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Page 2: ... 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 pr_venir les chocs 61ectriques ne pas utiliser la fiche polarisre de cet appareil avec une rallonge une prise de courant ou une autre sortie h moins que les lames ne puissent 8tre insrrres h fond sans qu aucune partie ne soit lais...

Page 3: ... SETUP Menu General Instructions 15 Setting Closed Captioning 16 Setting the Sleep Timer 17 Setting the Alarm 18 Labeling Channels 19 Parental Control 20 Channel Memory Autoprogramming Channels 21 Channel Memory Erasing Adding Channels 2 l Setting up VCR Channels 22 Setting up Cable Box Channel 23 Detailed Connections Tips to Read Before Connecting Components 24 Monitor Panel 25 Antenna and Cable ...

Page 4: ...ory You can also press two number buttons to select a channel To select a 3 digit cable channel up to channel 128 press and hold number button 1 until I appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers Channels 2 13 were programmed into the channel memory for you at the factory so pressing CHANNEL up or down stops at these channels only When you start the AutoProgramming feature described be...

Page 5: ...oned in the room especially if the TV will be facing a different direction 9 Review menus 1 To see the video menu repeatedly 0_ I press MENU button to select _ u t VIDEO MENU and then press iX _ I Repeatedly press MENU to select _ _ _ desired function and then press O _ Idlb _l_ db I or to adjust it Details are on L r _ i page 12 i_n Tint I Contrast I Bright I Sharp I PictureReset 2 To see the aud...

Page 6: ...e volume display will automatically appear on the screen when you press the VOL buttons _3 CH Channel Buttons Press CH up to see the next higher channel in memory Press CH down to see the next lower channel in memory You can add or erase channels in memory as desired Details are on page 21 _ MENU Button Press repeatedly until the menu you want to display is selected then press or Next pressMENU re...

Page 7: ...nel Label This display appears when you label a channel Details are on page 19 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 STER...

Page 8: ...til it snaps back together The operation of the remote will probably not be affected 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 sure you insert the negative end of each battery first 4 Replace the cover and turn remote over face up Note...

Page 9: ...the component you selected in step 1 To control a different component first press its component button VCR1 VCR2 CABLE AUDIO or TV and then press the desired function button Note Not all components have functions that can be controlled by these buttons but you can experiment with your particular models to discover exactly which buttons will control it The TV button automatically controls your TV n...

Page 10: ...HANNEL Buttons Press CHANNEL up to select the next higher channel in channel memory Press CHANNEL down to select the next lower channel in channel memory You can add or erase channels in memory as desired Details are on page 21 VOLUME Buttons Press VOLUME up to increase volume Press VOLUME down to decrease volume MUTE Button Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to minimum level without affecting the...

Page 11: ... to channel 90 then channel 91 then channel 92 Channel 90 lets you see the signals coming from a device that is connected to the S VIDEO connector Channel 91 accesses the INPUT I jacks and channel 92 accesses the INPUT 2jacks _CS Commercial Skip Button Use thisbuttonwhen youwantto scan otherchannelsduringa programbreak Whena breakoccurs pressUSonce before changingchannels TheTV will countdown 30se...

Page 12: ...grammed the VCR1 or VCR2 button to automatically select channel 92 as described on page 22 press VCRt or VCR2 Select channel 90 if the other source is connected to the TV s s viDEOconnector Remember to also connect the regular video cable to the VIDEO INPUT 1jack for picture in picture viewing The TV automatically minimizes any annoying differences in tint between the small and large picture by el...

Page 13: ...IuTroN ON OFFBUTTON BUTrON FREEZEBUTTON MOVE SWAP FRZ PIP W W Press and release MOVE to move the small picture to the next corner Press SWAP tO switch the small picture with the main picture Press FREEZE to freeze the small picture Press FREEZE again to return to an action picture Pressing the PIPbutton will cancel PiPand remove the little picture from the screen 11 ...

Page 14: ...t press or within a few seconds Via remote control your TV will remember which function you displayed last even after the menu has disappeared from the screen So if you want to adjust the same function again simply press the or button on the remote control The last function you adjusted will reappear on the TV screen Custom Picture Memory for Input Channels The channel numbers you select to see si...

Page 15: ...il you change channels or return the STEREO SAP function back to STEREO Note Some TV stations transmit a pilot signal that makes your TV think it s receiving stereo even though the broadcast signal is monaural The pilot signal will make the stereo indicator STEREO appear on the screen next to the channel number however you will not be able to hear stereo sound If this happens check with the TV sta...

Page 16: ...of high quality external speakers optimizes the sound performance of your TV SRS and are registered trademarks of Hughes AircraR Company a division of GM Hughes Electronics Turning On SRS 0 1 Repeatedly press the MENU button to select AUDIO MENU press and then repeatedly press MENU again to select SRS ON OFF function Note Youcan alsochangethe SRS ON OFFfunctionbetween ON and OFFwithoutgoing throug...

Page 17: ...ed 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 PARENTAL CONTROL fu...

Page 18: ...nformation CC are applicable When Captions I is available 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 Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU and then press or to display setup funct...

Page 19: ...ou want the TV to stay on Each time you press the or button the time will increase 30 minutes up to 4 hours Then the time display will start over 3 When finished the display will automatically disappear from the screen in a few seconds To make it disappear more quickly press the CLEAR button The amount of time remaining before the TV shuts itself off will appear in the sleep timer menu whenever yo...

Page 20: ...nction 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 ...

Page 21: ...l appear under the channel number o Select 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 Then ...

Page 22: ...below will first tell you how to turn parental control on or off with the PARENTAL CTRL function and then how to lock desired channels with the CHAN CTRL function 1 Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU and then press or to display setup functions Repeatedly press MENU to select the PARENTAL CTRL function 2 To lock channels press the MENU button to select the CHAN CTRL function Select a chann...

Page 23: ...ut remote I Connect home antenna s or cable TV to your set After you have turned on the TV and adjusted the volume repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU and then press or to display the setup functions Repeatedly press MENU to select the A UTOPROGRAM function 3 Press either or to begin autoprogramming The TV will first program all channels for ANTA input and then program all channels for ANT ...

Page 24: ...MENU and then press or to the TV press MENU to select the to display the setup functions VCR 2 CHAN function Repeatedly press MENU to select the VCR 1 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 E...

Page 25: ...n page 28 Pressing the ABLE 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 MENU to select the SETUP MENU and then press or to display the setup functions Repeatedly press MENU to select the CABLE CHAN function 3 P...

Page 26: ...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 Delx nding 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 27: ...TV screen duringrecording Video signals fromthe S VIDEOconnectorcan notbe recorded fromthe SELECTOUT VIDEOjack To record fromanS VHS componentconnectedto the S VIDEO connector you mustalsoconnect thevideo cable to the VIDEO INPUT I jack and then select channel 91 on the TV screen On screen displays such as menus and status displays can not be recorded from thisjack Special features such as picture...

Page 28: ... Combination Antenna Adlpter _ such as RCA 193983 Push on CABLE ANTENNA C D 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 CABLFJANTENNA Push Incoming UHF f _ _ _ or Cables _ From _ and Antenna Mixer Home _ such as RCA 197551 Antenna...

Page 29: ...e next page CABLFJANTENNA Incoming BACK OF IV 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 _ Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter decoder box that cannot be controlled by remote control Incoming Cable CONVERTER DECOOER BOX BACK OF IV itter _ A B switch _ three coaxial cables _ Note These...

Page 30: ...s not change channels repeat steps 1 thru 5 with another code number one number is listed you may need to try each one separately until you find the one that works 2 Press CABLE button on remote 3 Press ID button on remote 4 Press two number buttons first one then the other to enter the code number for your brand of cable box Note You must press the two number buttons within three seconds of press...

Page 31: ...ce 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 controllable you may want to connect it as shown in Diagram B on page 27 Instructions for programming the TV s remote to control...

Page 32: ... INPUT 2 select channel 92 on the TV to view whatever the second device is playing Note Youcan programyour TV to automatically select the proper VCR input channel 91 or 92 when you press the VCR 1 or VCR 2 button Details are on page 22 Back of TV Auo_ HI FI OUT SELECT 1 Incoming Cable Back of VCR Shown here is a simplified method of connecting a VCR to your TV The preferred method using a 2 way si...

Page 33: ...he S VIDEO connector do not come thru the SELECT OUT jacks To record from an S VHS component remember to also connect the regular video cable to the VIDEO INPUT jack and then tune to channel 91 You will not be able to record the picture in picture inset picture or any of the menus or status displays S VHS Super VHS VCR S VHS Cable such as RCA 186008 f This connection allows you to record _ TV prog...

Page 34: ...ped to fast forward tape Press while VCR is playing to search forward on screen menu that lets you determine if it will be controlled by VCR1 or VCR2 Additional information about controlling two RCA VCRs is in the note on the next page If you have another brand of VCR you can probably also program your remote to control it Details are on the next page VCRI and VCR2 Buttons VCR1 VCR2 CABLE AUDIO O0...

Page 35: ...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 OFF ON 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 CHANNEL button instead of the OFF ON button Make sure the VCR is already turned on when you test the code number Operati...

Page 36: ... jack select channel 90 on the TV to view whatever the camcorder 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 Back of TV Audio Video AV IN Jack Audio video In Audio Video Input Cable usually supplied with J camcorder This connection will let you record onto the camcorder whatever is being d...

Page 37: ...UT 2 jacks on the TV as shown here If the computer or other device has monaural audio output only one A UDIO OUT jack instead of L and R connect it to the TV s R MONOjack This will enable the TV to reproduce the sound through both the left and fight 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 sig...

Page 38: ...ribed on page 9 Adjust the amplifier for normal listening Then control sound with the VOL and MUTE buttons on the TV s remote Back of TV CASSETTE RECORDER I OR AMPLIFIER STEREO ms 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 cass...

Page 39: ...ll want to experiment with each button to determine the exact function for your component OFF ON Press to turn on component Press again to turn off Some components will turn on automatically when you press this button VOLUME Press to change volume level CHANNEL Press to select the next higher or lower channel in the component s channel memory Number Buttons Press two numbers to directly select a c...

Page 40: ...movies broadcast or tape give the best surround effect but regular stereo and mono programs will also benefit Connecting Speakers to Back of Amplifier or Receiver If you connect an Amplifier or Receiver to your TV connect the speakers to the Amplifier Receiver instead of the TV Sound from the TV will then come through the Amplifier Receiver and the TV s internal speakers You can turn off the TV s ...

Page 41: ...esired A G I 1 D _ O0 0 1 oo Skaple Touch Remote Control 2O6800 This is an optional remote that can be used to turn your set on off change ch_Lnnels and adjust volume It is a simplified remote that can be used to control basic functions v Note All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice ...

Page 42: ... an option to cancel To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in U S currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 For more information on these accessories or current prices write to the following address Video Accessories Customer Service...

Page 43: ...mponents farther apart or need additional cables Antenna Cables Sci_w 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 _ft Gold Tip...

Page 44: ...utes and then turning it on again Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV Intermittent or no remote Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor Turns off while playing 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...

Page 45: ...STEREO SAP function is in STEREO mode Can t get two channels in Pix in Pix No picture while using Pix in Pix with S VHS VCR or camcorder Small picture does not have color Try another channel Try adjusting VOLUME BASS and TREBLE controls If station is sending stereo try changing STEREO SAP function to MONO setting for clearer sound Try adjusting SRS O controls to turn SRS O off or on If using the V...

Page 46: ... do not use furniture polish Because textured finishes are porous using furniture polish will mar their appearance They can be easily cleaned with a damp soft cloth To clean the screen you can wipe it with a damp soft cloth A very diluted mild soap can be used on the screen if it is extremely dirty You can also use a non abrasive glass cleaner like Windex or Glass Plus with a soft cloth Be sure to...

Page 47: ...NIFIED Switch 33 OFF Button 9 32 37 OFF TIME Function 18 OFF ON Button 7 9 32 37 ON TIME Function 18 On Screen Displays 5 ON OFF Button 7 9 Optional Accessories 39 40 41 Order Form Accessories 39 40 PARENTAL CONTROL Display 5 20 PARENTAL CTRL Function 15 20 PAUSE Button 32 37 PC Button 8 PICTURE RESET Function 12 Picture Adjustments 12 Picture Memory 12 Picture in Picture 10 11 Picture in Picture ...

Page 48: ...and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer i nstallation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your television Damage from misuse or neglect Remote control batteries A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A television purchased or serv...

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