RCA Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual L0310132
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mmpottant
mnfotmation
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
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°reducetvher
r(ioSk
b)fe/_c_jroC:she°rCked?cn°l_leparts
inside. Refer servicing
personnel.
_This "dangerous
symbol voltage"
indicates inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
,_
to qualified
service
This
symbolinstructions
indicates
important
accompanying
the product.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention:
Pour eviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating
product for its proper operating
label located on the back panel of your
voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized
equipment may void the user's authority
changes or modifications
to operate it.
to this
If fixed (non-moving)
images are left on the screen for long
periods, they may be permanently
imprinted
on the picture tube.
Such images include network loges, 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
you if needed.
card and return it immediately.
Returning
the card allows us to contact
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:
G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode,
GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks
The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems
B.V. respectively.
are manufactured
of Gemstar
under Iicense from Gemstar
Development
Development
Corporation.
Corporation
and VCR Index Systems
GEMSTAR
AND THOMSON
CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS
ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY
OF
THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE
INFORMATION
PROVIDED
BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL
GEMSTAR
OR THOMSON
CONSUMER
ELECTRONICS
BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT
REPRESENTING
LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS,
OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES
IN CONNECTION
WITH
THE PROVISION
OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION,
EQUIPMENT,
OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+
SYSTEM.
VCR required
for recording.
Key Features
Overview
Your TV is equipped with f;eatnres that will add m your TV viewing experience. The fiMlowing
infbrmation summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more infbrmation
about the
rest of the TV's fi.atures and how to use them.
On-screen Program Guide
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of
programs and infbrmation that is buih into your TV. You can scroll through
the guide to see what's on and tune direcdy to that program from the guide.
You can also browse programs by categol T with the sort [i,ature.
When you access the New._ t_ature, MSNBC will appear
if it's avaihtble through your TV.
in your video window
Oneqk_uch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You
don't have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR
to set tip a recording.
Requirements:
•
Remove the Demo Pin t_om the G-LINK jack.
•
Complete the on-screen
in Chapter 1.
•
One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR.
•
If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place
one of the wands in fi'ont of the remote sensor on the cable box.
interactive
setup. You'll find detailed
instructions
V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description: You can block programs
ratings, and/or movie ratings.
and movies hy content,
age-based
Requirements:
•
SetuptheParemlalCor_lrohmenuintheTV'smainmenu
has details).
(Chapter
3
•
The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program
m your TV in order for your TV m block the program.
1
Auto
Tuning
Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific
channel when you press a certain component
(VCR, DVD Playe_, etc.) button on
the remote.
Requirements:
has details).
2
Set up Auto Tur6ngin the TV's menu system. (Chapwr
3
Table of Contents
Introduction:
Key Features
Overview
....................................................
1
On-screen Program Guide ........................................................................................
V-Chip: Parental Controls ..........................................................................................
1
1
Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................
2
Chapter
1: Connections
& Setup ............................................................
5
Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................
Protect Against Power Surges ..................................................................................
Protect Components from Overheating ...................................................................
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ...........................................
Important Stand and Base Safety Information .......................................................
Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................
Connection Pictures ...................................................................................................
Demo Pin ....................................................................................................................
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................
7
Connection:
TV + VCR .....................................................................................................
8
Connection:
Connection:
TV Only ........................................................................................................
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver .................................................................
9
11
Jacks on the Back of Your TV .......................................................................................
12
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable .............................................................
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................
13
13
Placing the G-LINK Wands ......................................................................................
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup .............................................................................
13
15
15
Complete the Interactive Setup ....................................................................................
Set the Menu Language ..........................................................................................
15
15
What to Expect ...............................................................................................................
20
Next Steps ......................................................................................................................
20
Chapter
21
2: Using the Remote
Control ..................................................
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................
Using the WHO,INPUT
Button ................................................................................
22
23
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components .......................................
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote .......................................................
How to Program the Remote ..................................................................................
24
24
24
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed
25
Chapter
3: Using the TV's Features
It ...............................................
......................................................
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ...................................................................................
27
28
Downloading Data ...................................................................................................
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ........................................................
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ...........................................................................
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................
Sort ...........................................................................................................................
News .........................................................................................................................
Schedule ...................................................................................................................
28
29
29
29
31
32
32
Messages ..................................................................................................................
Channels ...................................................................................................................
33
34
3
Table of Contents
Setup .........................................................................................................................
34
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement
or a Program ............... 35
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ..............................................................................................
35
Channel Banner ..............................................................................................................
36
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ..........................................................
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................
36
36
Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................................................
How V-Chip Works ...................................................................................................
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................
Blocking Specific Content Themes .........................................................................
Viewing Specific Content Themes ..........................................................................
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ......................................................................................
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ...............................................................................
Channel Block ..........................................................................................................
Front Panel Block .....................................................................................................
38
38
39
42
43
43
45
45
45
Lock!Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................
46
Chapter
4: Using the TV's Menu System
.............................................
47
How to Use Your TV's Menu System ...........................................................................
Audio Menu ....................................................................................................................
48
49
Picture Quality Menu .....................................................................................................
Screen Menu ...................................................................................................................
49
50
Using Closed Captioning ...............................................................................................
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................
51
52
Time Menu ......................................................................................................................
52
Chapter
53
5: Other
Troubleshooting
Information
................................................................
.............................................................................................................
54
Care and Cleaning ..........................................................................................................
Front Panel Buttons .......................................................................................................
57
57
GE TV Limited Warranty ...............................................................................................
58
4
Connections
Chapter
Overview:
•
Things
•
Choose
•
Connections
•
Jacks
•
Why You Should
•
Plug in theTV
•
Put Batteries
•
How
to Consider
Before
You Connect
Your Connection
on the Back of Your TV
Connect
This G-LINK
Cable
in the Remote
to Use the Remote
Interactive
Setup
•
Turn on the TV
•
Complete
Setup
& Setup
the Interactive
Control
to Complete
the
Connections
& Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect
Against
Power
•
Connect
•
Turn off the TV and/or
•
Make sure all anwnnas and cables are properly
Sat_,guards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect
all components
Surges
before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
component
Components
befbre you connect
from
grounded.
or disconnect
any cables.
Ref_,r to the Important
Overheating
•
Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components.
air can circulaw fi-eely.
•
Don't stuck components.
•
When you place components
•
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifim; place it on the top shelf so the heawd
from it won't flow around other components.
Position
Cables
Arrange
the components
in a stand, make sure you allow adequate
Properly
to Avoid
Audio
so that
ventilation.
air
Interference
•
Insert each cable firmly into the designawd.jack.
•
If you place components
above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV
instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.
•
If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away fi'om audio/video
cables.
Important
Stand
and Base Safety
Information
Choose the location fbr your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate
size and strength m prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped ove_, pushed off; or pulled
off This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refi.r m the Important Sail.guards
sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect
Light
Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be direcwd
or indirect lighting.
Connection
toward the screen. Use sof_
Pictures
Audio/video
cables are usually bundled togethm: For better visibility, the connection
in this book show" each cable separawly (audio lefL audio right, and video).
pictures
Demo Pin
You must remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV in order
operaw properly and to connect the (;-LINK cable.
6
for your TV to
Chapter
I
Connections
& Setup
Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to conlloct your WV.Please use the following chart to determine
connection
is best fbr you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Components
which
Cables
Needed
Connection
Coaxial
TV + VCR
page 8
Coaxial
TV Only
page 9
Coaxial
TV + VCR +
Satellite Receiver
pages 10-11
"title
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
Cables
Needed
to Connect
The pictures below are the cables needed
Components
fbr the connections
to Your TV
represented
in this book.
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1,
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T
Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA
your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
2,
T
T
jack on ),our T_ mid to the Output Jack on
Commct cable or antemla to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable J[i-omyour cable outlet, cable box, or antenna
T
'VCR
(sometimes labeled INv FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
3.
Connect
the G-LINK cable
to the Input Jack on your
to the TV
A. If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.
B. Connect the G-LINK cable m the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of
the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13).
Go to page 13
8
Chapter
Connections
& Setup
TV (back panel)
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
FromCable,
CableBox,
or Antenna
Connection: TV Only
1,
Comzect
the TV to your cable
Connect
the coaxiM
back of your TV.
or antemza
c_Jble fi'om your c_Jble or antenna
to the (_BLE/ANTENNA.j_/ck
on the
Go to page 14
2,
If you're
connecting
A. If you haven't
B. Connect
G-LINK
a cable box, connect
Mre_Jdy done
so, remove
the G-LINK cable
the Demo
Pin fi'om the G-LINK jack.
the G-LINK cable m the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step,
cable m the cable box (instructions
are on p. 13).
place
the wands
of the
Go to page 13
Chapter
l
9
Cennectiens
& Setup
SATELLITERECEIVER
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IN FROM ANT
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VCR
Satellite
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G-LINK
10
Chapter
Connections
& Setup
Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1.
Connect
your
A. Connect
AUDIO
Satellite
Satellite
Receiver
the audio/video
to your TV
cables.
Connect
the audio
IN jacks on the back of the TV (R and L) and
Receivm:
B. Connect
the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO
Video Output Jack on the satellite receivm_
2.
Connect
cables
coaxial
cables
to the Satellite
A. Connect
the coaxial
,lack on your satellite
Connect
A. Connect
satellite
the Satellite
IN jack
Connect
Jacks
on the back of the TV and
on the
to the
cable box, or antenna
IN FROM ANT).
to the Input
to the Input
Jack
on your
to the VCR and to the TV
a coaxial cable to the Output lack (sometimes
labeled
receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes
B. Connect
a coaxial cable to the Output
TV) and to the C&BLE/ANTENNAjack
4.
Output
to the
Receiver
cable li'om your cable outlet,
receiver
(sometimes
labeled
Receiver
and red)
m the Audio
g. Connect
the coaxial cable fi'om your satellite dish antenna
sar_,llit_, receiver
(sometimes
labeled SATELLITE
IN).
3.
(white
OUT TO TV) on the
labeled IN FROM ANT).
Jack on the VCR (sometimes
on the TV.
labeled
OUT
TO
G-LINK cable
A. If you haven't
done
so, remove
the Demo
Pin li'om the G-LINK jack.
B. Connect
the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next
wands of the G-LINK cable m work with your VCR (instructions
step, place one of the
are on p. 13).
Go to page 13
Chap_erl
11
Connections
& Setup
Jacks on the Back of Your TV
If you are connecting many components,
please consuh the manual that came with each
component for connection
instructions. The picture of your TV's back panel describes the
.jacks on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks.
When connecting, make sure you connect
Audio to Right Audio, etc.
Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right
Audio and Video Input Jacks:
AUDIO R and L and VIDEO
Connect
any of the {bllowing components:
•
DVD Player
• Satellite P,eceiver
•
Laserdisc Player
• VCR
•
InternetAccess
Device
To watch the content from the component that's
connected m the VIDEO Input Jack, press the
WHO • INPUT button on the remote. (the TV
switches to the correct channel).
/
TV
backpanel)
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
L
_
G-LINK
CABLE/
ANTENNA
/
1
G-LINK Jack
Connect
the end of the
(;-LINK cable (provided) to this
jack. The (;-LINK cable enables
the TV s Guide Plus+ s}stem to
interact with the cable box
and/or the VCR. A picture of
the G-LINK cable is on page 7.
12
CABLE/ANTENNA
Connect
Jack
the coaxial cable fl-om
the VCR's Output jack to this
.jack. If you're not connecting a
VCR, connect a coaxial cable
that carries the signal from the
anr_.nna, cable, or cable box m
the (_BLE/ANTENNAjack.
Chapter
Connections
& Setup
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
The (;-LINK cable enables
the GUIDE Plus+ s}stem
work with your VCR and/or
cable box.
Cable Box - If your TV is connected
to a cable
TV program
listings f;:)r your area, and to tune
(the on-screen
interactive
program
guide)
to
box you must connect
the (;-LINK cable to receive
directly to a channel
when the program
guide is ola
your TV screen.
VCR-
If your
recording
won't
TV is connected
work. The
to a VCR and you don't
other
f_,amres
of" the guide
connect
the (;-LINK
cable,
one-touch
VCR
will work properly.
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front ofthe remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box.
Some cable boxes and VCILs have the remot_, sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote, sensor isn't
labeled
and/or
on your VCR and/or cable box, you need m use the remote
cable box to locaw the sensor.
control
that came with the VCR
1.
Turn off the VCR and/or
cable box.
2.
Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with the
cable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching the
front of the component.
3.
Slowly move the remow control across the front of the component
(VCR or cable box) while
you press the power button on and oil You must press and release the power button each time
you move the remote (holding down the button won't work).
II
4.
When the component
II
turns on, }ou xe located
.....
the remote sensor.
Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the (;-LINK wands in fi'ont of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box
approximately
one incla away tYom the remote sensor (see instructions below).
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If you don't have both a
cable box and a VCR
IS...oo,
on
the
back
of the TV,
_0G-U.K
iack _ _"%"
connected to your TV,
just coil the cable of the
extra G-LINK wand with
a twist tie and leave it
behind the TV,
Chapter
I
13
Connections
& Setup
Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade
wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely
into the outlet.
of the plug with the
Put Batteries in the Remote
1.
Remove
the battery
compartment
2.
Insert new batteries.
Match
diagram
on the remow.
3.
Put the battery
cover
on the remote.
the polarities
compartment
cover
(+ and -) on the batteries
back on the remow.
How to Use the Remote Control
Complete
with the
the Interactive
to
Setup
The technical
term is "Navigation"
- how you move through
the on-screen
menus. The theory is the same throughout
the menu screens: highlight
},our
choice and select it.
To highlight
a menu
item, press
the arrow
buttons
on the remote
to highlight
one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button
up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.
to move
Use the arrow buttons and the OK
button to move through the menu
system.
To select
the item that you've
highlighted,
press
OK.
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Press
(the
the TV button
first screen
on the remote
of the Interactive
control
Setup
or the POWER
appears).
button
The menu
after a period of time if you don't make a selection.
The
you how to access the Setup menu screens manually.
on the TV
screens
"time
tips in this section
out"
tell
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Connections
& Setup
Complete the Interactive Setup
Tip
The menu system in your TV allows the TV's fbatures to work properly.
In this
book, we call it the "interactive
setup" because the TV asks you questions,
you
To access the setup menus
manually, press MENU and choose
Setup.
answm, and the TV makes the appropriate,
adjustments.
on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically.
Set the Menu
The fh-st part ofthe
menu system.
Language
,Sl'2TUPasks you to select your prefbrred
1.
Highlight
2.
Press OK to select that language.
Complete
The first time you turn
your prefi, rred language
Auto Channel
language
for the
fbr the menu system.
Search
The next part of the ,';I_TUPasks you if you want the TV to search for all
channels viewahle through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes
called "auto programming."
T
1.
Press OK to tell the T_ to begin searching
appears on the screen.
2.
When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete,
first GUIDE Plus+ screen appears).
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If you move to a new zip or postal
code, or if any of your information
changes, you need to access the
setup screens from the TV's main
menu-- press MENU, choose
GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose
GUIDE Plus+ Setup.
Chapter
I
A progress
report
press OK (the
(_ap>r4fi:r*_u. ed_dl_.
The GUIDE Plus+ System
Tip
fbr channels.
Setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists
what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive proglwm listings, you
need to complete the {bllowing steps.
The (;-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands
r
must be placed underneath your cable box and/or 'VCR in order for the GUIDE
Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 13 fbr details).
1.
You should see a screen displaying the f_,atures of the Guide Plus+ system.
Press OK to continue.
2.
The next screen asks you to locate setup materials
have done this, press OK to continue.
and hardware.
Once you
15
Connections
& Setup
Step 1: Identifying
1.
Ifyour
Your TV's Location
country is highlighted,
press OK on the remote
control.
If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the
remow control to highlight your count W and press OK.
9.
Use the number
buttons on your remote
to enter your zip code.
Press OK when you're finished.
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2: Configuring
for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV
with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if
your TV is connected m cable.
1.
If your TV is connected
m cable, highlight
If your TV isn't connected
to cable,
Cor_fign_rlg fiyr a VCR appears).
9.
If you have a cable box connecwd
your remote control.
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If you don't have a cable box connected m this TV, highlight
press OK (STF,P 3: Cor_fig,_trirlgfi)ra VCR appears).
No and
rio
If you're not sure which channel is the
cable box's output channel, consult
the book that came with your cable
box or contact your cable company,
16
Chapter
I
Connections
3,
& Setup
Highlight
the channel
m which you have m tune your TV in order m see
cable programming,
and press OK (a screen appears
reminding
you m
connect
your G-LINK cable m your TV and cable box).
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4.
Highlight
your brand of cable box, and press OK.
If your brand isn't listed, highlight
5,
Not Lisled and press OK.
Make sure your cable box is on.
Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with
your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).
Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).
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Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test
was successt_ll. Highlight Yes,and press OK (ST;_g_3: Cor{figurir_g/or a VCR
appears).
If your cable box didn't change tu channel
two choices: No and 7/,._11hi._
code agairl.
09 or turned
itself oil; you have
7_'._tIhi._ code again: If you think the TV, the cable box, or any of the remote
controls
might have been touched
or bumped
during
the test, highlight
7_,st
this code again and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of
codes).
No: tfyou don't think the test was interrupted,
(GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code).
highlight
No and press
Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct
code. Follow the instructions on the screen.
cable box
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een.
17
Connections
& Setup
Step
1.
2.
3: Configuring
Ifyour
TV is connected
to a VCR, press
reminding
Use the up and down arrow buttons
to highlight
is connected
to the TV and press OK.
of your
brand
isn't
listed,
highlight
the brand
Not Lis/ed and press
Look at the fi'ont display
and changed
m channel
press OK.
If your VCR didn't
thi._ code agairl.
%_r _s,(hm'
txhut'_
you
VCR that
OK.
Tune your VCR to channel
02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When
complete
these steps, press OK to begin testing.
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4.
OK.
If it is not, highlight
No and press OK (A screen will appear
to connect
your (;-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.).
If your
3.
for a VCR
tt_nuily(mrTV
you
, V(l_(n
of your VCR. If your VCR turned
on automatically
09, the test was successfld.
Highlight
Yes and
change
to channel
09, you can either
choose
No or 7bst
If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test,
tune your VCR m channel 02, turn offyour VCR and highlight 7_,sttkis
code agairl.
If you don't think the test was interrupted,
highlight No. Tune your VCR to
channel 02 and turn off your VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts
testing another set of codes.)
Keep
correct
18
l%llowing
the previous
instructions
until
the VCR finds
the
code.
Chapter
Connections
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download
program
ON to
information.
Leave your VCR turned
programs.
OFF to record
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Step 4: Confirming
& Setup
qx_aVCtL_up.
Your Settings
Check to make sure all settings are complete
and correct. If all settings are
complete,
highlight
Yes, end setup and press OK. If your cable box and/or
VCR code testing fhiled, you should see INCOMPld_Jl",where
the cable
box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete,
additional
screens appea_
If any settings are incomplete
or incorrect,
highlight
and press OK. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
2.
Chapter
I
No, repeat setup process
You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus+ fbatures,
rake a fi.w minutes to load. If you don't want to see the demo
press OK to watch TV.
which may
right now,
19
Connections
& Setup
What to Expect
The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear
{Mlowing examples
explain what you might see:
on the screen.
•
If all of the program
infi)rmation
has been sent to your
appears with all of your TV program
listings.
•
If the program
infi)rmation
hasn't been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE
(without TV program
listings) will appear on the screen. Program
inf;:)rmation
is usually
sent to your TV at night.
•
If the TV detected
that you have multiple
Your Charlnel Lineup appears.
Features
of the GUIDE
To clear the guide
c_d_le companies
Plus+ system are explained
t)com your
screen,
press
TV, the GUIDE
The
in Chapter
CLEAR or GUIDE
in your
area,
Plus+ system
STFP 5: Choosing
3.
on the remow
control.
Next Steps
Nov," that you've
finished
the Interactive
Setup,
time to program
your remote control. The
programmed
to operate
other components.
your
20
you're
ready
to watch
TV. This might
be a good
remote control that came with this TV can be
Go to the next chapter to find out how to program
remote.
Chapter
I
Using the Remote
Chapter
Control
Overview:
•
The Buttons
on the Remote
Control
•
Programming
the Remote
to Operate
•
How
•
Code
To Use the Remote
After
You've
Other
Components
Programmed
It
List
21
Using the Remete
Centrel
The Buttons
L.E.D.
0-9 (Number
buttons)
Enter
through
the remow control.
channel
To enter
press
press
gVE_
VCR2
AUX
NUTE
SAT ,CABLE
on the Remote
a two-digit
and hold
channel,
numbers
and time settings
the two digits.
the first digit for two seconds
Control
until
To enter
a three-digit
two dashes
of the numbe_; then add the second two. Example:
and hold 1 Ior two seconds,
press 9, then press 3.
directly
to tune
appear
cbnnel,
to the right
to channel
123, press
SKIP
Arrow buttons
the on-screen
(up, down, left,
menu system.
ANTENNA
Functions
button in SAT°CABLE
SOUND
GO SACK
GUIDE
INFO
as TV/VCR
mode.
a laserdisc
(Chapter
3), pressing
correct channel.
CLEAR
,0,0,0
,0.0°0
,0,0 00
o00 o
DIP
WH_INPUT
the arrow
button
buttons
in VCR mode
to move
and
through
TV/receiver
AUX (auxiliary)
Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate
the component
you've programmed
the remote to operate with this button. You can program
this button to control a cable box, most R(_,
GE and PROS(_N
audio
components,
MEnU
right) Press
pl_Jye_, or a VCR.
the AUX
button
If you set up the Auto
automatically
tunes
Tuning
fi.amre
the TV to the
CH (up and down) buttons
Scan up or down through
the current
channel
Press once to change the channel
up or down; press and hold to continue
changing
channels.
CLEAR
Removes
any menu
or display
from
the screen
list.
and
returns
you to
If you set up the Auto
Tuning
fi.amre
TV viewing.
DVD
Puts the remote
in DVD mode.
ANTEN_
REVERSE
PLAY
FORWARD
REC*VCR
STOP
PAISE
(Chapter
3), pressing
correct chmmel.
the DVD button
FORWARD
operating
press
If you're
FORWARD
GO BACK
GUIDE
press
to advance
Returns
again
m make
Displ_Jys channel
L.E.D.
(light-emitting
are programming
the remoW.
MENU
m display
MUTE
OK
Lowers
When
the GUIDE
The little
Plus+ system
appear
light on the remote
It also lights
the TV's Main
on the screen:
menu.
when
that lights
when
you press a valid button
You can also press and
hold
you
on
fbr 2 seconds
Plus+ syswm.
the volume
a menu
channel.
inlormation.
diode)
the GUIDE
control,
it fi-om the screen.
the remote.
DispbJys
the TV to the
a VCR or DVD Player with the remote
to remove
INFO
tunes
a disc or videotape.
you to the previous
Press GUIDE
GUIDE
automatically
to its minimum
is on the screen,
press
level. Press
OK to select
again
to restore
the item
volume.
that
is highlighted.
ON*OFF
22
Turns
the TV on and oIl] When
DVD, Sawllite,
etc.)
and the remote
you can press
ONoOFF
to turn
the remote
is programmed
the component
is in another
to operate
that
mode
(VCR,
component,
on and off
Chapter
2
Using the Remete
Tip
To turn off a!l the
RCA, GE, and
PROSCAN
components
that are
connected to the TV,
press ON,OFF twice
within two seconds.
This feature only
works with most RCA,
GE and PROSCAN
products.
PAUSE
If you're
or videotape
PLAY
operating
is playing
If you're
REC,VCR+
a VCR or DVD Player
ro pause
operating
control,
PAUSE when
the disc
a VCR or DVD Playe_, plays the disc or videotape.
When
the GUIDE
Plus+ program
a program.
If tlae remote
guide
is on the screen,
is in VCR mode,
press
If you're operating
a VCR or DVD Player with the remote,
on a disc or videotape.
SAT*CABLE
3), pressing
press
playback.
your VCR to record
REVERSE
backwards
with the remote
Centrel
Puts the remote
the SAT-CABLE
press REC-VCR+
REC'VCR+
control,
ro program
ro start recording.
press REVERSE
in SAT-CABLE
mode.
If you set up the Auto Tuning f_.arure
button automatically
runes the TV to the correct channel.
ro go
(Chapter
SKIP If you press this button belbre you change the channel, the TVwmts 30 seconds and
automatically goes back to the original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if
you press SKIP two times before you change the channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically
turns back m the original channel).
SOUND
STOP
Displays
the A UI)IO Pt{OCI_SSOt¢ menu.
If you're operating
a VCR or DVD Playm, stops playing the disc or videotape.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote
in TV mode. Also displays channel
inlormation.
VCR1 Puts the remora, in VCR mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning ti,ature
VCR1 button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
(Chapr_.r 3), pressing
the
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning ti,ature
VCR2 button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
(Chapr_.r 3), pressing
the
VOL
(up and down)
buttons
Decrease
or increase
the TV's volume.
WHO*INPUT
In TV mode, press WHO'INPUT
to toggle through the available Video Input
channels (VID and the current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists.
Using
the WHO.INPUT
Button
Use the WHO-INPUT button ro toggle through the availahle input sources (VID and the current
channel) and view the content from the component you have connecr_.d to the TV.
1.
Press TV to place the remote, in TV mode. Make sure that the content
turned ON.
from the component
2.
Press WHO.INPUT
m tune to the available input source and view the component.
3.
Press WHO.INPUT
again to tune back to the channel
is
you were previously watching.
23
Using the Remote
Control
Programming the Remote to Operate
Other Components
The universal remote control can be proglvJmmed to operaw most
b_vmds of remote controllable VCRs, sawllite receivers and cable boxes.
The remote is already programmed
m operate most R(_, GE and
PROS(_N TVs, VCRs, DVD plwers, laserdisc players and sawlliw
receivers•
Find Out If You Need
to Program
the Remote
To determine whether the uni_ ersal remote needs to be programmed,
turn a component ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and
press the VCR1 button. Then press ON.OFF or channel up or channel
down to see ff the _ CR responds to the remote commands. If not, the
remote needs to he programmed•
How to Program the Remote
There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic
search and direct entry. Instructions {br both ways {bllow.
code
You'll use these buttons when you program the
remote to operate another component.
The remote may not operate all models of
all brands.
Using Automatic
Tip
To stop the automatic
Code Search
1.
Turn on the component
Player, etc.)
2•
Press and hold the component button on the remote control that
corresponds
m the component you want the remote to operate
(VCR1, DVD, etc.). While you hold down the component button,
press and hold ON.OFF (when the red light on the remow turns
on, release both buttons).
3•
Press P_Y
(the
ON.OFF
button,
code search without
prooramming
any components,
press and hold CLEAR
until the light on the remote turns off.
you want the remote
red light on the remote,
starts flashing).
to operate
located
below
(VCR, DVD
the
The remote is searching
the first set of component
codes (there are
20 sets of codes). If the component
you want to operate
doesn't turn
off automatically
after 5 seconds,
press PLAY again (the red light
starts flashing again as the remote searches
through
the next set of
codes)•
Continue
pressing
PLAY until
the component
Note: I/'the component
cluesn 't turn
PlAY butto*_ 20 time._; the component
4•
Press P.EVERSE, wmt 2 seconds.
component
turns back on.
5•
To finish, press and hold the STOI
l-_'lllOt_'
24
turns
o[_.
turns
off
t?[]'q/?er you >e pressed
can 'l be programmecl.
Repeat
this step until
the
the
button until the red light on the
Using the Remote
Control
Using Direct Entry
1.
Turn
on
the
component
2.
Look
up
the
brand
3.
Press
and
remote
4.
Enwr
5.
Release
6.
Press
hold
the
code
the
7.
If you
the
get
component
no
the
remow
number(s)
[br
component
to see
button
DVD,
the
component
code
that
to operaw.
the
component
on
corresponds
to the
the
code
list on
component
you
page
want
26.
the
etc.)
list.
button.
ifthe
component
component
button
response,
responds
want
code
(VCR1,
{i'om
ON.OFF
pressing
and
the
to opmvm.
you
repeat
to the
responds
and
these
remote
m the
remow
then
ON.OFF
agvfin.
steps
using
next
the
commands.
code
listed
If it doesn't,
for your
brand
until
try
the
commands.
How to Use the Remote After You've
Programmed It
rip
The buttons might
operate differently
for
other components,
especially when you're
using another
component's
menu
system,
Once
the remote
components.
has been
To operate
programmed
successfully,
1.
Press the component
button
(TV, VCR1, VCR2,
remote to operate
the component.
2.
Press
3.
Use the remote
ON.OFF
you are ready
to use it to control
your
the component:
to turn
buttons
the component
that apply
DVD, AUX, or SAT.C&BLE)
m set the
ON or OFE
to that component.
Note: l/'you beep pressing bullorts and rlolhirlg happens, the remole is probabl); in Ihe wrorzg mode.
You mu._l press the compone/nt butlon thai malchea the compone/nt you want to operale (i e., !/you
wahl 1o opovlte the VCR, press VCRI on the r_mole control Io put the remole in VCR mode.)
25
Using the Remete
Centre:
Muhitx_ch ................. 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
NEC ..................................
211119,21/111,2011, 2016, 21118,
......................
2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2(/79, 2I 11, 2123
Nikko .........................................................................
21114
Admixal .....................................................................
2131
Nobkx .......................................................................
2013
Advemum
.................................................................
2026
Olympus ....................................................................
2021
Aiko ...........................................................................
21127
Oplimus ..........................................................
2(/14, 2131
Aiwa .................................................................
211112,21126
Opmnica
...................................................................
211!16
Akai .... 2003, 211114,2005, 21107, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113
Orion .........................................................................
2035
American ltigh .........................................................
2021
Panasonic ................ 2(/21,21122, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
A_ha ...........................................................................
21113
P_ ntax ...............................
2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Audio 1)ynainics ..............................................
2009, 21110
PI ntlx R_ searc]l .......................................................
2018
Audio_}x ...................................................................
21114
Philco ..........................................
2021, 2(/22, 2062, 2063
Bell & ltowell ............................................................
2011
Philips ..........................................
2021, 2(/62, 20!16, 2[24
Beaumark ..................................................................
2013
Pilot ...........................................................................
21114
BI oksonic ........................................................
21112, 21125
Pione_ _. .............................
2111(/, 2055, 2080, 208t, 2123
(_lix ..........................................................................
21114
POl tland ......................................
20I 6, 2017, 2019, 2[ 10
(_ndle ........... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 211I 7, 21118, 2019
ProScan ...........................................................
2(/00, 211111
(_non ....................................................
21121, 21122, 2114
Protl c ........................................................................
2116[
(_pehart
.........................................................
21120, 211 I1
Pulsar .........................................................................
21(/4
(_r_:r ........................................................................
21162
_uartex
.....................................................................
2011
(;CE .................................................................
21127, 206t
_uartz
.......................................................................
2011
Citizen .. 21113, 21114, 2015, 2016, 21117, 2018,2019,2027
Quasar ...................................................
2021, 2022, 2125
(;oloit_me .................................................................
21109
R(5\ ..................................
2000, 2(/1/1,2003, 2(/13, 21121,
Coh ............................................................................
206¸1
.............. 2(/33, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087,
(;i_g ............................................
21113, 2014, 21123, 21161
............. 2(/88, 21189, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2113, 2t211, 2125
Curtis-Mathes
.............................
21111//,211112,211//!),21113,
Radioshack/Realisfic
.................. 2002, 21/11,20I 3, 2(114
.................................
2016, 2018, 2021, 21/22, 2024, 2115
2021, 2(/22, 2023, 2026, 21129, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131
Radix .........................................................................
21114
( yb_m_x ...................................................................
21113
Dae_oo. 2015, 21/17, 2019,2023, 2026, 2027, 21128, 2] 10
Randex ......................................................................
21114
Da, tt on .....................................................................
2110
Ricoh .........................................................................
2128
Dbx ..................................................................
21111!I,2010
Runco ........................................................................
21(/4
Dimensia ...................................................................
2000
Samsung .................. 2003, 2013, 2015, 21133, 2053, 2112
Dynau ch .........................................................
211112,2026
Sank) ...............................................................
213t, 21114
Elecuohom_
...................................................
2/)[4, 2029
Sansui ..........................................
2010, 21,_2, 2ii1, 2123
Elecuophonic
...........................................................
2014
Sanyo .....................................................
2011, 20t3, 21/23
Emerson ................................................
21102, 2012,20] 4,
Scou .... 2(/12, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 21/38, 2063, 21,_3,
.............. 2015, 202], 2024, 2025,2026,2029,
2030, 2032,
2116
2033, 2034, 21/35, 2036, 21/37, 2038, 21/39, 21141/,2041,
S_ars .................................
2011, 2(/14, 2021, 2023, 2048,
2042,2044,2045,2047,2065,2105,2113,2116,2117
........................
2049,2050,2051,2055,2056,2107,2118
2130
Shaq} ............. 2/102, 20I 7, 21/29, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131
Fishex .... 2011, 21/23, 2048, 21/49, 2050, 205i, 21152,2118
Shimoin .......................................
2004, 2056, 2061, 21_8
Ft_i ...................................................................
2021, 21 I!}
Shogun ......................................................................
2//¸13
Funai ...............................................................
2/102, 2026
Signature ........................................................
21/112,2131
Garrard ......................................................................
2026
Singei ¸ ....................................................
21121, 2061, 2128
GE ........ 2000, 21/01,201L 21/21,21122, 2033, 2115, 2120
Sony .........................
20112, 211114,21198, 2//!19, 21 I!t, 2128
Goldstar .............................
21/09, 2014, 2018, 21154, 212I
_S ..................................................................
2112l, 21117
(hadi_ hie ..................................................................
21126
_lvania
21/112,21121, 21122, 21126, 2062, 21163, 2063, 2¸124
Harley Davidson .......................................................
21126
Swnphonic
......................................................
21102, 21126
t Iannan KaIdon .......................................................
21/09
Fandv ...............................................................
20112, 21111
tIax_ood
...................................................................
2061
Fashiko ......................................................................
21114
Headquarl_ r .............................................................
21111
llmmg
.............................................................
21138, 2111
t Iitachi 2002,2033,2056,2037,2107,2111,2120,2122
FEA(; .................................
211112,2026, 21158, 21185, 2111
tII-Q ..........................................................................
21/23
Technics ..........................................................
21121,2111!)
lnsmnt Replay ...........................................................
21/21
Feknika ....................
21102, 21114, 202I, 21126, 2100, 212!}
JCi ..............................................................................
21/21
FMK ......................................................
21113, 21124, 21147
JC PC nney ............... 2009, 2010, 2011, 21/13, 2014, 2021,
Foshiba .......... 2015, 2114!t, 21151,2053, 2063, 2093, 2116
............ 2022, 21/33, 2056, 2058, 21159, 2060, 2107, 2118
For eVision .......................................................
21113, 2014
Unilech .....................................................................
21113
J_ ns¢ n ....................................................
21/33, 21136, 2111
JV( ................. 2009, 21111/,201 I, 2018, 2058, 2111,2123
Vector Rt_search ..........................
21111!),20111, 2015, 21116
K¢ m_ood 2009, 21/10, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058, 2111,2123
Victoi ........................................................................
2/)¸111
KI.H ...........................................................................
21/61
Video Concepts ................ 21111!},
20t0, 2015, 2016, 2113
Kodak ..............................................................
2/114, 2021
Videosonic
................................................................
21113
Wa_ls ........... 2002, 21113, 21114, 21115, 21121, 2023, 2026,
Lhud ...............................................................
2/)1/2, 2026
Logik .........................................................................
2061
21129, 21153, 2056, 21161,21/!16, 210I, 21112, 21113, 21117,
LXI ............................................................................
2(/14
2116, 2131
Magna_ox
2021,21122, 2062, 2063, 2104, 2108, 2124
XR-1000 .................................................
21121, 21126, 206¸1
Magnin ......................................................................
2013
Yainaha ....................
20119, 21110, 2111I, 2/118, 2058, 2111
Max antz ................................................
2009, 21110, 201 I,
Zenith ................................
211114,20!18, 21114, 2I t!t, 2128
..................................
2016, 21/18, 2021, 21/38, 2062,2064
Maxta .........................................................................
2014
Cable Boxes
M _sushim ..................................................................
21/21
MEI ............................................................................
21/21
Me moxex ........................................................
211112,201 I,
ABC ............... 5111/2,5003, 51/04, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053
......................
2013, 21114, 202I, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131
Anmmix ..........................................................
5008, 51111!)
MGA ......................................................
21/29, 2065, 2113
At{ hel ........................................
5008, 51/1/9, 50I 1), 51111
1 ablett mla ................................................................
511118
MGN h chnok)gv .....................................................
21/13
Midland .....................................................................
21/53
1 able_iex_ ..................................................................
511118
Minolta ..................................................
21/55, 21156, 2107
1 entulv .....................................................................
51111
Milsubishi
2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2060,
1 ifizen .......................................................................
5011
............ 2070, 21/71,2072, 2073, 21174, 2106, 2113, 2123
1 otom Voic( ...................................................
51/12, 51113
1 ommmics
.....................................................
51/14, 51115
Momgomex y Wa_d .........................................
2/175, 2131
Motoiola .........................................................
202[,213t
Contec .......................................................................
51)16
MTC ......................................................
21/02, 2013, 2026
VCR
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Eastetn .....................................................................
51117
Gai mi_l .....................................................................
51/¸11
GC Eleclronics
.........................................................
511119
Gemini .................................................
3018, 51119, 51149
Geneml Instrumem
.................................................
511113
Itamlin .............................
51121},302I, 51122, 3035, 51145
Ititachi
.....................................................................
511113
ltv_x ........................................................................
51/I12
Jasco .........................................................................
5{)11
.I_rold
5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046 5053
Magnavox .................................................................
51)25
M_ rnm_ x ..................................................................
5026
Movie Fiml ..........................................
5002 5027, 5028
NSC ......................................................
5002 5027, 5028
Oak ........................................................
5002,5016, 5029
Panasolfic .......................................................
5048, 51)52
Paxagon ....................................................................
5026
Philips ........................................
5011,5012,
5013, 5019,
5025, 5030, 503I, 5032
Pion_ ( i. ..........................................................
5033, 5034
Pulsa_ .......................................................................
51126
P.CA ......................................................
5047, 5049, 5052
P.( alisfic ..........................................................
5009, 5049
P.( gal ...............................................................
5022, 51135
P.( g( n{v ....................................................................
5017
P.einbrandt
...............................................................
5003
Runco .......................................................................
5026
Samstmg .........................................................
5014, 5034
Sciemitic Adanta .......................
5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
Signal ..............................................................
5014, 51118
Sign uure ..................................................................
511113
SL Maix ....................................................................
51114
Spmcer .....................................................................
5052
Stai{ om ................................................
5007, 5018, 5053
Stai g_tte ..........................................................
51/14, 5018
St.uquf st ..................................................................
5018
Iandy ........................................................................
51)4t/
I_ k vi__ ....................................................................
5014
Ibcom ..................................................
3004, 5023, 5041
Ibshiba .....................................................................
5026
Ihsa ..........................................................................
5018
I\'86 .........................................................................
5027
Unika ....................................................
3008, 5009 5011
Unit{ d A_ dsts ...........................................................
5002
United Cal)le ............................................................
5053
Uni_rsal
....................................
5{}08 5000, 5010 5011
Vid_ otxm ..................................................................
5044
Vi('txgl21i . .....................................
5015
5025,
5027
5040
Zenith ...................................................
3026, 5050, 5051
Satellite
Receivers
Chapparal
......................................................
5056, 5057
Drake ..............................................................
5038, 51159
GE .............................................................................
5111111
(;enei_I Instrumems
...........................
5060, 5061, 5062
Panasonic .................................................................
51175
Primeslar. .................................................................
5076
ProScan ....................................................................
511111}
P.C'A ..........................................................................
511111}
P.ealistic ....................................................................
5063
Sony ..........................................................................
51172
STSt .........................................................................
50{_
STS2 .........................................................................
5065
STS3 .........................................................................
5066
STS4 .........................................................................
5067
Ibshiba .....................................................................
5068
Ibshiba .....................................................................
51173
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Chapter
2
Using
Chapter
the TV's
Overview:
•
All About the GUIDE Plus+ System
•
The Channel Banner
•
Auto Tuning
•
Parental Controls and V-Chip
Features
Usfng the TWs Features
Video
window
Action
buttons
Program
information
Menu
options
About the GUIDE Plus+ System
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV
schedules fbr your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or
VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view this
on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 {or details). Press GUIDE m bring up
the GUIDE Plus+ system.
There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system:
Promotional
Channel
information
listings
•
A row of Action buttons
•
Program
•
A row of menu options
Charlnels, Selup)
•
Channel
•
Promotional
•
Video window
at the top of the screen (l, 2 and 3)
information
(Grid, S(nl, News, Scheduh,, Messages,
listings
information
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Since the program information
provided by
the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your
locale, you wil! need to run Setup again if
you move to a different zip or postal code.
Data
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of
program listings. When the power is turned off., the TV locates a "host channel"
that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and
channel lineup information. A channel lineup is the list of stations and their
respective channels.
To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your
TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned
offfbr GUIDE Plus+ system data m download.
If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ system program listings
may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup information is still
correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated program infbrmation
during the next scheduled download.
Channel
Lineup
If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted witb
STEP 5: Choosing Yeur Channd Lirze_q_ after the first GUIDE Plus+ system
download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct
channel numbers fbr the stations in question.
•
28
Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel
press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.
group
and
Chapter3
Using the TV s Features
Getting
In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System
To enter
the GUIDE
•
Press
GUIDE
•
Press and
on the remote.
hold
To exit the GUIDE
•
9
Plus+ s}stem:
MENU
for 2 seconds
on the fi-ont panel.
Plus+ system:
Highlight
a program
to the channel.
and press
OK to exit the GUIDE
Plus+ system
•
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE
displayed
in the video window.
Plus+ system
and
rune
•
Press CLEAR
channel.
Plus+ system
and
return
to exit the GUIDE
The GUIDE Plus+ System
The
GUIDE
S(yrl, _ws,
Plus+ system
Schedule,
'
offers
seven
different
and
1.
• T
I ) tess GUtDE
Press GUIDE on the remote control to
2.
see the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove
the program guide from the screen,
press OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR.
Press MENU or use the tip and down
(the ([;rid Guide appears by delimit).
3.
Use the left and right
4.
Press
OK, or MENU,
T
the GUIDE
arrow
to the channel
to the original
Menus
Mes.sag'e.s, Channel.s
to access
and rune
"
options
on the Menu
Setup. To access
the Menu
bar: (;*id,
bar:
, ,
I) his+ system.
buttons
or use the down
arrow
to access
arrow
buttons
other
button
to select
the Menu
bar
menus.
to see the menu
options.
Grid Guide
The (,rid Guide appears
each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ s}stem. It
displays the cm'rent programming
fbr each channel.
The current
program
displayed
in the video window.
•
is
Press the tip and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel
listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings.
Use the right and le{_ arrow buttons 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 m the original channel. Press GUIDE m exit the GUIDE Plus+ syswm
and tune to the channel in the video window.
Then use the (;rid Guide Action Buttons as described
next.
29
Using the TV's Features
Grid guide
menu selection
\
Grid guide
action buttons
Grid Guide Action Buttons
Action
according
to where
system. Be sure to look at the action
command
numbers.
bar before
When
buttons
will chm_ge
highlighting
the program,
the fbllowing
you are in the GUIDE
pressing
Action
Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer
turn on and tune to the program
highlighted
the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will
scheduled
program
highlighted
and tuned in
Plus+
the
buttons
appear:
in the Schedule
{br the TV to
in the channel
listing. When
automatically
appear with the
the video windm_:
Go To Press 2 on the remote m bring up the direct dial box and enter the
number
of the channel you want. Press OK m highlight
the channel
and
current
program
in the channel
listing of the Grid Guide. Press OK to rune
m the highlighted
channel.
If the video window" is unlocked,
it will
automatically
tune to the channel.
•
Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule
to record the program
highlighted
in the channel
listing.
If you have a cable
cable box channel
for the VCR
box, changing
channels
on the ]Er will not cause
to change while recording.
the
Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and
specified your VCR type.
The program
inlormation
window will display a confirmation
successfully
scheduled
a program
to watch or record.
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names
(the leti column
on the channel
listing),
the fbllowing Action buttons appear:
•
Lock/Unloch
Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window" m either
channel
as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change
browse through
different
channels
(unlock).
stay at one
as you
Go To Press 2 on the remote m bring up the direct dial box and enter the
number
of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight
the channel
and
current
program
in the channel
listing of the Grid Guide. If the video
window is locked, press OK to tune to the highlighted
channel.
If the video
window is unlocked,
it will automatically
tune to that channel.
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Chapter3
Using the TV's Features
Sort menu
selection
Sort
The Sort menu lets you hrowse
are currently
tuned is displayed
programs
hy cat_,gory.
in the video windms:
The
channel
to which
you
To Sort:
1.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system
remote control.
2.
Press
3.
Use the arrows to highlight
S0r/. When Sort is highlight_,d
for the first time,
the Movies catego D, is displayed.
Thereafter,
the last cat_.goly, used becomes
the de[huh. A listing of subcategories
is displayed
below the care.go1T name.
MENU
on the remote
Use the left and right
Categories
isn't
on your screen,
to select
arrows
the Menu
m highlight
other
press GUIDE
on your
ba_=
cat¢.gories.
4.
Use the up and down arrow buttons
to highlight
a subcategoD,.
For
example,
highlight
All and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ syst¢.m sorts
the programs).
5.
Press
the up and down
arrow
time.
Press
up and down
6.
the channel
buttons
to review
m review" the list one
Select MENU to return to the menu
the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Then
use the Sort Menu
Sort
Menu
Action
Action
Buttons
the list one program
bar, or press
GUIDE
as described
next..
at a
page at a time.
or CLEAR
m exit
Buttons
When viewing the results of'a Sort, the fbllowing Action humms appear:
•
Watch Press 1 on the remote, m place a timer in the Schedule, and then
tollow the on-line help fbr ti_rther options. Placing a timer in the Schedule
will cause the TV m turn on and tune m the program highlighted in the
Channel listing at the predetermined
time.
•
Record
Press 3 on the remote to set the VCR m record the program
highlighted
in the channel
listing. If you have a cable box, changing
TV
channels
will not cause the cable box channel
m change while recording.
The
program
successfully
inlormation
scheduled
window
a program
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you have
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Using the TV s Features
News menu
selection
News
The News menu lets you browse current
Schedule
selection
menu
news stories hy headline.
1.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2.
Press MENU on the remote, control to select the menu bar.
3.
Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will
appear in the video window).
4.
Use the up and down arrows m highlight
a stol T.
•
Use the up and down arrows m browse the list one story at a time.
•
Use the channel
a time.
up and down to browse through
the list one page at
5.
Press the right arrow button m see [_1lItext.
6.
If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or leI} arrow button m
page [brward or back through the pages of text. Press the down arrow m
view the next stol T.
7.
Select MENU to return to the Menu bal, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the
remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Schedule
The Schedule menu lets you alter timers {br either viewing or recording
programs.
The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch
VCR recording
if you have
connected
the G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapwr
1 tbr more details on
connecting
the G-LINK cable.
To schedule
a program
to watch or record:
1.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2.
Press MENU on the remote
3.
Highlight
4.
Select 147al('hor t_gcol_li]com the Action buttons bar. The timer is then
a program
automatically
5.
to select the Menu bat=
within the channel
listing.
logged into the &hedule menu.
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program
successfldly
inlormation
scheduled
window
a program
will display
to watch
a confirmation
when
you have
or record.
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Chapter
3
Using the TV s Features
To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled
event, access the Schedult, menu from the Menu bar.
1.
2.
Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3.
Use the arrows to highlight
4.
Use the up and down arrows m highlight
Then use the Schedule
Schedule
the Scheduh, menu selection.
the program
Menu Action Buttons as described
you want to edit.
next.
Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the ,";_hedulemenu the following Action huttons
appear:
•
Remove
schedule
•
Change Highlight the 1X(ll(hor l¢,ec(,_-d
timer you wish to change and press 3
on the remote to toggle the fi-equency between the following choices:
DAILY
Highlight the 1Xgll(ltor I?,ecmdtimer you wish to remove from the
and press 1 on the remote.
records the same program
each day Monday through
Friday.
ONCI'2 records only on that day.
I'Iq'J_KLY records the proglvJm each week at the same time.
Messages
selection
menu
Messages
Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, &s
well as special programming
infbrmation.
You can access these messages from
the Messages menu on the Menu bar.
To read messages:
1.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2.
Press MENU on the remote
to select the Menu bar.
3.
Use the arrows to highlight
the Messages menu selection.
4.
Highlight the message you want m read hy using the up and
down arrow buttons.
5.
Press INFO
beyond the
reached the
information
to display the I_ll text of the message. If the text continues
screen, press INFO to view the next page of text. Once you have
end of the message, press INFO m close the expanded
and return to the Messages screen.
Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described
Messages
next.
Menu Action Button
When viewing the Messages menu the fbllowing Action hutton appears:
•
Remove Highlight
the remote..
the message you want m delete and press 1 on
33
Using the TV s Features
Channe_ menu
action buttons
Channe_
se_ction
menu
Channels
You can customize the channel listing by cnahling or disabling the display of
certain channels. For instance, you m W disable channels that you never watch.
You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.
1.
If the Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2.
Press MENU m select the Menu bar.
3.
Use the right and let} arrows m highlight
4.
Use the up and down arrows m select a channel.
Then use the Channels
Channels
the Channel._menu selection.
Menu Action Buttons as described
next.
Menu Action Buttons
While hrowsing the Channd._ menu, the [;:_llowing Action huttons
appear:
•
Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since
entering the Channd._ Menu.
•
Change Press 2 on the remote
highlighted channel line.
to change the channel
•
On/OJ] Press 3 on the remote
On and 0//_
to toggle the state of the channel
number
for the
between
Setup
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup infbrmation.
Setup option:
To access the
1.
If the Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote
control.
2.
Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.
3.
Use the right arrow to highlight
4.
Use the up and down arrows to select Change _),slemsettings, R_fiew @lions, or
View demo.
• Change system settings
system setup are correct.
•
Review options
the Sel*qJmenu selection.
Confirms the settings you completed
in the GUIDE Plus+
Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the ON'OFF
button on the remote control.
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system fi-om being displayed when you press the
ON-OFF button on the remote control.
•
View demo
Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.
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Chapter
3
Using the TV,s Features
How to Get More
Advertisement
Information
About
an
or a Program
To find out more inlbrmation about a program, advertisement
or special, use
the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional
infbrmation box.
Requesting more inlk)rmation about a particular show displays the PlusCode
programming number and the Shows on ?v?_xttk)r that channel.
Press the INFO
Promotional
button
to exit
the expanded
inlormation
screen.
information
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items
The GUll)E Plu._+ Menu gives you access
To access the GUll)E l_lus+ Menu:
1.
Press
2.
Highlight
Each
MENU
menu
to {_,atures
GU1DEPlus+
the sub-menus
Setup
Displays
are listed
the GUIDE
OK.
below:
I lus+ system setup
Change system settings
Confirms
Plus+ system setup are correct.
the settings
Review
Plus+ system
options
View demo
GU1DEPlus+
Off The
Displays
Runs
Label
On Displays
Displays
name
Runs
stop the demonstration,
GUIDE
the GUIDE
the station
station
ContinuousDemo
Plus+ system.
on the remote.
GUII)E Plus+ Menu and press
and
in the GUIDE
Plus+ system
you completed
auto
display
Plus+ label
menu.
name
you change
channels.
isn't
displayed
the GUIDE
you must
when
you change
Plus+ demonstration
rum
in the GUIDE
options.
demonstration.
the GUIDE
when
screen.
channels.
until
it is turned
oft- To
off the TV.
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Using the TV s Features
Channel
Banner
There
indicators
are several
buttons
on the remote.
list describes
the items
bottom).
Sample displays on a Channel Banner.
that
might
12:01
Displays
i
The lock is displfJyed
locked or unlocked.
[]
Displayed
when Closed
current
chfmnel.
ESPN
Displays
the label assigned
60
Displays
the current
the current
is displayed
the TV or INFO
time.
m indicfJte
when
Captioning
is available
to the current
chfmnel
when
Parental
or input
you mute
Controls
chfmnel.
channel.
the audio.
Stereo is displayed
in Stereo.
SAP
Displayed
when the current
chfmnel is broadcfJsting
(Second Audio Program)
in[;:)rmation.
00:00
when
when
Displayed
m count
(SKIP) time_:
Why You Should
Tuning Feature
auto-tuning
fbature
the current
the Sleep
Timer
down
are
on the
tl'i l
Displayed
With the auto tuning feature, you can
set up the TV to tune to the channel you
need to watch by pressing that
component's button,
you press
This display is called the Channel
Bannel: The following
on the Channel
Banner screen (left to right and top to
Muw
The
appeal" when
channel
has been
is broadcasting
SAP
set.
time le{k on the commerciM
skip
Use the Auto
automatically
tunes
the TV to the correct
channel
for
different
components
you have connected
to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Playe_;
etc.) When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don't have to
remember
to change your TV to channel
watch the tape in your VCR.
3, fbr example,
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning
The way you set up the auto
component
bumms
tuning
on the remote
Ibatore
when
you want
to
Feature
in the TV's menu
and the way you have each
corresponds
to the
component
connected
to your TV. When you set auto tuning, you're telling the TV what
channel
to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAToCABLE
breton on the remote control.
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1.
Press
MENU
2.
Highlight
(the
7
7
_
r
7"1,MALN
MEl\Uappears).
Channel and
press OK on your
remote
control.
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Using the TV s Features
3.
Highlight
Au/0 7hnirlg'and
4.
Choose which channel
press
OK.
you would like m set:
Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel
tunes to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote.
that the TV
Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel
tunes to when you press the VCR2 bu_ton.
that the TV
Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you select
tunes to when you press the DVD button.
Set SAT/CABLE
Channel
that the TV runes to when
5.
The
Highlight
connected
choices
the channel
that the TV
Displays a list that lets you set up the channel
you press SAT°CABLE.
the choice that matches the way you have the component
to this TV, and press OK.
and
a brief explanation
lbllow:
Not connected Choose this if you don't have this particular
component
connected
to the TV, or if you don't want the TV to automatically
tune
correct channel
when you're using this component.
Channel2
(SAT/CABLEonly)
the (_BLE/ANTENNA.jack
to the
Component
(satellite or cable box) is connect_.d
to
on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune
to channel
2 when
make sure
this switch
the component's
Channel
2/3/4
is on the back of the component.
you press the SAT° CABLE bu_ton
switeh
on the remote.
is set to channel
P,eminder:
2. Usually
Channel3
Component
is connected
to the (_BLE/ANTENNA.jack
on the back
of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel
3 when you press the
corresponding
bu_ton on the remote.
P,eminder:
make sure the component's
Channel
3/4 switch is set to channel
3.
Channel4
Component
is connected
m the C&BLE/ANTENNAjack
of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel
4 when you press
corresponding
Channel
3/4
bu_ton on the remote.
P,eminder:
switch is set to channel
4.
make
on the back
the
sure the component's
Video Input
Component
is connected
to the VIDEO.jack
on the back of the TV
and you want the TV to tune to VID Input Channel when you press the
component
hutton.
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audio/video cabl_.
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Using the TV s Features
Parental
Controls
and V-Chip
The l_'ar_mlal Conhola 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 Paremlal Controls menu involve software inside your
TV (refi.rred
to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs
and movies
based on violence,
sex, or other conwnt
view. In other words, it lets you program
you may believe children
should not
your TV so it won't display certain
programs.
Once
you block
entering
programs,
you or other
adults
can unblock
programs
by
a password.
By default,
the sol,ware
use this teature,
inside
your TV is turned
you can just ignore
"off,' so if you dont
want
to
it.
How V-Chip Works
When turned "on," the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasWrs
send with programs. That code tells the software the program's age-based rating
(TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and conwnt 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 fbr
viewing," when you tune m that particular channel.
Broadcasters
are not required
m provide
content
themes,
so programs
with no content
themes will only be blocked
if you block their
You can also block out programs
that have been given a rating
and progr_uns that are considered
"unrated"
because no code
the broadcaste_:
are listed
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The TV age-based
in the following
ratings
and conwnt
themes
received
age-based
lvJting.
of"Not
Rawd,"
has been sent by
you can block
ruble.
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Age-Based
Rating
TM-MA
Description
Mature Audience
Only. Specifically
designed
17. It contains
one or more of the li)llowing
activit} (S), or graphic
violence
(V).
Parents
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
Strongly
Cautioned./;ontains
Themes
for Age-Based
Ratings
to be vk, wed by aduhs and may be unsuitable
l_)r children
under
content
themes:
crude indecent
hmguage
(L), explicit
sexual
some
material
that man)
under
14. Parents are strongl} urged to exercise
greater
care
against letting children
under the age of 14 watch unattended.
ti)llowing content
themes:
intensel}
suggestive
dialogue
(D),
situations
(S), or intense violence
(V).
Parental Guidance
Suggested.
Contains
material
parents
ma} want to watch it with their }ounger
content
themes:
some suggestive
dialogue
(D),
modetutte
violence
(V).
General
Audience.
Most parents
would lind
little or no sexual dialogue
(D) or situations
or no violence
(V).
parents
would
lind
unsuitable
tor children
in monitoring
this progtutm
and are cautioned
'Ihis program
contains
one or more of the
strong coarse language
(L), intense
sexual
that parents
ma) tind unsuitable
ti)r younger
children.
Many
children.
The program
contains
one or more of the following
infrequent
coarse language
(L), some sexual situations
(S), or
this program
suitable
ti)r all ages. It contains
(S), no strong language
(L), and little
Directed to Children
7 years and older. Designed
ti)r children
who have acquired
the developmental
reality. Themes
and elements
may frighten
children
under
TV-Y
and Content
in this program
the age of 7.
tor children
ages 7 and above,
it may be more appropriate
skills needed
to distinguish
between
make-believe
and
l
ma) include
mild fantasy violence
(F\) or comedic
violence,
All Children.
'Ihemes
and elements
in this program
from ages 2-6. It is not expected
to frighten
younger
are designed
children.
fi)r a young
audience,
including
or
children
V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The
$-(,hzp
be viewed.
! VRalzng
L*mzl lets you
To set TV programming
1.
Choose
Parental
decide
which
TV programs
can
and
If Parental
Controls
cannot
limits:
Conlro[s from
the Main
menu.
have
previously
been locked, you must enter your password.
If they are not
locked, you will get a messene reminding
you that your limits will not be
effective until you lock Parental
Controls.
2.
Press MENU
3.
Highlight
to continue.
and select
V-Chip TV Rating" Limit.
4. Once
you get to the V-Chip TVRating
Limit screen, use the arrow" buttons
and OK on your remote to change the stares of a TV program
rating or
conwnt
theme from View to Blod¢.
The
following
TV program
sections
give you more
details
about
how to change
the stares
of
limits.
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Using the TV s Features
The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
The fbllowing is an example
ofwhere
items are locawd within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Status Field
Lets yon
select
whcthcl
the status
ot the agc-bascd
rating
limi_
to
the lclt is View tn" Block.
Content Themes
Lists
the content
themes
_u
can block or view.
lx'l_ you select irom a
Content Status
Fields
list of age-based
Lets you
Rating Field
i'afings
coIltt=II{
you tan block m view.
select
which
tht=tl'lt=S
to
vit=w
rating,
and
tht" selected
whether
contort{
the status
Ihcme
lol"
of the
is ct]rrently
View (V) or Block (B).
Rating
Settings
Area
Lets yon sec the cm'rcnt
associalcd
conlent.
block/_icw
Block (B) sctfing_ a_c toded
Rating
field
Rating status
field
Content
fields
status
slate of age-based
The View (V) scuing_ are coded
Iating_ and
in green, and the
in red.
Blocking Age-Based
Ratings
You can automatically hlock all program lwtings ahove a specified age-based
rating level. For example, if you only want your child m watch programs that
have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch
TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need m block out other programming
with
higher ratings.
To block programs
1.
with higher
ratings:
First, determine the lowest level rating you don't want the child m watch
(see chart of age-based ratings on next page).
Tip
When you change the status of a rating to
Block, the system will automatically
block
higher ratings and al! corresponding
content themes.
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Using the TV s Features
Rating
field
Rating status
field
Content
status fields
2.
3.
Press
the leff and
right arrow
buttons
to highlight
the Ratirlgfield.
Press the up and down arrow buttons
on the remote to scroll through
the
age-based
rating limits. Keep scrolling
until the rating corresponding
with
the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears
on the screen.
In the example
discussed
above, you would scroll through
the Ratingfield
until TV-PG appears,
since the highest rating you want the child to watch
TV-G.
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
Mature
Audience
Only
TV-14
Parents Strongly
TV-PG
Parental
TV-G
General Audience
TV-Y7
Directed to Children
and older
TV- Y
All Children
Rating
field
Rating status
field
Guidance
4.
Press the right
Slatus field.
5.
Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between Vigwand Bled< The
status f;:)rthe rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Blo& (and B).
fi*
Press OK on the remote
are finished.
7.
Select
button
to move
the yellow" highlight
to the
to return to the menu or exit the screen when you
l,orl_ P(trenlal Conhols
password,
prompwd
Cautioned
arrow
is
from
the Pare"ntal Cenlrol._ menu.
and if you have not already
to enter it again to confirm.
set your password,
Enter
a
you will be
Suggested
7 years
Content
status fields
Viewing
Age-Based
After you block
ratings
age-based
Ratings
ratings,
you have the option
of changing
some
of the
back to View.
1.
Determine
which
blocked
rating
2.
Use the up and down
of l;/o&
3.
Press the right arrow" button
field.
to move
4.
Press the up button
View.
arrow
to select
you want to view.
buttons
to select
the rating
the yellow" highlight
with a status
to the rating
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Usfng the TWs Features
Blocking Specific Content Themes
Content
Themes
You can block programs
based on their content.
(Content
D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning
D
Sexually explicit dialoque
L
Adult language
S
Sexual situations
V
Violence
FV
Fantasy Violence
TV-Y
All Children
Rating
field
Rating status
field
Content
fields
is represented
of this section
by the
fi:>r
details.)
When you block a content
theme {k_r a particular
rating, you
automatically
block that content
theme fbr 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
Content
themes
To block
program
containing
adult
language.
content:
1.
Determine
the lowest
level of content
you don't
want the child
to watch.
2.
Use the up and down arrow buttons
on the remote to scroll through
the
age-based
ratings until the rating that corresponds
with the lowest content
you do not want the child m watch appears.
(In the example
above, you
would scroll through
the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.)
3.
Press the right
corresponding
4.
Press the up or down arrow button to change content
status fi'om
All higher ratings' content
theme will automatically
change to t;.
5.
Press
arrow button to move the highlight
m the field
with the content
theme you wish to block out.
Vto t;.
Status
OK to return
to the menu
or exit the screen.
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Using the TV s Features
Radng
field
Rating
s_tusfield
Content
themes
Viewing
Specific Content
Themes
If you block specific content
themes, you have the option
changing
some of the cont_,nt themes back to (V) VieT/r.
Content
fields
Status
themes
you want to change
back and
1.
Determine
2.
Use the up and down arrow buttons
to scroll through
the age-based
ratings
until the rating whose content
theme you want to change to View appears.
3.
Press the right
content
theme
TV-14.
4.
the cont_.nt
of going
to (V) View.
arrow button m move the yellow highlight
m a particular
status, such as the B under language
(L) corresponding
with
Press the up or down arrow" button
to change its status back to K Your child
would then be able to watch programs
with TV-14 adult language
cont_.nt,
but not programs
with T_LPG or T_LMA language
cont_.nt.
Note:
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_]xmding lo 7'V -14
(L) langn_agedmnges _ (V) V in_. H igdwrraled (zmlerlt Ih_÷mgs,_s_tuJt
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
You set movie rating limits by blocking movi_,s rated abnw, a sp_,cified ]ev_,].
How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained
in the next two
sections.
7k)access
the
V-CHIP MO VIE RATING
1.
Press MENU on the remote
2.
Select Pare/ntal Cor_lro[s(press 6).
3.
Select V-Chip Movie RalirlgLimil
LIMIT men LI:
control
(the TVMAINMENUappears).
(press 2).
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Using the TV s Features
Rating field
Rating status
field
Blocking
Movie Ratings
If you only want your child
other
words,
movies
all other
movies
To block
movies:
rated
with higher
to watch
movies
PG and G), then
that
have a PG rating
you could
and lower
automatically
block
(in
out
ratings.
1.
Highlight
the Ratir_gfield
and press the up and down arrow buttons to find
the rating that is the lowest rating you don't want the child to watch.
(In
the example
above, you would highlight
the rating smtos bumm
corresponding
to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to
watch is PG.)
2.
Press the right arrow" button to highlight the rating Slatu,_field. Press the up
and down arrow buttons to change the button fi'om View to Blo&. All higher
ratings automatically change to Blo&.
3.
Press OK to return
4.
If Parental
Controls
are not locked,
limits will take effect.
m the menu
or exit the screen.
you must
lock them
so the movie
rating
Note: Some movies may be gi_tz a Not Ratt, d (NR) ratit_J4. Afler block#zg
moz,ie rat#z_,4._;
.goJ_must set NR to Vieu separately to z,ieu NR moz,ies.
Rating field
Rating status
field
Viewing
Movie
Ratings
After you hlock movie ratings, you have the option
l-ating st_Jtus buttons back to Vieu_
1.
Highlight
the rating
the Ratir*gfield
and press
you want to view.
2.
Press the right arrow button
and down arrows to change
of changing
the up and down
arrow
some
buttons
to highlight
the rating Slatus field.
the button fi'om Biotic to View.
Press
For example,
if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked,
change
the rating stares corresponding
with NC-17. Your child would
able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.
3.
44
Press OK to exit the screen,
and be sure parental
controls
of the
m find
the up
you can
then be
are locked.
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Using the TV's Features
V-Chip Unrated
Selecting
this option
recognizes
programs
as "unrated"
may include
programs,
Block
lets you decide
if programs
can be viewed. Note
news, sports, political,
emergency
without
Program
that
the V-Chip
that "unrated"
TV
religious,
local and weather
bulletins,
public
announcements,
programs
programs
are available.
are not available.
and
programs
ratings.
View All unrated
Block All unrated
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Channel Block
Selecting
View
this option lets you decide what channels
Makes the selected channel
viewable.
can be viewed.
Block
The fi'ont panel and remote control CH (channel)
bumms
will tune only to channels
that you have marked
as Vigw. The remote
will still tune to the blocked channel
if you use the digits to access
the channel,
but the channel
will be blocked.
Don't
l_i)rget to lock parental
controls
after you change
(2hanr_el Block. If you do not, the channel
block
the status
of
will not take effect.
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Front Panel Block
Selecting
this option lets you block (disable)
or unblock
TV's fi'ont panel. The remote still runes to any channel.
(enable)
the
Front Panel Bhul¢
can:
•
Keep
children
•
Keep
young
(When
using
fi-om watching
children
from
this as a Parental
access m any remote
have the fi-ont panel
TV when
the parent
playing
with the bumms.
Control
method,
that is capable
blocked.)
of operating
is not present.
you should
remove
the television
Don't fi_rget to lock parental
controls
after you change
do not, the front panel block will not take effect.
while
the status.
you
If you
45
Using the TV s Features
Lock/Unlock
Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental
password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings
Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.
controls settings using a
for V-Chip, Chamml
If you [brget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the
t_,levision and volume down on the remote fbr 3 seconds. Nothing appears on
the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via
Lo& Paremtal Conlro[_.
46
Chapter3
Using
Menu
Chapter
the TV's
System
Overview:
•
How to Use the Different
•
Audio Menu
•
Picture Quality
•
Screen Menu
•
Channel Menu
•
Time Menu
Types of Menus
Menu
47
Using
the TV s Menu
System
How to Use Your TV's Menu System
You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV m access the menu system and make
changes to the settings.
The tk)llnwing pages explain how to use the dil;[)rent types of menus to adjust the tl.atures 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. Note. that holding
displays the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Menus take you m another
select a choice in a menu:
48
panel. There are two ways m
•
Use your arrow buttons
and press OK.
•
Press a number button on the remote. For example,
press 3 m go sUvdght to the &wee:r,menu.
rip
Fee! 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,
menu or a control
MENU for 2 seconds
on your remote, control to highlight
your choice,
in the Main menu
Exiting a menu
There
are three ways to exit a menu:
•
Highlight
Exit and press OK.
•
Press 0 on the remote.
•
Press CLEAR. The on-screen
return m TV viewing.
displays are cleared
from the screen and you
Using
the TV s Menu
System
Audio Menu
I Audio
Mute Press OK to reduce
to restore the volume.
the TV's volume to its minimum
Tone Controls Displays the slider controls
balance.
Audio Processor Displays a choice
the way the sound comes through
l t_0C1_550R
Mono
menu
by pressing
Plays the sound
broadcasts
Stereo
list of available
your speakers.
the SOUND
in mono
with weak stereo
Splits the incoming
Most TV programs
STI_REO appears
5:)r adjusting
level. Press OK again
the TV's treble, bass and
audio modes, which control
You can also access the AUDIO
button
on the
only. Use this setting
remote.
when
receiving
signals.
stereo
and recorded
on the TV when
audio
signal into left and right
materials
have stereo
you tune
to a proglvJm
channels.
audio.
The word
that
is broadcast
in
S tl-_l-i-_O.
Expanded
Stereo
Electronically
"widens"
stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems,
a fullm; more spacious
sound.
sound
fi'om stereo
DVD players,
broadcasts,
and LaserDisc
players
Sound Logic' Stereo
commercial
breaks,
Reduces the annoying
blasts in volume during
and also amplifies
sof}er sounds in program
material.
Eliminates
to constmatly
the need
adjust
volume
5:)r
control.
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the proglvJm's
audio in a second
language,
if one is available. The word SAPappears
on the TV when you
rune to a proglvJm that is broadcast
with S_ information.
SAP audio is
broadcast
in mono. SAP is also used ro broadcast
a program's
audio with
descriptions
of the video 5:)r the visually impaired.
Picture Quality Menu
Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls
picture looks.
Contrast Adjusts the difference
the picture.
fbr adjusting
the way the
between the light and dark areas of
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.
(Continued
Chapter
4
on next page)
49
Using
the TV's Menu
System
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness
of the edges in the picture.
When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Piclure Preset choice list will appear.
You can choose either Yesor No. If you save the settings _s a Personal Picture
Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can re-select them quickly if
someone changes the settings.
Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset
picture settings: Bright Lighlir_g; NgyrmalLighlir_g, _Sq/tL*ghlzr_g(y_1 _onal l *_lu_
Presel. Choose the setting that is best tor your viewing environment.
Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the ti.ature that
automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially use[ill l'br
tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.
Choose On or Oj[ depending on your pre[_,rence.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic
color adjustments: Coolfbr a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and
Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to
the NTSC standard of 6500 K.
Screen Menu
Closed-Caption
captioning
Display
Displays
inlormation
a choice
is shown
Off Always
No captioning
On Always
C,aptioning
list that
lets you choose
the way closed
on the screen.
intbrmation
inlormation
is displayed.
is shown
ahvays, when
available.
On When Sound is Muted
Captioning
intbrmation
is shown, when available,
whenever
the TV's sound is muted.
(To mute the sound, press the MUTE
button.)
The captioning
infbrmation
is not displayed
when the sound is
not mut_,d.
Closed-Caption
captioning
Menu Lan_age
language
50
Mode
mode
Displays
is used
Displays
[br the menus:
a choice
fbr displaying
a choice
list that
lets you choose
captioning
list tbat lets you select
Er*glish, Spani.sh or l,}-e/ruh.
which
infbrmation.
your
prefi.rred
Using
the TV s Menu
System
Using Closed Captioning
Many
programs
are encoded
display
the audio
Closed
captioning
programs
program
portion
encoded
is closed
See Chapter
is not available
eight
know which Closed-Caption
about
closed-captioned
at all times.
the channel
modes,
Only
specific
bannm:
including
fbur
text modes.
Mod_
Select
2.
Highlight
appears).
Clo,sed-Caption Mode and press
3.
Highlight
your choice
&teen fi'om the Main
and
menu.
OK
(the
Closed-Caption
press OK (the Scr_em menu
Note: 77_ Textmod_sa_u'r_n_arlyha(/q/d_e]yktur
ch*_ed-captkmedtext. Mos! l,_r txMcaslers use dw
lim<_q/ c@lkms al a lime,
mode
lets you
inlbrmation
are applicable.
When a
CCare displayed
in the channel bannm:
1.
rip
which
Modes
To set the Closed-Capliorl
If you don't
on all channels
infbrmation
Closed-Caption
inlbrmation,
as text on the TV screen.
with closed-captioning
captioned,
the lem.rs
3 tbr more
The TV offers
with closed-captioning
of a program
appears
Mode
again).
eonllwscr eenlodgplaylhe
CC m_xle, wh id_ di._plro_sajh,_
to use, select CCI. CC1 is probably the mode
that is used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4
are reserved for foreign languages,
rarely used at this time.
but are
Turning off Closed-Caption
Chapter
4
1.
Select &teen fi'om the Main menu.
2.
Press OK to select
3.
Highlight
QffAlways and press OK. The
you go back to the Soecru menu.
Closed-Coption
Di,q_lay.
closed
captioning
is turned
off and
51
Using
the TV's Menu
System
Channel Menu
Signal Type
This option
Displ_Jys a choice list that lets you select the current
antenna
does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.
UHF/VttFAntenna
f;:)r TV signals.
Choose
Cable TV Choose
signals.
this if you are currently
this if you are currently
using
using
cable
type.
an oil:air
or a cable
antenna
box for TV
Auto ChanneISeareh
Tells the TV to search automatically
li)r all the channels
available
through
the antenna
input. When the TV finds an active channel,
places
it in the Normal
channel
list; inactive
channels
with no signM at all) will be removed
using a cable box and have set up the GUIDE
channels
(weak
stations
it
or
fi-om the channel
list. If you are
Plus+ system, this option does not
appeal:
List and Labels
list and choose
directions
Tip
To enter a number greater than 99, press and
hold "1" to enter the hundreds digit, then
press the two remaining numbers.
Displays a control
panel that lets you edit your Normal channel
a six-character
label li)r each channel.
Follow the on-screen
to enter
your
channels
and other
inli)rmation.
Channel # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down
channels
available via your antenna.
You can enter the channel
directly using the number
buttons.
through
number
the
Normal List Only the channels
included
in the Normal list are available
when you scan tip and down using channel
up and down. Use the tip and
down arrow buttons
to indicate whether
the channel
number
indicated
is
included
(Yes) or is not included
(No) in the Normal
channel
list.
Channel Label Use the up and down arrow" buttons
to enter a six-character
label {br each ch_mnel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through
the
characters.
The TV can store up to 27 labels in memoly,.
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set tip the TV to automatically
tune to the correct input channel
when you press a component
button
(VCR1,
DVD, VCR2, or SAT°(_BLE)
on the remote.
Go to Chapter 3 f;:)r details about
the Auto
Tuning
fi.amre.
"time Menu
Sleep Timer
Displays a control panel that lets you select
want to give the TV bet;:)re it shuts itself otT
Schedule Displays a control
TV on and off automatically.
on-screen
directions
Set Time
Displays
screen
directions
guide
a control
guide
of time you
panel that lets you set up a schedule
.¢i._rturning
the
Reminder:
you must turn the schedule
On. The
you through
panel
you through
that
the steps needed
lets you enter
the steps needed
GUIDE Plus+ system is set up, it will automatically
option will not appea_:
52
the amount
to set the schedule.
the current
time.
The on-
to set the time. If your
update
your
time and
this
Other
Chapter
Information
Overview:
•
Troubleshooting
•
Care and Cleaning
•
Front
•
Limited
•
Accessory
•
Index
Panel Buttons
Warranty
Order
Form
Troubleshooting
Most
problems
you
encounter
with
your
TV you
can
correct
by consuhing
the
"Doubleshooting
list that
tk)llows.
TV Problems
TV won't
tm on
•
Press
the _i_ buttom
•
Make
sure
•
(heck
•
Something
the wall receptacle
Felnote
•
'Ihe
the TV is plugged
might
(Olltrol
(or extension
be wrong
controls
don't
•
If you're
•
'Ihe
TV turns
sure
Press
it is "live" by plugging
the POWER
button
in something
else.
on the ti-ont of the TV. If the 'I_ r turns
on, check
(disabled).
Use the remote
and choosing
control
to unlock
the h-ont
panel
controls
by selecting
the l')_)nt
controls
by sek, cting
the l')_)rlt
View.
using
the remote
control,
the 'I_ r button
may be lockt, d (disabk,
d).
and
then
lir_t to makt,
Use the remote
Controts i'nell_.l and choosing
the 'INz lor two minutes
off while
press
plug it back
sure
the remote
control
to unlock
is in 'I_ r mode.
the h-ont
panel
View.
in. 'Ii_rn
the 'IN z on and try again.
playing
•
Sched'ul_d O]]lunction
•
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again.
this happens ti-equently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
TV
turns
•
Sdzed'ul_d ()_ or Watdl ti'om tht' (;UIDE
Blank
may hav_' bt'en activated.
Make sur_' tht' component
Try another
54
Plus+ system may hav_' bt'en activated.
Go to p. 32 lor instructions.
I tun
connt, ctt, d to tht, TV is turnt, d on.
channd.
on the
TVan
Make surc' you hart' rc,mo\ed
No sound,
•
If
screen
•
•
Go to p. 32 tor instH_ctions.
on unexpectedly
•
When
the
work
ti-ont pant, l controls
Unplug
to make
control.
._)(i,
Controts menu
ParM BN& in the Par_ta!
•
p,
cord)
remote
may be locked
ParM BN& in the Par_ta!
Buttons
with your
on
sollltiol]s
ti-ont panel
in.
picture
icon
is moving
ae_ss the
smen
tht, L)emo Pin ti-om tht, C.LINK jack on tht, back ot your TV.
okay
Maybt' sound is mutt'd.
Pr_'ss tht' volume
up button
to restore, sound.
Chapter
5
Other
Information
Troubleshooting
Can't
select
certain
channel
•
Channel
•
If using a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR button
Noisy
•
may be blocked
stereo
in the Par_ta!
Conhv)Lsmenu.
on the VCR is in the correct
mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
reception
The station might hc weak.
No picture,
•
or not appr*wed
Press the SOUND button
on your remote control
The
•
If you're
no sound but TV is on
channel
might
watching
be empty-your
change
VCR and
Sound
okay,
pictter
•
Cht'ck antenna
•
Tt T adjusting
Black
it's connected
with
coaxial
cable
to the CABLE/AN'I
box
Every
connections.
appears
time
Makt, sure all ot the cahk, s ar_, tirmly commctcd
flmction
to make
tune
sure
the TV to channel
the TV/VCR
button
3 or 4
on the
on the
screen
might be on. (heck
I tur on the
to the jacks.
to bnprove weak signals. Go to page 50 tor more instructions.
TVthe
tht, Clo_ed-Ca];tiorll)i_)_;laycontrol
Guide
is on the
panel in tht, Screen menu.
Go to page 50-51 tor mor_,
s_n
The GUIDE Plus+ _ystcm automaticall)
appcar_ on the s_rcen when y(m use the remote control to turn it on. 'I_) turn ott this
t_'aturc, press GUIDE on )our remote control (the guide appears), and then press MENU (the mem] options har is lfighlightcd).
Press the right arrow button to lfighlight Set'u]).Choose Review and select ()/]2
GUIDE Plus+ System
Problems
GUIDE
switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or
•
ENNAjack,
Also check
poor
sharpness
Close, d-captioning
instructions.
instructions.
channels.
(whichever
channel
is selected
on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR).
VCR is in the correct
mode (press the TV/VCR
button
on your VCR).
•
lrom stereo to mono.
Ma)he the cahlc/air
setting is set to the wror'lg position.
Select (;UIDI_2Pl_s+ Mcr_'u ti-oi'n the Main merlu, select
the ,';el*@ option,
and provide
the correct
intbrmation
on the lollowing
screens.
Go to pages 16-17 tor detailed
•
•
to change
Plus+ setup won't
Make
ti'ollt
sure you have
Of
components'
Plus+ system
removed
remote
•
GUIDE
•
You may 1]aw_ an incorrect
,';¢,h@ in the
code
the Demo
the (;-LINK
jack.
(heck
channel 02 cable box
to sec iT the (;-LINK
wands
are positioned
correctly
in
sensors.
control
of cable
GUIDE
box is slower
Plus+ Ct]annel
GUIDE Phzs+ Mcr_'u to change
back to the correct
Pin lrom
value.
If asked,
than
direct
Map.
'Ihe
the zip code
be sure
control
guide
to 99999.
to select
Turn
the correct
of the box itseltl
Keep
may get out of sync with
the TV off tor
channel
lineup
this in mind
the cable
10 minutes.
when
provider:
Use Setup
ti-om the on-screen
changing
Use the
again
channels.
GUIDE Ph_s+
to change
the zip
list.
55
GUIDE Plus+ System
Program
infomation
•
)our
Revk'w
setup
Tor detailed
•
'Ihe
doesn't
inlormadon
instructions
TV must
Problems
download
and
about
makt,
sure
the GUIDE
be oTT to download
(continued)
it's corr_,ct.
Plus+ Setup
intbrmation.
Leave
Press
MENU
on the rei_note
and
sek, ct (;UII)E
P{u_+ Setup. Go to page
16
menus.
your
TV oTT overnight,
tor at least
10 hours,
to receive
the initial
download
lor
yotlr area.
•
Tf you're
using
Scheduled
a cable
Wtch
box, leave
or
Schedule'
Rectal
doesn't
•
(beck
•
Make
sure
the wands
of the G-LINK
•
Make
sure
your V(R
is turned
it starts
recording
•
Make
•
Be sure
the
•
tor timer
it on so you can receive
sure
conlTicts.
there
is a tape
option
if a cable box
instructions.
won't
to your
Control
•
Maybe
the remote
•
Maybe
remote
•
Maybe batteries
in remote
are weak,
batteries,
you may have to reprogmm
•
You might
Release
might
Problems
The
•
rating
The
•
56
to dt=tin
with
directly
the remote's
replace
will turn
detailed
on the component(s).
a progt_un
Bmember
my
because
the system
turns the VCR on when
it off).
properl>
If yon don't
complete
the
Co_q_gu_i'ng/br
a VCR steps
successthlly,
instlaictions.
sure you set it up correctly
in the GUII)E Plus+ Setup menus.
Go to page
1(i-17
tor detailed
Work
at the component
the 'I_ r button
dead
the
microprocessor:
the batteries,
sensor
on the component.
('I_ r or VCR)
so remote
or installed
incorrectly.
remote
to operate
other
and
V-Chip/Parental
don't
Plu_+ &l**p menus.
sensor(s)
to record
the system
the VCR is connected
and the remote
Press
scheduled
starts,
Go to p. 18 lor
the remote
in 'I_ r Mode.
I button,
limits
aimed
and that
of the remote
remove
(if necessatT)
that you're
will control
Make
trying
batteries
progt=un
and
sure
there
is a clear
path.
to operate.
'I_(
Put new batteries
components.)
press
the remote
in the remote.
the number
(Note,
1 button
if you remove
tor at least
the
60 seconds.
again.
Controls
work
You must lock the settings. Go to the 7V MAINMENU (pr_'ss MENU on your remote),
remote), select Lock Par_ta! Conhv)[s (press 6 on your remote).
I don't
•
isn't
is not
need
the
be between
recording
Doesn't
Something
in front
the time you've
TV, make
•
32 lor instrt]ctions.
are placed
in the GUll)E
be available.
is attached
The Remote
cable
on when
that yon set up the V(R
Record
Go to page
in the V(R
intbrmation.
occur
off during
(if it's already
program
passvdoend
I want
to unlock
the
s_,lect l_ar_ta! C'onh_)Ls(press 6 on yore-
TV
if )ou lorget yore- password, simultant, ousl) press and hold MENU on the tek, vision and volmn_, down on the remote lor 3 seconds.
Nothing appear_ on the screen, Parental ( ontrols simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Par_ta! C'onh_)Ls.
VChip
won't
let
me watch
aq!_ram
even
though
it's
not
rated
as violent.
MayTx' the movk' was givml an NP. (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you i_nust set NR to View separately
view movies with an NR rating.
in ord_,r to
Chapter
5
Other
Information
Care and Cleaning
CAUTION:
Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required,
using a soft lint-fi-ee
m help assure adequate
ventilation.
The TV's screen may be demled
with a soft, lint-free
cloth.
Be sure to occasionally
cloth as well.
you may use a cloth dampened
with warm water.
Never use strong demting agents, such as ammonia-based
the TV.
cleaners,
dust the ventilation
Take care not to scratch
or abrasive
powder.
slots in the cabinet
or mar the screen.
These
If necessary,
types of cleaners
will damage
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 v_ses with water on mp of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to
the T_
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are lel} on the screen {br long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your
warranty. Ext_.nded viewing of channels displaying these images should he avoided.
Front Panel Buttons
If you can't find your remote control you can use the buttuns on your TV m operate
many of the TV's [_.atures.
MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the
previous menu. Press MENU and CH+ simultaneously to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
CHv Scans down through the current
button on the remote control.
channel
list. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the arrow down
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the arrow" up button on the
remote control. Press CH+ and MENU simuhaneously to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
VOL - Decreases
remote control.
the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the left arrow button on the
VOL + Increases
remote control.
the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the right arrow button on the
POWER Turns the TV on and off
57
GE TV Limited Warranty
What your warranty
•
covers:
,Mly deli, ct in materials
For how long after
or workmanship.
your purchase:
•
90 days l;:)rlabor ch_ges.
•
One year for parts.
•
Two years for the picmr
e robes.
The warrant), period fbr rental
whichever
comes first.
units
begins
with the first rental
or 45 days fi'om date
of shipment
m the rental
firm,
What we will do:
•
Pay any Authorized
GE Television
Service
•
Pay any Authorized
GE Television
Service Center
picture tubes required
m repair your television.
How you get service:
•
For screen sizes of 26" and smaller:
up when repairs are complete.
Center
Take your
the labor
charges
to repair
your
for the new or, at our option,
GE television
to any Authorized
television.
refiM_ished
replacement
GE Television
Service
parts
Center
and
and pick
•
For screen sizes larger than 26': Request home o_"pick up, repair, and retmn" ser\,ice fi-om an), Authorized"
(E,
Television
Smvice
•
Centre; pl "ovlded
........ that your television
is located within the geographic
ternto_T covered by an
Authorized
GE Television
Sen'ice Centre:
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 m transport
your television
to and from your home.
•
To identify your
1-800-447-1700.
•
Show" the Authorized
nearest
Authorized
GE Television
Service
Sm_'ice Center
Representative
Center,
your sales receipt
What your warrmlty does not cover:
•
Customerinstr
uction. (YourOvmer'sMmmalclearlydescribeshowtoinst_fll,
additional inR_rmation should be obtained from your dealer).
•
Installation and related adjustments.
•
Signal reception problems not caused by your tele_qlsion.
•
Damage from misuse or neglect.
•
t_atteries.
•
•
•
•
•
ask your
dealer,
or other
look in the Yellow Pages,
evidence
of purchase
date
adjust, madoperateyourtele_lsion.
or call
or first rental.
,Mly
Customer replacement li_ses.
Images burned onto the screen.
A television that h_s been moditied or incorporated into odmr products or is used tbr institutional or other commercial
pur_s.
Atelevisionpur
chasedorser
_qlcedoutsidedmU.S.A.
Acts of God, such _s but not limited m lightning &unage.
Product registration:
•
PleasecompletemadmaiHhePr
oductRegistmtionCar
dpackedwidlyourTV
. Itwillmakeite_siertocontactyou
shoulditeverbenecess_w
y. Thereturnofthecardisnotrequiredtbrw_
mntycoverage.
How state law relates
•
If you purchased
•
Thiswar
Service
service
58
to this warraJlty:
This war ranty gives you spc.cific leg-,Jl rights, mad you also may have other rights dlat var
your television
rantydoesnotapply
outside
the United
y li-om state to state.
States:
. Contactyourdealerlorwar
rmltyinfbr
calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanslfip
calls are the sole responsibility
of the purchaser.
marion.
are not covered
by this warranty.
Costs of such
Chapter
5
Other
Accessory Order Form
Screw-on
Cable
attaches to the round
antenna
connectors
VH82 (6-ft)
Screw-on
antenna cable (3-ft)
VH81
Screw-on
antenna cable (6-ft)
VH82
$5.95
Push-on antenna cable (6-fl)
VH89
$5.95
Monaural
VH83
$5.95
VH84
$9.95
$3.95
VCR Dubbing
Cable (6-fl)
Push-on
attaches
Cable
to the round
Stereo VCR Dubbing
antenna
connectors
2-way Signal Splitter
VH47
Amplified
ANT200
$49.95
193984
$11.15
242523
$30.35
(cafled 75-ohm F-type)
on the back of your
VH89 (6-ft)
Part No.
Description
(cafled 75-ohm F-type) on
the back of your VCR or
TV The ends screw onto
the connectors
for a
secure connection.
VH81 (3-ft)
Information
VCR or TV Ends push
on for a quick
connection.
Antenna
Antenna
Mixer (not shown)
Remote Control
Audio,Video
Monaural
Cable (6-ft)
(CR K76TG 1 )
Adapter
(not shown)
228449
$4.45
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
Gold-13pped cable
VH83 (6-ft)
connect a VCR to your
TV Cable is color-coded
and shielded.
Has RCAtype phono
each end.
plugs
on
Stereo
VCR Dubbing
Cable
Triple cable that
lets you connect the vtaEo
and AUDIOjacks of stereo
Prices are subject
to change
without
notice.
Total Merchandise
components.
Sales Tax ............................................................
We are required by law to collect the
appropriate
sales tax for each individual
state, country, and locality to which the
merchandise
is being sent.
Gold-13pped cable
Shipping
VH84 (6-ft)
and Handling
Total Amount
5.0o
Enclosed
Use VISA, MasterCard,
preferably.
or Discover
Card
Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only.
No COD or CASH.
All accessories
Where
are subject
applicable,
we will
to availability.
ship a superseding
model.
-i.€
Continued
on next page .......
59
2-way
Charge your order on your VISA,
Master( ard, or Discover Card by
filling in below
USE YOUR
CREDIT
IMPORTANT:
Signal
(opy
complete
account
f}-om your VISA card
VISA
number
Splitter VH47
(opy
complete
account
f}-om your Master(
ard
number
ANT200
F-F-F V-F-F F-F-F F-F-F
Remote
(opy
Number
above your
name Oll
Master(
ard
Antenna
Allows
you to quickly switch
from the antenna signal to
the cable or satellite signal
without
disconnecting
the
antenna.
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Chapter
5
at
Age-Based
Ratings,
ANTENNA
button,
Arrow buttons,
22
Audio
Menu,
49
Pmccsso,,
49
TV +VIR,
8
-I_%V( R+Satellite Receiver,
U(mtent Themes,
39
Contrast,
49
39
22
DemoPin,
6, 8, 9,
DVD button,
22
DVI) ( hannel,
37
/hannelSearch,
( olor,
50
15,
hutton,
Melm,
l1
35
Signal "l_,pe,
SKIP button,
38
Qualit},
50
Setup,
15
Time,
52
Mono,
49
Mute,
49
MUTE
btlttoil,
T
22
Time
(]urrcnL
36
Menu,
52
Tint,
49
"li)ne (_ontrols,
52
Finding
Fixed
37
the sensor,
Images,
FI/RWARD
Front Panel
News l_enu,
32
Normal
List,
52
Nmnber
bottons,
13
57
button,
Nook,
22
BatteIies lor the remote,
Black Level, 49
Block
G-LINK
P
Age-Based Rallng% 40
/ hannel,
45
Front Panel, 45
Movie Rallng_, 44
Speciilc Content Themes,
V-( hip Unrated Pi'ogmm,
Bottons
trout ofT\;
57
i't'lllote coIltI'ol,
22
42
45
UHF/VHF Amenna,
52
Unlock, Parental Controls,
22
GUII)E
Plus+ sy_lem
(;hmmel
i.ineup,
Channels,
35
Parental
Do*_adoading
Setup,
15
/;uidel}lns+system,
Uontrols
Locking,
Unlocking,
Ii'tenil,
3_
PAUSE/mtton,
23
Picture
Presets,
28
lnlormation,
15,
28
20
C
\=Chip,
38
Age-Based
Rallng_,
38
Blocking
Movies,
43
/ ontent
Themes,
38
VCR
46
50
1 (hannel,
2 Channel,
code list,
Quality
Meim,
49
PLAY but(on,
23
POWER
button,
57
Program
after
guide
setup,
20
R
Box,
code
list,
CABI.E/ANTENNA
8, 9, I1, 12
Cables
audio/_
coaxial,
/;dJNK,
_Video,
UU (/losed
UH +hutton,
UH- button,
Channel
BanneI;
Block,
Labels,
idco,
7
7
7
26
jack,
Rand
L jacks,
12
Rating Limits
mo_Jes,
43
TV, 39
REU°V/]R+
botton,
23
Remote,
batteries,
14
Remote
sensoi;
13
REVERSE
but(on,
23
15
J
7
Jacks
on
the TV,
12
L
(aptiolfing),
22, 57
22, 57
I-E.D.
L/MONO
Labels,
breton,
45
52
8
23
23
VIDEOINjack,
VOI. + button,
VOI.- button,
VOI.+ hutton,
VOL button,
II,
57
57
23
23
12
W
Warranl},
58
WHO°INPUT
buuon,
23
12
52
M
Memory;
52
MENU
button,
Mentls
34
22
22,
57
Audio,
49
Uhmmel,
52
GUIDE
Plus+
Chaimels,
(;rid,
29
7
(aBle
Box,
26
Salcllite
Receivei;
V/R,
26
Color Warmth,
50
Uol_nedioilS
26
connecting,
VCR1 button,
VCR2 button,
S
22
jack,
Language,
50
Languages,
15
Locating
remousensor,
Lock. Parental
Controls,
Lineop,
28
Map,
28
Menu,
52
Search,
15
Uhamml
2, 37
Channel
3, 37
Channels
menu,
UI.EAR button,
37
37
50
36
Closed
Caption
Display;
50
Mode,
51
Coaxial
cahle,
(;()de list
INF/) button,
22
INPLT
l, 37
Interactive
setup,
46
V
7
connecting,
13
GO BA( K button,
22
Grid Guide,
29, 30
GUII)E
button,
22
54
U
G
cable,
49
Troubleshooting,
TV button,
23
O
OK buuon,
22
ON'OFF
but(on,
14
22
45
22
B
Cable
52
23
Sleep Timer,
36, 52
Sort menu,
31
SO[ND
buuon,
23
Slereo,
49
STOP buuon,
23
49
N
F
Tuning,
36, 52
DVD Chal'_l'_el,
37
SXF//aBle
/ hannel,
VCRI (hannel,
37
VCR2 Channel,
37
(auxiliary)
Plus+
Language,
50
Parental
Controls,
Picture
Screen,
D
A[ DIO IN jacks,
11
A[DIO
Rjack,
12
Audio/Video
cahle,
7
AUX
GUIDE
11
26
34
initial setup,
15
Messages,
33
News,
32
Schedole,
32
Sort,
31
13
46
_%VII)EO
cable,
7
SAP, 49
SAT°CABI.E
botton,
SAT/(able
Channel,
Satellite
Receiw-r
code list,
26
23
37
connecting,
II
Schedule
menu,
32
Schedule
time,
52
Screell
menu,
50
Second
Audio
Program
Set
DVI) (Naimel,
37
S,_fI/CABI.E
Channel,
"lfme,
52
VCRI Channel,
37
VCR2 Channel,
37
Setup
GUIDE
Illenu,
Sharpness,
Phls+
system
(SAP),
49
37
menus,
15
34
50
81
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