RCA E09303 User manual

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Introduction
Thank you for choosing RCA
Your television is designed for long
life and superior operation. Despite
its sophistication, your new TV is
amazingly simple to operate because
it has so many automatic features.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
First-Time Operation ................................................................... 2-3
Controlling Your TV
Front Panel and Headphone Jack .................................................... 4
On-Screen Displays ........................................................................ 5
Remote Operation ........................................................................... 6
Operating Features
FM Radio Operation ........................................................................ 7
VIDEO Menu .................................................................................. 8
SETUP Menu .................................................................................. 9
Sleep Timer Operation .................................................................. 10
Alarm Timer Operation ................................................................. 11
Autoprogramming Channel Memory ............................................ 12
Editing Channel Memory .............................................................. 12
Connecting Your 'IV
Antenna/Cable Information .......................................................... 13
Connecting Supplied Antenna to Top of TV ................................. 13
Home Antenna Connections ......................................................... 14
Cable-TV Connections .................................................................. 15
Cable-TV Operation ...................................................................... 16
Mounting the TV ..................................................................... 17-19
Using DC Power Cord ................................................................... 20
Accessories
Accessories ................................................................................... 21
Order Form .............................................................................. 21-22
Caring for Your TV
Cleaning & Care ........................................................................... 23
Contrast Enhancement Filter .......................................................... 23
Trouble Checks ....................................... .............................. 24-25
Limited Warranty ...................................................... Back Cover

Getting Started
First-Time Operation
"f_e steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly.
Page numbers are also listed for more details.
1. Unpack TV and accessories. 2. Place batteries in remote.
Shown below are the accessories that 1. Turn the remote control face down.
came packed with your TV. 2. Press down on the ridged area of the
battery cover and slide it off.
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AC Power Cord
Remote Control and
Two Batteries
(t_nder Counter Mounting Hardware)
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One Mounting Bracket + jI
(Two Pieces) One Mounting Guide ('Template
Five Washers Five Hex Nuts
Fifteen Phillips Screws:
Five 1" Screws
Five 2" Screws
Five 3" Screws
Fifteen Spacers:
Five 1" Spacers
Five 1/2" Spacers
Five 1/4" Spacers
Two Power Cord Hooks
3. Place two "AAA" batteries as shown
matching the + and -end of each
battery in the compartment.
4. Replace the cover.
3. Connect antenna or cable-TV
system.
Most antenna or cable-TV systems can
be connected as shown here.
Backof TV
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Incoming Cable from Antenna or
Cable-TV System
Details for connecting a home antenna
to your TV are onpage 14.
Details for connecting a cable-TV
system to your 'IV areonpages 15-16.
4. Attach power cord.
First attachthe flat end of the power cord
completely into the connector on the back
of your TV, and then plug the other end
into awall outlet.
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Getting Started
First-Time Operation
5. Turn on TV and place channels
in memory.
Your TV is designed to place active
channels into your TV's memory the first
time you turn it on.
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•Press POWER on the TV or remote to
turnon the TV.
• :['he TV automatically cycles through
all channel numbers andplaces active
channels into the channel memory.
When your TV is trmished,it tunes to
the lowest channel number in its
channel memory.
6. Edit the channel memory.
You can addand erase channels from
memory as desired.
•Press MENU repeatedly to highlight
SETUP. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu.
•Press MENU repeatedly to highlight
EDIT CHANNELS.
Press MENU
repeatedly to
see 2nd setup
menu.
Press +to select EDIT CHANNELS.
Select the desired channel number by
pressing the CHANNEL up or down
button or by pressing two number
buttons.
7. Set the clock.
• Press MENU repeatedly until SETUP is
highlighted. Then press + to select the
SETUP menu.
SETUP
•Repeatedly press MENU to select
CLOCK.
•Press and hold -to set the correct hour.
Then press and hold + to set the correct
minutes.
•Press DONE to remove the menu from
the screen.
Then press +to add a channel, or
press - to erase a channel. Details
are on page 12.
Press DONE to remove the menu from
the screen.
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Controlling Your TV
Front Panel and Headphone Jack
Shown here are the front-panel buttons. The headphone jack is located on the
backof the TV.
Headphone Jack
(back of TV)
Remote
Semor
Renfote Sensor
., When using the remote control, point it toward this sensor.
CH ^ and vButtons (Channel Up and Down)
• Press Channel up to see the next higher channel in memory.
• Press Channel down to see the next lower channel in memory.
•You can add or erase channels in memory as desired. Details
are onpage 12.
VOL Buttons (Volume Up and Down)
(Also + and - Buttons)
•Press VOL +to increase volume, or press VOL -to decrease
volume.
• Press + or - to adjust the setting of a highlighted item.
• The volume display will automatically appear on the screen
when you press the VOL buttons.
MENU Button
•Press repeatedly until the item you want is highlighted, then
press + or - to enter the menu.
•Press repeatedly to move down each menu screen and then
press + or - to adjust each setting.
• To mute the TV, press once and then press +.
RESET Button
• Press to returnall video settings (color, tint, contrast,
brightness, and sharpness) back to the original settings.
POWER Button
•Press to turn the TV on or off.
FM Button
•Pressing this button changes the TV to the FM mode to listen
to the FM radio.
• If you are listening to the radio, pressing this button again
switches to the TV mode for watching 'IV.
Headphone Jack (located on the back of the TV)
•You can plug an optional set of headphones into this jack for
private listening. When headphones are attached, the sound
comes through the headphones instead of the TV speaker.
•If the plug on your headphones does not fit the jack, adapters
are available at your local electronics supply store.

Controlling Your TV
On-Screen Displays
(_ Sleep Timer_
QAlarm Timer
FM Radio
13"
7:17PM
UTE _/../,-
IMUTE
Channel Number
(_ Time
_l_ Sleep Timer
This display appears when the sleep timer has been set.
Details are on page 10,
(_) Time
This display appears afterthe clock is set whenever you
change channels or press DISPLAYon the remote.
QAlarm Timer
This display appears when the alarm timer has been set.
Details are on page 11.
QChannel Number
This display appears whenever you change channels or
press DISPLAY on the remote.
MUTE
This display appears when the TV's sound is muted. Press
MUTE on the remote or select it through the main menu.
Details are on pages 4 and 6.
(_) FM Radio
This display appears whenever you change stations or
press DISPLAY while in the FM radio mode. Details are
on page 7.

Controlling Your TV
Remote Operation
When operating the remote, point it
directly at the front of the TV without
objects between that can block the
si[gnal to the TV.
POWER Button
•Press to turn the "IV on or off.
FMITV Button
• Pressing this button changes the "IV to
the FM mode to listen to the FM radio.
•If you are listening to the radio,
pressing this button again switches to
the TV mode for watching TV.
PREV CH Button (Previous Channel)
• Pressing this button switches the TV
back to the last tuned channel. This is
useful if you want to watch two
channels.
• Select the first channel you wish to
watch. Then select the other channel
by pressing two number buttons.
• The "IVchanges back and forth
between the two channels each time
you press this button.
DISPLA Y Button
•Press to display the time and channel
number on the screen.
• Press to see ff the Sleep Timer and/or
Alarm Timer is set.
•Press to quickly remove menus from
the screen.
•If using the FM radio, press to see the
time and radio station on the screen.
MUTE Button
• Press to quickly reduce sound to
minimum level without affecting the
picture.
• To restore sound, press MUTE again or
press VOL up.
•MUTE can also be selected through the
main menu.
C_ _Buttons (Channd up
and down)
•Press to select the next higher or lower
channel in memory,
•If you are listening to the radio, press to
scan the next higher or lower station.
•You can add orerase channels in
memory as desired. Details are on
page 12.
VOL Buttons (Volume up and down)
(Also - and + Buttons)
•Press VOL + to increase volume, or
press VOL - to decrease volume.
• Press + or -to adjust the setting of a
highlighted item.
• The volume display appears on the
screen when you press the VOL
buttons.
MENU Button
• Press repeatedly until the item you
want is highlighted, then press +or - to
enter the menu.
•Press repeatedly to move down each
menu screen and then press +or - to
adjust each setting.
• To mute the TV, press once and then
press +.
RESET Button
•Press to return all video settings
(color, tint, contrast, brightness, and
sharpness) back to the original settings.
DONE Button
•Press to clear the screen of all
on-screen displays except MUTE.
Number Buttons (0-9)
• Press to access any channel number.
• To select a channel, press two number
buttons. For example, press 0 then 6
for channel 6.
•To select a 3-digit number, press and
hold numberbutton 1until 1- appears
on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.
INPUT Button
•Switches the "IVto channel 03. This is
useful if you have aVCR connected to
your TV.
SKIP:30 Button (Commercial Skip)
•Allows you to look at other channels
during commercials using the
CHANNEL buttons.
•Each press adds 30 seconds. The "IV
switches back to original channel when
time runs out.

Operating Features
FM Radio Operation
The FM radio is designed to work
on either cable-TV or a home
antenna. If your TV is connected to
cable-TV, the radio w'.tll only work
if your cable company broadcasts
the FM radio signals. If your TV is
connected, to a home antenna
system, you will be able to receive
those channels broadcast in your
area.
The radio can be used along with
the sleep timer and alarm timer.
Listen to music before going to
sleep or wake up to music. Details
for "Setting the Sleep Timer" are
on.page 10 and "Setting the
Alarm" are on page 11.
Operating Radio
1. Turn on the TV and press FM/TV
on the remote or FM on the front
of the TV. The radio display
appears on the TV screen.
You can also access the radio
through the main menu. Press
MENU until FM RADIO is
highlighted.
Programming Radio Stations
into Memory
.
.
Select the radio station you want
to put into memory by pressing
CHANNEL up or down. If the
station cannot be locked in when
you press the CHANNEL buttons,
you can select FM MANUAL
from the radio menu. Pressing +
or - will step through each
frequency one at a time.
When the station you want to
program appears on the TV
screen, first press number 0 to
highlight the station number, and
then press number 1.
You can also program up to six of
your favorite radio stations into
memory so you'll be able to quickly
select them. Number buttons 1
th:rough 6 on the remote control can
be programmed to automatically
select favorite channels.
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When TV appears in the menu,
you are in the radio mode. When
FM RADIO appears in the menu,
you are in the TV mode.
Press CHANNEL up ordown to
select the next available station. If
the station you want to tune is not
strong enough for the radio to lock
in on it, you can select FM
MANUAL from the radio menu.
Pressing + or - will step through
each frequency one at a time.
Press VOLUME up or down to
adjust the volume.
The radio station is now assigned
to number 1 and can be selected
whenever you press number 1
when the TV is in the radio
mode.
Number buttons 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
can also be assigned to specific
radio stations. Repeat steps 1
and 2 above to assign the
numbers.
Tuning the National Weather
Service (air antenna only)
The TV must be connected to an
antenna (not cable-TV) amdthe
ANTENNA function must be set to
AIR. Details for changing this
function are on page 9.
NWS is located between the highest
and lowest number on the radio
scale. When NWS cannot be located
using the CHANNEL buttons, you
may need to use the + or - button.

Operating Features
VIDEO Menu
Press MENU until VIDEO is highlighted. Then press + to
select the VIDEO menu. Press MENU to move down the
menu and + and -to adjust each function.
Press
MENU
to select
VIDEO
Press +
for 1st
VIDEO
Menu
Screen
The VIDEO RESET function changes all the video functions (color, tint,
contrast, brightness, sharpness) back to the factory settings. Press + or-to
reset the video functions. RESET appears on the TV screen momentarily
while the functions are being adjusted.
Press
MENU
until the
second
_IDEO
Menu
appears
The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + or -
to select COLOR, then press + to increase or press - to decrease color.
The T!NT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + or -to select
T/NT. Press + to add more green tintor press - to add more red tint.
The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and contrast of the
picture. Press +or - to select CONTRAST. Press + to increase or press - to
decrease contrast.
The BRIGHTNESS function adjusts the brightness of the darkportions of the
picture. Press + or - to select BRIGHTNESS. Press + to increase or
press - to decrease bfighmess.
The SHARPNESS function adjusts picture sharpness. Press + or -to select
SHARPNESS. Press + to increase or press - to decrease.
Adjustment
Displays
These functions are displayed "individuallyat the bottom of the screen once
they have been selected. The setting can be adjusted at thattime by pressing
either the +or - button.
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Operating Features
SETUP Menu
Press MENU until SETUP is highlighted. Then press +to select the SETUP
menu. Press MENU to move down the menu and + and - to adjust each
function. When using the FM radio, only the first Setup menu appears.
Pl'ess
MENU
to select
SETUP
Islt
SETUP
MENU
Screen
By setting the SLEEP function, you program your TV or radio to turn itself
off after a certain period of time. This is useful whenever you want to watch
TV or listen to the radio for an hour or so before going to sleep. Press the +
or - button to select the length of time you want the TV or radio to stay on.
Details are on page 10.
You can program your TV or radio to turn itself on at a specific time bv
setting the ALARM time function and turning the ALARM:ON/OFF function
ON. Details are on page 11.
_: _:: TheALARM:ON/OFF function lets you turn the alarm on or off by pressing
::: the + or - button. Details are on page 11.
After setting the CLOCK function, the time is displayed on the TV screen
....._........whenever you change channels or press DISPLAY on the remote control.
_'_ Press and hold -to set the correct hours and +to set the correct minutes.
_Details are on page 3.
iWhen you press + or - to start the AUTOPROGRAM function, the TV cycles
through all channels and places only the active channels for your area in its
channel memory. The channel memory is the list of channels the TV stops
on when you press CHANNEL up or down. Details are on page 12.
Press
MENU
until the
second
SETUP
Menu
appears
The EDIT CHANNELS function allows you to edit the channel memory by
adding or erasing channels. Details are on page 12.
TheANTENNA:CABLE/AIR function tells your TV whether you have cable
or a home antenna connected to it. The TV adjusts this function for you
when you start theAUTOPROGRAM function. If you wish to adjust it
manually, press + or - to switch between the CABLE and AIR setting.
}The LIST FEATURES function activates your TV to automatically list a
variety of its special features. When this display is selected, start this feature
by pressing the ÷ button. The feature list continues until it is stopped by
pressing any button on the front of the TV or DONE on the remote.
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Operating Features
Sleep Timer Operation
E;y setting the Sleep Timer, you can
program your TV or FM radio to turn
itself off after a certain period of time
01p to four hours). This is useful
whenever you want to watch TV or
listen to the radio for an hour or so
before going to sleep.
Setting the Sleep Timer
1. Press MENU until SETUP is
highlighted. Then press + to select
the SETUP menu.
4. When the Sleep Timer is turned on,
the letters SLP appear on the screen
whenever you change channels or
stations or press DISPLAY.
2. Press +to select the length of time
you want the TV to stay on. Each
press of the + button adds 30
minutes. Each press of the - button
subtracts 30 minutes.
5. Repeat step 1to see the amount of
time remaining before the TV shuts
itself off.
minutes
remaining
3. When finished, the display
disappears from the screen in afew
seconds. To make it disappear
more quickly, press DONE on the
remote.
6. When the Sleep Timer counts down
to one minute, the Sleep Timer
display appears on the screen.
When this display appears, press
DONE to cancel the Sleep Timer
if you want the TV or radio to
remain on.
Cancelling Sleep Timer
Press MENU until SETUP is highlighted.
Then press +to select the SETUP menu.
Press the - button until the screen
shows "-:- -"
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C)perating Features
Alarm Timer Operation
The TV or radio can be
programmed to turn itself on at a
specific time within a 24-hour
period by setting the Alarm Timer.
This is useful for using the TV as
a:a alarm clock. Instead of waking
up to a buzz, wake up to a favorite
"F¢ program. You may also set the
timer for a special program that
you might otherwise forget.
Once you set the Alarm Timer, the
"['v' or radio turns on at the preset
time, stays on for one hour, and
then shuts off. You may need to
adjust the channel and volume
h;vel before activating the Alarm
Timer. The Alarm Timer turns on
the TV to the TV channel or radio
s_Lationat the volume level that was
selected the last time the TV or
radio was on.
Setting the Alarm Timer
1. Press MENU until SETUP is
highlighted. Then press + to select
the SETUP menu.
2. Press MENU untilALARM is
highlighted. Press - to select the
correct hour and press + to select
the correct minutes.
3. After you set theALARM time,
press MENU to select
ALARM:ON/OFF. Press +or -to
switch this setting to the ON
position.
4. When the Alarm Timer is turned
on, the letters ALM appear on the
screen whenever you change
channels or press DISPLAY.
So The TV turns on at the preset time
and automatically sets the Sleep
Timer to 1hour (60 minutes). It
operates for 60 minutes then shuts
off.
JTo turn the TV off before the 60
minutes is up, just press POWER
on the TV or the remote. If you
wish to watch TV longer than 60
minutes, then cancel the Sleep
Timer by setting it to "-:--".
Details are on page 10.
Turning the Alarm On and Off
1. Press MENU until theALARM: 2. Press +or- to switch between ON
ON/OFF function is selected, and OFF.
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Operating Features
AutoProgramming Channel Memory
The Channel Memory is the list of
TV channel numbers your TV will
stop on when you press the
CHANNEL up or down button. You
can program any list of channels into
the channel memory although your
TV is so automatic that you will
probably never need to manually
operate this feature. If you do,
follow the instructions at the right.
The first time you turn on the TV, it
cycles through all channels and
places active channels into the
clhannel memory. You can then add
or erase channels as desired by
following the instructions in the
"Editing Channel Memory" section
at the right.
Notes:
•Signals from scrambled cable channels
and some cable channels having unusual
signal conditions may not be
autoprogrammed.
•To prevent the TV from losing its
channel memory, make sure the outlet
you plug your TV into is "on" all the
time. Do not plug the TV into an outlet
that can be turned on and off by a wall
switch. Also do not plug the TV into an
outlet on the back of another device (such
as a cable-TV converter box) that is
turned off when the device is turned off.
• If there is an extended power failure, your
TV will automatically reprogram active
channels the first time you turn it on after
the power failure.
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.
Connect home antenna(s) or cable
to your set.
Press MENU until SETUP is
highlighted. Press + to select the
SETUP menu.
3. Repeatedly press MENU until
A UTOPROGRAM is highlighted.
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SETUP
Menu
4. Press + to begin AutoProgramming.
The TV cycles through all channels
and places only active channels into
memory.
Editing Channel Memory
Follow these instructions to erase and
add channels.
1. Press MENU until SETUP is
highlighted. Press + to select the
SETUP menu.
2. Repeatedly press MENU until EDIT
CHANNELS is highlighted. Press
+ to select EDIT CHANNELS.
2nd
SETUP
Menu
oSelect the channel number by
pressing CHANNEL up or down or
two number buttons on the remote.
When "+" appears next to the
channel number, the channel is in
the channel list. Press - to erase the
channel.
When "-" appears next to the
channel number, the channel is not
in the channel list. Press + to add
the channel.
5. When the TV finishes cycling, you
can check the channels in memory
by pressing CHANNEL up or down.
4. Press -to erase or press the + to
add.
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Connecting Your TV
Antenna/Cable Information
Most modern TV antennas receive both
VHF (Very High Frequency) and UHF
(Ultra High Frequency) channels.
Channels 2-13 are VHF channels, and
channels 14-69 are UHF'channels.
Typical
Indoor
Antenna
Typical
Outdoor
Antenna
In :mostsituations you will get better
picture quality if you use an outdoor
antenna or connect your TV to a cable-
TV system. If this is not possible,
connect the indoor antenna supplied with
your TV.
Cable-TV delivers both VHF and UHF
channels and other channels not available
from your antenna.
Shown below are two basic types of
antenna cables. Signals from a home
antenna may be conducted through either
type. Cable-TV signals, however, are
always conducted through round, 75-ohm
coaxial cable.
Types of Antenna Cables
Flat 300-ohm
twin-leadcable
IBI_I_..<F-.-.-.-..-- Slip-onEnd
-_------ Screw-on End
Round75-ohm
coaxialcable
Use the connector shown below to
connect your antenna or cable-TV system
to the back of the TV.
Washer
Antenna _'_
Connector__,,_. Nut
IMPORTANT NOTE: Antenna
connector, nut, and washer must be
in place when TV is in use.
Follow the instructions below if you
intend to connect the indoor antenna
supplied with your TV.
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Follow the instructions on page 14 if
you intend to connect an indoor or
outdoor antenna to your TV.
-or-
Follow the instructions on page 15 if
you intend to connect a cable- TV
system to your TV.
Connecting Supplied Antenna to Top of TV
Follow these steps to connect the indoor antenna supplied with
your TV (only if you do not connect an outdoor antenna ora cable-
TV system). Attach the antenna to the top of the 'IV unless you are
goiingto mount the TV under acabinet. Seepage 19for attaching
an:enna to the bottom of TV.
Dipole Antenna (supplied)
@) Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back of
your set. Stand at the back of your set with the antenna twin-
lead facing you, and press the base of the antenna into the slot
until it locks in place.
C)
C>
Connect the ends of the twin-lead to the Antenna Adapter
(supplied).
Connect the Antenna Adapter to the ANTENNA connector on
the back of the TV.
Later, after you've turned on the TV, adjust the length and
position of the antenna rods for best reception.
•For viewing VHF channels, extend the rods fully.
• For viewing UHF channels, shorten the rods for best
reception.
• For listening to the radio, adjust the antenna rods for best
reception, if necessary.
TwinLead
\
/
Antenna
Adapter
(Supplied)
Dipole Antenna (Supplied)
\
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Base
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Connecting Your TV
Home Antenna Connections
Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (not a cable-TV system).
A lf the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries only VHF (channels 2-13),
only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this:
Cable _,-_,A
From [_ (_ Back
Home D. of
"IV
Antenna VHF or UHF Only
or
VHF/UHF Combination
-OR-
B If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 300-ohm flat twin lead that carries only VHF (channels 2-13),
only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this:
From _ _'__. Push on Back
Home _ _ _ of
_TV
Antenna VHF or UHF Only
or Adapter
VHF/UHF Combination (supplied)
CIf the antenna cables coming from your home antenna(s) are a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF (channels 2-13)
and a 300-ohm flat twin-lead cable for UHF (channels 14-69), connect them to your set like this:
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Cables UHF _'-'_-- Push on
From _ __ __. --__.__..wrz.(_
Home _-_ and Back
Antenna(s) .... of
VHF __ TV
Transformer** Antenna Mixer*
Note: Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to (such as #AH011) (use only #193984)
theUHF screws on the AntennaMixer and the VHF
antenna cable to the screws markedVHF. -OR-
....................................................................................................................................
Dlf the antenna wires coming from your home antenna(s) are two 300-ohm flat twin-lead cables as shown here, connect them
to your set like this:
Push on
Cables UHF {__rr_,A
From ._ __ Back
Home _-- and .... of
Antenna(s) TV
VHF
Note: Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the UHF screws on the Antenna
Mixer and the VHF antenna cable to the screws marked VHF.
Antenna Mixer*
(use only #193984)
* _ Optional accessory available from your dealer. Only use Antenna Mixer (Stock #193984).

Connecting Your TV
Cable-TV Connections
Follow one of these steps to connect acable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems
vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.
A Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a cable box (no scrambled channels):
_N.A Back
Incoming _ @ of
Cable _' TV
B Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a cable box that can be controlled by remote control:
Incoming .
Cable
ANTEN_
.@ Backof
TV
Remember to tune your TV to the
output channel of the cable box
(usually 2, 3, or 4) when selecting
channels via the cable box.
CFollow this diagram if your cable company requires a cable box that cannot be controlled by remote control:
Incoming
Cable
®®
Note: These optional accessories (2-way
splitter(_:), A/B switch(_), and three coaxial
cables (,c)) are available as a kit under
#AH041BL.*
©
©®Back
of
TV
The "A" position on the A/B switch lets you select all
non-scrambled channels by the TV's remote. The "B" position allows you to select scrambled channels via the cable box. Remember to tune your TV to the
output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4)
when selecting channels via the cable box.
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Connecting Your TV
Cable-TV Operation
Your new TV is designed to receive
up to 181 TV channels, including 125
r_on-scrambled cable channels (see
chart below). To use this TV on a
cable-TV system, confirm that the
cable-TV, system is properly
connected to your TV. Since cable
systems vary, you may wish to
consult your local cable-TV company
for additional information.
If your cable-TV company follows
EIA/NCTA channel-identification
standards, most of the channels
offered by your cable company will
be identified by channel numbers that
are identical to those on your TV. For
example, if your cable-TV system has
programs on cable channel 20, you
can choose this channel by selecting
channel 20 on your TV.
Some cable-TV companies do not
follow the EIA/NCTA standards and
instead assign their own channel
identification. For example, some
use the standard broadcast channel
numbers (2-13)for channels 2-13,
but identify their other channels with
letters. If your cable company does
not follow the EIAfNCTA standards,
ask them for a cross reference that
shows to which channels you should
tune your TV to receive their cable-
TV channels.
Scrambled Cable-TV Channels
Some cable companies offer
"premium-pay" channels in which
the signal is scrambled.
Descrambling these signals for
normal viewing may require the use
of a cable box which is generally
provided by the cable company.
How you connect the cable box to
your TV depends upon whether or
not the cable box can be controlled
by remote control. If your cable box
is remote controllable, you will want
to connect it as shown in Diagram B
on the previous page.
If your cable box cannot be
controlled by remote control, you
will still be able to remotely control
"unscrambled" channels with the
connection shown in Diagram C on
the previous page.
The chart below lists the "total" channel and cable capability count.
• Low VHF A-8 (Channel 01) -- 1
• VHF (Channels 2-13)" 12 *12 *
• UHF (Channels 14-69) 56 --
• Low Midband A-5 through A-1 (Channels 95-99)** -- 5 "*
• Midband (Channels 14-22 or A-l) -- 9
• Superband (Channels 23-36 or J-W) -- 14
• Hyperband (Channels 37-64 or W+I to W+28) -- 28
• Ultraband (Channels 65-94 and 100-125 or -- 56
W+29 to W+84)
Total" 68 125
* VHF is only counted once in total channel count because you can receive channels 2-13 on
both "off-air" and "cable" channels. Therefore the total channel count for "off-air" and
"cable" is 181 channels (68+125-12=181).
** Channels 95, 96, and 97 are not applicable in Canada. Therefore, the total number in Canada
is 178.
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Connecting Your TV
Mounting Your TV
Follow the instructions below if you
want to mount your TV under a
cabinet.
Required Tools
• Rule or Tape Measure
•Masking Tape
• Scissors
•Phillips Screwdriver
•Blade Screwdriver
•Drill and 1/4" Drill Bit
• Drill Countersink Attachment (Optional)
Mounting ConsideratiOns
• Make sure the bottom of the cabinet
',youselectisstrong enough to hold
_heTV.....
•Allow adequate room onboth sides of
flae'IVtoallow-properventilation,
accessto:controlknobs,androom t'o
swivel the TV:for viewing ease.
• ]Ifyou plan to use the_attachable__
;mtenna, allow sufficient spa_
around the set to extend the antenna
;rodadjustits position....
•Mount your TV near an AC power
onflet so the power cord will reach it.
• The area directly below your'IV
must not be used for cooking with
appliances that generate heator
.,;team.
•]?Ioldthe TV invariouslocations
while you think through what willbe
the most convenientlocationinyour
kitchen; Keep in mind your normal
work pattern, especially your use of
other electrical countertopappHances.
•Before mounting, turn theset on to
check the reception in the location
you have selected.
• 1_[the reception is poor in thelocation
you have selected, you may want to
try another location as far away as
possible from large metal appliances
such as refrigerators, ovens, etc.
Warning to RV Owners
The mounting bracket provided
with this TV is not designed or
recommended for under cabinet
mounting in an RV or motor home.
The TV may dislodge fi'om the
mounting bracket while the vehicle
is in motion, causing damage to the
unit or possible personal injury.
1. Prepare cabinet.
•To preventbreakage, remove items
from the cabinet under which the "IV
will be mounted.
•Clean the underside of the cabinet to
remove any residue which might be
present.
2. Cut out the mounting guide and
screw guide.
•Cut out the guides on the lines
indicated.
.
•The size of the mounting guide and
the screw hole positions are identical
to the top of the mounting bracket.
Position mounting guide on
underside of cabinet.
•Position the mounting guide on the
underside of cabinet 3/4 inch back
from the cabinet's front edge.
• Position the mounting guide in the
desired location and tape it to the
bottom of the cabinet. Be sure it is
on a flat surface free from any glue
lumps or other bumps.
Notes: Some kitchen cabinets have front
overhangs as shown here. If the
thickness of the overhang exceeds 3/4
inch, tape the mounting guide as close to
the cabinet's front edge as possible. The
farther hack you mount the TV, the less
you will be able to swivel it to the left
and right (if cabinet is near wall).
The TV will protrude about 3" from the
cabinet when the mounting guide is
positioned 3/4" back from the cabinet's
front edge.
Cabinet Cabinet
Overhang
Top of
TV _ _Mounting
Bracket
4. Drill holes in cabinet.
•Drill1/4-inch diameter holes
through the underside of the cabinet
bottom using the five circles on the
mounting guide as a guide.
Helpful Hints:
• You may want to start the drill
holes with a nail or an awl.
•Splintering will be reduced if you
place masking tape above the hole
locations on the inside of the
cabinet.
•Be sureto hold the drill firmly
against the cabinet to reduce
"walking" of the drill bit from the
markings.
•If you have a countersink
attachment for your drill and if you
are drilling through a wood cabinet,
you may wish to countersink the
drilled holes from the inside of the
cabinet. This will eliminate the use
of washers and allow the screw
heads to be flush with the floor of
your cabinet. If you cannot
countersink the holes, use the
washers that are supplied.
-Caution: Checkthic_ess of shelf
before attempting to:countersink holes.
Minimum thickness should be at least
1/4" (3/8" or more preferrad).
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Connecting Your TV
Mounting Your TV
5. Remove mounting guide and drill
shavings.
Remove the mounting guide and clean
the drill shavings from inside and
under the cabinet.
6. Select spacers if required.
• The spacers slip over the ends of the
screws andallow you to mount the
TV below the edge of the cabinet's
overhang.
•If your cabinet does not have an
overhang, you probably will not need
to use any spacers.
• If your cabinet has an overhang,
select the properlength spacer(s) so
the "IVwill clear the overhang when
swiveled.
• Two or three spacers can be used
together to make lengths of 1/4" to 1-
3/4" at 1/4" increments. Refer to the
chartbelow to select the proper
spacers:
Less than 1" None Required
1" to 1-1/4" 1/4" Spacers
1-1/4" to 1-1/2" 1/2" Spacers
1-1/2" to 1-3/4" 3/4" Spacers
1-3/4" to 2" 1" Spacers
7. Select proper length of screws.
• Only five screws are needed. The
size you need depends upon your
type of cabinet.
• Holding the selected spacers for one
of the screw holes under the cabinet,
install a washer and screw inside the
cabinet using one of the three lengths
of screws provided.
Note: A visual description of these parts is on
page 2.
3/4"
Spacer(s)
1/4"
1/4 • to 3/4" for
Proper Mounting
If the screw threads fall within the
shaded area of the screw guide, then
the selected screw is of the proper
length for mounting the bracket.
If the threads end above or below
the shaded area, try one of the other
sizes of screws provided. (Screw
length must fall into the shaded area
on the screw guide for proper
mounting.)
Note: If none of the screws provided are
the proper length for your cabinet, you
can do one of the following:
a) Increase the spacer length by 1/4" and
try one _the longer screws provided.
b) Purchase proper length screws at your
local hardware store (type #10-32).
8. Position mounting bracket under
cabinet.
• Position the mounting bracket under
the cabinet as shown and match the
screw holes.
9. Attach mounting bracket to cabinet.
•Firstmount one corner of the
bracket. Hold the bracket and
spacer(s) inplace and insert the
screw from the inside of the
cabinet down through washer and
drilled hole or down through
countersink and drilled hole.
Note: Thewashersmust be usedon
metalcabinets andonwoodcabinets if
you donotcountersinkthe drilledholes.
•Position the washer flat-side down
andplace screw into screw hole,
through the spacer(s) and through
the screw hole in the mounting
bracket.
•Place a nut into the cylinder atthe
bottom of the mounting bracket
screw hole. Hold nut in place (if
necessary, use the top of a pencil).
While maintaining upward pressure
on the mounting bracket, finger
tighten the screw. Do not tighten
firmly until all five screws have been
started.
• Align each of the remaining
mounting bracket screw holes with
the drilled holes and properly
position the selected spacers. Install
washers, screws, and nuts as
previously described. Now, finish
tightening the five screws but do not
overtighten them.
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