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    LCD T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. 16394790.00 Cover 4/12/04, 6:33 PM 1[...]

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    This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. WA RNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, s[...]

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    i Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water . 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’ s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sou[...]

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    1 T able of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ........................................................................................ 3 Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................................. 3 Protect Components from Overheatin[...]

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    2 T able of Contents Chapter 4: Using the Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Contr ol Panels ............................................................................... 24 Exiting a menu ................................................................................................................. ....... 24 Controls .....................[...]

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    Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Pr otect Against Power Surges • 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 b[...]

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    Connections & Setup 4 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV . Different jacks and cables provide a different level of per formance. It’s impor[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. CMPT (Component) Input •Y Pb Pr VIDEO IN For connection of components that have component output jacks (Y , Pb, Pr), such as a personal computer , HD receiver , DVD player , or other device with component outputs. The Y Pb Pr jacks provid[...]

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    Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Connect Y our Cable Connect your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE jack on the bottom panel of the TV using a coaxial cable. A NTENNA/ CABLE[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Using the CMPT Jack Connect a component, such as a VCR, DVD player or Satellite Receiver , to the TV using the CMPT jacks. Connect Component cables to the Y Pb Pr VIDEO IN jacks on the bottom panel of the TV and to the Component Out jacks o[...]

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    Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Connection to a Personal Computer Using RGB Connect a personal computer to the TV using the RGB jack. Connect a 15-pin monitor cable to the computer and the other end to the bottom of the TV . Note: Y our computer will most likely output th[...]

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    Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. MAIN MENU Picture Sound Parental Control Preferences Setup Press MENU or CLEAR to exit. Setup Signal T ype Cable. . . Auto Channel Search Start. . . Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Press </> to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu.[...]

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    Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Setup Signal T ype Cable. . . Auto Channel Search Start. . . Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Press </> to start. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Press OK to stop search. Complete Channel Sear ch To search for all channels viewable t[...]

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    Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 11 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Ti p To turn off most RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV , press ON•OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and Proscan products. Button Descriptions for TV Mode Arr[...]

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    12 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel. Also used with the ON•OFF button to turn on other compatible DVD players. GUIDE If you’re operating anot[...]

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    Chapter 2 13 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the [...]

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    14 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Remote Contr ol Codes VCR Codes Programmable for VCR button. Admiral ....................................................................................................................... 2132 Adventura .................................[...]

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    Chapter 3: Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 15 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Other displays tha[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 16 Chapter 3 N/A Choose this if you don’t have this particular component connected to the TV , or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you’re using this component. 03/04 Component is connected to the Ante[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 17 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Parental Control US V -Chip. . . Canada V -Chip. . . V- Chip Unrated/Exempt View . . . Front Panel Block Channel Block. . . Lock Parental Controls. . . Press </> or OK to go to the sub-menu. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Par enta[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 18 Chapter 3 Canadian English V -Chip Rating System 18+ (Adults) Programming intended for adults 18 and older . It may contain elements of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18. Violence Guidelin[...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. V -Chip TV Ratings Rating TV -MA. . . Status View . . . L View . . . S View . . . V View . . . Press </> to select program rating. Press MENU to go to US V -Chip Menu. Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block/view state[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 20 Chapter 3 Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV -MA Mature Audience Only TV -14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV -PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV -G General Audience TV -Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV -Y All Children Blocking Age-Based [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. V iewing Specific Content Themes 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to V iew . 2. Highlight Rating. 3. Press the right arrow button to select the rating whose content theme you want to change, such as Block next to langu[...]

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    Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV’ s Featur es 22 Chapter 3 V iewing 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 you want to view. 2. Press the OK button to change the button from Block to [...]

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    Using the TV’ s Features Chapter 3 23 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel. Fr ont Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching TV when the parent is no[...]

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    Chapter 4: Using the Menu System 24 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Menus, On-scr een Help, and Contr ol Panels This section explores menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV . The P[...]

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    Chapter 4 25 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Choice Lists Check boxes allow you to turn on or off an option. An icon selection lets you select only one option in a choice list. Press the left or right arrow button or press OK to select an icon selection or turn on or off an option. Num[...]

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    Using the Menu System 26 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Advanced Pictur e Settings Black Level Adjusts the amount of light the picture emits for the darkest areas of an image. Select 0 IRE when the dark colors appear too dark; select 7.5 IRE to enhance the dark contrast in the picture. Backlight [...]

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    Chapter 4 27 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Preferences Language English. . . Closed Caption. . . Menu T ime-out 10 Seconds Menu Position Menu Background Opaque. . . T imers. . . Press </> or OK to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Auto V olume Level Turn on this feature to[...]

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    Using the Menu System 28 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Setup Signal T ype Cable. . . Auto Channel Search Start. . . Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Press </> to select. Press MENU to go to Main Menu. Menu Time-out Set how long you want the menus to appear on-screen (starting at 10 second[...]

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    Chapter 4 29 Using the Menu System Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. PC Pictur e Quality Menu To access these menus, press the INPUT button on your remote until your computer appears on-screen, then press the MENU button. Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Note: Not available for DVI input. Con[...]

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    Using the Menu System 30 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. PC Pr eferences Menu Language Select your preferred language for the menus. Menu Time-out Set how long you want the menus to appear on- screen (starting at 10 seconds and goes up to 180 seconds). Menu Position Select where you want the on-sc[...]

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    Chapter 5: Other Information Chapter 5 31 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Tr oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. Note for U.S. customers: If you prefer , we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representa[...]

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    Other Information 32 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 28 for detailed instructions. • The channel might be blank — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to t[...]

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    Chapter 5 33 Other Information Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: •1 year from date of purchase- Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor . • The warranty for rental units begins wit[...]

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    Other Information 34 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. • REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENT AL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF[...]

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    Chapter 5 35 Other Information Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only.[...]

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    Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Str eet Indianapolis, IN 46290 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. ©2004 Thomson Inc. T rademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) TOCOM 16394790 THOMSON Visit the RCA web site at www .rca.co[...]