Samsung LT-P266W User manual

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Your New TV
List of Features ........................................ l
List of Parts ......................................... 1
Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV .................... 2
Right-side Panel Bretons .............................. 2
Rear Panel Jacks .................................... 3
Remo/e Contro! ........................................ 4
lnstMling Batteries in the Remote Control ..................... 6
11"remote contro! doesn't work ............................. 6
Chapter 2: Installation
Connecting VHF and UHF Amennas ....................... 7
Amennas with 300-ohm Hat Twin Leads ................. 7
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads .................... 8
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas ....................... 8
Connecting Cable TV ............................... 8
Connecting to a Cable Box that Descraz_bles Al! Channels .... 9
Connecting k) a Cable Box that Dcscrm_-_blesSorle Channds . . 9
Connecting a VCR ..................................... 11
Conncc!ing an S-VHS VCR .............................. 12
Connec|ing a DVI-D Cable ............................... 12
Connecting a DVD Player ............................... 13
Connecting a Digita! TV Set-_[i)p Box ...................... 13
Connecting a PC ....................................... 14
Chapter 3: Operation
Turning d-_eTV On and Off ............................... 15
Changing Channels ..................................... 15
Using the Channe! Buttons ........................... 15
Using the PRE-CH Button to select Ihe Previous Channel .... 15
Adjusting the Volume ................................... 15
Using Mute ....................................... 15
Viewin_ the Display .................................... 16
Viewing the Menus ..................................... 16
Setting Up Your Remote Control .......................... 17
Remote Control Codes .................................. 20
Chapter 4: Special Features
Plug & Play Feature .................................... 21
Memorizing the Channels .............................. 22
Sclectil"_gthe Video Signa!-source ..................... 22
SIoring Channds in Memo U(Automatic Method) ......... 23
Adding and Erasing Channels (Manual Method) ........... 24
Labeling Channels ..................................... 24
_[1_Set-up Favorite Channels .............................. 25
_[1_Selec/Source ....................................... 25
To Edit/he Input Source Name ............................ 26
Using Automatic Picture Settings .......................... 27
Customizing the Picture ................................. 28
Using Automatic Sound Settings .......................... 29
Customizing the Sound .................................. 30
Sdecting a Menu Language .............................. 31
Se/ting the Blue Screen Mode ............................. 32
Pine Tuning Channels ................................... 33

i CONTENTS
Viewing Picture-in-Picture ............................... 34
Activating Picture-in-Picture .......................... 34
PIP Settings ..................................... 34
Selecting a Signa! Source (Externa! A/V) tk)r PIP .......... 35
Swapping the Contents of the PIP and Main image ......... 35
Chano, ing the PIP Channel .......................... 35
Changing the Position of the PIP Window ................ 35
Changing the Size of the PIP Window ................... 35
DNIe (Digita! Natura! Image engine) ....................... 36
MCC (My Color Control) ................................ 37
Easy Contro! ...................................... 37
Detail Contro! ..................................... 38
I2C (Intelligent Image Control) ........................... 39
IBC (Intelligent Brightness Control) ........................ 40
Changing the Screen Size ................................ 41
Freezing the Picture .................................... 41
Actjusting the Color Tone ................................ 42
Automatic volume control ............................... 43
_[bselect the WOW option ............................... 44
Special Sound Options .................................. 45
Selecting the Main or Sub Sound .......................... 46
Ac_justing the Headphone Sound .......................... 47
Sub Woofer .......................................... 48
Setting the Clock ..................................... 49
Setting the On/OfT Timer . ............................... 50
Setting the Sleep Timer ................................. 52
Viewing Closed Captions ................................ 53
Using the V-Chip ...................................... 55
Setting Up Your Personal ID Number (PIN) .............. 55
How to Enable/Disable the V-Chip ...................... 56
How to Set up Restrictions Using
the 'TV Parental Guidelines' . ......................... 57
How to Set up Restrictions Using the MPAA Ratings:
G, PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, X .......................... 59
How to Reset the TV aiier the V-Chip
Blocks a Channel ('Emergency Escape') ................. 6()
Color Weakness ....................................... 61
Selecting the Melody ................................... 62
Chapter 5: PC Display
Using Your TV as a Computer (PC) Display .................. 63
How to Set up Your PC Software (Windows only) ......... 63
How to Auto Adjust ................................ 64
Adjusting the Screen Quality ......................... 65
Changing the Screen Position ......................... 66
%Initialize the Screen Position or Color Settings .......... 67
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
Identifying Problems ................................... 68
Installing the Stand ..................................... 70
Installing VESA compliant mounting devices(not supplied) ...... 71
Cleaning and Maintaining Your TV ........................ 72
Using Your TV in Another Count U........................ 72
Specifications ......................................... 73
Display Modes ........................................ 74
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Your NEW TV
List of Features
®MCC (My Color Contro!):
Users can adjust colors to their preference by adjusting skin, sky and grass
tones.
e I2C (Intelligent ]image Contro!):
Automatically detects the input visual signal and adjusts to create optimum
contrast.
®IBC (Intelligent Bri_,,htness Contro!):
Adjusts the screen bfif,,htness automatically depending on the brightness of
the surrounding environment.
o Color Weakness :
This feature enables those with a color weakness to view images as those
with normal vision.
e JBL high pertk)rmance built-in speakers:
Enables reproduction of broadband frequency sound.
List of Parts
Please make sure the folk_wing items are included with your LCD TV.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Remote ControI(BN59_00409B)
& Batteries (AAA x 2) RF Cable (AA39-00039A)
Power Cord
(3903-000085) OwRer's
Inshuctions
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YOUR NEW TV
Familiarizing Yourself with Your New TV
Right-Side Panel Buttons
The buttons on the Right-side pane! contro! your TV's basic features, including the on-
screen ITIeI1EI._[() ElSe the more advanced features, you ITIEISiElSe the remote control.
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O © POWER
Press to turn the TV on and off.
ACHV
Press to change channels.
Also press to highlight various items
on the omscreen menu.
_1 +VOL --
Press to increase or decrease the volume.
Also used to select items on the
on-screen menu.
O MENU
Press to see an omscreen menu of
your TV's features.
SOURCE Ei_
Displaysa menu ofallofthe available
inputsources(TV,AV, S_VIDEO, Component I,
Component 2,DVI, PC).
POWER iNDiCATOR
Lights when unit is in standby mode.
Lights green after setting on/off timer.
0REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
Aim the remote control towards this spot
on the TV.
LIGHT DETECTING SENSOR
Adjusts brightness of screen automatically
by detecting brightness of surrounding
environment. This sensor works when IBC is on.
I_ SPEAKER
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YOUR NEW TV
Rear Panel Jacks
Use the rear panel jacks to connect an A/V component that wil! be connected
c(mtimlously, such as a VCR or a DVD player.
For more information (m connecting equipmem, see pages 7-14.
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I_t DV|-D INPUT
Connect to the digital video output jack on your
DVD/Sebtop Box.
(DV!-D terminal does not support PC.)
O PC VIDEO (D_SUB) INPUT
Connect to the video output port on your PC.
ID PC AUDIO (D-SUB) INPUT
Connect to the audio output jack on your PC.
_t DVI-D AUDIO INPUT
Connect to the audio output jack on your
DVD/Sebtop Box.
COMPONENT IN 1
Connect component video/audio from a
DVD/VCR/Set4op Box.
I1_ COMPONENT IN 2
Connect component video/audio from a
DVD/VCR/Set4op Box. gnglislP3
S-VIDEO
Connect an SWideo signal from
a camcorder or VCR
I_t VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT
Connect a Video signal from
a camcorder or VCR.
i_ ANT IN
Connect to an antenna or to a cable TV
system.
_) SUBWOOFER OUTPUT
Connect to an active (powered)
subwoofer.
HEADPHONE JACK
Connect a set of external headphones
for private listening,
POWER INPUT

YOUR NEW TV
Remote Control
POWER
Turns the TV on and off.
(See Page 15)
0 PC MODE
Press to switch to the PC mode.
(See Page 63)
O RSIIZE
Press to change the screen size.
(See Page 41)
MUTE
Press to temporarily cut off
the sound. (See Page 15)
I_ MENU
Displays the main on-screen
menu.(See Page 16)
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MODE
Selects a target device to be controlled
by the Samsung remote control
(TV, VCR, Cable, DVD, Samsung STB)
(See pages 17-19)
CH._ and CHv
(Channel UP/Down)
Press CH/'- or CHv to
change channels. (See Page 15)
VOL +and VOL °
Press to increase or decrease
the volume.(See Page 15)
SOURCE
Press to display all of the available
video sources.(See Page 25)
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UP / DOWN /LEFT /
RIGHT /ENTER
Use to select on4creen menu
items and change menu values.
(The remote control will only
function with VCR or DVD units
that are compatible with the LCD TV.)
P_P FUNCT|ONS
Picture-in-Picture ON/OFF
(See pages 34--35)
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YOUR NEW TV
{I} +1 O0
Press to select channels over 100.
For example, to select channel 121,
press "+100", then press "2" and "1"
(See Page 23)
_) SLEEP
Press to select a time for the TV to
turn off automatically.(See Page 52)
®P.MODE
Adjusts the TV picture by selecting
one of the preset factory settings.
(See Page 27)
S.MODE
Adjust the TV sound by selecting
one of the preset factory settings
(or select your personal,
customized sound settings).
(See Page 29)
STILL
Press to stop the action during
a particular scene. Press again to
resume normal video.
(See Page 41)
_) AUTO PROG.
Press to automatically store
selected TV/cable channels.
(See Page 23)
ADDIDEL
Use to store and delete channels
to/from memory. (See Page 24)
DNle
Press to improve the digital video
quality. (See Page 36)
MTS
(Mumti channel Television Stereo}
Press to choose stereo, mono or
Separate Audio Program
(SAP broadcast). (See Page 45)
FAV.CH
_he channels in your
favorite channel list. (See Page 25)
_) VCR/DVD Functions
= Rewind
= Stop
= Play/Pause
= Fast/Fonward English-5
1_) PRE-CH
Tunes to the previous channel.
(See Page 15)
OINFO
Use to see information on the
current broadcast.(See Page 16)
_) EXIT
Press to exit the menu.
_) SIZE
Press to make the PIP window
double, large or small.
(See Page 35)
/'.. CH v
Displays the available channels
in sequence.
(These buttons change channels
in the PIP window only.)
(See Page 35)
_) RESET
When your remote does not work,
change the batteries and press the
RESET button for 2-3 seconds
before use.
SET BUTTON
SET button on TV remote control
adjusts 5 separate devices -TV,
VCR, Cable, DVD, or Samsung
Set4op box.
(See pages 17-19)

YOUR NEW TV
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control
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Install twoAAA size
batteries.
Make sure to match the '÷_' and
.... el]ds of the batteries with the
diagram inside the comparm_ent.
3
RePlace the Cover:
Remove the batteries and store them
in a cool, dry pktce if you won't be
using the remote control for a long
time.
The remote control can be used
up to about 23 feet fl'om the TV.
(Assumil_g typical TV usage,
the batteries last for aboHt one year.}
If remote control doesn't work
Check the tbllowing:
1. Is the TV power switch on?
2. Are the plus and mimls ends of the batteries reversed'?
3. Are the batteries drained'?
4. Is there a power outage, or is the power cord unplugged?
5. Is there a special fluorescent light or a neon sign nearby'?
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lN STALLATION
Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas
It your antenna has a set of leads that
look like this, see 'Antennas with
3()0-ohm Flat Twin Leads" below.
If your antenna has one lead that looks
like this, see 'Antennas with 75-ohm
Round Leads" on page 8.
Ii you have two antennas, see "Separate
VHF and UHF Antennas" on page 8.
Antennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads
If you are using an off-air antenna (sud_ as a roof antenna or "rabbit ears") that has
300-ohm twin flat leads, follow the directions below.
1
Place the wares from
the twin leads under
me screws on a 300-
75 ohm adap_cr mo[
supplied,. Use a
screwdrwer to tighten
the screws.
PJug the adaptor into
bottom of
panel.
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[NSTALLA'I ION
Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads
Plug the antenna
lead into _he
ANT IN termjna!
on th ebottom of_he
back panel
Separate VHF and UHF Antennas
If you have two separate antennas %r your TV (one VHF and one UHF), you must
combine the two antenna signals betk)re connecting the antennas to the TV. This
procedure requires a an optional combiner-adaptor (available at most electronics shops).
Connect both antenna
Plug the combiner
terminal on the
tea[panel.
Cor_rlecting Cable TV
To connect to a cable TV system, R)!low the instructions below.
Cable without a Cable Box
Plug the incoming
cable into the
ANT IN terminN
Because this TV is cable-ready,
you do r_ot need a cable box to
view unscrambled cable channels.
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INSTALLATION
Connecting to a Cabme Box that Descrambmes AH Channems
This tc!:minaLmight be l_bclcd
"ANT OUT", "VHF OUT", o!7
simply, 'OUT".
connected tQthe
ANT OUT terminal
2
Connect the other
of this cane to the
the back of the TV.
Connecting to a Cabme Box that Descrambmes Some Channems
If your cable box descrambles on]> some channels (such as premium channels), ti)!!ow the
instructions below. You will need a two-way splitter, an RF (A/B) switch, and tour lengths
of coaxial cable. (These items are available at most electronics stores.)
This te!-minal migh_ be labeled
1 "ANT IN+'+ "VHF IN +', or simply, "IN".
Fina ana d_sconnect .............................
mecaD,ema,,s __ ANT,N
connected [o ire
ANTENNA _Ntermina,
on _our caD_e Box.
2
Connect this cadge
[o a No-way sol,tier.
3
Connect a coaxial
came oetweee an
OUTPUT [ermmal on
[ne _ohtter ar.] tee IN
[errr/ina] on tlqe cable
OOX,
mnc0ming
cabme Splitter
Incoming
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Cable Box
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]NSTALLATION
cablebetweentheandthe B4N_ntheeable boxConnect a coaxial \ Inc°mingcaNeSpUitter CabmeBob _" _ _[IRFswitah(A/m-/
A/B SWitCh' N
Connect another i L
caMebetween the (
otherOUT terminal
on the splitterand
the A-IN terminal on
mneomieg
cable
2
z
L
Connectthe last:
coaxialcabl_ 2
_ermJna! on the RE heoming
(A/B) switchand the cane
VHF/UHPterminN Splitter RF_B)
CaNe Box Switch
TV ANTENNA
TV Rear
on therea[ of the TV.
After you've made this connection, set the A/B switch to the _A'" position for normal
viewing. Sat the A/B switch to the 'B" position to view scrambled channels.
(When you set the A/B switch m "B", you wil! need to rune your TV to the cable box's
ompm channel, which is nsua!l) channel 3 or 4.)
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INSTALLATION
Connecting a VCR
These ins{rue[ions abbLllTle!l)a{j OLInave already connected yOLIYTV to an antenna or a
cable TV s) stem (according o me tnstrttc/ions on pages 7-10),
Skid s{ep l it 3ou nave nol yet com'_ected to an ar_tenrmor a cable system,
1
Unplug me caD_e or
antenna fron the
back of the TV,
2
Connect me CaDle or VCR Rear Panel \
an[enna [o the £,', ,_,_ )
ANT IN terminal ®_ ®
an the back of the Antenna
VCR,
VCR Real Panel
Connecl El coaxl&
cane between me
ANT OUT terminal -_
on [ne VCR ay _ (_ Coaxial CaNe
the an[enna terrain& tt
on me TV,
TV Rear PanN
A coaxial cable is LISLlalloincluded with a V-CR. (if re)t, check your local eleclronics s/ore).
audio cables
between the AUD!O
QUTjacks on tbe
VCR and the AUDIQ
jacks on the TV.
VCR Rear Panel
±
Audio Cable
TV Rear Panel
It you have a "mono" (non-stereo) VCR, use the Y-connector (not supplied) to hook
up to the left and right audio input jacks of the TV. If your VCR is stere(), you must
connect two cables.
Connect a video
cable between the
VIDEO OUT jack on
the VCR and the
VIDEO jack On the
VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel
Fol!ow the instructions in "Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape" to view your VCR tape.
4 E_ch extern it input source dexice his a different back panel configuration.
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_NSTALLA'] ION
Connecting an S-VHS VCR
Your Samsung TV can be connected to an S-Video signa! from ar_ S-VHS VCR.
(This connection delivers a better picture as compared to a standard VHS VCR.)
VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Pahel
To begin, follow f_ .... _--- _
")rev,ous section [o _ \ /
connect the antenna rf
UCoaldal CaNe U
or CaBle _Oyour
VCR ano vour TV
2
Connect a set of a _o
cables between the
AUDIO OUT jacks on
the VCR ana me
AUDIO INPUT lacks
on the TV.
VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel
AUdiO Cable
3
Connect an S-video
cable between me
S-VIDEO OUT jack on
me VCR and thR
S-VIDEO INPUT JaCK
on me TV.
VCR Rear Panel TV Rear Panel
F
An S-video cable is usually included with an S-VHS VCR.
(It not, check your local electronics store.)
4 E_ch extern d input source device h_s 1 different blck prod configur ltion.
Connecting a DVioD Cable
DVD Player Rear Panel TV Rear Panel
Connect a DVbD
cable between the
DVM INPUT
connector on the TV
and the DV{ connector
on the DVD player!
Connect a set of audio
cables between the
PC AUDIO INPUT
jack on the TV and the
AUDIO OUTPUT jacks
on the DVD p!syeri
Note:If you are using a DVI-D cable to connect
1.Be sure to connect the audio cable (sold separately)as shown above to get nomlal TV sound.
2.See Appendix "Display Modes '1or supported resolutions.
3.The screen m_y have shilted to the right or to the Ie_talter connecting the cable.
The screen must be adjn_ted on the source(Set-top box).
4.Each extemaI input source device has a different back panel configuration.
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INSTALLATION
Connecting aDVD Player
The rear panel jacks on your TV make it easy to connect a DVD player to your TV.
1
Corm@c[ a se[ of a iGic
cables betweer rue
COMPONENT1 oo
COMPONENT2. L R
AUDIQ INPUT
jacks or} [JqeTV and
the AUDIO OUT JACKS
on the DVD uJayec
DVD PmayerRear Panem
Audio CaNe
TV Rear Panem Z
L_ DVD PlayerRear Panel TV Rear Panem
Connect a v{deo caD_e __/_ )
COMPONENT" or
COMPONENT2
(Y, Pe, PR)jac,son _.._ _,._
the TV and the Y. PB. _,, Video CaNe<OptionN>
PRjacks on the DVD
p_aver.
Note: For an explanation of Component video, see your DVD player owner's trlanua!.
4 Elch extern i1input source device h_s a diJierent b_ck panel configuration.
Connecting a Digital TV Set-Top Box
The co_mections R)r a typical set-top box are show_ below.
Connect a set of audio TV Rear Panel
cables between the
LI R COMPONENT1
or COMPONENT2
AUDIO INPUT jacks
on the TV and the Audio Cabme
AUDIO OUT jacks or}
the Set-Top Box.
COMPONENT1 or
COMPONENT2
(Y, PB, Pa)jacks on
the TV and the Y, De,
Note: For an explanation of Component vide(), see your Set-_R)p Box ox net s manua!.
4 Elch extern i1input source device h_s a different back panel configuration.
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[INSTALLATION
Connecting aPC
Connect the D- Sub cable to "PC (PC IN)" on the rear of your set.
Connect the stereo audio cable to "AUDRO (PC raN}"on the rear of your set
and the other end to "Audio Out" of the sound card on your computer,
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OPERATION
Turning the TV On and Off
Press the POWER button.
You can also use the Power button on the front panel.
Changing Channels
Using the Channel Buttons
Press the CH A /v buttons to change channels.
When you press the CH A /vbuttons, the TV changes channels in sequence.
You will see all the channels that the TV has memorized. (The TV must have
memorized at least three channels). You will not see channels that were ekher
erased or not memorized.
Using the PRE-CH Button to semect the Previous Channel
Press the PRE-CH button.
The TV will switch to the last channel viewed
To c]aickly switch between two channels that are far apart, tune to one channel,
then use the number butten to select the second channel. Then use the PRE-CH
button to quickly akernate between them.
Adjusting the Volume
Press the MOL +t- buttons to increase or decrease the voJume.
Using Mute
At any time, you can temporari]y cut off the sound using the Mute button.
Press MUTE and the sound cuts off.
The word
To turn mute off, press the MUTE button again, ot simp!y
press the VOL +1, buttons.
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[SPECIAL FEATURES
Viewing the Display
The display identifies the current channel and the status
of certain audio-video settings,
The TV will display the
channel, the type of sound,
and the status Of certain
1 The on-screen displays
disappear after about ten seconds.
1 Press the INFO button once more
or wait approximately 10 secends
and it disappears automatically.
Allows the user to adjust the
settings according to his/her
prefbrence and shows the
current settings.
Viewing the Menus
1
With toe power or, Dress TV
the MENU bu[ton,
The mare menu appears
on me screen, it's left
side has live mons:
Input, Picture. Souoa
Channel Setun
_he on-screell II)enus
disappear from the screen after
about two minutes.
2
Use the UP/DOWN Av buttons to select one of the 5 moos.
Then 3tess ENTER_ j to access me _con's sub-menu
3
Press the MENU button to exit.
You ca]] also use
the MENU(Ill] ), CH Up/Down,
Volume Up/Down a!_d
SOURCE(ENTER) buttons on
the TV to make selections.
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Setting Up Your Remote Control
After it has been set up properly, your remote con/rol can operate in five difl_rent modes:
TV, VCR, Cable, DVD or Samsung Set-top box. Pressing tile corresponding button on tile
remote control allows you to switch between these modes, and control whichever piece of
equipment you choose.
Note
The remote control might not be compatible with al! DVD Players, VCRs and Cable boxes.
This remote control is only compatible with Samsung Set-top boxes.
Setting Up the Remote to Operate Your VCR
1 Turn oH your VCR.
2Press the MODE button and make sure that the VCR LED
is illuminated.
3 Press the SET button on your rl'v's remote control.
4 Using the number buttons on yotlr re,note contro], enter
three digits of the VCR code listed on ptge 20 of this
manual R_r yore brand of VCR. Make sure you enter three
digits of the code, even if the first digit is a "0".
(If more than one code is listed, try the first one.)
Press the Power button on the remote control. Your VCR
should tmn on il your remote is set up correctly.
If you*" VCR does *lot turn on after set up, repeat steps
2, 3, and 4_ but tUone of the other codes listed for yore
brmd of VCR. If no othel codes are listed, tiy each VCR
code. 000 through 088.
Note on Using Remote Control Modes: VCR
When your remote control is in "VCR" mode, the volume buttons still control your TV's volume,
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