RCA P52151WK User manual

WARNING : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this TV to rain or moisture.
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immediately and have it inspected by an RCA TV Servicenter.
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CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline-operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the
UL listing mark or 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.
Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call
your attention to Article 820-22 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.
l 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 extension cord, make sure it is
polarized. CAUTION: 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.
MISE EN GARDE: Pour prt%enir les chocs
electriques, ne pas utiliser la fiche polarisCe de cet
appareil avec une rallonge, une prise de courant
ou une autre sortie, B moins que les lames ne
puissent etre ins&&s & fond sans qu’aucune partie ne soit
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l All operating controls and their functions are identified and
explained in this manual. For warranty service or routine
maintenance, contact the nearest Authorized RCA TV
Servicenter. All servicing and adjustments to electrical
components should be done by a qualified service technician.
Mail Your Enrollment Card Today
l An RCA Owner’s Club Enrollment Card is packed with
your set. Please fill out the card and return it
immediately.
l Your name then will be enrolled in the next drawing,
which takes place every three months. If your name is
drawn, you will be reimbursed for thefull purchase
price of your new RCA product (restricted to residents
of USA only).
l 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 in the unlikely issuance of a safety modification.
l With your card on file, we can also help you in the event
of loss or theft by verifying your ownership.
l If you did not receive an RCA Owner’s Club Enrollment
Card, please contact your dealer.
Attach Your Sales Receipt Here and File at Home For
Future Reference
l To obtain warranty parts and service, you must show
your sales receipt (or other evidence of purchase) to
your Authorized RCA TV Servicenter.
l Tape or staple your sales receipt to this manual so you
will have it handy should service ever be needed. Do
not mail your sales receipt to us. File it at home with
your owner’s manual for future reference.
Record Vital Information Here
l No other set has the same serial number as yours. Y OU
will find the serial number and the model number on
the back of your set (and pre-printed on your
Enrollment Card).
l Make sure you record both numbers below so that you
will have them in case your set is stolen or in case YOU
need a complete description for any other reason.
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.
Despite its sophistication, your new
TV is amazingly simple to operate
because it has so many automatic
features. To simplify operation even
more, the TV provides on-screen
prompts that guide you thru each
step of the special functions. The
remote control allows adjustment of
major operating controls and special
features from the comfort of your
favorite easy chair.
Not only is your new set a state-of-
the-art television receiver that
combines sophistication with ease of
operation, it also has monitor
capability thus providing you
flexibility whenever you choose to
add additional components.
About Thii Manual
To take full advantage of all the
features and benefits of this unique
TV, be sure to read this owner’s
manual carefully ad then keep it in
a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents
hfety Precautions.. ............................................... Inside Front Cover
KA Owner’s
Club
............................................. ..Insid e Front Cover
pirst-Time Operation.. .................................................................. -2-5
Iperating Instructions
Front Panel Controls
................................................................................... 6
TV On-Screen Status Displays
................................................................... 7
Remote Control
l Installing Batteries
....................................................................................
8
l Basic Operation Theory..
.........................................................................
.9
l TV Functions
.....................................................................................
10-11
Freeze and
Zoom.. .....................................................................................
12
Channel Guide.. ........................................................................................
.13
VIDEO Button - General Instructions
...................................................... 14
l Color Convergence Adjustments..
.........................................................
.15
AUDIO Button - General Instructions..
...................................................
.16
l Sound Retrieval
S ystem-SRS( 0 )
......................................................... I7
SETIJP Button
- General Instructions
.....................................................
.18
l Sleep Timer.. ..........................................................................................
.19
l Alarm Function
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.20
l Changing Antenna Input
.........................................................................
21
l Labeling Channels
..................................................................................
22
l Parental
Control.. ...................................................................................
.23
l Channel Memory (AutoProgramming Channels)
................................... 24
l Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels)
....................................... 24
l Setting up VCR Channels
.....................................................................
.25
l Setting up Cable Box Channel..
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26
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) ....................................................................... 27-28
Betailed Connections
Tips to Read Before Connecting Components..
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Monitor Panel............................................................................................
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Antenna and Cable Connections
l Home Antenna Connections..
................................................................. 31
lCable-TV
Connections..
.................................................................... 32-3:
l &-ogrrunming
Remote to ControlCable B OX ..
.......................................
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l Cable-m
Operation
..............................................................................
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Component Connections
l Standard
VCR.. ..................................................................................
36-3;
l S-VHS
(Super VHS) VCR.. ...................................................................
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l Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCR’s
............................................
31
l Con&olling OtherBrands of VCR’ S
...................................................... .3!
l Camcorder.. .............................................................................................
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l Computers and OtherEquipment ..........................................................
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l Audio Amplifier.. ....................................................................................
41
.Programming Remote to Control Audio
Equipment.. ........................... .4.
l Speakers..
...........................................................................................
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Reference Section
Optional Accessories and
Order Form..
..............................................
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Trouble Checks
..................................................................... ..............
.49-5(
Cleaning and
Care.. ................................................................................... .
Index (Alphabetical Subject Reference).............................................
.52-5:
Limited Warranty
....................................................................... Back Cove
1

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and
working quickly. The page numbers on which you can find
detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed
for your convenience.
1. Unpack TV and accessories.
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Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV.
Four AAA Batteries for
Remote
Remote Control AntenlG3
Adapter
2. Install batteries in remote control.
Details are on page 8.
Power cord
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Four Wing Nuts
Note: Only Model P46159 has a storage
compartment above the TV screen. When
unpacking this TV and before removing the
packing from around the glass doors, make
sure the glass doors have not shifted out of
their tracks during shipping. If the doors have
shifted, reinsert them into their tracks
carefully. Hold the side edges of the door and
insert the top edge into the upper track.
While lifting the glass door up into its upper
track, position the bottom edge of the glass
door over its corresponding lower track.
3. Extend back cover. Back Collapsed
Your projection TV has been specially designed with a collapsible
back cover. This design makes it easier for you to move the TV
through doorways because the collapsed back makes the TV
narrower. After the TV is positioned in your home, you can
easily extend the back cover to its normal operating position by
following the instructions below.
Alignment
Hole for Alignment
Hole for
1. Remove the four wing nuts from the literature bag.
Locating Pin Locating Pin
2. Remove the two screws (labeled A) from the shipping
brackets. You will use these screws later in step 6.
3. Grasp the shipping brackets and gently pull the back cover
up and out until the locating pins enter the alignment holes.
Keep the back cover tight against the cabinet by holding the
shipping bracket on the right side. Then attach wing nut to
built-in hole screw in hole #1 . Hand tighten.
4. Hold left shipping bracket and attach wing nut to built-in
Back Extended
screw in hole #2. Hand tighten.
5. Attach remaining wing nuts to screws in holes #3 and #4 to
ensure stability and best picture quality.
6. Remove the shipping brackets from the back cover and
attach them to the wooden rail with the two screws (A) from Reinsert
other two
step 2. Reinsert the other two screws from the shipping
brackets into the back of the TV as shown, so they will be
available in case you need to move your TV and want to
collapse the back again.
screws here
Wooden Rail

4. Position TV in room.
A major benefit of a Projection Color Television is its large
viewing screen. To receive full benefit of the expanded
screen size, placement of the TV in the viewing room is
important. The illustrations suggest the “best viewing areas”
relating to the TV’s screen.
You will see the best picture if you sit directly in front of the
TV about lo- 18 feet from the screen. Picture brightness will
decrease if you sit to the extreme left or right of the TV.
Your Projection TV is designed to provide a watchable
picture when viewed within the full 160” horizontal viewing
area.
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Side View
During daylight hours, you may also see some reflection on
the screen from exterior light sources. If so, you may wish to
use drapes or screens to reduce reflection or consider a
different placement of the TV.
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5. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.
Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as
show here.
Incoming Cable from Antenna or
Cable-TV System
l Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on
page 31.
l Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV
are on pages 32-33.
l Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on
pages 36-37.
6. 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.
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7. ‘JSwn on TV,- adjust the volume, and select a channel.
l 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.
l Press the VOLUME up or
down button to adjust the
volume to a desired level.
l Press the CHANNEL up or
down button to select the next 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 I until I-- 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 in step 9)
your set will automatically scan through all channels and
place only the active channels for your area into its channel
memory.
l Details about using the remote are on page 9- 13.
8. Converge Colors if Necessary.
If you notice colored rings or halos around objects in the
picture, you may need to converge the colors. Over a period of
time, the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal
bumps and vibrations or moving the TV. Details for
converging the colors are on page 15.
9. AutoProgram the TV’s channel memory.
To start the TV 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 24.
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 CHAN MEM
function. Select the desired
channel number by pressing the
CHANNEL up or down button or
by pressing the two
corresponding number buttons.
Then press + to add a channel, or
press -to erase a channel.
Details are on page 24.

10. Set the clock.
1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUP
MENU and then press +. Press MENU repeatedly again
to select the CLOCK SET 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.
11. 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 14.
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 16.
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 18.
12. Review other features.
Later, after you feel comfortable with your TV and remote
control, you can review the detailed control descriptions and
special features covered in this manual.
You can use the rest of this manual as a reference guide to
review detailed information about each operating control
and function. The alphabetical index in the back will help
you quickly locate desired information.

Shown here are the front panel controls. The
controls on your TV will resemble one of the
pictures shown here. You can use either the
front panel controls or the remote control to
operate the TV.
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1 POWER Button
l Press once to turn on TV.
l Press again to turn off TV.
l The indicator inside the POWER button will light
whenever the TV is turned on.
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2 VOL (Volume) Buttons
l Press VOL up to increase volume, or press VOL down to’
decrease volume.
l The volume display will automatically appear on the
screen when you press the VOL buttons.
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3 CH (Channel) Buttons
l Press CH up to see the next higher channel in memory.
l Press CH down to see the next lower channel in memory.
l You can add or erase channels in memory as desired.
Details are on page 24.
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The storage compartment is available
on Model P46 159 only.
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4 MENU Button
l 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 adjust the setting.
l Details about using each function begin on page 14.
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- and + Buttons
Use these buttons after you have pressed the MENU button
to enter or adjust functions.
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6 Remote Sensor
l Receives commands from the remote control.
l When using the remote control, point it toward this sensor.
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Time Display
1
Sleep Timer Display
Parental Control
Display
Channel Display
(blue for ANTA
and yellow for ANT B)
Commercial Skip Display
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1 Time Display
This display will appear (after the clock is set) whenever
you change channels or press the remote’s TV or DISPLAY
button.
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2 Sleep Timer Display (SLEEP)
This display appears when the SLEEP TIMER function has
been activated. Details are on page 19.
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3 PARENTAL CONTROL Display
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 23.
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4 MUTE Display
This display will appear when the TV’s sound is muted.
Details are on page 10.
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5 Commercial Skip Display
This display is a count-down timer that appears whenever
the commercial skip function is activated. Details are on
page 11.
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6 Channel Display
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This display will appear showing which channel number the
TV has tuned whenever you change channels or press the
remote’s TV or DISPLAY button.
When the channel numbers are blue, you are watching the
signals from the ANT A antenna input. If you change the
ANTENNA: A/B function to B, the color of the channel
numbers will change to yellow to let you know you are
watching the signals from the ANT B input.
The word STEREO will appear 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 16.
Channels 90,9 1, and 92 are used to see the signals coming
from other devices like VCR’s or camcorders that are
connected to the INPUT jacks on the back of the TV.
l When you select channel 9 1, the words INPUT 1 appear to
let you know you are now watching whatever signal is
coming in through the TV’s INPUT I jacks.
l 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 INPUT 2 jacks.
l 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.
7

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
Turn the remote 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:
l 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.
l Replace the batteries when the TV fails
to respond to the remote control.
l If you programmed your remote to
control other components, you may
have to reprogram the code numbers
when you change the batteries. Try not
to press any buttons while changing
batteries.
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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 your brand of
equipment. *
Step 2
Then press ON/OFF button to turn on
that component.
Note: The TV and some other components
will automatically turn on when you press the
component button in step 1. Press this button
to turn the 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 (VCRI,
VCR2, CABLE, AUDIO, or TV), 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 VCR’s are on page 39.
Details for programming the A UDZO button to control audio
equipment are on page 43. Details for programming the CABLE
button to control cable boxes are on page 34.
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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 VCR’s (pages 3%39), cable-TV boxes
(page 34), and audio equipment (page 43).
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1 Z’VButton
l Turns on TV and puts remote in ‘TV Mode” so that the other
remote buttons will control the TV.
l Displays time (if 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 VCRZ) is pressed, the remote will go into
the “VCR Mode” and will control a compatible 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
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3 VOLUME Buttons
l Press VOLUME up to increase volume.
l Press VOLUME down to decrease volume.
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.4 MUTE Button
l Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to minimum level without
affecting the picture. This is especially useful during telephone
calls or other interruptions.
l When the sound is muted, the word MUTE will be displayed on
the screen.
l To restore sound, press MUTE again or press VOLUME UP.
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5 PC (Previous Channel) Button
2 CHANNEL Buttons
l Pressing the PC button causes the TV to change back to the last
l Press CHANNEL up to select the next higher channel in channel tuned channel. This is useful should you want to monitor two
memory. channels.
l Press CHANNEL down to select the next lower channel in channel
l To operate, select the first channel you wish to watch. Then select
memory. the other channel by pressing two number buttons (for example,
l Y OU can add or erase channels in memory as desired. Details are press 0 then 6 for channel 6). The TV will now change back and
on page 24. forth between the two channels each time you press the
PC
button.
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6 DISPLAY Button
l Displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number on the
TV screen.
l Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen.
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7 CLEAR Button
l Pressing CLEAR clears the screen of all on-screen display
messages except MUTE and PARENTAL CONTROL.
@ SRS (a)* Button
l Press repeatedly to change settings of SRS (a) function (Sound
Retrieval System).
l Details are on page 17.
*SRS and (e) are registered trademarks of Hughes Aircraft Company, a division of GM
Hughes Electronics.
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9 Arrow Buttons
l When picture-in-picture feature is activated, pressing these
buttons moves the little picture around the screen. Details are on
page 28.
l When zoom feature is activated, pressing these buttons lets you
move the picture around the screen (pan). Details are on page 12.
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lo FRZ (Freeze) Button
l Press once to freeze the picture.
l Press again to release freeze.
l Details are on page 12.
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11 CHAN GUIDE Button
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l Activates the channel guide feature so you can see multiple
channels at the same time.
l Details are on page 13.
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12 ZOOM and OUT Buttons
l Press ZOOM to zoom in on picture.
l Press OUT to zoom out to normal size.
l Debils are on page 12.
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13 Picture-in-Picture Buttons
l Press PIP to activate the picture-in-picture feature.
l Press OFF to deactivate the picture-in-picture feature.
l Press SWAP to switch the small picture with the large picture.
l Details are on pages 27-28.
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14 MENU Button and -/+ Buttons
l 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 14.
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15 INPUT Button
l Lets you quickly view signals from the INPUT jacks. Pressing
this button switches the TV from its current channel directly to
channel 90, then channel 9 1, then channel 92.
l Channel 90 lets you see the signals coming from a device that is
connected to the S-VIDEO connector. Channel 91 accesses the
INPUT I jacks and channel 92 accesses the INPUT 2 jacks.
@ CS (Commercial Skip) Button
l Use this button when you want to scan other channels during a
program break.
l 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.
l Press CS twice if 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).
l To cancel, press CLEAR. The countdown clock will disappear
from the screen, and the TV will stay tuned to the present
channel.
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17 Number Buttons (O-9)
l These buttons let you directly access any channel number-even
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if the channel is not in the channel memory.
To select a channel, press two number buttons (first one, then
the other). For example, press 0 then 6 for channel 6. Press I
then 3 for channel 13.
To select a 3-digit cable channel (like 127), press and hold
number button 1 until l-- appears on the screen. Then press the
other two numbers.
Note: Your TV will tune up to channel 128. Check with your
cable company to determine which channels are available in
your area.
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w OFF/ON Button
l Press OFF/ON to turn off TV.
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Note: The remote must be in the ‘TV Mode”
before the FRZ and ZOOM buttons will
function. To put the remote in the “TV Mode”,
press the TV button.
Any time you’re watching a TV program
(or a VCR tape through your TV), you’ll
be able to use the special features
described below.
Feature
(Buttons Used)
Zoom ZOOM OUT
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ZOOM Buttons
.Gb Arrow Buttons
fRZ(Freeze) Button
How to make
it work:
Press FRZ once to freeze the TV picture.
The sound of the program will not be affected
Press and hold ZOOM until desired zoom amount is
reached.
Press and hold OUT to reduce the zoom amount and return
to normal size.
After you have zoomed in, you can press the arrow buttons
to move around the screen (pan).
Note: Sometimes you may want to freeze the picture first and then
zoom in, or you can zoom in and then freeze the picture.
How to
stop it:
Press FRZ again.
To quickly return the picture to
its normal size, press and hold
OUT until the picture returns to
normal size.
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The channel guide feature lets you
display several channels at the same
time so you can quickly review what
programs arc available.
Note: Channels 2- 13 were programmed
into the channel memory at the factory.
These are the channels that will appear
during channel guide unless you
autoprogram the channel memory or add
and erase channels as described on
page24.
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ZOOM Buttons
CHAN GUIDE Button
-Starting Channel Guide
(with remote only)
To start channel guide, press the
CHANGUZDE button.
Note: The remote control must be in the
‘TV Mode”. Pressing the TV button puts
in the “TV Mode”.
l The screen will display all the
channels that are programmed into
channel memory, 12 at a time.
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l Each little screen will display a stop-
action picture that will be
continuously updated.
l To select one of the channels being
displayed in the channel guide, press
l While the 12 channels are on the the two corresponding number
screen, you can use the ZOOM button buttons for that channel.
to enlarge the picture and then use the
arrow buttons to move around the
screen. To return to normal size, press
OUT
Note: When using the ZOOM feature,
you will see a mosaic pattern as the
picture is made larger.
-Stopping Channel Guide
l To select one of the channels being l Another way to stop channel guide
displayed in the channel guide, press
is to press CHAN GUIDE. The little
the two corresponding number screens will disappear, and the TV
buttons for that channel. That will will return to the original channel
stop channel guide and take you you were watching.
directly to the channel you selected.
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1. Repeatedly press MENU to select VIDEO MENU and then
press + or - to display the video menu.
function adjusts the amount of color in the picture.
increase color or press - to decrease color.
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
2. Repeatedly
press
MENU to
select
function,
then press
+or-to
adjust it.
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.
RESET function lets you quickly change all the
ns (shown above) back to the factory settings. Press
reset the video functions.
The CONVERGENCE function allows you to precisely align the
beams of the three projection picture tubes (red, green, blue) for
“iia”q optimum picture detail. Press the + button to display the pattern and
“% VOLUME up or down to align the colors. See next page for details.
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.
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Adjusting for a Color Picture that Pleases You
1. Decrease color to minimum. This will leave a black-and-white
image on the screen.
2. Adjust contrast until the picture pleases you.
3. Adjust brightness until the black parts of the picture appear
black. You may need to wait until the picture shows something
you’re sure is black to make this adjustment. Be careful not to
lose the details in darkly shaded areas.
4. Increase color until you reach a pleasing level of intensity.
5. Adjust tint until flesh tones or other color objects appear natural.
6. Adjust sharpness for a pleasing level of picture sharpness. (For
weak signals, the picture may be more pleasing with sharpness
decreased.)
Custom Picture Memory for Input Channels
The channel numbers you select to see signals from components
(like a VCR) that are connected tothe INPUT jacks on the back of
the TV are called 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 I jacks, and channel 92 lets you see the signal from the
INPUT 2 jacks. Your TV is equipped with a custom 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 that input channel.

Your projection TV has three color
projection tubes-one for red, one for
green, and one for blue. When mixed
together in the proper proportion, the
output of these three color tubes can
produce many colors. To produce
these colors, however, the beams
must be precisely aligned over each
other so that the colors can be mixed.
The process of aligning these picture
beams is called setting the
“convergence”.
Over a period of time, the picture
tubes can drift out of alignment due
to normal bumps and vibrations or
moving the TV. If you move your
TV or if, after a time, you notice
colored rings or halos around objects
in the picture, you may want to
converge (align) the colors.
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To simplify convergence, an on-
screen menu is provided that allows
you to display a test pattern of four
lines on the screen. Properly
converged, the lines appear
white-which is actually a
combination of the outputs of the
three color tubes. The position of the
green lines is stationary. The
positions of the red and blue lines are
adjustable. When properly adjusted,
the red and blue lines should lie
directly over the green lines to
produce single white lines.
Converging (Aligning) the Colors
-(with remote only)
1. Turn on the TV and select a channel
that is active in your area. Allow the
TV to operate at least ten minutes
before converging.
2. Repeatedly press the VIDEO button
until the CONVERGENCE function is
selected.
3. Then press the + button.to display the
pattern.
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4. When properly converged, all three
colors in the pattern (red, blue, and
green) should align to form white
lines. If you see any recl.or blue lines
in the pattern, you can move them to
align with the green lines by pressing
the VOLUME up or down button.
5. Press the + button to select the arrow
color and direction, then press the
VOLUME up or down button to
move the lines.
Press + to
select arrow
color and
direction.
Pressing
VOLUME up
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or down
when these k
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moves the
blue lines TV TO EXIT
left or right. -
Pressing
VOLUME up
or down
when these V%
blue arrows
appear,
moves the
blue lines up
or down.
Pressing
VOLUME up
or down
when these,
red arrows
apnea
moves the
red lines left
or right.
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TV TO EXIT
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Pressing
VOLUMEup r
moves the
red lines up
or down.
Note: You can also press the -button to
return to a previous screen. Pressing -
displays the arrows in reverse order than
shown above.
6. When finished, press the 7’V button
to remove the pattern from the
screen.
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1. Repeatedly press MENU to select AUDIO MENU
and then press + or-to display the audio menu.
f The TREBLE function adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to
” increase treble or press - to decrease treble.
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bass, or press -to decrease bass.
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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 the sound seems to
originate from a point halfway between the sneakers. Press + to increase
sound from the right speaker, or press press -to increase sound from the
left speaker.
2. Repeatedly
press
MENU to
select
function,
then press
+or-to
adjust it.
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 ( ZK) on the screen after the 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 TV
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 17.
The SRS WIDTH function lets you enhance the perceived audio separation
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the setting between NORMAL and ENHANCE. Details are on page 17.
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
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.
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The SpE4KERS function lets you turn off the TV’s internal Speakers by y;.+
“’ pressing + or - to change the setting between ON and OFF YOU Will
L 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 42.

Your TV includes a new feature
called SRS (0)” (Sound Retrieval
System) which brings dimensional
realism to both stereo and mono
broadcasts.
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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 WIDTH
between NORMAL or ENHANCE.
When this function is set to
ENHANCE, 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.
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SRS (0) uses psychoacoustics to
make you believe you’re hearing
multiple sound sources. Electronic
circuitry selectively processes audio
frequencies to establish spatial
information and directional cues so
you perceive sound coming from all
parts of the room. External speakers
are not required, but the addition of
high quality external speakers will
further optimize the sound
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performance of your TV.
urning On SRS (0)
Repeatedly press the MENU button to
select AUDIO MENU, press +, and
then repeatedly press MENU again to
select SRS ON/OFF function.
Vote: You can also change the
yRS:ON/OFF function between ON and
3FF without going through the menu by
)ressing the SRS button on the remote.
Repeatedly press the + button to
:hange the setting between OFF,
3N, 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 (0) sound with this setting.
* If the broadcast you are receiving is
mono audio, select SYNT.H
STEREO.
* If you do not wantSRS (a), select
OFF.
3. Press MENU button to select next
menu item called SRS WIDTH.
Pressing + or - will change the
setting between NORMAL and
ENHANCE. Try both settings and
select the one you prefer.
Ndte: You will not be able to change
this function uniess the SRS ON/OFF
function is set to ON.
Note: After turning SRS or synthetic
stereo on, you may find it desirable to
readjust the VOLUME, 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.
*SRS and (0) are registered trademarks of Hughes
Aircraft Company. a division of GM Hughes Electronics.
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1. Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU
and then press + or - to display the setup menu.
By setting TIMER, you can program your TV to turn itself off
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”after a certain period of time. This is useful whenever you want to watch TV & i for an hour or so before going to sleep. Press the + or - button to select the
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&$ length of time you want the TV to stay on. Details are on the next page.
Sg$S; You can program your TV to turn on and/or off at the times you choose by
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Because your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back labeled
ANT A and ANT B, you can connect two different signal sources, if desired.
By pressing + to change the ANTENNA function, you can switch back and
forth between the two signal sources. Each time you press +, the antenna
input will change. Details are on page 21.
CHAN LABEL 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. Details are on page 22.
2. Repeatedly
press
MENU to
select
function,
then press
+or-to
adjust it.
The PARENTAL CONTROL feature lets you lock out any channels 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 OFE all channels can be viewed. Details are on page 23.
The CHAN CTRL (Channel Control) function works hand-in-hand with the
PARENTAL CONTROL function. It lets you select the channels you want to
lock out. First select the channel number you want to lock out and then
press + to change this function from NORMAL to LOCKED. When the
PARENTAL CONTROL function is set to ON, the channels you locked with
this function cannot be viewed. Details are on page 23.
When you press + or - to start the AUTOPROGRAM 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. Details are on
page 24.
The CHAN MEM function allows you to erase and add channels to channel
memory as desired. Details are on page 24.
The CABLE/AIR function tells your TV whether you have a cable-TV system
or a home antenna connected to the TV Your TV is so automatic that YOU
will probably never need to change this function. When your TV
autoprograms, it automatically adjusts the CABWAIR setting for you. If
you should ever need to override the automatic setting, press + or - to
change it.
The VCR I CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will
automatically tune when you press the VCR I button on the remote.
Details are on page 25.
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 setup menu will automatically disappear
from the screen if you do not press + or -
within a few seconds.
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automatically tune when you press the CABLE button on the remote.
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Details are on page 26.
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.
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‘? 1:::: whenever you change channels or press the DISPLAY or TV button on the
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and hold - to set the correct hour (including AM and PM). Then press and
hold + to set the correct minutes.
Fi The DEMO function lets you activate your TV to automatically display a
:“?j variety of its on-screen menus and special features. When this display is
2,:: selected, you can start auto demo by pressing the + button on the front of the
c TV. The demo will continue until you stop it by pressing any button on the
’ front of the TV other than VOL up. The remote control is not fUnCtiOnal
while the TV is in the auto demo mode.