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Important Information 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 sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 3 Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................................. 3 Protect Components from Overheating .................................................................................. 3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information .......................................
Table of Contents Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control Panels ............................................................................... Exiting a menu ........................................................................................................................ Controls ................................................................................................................................... Picture Menu ............................................
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect 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 by a wall switch. • Turn off the TV and/or component(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Connections & Setup 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 performance. It’s important to remember the different degrees of picture improvement for comparison. The RGB/YPbPr (component) jack is considered an excellent improvement; S-Video and Video (composite) jacks are considered very good; while the Antenna/Cable connection is good.
Connections & Setup Back Panel VID2 • RGB/YPbPr (mini D-sub 15 pin) For connection of components that have RGB or component output jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), such as a personal computer, HD receiver, DVD player, or external RGB decoder. The RGB/YPbPr jack provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. If your component has Y, Pb, Pr jacks, use the supplied 15 pin D-sub to component video cable adapter. Connect component video cables to the end of the adapter.
Connections & Setup Remove the Plate On the Back Panel You need to remove the plate on the back panel in order to use the jacks. As the picture to the left shows, push down on the tab and pull out the back plate carefully. When you are finished connecting a component to the jacks, replace the plate. Connect Your Cable Connect your cable or antenna to the Antenna/Cable jack on the bottom panel of the TV using a coaxial cable.
Connections & Setup Using VID2 Connect a component, such as a DVD player or digital cable box, to the TV using the VID2 jacks. Connect the supplied 15 pin D-sub to component video cable adapter to the RGB/YPbPr jack on the back of the TV. Then connect component video cables to the adapter and connect the other end to the component video jacks (Y, Pb, Pr) on the component. Connect the supplied 3.5mm mini phone to audio cable adapter to the Audio In jack on the back of the TV.
Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the cord from the power adapter into the 19V DC In Power jack on the bottom panel of the TV. Then connect the end of the power cord into the other end of the power adapter. 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.
Connections & Setup Choose the Menu Language MAIN MENU Select your preferred language for the menu system. Picture Sound Parental Control Preferences Setup 1. From the Main menu, press the down arrow button to highlight Preferences, then press OK (the Preferences menu appears with Language highlighted). 2. The default language is English. To select French or Spanish, press the right arrow button. Preferences Language Closed Caption. . .
Connections & Setup Set VID2 Source Setup Signal Type Auto Channel Search Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Set VID2 Source Cable. . . Start. . . PC. . . If you have a component connected to the VID2 jacks on the TV, you need to set the VID2 source. 1. From the Setup menu, press the down arrow button to highlight Set VID2 Source. 2. Press the right arrow button to select Y Pb Pr, if your component connected to VID2 has Y, Pb, Pr jacks; or select PC if connected to a PC. Press to select.
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for TV Mode Indicator Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls. ON OFF DVD VCR Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components. Lights when you press a valid button on the remote. Flickers when a button is pressed and the batteries are low.
Using the Remote Control 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 another component that has an on-screen program guide, this button accesses the on-screen guide. OPEN•CLOSE In DVD mode, opens or closes the DVD disc tray.
Using the Remote Control 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 indicator on the remote turns off. 1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR or DVD player) 2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR or DVD).
Using the Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Programmable for VCR button. Admiral ....................................................................................................................... 2132 Adventura ................................................................................................................... 2026 Aiko ............................................................................................................................ 2027 Aiwa .......................
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features 8 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 that are not described here are self-explanatory. The icons change appearance to show the item’s status or availability. 8 Displays the current channel you are watching or input you are tuned to.
Using the TV’s Features 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. Autotuning Set VCR Ch/Input Set DVD Ch/Input 03. . . VID2. . . 03 Component is connected to the Antenna/Cable jack on the bottom panel of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote.
Using the TV’s Features US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (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). TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.
Using the TV’s Features C8+ (Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television. Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts.
Using the TV’s Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V-Chip TV Ratings screen. V-Chip TV Ratings Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit above is View or Block. Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or view. Rating Field Rating Status TV-MA. . . View. . . Lets you select the age-based rating L S V View. . . View. . . View. . .
Using the TV’s Features Blocking Specific Content Themes V-Chip TV Ratings Rating Status D L S V TV-14. . . View. . . View. . . Block. . . View. . . View. . . Press or OK to View/Block programs with this content for this rating. Press MENU to go to US V-Chip Menu. You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.
Using the TV’s Features Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies: 1. Highlight the rating that is the lowest rating you don’t want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG.) 2.
Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Block The V-Chip Unrated/Exempt option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. The V-Chip Unrated/Exempt option applies to both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E. View All unrated programs are available.
Using the TV’s Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings. 1. From the Parental Control menu, press the down arrow button to highlight Lock Parental Controls. 2. Press the OK button to activate the lock setting. Enter a password. To unlock Parental Controls, follow these same steps. If you do not Lock Parental Controls, none of the settings for V-Chip will take effect. If you forget your password you can reset it.
Chapter 4: Using the Menu System Menus, On-screen Help, and Control 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 Parental Control menu is discussed in the Features chapter. The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is called the MAIN MENU. To access the MAIN MENU: MAIN MENU Picture Sound Parental Control Preferences Setup 1.
Using the Menu System Choice Lists Film Mode Noise Reduction Check Box Level 1. . . 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. Menu Position Menu Background Icon Selections Opaque. . . Numeric Entries Enter Password: _ _ _ _ Menu Position Menu Background Sleep Timer Opaque. . . 30 Minutes. . .
Using the Menu System Advanced Picture Settings Adv. Picture Settings Black Level Backlight Adjust Film Mode Noise Reduction 0 IRE. . . Normal. . . Level 1. . . Press to select. Press MENU to go to Picture Menu. 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.
Using the Menu System Parental Control Menu The Parental Control menu was explained in Chapter 3. Go to page 16 for more information. Preferences Menu Preferences Language Closed Caption. . . Menu Time-out Menu Position Menu Background Sleep Timer English. . . 10 Seconds Opaque. . . 30 Minutes. . . Language Select your preferred language for the menus.
Using the Menu System Menu Background Select the appearance of menu background: Opaque for a solid background; Translucent for a see-through background. Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given time. Press the right arrow button to add 30 minutes to the clock (up to two and a half hours). Setup Menu Setup Signal Type Auto Channel Search Autotuning. . . Channel List. . . Set VID2 Source Cable. . . Start. . .
Using the Menu System PC Picture Size Menu Picture Size Auto Adjustment H. Position V. Position Phase Adjustment Sync Adjustment OK... Auto Adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically. H. Position (Horizontal Position) Adjusts the picture’s position left or right. V. Position (Vertical Position) or downward. Adjusts the picture’s position upward Phase Adjustment Adjust the picture if there is flicker of screen letters, color misalignment, or blurring. Press to adjust.
Using the Menu System Information Center Signal Information Resolution V Frequency H Frequency PC Information Center Provides information if a PC is connected to the TV. 800 x 600 60 Hz 37.9 kHz Signal Information Resolution Displays the resolution of the PC. V Frequency Displays the vertical frequency of the PC. H Frequency Displays the horizontal frequency of the PC. 30 16278150.04 Menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting 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 Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.
Other Information 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 the Antenna/Cable jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
Other Information Limited Warranty 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 with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do within one year: Exchange the unit with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.
Other Information • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA.
Other Information Accessory Information Below are accessories available to compliment your product. Prices are subject to change without notice. All accessories are subject to availability. A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Trade Name: RCA Model(s): LCDS2022B Equipment Classification: Computer Peripheral Device Responsible Party: Thomson, Inc. 10330 N. Meridian St.
