RCA HD65W140 manuel d'utilisation

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    user’s guide for: high-definition t el e v i s io n HD52W140 / HD61W140 / HD65W140[...]

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    This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . VCR Plus+, C 3, PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index[...]

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    1 Intr oduction Key Featur es Overview Y our TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more infor mation about the rest of the TV ’ s features and how to use them. On-scr een Program Guide The GUIDE Plus+ system is a “ no-fee, ” on[...]

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    2 Intr oduction Record Output Jacks Y ou can record digital TV (and analog) programs by using the RECORD OUTPUT VIDEO OUT and AUDIO OUT L/R (you can also record analog programs). Y our TV must be tuned to the channel in order to r ecord the program. Integrated HDTV T uner Decodes all 16 formats of A TSC Digital TV broadcasts for a clearer pictur e [...]

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    3 T able of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .......................................................................................................... ......... 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ........................................................................................ 6 Choose Y o[...]

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    4 T able of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV ’ s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help and Contr ol Panels ................................................................................ 52 Exiting a menu ................................................................................................................. ....... 52 On-Screen Help ......[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 5 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • How T o Connect • Back of the TV • Why Y ou Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Fr ont of Y our TV • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries i[...]

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    Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Sur ges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or component(s) befor e you connect or disco[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 G-LINK cable Composite Video Audio/ Video cables Coaxial cable Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your television, depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you.[...]

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    Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your cable or of f-air signal to ANTENNA A. If you have cable and off-air antennas, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only source for GUIDE Plus+ System). Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT . If you have only an off-air anten[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your cable or of f-air signal to ANTENNA A. If you have cable and off-air antennas, connect the cable signal to ANTENNA A INPUT (antenna A is the only source for GUIDE Plus+ System). Connect the off-air antenna to ANTENNA B INPUT . If you have only an off-a[...]

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    Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 How to Connect: Dolby Digital Receiver + Speakers If you own a Dolby Digital ® or PCM (Pulse-Code Modulation) receiver that uses an optical cable-type input, connect an optical cable for excellent audio quality. Connect one end of the optical cable to the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack on your TV to the Optical Input [...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 How to Connect: TV + Speakers Y ou can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV : one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal. 1. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core. 2. Open the lever on the speaker terminal. 3. Insert the wire cor[...]

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    Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 ETHERNET VIDEO INPUT 5 DVI-HDTV Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections (cables may be ordered separately by using the order form on page 75). There are several ways to connect components to your TV . Different jacks and cables provide a[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 Component Video (Y • Pb • Pr) Jacks and Cables The Y • Pb • Pr jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source, such as a DVD player . This connection provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-gra[...]

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    Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO INPUT 1 L/ MONO R VIDEO INPUT 2 AUDIO INPUT 2 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 3 AUDIO INPUT 3 V L/ MONO R V L/ MONO R V P B Y P R L/ MONO R VIDEO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 4 AUDIO INPUT 5 L/ MONO R V P B Y P R VIDEO INPUT 5 R L LEFT EXT SPEAKER SELECT INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER MAXIMUM [...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Note : The subwoofer is turned on or of f via Audio Subwoofer menu. CENTER SPEAKER INPUT • INTERNAL SPEAKER SOURCE - TV / EXT AMP Switch With the switch in the TV position, the TV ’ s sound comes out of the internal speakers. With the switch in the EXT AMP position, the internal speakers are used for an exte[...]

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    Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 VIDEO INPUT 5/AUDIO INPUT 5 Provides DVI-HDTV and analog audio connections. • L/MONO AUDIO provides left audio connection and connector is usually white. • R AUDIO provides right audio connection and connector is usually red. • DVI-HDTV provides a digital video connection from a video sour ce to the TV . R[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 Why Y ou Should Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tu[...]

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    Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 The Fr ont of Y our TV Front Inputs The TV has front inputs for convenience: an S-VIDEO input, one set of composite AUDIO/VIDEO Inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and open the cover . Please note the illustration below shows a typical front layout and may not resemble your TV . Notes: When you [...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the power jack on the back of the TV . Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. The TV needs some power to acquire guide listings, do reco[...]

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    Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 Ti p Channel Search takes several minutes because the TV is searching for all possible analog and digital channels. Y ou may want to leave and come back later . Ti p T o access the setup menus manually , press MENU and choose Assisted Setup. Complete the Assisted Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV ?[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 2. Use the number buttons and/or the arrows on your remote to enter your zip code or postal code. Press OK when you ’ re finished. Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next space. The left [...]

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    Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 1 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn ’ t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. Important Note: Cable box may only be connected to ANTENNA A or INPUT 1 if it is to be controlled by GUIDE Plus+ System 5. Make sure your cable box is on. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use t[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 23 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK. If your brand isn ’ t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 3. Keep the VCR on. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing. Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don?[...]

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    Connections & Setup 24 Chapter 1 If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No, r epeat setup pr ocess and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen. What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV , the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program [...]

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    Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 25 Using the Remote Contr ol Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol • Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How T o Use the Remote After Y ou ’ ve Pr ogrammed It • Code List[...]

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    26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol Blue action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, it activates features (located in the Action bar on TV screen). Green action Button In the GUIDE Plus+ system, it activates the features (located in the Action bar on TV screen). (Backlight button) Press to illuminate some of the [...]

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    Chapter 2 27 Using the Remote Contr ol GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the menu system. GUIDE Brings up the Listings screen for the Guide Plus+system. INDICA TOR Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to operate components. Lights when a button is pressed and a valid command is sent. INFO Brings[...]

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    28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Important for Direct Entry Y ou must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code. Let ’ s say you have a Zenith VCR. T o program the universal remote to operate the VCR, you would: Press and hold the VCR1 button while you enter the first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes column. Rel[...]

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    Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Contr ol • If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the automatic code search method. If automatic code search doesn ’ t find the code, the remote is not compatible with your component. Using Automatic Code Search If Direct Entry does not work for your component, try Auto Code Search. Th[...]

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    30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view. 2. Once you have found the input source you want, stop pressing INPUT . • If you tune to INPUT 1 and y[...]

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    Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Codes Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, and AUX buttons. Admiral ........................................................ 2132 Adventura .................................................... 2026 Aiko ............................................................. 2027 Aiwa ........................................[...]

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    32 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Satellite Receiver Codes Programmable for SA T • CABLE and AUX buttons. Alphastar ................................................................ 5079 Chapparal ..................................................... 5056, 5057 Dishnet ................................................................... 5078 D[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 51 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • Menus and Contr ol Panels • Pictur e Quality Menu • Audio Menu • Time Menu • Connections Menu • Pr efer ences Menu[...]

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    52 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Ti p Feel free to explore the menu system. If you ’ re ever unsure where you are in the menu system, look at the menu path at the top (for example, Main Menu  Picture Quality) or you ’ re just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again. Menus, On-s[...]

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    Chapter 4 53 Using the TV’ s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels. T o make adjustments: 1. Press the left or right arrow to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the up or down arrow to adjust the indicator on the vertical slider . Note: Some slid[...]

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    54 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Pictur e Quality Menu The Pictur e Quality menu contains menus to configure video settings: Pictur e Settings, Pictur e Pr esets, Auto Color , Color W ar mth, Noise Filter , Conver gence, SVM, Reset Contr ols. T o access the Picture Quality menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the Main Menu appears).[...]

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    Chapter 4 55 Using the TV’ s Menu System Soft Lighting without losing your personal preset. For example, if you normally use Personal Pictur e Preset but want to watch a show in Bright Lighting , you can choose Bright Lighting , watch the show, and then afterwards return to your customized settings by choosing Personal Pictur e Pr eset . Auto Col[...]

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    56 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System SVM SVM stands for Scan V elocity Modulation. This feature improves the sharpness of the picture by changing the speed of the cathode-ray tubes ’ electron beam when it transitions between dark and light areas of the screen. It sharpens the black-to- white edges and white-to-black edges. Choose On or Of f[...]

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    Chapter 4 57 Using the TV’ s Menu System T ruSurround, SRS and (o) symbol is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc. T ruSurround technology is incorporated under license fr om SRS Labs, Inc. Audio Pr ocessor The Audio Processor displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers. The selected settin[...]

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    58 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System In the Audio Language menu, highlight the audio language you want by pressing the up and down arrow buttons on your remote control. Press OK to activate. Some programs can have audio languages available that can be heard, but that cannot be set as the default. T o select and hear those audio languages, nav[...]

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    Chapter 4 59 Using the TV’ s Menu System Digital Audio Out If you ’ ve connected a six-channel amplifier/receiver to the TV ’ s DIGIT AL AUDIO OUTPUT jack with a digital optical cable, you can receive Dolby Digital* surround sound if transmitted. Choose the correct setting in the Digital Audio Out menu: • Auto Select If selected, your TV au[...]

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    60 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System When you move the highlight to the Antenna Info list, the TV attempts to tune to the channel. Y ou can then adjust your off-air antenna for maximum signal strength (largest number) for the selected channel. The signal strength for a digital channel will be shown as “ - - ” until the signal is strong en[...]

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    Chapter 4 61 Using the TV’ s Menu System Signal T ype The Signal Type scr een lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal from cable TV or an off-air antenna for Ant A or Ant B. When you run Channel Sear ch , the TV automatically detects your signal and you don ’ t have to specify it here. However , if you decide to change the source, yo[...]

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    62 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Ethernet Setup If you have a NA T/P A T device with DHCP capability, no setup is required. The TV automatically sets itself up for Ethernet use. If you do not have a NA T/P A T router , you may need to establish some settings in conjunction with your ISP (Internet Service Pr ovider) before you can connect [...]

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    Chapter 4 63 Using the TV’ s Menu System Analog Captions Y ou can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, used for displaying captioning information for all analog channels. The content of CC and T ext are different; you can select which one you want to see on the scr een. CC CC displays information at any position on the scre[...]

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    64 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Caption Color allows you to choose the font color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Y ellow, Magenta, Cyan . Background Color allows you to choose the background color: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Y ellow, Magenta, Cyan . Background Opacity allows you to change the see-through options: Solid, Transparen[...]

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    Chapter 4 65 Using the TV’ s Menu System Record Output 16:9 signals can be recorded in one of two ways: Cr opped Recording (Center Cut) and Anamorphic Mode Recor ding . Cropped Recor ding records the center of a 16:9 signal and the Anamorphic Mode Recording compresses the 16:9 signal into a 4:3 area. Notes: T o make the “ clearest ” recording[...]

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    66 Chapter 4 Using the TV’ s Menu System Digital Channel Info The Digital Channel Info option allows the TV to receive off-air TV guides. The default is set to Acquire Digital Channel Infor mation . Disabling this option should be reserved as a last resort because you may not receive important terrestrial program guide information, such a program[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 33 Chapter 3 Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • Channel Banner • Digital or Analog Channels • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • Par ental Contr ols • Auto T uning • PIP (Pictur e-In-Picture) Operation • Web Br owser[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features 34 Chapter 3 About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. If an icon is grayed out (dim) in the banner , the feature is not available. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Other displays that are n[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 35 Digital or Analog TV Channel A single off-air antenna can pick up both analog and digital air channels. Channels can be made up of primary channels and subchannels. Note: Subchannels (sometimes called “ minor ” channels) are channels associated with the primary channel (sometimes called the “ major ”[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features 36 Chapter 3 About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. Y ou must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for details). [...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 37 3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus. 4. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the menu options. OK Blue action button Green action button Listings The Listings appear each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. They display the current programming for each channel. [...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features 38 Chapter 3 Locking the Video Window When highlighting the channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear: • Lock/Unlock Press the Blue action button to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as yo[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 39 Messages Occasionally you receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well as special programming information. Y ou can access these messages fr om the Messages menu on the Menu bar . Pr omotions The Promotions menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the GUIDE Plus+ system. Hi[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features 40 Chapter 3 Par ental Contr ols The Par ental Contr ols menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, browser , or use the front panel controls. The Par ental Contr ols menu also involves software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which lets you program your TV so it won[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 41 For each major channel 0 through 125 found through channel search in Antenna A and B Lists, there are six subchannels (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 to 999). The subchannels are the same for every major channel and are not based on which subchannels a broadcaster is actually broadcasting. Subchannels are not supporte[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features 42 Chapter 3 Mature Audience Only . Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). Parents Strongly Cautioned . Contains some material tha[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 43 Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to Viewable ( V). 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a status of Blocked . 3. Press the OK button to select [...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features 44 Chapter 3 Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) V iewable : D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Content Themes 1. Determine the content them[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 45 For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Y our child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating. 3. Exit the screen, and be sure the TV is locked. V -Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this op[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features 46 Chapter 3 Auto T uning Featur e The way you set up the Auto Tuning feature in the TV ’ s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV . When you set auto tuning, you ’ re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2, DVD, o[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 47 Ti p A typical use of SWAP is to scan through channels in the PIP window , and when you find a channel you like, press SWAP to display that channel in the main picture, sending the current channel to the PIP window . PIP (Pictur e-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a [...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features 48 Chapter 3 Using the W eb Browser Y ou can start the browser on your TV by selecting it from the main menu. The TV front panel and remote control provide basic navigation without a keyboard. If you launch the browser from the main menu, a message will pop up to suggest that you use a keyboard to connect to the Internet[...]

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    Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 49 Browser Scr een Burn Prevention If the browser is idle for a period of time, a pop-up message appears to remind you to turn it of f when you are not using it to prevent uneven wear of the screen. Remember that fixed images tend to “ burn ” in. In browser mode, the contrast level of your TV is automatical[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 67 Refer ence • T roubleshooting • Specifications and Features • Accessory Information • Limited W arranty • Care and Cleaning- • Index Chapter 5[...]

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    Refer ences 68 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won ’ t turn on • Press the TV button or ON/OFF button while remote is in TV mode and there ’ s a source of power to the outlet or outlet strip. • Make sure the TV is plugged i[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 69 • If using an S-Video connection, DVI-HDTV , component and video remember to also connect the component ’ s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV ’ s L and R INPUT jacks. • Check the position of the INT W/EXT SURR and EXT switch on the back of the TV . • Make sure the correct Audio Processor mode ( Mono , Ster eo , SR[...]

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    Refer ences 70 Chapter 5 Program information doesn ’ t download • Review your setup information and make sure it ’ s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+ System menu and then Setup . Go to page 20 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. • The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off [...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 71 Problems with V -Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don ’ t work • Y ou must lock the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (pr ess MENU on your remote), select Parental Contr ols (press 5 on your remote), select Lock TV (press 1 on your remote). I don ’ t r emember my password and I want to unlock the TV • If you for[...]

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    Refer ences 72 Chapter 5 HDTV Specifications ** T uning Capability Channel Tuning ................................................................... NTSC/A TSC Digital Cable Compatibility ................................................. DTVLINK, DVI/HDTV , ...........................................................................................[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 73 Multilingual On-screen Display .......................................... English, French, Spanish Auto Tuning (One-button Launch) ..................................... Y es, four components Closed Captioning ............................................................... Analog & Digital Front Button Bock .............[...]

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    Refer ences 74 Chapter 5 Accessory Information The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs. VH83 Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/ Video Cable is a double cable that lets yo[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 75 Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV . Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter , 4- way Signal Splitter* helps you connect to other components. Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to [...]

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    Refer ences 76 Chapter 5 Placing an Or der T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 T o place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credi[...]

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    Refer ences Chapter 5 77 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor . • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the f[...]

  • Page 80

    Index 78 Chapter 5 Limitation of W arranty: • THE W ARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT . ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED W ARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMA TION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA I[...]

  • Page 81

    Index Chapter 5 79 Index Symbols 1394 1 16:9 icon 34 16:9 widescreen 2 A A/V receiver connection 10 Accessories 74 Action buttons 26, 53 GUIDE Plus+ system 37 Age-based rating Blocking 43 Viewing 43 Age-Based Ratings 42 Amplifier 6 Analog captions 63 Analog TV channel 35 ANTENNA A 8, 9, 13 ANTENNA A INPUT 16 ANTENNA B 8, 9, 13, 16 ANTENNA button 26[...]

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    Index 80 Chapter 5 Control panel Actions buttons 53 Control panels 52 Choice fields 53 Choice lists 53 Menu buttons 53 Numeric entries 53 Sliders 53 Convergence 54, 55 D Digit buttons 26 Digital audio out 59 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT jack 10, 12, 16 Digital channel info 66 Digital TV channel 35 Dimensions 73 Direct entry 28 Dolby Digital receiver 12 DTVLi[...]

  • Page 83

    Index Chapter 5 81 PIP button 27, 47 PIP , using 47 PLA Y button 27, 29 POWER button 18 Power surges 6 Preferences menu 62 Problems GUIDE Plus+ system 69 Parental controls 71 Remote control 70 TV 68 V -Chip 71 Program Guide, On-screen 1 Programming Cable box codes 31 DVD codes 32 Satellite receiver codes 32 VCR codes 31 Programming codes Audio 32 P[...]

  • Page 84

    Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc. T rademark(s) ® Register ed Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in USA TOCOM 15876330 REV 1 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. V[...]