Owner’s
Manual
32 INCH
COLOR TELEVISION
DCT3203
FEATURES
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AV MEMORY
MTS/SAP Tuner
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181 Channel Selection- All VHF/UHF channels plus up to 125 cable channels.
PLL Frequency Synthesized Tuning- The latest PLL frequency synthesized electronic tun-
ing system provides free and easy channel selection, and lets you tune directly to any channel
using the channel number buttons (0~9 and +100-key) on the remote control.
On-Screen Function Display.
Full-Function Remote Control
Sleep Timer
Closed Caption Decoder- You may view specially labeled (cc) TV programs, movies, news,
prerecorded tapes, etc. with either a dialogue caption or text display added to the program.
Auto Shut Off Function- If there is no air signal input from the antenna terminal and no
user operation for 15 minutes, the TV will turn itself off automatically.
V-CHIP- Enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV.
S-VIDEO Input- Allows you to get better picture detail and clarity for the playback of S-VHS
VCR tapes or Video Discs.
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Front/Rear AV Input
PRECAUTIONS
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Place your TV in a room with adequate ventilation.
Keep your TV set away from sources of direct heat, such as heat registers or direct sunlight.
Do not place your TV on soft surfaces, such as rugs or blankets.
Leave enough room for air to circulate around the bottom, top and back of the set.
The serial number of this product may be found on the back of the TV. No others have the same
serial number as yours. You should record the number and other vital information here and retain
this book as a permanent record of your purchase to aid identification in case of theft.
Date of Purchase
Dealer Purchase from
Dealer Address
Dealer Phone No.
Model No.
Serial No.
This Owner’s Manual is made of recycled paper.
0EMN02198
Printed in Malaysia
L6655CF * * * * *
ANTENNA/CABLE CONNECTIONS
*Some cable TV systems use scram-
bled signals and require a special con-
verter to receive these channels.
Consult your local cable company.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC
SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
VHF
Antenna
(Not supplied)
CATV Box *
FCC WARNING- This equip-
ment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or
modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the
instruction manual. The user
could lose the authority to oper-
ate this equipment if an unau-
thorized change or modification
is made.
or Satellite Box
(Not supplied)
UHF
Antenna
(Not supplied)
From Cable System
or Satellite Antenna
75-ohm
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Coaxial Cable
75-ohm
Coaxial Cable
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From Cable System
VHF/UHF Combiner
(Not supplied)
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-
40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, speci-
fies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
VHF/UHF
Combination Antenna
(Not supplied)
CLOSED CAPTION
This TV can receive C1 and C2 Caption and Text.
Notes:
(1)When your TV receives a special effects playback signal (i.e., Search, Slow, Still) from a
VCR’s video output channel (CH3 or CH4), your TV may not display the correct caption or
text.
(2)Captions and texts may not match the TV voice exactly.
(3)Interference may cause the closed caption system not to function properly.
(4)The caption or text characters will not be displayed while the menu display or functions dis-
play is shown.
Caption Mode
(1)Closed Caption Characters can be displayed on the TV screen only when the received broad-
cast signal contains Caption Signals.
(2)Paint-on mode: Displays input characters on the screen immediately.
Pop-on mode: Once characters are stored in memory, they are displayed all at once.
Roll-up mode: Displays the characters continuously by scrolling (max. 4 lines)
Note: If CAPTION C1 or C2 is selected but a Closed Caption signal is not included, characters
will not be displayed.
(5)If you see this screen:
Text Mode
(1)Displays the text on the screen by scrolling (max. 7 lines)
(2)If the received broadcast signal does not contain caption or text signals, no change will occur.
If your TV displays a black box on the screen, this means that your TV is set to TEXT mode. To
clear screen, select CAPTION C1, C2 or CAPTION [OFF].
PREPARATION FOR USE
3) Press the VOL(ume) ● button so that "ADD/DELETE" is selected.
4) Use the CH(annel) ● or ● button to select the channel you wish to put
into memory or to erase from memory.
Note: The display will return to the normal screen automatically in about
10 seconds.
ADD/DELETE
AUTO MEMO
LANGUAGE SELECTION
If you want to change the language of the on-screen menu, follow the proce-
dure below.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
1) Connect the power cord to a standard AC outlet.
Note: If some digits appear in the corner of the screen,
press the POWER button without unplugging the power cord.
2) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
3) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears
on the TV screen.
4) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to "[ENGLISH]".
5) Select "ENGLISH" or "FRANÇAIS" = French by using
the VOL(ume) ● or ● button.
Perform "ADD/DELETE" function while this display appears on the screen.
Press the VOL(ume) ● or ● button to light up the channel number
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in LIGHT BLUE if you wish to add the channel into memory.
Press the VOL(ume) ● or ● button to light up the channel number
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in LIGHT RED if you wish to erase the channel from memory.
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
MTS (Multi-Channel Television Sound) System
6) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
You can listen to a program in MTS stereo by following the steps below.
Menu
To show the status, press the
DISPLAY button on the remote
control.
Selection
CHANNEL PRESETTING
MAIN
MONO
SAP
Type of
NOTE:You MUST PRESET channels BEFORE using CHANNEL ● or ● button.
To preset a channel or to change a preset channel, follow the procedure below.
1) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
broadcast
-None-
-None-
MONO
MAIN
-None-
Regular
Stereo
broadcast
SAP: Second Audio Program,
which means your program, can
also be received in a second lan-
guage or sometimes a radio station.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
STEREO
STEREO
2) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears
on the TV screen.
3) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to "CHANNEL SET".
Then, press the VOL(ume) ● button.
MAIN
SAP
SAP
TV SOUND [MAIN]
[To Select STEREO, MONO or SAP in Stereo broadcast]
4) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to "AUTO MEMO".
Then, press the VOL(ume) ● button.
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to "TV SOUND".
3) Press the VOL(ume) ● or ● button to select your desired stereo mode. ([MAIN], [MONO] or
[SAP].)
ADD/DELETE
AUTO MEMO
The tuner scans and memorizes all active channels in your area.
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The TV distinguishes between standard TV channels and cable (CATV)
channels.
When AUTO MEMO action is completed, the lowest memorized channel reappears on the
screen.
When you press the CH(annel) ● or ● button after selecting AUTO MEMO,
the tuner will stop at the memorized channels only.
The TV may memorize TV channels as CATV channels if the reception conditions are poor. If
this happens, try the AUTO MEMO action again when reception conditions are better.
: Press the VOL(ume) ● or ● button.
PICTURE
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [SAP]
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
TV SOUND [MONO]
[ADD/DELETE FUNCTION]
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV
screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to "CHANNEL SET".
Then, press the VOL(ume) ● button.
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
RESUME FUNCTION
If the power fails or is disconnected while the TV is powered on, the TV will turn on automatical-
ly when the power resumes.
OPERATIONS
Note:
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WATCHING A TV PROGRAM
See “Picture adjustment” to manually customize the picture.
1) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV.
: Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button.
2) Select the desired channel with the CH(annel) ● or ● button.
3) Adjust the volume to the desired listening level using the VOL(ume) ● or ● button.
4) Adjust picture controls for a natural looking image. (See "PICTURE ADJUSTMENT".)
SPORT
NEWS
MOVIE
GAME
MANUAL
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER
The sleep timer function allows you to have the POWER automatically turn
off after a set time period.
1) Press the POWER button to turn on the TV and press the SLEEP button
on the remote control .
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu
display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press the VOL(ume) ● button so that "PIC-
TURE" is selected.
3) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to select
“MANUAL”. Then, press the VOL(ume) ●
button.
VOL(ume)
VOL(ume)
2) You may change the sleep time by pressing the SLEEP
button on the remote control repeatedly. The timer can be
set up to 90 minutes, 10 minutes each time the SLEEP
button is pushed. (The timer display counts up and sleep
timer will be displayed on the screen when you press the
SLEEP button on remote control.)
SLEEP 10
to decrease
brightness
to decrease
contrast
to increase
brightness
to increase
contrast
BRIGHT
To cancel the sleep timer:
Press the SLEEP button repeated-
ly until "SLEEP 0" is displayed.
CONTRAST
to pale
to brilliant
COLOR
4) Select the feature you wish to adjust with
the CH(annel) ● or ● button and adjust it
with the VOL(ume) ● or ● button.
Note: When you disconnect the unit from the AC outlet, or if you have a power failure, the
sleep time will be lost.
to purple
to soft
to green
to clear
TINT
SHARPNESS
CLOSED CAPTION SELECTION
: Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button.
You may view specially labeled (cc) TV pro-
grams, movies, news, prerecorded tapes, etc.
with either a dialogue caption or text display
added to the program.
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu
display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point
to "CAPTION".
3) Press the VOL(ume) ● or ● button to select
the mode you wish.
[-]
[+]
[-]
[+]
[-]
[+]
[-]
[+]
[-]
[+]
BRIGHT
SHARPNESS
CONTRAST
COLOR
TINT
4) When done, press the MENU button to exit
the menu.
: Press the VOL(ume) ● or ● button.
Note:
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In the above steps, the picture adjustment display will disappear from the TV screen automati-
cally after about 10 seconds if you do not press any buttons. Press the MENU and VOL(ume)
● button so that "PICTURE" is selected. Then, press the CH(annel) ● or ● button repeatedly
until the display returns to the screen.
PICTURE
PICTURE
PICTURE
PICTURE
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH]FRANÇAIS
V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION
[
C1]
CAPTION
[
C2]
CAPTION
[
T1]
CAPTION
[
T2]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
[USING THE GAME BUTTON]
You can set the Game mode and front AUDIO/VIDEO input mode at the same time by pressing
the GAME button on the remote control. “GAME” appears on the TV screen.
AV MEMORY
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To exit the Game mode and external input mode, press the INPUT SELECT button on the
This feature allows you to expand your viewing experience select MANUAL, SPORT, NEWS,
MOVIE, and GAME to match the program you are watching.
remote control.
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To cancel the Game mode only, adjust the AV MEMORY. In this case, “VIDEO2” instead of
“GAME” appears on the TV screen.
If you press the GAME button when the TV is off, the TV turns on and will be in the Game
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV screen.
2) Press the VOL(ume) ● button so that "PICTURE" is selected.
3) Select the item with the CH(annel) ● or ● button.
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mode and external input mode automatically.
[TV RATING SET UP]
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV
V-CHIP SET UP
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
[ENGLISH] FRANÇAIS
B V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
V-CHIP enables parents to prevent their children from watching inappropriate material on TV.
V-CHIP reads the ratings for programming (except for news and sports programs, unedited
movies on premium cable channels, and Emergency Broadcast System signals), then denies
access to programming if the program's rating meets or exceeds the limitations you select. In this
case, "PROTECTED PROGRAM by ..." message appears on the TV screen.
To block certain ratings, follow the steps below.
screen.
2) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to "V-CHIP SET UP".
Then, press the VOL(ume) ● button.
3) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to "TV RATING". Then,
press the VOL(ume) ● button.
4) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to your desired item.
Then, press the VOL(ume) ● button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].
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Programming may be rated by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) or accord-
ing to the Television Parental Guidelines. In order to block any inappropriate programming, set
your limits in both places (MPAA RATING and TV RATING).
B TV RATING
MPAA RATING
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You cannot access the menu when the "PROTECTED PROGRAM by ..." message appears. In
this case, change to an unblocked channel, then press the MENU button.
<Selection>
• TV-Y:
• TV-Y7:
<Rating Category Explanations>
Appropriate for all children
Appropriate for children seven and
older
B TV-Y
TV-Y7(
TV-G
TV-PG(
TV-14(
TV-MA(
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
)
[MPAA RATING SET UP]
1) Press the MENU button so that the menu display appears on the TV
• TV-G:
General Audience
• TV-PG:
• TV-14:
• TV-MA:
Parental Guidance suggested.
Unsuitable for children under 14
Mature audience only
)
)
)
PICTURE
CHANNEL SET
screen.
[ENGLISH] FRANÇAIS
B V-CHIP SET UP
CAPTION [OFF]
TV SOUND [MAIN]
2) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to "V-CHIP SET UP".
Then, press the VOL(ume) ● button.
3) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to "MPAA RATING". Then,
press the VOL(ume) ● button.
4) Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to point to your desired item.
Then, press the VOL(ume) ● button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].
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When you select the rating category and turn it to [BLOCK], the higher rating will turn
[BLOCK] automatically. Also, the lower rating will turn [VIEW] automatically.
When you turn "TV-Y" to [BLOCK] or [VIEW], then all ratings will turn to [BLOCK] or
[VIEW] automatically.
TV RATING
B MPAA RATING
When you turn "TV-MA" to [VIEW], then all ratings will turn to [VIEW] automatically.
<Selection>
• G:
• PG:
• PG-13:
• R:
<Rating Category Explanations>
General Audience
Parental Guidance suggested.
Unsuitable for children under 13
Restricted; under 17 requires
accompanying
parent or adult guardian
No one under 17 admitted
Mature audience only
When you select TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, or TV-MA and you press the VOL(ume) ● button, the
sub-ratings will appear on the TV screen.
If you select the rating category (example: TV-PG) and turn it to [BLOCK] or [VIEW], the sub-
ratings (example: V for Violence) will turn [BLOCK] or [VIEW] automatically.
You can set the sub-ratings to [BLOCK] or [VIEW] individually when the rating category is set
to [BLOCK]. To set the sub-ratings individually, follow the steps below.
B G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
• NC-17:
• X:
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When you select [TV-Y7]:
TV-Y7
[BLOCK]
Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to select "FV" (Fantasy Violence).
Then, press the VOL(ume) ● button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].
When you select [TV-PG], [TV-14] or [TV-MA]:
Press the CH(annel) ● or ● button to select "D" (Suggestive Dialog),
"L"(Coarse Language), "S"(Sexual Situation), or "V" (Violence). Then,
press the VOL(ume) ● button to select [BLOCK] or [VIEW].
B FV
[BLOCK]
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When you select the rating category and turn it to [BLOCK], the higher rating will turn
[BLOCK] automatically. Also, the lower rating will turn [VIEW] automatically.
When you turn "G" to [BLOCK] or [VIEW], the all ratings will turn to [BLOCK] or [VIEW]
automatically.
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TV-PG
B D
L
S
V
[BLOCK]
When you turn "X" to [VIEW], then all ratings will turn to [VIEW] automatically.
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
[BLOCK]
Notes:
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When you select [TV-MA], "D" does not appear on the TV screen.
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The sub-ratings which set to [BLOCK] appear next to the rating category
in the TV RATING menu.
B TV-Y
TV-Y7(
TV-G
[VIEW]
[VIEW]
[BLOCK]
)
5) Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
TV-PG(DLSV) [BLOCK]
TV-14 (DLSV) [BLOCK]
TV-MA( LSV) [BLOCK]
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
MAINTENANCE
Sometimes a performance problem can be easily solved by checking seemingly apparent but often over-
looked possibilities. Before arranging for service, check these items. It could save you time and money.
CABINET CLEANING
PICTURE TUBE CLEANING
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Wipe the front panel and other exterior sur-
Wipe the picture tube of the TV with a soft
cloth. Before cleaning the picture tube, discon-
nect the power cord.
faces of the TV with a soft cloth immersed
in lukewarm water and wrung dry.
Never use a solvent or alcohol. Do not spray
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insecticide liquid near the TV. Such chemi-
cals may cause damage and discoloration to
the exposed surfaces.
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POSSIBLE REMEDY
Remote control unit
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Owner’s
Manual
Try a new channel, if OK, then possible station trouble.
Is TV plugged in?
Power at outlet?
Batteries ("AA" x 2)
Is TV’s POWER button on?
Is antenna connected to terminal on the back of the set?
If outside antenna is being used, check for broken wire.
Check for local interference.
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Turn off with POWER button and then turn it on after about a minute.
Adjust COLOR control.
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Television system:
NTSC-M
Sound output:
3W, 8 ohm x2
Adjust CONTRAST & BRIGHT control.
TV Standard
Check batteries in Remote Control.
Move the TV away from the nearby appliances which have Magnetism.
Turn off using the POWER button, then turn it on again 30 minutes or so later.
Closed Caption
System:
Channel coverage
VHF:
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Remote control:
§15.119/FCC
Digital encoded
infrared light system
Closed Caption Problem
Possible Remedy
2 ~ 13
14 ~ 69
My TV is showing captions that are
misspelled.
You are watching a live broadcast and spelling errors made by the
closed captioning production company may pass through uncorrect-
ed. A prerecorded program will not show any misspelled words
because of the normal time available for editing the captions.
Operating
temperature:
UHF:
CATV:
5°C to 40°C
(41°F~104°F)
2 ~ 13, A ~ W,
W+1 ~ W+84,
A-5 ~ A-1, 5A
181 channel
frequency synthesized
tuning system
Direct access keyboard,
programmable
scan and up/down
Power requirements: AC120V, 60Hz
Power consumption
(Maximum):
Picture tube:
Dimensions:
My TV will not show the text in its entirety Captions that are delayed a few seconds behind the actual dialogue
or there is a delay of what is being said.
Tuning System
Channel access:
are common for live broadcasts. Most captioning production compa-
nies can display a dialogue to a maximum of 220 words per minute.
If a dialogue exceeds that rate, selective editing is used to insure that
the captions remain up-to-date with the current TV screen dialogue.
134W
32"
H : 26-3/8” (670.5mm)
W: 29-15/16” (760mm)
D : 21-1/4” (540mm)
112.6 lbs. (51kg)
My captions are scrambled with white
boxes on the TV screen.
Interference caused by building, power lines, thunderstorms, etc.
may cause scrambled or incomplete captions to appear.
Weight:
Terminals
Antenna input:
VHF/UHF/CATV
75 ohm unbalanced
(F-type)
Mini DIN 4-pin jack
RCA connector x 2
RCA connector x 4
My program guide listed a TV show as
being closed captioned
but none of the captions were displayed.
Broadcasters may at times use a time compression process to the
actual program so that additional advertising time can be given.
Since the decoder cannot read the compressed information, captions
will be lost.
•Designs and specifications are subject to
change without notice and without our
legal obligation.
•If there is a discrepancy between languages,
the default language will be English.
S-Video input:
Video input:
Audio input:
My prerecorded videotape does not show
any captions. The tape box mentions it
being closed captioned.
The videotape was either an illegal copying or the tape duplicating
company accidentally left out the captioning signals during the
copying process.
Stereo Sound System
2 speakers
My TV screen shows a black box on certain You are in the TEXT mode. Select CAPTION mode or CAPTION
channels. [OFF].
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