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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
WARNING
this product to rain or moisture. 1

This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.

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state that unauthorized

If fixed

(non-moving)

on the picture

changes or modifications

to this equipment

TV picture

tubes).

This reminder

is provided

to call your attention

they may be permanently

Such images include

phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered
channels displaying these images should be avoided.
Cable TV Installer:

may void the user's authority

images are left on the screen for long periods,

tube (or Projection

voltage.

by your warranty.

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Extended

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viewing

to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code

(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the
point of cable entry as practical.
Product

Registration

Please fill out the product
needed.

registration

card and return

it immediately.

Returning

the card allows us to contact you if

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial
and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.
Model

No.

Serial No,
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Addres_Phone:

G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks
The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured
respectively.

of Gemstar

under license from Gemstar

Development

Corporation.

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THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS AND GEMSTAR ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM
INFORMATION PROVIDED BYTHE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALLTHOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS OR
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES
RELATING TOTHE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

SETUP AND

CONNECTIONS

..........................................................

Step 1: Unpack the TV ......................................................................

Step 2: Connect Your TV ..................................................................

Basic PIP Connection

...... :...........................................................

The Basic Connection
Advanced

(PIP Not Available}

Connections

................................

5
6

..............................................................

Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable ...................................................

Step 4: Plug in the TV .....................................................................

Step 5: Place Batteries in the Remote ...........................................

Step 6: Turn on the TV ...................................................................

On-Screen Program Guide .......................................................
Step 7: Program the TV ..................................................................
INTERACTIVE

SETUP ....................................................................

10
10
11

Using Point and Select ...................................................................

Entering

Setup ................................................................................

Select a Language ..........................................................................

Auto Channel Search .....................................................................

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System .......................................................

Setting the Time .............................................................................

Setting the

.....................................

Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning)

......................................

Setting the DVD Channel (auto tuning)

.......................................

VCR1 Channel (auto tuning)

Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning)

.............................

Labeling the Channels ...................................................................
USING TH E REMOTE .....................................................................
Remote Buttons ..............................................................................
Accessing the Video Input .......................................................
Programming

19
20
21
22
23

the Remote .............................................................

Testing the Remote ..................................................................

Using Automatic

Code Search .................................................

Using Direct Entry ....................................................................

Using the Remote to Control a Device ...................................

Modes of Operation

................................................................

Front Panel .....................................................................................

FEATURES AND

MENUS

...............................................................

Menus and Control Panels .............................................................

Audio Menu ....................................................................................

"Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor .......................... 31
Picture Quality Menu .....................................................................

Screen Menu ...................................................................................

Using Closed Captioning

.........................................................

Channel Menu ................................................................................

Time Menu ......................................................................................

Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................

V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ......................................................

V-Chip Unrated Program Block ...............................................

Channel Block ........... ...............................................................

Front Panel Block .....................................................................

Lock/Unlock

Parental Controls ................................................

GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ..............................................................

About the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ............................................

Downloading

Data ..................................................................

Grid Guide ................................................................................

Sort ...........................................................................................

News .........................................................................................

Schedule ...................................................................................

Messages ..................................................................................

Editor ........................................................................................

Expanded

............................................................

Feature ..............................................

Information

The PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
PIP Troubleshooting

.................................................................

PIP Buttons: General Explanation

...........................................

52
52

Setup Menu ....................................................................................

Channel Marker ..............................................................................

REFERENCE .....................................................................................
Troubleshooting

.............................................................................

PIP Troubleshooting

54
54

.................................................................

Care and Cleaning ..........................................................................

RCA PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY

Accessory Information

..................................

...................................................................

Index ...............................................................................................

58
59

G E'I-FI NG STARTED
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first four sections of the manual show you how
to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the
Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of
the Features and Menus of your TV.

SETUP AND

CONNECTIONS

The Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting
tips, accessory ordering
information
and your warranty.

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throughout the manual in these Tip
Boxes. There are some important
tips
that
you
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your TV.

STEP 1: UNPACK

THE TV

Make sure to locate the remote control.

STEP 2: CONNECT

In order to protect

YOUR

against power
before plugging

surges:

•

Connect all components
wall outlet.

any power cords into the

•

Turn off the TV and/or component
disconnecting
any cables.

•

Make sure all antennas and cables are properly
the Safety Tips sheet packed with your TV.

before connecting

grounded.

Refer to

Cautions:
Position

cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference

•

Insert all cables firmly into jacks.

•

Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV's back panel
instead of straight down the middle.

•

Try not to coil any twin-lead
audio/video cables.

Protect your components

cables and keep them away from the

from Overheating

•

Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components.
the components so that air can circulate freely.

Arrange

•

Do not stack components.

•

Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a
stand.

•

Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising
from it will not flow around other components.

BASIC PIP CONNECTION

Cables
You will use the following

cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cable box, as needed by your cable
system.
AudioNideo

Cables: Carries sound and video

from the component
S-Video

to the TV.

Cable: Carries video from an S-Video

capable component which provides
picture quality.

best

TV and Stereo VCR

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

How to View

Your VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO°INPUT to
scroll through the video input channels until you tune to
VlD1 input.
In the Interactive Setup section you can program

the TV to

automatically tune to the VlD1 input channel when you
turn on the VCR.

Most Audio/Video cables are combined
into one cable with three heads on
each end.
We show individual cables
in these sample

Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.

may be used, but
yOU must be sure to
connections.
_
connect VideoEither
to
Video, Right to Right
and Left to Left.

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Right
Audio
(red)
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TH E BASIC CONN
The basic connection

ECTION

(PI P NOT AVAI

below (TV and VCR) is used to illustrate

LABLE)
This connection
I toote:
work.

a single

does not allow PIP

component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture
quality and multiple component connection information
refer to,
Advanced Connections.

Cables
You will use the following

cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cables: These cables carry both the audio and video signal to
the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable box. In this connection, a second
Coaxial Cable carries the signal through the VCR to the TV.

FROM CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR 1

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TV

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m
How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to
Channel 3 or 4.
Later, in the Interactive

Setup section you will

program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3
or 4 when you turn on the VCR.

Once you have completed this connection
Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.

go to "Step 3:

ADVANCED

CONNECTIONS

Once you have made your connections
you will want to program the TV to tune
to the correct Video INPUT channel in
order to see and hear audio and video
from the component. You will program
this later in the Interactive Setup.

Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiple
components.
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your
TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.

Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding
OUTPUTS and
INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio,

Input
Connect
• VCR

etc.).

Input

1
Connect
• VCR

any of the following components:
• Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player
• Satellite Receiver

• DVD Player

any of the following components:
• Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player
• Satellite Receiver

To view the component connected to input 1:
Use the WHO,INPUT button on the remote.

• DVD Player

To view the component connected to Input 2:
Use the WHO.INPUT button on the remote.

This optional connection can
better video
I be used for S-Video
1
quality.

S-Video
INPUT

optional
connection cal
be used for
better video

INPUT

VIDEO

2
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S-VIDEO

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quality,

G-LINK

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Connect the G-LINK cable
for one-button
recording
and channel tuning from
the Guide.

Audio

Outputs

Connect to an audio receiver or
amplifier for variable controlled
or fixed level stereo output.

Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also
I
CablelAntenna
1
be used for basic component connections.

TV, VCR and Satellite

Receiver

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

How to View

Your Components

To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press
TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO-INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID1 (or SVlD 1) input.

vCI

To watch the VCR in this connection,

press TV to put the

remote control into TV mode, then press WHOoINPUT to
scroll through the video input channels until you tune
to VID2 (or SVID 2) input.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically
tune to the correct input channel when
you press the component

Once you have completed this connection
Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.

TV, VCR, Satellite

button

on the remote.

go to "Step 3:

Receiver and DVD

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE

SATELLITE RECEIVER

How to View

Your Components

To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press
VCR

TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.
To watch the VCR in this connection
or 4.

tune to Channel 3

To watch the DVD player in this connection, press TV to
put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO=INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VlD2 (or SVID 2) input.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when
you press the component

Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.

button on the remote.

STEP 3: CONNECT

THE G-LINK

CABLE

The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (the on-screen
guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or
cable box.
Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don't
connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen
program

guide.

VCR - If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK
cable, one-touch recording won't work. The other features of the guide
will work properly.

HOW

TO FINDTHE

REMOTE

CONTROL

The G-LINK cable is used to send commands to
your VCR and/or cable box. You must remove the
DEMO PIN before you can connect the G-LINK
cable.

SENSOR

You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote control
sensor on the VCR and/or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have
the remote

control sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn't

labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote
control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1.

Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.

Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but
the one that came with the cable box and/or VCR to which you're
connecting the G-LINK cable) so _ is touching the front of the
component.

SZowly move the remote control across
(VCR or cable box) while you press the
You must press and release the power
the remote (holding down the button

the front of the component
power button on and off.
button each time you move
won't work).

Placing the Wands
VCR and/or

When the component
sensor.
5,

turns on, you've

located

Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath
cable box (see instructions on right).

the remote

Cable

Under the
Box

Place the wands of the G-LINK cable
underneath your VCR and/or cable box.
Place them about one inch away from the
remote control sensor.

control

your VCR and/or

•

STEP 4: PLUG IN THE TV
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug co,rnpletely.

STEP 5: PLACE BATTERIES

IN THE

REMOTE
Remove the battery
remote.
Insert fresh batteries.
aligned correctly,

compartment

cover from the back of the

Make sure that the polarities

(+ and -) are

Replace the cover.

STEP 6: TURN

ON THE

Press TV on the remote,

or press POWER on the TV itself.

Pressing the "IV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote
into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV
functions.

ON-SCREEN

PROGRAM

VCR1

ON,OFF

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SKIp

GUIDE
SOUND

BACK

The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold on-screen program
guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the I"V
(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System). For more
information,
see "GUIDE Plus+ Gold System" on page 44.
MENU

_L_R

To get out of the Guide:
•

Press OK to exit the Guide and tune to the highlighted channel.

•

Press GUIDE to exit the Guide and tune to the channel displayed in
the View window.

•

Press CLEAR to exit the Guide and go to the last channel you were
watching.

STEP 7: PROGRAM

THE

Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu
system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable
"iV or antenna signals into the TV's memory.

Picture Quality
If the picture appears to have a double or
triple image or if you notice rings or halos
around objects, you may have to adjust the
color convergence. Details can be found
under the Screen menu heading in the
Features and Menus section of this manual.

THERE'S

ON-SCREEN

SETUP

ROUTINE

The interactive setup routine takes you through
needed to configure the TV:
•

Select a menu language

•

Search for available

•

Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System

•

Set the time

•

Set the VCR1 channel

•

Set the VCR2 channel

•

Set the DVD channel

•

Set the SAT/CABLE channel

•

Make the channel list and labels

channels

the steps

INTERACTIVE

SETUP

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V
V

USING

POINT

AND

SELECT

You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access onscreen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select
method has two steps.
1.

Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote,
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.

Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Selecting an item tellsthe TV's menu system to go ahead and make
the change or go to a place you have indicated.

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CL_R

ENTERING

SETUP

The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically
when
you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.
1.

Pointand Selectbuttons

Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.

You can also access the Interactive Setup through

the Main menu:

Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes
up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.

You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote,
Press CLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to TV
viewing.

Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.

SELECT A LANGUAGE
The first part of the setup routine
language for the menu system.

asks you to select your preferred

Point to your preferred

Press MENU or OK to select that language.

AUTO

CHANNEL

language

for the menu system.

The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search
automatically
for all channels available through your antenna or cable
TV system. This is sometimes called "autoprogramming."

Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has
finished.

Press MENU or OK to continue.

If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you
can access it later through the Channel
menu. You can also put channels in
memory manually using List & Labels.
See Features and Menus for more details.

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THE GUIDE

Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM

The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System to display your local
program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold initial
point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup.

menu or

You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold System during
Interactive Setup. You can
also access the GUIDE Plus+
menus by pressing menu on
the remote, and selecting
GUIDE Plus+ Menu.

What would yoo like 10 do?
J _9[up
View Demo
Options
Ex_

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SE'I-rlNG

UPTHE

GUIDE

Plus+

GOLD

SYSTEM

To complete the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup, the G-LINK wands must be properly aligned with your cable box and
VCR if you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.

Select your Country
Postal code.

and enter your ZIP or

Where do you _e?
_/ USA
Canada

The next series of screens asks you about
your cable TV setup. If you have a cable
box, you need to set the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
System to control it. Otherwise, it may not
be able to locate and download program
information.

Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and then
select the brand of your cable box from
the choices available. The system then
searches for the correct code to control
your cable box. When your cable box
switches to channel 9 it has located the
correct code.

Yes

pchannel
cable box brand

07"03 sw_ch yo_t
•/ Yes

RCA

Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another

code.

If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating "Cable
Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again" appears. You have a choice to either Try Again or Skip
Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
•

Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering

•

Check to make sure the G-LINK wands are positioned
for more details

correctly.

If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features
complete this procedure.

it again.

See the Setup and Connections

section of this manual

of the guide may not be avaiIable until you successfully

Once the correct model of cable box has
been identified, you need to set the cable
box's output channel. Enter the channel
you use to view channels through your
cable box--usually
3 or 4. Consult your
cable box's instruction book or your cable
company if you are not sure. Choose 0 to
use VIDEO INPUT.

Select YES if you have a VCR, or NO if not.
(Answering NO automatically
skips forward
to the end of GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup.)
Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off.
Enter the brand of your VCR.

When the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System correctly
identifies the correct code for your VCR, the
VCR's tuner changes to channel 9.
Select YES if the VCR automatically
to channel 9, or NO if it did not.

changed

If you select NO, the system will try
another code.

The last screen that comes up after you've successfully finished the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold setup gives you an opportunity
to view a demo. If you don't
want to view the demo, highlight EXIT and press OK.
R_llt)@ll_h@r:

•

Leave your cable box turned

•

Leave your VCR turned
information.

ON to download

OFF to record programs

program

information.

and download

program

SE'I-FING

THE

TIME

The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your
GUIDE Plus+ Gold System has not completed its first download, you need
to set the time.
Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for
you automatically
and you may not see this screen.

Press MENU or OK to bring up the SET TIME control

panel.

Use the leftand right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down
arrows to change from AM to PM.

Press MENU or OK to continue.

SETI'ING

THE

VCR1 CHANNEL

(AUTO

TUNING)
The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1
channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tone to when you press
the VCR1 button on.the remote. This is called auto tuning.
Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don't have a
VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not
Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)

Press MENU or OK to bring

Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV, If you used audio/video cables, choose the
video input you connected

up the VCR1 choice list.

the cables to.

Press MENU or OK to continue.

SEIIFING THE VCR2 CHANNEL

(AUTO

TUNING)
The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2
channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR2 button on the remote,
Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR.
have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip
select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list.
information
see Auto Tuning in the Features and Menus

If you don't
this step or
(For more
section.)

Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.

Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR
connected to the TV. If you used audio/video
cables, choose the
video input you connected the cables to.

Press MENU or OK to continue.

SETTING

THE

DVD CHANNEL

(AUTO

TUNING)
The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD
channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the DVD button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD prayer. If you don't
have a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not
Connected from the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)

Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.

Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player
connected to the TV. If you used audio/video
cables, choose the
video input you connected the cables to.

Press MENU or OK to continue.

SE'I-I'ING
(AUTO

THE SAT/CABLE

CHANNEL

TU N I N G)

The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/
CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you
press the SAT.CABLE button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable
box. If you don't have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the
TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT/CABLE Channel
choice list. (For more information
see Auto Tuning in the Features and
Menus section.)

Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.

Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite
receiver or cable box connected to the TV. If you used audio/video
cables, choose the video input you connected

Press MENU or OK to continue.

the cables to.

If You Have Both a Satellite
Receiver and a Cable Box
Connected to the TV
The remote cannot control both a cable
box and the satellite receiver. If you
choose to have the remote control the
satellite receiver, you must then use your
cable box remote to control the cable box.
You may, however, prefer to use the
satellite receiver remote for satellite
programming, and set your SAT-CABLE
button to control your cable box. It's your
choice.

LABELING

THE CHANNELS

This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and
|abel your channels. (For more information
see List and Labels in the
Features and Menus section.)

Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control

panel,

Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different
the control panel (called "fields").

areas of

Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers in the
Channel # field, and letters in the Channel Label field, and select Yes
or No in the Normal List field. You may wish to refer to the call
letters listed in your newspaper's TV section for ideas on labeling
channels.

the

Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU or
OK to continue. The "IV can store up to 27 labels in memory.

Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) buttons to change
channels in the Channel # field. This
works even if you're not in the Channel #
field. Or, enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons on the
universal remote. To enter a number
greater than 99. press and hold "1" to
enter the hundreds digit, then press the
two remaining numbers.
The List and Labels feature can also be
accessed from the Channel menu. Because
this procedure can be time consuming,
feel free to skip this step and come back
to it later,

HOWTO

USE YOUR

UNIVERSAL

This section defines the buttons
how to program

it to control

REMOTE

of the remote and

other components.

The universal remote can be programmed to control
most brands of remote controllable VCRs0satellite
receivers and cable boxes. If you have a RCA, GE or
PROSCAN component, you probably don't need to
program it at all.

USING

THE

REMOTE

¥
¥

Modes of Operation
Because this universal remote can control
several different components (DVD player,
VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses operational
modes triggered by the component
buttons. For example if you want the
remote to control the TV, you would press
the "IV button to put the remote into TV
mode before you could control the TV.

REMOTE

BU'rFONS

ON,OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another device
mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device
on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds all devices that are
on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE and
PROSCAN products).
VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if auto tuning
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel
13/ Turns on the TV and puts the remote
channel information.

is enabled, it will

is enabled,

programming

&II&

MUTE

SKIP

SOUND

GO BACK

GUIDE

INFO

mode when programming

MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to its minimum
restore the volume.

level. Press again to

CI-I ^ or CH v 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.
VOL - or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV's volume.
SOUND Press once to display the audio processor choice list. Point and
select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to exit.
Returns you to the previous channel.

Brings up GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and exits the Guide.
about a program,

channel, or

MOVE (Arrows)
Used to point to different items in the menu system.
Also used to adjust the menu controls. Also move the PIP window when
no menus are on the screen.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted
to the previous menu.

items or returns

MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted
VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.

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.

AUX SAT'CABLE

SAT,CABLE Puts the remote in SAT,CABLE mode and if auto tuning
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

INFO Press to get more information
advertisement.

it will

AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Also turns on the TV, if auto tune is
enabled.

GUIDE

ON DFF

DVD VCR2

VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if auto tuning is enabled,
will turn on the "iV and tune to the correct channel.

GO BACK

VCR1

in TV mode. Also displays

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and if auto tuning
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

LED Red light which indicates
the remote.

LED

you

items. When in

CLEAR

PLAy FORWARD

REC°VCR+

STOP

PAUSE

C2D
PIP SWAP CH CTRL RESET

OOOO

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you
to TV viewing. Will also exit the Guide system.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings
directly through the remote control. To enter a two-digit
channel, press
the two digits. To enter a three-digit
channel, press and hold the first
digit until #-- appears, then add the second two. Example: to tune to
channel 123, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears then press 2 and 3.
WHO.INPUT
In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input
sources VID1/SVID1, VtD2/SVlD2, previous channel and FRNT (front panel
jacks). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists.
ANTENNA
Functions as TV/VCR button
button in SAT,CABLE mode.

in VCR mode and TV/receiver

REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD; REC-VCR+, STOP, PAUSE If programmed,
provides transport control for some remote-controllable
VCRs, DVD
players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players. Pressing RECeVCR+
when using the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System sets the VCR to record a
program.
PIP (Picture-In-Picture)
Brings up the small Picture-In-Picture
window.
Press again to remove the PIP window. When PIP Caption Display Alternate with PIP - has been selected, will be able to toggle between
PIP on, PIP on with closed captions, and PIP off.
SWAP

Swaps the main picture with the PIP window.

CH C'rRL Selects the picture window, (that is, the main or PIP window)
to be changed by the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons.
RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture
Control Preset. Point and select to choose a different
Picture Control
Preset.

ACCESSING

THE

VIDEO

INPUT

Use the WHO,INPUT button to scroll through the available
and view components you have connected to the TV.

input channels

Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the
component you want to view is turned ON.

Press WHO.INPUT

Continue to press the WHO,INPUT
channels.

to tune to an available
button

input channel.
to scroll through

the

Modes of Operation
Because this universal remote can control
several different components (DVD
player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses
operational modes triggered by the
component buttons. For example if you
want the remote to control the TV, you
would press the TV button to put the
remote into TV mode before you could
control the TV.

PROGRAMMING

THE

REMOTE

The universal remote can be programmed
to control most brands of
remote controllable
VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The
remote is already programmed
to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN
TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.

TESTING

THE

REMOTE

To determine whether
turn a device ON, such
the VCR1 button. Then
(channel down) to see
not, the remote needs

USING

the universal remote needs to be programmed,
as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press
press POWER or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If
to be programmed.

AUTOMATIC

CODE

SEARCH
LED

The following
instructions can be used to program the remote to
control each of the devices connected to your TV. If you want to exit the
automatic code search without
CLEAR until the LED turns off.

programming

Turn on the device you want to control

Point the remote

any of your devices, press

(VCR, SAT, etc.)

at the device to be controlled.

Press and hold the

button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.). While holding the
device button+ press and hold ONoOFF until the red light on the
remote turns on, then release both buttons. For the AUX button,
using code search will not work, you must use direct entry.
3.

Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops
flashing.
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to
program. If, after 5 seconds, the device you want to control does
not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next
set of codes.
Continue pressing
searched through
If the device does
the remote cannot

PLAY until the device turns off or you have
all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes.
not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then
control that particular device.

If the device you want to control
1.

does turn off:

Press and release REVERSE,then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step
until the device turns back ON.
To finish, press and hold STOP until the red light on the remote
turns off.

You'll use these buttons when you program
the remote to control any device.
The remote may not operate all models of
all brands.

Using Direct Entry
1.

Turn on the component to be programmed.

Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the
code list on the last page of thissection,

Using the Remote.

Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program.

Enter the code from the code list.

Release button,

and then press ONoOFF to see if the component

responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't,
component button and then ONoOFF again.
6,

try pressing the

If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed
for your brand, until the component responds to the remote
commands.

USING

THE

REMOTE

TO CONTROLA

Once the remote has been programmed
use it to control your devices.

DEVICE

successfully, you are ready to

To operate the device:
1.

Press the device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2, AUX, or SAToCABLE) to set
the remote to control the device.

Press ONoOFF to turn the device ON or OFF.

Use the remote

MODES

buttons that apply to that device.

OF OPERATION

Because this universal remote can control several different components
(DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses operational
modes triggered
by the component buttons. For example if you want the remote to
control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV
mode before you could control the TV.

FRONT

PANEL

tf you cannot locate your remote you can use the front
to operate many of the TV's features.

panel of your TV

MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted
items.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system,
it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
CH A Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points
up to items and adjusts menu controls.
VOL - Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL - is used
to point left to items and adjust menu controls.
VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used
to point right to items and adjust menu controls.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.

front panel buttons. For more
information, see "Parental Controls," in
I The
the Features
Front Panel
andBlock
Menus
feature
section.
disables all

J
|

i'li
Admiral ...........................................................................
2131
Adventura .......................................................................
2026
Aiko .................................................................................
2027
Aiwa ......................................................................
2002, 2026
Akai ..... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008121 I 1,2112, 2113
American High ..............................................................
2021
Asha .................................................................................
2013
Audio Dynamics ................................................
2009, 2010
Audiovox ........................................................................
2014
Bell & Howell .................................................................
2011
Beaumark .......................................................................
20 J3
Broksonic ............................................................
2012, 2025
Calix ................................................................................
2014
Candle ............2013,2014,2015.2016.2017,2018,2019
Canon ........................................................
2021, 2022, 2114
Cepeh_rt ..............................................................
2020. 2110
Carver .............................................................................
2062
CCE ......................................................................
2027, 206/
Citizen. 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017,2018,2019,2027
Colortyme .....................................................................
2009
Colt ..................................................................................
206 I
Craig ...............................................
2013, 2014, 2023, 206 I
Curcis-Mathes ,....... 20_12002, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2010
.........................................................
202 I. 2022, 2024, 2 t 15
Cybernex ........................................................................
2013
Daewoo .........2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026. 2027 2028,
..........................................................................................

Daytron ...........................................................................
2110
Dbx .......................................................................
2009, 2010
Dimensia .........................................................................
200¢
Dynatech .............................................................
2002, 2026
Electrohome .......................................................
20/4, 2029
Electrophonic ................................................................
2014
Emerson .,...... 2002, 2012, 2014, 2015.202 I, 2024, 2025
,.2026, 2029, 2030, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037
,,2038, 2039, 2040, 204 I, 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047, 2065
..............................................
2105,2113,2[ 16, 2117, 2130
Fisher...201 I. 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 205 I, 2052,2118
Fuji ........................................................................
202 I, 2119
Funai .....................................................................
2002, 2026
Garrard ...........................................................................
2026
GE ......,.2000, 2001,2013, 2021,2022, 2053, 2115, 2120
Goldstar ..............................2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 212 I
Gradiente .......................................................................
2026
Harley Davidson ...........................................................
2026
Harman Kardon ............................................................
2009
Harwood ........................................................................
206 I
Headquarter ..................................................................
201 I
Hitachi, 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 21 I I, 2120, 2122
HI-Q ................................................................................
2023
Instant Replay ................................................................
2021
JCL ...................................................................................
202
JC Penney ............... 2009, 2010, 201 I, 2013, 2014, 2021,
............ 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118
Jensen ........................................................
2055, 2056, 211 I
JVC ..................2009, 2010,201 I, 201g, 2058, 21 I 1,2123
Kenwood .................2009, 2010, 201 I, 2016, 2018, 2058,
..............................................................................
21 I 1,2123
KLH .................................................................................
206 I
Kodak ...................................................................
2014, 202 I
Lloyd .....................................................................
2002, 2026
Logik ................................................................................
206 I
LXI. .................................................................................
9,014
Magnavox .......202 I, 2022, 2062, 2063, 21_, 2108, 2124
Magnin .............................................................................
2013
Marantz ..........2009,2010,201 I, 2016. 2010, 202 I, 2058
...............................................................................
2062,2064
Marta ...............................................................................
2014
Masushita ........................................................................
2021
MEI ...................................................................................
2021
Memorex .......2002, 201 I, 2013, 2014, 202 I, 2023, 2026
.............................................................................
2104,2131
MGA ..........................................................
2029, 2065.2113
MGN Technology ..........................................................
20E3
Nidland ...........................................................................
2053
MinoRa ......................................................
2055.2056. 2107
Mltsubishi ..... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,
............ 2070.2071,2072,2073,2074,2106,2113,2123
Montgomery Ward ............................................
2075, 213 I
Motorola ..............................................................
2021,2131

MTC .........................................................
2002, 2013, 2026
Multitech ................. 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 206 I
NEC ,,.., 2009, 2010, 201 I. 2016, 2018, 2058, 2064. 2076
..........................................................
2078,2079,2111,2123
Nikko ...............................................................................
2014
Noblex ............................................................................
2013
Olympus .........................................................................
202 I
Optimus ...............................................................
2014,2131
Optonica .........................................................................
2096
Orion ..............................................................................
2035
Panasonic................. 2021,2022,2tOg, 2F25,2126,2127
pentax .................................2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research ...........................................................
2018
Philco ..............................................
202 I, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips .............................................
202 I, 2062, 2096, 2124
Pilot .................................................................................
2014
Pioneer ................................2010, 2055, 2080, 208 I, 2 t 23
Portland .........................................2016,2017, 2019, 2110
PROSCAN ..........................................................
2000, 2001
Protec ..............................................................................
206 J
Pulsar ...............................................................................
2104
Quarter ..........................................................................
2011
Quartz ............................................................................
2011
Quasar ,...,.._
..............................................
202 l, 2022, 2125
RCA ................2000. 200 I, 2003, 2013. 202 I, 2055, 2056
....2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2090
................................................
2091,2107, 2115, 2120, 2125
Radioshack/Realistic ......... 2002, 201 I. 2013, 2014, 202 I
............. 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 213 I
Radix ................................................................................
2014
Randex ............................................................................
2014
Ricoh ...............................................................................
212g
Runco ..............................................................................
2104
5amsung ...................2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 21 r 2
5anky ....................................................................
2132,2104
Sansui .............................................
2010,2092,2111,2123
Sanyo .........................................................
201 I, 2013, 2023
Scott ... 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065, 2093,
............................................................................................
2116
Sears ...............201 I, 2014, 202 I, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050
..............................................
205 I. 2055.2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp ..............2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 213 I
Shintom ..........................................
2004, 2056, 206 I, 2098
Shogun ............................................................................
2013
Signature .............................................................
2002, 213 I
Singer .........................................................
202 I, 206 I, 2128
Sony ..........................2002, 2004, 2098. 2099, 2119, 2128
ST5 ........................................................................
2021.2107
Sylvania 2002, 202 I, 2022, 2026. 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
Symphonic...........................................................
2002, 2026
Tandy ....................................................................
2002.201 I
Tashiko............................................................................
2014
Tatung...................................................................
2058, 21 I I
TEAC ...................................2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 21 I I
Technics...............................................................
202 I, 2109
Teknika .....................2002, 2014, 2021,2026, 2 J00, 2129
Trek ...........................................................
2013, 2024, 2047
Toshiba...........2015, 2049, 205 I, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
ToteVision ...........................................................
2013, 2014
Unitech ...........................................................................
2013
Vector Research ..........................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor ..............................................................................
2010
Video Concepts ................2009, 2010. 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosoni¢ .....................................................................
2013
Wards ........... 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015,202 I, 2023, 2026,
., 2029.2055.2056,2061,2096
2101 2102 2103 2107
................................................................................
2116,213
XR- 1000 ...................................................
202 I, 2026, 206 I
Yamaha.....................2009, 2010,201 I, 2018, 2058, 21 I I
Zenith ..................................2004,2098,2104,2119, 2128

r,21_J_J
(For RCAand Dimen$iabrands only)
AM/FM ............................................................................
4003
Aux ..................................................................................
4004
Phono ..............................................................................
4005
CD ...................................................................................
4007
Tepe .................................................................................
40_6

ABC ...............5002. 5003. 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053
Antronix ..............................................................
5008, 5009
Archer ............................................
5008, 5009, 5010, 501 I
Cabletenna .....................................................................
5008
Cableview .......................................................................
5000
Century ..........................................................................
501 I
Citizen .............................................................................
501 I
Colour Voice .......................................................
5012. 5013
Comtronics .........................................................
5014, 5015
Contec ............................................................................
5016
Eastern............................................................................
5017
Garrard ...........................................................................
501 I
GC Electronics..............................................................
5009
Gemini ......................................................
5018, 5019, 5049
General Instrument .....................................................
5003
HamJin .................................
5020, 502 I. 5022, 5035, 5045
Hitachi .............................................................................
5003
Hytex ...............................................................................
5002
]asco ................................................................................
501 I
Jerrold . 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053
Magnavox ........................................................................
5025
Memorex ........................................................................
5026
Movie Time ..............................................
50_2, 5027, 5028
NSC ...........................................................
5002, 5027, 5028
Oak .............................................................
5002,5016, 5029
Panasonic.............................................................
5048, 5052
Paragon ...........................................................................
5026
Philips. 50J I, 5012, 501315019, 5025.50301503 I. 5032
Pioneer .................................................................
5033, 5034
Pulsar...............................................................................
5026
RCA ...........................................................
5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic ................................................................
S009,S049
Regal .....................................................................
5022, 5035
Regency ..........................................................................
5017
Rembrandt .....................................................................
50_3
Runco ..............................................................................
5026
Samsung...............................................................
5014, 5034
ScientificAtlanta ...........................5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
Signal.....................................................................
5014, 501fi
Signature .........................................................................
5003
SL M_rx ...........................................................................
5014
Sprucer ...........................................................................
5052
Starcom .....................................................
5007, 501 g, 5053
Stargate ................................................................
5014, 5018
Starquest.........................................................................
5018
Tandy ...............................................................................
5040
Teleview ..........................................................................
5014
Tocom .......................................................
5004, 5023, 504 I
Toshiba............................................................................
5026
Tusa ..................................................................................
501g
T_/86 ................................................................................
5027
Unika .........................................................
5008, 5009, 501 I
United Artists ................................................................
5002
United Cable .................................................................
5053
Universal ........................................
5008. 5009, 5010, 501 I
Videoway ........................................................................
5044
Viewstar .........................................
50 t5, 5025.5027, 5040
Zenith ........................................................
5026, 5050, 5051

Chapparal ............................................................
g056. 5057
Drake ...................................................................
5058, 5059
GE .........................................................................
5_0, 500_
General Instuments ................................
5060. 506 I, 5062
PanasonJc........................................................................
5075
Primestar ........................................................................
5076
PROSCAN ..........................................................
5000, 500 I
RCA ......................................................................
5000, 500 I
Realistic ...........................................................................
5063
Sony .................................................................................
5072
STSI .................................................................................
5_FA
STS2 .................................................................................
5065
5TS3 .................................................................................
5066
STg4 .................................................................................
$067
Toshiba .................................................................
5068. 5073
Uniden .............................................................................
5069

USING

THE

This section explores the features
beginning with some information

and menus of your TV
on using menus and control

panels.
Each menu is then outlined and special features
order to help you get the most from your TV.
This section also includes information

are detailed

on using your GUIDE

Plus+ Gold System.

¥
V

FEATURES

AND

MENUS

AND

CONTROL

PANELS

Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to
access and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels.
Menus use the point and select rule to navigate,

but control

panels use a

variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. The following pages
detail how to use these controls in order to customize the functions of
your TV,

MENUS
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote
the front

panel to bring

or on

up the Main menu:

Menus take you to another menu or a control
to select a choice in a menu:

panel. There are two ways

•

Point with the MOVE arrows and then seleCt with MENU or OK.

•

Press a number button on the remote, For example,
menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu,

in the Main

Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu:
•

Point to Exit and press MENU or OK.

•

Press 0 on the remote.

•

Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and
you are returned to TV viewing.

Feel free to explore the menu system. If
you're ever unsure where you are in the
menu system, or you're just plain tired of
exploring, press CLEAR to remove the
menus from the screen and start over
again.

CONTROL

PANELS
VCR1

Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features
of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level
such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders,
choice lists, and numeric entry.

ON-OFF

OVD VCR2

AUX SAT*CABLE

MUTE

._)

SKIP

OH+ ...)

Sliders
Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.
To use a Slider in a menu:
1.

Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for the
feature you want to adjust.

Pressthe right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.

Arrows

SOUND

GO BACK

GUIDE

INFO

CLEAR

WHO'IN PUT

ANTENNA

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PLAY

REC"VCR+

STOP

PIP SWAPCH

Numeric Entry
A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.
A pointer appears underneath
Hli

REVERSE

FORWARD

PAUSE

CTRL RESET

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the column you are changing,

Illl_l!

Press the up arrow
pointer.

to enter a number

Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then press the up
or down arrow to enter a number.

When you have finished

entering

in the column above the

information,

press MENU or OK.

If the control panel is not set at the
current time, use the left arrow to go back
over the columns and the up arrow to
make changes.
You can also enter numbers directly by
using the number buttons.

CHOICE

LISTS

Choice lists are used to choose a particular
1.

setting

from a list of settings.

Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that
choice,

Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control
panels, the following pages provide a brief explanation
of all the menu
features. The features are organized in order of their location on the
Main Menu.

AUDIO
Mute

Press OK to reduce the TV's volume to its minimum

level. Press

OK again to restore the volume,
Tone Controls
Displays the slider controls for adjusting
bass and balance.

the TV's treble,

Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which
control the way the sound comes through your speakers.
Mono
Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting
receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.

when

Stereo
Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right
channels, Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo
audio. The TV displays the word STEREO when you tune to a
program that is broadcast in stereo.
Sound Logic TM Stereo Sound Logic technology monitors a
program's audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum
and maximum volume range from the current volume setting.
Acting like a dynamic range, it compresses to limit sudden volume
increases, like when a commercial comes on.

Second Audio

Program

(SAP) Ptays the program's

audio in a

second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word
SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP
information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used
to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video
for the visually impaired.
Audio Output & Speakers
Displays a choice list that lets you
turn the TV's internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs
to fixed-level or variable control level.
Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV's
speakers on and allows variable output from the TV's audio
output jacks.
Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV'S
speakers off and altows variable output from the TV's audio
output jacks.
Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV'S
speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV's audio
output jacks to an external device such as a surround sound
amplifier. With Fixed Output On, the TV's volume control, tone
controls and mute are disabled.

USING
AUDIO

THE

REMOTE

TO SELECTAN

PROCESSOR
SOUND

You can change the audio processor from the Audio
illustrated above, or by pressing the SOUND button
To make a selection using the remote:

menu, as

BACK

GUIDE

INFO

CLEAR

on the remote.

Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list.

Point to and select a different
to exit.

audio processor or press CLEAR

%.N,

REVERSE

PLAy FORWARD

REC,VCR÷

STOP

PAUSE

pip SWAP CH CTRL

RESET

PICTURE

QUALITY

Basic Picture Controls
Displays the five slider controls for adiusting
the way the picture looks.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference between
of the picture.
Color
Tint

the light and dark areas

Adjusts the richness of the color.
Adjusts the balance between

Black Level
Sharpness

Adjusts the brightness

the red and green levels.
of the picture.

Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.

When exiting this menu the Save Personal Picture Preset Choice List will
appear. You can choose either Yes or No.
Picture Presets

Displays a choice list that lets you select one of four

preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting
or Personal Picture Presets. Choose the setting that is best for your
viewing environment
and edit your Personal Picture Preset.
Auto Color
Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that
automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful
for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to
channel.) Choose On or Off, depending on your preference. It's your
choice.
Color Warmth
Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three
automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture
colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The
warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500_K.
Video Noise Reduction
feature that automatically

Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the
reduces noise from the picture.

bring up the Picture Control Presets choice
list. Point to the desired setting; press
I Press
MENUthe
or OK
RESET
to select
button it.on the remote to
|

SCREEN MENU
Closed-Caption
Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the
way closed captioning
information
is shown on the screen.
Off

No captioning

On Captioning
On When

information

Sound

displayed.

shown always, when available.

is Muted

Displays captioning

information,

when

available, whenever the TV's sound is muted by pressing the MUTE
button. The captioning information
is not displayed when the sound
is not muted.
Closed-Caption
Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information.
PIP Closed-Caption
Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose
the way closed captioning information
is shown in the PIP window.
Off

No captioning

On Captioning

information

displayed.

shown always, when available.

Alternate
with PIP button
Displays captioning
information,
available, by pressing the PIP button while the PIP window is
displayed.
PIP Closed-Caption

Mode

when

Displays a choice list that lets you choose

which captioning mode is used for displaying
within the PIP window.

captioning

information

Menu Language
Displays a choice list that lets you select your
preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.
Adjust Projection TV Lets you adjust the TV's three colors. Selecting
Green Centering brings up a control panel that lets you center the green
projection tube on the screen. Selecting Red Convergence or Blue
Convergence lets you align the red and blue projection

tubes.

Center the green projection tube first. Then, adjust the red and blue
projection tubes until the test patterns on the TV screen appear white.

Adjust Projection

Tubes

Your projection TV has three color
projection tubes - one for red, one for
green, and one for blue. When the tubes
are precisely aligned they create the color
images you see on the TV screen. Over
time, the picture can drift out of
alignment due to normal component
aging, bumps and vibrations or moving
the TV. If you notice rings or halos around
objects in the picture, you may want to
readjust the picture tubes.

USING

CLOSED

Many programs

CAPTIONING

are encoded with closed captioning

lets you display the audio portion

of a program

information,

which

as text on the TV screen.

Closed captioning
is not available on all channels at all times. Only
specific programs encoded with closed captioning information
are
applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the letters CC are
displayed in the channel marker.

Closed Captioning

Modes

The TV offers eight closed-captioned
To Set the Closed-Captioning

modes, including

four text modes.

Mode:

Select Screen from the Main menu.

Point to Closed-Caption

Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to the
Screen menu.

Mode and press OK. A choice list displays:

Turning off Closed Captioning
1.

Select Screen from the Main menu.

Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display

Point to Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is turned
off and you are returned to the Screen menu,

If you are unsure of the differences
among the modes, you may prefer to
leave the closed captioned mode set to
CC1, which displays complete text of the
program in the primary language in
your area.

CHANNEL

Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current
antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
System is set up.
UHF/VHF Antenna
Choose this ifyou
antenna for TV signals.

are currently using an off-air

Cable TV Choose this if you are currently
box for TV signals.

using cable or a cable

Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically
for all the
channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an
active channel, it places it in the channel list; inactive channels (weak
stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the
channel list. If you are using a cable box and have setup your GUIDE
Plus+ system, this option will not appear.
List and Labels
Displays a control panel that lets you custom-build
your Normal channel list and choose a six-character label for each
channel. Follow the on-screen directions to enter your channels and
other information.
Channel # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down
through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons.
Normal

List

Only the channels included

in the Normal list are

available when you scan up and down using the CHANNEL buttons.
Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel
number indicated is included
Normal channel list.

(Yes) or is not included (No) in the

Channel Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a sixcharacter label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll
quickly through the characters. Press RESETto clear a label. The TV
can store up to 27 labels in memory.
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a
component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, AUX or SAT,CABLE} on the
remote.
Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.
Set VCR2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the "iV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.
Set DVD Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.
Set SATICable Channel
Displays a choice list that lets you select
the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAT,CABLE
button.

The choices for each screen are:
Not Connected
Choose this if you do not have a component
connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if
you don't want the "IV to tune to a channel when the particular
component button is pressed.
Channel 2 (SATICable only) Choose this if your component is
connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want
the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified
component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 2/3/4
switch is set to channel 2.
Channel 3 Choose this if your component
is connected to the
antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 3 when you press the specified component button.
Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to
channel 3.
Channel

4 Choose this if your component

is connected

to the

antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 4 when you press the specified component button.
Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch isset to
channel 4.
Video I Input
Choose this if your component is connected to the
INPUT1 jacks on the back of the "iV and you want the TV to tune to
VlD1 (SVlD1 if you used an S-Video cable) input channel when you
press the specified component button.
Video 2 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the
INPUT2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to
VlD2 (SVID2 if you used an S-Video cable) input channel when you
press the specified component button.

TIME

Sleep 1"liner Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount
of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
Schedule
Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for
turning the TV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the
schedule on. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps
needed to set the schedule.
Set Time
Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time.
The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the
time. If your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is setup and running then it will
automatically update your time and this option will not be available.

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PARENTAL

CONTROLS

AN D V-C H I P

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children
cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside
your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to "block" TV programs and movies
based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not
view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain
programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults are not limited to only
parent-approved
programs; you can "unblock"
programs by entering a
password.
The software inside your TV comes turned "off," so if you choose not to
implement it, you can just ignore it.
When turned "on," the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with
programs. That code tells the software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA,
rv-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V}, Adult Language (L), etc.). If you
have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you
will receive the message, "This channel is not approved for viewing,"
when you
turn to that particular channel. Broadcasters are not required to provide content
themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if
you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have
been given a rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered
"unrated"
because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.
The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the
table below.

Age-Based
Rating
TV-MA

Description

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

Themes

for

Age-Based

Ratings

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).
Parents Strongly

TV-14

and Content

children
and are
contains
strong

Cautioned.

Contains some material

that many parents would

find unsuitable

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains
one or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue
(D), infrequent
coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate
violence (V).
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little
no sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L) little or no sexual situations
(S), or
violence (V).

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate
for children who have acquired the developmental
skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy
(FV) or comeclic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

TV-Y

for

under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring
this program
cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended.
This program
one or more of the following
content themes:
intensely suggestive
dialogue (D),
coarse language
(L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience,
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

violence

including

V-CHIP

TV RATING

LIMIT

The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs
cannot be viewed.
To set TV programming
1.

can and

limits:

Choose Parental Controls

from the Main menu. If Parental

Controls

have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are
not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will
not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.
2.

Press MENU to continue.

Highlight

Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrows and
OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or
content theme from View to Block.

and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.

The following sections give you more details about how to change the
status of TV program limits.

The Ratings Limits Screen
Below is an example of where items are located
Rating

within

the Rating Limits screen.

Field

Lets you select from

a list of age-based

ratings you can block or view.

Rating

Status

Field

Lets you select whether
based rating

the status of the age-

limit to the left is View or Block.

Content

Themes

Liststhe content
themes you can block
or view.

Content

Status

Fields
Lets you select which
content themes to
view for the selected
rating,

and whether

the status of the
content

I
Rating

Settings

the Block (8) settings

Block (B).

Area

Lets you see the current block_iew
associated content.

theme is

currently

state of age-based ratings and

The View (V) settings
are coded in red.

are coded in green, and

View (V) or

Blocking Age-Based

Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified
age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to
watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words,
you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to
block out other programming
with higher ratings.
To block programs

•

When you change the status of a
rating to Block, the system will
automatically block higher
ratings and all corresponding
content themes.

]

with higher ratings:

First, determine
to watch.

the lowest level rating you do not want the child

Use the left and right arrows to highlight

Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the
age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating
corresponding
with the lowest rating you do not want the child
to watch appears.

the Rating Field.

Hierarchy

Use the right arrow to move the yellow
status field.

highlight

Press the up or down arrow to toggle from View to Block. The
status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings
automatically
changes to Block (B).

Age-Based

Ratings

TV-MA

Mature Audience
Only

In the example discussed above, you would scroll through the
rating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you
want the child to watch is TV-G.
4,

TV-14

Parents Strongly
Cautioned

TV-PG

Parental Guidance

to the rating

Suggested

TV-G

General Audience

TV-Y7

Directed to Children

Rating status field

Rating

7 years and older

Content status
fields

TV-Y

Press MENU or OK on the remote

All Children

to return to the menu or exit

the screen when you are finished.
7.

Select Lock Parental Controls

from the Parental

Controls

menu.

Enter a password, and if you have not already set your password,
you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm.

will reset all ratings to View
and
V. RESET on the remote
Pressing

Viewing

Age-Based

Ratings

Rating status field

After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of
changing some of the ratings back to View.
1.

Determine which blocked

rating you want to view.

Use the left and right arrows to highlight

3•

Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose
status is Block.

Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight
rating status field.

Press the up or down arrows to toggle between
and Block.

the Rating Field.

Content
status
fields

to the

View

Note that the content status fields corresponding
to the
unblocked rating become View as well. They and the age-based
rating status are the only fields that automatically
change back
to View when you complete this process.

Blocking Specific Content

Rating
field

Parental Controls for rating limits
to
take
effect.
You
must
remember to Lock
1

Themes

You can block programs based on their content• (Content is
represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen• See the

Content

Themes

beginning of this section for details.) When you block a content
theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that
content theme for higher rated programs
For example,

as well.

if you do not want your child to watch

programs

that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you
could block out all programming
TWPG and above containing

Sexually Explicit Dialogue

Adult Language

Sexual Situations

Violence

FV i

Fantasy Violence

adult language.
To block program

content:

Determine the lowest level of content
child to watch.

you do not want the

Use the left and right arrows to highlight

Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll
through the age-based ratings until the rating that
corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the
child to watch appears. (In the example above, you would
scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.}

the Rating Field.

Press the right arrow to move the highlight to the field
corresponding
with the content theme you wish to block.

Press the up or down arrow to change content status from
Vto B. All higher ratings' content theme wiU automatically
change to B.

Broadcasters are not required to
provide content themes or agebased ratings. Programs received
with no content themes will only
be blocked if you block their agebased rating.

Rating status field

Rating

I
Content

Parental Controls for rating limits
to
take
effect.
You
must
remember to Lock
1

status fields

Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.

Viewing

Specific Content

Themes

if you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and
changing some of the content themes back to View (V):
1.

Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V).

Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the age-based ratings

Pressing RESET on the remote
will reset all ratings to View
and V.

until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View
appears.
4.

Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular
content theme status, such as the B under language (L) corresponding
with TV-14.

Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V, Your child
would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language
content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.

Rating status field

Rating
field

_ Content themes
-- Content status fields

Note that only the content theme status corresponding
to TV-14 language
(L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA
language, do not change.

V-CHIP

MOVIE

RATING

LIMIT

You set movie rating limits by blocking

Blocking Movie

movies rated above a specified

level.

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:
Highlight the rating field
rating that is the lowest
the example above, you
corresponding
to PG-13,
watch is PG.)
2.

and press the up and down arrows to find the
rating you do not want the child to watch. (In
would point to the rating status button
since the highest rating you want the child to

Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up and
down arrows to change the button from View to Block. All higher
ratings" View buttons will automatically
change to Block.

Rating field

Rated (NR) rating. After blocking
movie ratings, you must set NR to
to be
view
NR a Not l
I View
Some separately
movies may
given
movies.

Rating status
field

Press OK to return

If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie
rating limits will take effect. See the section Locking Parental Controls.

Viewing

to the menu or exit the screen.

Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing
rating status buttons back to View:
1.

some of the

Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the
rating you want to view.
Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up and
down arrows to change the button from Block to View.
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked,
you can change the rating status button corresponding
with NC-17, Your
child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17
rating.

Press MENU or OK to return
parental

Parental Controls for rating limits
to
take
effect.
You
must
remember to Lock
1

to the menu or exit the screen, and be sure

controls are locked (see the section Locking Parental

Controls).

Rating field

Rating status field

V-CHIP

UNRATED

PROGRAM

BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes
as "unrated"
can be viewed. Note that "unrated"
TV programs may include
news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency
bulletins, public announcements,
and programs without ratings.
View

All unrated

programs

are available.

Block

All unrated

programs

are not available.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of unrated
program viewing. If you do not, the limit will not take effect.

CHANNEL

BLOCK

Selecting this option

lets you decide what channels can be viewed.

View

Makes the selected channel viewable.

Block

The front panel and remote

CH (channel) buttons

will tune

only to channels that you have marked as View. You may tune to a
blocked channel manually by using the number buttons and entering
the correct password.
Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel
Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.

FRONT

PANEL

BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's
front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:
•
•

Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.
Keep small children from playing with the buttons.

(When using this as a Parental

Control

any remote capable of controlling
Panel blocked.)

method,

you should remove access to

the front panel while you have the Front

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you do
not, the front panel block will not take effect.

LOCK/UN

LOCK PARENTAL

Selecting this option
a password.

CONTROLS

lets you lock and unlock parental

controls settings

If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings
Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.

using

for V-Chip,

If you forget your password, press and hold TV on the remote and the MENU
button on the television simultaneously
for 3 seconds. Parental controls will
then unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls. '

GUIDE

Plus+ GOLD

SYSTEM

You can access the GUIDE Plus+ menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the
remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE
Plus+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several
other features the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System offers:
GUIDE Plus+ Setup

Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup screen.

Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is detailed
Interactive Setup section of the book.
View

Demo

Options

in the

I GUIDE

Runs the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System demonstration.

Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold autodisplay

options.

On Automatically
displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System
when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on
the TV.
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System from being
displayed when you use the TV button on the remote to
turn on the TV.
GUIDE Plus+ Label

Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold label menu.

On Displays the station
Off

Disables the Label feature.

Continuous
turned

name when you change channels.

Demo

Runsthe

GUIDE Plus+ Gold demonstration

off. To end the Continuous

The following

until it is

Demo, press MENU.

sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus+ Gold

System, how to use it, and how it works.

ABOUTTHE

GUIDE

Plus+ GOLD

SYSTEM

Live video
window

Action
Buttons

Program
Information

Menu
Options

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is an interactive on-screen program guide
that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your "!V direct control of
a cable box and VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu
system in order to view it (see the Interactive Setup section for more
details).
To bring

up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen, press GUIDE.

There are six sections to a GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen:

•

A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen
numbered
1,2and3

•

Program

•

A row of Menu options

•

Channel

•

Advertising

•

Live video window

information

listings
and special show information

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Getting

In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System

To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System:
•
Press GUIDE on the remote.
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There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System:
•
Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and tune to the
channel highlighted
in the Channel listing.
•

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Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and tune to the
channel displayed in the video window.

•

Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and return to the
original channel.

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The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is not available until it completes its first
download of program information.
When the power is turned off, the
TV locates a "host channel" that carries GUIDE Plus+ Gold data
containing program schedule and channel mapping information.
channel map is the list of stations and their respective channels.

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your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TVmust
be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ Gold data to download•

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If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ Gold program
information
may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup
information
is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold program will complete
a download at the next available time.

Channel

Mapping

If more than one cable company services your area, you may be
prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+
Gold download. You will need to identify your cable company by
selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.
•

Use the left and right arrows to change the channel group and
press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System Menus
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System offers seven different options on the Menu
bar: GRID, SORT, NEWS, SCHEDULE, MESSAGES, EDITOR and SETUP. To
accessthe Menu bar:
1.

Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen.

2.
3.

Press MENU or use the up and down arrows to highlight the Menu
bar. The Grid Guide comes up by default.
Use the left and right arrows to access other menus.

Press OK, MENU, or use the down arrow to see the menu options.

Since the program information provided
by the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is based
on your locale, you will need to run
Setup again if you move.

GRID

GUIDE

The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu
system. It displays the current programming
for each channel, The live
program is displayed in the video window.
•

Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CN ^_
to page through listings. Use the right and left arrows to browse
future program listings,

GUIDE Plus+ Gold screens illustrated in
this book are representations of what
you are likely to see. Not all channels,
programs, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold
information depicted will be available in
your area.
New features and options can be
downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
System, so these too are subject to
change.

To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the
channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+
Gold System and return to the original channel. Press GUIDE to exit
the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and tune to the channel in the video
window.

Grid Guide
Action Buttons

Grid Guide Action Buttons
Grid Guide

Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold System. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the
number next to each action button.
When highlighting
the Channel
are available on the bar:
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listings, the following Action

Selection

buttons

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Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for
the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the
Channel listing. When the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System
will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted
and tuned in the video window.
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and
enter the number of the channel you want. This will highlight the
channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid
Guide. Press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the video
window is unlocked, you can press GUIDE to tune to the channel.
Record

Press 3 on the remote

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Action Button
command

to place a timer in the Schedule for

th e VCR to record the program highlighted in the Channel listing. If
you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause

numbers

the cable box channel to change while recording.
The program information
window will display a confirmation
when you
have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected
two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or
overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold
System will not schedule a conflicting timer, therefore you must choose
between the two programs.
When highlighting
the Channel names (the left column on the Channel
listing), the following Action buttons are available on the bar:
M

Timer

Recording

Make sure that the G-LINK cable is
connected to the TV, the wands are
positioned correctly in front of the VCR,
and all steps in the GUIDE Plus+ setup
routine have been completed successfully.

Lock/Unlock

Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window

to either

stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System
(lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock).
The PIP button on the remote also toggles the video window
between the locked and unlocked states.

rThe PIP button on the remote also toggles
the video window between the locked and/
• unlocked states.

Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and
enter the number of the channel you want. This will highlight the
channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid
Guide. Press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the video
window is unlocked, you can press GUIDE to tune to the channel.

SORT
The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to
which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To sort:
1.

Press MENU on the remote

Use the arrows to highlight

to highlight

Sort Menu
Action Buttons

the Menu bar.

Sort. When Sort is highlighted

for the

first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last
category used becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is
displayed below the category name.
3.

Use the up and down arrows to highlight
example, highlight All and press OK.

a subcategory.

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When the listing comes up, All Movies are displayed. Use the up
and down arrows to browse the list one at a time. Use CH ^ and CHv

Sort

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