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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product
personal injury.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed
images for extended periods of time can cause them to be
permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture
tubes). ALSO, some network/program Iogos, phone numbers, etc.
may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your
warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention 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 registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact
you if needed.
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 television.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
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G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusC0de, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc.
Thomson multimedia Inc. and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program information
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representing loss of profits, loss of business, or indirect, special, or consequential damages in connection with the
provision or use of any information equipment, or services relating to the GUIDE Plus+ System.
Introduction
Key Features Overview
Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following
information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the
rest of the TV's features and how to use them.
On-screen Program Guide
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of
programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the
guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You
can also browse programs by category with the Sort feature.
When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if
available and display current news stories by headline.
One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You
don't have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to
set up a recording.
Requ_emen_:
If there is a Demo Pin in the G-LINK jack on the back of the TV, remove it.
Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions in
Chapter 1.
One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR.
If yon have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one
of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box.
V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based
ratings, and/or movie ratings.
Requirements:
Set up the Parental Co_ztrols menn in the TV's main menu (Chapter 3
has details).
The broadcasters nlust use the rating system when they send the program
to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.
Parental controls must be locked for these settings to take affect.
16:9 Mode
Description: Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area
using a 16:9 aspect ratio source, such as a DVD player, for display on this 4:3
aspect-ratio TV.
Requirements:
A 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player or HD receiver.
A 16:9 aspect-ratio disc or signal.
The 16:9 source needs to be set to output a 16:9 format signal.
The 16:9 mode on the TV needs to be on.
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High Resolution Input and Component Video
Input Jacks
Description: The HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack allows you to connect your
TV to an RGB device or component video device (Y,,Pb•Pr) (with the supplied
adapter cable). The component video inputs can be used to connect a
component video device directly.
Autotuning
Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific
channel when you press a certain component button on the remote (VCR1,
DVD, etc.).
Requirement: Set up AutotHm_tg in the TV's menu system. (Chapter 3
has details).
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1
On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1
16:9 Mode ................................................................................................................... 2
High Resolution Input and Component Video input Jacks...................................... 2
Autotuning ................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6
Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6
Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6
Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6
Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ............................................... 7
How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player ......................................... 8
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ..................................................... 10
How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR .......................................................................... 11
How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers .............................................................. 12
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ......................................................................... 13
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable ................................................................. 15
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 15
Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 15
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 16
Front Inputs .............................................................................................................. 16
Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 16
Plug in the TV ........................................................................................................... 17
Place batteries in the remote .................................................................................. 17
Turn on the TV .......................................................................................................... 17
Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... 18
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 18
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 18
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 19
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 23
Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 26
Using the INPUT Button ........................................................................................... 27
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 28
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 28
Programming the Remote ....................................................................................... 28
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It .......................................... 30
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Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 34
Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 34
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 35
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 35
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 35
Sort ............................................................................................................................ 37
News .......................................................................................................................... 38
Schedule .................................................................................................................... 38
Messages ................................................................................................................... 39
Editor ........................................................................................................................ 40
Setup ......................................................................................................................... 40
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 41
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 41
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 42
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ............................................................. 43
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ................................................................. 43
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 45
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 45
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 46
Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 48
Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... 49
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 50
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 51
Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 51
Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 51
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 51
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation .................................................................................. 52
PIP Buttons ................................................................................................................ 52
Tips for Using the PIP Buttons ................................................................................. 52
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System
How to Use Your TV's Menu System ............................................................................. 54
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 54
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 55
Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 56
Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 57
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 58
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 60
RCA HDTV Monitor Specifications ................................................................................. 63
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 64
RCA HDTV Monitor Limited Warranty .......................................................................... 65
Index ................................................................................................................................ 74
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Chapter 1
Connections 8t Setup
Chapter Overview:
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Choose Your Connection
Connections
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable
The Front of Your TV
Plug in theTV
Put Batteries in the Remote
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive
Setup
Turn on theTV
Complete the Interactive Setup
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important
Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that
air can circulate freely.
Don't stack components.
When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air
from it won't flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the
TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV.
If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled
off'. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards
sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.
Demo Pin
If there is a demo pin in the G-LINK jack on the back of the TV, you must
remove it before you connect the G-LINK cable. If there is no demo pin,
just insert the G-LINK cable into the G-LINK jack.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which
connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Components Cables
Needed
Coaxial
Audlo/video
G-LINK cable
RGB cable
Con nection
Title
TV + HD Receiver
+ DVD + VCR
Coaxial
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
Coaxial
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
TV +Satellite
Receiver + VCR
TV + DVD + VCR
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Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Note: Pleaselocate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you're getting ready to set up your T_ You need to connect this
cable to your TV and to your VCRandlor cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work
properly.
G-LINK cable Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable S-Video cable Component Video
(Y-Pb*Pr) cables
High Resolution (RGB to RGB) cable High Resolution to Component Video
adapter (RGB to Y=Pb=Pr) cable
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How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player
1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the DVD player's audio/video outptlt to INPUT3 on the TV using audio/video cables. If your DVD player
has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using the S-Video jacks instead.
Notes:
If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable only transfers video
information.
If your DVD player has a component video output, we recommend you use the component video input on the TV
instead of the standard video or S-Video connection.
2.
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Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to tile VCRs antenna output and to tile ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the TV.
B. Cotlnect the VCR's audio/video output to INP1IT1 on the TV using audio/video cables.
Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
A. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off-air or cable) to tile antenna input on the VCR.
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4, Connect your HD Receiver to your TV.
A. Connect the supplied high resolution cable to your HI) receiver and to the HIGH P,ESOLUTION INPUT on the "IV.
Note: Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition
format using this product. To view material in standard definition instead, you also must connect the AudiolVideo jacks
to the T_.
B. Connect audio/video cables from the HD receiver's AUDIO OUT (R and L) and VIDEO jacks to the 1NPUT2 AUDIO
and VIDEO IN jacks on the TV.
C. Connect audio cables from the HD receiver's AUDIO OUT (R and L) jacks to the TV's HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO IN
(R and L) jacks.
D. Connect an optional S-Video cable from the HD receiver's S-VIDEO jack to the TV's S-VIDEO jack.
Note: If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable only transfers video
information.
Viewing the Components
1. Turn on tire TV and the component(s) you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs.
The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.
The HD receiver can be viewed on the HiRes (recommended) or VID2 input channel.
The DVD player can be viewed on the VID3 input channel.
Notes:
You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel. This is called Autotuning. (See Chapter 3
for more information.)
The TV automatically detects when a component is connected to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack. To connect a
component video device to this jack, you need to use the supplied RGB-component video adapter cable. The TV
automatically detects and displays the component video signel.
Important: If your RCA or PROSCAN HD receiver switches from a high definition output to a standard definition
output, you will need to switch from the high resolution input channel to the standard definition INPUT2 (VID2)
channel in order for you to view the signal. There are two situations in which this would occur:
When recording from the HD receiver
When a high definition output signal is not allowed by the program provider and/or movie studio for that
particular program
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How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR
1. Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on thv TV.
B. Connect the VCR's audio/video output jacks to the INPUT1 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO acks on the TV using
audio/video cables.
2. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
A. Connect the coaxial cable carwing your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna repot on the VCR.
3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.
A. Connect the satellite receiver's audio/video output jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV
using audio/video cables. If your satellite receiver has an S Video output, you can make the video connection by
using the S-Video jacks instead.
Note: If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable only transfers video
information.
Viewing the Components
1, Turn on the TV and the conlponentIs) yotl want to view.
2. Press the TV button on tl'4_ r_iI3ot(' control.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote (ontrol to scroll through the video inputs.
The VCR can be vie_\cd on the VID1 input channel.
The satellite receive2" can be viewed on the VI1)2 input channel.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel This is called Autotuning. (SeeChapter
3for more information.)
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How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR
1. Connect your DVD Player to your 'IV.
A. Connect the DVD player's audio/video output jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV
using audio/video cables. If your DVD player has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using
the S-Video jacks instead.
Notes:
IfyouareusinganS-Videocable, youmustalsouseaudiocables. TheS-Videocableonlytransfersvideo
information.
If your DVD player has acomponent video output, we recommend you use the component video input on the TV
instead of the standard video or S-Video connection.
2.
,
Connect your VCR to your "IV.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the TV.
B. Connect the VCR's audio/video output jacks to the INPUT1 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO acks on the TV using
audio/video cables.
Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
A. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.
Viewing the Components
I. Ttnn on the "l_' and tile component(s) you Want to view.
2. Press the "lag button on the remote contn)l.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs.
The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel
The DVI) player can be viewed Cm the VID3 input channel.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel. This is called Autotuning. (See Chapter
3 for more information.)
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How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers
1. Connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.
FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A!V
receiver that has its own volume control.
Note: If you use the fixed audio output jacks, you may want to turn off the volume displayin the Audio menu.
2.
VARIABLE provides variableqevel audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the 'IV
and TV remote control.
Use speaker wire to connect the TV to external speakers.
The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn tile TV's internal speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to
external speakers only. INT sends audio to the TV's internal speakers only.
Note: The external speaker rating is 8 ohmswith 10watts power handling capabilities.
Connect to either FIXED
or VARIABLE Output
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Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables
This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connectkms. There are several ways to cnnnect
components to your TV.
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
AUDIO y P, P. I
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Component Video (Y,Pb,Pr) Jacks and Cables
The Y°Pb°Pr jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source,
such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum picture quality
because the video is separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture
quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection.
Note: Also,remember to connect the left and right audio cablesbecause
the YoPb,Prcablescarryonly the picture signal, not the sound.
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S-Video Jack
S-Video Jacks and Cables
The S-Video (separate video) jacks provide better picture quality than the
regular video jacks (labeled INPUT1 VIDEO; INPUT2 VIDEO; INPUT3 VIDEO)
because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal is
separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.
If a component you're connecting to your TV (like a DVD) has an S-VIDEO
jack, connect the DVD to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided) for a
better quality picture.
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cablesbecause the
S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
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Audio/Video Jacks
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
These jacks are used for most audio/video connectkms between components.
The attdio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right
audio, and white lk)r left audio). This is also called composite vide().
Note: If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it
to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don't connect the
right audio part of the cable.
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RF Jack
RFJack and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RF jack is necessary for reception of off air broadcasts, cable, and satellite
signals.
This iack is required for antenna or cable connectkms. The RF jack on the TV is
labeled ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT.
An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution.
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED VARIABL_
L R L R
F1 L
Audio Output Jacks and the External Speakers Jacks and Switch
These jacks are used to connect your _ to an audio receiver or other audio
processing component. The two types of jacks you can use for audio output are
fixed and variable. "fbu can also connect external speakers directly to the TV, if
you want to use the TV's audio processor.
The FIXED jacks provide fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio
output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver when you want to control the
volume through the A/V receiver.
Note: If you use the FIXEDAUDIO output jacks, you may want to turn off
the volume display in the Audio menu.
The VARIABLE jacks provide variable-level audio output. Volume levels are
controlled by the volume controls on the TV and remote control.
The EXT SPEAKERS jacks let you connect external left and right speakers to the
TV. The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks lets you turn the TV's internal
speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to external speakers only. INT sends audio
to the TV's internal speakers only.
HJGH RESOLUTION
AUDIO INPUTS
High Resolution Input Jack and Cables
This iack lets you connect your TV to an RGB or component video device
(Y*Pb°Pr). How images are displayed, however, depends on other factors such
as the type of device connected to the TV and the media being transmitted.
Notes:
Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the
high resolution cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
The TV automatically detects when a component is connected to the
HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack. To connect a component video device
to this jack, you need to use the supplied RGB-component video
adapter cable. The TV automatically detects and displays the
component video signal.
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Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable
Tile G LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to
work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box- If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to
receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program
guide is on your TV screen.
VCR- If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR
recording won't work. The other features of the guide will work properly, however.
G-LINK wands
If there is a demo
pin in the G-LINK
jack on the back of
the TV, you must
remove it before
you connect the G-
LINK cable. If there
is no demo pin,
just insert the
G-LINK cable into
the G-LINK jack.
Tip
If you don't have both a
cable box and a VCR
connected to your T_,
just coil the cable of the
extra G-LINK wand with
a twist tie and leave it
behind the T_
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box.
Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote 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.
2. 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 attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching
the front of the component.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while
you press the power button on and off. Yon must press and release the power button each
time you move the remote (holding down the button won't work).
4. When the component turns on, you've located the VCR's or cable box's remote sensor.
Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the G_LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box
approximately one inch away from the remote sensor (see instructions below).
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The Front of Your TV
Front Inputs
The TV has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and
open the cover. Please note the illustration below shows a Wpical front input layout.
Notes:
When you plug in headphones, the TV's internal and external speakers are automatically turned off.
When connecting a device that usesa monaural cable, such as some camcorders, use the Left (mono) input jack to
get sound from both speakers.
Front Panel
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV's features.
MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. 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 ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points up to items and adjusts menu controls.
VOL- Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it points left to items and adjusts menu controls.
VOL + Increases the volume. In the menu system, it points right to items and adjusts menu controls.
I:K)WER Turns the TV on and off.
A/V jacks
Headphone jack
MENU"OK CH v CH ^ VOL-- VOL +POWER
The front panel illustration shows a
typical front panel layout. The exact look
may be different from the one on the
front of your T_
If you use the Front Panel Block feature,
the front panel no longer provides
access to the menus. The Front Panel
Block feature disables all front panel
buttons. For more information, see
Chapter 3.
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Plug in the TV
Plug the fiat end of the cable into the POWER jack on the back of the
TV. Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet.
Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Put batteries in the remote
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote
by pushing down on and sliding off the cover.
Insert 2 "AA" fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
Replace the cover.
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How to Use the Remote Control to
Complete the Interactive Setup
The technical term is "Navigation" - how you move through the on-
screen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens:
highlight your choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to
highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down
arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to
move right or left.
To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK,
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from
other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a
different color).
Turn on the TV
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV's front panel.
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the T_, but puts
the remote into TV mode. "TV mode" means that the buttons on
the remote control operate the TV's functions.
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To access the setup menus
manually, press MENU and choose
SETUP
Complete the Interactive Setup
The menu system in your TV allows tile TV's features to work properly.
In this book, we call it the "interactive setup" because tile +IWasks you
questions, you answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adiustments.
The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear
automatically.
Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SETUP menu asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system using the
arrow buttons.
2. Press OK to select that language.
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all
channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is
sometimes called "auto programming."
1. Highlight Yes and press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for
channels. A progress report appears on the screen.
2, When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press
OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can accessit later
through the Channel menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.
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If you move to a new zip or postal
code, or if any of your information
changes and you need to access the
setup screens from the TV's main
menu-- press MENU, choose GUIDE
Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE
Plus+ Setup, then choose Setup•
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
Important: If you have a VCR or cable box connected to the T_,
you need to connect the G-LINK cable to use the GUIDE Plus+
system. Go to page 15.
'l'hu GUll)I_ Plus+ system i_ _ln on-so-icon JntcmctJ_,e pr(_gr:un guide th:ll
lists wh:tt shows :ire on r]_/ in yi)ur ;Ue:L In order to receivu progr_u/1
listings, you need to complete the following steps.
Step 1: Begin Setup
Use d_c :lrrow buttons to high]ight Setup ;rod press OK.
lWhat would you like to do?Setup
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O_]ons
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Where do you lye?
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Step 2: Identifying Your TV's Location
L if your country is highlightd, press OK on t]_e remote control
If your c(>unti_i isn't highlighted, press the up or clov, n _lrrow button
on the remote control o highlight your countl y :lnd press OK.
Enter the Z_ code wT_ere your TV
is located:
017 = =
[TSL' lhc' ntlMl)cll}tllIons 011%OLII IL'III()tL' [() t'l]lt'I \011I" zip tout' or
p()sLil code.
Iqc",>, ()K \1 hc'il _,()tl le linished
Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down
arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right
arrow button to go to the next space The left arrow button also
moves the highlight to the left.
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Connections & Setup
Step 3: Configuring for Cable
'l'ht'ilcxt>,c'rk_'_.(_i_,,.tc't.'ilsask',you al)out)'out(al)[c"',L'IUI) "1'(>>,tq)ply
+torn T\ \,.ith the ¢oHc'ct TV pr<_r+an] listings+, th<._GtIDK Plu_,+ sy_lc, m
ncc'¢lst(>knl)'+vif"y<)utTV is(()Ill]L'¢tc'(.l{(J(.al)Zc'
I II )(ItlF '1_</iS totlnc'tlc'cl to _abk', highlight Y+',+and press (I)K
If "/our TV isn't conllc'ctcd to cable, highlight N(s and press OK.
If you ]ill%c' :t cahlc b<>x connected to this l_,'. highlight Yes and press
OK on your i'elllC)te c:o]/trol.
Note: Tile next series of screens is very important because the
GUIDE Plus+ system must find the correct cable box information in
order to receive the correct TV program listings.
If yOU cl+mt have a cable box connected to this TV, Ilighlight +\Oand
press OK, Then go to page 22.
3 Use the ario',v buttons to highlight yoLtr brand of cable box, and
prt+ss OK.
If yocu bian(t isnt listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
-i. Make sure your cable box is on.
-_+ '['Lille tile cable box t{_channel 02 (use the iemote c<mtrolthat CLII]lC
with your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).
Pres:., O1,{ (the Gt'IDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).
Important: When code testing is in progress, don't touch your T_,
VCR, cable box, or any of the remote controls for these products.
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Connections &Setup
cable box to 09?
Yes
I.ix_k at _,our cable b<>× 11il is still on and cl]angud to channel 09,
d_c test,,xas:,uccesslul.llighlight}_,,x,and plc_,s()K.
IIthe c:ll)Icbox did not change tl)channel 9, highlighl,\'r_ IIy_)u
svlccl_\'_,the ",y',Ivm',rillfry:tnodlurc_du.
II the GUII)E Pins+ system cannot recognize your cabk. box aftvr
st:vend tries, a screen stating "Cable Box (VCR) test fifilecl...lqeasu
consult your manual and try again" appears. You have a choice to
either 7)3_ Again or Skip CTlblc, Box S_,tup. I[ you get this message,
you should also:
Double check the brand of your cable box, and try entering it
again.
Check to make sure the G-LINK cable wand is positioned
correctly.
If you choose to skip the cable box or VCP. setup some l:eatures of
the guide may not be available until you successKIlly complete this
procednre.
13
7. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to
see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding
you to connect your G LINK cable to your TV and cable box).
Notes:
Channel 03 is the most common.
Choose Videol/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV
with audio/video cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page
13 for pictures of these cables.
Tips
If you're not sure which channel is the cable
box's output channel, consult the owner's
manual that came with your cable box or
contact your cable company
Leave your cable box turned ON to recewe
program information.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs
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Connections &Setup
Step 4: Configuring for a VCR
I If your TV is connecl,t,d to a VCR, press OK
2,
If it is not, highlight AL, and p[css OK. (Answering No automatically
skips to th,' end of (;/TII)F. lqus+ setup.)
Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your
VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK.
If your brand isn't listed, highlight Nnt Lisled and press OK.
/Yes
con_at'ulat_ns! Your Setup is
now complete!
'#_t h_ 24 hours, your TV wdl
receive your local lineup and
program information.
3, Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you
complete these steps, press OK to begin testing•
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don't touch
your T_, VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products.
4. Look at the front display of your VCIL If your VCR turned on
automatically and changed to channel 09, the test was successful.
Highlight Yes and press OK.
if your VCR did not change to channel 9, highlight No. If you select
No, the system will t*T another code.
If the GUIDE F%s+ system cannot recognize your 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 D3'
Again or Skip _,_'RSetup. if you get this message, you should alsn,:
I)ouble check the brand of your VCR, and t_T entering it again.
Check to make sure the G LINK cable wand is positioned
correctly.
If you choose to skip the cable box or VCR setup some ti:'atures of
the guide may not be available until you successfully complete tills
procedure.
I i "
I W_al would yc.a like to do?
_ . ,,[ Setup
..... V ieW Dern0
Option s
_()lI can chooSg lo \'i_-'\\ :l dcmo oI the (;UII)li Ph_s+ I_.,;llllrcs. \\hith
I/I;ly [akc a lew i//illtl[C', lo ]oa(] [_ v()LI (]o1_ I \\alll to >,co t[l_, (]ulno
light now, highlight l£x_tand plcss OK to ",,.ak h 'IT
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What to Expect
The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain
what you might see:
If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV
program listings.
If the program information hasn't been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE (without "IV program listings) will
appear on the screen. Program information is usually sent to your TV at night.
If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the
first GUIDE Plus+ system download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel
numbers for the stations in question.
Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.
Next Steps
Now that you've finished the Interactive Setup, you're ready to watch TV. This might be a good time to program your
remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other components. Go to the
next chapter to find out how to program your remote.
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Chapter 2
Using the Remote Control
Chapter Overview:
The Buttons on the Remote Control
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components
How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed It
Code List
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Using the Remote Control
Indicator
Note: The VCR1, DVD, VCR2, and
SATeCABLE buttons also turn on most
RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products.
The Buttons on the Remote Control
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings
directly through the remote control. They are also used in the GUIDE
Flus+ system and in the TV menu to make selectkms.
To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit
channel, press the two digits. To enter a three digit channel, press and
hold the "1" button until "1" and two dashes (- -) appear, then add the
second two digits. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1
until "1- -" appears, release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3.
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver
button in satellite mode for most brands.
Move (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the GUIDE Plus+
system and TV menu and to adjust the menu controls. Also moves the
P1F window when no menus are on the screen.
AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Can also be programmed to
operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component.
Bacldight Lights up some of the buttons in the dark.
Cti + or CH - Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press
once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue
changing channels. In DVD mode, skips chapters for some brands. In the
Guide Flus+ system, scrolls a page of info at a time.
CH CTRL When using PIP, selects the picture window, (that is, the
main or PIP window) to be changed by the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(c runnel down) buttons.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you
to normal viewing.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if Autotnning is enabled, will
turn on the TV and tune to the con'ect input channel.
FETCH Turns 16:9 mode on or off in the TV mode.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in
the nlenu system.
GUIDE Brings up and exits the GUIDE Flus+ system. In SAT-CABLE
mode, brings up avaiktble on-screen guides for sonic bran(Is.
INDICATOR Indicates the programming mode when i)rogmmming the
remote to contro] components
INFO Brings up channel information; press again to clear the screen. In
the GUIDF Plus+ systell/, brings up nlore program infornlation.
INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources
(VID1. VID2, V )_. FRONT. lliRes, CMFNT. last channel).
MENU Blings up the Main memt and selects highlighted items. In VCR
mode. it fimctions as a FRO(}IiAM button for inost bnmds.
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Using the Remote Control
To turn of_ all the RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components
that are connected to the T_, press ON*OFF twice
within two seconds.
This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and
PROSCAN products.
MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to its minimmn level. Press again to
restore the w)lume.
OK When in the menn system, selects highlighted items.
ON*OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on and off. If in another
device mode (VCR, DVD, SAT*CABLE, etc.) and programmed, will turn
the device on and off.
PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to
remove the PIP window. (See Chapter 3 for more information about
using PIP.)
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 REC*VCR+ when using the GUIDE Plus+ System sets the VCR
to record a program.
SAT*CABLE Puts the remote in SAT*CABLE mode and, if Autotuning is
enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30
seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly to
add more time. Also, activates Search function for some GE, RCA, or
PROSCAN VCRs.
SWAP When using PIP, swaps the main picture with the PIP window.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays
channel information.
VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR1 mode and, if Autotuning is enabled,
will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel.
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and, if Autotuning is enabled,
will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel.
VOL-or VOL +Decreases or increases the TV's volume.
WHO In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists "profiles"
(RCA, GE, and PROSCAN satellite or HD receivers only). This button
does not operate in the TV mode.
Using the INPUT Button
Use the INPUT button to scroll thcough the available input channels and
view components you have connected to the TV.
1. Press TV to place tire remote in TV mode. Make sure the
component you want to view is turned ON.
2. Press INPUT to tune to an available input channel.
3. To return to the channel you were previously watching, press
the INPUT button until you see the channel in the upper right
corner.
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Using the Remote Control
InO
VCR1 ON-OFF TV
OVD VCR2 AUX SAT'CABLE
& &i & &
tor
REVERSE PLAY
STOP
You'll use these buttons when
you program the remote.
Important: The remote may not
be compatible with all models of
all brands of components. It also
may not operate all functions of
the remote that came with your
component.
Tip
To stop the automatic code search without
programming any components, press and hold
CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns
of_
Programming the Remote to Operate
Other Components
The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of
remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to
operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components.
Also, the AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an
additional remote-controllable component.
Note: The 73/button can't be programmed on this remote.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for
your component, turn the component ON. For example, to program the
remote for a VCR, turn on the VCR. Point the remote at the VCR, and
press the VCR1 button. Then press ON-OFF or CH + (channel up) or
CH - (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote
commands. If the component does not respond, the remote needs to be
programmed.
Programming the Remote
There are two ways to program the remote control:
automatic code search
direct entry
Using Automatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate
each of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search
without programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the
indicator on the remote turns off.
Note: The AUX button can't be programmed using automatic code
search. It must be programmed using the direct-entry method.
I. Turn on tile component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)
2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR1,
DVD, etc.). While holding the component button, press and hold
ON-OFF until the indicator on the remote turns on, then release
both buttons.
3. Point the remote a[ the component. Press and release PLAY,then
wait 5 seconds or until the indicator on the remote stops flashing.
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Using the Remote Control
At this point the remote is searching |_.)rthe correct code to program.
If, alter 5 seconds, the component yon want to operate does not mm
off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of
codes.
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have
searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If
the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then
the remote can't be programmed to operate that component.
If the component you want to control does turn off:
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step
until the device turns back ON.
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote
turns off.
Important
You must continue pressing the component button
while you enter the code.
Let's say you have a Zenith VCR. To program the
universal remote to operate the VCR, you would:
Press and hold the VER1 button while you enter the
first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes column.
Release the VCRt button. Press ONoOFF to see if the
VCR responds. If it doesn't, follow the same steps, but
enter the second code for Zenith VCRs instead of the
first.
Note
The buttons might operate differently for other
components, especially when you're using another
component's menu system.
Using Direct Entry
l. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the
code list in this section.
3. Point the remote at the component.
4. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the
remote.
5.
,
Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code list on the
following pages. If the indicator flashes, you have either entered an
invalid code or the button isn't programmable.
Release the component button, and then press ON-OFF to see if the
component responds to the command. If it doesn't, try pressing the
component button and then ON-OFF again.
If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed
for your brand, until the component responds to the remote
cornmands.
If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work,
try the automatic code search method. If automatic code search
doesn't find the code, the remote is not compatible with your
component.
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Using the Remote Control
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It
Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV, DVD, VCR, satellite receiver, 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.
1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR1, VCR2, SAT-CABLE, AUX) to set the remote to control the
component.
2. Press ON-OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.
Notes."
*The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components.It also may not operate all functions
of the remote that came with your component.
If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You must press the
component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the VCR,press
VCRI on the remote control to put the remote in VCRmode.)
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Using the Remote Control
VCR Codes
Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, and
AUX buttons.
Admiral ...................................... 2131
Adventura ..................................... 2020
Aiko ............................................. 2027
Aiwa ......................................... 2002, 2026
Akai .................. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008,
......................................... 2111, 2112, 2113
American High ..................................... 2021
Asha .................................................. 2013
Audio Dynamics ......................... 2009, 2010
Audiovox ....................................... 2014
Bell & Howell ..................................... 2011
Beaumark .......................................... 2013
Broksonlc ....................................... 2012, 2025
Calix ........................................................ 2014
Candle ..................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,
........................................... 2017, 2018, 2019
Canon ............................. 2021, 2022, 2114
Capehart ..................................... 2020, 2110
Carver ................................................. 2062
CCE ................................................. 2027, 2061
Citizen ................................... 2013, 2014,
.............. 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2027
CoMnyme ............................................... 2009
Colt .......................................................... 2061
Craig .............................. 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
Curtis Mathes ................ 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,
............ 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115
Cylyernex .................................................. 2013
1)aewcx_ ............. 2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026,
2027, 2028, 2110
Daytron ................................................. 2110
DBX ........................................ 2009, 2010
Dimensla .............................................. 2000
Dynatech ...................................... 2002, 2026
Electrohome .............................. 2014, 2029
Electrophonic ............................................ 2014
Emerson 2002, 2012, 2014. 2015, 2021, 2024.
2025.
....... 2026, 2029, 2030, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035,
............ 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041.
.................. 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047, 2065, 2105
................................... 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130
Fisher .................... 2011, 2023, 2048,
.......................... 2049, 2050, 2051. 2052, 2118
Fuji ................................... 2021, 2119
Funai .......................................... 2002, 2026
Garrard ................................... 2026
GE ............................... 2000, 2001, 2013
...................... 2021, 2022, 2053. 2115, 2120
Goldstar .............. 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121
Gr'adicnte .................................. 2026
Harley Davidson ........................................ 2(}26
Harman Kardon .................................. 2009
[Iarwood ............................ 2{K_I
tleadquar_er .................................... 2011
Hitachi ................................. 2002 2055, 20_6,
.................. 2057 2107, 2111 2120,2122
tliQ ................................ 2023
Inslam Replay .............................. 2021
JCL ...................................................................
IC Penncy ................ 2009,2010 201h 2013
.......... 2014 202h 2022 2055, 2(156.
............... 2/)58. 2059, 2060 2107 2118
ensen ......... 2055 2056, 211 I
VC 2009 2010, _OIh 2018 2058 2Ill, 212_
Kcn_ocKl 21XI9 2010, 21111
....... 201{i, 201g, 20_8 211h2123
KLII ............................... 2001
KIKhlk ......... 201q, 2021
lloyd ....................................... 2002 2020
Iogik ........................ 206]
LXI .................................................... 2014
M_tgllavt_x ............... 2021 2022, 2(162,
................................ 2{KI3, 2104, 2108. 2124
Magnin ............................................. 2013
Mamntz .......................... 2009, 2010, 201 L
............................. 2016, 2018, 2021, 2058. 2062, 2064
Maria ................................................. 2014
Masushita .......................................................... 2021
Mei ...................................................................... 2021
Memorex ......................................... 2002, 21111, 2013,
............................. 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131
MGA ............................................ 2029, 2065, 2113
MGN Technology ...................................................... 2013
Midland .................................................... 2053
Minoka ................................................... 2055, 2056, 2107
Mitsubishi ........... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,
............. 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123
Momgomery Ward .......................................... 2075, 2131
Motorola ............................................................ 2021, 2131
MTC ......................................................... 2002, 2013, 2026
Mul0tech ...................... 2002. 2013. 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
NEC ........................................ 2009, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,
.................. 2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 21ll, 2123
Nikko .................................................................. 2014
Noblex ................................................... 2013
Olympus ...................................................... 2021
Optimus ........................................... 2014, 2131
Optonica ............................................................. 2096
Orion ......................................................... 2035
Panasonic ............. 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
Pentax ................................. 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research ..................................................... 2018
Philco ............................. 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips ...................................... 2021. 2062, 20_. 2124
Pilot ................................................................. 2014
Pioneer ............................ 2010, 2055, 2080 2081, 2123
Portland ..................................... 2016, 2017. 2019, 2110
PROSCAN ................................................ 2000, 2001
Protec ....................................................... 2(R_1
Ptdsar ............................................................ 2104
Quarter ................................................ 2011
Quartz ................................................... 2011
Quasar ........................................ 2021, 2022, 2125
RCA ..................... 2000 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,
................. 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087. 2088, 2089,
.............................. 2090, 2091, 2!07, 2115. 2120, 2125
Radioshack/Realistlc .............. 2002, 2011, 2013 2014, 2021,
................... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049. 2030, 2096, 2131
Radix ........................................... 2014
Randex ................................................... 2014
Ricoh .................................................... 2128
Runco ........................................................ 2104
Sanlsung .................... 2005. 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
Sanky ....................................................... 2104, 2131
Sansui ................................... 2010,2092 2111,2123
Sanyo .............................................. 2011. 2013, 2023
Scott ........................... 2012 20t5, 2025. 2032, 2035,
2038 2065, 2093. 2116
Sears .......................... 2011 2014, 2021 2023. 2048,
........ 20q9 2050 2051. 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp 2002, 201v 2029, 2094, 2095, 2(86, 2131
Shinhnn ........................ 200q, 2056 20GI 2098
Shogun ............................... 2013
81gnaIu m .............................. 2002 2131
Singen ................................ 2021 2061,2128
Sony ................. 2002 2001 2(D8, 209 t) 2119 2128
S_S .................................... 2021 2107
S}lvania ................................. 2002 2021 2022
................ 202(_ 2(}62 20(_3 2005. 212q
S) nlphonic ................... 2002 2020
"land 3 ............... 2002. 2011
"lashiko ....................... 2014
latung ....................... 20_8 2111
"['EA( ............ 2002 202(_ 20fig, 208-5 2111
"let hnit s ................... 2021. 2109
Teknika ............... 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026. 2100, 2129
"IMK ................................. 2013, 2024, 2047
T(_hilxt ...................... 2015, 2049, 2(1"31,
.......................................... 2055, 2065, 2(D3, 2116
Totevsion ........................................... 2013, 2014
Unitech .................................................... 2013
Vector Research ..................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor .......................................................... 2010
Video Concepts ............ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosonic .......................................................... 2013
Wards ........................ 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021,
....................... 2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061,
............. 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2131
XR 1000 ............................................ 2021, 202@ 2061
Ymnaha ............ 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111
Zenith ....................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128
Cable Box Codes
Programmable for SAT*CABLEand
AUX buttons.
ABC ........... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053
Antronix .................................................. 5008, 5009
Archer ................................. 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Cabletenna .................................................... 5008
Cableview ..................................................... 5008
Century ................................................... 501 l
Citizen ......................................................... 5011
Co[our Voice ......................................... 5012, 5013
Corot ronics ............................................. 5014, 5015
Contec .................................................... 5016
Eastern ...................................................... 5017
Garntrd ......................................................... 5011
GE Electronics .................................................. 5009
Gemini ............................................ 5018, 5015 5049
General Instrument .................................. 5003
Hamlin ......................... 5020, 5021. 5022, 5033, 5045
Hitachi ................................................... 5003
Hytex ..................................................... 5002
Jasco ................................................ 5011
Jerrold ................................... 5003, 5005, 5007, 5018.
.................................... 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053
Magnavox ............................................... 5025
Memorex .................................................... 5026
Movie Time ................................ 5002, 5027, 5028
NSC ................................ 5002. 5027, 5028
Oak ........................................... 5002, 5016, 5029
Panasonic .................................. 5048, 5052
Paragon .................................................... 5026
Phiiips ................................... 501 h 5012, 5013,
................................ 5019. 5025, 5030. 5031, 5032
Pioneer ................................................. 5033, 5034
Pulsar .......................................... 502(7
RCA .......................................... 5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic ........................................... 5009, 5049
Regal ............................................. 3022, 5035
Regency ..................................... 501 -
Reml_randt ................................. 5(R)3
Runco ............................... _020
Sanlsung ...................................... S014, 503t
Scientific Adanta ......... 5004x 5030 8037, S038
Signal .................................. 5014, 5018
Signature ............................................ 51)03
SI Marx .................................. qOI t
Sprucer .................................... q052
Starcon_ ........................... 51807, 5018, 50_3
Stargate ................................ %014. 501N
Starques t ................................... 5018
I'andy ....................................... 50_0
Tele_ie_ ............................... 5014
Toconl .................... %(R)q 5023, %041
3oshiba .................................... 5020
_ klS_l .................................. 5018
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la,'86 .................................. 5027
tJnika ..................... 5008 5{×19, 5011
I Init t'_.i Al_lSls ............................. 5002
United Cable ....................................... 5053
Universal ........................ 5008, 5{XIg, 5010, 501 ]
Videow: W....................................... 5044
Vice, star ....................... 5015, 5025, "5{127, 6040
Zenith ................................ 5026, 5050, 5051
Satellite Receiver Codes
Programmable for SAT,CABLE and AUX
buttons.
Alphastar .................................................. 5079
Chapparal ........................................... 5006, 5057
l)ishnct ................................................ 5078
Drake ................................................ 5058, 5059
Echostar ........................................................... 5089
GE ................................ 5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081
General lnstumems ........................ 5060, 5061, 5062
1[itachi ..................................................... 5083, 5084
11ughes .......................................... 5077, 5(_)0
JVC ............................................................... 5082
Panasonic ............................................................ 5075
Phillips ................................................................ 5085
Primestar ........................................................... 5076
PROSCAN ..................... 5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081
RCA ............................... 5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081
Realistic .................................................... 5063
Sony .................................................. 5072
STSI ..................................................... 5064
8TS2 ............................................................ 5065
STS3.............................................................. 506_
STS4 ................................................. 5067
Toshiba ............................................ 5068, 5073
Uniden .................................................... 5086
DVD codes
Programmable for DVD and
AUX buttons.
Ai_a ...................................................... 3009
Hitachi ..................................................... 3008
JVC ................................................. 3002, 3010
Konka ............................................. 3011, 3012
Magnavox ........................................ 3003
Mitstlbishi ......................................... 3004
Panasonic ............................................. 3013
Phillips ................................................. 3019, 3021
Pioneer .............................................. 3005
RCA ................................................... 3000, 3001
Sanyo ................................................ 3014
Shinto ................................................... 3001
5,_my .................................. 3006, 3015, 3016
l_shiha ............................... _007 3017, 302{)
Zenith ............................................. 3018
Audio Codes
Programlriablc for the A[TX ])utton only.
ROC_iV_'t"_
Aiwu .......................... 1261, _262, 4263 420t.
.............................. -i265, 42(Z_..i267, 4277
I)enon ............................................ 4283
Harman Kardon ................................... 4276
JBL ........................................................... 4276
]CV ............................................................. 4268
Ker_w_m<l ................................................... 4264, 4209
Onkyo ................................................................... 4278
Oplimus ................................................ 42H t
Panamnic ................................................. 4279, 4280
Pioneer ........................................................... 4275
Sherwl×Jd ................................................... 4282
Sony ................................. 4266, 4271, 4272, 4281
Technics .................................................... 4279, 4280
Wards .............................................................. 4275
Yamaha ..................................................... 4272, 4274
CD Player's
ADC .................................................. 4200, 4201. 4220
Aiwa ...................................................... 4175, 4203
Akai ........................................................ 4205
I)enon ........................................................ 4208
I)ynated_ ......................................................... 4177
Emerson ................................................... 4178
Fisher ........................................ 4179¸ _212, 4213
GE .............................................................. 4216
Hitachi .......................................................... 4180
JVC ............................................... 418_, 4221
Kenw(x)'.l ................................. 4183, 4222, 422'J
Luxman ..................................................... 4225
Marantz ................................................. 4185, 4226
Mitsubishi ...................................... 4229, 4230
MCS ........................................................... 4228
Nakamichi ........................................ 4232, 4233
NEC ........................................................ 7184
Onkyo ........................................... 4186¸ 4234, 4235
Optimus ............................................. 4237, 4238, 4230
Panasonic ............................................ 4188
Pioneer ...................................... 4189, 42i0
Sanyo ..................................................... 4250
Sears .................................................. 420 _
Sherwood .................................................. 4243
Sony ....................................... 4195, 42{F), 424 i
"l_ac ......................................... 4245, 4246, 4247
Technics ................................................. 4197
Toshiba ............................................. 4231
Yamaha .................................. 4108. 4199, 424
RCA and Dimensia
AM/FM .................. 4003. 4270
AI!X .................................... 400¸t
I'hono ................................. 4005
I!lpe .............................. 4(R_
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Chapter 3
Using the TV's Features
Chapter Overview:
All About the GUIDE Plus+ System
The Channel Banner
Autotuning
Parental Controls and V-Chip
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Illustrations contained in this document g_refor representation only. 33
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Video Action Program Menu
window buttons information options
Promotional Channel Listings
Information
About the GUIDE Plus+ System
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that
lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a
cable box and/or VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu
system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for
details). Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system:
A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen (/, 2 and 3)
Video window
Program information
A row of menu options (Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages,
Editor, Setup)
Channel listings
Promotional information
Note: The GUIDEPlus+ system screensillustrated in this book are
representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels,
programs, and GUIDEPlus+ information depicted will be available
in your area.
New features and options can he downloaded to the GUIDEPlus+
system, so these too are subjectto change.
Tips
The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically comes
up when you use the TV button on the remote
to turn on the TV You can turn off this
feature by selecting Setup from the GUIDE
Plus+ Menu, selecting Options, then setting
Auto Display to off.
Also, since the program information provided
by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your
locale, you will need to run Setup again if
you move to a different zip or postal code.
Downloading Data
Important: If you have a VCRor cable box connectedto the T_,
you need to connect the G-LINK cable to use the GUIDEPlus+
system. Go to page 15.
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first
download of program listings. When the power is turned off, the TV
locates a "host channel" that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing
program schedule and channel lineup information. A channel lineup is
the list of stations and their respective channels.
To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leaxe
your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a clay. The TV
must be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.
If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus÷ system prognlm
listings may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup
information is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated
program information during the next scheduled download.
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Press GUIDE on the remote control to see
the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the
program guide from the screen, press
OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR.
Channel Lineup
If more than one cable company services your area, you may be
prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+
system download. You will need to identify your cable company by
selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group
and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System
To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:
Press GUIDE on the remote.
To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:
Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system
and tune to the channel.
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel
displayed in the video window.
Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the
original channel.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus
The GUIDE Plus+ system of_>rs seven different options on the Menu bar:
Grid, Sort, Neu_, Schedule, Messages, Editor, and Setup. To access the
Menu bar:
1. Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2. Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the
Menu bar (the Grid Guide appears by default).
3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus.
4. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the menu
options,
Grid Guide
Tire Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It
displays the current programming for each channel. The current prognun
is displayed in the video window.
Press the Lip and CI()_r_arrow buttons o[1 [he remote to bro%vse
ch:mnel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page
through the listings. Use the right and lelt arrow huttons to browse
future program listings.
To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the
channel listing and press ()K. Press CI.EAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+
system and return to the original channel Press GLIII)E to exit the
GIIII)E Plus+ system and tune to the channel in the video window.
Then use the Grid Guide Action buttons as described next.
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Grid guide menu Grid guide action
selection buttons
Tip
The PIP button on the remote also toggles the
video window between the locked and
unlocked states,
Grid Guide Action Buttons
Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+
system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command
Ilunlbcrs.
When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear:
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+ 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. Press OK to highlight the channel and
current program in the channel listing of the Grid guide. Press OK again to
tune to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will
automatically tune to the channel.
Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR
to record the program highlighted in the channel listing.
If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the
cable box channel to change while recording.
Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and
specified your VCR type.
The program information window will display a confirmation when you have
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.
Note; 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. You
must choose between the two programs.
When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the channel listing),
the following Action buttons appear:
Lock/Unlo¢l¢ Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at
one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as
you browse through different channels (unlock).
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the
l_umber of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and
current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. If the video
window is locked, press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the video
window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel.
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Sort menu
selection
Categories
Sort
Tile 5oft ITIenLI let. }()u brov..e pl()ghl[IP_ t}% [alegoE% The ,hannd n) _\lnO_
V(.)LI Jre LL][ 1Cntl_ tkl[1Ld D, dt_plJ_ L'd in the2 %[Lie( ) ',k ]tlc[( )k\
To .%ott
1 [f the GUIDE Plu _,+ system 1%n't on %otlr screen, press GUIDE or; y(+ur
remote control
2 Press MENU on the _emote t_ select tile Menu b:u
3 Use the atloW buttons tt) hLghhght 5on' \',:'hen &m is hlghhghted {_)rtile ht-t
ttnle, tile .I[oI'ItL_cattgot-y I_ chspla,,ed Thereafter, tile last (_.ltego_' Llset]
becomes the delauh A I_stmg o_ sub_.ategones is displayed belov, the
Lategox3., name Use tile left and right arrow buttons to hlghhght other
__ategortes
-_ Use the up anti down arrov, buttons to htghhght a-,ub(_ategol 3 For
example, htgh[lght All and press OK Ithe GUIDE Plu,,+ system s()rts
the plograms)
"3 Press the up and do\_,n arrow butt<)ns to tcx lev, tilt" h-,t ()he pn),glanl dt a
ttme Press the channel up and cIo_, n [_LlttOn _, to le_ le_ the [t'.t {qle page at
a time You can al_.o _ te'_\ the next sexcn cla_,'- [_[oglantnllng [Y_ pressing the
tight arlow button
6 Select MENU to return to the menu |)al o[ p_e-,., L,UIDE or CLFa_Rto [\LI
the GUIDE Plus+ -,v-,tern
TLlen use tile Sot| Menu A.ctto[1 I_lLttOn', .ts de-,tithed nc',:t
Sort Menu Action Buttons
\_;hen vtewmg the resllhs ol a _,olt, tilL' tollowmg .__{_tlon buttons appeal
1!_I¢/* Press 1 on tile [emote to pla__e a lintel m the '_Lhe(.lule Jnd then
tollo\x tile on-hne help tor tuLther option. Placing a nmel m tile qchedule
wrt[Icause the TV to turn on and tune to tile proglanl htgh[lghted m the
channel hstmg at the piedetermmed time \\ hen tile TV ttnns on, tile
GUIDE Plus+ ,..v.tem automJtlLa]l'_ appeals _,.ith tile %heduled plogrant
h_ghhghted ancl tuned m tile _ _cleo v. Ln(IoP.
Record Pte,_-, 3 oil the lelll(.)te 1o _,e[ tilt.' \ CIr. 1() lUL()lvt the progtJm
hlghhghted in the LhJnnel h'q[n_ i| \_u h.t\ e ,_ _.tl_le I_\ l hanL_u_ Tk
Lh,mnel., _ i[I nl )t _.,it[,,c the ,_LIhIL h( )\ Lh.t[n_c_ tl_ • hJ [_gL \_ hit{. I_ _l _I_lll_
The pro_ralll Info[ ntJtL( )n \\ L[l(J(n.\ %\ill dlspLl\ aL{ ,nh111LL[I()11 \\ hL n k( _tl h.l\ e
",ULLt",',tt.Ill_. ',__heLlule_l LI p[I _1,11// tl ) _\ .Itch ( ,I |L-v, _l(.[
Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record whtch begin
at the same ttme or overlap, you wdl recewe a ttmer confltct message You
must choose between the two programs
Note: Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+ system setup you speof_ed that
you have a VCR If you dtdn't, the RECORD opoon will not be available
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News menu News menu
action buttons selection News
The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar.
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV,
it will appear in the video window).
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a sto W.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to browse the list one sto W at a
time.
Use the channel up and down buttons to browse through the list one
page at a time.
5. Press the right arrow button to see full text.
6. If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or left arrow button to
page forward or back through the pages of text. Press the down arrow
button to view the next sto W.
7. Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the
remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Schedule menu Schedule menu
action buttons selection Schedule
The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you
have connected the G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 for more details
on connecting the G-LINK cable.
To schedule a program to watch or record:
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a program within the channel listing.
4. Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then
automatically logged into the Schedule menu.
5. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in tile VCR and turn
it off.
Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR,tune your
VCRto the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR.
The program information window will display a confirmation when you have
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.
Note: 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. You
must choose between the two programs.
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To remove or change the frequency (daily, once. or weekly) of a scheduled
event, access the Schedule menu fronl the Menu bar.
1. Press GUIDE to bring tip the GLJIDE l'ltas+ system.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Schedule menu selection.
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the program you want to
edit.
Then use the Schedule Menu Action buttons as described next.
Schedule Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the Schedule menu, the following Action buttons appear:
Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from
the schedule and press 1 on the remote.
Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and
press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following
choices:
DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday.
ONCE records only on that day.
WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time.
Messages menu
action button
Messages menu
selection Messages
Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as
well as special programming information. You can access these nressages from
the Messages menu on the Metal bar.
To read messages:
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Messa,_es menu selection.
4. Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and
clown arrow buttons.
5. Press INFO to display the full text of the nressage. If the text continues
beyond the screen, press INFO to ,_iew the next page of text. Once you
have reached the end of the message, press INFO to close the expanded
information and return to the Messages screen.
Then use the Messages Menu Action button as described next
Messages Menu Action Button
\Vhen vi_,wing the M¢,ssu_(,s menu, the loll(_\ing Action butt(_n appears:
Remove Highlight the message you \_ant to dek'tc and press 1 on
the remote.
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Editor menu Editor menu
action buttons selection
\
Editor
You can custonlize tilt" channel listing by _,nabling or disabling the display of
ccmlin channels, For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch.
You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your striven, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU to select the Menu bar.
3. Use the right and left arrow buttons to highlight the Editormenu selection.
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select a channel,
Then use the Channels Menu Action buttons as described next.
Editor Menu Action Buttons
While Drowsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons appear:
Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since
entering the Editor Menu.
• Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the
highlighted channel line.
On/Of! Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between
On and Off
Setup
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup
information. To access the Setup option:
1, If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.
3. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.
4. Use the up and clown :_'_=()_rst() select Ct_a_tge .slysWmsetting& Review
options, or I,Tewdemo.
Setup Displays the GUII)E Plus system setup screens. Setting up the
GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed in Chapter 1,
View Demo Runs the GIIDE Plus+ system demonstratiol_.
Options l)isplays die GUII)E Plus+ auto dispkty optinns.
On Auton]atical]y displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press
the ON•OFF hutton on the renlote c_mtr_)].
Of/" Disab[es the GIIIDE Phls+ s.vstem h'om being displayed when you
press the ON*OFF ]_tltton on the remote control.
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Promotional information
How to Get More Information About an
Advertisement or a Program
To find out more int'ornlation about a program, advertisement or special, use
the le|_ arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional
information box and press the INFO button.
Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode
programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel.
Press the INFO button again to exit the expanded information screen.
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items
The GUIDEPlus+ Menugives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus+ system.
To access the GUIDE Plus+ Menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote.
2. Highlight GUIDE Plus+ Menu and press OK.
Each menu and the sub menus are listed below:
GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen.
Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed in Chapter 1.
View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.
Options Displays GUIDE Plus+ system auto display options.
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you use the
ON',OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV.
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when
you use the ON-OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV.
GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.
On Displays the station name when you change channels.
Off The station name isn't displayed when you change channels.
Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demoilstration until it is
turned off. To turn off the demonstration, you ITIUSIturn off the TV.
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12:01 CC ESPN 60
Mute SAP PIP SVID2
Locked
Sample displays on a Channel Banner.
Channel Banner
Th_.+re Hit" '_uvur+alhldi,.ator_, th:it nii<_hl appear \vht:rl _,OH pFess [he "I+V_>l INF()
hultons on th(' rum<>tu This display i_,_.allud tlt+-' (]h;tnlld l'_;tn]Ict. "]he Ii_]h)\\ h1_
]ist d_.,s<_ribus the items on thu Cimnne] l'tanncr sclc, un dult to ]igllt and top t()
I)OHOlt] ).
12:01
Locked
CC
Displays the current ti]lle.
Displayed when the ]>aruntal Controls are locked.
I)isplayed v<hcn (:loscd (':tptioning is available on the
current channel.
ESPN
60
Mute
(or Stereo)
I)isplays the label assigned to the current channel.
I)isplays the current channel or input dlannc]
Mute is disF+layed when you mute tile audio. Stereo is
displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in
stereo+
SAP
SLEEP
I)isplayud v, hc+ntile (2Llrttql[channel is broadcasting SAP
(Second Audio PrograwO information
Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
O0:00 Displayed to count do'+vn time lelk on tile commercial skip
(SKIP) timer.
PIP SVID2 Displays the input source, or channel, to which PIP is tuned.
16:9 Mode I)isplayed when the "I_ is in 16:9 aspect-ratio mode
Oil (4natllorphi(' ll/odc) wide screen viexx lg
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With the autotuning feature, you can
set up the TV to tune to the channel
you need to watch by pressing that
component's button.
Why You Should Use the Autotuning
Feature
The autotuning feature automatically tunes the "IN'to the correct channel 11.7r
different components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player,
etc.) When you set up autotuning in the nlenu systenr you don't have to
remember to change your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to
watch the tape in your VCR.
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature
The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV's menu corresponds to the
component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component
connected to your TV. When you set autotuning, you're telling the "lad what
channel to tune to when you press the VCRI, VCR2, DVD, or SAT°CABLE
button on the remote control.
1. Press MENU (the MAINMENUappears).
2. Highlight Channeland press OK on your remote control.
3. Highlight Autotuning and press OK,
4. Choose which channel you would like to set:
Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV
tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.
Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channe[ the TV
tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.
SetDVD Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV
tunes to when you press tile DVD button.
Set SAT/CABLE Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel
the TV tunes to when you press the SAT°CABLE button on an RCA satellite
receiver remote. (The RCA DTC100 HD receiver is considered a satellite
device and can be set up for autotuning using this channel.}
Set SAT2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV
tunes to when you press the 1)SS2/SNF2 button (or AtJX progr:mmled to the
5001 code).
Set RCA WEB Channel Displays a list that lets you xct up the, ch:mncl the
"IV tunes to when you press the W|'I'_ button on :In RCA \VehT\,' remote
control.
5. Highlight the choice that matches the way you haxc ll_c component
connected to this TV, and press OK.
The choices and a brief explanation follow:
Not connected Choose this if you dorl't have this p:uticular component
connected to the TV, or if you don't want the "lad to :tutomatic:tl[ 3 ttlnc t{l tile
correct channel when you're rising tilts componellt
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Notes:
To use SAT2 autotuning for a
second RCA satellite receiver,
program the AUX button
using the direct entry
method and program the
5001 code. Then set up the
SAT2 channel in the
Autotuning menu.
To use RCA WEB autotuning
for an RCA WebTV remote,
set up the WEB channel in
the Autotuning menu.
Channel3or4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the
back of the "IV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the
corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component's
Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.
Video 1, Video 2, or Video 3Input Component is connected to a VIDEO or
S-Video jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a VID input
channel when you press the corresponding button. If you're using the S-Video
input jacks, they will also be displayed.
Component Video Input Compatible component video source, such as a
DVD player or digital TV converter box, is connected to the three
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks (yopboPr) on the back of the "IV and you
want the TV to tune to the component video input channel (CMPNT) when you
press the corresponding button.
High Resolution Input Component is connected to the HIGH RESOLUTION
INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the "IV to tune to a high
resolution input channel (HiRes) when you press the corresponding button.
Front Input Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the front of the
TV and you want the 'IV to tune to the front VID input channel (FRONT) when
you press the corresponding button.
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Parental Controls and V-Chip
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 (referred to as 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 won't display
certain programs.
Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by
entering a password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned "off," so if you don't want to
use this feature, you can just ignore it.
How V-Chip Works
When turned "on," the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters
send with programs. That code tells the software the program's age-based rating
(TV MA, TV-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 tune 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 following table.
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Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Rating
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children
TV-MA 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 Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children
TV-14 under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual
situations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many
TV-PG 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).
TV-G General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains
little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little
or no violence (V).
Directed to children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
TV-Y7 appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-
believe and realiW. Themes and elements in this program may include mild i:antasy violence (FV) or comedic
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y all chUdren. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children
from ages 2 6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip TVRating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot
be viewed.
To set TV programming limits:
1. 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 yon that yotu limits will not be
effective until you lock Parental Controls.
2. Press MENU to continue.
3. Highlight and select VCht_ 77/Rating Limit.
4. Once you get to the VChip TVRatiTlg Limit screen, rise the arrow bLltt(ms
an(] OK on your remote to change the status of a "I_ program rating or
content theme from View to Block.
The following sections give yotl ntore details about how to change the status of
TV program limits.
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The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Field
Lets you select from a
list of age based ratings
you can block or view.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit Io
the left is View or Block.
Content Themes
l.isLs the content themes you
can block or view
'us Fields
Lets you select which
content themes to view for
the selected rating, and
whether the status of the
content theme is currently
View (V) or Block (B)
Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and
associated content. The View (V) settings are coded in green, and the
Block (B) settings are coded in red.
Rating Rating Content
field status field status fields
Tip
When you change the status of a rating to
Block, the system will automatically block
higher ratings and all corresponding
content themes.
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
TVG, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with
higher ratings.
To block programs with higher ratings:
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don't want the child to watch
(see chart of age-based ratings on next page).
2. Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field.
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons 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 on the screen.
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.
(Steps continued on next page)
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Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA Mature Audience Only
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned
TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested
TV-G General Audience
TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years
and older
TV- Y All Children
Tip
To reset the ratings to View and V, press the RESET
buPton on the remote.
4.
5.
.
7.
Press the right arrow button to nrove the yellow highlight to tile
Status field.
Press the tap or clown arrow button to toggle between Vieu'and Bl()ck. The
status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Block (and B).
Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when ynu
are finished.
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.
Rating Rating Content
field status field status fields Viewing Age-Based Ratings
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.
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status
of Bh)ck.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the rating
status field.
4. Press the up button to select View.
Notes:
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.
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take
effect.
Content Themes
D Sexually explicit dialogue
L Adult language
S Sexual situations
V Violence
FV Fantasy Violence
TV-y All Children
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can block progran]s based on theh content. (Content is repres('nted by the
D, L, S, V, FV and TV Y on your screen. See the beginning of this section for
details.) When you block acontent theme for a pal'ticular nltiug, you
automatically block that content theme filr higher rated programs as _ell.
For example, if yon do not want your chikl to watch prognuns that have aduh
language (L) rated TV PG or higher, then you could block out all l_rogramming
TV-PG anti above containing adult language.
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Rating
field
Rating
status field
Content
status fields
Content
themes To block program content:
1. Determine the lowest level of content you don't want the child to watch.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Use the up and down arrow buttons 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.)
Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field
corresponding with the content theme you want to block out.
Press the up or down arrow button to change content status from Vto B.
All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change to B.
Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
Notes:
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-
based ratings. Programs received with no content themes will only be
blocked if you block their age-based rating.
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take
effect.
Rating
field Rating
status field
Content
themes
Content
status fields
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 (V) ¼"era
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (17) View.
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the age-based ratings
until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular
content theme status, such as the Bunder language (L) corresponding with
TV-14.
4, Press the up or down arrow button 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.
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14
(L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as
that for TV-MA language, do not change.
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a sp_'cii:ied level.
l tow to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two
sections.
To access the V-CHIPMOV1ERATINGLIMITmenu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TVMAINMENUappeans).
2. Select Parental Controls (press 6).
3. Select V-Chip Movie Rating Limit (press 2).
Rating field Rating
status field Blocking Movie 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:
1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find
the rating that is the lowest rating you don't want the child to watch. (In
the example above, you would highlight the rating stares button
corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to
watch is PG.)
2. Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field. Press the up
and down arrow buttons to change the button from Viewto Block. All
higher ratings automatically change to Block.
3. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
4. If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating
limits will take effect.
Note: Some movies may be given aNot Rated (NR) rating. After blocking
movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies.
Rating field Rating
status field
Viewing Movie Ratings
Alter you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the
nlting status buuons back to Vieu_
1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find
the rating you want to view.
2. Press the right arrow Imtton to highlight the rating ,S't:ttzlsfield. Press the up
and down arrows to change the butRm froln Block to [Teu'.
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can
c'llailge the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then bc
able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.
3. Press OK to exit the screen, and be sure parcnui] contro]s are locked.
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V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as
"'unnltecl" can he viewed. Note that "unrated" TV programs may include news,
sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins,
public announcenlents, and programs without ratings.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not awulable.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to
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 control CH (channel) buttons will tune
only to channels that you have marked as View. The renrote will still tune to
the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but the
channel will be blocked.
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 young children from playing with the buttons.
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to
any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front
panel blocked.)
Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If yon do not,
the flont panel block will not take effect.
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a
p_lss\vor0.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for v-Chip,
Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.
If you forget your password, sitnuhaneousl':,' press and hold MENU/OK on the
television and the "IA,'button on the remote tk_r3 seconds. Parental Controls
unlock and you can rc enter a passxxord via Lock Par_,lttal Controls. Your
parental controls settings ,,,.ill not be aflected.
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J2J
,.) ,_', ,.)
buttons
5. & "U
_&..)_,-.3
PIP buttons
A typical use of SWAP is to scan through
channels in the PIP window, and when you find
a channelyou like, press SWAP to display that
channel in the main picture, sending the
current channel to the PIP windo_
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation
The PIP (picture in-picture) featttre lets you display a second, smaller picture on
top of the main picture. Note that PIP is not :ivailable {k_rhigh resohition or
component video sources.
PIP Buttons
There are four remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works:
PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.
Move buttons Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen.
SWAP Switches, or "swaps," the video fl'om the PIP window with the main
picture.
CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between the PIP
window and the main picture. To determine whether you are controlling the PIP
or the main picture, bring up the Channel Banner (detailed on page 42). Tire
yellow channel number is the one you are controlling.
For instance, press PIP to bring up the PIP window. You can change channels
by entering digits or pressing the channel Lip or clown. When you press the CH
CTRL button, the channel control switches to the main picture. You can now
change channels in the main picture by entering digits or pressing channel up
or down.
Tips for Using the PIP Buttons
Skip to PIP: Channel Surfing tn the Main Picture
You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks using the SKIP and
CH (channel) buttons,
1. Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the PIP window,
2. Press the channel up or down buttons on the remote to surf tl'_rough the
channels in the main picture. When the SKIP feature times uut, the mail]
picture will tune to the original channel automaticall 5
Channel Surfing in the PIP Window
You can use the PiP window to surf tlarough channels ;IS _\ell.
1. Press PIP to hring up the PIP window.
2. Press the channel up or down buttons. The TV begins displaying each
channel in the PiP window. If you see a channel that ii'_tcrests you, press
SWAP to put that channel in the main picture.
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Chapter 4
Using the TV's
Menu System
Chapter Overview:
How to Use Your TV's Menu System
Audio Menu
Picture Quality Menu
Screen Menu
Channel Menu
Time Menu
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Using the TV's Menu System
How to Use Your TV's Menu System
Yotl use the buttons on the renlotc ()r tht' front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings.
The folh_wing pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV,
Tip
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.
Menus
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote or on the
front panel to bring up the Main menu.
Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways to
select a choice in a menu:
Use your arrow buttons on your remote control or front panel to highlight
your choice, and press OK.
Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main menu press
3 to go straight to the Screen menu.
Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu:
Highlight Go Back and press OK.
Press 0 on the remote.
Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you
return to TV viewing.
Audio Menu
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 the TV's treble, bass
and bahmce,
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 when receiving
broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels.
Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word
Stereo appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast
in stere{).
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SRS Stero (.) SRS technology is an audio processing technology that adds
greater depth and stere() separation to stereo audio signals.
SRS Stereo (.) -- Focus This technology enhances audio signals by
adding treble and making dialog more understandable.
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second
language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP in the channel
marker 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.
Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV's speakers on or off.
Volume Display Displays a choice list that lets you turn off the TV's volume
display if you have an audio receiver connected to the fixed audio output jacks.
SoundLogic TM Sound Logic monitors a program's audio track and limits the
volume to a maximum volume range. Whenever you adjust the volume on the
"IV, the maximum volume range adiusts, too.
Note: Auto Color only appears in
the Picture Quality menu when
the following modes are selected:
Tuner, Vid I-3, Front, and S-
Video. This feature does not
appear in the Picture Quality
menu if the TV is tuned to
CMPNT or HiRes inputs.
Picture Quality Menu
Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adiusting the way
the picture looks.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of
the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.
When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear.
You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture
Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can re-select them quickly if
someone changes the settings.
Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset
picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal ZightiHg, Soft LightiHg or Personal
Picture Preset. Choose the setting that is best fi)r your viewing environment.
Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that
atttomatically 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 Of/_ depending on your preference.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three atttomatic
color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and
Warm for a nrore red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to
the NTSC standard of 6500 K.
SRS, Sound Retrieval System, and the SRS logo are registered trademarks of SRS Labs. Inc.
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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 T_ZIf you
notice rings or halos around objects in the
picture, you may want to readjust the picture.
Screen Menu
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way
closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Closed-captioning is not
available with the high resolution input.
Off No captioning information displayed,
On Always Captioning information shown always, when available.
On when sound 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. 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.
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 information displayed.
On Captioning information shown always, when available.
Alternate with PIP button Displays captioning information, when
available, by pressing the PIP button while the PIP window is displayed.
PIP Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list tbat lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information within the PIP
window.
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred
language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.
Menu Background Color This menu item lets you choose between blue and
transparent menu backgrounds.
Adjust Projection TV Lets you adjust the TV's three colors. Automatic
Convergence will cause the TV to self-correct color images. This process results in
a temporarily blank screen, may take a few minutes, and should be completed for
each mode: NTSC and HDTV. Note that Automatic Convergence covers only the
mode selected at the time. To Auto Converge for another mode, enter the mode
and select Automatic Conveplgenceagain. For best results, run Automatic
Convergence after the TV has been on for at least 30 minutes. Selecting Red
Convergence or Blue Convergence lets you align the red and blue images with the
green image.
Note: To cancel Auto Convergence, press the OK hu_ton on the remote.
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TIp
You can turn 16 9 mode onloff from the menu
or the FETCH button on the remote If you are
using a DTCI00 remote, you can use the FETCH
button w_th the remote in the TV mode
16:9Mode Also known a +,ahamorphxc mode Let+; ,_ou .select a wl(lc,+Lreen
[Olnlat [ol Jwider Vle_ lng area U_,ll'lg a 16 9 ds[)ect-ratlo SOLIrLe, ',uLh a +.a I)VD
pla,.'cl, for ,._h_,play on tht_ 4 3 a,,pect-ratu) TV Requxrements include a16 9
a-,i)cct ratio "-,ource..',uch a', aDVD pla}et ot HD recm\er ,t 16 9 aspe(t-rauo
d_,,c or signal, the 16 9 -,outce need', to be set to output a 1(/9 format ",_gnal,
and tile 16 9 mode on the TV need', to be on
important: Prolonged use of !6:9 mode will result m visible darkening of
the picture tube. To maintain screen quality, do not operate m 16"9 mode
for extended periods of time
Notes:
When using 16 9 mode, the on-screen displays (menus, guide, CC, and
PIP) will be compressed somewhat, which is normal.
A separate 16 9 mode setting is retained for the tuner, video,
component, and high resolution inputs If the TV is turned off, all 16 9
mode settings are retained.
Using Closed Captioning
MAIl _, [,iogrAms are encoded with _.[osecl captioning u;[-ormatton, x\ hR_h lets you dr>play t|le :.lLIdlO pOltlOn Of a progranl as
te'<t (_n the TV -,Lreell.
Clo,ed captt(mmg is not a_ affable on all cll.tnnel-, at all tnnes Onl,, specific progranls encoded v. tth cto,,ed-capttorung
tnlolln.ttl(in .lle apphcable \\ hen a ptoglam i,, closed capnoned, CC ta dlsplaved m the channel banner See Chapter 3 for
II1()1C IIl_()ln'latlOll about the channel b,mnet
1COl
.J,_ =
, _ ,-a z
:,-
_p
If you don't know which Closed°Capoon mode
rouse, select CCl CCI _sprobably the mode
that is used myour area CC2, CC3, and CC4
are reserved for foreign languages, but are
rarely used at this time
Closed-Caption Modes
Tile TV ottep, e=ght closed-capt=oned modes m(ludtng [_)ur text n',ode_
To >et the (7oaed Caption tlode
1 .',elect 5_reen from the Mare ]tleP,u
2 H=.qhhght Closed-Captloiz Mode and pie'+, OK (tile C/r,',ed Capttoll IR)de
appcat _-)
{ Htghhght ,,out Lhotce and press OK {the 3ctg_'#l mcntl appeal'-, agall]J
Note: The Text modes cover nearly half of the picture on the screen to
display the closed-captioned text Most broadcasters use the CCmode,
which displays a few lines of captions at a time
Turning off Closed-Caption
I_,ck'(t _/_,c, ii horn the Mdm mentl
2Iq e-,', OK t() sc[ctt (lo.s{'d Cgq)ttoll Dt._plggv
3 Highlight 1)//,'lht'{ll'_ and press OK "Ihe do:-.ed captioning 1.-.ttuned o[t anti
_,Otl g() ba(k t() the .go H_,,t,n I//entl
Chapter4 57
Using the TV's Menu System
To enter a channel number greater than 99,
press and hold "I" to enter the hundreds digit,
then press the two remaining numbers.
Channel Menu
Signal Type I)isplays a choice list that lets you select tile current antenna
type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.
UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air
antenna for TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box tk_r
TV signals.
Auto ChannelSearch 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 Normal 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 set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, this option does
not appear.
List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal
channel list and choose a six-character label for each channel. Follow the on-
screen directions to enter your channels and other ini:ormation.
Channel #Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through
the channels available via your antenna. Yon can enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons.
NormalList Only the channels included in the Normal list are available
when you scan up and down using channel tip and down. Use the up and
down arrow buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is
included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list.
ChannelLabel Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a six-
character label fi)r each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly
through the characters. The TV can store up to 45 labels in memo W.
Autotuning l)isplays a choice list that nets you set up the TV to automatically
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1,
1)VD, VCR2, SAT*CABLE, etc.) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about
the Autotuning feature.
Time Menu
Sleep Timer I)isplays a control panel that lets you select the anlount of time
you want to give tile TV before it shuts itself off.
Schedule 1)isl)lays a contro! panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning
the "1.' on and off automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule On. The
on-st rcen directions guide you through tile steps needed to set tile schedule.
Set Time l)isplays a control panel that lets you enter the current tilne. The on
screen directions gtfidc you through the steps needed to set the time. If your
G[!II)E Plus+ system is set up. it \\'ill automatically update your time and this
op0on \xil] not appeal.
58 Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Other Information
Chapter Overview:
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Care and Cleaning
Limited Warranty
Accessory Order Form
Index
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Other Information
Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.
TV Problems
TV won't turn on
Press the TV button.
Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the
remote control solutions on page 62.
The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front
Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.
Buttons don't work
If you're using tile remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in "IV mode.
The hont panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front
Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.
Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.
TV turns off while playing
Scheduled Off function may have been activated. Go to page 38 for instructions.
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this
happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
The sleep timer may be set.
Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.
TV turns on unexpectedly
Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to page 38 for instructions.
Blank screen
Make sure the component connected to the "IV is turned on.
Try :mother channel.
If you have connected a digital set top converter (i.e. DTC100), you must connect to botl_ the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT and
INPUT2 jacks in order to view both digital and analog signals.
Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this
product. To view this type of programming in standard definition R)rmat, you must also connect the audio/video iacks from the HI)
recei\ er to the TV
When I turn on the TV, an icon is moving on the screen
Make sure yon have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK iack on the back of your TV.
No sound, picture okay
Maybe."the sound is n_uted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.
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Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.
If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component's L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L and R INPUT
jacks.
Check the INT/EXT switch on the back of the TV.
Can't select certain channel
('hannel may be blocked or not approved in tile Parental Controls menu.
If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on tile VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
Noisy stereo reception
May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose mono sound.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDKPlus+ Menu from the Main menu, select
the Setupoption, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 19_21 for detailed instructions.
The channel might be blank -- change channels.
If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, rune the TV to channel 3 or 4
(whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR
is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
Sound okay, picture poor
Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
Try adiusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 55 f()rmore instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
Closed-captkming might be on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu. Go to page 57 for more
instructions.
Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen
The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to mrn on the TV. You can
turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to select
Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF
GUIDE Plus+ System Problems
GUIDE Plus+ setup won't switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box
Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack, Chuck to see if the G LINK wands are positioned correctly in
front of components" remote sensors
GI TIDEPlus+ system control of cable box is s!ower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels
You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the GUIDt5
lqus+ .5_.lupin the GUIDt:+lqus÷ Metal to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off R+r 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change
the zip cocle hack to the correct value If asked, be sure to select tile correct channel lineup from the on-screen list.
(Continued on next page)
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Program information doesn't download
Review your setup information and make sure it's correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDEPlus+ Setup. Go to page 19
ibr detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus.
The WV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial download ff)r
your area.
If you're using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.
Scheduled Watch or Record doesn't occur
Check Scbeduk" for timer conflicts. Go to page 38 for instructions.
Make sure the wands of the G=LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s).
Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you've scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when
it starts recording (if it's already on when recording starts, the system will turn it off).
Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly.
Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. If you don't complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully,
the Record option won't be available. Go to page 22 for detailed instructions.
If a cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. Go to page 20 for detailed
instructions.
The Remote Control Doesn't Work
Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you're trying to operate.
Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the
batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)
You might need to drain the remote's microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds.
Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don't work
You must lock the settings. Go to the MAINMENU(press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote),
select Lock Parental Controls (pre_s 6 on your remote).
Idon't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU/OK on tbe television and TV on the remote for 3 seconds.
Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental ControLs'.
The V-Chip won't let me watch a program even though it's not rated as violent.
Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NRto _ewseparately in order to
view movies with an NR rating.
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RCA HDTV Monitor Specifications*
PICTURE
MULTI-SYNC SCAN MODES
SOUND
Optimum Contrast Screen ...................................... Yes
Picture Power (Watts) ............................................. 6S
Dot Pitch ................................................................. 78ram
Dynamic Focus ......................................................... Yes
Scan Velocity Modulation ...................................... Yes
Aperture Sharpness ................................................ Yes
Comb Filter .............................................................. 3 Line Digital Comb
Auto Color Control ................................................. Color Level & Tint
Black Stretch ............................................................ Yes
Color Detail Enhancement ..................................... Yes
Wide Band Video Amplifier ................................... Yes
Video Noise Reduction ........................................... Yes
Color Temperature Selections ................................ 6500, 7500 & 9300 Kelvin
NTSC......................................................................... 32.SkHzl 60 Hz Progressive
HDTV ........................................................................ 1280xi080 Interlaced
Audio Power 0Natts) Total ..................................... 20 (10 WattslCh)
DBX t Broadcast Stereo ............................................ Yes
Second Audio Program ........................................... Yes
SRSI Sound Retrieval System with Focus .............. Yes
Speakers .................................................................. 2 - 55ram x 160ram High Compliance
CONVENIENCE Channel Tuning Capability ..................................... 181
Gemstar GUIDE+ Gold ............................................ Yes
16:9 Aspect-Ratio Mode (Widescreen) .................. Yes
Dual Tuner Picture-in-Picture ................................. Yes
PIP,Swap, and Move ............................................... Yes
Channel Labeling .................................................... Yes
Parental Control ...................................................... Yes
Stereo Headphone Jack .......................................... 3.5ram Stereo Mini-jack
Front AIV Input ....................................................... Composite, L (Mono)l Right
BACK PANEL INPUTSlOUTPUTS AIV Inputs ............................................................... 3 -S-Video IComposite
Component Video Input ......................................... Y-Pr-Pb (RCA Jacks) Synchroscan
UHFI VHF, Cable Input ............................................ 75-ohm Terminal
High Resolution Input ............................................ 15 Pin D-sub
RGB Video Input
• Component Video Input (with provided adapter cable)
Audio Output Jacks ................................................ Fixed And Variable
External Speaker Terminals .................................... Yes
G-LINK jack .............................................................. Yes
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)
Dimensions (H X W X D)
D521201D52130 D611201D61130
52" 61"
52 X 44.25 X 24.5" 61 X 51.5 X 25.25"
*Specifications are subject to change.
t DBX is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation.
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Care and Cleaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet
to help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary,
you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will
damage the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to
the TV.
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RCA HDTV Monitor Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
One year from date of purchase for labor.
One year from date of purchase for parts.
Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.
What we will do:
Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.
Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required
to repair your unit.
How you get service:
Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit's date of purchase and model number ready.
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.
If the representative determines that you should receive service, they will provide you with the name(s) of the
Authorized Service Center in your area.
Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up, repair, and return service, provided that your unit is
located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center. If not, you must take your unit to the
Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to
and from your home.
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
What your warranty does not cover:
Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install,
information should be obtained from your dealer.)
Installation and related adjustments.
Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Batteries,
hnages burnt onto the screen.
A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products.
A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
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Product registration:
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your trait. It will make it easier to ,,:omact you
should it _ver be necessary The return ol the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITYEN INFORMATION
GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY
WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE
ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How State Law relates to this warranty:
Some states do not allo\x the exclusion nor limitation of"incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your television outside the United States:
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs
of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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CRK76TVL1
Splitter
VH47
ANT200
SCTV 160
,,71181(3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)
VH83
VH913
Remote Control This
is the remote control
that came packed with
your TV. Replacements
or spares can be
ordered as needed.
2-way Signal Splitter
helps you connect to a
second TV or VCR.
Amplified VHF/UHF/
FM Antenna allows
you to easily switch
from the antenna signal
to cable or satellite
easily without
disconnecting antenna.
Surge Protector
provides eight outlets,
coaxial and telephone
line protection. Audible
alarm for surge [hilum.
Screw-on Cable
attaches to the round
antenna connectors
(called 75 ohm F-type)
on the back of yonr
VCR or TV. The ends
screw onto the
COllnectors for a secLtre
connection.
Standard Audio/
Video cable with RCA-
type phono plugs.
S-Video Cable has
nlulti pin connectors
on each end for
connecting S-Video "r
e'-
components to your t.a
ta
TV.
r_
Accessory Order Form
Description Part No.
Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)
_crew on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95
_ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95
_lonaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 1
_tereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95
;-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95
_-Video Cable (t2-ft) VH913 $14.95
__-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.95
_mplified Antenna ANT200 $49.95
_emote Control (CRK76TVL1) 252105 $29.20
Audio*Video Adapter 228449 $4.45
_urge Protector SC1_/160 $49.95
Total
Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise .............................................
Sales Tax ............................................................. $
We are required by law to collect the
appropriate sales tax for each individual
state, country, and locality to which the
merchandise is being sent.
Shipping and Handling ..................................... $ 5.00
Total Amount Enclosed ..................................... $-_
Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card
preferably.
Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only.
No COD or CASH.
All accessories are subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
Please complete other side also 7 ;
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Charge your order on your VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover Card by
filling in below
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number _"_--V_/_"
from your VISA card i
EEY22 r-]--V]C-V-V]
M,cardoxpire :VT-IVr-I
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your MasterCard
[SSZI] vr-vr-1 v-r-vN cr--v-v]
Copy Number
above your
name on
MasterCard
My.card F-T'-] [-"V- ]
expires:
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your Discover Card
I111 II I I I II--i--I--_ _
My card expires: _
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)
Print or type your name and Acomplete and correct
address clearly, order will save you days
of waiting.
Name:
Street:
Placing an Order
To place your order by phone, havc yotu Vis:t, MasterCard of
Discover Card reacly and call the toll-fr,Jc numher listcd
below.
Use this number only to place on order t_)l accessory items
listed on this order form
1-800-338-0376
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed
order form with credit card information, illonc'y order or
check in US currency (made payahle to Thomson nmltimedia
Inc.) to the lollowing address:
Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573
Apt:
City:
State: Zip:
Daytime phone number:
Please make sure that both sides of this form
have been filled out completely.
Allow 4 weeks for delivery.
All accessories are subject to availability.
Prices are subject to change.
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Index
Symbols
16:9 Mode 2, 57
A
Accessory Order Form 67
Adjust Projection TV 56
Age-Based Ratings 47
Anamorphic Mode (16:9) 57
ANTENNA Button 26
Audio
Menu 54
Output 14
Processor 54
Audio Menu
Sound Logic Stereo 55
Speakers 55
Tone Controls 54
Second Audio Program 55
Audio/video cables 7, 13
Audio/video iacks 13
Auto
Channel Search 18, 58
Color 55
Converge 56
Tuning 58
Automatic Code Search 28
Automatic Convergence 56
Autotuning 2, 43
DVD Channel 43
Front Input 44
High Resolution Input 44
SAT/CABLE Channel 43
VCR Channels 43
AUX Button 26
B
Batteries 17
Black Level 55
Block
Age-Based Ratings 47
Front Panel 51
Movie Ratings 50
Specific Content Themes 48
V Chip Unrated Program 51
Blue Convergence 56
Buttons
Front Panel 16
Remote 26
C
Cables 13
Audio/Video 7
audio/video 13
coaxial 7, 14
COMPONENT VIDEO 13
for RF jacks 14
forY, Pb, Pr jacks 13
G LINK 7
&Video 7, 13
Care and Cleaning 61
CH CTRL 26, 52
Channel
3 44
Banner 41, 42
Block 51
Labels 58
Lineup 35
Menu 58
Search 18
Choose Your Connection 7
CLEAR Button 26
Closed Caption
Display 56
Mode 56, 57
PIP Display 56
PIP Mode 56
Coaxial cable 7
Color Warmth 55
Component Video 13
Component Video cables 7
Composite video 13
Connecting Optional Components
A!V Receiver + Speakers 12
HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player 8
TV+DVD+VCR 11
TV+Satellite Receiver+VCR 10
Content Themes 47
Contrast 55
D
DVI)
Button 26
Channel 43
E
Editor Menu 40
EXT/INT Switch 14
External Speakers 14
F
Finding the sensor 15
Fixed Output 12, 14
Front Panel
Buttons 16
Inputs 16
Front panel
Block 51
G
G-LINK
cable 7
connecting 15
GO BACK Button 26
Green Image 56
Grid Guide menu 35
GUIDE Button 26
GUIDE Plus+ system
Channel Lineup 35
Channels 41
Downloading Information 34
Setup 19
Guide Plus+ system 19, 23
H
High Resolution Input Jacks and Cables 14
I
INFO Button 26
INPUT1 44
INPUT1 iacks 13
INPUT2 jacks 13
INPUT3 jacks 13
INT Switch 14
Interactive setup 18
Jacks 13
audio/video 13
COMPONENT VIDEO 13
RF 14
S VIDEO 13
SATELLITEIN 14
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K
Key Features Overview
1
L
Labels 58
Language 56
Languages, selecting 18
Limited Warranty 65
Locating remote sensor
15
Lock, Parental Controls
51
M
Memory 58
Menu
Audio 54
Channel 58
Editor 40
Grid Guide 35
Messages 39
News 38
Picture Quality 55
Schedule 38
Setup 40
Sort 37
Time 58
Menu Background Color
56
MENU Button 26
Menu Language 56
Menus 54
GUIDE Plus+ System
setup 19
Messages menu 39
Modes, remote control
30
Mono 54
Mute 27, 54, 56
N
News menu 38
Normal List 58
O
OK Button 27
ON*OFF Button 26
On-screen Program Guide 1
Order form 67
P
Parental Controls
Locking, Unlocking 51
menu 45
Picture
Presets 55
Quality Menu 55
PIP (Picture in Picture) 52
Buttons 52
Closed caption display 56
Closed caption mode 56
PIP Button 27
POWER on Front Panel 16
Programming the Remote
Automatic Code Search 28
Direct Entry 29
R
Rating Limits
movies 50
TV 46
RCA-type cables 13
Red Convergence 56
Remote
component buttons 28
sensor 15
Remote Control
Buttons 26
Installing the Batteries 17
Programming 28
Programming Codes 31
RF jacks 14
S
S VIDEO 13
cable 7
SAT/Cable Channel 43
SATELLITE IN jack 14
Satellite receiver codes 32
Schedule
menu 38
time 58
Screen Menu 56
Second Audio Frogram
(SAP) 55
Set
DVD Channel 43
SAT/CABLE Channel
43
Time 58
VCR1 Channel 43
VCR2 Channel 43
Setup
GUIDE Plus+ system
menus 19
menu 40
Sharpness 55
Signal Type
Cable TV 58
UHF/VHF Antenna 58
SKIP Button 27
Sleep Timer 42, 58
Sort menu 37
Specifications 63
SRS Stereo (*) Focus
55
Stereo 54
SWAP Button 27, 52
T
Things to Consider
Before You
Connect 6
Time
Current 42
Menu 58
Tint 55
Tone Controls 54
Troubleshooting 60
TV Button 27
U
UHF/VIqF Antenna 58
Universal remote
programming to
control other brands
of components 30
Unlock, Parental
Controls 51
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Index
V
V-Chip 45
Age Based Ratings 45
Blocking Movies 50
Content Thenles 4_,
V-Chip: Parental Controls 1
Variable Outptlt 12, 14
VCR
1 Channel 43
2 Channel 43
VCR1 Button 27
VCR2 Button 27
W
Warranty 65
g
Y Pb Pr jacks 13
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