RCA Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual L0309450

User Manual: RCA RCA Direct View Digital 27 to 40 TV Manual RCA Direct View Digital 27 to 40 TV Owner's Manual, RCA Direct View Digital 27 to 40 TV installation guides

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock

hazard, do not expose this TV to

rain or moisture.

I,_ To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove

_ cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer

servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates _, This symbol indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside _ important instructions

the product that presents a accompanying the product.

risk of electric shock or

personal injury.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide

blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la

lame la plus large de la fiche darts la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousserjusqu au fond.

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.

If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,

they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images

include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This

damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of

channels displaying these images should be avoided.

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 ir 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:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ..........................................................3

Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4

Step 2: Connect Your TV .................................................................. 4

TV Only ....................................................................................... 4

The Basic Connection ................................................................. 5

Advanced Connections .............................................................. 6

Step 3: Connect the IR Controller .................................................... 9

Step 4: Plug in the TV ..................................................................... 10

Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote .................................................. 10

Step 6: Turn On the TV ................................................................... 10

Step 7: Program the TV .................................................................. 10

INTERACTIVE SETUP .................................................................... 11

Using Point and Select ................................................................... 12

Entering Setup ................................................................................ 12

Selecting a Language ..................................................................... 13

Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13

The GUIDE Plus+ System ................................................................ 14

Setting Up the GUIDE Plus+ System ........................................ 14

Setting the Time ............................................................................. 16

Setting the VCR1 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 17

Setting the VCR2 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 17

Setting the DVD Channel (Auto Tuning) ...................................... 18

Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (Auto Tuning) ............................ 19

Labeling the Channels ................................................................... 20

USING THE REMOTE ..................................................................... 21

Remote Buttons .............................................................................. 22

Using the WHO,INPUT Button ................................................ 23

Programming the Remote ............................................................. 24

Testing the Remote .................................................................. 24

Using the Remote to Control a Device ................................... 25

Modes of Operation ................................................................ 25

Front Panel ..................................................................................... 25

USING THE MENUS .......................................................................27

Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 28

Audio Menu .................................................................................... 30

Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor .......................... 31

Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 32

Screen Menu ................................................................................... 33

Using Closed Captioning ......................................................... 34

Channel Menu ................................................................................ 35

Time Menu ...................................................................................... 36

Other Menus ................................................................................... 36

FEATURES AND CONTROLS ......................................................... 37

GUIDE Plus+ Menu ......................................................................... 38

About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................... 38

Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................... 39

Downloading Data .................................................................. 39

The Different GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ............................. 39

Grid Guide ........................................................................... 40

Sort ...................................................................................... 41

Schedule .............................................................................. 42

Messages ............................................................................. 43

Editor ................................................................................... 44

Channel Marker .............................................................................. 46

Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................ 47

V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 48

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................... 52

V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................... 53

Channel Block .......................................................................... 53

Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 53

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................ 53

REFERENCE ..................................................................................... 58

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 54

Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 55

RCA Limited Warranty ................................................................... 56

Accessory Information ................................................................... 58

INDEX ............................................................................................. 61

GETTI NG STARTED

This manual is designed to get you started quickly.

The first five sections of the manual show you how to

get your TV setup and connected, run the Interactive

Setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus,

features, and controls of your TV.

The Reference section in the back of the book

contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning

instructions, accessory ordering information and your

warranty.

Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get started.

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throughout the manual in these Tip J

Boxes.There are some important tips that

will help you get the most from your TV.

STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV

Make sure to locate the remote control.

STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR TV

There are three types of connections outlined in this section:

TV Only:

The Basic Connection:

If you're only going to connect the

TV to your home antenna or cable

system.

If you're going to connect the TV to a

VCR or satellite receiver.

Advanced Connections: If you're going to make multiple

connections, hooking up the TV to a

VCR and a satellite receiver.

Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of

connection. Once you have completed your desired connection you may

skip forward to Step 3.

TV ONLY

This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.

Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.

Important Stand Information

CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV

carefully. Take precautions that the stand

or other furniture on which the TV is

placed is properly located (see Important

Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size

and strength to prevent the TV from

accidentally being tipped over, pushed off,

or pulled off. This could cause damage to

the TV and/or personal injury.

rBefore You Connect

Protect against power surges:

• Connect all components before

plugging any power cords into the wall

outlet.

•Turn offthe TV and/or component

before connecting or disconnecting any

cables.

•Make sure all antennas and cables are

properly grounded. Refer to the

Important Safeguards sheet packed

with your TV.

Cables

You will use the following cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and video

signals to the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable

box.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

CABLE/CONTROL (_ ANTENNA

_VIDEO

Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.

IPlease note that models F25625 and |

F27625 do not include an S-Video jack or J

Audio Output jacks.

THE BASIC CONNECTION

The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common

connection and is therefore used to illustrate asingle component

connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and

multiple component connection information refer to the next section,

Advanced Connections.

Cables

You will use the following type of cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two Coaxial

Cables are used: one connects from an antenna,

cable, or cable box to the VCR, and one connects

from the VCR to the TV. These cables carry both

audio and video signals.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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How to View the VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to

Channel 3 or 4.

Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will

program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3 or

4 when you turn on the VCR.

Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3,

"Connect the IR Controller."

IPlease note that models F25625 and /

F27625 do not include an S-Video jack or J

Audio Outputjacks.

ADVANCED CONNECTIONS

Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating

the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple

components.

This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your

TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.

Once you have made your connections

you will need to program the TV to tune

to the correct Video INPUT channel in

order to see and hear audio and video

from the component. You will program

this later in the Interactive Setup.

Back ofthe TV

The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When

connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and

INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).

VIDEO and Audio Inputs

Connect any one of the following components:

• VCR • Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

To view the component connected to VIDEO,

use the WHO.INPUT button on the remote.

'I_ VIDEO

VCR

CONTROL

®S-V_DEO

VCR Control

Connect the GUIDE Plus+

system IR controller for

one-button recording

and channel tuning from

the GUIDE Plus+ system.

* S-Video

This optional

connection can

be used for

better video

• quality picture.

*Audio Outputs

Connect to an audio receiver or

amplifier for variable controlled

or fixed level stereo output.

CABLE/

ANTENNA

ICable/Antenna ]

Takes the signal input from a cable,

cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also

be used for basic component connections.

* These features are not available in models F25625 and F27625.

Sample Connections

The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when

connecting components to your TV. Note: those components which offer

an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or satellite receivers, must

match their S-Video connection with their audio INPUT connection.

Cables

You will use the following types of cables to make your connection:

Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the

antenna or cable directly to the television or

through a cable box, as needed by your cable

system.

AudioNideo Cables: Carries audio and video

from a component to the TV.

S-Video Cable: Carries video from an S-Video

capable component which provides best picture

quality.

TV and Stereo VCR

Compared to the Basic Connection, using Audio/Video and

S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality

from a component.

Cautions:

Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum

or Interference

• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.

•Place the audio/video cables to the

sides of the TV's back panel instead of

straight down the middle.

•Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and

keep them away from the audio/video

cables.

Protect Your Components From

Overheating

•Do not block ventilation holes in any of

the components• Arrange the

components so that air can circulate

freely•

•Do not stack components.

•Allow adequate ventilation when

placing your components in a stand•

•Place an amplifier on the top shelf of

the stand so heated air rising from it

will not flow around other

components•

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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IPlease note that models F25625 and |

F27625 do not include an S-Video jack or J

Audio Output jacks.

How to View Your VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the

remote control into TV mode, then press WHO,INPUT to

toggle to the video (VID) inputs.

In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to

automatically tune to the VlD input channel when you turn

on the VCR.

Most Audio/Video cables are combined |

into one cable with three

heads on each end.

We show individual _4Y --

• _ RFqht AudFo([e_RightAudio (red)

cables in these

sample connections. _ --

•Left Audio (white)

Either may be used,

but you must be sure to

connect Video to Video,

Right to Right and Left to Left.

TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR 1

SATELLITE SIGNAL

How to View Your Components

To watch the satellite receiver in this connection,

press TV to put the remote control into TV mode,

then press WHO.iNPUT to scroll through the video

input channels until you tune to VID (or SVID)

input.

To watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03 to

tune to the VCR channel.

In the Interactive Setupyou can program the TV to

automatically tune to the correct input channel

when you turn on your component.

Please note that models F25625 and |

F27625 do not include an S-Video jack or J

Audio Output jacks.

STEP 3: CONNECT THE IR CONTROLLER

The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ system to control

your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to television

channels and even start recording aprogram from the GUIDE Plus+

system.

After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary

components (VCR, or cable box), you will use the on-screen interactive

setup routine for the GUIDE Plus+ system to test the connected

components.

The IR Controller is used to send commands

to your VCR and/or cable box.

ATTACHING THE IR CONTROLLER

Some components label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If

your component is labeled, affix the IR controller directly over the

sensor. If the IR location is not labeled on your component, you need to

use to use the component's remote control to locate the sensor.

Hold the component's remote control (not the remote that came

with your TV) so that it is touching the front of the component.

Slowly move the remote over the front of the component while

pressing the remote power button on and off. (Be sure to press and

release the power button each time you move the remote. Holding

the button may not work.)

3. When the component turns off or on, you've located the sensor.

4. Affix the controller's node directly to the remote sensor.

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Attach to the VCR /

Connect to the TV

Tip

You may want to use a piece of clear

plastic tape to temporarily affix the

controller's node until you have completed

the interactive setup. That way you can

easily move it if you have not placed it

exactly over the sensor.

STEP 4: PLUG IN THE TV

Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug

with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 5: PLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTE

Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the

remote.

Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are

aligned correctly.

Replace the cover.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE TV

Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.

Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote

into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV

functions.

ON-SCREEN PROGRAM GUIDE

The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen program

guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV

(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system). For more information on

setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system, see the next section, Interactive

Setup.

To get out of the GUIDE Plus+ System:

Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the highlighted

channel.

Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel

displayed in the View window.

Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and go to the last

channel you were watching.

STEP 7: PROGRAM THE TV

Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup

routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.

The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu

system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable

TV or antenna signals into the TV's memory.

THERES AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE

The Interactive Setup routine helps you through the steps

needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+

menu system:

Select a menu language

Search for available channels

Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system

Set the time

Set the VCR1 channel

Set the VCR2 channel

Set the DVD channel

Set the SAT/CABLE channel

Make the channel list and labels

I NTERACTIVE SETUP

USING POINT AND SELECT

You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-

screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select

method has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.

To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or

right, press the left or right arrows.

2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK,

Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make

the change or go to a place you have indicated,

ENTERING SETUP

The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when

you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.

1. Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.

CL[AR

Point and Select

buttons

You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2, Point to ,getup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes

up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.

You can also select a menu item by

entering the item number with the

number buttons on the remote.

Press CLEAR at any time to remove all

displays from the screen and return to TV

viewing.

Many VCR user manuals refer to a

PROGRAM button. The MENU button on

this remote works as a PROGRAM button

in VCR mode. Other manuals may refer to

a SELECT button. The OK button on this

remote works as a SELECT button.

3. Point to Begin setup nowand press MENU or OK.

SELECTI NG ALANGUAGE

The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred

language for the menu system.

1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.

2. Press MENU or OK to select that language.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

The next part of the setup routine 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, Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.

The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has

finished.

2. Press MENU or OK to continue. ll you skip Auto Channel Search now, you /

can access it later through the Channel J

menu. See Using the Menu System for

more details.

THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM

The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program

listings, and control your cable box and VCR.

You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial menu or

point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup.

IYou can set up the GUIDE 1

Plus+ system during

Interactive Setup or by

selecting the GUIDE P/us+

Menufrom the Main Menu.

GUIDE Plus+

SETTING UP THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM

To complete GUIDE Plus+ setup, the GUIDE Plus+ IR controllers must be connected to your cable box and VCR if

you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.

Select your Country and enter your ZIP

or Postal code.

The next series of screens asks you

about your cable TV setup. If you have

a cable box, you need to set the

GUIDE Plus+ system to control it.

Otherwise, it may not be able to

locate and download program

information.

Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and

then select the brand of your cable

box from the choices available. The

system then searches for the correct

code to control your cable box. When

your cable box switches to channel 9 it

has located the correct code.

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

another code.

If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen

stating "Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again" appears. You have a

choice to either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:

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

Check to make sure the IR controllers are positioned correctly.

If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features of the guide may not be available until

you successfully complete this procedure.

Once the correct model of cable box (or

VCR) has been identified, you need to set

the cable box's output channel. Enter the

channel you use to view channels through

your cable box--usually 3 or 4. Consult

your cable box's instruction book or your

cable company if you are not sure. Choose

Oto use VIDEO INPUT.

Select YESifyou have a VCR, or NOif not.

(Answering NOautomatically skips forward

to the end of GUIDE Plus+ setup.)

Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off.

Enter the brand of your VCR.

When the GUIDE Plus+ system correctly

identifies the correct code for your VCR,

the VCR's tuner changes to channel 9.

Select YESif the VCR automatically changed

to channel 9, or NO if it did not.

If you select NO, the system will try another

code.

The last screen comes up when you've

successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+ setup.

Remember:

Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.

Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.

Press OK to leave the GUIDE Plus+ system setup and either return to the

TV's Interactive Setup or the Main Menu. For more information about the

GUIDE Plus+ system, see the section Features and Controls.

SETTING THE TIME

The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your

GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you need to

set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets

the time for you automatically.

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel.

2_ Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes

spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down

arrows to change from AM to PM.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

SETTING THE VCR1 CHANNEL (AUTO

TUN I NG)

The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1

channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press

the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning.

Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don't have a

VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not

Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto

Tuning in the Using the Menu System section.)

Use TV with a VCR

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR

connected to the TV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

SETTING THE VCR2 CHANNEL (AUTO

TUN I NG)

The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2

channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press

the VCR2 button on the remote.

Indicate which input you used to connect asecond VCR. If you don't

have asecond VCR component connected to the TV, skip this step or

select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more, see

Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System section.)

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

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR

connected to the TV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

SETTING THE DVD CHANNEL (AUTO

TUNING)

The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD

channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press

the DVD button on the remote.

Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don't have

a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected

from the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the

Using the Menu System section.)

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

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player

connected to the TV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

$ETTI NG THE SAT/CABLE CHANNEL

(AUTO TUN ING)

The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/

CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you

press the SAT.CABLE button on the remote.

Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable

box. If you don't have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the

TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT/CABLE Channel

choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System

section.)

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

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite

receiver or cable box connected to the TV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

LABELI NG THE CHANNELS

This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and

label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Using the

Menus section.)

Use the CH ^(channel up) or CH v

(channel down) buttons to change

channels in the Chan# field. This works

even if you're not in the Chan# field. Or,

enter the channel number directly using

the number buttons on the universal

remote. To enter a number greater than

99, press and hold "1" to enter the

hundreds digit, then press the two

remaining numbers.

The list and labels feature can also be

accessed from the Channel menu. Because

this procedure can be time consuming,

feel free to skip this step and come back

to it later.

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

Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of

the control panel (called "fields"),

Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and

letters and select Yesor No in the Normal List field. You may wish to

refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper's TV section for ideas

on labeling the channels.

Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU or

OK to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.

WHAT NOW?

Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax,

and enjoy the TV. Or...

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the

remote to control your VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, or other

components. To find out how to program the remote, go to the next

section.

HOW TO USE YOUR UN IVERSAL REMOTE

This section defines the buttons of the remote and

how to program it to control other components.

The universal remote can be programmed to control

most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite

receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE,

or PROSCAINT component, you probably don't need

to program it at all.

USING THE REMOTE

Modes of Operation |

Because this universal remote can control

several different components (DVD

player, VCR, cable box, etc.), it uses

operational modes triggered by the

component buttons. For example if you

want the remote to control the TV, you

would press the TV button to put the

remote into TV mode before you could

control the TV.

REMOTE BUTTONS

ON-OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another device

mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device

on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are

on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA,

PROSCAN and GE products).

VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if Auto Tuning is enabled, it

will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays

channel information.

OVID Puts the remote in DVD mode and if Auto Tuning is enabled, it will

turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if Auto Tuning is enabled, it

will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

LED Red light which indicates programming mode when programming

the remote. Also displays when a valid remote button is pressed.

AUX When pressed, will turn on the component you have programed it

to control. Also turns on the TV if Auto Tuning is enabled.

SAT-CABLE Puts the remote in SAT.CABLE mode and if Auto Tuning is

enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press again to

restore the volume.

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.

CH ^or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press

once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue

changing channels.

VOL< or VOL> Decreases or increases the TV's volume.

SOUND Press once to display the audio processor choice list. Point and

select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to exit.

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.

GUIDE Brings up and exits the GUIDE Plus+ system. In SAT.CABLE

mode, brings up available on-screen guides.

INFO Brings up channel information.

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MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system.

Also used to adjust the menu controls.

OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you

to the previous menu.

MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in

VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you

to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ menu system.

(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers, digits for

programming the remote, and time settings directly though the remote

control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a

three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit, release, then add the

second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1, release,

press 2, then press 3.

WHO-INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input

sources (VlD/SVlD and the current channel}. In SAT mode, press to select

available channel lists.

ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver

button in SAT.CABLE mode.

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.

USING THE WHO, INPUT BUTTON

Use the WHO.INPUT button to toggle through the available input

sources (VlD and the current channel) and view the component you have

connected to the TV.

Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the

component you want to view is turned ON.

Press WHO.INPUT to tune to the available input source and view

the component.

Press WHO.INPUT again to tune back to the channel you were

previously watching.

Modes of Operation

Because this universal remote can control

several different components (DVD

player, VCR, cable box, etc.), it uses

operational modes triggered by the

component buttons. For example if you

want the remote to control the TV, you

would press the TV button to put the

remote into TV mode before you could

control the TV.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of

remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The

remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN

TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.

TESTING THE REMOTE

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed,

turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press

the VCR1 button. Then press ON.OFF or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v

(channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If

not, the remote needs to be programmed.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Using Automatic Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote to

control each of the devices connected to your TV. If you want to exit the

automatic code search without programming any of your devices, press

and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off.

Turn on the device you want to control (VCR, SAT, etc.).

Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.).

While holding the device button, press and hold ON.OFF until the

red light on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.

Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops

flashing.

At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to

program. If, after 5 seconds, the device you want to control does

not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next

set of codes.

Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you have

searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes.

If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then

the remote cannot control that particular device.

If the device 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 red light on the remote

turns off.

Using Direct Entry

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

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You'll use these buttons when you

program the remote to control any

device.

The remote may not operate all models

of all brands.

Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the

code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote.

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

Enter the code from the code list.

Release button, and then press ON*OFF to see if the component

responds to the remote commands. 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

commands.

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL ADEVICE

Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to

use it to control your devices.

To operate the device:

1. Press the device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, AUX, or SAT*CABLE)

to set the remote to control the device.

2. Press ON*OFF to turn the device ON or OFF.

3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.

MODES OF OPERATION

Because this universal remote can control several different components

(DVD player, VCR, cable box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by

the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control

the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode

before you could control the TV.

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 Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects

highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu.

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. When in the menu system, VOL - is used

to point left to items and adjust menu controls.

VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used

to point right to items and adjust menu controls.

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

MENU CH_ CH/_ VOL-- VOL + POWER I

The front panel above shows a typical

button layout. The exact look of the

buttons may be different from those on

the front of your TV.

The Front Panel Block feature disables all

front panel buttons if Parental Controls

are locked. For more information, see

Parental Control, in the Features and

Menus section. ]

Multitech .................2002, 2013, 2016,2026, 2053, 2061

,|]la4 NEC ....................................2009,2010,2011,2016,20t8,

Admiral .........................................................................2131 .......................2058,2064,2076,2078,2079,2111,2123

Adventura .....................................................................2020

Aiko ...............................................................................2027

Aiwa ....................................................................2002,2026

Akai.,.2003,2004,2005,2007,2008,2111,2112,2113

American High ............................................................2021

Asha ...............................................................................2013

Audio Dynamics ..............................................2009,20t0

Audiovox ......................................................................2014

Bell & Howell ...............................................................2011

Beaumark .....................................................................2013

Broksonic ..........................................................2012,2025

Calix ..............................................................................2014

Candle...,..2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2016,2019

Canon ......................................................2021,2022,2114

Capeha_ ............................................................2020,2110

Carver ...........................................................................2062

CC£ ....................................................................2027,2061

Citizen2013,2014,2015, 2016,2017,2018,2019,2027

Colortyme ...................................................................2009

Colt ................................................................................2061

Craig .............................................2013,2014,2023,2061

Curtis-Mathes ...........................2000,2002,2009,2013,

.................................2016,2018,2021,2022,2024,2115

Cybernex ......................................................................2013

Daewoo ,.... 2015,2017,201g,2025,2026,2027,2028,

2110

Daytron .........................................................................2110

Dbx .....................................................................2009,20t0

Dimensia .......................................................................2000

Dynatech ...........................................................2002,2026

Electrohome .....................................................2014,202g

Electrophonic ..............................................................2014

Emerson .................................................2002,2012,20t4,

............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,

Nikko ...............................................................................2014

Noblex ............................................................................2013

Olympus .........................................................................2021

Optimus ...............................................................2014,2131

Optunica .........................................................................2095

Orion ..............................................................................2035

Panason[c .................2021,2022,2109,2125,2126,2127

Pentax .................................2016,2055,2056,2107,2120

Pentex Research ...........................................................2018

Philco ..............................................2021,2022,2062,2063

Phi_ips.............................................2021,2062,2096,2124

Pilot .................................................................................2014

Pioneer ................................2010,2055,2080,2081,2123

Portland .........................................2016,2017,2019,2110

PROSCAN ..........................................................2000,2001

Protec ..............................................................................2061

Pulsar ...............................................................................2104

Quarter ..........................................................................2011

Quartz .............................................................................2011

Quasar ......................................................2021,2022,2125

RCA ....................................2000,200t,2003,2013,2021,

..............2055,2056,2082,2083,2084,2085,2086,2087,

..............2088,2089,2090,2091,2107,2115,2120,2125

Radioshack/Realistic ....................2002,2011,2013,2014

• 2021,2022,2023,2026,2029,2049,2050,2096,2131

Radix ................................................................................2014

Randex ............................................................................2014

Ricoh ...............................................................................2126

Runco ..............................................................................2104

Samsung...................2005,2013,2015,2033,2053,2112

Sanky ....................................................................2131,2104

Sansui .............................................2010,2092,2111,2123

Sanyo .........................................................2011,2013,2023

Sco_ •2012,2015,2025,2032,2035,2038,2065,2093, 2116

Sears ....................................2011,2014,2021,2023,2048,

2130 .........................2049,2050,2051,2055,2056,2107,2118

F[sher2011,2023,2048,2049,2050,2051,2052,2118

F_i ......................................................................2021,2119

Funai ...................................................................2002,2026

Garrard .........................................................................2020

GE 2000,2001,2013,2021,2022,2053,2115,2120

Golds[ar ............................2009,2014,2018,2054,2121

Gradiente .....................................................................2020

Harley Davidson .........................................................2020

Harman Kardon ..........................................................2009

Harwood ......................................................................2061

Headquarter ................................................................2011

H[tachi2002,2055,2056,2057,2107,2111,2120,2122

HI-Q ..............................................................................2023

Instant Replay ..............................................................2021

]CL .................................................................................2021

]CPenney .............2009,2010,2011, 2013,2014,2021,

.......... 2022,2055,2056,2058,2059,2060,2107,2118

_nsen ......................................................2055,2056,2111

]VC ...............2009,2010,2011,2016,2058,2111,2123

Kenwood ..............2009,2010,2011,2016,2018,2058,

2111,2123

KLH ...............................................................................2061

Kodak .................................................................2014,2021

Lloyd ...................................................................2002,2025

Logik ..............................................................................2061

LXI .................................................................................2014

Magnavox...2021,2022,2062,2063,2104,2108,2124

Magnin ...........................................................................2013

Marantz ..................................................2009,2010,20tl,

..................................2016,2018,2021,2058,2062,2064

Marta .............................................................................20t4

Masushita ......................................................................2021

ME{ .................................................................................2021

Memorex ..........................................................2002,2011,

.....................2013,2014,2021,2023,2026,2104,2131

MGA ........................................................2029,2005,2113

MGNTechnology ........................................................2013

Midland .........................................................................2053

Minolta ....................................................2055,2056,2107

M[tsubishi,2029,2055,2056,2065,2066,2067,2069,

.......... 2070,2071,2072,2073,2074,2106,2113,2123

Montgomery Ward ..........................................2075,2131

Motorola ...........................................................2021,2131

MTC ........................................................2002,20t3,2025

Sharp ..............2002,2017,2029,2094,2095,2096,2131

Shintom ..........................................2004,2056,2061,2098

Shogun ............................................................................2013

Signature .............................................................2002, 2131

Singer .........................................................2021,2001,2128

Sony ..........................2002,2004,2096,2099,2119,2128

STS ........................................................................2021,2107

Sylvania 2002,2021,2022,2026,2062,2063,2065,2124

Symphonic ...........................................................2002,2026

Tandy ....................................................................2002,2011

Tashiko ............................................................................2014

Tatung ...................................................................2058,2111

TEAC ...................................2002,2026,2058,2085,2111

Technics ...............................................................2021,2109

Teknika .....................2002,2014,2021,2026,2100,2129

TMK ...........................................................2013,2024,2047

Toshiba ...........2015,2049,2051,2055,2065,2093,2116

ToteVision ...........................................................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,

2110,2131

XR-1000 ...................................................2021,2026,2061

Yamaha.....................2009,2010,2011,2018,2058,2111

Zenith ..................................2004,2098,2104,2119,2128

ABC ................ 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053

Ant ronix .............................................................. 5008, 5009

Archer ............................................ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Cabletenna ..................................................................... 5008

Cableview ....................................................................... 5008

Century .......................................................................... 50tl

Citizen ............................................................................. 5011

Colour Voice ....................................................... 5012, 5013

Comtronics ......................................................... 5014, 5015

Contec ............................................................................ 5010

Eastern ............................................................................ 50t7

Garrard ..................................................................................5011

GC Electronics .....................................................................5009

Gemini .............................................................5018, 5010, 5040

General Instrument ............................................................5003

Ham_in........................................5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 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 ....................................................................5002,5015, 5029

Panasonic ....................................................................5046, 5052

Paragon ..................................................................................5026

Philips ,.... 501 I, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032

Pioneer ........................................................................5033, 5034

Pulsar ......................................................................................5026

RCA ..................................................................5047, 5049, 5052

Realistic .......................................................................5009, 5049

Regal ............................................................................5022, 5035

Regency .................................................................................5017

Rembrandt ............................................................................5003

Runco .....................................................................................5026

Samsung......................................................................5014, 5034

Scientific Atlanta ..................................5006, 6036, 5037, 5038

Signal............................................................................5014, 5016

Signature ................................................................................5003

SLMarx ..................................................................................5014

Sprucer ..................................................................................5052

Starcom ............................................................5007, 5018, 5053

Stargate .......................................................................5014, 5016

Starquest ................................................................................5018

Tandy ......................................................................................5040

Teleview .................................................................................5014

Tocom ..............................................................5004, 5023, 5041

Toshiba ...................................................................................5026

Tusa.........................................................................................5018

TV86 .......................................................................................5027

Unika ................................................................5008, 5009, 5011

United Artists .......................................................................5002

United Cable ........................................................................5053

Universal ...............................................5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Videoway ...............................................................................5044

Viewstar ................................................5015, 5025, 5027, 5040

Zenith ...............................................................5026r 5050r 5051

Chapparal ...................................................................5056, 5057

Drake ..........................................................................5056, 5059

GE ................................................................................5000, 5001

General Instruments .....................................5060, 5061, 5062

Panasonic ...............................................................................5075

Primestar ...............................................................................5076

PROSCAN .................................................................5000, 5001

RCA .............................................................................5000, 5001

Realistic ..................................................................................5053

Sony ........................................................................................5072

STS1........................................................................................5054

STS2........................................................................................5065

STS3........................................................................................5056

STS4........................................................................................5057

Toshiba ...................................................................................5056

Toshiba ...................................................................................5073

Uniden ....................................................................................5059

_or RCA and Dimensia brands 0nly)

AM/FM ...................................................................................4003

Aux .........................................................................................4004

Phono .....................................................................................4005

CD ..........................................................................................4007

Tape ........................................................................................4006

GE ..........................................................................................2001

PROSCAN ............................................................................2001

RCA ........................................................................................2001

THE MENU SYSTEM

This section explores the menus of your TV--beginning with

some information on using menus and control panels.

Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to

help you get the most from your TV. V

USING THE MENU SYSTEM

MENUS AND CONTROL PANELS

Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to

access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists.

Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, but

control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV.

The following pages detail how to use these controls to customize the

functions of your TV.

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:

Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or 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:

Point to Exit and press MENU or OK.

Press 0 on the remote.

Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and

you return to TV viewing.

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Feel free to explore the menu system. If

you're ever unsure where you are in the

menu system, or you're just plain tired of

exploring, press CLEAR to remove the

menus from the screen and start over

again.

CONTROL PANELS

Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features

of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level

such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders,

choice lists, and numeric entry.

Sliders

Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.

To use a Slider in a menu:

1. Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for the

feature you want to adjust.

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

Numeric Entry

A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.

A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.

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1. Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer.

2. Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then use the

digits to enter a number.

3. When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK. • ]

If the control panel is not set to the

current time, use the arrows to go back

over the columns and the digits to make

changes.

You can also enter numbers by using the

up and down arrows on the remote.

CHOICE LISTS

Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the

choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently

selected, or "in use."

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

You will then return to the previous screen.

Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control

panels the following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu

features. The features are organized in order of their location on the

Main menu.

AUDIO 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 balance.

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 TV displays the word STEREOwhen you tune to a

program that is broadcast in stereo.

Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound from stereo

broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and

LaserDisc players for a fuller, more spacious sound.

Sound Logic Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume

during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in

program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume

control.

IAudio

Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a

second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP

when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP

information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to

broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video for the

visually impaired.

Audio Output & Speakers* Displays a choice list that lets you turn

the TV's internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-

level or variable control level. This feature is not available in models

F25625 and F27625.

Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV's

speakers on and allows variable output from the TV's audio output

jacks.

Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's

speakers off and allows variable output from the TV's audio output

jacks.

Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's speakers

off and allows fixed output from the TV's audio outputjacks to an

external device such asasurround sound amplifier. With Fixed

Output On, the TV's volume control, tone controls and mute are

disabled.

USING THE REMOTE TO SELECT AN

AUDIO PROCESSOR*

You can change the audio processor from the Audio menu, as illustrated

above, or by pressing the SOUND button on the remote*. To make a

selection using the remote:

1. Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list.

2. Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR to

exit.

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* These features are not available in models F25625 and F27625.

PICTURE QUALITY MENU

Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting

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 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 easily if someone changes the settings.

Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three

preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting

or Personal Picture Preset. Choose the setting that is best for your

viewing environment.

Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that

automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful

for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to

channel.) Choose On or Off, depending on your preference.

Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three

automatic color adjustments: Cool for amore blue palette of picture

colors; Normal; and Warm for amore red palette of picture colors. The

warm setting corresponds to the NTSCstandard of 6500°K.

SCREEN MENU

Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the

way closed captioning information is shown on the screen.

Off No captioning information is displayed.

On Captioning information is shown always, when available.

On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is shown,

when available, whenever the TV's sound is muted. (To mute the

sound, press 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.

Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your

preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.

Picture Tilt Your TV has an extra-large picture tube, which makes it

vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's magnetic field. You may need to

adjust the picture tilt. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the

picture tilt.

USING CLOSED CAPTIONING

Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which

lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.

Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only

specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are

applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the letters CC are

displayed in the channel marker. See the section Features and Controls

for more information about the channel marker.

Closed Captioning Modes

The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.

To set the Closed-Captioning Mode:

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press OK. A choice list displays:

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

Screen menu.

Turning off Closed Captioning

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display.

3. Point to OffAIways and press OK. The closed captioning is turned

off and you are returned to the Screen menu.

IIf you are unsure of the differences |

among the modes, you may prefer to J

leave the closed captioned mode set to

CC1, which displays complete text of the

program in the primary language in your

area.

CHANNEL MENU

Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current

antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+

system is set up.

UHFIVHF Antenna 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 for TV signals.

Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the

channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an

active channel, it places it in the 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 then 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

information.

Chan# Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down

through the channels available via your antenna. You can enter the

channel number directly using the number buttons.

Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are

available when you scan up and down using the CH^/v buttons. Use

the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number

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

channel list.

Chan Label Use the up and down arrows to enter a six-character

label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly

through the characters. The TV can store up to 27 labels in

memory.

Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to

automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a

component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, or SAT.CABLE) on the remote.

Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the

channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.

Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the

channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.

Set DVD Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the

channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.

Set SATICABLE Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select

the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAT*CABLE

button.

The choices for each screen are:

Not connected Choose this if you do not have a component

connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if

you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular

component button is pressed.

Channel 2 (SATICable only) Choose this if your component is

connected to the antennajack on the back of the TV, and you want

the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified

component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 2/3/4

switch is set to channel 2.

Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the

antennajack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to

channel 3 when you press the specified component button.

Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to

channel 3.

Channel 4 Choose this if your component is connected to the

antennajack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to

channel 4 when you press the specified component button.

Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to

channel 4.

Video Input Choose this if your component is connected to the

VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to

VID (SVID if you used an S-Video cable) input channel when you

press the specified component button.

Video Input Source Lets you select whether or not you have used the

S-Video jack to connect a component. If you are using the S-Videojack

in this way, select S-Video Input. If not, select Video Input. This option is

not available in models F25625 and F276225.

TIME MENU

Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount

of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.

Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for

turning the TV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the

schedule on, The on-screen directions guide you through the steps

needed to set the schedule.

Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time.

The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the

time. If your GUIDE Plus+ system is set up, it will automatically update

your time and this option will not appear.

View Warranty Clock Displays the number of hours the TV has been in

operation (up to 5 years) and the date the TV was first turned on.

Other Menus

The rest of the menusiparental

Controls, GUIDE Plus+ menu, and

Setup--are also detailed in this manual.

Look for the GUIDE Plus+ setup routine

and the Setup menu in the section

Interactive Setup. Descriptions of how

to use Parental Controls and the GUIDE

Plus+ menu are in the section Features

and Controls.

HOW TO USE THE FEATURES AND

CONTROLS

This section introduces you to the features and controls with which

your TV is equipped, In this section, you will learn how to use:

• The GUIDE Plus+ Menu system

• Parental controls, including V-Chip rating limits

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS

GUIDE Plus+ MENU

You can access the GUIDE Plus+ menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the

remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE

Plus+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several

other features the GUIDE Plus+ system offers:

GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ setup screen.

Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed in the

Interactive Setup section of the book.

View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration,

GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu,

On Displays the station name when you change channels.

Off Disables the Label feature,

GUIDE Plus+ Auto Display Displays the GUIDE Plus+ display options.

On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you use

the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV,

Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when

you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV,

Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ demonstration until it is

turned off, To end the Continuous Demo, press MENU,

The following sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus+ system, how

to use it, and how it works,

7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu

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 VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system

in order to view it (see the Interactive Setup section for more details).

To bring up the GUIDE Plus+ screen, press GUIDE.

There are five sections to a GUIDE Plus+ screen:

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

and 3

Program information

A row of Menu options

Channel listings

Advertising and special show information

Action Program Menu

Buttons Information Options

Ad/Show Channe! Listings

Information

GETTING IN & OUT OF THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM

To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:

Press GUIDE on the remote.

There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:

Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel

highlighted in the Channel listing,

Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel

displayed in the View window,

Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the

original channel.

DOWN LOAD I NG DATA

The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first

download of program information, When the power is tumed off, the

TV locates a "host channel" that carries GUIDE Plus+ data containing

program schedule and channel mapping information. A channel map is

the list of stations and their respective channels,

To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave

your TV off overnight, Downloads occur several times a day, The TVmust

be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ data to download.

If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ program information

may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup information is

still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ program will complete a download at the

next available time

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If more than one cable company services your area, you may be

prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+

download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the

correct channel numbers for the stations in question.

Use the left and right arrows to change the channel group and press

OK when the correct channel group is highlighted,

THE DIFFERENT GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM MENUS

The GUIDE Plus+ system offers six different options on the Menu bar:

GRID, SORT, SCHEDULE, MESSAGES, EDITOR and SETUE To access the

Menu bar:

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

2. Press MENU or use the up and down arrows to highlight the Menu f

bar. The Grid Guide comes up by default. L

3. Use the left and right arrows to access other menus.

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

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. ]

GRID GUIDE

The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ menu

system. It displays the current programming for each channel. The live

program is displayed in the video window.

Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH^/v

to page through. Use the right and left arrows to browse future

program listings.

To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the

channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+

system and return to the original channel. Press GUIDE to exit the

GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel in the view window.

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 numbers.

When highlighting the Channel listings, the following Action buttons

are available on the bar:

GUIDE Plus+ screens illustrated in this

book are representations of what you arc

likely to see. Not all channels, programs,

and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted

will be available in your area.

New features and options can be

downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+ system,

so these too are subject to change.

Grid Guide

Action Buttons

Grid Guide

Selection

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 View window.

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.

The Program information window will display a confirmation when you

have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected

two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or

overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+

system will not schedule a conflicting timer, therefore you must choose

between the two programs.

When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the Channel

listing), the following Action button is available on the bar:

Lock/Unlock 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).

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SORT

The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to

which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To sort:

1. Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar.

2. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the

first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last

category used becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is

displayed below the category name.

3. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a subcategory. For

example, highlight All and press OK.

4. When the listing comes up, All Moviesare displayed. Use the up

and down arrows to browse the list one at a time. Use CH ^ and CHv

to browse through the list one page at a time. You can also view the

next seven days' programming by pressing the right arrow.

5. Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to

exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Sort Menu

Action ButtOns

Sort Menu

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Sort Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the results of a Sort, the following Action buttons will

appear on the bar:

Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and

then follow the on-line help for further options. Placing a timer in

the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program

highlighted in the Channel listing at the predetermined time. When

the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear

with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the View

window.

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.

The program information window will display a confirmation when you

have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected

two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or

overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+

system will not schedule a conflicting timer; you must choose between

the two programs.

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you specified that you have a VCR. If you J

do not, the RECORD option will not be

available,

SCHEDULE

The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording

programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button recording if you

have connected the IR controller to your VCR. See the Setup and

Connections section of this manual for more details on connecting the IR

controller.

To schedule a program to watch or record:

1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2. Highlight a program within the Channel listing.

3. Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is

then automatically logged into the Schedule menu.

4. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and

leave the VCR off.

The program information window will display a confirmation when you

have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected

two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or

overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+

system will not schedule a conflicting timer, therefore you must choose

between the two programs.

To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a

scheduled event, access the Schedule Menu from the Menu bar.

1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2. Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar.

3. Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection.

4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to

edit. Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described in the

next section.

Schedule Menu

Action Buttons

Schedule

Selection

Schedule Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons will

appear on the bar:

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

Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+

system, as well as special programming information. You can access

these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar.

To read messages:

1. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

2. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection.

3. Highlight the message you wish to read by using the up and down

arrows.

4. Press INFO to display the full text of the message. If the text

continues beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of

text. Once you have reached the end of the message, pressing INFO

closes the expanded information and returns you to the Messages

screen.

5. Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the next

section.

Messages

Action Buttons

Messages

-Menu

Selection

Messages Menu Action Button

When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button will

appear on the bar:

Remove Highlight the message you wish to delete and press 1 on

the remote.

EDITOR

You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the

display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that

you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in

time.

1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2. Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar.

3. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Editor menu selection.

4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.

Then use the Editor Menu Action Buttons as described in the next

section.

Editor Menu

Action Buttons

Editor

Selection

Editor Menu Action Buttons

While browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons are

available on the bar:

Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since

entering the Editor Menu.

Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for

the highlighted channel line.

OnlOff Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel

between On and Off.

EXPANDED INFORMATION

To view more information about a program, advertisement or special,

highlight the channel listing or ad/show information box and press the

INFO button. Requesting more information about a particular show will

also display the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next

for that channel.

Pressing INFO while highlighting an ad panel will fill the screen with any

additional and/or promotional information regarding that particular

program.

Pressing the INFO button again exits the expanded information screen.

TROUBLESHOOTI NG

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct

without a service technician. Here are a few basic remedies:

Program information does not download

Review your setup information and make sure it is correct.

The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off

overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive a download for your area.

If you are using a cable box, make sure the cable box is on in order

to receive program information.

Scheduled Watch or Record does not occur

Check Schedule for timer conflicts.

Check that IR controllers are attached securely and directly over the

remote sensor

Leave your VCR off to record programs.

Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is properly

connected.

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CHANNEL MARKER

There are several indicators that may come up when you press the TV or

INFO button. This display is called the Channel Marker.

12:01 Displays the current time.

C6 Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current

channel.

ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel.

60 Displays the current channel or input channel. Pressing channel

up and down changes this channel.

Mute (or Stereo) Mute is displayed when you mute the audio.

Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in

Stereo.

SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP

(Second Audio Program) information.

Locked Displayed when Parental Controls are locked.

Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.

00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip

(SKIP) timer.

You can program the TV to tune to a

specific channel when you press the VCR1

SAT.CABLE, DVD and VCR2 buttons.

Check out the auto tuning feature in the

Interactive Setup and Using the Menus

sections.

Sample displays on a Channel Marker

PARENTAL CONTROLS AND V-CH IP

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children

cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside

your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to "block" TV programs and movies

based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not

view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain

programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults are not limited to only

parent-approved programs; you can "unblock" programs by entering a

password.

The software inside your TV comes turned "off," so if you choose not to

implement it, you can just ignore it.

When turned "on," the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the

software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, 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 turn to that particular channel. Broadcasters are not required

to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-

based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are

considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.

The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.

Age-Based

Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for

TV-MA children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent

language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for

children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and

TV-14 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 parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one

TV-PG or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse

language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V).

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no

TV-G 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 reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence

(FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

TV-Y All Children. 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-CHIPTV RATING LIMIT

The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what 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 amessage reminding you that your limits will

not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.

2. Press MENU to continue.

Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.

Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrows and

OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or

content theme from View to Block.

The following sections give you more details about how to change the

status of TV program limits.

The Rating Limit Screen

Below 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.

Limit

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the age-

based rating limit to the Ieft is View or Block.

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.

Content Themes

Lists the content

themes you can block

or view.

Content Status

Fields

Lets you select which

content themes to

view for the selected

rating, and whether

the status of the

content theme is

currently View (V) or

Block (B).

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified

age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to

watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words,

you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-YT, 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 do not want the child

to watch.

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

Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the

age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating

corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child

to watch appears.

In the example discussed above, you would scroll through the

rating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you

want the child to watch is TV-G.

4. Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating

status field.

5. Press the up or down arrow to toggle between View and Block.

The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings

automatically changes to Block (and B).

Rating status field

Rating

field Content status

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higher ratings and all corresponding

content themes.

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

7years and older

TV-Y All Children

Press MENU or OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit

the screen when you 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.

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 left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

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

Block.

4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating

status field.

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

Note that the content status fields corresponding to the unblocked

rating become Viewas well. They and the age-based rating status

are the only fields that automatically change back to View when

you complete this process.

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Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is

represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See the

beginning of this section for details.) When you block a content

theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content

theme for higher rated programs as well.

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that

have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block

out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.

To block program content:

1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the

child to watch.

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

Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through

the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the

lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears. (In

the example above, you would scroll through the ratings until

the TV-PG rating appeared.)

Press the right arrow to move the highlight to the field

corresponding with the content theme you wish to block out.

Press the up or down arrow to change content status from Vto

B. All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change

to B.

Content Themes

D Sexually Explicit Dialogue

LAdult Language

S Sexual Situations

V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

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.

Rating

field

Rating status field

-- Content themes

-- Content status fields

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Parental Controls for rating limits

to take effect.

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

Viewing Specific Content Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and

changing some of the content themes back to View (V):

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

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

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

until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View

appears.

Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular

content theme status, such as the Bunder language (L) corresponding

with TV-14.

5. Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V. Your child

would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language

content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.

Rating status field

Rating

field

Content themes

Note that only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 language

(L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA

language, do not change.

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT

You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.

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:

Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the

rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. (In

the example above, you would point to the rating status button

corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to

watch is PG.)

Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up and

down arrows to change the button from Viewto Block. All higher

ratings' status of View will automatically change to Block.

Rating field Rating status field

I Some movies may be given a Not |

Rated (NR) rating. After blocking J

movie ratings, you must set NR to

View separately to view NR movies.

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. See the section Locking Parental Controls.

Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the

rating status buttons back to View:

1. Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the

rating you want to view.

2. Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up and

down arrows to change the button from Block to View.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you

can change the rating status button corresponding with NC-17. Your child

would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.

3. Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen, and be sure

parental controls are locked (see the section Locking Parental Controls).

[You must remember to Lock Parental |

Controls for rating limits to take J

effect.

Rating field Rating status field

V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip

recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" TV

programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and

weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and

programs without ratings.

View All unrated programs are available.

Block All unrated programs are not available.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of

unrated program viewing. If you do not, the block will not take effect.

CHANNEL BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.

View Makes the selected channel viewable.

Block The front panel CH (channel) buttons will tune only to

channels that you have marked as View. The remote will still tune

to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel,

but it will be blocked.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of

Channel Block. If you do not, the block will not take effect.

FRONT PANEL BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's

front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:

Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.

Keep small children from playing with the buttons.

0Nhen using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove

access to any remote capable of controlling the front panel while you

have the front panel blocked.)

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of

Front Panel Block. If you do not, the block will not take effect.

LOCK/UNLOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings

using a password.

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, press and hold TV on the remote and the

MENU button on the television simultaneously for 3 seconds. Parental

controls will unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental

Controls.

TROURLESHOOTI NG

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of aservice technician. If you

experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.

TV will not turn on

Check to make sure it is plugged in.

Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.

Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead."

Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.

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.

Controls don't work

If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.

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.

Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.

Problems with remote

Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.

Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) you are trying to control.

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. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you remove the

batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to control other components.)

Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release

number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

Guide comes on when Iturn on TV

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 GUIDE Plus+ Auto Display from the GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and setting it to Oft.

Turns off while playing

You may have scheduled the TV to turn off via the Schedule function. To remove press MENU to bring up the Main

menu, and select Time. Then choose Schedule. Follow the on-screen directions to reset the schedule.

You may have scheduled asleep timer to automatically turn off the TV. If so, turn the TV back by pressing the POWER

button.

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of apower surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on

again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

TV Turns on unexpectedly

Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. To remove from the schedule press

MENU to bring up the Main menu and select Time. Then choose Schedule. Follow the on screen directions to reset the

schedule.

Blank screen

Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on.

Try another channel.

Maybe you have set Parental Controls to block the channel.

No sound, picture okay

Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.

Maybe 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

INPUTjacks.

Not receiving all cable channels

Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu to recognize your cable box. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main

menu, then select Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ menu. Choose "Yes" when asked if you have a cable box. Then select Setup

from the Main menu and make sure to search for all channels when prompted.

Can't select certain channel

Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode."

Noisy stereo reception

May be a weak station. Use the SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. To fix, select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select

the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens.

Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.

If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - same as CH3/4

switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode."

Sound okay, picture poor

Check antenna connections.

Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.

Black box appears on the screen

Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu.

GUIDE Plus+ IR controllers not working

Check to make sure the controllers are positioned correctly over the IR remote sensors.

Your remote may be interfering with the IR controller. Place a piece of dark tape over the IR controller.

GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself when changing channels.

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.

Iaution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the

screen. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your J

warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

RCA LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

90 days for labor charges.

One year for parts.

Two years 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 any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.

Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished

replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

How you get service:

For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television

Service Center and pick

up when repairs are complete.

For screens sizes larger than 26": Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television

Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory

covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television

to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may

charge to transport your television to and from your home.

To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the

Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of

purchase date or first rental.

What your warranty does not cover:

Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and

operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)

Installation and related adjustments.

Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

Damage from misuse or neglect.

Batteries.

Customer replacement fuses.

Images burnt onto the screen.

A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for

institutional or other commercial purposes.

A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightening damage.

Product Registration

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will

make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not

required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that

vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the United States:

This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Accessory Information

Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either

coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables

are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or

interference from adjacent cables.

Most audio/video connections between components can

be made with shielded audio and video cables that have

RCA-type phono connectors.

-- Push-on Connector

___ Screw-on Coaxial

Round 75-ohm coaxial cable Connector

Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable

Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type

phono plugs (such as No. VH83)

Color-Coded Jacks

The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded for

ease of use. The video jacks are yellow, the right audio

jacks are red, and the left audio jacks are white. When

connecting components to each other, be sure that you

always connect left outputs to left inputs and right

outputs to right inputs. If acomponent has only one

output (mono), connect it to the r/mono input jack.

To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an

S-VHS video cable is required.

The following accessories are available from most dealers and

electronics supply stores in case you want to position your

components farther apart or need additional cables.

Antenna Cables

VH81 (3-ft)

VH82 (6-ft)

Screw-on Cable attaches to the

round antenna connectors (called

75-ohm F-type) on the back of your

VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the

connectors for a secure connection.

Push-on Cable attaches to the

round antenna connectors (called

75-ohm F-type) on the back of your

VCR or TV. Ends push on for aquick

connection.

Audio/Video Cables

VH89 (6-ft)

Gold-Tipped cable

VH83 (6-ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable

Double cable that lets you connect

the video and audio jacks of two

VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes, Can

also be used to connect a VCR to

your TV, Cable is color-coded and

shielded. Has RCA-type phono

plugs on each end.

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple

cable that lets you connect the WDEO

and AUDIOjacks of stereo

components.

S-Video cable (such as No. VH913)

Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables

Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which

provides much less loss than conventional contacts. A

complete line of gold-tipped cables is available to help

you obtain optimum performance from your equipment.

Gold-Tipped cable

VH84 (6-ft)

VH976 (6-ft)

VH913 (12-ft)

S-Video Cable has multi-pin

connectors on each end for

connecting S-Video components to

your TV.

CRK76TE1

Splitter

VH47

ANT200

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 VHFIUHFIFM

Antenna allows you to

easily switch from the

antenna signal to cable or

satellite easily without

disconnecting antenna,

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Description

Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)

;crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82

>ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89

VIonaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83

;tereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84

;-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976

;-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913

__-waySignal Splitter VH47

_,mplified Antenna ANT200

_,ntenna Mixer 193984

_emote Control (CRK76TE1) 240895

_,udio-Video Adapter 228449

$6.95

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$9.95

$7.95

$8.95

$3.95

$49.95

$11.15

$39.95

$4.45

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ............................................ $

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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 ..................................... $ 5oo

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Money order or check must be in U.S.

currency only.

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All accessories are subject to availability.

Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

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Placing an Order

To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard

or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed

below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday through Friday

or between 9AM and 5PM (EST)Saturday.

Use this number only to place an order for 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, money order or

check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer

Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

Video Accessories

PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

Accessories 58

Advanced connections 4, 6

Age-Based Ratings 47

Age-based Ratings 49

Audio menu 30

Audio Output 6

Audio Output Volume &

Speakers 31

Audio Processor 30

Audio/Video cables 7

Auto Channel Search 13, 35

Auto Color 32

Auto Tuning

17, 18, 19, 20, 35

DVDChannel 18, 35

SAT/Cable Channel 19, 35

VCR1 Channel 17, 35

VCR2 Channel 17, 35

Back of the TV 6

Basic Connection 4, 5

Basic Picture Controls 32

Batteries 10, 54

Black Level 32

Buttons

Remote 22

Cable/Antenna 6

Cables

Coaxial 4

Care and Cleaning 55

CC 46

Channel

3 36

4 36

Labels 35

Mapping 39

Menu 35

Number 35

Channel Block 53

Channel Map 39

Channel Marker 46

Channel search 13

Channels

Labeling 20

CLEAR button 12, 23

Closed Caption

Display 33

Mode 33, 34

Coaxial Cable 4, 5, 7

Color 32

Warmth 32

Connections 4

Advanced 4, 6

Basic 4, 5

TV and stereo VCR 7

TV Only 4

TV, VCR and Satellite

Receiver 8

Content Themes 47, 50

Continuous demo 38

Contrast 32

Control Panels 29

DVD Channel 18, 35

Fixed images 55

Fixed Output, Speakers Off

Front Panel Block 53

Front panel buttons 25

Grid Guide 40

GUIDE Plus+ System 38

Downloading information

Editor 44

Labeling 38

Menu 38

Messages 43

Schedules 42

Setup 14

Sort menu 41

Interactive Setup 12

IR Controller

attaching to other compo-

nents 9

locating IR sensors on your

components 9

Labels 20, 35

Language 13, 33

List & Labels 20, 35

Locating IR sensors 9

Main menu 28

Memory 35

Button 12

Language 13, 33

Main 12

Using 28

Messages 43

Mono 30

Mute 30, 46

Normal List 35

Parental Controls

Blocking TV shows 49

Channel Block 53

Front Panel Block 53

Locking, unlocking 53

Menu 47

Rating limit screen 48

Picture Presets 32

Picture Quality menu 32

Picture Tilt 33

Point and Select 12

Programming the remote to

control components 24

Rating Limit

Movie 52

TV 48

Record

Using the GUIDE Plus+

System 45

Remote Control

installing the batteries 10

Programming 24

Remote batteries are low 46

Remote control

Programming 20

S-Video 6

Cable 7

SAP 46

SAT/Cable Channel 19, 35

Schedule 36

Screen menu 33

Second Audio Program (SAP) 30

Select 12

Set

DVDChannel 18, 35

SAT/CABLE Channel 19, 35

VCR1 Channel 17, 35

VCR2 Channel 17, 35

Set Time 16, 36

Setup 12

Sharpness 32

Signal Type

Cable TV 35

UHF/VHF Antenna 35

Sleep Timer 36, 46

Stereo 30, 46

Time

Current 46

Settime 16, 36

Time menu 36

Time of Day

Setting 16

Tint 32

Tone Controls 30

Troubleshooting 45, 54

TV only connection 4

UHF/VHF Antenna 35

Unrated program block 53

V-Chip

Age-Based Ratings 47

Blocking Movies 52

Content themes 47

Variable Output, Speakers Off 31

Variable Output, Speakers On 31

VCR

1 channel 17, 35

2channel 17, 35

control 6

View Warranty Clock 36

Warranty 56

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At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our

natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future

generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility

throughout the world.

We believe that clean air, clean water, aprotected earth, and healthy people are not

only practical and desirable goals, but achievable ones as well, Our Corporate

Environmental, Health and Safety Charter acknowledges our commitment to protect

these precious assets and provides a challenging vision and guideline for conducting

our business.

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Below are a few examples of Thomson's achievements in our efforts to preserve our natural resources.

THE EARTH

Thomson reclaims millions of pounds

of hazardous waste annually, diverting

it from landfills.

Thomson treats millions of pounds of

waste water sludge annually and

renders it nonhazardous.

Thomson recycles over 50 million

pounds of non-hazardous material

annually that otherwise would have

been treated as trash, an overall

recovery rate of 50%.

Thomson globally recycles millions of

pounds of broken television picture

tube glass annually through both

internal and external reclaim processes.

THE AIR

Thomson has replaced solvent-based

paints at many locations resulting in an

80% reduction in toxic air emissions for

equivalent material used.

Thomson has eliminated the use of

ozone-depleting substances at television

manufacturing facilities around the

world.

Thomson collects and returns over 1.5

million pounds of glass and furnace dust

to the glass making process annually.

Thomson has launched worldwide

energy savings programs which

contribute to efforts to reduce air

emissions from electrical generating

facilities,

THE WATER

Thomson recovers over 2 million

pounds of fine glass particles from

process water each year and recycles

them back into its glass furnaces.

Thomson's state-of-the-art waste water

treatment plants filter out over 26

million pounds of solids from process

water each year.

Thomson's U.S. glass factory recycles

2,500 gallons of water per minute and

cleans 2.6 million gallons of water per

day.

Thomson is researching new processes

and is developing new manufacturing

equipment and technologies to further

reduce large volume water use.

Thomson has also increased its usage of recycled materials for packaging of our products. For example, in Mexico our television

plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instruction booklets. The inks used for the print on cartons and

instruction booklets are soy based. For a free brochure regarding Thomson's Environmental Health and Safety Programs, write

to Thomson Consumer Electronics' address below, attention Environmental Programs: INH340.

Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in

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