Page 2 - WARNING; CAUTION; 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 Menu System
2 Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ............................................................................... 24 Exiting a menu ..............................................................................................................
Page 7 - Chapter 1; Things to Consider Before You Connect
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
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 - Connect Your Cable
Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Connect Your Cable Connect your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE jack on the bottom panel of the TVusing a coaxial cable. ANTENNA/ CABLE
Page 11 - Using the CMPT Jack
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the CMPT Jack Connect a component, such as a VCR, DVD player or Satellite Receiver, to the TV using theCMPT jacks. Connect Component cables to the Y Pb Pr VIDEO IN jacks on the bottom pa...
Page 12 - Connection to a Personal Computer; Using RGB; Plug in the TV; Put batteries in the remote; Adjust the Viewing Angle of the TV
Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Connection to a Personal Computer Using RGB Connect a personal computer to the TV using the RGB jack. Connect a 15-pin monitor cable tothe computer and the other end to the bottom of the TV. N...
Page 13 - Setup; MAIN MENU; Preferences; Set Up Your TV; Choose the Menu Language
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. MAIN MENU Picture Sound Parental Control Preferences Setup Press MENU or CLEAR to exit. Setup Signal Type Cable. . . Auto Channel Search Start. . . Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Press <...
Page 14 - Complete Channel Search
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. . . Press </> to start. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Press OK to stop search. Complete Channe...
Page 15 - Chapter 2; Button Descriptions for TV Mode
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; 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; DVD codes
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; 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; Using the PIP Feature; Autotuning
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. 03/0...
Page 21 - Parental Controls; US V-Chip Rating System
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 17 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Parental Control US V-Chip. . . Canada V-Chip. . . V-Chip Unrated/Exempt View. . . Front Panel Block Channel Block. . . Lock Parental Controls. . . Press </> or OK to go to the sub-menu...
Page 22 - Canadian English V-Chip Rating System; Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features 18 Chapter 3 Canadian English V-Chip Rating System 18+ (Adults) Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitab...
Page 23 - The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. V-Chip TV Ratings Rating TV-MA. . . Status View. . . L View. . . S View. . . V View. . . Press </> to select program rating. Press MENU to go to US V-Chip Menu. Rating Settings Area Let...
Page 24 - Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings; Blocking Age-Based Ratings; Blocking Specific Content Themes; Content Themes
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features 20 Chapter 3 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 25 - Viewing Specific Content Themes; Blocking Movie Ratings
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Viewing Specific Content Themes 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to View . 2. Highlight Rating. 3. Press the right arrow button to select the rating whose content theme you ...
Page 26 - Viewing Movie Ratings; Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings; English Ratings; French Ratings; View
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features 22 Chapter 3 Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating statusbuttons back to View : 1. Highlight the rating you want to view. 2. Press the OK ...
Page 27 - Additional Features
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 23 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel buttons. The remotestill tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can: • Keep children...
Page 28 - 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. . . Timers. . . Press </> or OK to select. Press MENU to go to Main Me...
Page 32 - Channel List; Setup Menu; Timers
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. . . Press </> to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Menu Time-out Set how long you want the m...
Page 33 - PC Picture Size Menu; PC Sound Menu; Picture Size
Chapter 4 29 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. PC Picture Quality Menu To access these menus, press the INPUT button on your remote untilyour computer appears on-screen, then press the MENU button. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the p...
Page 34 - PC Preferences Menu; Information Center
Using the Menu System 30 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. PC Preferences Menu Language Select your preferred language for the menus. Menu Time-out Set how long you want the menus to appear on- screen (starting at 10 seconds and goes up to 180 seconds)...
Page 35 - Chapter 5: Other Information; Chapter 5; Troubleshooting; TV Problems
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
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 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 40 - 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 16394790 THOM...
