RCA F27701 User manual

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CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline-operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the
UL listing mark or, ff purchased and used in Canada, the CSA
certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have
been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will
help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If
in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or
modifications to this equipment may void the user'sauthority
to operate it.
Mail Your Registration Card Today
Note to Cable 'IN Installer: This reminder is providedto 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.
• Your TV operates on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal
house power) and has a polarized AC plug. Because one
blade of the plug is wider than the other, the plug fits into the
wall socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of
this plug. If you need an extrusion cord, make sure it is
polarized.
_ AUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use
the polarized plug on this TV with an extension
cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless both blades
can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
MISE EN GARDE: Pour pr_venir les chocs
61ectriques, ne pas uti'iser la fiche polaris_e de cet
appareil avec nne rallonge, une prise de courant
ou nne autre sortie, _moins que les lames ne
puissent _tre ins_r_es _ fond sans qu'aucune partie ne soit
laiss_e _td_couvert. Introduirela lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqfi au fond.
• All operating controls and their functions are identified and
explained in this manual. For warranty service or routine
maintenance, contact the nearest Authorized "IV Servicenter.
All servicing and adjustments to electrical components
should be done by a qualified service technician.
• A Product Registration Card is packed with your set. Please
fill out the card and returnit immediately.
• Your prompt submission of this card confirms your right to
the protection available under the terms and conditions of the
warranty and also allows us to contact you should it ever
become necessary.
• With your card on file, we can also help you in the event of
loss or theft by verifying your ownership.
• If you did not receive aProduct Registration Card, please
contact your dealer.
Attach Your Sales Receipt Here and File at Home for
Future Reference
•To obtain warranty parts and service, you must show your
sales receipt (or evidence of purchase) to your Authorized "IV
Servicenter.
•Tape or staple your sales receipt to this manual so you will
have it handy should service ever be needed. File it at home
for future reference. Do not mall your sales receipt to us.
Record Vital Information Here
• No other set has the same serial number as yours. You will
find the serial number and the model number on the back of
your set.
• Make sure you record both numbers below so that you will
have them in case your set is stolen or if you need a complete
description for identification.
Model:
Serial:
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name/Address/Phone:,

Thank you for choosing RCA.
Congratulations on your purchase of
an RCA TV. You have selected a
high-quality, precision-engineered
instrument designed to give you
years of enjoyment.
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ................................................. Inside Front Cover
Product Registration ............................................. Inside Front Cover
First-Time Operation ............................................... :..................... 2-3
Operating Instructions
Front Panel Controls ................................................................................... 4
TV On-Screen Status Displays ................................................................... 5
Remote Control
• Installing Batteries .................................................................................... 6
• Basic Operation Theory ............................................................................. 7
• TV Functions ......................................................................................... 8-9
VIDEO Menu-General Instructions ......................................................... 10
AUDIO Menu- General Instructions......................................................... 11
•Sound Retrieval System-SRS(O) ......................................................... 12
SETUP Menu- General Instructions ......................................................... 13
• Setting Closed Captioning ...................................................................... 14
• Setting the Sleep Timer ........................................................................... 15
•Setting the Alarm .................................................................................... 16
• Labeling Channels .................................................................................. 17
•Parental Control ...................................................................................... 18
•Channel Memory (Autoprogramming Channels) ................................... 19
• Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels) ....................................... 19
•Setting up VCR Channels ...................................................................... 20
• Setting up Cable Box Channel ................................................................ 21
Detailed Connections
Tips to Read Before Connecting Components .......................................... 22
Monitor Panel ............................................................................................ 23
Antenna and Cable Connections
•Home Antenna Connections ................................................................... 24
•Cable-TV Connections ........................................................................... 25
•Programming Remote to Control Cable Box .......................................... 26
•Cable-TV Operation ............................................................................... 27
Component Connections
•Standard VCR .................................................................................... 28-29
• S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR ....................................................................... 29
• Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs .............................................. 30
•Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ......................................................... 31
• Camcorder ................................................................................................ 32
• Computers and Other Equipment ............................................................ 33
•Audio Amplifier ....................................................................................... 34
• Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment .............................. 35
• Speaker Connections ............................................................................... 36
Reference Section
Optional Accessories and Order Form.................................................. 37-39
Trouble Checks ..................................................................................... 40-41
Cleaning and Care ..................................................................................... 42
Limited Warranty...................................................................................... 43
Index ......................................................................................................... 44

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and
working quickly.
1. Unpack TV and accessories.
Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV.
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Remote Control
Four AAA Batteries for
Remote
Power Cord
2. Install batteries in remote control.
Details are on page 6.
3. Connect antenna or cable.TV system.
Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as
show here.
Back
5. Turn on TV, adjust the volume, and select a channel.
• Press the TV button on the
remote to turn on the TV.
When using the remote,
remember to point it at the
front of the TV.
•Press the VOLUME up or
down button to adjust the
volume to a desired level.
•Press the CHANNEL up or"
Number --
Buttons
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down button to select a channel in memory. You can also
press two number buttons to select a channel. To select a 3-
digit cable channel (up to channel 128), press and hold
number button 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press
the other two numbers. Channels 2-13 were programmed
into the channel memory for you at the factory, so pressing
CHANNEL up or down stops at these channels only. When
you start the AutoProgramming feature (described below),
your set automatically scans through all channels and place
only the active channels for your area into its channel
memory.
• Details about using the remote are on page 6-9.
6. AutoProgram the TV's channel memory.
To start the "IV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU
button repeatedly to select SETUP MENU and then press + to
display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU again
to select the AUTOPROGRAM function, and then press +,
Details are on page 19.
•Details for connecting ahome antenna to your TV are on
page 24.
•Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV
are on pages 25.
•Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on
pages 28-29.
4. Attach power cord.
First attach the flat end of the power cord completely into the
connector on the back of your TV, and then plug the other
end into a wall outlet.
You can also add and erase channels from memory as desired.
Press MENU repeatedly to select the SETUP MENU, then
press + to display the setup functions.
Press MENU repeatedly to select (highlight) the CHANMEM
function. Select the desired channel number by pressing the
CHANNEL up or down button or by pressing the two
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corresponding number buttons.
Then press + to add a channel, or press -to erase a channel.
Details are on page 19.

7. Adjust PICTURE TILT switches if necessary. *
Certain RCA TV models have
tube. The effects of
geomagnetism (Earth's o_
magnetic field) may cause the Pou_r_ s'm_,_
picture to tilt slightly. The
POLAR/TY and STRENGTH
switches on the back of the "IV
let you compensate for this Pu._
CORRECTION
etfect. If the picture appears
_tted, follow these steps to improve it.
•Make sure the STRENGTH switch is in the OFF position
as the diagram shows.
•Move the STRENGTH switch to the LOW position. If this
improves the tilt but it is still not satisfactory, move the
STRENGTH switch to the HIGH position. This should
correct the situation. If moving the STRENGTH switch
makes the tilt worse, go to the next step.
•Change the position of the POLARITY switch. If this
improves the tilt but it is still not satisfactory, move the
STRENGTH switch to the HIGH position. This should
correct the situation.
You may need to reset the POLARITY and STRENGTH
switches if the TV is moved or repositioned in the room,
especially if the TV will be facing a different direction.
9. Review menus.
1.To see the video menu, repeatedly
press MENU button to select
VIDEO MENU and then press +.
Repeatedly press MENU to select
desired function and then press +
or - to adjust it. Details are on
page 10.
2. To see the audio menu repeatedly press MENU to select
the AUDIO MENU and then press +or- to adjust it.
Details begin on page 11.
8. Set the clock.
1. Repeatedly press the MENU button toselect the SETUP
MENU and then press +. Press MENU repeatedly again
to select the CLOCKSET display.
2. Press and hold the -button to select the correct hour
(including AM or PM). Press and hold the + button to
select the correct minute. The correct time will now
appear on the screen whenever you change channels or
press the TV or DISPLAY button.
Note: If power is interrupted for an extended time, you will
need to reset the clock.
* Select models only.
3. To see the setup menu, repeatedly press MENU to select
SETUP MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press
MENU to select desired function and then press +or - to
adjust it. Details begin on page 13.

Shown here is the front panel control. You
can use either the front panel controls or the
remote control to operate the "IV. When using
the remote control, point it toward the screen.
MENU
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_.t_ POWER Button
• Press once to turn on TV.
•Press again to turn off TV.
• On some models, an indicator on the POWER button will
light whenever the "IV is turned on.
_.) VOL Orolme) Buttons
• Press VOL up to increase volume, orpress VOL down to
decrease volume.
•The volume display will automatically appear on the
screen when you press the VOL buttons.
_,) CH (Channel) Buttons
• Press CH up to see the next higher channel in memory.
• Press CH down to see the next lower channel in memory.
•You can add or erase channels in memory as desired.
Details areon page 19.
QMENU Button
• Press repeatedly until the menu you want to display is
selected, then press + or-. Next press MENU repeatedly to
select the function you want to adjust and then press + or-
to adjustthe setting.
•Details about using each function begin on page 10.
(_)-_d+Bu_ns
Use these buttons after you have pressed the MENU button
to enter or adjust functions.

(_) Time
(_ Sleep Timer
Parental Control
MUTE
(_) Channel
ChannelLabel
(_) Captioning
Commercial Skip
(_) Time Display
This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever you
change channels or press the remote's TV orDISPLAY
button.
@Sleep Timer (SLEEP)
This display appears when the SLEEP TIMER fimction has
been activated. Details areon page 15.
@PARENTAL CONTROL
This display appears to let you know the channel you have
tuned is locked-out and not viewable because the
PARENTAL CONTROL function is activated. Details
are on page 18.
@MUTE
This display appears when the TV's sound is muted. It is
not displayed when closed captioning is turned on. Details
are on page 8.
Commercial Skip
This display is a count-down timer that appears whenever
the commercial skip function is activated. Details are on
page 9.
Captioning
This display appears ff CAPTIONS 1is turned on and the
TV program uses closed captioning. Details are on page 14.
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Channel Label
This display appears when you label a channel. Details are
on page 17.
Channel
This display shows the TV's channel number whenever you
change channels or press the remote's TV orDISPLAY
button.
The word STEREO appears next to the channel number if
the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO and the channel
you've tuned is broadcasting stereo. An asterisk will appear
behind the word stereo (STEREO*) if that stereo channel is
also broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program). Details
about stereo and SAP are on page 11.
Channels 90, 91, and 92 are used to see the signals coming
from other devices like VCRs or camcorders thatare
connected to the INPUT jacks on the back of the TV.
• When you select channel 91, the words INPUT 1 appear to
let you know you are now watching whatever signal is
coming in through the TV's INPUT 1jacks.
•When you select channel 92, the words INPUT 2 appear to
let you know you are now watching whatever signal is
coming in through the TV's INPUT2 jacks.
• When you select channel 90, the word S-VIDEO appears to
let you know you are now watching whatever signal is
coming in through the TV's S-VIDEO connector.
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Before attempting to operate your
remote control, install the batteries
as shown here.
The remote control produces an
invisible (infrared) beam that travels
in a straight line much as the beam
of a flashlight. For this reason,
when operating the remote control,
you must point it directly at the front
of the TV without objects between
that can block the infrared light
beam.
Your remote control is designed to
be very rugged and will withstand a
considerable drop. If it receives an
extreme blow, the case is designed
to slightly separate at the seam
rather than fracture. If this happens,
simply squeeze the case where it
separated until it snaps back
together. The operation of the
remote will probably not be affected.
--Installing/Replacing Batteries
1.Turntheremote control face
down.
2. Press down on the ridged area of
the battery cover and slide it off.
3. Install four "AAA" batteries in the
battery compartment as shown.
Make sure you insert the negative
(-) end of each battery first.
4. Replace the cover and turn remote
over-face up.
Notes:
Never place anything heavy on top of
the remote control or lay it upside-
down. This may accidentally depress
the buttons for a long time and
discharge the batteries.
Replace the batteries when the TV fails
to respond to the remote control.
l!you programmedyourremoteto
controlother components, youmay
have toreprogramthe code numbers
whenyou changethe batteries. Trynot
topressanybuttonswhile changing
batteries.

Basic Operation Theory
Step 1
First press one of these five
component buttons to tell remote
which component you want to
control. You can program each of
these buttons to control most brands
of equipment.*
Step 2
Then press ON/OFF button to turn on
that component.
Note: The "IV and some other components
will automatically turnon when you press the
component button in step 1. Press this button
to turnthe component off.
Step 3
These function buttons can now be
used to control the basic functions of
the component you selected in step 1.
To control a different component, first
press its component button (VCR1,
VCR2, CABLE, AUDIO, or TI0, and
then press the desired function button.
Note: Not all components have functions
that can be controlled by these buttons, but
you can experiment with your particular
models to discover exactly which buttons will
control it.
* The TV button automatically controls your TV - no additional
programming is required. Details for programming the VCR1 and
VCR2 buttons to control other brands of VCRS are on page 31.
Details for programming the AUDIO button to control audio
equipment are on page 35. Details for programming the CABLE
button to control cable boxes are on page 26.
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Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are
described here. The rest of the buttons are used to
operate VCRs (pages 28-29), cable-TV boxes
(page 26), and audio equipment (page 25).
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• Turns on TV and puts remote in "TV Mode" so that the other
remote buttons will control the TV.
• Displays time (ff clock has been set) and channel number on the
TV screen.
Important Note: Some buttons on the remote control will not
control the TV unless the remote is in the "TV Mode". If another
component button (such as VCR2) is pressed, the remote will go into
the "VCR Mode" and will control acompatible VCR. To get back
into the "TV Mode", simply press the button labeled TV. The
remote will go back into the "TV Mode" and will control the TV
again.
_CHANNEL Buttons
•Press CHANNEL up to select the next higher channel in channel
memory.
•Press CHANNEL down to select the next lower channel in channel
memory.
•You can add or erase channels in memory as desired. Details are
on page 19.
QVOLUME Buttons
•Press VOLUME up to increase volume.
• Press VOLUME down to decrease volume.
_MUTE Button
• Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to minimum level without
affecting the picture. This is especially useful during telephone
calls or other interruptions.
• When the sound is muted, the word MUTE will be displayed on
the screen.
•To restore sound, press MUTE again or press VOLUME up.
PC (Previous Channel) Button
•Pressing the PC button causes the TV to change back to the last
tuned channel. This is useful should you want to monitor two
channels.
•To operate, select the first channel you wish to watch. Then select
the other channel by pressing two number buttons (for example,
press 0 then 6for channel 6). The TV will now change back and
forth between the two channels each time you press the PC
button.

DISPLAY Button
• Displays time (ff clock has been set) and channel number on the
TV screen.
• Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen.
(_ CLEAR Button
• Pressing CLEAR clears the screen of all on-screen display
messages except MUTE and PARENTAL CONTROL.
"-'_ MENU'Button and -/+ Buttons
• Press MENU repeatedly until the menu you want to display is
selected, then press + or-. Next press MENU repeatedly to select
the function you want to adjust and then press +or- to adjust the
setting. Details about using each function begin on page 10.
@ LVPUT Button
. Lets you quickly view signals from the/NPUTjacks. Pressing
this button switches the TV from its currentchannel directly to
channel 90, then channel 91, then channel 92.
., Channel 90 lets you see the signals coming from a device that is
connected to the $.VIDEO connector. Channel 91 accesses the
INPUTI jacks and channel 92 accesses theINPUT2 jacks.
@CS (Commercial Skip) Button
•Use this button when you want to scan other channels during a
program break.
•When a break occurs, press CS once before changing channels.
The TV will count down 30 seconds on the screen and then
automatically switch channels back to the original channel.
• Press CS twice ff you want the TV to count down 60 seconds.
Each additional press will add another 30 seconds to the
countdown time (up to five minutes) and then each additional
press will add another 60 seconds to the countdown time (up to 60
minutes).
•To cancel, press CLEAR. The countdown clock will disappear
from the screen, and the TV will stay tuned to the present channel.
®Number Buttons (0-9)
• These buttons let you directly access any channel number-even if
the channel is not in the channel memory.
•To select a channel, press two number buttons (first one, then the
other). Forexample, press0 then6 forchannel6. Press 1then 3
for channel 13.
• To select a 3-digit cable channel (like 127), press and hold number
buttonIuntil 1- appearsonthe screen.Then pressthe othertwo
numbers.
Note: YourTV will tune up to channel 128. Check with your
cable company to determine which channels are available in your
area.
1OFF/ON Button
• PressOFF/ONtoturnoff"IV.

1. Repeatedly press MENU to select VIDEO MENU and
then press + or - to display the video menu.
2. Repeatedly
press
MENU to
select
function,
then press
+ or - to
adjust it. !U!l I!! IIllllll
The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture.
Press +to increase color or press - to decrease color.
The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press +to add
more red tint, or press - to add more green tint.
The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and contrast
of the picture. Press + to increase contrast, or press - to decrease
contrast.
The BRIGHTNESS function adjusts the brightness of the dark
portions of the picture. Press +to increase brightness, or press -to
decrease brightness.
The SHARPNESS function adjusts picture sharpness. Press + to
increase sharpness, or press - to decrease sharpness.
The PICTURE RESET function lets you quickly change all the
video functions (shown above) back to the factory settings. Press
either + or - to reset the video functions.
The video menu will automatically disappear from the screen if
you do not press + or - within a few seconds.
Via remote control, your TV will "remember" which function
you displayed last-even after the menu has disappeared from
the screen. So, if you want to adjust the same function again,
simply press the + or - button on the remote control. The last
function you adjusted will reappear on the TV screen.
Custom Picture Memory for Input Channels
The channel numbers you select to see signals from components
(like a VCR) that are connected to the INPUT jacks on the back
of the TV arecalled input channels. Selecting channel 90 lets
you see the signal coming from whatever component is attached
to the S-VIDEO connector, channel 91 lets you see the signal
from the INPUT 1jacks, and channel 92 lets you see the signal
from the INPUT2 jacks. Your TV is equipped with acustom
picture memory for these input channels. When the TV is tuned
to one of these channels (90, 91, 92), you can change the picture
settings for that component's signal as desired without changing
the settings of any other channel. This is very useful because
you'll be able to adjust for the best picture from each of your
components and the TV will remember those settings
automatically the next time you tune thatinput channel.
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1. Repeatedly press MENU to selectAUDlO MENU
and then press +or -to display the audio menu.
The TREBLE function adjusts thehigh frequency audio. Press + to
increase treble orpress -to decrease treble.
The BASS function adjusts the low frequency audio. Press +to increase
bass, or press -to decrease bass.
2. Repeatedly
press
MENU to
,,;elect
J.:unction,
then press
+or - to
adjust it.
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The audio menu will automatically disappear from the
screen if you do not press +or -within a few seconds.
Via remote control, your TV will "remember" which
fimction you displayed last--even after the menu has
disappeared from the screen. So, if you want to adjust
tile same function again, simply press the + or - button
on the remote control. The last function you adjusted
will reappear on the TV screen.
The BALANCE function adjusts the left/right balance of sound from the
speakers. When adjusting the BALANCE function, sit in your normal
viewing seat while pressing the + and - buttons until thesound seems to
originate from a point halfway between the speakers. Press +to increase
sound from the right speaker, or press - to increase sound from the left
speaker.
The STEREO/SAP function lets you choose either MONO (monaural),
STEREO, or SAP audio (if available) by pressing + or-. When a station is
broadcasting stereo and the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO, the
stereo indicator (STEREO) will appear on the screen before the channel
number. Normally you can leave the STEREO/SAP function set to
STEREO and your TV will then automatically reproduce either monaural or
stereo audio-whichever is broadcast. Some TV stations that broadcast
stereo also broadcast another sound channel called SAP (Second Audio
Program) which is sometimes used to offer the program in another
language. Your TV lets you know when SAP audio is available by
displaying an asterisk (,) on the screen "afterthe stereo indicator like this
(STEREO*). If you want to listen to the SAP channel when the asterisk
appears, change the STEREO/SAP function to its SAP setting. The SAP
setting will only appear in the function when SAP is available. Your TV
will then reproduce the SAP audio until you change channels or return the
STEREO/SAP function back to STEREO.
Note: Some TV stations transmit a"pilot" signal that makes your 'IV
think it's receiving stereo, even though the broadcast signal is monaural.
The pilot signal will make the stereo indicator (STEREO) appear on the
screen next to the channel number, however, you will not be able to hear
stereo sound. If this happens, check with the TV station to inquire whether
the program being broadcast is in true stereo or monaural audio.
The SRS: ON/OFF function lets you add greater depth and dimension to
stereo broadcasts. You can turn this function on and off as desired by
pressing +or - to change the setting between ON and OFF. You may
prefer to leave this function set to ON. Your TV will then automatically
process the stereo signals whenever a stereo broadcast is received (or
whenever a stereo tape is played through a stereo VCR that is connected to
the TV's audio/video jacks labeled INPUT). Details are on page 15.
The SRS W/DTH function lets you enhance the perceived audio separation
that occurs when the above SRS function is ON. Pressing + or- changes
the setting between NORMAL and ENHANCE. Details are on page 15.
The SPEAKERS function lets you turn off the TV's internal speakers by
pressing + or - to change the setting between ON and OFF. You will
probably want to leave the TV's speakers turned on unless you connect an
amplifier (with its own set of speakers) to the appropriate jacks on the back
of the TV as described on page 36.
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YourTV includesafeature called
SRS (@)* (Sound Retrieval System)
which brings dimensional realism to
both stereo and mono broadcasts.
When the SRS ON/OFF function is
set to ON and the STEREO/SAP
function is set to STEREO, your TV
electronically increases the audio
separation of the speakers so you can
perceive a more spacious stereo
sound effect. If a stereo signal is not
present, you can set the SRS
ON/OFF function to its SYNTH
STEREO setting to synthesize and
process the mono signal.
When the SRS ON/OFF function is
set to ON, you can also change the
next menu item called SRS W/DTH
between NORMAL or ENHANCED.
When this function is set to
ENHANCED, the perceived audio
separation will be greater. Try both
settings and select the one you prefer
for your room acoustics.
Note: Some material (audio) will be more
affected than others.
SRS (@) allows you to hear multiple
sound sources. Audio frequencies are
processed to establish directional
cues which gives the impression that
sound is coming from all parts of the
room. External speakers are not
required, but the addition of high
quality external speakers optimizes
the sound performance of your TV.
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-Turning On SRS (e)
1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to
select AUDIO MENU, press +, and
then repeatedly press MENU again to
select SRS ON/OFF function.
2. Repeatedly press the +button to
change the setting between OFF,
ON, and SYNTH STEREO.
•If the broadcast you are receiving is
stereo audio, select ON. The
STEREO/SAP function must be set
to STEREO before you can hear
SRS (@) sound with this setting.
• If the broadcast you are receiving is
mono audio, select SYNTH
STEREO.
• If you do not want SRS (@), select
OFF.
3. Press MENU button to select next
menu item called SRS W/D//-/.
Pressing +or -will change the
setting between NORMAL and
ENHANCED. Try both settings and
select the one you prefer.
Note: After turning SRS or synthetic
stere() on, you may find it desirable to
readjust the VOLUMI_;,BASS, and
TREBLE controls to optimize the sound.
The SRS effect, tonal balance, and
volume level will vary. from channel to
channel depending on the production
qualities of the program material.
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LRepeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU
and then press + or - to display thesetup menu.
2. Repeatedly
press
MENU to
select
function,
then press
+or - to
adjust it. ILIIIIIIIIIIIIII/IllII /l I I 1,
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The setup menu will automatically disappear
from the screen if you do not press +or -
within a few seconds.
Via remote control, your TV will "remember"
which function you displayed last-even after the
menu has disappeared from the screen. So, if you
want to adjust the same function again, simply
press the + or - button on the remote control.
The last function you adjusted will appear on the
TV screen.
The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of programs
encoded with the Closed Captioning (CC) information as text on the screen.
Four types of closed captioning are available. Select CAPTIONS 1for full
translation of the primary language in your area. CAPTIONS 2is used for
secondary language translation, or an alternate service, such as simplified
English. "IXvoText modes are also supported.
By setting the SLEEP TIMER, you can program your TV to turnitself off
after a certain period of time. This is useful whenever you want towatch "IV
for an hour or so before going to sleep. Press the +or - button to select the
length of time you want the "IV to stay on.
You canprogram your TV to turn on and/or off at the times you choose by
setting the ALARM function.
CHANLABEL lets you program names (or labels) for the channel numbers.
The names you select will then appear on the screen whenever the channel
number is displayed.
The PARENTAL CONTROL feature lets you lock out any channels between 1
and 99 that you don't want your children to watch. Pressing + or -switches
this function from OFF to ON. When this function is set to ON, channels
that have been locked out with the CHAN CTRL function cannot be viewed.
When this function is set to OFF, all channels can be viewed.
The CHAN CTRL(Channel Control)function works hand-in-handwiththe
PARENTALCONTROLfunction. Itlets you selectthe channelsbetween 1
and 99 thatyouwant tolock out. Firstselectthe channelnumberyou want
tolock outand then press + to changethisfunction fromNORMALto
LOCKED. WhenthePARENTALCONTROLfunctionis set toON, the
channelsyoulocked with thisfunction cannot be viewed.
when you press +or- to start theAUTOPROGRAM function, the TV will
automatically cycle through all channels and place the active channels for
your area in its channel memory. Pressing the CHANNEL up or down
buttons will then allow you to scan only active channels.
The CHANMEM function allows you to erase and add channels to channel
memory as desired.
The CABLE/AIR function tells your TV whether you have acable-TV system
or a home antenna connected to the 'IV. Your "IV is so automatic that you
will probably never need to change this function, when your 'IV
autoprograms, it automatically adjusts the CABLE/AIR setting for you. If
you should ever need to override the automatic setting, press +or - to
change it.
The VCR 1 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the "IV will
automatically tune when you press the VCR 1 button on the remote.
The VCR 2 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will
automatically tune when you press the VCR 2 button on the remote.
The CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will
automatically tune when you press the CABLE button on the remote.
After you set the clock, you will be able to see the on-screen time display
whenever you change channels or press the DISPLAY or TV button on the
remote control. To set the clock when this function is selected, first press
and hold - to set the correct hour (including AM and PM). Then press and
hold +to set the correct minutes.
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"fhe CAPTIONING feature lets
you display the audio portion of a
program as text on the TV screen.
"[his is useful to the hearing
impaired or anyone who wants to
watch a program without the
sound."
"[here are four types of closed
captioning transmissions
available: Captions 1, Captions 2.
Text I and Text 2. Captions 1
displays the full translation of the
primary language in your area.
Captions 2 may be used as a
second source for secondary
hmguages, simplified English, or
other translations transmitted in
your area.
"['he Text modes, Text 1 and
Text 2, display on-screen boxes
containing the text of general
information not necessarily
related to the program being
watched.
Note:Closed Captioning is not available on
altlchannels or at all times. Only specific
p:rogramsencoded with Closed Captioning
information (CC) are applicable.
When Captions 1 is available, the word
"Captioned" appears on the semen when you
change channels or press the TV or DISPLAY
button on the remote. The word "Captioned"
does not appear to tell you if Captions 2or
e:ither Text mode is available.
-Setting Closed Captioning (with or without remote)
1. Repeatedly press MENU to select
SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to
display setup functions.
CAPTIONING will be highlighted since
it is the first function in the setup menu.
4. The screen will begin to display the
TV program's audio portion as text
if the program has captioning.
2.Press the + or- button to select the type
of dosed captioning: Off, Captions 1,
Captions 2, Text 1 or Text 2.
3. When finished, the display will
automatically disappear from the screen
in a few seconds. To make it disappear
more quickly, press the CLEAR button.
-Turning Captioning Off
To turn off the closed captioning
feature, enter the CAPTIONING
function and press the + or-button
until the screen shows "Off."
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By setting the Sleep Timer, you
can program your TV to turnitself
off lifter a certain period of time
(up to four hours).
This is useful whenever you want
to watch TV for an hour or so
before going to sleep.
- Setting Sleep Timer (with or without remote)
1. Repeatedly press MENU to select
SETUP MENU, and then press + or -
to display setup functions. Press
MENU to select SLEEP TIMER.
4. The sleep timer will begin to count
down to zero. The word "SLEEP"
will appear on the screen whenever
you change channels or press the
remote's TV or DISPLAYbutton to
let you know the sleep timer is
activated.
2. Press the + or- button to select the
length of time (up to four hours) you
want the 'IV to stay on.
Each time you press the + or -
button, the time will increase 30
minutes (up to 4 hours). Then the
time display will start over.
The amount of time remaining
before the TV shuts itself off will
appear in the sleep timer menu
whenever you display the SLEEP
TIMER function.
Ihour
and
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remaining
3. When finished, the display will
automatically disappear from the
screen in a few seconds. To make it
disappear more quickly, press the
CLEAR button.
So When the sleep timer counts down
to 0:00, the sleep timer display will
appear on the screen for a few
seconds. Then the TV will turn
itself off.
If you want the "IV to stay on when
this display appears, press the +
button on the remote to add more
time to the SLEEP TIMER display.
-Clearing Sleep Timer
To cancel the sleep timer, enter the
SLEEP TIMER function and then press
the + or - button until the screen shows
0:00.
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Bysettingthealarm,youcan
program the TV to turn on and/or off
lay itself.
After the ON TIME is set and the
AJ_ARM ON/OFF function is set to
ON, the TV will automatically turn
on each day at the time you selected
and remain on until the OFF TIME
is reached. If no OFF TIME has
been programmed, the TV will
remain on until you turn it off.
The ALARM ON/OFF function lets
you easily deactivate or reactivate
the alarm without having to reset the
ON TIME and OFF TIME.
When the alarm time is reached, the
set will turn on at whatever volume
you left it when you last turned it
off. So if you want the TV to come
on loudly at the ON TIME, be sure
the TV is playing loudly when you
turn off the TV for the last time.
When the ALARM ON/OFF function
displays SET CLOCK, you will need
to set the clock time before you will
be able to turn on the alarm function.
Details for setting the clock are
on page 3.
IMPORTANT NOTE: During extended
power failures the alarm function will be
disabled. The alarm ON TIME and OFF
TIME will stay set but theALARM ON/OFF
function will be set to OFF and will display
SET CLOCK to inform you that the clock
must be reset to the correct time. Once the
clock has been reset you can reactivate the
ALARM function by changing the ALARM
function to ON.
Setting the Alarm
1. Repeatedly press MENU to select
SETUP MENU, and then press + or -
to display setup functions. Press
MENU to select SETALARM
function, and then press + or-to
display the alarm settings.
.When the first ALARM function is
selected, pressing +or-will switch
the setting between ON and OFF. Set
this function to ON if you want to
activate the alarm. When this
function is set to OFF, the alarm is
deactivated and the "IN will not turn
on or off by itself.
.
Note: If SET CLOCK is displayed next to
ALARM, you will need to set the clock
time before you will be able to turn on the
alarm function. Details for setting the
clock are on page 3.
Press MENU to select the next
function called ON TIME. If you
want the TV to turn on by itself, enter
the desired time by first pressing - to
select the hour (including AM and
PM) and then pressing + to select the
minutes. If you only want the TV
to turn off by itself and not turn on,
you can disable the ON TIME by
pressing - until the word
DISABLED appears.
Note: Remember to check the AM/PM
setting. Midnight is 12:00 AM and
noon is 12:00 PM.
.Press MENU to select the next
function called OFF TIME. If you
want the TV to turn off by itself,
enter the desired time by first
pressing - to select the hour
(including AM and PM) and then
pressing + to select the minutes. If
you only want the "IV to turn on by
itself and not turn off, you can
disable the OFF TIME by pressing-
until the word DISABLED appears.
.Press MENU to select the next
function called CHANNEL. This
function lets you program which
channel the TV will tune when it
turns on at the ON TIME. Press
CItANNEL up or down to select the
channel, and then press +or - to
enter it into the CHANNEL function.
Note: The TV will change to the
channel that you select. This will help
you to confirm that it is indeed the
channel you want the 'IV to turn on to.
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The labeling feature lets you program
names (or labels) for the channel
numbers. The name you program
will then appear on the screen below
the channel number whenever the
channel number is displayed.
Eachnamecan containupto four
characters, and you'll be ableto
assignupto 64names. After64
namesorlabelshavebeenentered,
theTV will display thismessage to
let youknowno morechannels can
be labeled:CHANLABEL:FULL.
Listed below are the letters and
characters from which you'll be able
to choose when programming the
channel labels:
ABCDEFGHIJKLM
NOPQRSTUVWXYZ
(blank space) [ •# $ %&' ( )
&+,-./0123456789:;
<=>?@
You must use your remote control to
create or erase labels.
Labeling Channels (with remote only)
1. Repeatedly press MENU to select 5.
SETUP MENU, and then press + or -
to display setup functions. Repeatedly
press MENU to select CHAN LABEL
function.
o
2. Press + to enter the CHANLABEL
function. Four blank letter frames
will appear under the channel number.
oSelect the channel number you want
to label by pressing the CHANNEL up
or down button (orby pressing two
number buttons).
4, Press and hold the VOLUME up or
down button until the letter or
character you want appears on the
screen. Pressing VOLUME up
sequences through the characters in
alphabetical order. Pressing
VOLUME down sequences the letters
in reverse order.
Then press +to move to the next
letter frame. Pressing - moves you
back to the previous letter frame.
Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the name
is complete. You can now label
another channel, ff desired, by
selecting the channel number and
repeating steps 4 and 5.
7. When finished, the display will
automatically disappear from the
screen in a few seconds. Your
labels will remain in memory until
you erase them. They are not
affected by power failures.
Erasing Labels
To erase a channel label, first follow
steps 1, 2, and 3 above, and then press
CLEAR on the remote control.
Note: Autoprograraming new channels
into the channel memory does not affect
the channel labels that are already entered.
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The PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN
CTRL functions let you lock any
channels between 1 and 99 so they
cannot be viewed by your children.
Channels that have been locked can
be viewed only when the
I_,ENTAL CTRL function is set to
OFF. This can only be done with the
remote control-it can not be changed
with the buttons on the front of the
TV. Therefore, after you turn on
P_O,ENTAL CTRL, you simply hide
the remote control so that your
children can not watch the locked
channels. An optional simplified
remote (shown on page 37) is also
available that your children can use.
The simplified remote does not allow
access to the locked channels.
The locked-out channels will remain
unviewable even if the TV is
unplugged or the channels are
atttoprogrammed again. The only
way to view locked channels is to use
the supplied remote control to set the
PARENTAL CTRL function to OFF.
-Activating Parental Control (with remote only)
The PARENTAL CTRL and the CHAN
CTRL functions work hand-in-hand.
The instructions below will first tell
you how to turn parental control on or
off with the PARENTAL CTRL function
and then how to lock desired channels
with the CHAN CTRL function.
2. To lock channels, press the MENU
button to select the CHAN CTRL
function.
1. Repeatedly press MENU to select
SETUP MENU, and then press + or
- to display setup functions.
Repeatedly press MENU to select
the PARENTAL CTRL function. Select a channel you want to lock by
pressing CHANNEL up or down.
Then press +. The CHAN CTRL
setting will change from NORMAL
to LOCKED when that channel is
locked. To return the channel to
NORMAL, press the - button.
•When this function is set to ON,
PARENTAL CTRL is activated and
any channels you locked with the
CHAN CTRL function will not be
viewable.
•When this function is set to OFF,
PARENTAL CTRL is deactivated
and all channels are viewable.
Repeat step 2 for each channel you
want to lock.
If the PARENTAL CTRL function is
set to ON while you are locking out
channels, each channel will go
blank as you lock it.
When the PARENTAL CTRL
function is set to ON and achannel
which has been locked out is tuned,
the TV will display the words
PARENTAL CONTROL to let your
kids know you have locked it.
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