Page 2 - WARNING; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC; Important Information; Product Registration
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage"inside the product that presents a risk ofelectric shock or personal injury. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electricshock, do not expose this productto rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposedto dripping or splashing and thatno obje...
Page 3 - Important Safety Instructions
i 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 block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’sinst...
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Page 5 - Table of Contents; Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
1 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 3 Protect Against Power Surges ..........................................................................................
Page 6 - Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
2 Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ............................................................................... 24 Exiting a menu .........................................................................................................
Page 7 - Chapter 1; Things to Consider Before You Connect; Don’t stack components.
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plugy...
Page 8 - Explanation of Jacks; Back Panel; Bottom Panel; Connect the power adapter cord to this jack to give the TV power.; Audio In R
Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections. There areseveral ways to connect components to your TV. Different jacks and cables provide a...
Page 10 - Remove the Plate On the Back Panel; Connect Your Cable; Choose Your Connection; Connection to AV Components; Using VID1
Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Remove the Plate On the Back Panel You need to remove the plate on the back panel in order to use the jacks. As thepicture to the left shows, push down on the tab and pull out the back plate c...
Page 11 - Connection to a Personal Computer; Using VID2
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. RGB/YPbPr Audio Out Audio In +12V Output VID2 Using VID2 Connect a component, such as a DVD player or digital cable box, to the TV using the VID2jacks. Connect the supplied 15 pin D-sub to com...
Page 12 - Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s side panel.
Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Plug in the TV Plug the end of the cord from the power adapter into the 19V DC InPower jack on the bottom panel of the TV. Then connect the end ofthe power cord into the other end of the power...
Page 13 - Choose the Menu Language; Complete Channel Search; Setup; Setup; Preferences; Choose the Signal Type
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Choose the Menu Language Select your preferred language for the menu system. 1. From the Main menu, press the down arrow button to highlight Preferences , then press OK (the Preferences menu a...
Page 14 - Set VID2 Source; From the
Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Setup Signal Type Cable. . . Auto Channel Search Start. . . Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Set VID2 Source PC. . . Press </> to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Set VID2 Source...
Page 15 - Chapter 2; Tip; Button Descriptions for TV Mode; Indicator
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 11 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Tip To turn off most RCA, GE, and Proscancomponents that are connected to the TV, pressON•OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE, andProscan produ...
Page 16 - Using the Remote Control; Using the INPUT Button; Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
12 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on othercompatible D...
Page 17 - Using Automatic Code Search; does; Using Direct Entry; How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It
Chapter 2 13 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components. Ifyou want to stop the automatic code search without programming ...
Page 18 - VCR Codes; Programmable for VCR button.; DVD codes; Programmable for DVD button.
14 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Programmable for VCR button. Admiral ....................................................................................................................... 21...
Page 19 - Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features; Chapter 3; About the Channel Banner; Mute Icon; Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature; How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 15 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO buttonon the remote. The following list describes the items on the ChannelBanner screen (left to r...
Page 20 - Using the TV’s Features; Parental Controls; Autotuning; Parental Control
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features 16 Chapter 3 N/A Choose this if you don’t have this particular component connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tuneto the correct channel when you’re using this component. 03 C...
Page 21 - US V-Chip Rating System
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 17 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content...
Page 22 - Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features 18 Chapter 3 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 asthe preferred...
Page 23 - Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings; The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen; Rating Settings Area; Blocking Age-Based Ratings
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 yearsand older ...
Page 24 - Blocking Specific Content Themes; Viewing Specific Content Themes; V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; Content Themes
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features 20 Chapter 3 Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content isrepresented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When you blocka content theme for a particular...
Page 25 - English Ratings; French Ratings; Blocking Movie Ratings; Viewing Movie Ratings; Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. English Ratings Status Rating 18+ View. . . Rating 14+ View. . . Rating PG View. . . Rating G View. . . Rating C8+ View. . . Rating C View. . . Press </> or OK to View/Block programs wi...
Page 26 - View
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features 22 Chapter 3 V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Block The V-Chip Unrated/Exempt option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, pol...
Page 27 - Lock/Unlock Parental Controls; Additional Features
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 23 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings. 1. From the Parental Control menu, press the down arrow button to highlight Loc...
Page 28 - Chapter 4: Using the Menu System; Chapter 4; Exiting a menu; Sliders
Chapter 4: Using the Menu System 24 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels This section explores menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus andcontrol panels. Each menu is outlined and detailed ...
Page 29 - Using the Menu System; Choice Lists; Picture Menu; Icon Selections
Chapter 4 25 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Choice Lists Check boxes allow you to turn on or off an option. An icon selectionlets you select only one option in a choice list. Press the left or right arrow button or press OK to select an ...
Page 30 - Sound Menu; Adv. Picture Settings; Sound
Using the Menu System 26 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Advanced Picture Settings Black Level Adjusts the amount of light the picture emits for the darkest areas of an image. Select 0 IRE when the dark colors appear too dark; select 7.5 IRE to enhan...
Page 31 - Parental Control Menu
Chapter 4 27 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Preferences Language English. . . Closed Caption. . . Menu Time-out 10 Seconds Menu Position Menu Background Opaque. . . Sleep Timer 30 Minutes. . . Press </> or OK to select. Press MENU ...
Page 32 - Channel List; Setup Menu; PC Picture Quality Menu
Using the Menu System 28 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Setup Signal Type Cable. . . Auto Channel Search Start. . . Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Set VID2 Source PC. . . Press </> to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Menu Background S...
Page 33 - Picture Size
Chapter 4 29 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. PC Picture Size Menu Auto Adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically. H. Position (Horizontal Position) Adjusts the picture’s position left or right. V. Position (Vertical Pos...
Page 34 - PC Information Center; Provides information if a PC is connected to the TV.; Information Center
Using the Menu System 30 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. PC Information Center Provides information if a PC is connected to the TV. Signal Infor mation Resolution Displays the resolution of the PC. V Frequency Displays the vertical frequency of the P...
Page 35 - Chapter 5: Other Information; Chapter 5; Troubleshooting; TV Problems; May be a weak station. Access the
Chapter 5: Other Information Chapter 5 31 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the followingtroubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer, we can provide you with...
Page 36 - Other Information; No picture, no sound but TV is on; The Remote Control Doesn’t Work; The rating limits don’t work; Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
Other Information 32 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 28 for detailed instructions. • The channel might be blank — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and it...
Page 37 - does not
Chapter 5 33 Other Information Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 1 year from date of purchase- Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor. •...
Page 38 - How state law relates to warranty:
Other Information 34 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THEEXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLEFOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OFTHIS...
Page 39 - How to Order; Component Video Cables:
Chapter 5 35 Other Information Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Accessory Information Below are accessories available to compliment your product. Prices are subject to change without notice. Allaccessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fe...
Page 40 - THOMSON; FCC Information
Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46290 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only adddelays in service for your product. ©2004 Thomson Inc.Trademark(s)® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)TOCOM 16278150 THOM...
