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Reference

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Connections & Setup

Using the Remote

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Reference

Menus and Features

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Good Information to Know

This section contains information that you don’t have
to know to use your monitor, but may want to refer to
from time to time. It includes a specification sheet,
some connection examples, a troubleshooting section,
the limited warranty, an accessories order form and an
index.

Summary of Contents for MM36100

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Page 2: ...ed by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided 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 o...

Page 3: ...ples 10 Monitor and a VCR 10 Viewing the VCR Input Channel 10 Monitor VCR and a Satellite Receiver 11 Viewing the Components 11 Monitor VCR Satellite Receiver and a DVD Player 12 Viewing the Components 12 A V Receiver Speakers 13 S VGA Video Inputs S VGA1 S VGA2 14 S VGA1 Input Connection Examples 15 Viewing the S VGA1 Input 15 S VGA2 Input Connection Example 16 Viewing the S VGA2 Input 16 Front I...

Page 4: ...e SAT CABLE Channel auto tuning 24 Label the Channels 25 What Now 25 Using the Remote 27 Remote Buttons 28 Using the INPUT button 29 Programming the Remote 29 Testing the Remote 29 Programming the Remote 30 Using Automatic Code Search 30 Using Direct Entry 30 Using the remote to control a device 31 Modes of Operation 31 Front Panel 31 Remote Control Codes 32 Menus and features 33 Menus and Control...

Page 5: ...t 42 The Ratings Limits Screen 42 Blocking Age based Ratings 43 Viewing Age based Ratings 44 Blocking Specific Content Themes 44 Viewing Specific Content Themes 45 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 46 Blocking Movie Ratings 46 Viewing Movie Ratings 46 V Chip Unrated Program Block 47 Channel Block 47 Front Panel Block 47 Lock Unlock Parental Controls 47 PIP Picture in Picture Operation 48 PIP Buttons 48 Us...

Page 6: ...3 Picture on screen is not centered 53 Horizontal or diagonal lines on screen 53 Black Box appears on the screen 53 No sound picture okay 54 Can t select certain channel 54 Turns off while playing 54 Noisy stereo reception 54 No picture no sound but TV is on 54 Sound okay picture poor 54 Care and Cleaning 54 RCA MultiMedia Monitor Limited Warranty 55 Radio Interference 59 Index 60 ...

Page 7: ...aining sections discuss the menus and features and include a Reference section which contains troubleshooting tips care and cleaning instructions accessory ordering information and your warranty Check out the notes that have been added throughout the manual in these Tip Boxes There are some important tips that will help you get the most from your monitor Connections Setup Using the Remote 1 2 Refe...

Page 8: ... that can be connected to those jacks Before you begin it s a good idea to read any connection information in other components user manuals as well Before You Connect Protect against power surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet Turn off the monitor and or component before connecting or disconnecting any cables Make sure all antennas and cables are proper...

Page 9: ...from degrading and results in a sharper image RCA cable S Video cable You can use audio video and s video jacks to connect devices such as VCRs Satellite receivers DVD players Laserdisc players Camcorders Internet devices ANTENNA CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S VIDEO PIP MAIN S VIDEO STEREO OUTPUT SELECTED OUTPUTS AUDIO R L COMPONENT Y PB PR S VGA 1 STEREO INPUT S VGA 2...

Page 10: ...E L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R USB PC HUB DVD COMPONENT INPUT DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE HUB ENLARGED VIEW PIP MAIN S VIDEO STEREO OUTPUT SELECTED OUTPUTS Video cable Stereo mini jack cable S video cable You can use selected video output jacks to connect devices such as compatible A V receivers compatible recording equipment PC with a compatible graphics card Audio Component Video Inputs These ja...

Page 11: ...MAIN S VIDEO STEREO OUTPUT SELECTED OUTPUTS AUDIO R L COMPONENT Y PB PR S VGA 1 STEREO INPUT S VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R USB PC HUB DVD COMPONENT INPUT DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE HUB ENLARGED VIEW AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R RCA cable Speaker wire You can use audio output jacks to connect devices such an Audi...

Page 12: ... on the monitor ANTENNA CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S VIDEO PIP MAIN S VIDEO STEREO OUTPUT SELECTED OUTPUTS AUDIO R L COMPONENT Y PB PR S VGA 1 STEREO INPUT S VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R USB PC HUB DVD COMPONENT INPUT DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE HUB ANTENNA IN VIDEO AUDIO L R ANTENNA OUT IN OUT VCR VIDEO AUDIO L R C...

Page 13: ... view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs The VCR can be viewed on the VID 1 input channel The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID 2 input ANTENNA CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S VIDEO PIP MAIN S VIDEO STEREO OUTPUT SELECTED OUTPUTS AUDIO R L COMPONENT Y PB PR S VGA 1 STERE...

Page 14: ...button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs The VCR can be viewed on the VID 1 input channel The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID 2 input The DVD player can be viewed on the VID 3 input Component Video If your DVD player has a component video output we recommend you use the component video input on the monitor instead of...

Page 15: ... to connect the monitor to external speakers The EXT INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the monitor s internal speakers on or off EXT sends audio to external and internal speakers INT sends audio only to the monitor s internal speakers ANTENNA CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S VIDEO PIP MAIN S VIDEO STEREO OUTPUT SELECTED OUTPUTS AUDIO R L COMPONENT Y PB PR S VGA 1 ...

Page 16: ... device connected to the monitor the media being transmitted graphics cards and memory allotments Scan Rates The computer scan rates supported are VGA 640x480 60 72hz progressive S VGA 800x600 60hz progressive Make sure that you appropriately adjust the display properties for your computer You can change the picture mode settings for the S VGA inputs by using the Picture Mode menu To access the Pi...

Page 17: ...nnection Examples 1 Connect the supplied S VGA cable to your computer and to the monitor 2 Connect the audio Connect the stereo mini jack cable to the computer and to the STEREO INPUT jack on the monitor OR Connect the RCA type connectors of a Y adapter to the audio outputs on the computer and connect the stereo mini jack connector to the STEREO INPUT jack on the monitor Y Adapter Stereo mini jack...

Page 18: ...utput on the HDTV digital receiver and to the video INPUT2 on the monitor Viewing the S VGA 2 Input 1 Turn on the monitor and the HDTV digital receiver 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs until you get to the VGA 2 input If your RCA or PROSCAN HDTV digital receiver switches from a high definition output to a ...

Page 19: ...o video inputs a headphone jack and two client USB ports Look for a hinged door and gently lift the cover open ME NU CH CH VOL VOL POW ER USB cable type A USB cable type B USB ports A V jacks Headphone jack USB Inputs Output USB universal serial bus inputs let you connect PC type peripheral devices to the monitor This includes devices such as joysticks keyboards and pointing devices mouse trackbal...

Page 20: ...nitor Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the monitor s front panel Pressing the TV button not only turns on the monitor but puts the remote into TV mode so that the buttons on the remote will control monitor functions Step 4 Set Up the Monitor The information that follows gives you step by step instructions for the first time set up of your monitor Take time now to read the next section Sett...

Page 21: ...ime 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 Setup 0 Go Back 2 Point to Time and press OK to select it TIME 1 Set Time 2 View Warranty Clock 0 Go Back 3 Point to Set Time and press OK to select it Alternate Navigation Method In addition to using Point Select you can also select a menu item by en...

Page 22: ...ms channels into the channel list 1 Press MENU bring up the Main menu and then select Channel TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 Setup 0 Go Back 2 From the CHANNEL menu shown below select Auto Channel Search CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Auto Tuning 0 Exit The monitor will begin searching for channels and give yo...

Page 23: ...menu shown below select Auto Tuning CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Auto Tuning 0 Go Back 2 From the AUTO TUNING menu shown below select Set VCR1 Channel AUTO TUNING 1 Set VCR1 Channel 2 Set VCR2 Channel 3 Set DVD Channel 4 Set SAT CABLE Channel 0 Go Back 3 From the SET VCR1 CHANNEL menu shown below point to the choice in the that matches the way you have your VCR c...

Page 24: ...pe 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Auto Tuning 0 Go Back 2 From the AUTO TUNING menu shown below select Set VCR2 Channel AUTO TUNING 1 Set VCR1 Channel 2 Set VCR2 Channel 3 Set DVD Channel 4 Set SAT CABLE Channel 0 Go Back 3 From the SET VCR2 CHANNEL menu shown below point to the choice in the that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the monitor SET VCR2 CHANNEL 1 Not connecte...

Page 25: ...menu shown below select Auto Tuning CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Auto Tuning 0 Go Back 2 From the AUTO TUNING menu shown below select Set DVD Channel AUTO TUNING 1 Set VCR1 Channel 2 Set VCR2 Channel 3 Set DVD Channel 4 Set SAT CABLE Channel 0 Go Back 3 From the SET DVD CHANNEL menu shown below point to the choice in the that matches the way you have your DVD con...

Page 26: ... the CHANNEL menu shown below select Auto Tuning CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Auto Tuning 0 Go Back 2 From the AUTO TUNING menu shown below select Set SAT CABLE Channel AUTO TUNING 1 Set VCR1 Channel 2 Set VCR2 Channel 3 Set DVD Channel 4 Set SAT CABLE Channel 0 Go Back 3 From the SET SAT CABLE Channel menu shown below point to the choice in the that matches the ...

Page 27: ...ideas on labelling the channels 4 Repeat this process for each of your channels Then press MENU or OK to continue The monitor can store in memory as many as 45 labels plus labels for each input What Now Now that you ve finished the setup you can sit back relax and enjoy the monitor or you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR DVD player satellite receiver or other compon...

Page 28: ...26 Connections Setup ...

Page 29: ...f you have an RCA GE or ProScan component you probably don t need to program it at all Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR Cable Box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could co...

Page 30: ...nels and the monitor will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time CH or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the monitor s volume FETCH Brings up Picture Mode choice list Computer text or Video when tuned...

Page 31: ...ons WHO Some RCA ProScan and GE components use the WHO button to toggle through available channel lists and user profiles Using the INPUT button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels and view components you have connected to the monitor 1 Press TV to place the remote in TV mode Make sure that the component you want to view is turned ON 2 Press INPUT to tune to an avai...

Page 32: ...s flashing the device you want to control does not turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you have searched through all of the codes There are 20 total sets of codes If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times then the remote cannot control that particular device If the device you want to co...

Page 33: ... DVD player VCR Cable Box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the monitor you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the monitor Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your monitor to operate many of the monitor s features MENU OK Brings up the ...

Page 34: ...2088 2089 2090 2091 2107 2115 2120 2125 Radioshack Realistic 2002 2011 2013 2014 2021 2022 2023 2026 2029 2049 2050 2096 2131 Radix 2014 Randex 2014 Ricoh 2128 Runco 2104 Samsung 2005 2013 2015 2033 2053 2112 Sanky 2132 2104 Sansui 2010 2092 2111 2123 Sanyo 2011 2013 2023 Scott 2012 2015 2025 2032 2035 2038 2065 2093 2116 Sears 2011 2014 2021 2023 2048 2049 2050 2051 2055 2056 2107 2118 Sharp 2002...

Page 35: ...and menus of your monitor beginning with some information on using menus and control panels Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your monitor Connections Setup Using the Remote 1 2 Reference Menus and features 3 4 ...

Page 36: ...Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 Setup 0 Go Back Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to select a choice in a menu Point with the MOVE arrows and then select with MENU or OK Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu Point to Go B...

Page 37: ...xit Numeric Entry A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing SET TIME AM Enter01to12forthehour Press OK to exit 1 Press the up arrow to enter a number in the column above the pointer 2 Press the right arrow to move to the next column then press the up or down arrow to enter a number 3 When you have finished entering in...

Page 38: ...gnal to give the impression of even greater depth and stereo separation Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The monitor displays the word SAP 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 ...

Page 39: ...re This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel Choose On or Off depending on your preference Auto Color is not available for VGA or component video Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and Warm for a more red palette of picture...

Page 40: ...n Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Picture Tilt Your monitor has an extra large picture tube which makes it vulnerable to...

Page 41: ... can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons Channel List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CH buttons Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or is not included No in the Normal channel list Channel Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a six character label fo...

Page 42: ...he component s Ch 2 3 4 switch is set to the corresponding channel Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 or Front Input Choose this if your component is connected to the INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 or Front Input jacks of the monitor and you want the monitor to tune to VID1 VID2 VID3 or FRNT input channel when you press the specified component button If you connect S video cables the channel marker displays SVID1 S...

Page 43: ...ly designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes graphic violence V explicit sexual activity S or crude indecent language L TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this p...

Page 44: ...2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Go Back Content V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV MA VIEW D L S V FV V V V RATING STATUS TV MA View TV 14 View TV PG View TV G View TV Y7 View TV Y View D L S V FV V V V V V V V V V V V V Press v to select rating Press MENU to exit C o n t e n t V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT R a...

Page 45: ...up or down arrow to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block and B C o n t e n t V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT R a t i n g S t a t u s T V P G B l o c k D L S V F V B B B B R A T I N G S T A T U S T V M A B l o c k T V 1 4 B l o c k T V P G B l o c k T V G V i e w T V Y 7 V i e w T V Y V i e w D L S V F V B B B B B B ...

Page 46: ...k out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch 2 Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field 3 Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watc...

Page 47: ... the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status such as the B under language L corresponding with TV 14 5 Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV PG or TV MA language content Content V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT R a t i n g S t a t u s T V 1 4 V...

Page 48: ...ovie rating limits will take effect See the section Locking Parental Controls Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View 1 Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating you want to view 2 Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field Press the up and down arrows to ch...

Page 49: ... the status of unrated program viewing If you do not the limit will not take effect Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed View All channels are available Block The front panel CH channel buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as View The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel Don t forget ...

Page 50: ... Feature While you may use PIP in different ways this basic PIP scenario should get you started While watching the TV follow these steps to use your VCR to supply the picture for PIP 1 Press the PIP button on the remote The PIP window appears on the screen 2 Turn on the VCR 3 Press the TV button then press WHO INPUT until you see the VCR signal displayed in the PIP window The PIP window should dis...

Page 51: ...bad reception Most VCRs and satellite receivers have an antenna or TV button If your cable or off air antenna goes into your VCR or satellite receiver then into your monitor try pressing the antenna or TV button on the front of the component Tip If programmed to control your VCR the ANTENNA button on the remote acts as a TV VCR button Check the connections PIP requires a second video source like a...

Page 52: ...50 Menus and Features ...

Page 53: ... Information to Know This section contains information that you don t have to know to use your monitor but may want to refer to from time to time It includes a specification sheet some connection examples a troubleshooting section the limited warranty an accessories order form and an index ...

Page 54: ...gram Yes Srs Sound Retrieval System Enhanced Speakers 2 2 25 X 5 High Compliance CONVENIENCE Channel Tuning Capability 181 Single tuner Picture in picture Yes Pip Swap And Move Yes Channel Labeling Yes Parental Control Yes Stereo Headphone Jack 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack Front A V Input Composite L Mono Right Universal Remote Backlit Plug Play Compatibility VESA DDC2b Vga1 Front Universal Serial Bus 2...

Page 55: ...te is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will control monitor Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries Note if you remove the batteries you may have reprogram the remote to control other components Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries ...

Page 56: ...e as CH3 4 switch on VCR Also check to make sure TV VCR switch on VCR is in correct position Sound okay picture poor Check antenna connections Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your monitor before cleaning You can clean the monitor as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to ...

Page 57: ...er and arrange for home service Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your monitor Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal r...

Page 58: ...n be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA type phono connectors Color Coded Jacks The jacks on the TV s monitor panel are color coded for ease of use The video jacks are yellow the right audio jacks are red and the left audio jacks are white When connecting components to each other be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to right inputs To c...

Page 59: ...ly without disconnecting antenna SCTV 160 Surge Protector provides eight outlets coaxial and telephone line protection Audible alarm for surge failure Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling Total Amo...

Page 60: ...rder on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard My card expires My card expires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Prices are subject to change without noti...

Page 61: ...ct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna that is the antenna for radio or television that is receiving the interference Change the position of the multimedia monitor with respect to the radio or television equipment that is receiving interference Move the multimedia monitor away from equipment receiving interference Plug the multimedia...

Page 62: ...Receiver 11 Speakers 13 VCR 10 Content Themes 41 Contrast 37 D DDC2B 15 DVD Channel 23 E Exiting a menu 34 External Speakers 9 F Fixed images 54 Front panel buttons 31 Front Panel Inputs 17 Front Panel Lockout 47 I Input button 29 INPUT1 40 L Labels 25 39 Limited Warranty 55 M Menus 34 Choice Lists 36 Control Panels 35 exiting 34 Numeric entry 35 Sliders 35 Mono 36 Mute 36 P Parental Controls Chan...

Page 63: ... Cable TV 39 UHF VHF Antenna 39 Sleep Timer 40 Stereo 36 49 T Time Current 49 Time setting 19 Tint 37 Tone Controls 36 Troubleshooting 53 U USB Inputs Output 17 V V Chip Age Based Ratings 41 Blocking Movies 46 Content themes 41 V chip 41 VCR remote codes 32 VCR1 Channel 21 39 VCR2 Channel 22 39 VESA DPMS 15 Video Inputs viewing 7 8 Video Noise Reduction 37 Viewing Video Inputs 7 8 ...

Page 64: ...330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 15351800 100 RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 40 POST CONSUMER ...

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