Minolta ...................................... 2055, 2056, 2107  
Akai . 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111,2112,  
2113  
American High .............................................. 2021  
Asha ................................................................. 2013  
Audio Dynamics ................................ 2009, 2010  
Audiovox ........................................................ 2014  
Bell & Howell................................................. 2011  
Beaumark ....................................................... 2013  
Broksonic ............................................ 2012, 2025  
Calix ................................................................ 2014  
Toshiba ..... 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093,  
Satellite Receivers  
2116  
ToteVision ........................................... 2013, 2014  
Unitech ........................................................... 2013  
Vector Research .......... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016  
Victor .............................................................. 2010  
Video Concepts 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113  
Videosonic ..................................................... 2013  
Wards ....... 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023,  
2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101,  
2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2131  
Chapparal ............................................ 5056, 5057  
Drake ................................................... 5058, 5059  
GE ......................................................... 5000, 5001  
General Instruments .............. 5060, 5061, 5062  
Panasonic ........................................................ 5075  
Primestar ........................................................ 5076  
PROSCAN .......................................... 5000, 5001  
RCA ...................................................... 5000, 5001  
Realistic ........................................................... 5063  
Sony ................................................................. 5072  
STS1 ................................................................. 5064  
STS2 ................................................................. 5065  
STS3 ................................................................. 5066  
STS4 ................................................................. 5067  
Toshiba ............................................................ 5068  
Toshiba ............................................................ 5073  
Uniden............................................................. 5069  
Mitsubishi 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067,  
2069,  
Candle ...... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,  
....... 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113,  
2123  
2019  
Canon........................................ 2021, 2022, 2114  
Capehart .............................................. 2020, 2110  
Carver ............................................................. 2062  
CCE ...................................................... 2027, 2061  
MontgomeryWard ............................ 2075, 2131  
Motorola.............................................. 2021,2131  
MTC .......................................... 2002, 2013, 2026  
Multitech . 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061  
NEC .................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,  
....... 2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123  
Nikko............................................................... 2014  
Noblex ............................................................ 2013  
Olympus ......................................................... 2021  
Optimus ............................................... 2014, 2131  
Optonica......................................................... 2096  
Orion .............................................................. 2035  
Panasonic . 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127  
Pentax ................. 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120  
Pentex Research ........................................... 2018  
Philco .............................. 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063  
Philips ............................. 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124  
Pilot ................................................................. 2014  
Pioneer................ 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123  
Portland ......................... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110  
PROSCAN .......................................... 2000, 2001  
Protec .............................................................. 2061  
Pulsar ............................................................... 2104  
Quarter .......................................................... 2011  
Quartz............................................................. 2011  
Quasar ...................................... 2021, 2022, 2125  
RCA .................... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021,  
2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087,  
XR-1000 ................................... 2021, 2026, 2061  
Yamaha ..... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111  
Zenith .................. 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128  
Citizen ................ 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,  
2018,2019,2027  
Colortyme ..................................................... 2009  
Colt.................................................................. 2061  
Craig ............................... 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061  
Curtis-Mathes .............. 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,  
................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115  
Cybernex........................................................ 2013  
Cable Boxes  
ABC 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053  
Antronix .............................................. 5008, 5009  
Archer ............................ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
Cabletenna ..................................................... 5008  
Cableview ....................................................... 5008  
Century .......................................................... 5011  
Citizen ............................................................. 5011  
ColourVoice ....................................... 5012, 5013  
Comtronics ......................................... 5014, 5015  
Contec ............................................................ 5016  
Jasco ................................................................ 5011  
Daewoo .... 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027,  
Audio  
2028, 2110  
Daytron ........................................................... 2110  
Dbx ....................................................... 2009, 2010  
Dimensia ......................................................... 2000  
Dynatech ............................................. 2002, 2026  
Electrohome ....................................... 2014, 2029  
Electrophonic ................................................ 2014  
Emerson ................................... 2002, 2012,2014,  
2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,  
(for RCA and Dimensia brands only)  
AM/FM ............................................................ 4003  
Aux .................................................................. 4004  
Phono .............................................................. 4005  
CD ................................................................... 4007  
Tape ................................................................. 4006  
Jerrold ....... 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024,  
5046, 5053  
Magnavox ........................................................ 5025  
Memorex ........................................................ 5026  
MovieTime .............................. 5002, 5027, 5028  
NSC ........................................... 5002, 5027, 5028  
Oak ............................................. 5002,5016, 5029  
Panasonic ............................................. 5048, 5052  
Paragon ........................................................... 5026  
........ 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039,  
DVD Players  
2040, 2041,  
........ 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047, 2065, 2105, 2113,  
2116, 2117, 2130  
RCA, GE, PROSCAN .................................. 2001  
Realistic ................................................ 5009, 5049  
Regal ..................................................... 5022, 5035  
Regency .......................................................... 5017  
Rembrandt ..................................................... 5003  
Runco .............................................................. 5026  
Samsung ............................................... 5014, 5034  
ScientificAtlanta........... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038  
Signal..................................................... 5014, 5018  
Signature ......................................................... 5003  
SL Marx ........................................................... 5014  
Sprucer ........................................................... 5052  
Starcom ..................................... 5007, 5018, 5053  
Stargate ................................................ 5014, 5018  
Starquest ......................................................... 5018  
Tandy ............................................................... 5040  
Teleview .......................................................... 5014  
Tocom ....................................... 5004, 5023, 5041  
Toshiba ............................................................ 5026  
Tusa .................................................................. 5018  
TV86 ................................................................ 5027  
Unika ......................................... 5008, 5009, 5011  
United Artists ................................................ 5002  
United Cable ................................................. 5053  
Universal ........................ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011  
Videoway ........................................................ 5044  
Viewstar ......................... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040  
Zenith........................................ 5026, 5050, 5051  
Fisher ........ 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051,  
2052,2118  
Fuji ........................................................ 2021, 2119  
Funai ..................................................... 2002, 2026  
Garrard ........................................................... 2026  
Philips ........ 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019,5025, 5030,  
........ 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120,  
5031, 5032  
2125  
GE .. 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115,  
Pioneer................................................. 5033, 5034  
Pulsar ............................................................... 5026  
RCA ........................................... 5047, 5049, 5052  
Realistic ................................................ 5009, 5049  
Regal ..................................................... 5022, 5035  
Regency .......................................................... 5017  
Rembrandt ..................................................... 5003  
Runco .............................................................. 5026  
Samsung ............................................... 5014, 5034  
Scientific Atlanta........... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038  
Signal..................................................... 5014, 5018  
Signature ......................................................... 5003  
SL Marx ........................................................... 5014  
Sprucer ........................................................... 5052  
Starcom..................................... 5007, 5018, 5053  
Stargate ................................................ 5014, 5018  
Starquest......................................................... 5018  
Tandy ............................................................... 5040  
Teleview .......................................................... 5014  
Tocom ....................................... 5004, 5023, 5041  
Toshiba ............................................................ 5026  
Tusa .................................................................. 5018  
Radioshack/Realistic.... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014  
....... 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050,  
2120  
Goldstar.............. 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121  
Gradiente ....................................................... 2026  
Harley Davidson ........................................... 2026  
Harman Kardon ............................................ 2009  
Harwood ........................................................ 2061  
Headquarter .................................................. 2011  
2096, 2131  
Radix................................................................ 2014  
Randex ............................................................ 2014  
Ricoh ............................................................... 2128  
Runco .............................................................. 2104  
Samsung ... 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112  
Sanky .................................................... 2131, 2104  
Sansui ............................. 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123  
Sanyo ......................................... 2011, 2013, 2023  
Hitachi ...... 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 2111,  
2120, 2122  
HI-Q ................................................................ 2023  
Instant Replay ................................................ 2021  
JCL ................................................................... 2021  
JC Penney 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,  
Scott2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065,  
2093, 2116  
Sears .................... 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,  
.........2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118  
Sharp2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131  
Shintom.......................... 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098  
Shogun ............................................................ 2013  
Signature ............................................. 2002, 2131  
Singer......................................... 2021, 2061, 2128  
Sony .......... 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128  
STS ........................................................ 2021, 2107  
....... 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107,  
2118  
Jensen ........................................ 2055, 2056, 2111  
JVC ..2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123  
Kenwood . 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058,  
2111,2123  
KLH ................................................................. 2061  
Kodak ................................................... 2014, 2021  
Lloyd ..................................................... 2002, 2026  
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Basic TV Operation  
The ins and outs of Using Your HDTV  
Setup and connections  
Using the Remote  
1
This section tells you about the interactive channel banner,  
which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the  
remote.  
It also describes how to change channels and modes and how  
to use PIP (Picture-In-Picture).  
2
This section gives you a broad, clear view of how to operate  
the basics of your TV.  
Basic TV Operation  
3
Using The Program  
Guides  
4
Adjusting TV Controls  
Using The Profiles  
5
6
7
Options and  
Preferences  
Getting Assistance  
Reference  
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About the Channel Banner  
Please note that when you’re in TV mode,  
the channel banner will not look the same  
as when you’re in DIRECTV mode (if you  
subscribe to DIRECTV® programming).  
The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press  
INFO on the remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing  
INFO gives extended information, when available. Use the arrow  
buttons and OK to choose an icon in the channel banner.  
Channel banner icons represent frequently-used features. Some icons  
change appearance to show the item’s status or availability.  
Program title, start and end time,  
rating, current audio language,  
and audio mode availability  
Indicates incoming signal  
aspect ratio and screen  
format applied to it  
Channel logo, when  
available  
Current antenna (TV mode only)  
Current date and time  
Main  
“Family” is one of five selectable profiles  
picture  
channel  
number  
Searches titles of all DIRECTV® pro-  
gramming guides for specific information  
Sorts titles of the current DIRECTV  
Takes you to the Main menu  
programming guide for specific information  
Displays mail from program providers  
Cycles through the audio language choices  
Toggles between TV mode and  
DIRECTV mode  
Locks and unlocks the system or unlocks  
the video  
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Channel Banner Icons  
Press INFO on the remote control twice to  
view an expanded channel banner that  
shows a program description (when  
available).  
Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main menu.  
TV/DIRECTV logo When selected, toggles between TV and DIRECTV  
viewing. The highlighted icon indicates the current viewing state.  
Green unlock icon Indicates that the system is unlocked. Spending,  
viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed. When selected,  
locks the system.  
Yellow unlock icon Indicates that a password has been entered to  
override profile limits. No limits can be accessed or changed. When  
selected, locks the system.  
Red lock icon Indicates that no limits can be accessed or changed. A  
password is required to override limits or access the system.  
Audio language icon If the icon is highlighted while watching a  
digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV® channel, two or more audio languages are  
available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the  
options.  
If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog (NTSC) TV channel, a  
Second Audio Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the icon will play the  
SAP for the current channel until the channel is changed.  
Highlighted mail icon Indicates that you have a message in your  
mailbox from your DIRECTV® programming provider. Select this icon to  
access the mailbox and read your mail.  
AlphaSort™ (A-Z) icon When selected, allows you to sort currently-  
listed program titles alphabetically.  
Highlighted Scout™ (binoculars) icon When highlighted, indicates a  
Scout has found a program. If selected when highlighted, you view the  
Scout’s results. If you select the icon when it is not highlighted, you can  
set up a Scout to find a program for you.  
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BASIC TV OPERATION  
Changing Between DIRECTV and TV  
Mode  
When you change channels by entering numbers with the remote  
control, you tune to programming that can come from one of three  
different sources: the DIRECTV satellite (if you have DIRECTV service), a  
terrestrial off-air antenna, or cable TV. You tune to one of these sources  
by pressing either TV or DIRECTV on the remote control; then you can  
enter the channel numbers. The diagrams below show how your remote  
control communicates with the three sources.  
ON•OFF  
In DIRECTV mode, you tune to channels  
VCR1  
TV  
that come from the DIRECTV satellite signal  
(if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming).  
Enter channel numbers that are one to four  
digits long. Then press OK to tune.  
DVD VCR2  
AUX DIRECTV  
MUTE  
SKIP  
CH  
+
CH  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
OK  
ꢀ
MENU  
CLEAR  
In TV mode, you tune to channels that  
carry the terrestrial off-air or cable TV  
signal.  
ON•OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
Subchannel (if  
necessary)  
Primary  
Channel  
DVD VCR2  
AUX DIRECTV  
MUTE  
SKIP  
•
To tune to an analog channel, enter  
channel numbers that are up to three  
digits long. Press OK to tune.  
CH  
+
CH  
•
To tune to a digital channel, enter  
channel numbers that are one, two, or  
three digits long. If necessary, press the  
right arrow and enter a subchannel  
number. These subchannel numbers  
appear in the box to the right of the  
primary channel number. Press OK to  
tune.  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
OK  
ꢀ
Right arrow  
button  
MENU  
CLEAR  
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Changing Channels  
To change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, the  
remote needs to be in the correct “mode”: either DIRECTV mode (if you  
subscribe to DIRECTV) or TV mode.  
ON•OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
DVD VCR2  
AUX DIRECTV  
When you want to watch DIRECTV® programming,  
put the remote in DIRECTV mode  
DIRECTV  
button  
MUTE  
SKIP  
CH  
+
1. Make sure the TV is in DIRECTV mode by pressing DIRECTV on  
the remote control.  
2. Enter the channel number and press OK. If you do not enter at  
least three digits, “???” will appear in the channel entry box,  
and the system will wait for a valid entry.  
Channel  
entry box  
Highlighted to  
indicate DIRECTV  
mode  
When you want to watch a digital or analog TV  
channel, put the remote in TV mode  
If you want to watch a digital channel:  
1. Make sure the TV is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote  
control.  
ON•OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
2. Enter the primary channel number. This number will appear in  
the primary channel entry box. If there is no subchannel,  
press OK.  
TV  
button  
DVD VCR2  
AUX DIRECTV  
MUTE  
SKIP  
CH  
+
3. If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits and  
you want to enter subchannel numbers, press the right arrow to  
advance to the subchannel entry box.  
4. Enter the number of the subchannel. This number will appear in  
the subchannel entry box.  
5. Press OK on the remote control to tune to the channel.  
Subchannel  
entry box  
Highlighted to  
indicate TV  
mode  
Primary  
channel  
If you want to watch an analog channel:  
entry box  
1. Make sure the TV is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote  
control.  
2. Enter the channel number. This number will appear in the  
primary channel entry box. (Analog channels don’t have  
subchannels.)  
3. Press OK on the remote control to tune to the channel.  
Note that you can always use the channel  
up and down buttons on the remote  
control to change channels within the  
DIRECTV and TV modes.  
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PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation  
Note that you will only  
be able to use PIP with  
analog channels.  
The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller  
analog (NTSC format) picture on top of the main analog picture.  
Your TV is equipped with a dual NTSC tuner that tunes to cable or off-air  
television signals. You will only be able to use the PIP window and main  
picture with analog channels.  
ON•OFF  
PIP Buttons  
VCR1  
TV  
DVD VCR2  
AUX DIRECTV  
There are certain remote buttons that control the way the PIP window  
works:  
MUTE  
SKIP  
CH  
+
PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.  
Arrows Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen.  
CH  
SWAP Switches, or “swaps,” the video from the PIP window with the  
main picture.  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
OK  
CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between  
the PIP window and the main picture. To determine whether you are  
controlling the PIP or the main picture, look at the channel banner as  
you change channels. The triangular indicator is beside the channel  
number for the picture you’re controlling.  
Arrows  
MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
Main  
RECORD  
PIP  
picture  
channel  
number  
PIP  
buttons  
SWAP CH CTRL WHO  
PIP channel  
number  
Channel  
control  
indicator  
Using the PIP Feature  
While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should  
get you started. When watching an analog channel, follow these steps.  
1. Press the PIP button on the remote control. The PIP window appears  
on the screen.  
2. Use the channel up and down or digit buttons to change the PIP  
channel.  
3. To change the program in the main picture window, press CH CTRL.  
Then use the channel up and down or digit buttons.  
To go back and forth between controlling the PIP window and the main  
picture, press the CH CTRL button.  
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PIP Problems?  
•
If you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears, you may have  
tuned to a digital channel. To view PIP and the main picture, make  
sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog inputs, or  
signals. Continue changing the channel until you find an analog  
(NTSC format) channel. The PIP window will reappear.  
The message “PIP Not Viewable or Exceeds Rating” in the channel  
banner lets you know that PIP is not available on this channel and you  
should tune to another channel.  
•
•
If you press PIP and the PIP box is grayed, you may have movie or TV  
rating limits set. These limits may block your access to the PIP  
channel. For information on removing limits, see the section “Using  
the Profiles.”  
If the PIP window disappears when closed captioning is displayed or  
you press the MUTE button on the remote control, you have a  
conflict in your settings. You cannot view PIP when parental controls  
have blocked the current program or closed captioning is displayed.  
In order to view PIP, either unlock parental controls or change the  
closed captioning setting.  
•
You cannot view closed captioning in the PIP window.  
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Using the INPUT Button  
ON•OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available  
input sources until you find the input associated with the  
component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view.  
DVD VCR2  
AUX DIRECTV  
MUTE  
SKIP  
CH  
+
CH  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
OK  
ꢀ
Input  
source  
MENU  
CLEAR  
Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change  
with each press of the INPUT button.  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
2. Once you have found the input source you want, stop pressing  
INPUT.  
INPUT  
button  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
RECORD  
PIP  
•
If you tune to VID1 and your VCR is connected to that input,  
you will be able to view your VCR. To play, stop, or rewind the  
VCR1 tape using the remote that came with your TV, you must  
first press the VCR1 button to put the remote control in VCR  
mode.  
SWAP CH CTRL WHO  
There are other ways of selecting an input channel:  
•
Program the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) buttons on the remote  
control to automatically tune to the correct input channel when  
pressed. See the section in this book, “System Options and  
Preferences“ for information on auto tuning.  
•
•
After pressing INPUT on the remote, enter the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5  
to tune to (S)VID1, 2, 3, FRONT, or CMPNT respectively.  
After pressing INPUT on the remote, press GUIDE on the remote  
control to view a guide-like list of your line inputs and  
corresponding channels.  
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Using the Program Guides  
Setup and connections  
Using the Remote  
What is a program guide?  
1
A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. It is  
a list of the current and future programs. There are separate  
guides for TV programs and DIRECTV® programming  
(available if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming).  
2
Both of these guides can be viewed in different formats.  
Using the program guides is easy as long as you remember to  
highlight items on the screen by pressing the arrow buttons  
on the remote control. Then, press OK to tune to that  
channel.  
Basic TV Operation  
3
Using the  
Program Guides  
4
Adjusting TV Controls  
Using The Profiles  
5
6
7
Options and  
Preferences  
Getting Assistance  
Reference  
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Using the Program Guides  
Bringing Up the Program Guides  
ON•OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
DVD VCR2  
AUX DIRECTV  
If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you have access to two  
program guides: a DIRECTV® programming guide and a TV program  
guide (for terrestrial programming). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV®  
programming, you will have one guide: the TV  
MUTE  
SKIP  
CH  
+
CH  
program guide.  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
GUIDE  
button  
You can access the program guides by:  
OK  
•
•
Pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control, or  
MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
Pressing MENU on the remote control and selecting Program Guide.  
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
RECORD  
PIP  
SWAP CH CTRL WHO  
Note that when you access a program guide, you view the guide  
corresponding to the “mode” you are in. For example, if you are in  
DIRECTV mode and press the GUIDE button, you will view the DIRECTV®  
programming guide. Similarly, if you are in TV mode and press the  
GUIDE button, you will view the TV program guide.  
If you are viewing the TV program guide and would like to view the  
DIRECTV guide, press DIRECTV on the remote control to change “modes”  
and view the DIRECTV® programming guide.  
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Anatomy of the TV Program Guide  
To access the TV program guide:  
1. Press the TV button on the remote control.  
2. Press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows  
you the kind of information you will see in the TV program guide.  
Note that the availability of TV program titles and information is  
dependent upon information provided by local broadcasters.  
“Family” is one of five selectable profiles  
(press WHO on the remote to change)  
Indicates current time and day  
Program titles and information, when available  
Primary channel  
number  
Subchannel number  
Abbreviated  
channel name,  
when available  
Takes you to the  
main menu  
Returns you to previous  
screen  
Scrolls down through  
the guide  
Provides access to other program guide formats  
Help gives you more  
information about the  
program guide  
When you are viewing the TV program  
guide, you can press DIRECTV on the  
remote control and view the DIRECTV®  
programming guide if you subscribe to  
DIRECTV® programming.  
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Using the Program Guides  
Anatomy of the DIRECTV® Programming  
Guide  
To access the DIRECTV® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV®  
service. Press the DIRECTV button, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The  
following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the  
DIRECTV® programming guide.  
“Family” is one of five selectable profiles  
Program titles and  
information  
Indicates current time and day  
Returns you to previous screen  
Takes you to the main menu  
Provides access to other program  
guide formats and functions  
Help gives you more information  
about the program guide  
Searches program titles for specific  
information  
Sorts the guide by themes  
Sorts the guide by movies or sports  
Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title  
Scrolls down through the guide  
Shows all available  
programs  
When you are viewing the DIRECTV®  
programming guide, you can press TV on  
the remote control and view the TV  
program guide.  
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Getting Around in the Guides  
To view a listing of future programming in  
the guide, continuously press the right  
arrow button on the remote control to  
scroll to the right.  
There are several ways to change channels and move around the TV and  
DIRECTV® programming guides.  
•
•
•
Point to channels with the number buttons (0-9)  
You can quickly highlight any channel in the program guides by  
entering the channel number with the number buttons (0-9). For  
example, to highlight channel 228, press the numbers 2-2-8 and  
press OK on the remote control. To highlight channel 73, press 7-3  
and OK.  
Scroll channel by channel  
The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section—  
or page—of the total program guide. You can scroll to other  
sections using the arrows: highlight other times with the left and  
right arrows; highlight other channels with the up and down  
arrows.  
Scroll page by page  
If you want to scroll up or down through the program guides faster,  
press the channel up and down buttons on the remote control. The  
highlight scrolls a page at a time.  
Tuning to a Program  
•
To tune directly to a current program listed in a guide, highlight the  
program name and press OK.  
•
To see information about a program or channel in the guide,  
highlight the program or channel name and press INFO.  
After you highlight a program name and press INFO, the  
Program Details screen appears and gives you several  
options.  
Then, if the program is not a Pay Per View (PPV) program, your  
options are to choose:  
• View Channel to tune to that channel  
• Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel  
• Other Times to see what other times the program is available  
The options available to you may vary according to the type of program  
you select. If the program is PPV, you will have the option to buy the  
program.  
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Using the GUIDE Button  
Each press of the GUIDE button on the remote control takes you to an  
alternate type of TV or DIRECTV® programming guide: Detail Guide,  
SurfGuide™ (DIRECTV only), or Grid Guide.  
By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the  
remote control. You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide  
to the Grid Guide or the SurfGuide feature (DIRECTV only) using the  
following steps:  
1. Select Preferences from the main menu.  
The TV Detail Guide  
The SurfGuide feature  
The TV Grid Guide  
2. Select Default Guide.  
3. Use the arrows and OK to choose the guide you want to appear first  
when you press GUIDE. If SurfGuide is selected as the default guide,  
Grid Guide will appear when you access the TV program guide since  
the SurfGuide feature isn’t available as a TV program guide.  
The Detail Guide  
The Detail Guide shows five channels in a time-and-channel format, with  
program information for the highlighted program (if available) at the  
top of the guide.  
The SurfGuide™ (DIRECTV only)  
The SurfGuide feature displays seven DIRECTV® channels in a half-hour  
time-and-channel format, if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming.  
The full name of the program and its rating are listed at the bottom of  
the screen. Press the right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to show  
two hours of programming.  
The Grid Guide  
The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a time-and-channel format, with  
the full title of the highlighted program at the top of the guide.  
The Other Guides Icon  
The Other Guides icon at the bottom of the TV and DIRECTV®  
programming guides lets you sort the guides by different variables, such  
as by channels, data, channel lists, and channel groups. You can access  
these guides by highlighting then selecting the Other Guides icon at the  
bottom of the Detail Guide and Grid Guide.  
Other Guides icon  
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Channel Guide Displays a channel’s DIRECTV® or TV programming  
schedule in a channel-by-channel format. You may also directly enter  
channel numbers and press OK to go to another channel’s listing.  
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You can highlight any program then tune  
to that channel by pressing OK or get  
more information by pressing the INFO  
button.  
Channel Guide lets you see programs on a specific  
channel.  
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SurfGuide™ (available with DIRECTV only) Displays seven  
DIRECTV® channels in a half-hour time-and-channel format, if you  
subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. The full name of the program  
and its rating are listed at the bottom of the screen. Press the right  
arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to show two hours of  
programming.  
Guide Data shows you future guides.  
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Guide Data Shows you the future guides that are available and  
lets you select one to view in either the TV or DIRECTV®  
programming guide.  
Channel Lists Displays a list of profiles. You can choose a profile  
from this list and the guide will display only the DIRECTV® or TV  
channels which have been included in that profile’s channel list. You  
can also access profiles by pressing WHO on the remote when in the  
program guide.  
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Channel Groups Lets you sort only the DIRECTV® programming  
guide to include only channels that fall into the selected category.  
For example, you could sort the DIRECTV® programming guide to  
show only Pay Per View movies that are available at a future time.  
Attractions… Displays a list of DIRECTV® channels that show  
coming attractions and special events information.  
The Attractions Guide shows coming  
DIRECTV events and programs.  
Exiting A Program Guide  
There are three ways to exit a guide:  
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Highlight a channel and press OK.  
Highlight Exit and press OK.  
Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote control.  
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Sorting the DIRECTV®  
Programming Guide  
Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV® programming  
guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are  
several on-screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways.  
The Sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide  
and Detail Guide.  
Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming  
Guide by Topics  
The topics icon sorts the DIRECTV® programming guide according to the  
current user’s preferences. Select the topics icon to sort the guide.  
Topics button  
After you select the topics icon, it changes to the topics themes icon.  
Select the topics themes icon to edit the current user’s themes  
preferences. These preferences are saved in each user’s profile.  
Topics themes button  
Checkmark the themes that interest you.  
Select the topic categories, and checkmark the themes you would like to  
appear when you select the topics icon in the guides. Programming that  
fits the description of checkmarked themes will appear in the DIRECTV®  
programming guide when you sort by the topics icon.  
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Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide  
by Movies  
Select the movies icon to tell the DIRECTV® programming guide to list  
only DIRECTV movies. After you select the movies icon, it changes to a  
movies themes icon.  
Movies icon  
Select the movies themes icon to sort the guide to list movies by type,  
such as comedies or musicals.  
Movies themes icon  
Select a movie theme that interests you.  
Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming  
Guide by Sports  
Select the sports icon tell the DIRECTV® programming guide to list only  
DIRECTV® sporting events. After you select the sports icon, it changes to  
the sports themes icon.  
Sports icon  
Select the sports themes icon to sort the guide to list sports by type, such  
as basketball or soccer.  
Sports themes icon  
Select a sports theme that interests you.  
Listing All DIRECTV® Programming  
The all icon resets the DIRECTV® programming guide to show all  
available topics, channels and listings for the current profile.  
All icon  
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Sorting the Current DIRECTV®  
Programming Guide Alphabetically  
The AlphaSort™ feature lists all the program titles in the current  
DIRECTV® programming guide in alphabetical order. You can also find  
this icon in the channel banner. Select the AlphaSort icon to search for  
specific program titles that are in the current guide. After listing  
programs whose first letter or number match your entry, AlphaSort lists  
programs in the current DIRECTV® programming guide that have your  
entry anywhere in the title.  
AlphaSort icon  
In the AlphaSort menu, use the arrow buttons on your remote control  
to highlight a character, then press OK.  
For example, to search for the program Auto Racing, the first letter you  
should highlight and select is “A.” (Words like “The”, “A”, and “An”  
appear at the end of a title.) All titles that begin with “A” appear in the  
AlphaSort list. Next, enter the letter “U”. All titles beginning with “AU”  
appear in the list. Programs that contain “AU” anywhere in their titles  
will appear at the end of the list.  
Finding DIRECTV Programs Using Scout™  
The Scout icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV® programming guide lets  
you assign “Scouts” to search all DIRECTV® programming guides (both  
current and future) for very specific program title information.  
Scout icon  
To use the Scout feature:  
1. Highlight the Scout icon in the program guide and select it.  
2. Highlight one of the Scout 1-8 menu items from the next screen and  
press OK. If you’re setting up a new Scout, make sure to select a  
Scout menu item without a check beside it, since the check means  
you have already set up that Scout.  
Select a Scout menu item without a check to set up a  
new Scout.  
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3. Select Enter Text to set up the information the Scout feature will  
On-screen icons represent the  
status of the scout feature:  
look for in all program guide titles.  
4. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters.  
For example, if you are interested in tennis events, enter a common  
term you might see in program titles, like “tennis.”  
Indicates the Scout  
feature is set to find  
specific information.  
Indicates the Scout  
feature has found the  
information you  
specified.  
Select Enter Text to set up a Scout.  
5. Select Run Scout. The Scout feature will search for information in all  
DIRECTV® programming guide titles.  
6. Check the Scout search’s results by selecting the Scout icon from the  
program guide or channel banner, then selecting the Scout menu  
item that has the binoculars icon next to it.  
7. Select Scout Results. If the characters you entered appear anywhere  
within a program title, the program will be included in the Scout  
Results program list. If no match is found, check again after the  
receiver has been off for approximately 30 minutes.  
Scouts look for specific program information.  
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The Other Icons  
These icons are located on both the DIRECTV and TV program guides.  
Exit  
Exits the guide and returns you back to where you were before entering  
the program guides.  
Exit icon  
Help  
Brings up additional information about the guide. Press OK to continue.  
Help icon  
Down Arrow  
The arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the  
guide. Highlight the down arrow, and then press either OK or the down  
arrow on the remote to scroll down through the program guide.  
Arrow icon  
The Main Menu  
Main menu icon  
Brings up the main menu. Press OK to continue.  
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Setup and connections  
Using the Remote  
Make Adjustments to your Picture  
and Audio  
1
The following section tells you how to adjust the picture  
quality and audio quality of your TV.  
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The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that let  
you adjust the picture.  
2
•
The Audio menu contains the controls that let you  
adjust the way the audio sounds.  
Basic TV Operation  
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Using The Program  
Guides  
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Adjusting TV Controls  
Using The Profiles  
5
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Options and  
Preferences  
Getting Assistance  
Reference  
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Picture Quality Controls  
The Picture Quality menu contains all of the TV’s video configuration  
controls. To access the Picture Quality menu, press MENU on the remote  
control to go to the main menu, then select Picture Quality.  
Picture Quality menu for model P61310 is pictured here.  
Picture Settings  
The Picture Settings menu displays the controls for adjusting the way the  
picture looks. The picture settings you specify apply to your current  
mode. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control to  
move the slider to the desired position. Then select Exit when you are  
finished.  
Your options under the Picture Settings menu are:  
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Contrast Adjusts differences between the light and dark areas of  
the picture.  
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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 edges in the picture.  
You can have seven different picture settings: one for analog channels,  
one for digital channels (including DIRECTV channels), and one for  
components attached to CMPNT (component video input), and INPUT 1,  
2, 3, and 4 (FRONT).  
To make settings:  
1. Enter the “mode” for which you would like to apply the setting (for  
example, press DIRECTV or TV).  
2. Then press MENU.  
3. Select Picture Quality, and then select Picture Settings to set picture  
settings.  
Color Warmth  
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 for an ordinary picture color, and Warm for a more red  
palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC  
standard of 6500 K and the normal setting corresponds  
to 9300 K.  
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Noise Filter  
Noise filter displays a list that lets you set one of three automatic  
settings that allows you to reduce picture “static” or any type of  
interference. You can set Noise Filter to Off, Low, or High.  
Off When set to Off, no noise reduction occurs.  
Low When set to Low, the television produces a softer, smoother  
picture and retains picture sharpness and detail. This is especially useful  
for providing a cleaner picture in weak analog signal conditions.  
High When set to High, the television produces an even softer,  
smoother picture. This is especially useful for providing a cleaner picture  
in weak analog signal conditions. However, when Noise Filter is on High,  
picture detail is somewhat decreased.  
Convergence  
Convergence is available in model P61310 only. Selecting Convergence  
lets you adjust the TV’s tubes. When the TV tubes’ images are precisely  
aligned, they create the color images you see on the screen. Over time,  
the picture can drift out of alignment. If your picture seems fuzzy or has  
a yellow tint, using Convergence could correct this misalignment.  
Once you are in the Convergence menu, selecting Auto Converge will  
cause the monitor to self-correct color images. For best results, leave the  
TV turned on for 30 minutes before running Auto Convergence.  
Selecting Blue Centering or Red Centering begins a process that lets you  
align the red and blue picture tubes to produce the best picture quality.  
Use the arrows on the remote control to adjust the red and blue  
projection tubes until the test patterns on the TV screen appear white.  
Picture Tilt  
Picture Tilt is available in model F383190 only. Your TV has an extra-large  
picture tube, which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth’s  
magnetic field. You may need to adjust picture tilt. Use the left and  
right arrows to adjust the picture tilt.  
If you choose Personal Picture Preset, you  
can customize color, tint, black level, and  
sharpness to your desired level, and the  
television “saves” those settings. After  
you’ve done this, it allows you to go back  
into the menu and select Bright, Normal,  
or Soft Lighting when you need to  
without losing your customized settings.  
For example, if you normally use Personal  
Picture Preset but wanted to watch a  
show in Bright Lighting today, you can  
choose Bright Lighting now, watch the  
show, and then afterwards return to your  
customized settings by choosing Personal  
Picture Presets again.  
Picture Presets  
Picture Presets displays a choice list that lets you select one of three  
preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting,  
or Personal Picture Preset. Based on the degree of lighting in your room,  
you should choose Bright, Normal, or Soft Lighting. After you select one,  
the contrast, color tint, black level, and sharpness settings found under  
the Picture Settings menu are automatically adjusted according to your  
selection.  
Reset Controls  
Allows you to reset all picture quality controls to their original defaults.  
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Audio Controls  
The Audio menu lets you adjust the controls that involve the TV’s audio  
outputs. To access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, then  
select Audio from the main menu.  
Mute  
Turn Mute on (select Sound Off) to set the TV’s volume to its minimum  
level. The same can be accomplished by pressing MUTE on the remote  
control.  
Tone Controls  
Lets you adjust the Bass, Treble and Balance. Use the right and left arrow  
buttons on your remote to adjust the sliders. Increasing the bass and  
treble output from the TV’s internal speakers increases the low and high  
tones, respectively. Adjusting the balance shifts the audio output  
between the left and right internal speakers.  
Audio Processor  
Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way  
the sound comes through your speakers.  
To make settings:  
1. Press MENU to access the main menu.  
2. Select Audio, and then select Audio Processor. Depending on your  
speaker setup, any combination of the following options will  
appear:  
• Mono Plays the sound in monophonic audio only. This should  
only be used when receiving broadcasts where distance from the  
broadcasters makes the stereo signal weak. The channel banner  
displays the word Mono when you tune to a program that is  
broadcast in mono.  
• Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right  
front channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have  
stereo audio. The channel banner displays the word Stereo when  
you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.  
For information on connecting external  
speakers to your HDTV, see the section  
“Setup and Connections.”  
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• *SRS Stereo (•) Is an audio processing technology that adds  
greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals.  
For more information on the variable and  
fixed audio jacks, see the section “Setup  
and Connections” under “Back of the TV”  
and “Connecting a Stereo Amplifier.”  
• *SRS Focus (•) Focuses audio signals by adding treble and making  
dialog more understandable.  
Speakers  
When the TV is connected to an optional,  
compatible six-channel amplifier/receiver  
and speakers via the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT  
jack on the back panel, you receive Dolby  
Digital Surround Sound, if transmitted.  
Use the Optical Output menu to specify  
Auto Select, PCM, Dolby Digital, or Off.  
Allows you to turn on or off internal speakers.  
Sound Logic  
Monitors a program’s audio track and limits volume excursions to a  
minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting.  
Acting like a dynamic range limiter, it compresses the dynamic range to  
limit sudden volume increases, like when a commercial begins.  
SAP  
When turned on, Second Audio Program (SAP) plays the program’s audio  
in a second language, if one is available. SAP is also used to broadcast a  
program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.  
SAP is broadcast in mono and is not available for digital programs.  
Optical Output  
Select Auto Select if your TV is connected to a Dolby Digital† and PCM  
decoder. Your television will automatically choose Dolby Digital or PCM  
based on the signal source. Select Dolby Digital if the TV is connected to  
a Dolby Digital only decoder; it will provide six independent soundtrack  
channels through the optical output jack (labeled DIGITAL AUDIO OUT).  
Select PCM if connected to a PCM only decoder; it will then provide two  
independent soundtrack channels. Select Off if you want no audio  
output provided.  
Audio Language  
The Audio Language menu lets you choose the default audio language  
you want to hear when it is available. The system will automatically set  
the audio program to the selected audio language when the channel  
you are viewing is either a DIRECTV or a digital channel and the  
specified language is available.  
In the Audio Language menu, highlight the audio language you want  
using the up and down arrows, then press OK to select.  
* SRS, SRS-Focus, Sound Retrieval System, and the SRS logo are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.  
† Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories. Confidential Unpublished Works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
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Icon in the Channel Banner  
You will find an audio language icon in the channel banner.  
Audio language icon  
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•
If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV  
channel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting the  
icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options.  
If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog (NTSC) TV  
channel, a Second Audio Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the  
icon will play the SAP for the current channel until the channel is  
changed.  
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Using The Profiles  
Creating User Profiles  
Setup and connections  
Using the Remote  
1
This section describes the user profiles feature. It includes  
information about:  
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creating a profile’s TV and DIRECTV viewing lists.  
setting spending limits.  
2
setting DIRECTV® programming, TV, and movie rating  
limits.  
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blocking unrated TV programs.  
locking and unlocking a profile.  
Basic TV Operation  
3
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Guides  
4
Adjusting TV Controls  
Using The Profiles  
5
6
7
Options and  
Preferences  
Getting Assistance  
Reference  
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About Profiles  
Use the MENU button on the remote  
control to bring up the main menu, use  
the arrows to highlight an option, and  
press OK to select it.  
When you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four  
different profiles in addition to the default “Family” profile. You can set  
up specific channels, rating limits, and spending limits for each profile.  
After you’ve set up these profiles, exit the menu system. Then, press the  
WHO button on the remote control to scroll through your profiles and  
press OK to access a certain one.  
If the main menu does not appear, the  
remote control might not be in TV or  
DIRECTV mode. Try pressing the TV or  
DIRECTV button and then MENU.  
But first, personalize a profile by entering a name.  
1. Select Profiles from the main menu.  
2. Select a profile to edit: User 1, User 2, User 3, or User 4.  
3. Select Edit User Name from the next menu.  
4. Use the up, down, and right arrows on the remote control to find  
and select a letter.  
5. Press OK.  
You can personalize each profile.  
To continue editing the profile, select DIRECTV Setup (if you have  
ordered DIRECTV® programming) or TV Setup. The following sections  
describe how to set up these features.  
The DIRECTV Setup  
The DIRECTV Setup menu item is only accessible if you subscribe to  
DIRECTV® programming. Through this menu you can establish DIRECTV  
channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating limits for DIRECTV®  
programs.  
You can also set up profiles as categories  
instead of as users. For example, name a  
profile “Sports” and include only sports  
channels in the profile. Or, name it  
“Movies,” include only movie channels,  
and set a rating and spending limit for  
yourself or your family.  
Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List  
You should create a DIRECTV channel list to establish which DIRECTV  
channels the selected profile can access. To create the DIRECTV channel  
list:  
1. Highlight and select a user name, then select DIRECTV Setup.  
2. Highlight Edit Channels and press OK.  
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Check the channels you want to include in the list  
(programming subject to change).  
3. Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV channel, and press  
OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a  
certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote  
control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and  
down buttons.  
Checkmarked items appear in the DIRECTV channel list. In other  
words, when you select that profile and begin surfing through  
DIRECTV channels with the channel up and down buttons, only the  
checkmarked channels will appear as you surf.  
Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV  
Channels  
You might be able to save time when creating a DIRECTV channel list  
by using the Select All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option  
to either add or delete all channels before removing or adding  
individual channels.  
Also, DIRECTV program providers may make additional channels  
available. To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile  
channel list, choose Delete All Chans and checkmark only the  
channels you want to appear in the list.  
Tip  
Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit  
You can also access spending limits by  
selecting System Options from the main  
menu and then selecting Purchases. You can  
then select Spending Limit and set limits for  
all users from one location instead of  
accessing each profile individually.  
Use the Spending Limit option to indicate a profile’s per-event  
spending limit for Pay Per View (PPV) programs. To set the spending  
limit, choose the user profile name, select DIRECTV Setup, then  
follow these steps:  
1. Highlight Spending Limit, and press OK.  
You can set a per-event spending limit for each  
profile.  
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2. Use the digits or the arrow buttons on the remote control to enter a  
single-program spending limit.  
Important!  
You need to lock the system in order for  
rating limits, channel limits, and spending  
limits to go into effect.  
3. Lock the system. See “Locking the System” near the end of this  
section for details.  
After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter a  
password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your  
spending limit allows. The system will then temporarily unlock the limits  
you have set until the power is turned off. When the system is turned  
back on, the system will be locked again.  
To edit the limits after you lock the  
system, you need to enter the system  
password, See “Locking the System” for  
details.  
Setting the DIRECTV Rating Limit  
The Set Rating Limit menu enables you to set a maximum viewing limit  
for rated movies (based on the MPAA ratings system).  
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Note that the rating limit cannot be enforced if a program has not  
been rated, if rating information for that program is not transmitted  
by the program provider, or if the system has not been locked.  
1. Select a user.  
2. Select DIRECTV Setup.  
3. Highlight Set Rating Limit and press OK.  
Please note that the rating limit you set  
while in the DIRECTV Setup menu applies  
only to the selected profile and to  
DIRECTV® programs—it does not apply to  
TV programs.  
Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the  
selector up and down.  
To set limits for TV programming, select a  
profile, select TV Setup and then select  
Set TV Rating or Set Movie Rating.  
4. Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the  
highest rating you want to be able to view. In the preceding  
illustration, movies that are rated up to and including a PG-13 rating  
can be viewed.  
After the rating limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter the  
system password to watch programs with a rating higher than the limit.  
The system will then temporarily unlock the limits you have set until the  
power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system will  
be locked again.  
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The TV Setup  
You can establish TV channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating  
limits for TV programs using the TV Setup menu.  
Editing Channels in a TV List  
You should create a TV channel list to establish which TV channels  
(including both analog and digital) the selected profile can access.  
To create the TV channel list:  
1. Select a user.  
2. Select Edit Channels.  
To start, you can add or delete all channels.  
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a TV channel, and press OK  
to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a  
certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote  
control. Or, page through the list using the channel up and  
down buttons.  
Checkmarked items appear in the channel list. In other words, when  
you select that profile and begin surfing through TV channels, only  
the checkmarked channels will appear as you surf. Note that the  
only channels you can add to a list are ones that were found during  
the channel search (see the “Getting Assistance” section in this book  
for details on automatically searching for channels).  
Note that if you’re using two terrestrial  
antennas, pressing the ANTENNA button on  
the remote allows you to edit the other  
antenna’s channel list when you are in  
TV mode.  
Selecting or Deleting all TV channels  
Another way to add a channel to the channel  
list is to directly tune to it using the digit  
buttons on the remote control. If the system  
can obtain that channel’s signal, that channel  
will be added into the channel list.  
You might be able to save time when creating a TV channel list by  
using the Select All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to  
either add or delete all channels before removing or adding  
individual channels.  
Also, terrestrial program providers may make additional channels or  
subchannels available. To include new channels in your TV channel  
list:  
Don’t forget about the CLEAR button.  
Press the CLEAR button on the remote control  
to remove the on-screen menus and return to  
normal viewing.  
1. Select System Options from the main menu, then select Channel  
Search. The system will run a channel search, making it aware of  
the new channel(s).  
2. Select Profiles from the main menu.  
3. Select the user profile name, then TV Setup.  
4. Choose Edit Channels and checkmark the new channel.  
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Setting the TV Rating  
The Set TV Rating menu enables you to program your TV so children cannot see certain programs or channels.  
The last three choices in the TV Setup menu involve software inside your TV (often called 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 will not display certain programs. Once you block programs,  
you or other adults are not limited to only parent-approved programs; you can “unblock” programs by entering  
the system password.  
The V-Chip software inside your TV is initially turned “off,” so if you choose not to implement it, you can just  
ignore it.  
When turned “on,” the V-chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells  
the V-Chip 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 or content themes that the program contains, you will receive  
the message, “Program exceeds the TV rating limit you set,” when you turn to that particular channel.  
Broadcasters are not required to provide ratings. However, you can 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 below.  
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  
TV-MA  
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. 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  
TV-14  
one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse  
language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).  
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  
TV-G  
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no  
sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L) or situations (S), and little or no violence (V).  
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  
TV-Y  
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.  
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Using the Profiles  
To set TV programming limits:  
1. From the main menu, select Profiles.  
2. Select the user name you would like to set limits for through the  
Profiles menu.  
3. Select TV Setup from the next menu.  
4. Select Set TV Rating.  
Remember you are only blocking TV programs  
and movies for the one Profile you select in  
the Profiles menu. If you would like to block  
different programs for different users, be sure  
to complete the process for each of them.  
Selecting TV Rating allows you to set a limit for TV  
programs based on rating and content.  
Once you get to the Set TV Rating screen, use the arrows and OK  
buttons on your remote control to change the status of a TV  
program rating from View to Block. The following sections give you  
more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.  
The Rating Limit Screen  
Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit  
screen.  
You must remember to lock the system for  
rating limits to take effect.  
Age-Based Rating Limit  
Lists the available ratings you  
can block or view with the  
rating status buttons.  
Rating Status Buttons  
Lets you know 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  
with the content status buttons.  
Content Status Buttons  
Lets you know which content themes are available  
for that rating, and whether the status of the  
content theme is View (V) or Block (B).  
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Blocking Age-Based Ratings  
When you change the status of a rating to  
Block, the system will automatically block  
higher ratings and all corresponding  
content themes.  
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 only  
TV-G,  
TV-Y7, and TV-Y programs), then you need to block other programming  
with higher ratings.  
To block programs with higher ratings:  
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to  
watch.  
Hierarchy of  
Age-Based Ratings  
2. Highlight the rating status button that corresponds with the lowest  
rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above,  
you would point to the rating status button corresponding to TV-  
PG, since the highest rating you want her to watch is TV-G.)  
Mature  
TV-MA  
Audience Only  
3. Press OK to change the button from View to Block. The status for  
Parents Strongly  
Cautioned  
TV-14  
this and all higher ratings automatically change to Block (and B).  
Parental  
Guidance  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
Suggested  
General  
Audience  
Directed to  
Children 7  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
Years and Older  
Changing the TV-PG rating status button from View to  
Block causes the buttons for the higher ratings and  
content to change to Block and B.  
All Children  
4. Press the left arrow button on the remote control to return to the  
menu.  
Viewing Age-Based Ratings  
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of going back  
and changing some of the ratings to View.  
1. Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked.  
2. Use the arrows on the remote control to highlight the rating status  
button, such as TV-14, whose status is Block.  
3. Press OK to change the status to View. Your child would then be  
able to watch all programs with a TV-14, TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y  
rating.  
Note that the content theme buttons corresponding to TV-14  
change to View as well. They and the age-based rating status  
buttons are the only buttons that automatically change back to  
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Blocking Specific Content Themes  
You must remember to lock the system for  
rating limits to take effect.  
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is  
represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See “Setting the  
TV Rating” for details.) When you block a content theme for a  
particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for  
higher rated programs as well.  
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that  
have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, you need to block  
adult language in all programming rated TV-PG and above.  
Content Themes  
To block program content:  
D
Sexually Explicit  
Dialogue  
1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child  
to watch.  
L
Adult Language  
Sexual Situations  
Violence  
2. Highlight the content button that corresponds with the lowest  
content you do not want the child to watch. (In the example  
above, you would highlight the V button located under the L and  
to the right of TV-PG.)  
S
V
3. Press OK to change the button from V to B. All higher ratings’  
FV Fantasy Violence  
language content theme button will automatically change to B.  
Selecting the content theme button corresponding  
with adult language (L) and TV-PG blocks all programs  
with adult language (L) rated TV-PG and higher.  
4. Press the left arrow to return to the menu or exit the screen.  
Viewing Specific Content Themes  
After you block specific content themes, you have the option of going  
back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V):  
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V).  
2. Use the arrows to highlight a particular content button, such as  
the B under language (L) corresponding with TV-14.  
3. Press OK 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.  
Note that only the content theme status button corresponding to  
TV-14 language (L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content  
theme buttons, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.  
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Using the Profiles  
Setting the Movie Rating  
Please note that the rating limits you set  
while in the TV Setup menu apply only to  
TV programs—they do not apply to  
DIRECTV® programs.  
You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified  
level. To access the Set Movie Rating menu:  
1. From the main menu, select Profiles.  
2. Select the user you for whom you would like to set limits.  
3. Select TV Setup from the next menu.  
4. Select Set Movie Rating.  
To set limits for DIRECTV® programming,  
select a profile, select DIRECTV Setup and  
then select Set Rating Limit.  
Selecting Set Movie Rating allows you to set a limit for  
movies based on rating.  
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 can  
automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.  
You must remember to lock the system for  
rating limits to take effect.  
To block movies:  
1. Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to  
watch.  
2. Highlight the rating status button corresponding to the lowest  
rating you do not 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.)  
3. Press OK to change the button from View to Block. All higher  
ratings’ View buttons will automatically change to Block.  
Change the button from View to Block and all higher  
rated movies will also be blocked.  
4. Press the left arrow to return to the menu or exit the screen.  
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Using the Profiles  
Viewing Moving Ratings  
Some movies may be given a “Not Rated”  
rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must  
separately set “Not Rated Movies” to View to  
see these movies.  
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back  
and changing some of the rating status buttons back to View:  
1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View (V).  
2. Use the arrows to highlight the status button you want to  
change.  
3. Press OK to change its status back to View.  
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are  
blocked, you can change the rating status button corresponding  
with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies  
with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.  
Blocking Unrated TV Shows  
Note that “unrated” TV shows may include  
news, sports, political, religious, local and  
weather programs, emergency bulletins, public  
announcements, and programs sent without  
ratings. It could also include programs whose  
ratings are either “None” or “N/A.”  
Some TV programming is not rated and may contain material you do  
not want your children to see. These shows must be blocked  
separately.  
To block unrated shows:  
1. Select the user you would like to set limits for through the  
Profiles menu.  
2. Select TV Viewing.  
3. Select Set TV Rating.  
4. Now select Unrated Shows.  
5. Highlight the radio button beside your choice of View Unrated  
Shows or Block Unrated Shows and press OK to select it.  
Selecting Unrated Shows allows the user to view or  
block all unrated programs.  
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Using the Profiles  
Choosing Your Profile  
Each time you turn on the TV, the Family profile is selected by default.  
To select a different profile:  
1. Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles in the channel  
banner.  
The WHO button toggles through the profiles.  
2. When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal password  
to access your profile. If the profile is not password protected, you  
can just press OK to activate it.  
The channel, spending, ratings and viewing limits associated with the  
chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked.  
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Using the Profiles  
Locking and Unlocking a User  
Profile  
Don’t Forget Your Password  
If you forget a USER password and the system  
is locked, you need to unlock the system and  
then assign a new user password. If the  
system is not locked, select Profiles from the  
main menu, choose Unlock User, and enter a  
new password.  
When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know  
the user password from accessing the locked profile. This applies  
only when they press WHO on the remote control. It does not  
prevent them from accessing and editing the profile via the main  
menu if they first enter the system password.  
When you lock a profile (excluding “Family”), you lock its channel  
limits, rating limits, and spending limits. After locking the profile,  
you need to enter the system password to edit these settings.  
1. Choose the profile you want to lock or unlock from the Profiles  
menu, highlight Lock User or Unlock User, and press OK.  
Locking the user profile protects the limits you set  
up.  
2. When locking a user, use the arrows or the digits on the remote  
control to enter a four-digit user password.  
Some other things to remember about locking and unlocking  
profiles are:  
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For a lock to be effective, you must exit out of the menu system.  
When you attempt to access a profile’s channel that is blocked  
by one or more limits and the system is locked, you will be asked  
to unlock the video by entering the SYSTEM password.  
•
If you enter the system password to override a limit, the lock on  
the channel banner will turn yellow, and all limits are  
temporarily unlocked until you turn off the television. When  
you turn on the television again, the system will be locked, and  
the Family profile channel list will be active. If you want to re-  
lock without turning off the television, you can select the lock  
icon in the channel banner.  
•
•
If a profile is locked and you want to access its channels, press  
WHO on the remote control and then enter the user password.  
If a profile is locked and you want to access its settings, you can  
access it through the menu system by choosing Profiles, then  
choosing the profile name. Then enter the system password.  
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Using the Profiles  
Locking the System  
The Lock/Unlock icons in the channel  
banner are an easy way to lock or unlock  
the system. Press INFO and select the icon  
to change the lock status.  
When you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into  
effect, regardless of whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlocked  
profiles require no user password to access their channel list if the  
system is locked.  
•
Green Unlock icon  
The system is unlocked. Spending,  
viewing and other limits can be  
accessed and changed.  
When the system is locked, you can still access a profile and watch a  
channel in its channel list (if the profile is locked, however, you must  
have the user password). Locking the system activates all rating,  
spending, viewing, and channel limits for all profiles. When you lock the  
system, no one can modify any of these settings without first entering  
the four-digit system password.  
•
Yellow Unlock icon  
A password has been entered to  
override limits. No limits can be  
accessed or changed in the menu  
without a system password.  
1. Select Profiles from the main menu. Then select Lock System and  
press OK. Or, press INFO on the remote control and select the green  
unlock icon from the channel banner.  
•
Red Lock icon  
Limits cannot be accessed or  
changed without the system  
password and all limits are in  
effect.  
You can lock the system via the channel banner by  
entering a password.  
2. Use the arrows or the digits to enter a four-digit system password.  
3. Enter the password a second time to confirm it.  
For the changes to be effective, you must exit out of the menu system.  
Unlocking the System  
When the system is unlocked, the channel, spending, viewing, and  
ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect. To unlock:  
If you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming  
and forget the SYSTEM password, contact  
your satellite program provider’s  
authorization center.  
1. Highlight Unlock System in the Profiles menu and press OK.  
2. Highlight Yes and press OK to confirm that you want to unlock the  
system.  
If you forget the system password and do  
not have DIRECTV® programming, remove  
the access card from the TV’s back panel  
(store it in a safe place, or reinsert it  
upside down to store it in the TV). Press  
and hold the INFO button on the front  
panel; simultaneously press and hold the  
WHO button on the remote control.  
Continue to hold for three seconds. All  
passwords will be cleared.  
When you attempt to access a channel that is blocked by one or more  
limits and the system is locked, you will be asked to temporarily unlock  
the system by entering the four-digit system password.  
If you enter the system password to override a limit, all limits are  
unlocked until you turn off the TV. When you turn on the TV again, the  
system will be locked, and the Family profile channel list will be  
selected. If you want to re-lock the system without turning off the TV,  
you can select the lock icon in the channel banner.  
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Options and Preferences  
Different Ways to Adjust Your HDTV  
Setup and connections  
Using the Remote  
1
This chapter describes the other options available to you  
such as:  
•
•
selecting a signal source and type  
auto tuning your remote control to tune to the VCR1,  
VCR2, or DVD channel  
2
•
•
•
•
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searching for all available channels  
checking your mailbox  
purchasing programs  
Basic TV Operation  
3
setting up personal preferences  
using the FETCH button on the remote control  
Using The Program  
Guides  
4
Adjusting TV Controls  
Using The Profiles  
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6
7
Options and  
Preferences  
Getting Assistance  
Reference  
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Options and Preferences  
Changing the Signal Source  
The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you  
would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, DIRECTV, or Video  
Inputs. The same can be accomplished using the ANTENNA, DIRECTV,  
and INPUT buttons on your remote control. If you misplace your remote  
control, use the front panel buttons to access this menu and change the  
signal source.  
To access the Signal Source menu:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu.  
2. Select System Options from the main menu.  
3. Select Signal Source from the next menu.  
Select the appropriate signal source.  
4. Use the arrows and OK to select which source from which you  
would like to receive a signal.  
Changing the Signal Type  
Note that viewing a VCR while in AIR  
mode may result in poor picture  
performance. If you have a VCR connected  
to Antenna A or Antenna B, set the Signal  
Type to Cable for that Antenna.  
The Signal Type menu lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal  
from cable TV or an off-air antenna. When you run Channel Search (see  
“Channel Search” in this section for details), the TV automatically  
detects your signal and you don’t have to specify it here. However, if you  
decide to change the source, you will need to use the Signal Type menu.  
Note that when your signal source is coming from DIRECTV, this menu  
will not be available.  
Select whether you are receiving signals from an off-air  
antenna or cable.  
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Auto Tuning  
This menu displays the various components you have connected to your  
TV. It lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input  
channel when you press a device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on the  
remote control.  
1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to highlight the field  
corresponding with a device.  
Selecting any of the fields on this screen enables you to  
specify which input or channel the component will use.  
2. Press the OK button on the remote to choose which input channel  
you want to tune to when you press that device button. Choices for  
each device are:  
Not Connected Select this if you don’t have that device  
connected to the antenna or video input jack on the back of the TV  
or if you don’t want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular  
device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) is pressed.  
Ch 2 (or 3 or 4) - Ant A Select this if your device is connected to  
Antenna A on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to  
channel 2 (or 3 or 4) when you press the device button (VCR1, VCR2,  
or DVD).  
Reminder: Make sure the Ch 2/3/4 switch  
on the back of the component is set to the  
channel you specify in the Auto Tuning  
screen.  
Ch 2 (or 3 or 4) - Ant B Select this if your device uses Antenna B  
on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 (or  
3 or 4) when you press the device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD).  
Video INPUT 1 (or 2 or 3) Select this if your device is connected  
to the Video INPUT 1 (or 2 or 3) jack on the back of the TV and you  
want the TV to tune to the input channel VID1 (or VID2 or VID3)  
when you press the button. If you have an S-Video cable connected,  
the input channel will read S-VID1 (or S-VID2 or S-VID3).  
Cmpnt Video (Component Video Input) Select this if your  
device is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jack on the  
back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the input channel  
CMPNT when you press the device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD).  
3. Now you can use the device buttons (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on the  
remote control to tune to the correct input channel when you press  
the button.  
If you have programmed your remote control and completed the above  
steps to auto tune, you can—for example—press the VCR button and  
both tune to the VCR’s input channel and enter into “VCR mode.” You  
can then begin using the REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, and  
PAUSE buttons to control your VCR.  
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Options and Preferences  
Channel Search  
You can also edit the TV channel list and  
remove unwanted channels by using the  
Profiles menu.  
Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search automatically for all  
the terrestrial TV channels available through the antenna inputs. 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 not be  
placed the channel list.  
Another way to add TV channels is to  
directly tune to them using the digit  
buttons on the remote control. If the  
system can obtain that channel’s signal, it  
will be added into the channel list.  
The Channel Search screen lets you choose to do either a Full Search or a  
Quick Search. A Full Search searches both Antenna A and B,  
automatically detects whether you are using cable or an off-air antenna,  
and may take many minutes. Quick Search searches only for channels on  
the antenna you’re currently using and uses the current Air or Cable  
setting. Quick Search is also completed faster than a Full Search and is  
needed after you adjust a terrestrial antenna for optimum reception.  
Running Channel Search collects all available TV channels  
in a channel list.  
Mailbox  
If you have ordered DIRECTV® programming, the mailbox shows you  
messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from your program providers. For  
example, you may receive a message calling your attention to a new  
service or special program offering. If you have new or unread mail, the  
mail icon in the channel banner is highlighted.  
Checking Your Mail  
1. Select Mailbox from the System Options menu or the mail icon from  
the channel banner to view your mail.  
2. Highlight a message and press OK. The message opens for you to  
read.  
2. Press OK again to close the message.  
3. If you want to erase a message, highlight Erase Message and press  
OK. When you exit the display screen, messages not erased are  
saved in memory.  
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Mail provides the latest information from program  
providers.  
Purchases: Pay Per View Programs  
Pay Per View programs (PPV) are DIRECTV programs that you purchase—  
like a movie ticket—if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. You can  
preview movies on certain channels to determine if you would like to  
purchase them.  
You may need to enter your four-digit  
system password to order a PPV program if  
it costs more than the spending limit you  
set up in the Profiles menu.  
Previewing and Purchasing  
You can preview and purchase DIRECTV® Pay Per View movies and events  
if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming.  
To preview a movie or event:  
1. When in the DIRECTV program guide, use the down arrow on the  
remote to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen.  
2. Select the Other Guides icon.  
The Other Guides icon  
3. Select Attractions Guide and select a channel to preview.  
The Attractions Guide gives you a choice of which channel  
to preview.  
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To purchase a movie or event, you can take one of two actions:  
•
Tune to a PPV by channel surfing within DIRECTV® channels and  
finding a PPV channel. When you find it, press the INFO button find  
more information and details about how to purchase it.  
You need to connect your phone line to  
your television to be able to order PPV  
programs using the on-screen menus.  
-or-  
•
Highlight a PPV program from the DIRECTV program guide and  
press INFO. The Program Details screen will appear and give you  
more information about the program. From this screen you can also  
purchase the program.  
Use the program guide to get to the Program Details  
screen.  
From the Program Details screen, you can select:  
•
•
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Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel  
Buy Program to purchase the program  
Other Times to see what other times the program is available  
The options available to you may vary according to the type of program  
you select.  
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Using the Attractions Guide  
Your program providers may offer future programming events not  
currently listed in your DIRECTV program guide. These events are called  
“coming attractions” and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. To  
access the Attractions Guide:  
1. Press the DIRECTV button on the remote control. Then press GUIDE.  
2. Use the down arrow icon to move the highlight to the bottom of  
the screen.  
3. Select the Other Guides icon.  
4. Select Attractions Guide.  
5. Select a channel.  
The Other Guides icon  
The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other  
Guides menu.  
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Using the Purchases Menu  
The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past DIRECTV  
Pay Per View purchases and edit spending limits.  
The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past  
DIRECTV purchases and spending limits.  
The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow  
button on the remote control to see more items. The display also shows  
the title, channel, date, time, and cost of each program.  
•
Note that the past purchases list might not be updated until the end  
of the billing cycle and therefore may show purchases for which you  
have already paid.  
Reviewing and Canceling an  
Upcoming Purchase  
You can review the program description, as well as cancel an upcoming  
purchase. Highlight an upcoming purchase from the DIRECTV Future  
Purchases screen and press OK. To cancel, select the program, and then  
press OK.  
The Future Purchases screen lets you cancel an upcoming  
purchase.  
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Options and Preferences  
Setting the Time and Date  
You can set the current time and day, the current date, the time zone,  
and whether or not you observe daylight saving time.  
If you select Use Defaults, any changes  
you made will be discarded and the time  
and date will be reset to the last saved  
settings.  
Indicate the settings for your area.  
Use the arrow buttons to move around the menu screen, OK to select an  
item, and the digit buttons on your remote control to enter numbers. If  
you have already acquired a digital signal, the time was automatically  
set and you cannot reset it. You can, however, reset the time zone and  
whether you observe daylight saving time. Important: After making  
changes, be sure to select Save Changes. If you do not, your choices will  
be discarded.  
Using the Preferences Menu  
The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to  
fit your personal preference. The following sections outline what you  
can do in this menu.  
Color Scheme  
You can change the color that appears in the menu and guides. To  
change the color, select Preferences from the main menu and select  
Color Scheme.  
Use the up and down arrows and OK button to select the  
menu color scheme you prefer.  
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Options and Preferences  
Translucency  
Note that when tuned to the device  
connected to the component video input  
jacks, translucency is set to opaque and  
cannot be changed. Once you return to  
watching another device, the original  
setting is restored.  
You can adjust the level of translucency that the menu screens and  
program guides possess. Adjust the slider up for more translucency (the  
video behind the menu and guides will be more visible) or down for less  
translucency (less video will be shown behind the menu or guides).  
Default Guide  
By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the  
remote control, no matter if you access the DIRECTV® programming  
guide or the TV program guide. You can change the default guide from  
the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or SurfGuide (DIRECTV only).  
For more information about the three  
types of guides, see the section, “Using  
the Program Guides.”  
1. Select Preferences from the main menu, then select Default Guide.  
2. Use the arrows and OK to choose which guide you want to appear  
first when you press the GUIDE button on the remote control.  
If you choose SurfGuide as the default, the Grid Guide will appear when  
you access the TV program guide, since the SurfGuide isn’t available as a  
TV program guide.  
Screen Format  
If you receive an image with a 4:3 aspect ratio, the image will be  
displayed at that ratio on your HDTV unless you specify otherwise. Note  
that when watching an image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks,  
you will not be able to manipulate the screen format or view the screen  
format in the channel banner.  
4:3 ratio  
The Screen Format menu allows you to adjust the image through the  
following options:  
16:9 ratio  
Normal Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you want the on-  
screen appearance of the video to be a centered picture with gray side  
panels (blank areas) on the right and left sides.  
Some digital (ATSC format) stations may  
transmit 4:3 images in a way that will not  
allow expansion. You will be unable to  
adjust the screen format.  
Full Choose this when you want the television to adjust the 4:3 image  
horizontally so it fills your 16:9 screen. No gray side panels will be  
added, and the image is vertically unaltered. This setting is especially  
useful for viewing 16:9 formatted DVDs.  
Fill Choose this when receiving a 4:3 image and you do not want gray  
side panels on the right and left sides of the screen. The television will  
adjust the image both horizontally and vertically so it fills the height  
and width of your 16:9 screen with no gray side panels added. It will also  
maintain the correct image proportion. Use with material such as  
“letterboxed” laserdiscs or VCR tapes.  
Also note that when in TV or DIRECTV mode, pressing the FORWARD  
button on the remote will toggle through screen formats.  
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Options and Preferences  
Caption Display  
The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose  
when closed captioning information is shown on the screen.  
Closed Captioning On Captioning information is shown always,  
when available.  
Closed Captioning Off No captioning information is displayed.  
On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when the TV’s  
sound is muted, when available. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE  
button on the remote control.)  
Analog Captions  
You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used  
for displaying captioning information for all types of channels except  
digital terrestrial. The content of CC and Text are different; you can  
select which one you want to see on the screen.  
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CC displays information at any position on the screen. It overlays the  
text on top of the picture as it is received.  
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Text displays information at one particular position (such as the  
bottom third) of the screen. You cannot see the picture underneath  
the text.  
You can choose between eight closed caption modes, or sources:  
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CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services. The  
captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the  
program’s dialog.  
CC3 and Text 3 serve as the preferred data channels. The  
captioning or text is often a secondary language translation,  
simplified English, or displayed at a slower rate.  
CC2 and CC4 and Text 2 and Text 4 are rarely available and  
broadcasters use them only in special conditions, such as when CC1  
and CC3 are not available, or Text1 and Text3 are not available.  
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Options and Preferences  
Using Fetch  
The Fetch menu is a list of eight convenient menu items. It serves as a  
shortcut to access these menu items.  
For instance, instead of going through four steps to access the Signal  
Meter (pressing MENU, selecting Assistance, selecting Dish Pointing,  
then selecting Signal Meter), you can press FETCH on the remote and  
select Signal Meter with only two button presses.  
To view the Fetch menu, press FETCH on the remote control.  
Using FETCH is a convenient way to access frequently  
used menu items.  
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Getting Assistance  
Need Help?  
Setup and connections  
Using the Remote  
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If you run across any problems or need to rely on the  
system to give you feedback, you should use the Assistance  
menu to get information. This section explains the  
different types of assistance your system is capable of  
giving you. It walks you through the Assistance menu,  
which is accessed by pressing MENU then selecting  
Assistance.  
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This section:  
Basic TV Operation  
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tells you about the interactive setup process  
helps you get antenna and signal meter information  
explains the on-screen signal meter  
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tells you how to validate a new access card  
describes how to use the system test  
Using The Program  
Guides  
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explains how to acquire off-air guides  
discusses possible upgrades for your TV  
Adjusting TV Controls  
Using The Profiles  
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Most of the screens contain information to help you decide  
what to do next. If you get stuck, look for the help text at  
the bottom of the screen. Or, select the Help button from  
the top of a menu to view more information about your  
options.  
System Options and  
Preferences  
Getting Assistance  
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Getting Assistance  
Running the Interactive Setup  
You should have completed the interactive setup the first time you  
plugged in your TV. However, if you need to access the interactive setup  
again, you can access it through the Assistance menu.  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu.  
2. Select Assistance from the main menu.  
The interactive setup process allows  
you to complete all steps or selectively  
skip steps.  
3. Select Interactive Setup and follow the on-screen directions.  
The steps involved in the interactive setup include:  
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Setting the time and date  
Searching for channels  
Setting up speakers  
Selecting an audio processor  
Specifying your satellite dish antenna type and finding coordinates  
Viewing the signal meter and running the system test  
Note that if you do not subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you can  
select “Skip this step” for specifying satellite dish antenna type and  
running the system test.  
Getting Antenna Information  
The Antenna Info menu helps you assess the availability of available TV  
channels. It is useful for checking the strength of digital channels,  
obtaining all channels possible, and adjusting any terrestrial TV  
antennas.  
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Press MENU to bring up the main menu, select Assistance, then  
Antenna Info.  
The Antenna Info screen reports the status of the signal search and lists  
channels that are being received or have been received from all  
terrestrial antennas. To switch between antennas, highlight a channel  
and then press ANTENNA on the remote control.  
When getting antenna information, the screen lists:  
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the channel number,  
the station name, if available,  
whether the channel is digital or analog,  
which antenna is receiving the signal, and  
if a digital channel, the current signal strength.  
Note that if you highlight a channel in the  
Antenna Info menu, you tune to the  
channel and, if digital, get a real-time  
update of the signal strength.  
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Getting Assistance  
Dish Pointing  
The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your HDTV and optimize your  
reception of the satellite signal.  
Selecting Dish Type  
It is important to complete each of the following steps required for your  
satellite dish antenna. If you do not, you will not receive proper dish  
pointing coordinates and will not be able to take full advantage of your  
system.  
Peak Signal  
The “Peak Signal” indicates the highest  
signal strength you have obtained, which  
is not necessarily the highest possible  
signal.  
Specify the type of dish you are using:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.  
2. Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing.  
3. Use the arrows to highlight Select Dish, then press OK.  
4. Specify the type of dish you are using: a round satellite dish or an  
oval dish.  
While the maximum signal strength is  
100, the signal strength you achieve will  
probably be less. Although there is no  
difference in picture quality between  
signal strengths of 60 and 85, the higher  
the signal, the less likely you are to  
experience negative effects in degraded  
conditions such as rain or snow (called  
“rain fade”).  
Depending on the type of dish you have, the Select Dish  
menu will prompt you for more information about your  
satellite dish antenna.  
5. If you are using a round satellite dish, you are finished selecting your  
dish.  
6. If you are using an oval satellite dish, specify the number of satellite  
locations from which your satellite dish antenna will be receiving  
signals. This number is equal to the number of LNBs (Low Noise  
Blocks) mounted on your dish. For example, if you have two LNBs,  
select 2 Satellite Location Dish.  
LNBs  
An oval satellite dish with two LNBs.  
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Getting Assistance  
Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates  
Use one of the available methods (ZIP Code, Latitude/Longitude) to find  
your dish pointing coordinates.  
Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates using the ZIP  
Code of the dish installation location:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.  
2. Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing.  
3. Select Enter ZIP Code.  
4. Enter the ZIP Code for the satellite dish antenna installation  
location.  
5. Record the elevation, azimuth, and tilt (oval satellite dish only)  
numbers below.  
Azimuth is the side-to-side direction that  
the satellite dish antenna is pointed.  
Elevation is the up/down angle that the  
satellite dish antenna is pointed.  
Elevation _____________  
Azimuth ___________  
Tilt (oval satellite dish only) _____________________  
Tilt is the circular rotation of the dish  
itself, like the motion of a steering wheel.  
Using the On-screen Signal Meter  
Use the signal strength meter to determine whether or not you are  
receiving a satellite signal. You can also use it to find the strength of the  
satellite signal.  
Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.  
2. Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing.  
3. Select Signal Meter.  
The signal meter screen you see may look somewhat  
different from the one pictured above.  
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Getting Assistance  
4. Select a satellite location (such as 101W). If the satellite dish  
antenna is pointed correctly, the signal meter will show you the  
current signal strength and you should hear a continuous tone.  
5. If you are using an oval satellite dish, select the second satellite  
group and obtain a signal.  
Once you have a signal locked for both satellite locations (this may  
require some tweaking), you can select Alternate for fine tuning to  
improve your reception of both signals. When this button is  
selected, the signal meter alternates between the two signals every  
four seconds. Make small adjustments to your dish’s position until  
both signals are satisfactory.  
If you are not receiving a signal and you have entered all Select Dish  
information correctly, please see your satellite dish antenna Installer’s  
Guide for detailed instructions.  
To change transponders, press the right arrow button on the remote,  
then use either the digit buttons on the remote or the on-screen + and -  
buttons to enter the transponder number.  
Your New Access Card  
See the section “Setup and Connections”  
for details about where to insert your  
access card.  
Periodically, your program provider may issue you a replacement access  
card if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. The New Access Card  
Setup screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card  
onto the new one. The access card fits into the TV through the back  
panel.  
To replace the card:  
1. Select Assistance from the main menu.  
2. Select New Access Card.  
A message screen appears when you  
select System Test from the Assistance  
menu. This screen tells you whether the  
system passed each test. If your system  
fails the test, run the system test several  
times before concluding that there is a  
problem. Occasional fluctuations in the  
phone line or satellite signal can give  
temporary false readings. Note that if  
you do not subscribe to DIRECTV®  
programming or do not have your  
satellite dish antenna installed, the test  
will fail.  
3. Follow the on-screen directions to validate the new card.  
Running the System Test  
The System Test display screen is accessed through the Assistance menu  
and allows you to initiate diagnostic procedures on the DIRECTV System,  
if you subscribe to DIRECTV® programming. You should use this feature  
to get your access card number or when your television doesn’t seem to  
be receiving satellite signals correctly.  
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Getting Assistance  
Off-Air Guides  
If you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong  
signal, but you are receiving invalid program guide information or are  
having trouble tuning to a channel, you can disable your system’s ability  
to acquire off-air TV program guides. If you subscribe to DIRECTV®  
programming, you will still receive DIRECTV® programming guides if you  
do not receive TV program guides.  
To disable the TV program guide:  
1. Select Assistance from the main menu.  
2. Select Off-Air Guides from the Assistance menu.  
Select Off-Air Guides from the Assistance menu.  
3. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight Do Not Acquire Off-Air  
Guides and press OK to select it. Then exit from the menu.  
4. You should now rebuild the channel list by selecting System Options  
from the main menu and selecting Channel Search.  
Upgrades  
Your HDTV is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its  
features and functions. These modifications will occur automatically,  
usually at times when your TV would likely be turned off. If your TV is on  
when an upgrade or modification is sent, you may experience a  
disruption in reception for a minute or two. Your reception should return  
to normal after the modification is complete. Please consult the  
Upgrades Menu to find a schedule of upgrades or modifications planned  
by DIRECTV. The Upgrades feature is enhanced by *RSATM Secure.  
The “RSA Secure” logo ensures that only  
authorized upgrades or modifications are  
delivered to your HDTV.  
Future Upgrades lets you review upcoming upgrades. Past  
Upgrades shows you the current software version number.  
*RSATM Secure and the RSATM Secure logo are  
trademarks of RSA Data Security, Inc.  
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Getting Information  
Setup and connections  
Using the Remote  
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This section contains troubleshooting information, your  
RCA limited warranty, and accessory ordering  
information.  
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Basic TV Operation  
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Using The Program  
Guides  
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Adjusting TV Controls  
Using The Profiles  
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Options and  
Preferences  
Getting Assistance  
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Troubleshooting  
Can’t select certain channel  
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Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu.  
If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.”  
Noisy stereo reception  
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May be a weak station. Change to mono mode instead of stereo in the Audio menu under Special Audio.  
No picture, no sound but TV is on  
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Maybe a vacant channel or input 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 the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.”  
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Simultaneously press the POWER and CHANNEL DOWN buttons on the front panel to reset the TV.  
Sound okay, picture poor  
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Check antenna connections and pointing and also check for interfering sources.  
Try adjusting the picture quality, especially sharpness, to improve weak signals.  
Viewing a VCR while in AIR mode may result in poor picture performance. To exit AIR mode, select System Options  
from the main menu, then select Signal Type and select Cable.  
Black box appears on the screen  
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Captioning may be turned on and in text mode. Check the Caption Display in the Options menu.  
Wrong picture  
The TV and most VCRs let you toggle between pictures: one can be the picture from DIRECTV signal or a terrestrial  
antenna (or cable) and one can be from the VCR. If you don’t see the picture you think you should be seeing, try using  
these buttons to toggle between the pictures:  
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Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR’s front panel.  
Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control.  
Taking either of these actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from DIRECTV to the off-air antenna or  
cable, and vice versa.  
Problems with the remote control  
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Maybe something is between the remote control and the remote sensor on the front of the TV.  
Maybe the remote control is not in the correct mode. Press the DIRECTV button so the remote will be in DIRECTV  
mode or press the TV button so the remote will be in TV mode.  
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Maybe the batteries in the remote control are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if  
you remove the batteries, you may have reprogram the remote to control other components.)  
Remove the batteries and hold the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the  
remote control. Release the button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote control.  
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Blank screen  
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Maybe the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) connected to the input jacks is not on.  
Try another channel, because there may just not be any programming on at that time.  
Cables in back may be disconnected.  
TV will not turn on  
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Check to make sure it is plugged in, and try the front panel POWER button.  
Check the wall receptacle (and extension cord, if applicable) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.  
Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.  
Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.  
TV turns off while playing  
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Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on  
again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.  
Problems with your system password  
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If you forget your system password and subscribe to DIRECTV® programming, you should call DIRECTV to obtain a  
new one.  
Invalid program guide information  
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Make sure your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal. If this still does not correct the problem,  
disable your system’s ability to acquire off-air TV program guides by selecting Assistance from the main menu and  
then selecting Off-Air Guides.  
Care and Cleaning  
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.  
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the  
cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.  
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, vases, or potted plants with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock  
hazard or damage to the TV.  
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on  
the screen. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your  
warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.  
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RCA High Definition TELEVISION (HDTV) LIMITED Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
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Any defect in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
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One year for labor charges.  
One year for parts.  
Two years 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:  
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Pay any Authorized RCA Digital Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your HDTV.  
Pay any Authorized RCA Digital Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts  
and picture tube required to repair your HDTV.  
How you get service:  
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Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit’s date of purchase and model number ready.  
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.  
If the representative determines that you should receive service they will provide you with name(s) of the closest RCA  
Digital Television Authorized Service Center(s).  
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Contact the Service Center and arrange for home service.  
Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
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Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your HDTV. Any  
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)  
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Installation and related adjustments.  
Signal reception problems not caused by your HDTV.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Batteries.  
Images burned onto the screen.  
Units purchased, serviced, or operated outside the continental U.S.A. and Alaska.  
For units intended for use in Alaska, this warranty does not cover installation or the dish antenna. If only covers the HDTV.  
An HDTV that has been modified or incorporated into other products or used for institutional or other commercial  
purposes.  
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Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
Product Registration:  
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Please complete and mail the Product Registration card packed with your HDTV. It will make it easier to contact you  
should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.  
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If you purchased your HDTV outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
Service calls that 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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FCC Registration Information  
Your HDTV is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC  
Rules and Regulations.  
1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company.  
On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer  
Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information to your telephone  
company.  
The REN is useful to determine the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still have all these  
devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of the RENs of all devices connected  
to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line as determined by the  
REN, you should contact your local telephone company.  
Note: This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Party lines are subject to state  
tariffs, and therefore you may not be able to use your own telephone equipment if you are on a party line. Check with  
your local telephone company. Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your  
equipment from your line.  
2. Rights of the Telephone Company.  
Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone company shall,  
where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. Where prior notice is not  
practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue service  
immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone company must: (1) promptly notify you of such  
temporary discontinuance (2) afford you the opportunity to correct the situation and (3) inform you of your right to bring  
a complaint to the Commission pursuant to procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.  
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures where  
such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations. If these  
changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone company must give  
you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.  
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Accessory Information  
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.  
Screw-on Cable* attaches to the  
round antenna connectors (called 75-  
ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR  
or TV. The ends screw onto the  
connectors for a secure connection.  
VH82 (6-ft), VH81 (3-ft)  
Standard Audio/Video cable with  
RCA-type phono plugs. VH83  
Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/  
Video Cable is a double cable that  
lets you connect the video and audio  
jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate  
tapes. It can also be used to connect  
a VCR to your TV. The cable is color-  
coded and shielded. It has RCA-type  
phono plugs on each end. Gold-  
Tipped cable, VH83 (6-ft)  
S-Video Cable has multi-pin  
connectors on each end for  
connecting S-Video components to  
your TV. VH976 (6-ft), VH913 (12-ft)  
RG-6 Coaxial Burial Cable with  
weatherproof “F” connectors. D905  
Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio/Video  
Cable is a triple cable that lets you  
connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of  
stereo components. Gold-Tipped  
cable, VH84 (6-ft)  
Optical/SPDIF cables help you  
connect to a component with an  
Optical Audio In jack, such as a Dolby  
Digital decoder or receiver. DV3 (3-ft),  
DV6 (6-ft)  
Push-on Cable* attaches to the  
round antenna connectors (called 75-  
ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR  
or TV. The ends push on for a quick  
connection. VH89 (6-ft)  
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Remote Control This is the  
remote control that came  
packed with your TV.  
Replacements or spares can  
be ordered as needed.  
Total  
Qty  
Description  
Part No. Price  
Screw-on antenna cable* (3-ft)  
VH81  
VH82  
VH89  
D905  
$3.99  
Screw-on antenna cable* (6-ft)  
Push-on antenna cable* (6-ft)  
Weatherproof “F” Connector (2)  
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)  
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)  
S-Video Cable (6-ft)  
$3.95  
$5.95  
$5.95  
VH83  
VH84  
VH976  
VH913  
VH47  
VH49  
ANT200  
193984  
244876  
DV3  
$5.95  
$9.95  
CRK76TCL3  
$7.95  
S-Video Cable (12-ft)  
$14.95  
$3.95  
2-way Signal Splitter, 4-  
way Signal Splitter* helps  
you connect to other  
components.  
2-way Signal Splitter*  
4-way Signal Splitter*  
$6.95  
Amplified Antenna  
$49.95  
$11.15  
$32.00  
$15.95  
$19.95  
$4.45  
Antenna Mixer  
2-way Splitter (VH47)  
4-way Splitter (VH49)  
Remote Control (CRK76TCL3)  
Optical/SPDIF Cable (3-ft)  
Optical/SPDIF Cable (6-ft)  
Audio•Video Adapter  
DV6  
228449  
D920  
Diplexer  
$19.95  
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM  
Antenna allows you to  
easily switch from the  
antenna signal to cable or  
satellite easily without  
disconnecting antenna.  
ANT200  
$
$
Total Merchandise...............................................................  
Sales Tax ...............................................................................  
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.  
$ 5.00  
$
Shipping and Handling* ....................................................  
Total Amount Enclosed ......................................................  
Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card preferably.  
Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.  
No COD or CASH.  
* This accessory is intended for use with an off-air or  
cable TV signal distribution and is not suitable for  
distribution of the satellite signal originating from  
your satellite dish antenna.  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
All accessories are subject to availability.  
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.  
Please complete other side also  
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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 an order for accessory items  
listed on this order form.  
1-800-338-0376  
My card expires:  
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed  
order form with credit card information, money order or  
check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer  
Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:  
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from your MasterCard  
Video Accessories  
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Copy Number  
above your  
name on  
My card  
expires:  
MasterCard  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your Discover Card  
My card expires:  
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)  
Print or type your name and  
address clearly.  
A complete and correct  
order will save you days  
of waiting.  
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have been filled out completely.  
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Index  
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack  
10, 47  
Digital terrestrial 26  
DIRECTV  
Blocking  
A
Age-based ratings 56  
Content themes 57  
Bright lighting 45  
Buy programs 68  
A-Z icon 34, 40  
Access card 10, 79  
Number 16  
Accessories 86  
Age-based ratings 54  
Blocking 56  
Button 16, 18, 82  
Channel list 50  
Rating limit 52  
Setup 50  
C
Cables 10  
Jacks 7  
Canceling purchases 70  
Caption  
Display 73  
Care and cleaning 83  
Changing  
Channels 26, 27  
From the TV guide to the  
DIRECTV guide 32  
Channel  
Viewing 56  
Spending limit 51  
Dish Pointing 77  
coordinates 78  
Dish type 77  
Dolby  
Digital 47  
Receiver 7  
DVD button 18  
AIR mode 12, 64  
All icon 39  
AlphaSort icon 34  
Amplifier  
Connecting 15  
Analog captions 73  
Analog terrestrial 26  
Anatomy of the TV program  
guide 33  
E
Antenna  
Editing  
Banner  
A 64, 65  
ANTENNA IN jacks 10  
B 64, 65  
Channels 50  
Profiles 50  
Elevation 78  
Exit icon 42  
Exiting  
Icons 24  
Control button on the remote  
19  
Groups 37  
Lists 37  
Delete channels 51  
Retrieving channel number 76  
Search 66  
Up and down 8, 18  
CLEAR button 19  
Closed captioning 73, 82  
Codes  
remote 22  
Color 44  
Scheme 71  
Warmth 44  
Colors  
Of icons 62  
Connections  
Button on the remote 19  
Information 76  
Receiving signals 76  
AphaSort 40  
Arrows on remote 19  
Assistance menu 75  
Attractions guide 69  
Audio  
Program guides 37  
F
FCC information 85  
Fetch  
Button 18  
Using 74  
Fill screen format 72  
Fine tuning the dish 79  
Fixed  
AUDIO jacks 9  
Audio/Video jacks, cable 7  
Processor 46  
Quality controls 46  
Audio language icon 25  
Auto  
Images 83  
Variable out jack 11  
Fixed Output 15  
FORWARD  
Button on the remote 19  
Front  
Converge 45  
Tuning 65  
AUX button 18  
Available channels 66  
Azimuth 78  
To the back panel 6  
Content themes 54  
Viewing 57  
Contrast 44  
Convergence 45  
And rear speaker jacks 11  
Input jacks 8  
Of the TV 8  
B
Back of the TV 10  
Batteries 16, 82  
Binocular icon 25  
Black level 44  
Panel 8  
D
Speaker INT./ EXT. switch 11  
Front inputs 9  
Full screen format 72  
Date and time 71  
Default guide 36, 72  
Detail guide 36  
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Jack 7, 10  
Line 7  
PHONES jack 9  
Picture 44  
G
Maximum signal strength 77  
MENU button 8, 19  
Menus  
Icons 62  
Profiles 50  
Getting around in the guides  
35  
GO BACK  
Button on the remote 19  
GO BACK button 19  
Grid guide 36  
Guide  
Controls 44  
Presets 45  
Quality 44, 77  
Settings 44  
Modes 8  
Of operation 26  
SAT and TV 26  
Mono sound 46  
Movie  
Icon in the program guide 39  
Ratings 58  
Blocking 58  
Viewing 59  
Themes icon 39  
Mute 18, 46  
Picture tilt 45  
PIP (Picture in Picture)  
Button 19  
Buttons 28  
Problems 29  
Positioning cables 6  
POWER button 8  
Preferences menu 71  
Profiles  
Button on the remote  
19, 33, 34, 36  
Data 36, 37  
H
Headphone jack 9  
Help 42  
I
N
Choosing 60  
Locking  
Unlocking 61  
Menu 50  
Icons 25, 34, 40, 62  
Lock, Unlock 62  
INFO  
Button on front panel 8  
Button on the remote 19, 35  
INPUT  
1 jacks 11  
2 jacks 11  
3 jacks 11  
Button on the remote 19  
Interactive setup 16, 76  
Naming profiles 50  
New access card 79  
Noise filter 45  
Normal lighting 45  
Normal screen format 72  
Not rated  
Movies 59  
Programs 54  
Number buttons on the remote  
35  
Unlocking 60  
Program guides  
Anatomy 34  
Default guide 72  
Detail guide 36, 72  
DIRECTV 32  
Down arrow 42  
Exiting 37  
Grid guide 36, 72  
Help 42  
Scrolling 35  
O
J
Off-Air Guides 79  
OK button 19  
ON•OFF button 18  
Optical  
Jacks and cables 7  
Output menu 47  
Other guides  
Attractions guide 69  
Icon 36  
Jacks 10  
And cables 7  
SurfGuide 36, 37, 72  
Tuning to a program 35  
TV 32  
L
Programming the remote to  
control components 20  
Purchases  
Latitude and longitude 78  
LED button on the remote 18  
Listing all DIRECTV programs  
39  
LNB (Low Noise Block) 77  
Lock icon 62  
Cancelling 70  
Menu 70  
Pay Per View programs 67  
Previewing 67  
Reviewing 70  
Overheated components 6  
P
Locking  
The system 25, 58, 62  
Password  
System 61  
Q
M
User 61  
Quality controls 44  
Pay Per View program 52  
PCM  
Decoder 47  
Personal picture preset 45  
Phone  
Mail icon 66  
Mailbox  
Checking your mail 66  
Deleting mail 66  
Icon 25  
Main menu 42  
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Tuning to a program 35  
TV  
And DIRECTV button on remote 8  
Button 18  
Mode 27  
Soft lighting 45  
Sorting  
The DIRECTV guide  
By movies 39  
By sports 39  
By title 34  
By topics 38  
Using movies icon 39  
Using sports icon 39  
Using topics icon 38  
Sorting by  
Scout button 40  
Sound  
Logic 47  
Speaker  
Connecting 14  
Setup 14  
R
Rain fade 77  
Rating limit 52  
Ratio (16:9 and 4:3) 72  
RCA-type cables 7  
Remote control 82  
Buttons 18  
Rating limit 54  
U
codes 22  
Unlocking  
Profiles 60  
The system 25, 62  
Unrated  
Movies 59  
Programs and shows 54  
Shows 59  
Upgrades 80  
Programming 20  
Reset picture controls 45  
Reviewing purchases 70  
RF jacks  
Cables 7  
S
S-VIDEO jack 7  
Satellite 26  
Speakers 47  
Spending limit 51  
Sports  
V
In jack 10  
V-Chip  
Satellite dish type 77  
Scout 25  
Age-based ratings 54  
Content themes 54  
Variable Output 15  
VCR  
VCR1 button 18  
VCR2 button 18  
Video  
Configuration 44  
Games 10  
Jack 9  
Icon 39  
Themes icon 39  
SRS Stereo 47  
Station name  
Retrieving 76  
Stereo sound 46  
Subchannel number 33  
SurfGuide 36, 37  
SWAP  
Button on the remote 19  
System  
Lock 58, 62  
Password 62  
Test 79  
Unlock 62  
Icon 40  
Screen format 72  
Scrolling 35  
Search for channels 66  
Second Audio Program (SAP) 47  
Set  
Movie ratings 58  
Rating limit 52  
Time and date 71  
Sharpness 44  
Signal  
Viewing  
Age-based ratings 56  
Content themes 57  
Volume  
Meter  
Peak Signal 77  
Source  
Button 8, 18  
Changing 64  
Strength  
Of a digital signal 76  
Type  
Changing 64  
Signal meter 78  
SKIP button 18  
W
T
Weak reception 82  
WHO button on the remote 19, 60  
Telephone jack and cord 7  
Terrestrial antennas 76  
Text  
Closed caption 73  
Tilt 78  
Z
ZIP code 78  
Time and date 71  
Tint 44  
Tone controls 46  
Translucency 72  
Troubleshooting 82  
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add delays in service for your product.  
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Indianapolis, IN 46290  
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System hardware. A valid programming subscription is required  
to operate DIRECTV System hardware. Please contact DIRECTV  
directly at 1-800-DIRECTV to order programming.  
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