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Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
14 Chapter 2
The Buttons on the Remote Control
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control.
To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter
a three-digit channel, press and hold the “1” button until “1” and two dashes (– –) appear, then add the
second two digits. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 until “1– –” appears, release the 1
button and then press 2 and 3.
Arrows Used to point to different items in the TV or DVD menu and to adjust the menu controls. Moves
the PIP window when no menus are on the screen. Also switches the two POP windows when no menus
are on the screen. For Zoom use, go to next page.
AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Can also be programmed to operate most brands of an additional
remote-controllable component.
Backlight Lights up some of the buttons in the dark.
CH + or CH - In TV mode, scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the
channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. In DVD mode while a disc is playing,
CH+ advances to the next chapter; CH- goes to the preceding chapter.
CH+ or CH- PIP When using PIP or POP, changes the channel in the picture window.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing.
DISC MENU In DVD mode while a disc is playing, brings up the DVD Disc menu.
DVD Turns on the DVD and puts the remote in DVD mode. Also displays current DVD status.
FORWARD In DVD mode, advances the disc forward.
FREEZE When watching TV, freezes the picture until you press another button to resume normal TV
viewing.
Note: Do not use the Freeze feature for an extended period of time. This can cause the image to be permanently imprinted
on the picture tube. Such damage is not covered by your warranty. Press any button to unfreeze the picture at any time.
GO BACK In TV mode, returns you to the previous channel. In DVD mode, returns to the previous screen.
GUIDE In TV mode, brings up the Channel Guide menu. In DVD mode, brings up DVD guide, if available.
INDICATOR Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components.
INFO In TV mode, brings up TV status display; press again to clear the screen. In DVD mode, brings up
the Info Display.
INPUT Press to toggle through the available input sources (VID1, VID2, FRNT, CMP1, CMP2 and DVI. Press
the CH+ or CH- button to resume TV viewing).
MENU In TV mode, brings up the TV Main menu. In DVD mode, brings up a reduced TV Menu.
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume.
OK/FREEZE When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. When watching TV, freezes the picture
until you press another button to resume normal TV viewing.
ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on and off. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, SAT•CABLE,
etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off.
PAUSE In DVD mode, pauses the disc.
PIP Press once to bring up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to bring up the picture-
outside-picture (POP) windows. Press to remove POP. (See Chapter 4 for more information about using
PIP.)
PLAY In DVD mode, plays the disc.
RECORD If your TV/DVD is connected to a VCR, records TV programs .
REVERSE In DVD mode, goes backward on a disc.
SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, will turn on the TV and
tune to the correct input channel.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the
original channel. Press repeatedly to add more time.
SOUND•ANT In TV mode, displays the Picture and Sound preset settings at the bottom of the TV. In DVD
mode while a disc is playing, displays the DVD Info Display with the Audio icon highlighted.
STOP In DVD mode, stops playing the disc. Press and hold for 3 seconds to open the disc tray.
SWAP When using PIP, swaps the main picture with the PIP window. When using POP, swaps the left
and right pictures.
STOP PAUSE
TV
ON OFF
AUX
DVD
SAT
CABLE
PIP
SWAP
CH +CH -
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
GUIDE
GO BACK
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SKIPMUTE
INFO
MENU
CLEAR
DISC MENU
SOUND ANT
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4
5
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7
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9
0
INPUT
VCR1
VCR2
OK
RECORD
PIP
ZOOM-
ZOOM+
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Indicator
Note: The VCR1, DVD, VCR2, and
SAT•CABLE buttons also turn on most
RCA, GE, and Proscan products.
Tip
To turn off all the 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.