RCA 20F514TD User manual

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User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Find Inside:
•Connecting .............. page 4
• Remote Control ...... page 16
• Parental Controls ... page 20
• TV Menus................. page 25
• Favorite Channels .. page 28
• Playing Discs ........... page 31
• DVD Menus ............. page 37
•FAQs ......................... page 41
•Troubleshooting ..... page 42

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates “dangerous voltage“ inside
the product that presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for
its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for
extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos,
phone numbers, black borders (sides, top and bottom), etc. may cause similar
damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
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.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of
adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over,
pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV.
Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer
Electronics product can also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.
Product Information
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. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. _________________ Serial No. _____________________Purchase Date:________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone:__________________________________________________________________________
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation
between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing
use only identical replacement parts.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
Important Information
“Changing Entertainment. Again.” is
a trademark of THOMSON used under
license to TTE CORPORATION.
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories.
CLASS 1
LASER
PRODUCT
CAUTION: THIS PRODUCT UTILIZES
A LASER. USE OF CONTROLS OR
ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE
OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DO NOT OPEN COVERS AND DO NOT
REPAIR YOURSELF. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, or if the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities
or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance;
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended
international global safety standards for tilt and stability proper ties of
its cabinet design.
• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive
pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet, which could ultimately
overturn the product.
• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic
equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could
unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage
and/or personal injury.
18. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
19. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70- 1984,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
20. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
21. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result
in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the
unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
22. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
Important Information
Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) that 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.
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electrical Code
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 4
Get the Picture ........................................................................................................... 5
Receiving Cable Channels .......................................................................................... 5
Receiving Channels with an Antenna........................................................................6
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................7
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection .........................................................................8
Using the Side Jacks........................................................................................................ 10
Explanation of Jacks .......................................................................................................11
Front Buttons ............................................................................................................ 12
Plug in your Product and Turn It On..............................................................................13
Put Batteries in the Remote ...........................................................................................13
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ...............................................13
Complete the Initial Setup .............................................................................................14
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 14
Auto Channel Search .............................................................................................. 14
Tuning to a Channel .................................................................................................14
What to Expect................................................................................................................ 15
Watching TV ............................................................................................................. 15
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Remote Buttons .............................................................................................................. 16
TV Function Buttons ................................................................................................. 16
Using the INPUT Button ........................................................................................... 17
Using the SOUND Button ........................................................................................ 17
Using the GUIDE Button .......................................................................................... 17
DVD Function Buttons.............................................................................................. 18
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner............................................................................................................... 19
Parental Controls and V-Chip .........................................................................................20
How V-Chip Works.................................................................................................... 20
Activate Parental Control ............................................................................................... 20
Resetting the Password ............................................................................................ 20
Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits.......................................................................... 20
Downloadable V-chip ............................................................................................... 21
Content Ratings ........................................................................................................ 21
Blocking Specific Content Themes........................................................................... 21
Blocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings........................................................................22
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings ............................................................... 23
Unrated Programs .................................................................................................... 23
Front Panel................................................................................................................ 24
Change Your Password............................................................................................. 24
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................... 25
Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................... 25
Parental Control Menu ..................................................................................................28
Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Time Menu....................................................................................................................... 29
Notepad Menu ................................................................................................................ 30
Chapter 5: Playing Discs
DVD Basics ....................................................................................................................... 31
Regional Coding ....................................................................................................... 31
Using Different Menus ............................................................................................. 31
Types of Discs Your DVD Will Play............................................................................ 31
Search Options ................................................................................................................ 32
Picture Scan............................................................................................................... 32
Chapter Advance ...................................................................................................... 32
Playback Options ............................................................................................................ 32
Slow Motion.............................................................................................................. 32
Zoom ......................................................................................................................... 32
Repeat ....................................................................................................................... 32
A•B Repeat................................................................................................................ 33
DVD Search Feature ........................................................................................................ 33
DVD DISPLAY Feature ..................................................................................................... 34
Changing the Camera Angle ...................................................................................34
Disc Features Using the Remote Control.......................................................................34
Selecting Subtitles .................................................................................................... 34
Changing the Audio Language ...............................................................................35
DIVX ................................................................................................................................. 35
Playing mp3, WMA, MPEG-4, VCD and JPEG files .................................................. 36
Chapter 6: Using the DVD Menus
Using the DVD Menus .................................................................................................... 37
DVD Setup................................................................................................................. 37
16:9 Format .............................................................................................................. 37
Setting Your Password ............................................................................................. 37
Setting Rating Limits ...............................................................................................38
Using the Default Feature .......................................................................................38
Language Setup .............................................................................................................. 38
Audio Setup .................................................................................................................... 39
DVD Audio Out......................................................................................................... 39
Downmix .................................................................................................................. 39
D.R.C. (Dynamic Range Compression) ..................................................................... 40
Down Sample ........................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 7: Other Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).............................................................................. 41
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 42
USA V-Chip Rating System ............................................................................................. 45
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .......................................................................45
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ........................................................................ 46
Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 47
Care and Cleaning........................................................................................................... 49
FCC Information .............................................................................................................. 49

4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connectalldevicesbeforeyoupluganyof theirpowercordsintothewalloutlet.
• Turnoff yourunitand/ordevicebeforeyouconnectordisconnectanycables.
• Usingasurgeprotectorcanhelppreventdamagetoyourunitfromelectricalpowersurges.
Incaseof lightning,unplugyourunit.
• Makesureallantennasandcablesareproperlygrounded.RefertotheImportantSafety
Instructionsonpage1.
Protect Devices from Overheating
• Don’tblockventilationholesonanyof thedevices.Arrangethedevicessothataircan
circulatefreely.
• Don’tstackdevices.
• If youplacedevicesinastand,makesureyouallowadequateventilation.
• If youconnectanaudioreceiveroramplier,placeitonthetopshelf sotheheatedairfrom
itwon’towaroundotherdevices.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Inserteachcablermlyintothedesignatedjack.
• If youplacedevicesaboveyourunit,routeallcablesdownthesideof thebackinsteadof 
straightdownthemiddleof theunit.
• If yourantennauses300-ohmtwinleadcables,donotcoilthecables.Also,keepthetwin
leadcablesawayfromaudio/videocables.
Use Indirect Light
Don’tplaceyourunitwheresunlightorroomlightingwillbedirectedtowardthescreen.Use
softorindirectlighting.
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Get the Picture
Therstpartof connectingyourTVistogetthepicture,alsoknownasasignal.Thebackpanelof yourTVallows
youtoreceiveanaloganddigitalchannelsbyusingtheANTENNA/CABLEINPUT.
What You Need to Know
• ThistelevisionisequippedwithaQAM(QuadratureAmplitudeModulation)tunerthatenablesreceptionof 
unscrambleddigitalcablecontent.Checkwithyourcableproviderforinformationaboutcontentavailabilityin
yourarea.YourTValsoreceivesanalogcableTVchannels.
•WhenyougettotheAuto Channel Search screenintheSetupmenu,chooseCable asyoursourcetype.TheTV
seachesforbothanaloganddigitalchannels.Tocompleteachannelsearchnow,gotopage14.
• Whenyouarereadytowatchdigitalchannels,makesureyouaretunedtoadigitalchannel.Digitalstations
typicallyhaveadashintheirchannelnumberbecausetheymaycontainsubchannels,forexample,8-3.
 Whenyouarereadytowatchananalogchannel,makesureyouaretunedtoananalogchannel.Analogstations
containnomorethanthreedigits.Refertopage14forinformationonanaloganddigitalstations.
Receiving Cable Channels
Coaxial cable
Continues on next page...
What You Need
 Coaxialcablefromacableoutlet.PlugthecoaxialcableintotheANTENNA/CABLEINPUTto
 receiveyouranaloganddigitalcablechannels.
DIG•ANA
button
Whenusingtheinputdescribedabove,usetheDIG•ANAbuttonon
theremotetotogglebetweenthedigitalandanalogchannels.Referto
page14formoreinformation.
Note: Another way to see if you’re tuned to a digital or
analog channel is to press the INFO button. This brings up the
Channel Banner screen, discussed on page 19.
INFO
button
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Connections & Setup

DIG•ANA
button
What You Need to Know
• Visitwww.antennaweb.orgtogethelpdecidingwhattypeof antennatousetoreceivetheoff-airlocaldigital
channelsavailabletoyou.Byenteringwhereyoulive,thismappingprogramtellsyouwhatlocalanalogand
digitalstationsareavailableusingacertainantenna.
•WhenyougettotheAuto Channel Search screenintheSetupmenu,chooseAntenna asyoursourcetype.TheTV
seachesforbothanaloganddigitalchannels.Tocompleteachannelsearchnow,gotopage14.
• Whenyouarereadytowatchdigitalchannels,makesureyouaretunedtoadigitalchannel.Digitalstations
typicallyhaveadashinthembecausetheymaycontainsubchannels,forexample,8-3.
 Whenyouarereadytowatchananalogchannel,makesureyouaretunedtoananalogchannel.Analogstations
containnomorethanthreedigits.Refertopage14forinformationonanaloganddigitalstations.
Whenusingtheinputdescribedabove,usetheDIG•ANAbuttonon
theremotetotogglebetweenthedigitalandanalogchannels.Referto
page14formoreinformation.
Note: Another way to see if you’re tuned to a digital or
analog channel is to press the INFO button. This brings up the
Channel Banner screen, discussed on page 19.
or
Receiving Channels with an Antenna
Indoor
Antenna
What You Need
Antenna(“rabbitears”)oroutdoorantennawithacoaxialcable.Plugtheantennaor
coaxialcablefromthewalloutletintotheANTENNA/CABLEINPUTtoreceivefreeoff-
airlocalanaloganddigitalchannels(whereavailable).
Outdoor
Antenna
INFO
button
Connections & Setup
6 Chapter 1

Choose Your Connection
Thereareseveralwaystoconnectdevices,dependingonwhatyouwanttoconnectandthequalityof thesignal
youwanttoachieve.AconnectionusingYPbPr(component)jacksisexcellent,video(composite)isgoodand
antennaorcableinputisfair.Connectionswillvaryaccordingtothetypesof outputsjackseachexternaldevicecan
accommodate.
Pleaseusethefollowingcharttodeterminewhichconnectionisbestforyou.Thenproceedtothepagereferencedto
maketheconnection.
Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to...
Component
Video Cables page 8-9
page 10
Pr Pb Y
Audio R and L
Audio Cables
Audio/Video
Cables
Video Input
Audio R and L
DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
(VID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
YPb
Pr
AUDIOR L
VIDEO
AUDIOR L
AUDIOR L
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVID) INPUT
HEADPHONE
ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT
(DIGITAL/
ANALOG)
VIDEO
VIDEO
COMPOSITE
(VID) INPUT
AUDIOR L
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COMPONENT VIDEO
Y Pb Pr
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
L R
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
AUDIOR L
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVID) INPUT
DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
(VID)
INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
AUDIOR L
AUDIOR L
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVID) INPUT
ANTENNA/
CABLE
INPUT
(DIGITAL/
ANALOG)
VIDEO
Back of unit
Set top box (Cable box, Satellite box etc.)
2
3
If necessary,
connect an antenna
or cable to get a
picture. Go to page
5 for instructions.
Y Pb Pr (Component Video) Connection
Note: This back
panel graphic is for
representation only.
IMPORTANT - If you aren’t receiving a picture with this connection, the problem
might be with your Set top box. If the Set top box is “progressive scan,” you need to
change the setting from progressive to interlace. The procedure for changing this on
devices varies. Look for a button on the front of the Set top box (it might be called
Resolution or Display), or see if there is a switch on the back (it might be labeled “int/
prog” or something similar), or the item might be in the menu system of the Set top box.
Consult your Set top box owner’s manual for instructions.
Connections & Setup
8 Chapter 1

Connecting the Device
ThisconnectionallowsyoutoconnectadevicethathasYPbPrjacks(Component
Video),forexample,aSettopbox.If thedeviceyouareconnectingalsohasS-Videoor
compositevideo,werecommendyouusethecomponentvideoinputforbetterquality.
Component
Video cables (Y
Pb Pr) are color
coded- Green
(Y), Blue (Pb)
and Red (Pr).
Audio cables
are color coded-
Red= right audio;
white= left audio
• To review other
connections, go to the next
page.
• If you are done connecting
devices to your unit, go to
page 13 to complete the
Initial Setup.
• If you want more details
of the jacks on your TV/DVD
player, go to page 11.
INPUT
button
Using the example of a Set top box:
1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or antenna as described on page 5.
2. Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.
 ConnectthreevideogradecablestotheYPbPrjacksonthebackof yourunitand
totheYPbProutputsontheSettopbox.YPbPrcablesarecoloredgreen,blue
andred.JustmatchthecolorsonthecablestotheYPbPrjacks.
3. Connect your audio cables.
 Connecttheaudio(redandwhite)cablestotheAUDIORandL(VIDINPUT)jacks
onthebackof yourunitandtotheaudiooutputjacksontheSettopbox.Just
matchthecolors.
Important - When using the Component video input (Y Pb Pr) jacks, use only
the Audio R/L jacks from VID input (Composite) for this connection.
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
Thedeviceinthisexample,aSettopbox,isconnectedtoyourunit’sYPbPrjacks.To
viewtheSettopbox:
1. TurnonyourTV/DVDplayerandtheSettopbox.
2. PresstheINPUTbuttonontheremotecontroltotogglethroughtheVideoInput
ChannelsuntilyouseeCVID displayedinthechannelbanner.
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Using the Side Jacks
Connecting the Device
Thisconnectionallowsyoutoconnectadevice,suchasavideogameconsole,thathas
Audio/Videooutputjacks.Refertotheillustrationwhichusesaudioandvideocables.
Using the example of a video game console:
1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or antenna as described on page 5.
2. Connect your video cable.
 Videocablesareusuallyyellow.ConnecttheVideocabletotheVIDEOjackonthe
sideof yourproductandtheVIDEOjackonthevideogameconsole.
3. Connect your audio cables.
 Connecttheaudio(redandwhite)cablestotheRandLAUDIOjacksonthesideof 
yourproductandtotheaudiooutputjacksonthevideogameconsole.Justmatch
thecolors.
Audio/Video cables
Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device
Thedeviceinthisexample,avideogameconsole,isconnectedtotheTV/DVD’svideo
andaudiojackslocatedonthesideof yourproduct.Toviewthevideogameconsole:
1. TurnonyourTV/DVDplayerandthevideogameconsole.
2. PresstheINPUTbuttonontheremotecontroltotogglethroughtheVideoInput
ChannelsuntilyouseeFRNT displayedinthechannelbanner(on-screendisplay).
VIDEO
OUTPUT
S-VIDEO
OUT
LR
AUDIO
L R
AUDIO
VIDEO
AUDIOR L
HEADPHONE
23
INPUT
button
Video Game Console
Note: This side
panel graphic is for
representation only.
If necessary,
connect an antenna
or cable to get a
picture. Go to page
5 for instructions.
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ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Connectacoaxial(RF)cabletoreceiveanaloganddigital
channelsthroughyourcableprovider.Receiveoff-airanaloganddigitalprogrammingviaan
antenna.Connecteitheranantennaorcabletoreceiveanaloganddigitalchannels.Referto
page5formoredetails.
Explanation of Jacks
Thissectiondescribesthejacksyoucanusetomakeconnections.Thereareseveral
combinationsavailabletoconnectdevicestoyourTV/DVDplayer.
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVID) INPUT Connectdeviceswithcomponent(YPbPr)outputs
suchasVCRs,DVRs,DVDrecorders,satellitereceivers,cableboxesandvideogame
consoles.Thisconnectionprovidesoptimumpicturequalitybecausethevideoisseparated
intothreesignals.UsetheAUDIOLandRjacksfromtheCOMPOSITEINPUTtoconnectfor
sound.
Toaccessthedevicewhenusingthesejacks,presstheINPUTbuttononyourremoteuntil
CVIDappears.
Refertopage8foradetailedexplanationof howtoconnectYPbPrcables.
(VID) INPUT (Composite) ConnectdeviceswithAudio/VideooutputssuchasVCRs,
satellitereceivers,cableboxes,camcordersandvideogameconsoles.Connecttheleftand
rightaudiojacksforsound.
• VIDEO Provides(composite)videoconnection.Thevideoconnectorisusuallyyellow.
• AUDIO-L Providesleftaudioconnection.Theleftaudioconnectorisusuallywhite.
• AUDIO-R Providesrightaudioconnection.Therightaudioconnectorisusuallyred.
Toaccessthedevicewhenusingthesejacks,presstheINPUTbuttononyourremoteuntil
VIDappears.
Remember: You cannot use the composite and component connections at the same
time. They share the same AUDIO R/L input jacks.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT ConnectexternaldeviceswithinputssuchasVCRs,video
recordersorsecondarymonitors.Audio/video(composite)cablesareusedforthis
connection.
Remember: Use this jack to output analog TV, DVD video and composite jack
signals.
DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
(VID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
YPb
Pr
AUDIOR L
VIDEO
AUDIOR L
AUDIOR L
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVID) INPUT
HEADPHONE
ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT
(DIGITAL/
ANALOG)
VIDEO
Note: This back panel graphic is for
representation only.
DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
(VID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
YPb
Pr
AUDIOR L
VIDEO
AUDIOR L
AUDIOR L
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVID) INPUT
HEADPHONE
ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT
(DIGITAL/
ANALOG)
VIDEO
VIDEO
COMPOSITE
(VID) INPUT
AUDIOR L
DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
(VID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
YPb
Pr
AUDIOR L
VIDEO
AUDIOR L
AUDIOR L
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVID) INPUT
HEADPHONE
ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT
(DIGITAL/
ANALOG)
VIDEO
DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
(VID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
YPb
Pr
AUDIOR L
VIDEO
AUDIOR L
AUDIOR L
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVID) INPUT
HEADPHONE
ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT
(DIGITAL/
ANALOG)
VIDEO
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Side (Input) Thesejacksarelocatedonthesideof yourproduct.Letsyouconnectdevices
thathavecompositeoutputssuchasVCRs,DVDplayers,satellitereceivers,cableboxes,video
gameconsolesandcamcorders.
• AUDIO-L Providesleftaudioconnection.Theleftaudioconnectorisusuallywhite.
• AUDIO-R Providesrightaudioconnection.Therightaudioconnectorisusuallyred.
• VIDEO Providescompositevideoconnection.Thevideoconnectorisusuallyyellow.
Toaccessthedevicewhenusingthesejacks,presstheINPUTbuttononyourremoteuntil
FRNTappears.
Front Buttons
Thesebuttonsoperatemanyof theTV’sfeatures.Buttonplacementpermodelmayvary.Your
modelhasbuttonslocatedonthefrontof yourproduct.
POWER TurnstheTV/DVDplayeronandoff.
CHANNEL t/u InTVmode,changesthechannel.Alsoscansupanddownthroughthe
currentchannellist.IntheTVmenusystem,usetonavigatethemenus.InDVDmode,moves
tothenext/previouschapter.
VOLUME t/u Decreases/increasesthevolume.IntheTVmenusystem,actsliketheleft/
rightarrowbuttonontheremotecontrolandadjustsmenucontrols.
MENU DisplaystheTVMainmenu.If theMainmenuisdisplayed,exitsthemenu;if asub-
menuisdisplayed,takesyoubacktothepreviousmenu.
STOP/EJECT Presstoopenorclosethedisctray.If adiscisplaying,stopsdiscplay.
PLAY/PAUSE Beginsdiscplay(pressandholdtoclosedisctrayif open).Alsopausesdisc
play.Whenthediscispaused,pressPLAY/PAUSEtoresumeplayback.
INPUT TogglesthroughtheavailableVideoInputChannels(FRNT, VID, CVID, DVD, last
digitalchannelorthelastanalogchannel).
Note: If a disc becomes jammed in the disc tray (shown above), unplug all connected
devices and unplug the power cord. Place the TV on a soft surface with the screen face
down. Make sure the disc tray can open freely and isn’t obstructed.
Have someone steady the TV so it doesn’t fall. Underneath the TV is a long rectangular
slot. Inside the slot is a white switch that slides (look on the right side of the slot). You
might need a flashlight to see the white switch. Use a thin screwdriver to push the switch
to the other side. Now the disc tray opens.
INPUT
VOL CH
MENU POWER
STOP/EJECT PLAY/ PAUS E
DVD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (COAXIAL) Usethisjacktoconnectanaudioreceiverfor
enhancedsoundqualityinDVDmode.MakesureyousettheAudiooutputcorrectlyinthe
Audio Setupmenu.Gotopage39formoreinformation.
DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
(VID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
YPb
Pr
AUDIOR L
VIDEO
AUDIOR L
AUDIOR L
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVID) INPUT
HEADPHONE
ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT
(DIGITAL/
ANALOG)
VIDEO
DVD
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
COAXIAL
VIDEO
(VID) INPUT
AUDIO/
VIDEO
OUTPUT
YPb
Pr
AUDIOR L
VIDEO
AUDIOR L
AUDIOR L
COMPONENT VIDEO (CVID) INPUT
HEADPHONE
ANTENNA/CABLE
INPUT
(DIGITAL/
ANALOG)
VIDEO
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Plug in your Product and Turn It On
Plugtheendof thepowercordintoagroundedwalloutlet.Inserttheplugcompletelyinto
theoutlet.PressON•OFFontheremote,orpressPOWERonthefrontpanel.
Put Batteries in the Remote
• Removethebatterycompartmentcoverfromthebackof theremotebypushingdown
andslidingoff thecover.
• Insert2fresh“AA”batteries.Makesurethepolarities(+and-)arealignedcorrectlytothe
diagraminsidethebatterycompartment.
• Replacethecover.
Note: If you won’t need to use your remote for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage due to possible leakage.
OK
button
Arrow
buttons
Use the Remote Control to
Complete the Initial Setup
Theremotecontrolcontainsbuttonsthataredualpurposedepending
onwhichfunction(TVorDVD)isbeingused.UsetheTV•DVD
buttontoswitchbetweenmodes(forexample,TVmodeorDVD
mode).ThegreenbuttonlabelsareusedforDVDfunctions.
“Navigation”isthetechnicaltermdescribinghowtomovethrough
theon-screenmenus.Themethodisthesamethroughoutthemenu
screens:highlightyourchoiceandselectit.
Tohighlightamenuitem,pressthearrowbuttonsontheremoteto
highlightoneof theitemslistedonthescreen.Usetheupordown
arrowbuttontomoveupordown.Usetherightorleftarrowbutton
tomoverightorleft.Toselecttheitemthatyou’vehighlighted,press
OK.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from
other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter or a
different color).
ON•OFF
button
TV•DVD
button
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Connections & Setup

_12
Analog channel
entry
012-1_ _
Digital channel
entry
Tuning to a Channel
TheDIG•ANAbuttontogglesbetweenanaloganddigitalchannels.Analog
channelsdisplayinarectangleasyouenterthenumbers.Intheexampleto
theleft,youcanenter12or012togetthesamechannel.Toenteraone-digit
channel,suchaschannel8,justpress8.Afterenteringthechannel,pressOK.
TheCLEARbuttonontheremoteclearsallentries.
Digitalchannelscanhavebothprimarychannels(liketheanalogchannel
number)andsubchannels.Digitalchannelnumberscancontainuptosix
numbers.Numberstotheleftof the-(dash)arethemainchannelnumber;
numberstotherightarethesubchannelnumbersforstationsthatbroadcast
morethanonesignal.
Intheexample,press“1”,thenpress“2”(although012isshownintheexample,
pressing“0”isn’trequired).Nowpresstherightarrowbuttontomovetothe
subchannel.Press“1”andthen“OK.”Yourproducttunestochannel12-1.If 
channel12isbroadcastingsubchannelsignals,youwouldenternumbersthat
accesstheothersignals.(Example:12-1,12-2,12-3).If theselectiontimesout,
youmuststartover.
SETUP
Go back
Auto Channel Search
List & Labels
Closed Caption
Favorite Channel
Language Eng.
Format Normal
Auto Vol. Level Off
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Go back
Source Type Cable
Start Search
Complete the Initial Setup
CustomizingitemsintheSetupmenuallowsyourproducttoperformcorrectly.Makesure
you’veconnectedtheTVtocableoranoff-airsignalbeforeyoucontinue.
SETUP
Go back
Auto Channel Search
List & Labels
Closed Caption
Favorite Channel
Language Eng.
Format Normal
Auto Vol. Level Off
Set the Menu Language
If Englishisyourpreferredlanguage,skipthisstepandgototheAutoChannel
Search.
Tochooseanotherlanguage,presstheTVMENUbuttonandthenselectOK.
ThisbringsuptheTV’sMainmenu.Pressthedownarrowbuttontohighlight
SetupandpressOK.FromtheSetupmenu,highlightLanguageandpressOK.
TochoosealanguageotherthanEnglish,presstherightarrowbuttononthe
remote.
Note: Make sure you’re in TV mode by pressing the TV•DVD button.
Auto Channel Search
Auto Channel SearchislocatedfromthispathMain Menu/Setup/Auto Channel
Search.Itallowsyourunittosearchforallchannelsavailablethroughyour
ANTENNA/CABLEINPUTjack.Thisissometimescalledautoprogramming.
1. FromtheAutoChannelSearchmenupresstherightarrowbuttontochoose
theSource Type(Cable or Antenna).ThedefaultisCable.
2. WiththeSignal Sourcechosen,highlightStart SearchandpressOK.Auto
ChannelSearchrunsasitndsalltheavailablechannels.Thechannelsearch
ndsbothanaloganddigitalchannels.(Whensearchingforcablechannels,
thisstepcantakesometime.Itcantakeapproximately30minutes).
3. Oncethesearchiscomplete,yourunittunestoachannel.Forinformation
oncustomizingyourchannelsormenuoptions,gotoChapter4.
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Notes: You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital channels appear.
This is normal. Digital channels sometimes take longer to tune.
To see if you’re tuned to a digital or analog channel, press the INFO button. This brings
up the Channel Banner screen, discussed on page 19.
If theChannelSearchbringsupunavailableorblankchannels,youmightwanttogetridof 
thesesotheydon’tappearasyouchangechannels.TodothisgotoMain Menu/Setup Menu/
List & Labels.Removingchannelsfromyourchannellistmaybetimeconsuming,soyoumight
wanttodoitlater.Gotopage26fordetailsoneditingyourchannellist.
What to Expect
Watching TV
• Yourproductallowsyoutochangetheformatof thepictureyou’reviewing.Pressthe
ZOOM–orZOOM+buttonstochoosedifferentscreenformats.Dependingonthetype
of signalyou’reviewingandhowit’sbeingformatted,adifferentformatmightnotbe
available.TheFormatoptionintheSetupmenualsochangesthescreenformat.The
optionsareNormal, Letterbox, Crop, or Squeeze.Page28hasexamplesof differentscreen
formats.
• TheDIG•ANAbuttonontheremoteswitchesbetweenanalogordigitalchannels.
Analogchannelsaresentin4:3(standard)format.Mostdigitalchannelsaresentina
16:9(widescreen)format.Youmightseegrayorblackbarsatthetopandbottomof 
thescreen;itdependsonhowthestationisformattingthevideo.PresstheZOOM–or
ZOOM+buttonsforadifferentformatthatmighteliminatethebars.4:3and16:9arealso
knownasaspectratios.
Note: Digital stations in 4:3 format might not be able to have their format
changed. (You’ll see black or gray bars on the sides of the picture sent as part of the
signal from the broadcaster).
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Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Remote Buttons
TV Function Buttons
Note: Check to make sure you’re in TV mode by pressing the TV•DVD button.
Arrow buttons ( , , , ) UsetohighlightdifferentitemsintheTV’smenus.
ZOOM– or ZOOM+ Selectsmenuoptions.DuringnormalTVviewing,changes
thescreenformat(aspectratio).Refertopage28formoreinformationabout
differentscreenformats.
(0-9) Number buttons Enterchannelnumbers(refertopage14),timesettings
(refertopage29),labels(refertopage26)andnotepadmessages(refertopage
30).
CC Togglesclosedcaptioningonandoff.
CH + or CH – Scansupordownthroughalltheavailablestationsonanalog
and/ordigitalmode.Pressoncetochangethechannelupordown;pressand
holdtocontinuouslychangechannels.
CLEAR Removesmostmenusordisplaysfromthescreenandreturnsyouto
normalTVviewing.
DIG•ANA Togglesdigitaloranalogchannels.Refertopage5forafull
description.
FAV (Favorite) PresstobrowsethechannelsinyourFavorite List.Refertopage
28formoreinformation.
GO BACK Returnstothepreviouschannelormenu.
GUIDE Providesupcomingprograminformation(whenavailable)indigital
modeonlyfortheselectedchannel.
INFO Bringsupthechannelbanner.Pressagaintoremove.Refertopage19for
moreinformation.
INPUT TogglesthroughtheavailableVideoInputChannels(FRNT, VID, CVID,
DVD, lastdigitalchannelorthelastanalogchannel).
MUTE Reducesyourunit’svolumetoitsminimumlevel.Pressagaintorestore
thevolume.
OK/CH LIST Wheninthemenusystem,selectshighlighteditems.Alsobrings
upalistof channelsfoundinthechannelsearch.
ON•OFF TurnstheTV/DVDplayeronandoff.
PRESETS BringsupthePicturePresetmenu.Allowsyoutosetcustompicture
settings.ChoosefromNormal, Bright, PersonalorTheater.
SKIP Pressoncebeforechangingchannels;watchthescreenfortheSKIPbox
(
SKIP 00:30
)toappear.PresstheSKIPbuttonagain-30secondswillappear.
Enterthenewchannelnumber.TheTV/DVDplayerwillchangetothenew
channelandreturntotheoriginalchannelin30seconds.Pressrepeatedlytoadd
moretime.AlsoremovesTVmenusfromthescreen.
SLEEP Allowsyoutoactivate/deactivatewhentheunitturnsoff bytakingyou
totheOff Timemenu.Refertopage29.

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SOUND Whenadigitalchannelisbeingviewed,selectstheCurrent LanguageandDefault
Language options.Refertopage17formoreinformation.
TV•DVD PutstheTVinTVmode.
TV MENU BringsuptheTV’sMAIN MENU.Alsogoesbackonemenuinthemenusystem.
VOL - or VOL + Decreasesorincreasesthevolume.
INPUT
button
DIGITAL AUDIO
Go back
Cur. Language English1
Def. Language English
SOUND
button
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Using the INPUT Button
UsetheINPUTbuttontoscrollthroughtheavailableVideoInputChannelsto
viewdevicesyouhaveconnectedtoyourunit.
1. Makesurethedeviceyouwanttoview(likeasatellitebox)isturnedON.
2. PressINPUTtotunetoanavailableVideoInputChanneltoviewthe
device.
3. PresstheINPUTbuttonuntilyoureturntothepreviouschannel.
Using the SOUND Button
WheninTVmode,thefollowingitemsareavailablefordigitalchannelsonly:
Cur. Language (Current Digital Channel Audio Language) Pressthe
rightarrowbuttontochoosetheaudiolanguageavailablefortheprogram
you’rewatching.Thelanguageyouchoosebecomesthepreferredaudio
languageforallchannelsonthedigitaltuneruntilyouturntheunitoff.If the
languageyouchoosehereisnotbeingbroadcastwithaprogram,thenthe
defaultaudiofortheprogramisplayed(usuallyEnglishintheU.S.).
Def. Language (Default Digital Channel Audio Language) Press
therightarrowbuttontochoosethedialoglanguageyoupreferondigital
channels.If yourpreferredlanguageisbeingbroadcastwithaprogram,itwill
play.If not,thenthedefaultaudiofortheprogramwillplay(usuallyEnglish
intheU.S.).ThedefaultdigitalchannelaudiolanguageoptionsareEnglish,
Spanish, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese andKorean.
Using the GUIDE Button
TheGuidefeatureisavailablefordigitalbroadcastsonly.WheninTVmode,
usetheGUIDEbuttontoviewcurrentandupcomingTVprogramming,if 
available.Whiletheguidescreenisshown,contentcannotbeupdated.If 
thereisnoprograminformationavailable,thescreendisplays,No program
information.
UsethefollowingremotebuttonstonavigatetheGuide.
Right arrow button ( ) Goestothenextguidepagewiththerstprogram
highlighted.
Left arrow button ( ) Goestothepreviousguidepagewiththerst
programhighlighted.
Using the Remote Control

DVD Function Buttons
Note: The green button labels are used for DVD functions. Check to make sure you’re in
DVD mode by pressing the TV•DVD button.
(0-9) Number buttons Enterinformationsuchaschapterandtracknumbers(referto
page33).
Advancestothenextchapterortrack.
Reversestotheprecedingchapterortrack.
SLEEP• (OPEN/CLOSE) Presstoopenorclosethedisctray.
A•B Denesaspecicsegmentonthediscthatyouwanttorepeat(refertopage33).
ANGLE Selectsthecameraangle,if available,onthedisc.
Arrow buttons ( , , , ) Presstomovethroughtheon-screenDVDmenusystem.
DISC MENU Displaysmenusanotheroptionsthatareavailableonthecurrentdisc(if 
thedisccontainsthisinformation).
DVD PutstheTVinDVDmode.
DVD SETUP PausesplaybackandbringsuptheDVD’smenusystem.Pressagainto
resumeplayingthedisc.
DVD ZOOM Presstomagnifythepicture.ChoosefromZoom 2, Zoom 3, Zoom 4,
Zoom 1/2, Zoom 1/3, Zoom1/4 and OFF.Yourselectionappearsmomentarily.
FWD (FORWARD) Searchesforwardthroughadiscduringplayback.Press
repeatedlytoincreasespeed.
INFO Displaysthetitle,chapterandelapsedtimeinformationduringplayback.Press
againtoremovefromthescreen.UsetheSEARCHbuttontonavigatetheseitems.Goto
page33formoreinformation.
PLAY•PAUSE Beginsdiscplay(pressandholdtoclosedisctrayif open).Also
pausesdiscplay.Whenthediscispaused,pressPLAY/PAUSEtoresumeplayback.
REPEAT PresstorepeatachapterortitleonDVD,oranaudioCDtrackortheentire
disc.
REV (REVERSE) Searchesbackwardthroughadiscduringplayback.Press
repeatedlytoincreasespeed.
SEARCH Bringsupthetitle,chapterandelapsedtimeinformationduringplayback.
Usethearrowandnumberbuttonstoskiptodifferenttitle,chapterortimelocations.
Titlelocationstakeyoutodifferentsectionsof thedisc(likeamovietrailer,bonus
material,etc.).
SLOW Searchesforwardslowlythroughadiscduringplayback.
SOUND Displaysdifferentlanguageoptionsinvaryingenhancedsound(if available
onthedisc).
STOP Stopsdiscplay.
SUBTITLE Bringsupanon-screendisplaythatshowswhatsubtitlelanguagesare
available(if presentonthedisc).ChooseOFFif youdon’twantsubtitlesdisplayed.Go
topage34formoreinformation.
TITLE PresstodisplaytheTitlemenuduringplayback,if available.
DVD function
buttons
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