GE 25GT543 User manual

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Important Information
Table of Contents
Quick Guide to Your TV
Using Your TV and
Remote
Adjusting Your TV
Using Advanced
Features
References
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1
2-5
6-15
16-19
20-27
28-37

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide
slot, fully insert.
Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus
large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqú au fond.
Cautions Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the
wall socket only one way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it
matches the plug of the TV.
Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power) .
For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to
this product bears the UL listing mark or, if purchased and used in
Canada, the CSA certification mark. If in doubt, contact qualified service
personnel.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Note To 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
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Table of Contents
1
Important Information Warning, Product Registration ____________________________________ i
Quick Guide to Your TV Startup ____________________________________________________________________ 2-3
Hook up your TV, Plug in the TV, Put Batteries in the Remote,
Turn on the TV, Place Channels into Memory, Set the Time
Tour of the Remote ____________________________________________________ 4
Basic Button Layout and Functions
Guide to the Menus ___________________________________________________ 5
Colors, Menu Buttons, Moving through the Menus
Using Your TV and Remote With Remote Buttons ______________________________________________ 6-7
With VCRs ____________________________________________________________ 8-11
With a Cable Box _________________________________________________ 12-13
With a Laserdisc ______________________________________________________ 14
With Audio Equipment ____________________________________________ 15
Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture _________________________________________________________ 16
Picture Settings ________________________________________________________ 17
Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness, Autocolor, Picture Reset
Sound Settings ____________________________________________________ 18-19
Stereo, Expanded Stereo, SAP, Tone, Speakers
Using Advanced Features Place Channels in Memory/Autoprogram ________________ 20
Naming Channels ____________________________________________________ 21
Setting the Sleep Timer _____________________________________________ 22
Setting the Alarm Clock ___________________________________________ 23
Watching Picture-in-Picture _________________________________ 24-25
Selecting a Language _________________________________________________26
Watching Closed Captioning ____________________________________ 26
Setting your TV for Antenna or Cable _______________________ 27
References With TV Buttons ______________________________________________________ 28
Displays on the Screen _____________________________________________ 29
Trouble Checks ____________________________________________________ 30-31
Warranty _________________________________________________________________ 32
Order Form for Parts ___________________________________________ 33-34
Glossary __________________________________________________________________ 35
Index __________________________________________________________________ 36-37

Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
2
Plug the cord into the outlet,
matching the wide and the small
end of the plug with the outlet.
2. Plug in the TV
1. Hook up your TV
Details are in the Connections
Guide.
Hook up any antennas, cables or
other equipment to your TV before
you follow the steps below.
The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching.
For more details, see the page numbers listed.
3. Put Batteries in the Remote A. Pull off the cover of the battery
compartment.
B. Place the four AAA batteries as
shown, matching the +and –
end of each battery in the
compartment.
C. Replace the cover.
CONNECTIONS
GUIDE
Use This Book First!
To Find
Your Hook-up
Turn To
Page 1
THIS GUIDE
SHOWS HOW
TO HOOK UP
YOUR TV
AND OTHER
COMPONENTS.

Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
3
A. Press MENU until the Alarm
menu is selected. This menu is
green.
B. The Clock is automatically
highlighted the first time you
set it. If it is not, press
CHANNEL down to highlight it.
C. Press –to set the hour.
D. Press +to set the minutes.
E. Press DONE to save the setting.
A. Press MENU until the Setup
menu is selected. This menu is
white.
B. Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Autoprogram.
C. Press +to start placing channels
in the TV’s memory.
6. Set the Time
5. Place all available
channels in memory
(Autoprogram)
Details for adding and deleting
channels are on page 20.
Press TV on the remote.
OR
Press POWER on the TV.
4. Turn on the TV
REW FF STOP
REC
PLAY
PAUSE
CHAN
RESET
ANT
INPUT
TV
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VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
CHAN
DISPLAY SKIP:30
MUTE PREV CH
VOL
VOL
CLEAR PROG
DONE
MENU
12:21 AM 13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Alarm: Off
Alarm Channel: 07
On Time: Disabled
Off Time: Disabled
Clock: Use –/+ to set time.
MENU CH VOL–VOL+POWERCH
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Español
Autoprogram
Label 13 clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

REW FF STOP
REC
PLAY
PAUSE
CHAN
RESET
ANT
INPUT
TV
123
456
789
0
VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
CHAN
DISPLAY SKIP:30
MUTE PREV CH
VOL
VOL
CLEAR PROG
DONE
MENU
REW FF STOP
REC
PLAY
PAUSE
CHAN
RESET
ANT
INPUT
TV
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456
789
0
CHAN
DISPLAY SKIP:30
MUTE PREV CH
CLEAR PROG
MENU DONE
VOL
VOL
VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
Quick Guide to Your TV
Basic Tour of the Remote
4
Turns the TV on.
Sets the remote to control the TV.
Operates TV when remote is set to
control the TV.
Operates the TV and advanced
features.
TV Power Button
Volume and Channel Controls
Details are on page 6.
Basic information about your remote is shown below. This will give you a
general idea of how your remote works. For more details, see pages 6–15.
Controls components such as a
VCR, laserdisc, audio equipment,
and a cable box.
Changes the menus and features
on the screen.
Used to watch two pictures on the
TV at the same time.
Component Buttons
Details are on pages 8–15.
Menu Buttons
See next page for details.
Picture-in-picture buttons
Details are on pages 7 and 24–25.

Yellow
Quick Guide to Your TV
Menu Basics
5
Colors
Menu Buttons
These buttons are used with the
TV’s menus to adjust the features.
You can use the menu buttons on
the remote or the front of the TV.
Press MENU repeatedly to see
each of the four menu colors.
Each menu has a different color
background as shown at the left.
REW FF STOP
REC
PLAY
PAUSE
CHAN
RESET
ANT
INPUT
TV
123
456
789
0
VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
CHAN
DISPLAY SKIP:30
MUTE PREV CH
CLEAR PROG
MENU DONE
VOL
VOL
Green Light
Blue White
General information about using the on-screen menu system is shown
below. Details on using the remote buttons are on pages 6-7. Many menu items
are explained in detail in Using the Advanced Features starting on page 20.
Moving through the Menus
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Español
Autoprogram
Label
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Español
Autoprogram
Label clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
1. Press MENU to move from
menu to menu
2. Press CHANNEL up and down
to move up and down through
the features in the menu
3. Press VOLUME +and –to
move left and right on the
menu lines
MENU CH VOL–VOL+ CH

Using Your TV and Remote
With Remote Buttons
6
3. Number Buttons (0-9)
Selects any channel number.
Two numbers must be pressed for
each channel. Press 0 and 6 for
channel 6.
For three digit channels, press and
hold 1 until 1-- appears on the
screen. Then press the other two
numbers.
1. Power Buttons
OFF
Turns off the TV.
Turns off compatible VCRs.
ON/OFF
Turns on a component after a
component button is pressed.
Turns off components except audio
equipment.
TV
Turns on the TV.
Shows the displays on the screen.
Sets the remote to control the TV.
See Using the Remote with a VCR,
Cable Box, Laserdisc Player and Audio
equipment on pages 8–15.
2. TV Buttons
CLEAR
Clears menus and displays from
the screen.
DISPLAY
Shows displays on the screen.
Clears menus from the screen.
SKIP:30 (Commercial Skip)
Allows you to scan other channels
during commericals.
Each press adds 30 seconds. TV
switches back to original channel
when time runs out. Press CLEAR
to cancel SKIP.
VOL (Volume)
Raises and lowers sound.
Moves left and right on a menu
line. See Quick Guide to the Menus
on page 5.
Changes a feature setting.
MUTE
Turns off the TV sound.
CHAN (Channel)
Scans up and down through
channels in the TV’s memory.
Moves up and down menus. See
Quick Guide to the Menus on page 5.
Moves through channels
in VCR’s memory.
PREV CHAN (Previous Channel)
Changes back and forth between
two channels.
Select a channel and then select
another. Press PREV CHAN to
switch between the two channels.
MENU
Shows menus on the screen and
moves from menu to menu.
RESET
Returns the picture adjustments to
the original settings.
DONE
Saves the setup of a feature and
removes the menu from the screen.
REW FF STOP
REC CLEAR PROG
PLAY
PAUSE
CHAN
DISPLAY SKIP:30
CHAN
MUTE PREV CH
VOLVOL
DONEMENU RESET
ANTINPUT
SWAPFRZMOVEPIP
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF TV
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Using Your TV and Remote
With Remote Buttons
7
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds a tape or laserdisc.
Searches backward while tape or
laserdisc is playing.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards a tape or laserdisc.
Searches forward while tape or
laserdisc is playing.
STOP
Stops tape or laserdisc.
PLAY
Plays tape or laserdisc.
REC (Record)
Starts recording onto tape.
CLEAR
Clears items from timer programs
and VCR’s clock.
PROG (Program)
Sets clock and programs timer on
VCR.
PAUSE
Pauses tape or laserdisc.
5. VCR, Laserdisc, and Audio Equipment Buttons
6. Signal Buttons
AUDIO, VCR1, VCR2, LDISC,
CABLE, TV
Sets the remote to control the
component.
VCR2 and LDISC can only be
programmed for one component:
either a Laserdisc Player or a VCR.
See Using the Remote with a VCR,
Cable Box, Laserdisc Player and Audio
equipment on pages 8–15.
4. Component Buttons
PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
Turns the small picture on or off.
MOVE
Moves the small picture to the next
corner.
FRZ (Freeze)
Freezes or unfreezes the small
picture.
SWAP
Switches the channel in the small
picture with the big picture.
7. Picture-in-Picture Buttons
INPUT
Switches between the TV channels
and Video 00 .
ANT (Antenna)
Used as TV/VCR button when
remote is set to control the VCR.
REW FF STOP
REC CLEAR PROG
PLAY
PAUSE
CHAN
DISPLAY SKIP:30
CHAN
MUTE PREV CH
VOLVOL
DONEMENU RESET
ANTINPUT
SWAPFRZMOVEPIP
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF TV
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0

Using Your TV and Remote
With VCRs: Programming the Remote
8
Refer to the Connection Book or the VCR’s owners manual to hook up your VCRs.
The remote may need to be programmed for your VCR. This remote may
not operate all models of brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the
sheet packed in with your remote.
2.Program the remote for
your VCRs
1.Test the remote A.Press VCR1 or VCR2 to turn
the VCR on.
B.Press the VCR buttons shown
at the left. If your VCR does
not work, program it with a
VCR code from the list below.
A. Point the remote at the VCR
and hold VCR1 or VCR2.
B. Enter the code for your brand
from the code list below.
C. Release VCR1.
D. Press ON/OFF. If nothing
happens, try pressing VCR1
and then ON/OFF.
E. Repeat A–D with another code
if the first one does not work or
if a second VCR is connected.
REW FF STOP
REC
PLAY
PAUSE
CHAN
RESET
ANT
INPUT
TV
123
456
789
0
VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
CHAN
DISPLAY SKIP:30
MUTE PREV CH
VOL
VOL
CLEAR PROG
DONE
MENU
SWAP
FRZ
MOVE
PIP
VCR Codes
Aiwa .................................................15
Akai ........................................03,22,23
Audio Dynamics........................14,16
Broksonic .........................................10
Canon ...............................................08
Capehart...........................................01
Citizen ..............................................09
Craig............................................07,12
Curtis Mathes........................00,08,15
Daewoo............................................13
dbx...............................................14,16
Dimensia..........................................00
Dynatech..........................................15
Emerson ...09,10,13,15,20,23,24,34,41
Fisher............................02,12,18,19,43
Funai.................................................15
GE .................................00,07,08,32,37
Goldstar.......................................09,14
Harman Kardon..............................14
Hitachi...............................05,15,35,36
Instant Replay .................................08
JCL ....................................................08
JCPenney.......02,05,07,08,14,16,30,35
JVC.....................................02,14,16,30
Kenwood...........................02,14,16,30
Lloyd ................................................15
Magnavox...................................08,29
Marantz...................02,08,14,16,29,30
Marta ................................................09
MEI ...................................................08
Memorex...........................08,09,12,15
MGA............................................04,27
Minolta........................................05,35
Mitsubishi....................04,05,27,35,40
Montgomery Ward.........................06
MTC.............................................07,15
Multitech...........................07,15,31,32
NEC ...................................02,14,16,30
Panasonic.........................................08
Pentax..........................................05,35
Philco...........................................08,29
Philips..........................................08,29
Pioneer ...................................05,16,33
ProScan.............................................00
Quartz...............................................02
Quasar..............................................08
RCA ....................00,05,07,08,28,35,37
Realistic.........02,06,08,09,12,15,19,43
Samsung.......................07,13,22,32,42
Sansui ...............................................16
Sanyo..........................................02,12
Scott.......................................04,13,41
Sears.............02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43
Sharp.....................................06,24,39
Shintom ................................17,26,31
Sony.......................................17,26,38
Sylvania................................08,15,29
Symphonic ................................02,15
Tashiko ...........................................09
Tatung.............................................30
Teac............................................15,30
Technics..........................................08
Teknika............................08,09,15,21
Toshiba .................................05,13,19
Totevision..................................07,09
Unitech ...........................................07
Vector Research........................14,16
Victor ..............................................16
Video Concepts ........................14,16
Videosonic......................................07
Wards....................................................
............05,06,07,08,12,13,15,25,31,35
Yamaha............................02,14,16,30
Zenith.........................................11,17

Using Your TV and Remote
With VCR: Setting the VCR1 Channel
9
The VCR 1 Channel works with VCR1 on the remote. If the VCR 1 Channel
is set, pressing VCR1 selects the channel to see the VCR picture. The
VCR 1 Channel setting depends on which diagram you have used from the
Connection Guide. If you want to turn this feature off, set the VCR 1
Channel to Disable. Refer to the chart below for your setting.
A.Press TV to set the remote to
control the TV.
B. Press MENU to select the Setup
menu. This menu is white.
A.Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the VCR 1 Channel.
B. Press +to highlight the channel.
A.Enter channel 00, 03, or 04.
Choose your setting from the
chart below. Press + if you want
to turn this feature off (Disable).
B. Press DONE to save the setting.
1. Select the Setup Menu
2. Highlight VCR1 Channel
3. Enter channel number
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Español
Autoprogram
Label 13 clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
VCR 1 Channel: 03
VCR 1 Channel: 00
Diagram used from the
Connection Guide:
1B, 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4C, 5C
4B, 5B
Set VCR1 Channel to:
00
3 or 4 (same as 3/4 switch)
VCR 1 Channel: 03
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Español
Autoprogram
Label 13 clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Español
Autoprogram
Label 13 clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

A. Press VCR1 or VCR2 to set the
remote to control the VCR.
B. Press ON/OFF.
Using Your TV and Remote
With VCRs: Basic Operation
10
A.Press channel 00 on the TV to
see what the VCR is doing.
B. Press VCR1 or VCR2 to set the
remote to control the VCR.
C. Press ON/OFF to turn on the
VCR if it did not turn on when
you pressed VCR1 or VCR2.
If the remote operates your VCR, this page and the next will show you
how to use it for basic functions. See page 7 for more details on buttons used
with your VCR.
REC PAUSE
CHAN
RESET
ANT
INPUT
TV
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0
CHAN
DISPLAY SKIP:30
MUTE PREV CH
CLEAR PROG
MENU
SWAP
FRZ
MOVE
PIP
DONE
VOL
VOL
VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
REW FF STOP PLAY
Turn on the VCR
Turn off the VCR

Using Your TV and Remote
With VCRs: Basic Operation
11
A. Press VCR1 or VCR2 to set the
remote to control the VCR.
B. Tune the VCR to the channel
you want to record using
CHANNEL up and down or
pressing two number buttons.
C. Press RECORD to start
recording.
D. Press TV/VCR on the VCR.
E. Press TV to set the remote to
control the TV.
F. Press CHANNEL up or down to
change channels on the TV.
G. To see the channel you are
recording, tune the TV back to
channel 00.
A. Turn on VCR.
B. Insert a tape in the VCR.
C. Press PLAY to start the tape
playing.
D. Press STOP when you are
finished.
E. Press REW to rewind the tape.
Watch a tape in your VCR
If the remote operates your VCR, this page and page 10 will show you
how to use it for basic functions. See page 7 for more details on buttons used
with your VCR.
PAUSE
RESET
ANT
INPUT
123
456
789
0
DISPLAY SKIP:30
MUTE PREV CH
CLEAR PROG
MENU
SWAP
FRZ
MOVE
PIP
DONE
VOL
VOL
VCR1 AUDIO
OFF
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
TV
REW FF STOP PLAY
CHAN
CHAN
REC
VCR2
Record one TV program
and watch another

Using Your TV and Remote
With a Cable Box: Programming and Basic Operation
12
Refer to the Connection Book or contact your cable company to hook up your cable
box. If you have a cable box with its own remote, then you may also be able
to use the TV’s remote with your cable box. This remote may not work
with all models of brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet
packed in with your remote.
Program the remote for your
cable box A.Point the remote at the cable
box and hold CABLE.
B. Enter the code numbers for
your brand from the list below.
C. Release CABLE.
D.Press ON/OFF to turn it on. If
nothing happens, try pressing
CABLE and then ON/OFF.
E. Repeat A-D with another code
if the first one does not work.
A.Tune TV to channel 02, 03, 04,
05, or 06.
B. Point remote at the cable box
and press CABLE.
C. Press ON/OFF to turn it on.
D.Press CHANNEL up or down to
change channels on the cable
box.
A. Press CABLE.
B. Press ON/OFF to turn it off.
Basic Operation:
Turn on the Cable Box
Turn off the Cable Box
REC PAUSE
CHAN
RESET
ANT
INPUT
TV
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0
CHAN
DISPLAY SKIP:30
MUTE PREV CH
CLEAR PROG
MENU
SWAP
FRZ
MOVE
PIP
DONE
VOL
VOL
VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
REW FF STOP PLAY
ABC ..............................................22,46
Anvision.......................................07,08
Cablestar......................................07,08
Eagle..................................................08
Eastern International.......................02
General Instrument.............................
....................04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,46
Hamlin...............................12,13,34,48
Hitachi.....................................37,43,46
Jerrold....................................................
..........04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,45,46,47
MACOM......................................37,43
Magnavox.............................................
..........07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
NSC ...................................................09
Oak ..........................................01,16,38
Oak Sigma ........................................16
Panasonic................................03,27,39
Philips ...................................................
..........07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
Pioneer ....................................18,20,44
Randtek........................................07,08
RCA..............................................00,27
Regal.............................................12,13
Regency........................................02,33
Samsung ...........................................44
Scientific Atlanta....................03,22,35
Signature...........................................46
Sprucer..............................................27
Starcom .............................................46
Sylvania.............................................11
Teknika .............................................06
Texscan.........................................10,11
Tocom.................................17,21,49,50
Unika.......................................31,32,41
Viewstar................................................
..........07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41
Warner Amex...................................44
Zenith...........................................14,42
Cable Box Codes

Using Your TV and Remote
With a Cable Box: Setting the Cable Channel
13
The Cable Channel works with CABLE on the remote. If the Cable
Channel is set, pressing CABLE selects the channel to see cable channels.
The Cable Channel setting depends on which channel your cable box
must be on to see cable channels. The channels usually used are 02, 03,
04, 05 or 06. Consult your cable company for more information.
A.Press TV to set the remote to
control the TV.
B. Press MENU to select the Setup
menu. This menu is white.
A.Press CHANNEL down to move
down the menut until Cable
Channel is highlighted.
B. Press +to underline the
channel.
A.Enter the number for your cable
box, either 02,03,04,05, or 06.
B. Press DONE to save the setting.
1. Select the Setup menu
2. Highlight Cable Channel
3. Enter channel number
Cable Channel: 02
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Español
Autoprogram
Label 13 clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
Cable Channel: 02
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Español
Autoprogram
Label 13 clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
VCR 1 Channel: 00
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Español
Autoprogram
Label 13 clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
VCR 1 Channel: 00
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
Cable Channel: 03
VCR 1 Channel: 00
VCR 1 Channel: 00
VCR 1 Channel: 00

Using Your TV and Remote
With a Laserdisc: Programming and Basic Operation
14
Refer to the your Laserdisc owner’s manual to hook up your Laserdisc Player. The
remote may need to be programmed for your laserdisc. This remote may not
operate all models of brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the
sheet packed in with your remote.
A.Tune TV to channel 00, 03, or 04.
B. Point the remote at the
Laserdisc and press LDISC.
C. Press ON/OFF to turn it on.
D.Use the buttons on the remote
that relate to laserdisc functions.
Not all buttons highlighted may
work with your laserdisc.
F. Press ON/OFF to turn it off.
Program the remote for
your laserdisc A. Point the remote at the audio
equipment and hold LDISC.
B. Enter the code for your brand
from the code list below.
C. Release LDISC.
D. Press ON/OFF. If nothing
happens, try pressing LDISC
and then ON/OFF.
PAUSE
RESET
ANT
INPUT
123
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789
0
DISPLAY SKIP:30
MUTE PREV CH
CLEAR PROG
MENU
SWAP
FRZ
MOVE
PIP
DONE
VOL
VOL
VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
TV
REW FF STOP PLAY
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Basic Operation
Pioneer........................33
ProScan.......................33
RCA.............................33
Laserdisc Codes

Using Your TV and Remote
With Audio Equipment: Programming and Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Program the remote for
audio equipment
A. Point the remote at the audio
equipment and hold AUDIO.
B. Enter the code from the code
list.
C. Release AUDIO.
D. Press ON/OFF to turn it on. If
nothing happens, try pressing
AUDIO and then ON/OFF.
E. Repeat A–D with another code
if the first one does not work.
A. Point the remote at the audio
equipment and press AUDIO.
B. Press ON/OFF to turn it on.
C. Use the buttons on the remote
that relate to audio functions.
Not all buttons highlighted
may work with your
equipment.
D. Turn the audio equipment off
using the audio component’s
power off button.
PAUSE
RESET
ANT
INPUT
123
456
789
0
DISPLAY SKIP:30
MUTE PREV CH
CLEAR PROG
MENU
SWAP
FRZ
MOVE
PIP
DONE
VOL
VOL
VCR1 AUDIO
VCR2
OFF
ON/OFF–LDISC–CABLE
TV
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RCA/ Dimensia
AM/FM...........................03
CD....................................07
Tape.................................06
Phono ..............................05
Aux ..................................04
Audio Codes
Refer to the Connection Book or your Audio equipment owner’s manual to hook
up your audio equipment. Your remote controls some audio equipment
such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, or amplifier. The
remote may need to be programmed for your equipment. This remote
may not operate all models of brands listed below. Use the codes below or
on the sheet packed in with your remote.

Adjusting Your TV
Overall Picture
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Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without
changing the color level.
1. Select the Controls Menu Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight Picture.
A. Press +to lighten the picture.
OR
Press –to darken the picture.
B. Press DONE to save the setting.
2. Highlight Picture
3. Use VOLUME +and –to
adjust the Picture
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....I.....+
Stereo: On
SAP: Off
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....I.....+
Stereo: On
SAP: Off
Picture -.......I...+

Adjusting Your TV
Picture Settings
1. Select the Adjust Menu Press MENU repeatedly to select the
Adjust menu. This menu is light
blue.
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the picture item you
want to adjust.
Press + or –to adjust each item.
Press DONE to save the setting.
2. Highlight item to change
3. Use VOLUME +or –to
adjust each item
Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your
personal setting. The chart at the bottom of the page explains your options.
Color
Tint
Bright (Brightness)
Sharp (Sharpness)
Autocolor
Picture Reset
Press VOLUME +to:
Increase color richness
Give red tint to skin color
Add more light to dark parts of
the picture
Show cleaner, clearer images
Turn on to keep Color and Tint in
proper balance each time you
change channels
Reset the picture back to the
original settings
Press VOLUME –to:
Lower color to black and white
Give green tint to skin color
Add more dark to light parts of
the picture
Make picture more smooth
Turn off for manual adjustment
of Color and Tint
Reset the picture back to the
original settings
Picture Reset
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Color -.....I.....+
Tint G.....I.....R
Bright -.....I.....+
Sharp -.....I.....+
Autocolor: On
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Color -.....I.....+
Tint G.....I.....R
Bright -.....I.....+
Sharp -.....I.....+
Autocolor: On
4. Press DONE to save the
setting

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Adjusting Your TV
Sound Settings: Stereo, Expanded Stereo, SAP and Tone
1. Select the Controls Menu Press MENU to select the Controls
menu. This menu is yellow.
Press CHANNEL down to
highlight the sound item you
want to adjust.
Press + or –to adjust each item.
Press DONE to save the setting.
2. Highlight item to change
3. Use VOLUME +or –to
adjust each item
Tone: High
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....I.....+
Stereo: On
SAP: Off
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....I.....+
Stereo: Expanded
SAP: Off
4. Press DONE to save the
setting
Off
Sound is reproduced in
mono.
Off
Sound is reproduced in
Stereo, Expanded Stereo
or Mono, whichever is
selected in the Stereo
Menu Item.
Low
Low pitched sounds are
louder.
Expanded
Expanded stereo adds greater
width and dimension to stereo
broadcasts creating a more
spacious stereo sound effect.
On
Sound is automatically
reproduced in stereo or
mono, whichever the TV
station is broadcasting.
On
Sound is reproduced in
another sound channel.
If nothing happens,
your broadcast may not
have SAP.
High
High pitched sounds are
louder.
Stereo
SAP
Tone
Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo, Expanded Stereo, SAP or Tone of
your TV. SAP (Second Audio Program) is sometimes used to offer the
program being watched in another language. The chart below explains
your options.