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Table of Contents

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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3

Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................................................... 3
Protect Components from Overheating .................................................................................................. 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ........................................................................ 3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ..................................................................................... 3
Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ............................................................................ 3

TV + DVD + VCR .............................................................................................................. 4
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 5
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 6

Front Input Jacks ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Front Panel Buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 6
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 6
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 7
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................. 7
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 7

Complete Auto Channel Search ................................................................................................................. 7

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control

Button Descriptions for TV Mode .................................................................................. 8
Button Descriptions for Other Modes ........................................................................... 8

Using the WHO•INPUT Button .................................................................................................................. 9

Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components .......................................... 9

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...................................................................................... 9
Programming the Remote ........................................................................................................................... 9
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ...................................................................... 11

Remote Control Codes ................................................................................................... 11

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features

Channel Banner ............................................................................................................. 14
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ......................................................... 14

How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ............................................................................................... 14

Parental Controls and V-Chip ...................................................................................... 15

How V-Chip Works ...................................................................................................................................... 16

Summary of Contents for 1616362A

Page 1: ...rtainment Again TOCOM 1616362A Retourner le cahier pour la version française As an ENERGY STAR Partner Thomson Inc has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency ENERGY STAR is a U S registered mark ...

Page 2: ... etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty 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 proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as...

Page 3: ...mote 6 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup 7 Turn on the TV 7 Complete the Initial Setup 7 Complete Auto Channel Search 7 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for TV Mode 8 Button Descriptions for Other Modes 8 Using the WHO INPUT Button 9 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components 9 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote 9 Programming the Remo...

Page 4: ... Content Themes 19 Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings 20 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 20 V Chip Exempt Program Block 20 KidPass 21 V Chip Active 21 Front Panel Lock 21 Change Password 21 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Sound Menu 22 Picture Menu 22 Setup Menu 23 Parental Control Menu 24 Time Menu 24 Chapter 5 Other Information Troubleshooting 25 Care and Cleaning 27 Limited Warranty 27 Accessory I...

Page 5: ...on Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack If you place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Important Stand and Base Safety Inform...

Page 6: ...DEO 1 AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV not the VIDEO 2 AUDIO jacks OR D Connect a video cable yellow to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV 2 Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR sometimes labeled OUT TO TV Note If your VCR has A V output jacks you can connect yo...

Page 7: ...an the video jacks because the color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the picture When using S VIDEO IN make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the L MONO and R AUDIO Input jacks VIDEO 2 VIDEO AUDIO R and L MONO and Y Pb Pr INPUTS Lets you connect a component video source such as a DVD player Y Pb Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the video is ...

Page 8: ...MESSAGE STOP ALARM HEAR VOICE L MONO AUDIO VIDEO R H PHONE Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU OK Brings up the Main menu In the menu system it selects highlighted items CH v Scans down through the current channel list In the menu system acts like the down arrow button on the remote control an...

Page 9: ...ct the item that you ve highlighted press OK Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV s front panel Note Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV but puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate...

Page 10: ...e Main menu MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system selects highlighted items ON OFF When in TV mode turns the TV on and off If in another mode VCR DVD SAT CABLE etc will turn the component on and off SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will go back to the original channel after 30 seconds Press repeatedly to ad...

Page 11: ...Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan components Also the AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote controllable component Notes The TV and DVD buttons can t be programmed on this remote Th...

Page 12: ...ts of codes If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times then the remote can t be programmed to operate that component If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back ON 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the compon...

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Page 16: ...hes back to the previous channel 07 18 am Displays the current time 06 ABCDEF Displays the current channel and label assigned to the channel Displayed when you mute the sound Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature The auto tuning feature tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV like a VCR DVD Player etc When you set up auto tuning in the menu s...

Page 17: ...the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to the appropriate channel VID1 Component is connected to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO or S VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a video input channel when you press the corresponding button VID2 Componen...

Page 18: ...owing content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent c...

Page 19: ...ill not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for ...

Page 20: ...ontent themes to view for the selected rating and whether the status of the content theme is currently View V or Block B USA V Chip TV Rating Limit The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 1 Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU the PASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter the Parental Control menu Create your p...

Page 21: ...g you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well To block program content 1 Determine the content themes you want to block 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you want to change 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme status 4 Press the OK button to change its status to B In the example t...

Page 22: ...ly When you block a particular rating you automatically block the higher rated programs as well To block Canadian English and French program ratings 1 Select Canada V Chip from the PARENTAL CONTROL menu 2 Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK 3 Determine the rating you want to block 4 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change 5 Press the OK button to...

Page 23: ...ediately When the time has expired the TV shuts off If you turn on the TV the same day it shut off the password screen appears enter the password used for V Chip V Chip Active Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings 1 From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu press the up or down arrow to highlight V Chip active 2 Press the right or left arrow to turn on box has check...

Page 24: ...P when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired Press OK to turn SAP on or off Auto Vol level Auto Volume Level Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control Press OK to t...

Page 25: ...ch Signal Type Press the left or right arrow to toggle between the signal your TV is receiving Choose Cable if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals Choose Antenna if you are currently using an off air antenna for TV signals Start Searches for channels the signal is receiving and stores them in the TV s channel list Go to page 7 for more information List Labels Edit the chann...

Page 26: ... your area Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button VCR1 VCR2 DVD SAT CABLE etc on the remote Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Auto tuning feature Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus which you should have set in the Initial Setup Go to page 7 for more informati...

Page 27: ...ote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Lock Fr Panel in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu and press OK box won t have check mark Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off unexpectedly Sleep tim...

Page 28: ... 23 for more instructions PASSWORD menu appears KidPass option is activated and you try to reset the time You turn the TV on after KidPass shut off the TV The Remote Control Doesn t Work Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV or VCR that you re trying to operate Maybe rem...

Page 29: ...ome network program logos phone numbers etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in material or workmanship For how long after your purchase One year from date of purchase for labor charges One year from date of purchase for parts Two years from date of purchase for picture tube The warranty period for rental units ...

Page 30: ...S OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE...

Page 31: ...00 49 95 2 way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR VH47 3 95 busy protected wiring reset off Accessory Information Below are accessories available to compliment your product Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are subject to availability A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales ...

Page 32: ...if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the int...

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