RCA 27F554T User manual

27” MTS STEREO COLOR TELEVISION
WITH DIGITAL TUNER
27” TELEVISOR COLOR ESTEREO MTS
CON SINTONIZADOR DIGITAL
ESPAÑOL ENGLISH
TV/CABLE MODE SELECTION
SELECCIÓN DEL MODO DE TV/CABLE
When shipped from the factory, the TV/CABLE menu option is set to the “CABLE” (Cable Television) mode. If not using
Cable TV, set this menu option to the “TV” position.
Al salir la unidad de fábrica, la opción de menú de TV/CABLE se ajusta al modo de “CABLE” (Televisión por cable). Si no
utiliza CABLE, ajuste esta opción de menú al modo de “TV”.
ATTENTION
ATENCIÓN
If you purchase a universal remote control from your local retailer, please contact the remote manufacturer for the required
programming code.
Si usted ha comprado un control remoto universal, por favor comuníquese con el fabricante para el código de programación
requerido.
IF CONTACT WITH CUSTOMER SERVICE IS REQUIRED
PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL NUMBER READY PRIOR TO THE CALL
CUSTOMER SERVICE – 1-800-336-1900
SI NECESITA PONERSE EN CONTACTO CON EL SERVICIO DE ATENCIÓN AL CLIENTE, TENGAA MANO EL NÚMERO
DE MODELO ANTES DE LLAMAR AL
TELÉFONO – 1-800-336-1900
RCA WEBSITE
FOR INFORMATION ON OUR OTHER PRODUCTS, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
www.rca.com/television
SITIO WEB DE RCA
PARA INFORMACIÓN SOBRE NUESTROS OTROS PRODUCTOS, VISITE NUESTRO PORTAL DE INTERNET EN
www.rca.com/television
OWNER'S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
27” MTS STEREO COLOR TELEVISION
WITH DIGITAL TUNER
27” TELEVISOR COLOR ESTEREO MTS
CON SINTONIZADOR DIGITAL
27F554T
Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly.
Antes de utilizar su aparato favor de leer las siguientes instrucciones.
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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 that this product incorporates double
insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible
parts. When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
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Important Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
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 3.
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: __________________________________________________________________________________
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Important Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
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:
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electrical Code
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.
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.
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TV operation................................................................................17
Setting the V-Chip .......................................................................19
Setting the clock ..........................................................................23
Setting the picture size ................................................................24
Picture control adjustment/Resetting your picture adjustment ....25
Closed Caption............................................................................26
CC Setting (DIGITAL MODE) ......................................................28
CC advanced...............................................................................29
Selecting Stereo/Second Audio Program (SAP) .........................30
Selecting the audio language (DIGITAL MODE) .........................31
Using the auto shut off feature ....................................................32
Important Information ....................................................................2
Contents ........................................................................................4
Features ........................................................................................5
Power source ................................................................................5
Parts and functions........................................................................6
Remote control ..............................................................................7
Antenna connections.....................................................................8
Cable TV connections ...................................................................9
Connections to other equipment .................................................10
Selecting the VIDEO input source...............................................12
Setting the language ...................................................................13
Memorizing channels ..................................................................14
PREPARATIONS
Troubleshooting...........................................................................33
Specifications ..............................................................................34
Other Information ........................................................................35
OTHERS
OPERATION
Contents
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Features
High Quality Picture Horizontal Resolution more than 500 lines exceeds Super VHS (400 lines) or Laser
Disc (430 lines) in resolution.
• Integrated Digital Tuner - You can view digital broadcasts without using a Digital TV Set-Top Box.
• Closed Caption Decoder With Full Text Mode - Displays text captions or full screen text on the screen for
hearing impaired viewers.
• Picture Adjustments Using The Remote Control - The On-Screen display allows precise remote control
adjustment of BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT and SHARPNESS.
• Programmable TV Sleep Timer - Operable from the remote control, the TV can be programmed for up to
120 minutes to turn off automatically.
• V-Chip - The V-Chip function can read the rating of a TV program or movie content if the program is encoded
with this information. V-chip will allow you to set a restriction level.
• Stereo/SAP Reception - This TV is designed to receive stereo and second audio program (SAP) broadcasts
where available.
• S-Video/Component Video jacks - A VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver or other audio/video component
can be connected to this unit.
• Video Input Jacks - This unit is equipped with 3 types of video input jacks. The component video in jacks
and S-video in jack enable you to watch the DVD player or the video devices with a high quality picture.
• On-Screen 3 Language Display - You can select one of 3 languages, English, Spanish or French for on-
screen programming.
TO USE AC POWER SOURCE
Use the AC polarized line cord provided for operation on AC. Insert
the AC cord plug into a standard 120V 60Hz polarized AC outlet.
NOTES:
• Never connect the AC line cord plug to other than the specified
voltage (120V 60Hz). Use the attached power cord only.
• If the polarized AC cord does not fit into a non-polarized AC
outlet, do not attempt to file or cut the blade. It is the user’s
responsibility to have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
• If you cause a static discharge when touching the unit and the
unit fails to function, simply unplug the unit from the AC outlet
and plug it back in. The unit should return to normal operation.
Polarized AC Cord Plug
(One blade is wider than the other)
AC Outlet
Wider Hole
and Blade
Power source
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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Parts and functions
Front
Rear
* To display the menu screen.
Press both VOLUME
▲/▼
buttons at the same time to display the menu screen.
CHANNEL
▲/▼buttons and
VOLUME
▲/▼
buttons can be used to select the desired setting during the menu
screen operations.
AC power cord
S-VIDEO IN jack
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN jacks
(VIDEO1)
RF IN (VHF/UHF) jack
COMPONENT IN jacks
AUDIO (L/R) OUT jacks
*VOLUME
▲/▼
buttons *CHANNEL ▲/▼buttons
AUDIO (L/R)/VIDEO IN jacks (VIDEO2)
POWER button
Remote sensor
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Remote control
the display from the screen, press this button again. This
button is also the “–” button used when selecting digital
channels.
4. SLEEP Button - To set the TV to turn off after a preset
amount of time, press the SLEEP button. The clock will
count up 10 minutes each time the button is pressed in the
order of 0, 10, 20, ...100, 110, 120. After the sleep time is
programmed, the display will disappear then reappear
momentarily every ten minutes to remind you the sleep timer
function is operating. To confirm the sleep time setting,
press the SLEEP button once and the remaining time will
be momentarily displayed. To cancel sleep time, press the
SLEEP button repeatedly until the display turns to 0.
5. VOL (VOLUME) + / – Buttons - Press the “+” button to
increase, or the “–” button to decrease the volume level.
Use to select the desired setting during the menu screen
operation.
6. MENU/ENTER Button - Press to display the menu screen.
While in the on-screen menu, press to enter or select
options.
7. EXIT Button - Press to exit the menu screen.
8. TV/AV Button -
Press this button to display SOURCE
SELECTION menu to select the video input source.
9. QUICK VIEW Button - This button allows you to go back to
the previous channel selected by pressing the QUICK VIEW
button. Press this button again to return to the channel you
were watching.
10. MUTE Button - To turn off the sound, press this button once.
The TV will be silenced and the symbol “MUTE” will appear
on the screen. The muting feature can be released by pressing
the MUTE button again or one of the VOL + or – buttons.
11. CH (CHANNEL) / Buttons - Press the button to
change to a higher numbered channel set into memory.
Press the button to change to a lower numbered channel
set into memory. Use to select the desired setting during
the menu screen operation.
12. PICTURE SIZE Button - Press to change the picture size.
13. AUDIO Button - Press to select the desired audio setting.
14. CLOSED CAPTION Button - Press this button to display
CLOSED CAPTION menu.
15. ANALOG/DIGITAL Button - Press to select analog/digital mode.
1. POWER Button - Press to turn the power on/off to the TV.
2. Direct Channel Selection Buttons (0-9) - Allow direct
access to any channel.
3. –/DISPLAY Button - When the TV is receiving an analog
signal pressing this button will display the current
information on-screen. When the TV is receiving a
digital signal, pressing this button once will display the
digital information on-screen; pressing it a second time
will display the analog information on-screen. To remove
Before using the remote control, batteries must first be installed.
HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES
1. Open the battery compartment cover.
2. Install two “AAA” batteries.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover.
Use two “AAA” size batteries. The batteries may last
approximately one year depending on how much the remote
control is used. For best performance, it is recommended
that batteries should be replaced on a yearly basis, or when
the remote operation becomes erratic. Do not mix old and
new batteries or different types.
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
These precautions should be followed when using batteries
in this device:
• Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
• Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the
batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.
Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
• Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline
and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from
possible battery leakage.
•
Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged;
they can overheat and rupture (follow battery manufacturer’s
directions).
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If you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna, follow the instructions below that correspond to your
antenna system. If you are using a cable TV service (CABLE), see page 9 for Cable TV connections.
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Single 75 ohm Cable or 300 ohm Twin-lead Wire)
Connect the 75 ohm Cable from the Combination
VHF/UHF Antenna to the RF IN Jack.
If your Combination VHF/UHF Antenna has a 300
ohm Twin-lead Wire, the use of the 300-75 ohm
Matching Transformer may be necessary.
Combination VHF/UHF Antenna (Separate VHF and UHF 300 ohm Twin-lead Wires)
Connect the UHF 300 ohm Twin-lead Wire to the
Combiner (not supplied). Connect the VHF 300
ohm Twin-lead Wire to the 300-75 ohm Matching
Transformer. Attach the Transformer to the
Combiner, then attach the Combiner to the RF IN
Jack.
Separate VHF/UHF Antennas (75 ohm VHF Cable and 300 ohm UHF Twin-lead Wires)
Connect the VHF 75 ohm cable and UHF 300
ohm Twin-lead Wire to the Combiner. Attach the
Combiner to the RF IN Jack.
UHF 300 ohm
RF IN jack
Combiner
300-75 ohm
Matching Transformer
VHF 300 ohm
Antenna connections
UHF 300 ohm
VHF 75 ohm
RF IN jack
Combiner
75 ohm
Coaxial Cable
300-75 ohm
Matching Transformer
RF IN jack
RF IN jack
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This unit has an extended tuning range and can tune most cable channels without using a Cable
TV Converter box. Some Cable TV companies offer “premium pay channels” in which the signal is
scrambled. Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device
which is generally provided by the Cable TV company.
FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE
For basic cable service not requiring a Converter/Descrambler
box, connect the 75 ohm Coaxial Cable directly to the RF IN
Jack on the back of the unit.
FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO SCRAMBLED CABLE TV SERVICE
If you subscribe to a Cable TV service which requires the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, connect the
incoming 75 ohm Coaxial Cable to the Converter/Descrambler box. Using another 75 ohm Coaxial Cable, connect
the output jack of the Converter/Descrambler box to the RF IN Jack on the unit. Follow the connections shown
below. Set the unit to the output channel of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the
Converter/Descrambler box to select channels.
FOR SUBSCRIBERS TO UNSCRAMBLED BASIC CABLE TV SERVICE WITH
SCRAMBLED PREMIUM CHANNELS
If you subscribe to a Cable TV service in which basic channels are unscrambled and premium channels require
the use of a Converter/Descrambler box, you may wish to use a signal Splitter and an A/B Switch box (available
from the Cable TV company or an electronics supply store). Follow the connections shown below. With the
switch in the “B” position, you can directly tune any nonscrambled channels on your unit. With the switch in the
“A” position, tune your unit to the output of the Converter/Descrambler box (usually channel 3 or 4) and use the
Converter/Descrambler box to tune scrambled channels.
Cable TV connections
Splitter B
A
Incoming 75 ohm
CABLE TV Cable A/B Switch
75 ohm Cable
to unit
Converter/
Descrambler RF IN jack
Incoming 75 ohm
CABLE TV Cable 75 ohm Cable to unit
RF IN jack
Converter/
Descrambler
75 ohm
Coaxial Cable
RF IN jack
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The exact arrangement you use to interconnect various video and audio components to the TV is dependent
on the model and features of each component. Check the Owner’s Manual provided with each component for
the location of video and audio inputs and outputs.
The connection diagrams below are offered as suggestions. You may need to modify them to accommodate
your particular assortment of components. The diagrams are intended to show component video and audio
interconnections only.
To connect the TV to a VCR
To connect the TV to a VCR with an S-Video cord
If you connect a VCR with a S-VIDEO cord to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the rear of the TV, you must also connect
the audio cords to the AUDIO IN jacks on the rear of the TV. The S-VIDEO cord only carries the video signal.
The audio signal is separate.
NOTE:
When the S-video cord and the video cord are connected to each jack at the same time, the S-video cord takes
precedence over the video cord.
To connect the TV to a DVD player/Satellite receiver
If your DVD player or Satellite receiver has a S-Video out jack, connect cords as shown.
Connections to other equipment
To S-VIDEO OUT
AUDIO cord (not supplied)
To AUDIO OUT
To AUDIO IN
Rear of the TV
S-VIDEO cord (not supplied)
To S-VIDEO IN
Rear of the TV
To S-VIDEO OUT To AUDIO OUT
AUDIO cord (not supplied)
S-VIDEO cord (not supplied)
To S-VIDEO IN
To AUDIO IN
Rear of the TV
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO cord (not supplied)
To AUDIO/VIDEO IN
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AUDIO cord (not supplied)
Amplifier
To AUDIO IN
To AUDIO OUT
Rear of the TV
Connections to other equipment (continued)
To connect the TV to a DVD player with component video
If your DVD player has component video out jacks, connect your TV to a DVD player using a component video
cord. It can greatly enhance picture quality and performance.
NOTE:
This unit is only capable of displaying 480i interlaced signal when connected to a digital device with component video
outputs. If you input a 480p, 720p or 1080i signal to the component video inputs, “COMPONENT” and “NO SIGNAL
OR NOT SUPPORTED VIDEO RESOLUTION” will be displayed on a black screen. If this screen appears, set the
digital device’s component output to 480i.
To connect the TV to a set-top box
If you connect a set-top box, connect your TV to it by using a component video cord.
NOTE:
This unit is only capable of displaying 480i interlaced signal when connected to a digital device with component video
outputs. If you input a 480p, 720p or 1080i signal to the component video inputs, “COMPONENT” and “NO SIGNAL
OR NOT SUPPORTED VIDEO RESOLUTION” will be displayed on a black screen. If this screen appears, set the
digital device’s component output to 480i.
To connect an audio system
YPBPR
Rear of the TV
To COMPONENT OUTTo AUDIO OUT
AUDIO cord (not supplied)
VIDEO cord (not supplied)
To AUDIO IN
To COMPONENT OUTTo AUDIO OUT
AUDIO cord (not supplied)
VIDEO cord (not supplied)
To AUDIO IN
Rear of the TV
To COMPONENT IN
To COMPONENT IN
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To connect the TV to a camcorder
To playback from a camcorder, connect the camcorder to the TV as shown.
To connect the TV to a Game
The TV can also be used as a display device for many video games. However, due to the wide variety of signals
generated by these devices and subsequent hook-up variations required, they have not all been included in
the suggested connection diagrams. You’ll need to consult each component’s Owner’s Manual for additional
information.
Selecting the VIDEO input source
Press TV/AV to view a signal from another device connected to your TV, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can
select “ANALOG”, “DIGITAL”, “VIDEO1”, “VIDEO2” (on the front panel), or “COMPONENT” depending on which
input jacks you used to connect your devices.
Pressing TV/AV on the remote control displays the current signal source.
Press / or the number buttons (0-4) to select desired mode.
Connections to other equipment (continued)
SOURCE SELECTION
/0-4/ENTER/
Front of the TV
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO cord (not supplied)
Front of the TV
To AUDIO/VIDEO OUT
AUDIO/VIDEO cord (not supplied)
GAME
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You can choose from three different
languages (English, Spanish and
French) for the on-screen displays.
On-screen language selection (step
4) will automatically appear on the
screen when you press MENU/ENTER
initially. Select the language you
prefer first, then proceed with the
other menu options.
NOTE:
If no buttons are pressed for more
than 60 seconds, the MENU screen
will return to normal TV-operation
automatically.
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2
3
4
5
Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen will appear.
Press or to select (SETUP)
menu.
Press or to select
“LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE”.
Then press to display the
LANGUAGE/IDIOMA/LANGUE menu.
Press or to select the desired
language: English (ENGLISH), Spanish
(ESPAÑOL) or French (FRANÇAIS).
Press MENU/ENTER repeatedly until the menu screen is cleared.
Otherwise, press EXIT to return to the normal screen immediately.
Setting the language
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CABLE CHART
The chart below is typical of many cable system channel allocations.
TV/CABLE selection
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2
3
4
5
Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen will appear.
Press or to select (SETUP)
menu.
Press or to select “TV/CABLE”.
Press or to select “TV” or
“CABLE”.
Press MENU/ENTER repeatedly until the menu screen is cleared.
Otherwise, press EXIT to return to the normal screen immediately.
NOTE:
It may take a few seconds for a digital
channel picture to appear on screen
after being selected.
Memorizing channels
TV - VHF/UHF channels
CABLE - CABLE TV channels
This TV is equipped with a channel memory feature which allows channels to skip up or down to the next channel set
into memory, skipping over unwanted channels. Before selecting channels, they must be programmed into the TV’s
memory. To use this TV with an antenna, set the TV/CABLE menu option to the TV mode. When shipped from the
factory, this menu option is in the CABLE mode.
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Automatic memory tuning
To add or delete channels (ANALOG MODE)
Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen will appear.
Press or to select (SETUP)
menu, then press or to select
“AUTO CH MEMORY”.
Press . The TV will begin
memorizing all the channels
available in your area.
After finishing Analog Tuning,
Digital Tuning starts automatically.
• It may take from 15 minutes to 30
minutes to complete memorizing
digital cable channels. Depending on the reception condition,
a BAR display may not advance for several minutes.
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the analog mode.
Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
Press or to select (OPTION)
menu, then press or to select
“ADD/DELETE”.
Press . The ADD/DELETE menu
appears.
Select the desired channel to be
memorized or deleted using or .
Press or to select “ADD” or “DELETE”.
Repeat steps 5-6 for other channels you want to add or delete.
Press MENU/ENTER repeatedly until the menu screen is cleared.
Otherwise, press EXIT to return to the normal screen immediately.
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• Memorizing channels is best
accomplished during evening
“PRIMETIME” hours, as more stations
are broadcasting digital signals.
Memorizing channels can only be
accomplished while a station is
broadcasting a digital signal to set
that channel into memory.
• If you are unsure of the digital channels
available in your area you may visit
www.antennaweb.org to receive a list
based on your address or zip code.
• New digital channels may be added
to your area periodically, it is
recommended that you perform the
“AUTO CH MEMORY” procedure
regularly.
Memorizing channels (continued)
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Memorizing channels (continued)
To add or delete channels (DIGITAL MODE)
To add a digital channel you are watching
Select the digital channel you want to add. Press or to select
“ADDING CHANNEL” as in step 6 above, then press .
Press ANALOG/DIGITAL to select the digital mode.
Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
Press or to select (OPTION)
menu, then press or to select
“DIGITAL SETUP”.
Press . The DIGITAL SETUP menu
appears.
Press or to select “ADD/DELETE”,
then press . The ADD/DELETE menu
appears.
Press or to select “ADD/DELETE”,
then press .
Select the desired channel to be memorized or deleted using
or .
Press or to select “ADD” or “DELETE”.
Repeat steps 7-8 for other channels you want to add or delete.
Press MENU/ENTER repeatedly until the menu screen is cleared.
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• If a channel is selected that is
not broadcasting, the sound will
automatically be muted.
• If a station being viewed stops
broadcasting, the TV will automatically
shut itself off after 15 minutes.
• It may take a few seconds for a
digital channel picture to appear on
screen after being selected.
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TV operation
TV - VHF/UHF channels
CABLE - CABLE TV channels
To turn on the TV, press POWER.
Adjust the volume level by pressing VOL
+or –. The volume level will be indicated
on the screen by green bars. As the
volume level increases, so do the number
of bars. If the volume decreases, the
number of green bars also decreases.
Set the TV/CABLE menu option to the
appropriate position (see page 14).
Press the Direct Channel Selection
buttons to select the channel.
To select analog channels
When the TV/CABLE menu option is
in the TV position, all channels can be
instantly selected by using two buttons.
(For example, to select channel 2, press
“0”, then “2”. If you press only “2”, channel selection will be delayed
for a few seconds.)
For channels 10 and above, press the 2 digits in order.
When the TV/CABLE menu option is in the CABLE position,
channels can be selected as follows:
1-9: Press 0twice, then 1-9 as needed.
Example, to select channel 2, press 002.
10-12: Press 0, then remaining 2 digits.
Example, to select channel 12, press 012.
13-99: Press the 2 digits in order.
Example, to select channel 36, press 36.
100-125: Press the 3 digits in order.
Example, to select channel 120, press 120.
To select digital channels
Press the channel number in order.
When “–” is contained in the channel number, press the first 3
digits, then press “–/DISPLAY”, followed by the remaining 3 digits.
(Example, to select channel 015-001, press 015 – 001.)
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If a channel is selected with only audio content, “AUDIO ONLY” will be
displayed on the screen.
• If a channel is selected with a weak digital signal, “DIGITAL CHANNEL
SIGNAL STRENGTH IS LOW” will be displayed on the screen.
If the digital channel has the same analog channel, you may be able to
watch the same channel with analog.
• If a channel is selected to which you have not subscribed, “DIGITAL
CHANNEL IS ENCRYPTED” will be displayed on the
screen.
VHF/UHF/CABLE CHANNELS
TV CABLE
VHF
2-13 VHF 2-13
UHF
14-69
STD/HRC/IRC
14-36 (A) (W)
37-59 (AA) (WW)
60-85 (AAA) (ZZZ)
86-94 (86) (94)
95-99 (A-5) (A-1)
100-125 (100) (125)
01 (5A)
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CH /
Press and release CH or .
The channel automatically stops at the next
channel set into memory.
For proper operation, before selecting
channels, they should be set into the
memory. See pages 14 - 16
“Memorizing channels”.
DISPLAY
Press –/DISPLAY to display the current
information on the screen.
When the TV receives a digital signal,
the digital information will appear.
• Broadcast program name
• Station name
• Audio language
• Program name
• V-CHIP RATING
When the TV receives an Analog signal,
press – /DISPLAY again, the analog
information will appear.
• Clock
• Channel number or VIDEO mode selected
• Stereo or SAP (second audio program)
audio status
• Picture size
Press – /DISPLAY again to clear the call display.
QUICK VIEW
This button allows you to go back to the
last channel selected by pressing QUICK
VIEW. Press QUICK VIEW again to return
to the original channel you were watching.
MUTE
Press MUTE to switch off the sound.
The unit’s sound will be silenced and
“MUTE” will appear on the screen.
The sound can be switched back on by
pressing this button again or one of the
VOL +or –buttons.
SLEEP
To set the unit to turn off after a preset amount
of time, press SLEEP on the remote control.
The clock will count up 10 minutes for each
press of the SLEEP button (0, 10, 20, ...100,
110, 120).
After the sleep time is programmed, the
display will appear briefly every ten minutes to
remind you that the sleep timer is operating.
To confirm the sleep timer setting, press SLEEP and the remaining
time will be displayed for a few seconds. To cancel the sleep timer,
press SLEEP repeatedly until the display turns to 0.
NOTE:
After 10 seconds, DISPLAY screen will
return to normal TV-operation
automatically, when a Digital signal is
received.
After 4 seconds, DISPLAY screen will
return to normal TV-operation
automatically, when an Analog signal is
received.
TV operation (continued)
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• If you forget the password, press
and hold the volume down button on
the TV while pressing and holding
the 0 button on the remote. This will
clear the password and prompt you
for a new one.
• To avoid forgetting the password, write
it down and keep it in a safe place.
Setting the V-Chip
An age limitation can be set to restrict children from viewing or hearing violent scenes or pictures that you may
choose to exclude. The restriction applies to “TV RATING” and “MOVIE RATING” if this data is transmitted.
You may set this restriction separately. To use the V-Chip function, you must register a password.
Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
Press or to select (OPTION)
menu, then press or to select
“V-CHIP”.
Press . The password entering
screen appears.
Select and enter a password (4 digits)
using the number buttons (0-9), then
press MENU/ENTER.
Enter the same password again to
confirm, then press MENU/ENTER.
The password is now set and the
V-CHIP menu appears on the screen.
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Press MENU/ENTER. The menu screen appears.
Press or to select (OPTION)
menu.
Press or to select “V-CHIP”.
Press to display the password
entering mode. Use number buttons
(0-9) to enter your password, then
press MENU/ENTER. The V-CHIP
menu appears.
Press or to select “V-CHIP SET”,
then press . The V-CHIP SET menu
appears.
Press or to select “TV RATING”,
then press or to display the desired
rating.
OFF : TV RATING is not set
TV-Y : All children
TV-Y7 : 7 years old and above
TV-G : General audience
TV-PG : Parental guidance
TV-14 : 14 years old and above
TV-MA : 17 years old and above
• When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG,
TV-14, or TV-MA, press –/DISPLAY
to further define the rating.
Press or to select the desired rating you want.
Press or to select the setting “ON” or “OFF”.
Press or to select “MOVIE
RATING”, then press .
The RATING SET menu appears.
Press or to select the rating,
then press or to select “ON” or
“OFF” for each rating.
G : All ages
PG : Parental guidance
PG-13 : Parental guidance less than 13 years old
R: Under 17 years old parental guidance suggested
NC-17 : 17 years old and above
X: Adult only
Press MENU/ENTER twice to return to the V-CHIP menu,
then press or to select “V-CHIP”.
Press or to select “ON”. Your settings are now set into memory.
Press MENU/ENTER repeatedly until the menu screen is cleared.
Otherwise, press EXIT to return to the normal screen immediately.
To use the TV after the TV is protected.
When a program is received that is blocked
by the V-Chip, enter the password, then press
MENU/ENTER. When the password is entered
correctly the protection will be temporarily
overridden.
If the TV is turned off, or the channel is changed
the V-Chip restriction will be reactivated.
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• The V-Chip function is activated only on
programs and input sources that include a
rating signal.
• The V-CHIP SET (DTV) will only be selectable
when the unit receives a digital broadcast using
the new rating system. It may take several
minutes for the initial V-Chip Set-up to complete.
At this time some stations are still developing
this signal, in those cases the V-CHIP SET
(DTV) will not function.
Setting the V-Chip (continued)
To set the V-CHIP
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