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Page 2 - CAUTION; Product Registration; Purchase Date; Important Information; WARNING

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi ed service personnel. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. Product Registration Plea...

Page 3 - Important In for ma tion; Important Safety Instructions

Important In for ma tion Important Information i Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not bloc...

Page 4 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1: Connections and Setup

4 Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... i Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ..................... 5 Protect Against Power Surges ................................ 5Protect Devices from Overheating ....................

Page 5 - Chapter 1; Protect Against Power Surges

Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your ...

Page 6 - Connections and Setup; Chapter; Get the Picture; Getting Channels; What You Need; OR; What You Need To Know

Connections and Setup 6 Chapter 1 Get the Picture The fi rst part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. See the graphic to the left for the location of th...

Page 7 - Jacks Used; Choose Your Connection

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 7 Jacks Used Cables Needed Go to... Audio/Video page 8-9 page 10-11 HDMI™ OR Video1 Audio1 R and L R DVI AUDIO INPUT L HDMI 1/DVI INPUT HDMI 1/DVI HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing ...

Page 9 - Connecting the Device with Component Video (Advanced); Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables.; Using the example of a DVD player:; Connect your red and white audio cables.; Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device; connected to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack) or

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 9 • If you're done connecting devices to your TV, go to page 13 to complete the Initial Setup. • To continue connecting devices, go to the next page. Connecting the Device with Component Video (Advanced) This connection allows you to connect a device that has Y Pb Pr ...

Page 10 - This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack.

Connections and Setup 10 Chapter 1 OR Device with DVI L R Device with HDMI Audio Out DVI Out Pb Y Video Out Pr HDMI Out L R Audio Out R DVI AUDIO INPUT L HDMI 1/DVI INPUT B HDMI/DVI Connection This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVI jack. A *Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna ...

Page 11 - Connecting the Device; • If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable.; –OR–; • If your set-top box has a DVI jack, connect an HDMI cable and an; adapter to the DVI Out jack on the set-top box.

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 11 HDMI cable HDMI/DVI adapter White Red Audio cables are color coded- Red= right audio; White= left audio HDMI cable Connecting the Device High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio ...

Page 12 - VGA Connection; This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks.; This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer.; Viewing the PC

Connections and Setup 12 Chapter 1 VGA Connection This is an example of a connection using the VGA jacks. AUDIO VGA INPUT VIDEO Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer. 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6. 2. Co...

Page 13 - Plug in the TV; and lifting off the cover.; Turn on the TV; Tip; Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 13 INPUT SUB CH MENU CLEAR ZOOM- CH CTRL GUIDE MUTE GO BACK VOL CH ON•OFF TV SAT•AUX DVD PIP PRESETS INFO ZOOM+ ?!+- ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQRS TUV WXYZ _,.:=$ + Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into a grounded wa...

Page 14 - Complete the Initial Setup; Set the Signal Type; Complete the Channel Search

Connections and Setup 14 Chapter 1 Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. The fi rst time you turn on your TV, the language screen appears. Channel setup Go back Signal type Cable... Auto Channel search ... English Français Español Set the Me...

Page 15 - Setup; What To Expect; Watching TV

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 15 You might fi nd there are still some channels in your list that are unavailable to view. To get rid of these channels, press MENU and choose Setup . Highlight and select List and Labels . Note that removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming, so ...

Page 16 - Audio Output

Connections and Setup 16 Chapter 1 Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are several ways to connect devices. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box....

Page 17 - Buttons and Other Jacks On Your TV; Side Input Jacks; Headphone Settings; Side Panel Buttons

Connections and Setup Chapter 1 17 HDMI2 Input Lets you connect a device, such as a digital cable box, with an HDMI output. VGA INPUT Connect your computer, or other device with a VGA output, to this jack using a 15 pin D-sub cable. VGA AUDIO (Stereo mini jack) Use to obtain sound when a PC is conne...

Page 18 - Chapter 2; Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 18 Chapter 2 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control Alphanumeric Buttons Enter channel numbers; time settings; and options with letters, such as the Message option, using these buttons. To enter a ...

Page 19 - Using the Remote Control; SAT•AUX; Modes of Operation; SUB CH; an audio system, follow the instructions for; Using the INPUT Button; Make sure the device you want to view is turned ON.; Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote; Press ON•OFF to see if the VCR responds. If the

Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 19 SAT•AUX Places the remote in SAT•AUX mode. If Auto Tuning is enabled, turns on the TV and tunes it to the satellite or cable box Video Input Channel. This button lights when you press a valid button in SAT•AUX mode (see Modes of Operation on page 21 for more det...

Page 20 - Programming the Remote; Automatic Code; Using Direct Entry

Using the Remote Control 20 Chapter 2 Programming the Remote There are three ways to program the remote control to operate other devices: Direct Entry, Manual Code Search, and Automatic Code Search. If you have recently purchased the device you want to control or if the device has many codes, you mi...

Page 21 - before the remote starts the code search.; Volume Punchthrough Feature

Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 21 4. Press and release the ON•OFF button once. There is a delay of approximately 6 seconds before the remote starts the code search. The device buttons blinks each time the remote control sends a code to test with your device. Keep pointing the remote at the devic...

Page 22 - Put the TV’s remote in SAT•AUX mode by pressing the SAT•AUX button.; Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands; until a device button remains lit. Then release the buttons.

Using the Remote Control 22 Chapter 2 Therefore, after you’ve successfully set up the Volume Punchthrough feature, whenever the TV remote is in DVD mode (press the DVD button) and you want to adjust the volume, you only have to press the VOL +/- or MUTE buttons. Follow the instructions below to set ...

Page 23 - DVD; Remote Code List; Audio Codes

Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 23 PIONEER ...........................678 701 702 719 750 837 876 PROTON .....................................................................666 QUASAR ......................................................................716 RADIO SHACK ..........668 699 706 750 ...

Page 24 - DVR Codes; Home Theatre in a Box; Satellite/DTV Receivers

Using the Remote Control 24 Chapter 2 HARMAN KARDON ...................................................427 HITACHI ...............................................404 407 419 428 HITEKER ....................................................................445 HUMAX .......................................

Page 25 - VCR Codes; Web TV

Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 25 SHARP ........................................................................ 604 SKY NETWORK ........................................... 614 615 646 SIERRA I II III ............................................................ 561 SONY ............................

Page 26 - Chapter 3; Channel Banner; Stereo; Autotuning; This feature only works with other RCA devices.

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 26 Chapter 3 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes ...

Page 27 - Using the TV’s Features; Disabled

Chapter 3 27 Using the TV’s Features 5. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the device connected to this TV. You can select from the following inputs or channels: Disabled Choose this if you don’t have a device connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the...

Page 28 - Parental Controls and V-Chip; How V- Chip Works for USA and Canada; This channel is blocked. Change channel or; Lock/Unlock Parental Controls; Parental control

Using the TV’s Features 28 Chapter 3 Parental control Go back Lock Parental Control - - - - Select Channel 51 MTV Block Channel Front Panel Block US V-Chip ... Canada V-Chip ... Unrated/Exempt Ratings View... Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the US V-Chip and Canada V-Chip menus involve s...

Page 29 - Rating Field; Blocking Age-Based Ratings; Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

Chapter 3 29 Using the TV’s Features TV ratings Go back Status D L S V FV TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age- b...

Page 30 - Blocking Specifi c Content Themes; FV; Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings; Content Themes

Using the TV’s Features 30 Chapter 3 E nglish ratings Go back Status 18+ Block 14+ Block PG Block G View C8+ View C View French ratings Go back Status 18 ans+ Block 16 ans+ Block 13 ans+ Block 8 ans+ View G View C View Blocking Specifi c Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. ...

Page 31 - V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; Blocking Movie Ratings; Block Channels

Chapter 3 31 Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifi ed level. To access the Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental Control . 3. Select US V-Chip . 4. Sel...

Page 32 - Future Rating Region; Additional Features; Picture Processing; Go to page 35 to adjust picture settings.; Screen Formats

Using the TV’s Features 32 Chapter 3 Future Rating Region You might notice an option in your Parental control menu that wasn't there before. This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs. These ratings let you defi ne additional parameters for parental c...

Page 33 - Chapter 4; Using the Menu System

Chapter 4 33 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System Using the Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. The Parental control menu is discusse...

Page 34 - Using the TV's Menu System

Using the TV's Menu System 34 Chapter 4 Go back SAP Audio Output Fixed... Default Audio Language English...Current Audio Track English... Advanced settings Go back Sound Preset Personal... Frequency Range ... Equalizer To view the frequency range of another Sound Preset option, press the right or le...

Page 36 - Setup Menu

Using the TV's Menu System 36 Chapter 4 List and Labels Go backChannel Number 10 In Channel List Channel Label ABC Favorite Channel Advanced Picture Settings (not available on VGA) Film Mode (3:2 Pulldown) Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on fi lm (like most movies) ...

Page 39 - The Wake up timer is available only when the time has

Chapter 4 39 Using the TV's Menu System Recurrence Set how often to display the message- 10min- 60 min. Stop Time Set the time you want to the message to stop. Erase Message Clears all lines of text you've entered. Message Press OK to enter a message. Enter up to 4 lines of text- 25 characters per l...

Page 40 - Chapter 5; Chapter 5: Other Information; How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?; is displayed for an analog channel. A; Why are there bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?; Channel List; Why does the fi rst channel search take a long time?

Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 40 Chapter 5 Chapter 5: Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Defi nition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input to view free local digital channels. ...

Page 41 - Other Information; TV Problems; TV won’t turn on; Front Panel Block; No picture, no sound but TV is on; Signal Type; Sound okay, picture poor

Chapter 5 41 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugg...

Page 42 - Problems with HDMI Connection

42 Chapter 5 Other Information Buttons don’t work • The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box. • Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then p...

Page 43 - Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls; The rating limits don’t work; Mounting Your TV to the Wall

Chapter 5 43 Other Information Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • You must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote), select Parental control , select Lock Parental Controls . I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV • If yo...

Page 44 - US V-Chip Rating System; Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate; Canadian English V-Chip Rating System

44 Chapter 5 Other Information V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifi cally designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sex...

Page 45 - Canadian French V-Chip Rating System; of violence or intensely violent scenes.

Chapter 5 45 Other Information C8+ (Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve confl ict or encourage children to imita...

Page 46 - What your warranty covers:

46 Chapter 5 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship to the fi rst consumer purchaser. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges for screen sizes 32” and smaller. One year from date of purchase for ...

Page 47 - How state law relates to warranty:; Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.

Chapter 5 47 Other Information • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS...

Page 48 - FCC Information; · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.; ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laborato ries . TTE Technology, Inc. 101 West 103rd StreetIndianapolis, IN 46290 ©2007 TTE Technology Inc.RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A.used under license to TTE Corpora...