RCA 24F530T User manual

Television
User's Guide
Models 24v510"r /24F530"r
Chan¢ Entertainment. Again.

Important Information
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WARNING
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do not exposethis product to rain or
moisture.
Theapparatus must not beexposedto
dripping or splashing. Objects filled with
liquids, such asvasesor drinking glasses,
must never be placedon the apparatus.
Referto the identification/rating label located on the
back panel of your product for its proper operating
voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changesor
modifications to this equipment may void the user's
authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory
with fixed images for extended periods of time can
causethem to be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube {or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO,
some network/program loges, phone numbers, etc.
may cause similar damage. This damage is not eevered
by yeur warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call Wur
attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code,Part
I) which providesguidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding systemof the building as
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1:Conneetions [_ Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3
ProtectAgainst PowerSurges...................................................................................................................3
Protect Componentsfrom Overheating.................................................................................................3
Position CablesProperlyto Avoid Audio Interference .......................................................................3
Important Stand and BaseSafety Information ....................................................................................3
UseIndirect Light .........................................................................................................................................3
CablesNeededto ConnectComponentsto 'fourTV...........................................................................3
TV + DVD + VCR .............................................................................................................. 4
Explanation of Jacks and Cables ................................................................................... 5
ANTENNAIN...................................................................................................................................................5
VIDEO1 andVIDEO2 ..................................................................................................................................5
ComponentVideo (Y,Pb,Pr),Audio Out, and Subwoofer
(model24F530Tonly] ..................................................................................................................................5
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 6
Front Input Jacks..........................................................................................................................................6
Front PanelButtons .....................................................................................................................................6
Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 6
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 6
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 7
Turn on the TV................................................................................................................. 7
Using the Menus ............................................................................................................. 7
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 8
Setthe Language..........................................................................................................................................8
CompleteAuto ChannelSearch................................................................................................................8
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for TV Mode .................................................................................. 9
Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes .............................................................. 9
Using the INPUT Button ............................................................................................................................10
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ....................................... 10
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...................................................................................10
Programming the Remote ........................................................................................................................10
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ....................................................................12
Remote Control Codes ................................................................................................. 12
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Table of Contents
Chapter 3: Using the W's Features and Menus
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................ 14
Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 14
How V-ChipWorks....................................................................................................................................14
USAV-Chip Rating System.....................................................................................................................14
Tv'Rating Limit ...........................................................................................................................................15
MPAA RATING LIMIT ................................................................................................... 17
Blocking SpecificContentThemes.......................................................................................................17
Viewing SpecificContentThemes.........................................................................................................17
ParentalGuideOn (ActivateV-Chip] ...................................................................................................18
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .....................................................................................................................18
Child Lock.....................................................................................................................................................19
ChangePassword.......................................................................................................................................19
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................ 20
Sound Menu .................................................................................................................. 20
Timer Menu ................................................................................................................... 21
Function Menu ............................................................................................................. 22
Tuning Menu ................................................................................................................. 23
Parental Guide Menu ................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 24
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 26
FCC and Canada Information ...................................................................................... 26
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 27
Accessories....................................................................................................................29
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T_s to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect _fllcomponents before you phJgany of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turnoff the TV_md/orcomponentbefore you connect or disconnect an,i cables.
• M;_kesure;dl _ntennas _mdcables _reproperly grounded. Referto the tmport_mt S_fety Instructions
p_ckedsep_rately.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don't block ventik_tion holeson _myof the components.Arr_mgethe componentssotheft air can
cireul_te freely.
• Don't struckcomponents.
• If you place components in _ stand, m_kesure you _fllow _dequateventilation.
• If you connect _n _udio receiveror _mplifiel, place it on the top shelf so the heated_firfrom it won't
flow _round other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert eachcable firmly intothe design_ted jack.
• If you place components abovethe TV,route _fllcables down the sideof the b_ck of the TVinste_d
of str;_ightdown the middle of the IV.
• tf your _mtenna uses300-ohm twin le_d cables,do not coil the e_bles.Also, keepthe twin lead
c_ibles_iwayfrom _iudioivideo e_ibles.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choosethe location for your IV c_refully. Placethe 1Von _ stand or blasethat isof adequ_te sizeand
strength to prevent the 1Vfrom being aeeident_filytipped ove_pushed off, or pulled oft. This could
causepersonal injury and/or d_mage the 1V.Referto the tmport_mt Safety Instructions p_cked
sepan_tely.
Use Indirect Light
Don't pl;_cethe IV where sunlight or room lightin_ will be directed tow_rd the screen.Usesoft or
indirect lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cablesyou m_y need tor the connections representedin this book.
Coaxi_I cable S-Video c_ble Audio_Jideo cables Co_upo_e_tVide¢_
{Y,Pb*Pri e_ibles
If!_, luode124FB30Tonly]

Connections and Setup
_R TV (back i)ael)
"IV ÷ DVB ÷ VCR
1. Connect your DVDPlayerto your "IV.
A. Connect the audio {white and red) cablesto the VIDEO1 Rand LiMONOAUDIOjacks on the back
of the #_ and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVDplayer (sometimeslabeEedLandR).
B. if your DVDpEayerhasan S-Videojack, connect an S-Video cable to the SWideojack on the DVD
pEayerand to the S-ViDEOjack on the back of the #_. if your DVDplayer doesn't havean
SWideojack, go to I D.
-OR-
C, Model 24F530T only: tf wur DVDplayer hasa component video jacks {Y,Pb,Pr},connect video
gradetables to the Component Videojacks on the DVDplayer andto the Y,Pb,Prjacks on the
back of the ]V. If your DVDplayer doesn't have component video jacks,go to I D.
-OR-
D. Connect avideo cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVDplayerand to the VIDEOjack
on the backof the IV.
2. Connect your Tv'to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNAINjack on your #_ and to the RFOutput jack on wur VCR
(sometimeslabeled OUTTOTV).
3. Make sure e_ble or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR
(sometimes labeled in From Antenna),
Note; If you do not _.'enn_;-cta cable, antenna, er another ,._mpenent to your 1Y, the T_Iwill automatically
shut off after 15 minutes to sav_"power.
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Connections and Setup
_lanation of Jacks and Cables
This section describesthe jacks you can useto make connections, Thereareseveralways to connect
components to your 11/,
ANTENNAIN
ANTENNAINjack _lnltcoa×i_fle_lble.
VIDEO
S-VIDEO1
VIDEOI _lnltVIDEO2jacks, _ludio/video
canes, alld S-Video cable.
ANTENNAIN Letsyou connect a coaxial cable to receive
the signal from the antenna, cable, cane box, or if using the
example on page4, a VCR.
VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2
VIDEO,AUDIORand L/MONO Letsyou connect a
component such asaVCR,DVDplayel_or laserdis¢playelt
• R(RIGHT)AUDIO Providesright audio connection. The
right audio connector isUSUaIIV red.
• L/MONOAUDIO Providesleft audio connection. The
left audio connector istlStlaIIy white.
• VIDEO Providescomposite video connection. Thevideo
connector is usually ,iellow.
S-VIDEO Providesbetter picture quality than the video
jacks becausethe color part of the signal is separated
from the black and white part of the picture. When using
S-VIDEOtN, makesure to connect left and right audio
canes to the LiMONO and RAUDIO input jacks.
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Pr a SUB
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LVIDEO_ OIfrPUT
Y,Pb,Prjacks, audio, subwooftr m_d
compn_entvideoe_bles,
Component Video [Y, Pb, Pr), Audio Out, and
Subwoofer [model 24F530T only)
Y,Pb, Pr(Component Video) Providesoptimum picture
quality becausethe video isseparatedinto three signals. Use
three video-grade canes for the connection. Thesecanes are
often color-coded {red,blue and green).When using Y,Pb,
Pr,makesureyou connectleft and right audio canes to the
Rand LAUDIO input jacks.
Note:_*;eYc(_mponentvJdeoj<_tkis_/_othetemposi__4OEO2
v;deo ]_lcl lindisc(l_,r_edyeY,o_'¢Keep i'h/shi!PJnd_hen_-_nnechnq
to_hecom,p_nent_ideo]_¢ks
Audio Output (L and R) Connect an amplifier or audio
receiverfor improved sound quality,
SUBWOOFERAllows you to connect an external subwoofer
for improved basseffects,

Connections and Setup
The Front ofYourT_/
Front Input Jacks
The_ hasfront audio/video input jacks foryour convenience on the right sideof the _ forconnecting
aeameorderor video game console.Toaccessthe component you connected to the front of the IV,
pressthe INPUTbutton on your remote until FRONTappearson the screen.
h_ote:When_>nn_c'rh_q_compor,e_tth{_th{_so_iyone_ud;of_ck_u_'h_gsomec_m_co_ders,Cor,r,e_'ttheT_ AUDIOL/
MO_VOjo_'Itohe_ theI_U4/O.
VIDEO Receivesvideo from another component such as a cameorder,video game console,or VCR.
L!MONO and RAUDIO Receivesaudio from another component suchasa eameorder,video game
console,or VCR.
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your IV to operate many of the
]V's features.
INPUT Togglesthe Video tnput Charmed for avideo game system,VCR,etc., conne{'ted to the audio/
video jacks on the front and back of the IV.
MENU Brings up the Main menu.
VOE- Decreasesthe volume. In the menu system,acts like the left arrow button on the remote control
and adjusts menu controls.
VOL+ Increasesthe volume, tn the menu system,acts like the rightarrow button on the remote
control andadjusts menu controls.
CN- Scansdown through the current channel list. tn the menu system,acts like the down arrow
button on the remotecontrol and adjustsmenu controls.
CN+ Scansup through the channel list. In the menu system,acts like the up arrow button on the
remotecontrol and adjusts menu controls.
POWER Turnsthe IV on and off,
Plug in the TV
Plugthe end of the power cord intoa grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely intothe outlet.
• Removethe battery compartment coverfrom the backof the remote by pushing down on and
sliding off the cove_
• Insert 2 fresh "AAA"batteries. Makesure the polarities {_ and _)are aligned correctly.
•Replacethe co',,'elt
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Connections and Setup
How to Usethe Remote Control to Complete the
Thetechnical term is "Navigation"- how you movethrough
the on-screen menus,The method is the samethroughout the
menuscreens:highlight your choice and select it,
Tohighlight amenu item, pressthe arrow buttons on the
remote to highlight one of the menuson the screen, Usethe
up anddown arrow buttons to move up or down, Usethe
right and left arrow buttons to moveright or left,
Tochange the item that you've highlighted, pressthe right
arrow button,
To return to the previous menu, press GO RACK,
Note: H_hl;qh tedme_m,;th_stthem,e/li_item s_md_out fl(lm oFher
mellu hem_oil theii_ (_ppec_rsd_rkef,b@h_el;or _different _'ok>l_
Turn on the IV
PressIV on the remote, or press POWER on the ]V's front
panel.
Note:P_essmg_he_/hi;trot, not orgytl,'_ c,_the TKbutput,;_he
left,ore_n_o_/_P,Od(_"_,_nx_d_"_'_eon5th(_tthe bl2tZ_n5o_ the
_emotecor,t_d opem_ theT_ fu_x-ti_n_.
Picture Ttmer Tuning
icon icon icon
P_CTL!RE
CONTRAST 1
BRIGHTNESS 18
COLOR 50
[ SHARPNESS 50
TINT 0
COMBFILTER ON
COLOR TEMP NORMAL
The list of ieolls at the top of the menus.
Using the Menus
You might want to makeyourself familiar with the menu
system.At the top of the screen,you'll seethe following
menu icons:Picture, Sound,Timer,Function,Tuning, and
ParentalGuide,
Pressthe MENUbutton to bring up the Main Menu, and
pressthe right arrow button until the icon you want is
highlighted. The menu options changeasyou toggle the
]cons.
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Connections and Setup
Function
icon ComBkte the Initial SetuD
The menu system in your TV allows the ]V's features to work
properly. You'll need to set afew important menu items the
first th33eyou turn on your 1%;.
P_CTU_K
CONTRAST 1
BRIGHTNESS 18
COLOR 50
SHARPNESS 50
TiNT 0
COMBFILTER ON
COLOR TEMP NORMAL
Set the Language
The language setting determines the language in which the
on-screen displaysand menus appea_You can choosefrom
English,Spanish, or French.Thedefault isEnglish.
I. PressMENUon the remote control (the Main menu
appearsj.
2. Pressthe right arrow button until the function icon is
highlighted.
3. Pressthe down arrow button until LANGUAGEis
highlighted,then pressthe right arrow button to change
the language.
4. When finished, pressMENUto exit.F÷ i}
M
FL kC qOI1
LANGUAGE ENGLISH
BACKGROUND ON
BLACK STRETCH OFF
NOISE REDUCE OFF
CLOSE CAPTION CC1
CC ON MUTE ON
Tuning
icon
Complete Auto Channel Search
Thispart of the setup allows the _' to searchfor all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable IV system,Thisis
sometimescalled auto programming.
I, PressMENUon the remote control (the Main menu
appearsj.
2. Pressthe right arrow button until the Tuning icon is
highlighted.
3. Pressthe down arrow button until SOURCEis
highlighted, then pressthe right arrow button to set the
signal type {CABLEor AIRJ.
4, Pressthe down arrow button until AUTOSEARCHis
highlighted, Pressthe right arrow button to begin the
auto channel search.
.... _ _%:
/ UMINO
SOURCE AIR
CHANNEL 18
DELETE CH NO
FINE TUNE
To cancel at any time, press OK.
Once the search is complete, you can begin watching IV. For
information on customizing your channels or menu options,
go to Chapter 3.
AUTO SEARCH
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I.di_ator Button Descriptions for _J Mode
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Arrows Used to highlight different items in the Wmenu and to adjust
the menu controls,
Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the
remote to control components. Lights when you pressa valid button on
the remote. Flickerswhen abutton ispressedand the batteries arelow.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers,
Toenter a one-digit channel, enter a zerofirst. To enter a two-digit
channel, pressthe two digits andexpect a few secondsdelay.This isif you
want to enter a third digit.
CC Makesclosedcaptioning appear or disappear from the s_reen.Also
toggles the subtitles for some compatible RCA,GE,and Preston DVD
players.
CH+ or CH-S{'ansup or down through the current channel list Press
onceto change the channel up or down; pressand hold to continue
changing channels, Alsoadvancesto the next/previous chapter or track fur
somecompatible RCA,GE,and Pros_anDVDplayers,
CLEAR Removesany menu or display from the screenand returns you to
normal viewing.
GOBACK Returns Wu to the previous channel
INFO Brings up the channel banner. Pressagain to removethe
informationfrom the screen.
INPUT AccessVideoInput Channels(VIDI (SVID],VlD2 _'PbPr),H?ONE
andcurrent channel), {YPbPrisavailable on model 24Fb3OTonlyJ,
MENU Brings up the Main menu.
MUTE Reducesthe ]V's volume to its minimum level Pressagain to
restore the volume.
OK When in the menu system,toggles highlighted items.
ON-OFF When in TVmode, turns the TVon and of£ tf in another mode
(VCR,DVD,ere,)and programmed,will turn the component on and off.
PRESETSBrings up picture presets,
SKIP Pressonce to start Skip{BROWSEappears).PressSKlPagain to start
browsing all available channels.When finished, the IV tunes back to the
original channel PressSKIPat anytime to cancel.
Tv' Turnson the TV and puts the remote in TV mode.
VOL-or VOL+ Decreasesor h_creasesthe ]V's volume,
Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes
AGAIN in DVDmode, replaysthe last severalsecondsof the title Wu're
playing for compatible RCA,GE,and ProseanDVDplaye_ts.
ANTENNA InVCRmode,functions asa WiVCR button for compatible
VCRs.

Using the Remote Control
DVD Turnson acompatiNe RCA,GE,or ProscanDVDplayerand setsthe remote to control the DVD
player.Also usedwith the ON-OFFbutton to turn on other compatible DVDplayerS.
GUIDE If you're operating another component that hasan electronic program guide, this button
accessesthe on-screenGuide.Also operatesthe disc menu for somecompatible RCA,GE,and Prosean
DVDplayers.
OPEN-CLOSE In DVDmode,opens or closesthe DVDdisc tray fur somecompatible RCA,GE,and
ProseanDVDplayers.
REVERSE,PLAY,FORWARD,RECORD,STOP,PAUSE tf programmed, provides transport control for
somecompatible remote-controllable VCRsor DVDplaye_.
SEARCH In VCRmode, accessesindex Searchfeature for somecompatible RCA,G[, and ProscanVCRs.
SPEED In VCRmode, selectsa recording speedfor somecompatible RCA,GE,and ProscanVCRs.
VOR Turns on a compatible RCA,GC or ProscanVCRand setsthe remote to control the VCR.Also used
with the ON-OFFbutton to turn on other compatible VCRs.
ZOOM In DVDmode, zoomsin on the picture forsomecompatible RCA,GE,and ProscanDVDplayers.
Using the INPUT Button
Usethe INPUTbutton to scroll through the available Video Input Channelssoyou can view content
coming from components you have connected to the/_'.
I. Make surethe component you want to view is turned ON,
2, PressINPUTto tune to an available video input sourceand view the component.
3, Toreturn to the previouschannel, continue pressing INPUT.
VCR
button
Components
Theuniversal remote tan be programmed to operate some
brandsof remote controllable VCRsand DVDplayers.The
remote is already programmed to operate most RCA,G[, and
ProscanVCRsand DVDplayers.
Nore:The_"6utronco_'tbeprogrammedo_thlsremo_e.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
Todetermine whether the universal remote needsto be
programmed for your VCRor DVDplayer,turn on the
component. For example,to program the remote for aVCR,
turn on the VCR,Point the remote at the VCR,and pressthe
VCRbutton, Then pressON*OF[ or CH (channel up)or CII -
[channel down} to seeif the VCRrespondsto the remote
command& If the component does not respond,the remote
needsto be programmed.
Programming the Remote
Therearetwo ways to program the remote contmh
• automatic code search
• direct entry
1_ PhmnfPr ")

Using the Remote Control
DVD and
VCR
buttons
REVERSE
andPLAY
buttons
ibutton
iaii_ _n iii iiiii!iiiiii
r _ _ J
stop
button
I
Ynu'llusethesebutt(mswheu
pro_rammiu_the re_uote.
UsingAutomaticCode Search
Thefollowing instructionscan be usedto program the
remote to operate each of your components. If you want to
stop the automatic codesearchwithout programming any of
your components, pressCL[ARuntil the indicator on the
remote turns off.
I.
2.
Turn on the component Wu want to operate (VCRor DVD
player)
Pressand hold the component button you want to
program [VCRor DVD),While holding the component
button, pressandhold ON*OFFuntil the indicator on the
remote turns on, then releaseboth buttons.
Point the remote at the component. Pressand release
PLAY,then wait 5 secondsor until the indicator on the
remote stops flashing.
At this point the remote issearching for the correct code
to program. If, after 5 seconds,the component you want
to operate does not turn off, pressPLAYagain to tell the
remote to searchthe next set of codes.
Continue pressing PLAYuntil the component turns off or
you havesearchedthrough all of the codes.Thereare20
total setsof codes.If the component doesnot turn off
after pressingPLAY20 times, then the remote can't be
programmedto operate that component.
if the component you want to operate doesturn off:
1. Pressand releaseREVERSE,then wait 2 seconds.Repeat
this step until the device turns backON.
2. Tofinish, pressand hold STOPuntil the indicator on the
remote turns off.
UsingDirectEatry
I. Turnon the component to be programmed.
2. Lookup the brand and code number(sj for the component on the code list in this section.
3. Pressand hold the component button you want to program on the remote.
4. Enter the codefrom the remote control code list on the following pages.If the ]ndkator flashes,you
haveeither entered an invalid code or the button isn't programmable.
5. Releasethe component button.
6. Point the remote at the component PressON*Off to seeif the component respondsto the
command, if it doesn't, try pressingthe component button and then ON*OFf again.
• if you get no response,repeat thesesteps using the next codelisted for your brand, until the
component respondsto the remote commands.
• If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the automatic codesearch
method, tf automatic code searchdoesn't find the code,the remote is not compatible with your
component
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Using the Remote Control
How to Usethe RemoteAfter You'veProgrammed It
Because this universaE remote can operate severaE different components, it uses operational modes
triggered by the c_m_ponentbuttons. Forexample, it you want the remote to operate the TV,you would
presstheIV buttonto putthe remoteintoIV modebefore,ioucouldoperatetheTV.
I. Pressthe appropriate component button {DVD,TV,VCR]to setthe remote to operate the component.
2. PressOt,l',OFf to turn the component Oldor OFF.
3. Usethe remote buttons that apply to that component.
Cf_ol_ keep pressi_g blotter,s I_ _o_hh_ hspf;er, s _he ren_o_e _,;Om_b _,yh_ tk, e wrorx? _z_,ode.Yo_ n_l_';t Ore._s
th_ _'omf_o_et,t bl,q'frm _h_t m/_'ches fhe _o_z_¢_o_e_g"_OU_v_m_to o_em fe _i e., if you _v/_?tto o_e_ofe tk_e_C_,
O_ess_R/_ t_e remo re cot, fro,__oOut the feaze,ore i_ _C_, mo_@
VCR(:odes
Remote Control Codes
ProgrammableforVCRbutton.
#g{illlirg[.................................................................................... 232
A{kre I{ur_t................................................................................ 2()2_;
Aik(_.......................................................................................... 2027
Aiv_a ......................................................................................... 2026
6ikai ................. 2131)3,2{[)I)4,2(]05, 2(i07, 20(i8, 2i11, 2112, 2113
Amelica_ High ........................................................................ 2{i)21
g_la ......................................................................................... 2013
Audio 1ly_am c.v........................................................... 20{19. 2010
Audio_o× ................................................................................. 2{i)14
Bell _t ]k_v_el ........................................................................... 2{i)11
Bem mark ................................................................................. 203
:_lrok$0_ c ...................................................................... 2012, 2027*
Calix ......................................................................................... 2014
Ca _dle ..................................................... 2015, 2014, 2015, 201_,
............................................................................. 2017. 2018. 2019
Caloi .................................................................. 2(i21. 2022. 2114
Capehari ......................................................................... 2020. 2110
Emersm ............................ 2012, 21)14, 2015, 2(i21,202% 2025,
..........2026, 21)29, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 203%2035, 203(;,
..........2037. 21)31_.2133{t. 2040, 2041, 2042.20 _,_,,2045. 2IM(;.
............................................ 2047, 2065, 2113, 2116, 2117. 2130
Fisher ............ 2{i)11,2023. 2048. 2049. 2050, 2051, 2052. 2118
Ft4ji ................................................................................ 2021. 2119
l:tmai ....................................................................................... 2()2_
Oarrard .................................................................................... 202S
GE ...................................................................... 201)0, 2()01,2013,
............................................ 2021. 2022. 2053, 2115, 2120. 2131
Gotd$Igr .................................................. 2009, 2014, 2l)ll_, 2{i)54
G_ad ente ................................................................................ 202_
IIarley I)av dson .................................................................... 202g
IIare_a_i Ka_do_ ..................................................................... 2{i)I)9
l[arwood ................................................................................. 2061
I[_adqi a_l_r ............................................................................. 21)11
Hitachi ........................................................................ 2()7,7,,2056.
Car_er ....................................................................................... 2(i62 ........................................................ 2057, 2107, 2//I, 2120, 2122
CCE ................................................................................ 2027, 206i
CitizeI? ........................................................................... 2013, 2014,
............................................. 2015. 2016, 2017. 2018. 2019. 2027
Ci:ilorLylne ................................................................................ 2(i(i9
Colt ........................................................................................... 2{i)61
Craig ......................................................... 2013. 2014. 2023.20g/
Cirt $-Maih_ .................................................... 20(i(i, 2{ED, 21)13,
................................... 2()16. 2018.2{i)21, 2(i22, 2()2_, 2115. 2131
Cybeme:. ................................................................................. 2013
l)aewo<_ .......... 2(il 7,, 21317, 21319, 2025, 2(i26, 2027, 2028, 2110
l)*yir_:ill ..................................................................................... 211(}
l)[-IX ................................................................................ 20{19. 2010
1) me.iISa ........................................................................ 20{10. 2131
l}yna ech .................................................................................. 2026
Elecui:ihome ................................................................. 2{i)4, 2(i29
Eleci li:_ h*:mic .......................................................................... 2014
HI-Q ......................................................................................... 2()23
Iiis{all Replay ........................................................................ 2{i)21
JC] ............................................................................................ 2021
JC t'e_mey ............................................... 20{19. 2010, 201, 2013.
..................................................... 2014.2{i)21, 2022. 2055. 205S.
....................................................... 2058.2{i)59. 2060, 2107. 2118
Je_ se_ ................................................................ 207,7,, 20s{i. 2111
IVC ...................................... 2009, 2(i1(i, 2011, 20/8, 2111, 2123
Kemv(i*:id................... 200_2, 2010, 2011, 201_, 2()/g, 2111, 2123
KI]I .......................................................................................... 2()61
Rod ak ............................................................................ 2014. 2021
I.loy{I ....................................................................................... 202g
].ogik ....................................................................................... 2{i)61
IX] ........................................................................................... 2014
Magnavox ....................................................... 2021, 2022, 201;2,
....................................................... 201;3, 2104, 2/1)_, 2101_,2124

Using the Remote Control
VCRCodes continued
Mag lili ................................................................................... 2013
Mara,U_ ........ 2009. 2010. 2011, 21_/6, 2011_, 21)21, 2(362, 20i_ z_
Maria ...................................................................................... 2i3/z_
Mas _sh ta .............................................................................. 2(i2/
Mei ......................................................................................... 2112/
Melnolex ..,.., 2011. 2013.21)14, 2021. 2(123. 202(;. 211M, 2132
MGA .................................................................. 2029. 2055, 2113
MGN ]_chIl_i1Ogy .................................................................. 2013
Midlai d .................................................................................. 2053
Mi iol a ............................................................. 2055.2(155, 2107
Mikv d_ishi ............ 2029. 2055, 2056, 2065, 20!;6. 20(;7.2i351L
........... 2(169, 2070, 2(171, 2(172, 21)73, 2(374, 2 I(I!;, 211 _, 2123
Mi:migomel ¢_Nald .................................................... 2(375, 2132
Fatl iig ......................................................................................... 2111
_EA{_ ..................................................................... 2026, 2095, 2111
[_¢lmics .......................................................................... 21)2!. 21(19
[eki?ika ........................................... 21)14, 2021, 202@ 21{EL 2129
E}_t,_.[...................................................................... 2(113.21)24.2()47
[o$1?ib_ ....................... 2015. 21}49.2{i)5i, 2055, 2065. 21),_3. 2115
[_,i evsi(il_ ........................................................................ 21)13, 2014
U_itech ....................................................................................... 2013
V_¢tor R._.-earcl? ........................................ 213()9, 2010. 2015. 21)i5
Victor ......................................................................................... 201()
Video {['o_ce[_i $ ............................... 21_)'_. 201(), 2015, 201 !:. 2113
Videosm?ic ................................................................................. 2013
"_'Vard.v ........................................................ 21)13, 2014, 2015. 21)21.
MoiJ)_ola ..................................................................... 2(i21, 2132 ........................................... 21)23.21)25.2(i29, 2055, 2(156, 201;I,
J,A'f{[ ............................................................................. 2(3/_, 2126 .................................... 20'_ !;. 2101, 21(12, 2i03, 21(17, 211(;. 2132
M lli)t_.e I .................................... 20/__, 20H;, 21)25, 2(153, 2061
N]_2¢............................................... 21N)'_,2010, 2(311,201t;, 21)113,
............................................ 206z_, 21)75, 207t;, 2(179, 2i11, 2123
Nikko ...................................................................................... 2014
Nobler. .................................................................................... 2013
01y,'x_us ................................................................................. 2(i21
0_timus ....................................................................... 2014, 2132
0_Ioxxica ................................................................................ 20-96
]*aIXaSi:iIlil2......................... 21)21, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
]*e Itax .......................................... 2016, 20':,7,, 2056, 2107, 21211}
]*e rie.x N_se.areh .................................................................... 2018
]?1 i1¢0 ..................................................... 2021, 2022, 2(i62, 2(3_;3
]?1 ilips .................................................... 2021, 2052, 2096, 2124
]? I<_t........................................................................................ 2014
]? i:meel ........................................ 2(i/0, 2057,, 20gO, 20131, 212.1
]*or a_d .................................................. 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
Proscai ............................................................. 2660, 20(ii, 2131
]?r<tt_? ..................................................................................... 2(i6/
]?1Isar ..................................................................................... 2104
0 _ar'.er .................................................................................... 2011
Qlar'.z ..................................................................................... 2011
Q_gsar ............................................................... 2021, 2022, 2125
N_A ...................... 21){)0,2(i01, 20(i3, 2(I/_, 2021, 2055, 2(i56,
.................. 20E2, 20133, 21394, 2(ig% 2(ig6, 2087, 2I)EI_,21)139,
....................... 209(}, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2127,, 2i31, 21.1.1
Radios _azk_Real stic ............................ 21)11, 2013, 2014, 21)21,
.................... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2095, 2132
Radix ...................................................................................... 20/_
Ra_*de:, ................................................................................... 20/_
Nicol ...................................................................................... 212g
RIIIlCO..................................................................................... 2104
Samsm g ........................... 2005, 2013, 2015, 21)33, 2i:}53, 2112
Sa_*t, ........................................................................... 2104, 21.12
Sa_*s_ ..................................................... 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sa_*yo ................................................................ 2011, 2013, 2023
Seoii ............ 2012, 21)15, 2025, 2032, 203g, 21M;5,2(}93, 2//_;
Sea_s ............................................ 2011, 2(i/_,, 2021, 2ii}23, 2048,
............................... 2049, 2050, 2ii}51,207,5, 20':,@ 2107, 2118
Sha_ ..................... 2{i)17, 2029, 21)'_4, 21)5t5, 2{i)95, 2097, 2132
Shi_ix_m ................................................. 2604, 2055, 206i, 2(i9g
Sh*:ig_i ................................................................................... 2013
Sig_lal ire ............................................................................... 2132
Si_ge._. ............................................................... 21)21, 21)51, 2/2g
SoI., ....................................................... 20(3_, 209g, 20'_9, 2119
S'3'$ ............................................................................... 2021, 2107
SRtyai ia ................ 2021, 2(i22, 2021i, 2062, 21M;3,2055, 2124
Symphonic ............................................................................ 202_;
_andy ...................................................................................... 2(i//
lash ko ................................................................................... 2{3/_,
XR-/{EKi .............................................................. 2(121, 2i:}25, 2{:)6
Yamaha ............................................. 2(_I-_, 2010. 2131/. 2018, 2111
Zei?ith ............................................... 21){)4. 2(1913, 2113_,, 2119.2/2g
DVDcodes
Programmablefor DVDbutton.
cSdwa ........................................................................................... 3()i3t_
Apex ................................................................................ 3023, 3024
OE ............................................................................................... 3000
Hi aehi ....................................................................................... 3(i(i8
P#t_ .................................................................................. 31111)2,3010
[,LO_ka ............................................................................... 3011.3{i)12
Magixav(tv ................................................................................. 3(i03
Mii3ubishi .................................................................................. 3(i(i4
Pa ixasi:iili{2 .................................................................................. 301 _
Phitias ....................................................... 3(303, 3019.31)21.3(i22
Pi*m_.er ....................................................................................... 3(i05
Pli:iscgll ...................................................................................... 3(i()0
[{{_A ................................................................................. 301)0, 3(i()i
Samstmg .................................................................................... 3(i25
Saixyo ......................................................................................... 3014
Si:my ..................................................................... 300@ 3015. _J015
D,sl iba ................................................................. 3(E)7.3{i)17, 3020
Zelxith ......................................................................................... 30113

Channel Banner
Thereare severeditems theft might _ppe_r on-screen when you pressthe INtO button on the remote. This
displ_y is c_dledthe Channel Banne_Thefollowing list describesthe items on the Ch_mnelBanner screen
{left to right andtop to bottom).
SAP
CC
Stereoor f_for_o
BROWSE
06ABCDEE
Mute
Current ch_nnel is bro_dc_sting SAP{SecondAudio Progr_m) intormation.
ClosedCaptioning is av_filableon the current ch_mnel.
Stereodispl_yedwhen the current ch_mnelisbroadc_sting in stereo.
Mono displayed when the current ch_nnel isbroadcasting in mono.
Correspondsto the SKiPbutton. Appearswhen browsing all _waik_blechannels.
Current ch_nnel _mdlabel assignedto the ch_mneL
Sound ismuted.
Parental Controls and V-Chip
Thechoices in the PAREt,,_TALGUIDEmenu involve software insideyour TV(referred to _sV-Chip) which
_IIowsyou to block TVprograms and moviesbasedon violence, sex,or other content you m_y believe
children should not view.
Onceyou block progr_ms,you c$inunblock programs byentering _ password.
Bydefault, the softw_re insideyour TVisturned "off." lot instructionsto turn on V-Chip, go to page 18.
How V-Chip Works
V-Chip readsthe program's _ge-b_sed rating (1%_-MA,_-14, etc.) _nd content themes [(ViolenceO/J,
Adult Langu_ge{LJ,etc.]], tf you h_weblocked the r_ting and/or content themes theftthe progr_m
contains, you will receive_ mess_gethat it is not _w_dlable.
Broadcasters_re not required to provide content themes,so programsreceived with no content themes
will only be blocked if you block their age-basedrath_g.You c_m_dsoblock out progr_msthat h_vebeen
given a r_ting of l_ot Rf_ted,and progr_msthat _reconsidered unrented.TheTV_ge-b_sed r_tings _md
content themes you c_n block follow:
USA V-Chip Rating System
TV-MA (M_ture Audience Only) Specific_lly designed to beviewed by _dults _mdmay be unsuitable for
children under 17. it contains one or more of the followh_g content themes: crude indecentkmgu_ge
(LJ,explicit sexual activity (S],or gr_iphicviolence (V).
TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Containssome materkd theft many p_rentswould find unsuit_ble
for children under 14. Parentsarestrongly urged to exercisegre_ter care in monitoring this program
_mdarecautioned _gainst letting children underthe ageof 14 watch unattended. This progr_m
contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive di_dogue(b), strong coarse
kmgu_ge(LJ,intense sexu_Isituations (S),or intenseviolence [VJ.

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TV-PG(Parental Guidance Suggested) Containsmaterial that parents may find unsuitable tor younger
children. Many parentsmay want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or
more of the following content themes: somesuggestivedialogue {D},infrequent coarselanguage (L),
somesexualsituations (S),or moderate violence (V).
TV-G (General Audience) Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or
no sexual dialogue {D}or situations {S},nostrong language {LJ,and little or no violence IV).
TV-Y7 {Directed to Children 7years and older) Designedfor children ages7 andabove. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills neededto distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Themesand elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (l%_j
or comedic violence, or may frighten children underthe age of 7.
TV-Y (All Children) Themesand elements in this program {ire designed for ayoung audience, including
children from ages2-6. It is net expectedto frighten younger children.
PASSWORD
PASSWORD
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RATING FV D L S V
TV-Y >U
TV-Y7 U U
TV-G U
TV-PG U U U U U
TV-14 U U U U U
TV-MA U U U U
TV Rating Limit
The IV Rating Limit lets you decide which IV programs can
and cannot be viewed.
To set IV programming limits:
I, Press M[NIJ on the remote control {the Main menu
appears].
2, Pressthe right arrow button until the Parental Guide icon
is highlighted,
3, Pressthe down arrow button until the bottom
PASSWORD is highlighted, then press the right arrow
button to access the password entry,
4, Enter your password using the numbers buttons on the
remote {the PARENTAL GUIDE menu appears).
5. Pressthe down arrow button until WRATING is
highlighted, then press the right arrow button (the W
RATING screen appears).
6, Use the down arrow button to select the rating, then
press the right arrow button to change the status of a TV
program rating or content theme from U{Unblock} to B
{Block),
7, Make sure PARENTALGLfiDE is on. Press the GO BACK
button to return the PARENTALGUIDE menu.
8, Pressthe down arrow button to highlight PARENTAL
GUIDE OFF,then press the right arrow button to turn it
on, tt must be on for rating limits to take effect,
The fullowing sections give you more detats about how to
change the status of Wprogram limits.
Not_:ff you tL,_je_),_urp¢_ssword,you c_mresetit. £r,ter 5898_sthe
p{l_,;wotd _mdFhe_;d?¢_nqei_FO_newon_.

Using the TV's Features and Menus
Th_ V-Chip Rating Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the R/RATtNG LtMffscreen,
Rating Status Field
L_tsyo select w ether the status of th_ age-ba_ed rating li_fit to the
leftisUnbk;ckel Block,
RATING
UU
U
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
Rating Field
Letsyou s¢_(:_from a
list of age-based
ratings y_Jucan block
o_unblock,
Content Themes
Usts t_ content
ti_e_n_syou c_ block
Content Status Fields
L_tsVo_select wi_ic!_
contemptthemes tr_view fr_r
ti_esei_cted _atin_,and
wt_the_ th_ status of th_
contempttt_¢l_leis_urlentl¥
Unblock {IJ)r_rBlock(B}.
Rating Settings Area
LetsVo_seete current bRock'viewstate of sg_-based_at_#s and sssr_ciated
contempt,
Blocking Ag_-Bas_d Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a
specified age-basedrating level
Toblock programs with higher ratings:
I, Pressthe up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating
corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want
the child to watch,
2. Pressthe OKbutton to toggle between U(Ut_btock)and B
(Block},Thestatus for the rating listed to the left and all
higher ratings automatically changesto B (Block).
3, Pressthe GOBACKbutton to return the PARENTALGUIOE
menu.
4, Pressthe down arrow button to highlight PARENTAL
GUIOEOFF,then pressthe right arrow button to turn it
on. tt must be on for rating limits to take effect.
ViewingAge-BasedRatings
After Wu block age-basedratings, Wu can change someof
the ratings back to Unb!ock.
I, Pressthe up or down arrow button to select the rating
with astatus of B(Block).
2, Pressthe right arrow button to select U(Lh_block}.
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Using the TV's Features and Menus
MPAA RATING LIMIT
The MPAARATINGmenu lets Wu decidewhich movies can and can't be viewed according to the age-
basedrating of the MPAA(Motion Picture Association of America).The_ locksand unlocks the parental
control settings using a passwordyou select.
If you want your child to watch movies that havea PGrating and lower (in other words, moviesrated
PGand G},then Wu could automatically block out all other movieswith higher ratings.
Cente#t Themes
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Sex_#,iyexph'citdiaiague
Adult _ngu_ge
.%x_ulsi_tlons
Via,,"ence
TV R#_ING
RATING FV D L S V
TV-Y >U
TV-Y7 U U
TV-G U
TV-PG U U U U U
TV-14 U U U U U
TV-MA U U U U
BlockingSpecific Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. {Content is
represented by the PC,D, L,S, and V on your screen.) When
you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme fur higher rated
programs as well.
To block program content:
I. Determine the content themes you want to block,
2. Press the down arrow button to move the highlight to
the content theme status you want to change.
3. Press the right arrow button to change its status to B
(Btock),
_otes: B_o_d('(_st_r,;_reno_ _eql_iled to ,bro_d_ co_ ter_ th_n_s or
_ge-b_sed mtillg_
Youmu_tremembertoc;ctiv_tef_;_ent_#Guidefor mti_g fimit_ro
m_eeffect.
Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific content themes,you have the option of going back andchanging someof the
content themes back to UCUnblock_:
I, Determine the content themes you want to change to U (Unbtock].
2, Pressthe down arrow button to movethe highlight to a content theme status,such as Bunder
language (L}corresponding with 1V-14,
3. Press the right arrow button to change the status back to U. Your third would then be able to watch
programs with the 1V-14 adult language content, but not programs with ]V-MA language content.
Nor_: Onlytheconr_llt themesmtl,,scottesl_ondhlqtoT_C14 _-]k_n_u(;_lePh_nqe5toU {U/lblecl_ Hh_herm_edc(ln_ent
themea suPh(_stheftfor W-MA k_nguc;#e,donot ch_ng_

Using the TV's Features and Menus
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
_JP_AR&,] I;G
G B
PG B
PG-13 B
R B
NC-17 B
X B
Set movie rating limits by blocking moviesrated above a
specified level.
Toaccessthe MPAABATING(Movie Rating Limit} menu:
I, PressMEI_Uon the remote control (the Main menu
appears}.
2, Pressthe right arrow button until the ParentalGuide icon
ishighlighted,
3, Pressthe down arrow button until the bottom
PASSWORDis highlighted, then pressthe right arrow
button to accessthe passwordentry.
4, Enter your passwordusing the numbers buttons on the
remote {the PARENTALGUIDEmenu appeals).
5, Pressthe down arrow button until MPAARATINGis
highlighted, then pressthe right arrow button (the MPAA
RgTINGsereenappears).
6, Usethe down arrow button to select the rating, then
pressthe right arrow button to change the status of aTV
program rating or content theme from U(Unbloek}to B
{Block),
7, Makesure PARENTALGUIDEison. Pressthe GOBACK
button to return the PARENTALGUIDEmenu.
8. Press the down arrow button to highlight PARENTAL
GUIOE OFF,then press the right arrow button to turn it
on, tt must be on for rating limits to take effect.
Nere:if you tb_\je_you_p_s_woM,you ¢_nreset_t.Er,_r 5898 _the
Youmust remem_erfoc_-t_v_ F_ren_ol_wde for mti_g #m_t__o
Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip)
Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings.
I, PressMENUon the remote control {the Main menu appears),
2, Pressthe right arrow button until the ParentalGuide icon is highlighted.
3, Pressthe down arrow button until the bottom PASSWORDis highlighted, then pressthe right arrow
button to accessthe passwordentry.
4. Enter y_ur passw_rd using the numbersbutt_ns _n the rem_te (the PARENT_LGU_DEmenu appear_
5, Pressthe down arrow button to highlight PARENTALGUIDEOFF,then pressthe right arrow button to
turn it on, It must be on for rating limits to take effect.
If you do not activate V-Chip, none of the" settings for V-Chip will take effect.
If you forget your password, you can reset it. Enter 5898 as the password and then change it to a new
one.
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