RCA Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual L0310160

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WARNING

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

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

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

_IL

This
symbol instructions
indicates
important
accompanying the product.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention:
Pour _viter les chocs electriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqQ au fond.
Refer to the identificationlrating
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

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed
images for extended periods of time can cause them to be
permanently
imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture
tubes). ALSO, some network/program
Iogos, phone numbers, etc.
may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your
warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Product

Registration

Please fill out the product
you if needed.

registration

card and return

it immediatel_

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:
DealerlAdd resslPhone:
G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks
The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured

of Gemstar Development

under license from Gemstar

Development

Corporate

Corporation.
and VCR Index Systems t3.V.

respectively.

GEMSTAR AND THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. 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
MULTIMEDIA INC. 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 features

intbrmation
sun]marizes
rest of the TV's fl, atures

that will add to your TV walching

a l_w of these teatures.
and how to use them.

Chapter

On-screen

2 provides

experience.
more

"File tkJlowing

inl_)rmation

about

the

Program Guide

Description:
Thv G[ II)E Phls+ system is an on-scwen interactive list of
programs and intbrmation that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the
guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program front tile guide. You
can also browse progrants by category with the sort tl.ature.
When you access the News t>ature, MSNBC will appear
it's availal)le tim)ugh your TV.

Late Night Conan

in your video window

One-Touch VCR 1,'ecording is another benefit of tile GI_ IDE Plus+ syshqn. You
don't have to remember lo program your VCR or use tile 111enus in your VCR lo
set tip a recording.
Requirements:

•

Remove the Demo Pin from tile G-LINK jack.

•

Contplew the on-screen
Chapter 1.

•

One-Touch VCR 1,'ecording: You nlus[ connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
and place one of the wands in front of the rentote sensor on the VCR.

•

If you have a cable box, connect
tile G-LINK cal)le to the TV and place
of tile wands in Dont of tile remow sensor on the cable box.

interactive

setup. You'll find detailed

instructions

one

V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description:
You can block programs
ratings, and/or movie ratings.

and movies by content,

age-based

Requirements:
•

Set Lip the Paretztal Ct)tzlrol.s 111t.nuin the TV's main menu (Chapter 2 has
details).

•

The broadcasters nmst use tile rating system when they send tile program
your TV in order tk)r your TV lo block the program.

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left blank)

TabW@ @f C@nt@nts
Introduction:

Key Features

overview

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

On-screen Program Guide .........................................................................................

V-Chip: Parental Controls ...........................................................................................

Chapter

1: Connections

& Setup ..............................................................

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 .......................................................................................................
Demo Pin ....................................................................................................................

6
6
6
6
6
6
6

Choose Your Connection

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

Connection:

TV + VCR .......................................................................................................

Connection:
Connection:

TV Only .........................................................................................................
TV + VCR + Satellite receiver ...................................................................

9
11

The Front of Your TV ......................................................................................................

Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ...............................................................
How to Find the Remote Sensor .............................................................................

13
13

Placing the G-LINK Wands .......................................................................................

Complete the Interactive Setup .....................................................................................
Set the Menu Language ..........................................................................................
Complete Auto Channel Search ..............................................................................
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................

15
15
15
15

What to Expect ...............................................................................................................
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................

19
20

Chapter

2: Using the TV's Features ........................................................

About the GUIDE Plus+ System .....................................................................................
Downloading Data ...................................................................................................
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System .........................................................
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ..............................................................................
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................
Sort ............................................................................................................................
News ..........................................................................................................................

22
22
23
23
23
25
26

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

Messages ...................................................................................................................
Setup .........................................................................................................................
Channels ...................................................................................................................

27
28
28

How to Get More Information
About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 29
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ...............................................................................................
29
Channel Banner ..............................................................................................................

bJe

C@ntents

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

Chapter

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

3: Using the TV's Menu System ...............................................

30
31
32
34
35
35
37
37
37
38

How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels ..................................
Menus .......................................................................................................................
Control Panels ..........................................................................................................

40
40
40

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

Picture Quality Menu .....................................................................................................
Screen Menu ...................................................................................................................

42
43

Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................
Closed-Caption Modes .............................................................................................
Channel Menu .................................................................................................................

43
43
44

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

Other

Information:

Troubleshooting

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

Care and Cleaning
RCA TV Limited

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

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

Warranty

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

Accessory Order Form ....................................................................................................
Index ................................................................................................................................

46
49
49
51
53

Connections
Chapter

& Setup

Overview:

•

Things to Consider Before You Connect

•

Choose Your Connection

•

Connections

•

The Front of Your TV

•

Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable

•

Plug in theTV

•

Put Batteries in the Remote

•

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup

•

Turn on the TV

•

Complete the Interactive Setup

•

Buttons on the Remote Control

Changing

Graphics

Entertainment.

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at?.fiJr

r_greJe_ztatio_z

o_zl_'.

C@nnections

Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect

Against

Power

•

Connect

•

Turn ofl the TV and/or

•

Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded.
Sali, guards sheet packed
with your TV.

Protect

all components

Surges

betore you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
component

Components

betk)re you connect

from

or disconnect

any cables.

Reti, r to the Important

Overheating

•

Don't block ventilation holes on any ot the components.
air can circulate t_ceely.

•

Don't stack components.

•

When you place components

•

If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air
t:rom it won't t]ow around other components.

Position

Arrange the components

in a stand, make sure you allow adequate

Cables Properly

to Avoid

Audio

so that

ventilation.

Interference

•

Insert each cable firmly into the designawd

•

If you place components above the "I'_, route all cables down the side of the back ot the
"F_7 instead (7t straight down the middle of the back (7t the TV.

•

If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away from audio/video
cables.

Important

jack.

Stand and Base Safety

Information

Choosy the location tor your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or basv/hat is ot adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV t_combeing accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled
off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Reter to the Important Sal_.guards
sheet packed with your TV.

Use Indirect Light
Don't place the TV where sunlight or roonl lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.

Demo

YOUmust remo_,e the Demo t in from the G-LINK jack on the back of
your TV in order lk)r your TV to operate properly and to connect the
G-LINK cable.

Chapter

C@nnections

Setup

Choose Your Connection
There

are several

connection

ways

to connect

is best tor you.

Proceed

your

TV. Please

to the appropriate

use the lk_llowing
page

charl

and connect

to determine
your

Cables
Needed

Components

Coaxial

which

TV.

Connection
Title

Go to...

TV + VCR

page 8

TV Only

page 9

TV + VCR +
Satellite Receiver

pages 10-11

G-LINK cable

Coaxial
G-LINK cable

Cables Needed
The pictures

to Connect

I_elow show

the cables

Components

n_,ecled

to Your TV

lk_r the connections

represented

in this Ix)ok.

Note: t lease tocat_ the G-Lh'_7_ cab!e (proz ided) u,he_z 3 oz_ re getting reac(9 to s_ t z_p3 our
7'1_: You need to connect
this cab& to 3'our 7'1_ and to your VCR and/or cable box in
orcler fiJr all (f tbe /_,atures q/'the pr(_ram
guide to u,ork proper(7.

G-LINK cable

Ghapter

Coaxiai cable

C@nnections

Setup
TV (back panel)

CABLE/

G-LINK

ANTENN_

VCR

AUDIO
0

OUT?

I, FBOMANI

CH3

From Cable,
Cable Box,
or Antenna

Connection:
Connect

TV + VCR

your TV to your VCR

Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your
VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
Connect

cable

or antenna

to your

VCR

Connect
the coaxial cable fronl your cabl_, outl_.t, cable box, or antenna
VCR (sometimes
labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
*

Connect

the G-LINK

A. If you haven't

cable

already

Jack on your

to the TV

done

so, remove

the Demo

Pin Dora the G-LINK

B. Connect
the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step,
LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions
are on p. 13).

to the Input

jack.

place

the wands

of the G-

Go to page

Chapter

C@nnections

Setup

TV (back panel)

CABLE/

l_From

Cable
or Antsfln8

Connection:
1.

Connect

TV Only

the TN to your

cable or antenna

Connect tile coaxial cable t_comyour cable or antenna
of your TV

to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back

Go to page
2.

If you're

connecting

a cable box, connect

the G-LINK cable

A. If you haven't already don(, so, r_,move the Demo Pin t_om the G-LINK jack.
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to lhe G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the
G-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on p. 13).

Go to page

Chapter

C@nnections

Setup
SATELLITERECEIVER

From Cableor Antenna

IN FROMANT
OUT

VIDEO

i_
OUTTOTV
S-VIDEO

SATELLITE
IN

VCR

Satellite
Signal

VIDEO

AUDIO

_OUT_
_,N_
R

OUTTO W

TV (back panel)

ANTENNA

Chapter

C nnections
Connection:
1.

Connect

coaxial

TV + VCR + Satellite
cables

to the Satellite

Receiver

A. Connect the coaxial cable t_()m your cable nudet, cable box, or antenna
on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
I3. Connect the coaxial cable t_nm your satellite dish antenna
satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN),
2.

Connect

the Satellite

Receiver

Setup

to the VCR and

to the Input Jack

to the Input Jack on your

to the TV

A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on the
satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT),
I3. Connect a coaxial cable to the Oulput Jack on the VCR (sometimes
and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV.
3.

Connect

labeled OfT

TO TV)

G-LINK cable

A. If you haven't

done so, remove the Demn Pin tknm the G-LINK jack.

I3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of
the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instmctinns are on p. 13).

Go to page

Chapter

C@nnections

Setup
The Front of Your TV
Front Panel
If you

cannot

locate

your

r_'illOh"

yOLl can

LIS_"the" bLlttons

of your

]'V

to operate"

many of the TVs t_.atures.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENU
lbr two seconds to access the G[IDE Plus+ system.
CH v Scans down through tile current channel list. When you're using tile TV's
menkl system, it acts like tile arrow down button on tile remote control.
CH A Scans up through tile channel list. When you're using tile TV's menu
system, it acts like tile arrow tip button on tile remote control.
VOL-- Decreases tile volHine. When you're using
like the lett arrow button on the remote conrail.

tile TV's lllentl system

VOL + Increases
the volume.
When yotl're tlsing
like tile right arrow button on tile remote control.

the TV's illentl

POWER

svstel]]

it acts

Turns tile TV on and off:.

Chapter

C@nnections

Setup

Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen
wnrl,: with your VCR and/or cable box.

interactive

program guide) to

Cable Box- If your "1"*
7is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to
receive TV program listings {'or your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program
guide is on your TV screen.
VCR-- It your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch
recording won't work. The other fl,atures nt the guide will work prnperly.

How to Find the Remote
G_LINK cable

VCR

Sensor

You have to place the G-LINK wands in f_cont of tile remote sensor on tile VCR and/or cable bnx.
Some cable boxes and VCI,'s have tile remote sensor labeled on the unit, If tile remote sensor
isn't labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use tile remote control that came with
tile VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
]*

2.
G_LINK wands
3.

Turn off the VCR and/or

cable box.

Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with
the cable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching
the trnnt nt the component.
Slowly move tile remote control across the lrnnt nt the component (VCR or cable box) while
you press tile power button on and off, YOu must press and release the power bumm each
time you move the remote (holding down tile button won't work).

........
/
II

When the component

turns on, you've located the remote sensor.

Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCI,' and/or cable box
approximately one inch away from tile remote sensor (see instructions below).
TV (bagk panel)

....

@ _,%%

If you don't have both a
cable box and a VCR
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

C@nnections

Setup
Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade nt tile
plug with the wide slot in tile outlet. Insert the plug completely into
tile outlet.

Put Batteries

in the Remote

Remove tile battery compartment

cover on tile remote.

Insert new batteries. Malch the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries
diagram on tile remote.

Put the ba/lery compartment

cover back on tile remote.

How to Use the Remote Control
Complete
d225

with the

the Interactive

Setup

The technical term is "Navigation" - how you move through the on-screen
menus. The theory is the same throughout tile menu screens: highlight your
choice and select it.
To highlight

a menu

item,

press

the arrow

buttons

on tile remote

to highlight

one (7t'/he items listed on tile screen, tse tile Lip or down arrow button
up or down. [se tile right or left arrow button to move right or leti.
Use the arrow

buttons and the OK

button to move through the menu
system.

To select the item that you've highlighted,

to 111ove

press OK.

Note: Highli_,4htecl *nearts that the me nu item stancl._ outji'om
other menu items o* the li._t(appeat:_ clarke,; b*v_@tet;or a
d(/]brent coto_9.

Turn on the TV
Press

the POWER

Interactive
you don't
Setup

button

Setup appears),
make a selection,
screens

on the remote

control

or lhe TV (tile

first screen

of the

The menu screens 'time nut" after a period of time if
"llle tips in this section lull you how to access tile

manually.

Chapter

C nnections
Complete

Setup

the Interactive Setup

Tip

The menu system in your TV allows the TVs
book, we call it the 'interactive
setup'/)ecause

To access the setup menus manually,
press MENU and choose Setup.

answer, and the TV makes the appropriate
adjustments.
on vour TV the setup screens appear automatically.

Set the Menu

fl, atures to work properly.
In this
the TV asks you questions,
you
The

turn

Language

The first part of the SF,7_/Pasks you to select your preferred
menu system.
1.

Highlight your preterred

Press OK to select that language.

Complete

first time you

language

for the

tnr the menu system.

Auto Channel Search

The next part ()f the SETZ_ ) asks you if you want the TV to search for all
channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes
called "auto programming."
1.

Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching
appears on the screen.

R)r channels.

When the screen on the TV tells you the search
tirst GUIDE I lus + system setup screen appears).

A progress report

is complete,

press

OK (the

Note: [/'9,oz¢skip AuIo Cbannel Search **ow,you can access it lat*,r
Ibroz¢gh the Cbannd m_ *m. _k_ Cbapter 3 jbr more delait,_.

The GUIDE

Plus+ System

Setup

The G{IDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists
what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you

Tip
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

need

Plus+ Setup.

You should see a screen displaying
I tess OK to continue.

The next screen asks you to locate setup inaterials
have done this, press OK to continue.

C_hapter

to complete

the following

steps.

The G-LINK cable nmst be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands
must be placed in tront nt the remote sensor on the cable box and/or x,CR in
order tnr the GLIDE I) lus + system
.
to work (go back to p. 13 tnr details).
the features of the Guide I lus + system.
.
and hardware.

Once you

C@nnections

Setup
Step
1.

1: Identifying

If your country is highlighted,
If your country
remote control

Your TV's Location

Use tile number

press OK on the remote control

isn't highlighted,
press tile up or down arrow
to highlight
your country and press OK.

button

on tile

buttons on your ren_ole tn enter your zip cnde.

Press OK when you're finished.
Note: [/'yoz¢rposlal code contains l_,lte_:_,press the z¢pand down arrow
bz_ttons on 3'olaf remote to enter l_,tt*,rs,and press the _v_@tarrow button
to go to the next .space. 7be lgfl a,row bz¢tton *noz,esyou to the lgfl.

Step

2: Configuring

for

Cable

The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. "Ib supply your TV
with tile correct TV program listings, tile GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if
your TV is connected to cable.
1.

If your TV is connected

to cable, highlight

Yes and press OK.

If your TV isn't connected to cable, highlight NO and press OK (STt£P.:J:
Co_il_gz_rin/4.ibr a I/%'Rappears).

If you have a cable box
your remote control.

connected

to this TV, highlight

Y(,s and

press

OK on

Note: 7be next series o/'screens are z,e_3' impo_qant because G{,gl)t_ IOh¢s+
._Fst*,mmz¢stj'ind the correct cab!*, box ir{fiJrmation in orcler/br the
program scb#ghd*, to be cotwect in .yoz¢r 7Y_ program gz¢icl*,.
If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and
press OK (ST/J ° 3: Co*d_J_Hngjbr a VCR appears).

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.

Chapter

C@nnections
,

Highlight tile channel
to which you have to tune your TV in order to see
cable programming,
and press OK (a screen appears reminding
you to
connect
your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box).
Note:

Cham_el

Highlight

0)_ is the most common.

your

If your brand

brand

of cable

isn't listed,

Make

sure your

Tune

the cable

your

cable

cable
box

box,

lmportant

and press

highlight

to channel

or press

Note:

box,

Not Listed and press

the channel

Plus+

When

02 (use

system

code testing

VCR, cable box or at(}, (f tbe remote

Look

at your cable

was successful.
appeat:O.

box.

the remote

buttons
starts

OK.

with

box).

codes).

Ls ir_p_%_ress,

Yes', and press

think

that came

don't

toucb)'our

7'K

controLs j_)r tbese products.

changed

OK (Slt/I):_:

It your cable box didn't change to channel
two choices: ?ViJ_'md 7&st,this code_again.
If you

control

on the cable

testing

It it is still on and

Highlight

70st this code again:

OK.

box is on.

Press OK (the GUIDE

iiiiiiiiiiii/iiiiii
_iii_ii{i!iiii!i
¸

Setup

to channel

09, tile test

Co_fi_z_ri_zg.fiJra

VCR

09 or turned itself ofl, you have

tile TV, the cable

box,

or any of the

remote controls might have been touched or bumped
during the test,
highlight
Test this cod(, a<,4ain and press OK (tile GUIDE Plus+ system runs
tile same set of codes).

3)iz. If you don't think the test ,,,,;as interrupted,
(GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code).

highlight 3)k_and press OK

Repeat tile previous instructions until the TV finds tile correct cable box
code. Follow the instructions on tile screen.
Note: I/'the TV can t.find )our cable box code, a troubleshootim4
checklist appeat:_. Cat @d(y re_,ieu, each checklist a*M /bllow the
i*zstrz_ctions or* the scree**.

Chapter

C@nnections

Setup
Step 3: Configuring
1.

If: your TV is connected

for a VCR
to a VCt{, press OK.

If: it is not, highlight 3/0 and press OK (a screen appears
connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCP.).

reminding

you to

Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight tile brand of your VCR that
is connected to the TV.
If: your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.

Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you
complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.
Important
Note: When cod*_te.;ting i._in progre.;s, don't toz_ch yoz_r 7'_
I/CR, or a_zy ql't,Se remote controts fiJr these prodz_cts.

lit.

Look at the front display of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically
and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes"and press
OK.
If: your VCR didn't change to channel
this cocl_,a_,daDz.

09, you can either choose A_bor 70st

If you think your TV or relnotes might have been touched during tile test,
tune your VCP. to channel 02, turn ofl your VCR and highlight 7>st this
code again.
If: you don't think tile test was interrupted, highlight NO. Tune your VCR to
channel 02 and turn off your VCtL Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts
testing another set of codes.)
Keep
code.

lk)llowing

tile previous

instructions

until the VCR finds

the correct

Chapter

C@nnections

Note: [/'tbe G_)E Ph_s+ ,_>_temcan't locate tbe co!Tect codejbr the VCR,
a ti._t(_/'trouble._booti_z_,_inst_ctio_s
appear._ Io betpyoJ_ bq/breyoJ_ t_y
a_,qain.

Tip
Leave your cable box turned ON to
download program information_
Leave your VCR turned
programs,

Setup

OFF to record

•

7_7>,VCR co_d_quration again: repeal VCR setup.

•

7k,st alternate codes: lests selected brands and ij'tbt._jkttl._-,tbe test
continues witb all codes ill the ._FMem.

•

Skip tbis step: the ._Fslem won't be able to automatically
pr_4_rams to record on your VCR.

Step 4: Confirming
1.

schedule

Your Settings

Check t() nmke surv all settings are complete and c()rrect. If all settings ar_.
complete, highlight Yes, end.wtJq)and
press OK. If your cable box and/or
VCR code testing failed, you should see IN(20_'III)LETt_where the cable
box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional
screens appear.
If any settings are incomplete or inc()rrect, highlight 3;b, r_'peat sempprocess
and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen.

You can choose to view a demn of the GUIDE Plus+ fl.atures, which may
rake a few minutes to load. It you don't want to see the demo right now,
press OK to watch TV.

What to Expect
The next time you turn on your TV, the G[IDE Plus+ systum will appear
screen. The lbllowing examples explain what you might see:

on the

•

If all of the program infk)rmation has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+
system appears with all ()f y()ur TV program listings.

•

If the program inlk)rmatinn hasn't been sent t() your TV yet, an ()utline of
the GUIDE (without TV pr()gram listings) will appear on the screen.
Program inlbrmation is usually sent to your TV at night.

•

If the TV detected that you have multiple cable companies
STEP 5: Choosing Your Cbannd LineJq) appears.

Features of the GLIDE Plus+ syslum are explained

in Chapter

in your area,
2.

"lk) clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GI_IDE on the
remote contrnL

Chapter

C nnections

Setup
The Buttons on the Remote Control
0-9 (Number
buttons)
Enter
thrnugil tile remote cnntroL

POWER

To enlcr
VOL

CHAN

INFO

and hold

Arrow
through

,0 00

t 00

press

1 tk/r two seconds,

buttons
(up,
tile on-screen

CH (up

O K2;> O

channel,

numbers

and time settings

tim two digits.

enter

directly

a three-digit

channel,

press and hold the first digit tk)r two seconds
until two dashes appear to the
right of tile number,
then add the second two. Example:
to rune to channel
123,
press

GUIDE

a two-digit

channel

and

down)

down,
menu

press

2, then

left, right)
system.

Press

buttons

list. Press once to change
changing
channels.

press

the arrow

Scan up or down

tile cimnnel

through

up or down;

press

buttons

to move

tile current

channel

and i_nld to continue

CLEAR

'(2)
00

CLEAR
Removes
TV viewing.
GO BACK

any menu

Returns

or display

I_com tile screen

you to tile previous

Displays

channel

system

that's connected
to your TV's VIDEO
a tape t_cnm your camcorder,
connect
jacks with tim audio/video

Displays

seconds

to display

MUTE

Lowers

appear

on tile screen.

information.

INPUT
Changes your TV to its video input channel.
is tile channel
your TV nlos[ tune to in order fi_r you

VIDE()

you

channel.

GUIDE
Press G{IDE to make tile G{IDE Plus+
Press GUIDE again to remove it i_cnm the screen.
INFO

and returns

the volume

IN jacks. Example:
to tile TV's AUDIO

to view
and

cables.

the TV's Main menu.
the GLIDE

IN and AUDIO
the camcorder

"File Video Input Cilannel
to access a cnmponcnt

You can also press

and hold for 2

Plus+ system.

to its minimum

le;el.

I ress again

to restore

;olume.

OK When a lllenH is on tile screen, press OK to select tile item that
is highlighted.
POWER

Turns tile "rv on and off,

SKIP If you press this button betk>re you change tile cllannel, the TV waits 30
seconds and automatically goes back to tile original channel. Eacll time you
press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (Le, if you press SKIP two times betk_re you
cllange tile channel, tile TV waits 60 seconds and aulonlatically
turns back to tile
original channel).
VOL (up and down)

buttons

Decrease

or increase tile TV's volume.

Chapter

Using
Chapter

the TV's

Overview:

•

All About the GUIDE Plus+ System

•

The Channel Banner

•

Parental Controls and V-Chip

Changing

Grat)bics

used

Features

Entertainment.

u_ith#z tbis publicatio_z

at_,./_Jr repre_e_ztatio_z

o_z/_'.

Using
Action
buttons

the
Video
window

Features

Program
information

Menu
options

About the GUIDE Plus+ System
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV
schedules tk)r your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and
VCR. You nlust first set up tile GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view lhis
on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 Ik)r details). Press GUIDE to bring up
the GLIDE Plus+ system.
There are six sections

Promotional

Channel

information

listings

of tile GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m:

•

A row of Action buttons at the top of tile screen

(1, 2 and 3)

•

Vide() window

•

Program information

•

A row of menu options (Grid, &J,q; Ne'u E Scb#duk,, Messu/des,
Channe& Setzcp)

•

Channel listings

•

Promotional

intk)rmation

Note: 7be G{,JI)ti Ptus+ ._Fslem screens llb_strated in tbi._ book are
represerttations q}'wbat 3'ou are ilk@' to see. Not all cbar_nel._; pro£)rams;
and GSql)t,2Plus+ #{f!Jrmation depicted will be az.'ailuble in your area.
NewjL.utures and options can be downloaded
._Fstem, so these too are subject to change.

Downloading
Tip
Since the program information
provided
by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on
your locale, you will need to run Setup
again if you move to a different zip or
postal code.

to the G{,ql)t£ Plus+

Data

The GUIDE PIus+ system is not awtilable until it completes its first download of
program inl_)rmation. When the power is turned off, tile TV locates a 'host
channel" that carries GLIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule
and channel lineup inlkmamtion. A channel lineup is tile list of stations and their
respective channels.
"R) 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
off tk)r GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.
If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m program listings
may be lost. When power is restored, make sure tile setup inlkmnation is still
correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will recefve updal_.d program inlk)rmation
during tile next scheduled download.

Channel

Lineup

If:more than one cable company services your area, you nmy be prompted with
S'It/P 5: Cboosin<,_Your Cbannel Lineup afi_.r tile first GLIDE Plus+ system
download, You will need to identit_ your cable company by selecting the
correct channel numbers lk)r the stations in question.
•

Use the up and down arrow buttons to change tile channel
press OK when the correct channel group is highlighled.

group and

Using
Getting

the

TV%

In & Out of the GUIDE

Plus+ System

To ent_,r the, G[ I1)E Plus+ system:
•

Press GUIDE on tile remote.

•

Press and hold MENU fl_r 2 seconds on the t_ont panel.

To exit tile G{IDE Plus+ sysl_,m:
•

Highlight a program
to lhe channel.

•

Press GLIDE lo exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system and tune lo tile channel
displayed in tile vide() window.

•

Press CLEAR lo exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system and return lo tile original
channel.

and press OK to exit tile G{IDE Plus+ system and tune

CLE_

The GUIDE

Plus+ System

Menus

The GLIDE Plus+ system ofll, rs seven dit'l_renl options on the Menu bar: Grid,
Sort, News, Sche(hd< Messa_,4es, Channel.* and 5_,tnp. "R_access tile Menu bar:
Press GUIDE on the remote control to see
the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the
program guide from the screen, press
OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR.

Press

GUIDE

to access

tile GUIDE

Press MENU or use lhe up and down
(the Grid Guide appears
by defimlt).

tse

Press

tile left and right arrow
OK, or MENU,

Plus+

bull(ms

or use tile down

system.

arrow

to access
arrow

buttons

lo select

tile Menu

bar

()tiler menus.
button

to see tile menu

nptions.

Grid Guide
The Grid Guide appears each time yOLl enter tile GUIDE PILls+ system. It
displays tile current programming Ik)r each channel. The current program is
displayed in tile video window.
•

Press tile tip and down arrow buttons on tile retools, to browse channel
listings and tile channel
up and down buttons to page through
tile listings.
Use tile right and left arrow buunns lo browse future program
listings.

To tune to a channel, highlight tile program you want to view in tile
channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system
and return to/he original channel. Press GUIDE to exit tile G{IDE Plus+
sysl_,m and tune to tile channel in lhe video window.
Then use tile Grid Guide Action Buttons as described

next.

Using
Grid guide
menu
selection

the

Features
Grid guide
action buttons

Grid Guide Action Buttons
Actinn buttons will change according _ where you are in the GUIDE Plus+
system, Be sure to lnnk at the action bar before pressing the
command numbers.
When highlighting

the program,

the tk)llnwing Action bul/ons appear:

Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in tile Schedule l_)r the TV lo
turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. When
tile TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the
scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the vide(> window.
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring Lip the direct dial box and enter the
number of the channel you want. This will highlight tile channel and
current program in tile channel listing of tile Grid Guide. Press OK to tune
to tile highlighted channel. If tile vide() window is unlocked, it will
automatically tune to the channel.
•

Record
Press 3 on tile remote to place a timer in tile Schedule
to record the program highlighted in tile channel listing.

t_)r tile VCR

If you have a cable box, changing channels on tile TV will not cause the
cable box channel to change while recording.
Record will only appear if you have set up GUIDE Plus+ system and
specified your VCR type.
The program ini_)rmation window will display a confirmation
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.

when you have

Note: i/'you have selected two programs Io watch or record w,Sicb brent channels (unlock).
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the
number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and
current program in tile channel listing of the Grid Guide. If the video
window is locked, press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the vide()
window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel.

Osing
Sort

the

Sort

selection

The

Sort menu

you

are currently

lets you browse
tuned

programs

is displayed

by catvgnry.

in the video

The channel

to which

window.

To Sort:
1.

If the GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m
remote control.

isn't on your screen,

Press

lo select

Use
the
the
Use

Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight
example,
highlight
A!/and
press OK (the GUIDE
the programs).

Press
time.

Select

Categories

MENU on the remote

the Menu

press

GUIDE

on your

bar.

the arrows to highlight
Sort. When Sort is highlighted
li_>rthe first time,
Movies category is displayed.
"II_ereafler, the last category
used becomes
detlmlt. A listing of subcategnries
is displayed
below the category
name.
the let/: and right arrows to highlight
other categories.

the up and down
Press the channel
MENL

to return

arrow buttons
up and down
to the menu

to review
to review

a subcategnry.
Plus+ system

For
sorts

the list one program at a
the list one page at a time.

bar, or press

GUIDE

as described

next..

or CLEAR to exit

the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Then

use the Sort Menu

Sort Menu
When

viewing

Action
the results

Action

Bunnns

Buttons
of a Sort, the ff_llnwing

Action

but_ns

appear:

•

Watch
Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule,
and then
t_)llnvv the on-line help t_)r Alrther options.
Placing a timer in the Schedule
will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program
highlighted
in the
channel
listing at the predel_.rmined
time.

•

Record
Press 3 on the remote to set the VCR to record the program
highlighted
in the channel
listing. If you have a cal)le box, changing
TV
channels
will not cause the cal)le box channel
to change while recording.

The program inti_mnation
window
will display a confirmation
successfully
created a timer to watch or record.

when

you have

Note: [/',},oJ_have selected two programs h) watch or record which h<_4in
at the same time or overlap, yoJ_ will receive a timer co*{/lict message.
You ml¢sl choose helween t,_e two programs.
Note: Be sz_re that chllqng hSe GUll)IS Ph_s+ system selzq) you spec(fied
that yoz_ hart, a VCR.

Using

the

News menu
action buttons

Features
News menu
selection

News
"I'll("

N6_lgS

in(*nu

lets

you

brovvs(,

curr(,nt

news

stork,

s by

h(,adlin(',

If the GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.

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

Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will
appear in the vide() window).

Use the up and down arrows lo highlight a story.
•

Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time.

•

Use the channel

up and down to browse

through

tile list one page at

a tinl{'.

Schedule
selection

Press the right arrow button to see full text.

If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or left arrow button to
page ti_rward or back through the pages of text. Press the down arrow to
view the next story.

Select MENll to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the
remote to exit tile GI_ IDE Plus+ system.

Schedule
The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers lk)r either viewing or recording
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you
have connected tile G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 tk_r more details
on connecting tile G-LINK cable.
To schedule

a program

lo watch

or record:

If tile GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
renlot("

control.

Press MENU on the remote to select tile Menu bar.

Highlight a program

Select Watch or Record from tile Action buttons
autonmtically

within tile channel listing.
bar. The timer is then

logged into the Schedule menu.

If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn
it oil
Note: [/',},oJ_have a cable box connected/o3'oz_:r TV and VCR, tJ¢ne )'our
VCR to the cable box oJ_tput charmel prior to tur_l#_g off'the VCR.

The program intkmnation window will display a confirmation
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.
Note:

[/',},oJ_ have selected

two pro2rams

to watc,5 or record

at the same time or overlap, 3'oJ_ will receive
You ml_sl choose belween the two pr(_rams.

a timer

when you have

w,Sich begin

co*_/lict message.

Using

the

"lk) remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled
event, access tile 5"cht,dlllt, lll(,nLl fronl the Menu bar.
1.
2.

Press GUIDE to bring tip the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Press MENU on the remole to select the Menu bar.

tse

[se the tip and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit.

the arrows to highlight the Sch#dJde menu selection.

Then use the Schedule

Menu Action Buttons as described

next.

Schedule Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the Schedule menu the _)llowing Action buttons appear:
•

Remove
Highlight the Watch or Record tinter you wish to remove flcom
the schedule and press 1 on the remote.

•

Change
Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and
press 3 on the remote to toggle the flcequency between the tbllowing
choices:
DAILY

records the same program each day Monday through

ONCE

records only on that day.

WF,FK
, LY

Messages menu
selection

records the program

Friday.

each week at the same time.

Messages
Occaskmally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as
well as special programming int_mnation. You can access these messages flcom
the M(,ssages inen[l on the Menu bar.
"lb read inessages:
1.

It your
remote

G[IDE Plus+
control,

system

isn't

on your

screen,

press

Press MEN[ on the remote to select the Menu bar.

Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection.

Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and
down arrow buuons.

Press INFO to display the full lext of the message. If the text continues
beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of text, Once you
have reached the end of the message, press INFO to close the expanded
inl_)rmation and return to the Messages screen.

Then use the Messages Menu Action Buuon as described

Messages

Action

GUIDE

on your

next.

Button

When viewing the M_<_sagesmenu the lk)llowing Action button appears:
•

Remove
Highlight the message
the remote.

you want to delete and press 1 on

Using

the

Features

Channels menu
action buttons

Channels menu
selection

Channels
You can custonfize tile channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of
certain channels. Fnr instance, you may disable channels that you never watch.
You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.
1.

If tile Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press G{IDE on your
remote contrnl.

Press MENU on the remot_ _to select the Menu bar.

Use the right and let]: arrows to highlight the Channel._ menu selection.

[se the up and down arrows to select a channel.

Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described

Channels

Action

Buttons

While browsing the Channels menu, tile _/llnwing
Cancel
entering

Press 1 on the renlote to cancel any changes
the Channel._ Menu.

•

Change
Press 2 on the remote, to change the channel
highlighted channel line.

•

On/Off
Press 3 on the remote
O_ and Ojf

Thv S_,lup menu allows you to access tile GUIDE Plus+ system setup inlkmnation.
Setup option:
1.

If lhe Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote

Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.

[se the right arrow to highlight tile 5>rap menu selection.

tse

"l_ access the
control.

dcII2o.

Change system setting*
system setup are correct.

•

Review

option*

Confirms the settings you completed

in the G{IDE Plus+

Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.

On Automatically displays tile G{IDE Plus+ system when you press the POWER
bul/on on the remote control
Off Disables the GtIDE Plus+ system l)com being displayed
POWER butlon on the remote control.
•

View demo

when you press the

Runs the G{IDE Plus+ system demonstratio_

Note: [/'you have not completed,Four GUll)l/Plus+ ,_}_'temsetup, these options will not he
availabh,. A screen witl prompt Fou to comph, te your setup.

appear:

you made since
number

to toggle the state nt the channel

the up and down arrows to select (2ha'age sysWm sellitl/gs , Revic*w options, or

•

Action but_ns

•

Setup

Vigil

next.

[_)r the
between

Using

the

TV%

How to Get More Information
Advertisement

About an

or a Program

_) find out more inlbrmation about a program, advertisemem or special, use
the let_ arrow bunon to highlight the channel listing or promotional
inl_)rmation box.
Requesting more inlk)rmation about a particular show displays the PlusCode
programming number and the Shows on Next li)r that channel.
Press the INFO button lo exit the expanded

inlk)rmation screen.

GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items
The G{,qDE Ph_s+ Menu gives you access lo fl,atures in the GUIDE Plus+ system.
"1_ access the GUIDE Ph_s+ Menu:
1.

Press MEN[ on the remote.

Highlight

GUI1)E i)tus+ Menu and press OK.

Each menu and the sub-menus
GU1DEPlus+

Setup

are listed below:

Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen.

Change system settings
Confirms the settings yOLl completed
GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.
Review

options

View demo

Displays GtlDE

in the

Plus+ system auto display options.

Runs tile GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.

GUIDE Plus+ Label

Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.

On Displays the station name when you change channels.
Off

The station name isn't displayed

when you change channels.

ContinuousDemo
Runs the GtlDE Plus+ demonstration
"1_)turn off the demonstration
you must turn off the TV.

until it is turned off.

Note: I]'you have not comp/_4_,d your G{,JI)t5 Plus+ system setzlp, these
options will not be az,clilable. A screen u ill pl_mJat you to compk, le
your semi).

Using

the

Features
Channel Banner
There

are several

indicators

bunons
on the remote.
list describes
the items
bonom).
12:01

that might

appear

Displays

the current

yotl press

Displayed
when
current channel.
Displays

the label

Displays

the current

Mute

to indicate

Closed

ESPN

Captioning

assigned

is displayed

is available

or input

you mule

SAP

Displayed
when the current channel
(Second Audio t ) rograln) intbrmation.
Displayed

when

the Sleep

the current

Timer

Controls

are

on tile

channel.

channel

(FRN'D.

the audio.

Stereo is displayed
in Stereo.

when

Parental

to tile current

channel
when

when

ti3)l

00:00

the TV or INFO

tilne.

The lock is displayed
locked or unlocked.

Sample displays on a Channel Banner.

when

This display is called the Channel
Banner. The fl)llowing
on tile Channel
Banner screen (let]: to right and top to

channel

is broadcasting

has been

SAP

set.

Disphtyed to count down time lelt on tile commercial
(SKIP) timer.

skip

Parental Controls and V-Chip
"llle Parental

Control._ menu

allows

you

cannot see certain progranls,
channels,
"llle first three choices in the Parental

to program

your

TV st) that children

or use the t_ont panel
Cor_troA menu involve

controls.
sotlware

inside

your TV (rel_rred
to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs
and
movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children
should

not view.

certain

programs.

In other

Once you block programs,
entering a password.

words,

it lets you program

you or ()tiler aduhs can unblock

By default, tile sottware inside your TV is turned
use this fl.ature, you can just ignore it.

your TV st) it won't

"ott,"

programs

so if you don't

display

want

Using

the

How V-Chip Works
When turned 'on,' tile V-Chip sot_ware reads a code that ntnst broadcasters
send with
programs.
That code tells the sol'ware
the program's
age-based
rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and
content themes
[(Violence (V), Adult Language
(L), etc.)l. I1 you have blocked tile rating and/or
content themes that tile program
contains,
you ,,,,,ill receive the message,
approved
tnr viewing," when you tune to that particular
channel.
Broadcasters
are not required
to provide
content themes,
themes ,,*,'illonly be blocked if you block their age-based
programs
'unrated"
content

"This channel

is not

so prngranls
received with no content
rating. You can also block out

that have been given a rating of 'Not Rated," and programs
that are considered
because
no code has been sent by tile broadcaster.
"File TV age-based
ratings and
themes

Age-Based
Rating

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

you

can block

are listed

in tile tk/llnwing

Description

table.

and Content

Themes for Age-Based

Ratings

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be xiewed by adults and may be unsuitable fi_r children
under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent hmguage (L) explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Contains some materi tl that mmy parents would find unsuitable fi)r children
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise gre tter care in monitoring this program md are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended.
This program contains one or more of the
R)llowing content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (I)), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual
situations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. Tim program contains one or more of the following
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).
General Audience.
Most parents would find this program suitable fbr all ages. It contains
little or no sexual dialogue (I)) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little
or no violence (V).
Directed to Children
7 years mid older. Designed for chikhen ages 7 md above. It may be more
tppropriate for children who htve required the developmental
sMlls needed to distinguisll between mtke
believe and reality. Fbemes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
All Children.
l'bemes and elements in tiffs program are designed
from ages 2 6. It is not expected to flighten younger children.

fbr a young audience,

including

children

Using

the

Features
V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The _Cbip
be viewed.

TVRating

Limit

"lb set TV programming
Choose

Parental

lets you decide

which

TV programs

can and cannot

limits:
ControA

l_om the Main menu.

If Parental

previously
been locked, you must enler your password,
locked, you ,,*,'ill get a message
reminding
you that your
ef[_ctive until you lock Parental Controls.

Controls

have

If they are not
limits will not be

Press MENU to continue.

Highlight and select V-Chip 71ZRatin_,4Limit.

Once you get to the V-Chip 71ZRatin<,gLimit screen, use the arrow buttons
and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or
content theme l]com View to Block.

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

The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
The t_|lowing

is an example

of where

Rating
Lets you
the

items are located

within

the Rating Limit screen.

Status Field
s('h'ct

lc'_ is View

_\hcthet

the status

of the age_bas_'d

rating

limit to

ot lflock

Content
Lists the
C_ln

Rating

])lock

Themes
content
oI

themes

Fields

Field

Lets you select from a

Lets youselect which

list ofage-based

Col]tent

you _an bkxk

ratings

themes

to view

for

the selected rating, and
whether the status of the

or _ie\_

content

thelne

is cLlrr_q]tly

View (V) or Bklck (B)

Rating

Settings

Area

Lets you s_'e the _m'rent
assodated

content.

block

"lhe \'ie_

view

state of agl_d3ased ratings

(V) settings

Block (B) settings arc coded in md

you

vi(2_,v

_och'd

in green,

and
and

the

Using
Rating
field

Rating
status field

Content
status fields

Blocking Age-Based

the
Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based
rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that
have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you ,,*,'ant tile child to watch
TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with
higher ratings.
To block programs
1.

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

Press tile right arrow button to move tile yellow highlight
Statics field.

Audience

TV-14

Parents Strongly

TV-PG

Parental Guidance

Only

TV-G

General Audience

TV-Y7

Directed to Children
and older

TV- Y

All Children

Cautioned
Suggested

7.
7 years

lo tile

Press tile lip or down arrow button to toggle between Vieu and Block. "File
status tk)r tile rating listed to tile left and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Block (and B).

Mature

Press tile up and down arrow buttons on tile rem()te tn scroll through
the
age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until tile rating cnrrespnnding
with
tile lowest rating you do not want tile child lo ,,*,.atchappears on the screen.
In tile example discussed above, you would scroll through tile Ratin,_4field
until TV-PG appears, since tile highest rating you want tile child to walch is
TV-G.

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA

First, determine tile lowest level rating you don't want tile child to watch
(see chart of age-based ratings on next page).
Press tile left: and right arrow buuons to highlight tile Rating field.

Tip

with higher ratings:

Press OK on tile remote lo return tn tile lkl_*nunr exit the screen when ynu
are finished.
Select

Lock Parental

password,
prompted

Controls

t_om tile Parental

and if you have not already
to enter it again to cnnfirm.

set your

Control._ menu.
password,

you

Enl_.r a
will be

Using

the

Rating
field

Features

Rating
status field

Content
status fields

Viewing

Age-Based

A_r you block age-based
ratings back to View.

Ratings
ratings, you have the option of changing

which blocked

some of the

Determine

l_se the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status
of Block.

Press tile right arrow
status field.

Press tile up button to select View.

button

rating you want lo view.

to move

the yellow

highlight

lo the rating

Note: 7be content status.fields corresponding Io the unblocked rating
become Vieu as well. 7bey, and the ageJ)ased rating status are the only
fields that automaticatl)' cban_,4e back to Vieu when you complete
tbi._process.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controt.Lfi_r rating limits to
take, _flOct.

Content

Blocking

Themes

Specific Content

Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the
D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of this section li_>r
details.) When you block a content theme tk)r a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme fi_r higher rated programs as well.

Sexually explicit

Adult

Sexual situations

Violence

Fantasy Violence

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult
language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming
TV-PG and above containing adult language.

TV-Y

All Children

"lk_block program content:

Rating
field

dialogue

language

Rating
status fieM

Content
fields

Content
themes

status

Determine

the lowest

level

of content

you don't

want

the child

to watch.

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

Using
,

the

Press tlle right arrow bu/lnn to move tile highlight to tlle field
corresponding
with tile content theme you wish to block nut.

Press tlle up or down arrow button to change content status ti'()n] Vtn/3.
All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change to B.

Press OK to return to tile n]('n[l or ('xit tile screen.
Note:
Broaclcaste_:_ are r_ot required
toprovide
content themes or agebased rati_zgs. Progrctms received with no content themes will onlF be
blocked i/'you block their age-based
rating.
Note:
You must remember
take el/Oct.

Rating
field

Rating
status field

Content
themes

Viewing

Specific

to lock Parental

Content

Conlrol._ jbr rati*_g limits

Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have tile option of going back and
changing some of tile content themes back to (_9 Vieu_

Content status
fields

Deh'rmine

tse tile up and down arrow buttons to scroll through tile age-based ratings
until tile rating whose cnnh'nt theme you want lo change to Vieu appears.

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

Press tile lip or down arrow buKon to change its status back to 17. Your
child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language
content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.
Note:

tile content themes you want to change to (V) I/Tc-_u
'.

Onl)' the content

hSeme st_tus

cotwes.l)or_cling

(L) language
cba_ges to (V) View. Higher
hSat./br TV-MA tat_guage,
do not change.

V-Chip

Movie

Rating

to TV-14

rat_,d content

t,Seme._) such

Limit

You set moviv rating limits by blocking movies ratvd abow. a specified levvl.
How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in tile next two
sections.
"lb access tile V-CIIIP MO VIii RA71NG LIMiT menu:
1.

Press MEN[ on tile remoh" control (tile TVMAhVMtk'_rUappears).

Select Parental

Select V-Chip Movie RatinJ 4 Limit (press 2).

ControL_ (press 6).

Using
Rating field

the

Features
Rating
status field

Blocking Movie

Ratings

If you only want your child to wash movies that have a PG rating and lower
(in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block
(}Litall other movies with higher ratings.
block
1.

IlK)vies:

Highlight tile Rating field and press tile up and down arrow buuons to find
the rating that is the lowest rating you don't want the child to watch.
(In
the example
above, you
corresponding
to PG-13,
watch is PG.)

would highlight
the rating status button
since the highest rating you want the child

Press the right arrow button to highlight
the rating Statics field, Press the Lip
and down arrow buttons
to change the button from Vic*w to Block. All
higher ratings automatically
change to Blocl<

Press OK to return

to tile nlenn

or exit tile screen.

If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them st) the movie rating
limits will take efli*ct.
Note: 5k)me movies mc O, be giz,er_ a Not Rated (A_) rating. After blocking
movie, ratings, you re.st set NR to Vieu separately to vi_.u NR movies.

Rating field

Rating
status field

Viewing

Movie Ratings

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

Highlight the Rating field and press the Lip and down arrow buttons to find
the rating you want to view.

Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating SlatJ¢s field. Press the Lip
and down arrows to change the buuon from Block to View.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can
change the rating status corresponding
with NC-17. Your child would then be
able to walch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.
3.

Press OK to exit the screen, and be sure parental

controls are locked.

Using

the

V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs
that the V-Chip recognizes
as
' unral_,d" can be vi_,wed. Note that ' unral_,d" TV programs
may include news,
sports, political, religious,
local and weather
programs,
emergency
bulletins,
public

announcements,

View
Block

and programs

All unrated
All unrated

programs
programs

Note:
You must remember
take ql)lbct.

Channel
Selecting
View

without

ratings.

are awtilable.
are not available.
to lock Parenial

ConiroL_ jbr rating

limits

Block

this option lets you decide what channels
Makes the selected channel
viewabl_,.

can be viewed.

Block
The, t_nnt panel and remora, control CH (channel)
buttons will tune
only to channels
that you have marked
as Vic_uz "II_e remora, 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_>rget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel
13lock. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.
Note: [i'you have a digital cable box cbannets
but u ill not be remoz,ableji_om
,},our scan list.

126-999

can

be blocked

Front Panel Block
Selecting
panel.

this option

The

remote

•

Keep

children

•

Keep

young

(When

using

lets you block
still tunes

t_om watching
children

is capable

TV when

t_om playing

this as a Parental

any remote that
panel blncked.)

(disable)

or unblock

to any channel.

Control

of operating

Front

(enable)

Panel

the parent

Block

the TV's _nnt
can:

is not present.

with the buttons.
method,

you

the television

Don't t_>rget to lock parental
controls
after you change
the t_nnt panel block will not take ef'll.ct.

should
while

remove

access

you have

the status.

the front

If you

do not,

Using

the

Features
Lock/Unlock

Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental
password.
If yon do not lock parental
controls,
Channel
Block, or Front Panel Block

controls

none of the settings
will take effect.

settings

using

for v-Chip,

If you ff>rget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENL on the
television and volume down on the remote l_r 3 seconds. Nothing appears on
the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enl*.r a password
via Lock Parental Control._.

Using the TV's
Menu System
Chapter

Overview:

•

How to Use the Different

•

Audio Menu

•

Picture Quality

•

Screen Menu

•

Using Closed Captioning

•

Channel Menu

•

Time Menu

Changing

Grcq)bics

Types of Menus and Control Panels

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Using

the

enu

How to Use the Different
Control Panels

Types of Menus and

The "I_/'s menu system has three types ()f screens: menus, cnn/rol panels, and choice lists. Ybu use
tile buttons on tile remote or tile t_contpanel to access tile menu system and make changes to tile
settings.
The tk)llowing pages explain how to use tile diff..rent types of menus to adjust tile teatures
your TV.

Menus
The first menu
front

panel

displays
Menus
select

is called

to bring

the GUIDE

tile Main

up the Main menu.
Plus+

system.

take you to another
in a menu:

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

Press

MENU on tile remote

Note that

or a control

holding

panel.

MEN[

There

or on tile

Ik)r 2 seconds

are two ways

_t choice

[se your arrow buttons
and press OK.
rip

menu,

Press a nulnl)er
3 to go straight

on your remote contrnl to highlight your choice,

button on tile relnote.
to the Scree** menu.

For exalnple,

in the Main l]]enu

press

Exiting a menu
"l'h(_r( _ at( _ thr(_( _ ways

t()

(_xit

a lll('ntl:

•

Highlight tDcit and press OK.

•

Press 0 on the remote,

•

Press CLEAR. "File nn-screen
return to TV viewing.

Control

displays

are cleared

from

tile screen

and you

Panels

Control panels allow you to adjust tile defmlt settings on many lUatnres of your
TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or
brighmess. "lllere are three/ypes
of control panels: sliders, numeric entry and
choice lists.

Using

the

Sliders
Sliders

are used

to make

adjustments

to a particular

control.

"lk) use a Slider in a menu:
1.

Press the up or down arrow
tl.ature you want to adjust.

Press the right or letk arrow

button

to select

lo adjust

the slider

control

the indicator

fk)r the

line on the slider.

Numeric Entry
A numeric

entry

A pointer

appears

control

panel

is used

underneath

Use the digits

to enter

Press the right arrow
to enter a number.

When

you have

to enter

the column
a number

buunn

finished

nr lelters.

you are changing.

in the column

lo move

entering

numbers

above

to the next

inlk)rmation,

the pointer.

column,

press

then

use the digits

MENU or OK.

Tip
If the control panel is not set to the
current time, use the arrows to go
back over the columns and the digits
to make changes.
You can also enter
the up and down
remote.

numbers
arrows

by using
the

Choice Lists
Choice

lists are used

list appears,
use."

to choose

the highlighted

a particular

s_qting l_com a list. When

item is the one that is currently

selected,

the choice
or 'in

Highlight a choice on a menu and press OK lo select that choice. You will then
return to the previous screen.
Now that you know how lo access the menus and adjust the control panels the
t_>llnwing pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu l>atures. The
teaIures are organized in order of their location on the Main Menu.

Using

the

enu
Audio

Mute

OK lo reduce

1 Audio

Press

again

to restore

the TV's volume

to its mininlunl

level.

Press

tile volumt,.

Audio Processor
Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which
control tile way tile sound conies througil your speakers. You can also access
tile ALq)IO PROCESSOR menu by pressing tile SO[ND button on tile remow.
Mono
Plays tile sound in mono only. Use this selling wllen receiving
broadcasts with weak st_.reo signals.
Stereo
Splits tlle incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels.
Most TV programs and recorded materials Imve stereo audio. The word
STFJ_EOappears on tile TV when you tune to a program tlmt is broadcast
in stere<).
Second Audio Program
(SAP)
Plays the program's audio in a second
language, if one is awdlable. Tile word SAP appears on tile TV wllen you
rune to a program tlmt is broadcast witll SAP inl_)rmation. SAP audio is
broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio with
descriptions of tile video fl)r tile visually impaired.

Picture Quality
Basic Picture Controls
tile picture looks.

Menu
Displays tile five slider controls

Contrast
Adjusts tile difl>rence between
tile picture.
Color

Tint

Adjusts

tile richness

Sharpness

tile light and dark areas of

of tile color.

Adjusts the balance between

Black Level

fbr adjusting tile way

Adjusts tile brighmess
Adjusts the crispness

tile red and green levels.
of tile picture.
of tile edges in the picture.

Wllen exiting this menu, tile Sat,t, Fersorml Pictz¢re Preset choice list will appear.
You can choose either Yes"or No. If you save tile settings as a Personal Picture
Preset, tile TV will store the se/lings so you can re-select them quickly if
someone changes the settings.
Picture Presets
Displays a clloice list that lets you select one of tllree preset
picture settings: Bright Li<,4htit_/_;
Normal L_btit_/_; S(?fl Lighting or 1)e_:s'onal
Pictz¢re Preset: Choose tile setting that is best Ik)r your viewing environment.
Auto Color
Displays a choice list that lets you turn on tile t>ature that
automatically corrects tile color of tile picture. (Tills is especially uset\ll t_)r
tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switcll flcom clmnnel to clmnnel.)
Choose O;_ or Q/[/i depending on your pretl.rence.
Color Warmth
Displays a choice list tlmt lets you set one of three automatic
color adjustments: Coolfl)r a more blue pale/le of picture colors; Normal; and
Warm fl)r a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to
tile NTSC standard of 6500 K.

Using

the

Screen Menu
Closed-Caption
Display
Displays a choice list that lets you choose
closed captioning intbrmation is shown on the screen.
Off always

No captioning

On always

Captioning

the way

inlk_rmation is displayed.

inlk_rmation is shown always, when awtilable.

On when sound is muted
Captioning inlk)rmation is shown, when
available, whenever the TV's sound is muted. ('Ib mute the sound, press the
MUTE button.) The captioning inR)rmation is not displayed when the sound
is not muted.
Closed-Caption
Mode
Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used f_)r displaying captioning int_)rmation.
Menu Language
Displays a choice list that lets you select your preli, rred
language fi)r the menus: En/4lisb, Spanish or t,_'e_cb.

Using Closed Captioning
Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning
information, which lets
you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
Closed captioning is not awtilable on all channels at all times. Only specific
programs encoded with closed-captioning
information are applicable. When a
program is closed captioned, the CCicon is displayed in the channel banner.
See Chapter 2 fbr more inl_)rmation about the channel banner.

Closed-Caption

Modes

The TV ot'lk,rs eight closed-captioned

modes,

including tour text modes.

To set tile Closed-C'cq)tion _llod_

If you don't know which Closed-Caption mode
to use, select CCI. CCI is probably the mode
that is used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4
are reserved for foreign languages, but are
rarely used at this time.

Select Scr_,,n from the Main menu.

Highlight
appears).

Highlight your choice and press OK (the Sctwen menu appears

Closad-Captio** Mode and press OK (the Closed-Ccqation Motif,
again).

Note: 7_e 7_:vl modeo cover _zaarly ha(/'q/'tbepictz¢t'e on the screen to
cli.splc(ythe closed-caplio*zed le.vl. Most broadcasters z¢se the CC mode,
which displc(Fs a./_w ti**esq/'ccqations at a litlle.

Turning off Closed-Caption
1.

Select Sc_een_
l_om the Main mvnu.

tress

Highlight
you

OK to select Closed-Caption Di.sJ)la>.

QffAlwco:._ and press OK. The closed captioning
to the _'C?*('(_ll menu.

is mined ofl and

back

Using

the

enu
Channel Menu
Signal Type
Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna
/ype. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.
UHF/VHFAntenna
Choose this if you are currently
antenna lk_rTV signals.

using an oflLair

Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box lk)r
TV signals.
Auto Channel Search
Tells the TV to search automatically l_)r all the channels
available tllrnugh the antenna input. When tile TV finds an active channel, it
places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or
channels with no signal at all) will be removed l_cnmthe channel list. If you are
using a cable box and have set up tile GLIDE Plus+ system, this option does
not appear.
List and Labels
Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal
channel list and choose a six-character label t_)r each channel. Follow tile onscreen directions

Tip
To enter a number greater than 99, press and
hold "1" to enter the hundreds digit, then
press the two remaining numbers,

to enter your channels

and other inl_)rmation.

Channel # [se the tip and down arrows to scroll tip and down through
the channels available via your antenna. You can enter the channel number
directly using tile number buttons.
NormalList
Only the channels included in tile Normal list are available
when you scan tip and down using channel up and down. tse the up and
down arrow buttons to indicate whether tile channel number indicated is
included (Yes) or is not included (No) in tile Normal channel list.
ChannelLabel
tse the up and down arrow buttons to enter a sixcharacter label tk>r each channel. Hold the buunn down to scroll quickly
through the characters. The TV can store up lo 27 labels in memory.

Time Menu
Sleep Timer
Displays a control panel that lets you select tile amount
you want to give the TV betk)re it shuts itself off.

of time

Schedule
Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule ti)r turning
the TV on and oft automatically. Reminder: you must turn tile schedule On. The
on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule.
Set Time
Displays a control panel that lets you enter tile current time. The onscreen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. If your
GUIDE Plus+ system is set Lip, it will automatically update your time and this
option will not appear.

Other

Chapter

Information

Overview:

•

Troubleshooting

•

Care and Cleaning

•

Limited Warranty

•

Accessory Order Form

•

Index

Changing

Grcq)bics

Entertainment.

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Troubleshooting
Most

problems

you

encounter

with

your

TV you

can

correct

by consuhing

the

Troubleshooting

cord) to make sure it is qive" by plugging

in something

list that

tk)llows.

TV Problems
turn on

TV won't

Press the POWER button.
Make sure the TV is plugged
Check the wall receptacle

in.

(or extension

else.

Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press tlm PO_rER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the
remote control solutions on p. 48.
Tim front panel buttons may be locked (disabled). Use tim remote control to unk)ck the front panel controls by selecting the Front
Panel Bloc/_¢in tim Pare_ital Controls menu and choosing [/nblocle.
Buttons

don't work

"I'h_"front pan_'t buttons may b_" IocM'd (disabI_'d). lse the" remote control to unk)ck the" front pan_'l controls by s_qecting the Front
Panel B/oc/_ in the Pare_ital ControL_ menu and choosing L_zblocle.
Unplug the TV fi)r two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and tW again.
TV turns

off while

Sch_'duh'd

playing

off functkm

may have I)_'_,n activated.

Go to p. 44 fi_r instructkms.

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds
this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
TV turns

and then turn the TV on again.

on unexpectedly

Sch_'dul_'d On or _ratch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have" b_'_'n activat_'d. Go to page" 26 or 44 fi_r instructkms.
Blank screen
Make" sur__ the" compon_'nt

conn_'ct_'d to the TV is turn_d on.

"I'W anoth_q" chann_'l.
When

I turn on the TV an icon is moving

on the screen

Make" sure you have" rem_v_'d the I)emo Pin fiom the (3 LINK iack on the" back of your 'I'V_
No sound,

picture

okay

Maybe" sound is muted.
Can't select certain

Pr_'ss the votum_" up button to r_'stor_" sound.

channel

Chann_'t may I)_"block_'d or not approv_'d

in the" Paretltal (]o_troLs m_,nu.

If tlsilag a VCR, mak+" sur+" the TViVCR button on the VCR is in th+" corr+'ct moct_" (pr+'ss the TViVCR button on your VCI,').
Noisy stereo

reception

The, station might b_"w_'ak.

Troubleshooting
No picture,

no sound but TV is on

Mtybe the cabk'/air
infl_rmatk)n.
Tim channel

s_,tting is set to tlw wrong position.

might be empty

Select S_gtlal T_,pe from the Channel

m_'nu. (3() to page 44 fl)r more

change channels.

If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the ['V to channel 3 or 4
(whichever channel is se|ected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the
VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
Sound

okay,

picture

poor

Check ant_,nna c(mnections.
Try ad}usting sharpness
Black

box

appears

Clos_'d

captioning

inst

Every

Make sure all of tlw cables are firmly connected

function

on the

to improve

to tlw jacks.

weak signals. Go to page 42 fl_r more instructions.

screen

iTtight be on. Check

the

(]losed(]aptiotl

Z)i,_pl_O' control

pan_q in the

5creetz

ITt_qlU. (3() to page

43 fl_r ITtOr{_

FklCtions.

time

The

I turn

GLIDE

You can

Plus+

the

TV, the

system

turn off this feature

to s_qect Setup

Choose

Guide

is on the

automatically

appears

by pressing

Rez,ieu

GUIDE Plus+ System

options

screen

on tlw scre_,n

GUIDE

on your

and s_qect

OFt_

when

remote

you

us_' tlw POWEh'

control

and then

button

on the' remote

s_qect the Menu

bar. Press

to turn

the right

on tlw ['VL
arrow

button

correctly

Problems

GUIDE Plus+ setup won't switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box
Make
front

you have

sure
of

GUIDE

I'(_l]1ot_

Plus+ system

control

You may
lqus+

removed

COl]lpOll_'nts'

have

an incorrect

Setup in the

the zip code

GbIDE

your

for detailed

s_,tup

Pin from

the G LINK jack.

Check

to se_, if the

G LINK wands

are positk_n_,d

box is slower

Plus+

lqus+/v/e_lu
value.

Channel

to change
If asked,

than
Lineup.

direct

control

['be

the zip code

guide

of the box
may get out

to 99999.

be sure to select

Furn

the correct

itself.

Keep

this in mind

when

tim cable

provider.

of sync with

the ['V off for 10 minutes.
channel

lineup

changing

Use Setup

flom the on screen

channels.

Use tim G_71)E
again

to change

list.

doesn't download
infl)rmatk)n

instructions

The TV must
your

of cable
GUIDE

back to the correct

Program information
Revi_,w

tlw I)emo
_ s(_nsors.

about

and make
tlw GUII)E

I)_" off to download

sure
Plus+

infl_rmatk_n.

its correct.
Setup

Press

MEN[} on the remote

and s_qect

G'Ull)tJl'hts+

5etz@. Go to page

menus.

Leave your

TV off overnight

for at h'ast

10 hours,

to receive

the

initial download

for

ar(_a.

If yourc

using

a cable

box

leave

it on so you can

n'ccive

program

infl_rmatk_n.

(Continued

on next page)

Scheduled

Watch

Check

Schedule

or Record

for tim_'r conflicts.

M_lke sure

the wJnds

Make

your

sure

it starts
Make

sure

there

tlmt you

successf_flly,

is a tape

option

Something

be between

batteries

isn't aimed
in remote

The rating

with

tim time you've
recording

GblI)E

of the remote

scheduled

starts,

sure

Doesn't
the remote
directly

because

the

system

turns

the VCR on when

it off).

properly.
If you

don't

set it up correctly

complete

tim (2ot_fii_uHngf_)r

a VCK steps

instructions.

in the GUII)tJI'hts+

&,tuff menus.

Go to page

16 17 for

Work
and the remote

at the component
dead

or installed

sensor

on the component.

(['V or VCR) that you're
incorrectly.

Put new

remote's
microprocessor:
remove
batteries
the batteries,
and (if necessa W) program

V-Chip/Parental

Make
nTing

batteries

and press
the remote

sure

there

is a clear

path.

to operate.

in the remote.
the number
again.

1 button

fi)r at least

60 seconds.

Controls

limits don't work

You must lock the settings. Go to the TI'MAL_ MEN[ (press MENU on your remote)
remote), select Lock Parental C'otltrols (press 6 on your remote).
I don't

on the component(s).

a program

will turn

Go to p. 18 for detailed
you

sensor(s)

to record

the system

Plus+ Setz@ menus

be available.

TV_ make

are weak,

You might need to drain the
Release the 1 button, replace

Problems

won't

to your

Control

Maybe

in fiont

in the VCR and that tim VCR is connected

The Remote
might

26 for instmctk)ns.

are pl_lced

on when

set up the VCR in the

If a cable box is attached
detailed
instructions.

the remote

Go to page

off during

(if it's already

the Record

Maybe

occur

of the G LINK cable

VCR is turned

recording

Be sure

doesn't

remember

my password

and I want

to unlock

s_,lect Pare_ital Controls (press 0 on your

the TV

If you forget your pJssword
simultaneously press Jnd hold MEN[ on the television _md volume down on the remote fi_r 3 seconds.
Nothing _pp_'ars on the" scre_,n Parent_I Controls simply unlock and you can re enter J pnssword vi_ l.ocle ]'are_ztal (2o_ztroL_:
The V=Chip won't

let me watch

a program

even though

it's not rated as violent.

Mnybe the movie' w_s giv_'n an NR (Not Rated) stJtus. After you block movie ratings
vh'w movies with an NR rating.

you must s_.t NR to View s_.parJtely in orch'r to

Care and Cleaning
CAUTION:

Turn

You can clean
to help assure

OFF your

TV before

the TV as required,
adequate
ventilation.

cleaning.

using

a snff lint-flee

cloth.

Be sure

to occasionally

The TV's screen
may be cleaned
with a soft, lint-free
cloth as well.
necessary,
you may use a cloth dampened
with warm water.
Never use strong
cleaning
agents,
such as ammonia-based
cleaners,
will

damage

Take

care

or abrasive

dust the ventilation
not to scratch
powder.

slots in the cabinet

or mar

These

types

the screen.

of cleaners

the TV.

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to
the TV.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are lefi on the screen ff)r 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
warran/y. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

RCA TV Limited Warranty
What
•

your

warranty

covers:

Defects in materials or wnrknmnship.

For how

long

after

your

pahmse:

•

90 days flcom date of purchase

t_)r labor charges.

•

One year l_com date of purchase

•

Two years t_om date of purchase

l_)r parts.
t_r the picture tubes.

The warranly period liar rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment
whichever comes first.
What

to the rental firm,

we will do:

•

Pay any Authorized RCA Television

Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.

•

Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center t2)r the new or, at our option, refurbished
picture tube required to repair your television.

How you get service:
•
For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized
pick tip when repairs are complete.

replacement

parts and

RCA "Iblevisinn Service Center and

•

For screen sizes larger than 26":
Request home or pick up, repair, and return service t_cnmany Authorized RCA
"l_,levisinn Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an
Authorized RCA "I_,levisinn Service Center. If not, you nmst take your television to the Service Center location at your
own expense, or pay t2)r the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and I_com your home.

•

"lk_identit) your nearest Authorized
1-800-336-1900.

•

Proof of purchase in the tkmn of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the
warran/y period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

RCA Televisinn

Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call

(Continued

on next page)

What

your

warranty

•

Customer
additional

•

Installation

•

Signal

•

Damage

•

Batteries.

•

Cuslon'ter

•

Images

•

A television

does

instruction.
inlkmnation
and

receptinn

cover:

(Your Owner's
Manual clearly describes
should be obtained
flcom your dealer).

how

to install,

adjust,

and

nperate

ynur television.

Any

relat(*d adjustments.
problems

from misuse

not caused

by your

television.

or neglect.

replacement
burned

not

l'tlses.

nntn

tile screen.

that has been

modified

or incorporat_*d

into other

products

or is used

tk)r institutional

or other

commercial

purposes.
•

A television

purchased

•

Acts of nature,

such

or serviced

outside

as but not limited

tile U.S.A.

to lightning

damage.

Product registration:
•
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier lo contact you
should it ever be necessary. The return of tile card is not required tk)r warran/y coverage.
Limitation
of Wrranty:
•
THE WARRANTY STATED

ABOVE

IS THE ONLY WARRANTY

APPLICABLE

TO THIS PRODUCT.

ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE)
ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED.
NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN
INFORMATION
GIVEN BY THOMSON
MULTIMEDIA
INC., ITS AGENTS
WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

OR EMPLOYEES

SHALL CREATE

A GUARANTY

OR IN ANY

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law _lates to this warranty:
•
Some states do not allow tile exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential danmges,
long an implied warranty lasts, so tile above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
•

This warranty

If you
•

puehased

your

This warranty

Service
calls
such
service

gives

dnes

you

specific

television
not apply.

legal

rights,

outside
Contact

your

and you
the
dealer

also may have other

United

rights

or limitations on how

that vary from stal_* to stal_*.

States:

t_)r warran/y

which
do not involve
defective
materials
or
calls
to'the
sole _rsponsibility
of the llnlmaser

information.
workmanel'liptamovea_l

this

warranty.

Costs

Screw-on

Cable

_lc

gltll_ntla

Fo1d!_d

conneclor._

rcHacbes to

Accessory Order Form

(called

ZS-obm

F-Opt,) on the, back c_vour
VCR or TV 7be emts screu

VH81(340

onto tbe colmec[omJbr

Description
cable (3-ft)

Screw-on antenna

cable (6-ft)

S{_CL_IZ" co*lll{_cIio!l

VH82 (6-ft)

Screw-on antenna

VH82

$5.95

VH89

$5.9s

VH83

SsI9s

VH84

$9.95

2-way Signal Splitter

VH47

$3.95

Amplified

ANT200

$49.95

193984

$11.15

242778

$19.35

228449

$4.45

Push-on antenna
Push-on
[o [be

Cable
rotttld

antem_a

connec[or._
ohm

(called

l:-O_)e)

*f your

VH89 (640

Monaural

al[acbes

VCR Dubbing

Stereo VCR Dubbing

[ke bnck

a quick

Antenna

Monaural
VCR Dubbing
Cable
Double
cable [tint
co_!lect

audio

tbe L_[eo

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_tu_)

VCRs 1o duplica_
Can also _ used

Mixer (not shown)

Has RCA-O_
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VH83 (640

Audio,Video

(CRK17TA1)

Adapter

(not shown)

leLs

at_d

VHS
tapes¸
to connect

a VCR toyour
7_
(._b_
cok)_coded
and sb_lded.

Gold-Tipped cable

Cable (6-ft)

Antenna

Remote Control

}'o_

Cable (6-ft)

75-

VCR or TV EmLv

push onjbr
COtl_7ec[[ot2

cable (6-ft)

pbono

plugs

Stereo VCR Dubbing
Cable
Triph, cabl_, that lets/'(m
COtlllec[

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Prices are subject

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Total Merchandise

to change without

notice.

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

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-Tipped cable

Shipping

VH84 (640

and Handling

Total Amount

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

Enclosed .....................................

Use VISA, MasterCard,
preferably.

5_0

$-_

or Discover Card

Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only.
No COD or CASH.

All accessories are subject to availability.
Where

applicable,

we will ship a superseding

model.

Continued

on next

page .......

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2-way

Charge your order on your VlSA,
Master( ard, or Discover Card by
filling in below
USE YOUR

CREDIT

IMPORTANT:

Signal

(opy
complete
account
f}-om your VISA card

VISA

number

"I'_

Splitter VH47

Amplified
Alhmt_

M,cal'd
oxpire
I--f--I
: I--f--I

Antenna
I'ou to quickly

or salellile

d[SCOHt_C[_H_

(opy
complete
account
f}-om your Master(
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siqnal
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withoul

glt_[_HHa

number

ANT200

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Remote
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above your
name Oll
Master(
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switch

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cable

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expires:

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7}M_ is the

remole

conlrol

came paca, ed wftll )'our

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7"K

Replacements or spare._can be
ordered

IMPORTANT:

a second

CARD

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IMPORTANT:

Splitter

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or V(;/_.

(opy
COlnplete account number
t?om your Discover
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expires:

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CRK17TAI

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)

Print o1"type your name and
address clearly.

To Order
To place your order by phone, have your Visa,
MaswrCard or Discover Card ready and call the loll-Dee
number listed below.

A complete and correct
order will save you days
of waiting.

Use this number only to place an order llar accessory
items listed on this order torm.

Name:
Street:

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the
completed order lk>rm with credit card intk>rmation,
money order or check in US currency (made payable
Thomson multimedia Inc.) to the tk_llowing address:

Apt:

City:
State:

Zip:
Video

Daytime phone number:

Ronks,

Please make sure that both sides of this form
have been filled out completely.
• Allow 4 weeks for delivery,
• All accessories are subject to availability,
• Prices are subject to change,

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Accessories

PO Box 8419
PA 17573

Index

Screen 43
Setup 28
Sort 25
Time 44
MENU button 20
Menus
GLIDE Plus+ system setup
Messages menu 27
Mono 42
Mute 42
MI}TE button 20

FV + VCR 8
FV Only 9
Content Themes 30
Contrast 42
Control Panels 40

Accessories
Advanced

51
connections

Age Based Ratings
Arrow buttons
20
Audio
Menu

11
30

F
Finding the sensor
Fixed hnages 49
Front panel
block 37
buttons 12

Processor

Auto
Channel
Search
Color 42

I)emo Pin 6, 8, 9, 11

15, 44

Basic
connections
8, 9
Picture Controls 42
Batteries for the remote
Black Level 42
Block

GUIDE

Lineup 22
Menu 44
Search 15
Channels menu 28
CLEAR button 20
Closed Caption
I)isplay 43
Mode 43
Coaxial cable 7
Color WanTtth 42
CoI]I]ectioi1s

multiple

Plus+

Channel

linlock,

Antenna

system

setup

22
22

Infbrmation

button

Age Based

button

VOL

button

W
Warranty

Quality Menu 42
POWER button 20

Rating Limits
movies
35

setup

20
15

L
Labels 44
Language 43
Languages
Selecting 15
Locating remote sensor
Lock, Parental Controls

M
Memory 44
Menu
Acidic) 42
Channel 44
Channels 28
Grid Guide 23
Language 43
Messages 27
News 26
Picture Quality 42
Schedule 26

Remote,
Remote

batteries
14
control buttons

Remote

sensor

S
SAP 42
13
38

Controls

Ratings

Blocking Movies
Content I'fiemes

Parental

V Chip

Parental Controls
Locking, Unk)cking
menu 30
Picture
Presets 42

Lineup

Downk)ading
22

Interactive

U
UHFiVHF

VCR, connecting
8
VOL+ button
20

OK button

GO BACK button

INPUI"

connecting
wands
13

INFO

CABLE/ANTENNA jack
8,9,11
Cables
coaxial 7
G LINK 7
CC (Closed Captioning)
CH+ button 20
CH button 20
Channel
Banner 30
Block 37
Labels 44

IT1eI]u

Normal List 44
Number buttons

Grid Guide menu
23
GUIDE button
20

Age Based Ratings 33
Channel 37
Front Panel 37
Movie Ratings 36
Specific Content Themes 34
V Chip I nrated Program 37
Buttons, remote control 20

I'roubleshooting 46

O
cable

Fint

News

G LINK

Fime

TV; connecting

Satellite Receiver connecting
11
Schedule 44
menu 26
Screen Menu 43
Second Audio Program (SAP) 42
Set ['ime 44
Setup
GLIDE Plus+ system menus
menu 28
Sharpness
42
Signal Type
Cable ['V 44
UHFiVHF Antenna 44
SKIP button 20
Sleep Timer 30, 44
Sort menu 25
Stere() 42

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Inc.

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Street

Indianapolis,

site

at www.rca.com

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