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USER’S
GUIDE
Models: MR27555, MR29315, MR32555 & MR32575
It is important to read this
manual before using this
product for the first time.
TOCOM 1542505D

Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
POWER CONSUMPTION: 120V ~ 60 Hz A.C.
125 Watts (Models MR27555 & MR29315)
140 Watts (Models MR32555 & MR32575)
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long
periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such
images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games.
Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be
avoided.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code 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.

1
Table of Contents
Setup and Connections .......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4
Step 2: Connect Your TV .................................................................. 4
TV Only (PIP Not Available) ....................................................... 4
The Basic Connection (PIP Not Available) ................................ 5
Advanced Connections .............................................................. 6
Step 3: Plug in the TV ....................................................................... 9
Step 4: Place Batteries in Remote .................................................... 9
Step 5: Turn on the TV ..................................................................... 9
Step 6: Program the TV .................................................................... 9
Interactive Setup .................................................................... 11
Using Point and Select NavIgation ................................................ 12
Entering Setup ................................................................................ 12
Selecting a Language ..................................................................... 13
Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13
Setting the Time ............................................................................. 14
Setting the VCR1 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 15
Setting the VCR2 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 16
Setting the DVD Channel (Auto Tuning) ...................................... 17
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (Auto Tuning) ............................ 17
Labeling the Channels ................................................................... 18
Using the Remote..................................................................... 19
Remote Buttons .............................................................................. 20
Using the INPUT Button .......................................................... 21
Programming the Remote ............................................................. 22
Testing the Remote .................................................................. 22
Using the Remote to Control a Device ................................... 23
Modes of Operation ................................................................ 23
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 23

2
Table of Contents
Menus and features ............................................................... 25
Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 26
Audio Menu .................................................................................... 28
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 29
Screen Menu ................................................................................... 30
Using Closed Captioning ......................................................... 30
Channel Menu ................................................................................ 32
Time Menu ...................................................................................... 33
Parental Controls Menu ................................................................. 34
Channel Block .......................................................................... 34
Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 34
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................ 34
Setup Menu .................................................................................... 35
Channel Marker .............................................................................. 35
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................. 36
PIP Problems? ........................................................................... 37
Reference ..................................................................................... 39
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 39
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 40
Index ............................................................................................. 41

3
Setup and Connections
Getting started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first four sections of the manual show you how
to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the
Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of
the menus, features, and controls of your TV.
The Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, as well as care and
cleaning instructions.
Well… if your TV’s out of the box, let’s get started.
Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these Tip
Boxes. There are some important
tips that will help you get the most from
your TV.
➣
Setup and connections
Interactive Setup
1
2
➣➣
Menus and features
Using the remote
3
4
➣
REFERENCE
5

4
Setup and Connections
Step 1: Unpack the TV
Make sure to locate the remote control.
Step 2: Connect Your TV
There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
TV Only: If you’re only going to connect the
TV to your home antenna or cable
system.
The Basic Connection: If you’re going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.
Advanced Connections: If you’re going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to a
VCR and a satellite receiver.
Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of connection.
Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward
to Step 3.
TV Only (PIP Not Available)
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.
Cables
You will use the following cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and video
signals to the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable
box.
TV
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VIDEO RL / MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
RL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
IN
OUT
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.
Important Stand Information
CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Take precautions that the stand
or other furniture on which the TV is
placed is properly located (see Important
Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over, pushed off,
or pulled off. This could cause damage to
the TV and/or personal injury.
Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting any
cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are
properly grounded. Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet packed
with your TV.
This Connection Will Not Allow
You to Use Your PIP
Your TV is equipped with a single tuner,
which means you must connect with a
second video source using Audio/Video
Cables to view PIP. This TV Only
connection will not enable you to use
your PIP, but will get your TV up and
running quickly.
Refer to Advanced Connections for
connecting Audio/Video cables to your
VCR or other video component.

5
Setup and Connections
The Basic connection (PIP Not Available)
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and
multiple component connection information refer to the next section,
Advanced Connections.
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two Coaial
Cables are used: one connects from an antenna,
cable, or cable box to the VCR, and one connects
from the VCR to the TV. These cables carry both
audio and video signals.
VCR 1
TV
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VIDEO RL / MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
RL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
IN
OUT
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.
How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to
Channel 3 or 4.
Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will
program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3 or
4 when you turn on the VCR.
This Connection Will Not Allow
You to Use PIP
Your TV is equipped with a single tuner,
which means you must connect with a
second video source using Audio/Video
Cables to view PIP. This Basic Connection
will not enable you to use your PIP, but
will get your TV up and running quickly.
Refer to Advanced Connections for
connecting Audio/Video cables to your
VCR or other video component.

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Setup and Connections
Advanced Connections
Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple
components.
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your
TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUT and IN
jacks (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).
Once you have made your connections
you will need to program the TV to tune
to the correct Video INPUT channel in
order to see and hear audio and video
from the component. You will program
this later in the Interactive Setup.
VIDEO RL / MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
RL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
IN
OUT
Cable/Antenna
Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also
be used for basic component connections.
The VCR Control jack is for a
feature not available in your
market at the time of this
printing. The circuitry that
would allow this feature to
work has been disabled in
your TV.
S-Video
This optional
connection can
be used for
better video
quality picture.
VIDEO and Audio Inputs
Connect any one of the following components:
•VCR •Internet Access Device
•Laserdisc Player •DVD Player
•Satellite Receiver
To view the component connected to VIDEO,
use the INPUT button on the remote.
Audio Outputs
Connect to an audio receiver or
amplifier for variable controlled
or fixed level stereo output.

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Setup and Connections
Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when
connecting components to your TV. Note: those components which offer
an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or satellite receivers, must
match their S-Video connection with their audio IN connection.
Cables
You will use the following types of cables to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cable box, as needed by your cable
system.
Audio/Video Cables: Carries audio and video
from a component to the TV.
S-Video Cable: Carries video from an S-Video
capable component which provides best picture
quality.
TV and Stereo VCR
Compared to the Basic Connection, using Audio/Video and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality
from a component.
Cautions:
Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the
sides of the TV’s back panel instead of
straight down the middle.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and
keep them away from the audio/video
cables.
Protect your components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of
the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a stand.
• Place your amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to
put the remote control into TV mode, then press
INPUT to toggle to the video (VID) inputs.
In the Interactive Setup section you can program
the TV to automatically tune to the VID input
channel when you turn on the VCR.
Most Audio/Video cables are combined
into one cable with three
heads on each end.
We show individual
cables in these
sample connections.
Either may be used,
but you must be sure to
connect Video to Video,
Right to Right and Left to Left.
Video (yellow)
Right Audio (red)
Left Audio (white)
VCR 1
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
TV
VIDEO RL / MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
RL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
IN
OUT
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

8
Setup and Connections
How to View Your Components
To watch the satellite receiver in this connection,
press TV to put the remote control into TV mode,
then press INPUT to scroll through the video input
channels until you tune to VID (or S-VID) input.
To watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03 to
tune to the VCR channel.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel
when you turn on your component.
TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
SATELLITE RECEIVER
VCR 1
TV
S-VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO
OUT
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV SATELLITE
IN
CH3
CH4
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
VIDEO RL / MONO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
RL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
CONTROL
IN
OUT
SATELLITE SIGNAL
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

9
Setup and Connections
Step 3: Plug in the TV
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Step 4: Place Batteries in Remote
•Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.
•Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
•Replace the cover.
Step 5: Turn On the TV
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote
into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV
functions.
Step 6: Program the TV
Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu
system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable
TV or antenna signals into the TV’s memory.
TV

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Interactive Setup
There’s an on-screen setup routine
The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps
needed to configure the TV:
•Select a menu language
•Search for available channels
•Set the time
•Set the VCR1 channel
•Set the VCR2 channel
•Set the SAT/CABLE channel
•Make the channel list and labels
➣
Setup and connections
Interactive Setup
1
2
➣➣
Menus and features
Using the remote
3
4
➣
REFERENCE
5

12
Interactive Setup
Using Point and Select NavIgation
You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-
screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select
method has two steps.
1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU•PROG.
Selecting an item tells the TV’s menu system to go ahead and make
the change or go to a place you have indicated.
Entering Setup
The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when
you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.
1. Press MENU•PROG to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.
SETUP
When first used or after a power
outage, your television needs
to be set up.
Would you like to begin now?
Press ME U to begin setup or
Press CLEAR to exit.
You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:
1. Press MENU•PROG to bring up the Main menu.
TV MAI ME U
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Control
7 Setup
0 Exit
2. Point to Setup and press MENU•PROG. The first Setup screen comes
up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.
You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote.
Press CLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to TV
viewing.
Many VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU•PROG
button on this remote works as a
PROGRAM button in VCR mode for RCA,
GE and PROSCAN VCRs.
Point and Select buttons
CLEAR RESET
MOVE
MENU
PROG
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Interactive Setup
SETUP
Would you like to begin Setup
now?
1 Begin setup now
2 Cancel setup
3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU•PROG.
Selecting a Language
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press MENU•PROG to select that language.
Auto Channel Search
The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search
for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This
is sometimes called “auto programming.”
SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU•PROG to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has
finished.
2. Press MENU•PROG to continue.
If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you
can access it later through the Channel
menu. See Menus and Features for more
details.

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Interactive Setup
Setting the Time
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day.
SETUP
Would you like to set the time
on the TV?
1 Set time
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU•PROG to bring up the Set Time control panel.
SET TIME
: AM
Enter
01 to 12 for the hour.
Press ME U to exit.
2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down
arrows to change from AM to PM.
3. Press MENU•PROG to continue.

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Interactive Setup
Setting the VCR1 Channel
(auto tuning)
The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning.
Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don’t have a
VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not
Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Menus and Features section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a VCR
with your TV?
1 Use TV with a VCR
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU•PROG to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
1 ot connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video Input
SET VCR1 CHA EL
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU•PROG to continue.

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Interactive Setup
Setting the VCR2 Channel
(auto tuning)
The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR2•LD button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR, DVD player or
Laserdisc player. If you don’t have a second VCR, DVD player or Laserdisc
player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from
the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Menus
and Features section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a second
VCR with your TV?
1 Use TV with VCR 2
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU•PROG to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
1 ot connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
SET VCR2 CHA EL
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR,
Laserdisc player or DVD player connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU•PROG to continue.

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Interactive Setup
Setting the DVD channel
(Auto tuning)
The remote control that came packed with your TV does not have a button
corresponding to this feature. This feature does, however, function with
other types of universal remote controls. If you are setting up your TV for
the first time, go ahead and skip this step. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the
Menus and Features section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a DVD
with your TV?
1 Use TV with DVD
2 Skip this step
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel
(auto tuning)
The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/
CABLE channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you
press the SAT•CABLE button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box.
If you don’t have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV, skip
this step or select Not Connected from the SAT/CABLE Channel choice list.
(For more, see Auto Tuning in the Menus and Features section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a cable
box or satellite unit with your
TV?
1 Use with cable or satellite
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU•PROG to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.
SET SAT/CABLE CHA EL
1 ot connected
2 Channel 2
3 Channel 3
4 Channel 4
5 Video 1 Input
6 Video 2 Input
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite receiver
or cable box connected to the TV, and press MENU•PROG to continue.

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Interactive Setup
Use the CHAN (channel up) or CHAN
(channel down) buttons to change
channels in the Chan # field. This works
even if you’re not in the Chan # field. Or,
enter the channel number directly using
the number buttons on the universal
remote. To enter a number greater than
99, press and hold “1”to enter the
hundreds digit, then press the two
remaining numbers.
The list and labels feature can also be
accessed from the Channel menu. Because
this procedure can be time consuming,
feel free to skip this step and come back
to it later.
Labeling the Channels
This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and
label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Menus and
Features section.)
SETUP
Would you like to name each
channel?
1 ame channels
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU•PROG to bring up the List and Labels control panel.
LIST A D LABELS
Chan ormal Chan
# List Label
59 Yes ------
Use ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v
to set channel, ME U to exit.
2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of
the control panel (called “fields”).
3. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and
letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field. You may wish to
refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper’s TV section for
ideas on labeling the channels.
4. Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press
MENU•PROG to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in
memory.
What Now?
Now that you’ve finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax,
and enjoy the TV. Or...
Programming the Remote
Since you’ve gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the
remote to control your VCR, laserdisc player, satellite receiver, or other
components. To find out how to program the remote, go to the next
section.