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

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

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

_

service personnel,

This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.

personal injury.

Caution:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention:

Pour eviter les chocs electriques,

de la prise et pousserjusqe

Refer to the identification/rating
FCC Regulations
it.

If fixed

(non-moving)

la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante

label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating

state that unauthorized

operate

introduire

au fond.

images

changes or modifications

are left on the screen

to this equipment

for long periods,

voltage.

may void the user's authority

to

they may be permanently

imprinted
on the screen. Such images include network
Iogos, phone numbers, and video games.
damage is not covered by your warranty.
Extended viewing
of channels displaying
these images
be avoided.

This
should

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
3articular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected

to the grounding

system of the building

as close to the

3oint of cable entry as practical,
Product

Registration

Please fill out the product

registration

card and return

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty
numbers
Model

it immediately.

Returning

parts and service and for proof

in case you need them, The numbers

the card allows us to contact you if needed.

of purchase.

Attach

it here and record the serial and model

are located on the back of the television.

No.

Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/AddresslPhone:

VCR Plus+, Cs, PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development
The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured

Corporation.

under license from Gemstar Development

Corporation

and VCR Index Systems B.V., respectively.
GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY
PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

OF THE PROGRAM

SCHEDULE INFORMATION

IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS

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,

Setup

And

Connections

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

3

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

4

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

4

TV Only .......................................................................................
The Basic connection .................................................................

4
5

Advanced Connections ..............................................................

6

Step 3: Connect the IR Controller
Attaching

the IR Controller

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

9

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

9

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

10

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

10

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

10

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

10

Interactive

Setup

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

11

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

12

Entering Setup ................................................................................

12

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

13

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

13

The GUIDE Pius+ Gold System .......................................................

14

Setting Up the GUIDE Pius+ Gold System ...............................

14

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

16

Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning)

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

17

Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning)

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

17

Setting the DVD Channel (auto tuning)

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

18

Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning)

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

Labeling the Channels ...................................................................
Using

the

Interactive

Remote

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

19
20
21

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

21

Remote Buttons ..............................................................................

22

Using the WHO, INPUT Button ................................................
Programming

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

24

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

24

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

25

Modes of Operation

25

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

Front Panel .....................................................................................
Using

23

The Menus

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

25
27

1

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

28

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

30

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

32

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

33

Using Closed Captioning

34

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

35

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

36

Other Menus ...................................................................................

36

Features

and

Controls

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

37

GUIDE PLus+ Gold Menu ................................................................

38

About the GUIDE PLus+ Gold System ............................................

38

Downloading
Data ..................................................................
Grid Guide ................................................................................

39
40

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

41

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

42

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

42

Messages ..................................................................................
Editor ........................................................................................

43
44

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

45

PIP (Picture-in-Picture)

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

46

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

47

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

48

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

52

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

53
53

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

53

Lock/Unlock

53

Reference

Operation

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

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

Troubleshooting

54

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

54

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

55

RCA Direct view tv LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................

56

RCA PROJECTION TV WARRANTY .................................................

57

Accessory
I ndex

2

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

Information

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

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

58
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Getti

ng

sta rted

This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first five sections of the manual show you how to
get your TV set up and connected, run the Interactive
Setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus,
features, and controls of your TV.

1

Setup

and

connections

V

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

V

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

V
V
V

•

Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these Tip
Boxes, There are some important tips that
will help you get the most from your TV,

3

j

Step

1: Unpack

the

TV

Important

Stand Information

Make sure to locate the remote control.

Step

2: Connect

Your

There are three types of connections

TV

outlined

in this section:

TV Only:

If you're only going to connect the
TV to your home antenna or cable
system.

The Basic Connection:

If you're going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.

Advanced

If you're going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to a
VCR and a satellite receiver.

Connections:

Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of connection.
Once you have completed
to Step 3.

your desired connection

you may skip forward

TV On ly
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antennajack
as shown.

Cables
You will use the following

cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and video
signals to the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable
box.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
TV

Once you have completed this connection

4

you may skip to Step 3.

CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Take precautions that the stand
or other furniture on which the TV is
placed is properly located (see Important
Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over, pushed off,
or pulled off. This could cause damage to
the TV and/or personal injury.

p-

Before

You Connect

Protect against power

surges:

• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting
cables.

any

• Make sure all antennas and cables are
properly grounded. Refer to the
Important Safeguards sheet packed
with your T_L

The

Basic

connection

The basic connection

below

(TV and VCR) is the most common

connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and
multiple component connection information
refer to the next section,
Advanced Connections.

Cables
You will use the following

type of cable to make your connection:

Coaxial

Cables:

In this connection,

two coaxial

cables are used: one connects from an antenna,
cable, or cable box to the VCR, and one connects
from the VCR to the TV. These cables carry both
audio and video signals.

CABLE,

CABLE

BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR 1

\
IN _[_OM ANT

CH 3

OUT TO TV

TV

How to View

the VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection
Channel 3 or 4.
Later, in the Interactive
To VCR

To cable box (if you do
not have a cable box,
then leave this portion
unconnected).

Once you have completed this connection
"Connect the IR Controller."

tune TV to

Setup section you will

program the TV to automatically
4 when you turn on the VCR.

tune to Channel 3 or

you may skip to Step 3,

5

Advanced

Connections

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

Backofthe
The diagram

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

TV
below

describes each of the back panel jacks. When

connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding
OUTPUTS and
INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).

Input

1

Input

2

Connect any of the following components:
• VCR
• lnternet Access Device

Connect any of the following components:
. VCR
• Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player
• Satellite Receiver

• Laserdisc Player
• Satellite Receiver

• DVD Player

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

• DVD Player

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

External

Speaker

Jacks

Use to connect external
speakers for surround
sound. Make sure the

TV

Speaker Selection
to EXTERNAL.

S-Video
This optional
connection car
be used for
better video
quality picture.

Audio

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

VCR Control

Outputs

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

6

is set

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

Connect Guide
Plus+ Gold
controller for onebutton recording
and channel
tuning from the
Guide.

Sample

Connections

The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter
when connecting components to your TV. Note: those components
which offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or satellite
receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their audio INPUT
connection.

Cables
You will use the following
make your connection:

types of cables to

Coaxial Cables: Carry the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cable box, as needed by your
cable system.
Audio/Video
Cables: Carry audio and video
from a component to the TV.
S-Video Cable: Carry video from an S-Video
capable component which provides best
picture quality.

TV and Stereo

VCR

Cautions:
Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
• Place the audio/video
cables to the
sides of the TV's back panel instead of
straight down the middle.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and
keep them away from the audio/video
cables.

Protect Your Components
Overheating

From

• Do not block ventilation
holes in any of
the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components,
• Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a stand,
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.

Compared to the Basic Connection, using Audio/Video and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality
from a component.
CABLE,

CABLE

BOX, OR ANTENNA

How to View

Your VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO,INPUT to
toggle through

the video (VID) inputs.

In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to
automatically
tune to the VlD input channel when you turn
on the VCR.

TV

Most Audio/Video
cables are
combined into one cable with
three heads on each end.

TOVCR
To cable box (If you do not
have a cable box, then leave
this

portion

We show individual
_
cables in these
__
sampte connections.
_
Either may be used, but
you must be sure to connect
Video tO Video, Right to Right
and Left to Left.

,,_

o_

_G"T_ O_
L_ _UD,OlW,,_E/

unconnected).

7

TV, VCR and Satellite

CABLE,

CABLE

BOX,

OR

Receiver

ANTENNA

SATELLITE

SIGNAL

How to View

Your Components

To watch the satellite
SATELLITE

receiver in this connection,

press TV to put the remote control into TV mode,
then press WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video
input channels until you tune to VID (or SVID) input.

RECEIVER

To watch the VCR in this connection, press
WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video input
channels until you tune to VlD2.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically
tune to the correct input channel
when you turn on your component.

TOVCR
TO cable box (If you do not
have a cable box, then leave
this portion

CABLE,

CABLE

BOX,

OR

unconnected).

ANTENNA
SATELLITE

SIGNAL

How to View

Your Components

To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press
TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID1 ( or SVID 1) input.
To watch the VCR in this connection press WHO.INPUT
to scroll through the video input channels until you tune
to VlD2.
To watch the DVD player in this connection,

press TV to

put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VlD2 ( or SVID 2) input.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically
tune to the correct input channel when
you turn on your component.

TV

To VCR

To cable box (If you do not
have a cable box, then leave
this portion unconnected).

8

Step 3: Connect

the

IR Control

ler

The IR (infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to
control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to
television channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold system.
After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary
components (VCR, or Cable box), you will use the on-screen interactive
setup routine for the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to test the connected
components.

Attaching

the

The IR Controller is used to send commands
to your VCR and/or cable box.

IR Controller

Some components label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If
your component is labeled, affix the IR controller directly over the
sensor. If the IR location is not labeled on your component, you need to
use to use the component's remote control to locate the sensor.
1.

Hold the component's

remote control

with your TV) so that it is touching
2.

(not the remote

that came

the front of the component.

Slowly move the remote over the front of the component while
pressing the remote power button on and off. (Be sure to press and
release the power button each time you move the remote. Holding
the button

may not work.)

3.

When the component

4.

Affix the controller's

turns off or on, you've

located the sensor.

node directly to the remote sensor.

Tip

Attach

to the VCR

/

-÷-

Connect

You may want to use a piece of clear
plastic tape to temporarily
affix the
controller's node until you have completed
the interactive setup. That way you can
easily move it if you have not placed it
exactly over the sensor. The adhesive is
Io-tack and will not mar the finnish of
VCRs, cable boxes, or other products.

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Step

4: P I ug i n the

TV

Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide
blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the
plug completely.

Step

5: P I ace

Remove the battery
remote.

Batter

ies i n Remote

compartment

cover from the back of the

Insert fresh batteries.
aligned correctly.

Make sure that the polarities

(+ and -) are

Replace the cover.

Step

6: Turn

On

the

TV

Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote
into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV
functions.
TV

On-Screen

Program

Guide

The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold on-screen program
guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV
(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system). For more
information
on setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system, see the next
section, Interactive Setup.

To get out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System:
Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the
highlighted
channel.
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the
channel displayed in the View window.
Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and go to the last
channel you were watching.

Step

7: Program

the

Proceed to the next section, Interactive

TV
Setup. The interactive

setup

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

10

Projection

TV Only.

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

There's

an

on-screen

setup

routine

The interactive setup routine
helps you through
the steps
needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+
Gold menu system:
Select

a menu

V

language

Search for available

channels

2

Interactive

Setup

Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system

V

Set the time
Set the VCR1 channel
Set the VCR2 channel
Set the DVD channel
Set the SAT/CABLE channel
Make

the channel

list and labels

V
V
V

11

Using

Point

and

Select

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

Point

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

To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point
right, press the left or right arrows.
2.

left or

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

MENU

Entering

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

1.

Point and Select
buttons

Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.

You can also access the Interactive
1.

¢LEA_

Setup

Setup through

the Main menu:

Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote.

2,

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

Press CLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to TV
viewing.
Many VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU button on
this remote works as a PROGRAM button
in VCR mode. Other manuals may refer to
a SELECT button. The OK button on this
remote works as a SELECT button.

3.

Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.

Selecting

a Language

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

asks you to select your preferred

1.

Point to your preferred

2.

Press MENU or OK to select that language.

Auto

Channel

language

for the menu system.

Search

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

1,

2.

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

[

If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you
can access it later through the Channel
menu. See Using the Menu System for
more details.

J

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The

GUIDE

Plus+ Gold

System

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

Setting

Up the

GUIDE

Pius+ Gold

menu or

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

System

To complete GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold IR controllers must be connected to your cable box
and VCR if you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.

Select your Country and enter your ZIP
or Postal code.

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

program

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

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Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try
another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen
stating "Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again" appears. You have a
choice to either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering
Check to make sure the IR controllers

are positioned

it again.

correctly.

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

of the guide may not be available

until

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

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

When the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system correctly
identifies the correct code for your VCR,
the VCR's tuner changes to channel 9.
Select YES if the VCR automatically
changed
to channel 9, or NO if it did not.
If you select NO, the system will try another
code.
The last screen comes up when you've
successfully finished
setup.

the GUIDE Plus+ Gold

Remember:
Leave your

cable

box turned

Leave your VCR turned
information.
Press OK to

leave the

GUIDE

ON to download

OFF to record

Plus+ Gold

program

programs

system

and

information,

download

program

setup,

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Setting

the

Time

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

1.

Press MENU or OK to bring up the SET TIME control

panel.

2.

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

3.

Press MENU or OK to continue.

16

Setting
tun

the

VCR1 Channel

(auto

i ng)

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

1.

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

2.

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

3.

Press MENU or OK to continue.

Setting
tun

the

VCR2 Channel

(auto

i ng)

The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2
channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR2 button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you don't
have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip this step or
select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more, see
Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System section.)

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1.

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

2.

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

3.

Press MENU or OK to continue.

Setting
tun

the

DVD Channel

(auto

i ng)

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

1.

18

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

2.

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

3.

Press MENU or OK to continue.

Setti ng the
(auto

SAT/CABLE Channe

I

tuning)

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

When you set the SAT/

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

1.

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

If You Have Both a Satellite
Receiver
Connected

2.

Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite
receiver or cable box connected to the TV.

3.

Press MENU or OK to continue.

and a Cable Box
to the TV

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

19

Label

ing

the

Channels

This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and
label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Using the
Menus section.)

1.

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

2.

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

3.

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

4.

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

Programming

the

panel.

areas of

Remote

Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the
remote to control your VCR, satellite receiver, or other components. To
find out how to program the remote, go to the next section.

2O

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

How

to

use your

Universal

This section defines the buttons
how to program

Remote

of the remote and

it to control other components.

V

The universal remote can be programmed to control
most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite
receivers, DVD players and cable boxes, If you have
an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you may not
need to program it at all.

V

I

Using

the

remote

V
V
V

1
Modes

of Operation

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

/

1

21

Remote
ON.OFF

Buttons

When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another

device

LED

mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed,
will turn the device
on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are
on will be turned off (this feature
and GE products).

only works with most RCA, PROSCAN
VCRE

VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if autotuning
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote
channel information.

is enabled,

it will

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and if auto tuning
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if auto tuning
will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.

is enabled,

is enabled,

to its minimum

is

level Press again to

CH ^ or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press
once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue
changing channels.
Decreases or increases the TV's volume.

SOUND
Press once to display the audio processor choice list. Point and
select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to exit.
GO BACK

Returns you to the previous channel.

GUIDE Brings up and exits the GUIDE Plus+ system. In SAT*CABLE
mode, brings up available on-screen guides.
INFO Brings up channel information.
MOVE (Arrows)
Used to point to different items in the menu system.
Also used to adjust the menu controls. Also move the PIP window when
no menus are on the screen.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted
to the previous menu.

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AUX

SAT. CABLE

MUTE

SKIP

SOUND

GO BACK

GUIDE

INFO

MENU

CLEAR

you have programmed
is enabled and the

SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30
seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly
to add more time.

VOL< or VOL>

VCR2

it

SAT.CABLE Puts the remote in SAT*CABLE mode and if auto tuning
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
MUTE Reduces the TV's volume
restore the volume.

TV

it will

LED Red light which indicates programming
mode when programming
the remote. Also displays when a valid remote button is pressed.
AUX When pressed, will turn on the component
it to control. Also turns on the TV if auto tuning
remote is programmed to control the TV.

)FF

33<3
&&'&&
DVD

in TV mode. Also displays

Ol

items or returns you

10203©
,05060
,O ,O 00
WHOHNPUT

ANTENNA

©°O

©

REVERSE

PLAY

FORWARD

REC'VCR +

STOP

PAUSE

PIP

SWAP

CHCTRL

OOOO

RESET

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

items. When in

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns
to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system.
(0-9) Number

Buttons

you

Enters channel numbers, digitsfor
DVb

programming
the remote, and time settings directly though the remote
control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a
three-digit
channel, press and hold the first digit, release, then add the
second two. For example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1,
release, press 2, then press 3.

channel lists(RCA, PROSCAN,

ANTENNA
Functions as TV/VCR button
button in SAT.CABLE mode.

AUX SAC,CAbLE

_UTE

S_IP

©

WHO.INPUT
In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input
sources (VIDI/SVID1, VID2/SVID2, current channel). In SAT mode, press to
select available

VCR2

&A°&&

SOUND

©

GO BACK

GUIDE

and GE only).

in VCR mode and TV/receiver

REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, REC*VCR+, STOP, PAUSE If programmed,
provides transport control for some remote-controllable
VCRs, DVD
players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players. Pressing REC.VCR+
when using the GUIDE Plus+ system sets the VCR to record a program.
PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture
window. Press again to
remove the PIP window. If you have selected the option labelled
Alternate with PIPwhite in the PIP Caption Display menu, then you
will be able to toggle closed captioning between the main screen and
the PIP window by pressing the PIP button.
SWAP

WHO.INPUT

OO©O

Swaps the main picture with the PIP window.

CH CTRL

Selects the picture window

(that is, the main or PIP window)

to be changed by the CH ^ (channel up), CH v (channel down), or
WHO.INPUT buttons.
RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture
Control Preset. Point and select to choose a different Picture Control
Preset. Also used to reset the settings
Controls menu.

in a menu, such as the Parental

Using

Button

the

WHO.INPUT

Use the WHO.INPUT button to toggle through the available
and view the component you have connected to the TV.

input sources

1.

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

2.

Press WHO,INPUT

3.

Continue

to tune to an available

to press WHO,INPUT

input source.

to scroll through

the input sources.

Modes

of Operation

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

23

Programming

the

Remote

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

Testing

the

Remote

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

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

Programming
Using Automatic
The following

the

Remote

Code Search

instructions

can be used to program

the remote

to

control each of the devices connected to your TV. If you want to exit the
automatic code search without programming
any of your devices, press
and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off.
1,

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

2.

Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.).
While holding the device button, press and hold ON*OFF until the

the AUX button
i this will
model.
I work
Note: with
Programming
the remote
not

S

red light on the remote
3,

turns on, then release both buttons.

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

DW

vc_2

_ux

SA_.CA_tE

&&°&&
CH ÷

to search the next

Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you have
searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes.
If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then
the remote cannot control that particular device.
If the device you want to control

doesturn

off:

1.

Press and release REVERSE,then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step
until the device turns back ON.

2.

To finish, press and hold STOP until the red light on the remote
turns off.

Using Direct Entry

24

1.

Turn on the component

to be programmed.

2.

Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the
code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote.

3.

Press and hold the button

on the remote

you want to program.

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

1

4.

Enter the code from the code list.

5.

Release button,

and then press ON.OFF to see if the component

responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the
component button and then ON.OFF again.
6.

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

Using

the

Remote

to

Control

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

a Device

successfully, you are ready to

To operate the device:
1.

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

2.

Press ON.OFF to turn the device ON or ore

3.

Use the remote

Modes

of

buttons that apply to that device.

Operation

Because this universal remote

can control several different

components

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

Front

Panel

If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV
to operate many of the TV's features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted
items. Also returns you to the previous menu.
MENU

CHV

_

VOL--

VOL+

POWER I

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

The front panel above shows a typical
button layout. The exact look of the
buttons may be different from those on
the front of your T_Z
The Front Panel Block feature disables all
front panel buttons if Parental Controls
are locked. For more information,
see
Parental Control, in the Features and
Menus section.

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|
Admiral .........................................................................
2131
Adventura .....................................................................
2026
Aiko ...............................................................................
2027
Aiwa ....................................................................
2002, 2026
Akai ....2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113
American High ............................................................
2021
Asha ...............................................................................
2013
Audio Dynamics ..............................................
20_9, 2010
Audiovox ......................................................................
2014
Belt & Howelt ...............................................................
2011
Beaumark .....................................................................
2013
Broksonic ..........................................................
2012, 2025
Calix ..............................................................................
2014
Candle ....... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018, 2019
Canon ......................................................
2021, 2022, 2114
Capehart ............................................................
2020, 2110
Carver ...........................................................................
2062
CCE ....................................................................
2027, 2061
Citizen2013, 7014, 2010, 7016, 7017, 2018,2019,2027
Cotortyme ...................................................................
2009
Colt ................................................................................
2061
Craig .............................................
2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
Curtis-Mathes ...........................2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,
.................................
2016,2018,2021,2022,2024,2116
Cybernex ......................................................................
2013
Daewoo .... 2015 2017, 2019 2025 2026, 2027 2028
....
211_
Daytron .........................................................................
2110
Dbx .....................................................................
2009, 2010
Dimensia .......................................................................
2000
Dynatech ...........................................................
20_2, 2026
Electrohome .....................................................
2014, 2029
Electrophonic ..............................................................
2014
Emerson .................................................
2002, 2012,2014,
............2010, 2021, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,
2033, 2034, 2039, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,
2042, 2044, 2045, 2047, 2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117,
2130
Fisher• 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049,2050,2051, 2052,2118
Fuji ......................................................................
2021,2119
Funai ...................................................................
20_2, 2026
Garrard .........................................................................
2026
GE....2000,2001,2013,2021,2022,2053,2110,2120
Goldstar ............................2009,2014,2018,2054,2121
Gradiente .....................................................................
2026
Harley Davidson .........................................................
2026
Harman Kardon ..........................................................
2009
Harwood ......................................................................
2061
Headquarter ................................................................
2011
Hitachi2002,2050,2056,2057,2107,2111,2120,2122
HI-Q ..............................................................................
2023
Instant Replay ..............................................................
2021
]CL .................................................................................
2021
]CPenney .............2009,2010,2011,2013,2014,2021,
.......... 2022,2055,2050,2058,2059,2060,2107,2118
]ensen ......................................................
2055,2056,2111
)VC ...............2009,2010,2011,2018,2058,2111,2123
Konwood .............. 2009 2010,2011,2016,2018,2058
211 ,212_
KLH ...............................................................................
2061
Kodak .................................................................
2014,2021
Lloyd ...................................................................
2002,2026
Logik ..............................................................................
2061
LXi .................................................................................
2014
Magnavox....2021,2022,2062,2063,2104,2108,2124
Magoin ...........................................................................
2013
Marantz ..................................................
2009,2010,2011,
..................................
2016,201&2021,2058,2062,2064
Marta .............................................................................
2014
Masushita ......................................................................
2021
MEI .................................................................................
2021
Memorex ..........................................................
2002,2011,
.....................2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131
MGA ........................................................
2029, 2066, 2113
MGN Technology ........................................................
2013
Midland .........................................................................
2053
Minolta ....................................................
2055,2056,2107
Mitsubishi.. 2029,2050,2056,2065,2066,2067,206_
.......... 2070, 2071,2072,2073,2074,2106,2113,2123
MontgomeryWard ..........................................
2075,2131
Motorola ...........................................................
2021,2131
MTC ........................................................
2002,2013,2026

26

Multitech ................. 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2063, 2061
NEC ....................................
2009, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,
.......................2050,2064,2076,2078,2079,2111,2123
Nikko ...............................................................................
2014
Noblex ............................................................................
2013
Olympus .........................................................................
2021
OpRmus ...............................................................
2014, 2131
Optonica .........................................................................
2096
Orion ..............................................................................
2036
Panasonic ................. 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
Pentax .................................
2016, 2056, 2066, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research ...........................................................
2018
Philco ..............................................
2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips .............................................
2021, 2062, 2096, 2124
Pilot .................................................................................
2014
Pioneer ................................
2010, 2060, 2080, 2081, 2123
Portland .........................................2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
PROSCAN ..........................................................
2000, 2001
Protec ..............................................................................
2061
Pulsar ...............................................................................
2104
Quarter ..........................................................................
2011
Quartz .............................................................................
2011
Quasar ......................................................
2021, 2022, 2125
RCA ....................................
2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021,
..............2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087,
..............2088,2089,2090,2091,2107,2115,2120,2125
RadieshacldRealistic .................... 2002,2011,2013,2014
• 2021,2022,2023,2026,2029,2049,2050,2096,2131
Radix ................................................................................
2014
Randex ............................................................................
2014
Ricoh ...............................................................................
2128
Runco ..............................................................................
2104
Samsuog ...................2005,2013,2016,2033,2063,2112
Sanky ....................................................................
2131,2104
Sansui .............................................
2010,2092,2111,2123
Sango .........................................................
2011,2013,2023
Scott,..2012,2015,2026,2032,2036,2038,2066,_3g
Sears ....................................
2011, 2014, 2021,2023, 2048,
.........................?049, 2050, 2061, 2065, 2050, 2107, 2118
Sharp ..............2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131
Shintom ..........................................
20_4, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun ............................................................................
2013
Signature .............................................................
20_2, 2131
Singer .........................................................
2021, 2061, 2128
Sony ..........................20_2, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128
STS ........................................................................
202% 2107
Sylvania 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
Symphonic ...........................................................
2002, 2026
Tandy ....................................................................
2002, 2011
Tashiko ............................................................................
2014
Tatung ...................................................................
205& 2111
TEAC ...................................2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111
Technics ...............................................................
2021, 2109
Teknika .....................2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
TMK ...........................................................
2013, 2024, 2047
Toshiba ...........2015, 2049, 2061, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
ToteVision ...........................................................
2013, 2014
Unitech ...........................................................................
2013
Vector Research ..........................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor ..............................................................................
2010
Video Concepts ................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosonic .....................................................................
2013
Wards ........... 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2026,
.. 2029, 2059, 2050, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107,
2110,2131
XR-IO00 ...................................................
2021, 2026, 2061
Yamaha .....................2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2068, 2111
Zenith ..................................2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

Garrard ..................................................................................
5011
GC Electronics .....................................................................
5009
Gemini .............................................................
5018, 5019, 5049
General instrument ............................................................
5003
Hamlin ........................................
6020, 6021, 6022, 5036, 5045
Hitachi ....................................................................................
5003
Hytex ......................................................................................
5002
}asco .......................................................................................
5011
]errold ...... 5003, 6006, 5007,501& 5023, 6024, 5046, 5063
Magoavox ...............................................................................
6026
Memorex ...............................................................................
6026
Movie Time .....................................................
6002, 6027, 6028
NSC ..................................................................
5002, 5027, 5028
Oak ....................................................................
5002,5016, 5029
Panasonic ....................................................................
5048, 5052
Paragon ..................................................................................
5026
PM_ips....... 5011, 5012, 5013, 6019, 5026, 5030, 5031, 5032
Pioneer ........................................................................
5033, 5034
Pulsar ......................................................................................
5026
RCA ..................................................................
5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic .......................................................................
5009, 5049
Regat ............................................................................
5022, 5035
Regency .................................................................................
5017
Rembrandt ............................................................................
6003
Runco .....................................................................................
5026
5amsung ......................................................................
5014, 5034
Scientific ARanta ..................................5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
5igoat ............................................................................
5014, 5018
Signature ................................................................................
6003
5L Marx ..................................................................................
5014
Sprucer ..................................................................................
5052
Starcom ............................................................
5007, 5018, 5053
Stargate .......................................................................
5014, 5018
Starquest ................................................................................
5018
Tandy ......................................................................................
5040
Teleview .................................................................................
50!4
Tocom ..............................................................
5004, 5023, 5041
Toshiba ...................................................................................
5026
Tusa .........................................................................................
6018
TV86 .......................................................................................
5027
Unika ................................................................
5008, 5009, 5011
United Artists .......................................................................
5002
United Cable ........................................................................
5053
Universal ...............................................
6008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Videoway ...............................................................................
6044
Viewstar ................................................
6016, 5025, 5027, 5040
Zenith ...............................................................
5026, 5050, 5091

Chapparal ...................................................................
5056, 5067
Drake ..........................................................................
5068,5069
GE ................................................................................
5000,5001
Generat_nstuments .......................................
5060,5061,5062
Panasonic ...............................................................................
5075
Primestar ...............................................................................
5076
PROSCAN .................................................................
5000,5001
RCA .............................................................................
5000,5001
Realistic ..................................................................................
5063
Sony ........................................................................................
5072
5TS1 ........................................................................................
6064
5T62 ........................................................................................
6065
5T63 ........................................................................................
6066
5T64 ........................................................................................
6067
Toshiba ...................................................................................
5068
Toshiba ...................................................................................
5073
Uniden ....................................................................................
5069

f.,wm't_

AI3C ................5002, 5003, 5004, 6000, 5006, 5007, 5053
Antronix ..............................................................
5008, 5009
Archer ............................................
5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Cabletenna .....................................................................
5008
Cableview .......................................................................
0008
Century ..........................................................................
5011
Citizen .............................................................................
5011
Cotour Voice .......................................................
5012, 5013
Comtronics .........................................................
5014, 5015
Contec ............................................................................
5016
Eastern ............................................................................
6017

(For RCA and Dimel_sia brands only)
AM/EM ...................................................................................
4003
Aux .........................................................................................
4004
Phono .....................................................................................
4005
CD ..........................................................................................
4007
Tape ........................................................................................
4000

the

MENU

SYSTEM

This section explores the menus of your TVIbeginning
some information
on using menus and control panels.
Each menu is then outlined and special features
help you get the most from your TV.

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and

Control

Panels

Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to
access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists.
Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, but
control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV.
The following
pages detail how to use these controls to customize the
functions of your TV.

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

or on

the front panel to bring up the Main menu:

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

panel. There are two ways

Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or OK.
Press a number button on the remote. For example,
menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.

Exiting

in the Main

a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu:
Point to Exit and press MENU or OK.
Press 0 on the remote.
Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and
you return to TV viewing.

•

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.

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

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To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave
your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TVmust
be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ Gold data to download.
If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ Gold program
information
may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup
information
is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold program will complete
a download at the next available time.

Channel

Mapping

If more than one cable company services your area, you may be
prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+
Gold download. You will need to identify your cable company by
selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.
Use the left and right arrows to change the channel group and
press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.

The Different

GUIDE Plus+ Gold System

Menus

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system offers six different options on the Menu
bar: GRID, SORT, NEWS, SCHEDULE, MESSAGES, EDITOR and SETUE To
access the Menu bar:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen.
Press MENU or use the up and down arrows to highlight the Menu
bar. The Grid Guide comes up by default.
Use the left and right arrows to access other menus.
Press OK, MENU, or use the down arrow to see the menu options.

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

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Guide

The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu
system. It displays the current programming
for each channel. The live
program is displayed in the video window.
Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH ^Iv
to page through listings. Use the right and left arrows to browse
future program listings.

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

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

Grid Guide

Action

Grid Guide
Action Buttons

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Buttons
Grid Guide
Menu
Selection

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

Action

buttons

Watch
Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for
the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted
in the
Channel listing. When the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system
will automatically
appear with the scheduled program highlighted
and tuned in the View window.
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and
enter the number of the channel you want. This will highlight the
channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid
Guide. Press OK to tune to the highlighted
channel. If the view
window is unlocked, you can press GUIDE to tune to the channel.
Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for
the VCR to record the program highlighted
in the Channel listing. If
you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause
the cable box channel to change while recording.
The Program information window will display a confirmation
when you
have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected
two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or
overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system will not schedule a conflicting timer, therefore you must choose
between the two programs.
When highlighting
the Channel names (the left column on the Channel
listing), the following Action buttons are available on the bar:

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Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window

to

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

The PIP button on the remote also toggles
etween the locked and unlocked state.

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

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

Press MENU on the remote

to highlight

2,

Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted
for the
first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last
category used becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is
displayed below the category name.

Sort Menu
Action Buttons

the Menu bar.

3.

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

4,

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

Sort Menu

- Categories

a subcategory. For

to browse through the list one page at a time. You can also view the
next seven days' programming
by pressing the right arrow.
5.

Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to
exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system.

Sort Menu

Action

Buttons

When viewing the results of a Sort, the following
appear on the bar:

Action buttons

will

Watch
Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and
then follow the online help for further options. Placing a timer in
the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program
highlighted
in the Channel listing at the predetermined
time. When
the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system will automatically
appear with the scheduled program highlighted
and tuned in the
View window.
Record
Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for
the VCR to record the program highlighted
in the Channel listing. If
you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause
the cable box channel to change while recording.

setup you specified that you have a VCR.
If you do not, the RECORD option will not
I bee sure
that during the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
available.

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The program

information

window

will display a confirmation

when you

have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected
two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or
overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system will not schedule a conflicting
the two programs.

timer; you must choose between

News
The News Menu lets you browse current

news stories by headline.

1.

Press Menu on the remote

to highlight

2.

Use the arrows to highlight

3.

Use the up and down arrows to highlight

the Menu bar.

News

News.

Menu

Selection

a story.

• Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one at a time.
Use CH^ and CHv to browse through the list one page at a time.
4.

Press the right to see full text.

5.

Select Menu to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR
to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system.

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The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system allows one-button
recording if
you have connected the IR controller to your VCR. See the Setup and
Connections section of this manual for more details on connecting the IR
controller.
To schedule a program

Press GUIDE to bring

2.
3.

Highlight a program within the Channel listing.
Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons
then automatically

up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system.
bar. The timer

is

logged into the Schedule menu.

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

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

1.

Press GUIDE to bring

2.

Press MENU to highlight

3.

Use the arrows to highlight

4.

Use the up and down arrows to highlight
edit. Then use the Schedule Menu Action
next section.

Schedule Menu
Action Buttons

when you

To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a
scheduled event, access the Schedule Menu from the Menu bar.

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Story

to watch or record:

1.

4.

Sample
News

up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
the Menu bar.
the Schedule menu selection.
the program you want to
Buttons as described in the

Schedule
- Menu
Selection

Schedule

Menu Action

Buttons

When viewing the Schedule menu the following
appear on the bar:

Action buttons

will

Remove
Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove
from the schedule and press 1 on the remote.
Change
Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change
and press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the
following choices:
DAILY
Friday.

records the same program

ONCE

records only on that day.

WEEKLY

records the program

each day Monday through

flf

you have selected two programs to
watch or record which begin at the same
time or overlap, you wilt recieve a time
conflict message, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system will not schedule a conflicting
timer, therefore you must choose
between the two programs.

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each week at the same time.
Messages
Action Buttons

Messages

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Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system, as well as special programming
information.
You can access
these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar.

Messages
Menu

To read messages:
1.

Press MENU on the remote

to select the Menu bar.

2.

Use the arrows to highlight

3.

Highlight
arrows.

4,

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

the Messages menu selection.

the message you wish to read by using the up and down

continues beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of
text. Once you have reached the end of the message, pressing INFO
closes the expanded information
and returns you to the Messages
screen.
5.

Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described
section.

Messages

Menu Action

Button

When viewing the Messages menu the following
appear on the bar:

Remove
Highlight
the remote.

in the next

Action button

will

the message you wish to delete and press 1 on

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

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

2.

Press MENU to highlight

3.

Use the right and left arrows to highlight

4.

Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.

the Menu bar.

Then use the Editor Menu Action

Editor

Menu

Action

Expanded

Editor
Menu
Selection

in the next section.

Buttons
Action buttons

are

Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since
the Editor Menu.

Change
Press 2 on the remote
the highlighted
channel line.
On/Off
between

the Editor menu selection.

Buttons as described

While browsing the Editor menu, the following
available on the bar:

Cancel
entering

Editor Menu
Action Buttons

to change the channel number for

Press 3 on the remote to toggle
On and Off.

the state of the channel

Information

To view more information
about a program, advertisement
or special,
highlight the channel listing or ad/show information
box and press the
INFO button. Requesting more information
about a particular show will
also display the PlusCode programming
number and the Shows on Next for
that channel.
Pressing INFO while highlighting
an ad panel will fill the screen with any
additional and/or promotional
information
regarding that particular
program.
Pressing the INFO button

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again exits the expanded

information

screen.

Ad/Show

Information

Troubleshooting
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct
without a service technician. Here are a few basic remedies:
Program

information

does not download

Review your setup information
The TV must be off to download
overnight,
area.

and make sure it is correct,
information.

Leave your TV off

for at least 10 hours, to receive a download

for your

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

information.

If you are using a VCR, make sure the VCR is off in order to receive
program information.
Scheduled

Watch

or Record

does not occur

Check Schedule for timer conflicts.
Check that IR controllers
remote sensor,

are attached

securely and directly

over the

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

Channel

Marker

There are several indicators that may come up when you press the TV,
INFO, PIP or SWAP button, This display is called the Channel Marker.
12:01

Displays the current

time.

CC Displayed when Closed Captioning
channel.

is available

ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current
60 Displays the current channel or input channel.
channel up and down changes this channel.
Mute (or Stereo)
Stereo is displayed
Stereo,

on the current

channel.
If yellow, pressing

Mute is displayed when you mute the audio.
when the current channel is broadcasting in

SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting
(Second Audio Program) information,

SAP

PIP 59 (PIP Chart) Displays the current PIP channel, If yellow,
pressing channel up and down changes the PIP channel.
Locked

Displayed when Parental Controls

will be displayed
Sleep

when Parental Controls

are locked, "Unlocked"
are unlocked.

Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.

00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial
(SKIP) timer.

skip
Sample displays on a Channel Market:

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Operation
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The PIP (picture-in-picture)
feature lets you display a second, smaller
picture on top of the main picture.

PIP Buttons
There are four remote
works:

buttons

that control

the way the PIP window

PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.
If you have selected the option labelled Alternate with PIPwhile in the
PIP Caption Display menu, then you will be able to toggle closed
captioning between the main screen and the PIP window by pressing
the PIP button.
MOVE buttons
the screen.

Let you move the PIP window

to different

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SWAP Switches, or "swaps,"
main picture.

the video from the PIP window

with the

CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between
the PIP window and the main picture. To determine whether you are
controlling the PIP or the main picture, bring up the Channel Marker
(detailed on the following page). The yellow channel number is the
one you are controlling.
For instance, press PIP to bring up the PIP window. You can change
channels by entering digits or pressing the CH^/v. When you press the
CH CTRL, the channel control switches to the main picture. You can
now change channels in the main picture by entering digits or pressing
CH^/v.

PIP buttons

Press CH CTRL again to return the channel control to the PIP
window.

Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons
Skip to PIP: Channel

Surfing

in the Main

You can surf through the channels during
SKiP and CH (channel) buttons.

commercial

breaks using the

1.

Press SKiP to set the commercial
window.

2.

Press the CH ^ or CH v buttons to surf through the channels in the
main picture. When the SKIP feature times out, the main picture
will tune to the original channel automatically.

Channel

Surfing

skip timer and bring up the PIP

You can program the TV to tune to a
specific channel when you press the VCR1
SAT.CABLE, DVD and VCR2 buttons.
This
is an easy way to tune the PIP window to
the correct video input channel.
Check out the auto tuning feature in the
Interactive Setup and Using the Menus
sections.

in the PIP Window

You can use the PIP window

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Picture

to surf through

channels as well.

1.

Press PIP to bring up the PIP window.

2.

Press the CH ^ or CHv buttons. The TV begins displaying each
channel in the PIP window. If you see a channel that interests you,
press SWAP.

channels in the PIP window, and when
you find a channel you like, press SWAP
to display that channel in the main
picture,
the current
channel
to
A typical sending
use of SWAP
is to scan
through
the PIP window.

Parental

Controls

and

V-Chip

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children
cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls

menu involve

software

inside

your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to "block" TV programs and movies
based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not
view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it will not display certain
programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults are not limited to only
parent-approved
programs; you can "unblock"
programs by entering a
password.
The software inside your TV comes turned
implement it, you can just ignore it.

When turned

"on,"

the software

"off,"

so if you choose not to

reads a code that most broadcasters

send with programs.

That code tells the

software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult Language (L),
etc.). If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message,
"This channel is not approved for viewing," when you turn to that particular channel. Broadcasters are not required
to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their agebased rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are
considered "unrated"
because no code has been sent by the broadcaster.
The TV age-based

Age-Based
Rating
TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

ratings and content

Description

themes you can block are listed in the table below.

and

Content

Themes

for

Age-Based

Ratings

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: graphic violence
explicit
sexual activity
(S), or crude indecent
language
(L).

(V),

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring
this program and
are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended.
This program contains
one or more of the following content themes: intense violence
(V), intense sexual situations
(S),
strong coarse language
(L), or intensely
suggestive
dialogue
(D).
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one
or more of the following content themes: moderate
violence
(V), some sexual situations
(S),
infrequent
coarse language
(L), or some suggestive
dialogue
(D).
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no
violence
(V), no strong language
(L) and little or no sexual dialogue
(D) or situations
(S).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate
for children who have acquired the developmental
skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy
violence
(FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience,
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

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Rating

Limit

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

Choose Parental

can and

limits:
Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls

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

Press MENU to continue.

3.

Highlight

4.

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

and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.

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

The Ratings

Limits Screen

Below is an example of where items are located within
Rating

the Rating Limits screen.

Field

Lets you select from a list of age_based
ratings you can block or view.

Rating

Status

Field

Lets you select whether
based rating

the status of the age-

limit to the left is View or Block.

Content

Themes

Lists the content
themes you can block
or view,

Content
Fields

Status

Lets you select which
content themes to
view for the selected
rating, and whether
the status of the
content

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Rating

currently

Settings

Area

Lets you see the current block/view
associated content.

ratings and

The View (V) settings are coded in green, and

is

View (V) or

Block (B).
state of age-based

the Block (B) settings are coded in red.

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theme

Blocking

Age-Based

Ratings

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

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

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with higher ratings:

1.

First, determine
to watch.

the lowest level rating you do not want the child

2,

Use the left and right arrows to highlight

3.

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

the Rating Field.

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

Hierarchy
Age-Based

Ratings

TV-MA

Mature

Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight
status field.

5.

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

status

Audience

Only
TV-14

4.

of

to the rating

Parents Strongly
Cautioned

TV-PG

Parental Guidance
Suggested

TV-G

General Audience

TV-Y7

Directed to Children

field

7 years and older
Rating
field

6,

Content

status

TV-Y

Press MENU or OK on the remote to return

to the menu or exit

the screen when you are finished.
7.

Select Lock Parental Controls

All Children

from the Parental

Controls

menu.

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

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

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Viewing

Age-Based

Ratings

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

Determine

Rating

which blocked rating you want to view.

Content

2.

Use the left and right arrows to highlight

3.

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

4.

Press the right arrow
status field.

5.

Press the up or down arrows to toggle

to move the yellow

Specific

Content

highlight

between

View and Block.

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must
remember to Lock
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to
effect.

Themes

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.

Content

Themes

D

Sexually Explicit Dialogue

L

Adult Language

S

Sexual Situations

V

Violence

FV

Fantasy Violence

content:

1.

Determine the lowest level of content
child to watch.

2,

Use the left and right arrows to highlight

3.

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

you do not want the

the Rating Field.

scroll through

the ratings until

4,

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

5.

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

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fields

to the rating

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

To block program

status

the Rating Field.

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

Blocking

Rating status field

of changing

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

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field

6.

Press MENU or OK to return

Viewing

Specific

Content

--

Content

themes

--

Content

status fields

to the menu or exit the screen.

Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have the option
changing some of the content themes back to View (V):
the content

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

of going

back and

1,

Determine

themes you want to change to View (V).

2.

Use the left and right arrows to highlight

3.

Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the age-based ratings
until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View

[

Pressing RESETon the remote
will reset all ratings to View
and _Z

|

J

the Rating Field.

appears.
4,

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

5.

Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to t4 Your child
would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language
content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.
Rating status field

Rating
field

--

Content

themes

--

Content

status fields

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

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V-Chip

Movie

Rating

Limit

You set movie rating

limits by blocking

Blocking

Ratings

Movie

movies rated above a specified

level.

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

Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the
rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. (tn
the example above, you would point to the rating status button
corresponding
to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to
watch is PG.)

2.

Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up and
down arrows to change the button from Viewto Block. All higher
ratings' Viewbuttons
will automatically
change to Block.
Rating field

Rating status field

3.

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

4.

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

Viewing

Movie

Ratings

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

of changing

Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the
rating you want to view.

2.

Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up and
down arrows to change the button from Block to View.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you
can change the rating status button corresponding
with NC-17. Your child
would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.
Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen, and be sure
parental

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J

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

[

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

some of the

1.

3.

%

controls are locked (see the section Locking Parental

Controls).

Rating field

Rating status field

]

V-Chip

Unrated

Program

Block

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

All unrated programs are available.
All unrated programs are not available.

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

Channel
Selecting

Block
this option

View

lets you decide what channels can be viewed.

Makes the selected channel viewable.

Block The front

panel and remote

CH (channel) buttons

will tune

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

Front

Panel

Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unbtock (enable) the TV's
front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:
Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.
Keep small children from playing with the buttons.
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove
access to any remote capable of controlling
the front panel while you
have the Front Panel blocked.)
Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you
do not, the front panel block will not take effect.

Lock/Unlock
Selecting this option
using a password.

Parenta

I Controls

lets you lock and unlock parental

controls settings

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

for V-

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

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Troubleshooting
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician.
experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.

TV will

not turn

on

Check to make sure it is plugged
Check the wall receptacle
Maybe batteries
Maybe remote

(or extension

in remote
control

in.

control

cord) to make sure it is "live"

by plugging

in something

else.

are "dead."

is not aimed at remote

sensor.

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls
selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.

Controls

don't

with

Maybe the remote

the remote

is not aimed directly

is not in TV Mode.

and the remote
at the component

Press the TV button

sensor.
(TV or VCR) you are trying to control.

so remote

will control

TV.

Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly.
Try replacing
batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to control other components.)

batteries.

Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor
number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

Guide

by

remote

Maybe something is between

Maybe remote

by

work

If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.
The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls
selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.
Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.

Problems

If you

comes on when

I turn

(Note, if you remove the
inside the remote.

Release

on TV

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system automatically
comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV.
You can turn off this feature by selecting GUIDE Plus+ Auto Display from the Gemstar GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu, and
setting it to Off.

Turns off while
Scheduled

playing

Off function

may have been activated.

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on
again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

TV Turns on unexpectedly
Scheduled

On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system may have been activated.

Blank screen
Maybe the component
Try another

connected

to the input jacks is not turned

on.

channel.

Press RESET,in case the picture controls are set too low.

No sound,

picture

okay

Maybe sound is muted.

Try pressing volume up button

Maybe speakers are turned
If using an S-VHS component,
INPUT jacks.

54

off.

to restore sound.

Check the Audio Output

remember

and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.

to also connect the component's

L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L and R

Can't select certain

channel

Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct

Noisy stereo

reception

May be a weak station.

No picture,

"mode."

no sound

Use SOUND button

to change to mono mode instead of stereo.

but TV is on

Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. To fix, select GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu from the Main menu,
select the Setup option, and provide the correct information
on the following screens.
Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.
If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - same as CH3/4
switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TVNCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode."

Sound

okay, picture

Check antenna
Try adjusting

poor

connections.
sharpness function

to improve

weak signals.

If the picture appears to have a double or triple image or if you notice rings or halos around objects, you may have to
adjust the color convergence.
Details can be found under the Screen menu heading in the "Using the Menu System" section
of this manual (Projection TV only).

Black box appears
Captioning

on the screen

may be turned

on. Check the Closed-Caption

GUIDE Plus+ IR controllers

may be interfering

and

are positioned

correctly

with the IR controller.

GUIDE Plus+ Gold system control
changing channels.

Care

panel in the Channel

menu.

not working

Check to make sure the controllers
Your remote

Display control

over the IR remote

sensors.

Place a piece of dark tape over the IR controller.

of cable box is slower than direct control

of the box itself. Keep this in mind when

Cleaning

CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free
to help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV's screen may be cleaned
necessary, you may use a cloth

cloth. Be sure to occasionally

with a soft, lint-flee
cloth as well.
dampened
with warm water.

Never use strong cleaning
agents,
cleaners will damage the TV.

such as ammonia-based

cleaners,

dust the ventilation

Take care not to scratch
or abrasive

powder.

slots in the cabinet

or mar the screen.

These types

If

of

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.

I

screen. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your
auti°n:
IfExtended
fixed (n°n'm°ving)
images are
left °n the
screen
f°r should
l°ng peri°ds'
they may be permanently
imprinted °n the 1
warranty.
viewing of channels
displaying
these
images
be avoided.

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tv(5"-

36' LIMITED

WARRANTY

What your warranty
covers:
Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
90 days for labor charges.
One year for parts.
Two years for the picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment
whichever comes first.
What

we will

to the rental firm,

do:

Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement
picture tube required to repair your television.

parts and

How you get service:
For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick
up when repairs are complete.
For screens sizes larger than 26": Request home service from any Authorized
RCA Television Service Center, provided
that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center.
If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service
Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.
To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1800-336-1900.
Show the Authorized

Service Center Representative

your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.

What your warranty
does not cover:
Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate
additional information
should be obtained from your dealer.)
Installation and related adjustments.
Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Batteries.
Customer replacement fuses.
Images burnt onto the screen.
A television that has been modified or incorporated
into other products
purposes.
A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

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or is used for institutional

your television.

Any

or other commercial

RCA PROJECTION

TV WARRANTY

What your warranty
covers:
Any defect in materials or workmanship,
For how long after your purchase:
One year for labor charges.
One year for parts.
Two years for picture tubes.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment
whichever comes first.
What

we will

to the rental firm,

do:

Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement
picture tubes required to repair your television.

parts and

How you get service:
Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within
the geographic territory covered by an Authorized
RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television
to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your
television to and from your home. To identify your nearest Authorized
RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer,
look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
What your warranty
does not cover:
Customer instruction.
(Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television.
additional information
should be obtained from your dealer.)
Installation and related adjustments.

Any

Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Batteries.
Images burnt onto the screen.
A television that has been modified or incorporated
into other products
purposes.
A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning

or is used for institutional

or other commercial

damage.

Product Registration:
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your television.
It will make it easier to contact
you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How State Law relates to warranty:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased
This warranty

your television
does not apply.

unit outside the United States:
Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Accessory

Information

Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either
coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables
are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or
interference from adjacent cables.
Most audio/video

connections

between

components

can

The following

accessories are available

electronics supply stores in case you want to position your
components farther apart or need additional cables.

Antenna

Cables
Screw-on

--

Round 75-ohm coaxial cable

Flat 300-ohm twin-lead

Push-on Connector

Cable

round antenna

attaches to the

connectors

(called

75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the

Screw-on Coaxial
Connector

connectors for a secure connection.
VH81 (3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)

Push-on Cable attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called
75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick
connection.

cable

be made with shielded audio and video cables that have
RCA-type phono connectors,

Audio/Video

Cables

VH89(6-_)

Monaural

VCR Dubbing

Cable

Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type
phono plugs (such as No. VH83)

Double cable that lets you connect
the video and audiojacks of two
VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can
also be used to connect a VCR to

Color-Coded

your TV. Cable is color-coded and
shielded. Has RCA-type phono

Jacks

Thejacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded for
ease of use. The videojacks are yellow, the right audio
jacks are red, and the left audiojacks are white. When
connecting components to each other, be sure that you
always connect left outputs to left inputs and right
outputs to right inputs. If a component has only one
output (mono), connect it to the r/mono inputjack.
To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components,
S-VHS video cable is required.

Gold-Plated

Jacks and Gold-Tipped

plugs on each end.

Gold-Tipped cable
VH83 (6-ft)

Stereo

Cables

VCR Dubbing

Cable

Triple

cable that lets you connect the V_DEO
and AUDiOjacks of stereo
components.

an

S-Video cable (such as No. VH913)

Gold-Tipped cable
VH84 (6-ft)

Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which
provides much less loss than conventional
contacts. A
complete line of gold-tipped
cables is available to help
you obtain optimum performance
from your equipment.

S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for

VH976 (6-ft)
VH913 (12-ft)

58

from most dealers and

connecting
your TV.

S-Video components

to

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VH82

$6.95

VH89

$5.95

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Accessories 58
Advanced connections
4,6
Age-Based Ratings 47
Audio menu 30
Audio Output 6
Audio Output Volume &
Speakers 31
Audio Processor 30
Audio/Video cables 7
Auto Channel Search
13, 35
Auto Color 32
AutoTuning 17, 18, 20
DVDChannel 18, 35
SAT/CableChannel 19, 35
VCR1Channel 17, 35
VCR2Channel 17, 35

B
Back of the TV 6
Basic Connection 4, 5
Basic Picture Controls 32
Batteries 10, 45
Black Level 32
Buttons
Remote 22

C

Color
Color

M

32
Warmth

Connections

4, 6

Basic 4, 5
TV and stereo VCR 7
TV Only

4

TV, VCR and Satellite
8
Content Tbemes 47

18,

G
Guide

GUIDE

Plus+

Editing

Coaxial

14,

44

4

Sorting menus

14

35

Mapping
39
Channel 3 36

Interactive Setup
IR Controller

Channel
Channel

4 36
Block

Channel
Channel

Map 39
Marker
45

Channel

menu

53

Caption

PIP Display 33
PIP Mode 33
4, 5, 7

36

Setting
Tint 32

16

Tone Controls

30

Troubleshooting
54
TV GUIDE Plus+ 41,
TV Guide Plus+ 38

33
33

TV GUIDE

Plus+ System

Channel Mapping
Scan Menu 41

12
24

Sort Menu

42,

4

TV

U

33

TV 48
Remote Control
Installing the batteries

10

Programming
24
Remote batteries are low 45
Remote control
Programming

20

S
S-Video

15, 39

41

TV only connection

V

S-Video

44

39

Rating Limits
Movie 52

9

Labels 20, 35
Language 13, 33
Languages
Selecting 13
List & Labels 20
Locating IR sensors 9

Time menu

UHF/VHF Antenna 35

IR sensors on your

components

45

Set Time 16

R

compo-

L

Display 33
Mode 33, 34

Cable

locating

13

Labeling 20
CLEAR button
12

Coaxial

12

attaching to other
nents 9

35

Channel search
Channels

Closed

6, 36
6

Current

Time of Day

32

components

Convergence
INPUT1
INPUT2

Time

the remote to

control
Projection

Channel

menu

Closed caption mode
PIP Chan 45
Point 12

41

Chan # 35
Chan Labels

53

Presets 32

Programming

35

T

53

Locking, unlocking
53
Menu 47
Parental Controls menu 47

Point and Select

Setting up the Guide

55

32

UHF/VHF Antenna

Closed caption display
39

17, 35

Sleep Timer 36
Stereo 30, 45

Front Panel Lockout

38

information

19, 35

12

Normal List 35

PIP (Picture in Picture)
Buttons 46

Setup 14
Guide Plus+ System

30

17, 35

VCR2Cbennel
Set'rime
36

Signal Type
Cable TV 35

Picture Quality
Picture Tilt 33

40

Messages 43
Schedules 42

Care and Cleaning
CC 45

VCR1 Channel

Sharpness

Front Panel Block

(SAP)

18, 35

SAT/CABLE Channel

N

Picture

Grid

Cables

DVDChannel

Parental Controls
Channel Block 53

Fixed images 55
Fixed Output, Speakers Off 31
Front panel buttons 25
Front Panel Lockout 53

33

Second Audio Program
Select 12
Set

P

35

F

6

Main Menu 12
Memory 35
MENU button 12
Menu Language 13, 33
Menus 28
Messages 43
Mono 30
Mute 30

Setup

D

Downloading

Cable/Antenna

Receiver

Contrast
32
Control Panels 29

DVD Channel

36

Screen menu

4

Advanced

Schedule

32

6
Cable

SAP 45
SAT/CABLE

7

Channel

19

V-Chip
Age-Based Ratings 47
Blocking Movies 52
Content themes 47
V-chip 47
Variable Output, Speakers Off 31
Variable Output, Speakers On 31
VCR 2 channel 17
VCR control 6
VCR1 Channel 17, 35
VCR1 channel 17
VCR2 Channel 17, 35
Video Noise Reduction 32

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CREATING

A GREENER

FUTURE

At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our
natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future
generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility
throughout
the world.
We believe that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healthy people are not
only practical and desirable goals, but achievable ones as well. Our Corporate
Environmental,
Health and Safety Charter acknowledges our commitment
to protect
these precious assets and provides a challenging vision and guideline for conducting
our business.

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The

The

Earth

Thomson reclaims millions of pounds
of hazardous waste annually, diverting
it from landfills.
Thomson treats millions of pounds of
waste water sludge annually and
renders it non-hazardous.
Thomson recycles over 50 million
pounds of non-hazardous
material
annually that otherwise would have
been treated as trash, an overall
recovery rate of 50%.

to preserve our natural

Thomson has replaced solvent-based
paints at many locations resulting in an
80% reduction in toxic air emissions for
equivalent material used.
Thomson has eliminated the use of
ozone-depleting
substances at television
manufacturing
facilities around the
world.
Thomson collects and returns over 1.5
million pounds of glass and furnace dust
to the glass making process annually.
has launched

worldwide

energy savings programs which
contribute to efforts to reduce air
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resources.

the

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Thomson
Thomson globally recycles millions of
pounds of broken television picture
tube glass annually through both
internal and external reclaim processes.

in our efforts

generating

water

Thomson recovers over 2 million
pounds of fine glass particles from
process water each year and recycles
them back into its glass furnaces.
Thomson's state-of-the-art
waste water
treatment
plants filter out over 26
million pounds of solids from process
water each year.
Thomson's U.S. glass factory recycles
2,500 gallons of water per minute and
cleans 2.6 million gallons of water per
day.
Thomson is researching new processes
and is developing new manufacturing
equipment and technologies to further
reduce large volume water use.

Thomson has also increased its usage of recycled materials for packaging of our products. For example, in Mexico our television
plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instruction booklets. The inks used for the print on cartons and
instruction booklets are soy based. For a free brochure regarding Thomson's Environmental
Health and Safety Programs, write
to Thomson Consumer Electronics' address below, attention
Environmental
Programs: INH340.

Please do not send any products
service for your product.

to the Indianapolis

address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in
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