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 Menu System
2 Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ............................................................................... 28 Exiting a menu ..............................................................................................................
Page 7 - Chapter 1; Things to Consider Before You Connect; Don’t stack components.; Remote Control
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; Bottom Panel (lift the panel as shown above to view the 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; Choose Your Connection; Connection to AV Components; Using the DVI Jack
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 SUBWOOFER OUT R L AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUTPUT CABLE OFF...
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; Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s side panel.; 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 to thecomputer and the other end to the bottom of the TV. N...
Page 13 - Setup; Setup; Preferences; 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 - Chapter 2; Tip; Button Descriptions for TV Mode
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control 10 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Tip The VCR, DVD, SAT/CAB, AUX/HD, and AUDIObuttons turn on most RCA, GE, and Proscancomponents. Button Descriptions for TV Mode Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV...
Page 15 - Using the Remote Control; Using the INPUT Button
Chapter 2 11 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Button Descriptions for Other Modes ANTENNA In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button. In SAT mode, functions as a TV/SAT button. AUDIO Puts the remote in audio mode to operate a component (...
Page 16 - Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote; Programming the Remote; There are two ways to program the remote control:; Using Automatic Code Search; If the component you want to operate
12 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Programming the Remote toOperate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate many brands ofremote-controllable VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cableboxes, satelli...
Page 17 - Using Direct Entry; Turn on the component to be programmed.; How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It; Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.; The Learning Feature
Chapter 2 13 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in this section. 3. Press and hold the component butt...
Page 18 - Adding a Learned Function; Up to 2 inches apart
14 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Adding a Learned Function There are several things to consider before you begin the learning process: • You can’t record a learned function to the following buttons on the TV’s remote contro...
Page 19 - Clearing a Learned Function; To delete a learned button function, use the procedure below.; Deleting ALL Learned Functions; Volume Punchthrough Feature
Chapter 2 15 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Clearing a Learned Function To delete a learned button function, use the procedure below. 1. Press and hold the component button (the component button lights). Then press and hold theCLEAR b...
Page 20 - Audio Codes; Now, test it by turning on your audio receiver or amplifier.; Deleting ALL Volume Punchthrough Commands; , using the number buttons. All component buttons; Cable Box Codes; Remote Code List
16 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Audio Codes Programmable for the AUDIO and AUX/HDbuttons. AUX/Dimensia/Lyra Wireless RCA ............................................................................ 4004 Audio Cassette GE ....
Page 21 - PVR Codes; Home Theatre in a Box (DVD
Chapter 2 17 Using the Remote Control Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. PVR Codes Programmable for the VCR and AUX/HDbuttons. PVR Replay ........................................................................ 2086Phillips Tivo .....................................
Page 22 - 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 18 Chapter 3 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 23 - Using the TV’s Features; PIP Buttons; PIP; Using the PIP Feature; Autotuning
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. The choices and a brief explanation follow: 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 ch...
Page 24 - You cannot view closed captioning in the PIP window.; Parental Control; Parental Controls; The
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features 20 Chapter 3 PIP Problems? • If you press PIP and the PIP window is gray, you may have activated the Parental Controlfeature and the program exceeds the rating limits you set. For information on removingl...
Page 25 - US V-Chip Rating System
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 21 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 26 - Canadian French V-Chip Rating System
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features 22 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 27 - The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen; Rating Settings Area; Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings; Blocking Age-Based Ratings
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 23 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Ratings screen. V-Chip TV Ratings Rating TV-MA. . . Status View. . . L View. . . S V...
Page 28 - 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 24 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 29 - Blocking Movie Ratings; Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings; English Ratings; French Ratings
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 25 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words,movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other mov...
Page 30 - View
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’s Features 26 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 31 - Lock/Unlock Parental Controls; Additional Features
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 27 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 32 - Chapter 4; Exiting a menu; Sliders
Chapter 4: Using the Menu System 28 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 33 - Using the Menu System; Choice Lists; Picture Menu; Icon Selections
Chapter 4 29 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 34 - Sound Menu; Adv. Picture Settings; Sound
Using the Menu System 30 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 35 - Parental Control Menu
Chapter 4 31 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 36 - Channel List; Setup Menu; Timers
Using the Menu System 32 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 37 - PC Picture Size Menu; PC Sound Menu; Picture Size
Chapter 4 33 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 38 - PC Preferences Menu; Information Center
Using the Menu System 34 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 39 - Chapter 5: Other Information; Chapter 5; Troubleshooting; TV Problems
Chapter 5: Other Information Chapter 5 35 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 40 - 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 36 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 32 for detailed instructions. • The channel might be blank — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and it...
Page 41 - What your warranty covers:
Chapter 5 37 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: • One year from date of purchase for labor charges. • One year from date of purc...
Page 42 - How State Law relates to warranty:
Other Information 38 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 43 - How to Order; Component Video Cables:
Chapter 5 39 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 44 - 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 16278190 THOM...
