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    T elevision User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. TOCOM 1616362A Retour ner le cahier pour la version française As an ENERGY ST AR® P artner , Thomson Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ST AR guidelines for energy efficiency . ENERGY ST AR is a U.S. registered mark.[...]

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

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

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    2 T able of Contents USA V-Chip Rating System ....................................................................................................... ................ 16 Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .......................................................................................... .... 16 Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ......[...]

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    Chapter 1 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect Protect Against P ower Surges • Connect all components befor e you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. •T urn off the TV and/or component befor e you connect or disconne[...]

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    4 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Connections & Setup TV + DVD + VCR 1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV. A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VIDEO 2 R and L/MONO AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD player . B. If your DVD player has Com[...]

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    Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Connections & Setup R L/MONO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO IN VIDEO 1 Pr Pb Y R AUDIO VIDEO L/MONO VIDEO 2 Pr Pb Y R L VIDEO 3 Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There ar e several ways to connect components to your T[...]

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    6 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Connections & Setup v The Front of Y our TV Front Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an S-Video and a headphone jack. These jacks are towar ds the front of the TV on the side. T o access the component[...]

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    Chapter 1 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Connections & Setup How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup The technical term is “Navigation”– how you move through the on-scr een menus. The method is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. To hi[...]

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    8 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 2: Using the Remote Contr ol Button Descriptions for TV Mode Arrow s Used to point to different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls. Indicator Indicates the progr amming mode when progr amming the remote to control components. Lights when[...]

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    Chapter 2 9 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the Remote Contr ol REVERSE, PLA Y , FORWARD, RECORD, STOP , PAUSE If progr ammed, provides transport contr ol for some remote-contr ollable VCRs and DVD players. SAT•CABLE Puts the r emote in SA T•CABLE mode and, if auto tuning enabled, will turn on th[...]

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    10 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the Remote Contr ol Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to progr am the remote to operate each of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code sear ch without progr amming any of your components, press CLEAR until [...]

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    Chapter 2 11 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the Remote Contr ol How to Use the Remote After Y ou’ve Programmed It Because this universal r emote can control sever al different components (TV, DVD, VCR, satellite receiver , etc.) it uses operational modes trigger ed by the component buttons. For ex[...]

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    12 Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Codes continued Nikko ........................................................................................ 20 14 Noblex ...................................................................................... 20 13 Olympus .......[...]

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    Chapter 2 13 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the Remote Contr ol Cable Box Codes continued Regal ................................................................................. 5022, 5035 Regency ....................................................................................... 50 17 Rembrandt[...]

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    14 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 3: Using the TV’ s Features Channel Banner There ar e several items that might appear on-screen when you press the TV or INFO button on the r emote. This display is called the Channel Banner . The following list describes the items on the Channel Banne[...]

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    Chapter 3 15 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV’ s Features Set VCR1 Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you pr ess the VCR1 button. Set VCR2 Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you pr ess the VCR2 button. Set SAT/CABLE Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when [...]

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    16 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV’ s Features How V-Chip Works V-Chip reads the pr ogram’ s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the progr am contains, you w[...]

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    Chapter 3 17 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV’ s Features 14+ (Viewers 14 and over) Pr ogramming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. P arents ar e strongly cautioned to exer cise discretion in permitting viewing by pr e-teens and early teens. [...]

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    18 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV’ s Features Go Back V-C h ip active USA V -Chip Canada V-Chip Exempt Prgms. KidPass Active KidPass Lock Fr. Panel Change Passwd. PA RENT AL CONTROL . . . . . . . . . –––– Go Back Movie Ratings TV Ratings USA V -CHIP . . . . . . Go[...]

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    Chapter 3 19 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV’ s Features Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all progr am ratings above a specified age-based r ating level. To block programs with higher r atings: 1. Press the up or down arrow button to scr oll to the rating corresponding[...]

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    20 Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV’ s Features Go Back 18+ 14+ PG G C8+ C ENGLISH RA TINGS Press OK to view/block programs intended for children over the age of 8. Go Back 18+ 16+ 13+ 8+ G FRENCH RA TINGS Press OK to view/block programs intended for children over the age of 8. 1. D[...]

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    Chapter 3 21 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV’ s Features Unlocked All unrated pr ograms are available. Locked All unrated pr ograms ar e not available. Note: Y ou must remember to activate V-Chip for rating limits to take effect. Press the down arr ow to highlight Exempt Prgms . Then pr ess [...]

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    22 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 4: Using the TV’ s Menu System Go Back Picture Preset Auto Color Color Warmth Brightness Contrast Color Sharpness Tin t PICTURE Bright . . . Normal . . . Sound Menu Treble Increases or decr eases the treble. Bass Increases or decr eases the bass. Balan[...]

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    Chapter 4 23 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV’ s Menu System Auto Color T urn this option on to automatically corr ect the color of the picture. This is especially useful for tracking r ealistic flesh tone colors as you switch fr om channel to channel. Color Warmth Pr ess the right arrow to s[...]

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    24 Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Using the TV’ s Menu System Go Back Sleep Timer Tim e ref. Ch Tim e Wak e -Up Timer Wak e -Up Time Wak e -Up Ch TIME 00:45 01 NBC . . . 08:25AM 08:15AM 05 Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific progr ams encoded with clo[...]

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    Chapter 5 25 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corr ected 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 Represent[...]

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    26 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Other Information Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved thr ough the V-Chip. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (pr ess the TV/VCR button on your VCR). Noisy stereo recep[...]

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    Chapter 5 27 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Other Information The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent. • Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in or der to view movies with an NR rat[...]

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    28 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Other Information •P r oof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the pr oduct is within the warranty period must be pr esented to obtain warranty service. For r ental firms, proof of first r ental is also requir [...]

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    Chapter 5 29 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only . Other Information STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT•CABLE PLAY FORWARD REVERSE SOUND GO BACK C H + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WHO•INPUT VCR1 RECORD VCR2 Remote Control This is the r emote contr ol that cam[...]

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    Thomson Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street 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. ©2003 Thomson Inc. T rademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) TOCOM 1616362A THOMSON This equipment has been tested and fou[...]