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COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 32C540 H OPERATION MANUAL H POWER Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. SPANISH is on page 48-53. FRENCH is ...
COLOR TELEVISION MODEL 32C540 H OPERATION MANUAL H POWER Products that have earned the ENERGY STARb are designed to protect the environment through superior energy efficiency. SPANISH is on page 48-53. FRENCH is ...
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...flames on the top or near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to protect it . 3 32C540 3 Do not use this television equipment near water - In order not to overturn. 7. Use a damp cloth for later use a mounting kit approved by...safeguards incorporated in a wet basement, or near or over a radiator or heat register. 10. If you operate your television dealer or local power company. Do not modify the plug and defeat this television equipment from the wall outlet before you are provided for its installation, use liquid cleaners...
...flames on the top or near the TV set. • To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this products to protect it . 3 32C540 3 Do not use this television equipment near water - In order not to overturn. 7. Use a damp cloth for later use a mounting kit approved by...safeguards incorporated in a wet basement, or near or over a radiator or heat register. 10. If you operate your television dealer or local power company. Do not modify the plug and defeat this television equipment from the wall outlet before you are provided for its installation, use liquid cleaners...
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...EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 15. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you to qualified service personnel. 20.... Follow all servicing to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 4 32C540 4 Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with them might be located in fire, electric shock, or other hazards....
...EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 15. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you to qualified service personnel. 20.... Follow all servicing to dangerous voltage or other hazards. 4 32C540 4 Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with them might be located in fire, electric shock, or other hazards....
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...not be restricted. • Any magnetic force may appear in an area of the television set is provided. Insert two batteries (size "AA"). Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Do not place the back of the room...Antennas • The antenna requirements for black & white television reception. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 32C540 5 Should it fail to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied). A 300-ohm system is a brief explanation of the type ...
...not be restricted. • Any magnetic force may appear in an area of the television set is provided. Insert two batteries (size "AA"). Power Your TV operates on 120 Volts, 60 Hz (normal household current) and has a polarized plug. Do not place the back of the room...Antennas • The antenna requirements for black & white television reception. F-type connector 75-ohm coaxial cable (round) 300-ohm twin-lead cable (flat) 5 32C540 5 Should it fail to a 75-ohm terminal through a 300/75-ohm ADAPTOR (not supplied). A 300-ohm system is a brief explanation of the type ...
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... injury. Press again → Off. CHANNEL UP/DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. To open the door Using the projection located under the "PULL-OPEN" indication, pull and lift the door open.
... injury. Press again → Off. CHANNEL UP/DOWN (a) Selects next higher channel. (s) Selects next lower channel. Quick Reference Control Operation • Part Names Front Panel POWER Press → On. To open the door Using the projection located under the "PULL-OPEN" indication, pull and lift the door open.
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...TV converter and DVD control. DVD/VCR CONTROL See page 42. Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued) • Part Names Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. MUTE Press → Mutes sound. To use . • The degree of illumination will vary depending on the .... • The degree of illumination will decrease with time and depending on the temperature. • The time needed to the original TV mode. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE...
...TV converter and DVD control. DVD/VCR CONTROL See page 42. Quick Reference Control Operation (Continued) • Part Names Basic Remote Control Functions POWER Press → On. MUTE Press → Mutes sound. To use . • The degree of illumination will vary depending on the .... • The degree of illumination will decrease with time and depending on the temperature. • The time needed to the original TV mode. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE...
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...to the wall outlet. Please refer to pages 29-31 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 9 32C540 9 POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE... is incorrect or frequency jamming is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be canceled. Please perform the following instructions before pressing the POWER button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set or on...
...to the wall outlet. Please refer to pages 29-31 for more information on manually memorizing the channels using CHANNEL SETTING. 9 32C540 9 POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE... is incorrect or frequency jamming is complete, the lowest channel number memorized will be canceled. Please perform the following instructions before pressing the POWER button. (1) Insert the batteries into the remote control. (See page 5) (2) Connect the antenna cable to the TV set or on...
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... CH CC CLOSED CAPT I S CH 6 Press MENU to "LANGUAGE". M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is active, the time remaining will automatically reset. 11 32C540 11 The SLEEP TIMER shows a similar display for 4 seconds. VOL - VOL + MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I... REMA I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP 3 Press VOL k/l to set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. 1 Press MENU to turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will be set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen....
... CH CC CLOSED CAPT I S CH 6 Press MENU to "LANGUAGE". M REMAIN" during step 3. • While SLEEP TIMER is active, the time remaining will automatically reset. 11 32C540 11 The SLEEP TIMER shows a similar display for 4 seconds. VOL - VOL + MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I... REMA I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP 3 Press VOL k/l to set to ENGLISH, SPANISH or FRENCH. 1 Press MENU to turn the POWER OFF, the SLEEP TIMER will be set a sleep time of 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen....
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...shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and INPUT 3 modes. • VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently. 12 32C540 12 POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR... greenish To make skin tones purplish COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness COLOR TEMP. To choose a LOW, ML, MH or HIGH color tone.
...shared among AIR/CABLE, INPUT 1, INPUT 2, and INPUT 3 modes. • VIDEO ADJUST setting for INPUT 3 when used as COMPONENT can be set independently. 12 32C540 12 POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR... greenish To make skin tones purplish COLOR To increase color intensity To decrease color intensity BRIGHT To increase brightness To decrease brightness SHARP To increase sharpness To decrease sharpness COLOR TEMP. To choose a LOW, ML, MH or HIGH color tone.
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... "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will be displayed if STATUS is already set, skip to "STATUS". is OFF, V-CHIP BLOCK will be activated again. 22 32C540 22 is not configured to activate the V-CHIP BLOCK. (If STATUS is chosen, "SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V- Parent Control (V-CHIP ...; To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK 1 "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" appears if you view a program with the same program rating data you turn the power ON from OFF, the V-CHIP BLOCK will not operate.) CH → VOL - again in this case. 123 456 Note: 789 ENTER 0 100 ...
... "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" will be displayed if STATUS is already set, skip to "STATUS". is OFF, V-CHIP BLOCK will be activated again. 22 32C540 22 is not configured to activate the V-CHIP BLOCK. (If STATUS is chosen, "SECRET No. using the REMOTE KEYPAD, then V- Parent Control (V-CHIP ...; To temporarily cancel the V-CHIP BLOCK 1 "V-CHIP HAS BEEN ACTIVATED" appears if you view a program with the same program rating data you turn the power ON from OFF, the V-CHIP BLOCK will not operate.) CH → VOL - again in this case. 123 456 Note: 789 ENTER 0 100 ...
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...; CH CH 5 Press VOL k/l to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration while the TV power is already set VIEW TIMER 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "PARENT CONTROL". → CH CH... AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) PARENT CONTROL V-CH I P BLOCK V I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 24 32C540 24 Press the VOL k/l to turn ON the "VIEW TIMER". (If STATUS is to control TV usage. "INPUT SECRET No."
...; CH CH 5 Press VOL k/l to 10H00M (10 hours) in 30 minutes intervals. VIEWING TIME (an accumulative timer: counts only the time duration while the TV power is already set VIEW TIMER 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen. 2 Press CH a/s to move the "E" mark to "PARENT CONTROL". → CH CH... AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I ON PARENT CONTROL ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) PARENT CONTROL V-CH I P BLOCK V I NPUT SECRET No . ---- 24 32C540 24 Press the VOL k/l to turn ON the "VIEW TIMER". (If STATUS is to control TV usage. "INPUT SECRET No."
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... ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) ENERGY SAVE : OFF 4 Press VOL k/l to exit. The reduction in turn saves you lower the power consumption of your TV set which in brightness will be less noticeable under low room lighting conditions. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen... to move the "E" mark to "ENERGY SAVE". VOL VOL - + (ENERGY SAVE select screen) ENERGY SAVE : ON 5 Press MENU to select "ON". VOL VOL - + 27 32C540 27 When this feature is turned off. Energy Save • This feature lets you money and minimizes the impact on , it reduces the brightness of...
... ES ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) ENERGY SAVE : OFF 4 Press VOL k/l to exit. The reduction in turn saves you lower the power consumption of your TV set which in brightness will be less noticeable under low room lighting conditions. 1 Press MENU to access the MAIN MENU screen... to move the "E" mark to "ENERGY SAVE". VOL VOL - + (ENERGY SAVE select screen) ENERGY SAVE : ON 5 Press MENU to select "ON". VOL VOL - + 27 32C540 27 When this feature is turned off. Energy Save • This feature lets you money and minimizes the impact on , it reduces the brightness of...
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...channel 10 from (CH MEMORY the TV memory unmemorized channel) ERASE ADD (CH MEMORY memorized channel) 7 Press MENU to erase a channel from the TV memory. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV...ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) SET UP BLUE SCREEN PERSONAL PREF. VOL VOL - + (BLUE SCREEN select screen) VOL VOL - + BLUE SCREEN : ON 31 32C540 31 MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I D SCREEN FORMAT (SET UP screen) BLUE SCREEN : OFF 5 ...
...channel 10 from (CH MEMORY the TV memory unmemorized channel) ERASE ADD (CH MEMORY memorized channel) 7 Press MENU to erase a channel from the TV memory. POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV...ENERGY SAVE SET UP (MAIN MENU screen) SET UP BLUE SCREEN PERSONAL PREF. VOL VOL - + (BLUE SCREEN select screen) VOL VOL - + BLUE SCREEN : ON 31 32C540 31 MENU SLEEP T I MER V I DEO ADJ UST AUD I O SEL ECT CC CLOSED CAPT I D SCREEN FORMAT (SET UP screen) BLUE SCREEN : OFF 5 ...
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When the BLUE SCREEN is turned on. 32 32C540 32 To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN "OFF". • While INPUT 1, 2, or 3 (COMPONENT) is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown even if BLUE SCREEN is set to "ON" No signal Blue screen Power turns off automatically after 15 minutes Standby mode Note: • Poor reception due to exit. Set Up (Continued) 6 Press MENU to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN function despite the presence of a broadcast signal.
When the BLUE SCREEN is turned on. 32 32C540 32 To continue watching TV under these conditions, switch the BLUE SCREEN "OFF". • While INPUT 1, 2, or 3 (COMPONENT) is selected, the BLUE SCREEN will not be shown even if BLUE SCREEN is set to "ON" No signal Blue screen Power turns off automatically after 15 minutes Standby mode Note: • Poor reception due to exit. Set Up (Continued) 6 Press MENU to weak signals, or too much noise might activate the BLUE SCREEN function despite the presence of a broadcast signal.
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... UP". VOL VOL - + (SCREEN FORMAT select screen) SCREEN FORMAT 4 : 3 16 :9 CH CH Note: The 16:9 screen format will return to normal as in screen B. 38 32C540 Screen A (4:3) 38 Screen B (16:9) PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V...to view 16:9 pictures recorded on DVD or by camcorders that are once saved using the 4:3 aspect ratio to be cancelled when the power is turned off. VOL - → VOL + CH CH 4 Press VOL k/l to access the SCREEN FORMAT select screen.
... UP". VOL VOL - + (SCREEN FORMAT select screen) SCREEN FORMAT 4 : 3 16 :9 CH CH Note: The 16:9 screen format will return to normal as in screen B. 38 32C540 Screen A (4:3) 38 Screen B (16:9) PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR VOLUME (k)/(l) CHANNEL UP (a)/ DOWN (s) MENU MENU SLEEP T I MER V...to view 16:9 pictures recorded on DVD or by camcorders that are once saved using the 4:3 aspect ratio to be cancelled when the power is turned off. VOL - → VOL + CH CH 4 Press VOL k/l to access the SCREEN FORMAT select screen.
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...s when it is set to the lowest channel. Note: • When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in order to prevent damage to either the CH a on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction manuals... of TV) VCR TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT (When your local video store. 40 32C540 40 Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals (Continued) Notes: • COMPONENT terminals are connected to the VIDEO INPUT 3 and COMPONENT Y, PB and ...
...s when it is set to the lowest channel. Note: • When connecting video or audio equipment to the television, be sure that the power is turned off in order to prevent damage to either the CH a on the connection and use of auxiliary equipment, refer to the instruction manuals... of TV) VCR TO S-VIDEO OUTPUT (When your local video store. 40 32C540 40 Using the Video and Audio Input Terminals (Continued) Notes: • COMPONENT terminals are connected to the VIDEO INPUT 3 and COMPONENT Y, PB and ...
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POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP 42 TV • CATV • VCR • DVD REMOTE KEYPAD Use to begin recording. (VCR only) 32C540 ...Press to playback a tape or disc. PLAY Press to rapidly advance the tape or disc. For some models may not enable channel selection until power to the Remote is ready to a battery failure. PAUSE Press to press STOP first, then FF. Example: When you may need to -...
POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC CH/SKIP 42 TV • CATV • VCR • DVD REMOTE KEYPAD Use to begin recording. (VCR only) 32C540 ...Press to playback a tape or disc. PLAY Press to rapidly advance the tape or disc. For some models may not enable channel selection until power to the Remote is ready to a battery failure. PAUSE Press to press STOP first, then FF. Example: When you may need to -...
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... Ward Multitech NEC Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Quasar RCA Realistic Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony Sound Design Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac Teknika Thomas TMK Toshiba Video Concepts ...15 15, 29 27, 29 29 21 19, 20 30 15, 29, 30 16 43 32C540 43 Note: Depending on to the following steps and list to operate your VCR. Try this... the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 DVD/VCR POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D...
... Ward Multitech NEC Panasonic Pentax Philco Philips Quasar RCA Realistic Samsung Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Sony Sound Design Sylvania Symphonic Tatung Teac Teknika Thomas TMK Toshiba Video Concepts ...15 15, 29 27, 29 29 21 19, 20 30 15, 29, 30 16 43 32C540 43 Note: Depending on to the following steps and list to operate your VCR. Try this... the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 DVD/VCR POWER DISPLAY REMOTE KEYPAD 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D...
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... Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 02 ...04 Note: Depending on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER REMOTE KEYPAD POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH... remote control. Operation of DVD, some models may already be compatible with the remote control. 44 32C540 44 Setting Method. Try this initial check before going on your DVD. Then release both buttons....
... Magnavox Marantz Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer Proscan RCA Samsung Sharp Sony Toshiba Yamaha Zenith REMOTE CONTROL CODE NUMBER 02 ...04 Note: Depending on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER REMOTE KEYPAD POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH... remote control. Operation of DVD, some models may already be compatible with the remote control. 44 32C540 44 Setting Method. Try this initial check before going on your DVD. Then release both buttons....
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...33, 40, 41 18, 20 07, 08 27, 43 03, 22, 42 44 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29 32, 33, 40, 41 14 45 32C540 45 Note: Depending on your converter accepts. Then release both buttons. (3) Within 10 seconds after releasing DISPLAY and CH s, enter your converter's two-digit code... from early to CATV. (2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH s on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW...
...33, 40, 41 18, 20 07, 08 27, 43 03, 22, 42 44 07, 08, 19, 26, 28, 29 32, 33, 40, 41 14 45 32C540 45 Note: Depending on your converter accepts. Then release both buttons. (3) Within 10 seconds after releasing DISPLAY and CH s, enter your converter's two-digit code... from early to CATV. (2) Press and hold down DISPLAY and CH s on the model, year produced, brand, and type of Universal Remote Control (Continued) TV POWER POWER TV DVD VCR DISPLAY INPUT 123 456 78 FLASHBACK 0 9 ENTER 100 PERSONAL PREFERENCE A B C D CH VOL VOL - + CH MENU MUTE CATV TV DVD VCR REW...
