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Summary of Contents for CTC175

Page 1: ...Color TV Owner s Manual ...

Page 2: ...olarized plug on this TV with an extension cord receptacle or other outlet unless both blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure Match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert MISE EN GARDE Pour prrvenir les chocs _lectriques ne pas utiliser la fiche polarisre de cet appareil avec une rallonge une prise de courant ou u ne autre sortie _ moins que les lames ne pu ssent _tre ins_rre...

Page 3: ...SRS 11 SETUP Button General Instructions 12 Setting Closed Captioning _ _ _ _ 13 Setting the Sleep Timer _ _14 Setting the Alarm _ _ _ 15 Labeling Channels 16 Parental Control 17 Channel Memory Autoprogramming Channels 18 Setting up VCR Channels 19 oSetting up Cable Box Channel 20 Detailed Connections Tips to Read Before Connecting Components i _ 21 Monitor Panel 22 Antenna and Cable Connections H...

Page 4: ...the TV button on the remote to tum on the __ rv TV When using the Button remote remember to point it at the front of the TV Number Buttons Buttons Press the VOLUME up or Volume Buttons down button to adjustthe volume to a desired level Press the CHANNEL up or down button to select the next channel in memory You can also press two number buttons to select a channel To select a 3 digit cable channel...

Page 5: ...P button to select the CLOCK SET display Press and hold the button to select the correct hour including AM or PM Press and hold the button to select the correct minute The correct time will now appear on the screen whenever you change channels or press the TV or DISPLAY button Note If power is interrupted for an extended time you will need to reset the clock Review menus Press the VIDEO button to ...

Page 6: ...ANNEL down to see the next lower channel in memory You can add or erase channels in memory as desired Details are on page 18 _ SETUP Button Press repeatedly until the function you want is selected highlighted then press or to adjust the setting Details about using each function begin on page 12 _ VIDEO Button Press repeatedly until the function you want is selected highlighted then press or to adj...

Page 7: ...s display appears when you label a channel Details are on page 16 Channel This display shows the TV s channel number whenever you change channels or press the remote s TV or DISPLAY button The word STEREO appears next to the channel number if the STEREO SAP function is set to STEREO and the channel you ve tuned is broadcasting stereo An asterisk will appear behind the word stereo STEREO if that st...

Page 8: ... directly at the front of the TV Without objects between that can block the infrared light beam Installing Replacing Batteries 1 Turn the remote control face down 2 Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover and slide it off 3 install four AAA batteries in the battery compartment as shown Make sureyou match the end of each battery to the end of the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover a...

Page 9: ...olume Buttons _ MUTE Button I I_ AUDIO Button _ SETUP Button _ OFF Button Press OFF to turn off TV _DSPY Display Button Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen Displays time if the clock has been set and channel number on the TV screen _ TV Button Turns on TV and puts remote in TV Mode so that the other remote buttons will control the TV Displays time if clock has been set and channel n...

Page 10: ...tions When the sound is muted the word MUTE will be displayed on the screen except when CAPTIONING is turned on To restore sound press MUTE again or press VOLUME up SETUP Button Press repeatedly until the function you want is selected then press or to adjust the setting Details about using each function begin on page 12 AUDIO Button Press repeatedly until the function you want is selected then pre...

Page 11: ...is often too easy for someone m your family to leave the Adjusting for a Color Picture that Pleases You 1 Decrease color to minimum This will leave a black and white image on the screen 2 Adjust contrast until the picture pleases you 3 Adjust brightness until the black partsof the picture appear black You may need to wait until the picture shows something you re sure is black to make this adjustme...

Page 12: ...sused to offer the program in another language Your TV lets you know when SAP audio is available by displaying an asterisk on the screen after the stereo indicator like this STEREO If you want to listen to the SAP channel when the asterisk appears change the STEREO SAP function to its SAP setting The SAP setting will only appear in the function when SAP is available Your TV will then reproduce the...

Page 13: ... high quality external speakers optimizes the sound performance of your TV SRS and O are registered trademarks of Hughes Aircraft Company a division of GM Hughes Electronics Turning On SRS O 1 Repeatedly press the MENU button to select AUDIO MENU press and then repeatedly press MENU again to select SRS ON OFF function Note You can also change the SRS ON OFF function between ON and OFF without goin...

Page 14: ...t have been locked out with the CHAN CTRL function cannot be viewed When this function is set to OFF all channels can be viewed The CHAN CTRL Channel Control function works hand in hand with the PARENTAL CONTROL function It lets you select the channels you want to lock out First select the channel number you want to lock out and then press to change this function from NORMAL to LOCKED When the PAR...

Page 15: ...y specific programs encoded with Closed Captioning information CC are applicable When Captions i is availablel the word Captioned appears on the screen when you change channels or press the TV or DISPLAY button on the remote The word Captioned does not appear to tell you if Captions 2 or either Text mode is available Setting Closed Captioning with or without remote 1 Press SETUP to select CAPTIONI...

Page 16: ...kly press the CLEAR button remote The sleep timer will begin to count down to zero The word SLEEP will appear on the screen whenever you change channels or press the remote s TV or DISPLAY button to let you know the sleep timer is activated The amount of time remaining before the TV shuts itself off will appear in the sleep timer menu whenever you display the SLEEP TIMER function I hour and 23 min...

Page 17: ...ction is selected pressing or will switch the setting between ON and OFF Set this function to ON if you want to activate the alarm When this function is set to OFF the alarm is deactivated and the TV will not turn on or off by itself Note If SET CLOCK is displayed next to ALARM you will need to set the clock time before you will be able to turn on the alarm function Details for setting the clock a...

Page 18: ...ct the channel number you want to label by pressing the CHANNEL up or down button or by pressing two number buttons Press and hold the VOLUME up or down button until the letter or character you want appears on the screen Pressing VOLUME up sequences through the characters in alphabetical order Pressing VOLUME down sequences the letters in reverse order 5 Then press to move to the next letter frame...

Page 19: ...unctions work hand in hand The instructions below will first tell you how to turnparental control on or off with the PARENTAL CTRL function and then how to lock desired channels with the CHAN CTRL function 2 To lock channels press the SETUP button to select the CHAN CTRL function 1 Repeatedly press SETUP to select the PARENTAL CTRL function Select a channel you want to lock by pressing CHANNEL up ...

Page 20: ... connector can be added to channel memory if desired Only channels 1 99 can be stored in channel memory 18 1 AutoProgramming Channels into Channel Memory with or without remote 1 Connect home antenna s or cable 3 Press either or to begin TV to your set autoprogramming 2 After you have turned on the TV and adjusted the volume repeatedly press SETUP to select the A UTOPROGRAM function When the TV is...

Page 21: ... If you have another VCR connected VCR 1 CHAN function to the TV press MENU to select the VCR 2 CHAN function 2 Enter the channel number you want to program by pressing two digit buttons on the remote control The channel number you enter is the channel to which the TV will tune automatically when you later press the VCR1 button on the remote _ll 3 Press the button to program the channel number you...

Page 22: ...be operated by the CABLE button on the remote as described on page 25 Pressing the CABLE button will then not only switch the remote to cable mode but will also automatically tune the TV to the proper channel for viewing the picture from the cable box Setting Up Cable Box Channel with or without remote 1 Repeatedly press SETUP to select the CABLE CHAN function 3 Press the button to program the cha...

Page 23: ...n the component s power button is switched off If the outlet is labeled unswitched that means power will always be available at that outlet even when the component is turned off Depending on the size of your system you may prefer to use an extension cord or a multiple adapter to get enough outlets for all your components The power cords on your RCA components are polarized one blade is wider than ...

Page 24: ...ill be muted If you place the speakers behind the viewer at the back of the room put switch in INT EXT SURR position This maintains normal volume level of the TV s internal speakers and a surround signal to rear speakers Details about connecting speakers to the TV are on page 27 IMPORTANT Always place switch in INT EXT SURR position if no external speakers are used or if external speakers are ever...

Page 25: ... Adapter such as RCA 193983 Push on BACK OFTV C OR If the antenna cables coming from your home antenna s are a 75 ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF channels 2 13 and a 300 ohm flat twin lead cable for UHF channels 14 69 connect them to your set like this Incoming UHF t _ Cables _ From _ 1_ and Home Antenna s VHF CABLE ANTENNA _ _ _k _ Antenna Mixer JJ _ such as RCA0197551 I_ BACK OF TV OR D...

Page 26: ...coming CO_ ERTE_ECODER BOX CABLE ANTENNA H BACK OF TV Remember to tune your TV to the output channel of the converter box usually 2 3 or 4 when selecting channels via the converter box C Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter decoder box that cannot be controlled by remote control Incoming __ Cable CONVERTER DECODER BOX CABI FJAINTENNA BACK OFTV Note These optional accessor...

Page 27: ...urn on Pressing the CHANNEL buttons should then also change channels on the cable box If the cable box does not react to the remote or if the remote turns on the cable box but does not change channels repeat steps 1 thru 5 with another code number 4 Press two number buttons first one then the other to enter the code number for your brand of cable box Note Youmust press the two number buttons withi...

Page 28: ...in which the signal is scrambled Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device cable box which is generally provided by the cable company How you connect the cable box to your TV depends upon whether or not the cable box can be controlled by remote control The TV s remote can also control most brands of cable boxes so if your cable box is remote controllabl...

Page 29: ...de the speaker switch to INT EXTSURR This provides full power to the TV s internal speakers for the front sound and a surround signal to the rear speakers SPEAKE 1 Helpful Hints External speakers placed next to the TV will sound better the higher quality they are Very efficient small bookshelf or compact speakers will give good results for surround sound use Surround effect can often be improved b...

Page 30: ...der is playing S VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder This connection allows you to record onto the camcorder whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen _L Back of TV AV IN Jack Audio Video In This connection will let yourecord onto the camcorder whatever is being displayed on the screen such as a TV program You ll also be able to record signals from a VCR or similar device that is connected ...

Page 31: ...CR is playing If you connect a second audio video device to INPUT 2 select channel 92 on the TV to view whatever the second device is playing Note Youcan program your TV to automatic allyselect the proper VCR inputchannel 91 Or92 when you press the VCR I or VCR 2 button Details are on page 19 AUDIO HI FI OUT SELECT s v oEo U Audio Video Cables such as RCA AH069G L Shown here is a simplified method...

Page 32: ...ack of TV Li AUtO HI FI OUT SELECT A_a o L 3 _o I II _ I _ l _ _ J _LI I _ _ _ I _ I AudioNideo Cables _x I I I such as RCA AH069G _ L I I VJDEOsELECT s _DEO 1 LIT To see the signal from a device connected to the INPUT 1 jacks select channel 91 Select channel 92 to see the signal from a device connected to the INPUT 2 jacks Notes Signals from the S VIDEO connector do not come thru the SELECT OUT j...

Page 33: ...It is not necessary to press PLAY and RECORD with this remote TV VCR Button Same as VCR button on front of VCR Lets you record one channel with VCR and watch another channel on TV MEM Memory Button Press to turn on VCR s counter memory function CLEAR Button Used when setting the VCR s clock and programming its timer Number Buttons Press two numbers to select channel Press a 0 before a single digit...

Page 34: ...ming If the right number was entered the VCR should turn on If the VCR does not react to the remote repeat steps 1 thru 5 with another code number Note Some older VCRs do not have an ON OFF switch on their remote controls and cannot be turned on and off remotely If you have this type of VCR you can test the code number by pressing the CHAN button instead of the ON OFF button Make sure the VCR is a...

Page 35: ...with the VOL and MUTE buttons on the TV s remote Back of TV 1_1 Audio Video Cables CASSET ER EOORDER _o such as ROA AH069G u_STERE O I v I I If your stereo amplifier is part of a system that has its own remote control connect it to the SELECT OUT jacks as shown here The fixed level audio signal present at these jacks is also ideal for connecting an audio cassette recorder to record audio from the ...

Page 36: ...2 jacks on the TV as shown here If the computer or other device has monaural audio output only one AUDIO OUT jack instead of L and R connect it to the TV s R MONO jack This will enable the TV to reproduce the sound through both the left and right speakers To View Signals From Computer If you connected the computer to the TV s INPUT 1 jacks select channel 91 on the TV so you can see whatever signal...

Page 37: ...V Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor Maybe the remote was not aimed directly at the component TV or VCR you were trying to control Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will control TV Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead Try replacing batteries e Maybe batteries were installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries correctly SLEEP TIMER function...

Page 38: ...VCR is in correct position Picture appears tilted No closed captioning Black bars appear onthe screen Check antenna connections Try adjusting SHARPNESS function to improve weak signals Try another channel Try adjusting VOLUME BASS and TREBLE controls If station is sending stereo _try changing STEREO SAP funcl_ion to MONO setting for clearer sound No stereo on known stereo station Make sure STEREO ...

Page 39: ... canbeused onthescreen if it is extremely dirty Youcanalsouseanon abrasive glass cleaner likeWindex orGlass Plus withasoftcloth Be suretoturnoff theTVbefore cleaning thescreen anddo notallowliquidtorundownthescreen andinsidetheTV A special antistatic cleaning I_ polishing solution AH035 is available for useonmostTV screens andnon textured cabinets Thisnon Iltl_ abrasive formula imparts brilliance ...

Page 40: ...onents farther apart Or need additional cables Antenna Cables Screw on Antenna Cable Attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection Push on Antenna Cable Attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV Ends push on for a quick connection _AH037 3 ft Go...

Page 41: ...ubbing Cable 6 ft AH077G VCR Connection Kit AVH500 S VHS Video Cable 8 fl VAA020 Replacement PowEr cord 5 l 2 ft 187802 Antenna Adapter 193983 Antenna Mixer 193984 Antenna Mixer 197551 Replacement Remote Control CRK59B 204935 Simple Touch Basic Remote 206800 3 99 6 99 8 99 5 99 7 99 8 99 10 99 14 99 32 95 29 95 10 15 6 95 10 73 10 95 53 35 38 15 Note All specifications and descriptions of accessor...

Page 42: ...toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt If ever it is not possible to ship within 30 days we will notify you with an updalce on your order and an option to cancel To place your order by mail detach a...

Page 43: ...ory Channel 18 Monitor Panel 22 MUTE 6 N NORM UNIFIED Switch i 32 Number Buttons 9 31 o OFF Button 8 OFF TIME Function 15 ON TIME Function 15 On Screen Displays _ 5 Optional Accessories 38 39 40 Order Form Accessories 39 40 P PARENTAL CTRL Function 12 17 Parental Control Display 5 PAUSE But onl 3 PC Button 8 PICTURE RESET Function 10 Picture Adjustmen s i10 Picture Memory 10 PICTURE TILT 3 PLAY Bu...

Page 44: ...operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your television Damage from misuse or neglect Remote controlbatteries A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A television purchased or serviced o...

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