RCA RBA27500, RCA27000 User manual

USER’S
GUIDE
COLOR TV
It is important to read this manual before
operating this unit for the first time.
TOCOM 1512890A
RBA27500, RCA27000

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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
Cautions
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, fully insert plug into socket.
Insure that the main supply in your house complies with that
indicated on the identification label located on the back of the
TV Receiver.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they maybe 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.

Table of Contents
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Important Information Warning, Product Registration ____________________________________ i
Quick Guide to Your TV Startup ____________________________________________________________________ 2-3
Hook up your TV, Plug in the TV, Put Batteries in the Remote,
Turn on the TV, Place Channels in Memory, Set the Time
Basic Tour of the Remote ____________________________________________ 4
Power, Volume, Channel, Components buttons
Menu Basics ______________________________________________________________ 5
Colors, Menu Buttons, Moving through the Menus
Using Your Remote With Remote Buttons ______________________________________________ 6-7
With VCRs _____________________________________________________________ 8-10
Programming, setting the VCR 1 Channel, Basic Operation
With a Satellite Receiver ____________________________________________ 11
With a Cable Box __________________________________________________ 12-13
With a Laserdisc Player _____________________________________________ 14
With Audio Equipment _____________________________________________ 15
Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture _________________________________________________________ 16
Picture Settings ________________________________________________________ 17
Color, Tint, Brightness, Sharpness, Autocolor, Picture Reset
Sound Settings _________________________________________________________ 18
Stereo, Tone
Using Advanced Features Placing Channels in Memory/Autoprogram ____________ 19
Naming the Channels _______________________________________________ 20
Setting the Sleep Timer _____________________________________________ 21
Setting the Alarm Clock ___________________________________________ 22
Selecting a Language _______________________________________________ 23
Watching Closed Captioning ____________________________________ 23
Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable _______________________ 24
References Front Panel Buttons __________________________________________________ 25
Displays on the Screen _____________________________________________ 26
Trouble Checks ____________________________________________________ 27-28
Index _______________________________________________________________________ 29

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1. Hook up your TV
Details are in the
Connections Guide.
Hook up any antennas, cables or
other equipment to your TV before
you follow the steps below. This is
where to find the instructions for
SVHS, a super VHS recording
format that improves the picture
quality. It is found on some VCRs
and camcorders.
The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching.
For more details, see the page numbers listed.
3. Put batteries in the remote A. Pull off the cover of the battery
compartment.
B. Place the four AAA batteries as
shown, matching the +and –
end of each battery in the com-
partment.
C. Replace the cover.
CONNECTIONS
GUIDE
Use This Book First!
To Find
Your Hook-up
Turn To
Page 1
THIS GUIDE
SHOWS HOW
TO HOOK UP
YOUR TV
AND OTHER
COMPONENTS.
CAUTION: If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV, take precautions that the stand
or furniture the TV is placed on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV
from accidentally being tipped over, pulled off, or pushed off. This could cause damage to the TV and/or
personal injury.
Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
Plug the cord into the outlet,
matching the wide and the small
end of the plug with the outlet.
2. Plug in the TV
A. Plug the cord into the adapter
that was packed with your TV
as shown at the left.
B. Plug the adapter into the outlet,
matching the prongs with the
outlet.
2a. Use this adaptor
for models RBA27550
and RCA27000

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A. Press MENU•PROG until the
Alarm menu is selected. This
menu is green.
B. The Clock is automatically
highlighted the first time you
set it. If it is not, press MOVE H
to highlight it.
C. Press MOVE Fto set the hour.
D. Press MOVE Eto set the minutes.
A. Press MENU•PROG until the
Setup menu is selected. This
menu is white.
B. Press MOVE Hto highlight
Autoprogram.
C. Press MOVE Eto start placing
channels in the TV’s memory.
D. Wait until TV has cycled
through all the channels and
returns to original channel.
6. Set the time
5. Place all available
channels in memory
(Autoprogram)
Details for adding and deleting
channels are on page 19.
12:21 AM 13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Alarm: Off
Alarm Channel: 07
On Time: Disabled
Off Time: Disabled
Clock: Use –/+ to set time.
4. Turn on the TV
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Quick Guide to Your TV
Startup
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
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Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
Press POWER on the remote.
OR
Press POWER on the TV.
MENU CH VOL–VOL+POWERCH

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Quick Guide to Your TV
Basic Tour of the Remote
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Turns the TV on.
Sets the remote to control the TV.
Operates TV when remote is set to
control the TV.
Operates the TV and advanced
features.
TV Power Button
Volume and Channel Controls
Details are on page 6.
Basic information about your remote is shown below. This will give you a
general idea of how your remote works. For more details, see pages 6–15.
Controls components such as a
VCR, laserdisc player, audio
equipment, satellite receiver and a
cable box.
Changes the menus and features
on the screen.
Component Buttons
Details are on pages 8–15.
Menu Buttons
See next page for details.

Quick Guide to Your TV
Menu Basics
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Colors Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to
see each of the four menu colors.
Each menu has a different color
background as shown at the left.
INPUT ANTENNA
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CLEAR RESET
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General information about using the on-screen menu system is shown
below. Details on using the remote buttons are on pages 6-7. Many menu items
are explained in detail in Using the Advanced Features starting on page 19.
Moving through the Menus 1. Press MENU•PROG on the
remote or MENU on the front
panel to move from menu
to menu.
2. Press MOVE 4 and 3 on the
remote or CHANNEL up or
down on the front panel to
move up and down through
the features in the menu.
3. Press MOVE Fand Eon the
remote or VOLUME + or – on
the front panel to move left and
right on the menu lines.
MENU CH VOL–VOL+POWERCH
Menu Buttons
The menu buttons are used to
adjust the features in the TV’s
menus. Both the menu buttons on
the remote or the front of the TV
will move through the menus. See
“Moving through the Menus” below.
Yellow Green Light
Blue White
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Português
Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Português
Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

Using Your TV and Remote
With Remote Buttons
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INPUT ANTENNA
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CLEAR RESET
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POWER
Turns off the TV.
Turns off compatible components.
Turns on a component after a
component button is pressed.
AUDIO, VCR1, VCR2•LD,
SAT•CABLE, TV
Sets the remote to control the
component. VCR2•LD can only be
programmed for one component:
either a VCR or a Laserdisc Player.
See Using the Remote with a VCR,
Satellite Receiver, Cable Box, Laserdisc
Player and Audio equipment on
pages 8–15.
TV
Turns on the TV.
Shows the displays on the screen.
Sets the remote to control the TV.
See Using the Remote with a VCR,
Satellite Receiver, Cable Box, Laserdisc
Player and Audio equipment on
pages 8–15.
REW (Rewind)
Rewinds a tape or laserdisc.
Searches backward while tape or
laserdisc is playing.
PLAY
Plays tape or laserdisc.
FF (Fast Forward)
Fast forwards a tape or laserdisc.
Searches forward while tape or
laserdisc is playing.
REC (Record)
Starts recording onto tape.
STOP
Stops tape or laserdisc.
PAUSE
Pauses tape or laserdisc.
DISPLAY
Shows displays on the screen.
Clears menus from the screen.
SKIP (Commercial Skip)
Allows you to scan other
channels during commercials.
Each press adds 30 seconds. TV
switches back to original channel
when time runs out. Press
CLEAR to cancel SKIP.
CHAN
2
and
1
(Channel up and down)
Scans up and down through
channels in the TV’s memory.
Moves through channels
in VCR’s memory.
VOL >and <
(Volume up and down)
Raises and lowers sound.
MUTE
Switches the TV sound on or off.
PREV CH (Previous Channel)
Changes back and forth between
two channels.
Select a channel and then select
another. Press PREV CH to
switch between the two channels.

Using Your TV and Remote
With Remote Buttons
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INPUT ANTENNA
SKIP
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Number Buttons (0-9)
Selects any channel number.
Two numbers must be pressed for
each channel. Press 0 and 6 for
channel 6. For three digit
channels, press and hold 1 until 1--
appears on the screen. Then press
the other two numbers.
INPUT
Switches between the TV channels
and Video 00.
ANTENNA
Used as TV/VCR button when
remote is set to control the VCR.
CLEAR
Clears menus and displays from
the screen.
Clears items from VCR timer
programs and VCR’s clock.
MENU•PROG (Program)
Shows menus on the screen and
moves from menu to menu.
Sets VCR clock and programs
timer on VCR.
RESET
Returns the picture adjustments to
the original settings.
MOVE Fand E(left and right)
Moves left and right on a menu
line. See Menu Basics on page 5.
Changes a feature setting.
MOVE G and H(up and down)
Moves up and down menus. See
Menu Basics on page 5.

Aiwa .................................................15
Akai .........................03,17,22,23,63,66
Audio Dynamics........................14,16
Broksonic .........................................10
Candle .....................07,09,13,44,45,52
Canon ..........................................08,53
Capehart...........................................01
Citizen ................07,09,13,44,45,46,52
Colortyme........................................14
Craig............................................07,12
Curtis Mathes.............00,07,08,14,15,
.......................................44,45,53,64,67
Daewoo.............................13,45,52,76
dbx...............................................14,16
Dynatech..........................................15
Electrohome.....................................27
Emerson ............08,09,10,13,15,20,23,
.......................................27,34,41,42,47
Fisher..................02,12,18,19,43,48,58
Funai.................................................15
GE .................................00,07,08,32,37
Goldstar.............................09,14,46,60
Harman Kardon..............................14
Hitachi...............................05,15,35,36
Instant Replay .................................08
JCL ....................................................08
JCPenney................02,05,07,08,14,16,
............................................30,35,51,53
JVC...........................02,14,16,30,46,74
Kenwood.................02,14,16,30,46,47
KLH ..................................................73
Lloyd’s..............................................15
Logik.................................................31
Magnavox.........................08,29,53,56
Marantz....02,08,14,16,29,30,44,46,61
Marta ................................................09
MEI ...................................................08
Memorex...........................08,09,12,15
MGA............................................04,27
Midland............................................32
Minolta........................................05,35
Mitsubishi....................04,05,27,35,40
Montgomery Ward.........................06
MTC.............................................07,15
Multitech...........................07,15,31,32
NEC ..........02,14,16,30,44,46,59,61,64
Panasonic...............................08,53,75
Pentax.....................................05,35,44
Pentax Resear..................................46
Philco.................................08,29,35,56
Philips..........................................08,29
Pioneer ...................................05,16,33
Portland..................................44,45,52
ProScan.............................................00
Quartz...............................................02
Quasar.........................................08,53
RCA ..........00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69
Radio Shack.......02,06,08,09,12,15,19
.................................................27,43,53
Samsung..................07,13,22,32,42,48
Sansui ..........................................16,71
Sanyo...........................................02,12
Scott ..............................04,13,41,49,68
Sears...............02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43
Sharp.............................06,24,27,39,45
Shintom.............................17,26,31,55
Sony........................................17,26,38
Sylvania........................08,15,29,53,56
Symphonic.......................................15
Tandy ..........................................02,15
Tashiko.............................................09
Tatung..............................................30
Teac..............................................15,30
Technics............................................08
Teknika..............................08,09,15,21
Toshiba.........................05,13,19,48,49
Totevision ...................................07,09
TMK..................................................67
Unitech.............................................07
Vector Research ....................14,16,44
Victor................................................16
Video Concepts.....................14,16,44
Videosonic.......................................07
Wards............05,06,07,08,0912,13,15,
.................................................25,31,35
Yamaha.......................02,14,16,30,46
Zenith...............................11,17,26,72
Using Your TV and Remote
With VCRs: Programming the Remote
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Refer to the Connection Book or the VCR’s owners manual to hook up your VCRs.
The remote may need to be programmed for your VCR, but may not
operate all models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on
the sheet packed in with your remote.
2.Program the remote for
your VCRs
1.Test the remote A.Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to turn
the VCR on.
B.Press the VCR buttons shown at
the left. If your VCR does not
work, program VCR1 or
VCR2•LD with a VCR code
from the list below.
A. Point the remote at the VCR
and hold VCR1 or VCR2•LD.
B. Enter the code for your brand
from the code list below.
C. Release VCR1 or VCR2•LD.
D. Press POWER. If nothing
happens, try pressing VCR1
and then POWER.
E. Repeat A–D with another code
if the first one does not work or
if a second VCR is connected.
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VCR Codes

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Using Your TV and Remote
With VCRs: Setting the VCR 1 Channel
The VCR 1 Channel works with VCR1 button on the remote. If the VCR 1
Channel is set, pressing VCR1 selects the channel to see the VCR picture.
The VCR 1 Channel setting depends on which diagram you have used
from the Connection Guide. If you want to turn this feature off, set the
VCR 1 Channel to Disable. Refer to the chart below for your setting.
A. Press TV to set the remote to
control the TV.
B. Press MENU•PROG to select
the Setup menu. This menu
is white.
A. Press MOVE Hto highlight the
VCR 1 Channel.
B. Press MOVE Eto highlight the
channel.
A. Enter channel 00, 03, or 04.
Choose your setting from the
chart below. Press CHANNEL
down until “Disabled” is
displayed to turn the feature off.
1. Select the Setup Menu
2. Highlight VCR1 Channel
3. Enter channel number
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
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Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
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Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
13
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Português
Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
Diagram used from the
Connection Guide:
1B, 1C, 2B, 2C, 3B, 3C, 4C, 5C
4B, 5B
Set VCR 1 Channel to:
00
3 or 4 (same as 3/4 switch)
VCR 1 Channel: 03
VCR 1 Channel: 00

A. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to set
the remote to control the VCR.
B. Press POWER.
A. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to set
the remote to control the VCR.
B. Tune the VCR to the channel
you want to record using
CHANNEL up or down or
pressing two number buttons.
C. Press RECORD to start
recording.
D. Press TV/VCR on the VCR.
E. Press TV to set the remote to
control the TV.
F. Press CHANNEL up or down to
change channels on the TV.
G. To see the channel you are
recording, tune the TV back to
channel 00, 03, or 04.
Using Your TV and Remote
With VCRs: Basic Operation
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A. Press channel 00, 03, or 04 on
the TV to see what the VCR is
doing.
B. Press VCR1 or VCR2•LD to set
the remote to control the VCR.
C. Press POWER to turn on the
VCR if it did not turn on when
you pressed VCR1 or
VCR2•LD.
A. Turn on VCR.
B. Insert a tape in the VCR.
C. Press PLAY to start the tape
playing.
D. Press STOP when you are
finished.
E. Press REW to rewind the tape.
If the remote operates your VCR, this page will show you how to use it for
basic functions. See pages 6-7 for more details on buttons used with your VCR.
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Turn on the VCR
Turn off the VCR
Record one TV program
and watch another
Watch a tape in your VCR
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Using Your TV and Remote
With a Satellite Receiver: Basic Operation
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A. Press SAT•CABLE to set the
remote to control the satellite
receiver.
B. Press POWER to turn on the
receiver if it did not turn on
when you pressed SAT•CABLE.
A. Press SAT•CABLE to set the
remote to control the satellite
receiver.
B. Press POWER to turn off the
receiver.
You may also be able to use the TV’s remote with your satellite receiver.
Refer to your Satellite Receiver owner’s manual to hook up your Satellite
Receiver. The remote may need to be programmed for other brands of
satellite receivers, but may not operate all models of the brands listed
below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote.
Follow the instructions below for basic operation of your receiver. You
may also want to experiment with other buttons on the remote to see if
they work with your receiver.
Turn off the
Satellite Receiver
INPUT ANTENNA
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Program the remote for your
Satellite Receiver A. Point the remote at the satellite
receiver and hold SAT•CABLE.
B. Enter the code for your brand
from the code list below.
C. Release SAT•CABLE.
D. Press POWER. If nothing
happens, try pressing
SAT•CABLE and then POWER.
Turn on the
Satellite Receiver
Chaparral ..........................80,81
Cheyenne ...............................81
Drake .................................82,83
DSS..........................................00
GE............................................00
General Instruments...92,93,94
ProScan...................................00
RCA.........................................00
Realistic ..................................84
Sierra I,II,III............................81
STS1.........................................85
STS2.........................................86
STS3.........................................87
STS4.........................................88
Toshiba...................................89
Uniden....................................90
Video Cipher II......................91
Satellite Receiver Codes

Using Your TV and Remote
With a Cable Box: Programming and Basic Operation
Refer to the Connection Book or contact your cable company to hook up your cable
box. If you have a cable box with its own remote, then you may also be able
to use the TV’s remote with your cable box. This remote may not operate all
models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in
with your remote.
Program the remote for your
cable box A. Point the remote at the cable
box and hold SAT•CABLE.
B. Enter the code numbers for
your brand from the list below.
C. Release SAT•CABLE.
D. Press POWER to turn it on. If
nothing happens, try pressing
SAT•CABLE and then
POWER.
E. Repeat A-D with another code
if the first one does not work.
A. Tune TV to channel 02, 03, 04,
05, or 06--the cable box
channel.
B. Point remote at the cable box
and press SAT•CABLE.
C. Press POWER to turn it on.
D. Press CHANNEL up or down to
change channels on the cable
box.
A. Press SAT•CABLE.
B. Press POWER to turn it off.
Basic Operation:
Turn on the Cable Box
Turn off the Cable Box
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ABC ....................................22,46,53,54
Anvision.......................................07,08
Cablestar......................................07,08
Diamond...........................................56
Eagle.............................................07,08
Eastern International.......................02
General Instrument.........................46
GI 400 .............04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36
Hamlin..........................03,12,13,34,48
Hitachi.....................................37,43,46
Jerrold......................04,05,15,23,24,25,
..............................30,36,45,46,47,62,65
Macom .........................................37,43
Magnavox..........07,08,19,21,26,28,29,
.............................................32,33,40,41
NSC ...................................................09
Oak ..........................................01,16,38
Oak Sigma ........................................16
Panasonic...........................03,27,39,61
Philips ................07,08,19,21,26,28,29,
.............................................32,33,40,41
Pioneer ....................................18,20,44
Randtek........................................07,08
RCA..............................................00,27
Regal........................................03,12,13
Regency........................................02,33
Samsung ...........................................44
Scientific Atlanta..........03,22,35,63,64
Signature...........................................46
Sprucer..............................................27
Starcom .............................................46
Stargate 2000 ....................................58
Sylvania........................................11,59
Teknika .............................................06
Texscan....................................10,11,59
Tocom............................17,21,49,50,55
Unika.......................................31,32,41
Universal.................................51,52,60
Viewstar.............07,08,19,21,26,28,29,
.............................................32,33,40,41
Warner Amex...................................44
Zenith.................................14,42,57,61
Cable Box Codes

Using Your TV and Remote
With a Cable Box: Setting the Cable Channel
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The Cable Channel works with SAT•CABLE button on the remote. If the
Cable Channel is set, pressing SAT•CABLE selects the channel to see
cable channels. The Cable Channel setting depends on which channel
your cable box must be on to see cable channels. The channels usually
used are 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06. Consult your cable company for more information.
A. Press TV to set the remote to
control the TV.
B. Press MENU•PROG to select
the Setup menu. This menu
is white.
A. Press MOVE Hto move down
the menu until Cable Channel is
highlighted.
B. Press MOVE Eto underline
the item.
Enter the number for your cable
box, either 02, 03, 04, 05, or 06.
Press MOVE G or Huntil
“Disabled” is displayed to turn
this feature off.
1. Select the Setup menu
2. Highlight Cable Channel
3. Enter channel number
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
English Français Português
Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
VCR 1 Channel: 00
Cable Channel: Disabled
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
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Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable
VCR 1 Channel: 00
Cable Channel: 03
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
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Autoprogram
Label: 13 Clear
Channel Memory: 13 Stored
Cable/Air: Cable

Using Your TV and Remote
With a Laserdisc Player: Programming and Basic Operation
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Refer to your Laserdisc Player owner’s manual to hook up your Laserdisc Player.
The remote may need to be programmed for your laserdisc player, but may
not operate all models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the
sheet packed in with your remote.
A.Tune TV to channel 00, 03,
or 04.
B. Point the remote at the laserdisc
player and press VCR2•LD.
C. Press POWER to turn it on.
D.Use the buttons on the remote
that relate to laserdisc player
functions. Not all buttons
highlighted may work with
your laserdisc player.
E. Press POWER to turn it off.
Program the remote for
your Laserdisc Player A. Point the remote at the
laserdisc player and hold
VCR2• LD.
B. Enter the code for your brand
from the code list below.
C. Release VCR2•LD.
D. Press POWER. If nothing
happens, try pressing
VCR2•LD and then POWER.
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Pioneer........................33
ProScan.......................33
RCA.............................33
Laserdisc Player Codes

Using Your TV and Remote
With Audio Equipment: Programming and Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
Program the remote for
audio equipment
A. Point the remote at the audio
equipment and hold AUDIO.
B. Enter the code from the
code list.
C. Release AUDIO.
D. Press POWER to turn it on. If
nothing happens, try pressing
AUDIO and then POWER.
E. Repeat A–D with another code
if the first one does not work.
A. Point the remote at the audio
equipment and press AUDIO.
B. Press POWER to turn it on.
C. Use the buttons on the remote
that relate to audio functions.
Not all buttons highlighted
may work with your
equipment.
D. Turn the audio equipment off
using the audio component’s
power off button.
INPUT ANTENNA
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AM/FM...........................03
CD....................................07
Tape.................................06
Phono ..............................05
Aux ..................................04
Audio Codes
Refer to the Connection Book or your Audio equipment owner’s manual to hook
up your audio equipment. Your remote controls some audio equipment such
as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, or amplifier. The remote may
need to be programmed for your equipment, but may not operate all
models of the brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed
in with your remote.

Adjusting Your TV
Overall Picture
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Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without
changing the color levels.
1. Select the Controls Menu Press MENU•PROG to select
the Controls menu. This menu
is yellow.
Press MOVE Hto highlight
Picture.
Press MOVE Eto lighten the
picture.
OR
Press MOVE Fto darken the
picture.
2. Highlight Picture
3. Use MOVE Eand Fto
adjust the Picture
Picture -.......I...+
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....I.....+
Stereo: On
Tone: High
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....I.....+
Stereo: On
Tone: High

Adjusting Your TV
Picture Settings
1. Select the Adjust Menu Press MENU•PROG repeatedly to
select the Adjust menu. This menu
is light blue.
Press MOVE Hto highlight the
picture item you want to adjust.
Press MOVE Eor Fto adjust
each item.
2. Highlight item to change
3. Use MOVE Eor Fto
adjust each item
Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your personal
setting. The chart at the bottom of the page explains your options.
Color
Tint
Bright (Brightness)
Sharp (Sharpness)
Autocolor
Picture Reset
Press MOVE Eto:
Increase color richness
Give red tint to skin color
Add more light to dark parts of
the picture
Show cleaner, clearer images
Turn on to keep Color and Tint in
proper balance each time you
change channels
Reset the picture back to the
original settings
Press MOVE Fto:
Decrease color to black and white
Give green tint to skin color
Add more dark to light parts of
the picture
Make picture more smooth
Turn off for manual adjustment
of Color and Tint
Reset the picture back to the
original settings
Picture Reset
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Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Color -.....I.....+
Tint G.....I.....R
Bright -.....I.....+
Sharp -.....I.....+
Autocolor: On
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Color -.....I.....+
Tint G.....I.....R
Bright -.....I.....+
Sharp -.....I.....+
Autocolor: On

1. Select the Controls Menu Press MENU•PROG to select
the Controls menu. This menu
is yellow.
Press MOVE Hto highlight the
sound item you want to adjust.
Press MOVE Eor Fto adjust each
item.
3. Use MOVE Eor Fto
adjust each item
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2. Highlight item to change
Adjusting Your TV
Sound Settings: Stereo and Tone
Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo or Tone of your TV. The chart
below explains your options.
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....I.....+
Stereo: On
Tone: High
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....I.....+
Stereo: On
Tone: High
Controls Alarm Adjust Setup
Sleep Timer: -:--
Closed Captioning: Off
Picture -.....I.....+
Stereo: Off
Tone: High
Off
Sound is reproduced in mono.
Low
Low pitched sounds are louder.
On
Sound is automatically reproduced
in stereo or mono, whichever the
TV station is broadcasting.
High
High pitched sounds are louder.
Stereo
Tone
XS®Stereo
An Innovative Method for
Providing Stereo Sound
Effect
The sound delivered by your
television is XS®Stereo. This
patented process suppresses
noise, restores the dynamic range
and electronically expands the
stereo signal to create a more
spacious sound effect.