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Cautions

Do not defeat the safety feature of the plug. The wide blade fits into the wall socket only one

way. If you need an extension cord, make sure it matches the plug of the TV.

Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power).

For safety reasons, make sure any equipment or accessories connected to this product bears theUL listing mark or if purchased and used in Canada, the CSA certification mark. If in doubt,contact qualified service personnel.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may voidthe user's authority to operate it.

Note To Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code

(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the groundingsystem of the building as dose to the point of cable entry as practical.

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Table of Contents

Important InformationWarning iCautions iNote to Cable Installer i

Product Registration i

Quick Guide to Your TVStartup 2-3

Hook up your TV 2Plug in the TV 2Put Batteries in the Remote 2Turn on the TV 2Place all available channels

into memory 3Set the Time 3

Basic Tour of the Remote 4-5TV Power Button 4

Volume, Channel, andFeature Controls 4

Component Buttons 4Menu Buttons 4

Menu Basics 5Colors 5Menu Buttons 5

Moving through the Menus _ 5

Using Your TV andRemote

Remote Buttons 6-7Power Buttons 6TV Buttons 6Number Buttons 6

Component Buttons 7VCR, Laserdisc Player, and

Audio Equipment Buttons 7Signal Buttons 7

With VCRs: Programmingthe Remote 8

With VCRs: Setting theVCR1 Channel 9

With VCRs: Basic Operation _ 10-11

With a Cable Box: Programming andBasic Operation 12

With a Cable Box: Setting theCable Channel 13

With a Laserdisc Player: Programmingand Basic Operation 14

With Audio Equipment: Programmingand Basic Operation 15

Adjusting Your TVPicture Settings. 16

Picture, Color, Tint, Bright(Brightness),

Sharp(Sharpness), Autocolor, PictureReset

Overall Picture 17

Sound Settings: Stereo and Tone m 18Sound Settings: Speakers 19

Using Advanced FeaturesListening to the FM Radio 20Programming FM Radio Stations

into Memory 21Tuning the National Weather Service 21Placing Channels in Memory

(Autoprogramming) 22Naming the Channels (Labeling) __ 23Watching Closed Captioning.__ 24Setting the Sleep Timer 25Setting the Alarm Clock 26

Setting the TV for Cable or Air _ 27

ConnectionsBack of TV 28

Things to Know When ConnectingComponents 29

Home Antenna or Cable Connection 30Cable Box Connections 31Cable Box and VCR Connection 32VCR Basic Connection 33VCR Advanced Connection 33Audio Connection 34

Laserdisc Player Connection 34FM Radio Connection 35

ReferencesAccessories 36-38

Limited Warranty 39

Caring for Your TV 39Front Panel Controls 40

Displays on the Screen 41Trouble Checks 42-43

Glossary. 44Index 45

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Startup

Tile steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching.

1,. Hook up your TV

Details are in the Connections Section starting on

page 28.

Hook up any antennas, cables or otherequipment to your TV before you follow thesteps below.

For more details, see the page numbers listed.

2. Plug in the TV

Plug the cord into the outlet, matching thewide and the small end of the plug with theoutlet.

3. Put Batteries in the Remote

A. Remove the cover of the battery

compartment.

B. Place the four AAA batteries as shown,

matching the + and -- end of each batteryin the compartment.

C. Replace the cover.

4. Turn on the TVPress "IVon the remote.

OR

Press POWER on the TV.

Front of the TV

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5. Place all available channels into memory

Details are on page 22.

A. Press MENU repeatedly to select the SetupMenu. This menu is white.

B. Press + start the TV adding all thechannels into the TV's memory.

C. Wait until the TV has cycled through all thechannels and returns to the originalchannel.

D. Press DISPLAY or DONE to remove the

menu from the screen.

6, Set the TimeA. Press MENU until the Alarm menu is

selected. This menu is green.

B. Press CHANNEL down to highlight thedock.

C. Press -- to set the hour.

D. Press + to set the minutes.

E. Press DISPLAY or DONE to remove themenu from the screen.

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Basic Tour of the Remote

Basic information about your remote is show. below. This will _ve you a general idea of how your remote works.For more details, see pages 6-15.

TV Power Button

Turns the TV on.

Sets the remote to control the TV.

Volume, Channel, and Feature Controls


Operates TV when remote is set to control theTV.

Operates the TV and advanced features.

Component Buttons

Details are on pages 8-15.

Controls components such as a VCR, laserdisc

player, audio equipment and a cable box.

Menu Buttons

See next page for details.

Changes the menus and features on thescreen.

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Menu Basics

General information about using the on-screen menu system is shown below. Details for the remote buttons are on pages 6-7.

Many menu items are explained in detail in Using Advanced Features starting on page 20.

Colors

Press MENU repeatedly to see each of the fourmenu colors.

Each menu has a different color background

as shown at the right.

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Menu Buttons

These buttons are used with the TV's menus

to adjust the features. You can use the menubuttons on the remote or the front of the TV.

Front of the TV

Moving through the Menus1. Press MENU to move from menu to menu.

2. Press CHANNEL up and down to move upand down through the features in themenu.

3. Press VOLUME + and-- to move left and

right on the menu lines and change featuresettings.

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1. Power Buttons

OFFTurns off the _.

Turns off compatible VCRs.

ON/OFFTurns on a component after acomponent button is pressed.

Turns off components except

audio equipment.

2.. TV Buttons

CHAN ^ and v(Channel up and down)Scansup and down throughchannels in the TV's memory.

Moves up and down menus.See Menu Basics on page 5.

DISPLAY

Shows displays on the screen.

Clears menus from the screen.

DONESaves the setup of a featureand removes the menu fromthe screen.

MENUShows menus on the screenand moves from menu tomenu.

MUTESwitches the TV sound on oroff.

PREV CH (PreviousChannel)Changes back and forthbetween two channels.

TVTurns on the TV.

Shows the displays on thescreen.

Sets the remote to control theTV.

See Using the Remote with aVCR, Cable Box, Laserdisc Player

and Audio equipment onpages 8-15.

Select a channel and thenselect another. Press PREV CHto switch between the twochannels.

RESET

Returns the picture adjust-ments to the original settings.

SKIP:30 (Commercial Skip)Allows you to scan other chan-nels during commercials.

Each press adds 30 seconds.TV switches back to originalchannel when time runs out.Press CLEAR to cancel SKIP.

VOL + and -(Volume up and down)Raises and lowers sound.

Moves left and fight on amenu line. See Menu Basics on

page 5.

Changes a feature setting.

3.. Number Buttons (0-9)

Selects any channel number.

Two numbers must be

pressed for each channel.Press 0 and 6 for channel 6.

For three digit channels, pressand hold 1 until 1- appearson the screen. Then press theother two numbers.

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4. Component Buttons

AUDIO, VCR1, VCR2, LDISC,CABLE, TVSetsthe remote to control the

component.

See Using the Remote with aVCR, Cable Box, Laserdisc Player

and Audio equipment onpages 8-15.

VCR2 and LDISC can only beprogrammed for onecomponent: either a LaserdiscPlayer or a VCR.

5. VCR, Laserdisc Player, and AudioEquipment Buttons

CHAN ^ and v(Channel up and down)Scans up and down throughchannels in the VCR's

memory when remote is set tocontrol a VCR.

PROG (Program)Sets clock and programs timeron VCR.

REC (Record)Starts recording onto tape.

CLEARClears items from timer

programs and VCR's clock.

FF (Fast Forward)Fast forwards a tape orlaserdisc.

Searches forward while tape orlaserdisc is playing.

PAUSE

Pauses tape or laserdisc.

PLAY

Plays tape or laserdisc.

REW (Rewind)Rewinds a tape or laserdisc.

Searches backward while tapeor laserdisc is playing.

STOPStops tape or laserdisc.

TV/VCRSwitches the signal betweenthe TV and VCR.STOP

Stops tape or laserdisc.

6. Signal Buttons

INPUTSwitches between the TVchannels and Video 00/S-Vid 00.

RADIOSets the remote to control thebuilt-in FM radio.

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With VCRs: Programming the Remote

R,_er to your VCR's owners manual to hook up your VCR. The remote may need to be programmed for your VCR. Use thecodes below or on the sheet packed with your remote.

1. Test the remote

A.

B.

Press VCR1 or VGR2 to turn the VCR on.

Press the VCR buttons highlighted on the

remote. If your VCR does not work pro-gram VCR1 or VCR2 with a VCR codefrom the list below.

2. Program the remote for your VCRs

A. Point the remote at the VCR and holdVGR1.

B. Enter the code for your brand from thecode list below.

C. Release VCR1.

D. Press ON/OFF. If nothing happens, try

pressing VCR1 and then ON/OFF.

E. Repeat A-D with another code if the firstone does not work or if a second VCR isconnected.

VCR Codes

Aiwa ................................................. 15

Akai ........................................ 03,22,23

Audio Dynamics ........................ 14,16Broksonic ......................................... 10Canon ............................................... 08

Capehart ........................................... 01Citizen .............................................. 09

Craig ............................................ 07,12Curtis Mathes ........................ 00,08,15Daewoo ............................................ 13

dbx .............. :................................ 14,16Dimensia .............. ,, .......................... 00

Dynatech .......................................... 15Emerson ...09,10,13,15,20,23,24,34,41Fisher ............................ 02,12,18,19,43Funai ................................................. 15

GE ................................. 00,07,08,32,37Goldstar ....................................... 09,14Harman Kardon .............................. 14

Hitachi ............................... 05,15,35,36

Instant Replay ................................. 08JCL .................................................... 08

JCPenney .......0%05,07,08,14,16,30,35JVC ..................................... 02,14,16,30Kenwood ........................... 02,14,16,30

Lloyd ................................................ 15Magnavox ................................... 08,29Marantz ................... 02,08,14,16,29,30Marta ................................................ 09MEI ................................................... 08Memorex ........................... 08,09,12,15

MGA ............................................ 04,27Minolta ........................................ 05,35Mitsubishi .................... 04,05,27,35,40

Montgomery Ward ......................... 06MTC ............................................. 07,15Multitech ........................... 07,15,31,32NEC ................................... 02,14,16,30Panasonic ......................................... 08Pentax .......................................... 05,35Philco ........................................... 08,29

Philips .......................................... 08,29Pioneer ................................... 05,16,33ProScan ............................................. 00

Quartz ............................................... 02Quasar .............................................. 08RCA .................... 00,05,07,08,28,35,37Realistic ......... 02,06,08,09,12,15,19,43Samsung ....................... 07,13,22,32,42Sansui ............................................... 16

Sanyo .......................................... 02,12Scott ....................................... 04,13,41

Sears ............. 02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43

Sharp ..................................... 06,24,39Shintom ................................ 17,26,31

Sony ....................................... 17,26,38Sylvania ................................ 08,15,29Symphonic ................................ 02,15Tashiko ........................................... 09

Tatung ............................................. 30Teac ............................................ 15,30Technics .......................................... 08

Teknika ............................ 08,09,15,21Toshiba ................................. 05,13,19Totevision .................................. 07,09Unitech ........................................... 07

Vector Research ........................ 14,16Victor .............................................. 16

Video Concepts ........................ 14,16Videosonic ...................................... 07Wards ..................................................

............ 05,06,07,08,12,13,15,25,31,35Yamaha ............................ 02,14,16,30Zenith .......................................... 11,17

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With VCRs: Setting the VCR1 Channel

The VCR1 Channel works with the VCR1 button on the remote. If the VCR1 Channel is set, pressing the VCR1 buttonturns on the TV and VCR and tunes the TV to see the VCR signal. The VCR1 setting depends on how you have the VCRconnected. If you have the VCR connected to the VIDEO INPUT, select channel 00. If you have the VCR connected to theANT/CABLE IN connector, select channel 3 or 4--the one selected with the channel 3 or 4 switch on the back of the VCR.

1,. Select the Setup Menu

A. Press rv to set the remote to control theTV.

B. Press MENU to select the Setup menu.This menu is white.

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2. Highlight VCR1 Channel

A. Press CHANNEL down to highlight theVCR1 Channel.

B. Press + to highlight the channel.

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3. Enter channel number

Enter channel 00, 03, or 04. Press CHANNELdown until "Disabled" is displayed to turn thefeature off. Controls Alarm Ad

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4. Press DISPLAY or DONE

Press DISPLAY or DONE to remove the menufrom the screen.

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With VCRs: Basic Operation

If the remote operates your VCR, this page and the next will show you how to use it for basic functions. See page 7formore details on buttons used with your VCR.

TUrn on the VCR

A.

g.

C.

Select channel 00, 03, or 04 on the TV to

see what the VCR is doing.

Press VGR1 or VCFI2 to set the remote tocontrol the VCR.

Press ON/OFF to turn on the VCR if it did

not turn on when you pressed VCR1 orVCR2.

Turn off the VCR

A. Press VCR1 or VCR2 to set the remote tocontrol the VCR.

B. Press ON/OFF.

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If the remote operates your VCR, this page and page 10 will show you how to use it for basic functions. See page 7for moredetails on the buttons used with your VCR.

Record one TV program and watch another

A. Press VGR1 or VCR2 to set the remote to

control the VCR.

B. Tune the VCR to the channel you want to

record using GHANNEL up and down orpressing two number buttons.

C. Press REGORD to start recording. :

D. Press "W/VGR on the VCR or remote.

E. Press "IVto set the remote to control theTV.

F. Press GHANNEL up or down to changechannels on the TV.

G. To see the channel you are recording, tunethe TV back to channel 00, 03, or 04.

Watch a tape in your VCR

A. Turn on VCR.

B. Insert a tape in the VCR.

C. Press PLAY to start the tape.

D. Press STOP when you are finished.

E. Press REW to rewind the tape.

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With a Cable Box: Programming and Basic Operation

R_/er to the cable company information or contact the cable company to hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box with itso_rn remote, then you may also be able to use the TV's remote with your cable box. Use the codes below or on the sheet

packed with your remote.

Program the remote for your cable box

A. Point the remote at the cable box and holdCABLE.

B. Enter the code numbers for your brandfrom the list below.

C.

D.

E.

Release CABLE.

Press ON/OFF to turn it on. If nothinghappens, try pressing CABLE and thenON/OFF.

Repeat A-D with another code if the firstone does not work.

Basic Operation:Turn on the Cable Box

A. Tune TV to channel 02, 03, 04, 05, or 06--the cable box channel.

B. Point remote at the cable box and pressCABLE.

C. Press ON/OFF to turn it on.

D. Press CHANNEL up or down to changechannels on the cable box.

Turn off the Cable Box

A. Press CABLE.

B. Press ON/OFF to turn it off.

Cable Box Codes

LABC ..............................................22,46 NSC ...................................................09 Sprucer ..............................................27Anvision .......................................07,08 Oak ..........................................01,16,38 Starcom .............................................46 _Cablestar ......................................07,08 Oak Sigma ........................................16 Sylvania .............................................11Eagle ..................................................08 Panasonic ................................03,27,39 Teknika .............................................06Eastern International .......................02 Philips ................................................... Texscan.........................................10,11General Instrument ....................................... 07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41 Tocom .................................17,21,49,50....................04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,46 Pioneer ....................................18,20,44 Unika .......................................31,32,41Hamlin ...............................12,13,34,48 Randtek ........................................07,08 Viewstar ................................................Hitachi .....................................37,43,46 RCA ..............................................00,27 ..........07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41Jerrold.................................................... Regal .............................................12,13 Warner Amex ...................................44..........04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,45,46,47 Regency ........................................02,33 Zenith ...........................................14,42MACOM ......................................37,43 Samsung ...........................................44Magnavox ............................................. Scientific Atlanta ....................03,22,35 l'_i..........07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41 Signature ...........................................46

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With a Cable Box: Setting the Cable Channel

The Cable Channel works with CABLE on the remote. If the Cable Channel is set, pressing CABLE selects the channel tosee cable channels. The Cable Channel setting depends on whichchannel your cable box must be on to see cablechannels. The channels usually used are 02, 03, 04, 05 or 06. Consult your cable company for more information.

1. Select the Setup menu

A. Press "IVto set the remote to control the"IV.

B. Press MENU to select the Setup menu.This menu is white.

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2. Highlight Cable Channel

A. Press CHANNEL down to move down the

menu until Cable Channel is highlighted.

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3. Enter channel number

Enter the number for your cable box, either 02,03, 04, 05, or 06. Press CHANNEL down until

"Disabled" is displayed to turn this feature off.

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W'[th a Laserdisc Player. Programming and Basic Operation

Refer to the Laserdisc Player owner's manual to hook up your Laserdisc Player. The remote may need to be programmed for

your laserdisc player. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote.

Program the remote for your Laserdisc Player

A. Point the remote at the laserdisc playerand hold LDISC.

B. Enter the code for your brand from thecode list below.

C. Release LDISC.

D. Press ON/OFF. If nothing happens, try

pressing LDISC and then ON/OFF.

Basic Operation

a.

B.

C.

D.

Tune TV to channel 00, 03 or 04.

Point the remote at the laserdisc player

and press LDISC.

Press ON/OFF to turn it on.

Use the buttons on the remote that relate

to laserdisc player functions. Not allbuttons highlighted may work with your

laserdisc player.

E. Press ON/OFF to turn it off.

Laserdisc Player Codes

Pioneer ........................ 33ProScan ....................... 33RCA ............................. 33

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V rth Audio Equipment: Programming and Basic Operation

Re._erto your Audio equipment owner's manual to hook up your audio equipment. Your remote controls only RCA audioequipment such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, or amplifier. The remote may need to be programmed foryour equipment. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed with your remote.

Program the remote for audio equipment

A. Point the remote at the audio equipmentand hold AUDIO.

B. Enter the code from the code list.

C. Release AUDIO.

D. Press ON/OFF to turn it on. If nothinghappens, try pressing AUDIO and thenON/OFF.

E. Repeat A-D with another code if the firstone does not work.

Basic Operation

A, Point the remote at the audio equipmentand press AUDIO.

B. Press ON/OFF to turn it on.

C.

D.

Use the buttons on the remote that relate

to audio functions. Not all buttons high-lighted may work with your equipment.

Turn the audio equipment off using theaudio component's power off button.

Audio Codes

RCA/Dimensia

AM/FM ...........................03CD ....................................07Tape .................................06Phono ..............................05Aux ..................................04

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Picture Settings

Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your personal setting. The chart at the bottom of the page

explains your options.

1,, Select the Adjust Menu

Press MENU repeatedly to select the Adjustmenu. This menu is light blue.

2., Highlight item to change

Press CHANNEL down to highlight thepicture item you want to adjust.

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4.. Press DISPLAY or DONE


Color

Tint

Bright (Brightness)

Sharp (Sharpness)

Autocolor1

Press Volume - to:

Lower color to black and white

Give green tint to skin color

Add more dark to light parts of the picture

Make picture more smooth

Turn off

Press Volume + to:

Increase color richness

Give red tint to skin color

Add more light to dark parts of the picture

Show cleaner, dearer images

Turn on to keep Color and Tint in properbalance each time you change channels

Reset the picture back to the original settingsPicture Reset Reset the picture back to the original settings

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Overall Picture

Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without changing the color level. This feature can also be

adjusted through the Adjust menu on the previous page.

1. Select the Controls Menu

Press MENU to select the Controls menu.

This menu is yellow.

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2. Highlight Picture

Press CHANNEL down to highlight Picture.

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3. Use VOLUME + and - to adjust the picture

Press + to lighten the picture.

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Sound Settings: Stereo and Tone

Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo or Tone of your _. The d_ below e_l_ your options.


Press MENU to select the Controls menu.

This menu is yellow.

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2. Highlight item to change

Press CHANNEL down to highlight the sound

item you want to adjust.

3. Use VOLUME + or - to adjust each item

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Stereo

Tone

On

Sound is automatically reproduced in stereoor mono, whichever the TV station isbroadcasting.

HighHigh pitched sounds are louder.

OffSound is reproduced in mono.

LowLow pitched sounds are louder.

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Sound Settings: Speakers :

Follow the steps below to turn the speakers on or off in your TV. The chart below explains your options.

This TV incorporates special circuits which enhance stereo imaging and effect when used with the TV's own

speakers. If external speakers are used, the enhanced stereo effect may decrease.

1. Select the Setup Menu

Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setupmenu. This menu is white.

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2. Highlight Speakers

Press CHANNEL down until Speakers is

highlighted.

3. Turn Speakers on or off

Press + or -- to turn the speakers on or off.

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The sound comes from the TV's internal1 speakers--

Off

No sound comes from the TV.

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Listening to the FM Radio

This TV includes a built-in FM radio that can be controlled with or without the remote. The radio uses signal-seek tuning

to automatically seek and tune the next active station. If the TV is connected to a cable system, the radio only receives FMstations if they are offered by the cable company. If the TV is connected to an antenna, the radio receives FM stationsbroadcast in the area.

You can program up to nine of your favorite stations into memory when using the remote. See page 21 for details.

The radio can be also be used with the sleep timer or alarm dock. See pages 25-26 for details.

1. Turn on the Radio

You can turn the radio on by pressing theRADIO button on the remote or using themenu system. Follow the steps below for the

menu system.

A. Press MENU repeatedly to select theControls Menu. This menu is yellow.

B. Press CHANNEL down to highlight FMRadio.

C. Press + repeatedly to select Auto Tune,Manual Tune, or Off.

Select Auto Tune if you want the radio to

search and stop at the next availablestation.

D.

Select Manual Tune if you want to stepthrough the stations one at a time.

Press DISPLAY or DONE to remove themenu from the screen.

2. Change the Stations

In the Auto Tune position, press CHANNEL upto automatically scan and stop on the nexthigher station. Press CHANNEL down toautomatically scan and stop on the next lowerstation.

In the Manual Tune position, press CHANNEL

up or down to step through each station, oneat a time. This is used when the radio signal is

not strong to stop on the station during auto-matic tuning.

3. Stop Search

A. Press CHANNEL • or CHANNEL • tosearch for a station.

B. Press the opposite CHANNEL button fromthe one that was pressed to stop on astation.

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Programming FM Radio Stations into Memory

Nine radio stations can be programmed into the TV's memory so they can be quickly selected. The number buttons 1

through 9 can be programmed to automatically select the stations.

1. Select the Radio Station

A. Place the FM Radio feature under theControls menu in the Manual Tune

position.

B. Press GHANNEL up or down to stepthrough the radio stations one at a time toselect the station.

2. Store the Station

A.

B°

C.

Press 0. "Press I - 9 to store" will appearon the screen.

Press any number 1-9. The radio station isnow programmed. When you press thenumber, the FM radio will automaticallytune to the station programmed.

Repeat items 1 and 2 to programadditional stations.

Tuning the National Weather Service

Two National Weather Service stations are

located between the highest and lowest end ofthe radio scale (between 107.9 and 88.1).

A. Select Manual Tune in the FM Radio

menu.

B. Press CHANNEL up or down to stepthrough each frequency one at a time.

NW8 A and NWS B will appear on the screen

to let you know you are listening to NationalWeather Service stations.

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Placing Channels in Memory (Autoprogramming)

Ordy channels 2-13 appear in the TV's memory when you first turn it on. The channels available in your area must beprogrammed into the TV's memory when you hook up your TV. Using CHANNEL up or down allows you to scan

through these channels.

You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak signals or were off the air when the TV was

programmed. Refer to the Add or Delete Channels section below.

1. Place channels in memory (Autoprogram

A. Hook up an antenna, cable or componentsbefore you begin these steps or you willnot be able to add channels into memory.

B. Press MENU repeatedly to select the SetupMenu and highlight Autoprogram. Thismenu is white.

C. Press + to start the TV adding channels tothe channel list selected.

D. Wait until the TV has cycled through allthe channels and returns to the originalchannel.


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2. Add or delete channels

A. Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setupmenu.

B. Press CHANNEL down to highlightChannel Memory.

C. Press -I- to underline channel number.

D. Select the channel number you want toadd or delete with the number buttons.

E. Press + to add or delete a channel (youwill see Stored on the screen to add and

Erased to delete).

F. Repeat D and E for more channels.

G. Press DISPLAY or DONE to remove themenu from the screen.

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Naming the Channels (Labeling)

You can name at least 20 channels with eight characters in each name. Full appears beside Label when the memory is

used up. Fixed appears when a channel number cannot be named. Below are the characters that can be used in a name.

1. Name a channel

A. Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setupmenu. This menu is white.

B. Press CHANNEL down to highlight Label.

C. Press + to underline the channel number.

D. Select the channel number with thenumber buttons.

E. Press + to underline the first character of

the name.

F. Choose the character using CHANNEL upor down.

G. Repeat E-F to complete the name.

H. Press -- to move backward if you want to

change an item.

I. Press DONE when the label is complete.

J. Repeat A-I for additional labels.

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2, Erase a name

A.

B.

C.

Follow A and B above.

Press + until Clear is underlined.

Press CHANNEL up or down to clear thename.

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Character List

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Watching Closed Captioning

Closed captioning displays the audio of a program as words on the TV screen. It is useful for the deal hearing impaired,or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. If you have turned Closed Captioning on and it does notappear on the screen, it is not available on the channel you are watching. Closed Captioning is not available on allprograms or at all times.

This TV does not support the text mode. Text mode information typically consists of program information, localactivities, etc.


Press MENU to select the Controls menu. This

menu is yellow.Alarm Ad

2. Highlight Closed Captioning

Press CHANNEL down to highlight ClosedCaptioning.

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3.Select Setting

Press + or - to select Off, CC1, or CC2. Select

CC1 for the display of the primary languagein your area. Select CC2 for an alternateservice, such as a secondary languagetranslation or simplified English.

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Setting the Sleep Timer

You can set your TV to turn itself off. If you're watching TV or listening to the FM radio at night and fall asleep, the TVwill turn off for you.

1. Set Sleep Timer

A.

B.

C.

D°

Press MENU to select the Controls menu

and highlight Sleep Timer. This menu isyellow. If you are setting the Sleep Timerfor the FM radio, make sure you arelistening to the FM radio when setting the

Sleep Timer.

Press -I- to enter the amount of time youwant to watch TV before it shuts off. Each

press equals 15 minutes.

Press -- to subtract time from the sleeptimer.

Press DISPLAY or DONE to remove themenu from the screen.

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11:00 PMSleep

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2. Add more time

When 0:01 appears on the screen, the TV willshut off in one minute. Press + to add moretime or follow A-D shown above. Alarm Ad

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A. Press MENU to select the Controls menu

and highlight Sleep Timer.

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Setting the Alarm Clock

The 'IV can be set to mm on or off each day like an alarm clock It can be set to turn on to a specific TV channel or FMradio station at a designated time. However, the Alarm cannot be used until the clock is set.

1. Turn on the Alarm

A. Press MENU to select the Alarm menu

and highlight Alarm. This menu is green.If you are setting the Alarm for the FMradio, make sure you are listening to theradio.

B. Press + or-- to select On or Off.

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2.Set the Alarm Channel

A. Press CHANNEL down to highlight theAlarm Channel.

B. Press + to underline the channel number.

C. Press + if you want to switch between theTV and FM radio.

D. Enter the channel or station you want theTV to turn on to.

E. Press DISPLAY or DONE twice to removethe menu from the screen.

3. Set On and Off Times

A. Press CHANNEL down to highlight theOn or Off Time.

B. Press-- to set the hour.

C. Press + to set the minutes.

D. Press and hold -- to choose Disabled. This

turns the TV only on or only off at a

certain time each day.




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Setting the TV for Cable or Air

The TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels in memory (autoprogram). Follow the stepsbelow to change the setting as needed.

1. Select the Setup menu

Press MENU repeatedly to select the Setupmenu. This menu is white.

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2. Highlight Cable/Air

Press CHANNEL down to highlightCable / Air.

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3. Select Cable or Air

Press + or-- to select Cable or Air. Select

Cable if you have cable system. Select Air ifyou have a home antenna connected to yourTV.

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m,

Back of TV

1 2 3

5 4

1 AUDIO RIGHT AND L/MONO OUTJacks

Feeds stereo sound out from what is on theTV screen. Allows connection of an

external audio amplifier and lets you adjustthe sound level with the TV's remote.

2____VIDEO INPUT, AUDIO RIGHT ANDL/MONO IN Jacks

Used to connect video devices, such as

VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, home

computers or TV games with audio/videooutputs.

4___ANTICABLE IN Connector

Used to attach either a home antenna or

cable system to your TV.

5___S-VIDEO Input Jack

Used to connect an S-Video device for fullbenefits of the S-Video format. The

S-Video cable carries only video, so youmust also connect audio cables for sound.

3 OUT TO ANT/CABLE, FM IN, TV INConnectors

Used to attach an FM antenna and/or

home antenna or cable system to your TVwhen your TV and FM radio signals comefrom different sources. If these connections

are used, you must connect the OUT TOANT/GABLE connector to the ANT/GABLE

IN using an RF jumper cable to route thesignals to the TV. See page 35.

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Things to Know When Connecting Components

Protect your components from power

surges

Connect all components before plugging any power cords into thewall outlet.

Always turn off the TV and/or component before you connect ordisconnect any cables.

Avoid audio hum or interference by

positioning cables correctly

Protect your components from

overheating

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's back panel

instead of straight down the middle after you connect your

components.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from theaudio/video cables as much as possible.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to

the Safety Tips sheet packed with your TV.

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the

components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in astand.

• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so heated air risingfrom it wiU not flow around other components.

Protect your picture tube Keep the brightness and contrast functions at low settings whenusing TV games, computers, and similar products with your TV. If afix (non-moving) pattern is left on the screen for long periods of timeat a high brightness or contrast setting, the image can be permanentlyimprinted onto the screen. These types of imprints are not coveredby your warranty because they are the result of misuse.

Home Antenna or Cable Connection

1 Use this connection to:Connect an indoor or outdoor antenna or

cable that does not require a box to yourTV. An antenna or cable system that is

capable of receiving FM signals is alsoconnected as shown.

1 Accessories needed

Order form is on pages 37-38.

Some antennas require an adapter. Use

the diagram at the right to determine ifone is needed.

3. Connect as shown

a. Connect the home antenna or cable to

the_TV using option A if the cable is around, coaxial cable that carries onlyVHF and/or UHF.

B. Connect the home antenna to the TV

using option B if the cable is a flat,twin-lead cable that carries only VHFand / or UHF.

C. Connect the home antenna to the TV

using option C if the cable(s) areround, coaxial cable that carries VHFand a flat, twin-lead cable for UHF.

W. Connect the home antenna to the TV

using option D if the cables comingfrom the home antenna(s) are twoflat, twin-lead cables.

4. Follow the steps in the Startupsection on pages 2-3.

Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable

B C D

OR

: /

:/ ,,::; ///

/ Back of _

3O

Cable Box Connections

.

1

Use this connection to:

Connect cable that requires a cable boxwhich can be controlled using a remote.

Accessories needed


One coaxial cable

3. Connect as shown


Cable

Cable Box

: i1

Back of TV

1. Use this connection to:

Connect cable that requires a cable boxwhich cannot be controlled using aremote. This is usually for scrambledcable channels for premium channels suchas Disney, Showtime, etc.

. Accessories needed


A. One signal splitter

B. Four coaxial cables

C. A-B switch

3. Connect as shown

4. Operation

Place the A-B switch in the A position towatch other channels when cable box isnot needed. Place the A-B switch in the B

position to watch premium channels.


A

C

_ Cable

Q Cable Box

B

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Cable Box and VCR Connection

1. Use this connection to:

Connect a cable box for premiumchannels and a VCR.

Record a scrambled channel on the VCR

at the same time you are watching anunscrambled channel through the TV.




B. Four coaxial cables

C. Two audio/video cables for monoVCRs or three audio/video cables forstereo VCRs.

D. One S-Video cable if the VCR has an

S-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.

3. Connect as shown

4. Operation

Tune the TV to the same channel as the

position of the VCR's CH3/CH4 switch.

Tune the VCR to the output channel of the

cable box, usually 2, 3, or 4.

Switch between the signals coming from

the cable by pressing the TV/VCR buttonon the VCR.

5, Follow the steps in the Startupsection on pages 2-3.

Back of VCR

S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

m

OUT

CBack of TV

RIGHT

OUT AUDIO

MONO

IN

FM IN "l"VIN

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VCR Basic Connection

1

.

Use this connection to:Receive stereo broadcasts from a stereo

VCR

Hear stereo playback from a stereo VCR

Accessories needed


A. One coaxial cable

B. Two audio/video cables for monoVCRs or three audio/video cables forstereo VCRs

C. One S-Video cable if the VCR has anS-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.

3. Connect as shown


Cable

Back of VCR

Back of TV

VCR Advanced Connection

lm Use this connection to:

Receive stereo broadcasts from a stereoVCR

Hear stereo playback from a stereo VCR

Record one channel with a VCR andwatch a different channel on TV.




B. Two coaxial cables

C. Two audio/video cables for mono

VCRs or three audio/video cables forstereo VCRs

D. One S-Video cable if the VCR has anS-VHS or S-VIDEO connector.

3. Connect as shown


Cable

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Audio Connection

Audio Cassette Recorder orAmplifier

!Use this connection if your amplifier is notpart of a system with its own remote. Consult_!heAmplifier's owner's manual for the recom-mended hookup.

This TVincorporates special circuits which,enhance stereo imaging and effect when used withthe TV's own speakers. If external speakers areused, the enhanced stereo effect may decrease.

1. Use this connection to:Adjust and mute volume with the TV'sremote.

2. Accessories neededOrder form is on pages 37-38.

Two audio/video cables

1 Connect as shown

Connect the AUDIO OUT (RIGHT AND

L/MONO) jacks to the correspondinginput jacks on the stereo amplifier.

Back of "IV

INPUT

Stereo Amp or Cassette Recorder

Laserdisc Player Connection

1.

:2.


Watch laserdiscs on laserdisc player.

Accessories needed


A. Three audio/video cables

B. One S-Video cable if Laserdisc playerhas an S-VHS or g-VIDEO connector.

3. Connect as shown

4. Operation

The TV remote's VCR2/LDISC button

may turn on your laserdisc player aswell as provide basic operation. Seepage 14for programming the remote for yourlaserdisc player.


Back of Laserdlsc Player

of TV

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FM Radio Connection

Use this connection if the TV cable system orexternal antenna is not capable of receivingFM signals and you have a separate FMantenna.

In

.


Receive FM stations.

Accessories needed


A. FM antenna

B. 300/75 Ohm Antenna Adapter ifantenna cable is 300 ohm twin-lead.

C. RF Jumper Cable

3. Connect as shown

4. Operation

See pages 20-21 for operating instructions.

5. Follow the steps in the Startup

section on pages 2-3.

FM Radio Antenna

TV Antenna

Back of TV

TV IN

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Accessories

Signal Splitter

SplitterUsed to separateincoming signal andsend to separatedevices.

QSplitter#AH047

Signal Switch

A/B SwitchUsed to send signal toone of two separatedmrices

Splitter#AH041

Coaxial Cables _

Screw-on

Coaxial CableUsed to attachantenna connectors

on the back of yourTV or VCR for asecure connection.

(]U#AH037 (3-ft)

Push-on Coaxial

CableUsed to attachantenna connectors

on the back of yourTV or VCR for a

quick connection.

Gold-Tipped Cables#AH065G (6-ft)#AH066G (10ft)

S.Video Cables '_r,r i, ,irl

S-Video CableUsed to connect a

co:mpatible S-Videocomponent to theS-VIDEO connector

on your TV. Cablehas a multi-pinconnector on eachend.

#VAA014 (5-ft)#VAA020 (8-ft)

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Audio/Video Cables

Single Audio/Video CableUsed to connectAUDIO or VIDEO

jacks. Cable isshielded and has an

RCA-type phono plugon each end.

Gold-Tipped Cables#AH069G (3-ft)#AH070G (6-ft)

Double Audio/

Video CableUsed to connectAUDIO or VIDEO

jacks and has twoplugs on each end.Cable is color-codedand shielded and has

RCA-type phono

plugs on each end.

Gold-Tipped Cable#AH075G (6-ft)

Triple Audio/Video CableUsed to connectAUDIO and VIDEO

jacks and has threeplugs on each end.Cable is color-codedand shielded and has

RCA-type phonoplugs on each end. Gold-Tipped Cable

#AH077G (6-ft)

Double Audio

CableUsed to connect

AUDIO jacks notVIDEO jacks. ForVIDEO connectionsthe doubleaudio/video cableshown above has

better shielding toprevent interference.

Gold-Tipped Cable#AH072G (3-ft)

Accessories

Antenna Adapters

Antenna AdapterUsed to connect a twin-

lead cable to the

co]xnector on your TV orVCR.

Adapter# 193983

Antenna AdapterUsed to attach onecoaxial cable and onetwin-lead cable to the

connector on your TV orVCR. Adapter

#197551

Antenna AdapterUsed to attach two twin-lead cables to the

connector on your TV orVCR.

Adapter#193984

Remote Control

Remote CRK71C1

Remote packed with theTV to adjust the TV andsome compatiblecomponent functions.

Remote#215421

Cleaner

To, clean your TV

cabinet, we recommend

M,arphys Oil Soap orCleaner #AH035. See

Caring for Your TV on

page 39.iner

#AH035

Description

Order Form(Book No. 1Q57 369-05A)

i I i iiii]

Cleaner

Coaxial Cable

Length: 3-ft

A/B Switch AH041

Splitter AH047

Coaxial Cable AH065G

Length: 6-ft

Coaxial Cable AHO66G

Length: 10-ft

Single Audio/Video Cable AH069GLength: 3-ft

Single Audio/Video Cable AH070G

Length: 6-ft

Double Audio/Video Cable AH075G

Length: 6-ft

Triple Audio/Video Cable AH077GLength: 6-ft

Double Audio Cable AH072G

Length: 3-ft

S-VHS Video Cable VAA014

Length: 5-ft

S-VHS Video Cable VAA020

Length: 8-ft

Antenna Adapter 197551



Remote Control-CRK71C1 215421

Prices are subject to change without notice.

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We are required by law to collect the appropriatesales tax for each individual state, county, and localityto which the merchandise is being sent.

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(v Use VISA or MasterCard preferably.OMoney order or check must be in U.S. currency only.No COD or CASH.

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Accessories

Charge your order on your VISAor MasterCard byfilling in below

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United States and Canada Orders

Order by phone using your VISA orMasterCard. Call the toll-free number listed

below between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern

Standard Time. Use this number only to place

an order for accessory items listed on thisorder form.

1-800-338-0376

Most orders are shipped UPS within 72 hoursof receipt. If it is not possible to ship within

30 days, we will notify you.

For mail order, detach and mail the completedorder form with credit card information,

money order, or check in U.S. currency (madepayable to Thomson Consumer Electronics,Inc.) to the following address:

Video AccessoriesPO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

For more current information on these acces-

sories, write to the following address:

Video Accessories Customer Service

Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Distributor & Special Products2000 Clements Bridge RdDeptford, NJ 08096-2088

International Orders

This offer is valid only in the United Statesand Canada. For international orders, please

send your request for a price quotation (notan order) to:

International Customer ServiceThomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Distributor & Special Products2000 Clements Bridge RdDeptford, NJ USA 08096-2088

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:Any defect in material or workmanship.

How long after your purchase:90 days for labor charges.

One year for parts.

Two years for picture tube.

The warranty period for rental units beginswith the first rental.

What we will do:

Pay any Authorized RCA TelevisionServicenter the labor charges to repair yourtelevision.

Pay any Authorized RCA TelevisionServicenter for the new or, at our option,rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube

required to repair your television.

How you get service:For screen sizes of 20" and smaller: Take yourRCA television to any Authorized RCATelevision Servicenter.

For Screen sizes larger than 20": Request

in-home service from any Authorized RCATelevision Servicenter.

To identify your nearest Authorized RCA

Television Servicenter, ask your Dealer, lookin the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

Show the service technician your evidence ofpurchase date.

What your warranty does notcover:Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manualdearly describes how to install, adjust, and

operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from yourDealer.)

Installation and related adjustments.

Signal reception problems not caused by yourtelevision.

Damage from misuse or neglect.

Remote control batteries.

A television that has been modified or

incorporated into other products or is used forinstitutional or other commercial purposes.

A television purchased or serviced outside theUSA.

What to do with the Product

Registration Card:Please complete and mail the ProductRegistration Card packed with your set. Itwill make it easier to contact you should itever be necessary. The return of the card isnot required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this

warranty:This warranty gives you specific legal fights,and you also may have other fights that varyfrom state to state.

Canadian Purchases:The Canadian Warranty applies in place ofthis Warranty.

Caring for Your TV

To clean your TV cabinet, we recommend

Murphy's" Oil Soap or Cleaner #AH035.You should not use cleaners such as

Windex* with vinegar, Lenox ®FurniturePolish spray or Heinz* Cleaning Vinegar toclean your TV cabinet. Using these cleanerswill permanently mar the surface of thecabinet. Such damage is not covered underyour purchase warranty.

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Front Panel Controls

For details on using buttons with menus, see Menu Basics on page 5.

MENU

Shows menus on screen.

Moves from menu to menu.

CH Up and DownIChannel up and down)

Moves up and down through channels in the:W's memory.

Ivioves up and down menus.

VOL -I- and-

(,Volume up and down)

Raises and lowers sound.

lvloves left and right on a menu line.

Changes a features setting.

POWER

Turns the TV on or off.

Remote Control Sensor

Receives command from the remote. When

using a remote, point it toward the sensor.

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Displays on the Screen

Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen. To see what features have been set on your TV, pressDISPLAY on the remote.

Screen Display

12:00 AM

KNBC

13

107.9

S.Vid 00

Video O0

Alarm

Sleep

Volume

Unusable Signal

Mute

Stereo

1:55

Descri_otion

Time of the dock. Details are on page 3.

Name you chose to describe the channel.


Channel number you are watching.

Indicates the radio station.

Details are on pages 20-21.

Indicates that a component is connected to

the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV, it isturned on, and channel 00 is selected.

Indicates that a component is connected to

the VIDEO jack on the back of the TV, it isturned on, and channel 00 is selected.

Alarm clock is set to turn on or off.


Sleep Timer is set to turn off the TV.


Sound level of the TV.

Weak signal is coming in on selectedchannel 00.

No sound comes from theTV. MUTE is not

displayed when Closed Captioning is turned

on. See MUTE on page 6.

The sound is being broadcast in stereo.


Time remaining for commercial skip.


12:00 AM KNBC

Alarm Sleep

Volume -. ...... I ....... +Mute Stereo 1:55

13- _ or 107.9,VIDEO00,S-VID 00

or

UnusableSignal

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Trouble Checks

You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments. Look for the type of problem you are havingbelow and then try the suggestions to get your TV going again. For warranty information see page 39.

Trouble

Power

TV will not turn on

Checks and Adjustments

Plug TV in.

Plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working.

Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.

Aim the remote at the TV and press TV.

Make sure batteries are placed in the remote the right way. See batteries onpage 2.

Unplug TV for a few minutes and then turn it on again.

No picture, no sound but TV has power

Picture

Blank screen or Unusable Signal

appears on screen

Pic_re poor, sound okay

Remote

Buttons do not work when you press them

Works part or none of the time

Can't select certain channel

Check antenna connections.

Check position of Cable/Air feature. See page 27.

Try another channel. Inactive channel may be tuned.

Make sure component connected to the VIDEO INPUT jacks is turned on if youchoose channel 00.

Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the switch on back of VCR if

watching a VCR.

Make sure TV/VCR button on VCR is in correct position.

FM radio may be selected. Press TV on the remote or turn off the FM radio inthe Controls menu. See pages 20-21.

Try another channel.

Scan the channels.

Check antenna connections.

Adjust TV picture. Seepages 8-9.

Press "IVto set the remote to control the TV. See the buttons on pages 6-7.

Clear the path between the remote and TV of any objects.

Aim the remote at the component you are trying to control.

Press "iV so remote will control TV.

Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.

See if batteries are placed in remote correctly. See batteries, page 2.

Press number buttons. Channel may not be in memory. See autoprogram onpage 22.

Make sure "W/VGF!switch on VCR is in the TV position.

For numbers over 100, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears, then press the othertwo numbers.

Set Cable/Air feature to Cable for channels higher than 69. See page 27.

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Trouble Checks

Trouble

Sound

Noisy stereo reception

Picture okay, no sound

Picture okay, sound poor

Checks and Adjustments

No stereo on stereo station

TV Turns on or off

Turns off by itself

Turns on by itself

Does not turn off at Alarm Time

FM Radio

Can't tune any stations

No sound

Turns off while playing

Turns on unexpectedly

Can't receive National Weather Service

Can't select certain station

Turn Stereo off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 18.

Press VOLUME + or MUTE to restore sound.

Make sure TV's speakers are on. Details are on page 19.

Try another channel.

Try adjusting the Tone. See page 18.

Change Stereo to off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 18.

Make sure Stereo is turned on. See page 18.

Check Sleep Timer. See sleep timer on page 25.

Wait 30 seconds and turn on again, a power surge may have occurred.

Check Alarm Off time. See alarm clock on page 26.

Check Alarm On Time. See alarm clock on page 26.

Check dock time. See clock on page 3.

Make sure alarm is turned on or off. See alarm clock on page 26.

Check dock time. See clock on page 3.

Cable Company may not be broadcasting FM radio stations. See pages 20-21.

Press VOL + buttons, sound may be muted.

Sleep Timer or Alarm may have been set to turn off the TV.

Power surge may have occurred. Wait 30 seconds then turn on again. If thishappens frequently, the voltage to the set may be abnormally high.

Alarm may have been activated. See page 26.

The radio can only receive the National Weather service if the Cable Airfeature is set to Air. See page 21.

The NWS may not be broadcast in your area. Check with the NationalWeather Service closest to you listed in the phone boo]c

Station may not be strong enough to activate the scan function. Try using the÷ and- buttons on the remote. See page 21.

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Glossary

ANTENNA

A device used to receive locally broadcastsignals from TV stations.

AUDIOSound from the TV.

AUDIO/VIDEO CABLESCables that carry sound and picture from one

component to another.

AUTOCOLOR

Keeps fleshtones consistent each time youchange channels.

AUTOPROGRAM

A procedure that automatically adds the TVstations in your area to the TV's memory.

BRIGHTNESS

Light and dark areas of a picture.

CHANNEL LABEL

A name that is given to a specific channelnumber.

CHANNEL MEMORY

Where channels are stored after they have

been placed into the TV's memory. Channelscan be added or deleted from channel

memory.

COMMERCIAL SKIPA feature that allows the viewer to scan other

channels during commercials, and return tothe original channel after a timed break.

COMPONENT

Device such as VCR, laserdisc player, audioequipment, camcorder, etc.

DISABLEDTurns off feature.

DISPLAY

A word, words or graphics that appear on theTV screen.

INPUTSLocated on back of the TV for connection of

components to the TV. Used to route signalsfrom components into the TV.

JACKConnector located on the back of the TV for

connecting antennas or other components.

MENU

A listing of features, controls, andadjustments shown on the TV screen.

ON-SCREEN DISPLAY

See Display.

OUTPUTSLocated on back of the TV for connection of

components. Signals are routed out of the TVinto the other component.

PICTURE RESET

Returns all of your TV picture adjustmentsback to the factory setting.

RESET

Returns video adjustments back to the factorysetting.

SHARPNESS

Clearness of a picture.

SKIP:30

See Commercial Skip.

SIGNALElectrical waves that are sent or received

through cables or antennas.

SOURCE(S)Components or devices that are connected tothe TV.

S-VHS

Super Video. A format used by VCRs andCamcorders which improves the picturequality. S-VIDEO appears on the TV screen

when you use this feature.

TUNER

A device that receives and sends signals. Thesignals can be adjusted with the tuner.

VIDEOPicture from the television.

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IndexAccessories ....................... 36-38

Adding Channelsto Memory .......................... 22

Adjust Menu ......................... 16Adjusting

Picture ................................. 17Picture Settings .................. 16

Alarm Channel ..................... 26Alarm Clock .......................... 26

Alarm Display ...................... 41Alarm Menu .......................... 26

ANT/CABLE IN Jack ........28,30Antenna .................................44Audio ............................. 7,15,44AUDIO Button .................... 7,15Audio Codes ......................... 15Audio Connections .............. 34

Audio Equipment Buttons..15CLEAR, Fast Forward,PAUSE, PLAY, RecordRewind, STOP

AUrplO Jacks .....................28,34Autocolor ......................... 16,44

Autoprogram ................ 3,22,44Back of TV ............................. 28Batteries (Remote) .................. 2

Bright .................................... 16Brightness ......................... 16,44Buttons

+ and-. ................. 2,3,4,5,6,7

Audio Equipment ............. 15Component ....................... 4,7Laserdisc ............................. 14Menu .................................. 4,5Number ................................ 6Power .................................... 6Remote Control ............. 4,6,7Signal .................................... 7TV ....................................... 4,6TV Front Panel ................... 40VCR .................................... 8,9

Cable Box .......................... 12,13Cable Box Codes .................. 12Cable Box Connection ....... 31Cabl_ Box &VCR Connection.32CABLE Button ..............7,12,13Cable Channel ......................13Cable Connection .................30Cable or Air Feature ............27

Cancelling Sleep Timer .......25Captioning, Closed ..............24Caring for Your TV ..............39Cautions ................................... i

Channel Label .................. 23,44Channel Memory ......... 3,22,44Channel Name Display ....... 41Channel Number Display ...41CHANNEL Buttons

Remote ............................ 4,5,6TV ........................................ 40

Channels

Adding ................................ 22Deleting .............................. 22

Naming ............................... 23Placing in Memory ......... 3,22

Checks and Adjustments42,43Cleaner ................................... 39CLEAR Button ...................... 6,7Clock ........................................ 3

Closed Captioning ............... 24Codes

Audio .................................. 15Cable Box ............................ 12

Laserdisc Player ................ 14VCR ....................................... 8

Color ...................................... 16

Colors (Menus) ....................... 5Commercial Skip .......... 6,41,44

Button ................................... 6

Display ................................ 41Component ........................... 44Component Buttons ............... 7

AUDIO, CABLE, LDISC,VCR1, VCR2

ComponentsAudio Equipment ............. 15Cable Box ....................... 12,13Laserdisc Player ................ 14VCR .......................... 8,9,10,11

COnnections ..................... 28-35

Connecting Components ....29Contents .................................. 1Controls

TV Front Panel ................... 40Remote ............................... 6,7

Delete Channels from

Memory .............................. 22Disabled ................................. 44DISPLAY Button ................ 6,41

Displays (On-Screen) ........... 41Alarm, Channel Name,Channel Number,

Commercial Skip, Mute,Sleep, Time, Volume

DONE Button .......................... 6Erase a Name ........................ 23

Erasing Channels fromMemory ................................. 22FF/Fast Forward Button ....... 7FM Connection ..................... 35Front Panel Controls ......... 4,40

Glossary ................................. 44Guide

Colors .................................... 5Menu Buttons ................... 4,5

Moving throughthe Menus .......................... 5

TV ................................. 2,3,4,5Home Antenna ..................... 30

Hook up TV ............................ 2INPUT Button ..........................7

Inputs ..................................... 44Jacks ............................. 28-35,44Labelling Channels .............. 45Laserdisc Player Codes ....... 14

Laserdisc Player Buttons..7,14FF/Fast Forward, PAUSE,

PLAY, PROG / Program,REW/Rewind, STOP

Laserdisc Player Con ........... 34Limited Warranty ................ 39Menu ...................................... 44MENU Buttons ..................... 4,5Menus ...................................... 5Menu Colors ........................... 5

Moving through the Menus .5MUTE Button .......................... 6

Mute Display ........................ 41Naming the Channels .......... 23Number Buttons ..................... 6OFF Button .............................. 6

Off Time (Alarm) ................. 26ON/OFF Button ....................... 6

On-Screen Displays ......... 41,44On Time (Alarm) .................. 26Order Form for Parts ......37,38OUT TO ANT/CABLE ..... 28,35

Outputs ............................... 44PAUSE Button ................7,8,14Picture ...............................16,17

Picture Adjustments .......16,17Picture Settings ................16,17Picture Reset ....................16,44Place Channels in

Memory ........................... 3,22PLAY Button .............. 7,8,14,15

Plug in TV ............................... 2POWER Button .................... 2,6Power Buttons ..................... 2,6PREV CH Button .................... 6Previous Channel Button ......6

Product Registration ............... iPROG / Program Button ....... 7Programming the Remote

Audio Equipment ............. 15Cable Box ....................... 12,13

Laserdisc Player ................ 14VCR .................................... 8,9

Put Batteries in Remote .........2

Quick Guide toYour TV ....................... 2,3,4,5

REC/Record Button ..... 7,11,15

Registration Card .................... iRemote Control

Batteries ................................ 2Buttons ............................... 6,7Order Form ................... 37-38Tour ....................................... 4

With Components ....... 7,8-15RESET Button .................... 6,44REW/

Rewind Button...7,8,11,14,15Safety Information ..................iScreen Displays ....................41Service ....................................39Set Clock ..................................3Set Time ................................... 3

Setting Cable / Air ................. 27Setting the Cable Channel ..13Setting the Sleep Timer ....... 25Sharpness ......................... 16,44Signal .................................. 7,44SKIP:30 ................................ 6,44

Sleep Display ................... 25,41Sleep Timer ........................... 25Source .................................... 44

Startup .................................. 2,3S-VHS ..................................... 44

S-VHS Jack .............. 28,32-34STOP Button .............. 7,8,11,15Table of Contents ................... 1Time

Alarm .................................. 26Clock ..................................... 3

Sleep Timer ........................ 25Time Display ......................... 41Tint ......................................... 16Tour of the Remote ................ 4Trouble Checks ................ 42,43Turn on Alarm ...................... 26Turn on TV .............................. 2TV

Buttons ............................... 4,6Guide to .......................... 2,3,4

TV Button .......................... 3,4,6Tuner ...................................... 44Time .................................... 3,41

Using the RemoteAudio Equipment ............. 15Laserdisc Player ................ 14Cable Box ....................... 12,13VCR .......................... 8,9,10,11

VCRTurn on ............................... 10Turn off ............................... 10

Record one TV program andwatch another ................. 11

VCR Adv. Connection ......... 33VGR1 Button ................ 7,8,9,10VCR1 Channel ........................ 9VGR2 Button ................ 7,8,9,10VCR Basic Connection ........ 33VCR Codes .............................. 8VCR Basic Connection 33VCR Buttons ........................ 7,8

CLEAR, Fast Forward,PAUSE, PLAY, PROG/Program, REC/Record,REW/Rewind, STOP

Video ...................................... 44VIDEO INPUT Jack....28,32-34Volume Display ....................41VOL + and- Buttons

Remote ............................... 4,6TV ......................................... 40

Warning .................................... iWarranty ............................... 39Watching Closed

Captioning ......................... 24

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New Paints to Maintain our Natural Resources

Thomson Consumer Electronics is one of the first corporations to take part in a special program to improve ourenvironment.

Thomson has committed itself to a voluntary initiative program through the U.S. Environmental ProtectionAgency. The program's purpose is to reduce toxic air emissions and to promote pollution prevention.

Thomson's involvement includes a concentrated effort to phase in new water-based paints to replace solvent-based paints normally used in our manufacturing operations. The key benefit of these new paints is tosignificantly reduce air pollution.

Thomson Consumer Electronics remains committed to improving our manufacturing process through changeslike these to help our environment. At Thomson, on-going efforts to maintain our valuable natural resources willcontinue to be a priority.

If your TV needs service, please contact yourdealer or the newest servicenter from the

yellow pages. Please do not send anyproducts to the Indianapolis address listed inthis manual or on the carton. This will onlyadd delays in service for your product.

RGRThomson Consumer Electronics

600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976

Canadian Consumers -Your toll free numbers are:

English: 1-800-522-0338French: 1-800-522-0445

If you would like a copy of this manual in French,please follow the instructions below:

Si un livret d'instructions en fran6ais n'est pasindus avec votre appareil, vous pouvez en obtenirun (indiquer le num_ro de module, votre nom, etvotre adresse) en vous adressant a:

Thomson Consumer Electronics

Attention: Canadian OperationsP.O. Box 0944

Indianapolis, IN 46206-0944

©1993 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

Trademark(s)@ RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Printed in the U.S.A.

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