RCA E13332 User manual

USER'S
GUIDE
COLOR TV

Important Information
Cautions
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this TV to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to
wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION:
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.
Product
Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning this
card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of pur-
chase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you ever need
them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV.
Model No _________________________________________________________
Serial No __________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: _____________________________________________________
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Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate it.
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This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the
product.
This symbol indicates
“dangerous voltage” inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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.
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. Extended viewing of channels displaying
these images should be avoided.

1
Introduction
Thank you for choosing RCA
Your television is designed for long
life and superior operation. Despite its
sophistication, your new TV is
amazingly simple to operate because it
has so many automatic features.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
First-Time Operation .................................................................. 2-3
Controlling Your TV
Front Panel and Headphone Jack................................................... 4
On-Screen Displays ....................................................................... 4
Remote Operation....................................................................... 5-6
Operating Features
VIDEO Menu................................................................................. 7
Closed Captioning .......................................................................... 8
Languages (English, French, Spanish) .......................................... 8
SETUP Menu................................................................................. 9
Sleep Timer Operation................................................................. 10
Alarm Timer Operation ............................................................... 11
Autoprogramming Channel Memory .......................................... 12
Editing Channel Memory ............................................................. 12
Connecting Your TV
Antenna/Cable Information ......................................................... 13
Dipole Antenna Connection......................................................... 13
Home Antenna Connections ........................................................ 14
Cable-TV Connections ................................................................ 15
Cable-TV Operation .................................................................... 16
Accessories
Accessories .................................................................................. 17
Order Form ............................................................................. 17-18
Caring for Your TV
Cleaning & Care .......................................................................... 19
Trouble Checks......................................................................... 20
Limited Warranty.................................................................... 21

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Getting Started
First-Time Operation
The steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly.
Page numbers are also listed for more details.
1. Unpack TV and accessories.
Shown below are the accessories that
came packed with your TV.
2. Place batteries in remote.
1. Turn the remote control face down.
2. Press down on the ridged area of the
battery cover and slide it off.
3. Place two “AAA” batteries as shown
matching the + and – end of each
battery in the compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
3. Connect antenna or cable-TV
system.
Most antenna or cable-TV systems can
be connected as shown here.
• Details for connecting a home antenna
to your TV are on page 14.
• Details for connecting a cable-TV
system to your TV are on pages 15-16.
4. Plug in the TV.
Plug in the TV, matching the wide and
small blade of the plug with the outlet.
ANTENNA
Incoming Cable fromAntenna or
Cable-TV System
Back of
TV
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Remote Control and 
Two Batteries
Dipole Antenna
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ENGLISH
ANTENNA:CABLE
LIST FEATURES
– AUTOPROGRAM +
EDIT CHANNELS
Getting Started
First-Time Operation
5. Turn on TV and place channels
in memory.
Your TV is designed to place active
channels into your TV’s memory the first
time you turn it on.
• Press POWER on the TV or remote to
turn on the TV.
• The TV automatically cycles through all
channel numbers and places active
channels into the channel memory.
When your TV is finished, it tunes to
the lowest channel number in its
channel memory.
6. Edit the channel memory.
You can add and erase channels from
memory as desired.
• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight
SETUP. Then press +to select the
SETUP menu.
• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight
EDIT CHANNELS.
• Press +to select EDIT CHANNELS.
• Select the desired channel number by
pressing the CHANNEL up or down
button or by pressing two number
buttons.
• Then press +to add a channel, or
press –to erase a channel. Details
are on page 12.
• Press CLEAR to remove the menu from
the screen.
7. Set the clock.
• Press MENU repeatedly until SETUP is
highlighted. Then press +to select the
SETUP menu.
• Repeatedly press MENU to select
CLOCK.
• Press and hold –to set the correct hour.
Then press and hold +to set the correct
minutes.
• Press CLEAR to remove the menu from
the screen.
– CLOCK 12:00PM +
(MORE)
SLEEP -:--
ALARM 6:30AM
ALARM: OFF
– ERASE / ADD +
12 –
Press MENU
repeatedly to
see 2nd setup
menu.
ANTENNA:CABLE
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EDIT CHANNELS
VIDEO
CAPTION OFF
- SETUP +
ENGLISH
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Front Panel
Shown here are the front-panel buttons.
ControllingYour TV
Remote Sensor
• When using the remote control, point it
toward this sensor.
Headphone Jack
• You can plug an optional set of head-
phones into this jack for private
listening. When headphones are
attached, the sound comes through the
headphones instead of the TV speaker.
• If the plug on your headphones does not
fit the jack, adapters are available at
your local electronics supply store
MENU Button
• Press repeatedly until the item you want
is highlighted, then press +or –to enter
the menu.
• Press repeatedly to move down each
menu screen and then press +or –to
adjust each setting.
• To mute the TV, press once and then
press +.
CH
2 2
2 2
2 and
11
11
1 Buttons (Channel Up and
Down)
• Press CHAN
22
22
2 to see the next higher
channel in memory.
• Press CHAN
11
11
1 to see the next lower
channel in memory.
• You can add or erase channels in
memory as desired. Details are on page
12.
VOL + and –Buttons (Volume Up and
Down)
• Press VOL +to increase volume, or
press VOL –to decrease volume.
• Press –or +to adjust the setting of an
item that is highlighted in the menu.
• The volume display will automatically
appear on the screen when you press the
VOL buttons.
POWER Button
• Press to turn the TV on or off.
Remote Sensor Headphone Jack
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SLP ALM 7:17PM
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Sleep Timer
2Alarm Timer
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Channel Number
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Time
MUTE
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Sleep Timer
This display appears when the sleep timer has been set.
Details are on page 10.
Alarm Timer
This display appears when the alarm timer has been set.
Details are on page 11.
MUTE
This display appears when the TV’s sound is muted. Press
MUTE on the remote. Details are on page 6.
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2
3
Time
This display appears after the clock is set whenever you
change channels or press DISPLAY.
Channel Number
This display appears whenever you change channels or press
DISPLAY.
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On-Screen Displays

5
Remote Operation
When operating the remote, point it
directly at the front of the TV.
Objects between the remote and the
remote sensor can block the signal to
the TV.
This remote has a NightGlo feature
which illuminates the keypad. To save
battery power, do not activate the
NiteGlo feature when the remote is
used in well lit rooms.
Controlling Your TV
OFF Button
• Press to turn the TV off.
TV Button
• Turns on the TV.
• Shows the displays on the screen.
• Sets the remote to control the TV.
VCR Button
• Sets the remote to control the VCR.
The Lightbulb Button (NightGlo)
• Press and hold to light up the remote
control buttons. The light will go off
after five seconds.
• Every time a button is pressed the
keypad will light, and remain lit until the
command is completed.
• Press to deactivate the keypad light.
REW (Rewind)
• Rewinds a tape.
• Searches backward when tape is playing.
PLAY
• Plays tape or laserdisc.
FF (Fast Forward)
• Fast forwards a tape.
• Searches forward while tape is playing.
REC (Record)
• Starts recording onto tape.
STOP
• Stops tape.
PAUSE
• Pauses tape.
DISPLAY Button
• Press to display the time and channel
number on the screen.
• Press to see if the Sleep Timer and/or
Alarm Timer is set.
• Press to remove menus from the screen.
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SLEEP Button
• Sets TV to automatically turn off in 30,
60, or 90 minutes.
MUTE Button
• Press to quickly reduce sound to
minimum level. Closed captioning (C1)
automatically appears on the screen
when you press MUTE.
• To restore sound and normal picture,
press MUTE again or press VOL up.
PREV CH Button (Previous Channel)
• Pressing this button switches the TV
back to the last tuned channel. This is
useful if you are watching two channels.
• Select the first channel you wish to
watch. Then select the other channel by
pressing two number buttons.
• The TV changes back and forth be-
tween the two channels each time you
press this button.
CHAN
11
11
1 and
22
22
2 Buttons
(Channel Up and Down)
• Press to select the next higher or lower
channel in memory.
• You can add or erase channels in
memory as desired.
VOL < and > Buttons
(Volume Down and Up)
• Press VOL >to increase volume, or
press VOL <to decrease volume.
• Press >or <to adjust the setting of an
item that is highlighted in a menu.
• The volume display appears on the
screen when you press the VOL buttons.

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ControllingYour TV
Remote Operation (continued)
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CLEAR
• Clears menus and displays from
the screen.
MENU Button
• Press repeatedly until the item you want
is highlighted, then press >or <to enter
the menu.
• Press repeatedly to move down each
menu screen and then press >or <to
adjust each setting.
RESET Button
• Press to return all video settings (color,
tint, contrast, brightness, and sharpness)
back to the original settings.
Number Buttons (0-9)
• Press to access any channel number.
• To select a channel, press two number
buttons. For example, press 0 then 6 for
channel 6.
• To select a 3-digit number, press and
hold number button 1 until 1— appears
on the screen. Then press the other two
numbers.
SKIP (Commercial Skip)
• Allows you to look at other channels
during commercials using the
CHANNEL buttons.
• Each press adds 30 seconds. The TV
switches back to original channel when
time runs out.
SPEED (Tape Speed)
• Selects a recording speed either:
SLP, SP, or LP.
TRACK Button (– or +)
(Tracking down and up)
• Lets you manually reduce the streaks
that may appear in the picture during
playback.
F.ADV Button (FrameAdvance)
• Fast forwards the tape through a
commercial when a tape is playing.
• Advances the tape one video frame at a
time when the tape is in PAUSE mode.

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Operating Features
VIDEO Menu
Press MENU until VIDEO is highlighted. Then press +to select the
VIDEO menu. Press MENU to move down the menu and +and –to
adjust each function.
Press
MENU to
select
VIDEO
Press +
for 1st
VIDEO
Menu
Screen
– VIDEO RESET +
(MORE)
The VIDEO RESET function changes all the video functions (color, tint,
contrast, brightness, sharpness) back to the factory settings. Press +or –to
reset the video functions. RESET appears on the TV screen momentarily
while the functions are being adjusted.
Press
MENU
until the
second
VIDEO
Menu
appears
COLOR
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TINT
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
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– COLOR +
TINT
CONTRAST
BRIGHTNESS
SHARPNESS
The SHARPNESS function adjusts picture sharpness. Press +or –to
select SHARPNESS. Press +to increase or press –to decrease.
The BRIGHTNESS function adjusts the brightness of the dark portions
of the picture. Press +or –to select BRIGHTNESS. Press +to increase
or press –to decrease brightness.
The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and contrast of
the picture. Press +or –to select CONTRAST. Press +to increase or
press –to decrease contrast.
The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press +or –to select
TINT. Press +to add more green tint or press –to add more red tint.
The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press +or –
to select COLOR, then press +to increase or press –to decrease color.
These functions are displayed individually at the bottom of the screen
once they have been selected. The setting can be adjusted at that time by
pressing either the +or –button.
Adjustment
Displays
Caution: When using TV games,
computers, and similar products with
your TV, keep the brightness and
contrast functions at low settings. If a
fixed (non-moving) pattern is left on the
screen for long periods of time at a high
brightness or contrast setting, the image
can be permanently imprinted onto the
screen. These types of imprints are not
covered by your warranty because they
are the result of misuse.
– VIDEO +
CAPTION OFF
SETUP
ENGLISH

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VIDEO
- CAPTION C1 +
SETUP
ENGLISH
VIDEO
- CAPTION OFF +
SETUP
ENGLISH
IMAGE
SOUS-TITR – –
REGLAGES
- FRANCAIS +
VIDEO
CAPTION OFF
SETUP
- ENGLISH +
Operating Features
Languages
Closed Captioning
Closed captioning lets you display the
audio portion of a program as text on
the TV screen. This is useful to the
hearing impaired or anyone who wants
to watch a program without the sound.
There are two types of closed
captioning available: C1 (Caption 1)
and C2 (Caption 2). C1 displays the
full translation of the primary lan-
guage in your area. C2 may be used
as a source for secondary languages,
simplified English, or other transla-
tions transmitted in your area.
The closed captioning feature in this
TV does not support a Text Mode.
Typically, the Text Mode consists of
program information, weather
bulletins, local activities, etc.
Closed captioning is not available on
all channels or at all times. Only
specific programs are encoded with
closed captioning information (CC).
The on-screen displays in this TV can
be displayed in three languages:
English, French, and Spanish. When
you select a language, most of the
displays will be shown on the screen
in your preferred language.
Selecting a Language
1. Press MENU once to bring up the
main menu and highlight ENGLISH. 2. Press +or –to select FRANCAIS
(French), ESPANOL (Spanish),
or ENGLISH.
Setting Closed Captioning
1. Press MENU until CAPTION
OFF is highlighted.
2. Press +or –to select OFF, C1, or C2.
3. The screen displays the TV program’s
audio portion as text if the program
has closed captioning.
THIS DOWNTOWN MONUMENT
WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT BY A
SCULPTOR IN THE EARLY 1800'S.

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VIDEO
CAPTION OFF
- SETUP +
ENGLISH
Press MENU until SETUP is highlighted. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu. Press MENU to move down the menu and + and – to
adjust each function.
SETUP Menu
Press
MENU
to select
SETUP
ALARM: OFF
CLOCK 2:10PM
(MORE)
– SLEEP -:-- +
ALARM 12:00AM
By setting the Sleep function, you program your TV to turn itself off after a
certain period of time. This is useful whenever you want to watch TV for an
hour or so before going to sleep. Press the + or – button to select the length
of time you want the TV to stay on. Details are on page 10.
You can program your TV to turn itself on at a specific time by setting the
ALARM time function and turning the ALARM: ON/OFF function ON.
Details are on page 11.
The ALARM: ON/OFF function lets you turn the alarm on or off by pressing
the + or – button. Details are on page 11.
After setting the CLOCK function, the time is displayed on the TV screen
whenever you change channels or press DISPLAY. Press and hold – to set
the correct hours and + to set the correct minutes. Details are on page 3.
1st
SETUP
Menu
Screen
Operating Features
Press
MENU
until the
second
SETUP
Menu
appears
When you press + or – to start the AUTOPROGRAM function, the TV cycles
through all channels and places only the active channels for your area in its
channel memory. The channel memory is the list of channels the TV stops on
when you press CHANNEL up or down. Details are on page 12.
The ANTENNA: CABLE/AIR function tells your TV whether you have cable
or a home antenna connected to it. The TV adjusts this function for you
when you start the AUTOPROGRAM function. If you wish to adjust it
manually, press + or – to switch between the CABLE and AIR setting.
The EDIT CHANNELS function allows you to edit the channel memory by
adding or erasing channels. Details are on page 12.
ANTENNA:CABLE
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EDIT CHANNELS

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VIDEO
CAPTION OFF
- SETUP +
ENGLISH
Operating Features
Sleep Timer Operation
By setting the Sleep Timer, you can
program your TV to turn itself off
after a certain period of time (up to
four hours). This is useful whenever
you want to watch TV for an hour or
so before going to sleep.
Setting the Sleep Timer 4. When the Sleep Timer is turned on, the
letters SLP appear on the screen
whenever you change channels or
stations or press DISPLAY.
5. Repeat step 1 to see the amount of time
remaining before the TV shuts itself off.
6. When the Sleep Timer counts down to
one minute, the Sleep Timer display
appears on the screen. When this
display appears, press CLEAR to cancel
the Sleep Timer if you want the TV to
remain on.
1. Press MENU until SETUP is high-
lighted. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu.
2. Press + to select the length of time you
want the TV to stay on. Each press of
the + button adds 30 minutes. Each
press of the – button subtracts 30
minutes.
3. When finished, the display disappears
from the screen in a few seconds. To
make it disappear more quickly, press
CLEAR on the remote.
ALARM: OFF
CLOCK 1:58PM
(MORE)
– SLEEP 2:00 +
ALARM 12:00AM ALARM: OFF
CLOCK 10:35PM
(MORE)
– SLEEP :32 +
ALARM 12:00AM
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32 minutes
remaining
Cancelling Sleep Timer
Press MENU until SETUP is highlighted.
Then press + to select the SETUP menu.
Press the – button until the screen
shows “-:- -”.

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VIDEO
CAPTION OFF
- SETUP +
ENGLISH
Operating Features
4. When the Alarm Timer is turned on,
the letters ALM appear on the screen
whenever you change channels or press
DISPLAY.
5. The TV turns on at the preset time and
automatically sets the Sleep Timer to 1
hour (60 minutes). It operates for 60
minutes then shuts off.
6. To turn the TV off before the 60
minutes is up, just press POWER on
the TV or the remote. If you wish to
watch TV longer than 60 minutes, then
cancel the Sleep Timer by setting it
to “-:—”. Details are on page 10.
Alarm Timer Operation Setting the Alarm Timer
The TV can be programmed to turn
itself on at a specific time within a 24-
hour period by setting the Alarm
Timer. This is useful for using the TV
as an alarm clock. Instead of waking
up to a buzz, wake up to a favorite TV
program. You may also set the timer
for a special program that you might
otherwise forget.
Once you set the Alarm Timer, the TV
turns on at the preset time, stays on for
one hour, and then shuts off. You may
need to adjust the channel and volume
level before activating the Alarm
Timer. The Alarm Timer turns on the
TV to the TV channel station and the
volume level that was selected the last
time the TV was on.
Turning the Alarm On and Off
1. Press MENU until the ALARM:
ON/OFF function is selected.
– ALARM: ON +
CLOCK 2:36PM
(MORE)
ALARM 6:30AM
SLEEP -:--
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7:08PM
ALM
– ALARM: ON +
CLOCK 2:36PM
(MORE)
ALARM 6:30AM
SLEEP -:--
2. Press + or –to switch between ON and
OFF.
1. Press MENU until SETUP is high-
lighted. Then press +to select the
SETUP menu.
2. Press MENU until ALARM is high-
lighted. Press –to select the correct
hour and press +to select the correct
minutes.
3. After you set the ALARM time, press
MENU to select ALARM: ON/OFF.
Press +or – to switch this setting to the
ON position.
ALARM: ON
CLOCK 2:36PM
(MORE)
– ALARM 6:30AM +
SLEEP -:--

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VIDEO
CAPTION OFF
- SETUP +
ENGLISH
ANTENNA:CABLE
LIST FEATURES
– AUTOPROGRAM +
EDIT CHANNELS
ANTENNA:CABLE
LIST FEATURES
– AUTOPROGRAM +
EDIT CHANNELS
VIDEO
CAPTION OFF
- SETUP +
ENGLISH
Operating Features
Autoprogramming Channel Memory
Notes:
• Signals from scrambled cable channels and
some cable channels having unusual signal
conditions may not be autoprogrammed.
• To prevent the TV from losing its channel
memory, make sure the outlet you plug your
TV into is “on” all the time. Do not plug
the TV into an outlet that can be turned on
and off by a wall switch. Also do not plug
the TV into an outlet on the back of another
device (such as a cable-TV converter box)
that is turned off when the device is turned
off.
• If there is an extended power failure, your
TV will automatically reprogram active
channels the first time you turn it on after
the power failure.
The Channel Memory is the list of TV
channel numbers your TV will stop on
when you press the CHANNEL up or
down button. You can program any
list of channels into the channel
memory although your TV is so
automatic that you will probably never
need to manually operate this feature.
If you do, follow the instructions at
the right.
The first time you turn on the TV, it
cycles through all channels and places
active channels into the channel
memory. You can then add or erase
channels as desired by following the
instructions in the “Editing Channel
Memory” section at the right.
Follow these instructions to erase and add
channels.
1. Press MENU until SETUP is high
lighted. Press +to select the SETUP
menu.
2. Repeatedly press MENU until EDIT
CHANNELS is highlighted. Press +to
select EDIT CHANNELS.
3. Select the channel number by pressing
CHANNEL up or down or two number
buttons on the remote.
When “+” appears next to the channel
number, the channel is in the channel
list. Press –to erase the channel.
When “–” appears next to the channel
number, the channel is not in the
channel list. Press +to add the
channel.
4. Press –to erase or press the +to add.
2nd
SETUP
Menu
Editing Channel Memory
AUTOPROGRAM 24
2nd
SETUP
Menu
– ERASE / ADD +
12 –
1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable to
your set.
2. Press MENU until SETUP is high
lighted. Press +to select the SETUP
menu.
3. Repeatedly press MENU until
AUTOPROGRAM is highlighted.
4. Press +to begin Autoprogramming.
The TV cycles through all channels
and places only active channels into
memory.
5. When the TV finishes cycling, you can
check the channels in memory by
pressing CHANNEL up or down.
ANTENNA:CABLE
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– AUTOPROGRAM +
EDIT CHANNELS
ANTENNA:CABLE
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– AUTOPROGRAM +
EDIT CHANNELS

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ConnectingYour TV
Antenna/Cable Information
Most modern TV antennas receive both
VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF
(Ultra High Frequency) channels. Chan-
nels 2-13 are VHF channels, and channels
14-69 are UHF channels.
Typical
Indoor
Antenna
Typical
Outdoor
Antenna
In most situations you will get better
picture quality if you use an outdoor
antenna or connect your TV to a cable-TV
system. If this is not possible, connect the
indoor antenna supplied with your TV.
Types of Antenna Cables
IMPORTANT NOTE: Antenna
connector, nut, and washer must be
in place when TV is in use.
•Follow the instructions below if you
intend to connect the indoor antenna
supplied with your TV.
-or-
•Follow the instructions on page 14 if
you intend to connect an indoor or
outdoor antenna to your TV.
-or-
•Follow the instructions on page 15 if
you intend to connect a cable- TV
system to your TV.
Round 75-ohm
coaxial cable
Screw-on End
Slip-on End
ANTENNA
Antenna
Connector
Washer
Nut
Dipole Antenna Connection
Follow the steps to connect the indoor antenna supplied with
your TV (only if you do not connect an outdoor antenna or a
cable-TV system).
Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back
of your set. Stand at the back of your set with the antenna
twin-lead facing you, and press the base of the antenna
into the slot until it locks in place.
Connect the ends of the twin-lead to the Antenna Adapter
(supplied).
Connect the Antenna Adapter to the ANTENNA connector
on the back of the TV.
Later, after you’ve turned on the TV, adjust the length and
position of the antenna rods for best reception.
• For viewing VHF channels, extend the rods fully.
• For viewing UHF channels, shorten the rods for best
reception.
Flat 300-ohm
twin-lead cable
2
1
3
4
Cable-TV delivers bothVHF and UHF
channels and other channels not available
from your antenna.
Shown below are two basic types of
antenna cables. Signals from a home
antenna may be conducted through either
type. Cable-TV signals, however, are
always conducted through round, 75-ohm
coaxial cable.
Use the connector shown below to connect
your antenna or cable-TV system to the
back of the TV.
Dipole Antenna (Supplied)
Base
Twin Lead
Slot
ANTENNA
2
3
1
4
AntennaAdapter
(Supplied)

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Connecting Your TV
Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (not a cable-TV system).
Home Antenna Connections
AIf the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries onlyVHF (channels 2-13),
only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this:
Push on
Push on
Note: Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the UHF screws on the Antenna
Mixer and theVHF antenna cable to the screws markedVHF.
–OR–
ANTENNA
VHF or UHF Only
or
VHF/UHF Combination
–OR–
B
ANTENNA
Adapter
(supplied)
VHF or UHF Only
or
VHF/UHF Combination
Back
of
TV
–OR–
C
UHF
VHF
ANTENNA
Transformer**
(such as #AH011)
Antenna Mixer*
(use only #193984)
Back
of
TV
UHF
VHF
ANTENNA
Push on
Antenna Mixer*
(use only #193984)
D
Cables
From
Home
Antenna(s)
Cables
From
Home
Antenna(s)
Cable
From
Home
Antenna
Cable
From
Home
Antenna
If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 300-ohm flat twin lead that carries only VHF (channels 2-13),
only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this:
If the antenna cables coming from your home antenna(s) are a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carriesVHF (channels 2-13)
and a 300-ohm flat twin-lead cable for UHF (channels 14-69), connect them to your set like this:
If the antenna wires coming from your home antenna(s) are two 300-ohm flat twin-lead cables as shown here, connect them
to your set like this:
Note: Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the
UHF screws on theAntenna Mixer and theVHF antenna
cable to the screws marked VHF.
*Optional accessory available from your dealer. Only use Antenna Mixer (Stock #193984).
UHF
and
VHF
UHF
and
VHF
Back
of
TV
Back
of
TV

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ConnectingYour TV
Cable-TV Connections
ANTENNA
Back
of
TV
A
B
Incoming
Cable
Incoming
Cable
Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems
vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.
ANTENNA
IN OUT
CABLE BOX
Incoming
Cable
Remember to tune your TV to the
output channel of the cable box (usually
2, 3, or 4) when selecting channels via
the cable box.
C
Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a cable box (no scrambled channels):
Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a cable box that can be controlled by remote control:
Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a cable box that cannot be controlled by remote control:
Back
of
TV
ANTENNA
A
B
IN OUT
CABLE BOX
AB
C
C
C
Back
of
TV
The “A” position on the A/B switch lets you select all
non-scrambled channels by the TV’s remote. The “B” position allows you to select scrambled channels
via the cable box. Remember to tune your TV to the
output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4)
when selecting channels via the cable box.
Note: These optional accessories (2-way
splitter , A/B switch , and three coaxial
cables ) are available as a kit under
#AH041BL.*
A
B
C
* Optional accessories are available from most dealers or electronics supply stores.

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Connecting Your TV
Cable-TV Operation
Your new TV is designed to receive up
to 181 TV channels, including 125
non-scrambled cable channels (see
chart below). To use this TV on a
cable-TV system, confirm that the
cable-TV system is properly con-
nected to your TV. Since cable
systems vary, you may wish to consult
your local cable-TV company for
additional information.
If your cable-TV company follows
EIA/NCTA channel-identification
standards, most of the channels
offered by your cable company will be
identified by channel numbers that are
identical to those on your TV. For
example, if your cable-TV system has
programs on cable channel 20, you can
choose this channel by selecting
channel 20 on your TV.
Some cable-TV companies do not
follow the EIA/NCTA standards and
instead assign their own channel
identification. For example, some use
the standard broadcast channel num-
bers (2-13) for channels 2-13, but
identify their other channels with
letters. If your cable company does
not follow the EIA/NCTA standards,
ask them for a cross reference that
shows to which channels you should
tune your TV to receive their cable-TV
channels.
Scrambled Cable-TV Channels
Some cable companies offer
“premium-pay” channels in which the
signal is scrambled. Descrambling
these signals for normal viewing may
require the use of a cable box which is
generally provided by the cable
company.
How you connect the cable box to
your TV depends upon whether or not
the cable box can be controlled by
remote control. If your cable box is
remote controllable, you will want to
connect it as shown in Diagram B on
the previous page.
If your cable box cannot be controlled
by remote control, you will still be
able to remotely control
“unscrambled” channels with the
connection shown in Diagram C on
the previous page.
• Low VHF A-8 (Channel 01)
• VHF (Channels 2-13)
• UHF (Channels 14-69)
• Low Midband A-5 through A-1 (Channels 95-99)**
• Midband (Channels 14-22 or A-I)
• Superband (Channels 23-36 or J-W)
• Hyperband (Channels 37-64 or W+1 to W+28)
• Ultraband (Channels 65-94 and 100-125 or
Total
1
12
—
5
9
14
28
56
Cable
Off
Air

Channels
—
12
56
—
—
—
—
68
—
125
W+29 to W+84)
*
***
**

The chart below lists the “total” channel and cable capability count.
* VHF is only counted once in total channel count because you can receive channels 2-13 on
both “off-air” and “cable” channels. Therefore the total channel count for “off-air” and
“cable” is 181 channels (68+125-12=181).
** Channels 95, 96, and 97 are not applicable in Canada. Therefore, the total number in Canada
is 178.

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Accessories
Accessory Order Form
Book No. 15070520
Description Stock No. Price Qty Total
Transformer AH011 $ 1.90
Cleaner/Polisher AH035 $ 6.95
Screw-onAntenna Cable (3-ft) AH037 $ 3.95
A/B Switch AH041 $14.95
Cable Connection Kit AH041BL $19.95
Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft) AH065G $ 6.99
Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (10-ft) AH066G $ 8.99
Optional Remote Control RCU100 $34.95
Dipole Antenna 156265 $20.30
Antenna Adapter 193983 $ 9.80
Antenna Mixer 193984 $10.73
Replacement Remote Control (CRK230CL) ?????? $34.95
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) ........ $ ________
Sales Tax ............................................................ $ ________
We are required by law to collect the appropriate
sales tax for each individual state, county, and
locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
Shipping, Handling, and Insurance ................... $ 5.00
Total Amount Enclosed ..................................... $ ________
............................................................................... _________
Use VISA or MasterCard preferably. Money order
or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD
or CASH.
All accessories are subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
Please complete other side also
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OFF VCR1 TV
AUDIO
ON/OFF VCR 2 CABLE
REW FF STOP PLAY
REC TV/VCR PROG PAUSE
SETUP
DISPLAY CLEAR ID
123
456
78 9
0
CHAN
VOL
MENU
–+
AUDIOVIDEO
PC
MUTE
PIP SWAP FRZ MOVE
Remote Control
This is the remote that came packed
with your TV. You can use the
order form to order it direct by mail
if desired.
Optional Remote
This remote not only controls your
TV but can also control most brands
of remote-controllable VCR’s, cable
boxes, and audio equipment.
Dipole Antenna
Designed to attach to the back of
your TV. Can be used for both VHF
and UHF channels.
Antenna Cables
Screw-on Antenna Cable
Attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)
on the back of your VCRor TV. The
ends screw onto the connectors for a
secure connection.
Push-on Antenna Cable
Attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)
on the back of your VCR or TV.
Ends push on for a quick
connection.
RCU100
156265
AH037 (3-ft)
Gold-Tipped Cables
AH065G (6-ft)
AH066G (10-ft)
Note: All specifications and descriptions of accessories are
subject to change without notice.
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REW PLAY FF
REC STOP PAUSE
DISPLAY SLEEP
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not possible to ship within 30 days, we will notify you.
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(made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics) to the
following address:
Video Accessories
P.O. Box 8419
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following address:
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Thomson Consumer Electronics
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088
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