Quasar Color Television Sp 3235 Operating Instructions
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ICONMENUOPERATION
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TIMER
Note:Refer to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.
Clock Set
Set the time and the day of the week.
Sleep Timer
In TIMER menu, select SLEEP to turn television off in 30, 60 or 90 minutes. Select NO to turn off timer.
Timer 1 and Timer 2
In TIMER menu, select one or both timers to turn the television on and off at selected times, on selected channels, and
on selected days.TIME must be entered in CLOCK SET to operate the TIMER features.
Turn Off After 90 Minutes
The television automatically turns OFF after
90 minutes when turned ON by the TIMER.
If the OFF time is selected or if a key is
pressed, the automatic OFF after 90
minutes will be cancelled.
TIMER Activation
The TIMER is active when the television is
OFF or ON. The television will switch to the
selected channel at the selected time set in
the TIMER.
Press or to select hours AM or PM.
Press to select minutes position.
Press or to select minutes.
Press to highlight DAY, then press to select day.VOLVOL
CH
VOLVOL
CHVOL
CLOCK SETTIMER
SLEEP
TIMER 1 AM
DAY _ _ _ TIME- - : - -
TIMER 2
Press to select 30, 60, 90 or NO.VOLSLEEPTIMER
HOW LONG? CLOCK SET
TIMER 1NO u
TIMER 2
Press to select day or days.
Press to select ON TIME, then press .
Repeat for setting OFF TIME.
Press to select ENTER CHANNEL, then press to select channel.
Press to select SET, then press to select NO or SET.VOL
CHVOL
CHVOL
CHVOL
TIMER 1
TIMERDAY MON - FRI
ON TIME - - : - -
OFF TIME - - : - -
ENTER CHANNEL - - -
SETCLOCK SET
SLEEP
NO u TIMER 2
20 ICONMENUOPERATION AUDIO Note:Refer to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. Audio ADJ. MODE - Select STEREO, SAP (Second Audio Program) or MONO. (Use MONO when stereo signal is weak). BASS - Increase or decrease the low frequency response. TREBLE - Increase or decrease the high frequency response. BALANCE - Emphasize the left/right speaker volume. NORMAL - Reset BASS, TREBLE and BALANCE adjustments to factory default settings. Other ADJ. AI SOUND - Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. (AI sound is not available in VIDEO mode). Surround MODE - Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. Speakers In AUDIO menu under SPEAKERS: Press to select STEREO, SAP or MONO.VOLAUDIO ADJ.AUDIO OTHER ADJ. SURROUND SPEAKERS NO uSTEREO SAP MONOMODE BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL Press or to adjust.VOLVOLAUDIO ADJ.AUDIO OTHER ADJ. SURROUND SPEAKERS NO uSTEREO SAP MONOMODE BASS TREBLE BALANCE NORMAL Press to select ON or OFF.VOL SURROUNDAUDIO AI SOUND AUDIO ADJ. OTHER ADJ.ON u SPEAKERS Press to select ON or OFF.VOL SURROUNDAUDIO MODE AUDIO ADJ. OTHER ADJ.OFF u SPEAKERS Press to select: ON - TV speakers operate normally. OFF & Variable Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio adjustable by television. OFF & Fixed Audio Out - TV speakers off - audio adjustable by the external amplifier only.VOL SPEAKERSAUDIO ON AUDIO ADJ. OTHER ADJ. SURROUNDu
ICONMENUOPERATION 21 CHANNELS Note:Refer to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures. Favorites In CHANNELS menu under FAVORITES select: CHANNEL SCAN FAV to enter up to 16 favorite channels. CHANNEL SCAN ALL to scan all channels when using CH up/down buttons. Caption Manual Caption Provide labels for up to 30 stations using up to four characters for each station. Input Label Lets you label the video input connections for onscreen display. Video Input Skip Feature This receiver has a Video Input Skip Feature, which will allow the user to skip desired input modes when pressing TV/VIDEO button.Press to select FAV or ALL. Press to select ENTER CHANNEL, if FAV selected. Use remote numeric keypad to select desired channel (refer to your local TV guide). Press to add channel. Press to delete channel. VOL CH VOL VOL CHANNELS CHANNEL SCAN FAV u CAPTIONFAVORITE CHANNELS FAVORITES ENTER CHANNEL 23 5 8 23CHANNELS CHANNEL SCAN FAV u CAPTIONFAVORITE CHANNELS FAVORITES ENTER CHANNEL 23 5 8 23 TO ADD TO DELETE u u Press to display next menu.VOL Use remote numeric keypad to select desired channel (refer to your local TV guide). Press to select ENTER CAPTION. Press or to select characters. Note:Delete channel captions by entering spaces in all four character slots. CH VOLVOL CHANNELS MANUAL CAPTION u CAPTIONINPUT LABEL u FAVORITESCHANNELS MANUAL CAPTION tTO SELECT CHANNEL u p TO MOVE CURSOR q- - - - ENTER CHANNEL ENTER CAPTION 3 Press to display next menu.VOL Select the desired Video input. Press or to select the first character. Press to enter the next position and repeat the step above to enter the next character. Repeat above steps until all characters are entered. VOLVOL CH CHANNELS MANUAL CAPTION u CAPTIONINPUT LABEL u FAVORITES CHANNELS INPUT LABEL tTO SELECT CHARACTER u p TO MOVE CURSOR q VIDEO 2 - - - - - - - - VIDEO 1 - - - - - - - - Select the desired video input mode (VIDEO1 or VIDEO2). Press while the first character is highlighted to skip selected video input. Note:To delete skip feature, press the volume right button while the desired video input mode is highlighted. VOL CHANNELS INPUT LABEL tTO SELECT CHARACTER u p TO MOVE CURSOR q VIDEO 2 - - - - - - - - VIDEO 1 - - - - - - - - CHANNELS INPUT LABEL tTO SELECT CHARACTER u p TO MOVE CURSOR q VIDEO 1 SKIP VIDEO 2 - - - - - - - -
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ICONMENUOPERATION
LOCK
Note:Refer to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.
Mode
Lock Set
Select LOCK SET to prevent video games and VCR tapes from being viewed.
Use the remote numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code (Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe
place).
Notes:
• If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Be cautious when
selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is selected, and you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician
to clear the LOCK setup.
• If you select CHANGE CODE, and you change your code from the one used in the LOCK menu, your new code becomes the
controlling code.
OFF - Turns Lock function off.
GAME - Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.
CHANNELS - To lock up to four channels of your choice.
ALL - Locks all channels and Video inputs.
Note:IfGAME,CHANNELorALLis selected, and if a blocked channel or video input is selected, the messageLOCKED
displays in the upper right corner of the TV screen.
Press to display LOCK MODE GAME menu.VOLMODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
U.S. TV PROGRAMSOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
* * * *
Press twice.
Press to highlight HOW LONG?.
Press to select 12 Hours, 24
Hours, 48 Hours or ALWAYS.ACTION
CH
VOL
LOCK
LOCK MODE GAME u
t TO SELECT LOCK MODE u LOCKS CH 3 , 4 AND
VIDEO INPUTS
MODE LOCKHOW LONG?12 HOURS
LOCK
LOCK MODE CHANNEL u
t TO SELECT LOCK MODE u LOCKS THESE CHANNEL
TO MOVE CURSOR
uu- - - - - - - - - - - - MODE LOCKHOW LONG?12 HOURS
Press or to move the cursor between
channel clusters
Press/or the numeric keypad to
select the channels to be blocked.
Press twice.
Press to highlight HOW LONG?.
Press to select 12 Hours, 24 Hours, 48
Hours or ALWAYS.CH
CH
VOLVOL
ACTION
CH
VOL
Press twice.
Press to highlight HOW LONG?.
Press to select 12 Hours, 24
Hours, 48 Hours or ALWAYS.ACTION
CH
VOL
LOCK
LOCK MODE ALL u
t TO SELECT LOCK MODE u LOCKS ALL CHANNELS
AND VIDEO INPUTS
MODE LOCKHOW LONG?12 HOURS
V-CHIP MENUOPERATION
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V-CHIP Menu Operation
Note:Refer to page 14 for Icon Menu Navigation procedures.
BLOCKING MESSAGE
If V-Chip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the audio
will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your code, all
locks and rating blocks are disabled until the TV is turned off or until all settings are off.
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to block
various types of TV programs. PIP will also be blocked automatically.
U.S. TV Programs Rating
Note:If you enter your four-digit secret code to override rating blocks, you must reset
all rating blocks by either reprogramming or turning the TV off.PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED
ACCESS CODE
Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code.
(
Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.)
Press to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
Press or to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS.
Press to highlight STATUS.
Press or to display U.S TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART.
CH
VOLVOL
CH
VOLVOL
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
U.S. TV PROGRAMSOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
* * * *
Press to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS ON or OFF.
Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?VOL
CH
LOCK
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
SETTING: VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
BASIC
TV-Y
TV-Y7 FV u
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TV-G
TV-PG V S L D
TV-14 V S L D
TV-MA V S L
Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Selecting “Yes”, NR programs will be received. Selecting “NO”, NR programs
will be blocked. See Customer Caution below.
Press to select SETTING.
VOL
CH
LOCK
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
SETTING: VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
BASIC
TV-Y
TV-Y7 FV u
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TV-G
TV-PG V S L D
TV-14 V S L D
TV-MA V S L
Press to select BASIC or DETAILED.
BASIC - Allows you to select only general ratings such as TV-Y, TV-PG, etc.
DETAILED - Allows you to select both general ratings and content such as V, L, etc.VOLLOCK
U.S. TV PROGRAMS
SETTING: VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
BASIC
TV-Y
TV-Y7 FV u
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
TV-G
TV-PG V S L D
TV-14 V S L D
TV-MA V S L
24 V-CHIP MENUOPERATION U.S. TV Programs Menu Chart (contd.) U.S. MOVIES This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing movies or video tapes. This innovation allows parents to block various types of movies and video tapes at their discretion. Customer Caution The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) per FCC Rules Section 15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming: ” • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others) • Locally originated programming •News • Political • Public Service Announcements •Religious • Sports • Weather NR Not Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION above. TV-YAll children.The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. TV-Y7Directed to older children.Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. TV-GGeneral audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. TV-PGParental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations. TV-14Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence. TV-MAMature audiences only.This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. FV FANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE V VIOLENCE S SEX L OFFENSIVE LANGUAGE D DIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT Press or to move between different ratings. Use or to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN). Note:See the U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART. Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu. Press to select HOW LONG? Press or to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS. CH CH VOLVOL ACTION CH VOLVOL LOCK U.S. TV PROGRAMS SETTING: VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF u YES u BASIC TV-Y TV-Y7 FV u - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TV-G TV-PG V S L D TV-14 V S L D TV-MA V S L u Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place. ) Press to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field. Press or to select U.S. MOVIES. Press to highlight STATUS. Press or to display U.S MOVIES RATING CHART. CH VOLVOL CH VOLVOL MODELOCK LOCK SET BLOCK PROGRAMS: U. S. MOVIESOFF HOW LONG? STATUS ENTER CODE FIRSTOFF * * * *
V-CHIP MENUOPERATION 25 U.S. Movies Menu NRCONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply. G GENERAL AUDIENCES.All ages admitted. PGPARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED.Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED.Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. RRESTRICTED.Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X ADULTS ONLY. Press to select U.S. MOVIES ON or OFF. Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?VOL CH LOCK U.S. MOVIES VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF u YES u G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO. Note:Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old movies and foreign films are usually not rated. VOL LOCK U.S. MOVIES VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF u YES u G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X Press or to move between different ratings. Use or to select ratings you want to block (RED)and unblock (GREEN). Note:See the U.S. MOVIES CHART. Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu. Press to select HOW LONG? Press or to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS. CH CH VOLVOL ACTION CH VOLVOLPG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked. LOCK U.S. MOVIES VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF u YES u G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X u
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V-CHIP MENUOPERATION
Rating Systems for Canada
Canadian English
The V-CHIP used in this TV model allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two
rating systems used in Canada.
.
EExempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity
or sexual content.
G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
14+Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of
14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and
early teens.
18 ADULTS ONLY.
Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to
remember and record it in a safe place.
)
Press to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
Press or to select CANADIAN ENGLISH.
Press to highlight STATUS.
Press or to display CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART.
CH
VOLVOL
CH
VOLVOL
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
CANADIAN ENGLISHOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
- - - -
Press to select CANADIAN ENGLISH ON or OFF.
Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?VOL
CH
LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
C
C8 +
G
PG
14 +
18 +
Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Not rated programs include: news, sports, documentaries and other
information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
VOL
LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
C
C8 +
G
PG
14 +
18 +
LOCK
CANADIAN ENGLISH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
C
C8 +
G
PG
14 +
18 +
u
Press or to move between different ratings.
Use or to select ratings you want to block (RED)and
unblock (GREEN).
Note:See the U.S. MOVIES CHART.
Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
Press to select HOW LONG?
Press or to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.
CH
CH
VOLVOL
ACTION
CH
VOLVOL
V-CHIP MENUOPERATION
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Canadian French
The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings
categories.
.
E Exempt - Exempt programming.
GGeneral - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the
violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8ans+8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad
audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans +Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few
violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision
strongly suggested.
16 ans +Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent
scenes of violence or intense violence.
18 ans +Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme
violence.
Use the numeric keypad to enter your four digit code. (Use a code that is easy to
remember and record it in a safe place.
)
Press to enter the BLOCK PROGRAMS field.
Press or to select CANADIAN FRENCH.
Press to highlight STATUS.
Press or to display CANADIAN FRENCH menu rating chart.
CH
VOLVOL
CH
VOLVOL
MODELOCK
LOCK SET
BLOCK PROGRAMS:
CANADIAN FRENCHOFF
HOW LONG?
STATUS
ENTER CODE
FIRSTOFF
- - - -
Press to select CANADIAN FRENCH ON or OFF.
Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS?VOL
CH
LOCK
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW NR PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
8 ANS+
13 ANS+
16 ANS+
18 ANS+
Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
Note:Not Rated programs include: news, sports, documentaries and other information
programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
VOLLOCK
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
8 ANS+
13 ANS+
16 ANS+
18 ANS+
Press or to move between different ratings.
Use or to select ratings you want to block (RED) and unblock
(GREEN).
Note:See the CANADIAN FRENCH RATING CHART.
Press twice to return to MODE in Lock menu.
Press to select HOW LONG?
Press or to select 12, 24, 48 hours or ALWAYS.
CH
CH
VOLVOL
ACTION
CH
VOLVOL
13ANS+, 16ANS+ and 18ANS+ will be blocked
LOCK
CANADIAN FRENCH
VIEW E PROGRAMS?OFF
u
YES
u
G
8 ANS+
13 ANS+
16 ANS+
18 ANS+
u
28 TROUBLESHOOTINGCHART Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. AUDIOVIDEOSolutions Noisy AudioSnowy Video Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Noisy AudioMultiple Image Adjust Antenna Location and Connection Check Antenna Lead-in Wire Noisy AudioInterference Move television from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles and Medical Equipment No AudioNormal Video Increase Volume Check Mute Check television SPEAKERS on/off Change Channel Noisy AudioNo Video with Snow Set TV or Cable Mode Properly Check Antenna Cables No AudioNo Video Check Power Cord is Plugged into Active Outlet Adjust Brightness and Audio Controls Change Channel Check Cable Connections Program the Remote Control Again Check Second Video Source Operation Normal AudioNo Color Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Wrong AudioNormal Video Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP Normal AudioNormal Video Replace Remote Control Batteries Intermittent Remote Control Operation ?