RCA Direct View Digital 27 To 40 TV Manual L0404223
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Tel User's Changing Entertainment. Please read this manual operating first time. this TOCOM 15891780 before m ion G mde l p@rtant mnf@r ati@n WARNING _ Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. _k This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol instructions indicates important accompanying the product. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Power Consumption: 120V ~ 60 Hz A.C. 128W (model F27450), 142W (models F32444 and F32450), 146W (models F36444 and F36450) Attention: Pour _viter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 au fond. Refer to the identification/rating product for its proper operating label located on the back panel of your voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized equipment may void the user's authority changes or modifications to operate it. to this Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program Iogos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration allows us to contact you if needed. Product card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product. Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone: VCR Plus+,C3, PlusCode,G-LINK,and GUIDEPlus+are trademarksof GemstarDevelopment Corporation. The VCRPlus+and GUIDEPlus+systemsare manufactured under licensefrom GemstarDevelopmentCorporation and VCR Index SystemsB.V.,respectively. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. AND GEMSTAR ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. OR GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. VCR requiredfor recording. Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with l_.atures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The l_>llowing infbrmation sumnmrizes a few of these fi.atures. Chapter 3 provides more inl_)rmation about tile rest of the TV's tl.atures and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The (;tIDE Plus+ TM system is an on-screen interactiw, list of programs and inlkmnation that is built into your TV. You can scroll through tile guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program t}om the guide. You can also browse programs by cat_.gory with the sort t>ature. When you access lhe Newa t>ature, MSNBC appears available through your TV. in your vide() window if it's Oneq'ouch VCR Recording is another benefit of tile GUIDE Plus+ system. You don't have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set up a recording. Requirements: • Complete lhe on-screen Chapter 1, interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions in • One-Touch VCR Recording: You nmst connect tile G-LINK TM cable to tile TV and place one of lhe wands in t?ont of the tern(m, sensor on the VCR. • If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in flcont of the remote sensor on the cable box. V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block programs ratings, and/or movie ratings. and movies by conl_.nt, age-based Requirements: • Set up the Parent_l ControL_ menu in lhe TV's main menu (Chapter has details). 3 • The broadcast_.rs nmst use tile rating system when they send tile program to your TV in order R)r your TV to block the program. 1 Auto Tuning Description: Allows you to set up the TV to autonlatically tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component (VCP,, DVD player, etc.) button on the remote. Requirements: has details). Component VIDEO R-AUDIO-L z Set up Azao 7_¢*H*_, 4 in the TV's menu system. (Chapter 3 (Y, PB, P.) Jacks Description: When connecting a c'ompon_.nt with Y, P_, P_ jacks to tile TV, provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Requirements: [se three video-grade cables for tile connection. Make sure to connect tile left and right audio to tile R-A{ DIO-L INPUT2 jacks. Y 2 PB PR bJe @f C@ntents Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1 1 1 Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ Component (Y, P_,PR)Jacks ....................................................................................... 2 2 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7 TV + VCR + DVD Player ..................................................................................................... TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ......................................................................................... 9 11 TV + VCR .......................................................................................................................... 12 Jacks on the Back of the TV ........................................................................................... 13 Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 14 14 Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 14 Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................... 15 15 Now to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup ......................... 15 Turn on theTV ................................................................................................................ 15 Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 16 16 16 16 What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 20 Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 20 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 22 Using the WHOoINPUT Button ................................................................................ 23 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 24 24 24 Now to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ................................................ Remote Codes ................................................................................................................. 25 26 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28 28 3 bJe @f C@ntents Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ Sort ............................................................................................................................ News .......................................................................................................................... Schedule .................................................................................................................... 29 29 29 31 32 32 Messages ................................................................................................................... Channels ................................................................................................................... 33 34 Setup ......................................................................................................................... 34 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 35 Promotions ............................................................................................................... 35 GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 35 36 Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ............................................................ How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................ 36 36 Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... Channel Block ........................................................................................................... Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 38 38 39 41 42 43 44 44 45 Lock/Unlock Chapter Parental Controls ................................................................................ 45 4: Using the TV's Menu System How to Use Your TV's Menu System ............................................................................. Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 48 48 Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 49 50 Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 51 52 Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 52 Chapter 5: Other Troubleshooting Information .............................................................................................................. 54 Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 56 57 Limited 57 Warranty ............................................................................................................ Accessory Order Form .................................................................................................... Index ................................................................................................................................ 4 59 61 t Connections Chapter 8t Setup Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose • Connections • Jacks on the Back of the TV • Why • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries • How to Use the Remote Your Connection You Should Interactive Connect This G-LINK in the Remote Control Turn on the TV • Complete the Interactive the Setup iin. Changing contributed to Complete Setup • G_cy)hics Cable _z_itbi_ this pz_b/ication are fbr _])_sentatio_ on(F. 5 C@nnect @ns Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power • Connect • Turn off the TV and/or • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Sateguards sheet packed with your TV. Protect all c()mponents Surges Ix, lore you component Components plug any ot their power Ixd:ore you connect from cords into or disconnect the, wall outlet. any cables. Reler to the Important Overheating • Don't block ventilation holes on any ot tile components. air can circulate freely. • Don't stack components. • When you place components • If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air I_com it won't flow around ()tiler components. Position Arrange the components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate Cables Properly to Avoid Audio so that ventilation. Interference • Insert each cable firmly into tile designated • If you place components above tile TV, route all cables down tile side of the back ot tile TV instead ot straight down the middle of the back ot tile TV. • If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep tile twin lead cables away trom audio/video cables. Important jack. Stand and Base Safety Information Choose tile location tor your TV carelully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is ot adequate size and strength to prevent the TV flcom being accidentally tipped over, pushed olT, or pulled ott. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Reter to the Important Sal_,guards sheet packed with your TV. Use Indirect Light Don't place tile TV where sunlight or roonl lighting will be directed or indirect lighting. Connection toward the screen. Use soil Pictures Audio/video cables are usually I_undlcd together. For better visibility, tile connection this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video). Demo pictures in Pin You must remove the Demo Pin from tile G-LINK jack on the back ot your TV in order lk_ryour TV to operate properly and to connect the (;--LINK cable. 6 Chapter I C@nnect @ns Setup Choose Your Connection There are several connection ways to connect yoclr TV. Please is best for yocl. Proceed to the appropriate use the Ik)llowing page chart and connect to determine which your TV. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. Connection Title Components Cables Needed Coaxial Audio/video TV + VCR + DVD pages 8-9 S-Video Component video G-LINK cable Coaxial TV + VCR + Satellite Audio/video pages 10-11 S-Video (optional) G-LINK cable TV + VCR Coaxial page12 Audio/video G-LINK cable Cables Needed to Connect Components The pictures below show the cables needed to Your TV lot the connections represented Notes: AudioNideo cables (A!V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility. in this Ix)ok. set, but the connection Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you're getting ready to set up your TV. You need to connect this cable to your TV, and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work properly. G-LINK cable Chapter I Audio/Video cables Component video (Y, PB, P.) cables Coaxial cable S-Video cable 7 C@nnect_@ns _ Setup VCR VIDEO AUDIO _OOTg@ B k B k iN FROMANT TV (back panel) or Antenna ANTENNA DVD * If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks. 8 Chapter I C@nnect @ns Setup TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your TV to your DVD player A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPt T2 AUDIO R and L jacks on lhe back of the TV and to lhe Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player. I3. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, P, PR), connect three video grade cables to the Y, P_, PR jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, P_, P. jacks on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn't have Y, P_, P. jacks, go to C. -OR- C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to lhe S-Video jack on the DVD player and the S-VIDEO jack on lhe back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn't have an S-Video jack, go to D. Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks. -OR- D. Connect a vide() cable (yellow) lo the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. 2. Connect your TV to your Connect a coaxial cable on your VCR (sometimes VCR to lhe CABLE/ANTENNA labeled OfT TO TV). jack on your TV and to tile Output Jack Note: If your VCR has AN input jacks, you can connect your TV to your VCR using audiotvideo cables for better quality. 3. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable ll*oin your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM AN'D. 4. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin l_com the G-LINK jack Then, connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on tile TV. Next stvp, phtce one of tile wands of the G-LINK cable lo work with your VCR (instructions are on page 14). Go to page Chap_:er I 14 9 C@nnect_@ns _ Setu@ FromCableorAntenno SATELLITE RECEIVER OUT CH4 CH3 IN FR__ _) _ _ OOTTOTV SATE,,,TE VCR ,_-- rv (backpanel) " _ \ " Satellite Signal '_ ANTENNA * If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUTI AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks. 10 Chapter I C@nnect @ns TV + VCR + Satellite 1. Connect your A. Connect Satellite Receiver Receiver tile audio/video Setup to your cables. TV Connect tile audio cables (white AUDIO R and L jacks on tile back ot tile TV and to the Audio Satellite Receiver. B. Connect tile video cable (yellow) to tile INPUT2 VIDEO to tile Video Output Jack on tile sal_dlite receiver. and red) Output Jacks jack on tile back to tile INt l_ F2 on tile of tile TV and C. Connect S-Video cable (optional). Connect an S-Video cable to tile S-VIDEO jack on the TV and to tile S-VIDEO jack on the satellite receiver. (An S-Video cable provides beuer picture quality than a regular vide<) cable, but it is optional.) Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1AUDIO R and Ljacks on the back of the IV, not the INPUT2AUDIO iacks. 2. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A. Connect tile coaxial cable from your cable nutlet, cable box, or antenna on y()ur satellite receiver (sometimes lal)eled IN FROM ANT). B. Connect tile coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna satellite recei'_er, (sometimes labeled SATELLrFE IN) 3. Connect the Satellite Receiver t() tile Input Jack to tile Input Jack ()n y()ur to the VCR and to the TV A. Connect a coaxial cable to tile Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on tile samllite receiver and to tile Input Jack on lhe VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT), B. Connect a coaxial cable to tile Output Jack on tile VCR (sometimes and to tile CABLE/ANTENNA jack on tile TV. 4. Connect labeled OIT TO TV) G-LINK cable If you haven't already done so, remov(, tile I)emo Pin from tile G-LINK jack. Then, conn(,ct tile G-LINK cable to tile G-LINK jack on tile TV. Next step, place one of tile wands of tile G-LINK cable lo work with your VCR (instructions are on page 14). Go to page Chapter I 14 11 C@nnect @ns Setup TV (back panel) \ IR FROM ART 0 R L R L ,°9 From Cable orAMefina TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to lhe CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to tile Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OtT TO TV). B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the INPI_T1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L). C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the INPUT1 VIDEO jack on tile back of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the VCR. 2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR Connvct tile coaxial cablv t]coln your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna 1 1 VCR (sometimes labeled IN1 FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT). 3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the Input Jack on your to the TV It you haven't already done so, remove tile Demo Pin lrom tile G-LINK jack. Then, connect the (}-LINK cable to tile G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one ot the wands ot the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on page 14) 12 Go to page 14 Chapter I C@nnect @ns Setup Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) G-LINK Connect tile end ol the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. The G-LINK cable enables the TV's GUIDE Plus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCt{. A picture ot the G-LINK cable is on page 7. CABLE/ANTENNA cable or cable box. Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal l_comthe antenna, INPU_rl Lets you connect a component receiver or laserdisc phlyer. • VIDEO provides usually yellow. • R AUDIO provides usually red. right audio connection. • L A[DIO white. left audio connection. R-AUDIO-L S-VIDEO@ composite such as a VCR, DVD phlyer, satellite provides video connection. The video connector is The right audio connector The left audio connector is is usually S-VIDEO provides better picture quality than the regular video jacks (INPt T1 and INPUT 2 VIDEO) because the color part of the signal is separated fYom the black and white part of the picture. When using S-Video, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPI_ T1 jacks. INPUT2 Lets you connect a second component such as a VCR, internet access device, DVD player, or laserdisc player. Its AUDIO and VIDEO jacks are the same as described tor INPUT1 above. VIDEO R-AUDIO-L z c:: Y PB Y, Px_,P_ (Component Video) provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated inlo three signals, tse three video-grade cables li>r the connection. When using Y_ P,_, PR, make sure to connect leti and right audio cables to the R-A{ DIO-L INPUT2 jacks. PR AUDIO OUT R/L sound quality. Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver lk)r improved Note: YOUmight want to turn off the TV's speakers from the Audio Menu. Go to page 49 for more information. Chapter I 13 C@nnect @ns Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GI_ IDE Plus+ system (the on-screen work with your VCR and/or cable box. interactive program guide) to Cable Box- If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings lk_r your area, and to rune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. ¥CR- If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCP, recording won't work. The other fl,atures ot the guide will work properly. How to Find the Remote Sensor You have lo place the G-LINK wands in ficont of lhe remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box, Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn't labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need lo use the remow and/or cable box to locate the sensor. Turn off the VCR and/or G41NK wands 2. 3_ control that came with the VCR cable box. Hold tile remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but tile one that came with the cable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching the (}-LINK cable) so that it is touching tile l_cont of the conlponent. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and ott. You nlust press and release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won't work). vc7 When the component _ABtF_°X _ turns on, you've located the remo[e sensor. Placing the G-LINK Wands t lace the G-LINK wands in tront ot the remote sensor on your VCP, and/or one inch away [_om the remote sensor (see instructions below). cable box approximately If you don't have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your TV,just coil the cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the T_ 14 Chapter I C@nnect_@ns _ Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into tile wall outlet. Match the wide blade ot tile plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert tile plug completely into tile outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove tile battery compartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Malch the polarities (+ and -) on the bam.ries diagram on tile remote. 3. Put the battery conlpartment cover back on the remote. How to Use the Remote Control Complete with the the Interactive to Setup The technical term is 'Navigation" - how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same throughout tile menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. q_C> Use the arrow buttons and the OK To highlight an item on-screen, press the arrow buttons on the remote. [se the up or down arrow button to move up or down. [se tile right or left arrow button to move right or left. To select button to move through the menu system. tile item that you've highlighted, press OK. Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color). Turn on the TV Press the TV button first screen on the remote of tile Interactive Setup control appears). or the POWER "File nlenu button screens on the TV (the "time out" alter a period of time if you don't make a selection. The tips in this section how to access the Setup menu screens manually. tell you Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV mode. "TV mode" means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV's functions. Chapter I 15 C@nnect @ns Setup Complete To accessthe setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup. the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's t_atures to work properly. We call it lhe "interactive setup" because lhe TV asks you questions, you answer, and the TV makes tile appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear aulomatically. Set the Menu Language Tile first part of tile SETLY_asks you to select your preferred language f_r tile menu system. 1. Highlight your preterred 2. Press OK to select that language. Complete Auto language Channel tbr the menu system. Search The next part of the SETUI) asks if you want the TV to search for all available channels. This is sometimes called "auto programming." 1. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching appears on the screen. 2_ When the screen first GUIDE Plus+ lk)r channels. on the TV tells you tile search system setup screen A progress is complete, press report OK (tile appears). Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can accessit later through the Channel menu. See Chapter 4 for more details. The GUIDE If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any of your information changes, you need to access the setup screens from the TV's main menu-- press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup. 16 Plus+ System Setup The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen int_,ractive program guicle that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you need to complete tile tbllowing steps. The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands nlust be placed in front of the remote sensor on your cable box and/or VCR in order tor tile G{IDE Plus+ system to work (go back to page 14 tor details). 1. YOu should see a screen displaying Press OK to continue. tile features of tile Guide Plus+ system. 2. The next screen asks you to locate setup materials have done this, press OK to continue. and hardware. Once you Chapter f C@nnect @ns Step 1. 1: Identifying Setup Your TV's Location It your country is highlighted, press OK on tile remote control, If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK. 2. [se tile number Press OK when buttons you're on your remote to enter your zip code. finished, Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and clown arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next space. The left arrow button moves you to the left. Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable s_.tup. To supply your TV ........................................................................................................................................................................................................ with tile correct TV program listings, the G{IDE Plus+ system needs to know if your TV is connectud to cable. 1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK. If your TV isn't connected to cable, highlight A% and press OK (STIJa3: Co*{/_gz_Hngibra. . VCR appears), . Go to page 19. 2, If you have a cable box cnnnected your remote cnntroL to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK on Note: The next series of screens is very important because the GUIDE Plus+system must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV program listings. If you don't press have a cable box conn_,cted OK ($71J _ :;: Co_d_4mqngjbr to this T% highlight a VCR appears). No and Go to page 19. np If you're not sure which channel is the cable box's output channel, consult the book that came with your cable box or con tact your cable company Chapter I 17 C@nnect @ns Setu@ 3_ Highlight file channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most common Choose Videol/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/video cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7 for pictures of these cables. 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn't listed, highlight NOt Listed and press OK. 5_ Make sure your Tune tile cable your Press cable box, cable box is on. box to channel or press OK (tile G{IDE 02 (use tile channel Plus+ system the remow buuons starts control on tile cable testing that came with box). codes). Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don't touch your TV,VfiR, cable box or any of the remote controls for these products. 6_ Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, tile test was successl\_l. Highlight Yes, and press OK ($7t?P3: Cot_/l_4z_r/t_/4jbra VCR appear._. If your cable box didn't change to channel two choices: No and 7_._1tbi._ code c(gain. ()9 or turned itself off, you have 7_._ttbL_ code c(gain: If you think the TV, the cable box, or any of the remote controls might have been touched or/)umped during tile test, highlight Test tbi._ codt, c(gain and press OK (tile GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of codes). No: If you don't think the test *x.as interrupted, (G{ IDE Plus+ syswm tests tile next code). highlight No and press OK Repeat tile previous instructions until the TV I]nds tile correct cable box code. Follow the instructions on tile screen. Note: If the TVcan't find your cablebox code, a troubleshooting checklistappears. Carefully review eachchecklistand follow the instructionson the screen. 18 Chapter I C@nnect @ns Step 3: Configuring 1. Setup for a VCR If your TV is cnnnected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and vCR). renfinding If it is not, highlight NO and press OK. 2. [se tile up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK. It your brand isn't listed, highlight NOt Listed and press OK. , Tune your VCR lo channel 02. Next, turn OFF your complet*, these steps, press OK to begin testing. VCR. When you Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don't touch your TV, VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products. 4, Look at tile front of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically g • changed to channel 09, the test _as successful. Highlight Yes and press OK. If your VCR didn't change this code c(gain. to channel 09, you can either choose and _\'bor Test It you . think your . T'_7 or remntes might have been tnuched during the test, tune your VCR to channel 02, turn ott your VCR and highlight 78st this code again. If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight A'O.Tune your _ CR to channel 02 and turn oil your VCR. Press OK (tile GLIDE Plus+ system starts testing another set ot codes.) Keep Ik>llnwing the previous correct cnde. Chapter I instructions until the VCR finds tile 19 C@nnect @ns Setu@ Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again. Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup. Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and if this fails, the test continues with all codes in the system. Leave your VCRturned OFF to record programs. Skip this step: the GUIDE Plus+ system won't programs to record on your VCR. Step 4: Confirming l. be able to automatically schedule Your Settings Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct, If all seltings are complete, highlight Yes, end s_,lJ_pand press OK. If your cable box and/or VCR code testing l_iled, you should see INCOMPLETtJ where the cable box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional screens appear. If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight NO, r_'.l;eal se/z_pprocess and press OK. Follow tile instructions on the screen. 2. YOu can choose to view a demo of the GI_ IIT)EPlus+ l)atures, which may take a l)w minutes to load. It you don't want to see the demo right now, press OK to watch TV. What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear [k)llowing exalnples explain what you might see: on tile screen. The • If all of tile program inlk>rmation has been sent lo your TV, tile G{IDE Pins+ system appears with all of your TV program listings. • If the program inlk>rmation hasn't been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the Guide (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program inlk>rmation is usually sent lo your TV at night. • If the TV detecled lhat you have multiple cable companies Channel Lineup appears. Features of the GLIDE Plus+ system are explained in your area, S?tZP 5: Choo._in/_ YoJ_r in Chapter 3. To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAP, or G{IDE on tile remote control. Next Steps Now that you'_ e linished tile Interactive Setup, you're ready to watch TV. This might be a good time to prograln your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other components. Go to tile next chapter to lind out how to program your remote. 20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate • How To Use the Remote • Code List Changing Graphics co_tct#zed Control After You've Other Components Programmed It Entertainment. _itbi_z this publicatio_ ctre./_)r rej)re_e_ztcttio_z o_l_'. 21 Using Re te C@ntr@! The Buttons on the Remote Control L.E.D. 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel through the remote control. SgBLE a two-digit channel, press the two and time settings digits, lb enter directly a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit 11)r two seconds until hvo dashes appear to the right of tile number, then add the second two. Example: to rune lo channel 123, &&°&& MUTE lb enter num/)ers SKIP press and hold Arrow buttons 1 11)r two seconds, (up, down, left, press 2, then right) Move press 3. through the (m-screen menu sysleln. ANTENNA Functkms in SAT, CABLE mode. SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR ,0 0'0 40,060 ,0 80 90 WHOqNPUT ANTENNA ©°0 REVERSE © PLAY STOP button in VCt{ mnde and TV/receiver l)uttnn AUX (auxiliary) Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate tile component you've programmed the remote to operate with this button. You can program this buuon to conlrol a cable box, RCA audio components, a VCR or satellite receiver. If you set tip the Auto Tuning I)ature (Chapter 3), pressing the AI_X button automatically tunes tile TV to tile correct channel. CH (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. list. CLEAR Removes any menu or display t}om the screen and returns you to TV viewing. DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning I)ature (Chapter 3), pressing tile DVD button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel. FORWARD <3 C>C> REC'VCR+ as TV/VCR FORWARD If you're operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press FORWARD to advance a videotape or disc. PAUSE GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel. GUIDE Disphlys the G{IDE " t _It s+ system; press G{IDE again to remove the screen. INFO Displays channel it from information. L.E.D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote fllat lights when you are programming the remote. It also lights when you press a valid bulton on the remote. MENU Displays the TV's Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2 seconds to display the GUIDE Plus+ system. MUTE Lowers tile volume to its minilnum level. Press again to restore vnlulne. OK When a nlenu is on tile screen, press OK to select tile item that is highlighted. ON.OFF Turns tile TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode (VCt{, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and the remote is progralnmed to operate that component, you can press ON-OFF to turn the component on and ott. 22 Re te rip To turn off alt the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON.OFF twice within two seconds, This feature only works with most RCA, GE and Proscan products. C@ntr@! PAUSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD player with tile remote control, press PAUSE when tile videotape or disc is playing to pause playback. PLAY If youre operating a VCR or DVD player, plays tile videotape or disc. REC°VCR+ When the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the screen, press REC°VCR+ to program your VCR to record a program. If the remote is in VCR mode, press REC°VCR+ to start recording. REVERSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press REVERSE to go backwards on a videotape or disc. SAT°CABLE Puts the remote in SAT-CABLE mode. If you set Lip tl_e Auto Tuning l_ature (Chapter 3), pressing tile SAT°CABLE buuon automatically tunes tile TV to tile correct channel. SKIP If you press this buuon bel_)re you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds and automatically goes back to lhe original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if you press SKIP two times belk)re you change/he channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically turns back to the original channel). Press CLEAR to cancel skip timer. SOUND Displays the AU1)IO PROCESSOR menu. STOP If you're operating a VCR or DVD player, stops playing the videotape TV Turns on tile TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel or disc. inlk)rmation. VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set Lip the Auto Tuning l_.ature (Chapter 3), pressing VCR1 button aulomatically tunes the TV to the correct channel. tile VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set Lip the Auto Tuning l_.ature (Chapter 3), pressing VCR2 button aulomatically tunes the TV to the correct channel. tile VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV's v<)lume. WHO°INPUT In TV mode, press WHO-INPt T to toggle through the available Video Input channels (FRNT, VID1iSVID1, VID2iCVID2, and tile current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists. Using the WHO-INPUT Button [se file WHO°INPUT bHlton to toggle through the availabh, input sources (FRNT, VI1)liSVII)I, VII)2/ CVID2, and the current channel) and view the content from the component you have connecled to tile TV. Chapter 2 1. Press TV to place tile remote in TV mode. Make sure that the content from tile component turned ON. 2. Press WHO-INPI_T 3. Press WHO°INPI_ T again to tune back to the channel is to tune to lhe available input source and view lhe component. you were previously walching. 23 Using Re te C@ntr@! Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal relnolc control can be programmed remote controllable VCRs, RCA audio receivers, boxes. "llle remote is already Proscan VCRs, DVD players, to operate most brands of satellite receivers and cable programmed to operate most RCA, GE and audio receivers and satellite receivers. Note: The TV and DVD buttons cannot be programmed Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To © CKAR dewrnlin_, whether th{, universal r{,lnote needs to be progranlnled, turn a component ON, such as a VCR, point tile remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button. Then press ON* OFF or channel up or channel down to see if tile VCR responds to the relnote COmlnands. If not, the relnote needs to be progranlm{,d. How to Program the Remote "fh_,r{, are two ways to program direct entry. Instructions tile renlot_, controh autonl_ltic cod{' search and fbr both ways fkfllow. You'll use these buttons when you program the remote to operate another component. The remote may not operate all models of all brands. Using Automatic rip Code Search 1. Turn on tile component 2, Press and hold file component button on tile remote control that corresponds to tile component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, etc.). While you hold down tile component buuon, press and hold ON*OFF (when the light on the remote turns on, release both buttons). 3. Press PLAY (tile light on the remote, located below the ON-OFF starts flashing). To stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hold CLEARuntil the light on the remote turns off. you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.) button, The remolc is searching tile first set of component codes (there are 20 sets of codes). If the component you want to operate doesn't turn off automatically after 5 seconds, press PLAY again (the light starls flashing again as tile remote searches through file next set of codes). Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off. Note: If the component doesn't turn off after you've pressedthe PLAYbutton 20 times, the component can't be programmed, 24 4, Press REVEP, SE, wait back on. 2 seconds. Repeat this step until tile component 5. To finish, press and hold the STOt ) button until the light on the remote turns off. turns Re ote C@ntr@! Using Direct Entry k Turn on fl_e component you want the remote lo operate_ 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) 3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds remow to operaw (VCR1, etc.) 4. Enter the code from file code list. 5. Release the component 6. Press ON*OFF to see if the component responds to the remow pressing tile component bunon and then ON*OFF again. 7. If you get no response, repeat these steps using tile next code listed for your brand until tile component responds to tile remote commands. for the component on the code list on page 26. lo the component you want tile buuon. commands. If it doesn't, try How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed rip It Once the remole has been programmed components. To operaw the component: The buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you're using another component's menu system. 1. Press the component bullon operate the component. 2. Press ON-OFF to turn 3. [se buuons tile remote successl\llly, you are ready (TV, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, A[X, tile component that apply to use it lo control or SAT*CABLE) your R> set tile remote to ON or OFF. to that component. Note: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You must pressthe component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e, if you want to operate the VCR, pressVCR1on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode) Chapter 2 25 Using Re te Remote Codes VCR Admiral ..................................................................... Adventura .................................................. Aiko 213[ 202h .................................................................... 2027 Aiwa .......................................................... Akai ......... 2()03, 200t, 2(}05, 20(}7, 2008, 2{)(}2, 2026 2I 11,21 ] 2, 2[ i3 American High ...................................................... Asha .............................................................. 202¸[ 2013 Audio Dynamics .................................... Audkwox ....................................................... BeIl& ttowe]J ................................................. 20(}9_ 201(} 2014 201 [ Beaum_trk Broksonic 2{)12, CalJx Candle Canon ............................................................ .......................................... ................................................................... .......... 2013, 2014, 2(}I5, ..................................................... 2014 2(}[6, 2017, 2(}21, Capebart ........................................... Cal_ er ....................................................... CCE .......................................................... Citizen 2013, 2(}I4, 2(}[5, 2016. 2{)13 2025 2018_ 2022, 2019 2114 2020, 2110 2062 2061 2027, 20IV, 2018,2019,202v Colo*twne ..................................................... Coil 7................................................................... C_Mg ................................... 20[3, 20[4, Curtis Mathes .......................... 2000, 2(}02, ............................ 2016, 2018, 202I, 2022, Cybemex ............................................................ I)aex_/o 2015, 20I 7, 20[9,2025, 2026, 2027, Dayu*m ........................................................ I)b_ ........................................................... Dimensia ........................................................... I)ynatech ........................................... Electr/)home ........................................... Electrophonic ...................................................... Emeison .......................................... 2002, ............. 2015, 202I, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 24)37, 2038, 2039, 2042, 2044, 20i5, 20t7, 2065, 214}5, 2113, 2009 2{)61 2023, 2{X}1 2(}09, 2013_ 2024, 2115 2013 2028. 2110 2110 2009, 2010 2000 2002, 21)26 2014, 2{)29 20t4 2{)12.2{)14. 2030, 2032, 2040, 20il, 2116, 2117. 2134) t ishel 20I 1, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 24}51, 2052,2[ i8 tuji .................................................................... 202[, 2119 tunai ................................................. 2002, 2026 Gana_d ........................................................... 2026 GE ........... 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115. 2[20 Golds[ Er........................ 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121 Gmdiente ........................................................ 202(_ HaHey Davldson ............................................ 2026 Halman Kmdon .......................................... 2009 H Erwood ..................................................... 2{X_[ Headqum tel ....................................................... 201[ ttitachi 2002. 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 2I 1I, 2120, 2122 HI Q ................................................................... 2023 Instant Replay .................................................... 21)21 ](L ................................................................. 202[ ]( Penney ............... 2009, 20[0, 20[i, 2013, 2{)14. 2021. .............. 2022, 2{)55, 24156, 2058, 2059, 20641, 2107, 2118 ]ensen ................................................... 2055, 2056, 211 [ yvC ................ 2009, 2010, 2011, 20[8, 2058, 211[, 2123 Kenx_ood 2009, 2010, 20[ I, 2016, 2018. 2058. 2[ 11,2[23 KLH .................................................................... 2061 Kodak .................................................... 2014, 2{)21 Llo)d .......................................................... 2002, 21)26 Logik .......................................................... 206[ LX[ .................................................................... 201 _, Magnavox ...... 202I, 2022, 24162, 204_3, 2104, 2108, 2124 Magnin ............................................................. 2013 Mamntz .......................................... 2009, 2010, 2{)11, ................................ 2016, 2018, 202I, 2058, 2{X_2,2{K_4 Malta .............................................................. 2014 Masushita ................................................... 21)2[ MEI ....................................................................... 202[ Memorex ................................................ 2002, 201L .................. 2013, 2{)14. 2(}21, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131 MGA .................................................... 2029, 2065, 2113 MGN Technok/gy .............................................. 2013 MidJand .......................................................... 2053 Minoha ................................................. 2055, 2056, 2107 Mitsublshi .... 21)29, 2055, 2(156, 20(_5, 2066, 2067, 20(¢), ........... 2070, 2071, 24172, 2073, 2074, 21()4_,2I 13, 2I 23 26 C@ntr@! Montgome W Ward .................................... 2075, 2131 Motoroh ........................................................ 202¸1.2131 M]_ ............................................... 20(}2, 2013. 2(¸)26 Muhitech ..................... 2(1{)2, 2(}[3, 2016, 2026_ 2053, 2061 NEC ................................. 2(}09, 2010, 2011, 2()I6. 2(}I8, ....................... 24}58. 2064, 2076, 2078, 2{)79, 2Ill, 2[23 Nikko ............................................................. 2011 Nob]ex ............................................................. 2013 Olympus ................................................................... 2{)21 Optimus ..................................................... 2014. 2131 Optonlca ......................................................... 209(, Orion ................................................................... 2035 Panasonic .................. 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2[27 Pentax ................................ 2016, 2055, 2{)56, 2[0 v. 2120 Pentex Research ....................................................... 2018 Phlko .................................... 202I, 2022, 2062, 21)63 Philips ............................................ 202I, 2062, 2096. 2124 Pilot .................................................................... 2{)14 Pioneei ................................ 20[0, 2055, 2080. 2081, 2123 Portland ............................... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2114) Proscan ..................................................... 2000, 2001 Protec ..................................................................... 2061 Pulsar ............................................................ 2[04 ()uartei ................................................................. 2011 Quartz ................................................................. 2011 Quasar .................................................. 202L 2022. 2[25 RC'_ .............................. 2000, 200L 2003, 2013, 2021, ................ 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084.2{)85, 2086.208_, ................ 2088, 2089, 2090, 209I, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2[25 Radloshad.................................................. 2002, 2011 lhshlko ...................................................................... 2014 lhtkmg ..................................................... 2058, 2111 IEA( .................................... 2002, 2026, 2{)58, 2085, 2111 lechnics ................................................. 202L 2109 It'knlka ........................ 2002, 20[4, 202I, 2026, 2100. 2[29 IMK ............................................... 2013, 2024, 2047 Ik/shlba ............. 24115, 2049, 205I, 2055, 2065. 24)93, 2116 Ik)teVision ............................................... 2013, 2014 Unltech .................................................................... 2013 \ectol Resemch ........................ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2{)16 Victor ..................................................................... 2010 Video ( ()ncepts .................. 20(}9, 2()1(}, 2015. 24116, 21 [3 Videosonic ............................................................ 2013 \'_4_rds ............. 2002. 2013, 20[4, 2015, 202[, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2{)55, 2056, 204_I, 2096, 210I, 2102, 2[03, 2[{)7, 2116, 2131 XR 1000 .......................................... 202L 21)26. 2061 Yamaha ......................... 2009, 20[0, 201 i, 2018, 21)58. 2[ 11 Zenith ............................ 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128 East{'ln ........................................................ 5{)17 Garrard ................................................................. 5011 GC Elecu_/nlcs .................................................... 5009 (;emini ............................................. 5018, 5019, 5049 General Instrument ............................................... 5003 ]_amlin ................................ 5(}20, 5{)2I, 5022, 5(135, 5(}45 ]_i[achl ............................................................ 5003 ]_y_x ............................................................... 5002 Jasco .............................................................. 5011 Jer_fld 5003, 5(}(15, 5(}(17,5(}[8, 5{)23, 5024, 5(146. 5053 Magnaw_x ............................................................. 5025 Memorex ...................................................... 5026 Movie lime ...................................... 5{){)2, 5{)27, 502g NSC ........................................................ 5{)(}2, 5027. 5028 Oak .............................................. 5002,5016, 5(}29 ]?anasonic ..................................................... 5(148, 5(}52 Paragon .......................................................... 5026 ]?hflips ............................... 5(}[i, 5012_ 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5(131, 5(132 PkmeeJ ........................................................... 5(133, 5034 P tlsa_ ........................................................ 5026 RCA ................................................. 5047, 50i9, 5052 Realistic ................................................ 5009, 5049 Regtl ............................................................ 5(}22, 5035 Regency ..................................................... 50IV RembnmdI ...................................................... 5003 Runco .................................................................. 5026 Samstmg ............................................... 5014, 503i Scientilic AtlanH ...................... 5004_, 5036, 503_, 503g Signal .......................................................... 5014. 5018 Signatm e .................................................... 5003 SI Maix .................................................................. 5014 Spmcer .......................................................... 5052 Stmconl .............................................. 5007, 5{)18, 5053 Stm g._te ............................................... 5014. 5018 Stm quest ...................................................... 50Ig hndy ............................................................... 5040 lelexiex ...................................................... 50Ii Ixom .......................................... 5004, 5023, 5041 I )shlba .............................................................. 5026 I/sa ............................................................ 5018 IY86 ............................................................................ 51)2v lnlkt ........................................... 5008, 5009, 5011 I nited Altists ....................................................... 5002 I nited Cable ................................................ 5053 I nlve_sal .............................. 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 Videow ty ............................................................ 5044 Viex_sta_ ................................ 5015, 5025. 502v. 5040 Zenith ......................................... 5026, 5050, 5(}51 Satellite Receivers Chapparal ..................................................... 5056. 505 v Drake ..................................................... 5(158. 5059 GE .................................................................. 500(} (;eneml Instruments ....................... 5{)6(I, 5061, 5(162 ]?anasonlc ................................................................... 5075 ]?_mesmr •................................................... 50v6 ]?roscan ............................................................... 5000 RCA ................................................................... 5000 Realistic .......................................................... 5063 Sony .................................................................... 50v2 STS1 .................................................................... 5064 STS2 ..................................................................... 5065 STS3 .................................................................. 5066 STS4 ..................................................................... 506v _bshlba ...................................................... 5068 I_)shiba ..................................................................... 50v3 Unlden ...................................................... 5069 Audio Cable Boxes AB( ................ 5002, 50(}3, 5004, 5005, 5006, 500 v, 5053 Antron_x ................................................. 5{)(}8, 5009 Archer .................................... 5(}08, 5{)(19, 5{)1(I, 5011 Cabletenna ................................................................. 5{){)8 Cableview .................................................... 5008 Century ................................................................... 5011 Citizen .................................................................. 5011 Cok)ur _ice ........................................... 5{)12, 5013 ComIEonlcs .......................................................... 5{)14, 5015 Contec ........................................................... 5(116 (For RCA and Dimensia brands AMiFM ............................................................ Aux ............................................................ Phono ......................................................................... only) 4(}{)3 400i 4005 CD ............................................................ 400 v l_pe ¸4006 ............................................................ 3 Using Chapter the TV's Features Overview: • About the GUIDE • The Channel • Auto • Parental Plus+ System Banner Tuning Controls and V-Chip Changing Graphics contained _zqtbin this pz_blicatio_ are./_)r r_])resent_tio_ on/F. 27 Using Video window %% Action buttons Program information Menu options Featu s About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules tk>r your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. You nmst first set up the GUIDE on-screen program guide the G{IDE Plus+ sysl_,m. There Promotional Channel information listings are six sections • Video • A row of Action • Program • A row of menu (see Chapwr of tile GUIDE Plus+ Menu 1 tk>r details). system Press in order to view this GUIDE to bring up Plus+ system: window buttons at the top of the screen (1, 2 and 3) inl_)rmation Channel._, options (Grid, 5brt; New._; Scb#dzd_,, 3Ses.s'c(ge._;Promotions, Setup) • Promotional • Channel inl_)rmation listings Note: The GUIDEPlus+system screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDEPlus+ information depicted will be available in your area. New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+system, so these too are subject to change. np Since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your locale, you wilt need to run Setup again if you move to a different zip orpostat code. Downloading Data The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of program listings. When the power is turned off, tile TV locates a 'host channel" that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and channel lineup inlkmnation. A channel lineup is tile list of stations and their respective channels. "R>ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned off lk)r GUIDE Plus+ system data to download. If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ system program listings may be lost, When power is restored, make sure tile setup inlbrmation is still correct. The GLIDE Plus+ system will recefve updal_,d program inlkmnation during tile next scheduled download. Channel Lineup If more titan one cable company services your area, you may be prompted STEP 5: Cboosin<,_Yoz_r Channel Line*_p at:t_,r tile first GLIDE Plus+ system download, You will need to identil} your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers tk)r the stations in question. • 28 Use the up and down arrow buttons to change file channel press OK when tile correct channel group is highlighwd. group and with Using Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System _) enter lhe GUIDE Plus+ system: &&°& & o_o GUIDE _ _.... • Press GUIDE on tile remote. • Press and hold MENU lk)r 2 seconds on tile t)ront panel. To exit the GLIDE Plus+ system: • Highlight a program to lhe channel. • Press GLIDE lo exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel displayed in tile video window. • Press CLEAR lo exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original channel. OK-- CLEAR '_ The GUIDE and press OK to exit the G[IDE Plus+ System Plus+ system and rune Menus The GUIDE Plus+ system o_rs eight di_rent options on tile Menu bar: Gr_l, S(_rt,News, _Sk.bedzd_,,Messa_,4es,Promotions, Cbannel._ and 5"_,tJq).To access the Menu bar: Press GUIDE on the remote control to see the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the program guide from the screen, press OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR. 1. Press GUIDE to access tlle GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU or use lhe up and down arrow buttons lo select the Menu bar (the Grid Guide appears by defhul0. 3. [se 4. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see tile menu options. fl_e left and right arrow butlons to access other menus. Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It displays tile current programming ti>r each channel. The current program is displayed in tile video window. • Press tile up and down arrow buttons on tile ren]oI{, to browse channel listings and tile channel up and down buuons to page through the listings. [se tile right and left arrow butR)ns R) browse l\_tL_re program listings. "lb tune to a channel, highlight tile program you want to view in the channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system and return to tile original channel. Press GUIDE to exit tile GUIDE Plus+ sysl_.m and rune to tile channel in the video window. Then use tile Grid Guide Action Butlons as described next. 29 Using Grid guide menu selection %% Grid guide action buttons Featu s Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according _ where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar bel_re pressing the command numbers. When highlighting the program, the t_)llowing Action buttons appear: Watch Press 1 on the remolc to place a timer in the Schedule lk)r the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. When the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in lhe video window. Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight current program in the channel listing of the Grid guide. tune to the highlighwd channel. If the video window is automatically tune lo the channel. • box and enter the lhe channel and Press OK again to unlocked, it will Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule to record the program highlighted in the channel listing. tk_rthe VCR If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording. Record will only appear if you have set up the GLIDE Plus+ system and specified your VCR lype. The program information window will display a confirmation successl\_lly scheduled a program to watch or record. when you have Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose between the two programs. When highlighting the Channel names (the leli column on the channel the tk>llowing Action buuons appear: • listing), Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to eid_er stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as you browse through dit'l)rent channels (unlock). Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want. Press OK lo highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. If the video window is locked, press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel. 3O Using Sort IT_enu selection Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel you are currently tuned is displayed in tile vide() window. to which To Sort: 1. If tile GLIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. tse the arrows to highlight 5"or/. When Sort is highlighted t_)r the first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last category used becomes the detault. A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name. tse the left and right arrows to highlight other categories. 4. [se tile up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For example, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE Phls+ system sorts the programs). 5. Press the up and down arrow buttons to review the list one program at a time. Press the channel up and down to review the list one page at a time. 6. Select MEN[ to return to tile menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit tile GLIDE Plus+ system. Categories Then use the Sort Menu Action Buuons as described next. Sort Menu Action Buttons When viewing the results of a Sort, the t_)llowing Action buttons app_.ar: • Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and then t_)llow the on-line help l_)r lhrther 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. • Record Press 3 on tile remote to set the VCR to record tile program highlighled in the channel listing. If you have a cable box, changing TV channels will not cause tile cable box channel to change while recording. The program successl\dly inlkmnation scheduled window a program will display to watch a confirmation when you have or record. Notes: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose between the two programs. Be sure that during VCR. the GUIDE Plus+ system setup you specified that you have a 31 Using %% Featu s News menu selection News "l'h_" N6_ll:S n_,nu lets you browse current news stori_,s by headline, 1. If the G[ I1)E Plus+ system isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote conrail to select the menu bar. 3. tse the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the video window). 4. tse the up and down arrows lo highlight a story. • tse lhe up and down arrows to browse • tse the channel the list one story at a time. up and down lo browse through the list one page at a linle. Schedule menu action buttons Schedule selection menu 5. Press lhe right arrow button to see 1\_I1text. 6. If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or lel:t arrow button to page R>rward or back through the pages of text. Press the down arrow to view the next sR>ry. 7. Select MEN[ R> return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system. Schedule The Scbedzde menu allows you to ah_.r timers lk>reither viewing or recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you have connected the G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 lk_r more details on connecting the G-LINK cable. To schedule 1. a program to walch or record: If the GLIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your renlote control. 2. Press MEN{) on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Highlight 4. Select 5. a program Watch within or Record autonmtically logged If you select it off. Record, the Channel listing. t_om the Action buttons into the Schedzde make bar. The timer is then menu. sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and mrn Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your VCRto the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR. The program successl\_lly inlbrmation scheduled window a program will display to watch a confirmation when you have or record, Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose between the two programs. 32 Using TO remove event, or change access the tile Sch(,daI(, to bring t}equency in('nLl 1. Press GUIDE 2. Press MENU on tile remole 3. Lse tile arrows 4. [se Then use tile Schedule once, tile Menkl up tile GUIDE to select to highlight lhe up and down (daily, fronl to highlight Action ota scheduled system. tile Menu the J;ch#dJd(_ menu arrows Menu Plus+ or weekly) bar. bar. selection. the program F3uttnns as described you want to edit. next. Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing lhe Schedale menu lhe following Action buttons appear: • Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove the schedule and press 1 on the remote. • Change Highlight tile Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the f_equency between the tnllnwing choices: DAILY records tile same prograln each day Monday through f_com Friday. ONCtZ records only on that clay. WEHKLY Messages menu selection records the program each week at the same time. Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well as special programming intkmnation. You can access these messages f_om the Messages nlentl on the Menu bar. "lb read messages: GUIDE PMS÷ tD Number 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press G[IDE remote control. 2. Press MENU on tile remote to select the Menu bar. 3. • [se the arro_s g to highlight the M_ssa_,d_smenu selection. 4. Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and down arrow butt(ms. 5. Press INFO to display tile full text of tile message. If tile text continues beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of text. Once you have reached the end of tile message, press INFO to close the expanded infnrnlatinn and return tothe M_,ssa_,g_,s screen. Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described Messages on your next. Menu Action Button When viewing the Jl(,x_ages menu the tkJlowing Action button appears: • Remove Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on the remote. 33 Using Channels %% menu Channels action buttons Featu s menu selection \ Channels You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never wawh. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. If tile GLIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU to select tile Menu bar. 3. Use file right and let_ arrows to highlight the Cha_el._ 4. tse lhe up and down arrows to select a channel. Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described Channels Menu Action Action butlons appear: • Cancel entering Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes the Cbannet._ Menu. • Change Press 2 on the remow to change the channel highlighled channel line. • On/Off Press 3 on the remote 0_ and Q/j/; The St,tup nlenu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system S(_ttlp inl_)rmation. To access tile Setup option: 1. If tile GI_IDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU to select file Menu Bar. 3. tse the right arrow to highlight lhe &k,tJ¢pmenu selection. 4. tse the tip and down arrows to select Change ._F.s'tt, m settit_gs, Rez,ic*woptions, or V-iew dPmo. • Review options Confirms the settings you c( mpleted in tile GDIDE Plus+ Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system auto display options. On Automatically displays tile G{IDE Plus+ system when you press the ON*OFF bullon on the remote control. Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system Dora being displayed ON* OFF button on the remote control. • View demo when you press tile Runs lhe G{IDE Plus+ system demonstraliol_ Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup, these options screen will prompt you to complete your setup. 34 you made since number tk>rtile to toggle tile state of the channel Setup Change system settings syslem setup are correct. nexl. Buttons While browsing the, Cbct_u,l._ menu, the t_llowing • menu selection. will not be available. A between Using How to Get More Information Advertisement About an or a Program "lb find out more inl_rmation about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional inl_rmation box. Requesting more intk>rmation about a particular show displays programming number and the S]0oz_a on Next ff>r that channel. Press tile INFO butlon to exit tile expanded Promotional tile PlusCode inlk)rmation screen. information Promotions The PromoHons menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the GUIDE Plus+ system. Highlight the Promotions menu and then use lhe down arrow lo scroll through tile list. When tile promotion you want to view is highlighled, press INFO (file promotional inlk)rmation appears on-screen). Press tile right arrow to return to tile Promotions list. GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items The GUIDE Phts+ MenJi gives you access lo ll,atures in the GUIDE Plus+ system. "lb access tile Gt_7I)E Pills+ illt, nl_: 1. Press MEN[ on the remote. 2. Highlight GLT1)t':Ph*s+ iIlenzt and press OK. Each inenu and the suI)-nlenus are listed below: GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays STIZP 4: Co_db'ming GUIDE Plus+ system setup. Yoz_r _Sk, ttings screen of tile Ye& everythlug is correct Confirms tile sellings you completed GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct. in the Ye& but my channel lineup is luco_'rect Displays SIG'Z! _ 5: Cboo._ing Your Cbannet Linel_p screen, allowing you to change your lineup if it is incorrect. No, repeat setup GUIDE Plus+ Label process Begins the GUIDE Plus+ system setup. Displays the GLIDE Plus+ label menu. On Displays the station name when you change channels. Off The station name isn't displayed when you change channels. ContinuousDemo Runs tile GLIDE Plus+ system demonstration until it is turned off. To turn <)ITtile demonstration you must turn off tile TV. Note: If you have not completed your GUIDEPlus+system setup, these not be available.A screenwill prompt you to complete your setup. options will 35 Using %% Featu s ChannelBanner There are several indicators fllat might appear when you press tile TV or INFO bull rmation. Displayed 00:00 when the current channel is broadcasting SAP when the Sleep Timer has been set. Displayed to count down time lefl on tile commercial (SKIP) timer. skip Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature With the auto tuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you need to watch by pressing that components button. The auto-tuning l_ature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel t_>r dit]_*n.nt conlponents you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.) When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don't have to remember to change your TV lo channel 3, tk>r example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR. How to Set Up the Auto Th(' \ray you set Lip the auto tuning Tuning l_atnre in the Feature TVs Ini'ntl corn*sponds to the component buttons on tile ren]ot_, and the way you have each componi, nt connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT*CABLE button on the remote control. 36 Using 1. Press MENU (the TV31AIA"31PSVU appears). 2. Highlight Cbanneland 3. Highlight AJ¢to 7i¢ningand 4. Choose which channel press OK on your remot*, control. press OK. you would like lo set: Set VCR1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set tip file channel TV tunes to when you press tile VCR1 butlon on the remote. that the Set VCR2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set tip file channel TV tunes to when you press tile VCR2 butlon on the remote. that the Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you select the channel TV tunes to when you press tile DVD butlon. that the Set SAT/CABLE Channel Displays a list that lets you set tip the channel that the TV tunes to when you press SAToCABLE. 5. Highlight the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this TV, and press OK. The choices and a brief explanation Ibllow: Not connected Choose this if you don't have this particular component connected to the TV, or if you don't want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you're using this component. Channel2 (SAT/CABLE only) Component (satellite or cable box) is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on tile back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the SKI'- CABLE button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component's Channel 2/3/4 switch is set to channel 2. Usually this switch is on the back of the component. Channel3 Component is connected to file CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press tile corresponding bullon on the remote. R_.minder: make sure the component's Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3. Channel 4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the corresponding bullon on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component's Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 4. Video Input 1 Component is connected to the INPUT1 VIDEO jack on tile back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to VID1 Input Channel when you press tile component button. Video lnput2 Component is connected to the INPUT2 VIDEO jack on tile back of the TV and you want tile TV to tune to VID2 Input Channel when you press tile component button, Note: You should choose Video Input 1or 2 for your VCR if you connected it to the TV with audiotvideo cables. 37 Using %% Featu s Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental ControL_ menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain progranls, chann_,ls, or us_, tile l)ront panel The first lhree choices in the Parental ControL_ menu involve controls. software inside your TV (reli:rred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should certain not view. programs. In other words, Once you block programs, entering a password. it lets you program you or other aduhs can unblock By dethult, lhe software inside your TV is turned use this t>ature, you can just ignore it. How V-Chip your TV so it won't programs display by "off," so if you don't want to Works When turned "on," the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcaste_ send with programs, That code tells the soliware tile program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content them_,s [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)l. If you have blocked lhe rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive tile message, 'q]fis channel is not approved tk_r viewing," when you rune to that particular channel. Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and programs lhat are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by tile broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in tile tk>llowing table. 38 Using Age-Based Rating TV-MA Description activity Parents I"V-PG I"V-G (S), or graphic Strongly violence Cautioned. fi)r chfldr_,n (L), explicit (V). Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children in monitoring this program and are cautioned This program contains one or more of the f\)Ilowing situations strong content themes: intensely suggestive (S) or intense violence (V). dialogue (I)) coarse language (L), intense sexual ParentalGuidanee Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable fi)r younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the fi)Ilowing content themes: some suggestive dialogue (I)), inflequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V). General dialogue Audience. Most (I)) or situations to children appropriate betiexe and violence, TV-Y Ratings under i4. P trems are strongly urged to exercise greater care against letting children under the age of t4 watch unanended. Directed TV-Y7 Themes for Age-Based Mature Audience Only. Specifically design_,d to bc \q_'w_'d by adults and mty bc unsuitable under I7. It contains one, or more of the' following content themes: crude indecent language sexual TV-_4 and Content parents would (S), no strong 7 years and older. find this program suitable R)r all ages. It contains language (L), and little or no violence (V). Designed ff)r children ages 7 and for children who haxe acquired the dexelopmental skills needed reality. ['hemes and elements in this program may include mild or may fl'ighten children under It may be more to distinguish between make fantasy xiolence (FV) or comedic the age of 7. All children. Themes and elements in tiffs program f_-om ages 2 6. It is not expected to frighten younger V-Chip above. little or no sexual TV Rating are designed children. for a young audience, including Limit The V-Chip TVRati_zg Limit lets you decide which TV programs be can and cannot viewed, To set ]. children TV programming Choose Parental linfits: ControLs l)com the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you nmst enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limils will not be et]k,ctive until you lock Parental Controls. 2. I ress MENU to continue 3. Highlight and select V-Chip TVRatin_,4 Limit: 4. Once you get to the V-Chip 7l 7Rating L#nit screen, use the arrow buuons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme lronl 1/iczg_to 13lock. The lk)llowing sections TV program limits. give you more details about how to change the status ot 39 Using %% Featu s The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The fi)llowing is an example of where items are localed within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field L('ts you sch_ct whc'thc: the status of th_ _ age" bas('d rating limit to the h'B is View or Block. Content Themes Lists the content themes you can Nock or view Rating Field Lets you seleG from a Lets you select list of age-based ratings COl]tent you can block or view the selected whether COl]tent View thel]les which to rating, the _atus thel]le is (V) or Block vle\v _r and of [he c_lrrent]y (B) Rating Settings Area Lets you associated see the content currant block/view Block (B) settings are coded Rating field Rating status field Content status fields state When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes. ratings and in green, and the in red Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only *_.ant your child to walch 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 Tip of age-based The View (V) settings are coded with higher ratings: 1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don't want the child to watch (see chart of age-based ratings on next page). 2. Press the left and right arrow buttons Io highlight fl_e Rating l_eld. 3. Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remow to scroll through the age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen. In the example discussed above, you would scroll through the Rat#_g field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV-G. 40 Using Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to tile Slams field. 4. Hierarchy of Age=Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly TV-PG Parental Guidance TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV- Y All Children Press file up or down arrow button to toggle between I/Tewand Bk_cA The status lk)r the rating listed lo tile leti and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and /3). 5. Cautioned Suggested . 7. Rating field Rating status field Content status fields Press OK on lhe remote to return to tile nlenu or exit tile screen when you are finished. Select Lock Parental Controls from tile Parental Controls menu. Enter a password, and if you have not already set your password, you will be prompted lo enter it again to conl]rm. Viewing Age-Based Afi_.r you block age-based ratings back lo l&_w. Ratings ratings, you have tile option of changing which blocked some of tile 1. Ddermine 2. [se tile up and down arrow buttons to select tile rating with a status of Block. 3. Press tile right arrow status field. 4. Press tile up button to select View. button rating you want to view. lo move the yellow highlight to the rating Notes: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well. They and the age-based rating status are the only fields that automatically change back to View when you complete this process. You must remember Blocking Content to lock Parental Controls for rating Specific Content limits to take effect. Themes Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence You can [)lock 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 tbr details.) When you block a conl_.nt theme lk)r a particular rating, you automatically block that conl_.nt theme tk)r higher rated programs as well. For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language. (Steps explained on next page) 41 Using Rating field %% Rating status field Content themes Content status fields Featu s To block program content: 1. Del_.rmine tlle lowest 2. [se tile up and down arrow buuons on lhe remote to scroll through tile age-based ratings until tile rating that corresponds with tile lowest content you do not want tile child to watch appears. (In tile example above, you would scroll lhrough tile ratings until tile TV-PG rating appeared.) 3, Press tile right arrow butkm to move tile highlight R) tile field corresponding with tile content theme you want lo block out. 4. Press tlle tip or down arrow buNon to change content status l_ronl All higher ratings' content lheme will automatically change lo B. 5. Press OK to return level of content to tile nlenu you don't want tlle child to walch. I/to B. or exit the screen. Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect. Rating field Rating status field Content themes Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have tile option of going back and changing some of lhe conl_,nt lhemes back to (V) Vic*t_ Det_,rmine tile content themes you want lo change to (V) 9Tew. 2. 3_ Content status fields 4_ Use tile up and down arrow buuons to scroll through tile age-based ratings until tile rating whose content theme you want to change lo I/_¢zg;appears. Press tlle right arrow butlon to move tile yellow highlight lo a particular content theme status, such as tile/3 under language (L) corresponding with TV-14. Press tile up or down arrow button to change its status back to l( Your child would lhen be able to walch programs with TV-14 adult language content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content. Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such asthat for TV-MA language, do not change. 42 Using V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You sut movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in tile next lwo sections, "lb access fl_e _-CIIIP MO V1KRATING LIMIT menu: Rating field Rating status field 1. Press MENU on tile remote control (tile TVMAINMKNUappears). 2. Select Parent_l Control._ (press 6). 3. Select V-Chip M(n,ie l?aHn_, 4 Limit (press 2). Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies: Highlight the l?alit(t_ field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating that is lhe lowest rating you don't *_.ant tile child to watch. (In the example above, you would highlight the rating status bullon corresponding to PG-13, since tile highest rating you want tile child to watch is PG.) Press the right arrow button to highlight tile rating Statz¢s field. Press fl_e up and down arrow buttons to change tile button t)rom Vic*wto Block. All higher ratings automatically change to Blocla. 2. . 4. Press OK lo return to tile nlenu or exit tile screen. If Parental Controls are not locked, you nlust lock them so tile movie rating limits will take el'li.ct. Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After ratings, you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies blocking movie 43 Using Rating field %% Rating status field Featu s Viewing Movie Ratings A_r you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back R) HC*ll_ 1. Highlight tile Rating field and press tile up and down arrow buuons to find tile rating you want to view. 2. Press tile right arrow button to highlight the rating STares field. Press the up and down arrows R) change tile button l_comBlock R) _Teu,. For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating. 3. Press OK lo exit the screen, and be sure parental V-Chip Unrated Program controls are locked. Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as 'unrated" can be viewed. Note that ' unral_.d" TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and wea/her programs, emergency bulletins, public announcemenls, and programs without ratings. View Block All unrated All unrated programs programs are available. are not available. Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect. Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels View Makes the selecwd channel viewable. can be viewed. Block The t)ront panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels lhat you have marked as _Tew. The remote will still rune to tile blocked channel if you use tile digits to access tile channel, but tile channel will be blocked. Don't lk)rget to lock parental controls after you change tile status of Channel Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take efll.ct. Note: If you have a digital cable box channels 126-999 can be blocked be removable from your scan list. 44 but will not Using Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's t)ront panel. The rem rget your password, sinmltaneously press and hold MENU on tile television and volume down on tile remote" l_)r 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enl{,r a password via Lock Parental ControLv. 45 (This page intentionally left blank) 4 Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV's Menu • Audio • Picture Quality • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel • Time Menu Menu Menu Menu Changing G_cy)hics System contributed Entertainment. _z_itbi_ this pz_b/ication are fbr _])_sentatio_ on(F. 47 Using %% enu How to Use Your TV's Menu System You rise tile buttons on the remole or the t_cont of your TV lo access the menu system and make changes to tile settings. The tkfllowing pages explain how to use the different your TV. types of menus lo adjust the fl.atures of Menus The first menu is called tile Main menu. Press MENU on the remote or on the tront panel to bring up tile Main menu. Note that hoMing MENU for 2 seconds displays the GLIDE Plus+ system. Menus take you to another select a choice in a inentl: [se your arrow buttons and press OK. on your remote control to highlight your choice, Press a number button on tile renlote. For exalnple, 3 to go straight to the Scree** menu. rip 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 CLEARto remove the menus from the screen and start over again. menu or a control panel. There are two ways to in tile Main nlenkl press Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a inentl: • Highlight l£vil and press OK. • Press 0 on the remote. • Press CLEAR. The on-screen return to TV viewing. Audio displays are cleared Dom tile screen and you Menu I Audio Mute Press OK to reduce the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press OK again to restore tile volume. Tone Controls and balance. Displays the slider controls R)r adjusting the TV's treble, bass Audio Processor Displays a choice list of awtilable audio modes, which control the way the sound conies through your speakers. You can also access tile A g_J)IOI_ROCESSOR menu by pressing the SOUND button on the remote. Mono Plays tile sound in mono only. tse this selling when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals. Stereo Splits tile incoming stere() audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stere() audio. The word STF_EO appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stere{). 48 Chapter 4 Using Expanded Stereo Electronically 'widens" sound from stereo broadcasts, stere(> VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and laserdisc players tk>r a l\lller, more spacious sound. Sound Logic '_'Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminat_.s the need to constantly adjust volume conrail. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's awtilable. The word SAP appears on the TV when you with SAP inl_)rmation. SAP acidic>is broadcast in mono. program's audio with descriptions of the video tbr the audio in a second language, if one is tune to a program that is broadcast SAP is also used to broadcast a visually impaired. Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list lhat lets you turn the TV's internal speakers on or off, and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable conrail level. Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV's speakers variable output from the TV's audio output jacks. on and allows Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's speakers off and allows variable output from the TV's audio output jacks to an external component such as a surround sound amplifier. Fixed Output, Speakers Off This seuing turns the TV's speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV's audio output jacks to an external component such as a surround sound amplifier. When you choose Fixed Ozapz_t Q/[£ the TV's volume control, tone controls, and mute are disabled. Picture Quality Basic Picture Controls the picture looks. Menu Displays the five slider controls Contrast Adjusts the difl>rence between the picture. Color Tint t_r adjusting the way the light and dark areas of Adjusts the richness of the color. Adjusts the balance between Black Level Sharpness Adjusts the brighmess Adjusts tile crispness the red and green levels. of the picture. of the edges in the picture. When exiting this menu, the Save Fe_.xonal PictJ_re Preset choice list appears. You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture Preset, the TV stores the settings so you can re-select them quickly if someone changes the settings. Note: You can change the picture controlsfor eachcomponentconnectedto your Video, Y, Pv PRand S-Videojacks on the back of your TMThenext time you tune to the component, the picture changes accordingto the settings you created previously 49 Using %% enu Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets yotl svlect one of three preset pictun, settings: Id_t{ht Lighti_zg, Normal Light#zg, S(_/t Li_,4btin_, 4 or Pe_o_ml Pier,ire Preset. Choose the setting that is best IkJr your viewing environment. Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on tile lbature that automatically corrects the color ot tile picture. (This is especially useful lkJr tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch trom channel to channel.) Choose On or Q/[£ depending on your preterence. Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Coollor a more blue palette ot picture cok)rs; Normal; and Warm IkJr a more red palette of picture colors. The warnl setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K. Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning inl_)rmation is shown on tile screen. Off always No captioning On always Captioning intkJrmation is displayed. int_Jrmation is shown always, when awtilable. On when sound is muted Captioning inl_)rmation is shown, when awtilable, whenever the TV's sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button.) The captioning inl_Jrmation is not displayed when the sound is not muted. F324zM, F32450, F36Zi44 and F36450 Screen menu Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used f_)r displaying captioning inlonnation. Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your prelbrred hmguage for the menus: En/dlish, 5_a*Hsh or Fre_*cb. Picture Tilt (Available F36450) tile elt{,cts only on models F32444, F32450, F36444 and Your TV has an extra large picture tube that makes it vulnerable ot tile Earth's magnetic field. YoH inay need to adjust tile picture to tilt. F27450 Screen menu 50 Chapter 4 Using Using Closed Captioning Many programs audio portion are encoded of a program with closed-captioning inlk)rmation, which lets you display tile as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not awtilable on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning intk)rmation are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, tile CC icon is displayed in tile channel banner. See Chapter 3 tk)r more inlk)rmation about tile channel banner. Closed-Caption Modes The TV off_rs eight closed-captioned To set tile Closed-Caption four text mod_,s. Mod*,: 1. Select Screen* from tile Main menu. 2. Highlight appears). 3. Highlight your choice and press OK (tile Screen menu appears rip If you don't know which Closed-Caption mode to use, select CCI. CC1 is probably the mode that is used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4 are reserved for foreign languages, but are rarely used at this time. modes, including Closed-Ccqation Mode and press OK (tile Closed-Caption Mod*, again). Note: The Text modes cover nearly half of the picture on the screen to display the closed-captioned text. Most broadcasters use the CC mode, which displays a few lines of captions at a time. Turning off Closed-Caption 1. Select 3"cret, H tronl tile Main nl_'nLl. 2. Press OK to select Closed-Coition 3. Highlight OjfAtwa'ys and press OK. The closed captioning you go back to the 5"creammenu. Displc(9,. is turned off and 51 Using %% enu Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lels you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHFAntenna Choose antenna t_>rTV signals. this if you are currently using an oflLair Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box lk_r TV signals. Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically t_)r all tile channels available through the antenna input. When tile TV finds an active channel, it places it in tile Normal channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list. If you are using a cable box and have set up tile GtlDE Plus+ system, this option does not appear. List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal channel list and choose a six-character label lk_reach channel. Follow the onscreen directions To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold "1" to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers. to enter your channels and other inlbrmation. Channel # Use tile up and down arrows to scroll up and down through tile channels awtilable via your anlenna. You can enter the channel number directly using tile number buttons. NormalList Only the channels included in tile Normal list are awtilable when you scan tip and down using channel up and down. tse tile tip and down arrow buttons to indicate whether tile channel number indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in tile Normal channel list. ChannelLabel Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a sixcharacter label lbr each channel. Hold the bulton down to scroll quickly through the characters. The TV can store tip to 27 labels in memory. Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set Lip the TV to automatically tune to tile correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT*CABLE) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 tk_rdetails about tile Auto Tuning fl.ature. Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount you want to give the TV bet_)re it shuts itself off. of time Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning tile TV on and off"automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule On. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule. Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The onscreen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. If your GUIDE Plus+ system is set tip, it will automatically update your time and this option will not appear. 52 Chapter 4 Other Chapter Information Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited • Accessory • Index Warranty Order Changing Grapbics Form Entertainment. co_zlcti_zed u,ilb#_ tbi_ pz¢blicalio_z ctre./br r(j)r(_se_zlcttio_ o_zl},. 53 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting Note: If you prefer, we can provide install your electronic entertainment the Troubleshooting list that lk_llows. you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. TV Problems turn on TV won't Press the ['V button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live by plugging in something else. Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of' the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remot(, control solutions on page 56. The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). lse the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the ,%_>nt Parlel Block in the Parental Cow,trois menu and choosing g/rzblocle. Controls don't work using the l-omoto control, If you're pr('ss th(_['V button first to mak(" sur(" th(' 1('mot(" is in TV mode. Th(" front pan('t controls may b( _ lock(_d (disabI('d). Ise th(" r('mot(" control to unlock the front pan(q controls by selecting th(" ,*,'_Tt Pa_wl Block in the Pa*wntal Controls menu and choosing I/rzblocle. Unplug the TV f\)r two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and tW again. TV turns off while Sch('dul('d playing off function may have I)('(ql activated. Go to page' 52 f_)r instructions. EI('ctronic protection circuit may have I)('('n activat_'d I)('caus(" of a pow('r surge'. Wait 30 s('conds this happ_'ns frequ_'ntly, tb_" voltage in your bous_" may be abnormally higb or low. and th('n turn th(" TV on again. TV turns on unexpectedly Sch_'duh'd On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may hav_"b(_'n activawd. Go to page" 32 or 52 f\_r instructions. Blank screen Mak(" sur_' th(" compon('nt T W anoth(.r When conn('ct('d/o the TV is turn(_d on. chann('I. I turn on the TV an icon is moving Mak(" sur( _ you hay(" remov('d on the screen the I)emo Pin from the G LINK iack on th(" back of your q'V_ No sound, picture okay Mayb(" sound is mutod. Maybe" sp_'aM'rs instructions. If using the ['Vs P]('ss the x-o|um( _ up button are turn_'d S VIDEO R AUDIO Can't select certain cables off. Check to connect the" Audio a component, to r('sto](" sound. Ozttput and .S'peale._*._-control remember to also connect pan_'I in the Aztdio the component's m(.nu. Go to page left and right Audio 49 f\)r &'tailed Output L INPU F1 Jacks. channel Chann('t may I)("block(_d or not approv('d in th(" Paret_tal (]o_trols m(,nu. If using a VCR, iTlak(" sur(" the TViVCR button on the VCR is in th(" COlT(_CtITtOd(' (pr('ss the TViVCR button on your VCIt). Noisy stereo reception "l'h(" station 54 might I)(" woak. Pr('ss the SOIJNI) button on your romo/o control /o chang(" from st('r('o/o mono. Jacks to If" Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on Maybe" the, cabk'iair inf\)rmation. m'tting is set to the" wrong position. Select _al 7_pe from the" Cba_Tel m_'nu. Go to page" 52 for more The channel l:_ight be empty change channels. If you're watching your VCR and its connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the ['V to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is se|ected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Mso check to l:_ake sure the TViVCI_: button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). If youre twing to watch content fiom a component that's connected button on the remote control until the content appears. Sound okay, picture poor Ch_'ck ant_,nna conn_ctions. Try adjusting sharpness Black box appears time I turn Make" sun" all of the' cabk's are fimaly conn_'ct_'d to the' jacks. functk)n to improve" w_'ak signals. Go to page 49 f\)r more instructions. on the screen Clos<'d captk)ning instructions. Every to the TV (like a I)VI) pkwer or VCR), press the WHOoINPUT might b_, on. Ch_'ck the Closed (]gq}tiot7 Displ_(F control pan_q in the" 5erect7 m_,nu. Go to page 50 f\)r mort" on the TV, the Guide is on the screen "l'h_' GI II)E Plus+ system automatically appears on the" sc're_'n when you us<, the" TV button on the" n'mot_" to turn on the" TV. YOu can turn off this f_'atur_" by pressing GI II)E on your nq_ote control and th_'n select the M_'nu bar. Pn'ss the right arrow button to seh, ct Set,q) Choose Rezieu Can't see commercial If clos_'d captioning opfioyls and select OFt_ skip timer is on skip tim_'r do_'s not stay on scn'_,n. To turn off clos_'d captioning, GUIDE Plus+ System go to page 50. Problems GUIDE Plus+ setup won't switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box Make" sure you have" r_'moved the" I)_'mo Pin from the" (3 LINK jack. Check to s_'_" if the" (3 LINK wands are position_,d correctly in fiont of components' remote sensors. GLIDE Plus+ system You may have control an incorrect of cable GLIDE box Plus+ is slower Channel R_'vi_'w your for detaik'd control Tim guide of the box _:aay get out itsetK Keep this in _:_ind when of sync with the cable changing provider, lse channels. the G_71)E to change doesn't download s<,tup inf_)n_aatk)n and make, instructions about sure its correct. the' G UII)E Plus+ The" TV _aust b_, off to download your direct the zip code to 99999. Turn the EV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on screen list. Plus+ ,S_,tup in the GIJDE Plus+ Men_t to change the zip code back to the correct wdue. If asked, Program information than Lineup. inf\)rmatk)n. Setup Press MENU on the" n'mot_" and select (,'l_ll)l']l'l_ts+ 3etup. Go to page" 16 m_'nus. L_'av_" your TV off ov_'rnight for at h'ast 10 hours to r_'c_'ix_' the" initial download for g r(_a. If' youre Scheduled Ch_'ck using a cabh' Watch Sch_'duk" k'av_' it on so you or Record for timer Make" sure the" wands Make" sure your it starts n, cording box doesn't conflicts. (if' its Go to page" [32 for instructk)ns. off during are plac('d in front the" ti_a_, youve alr_'ady on wh_'n n'cording of the" remote sch_,duled that you successfully, set up the, VCR in the, (;_71)1"] t'/Hs+ ,Setup _:a_,nus the Record If a cable box is attached detailed instructions. option to your won't be available. TV, make sure s<'nsor(s) to record starts, the" syst_'m will turn Make" sure the'n" is a tap_" in tb_" VCR and that the" VCR is connected Be sun, inf\)rmation. occur of tb(" G LINK cabl_' VCR is turn_'d can receive" program Go to page you on the a program component(s). b_,cause the" syst_'m turns the" VCI,' on wh_'n it off). prop_'rly. If' you dont 19 for detailed set it up correctly in the compk'te the" Co_{figuring,/br a VCR steps instructions. GHII)Et'lzts+ ,Setup menus. Go to page 17 18 for 55 The Remote Control Something be between might Maybe the remote Maybe remo_ Maybe batteries you may You might Release Problems The rating are to reprogram need the _) drain 1 button, with directly ill TV Mode. ill remote Work the remote isn't aimed is not have Doesn't Press weak, the the replace and tim remote sensor at the component tim TV bu_)n dead remote remote's or to installed opera_ so remote other Put new Make t_ing sure there is a clear pafl_. _) operate. TV_ batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, components.) remove bafferies and (if necessary) V-Chip/Parental will control incorrectly. microprocessor: the batteries, on the component. ('I'V or VCR) that you're program and press the remo_ the number I button for at least 60 seconds. again. Controls limits don't work You must lock the settings. Go to the TVMAI:V Ml_:\'_(pr_'ss MENU on your remote) remote), select Lock t'a_mtal C()mrols (press 6 on your remote). select Pare_tal Contro£-(press 6 on your I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV If you Nothing forg_,t your app_ars The V-Chip won't password simultaneously on the' screen Parental let me watch press Controls a program and hold simply MEN[ unlock even though on the, television and you and volmlle can re enter it's not rated down a password on the remote via ].oc_ Pare_tal f_)r 3 seconds. Co_ltroL_-. as violent. Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings view movies with an NR rating. you must set NR to View separately in order to Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-flee cloth. Be sure to occasionally to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV's screen necessary, you based cleaners, may be cleaned with a soft, may use a cloth dampened or abrasive powder. These lint-free cloth with warm water. types of cleaners as well. Take care dust the ventilation not to scratch Never use strong cleaning will damage the TV. slots in the cabinet or mar agents, such the screen. If as ammonia- While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images fi)r extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty. The Front of Your TV Front Panel If you can't I]ncl your remote control you ('an use Ill(' buttons on your TV to operate many of tile TVs t)eatures. MENU Brings up tile TV MAIN MEN[. When in tile menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to tile previous menu. Press and hold MEN[ t_)r two seconds to access tile GUIDE Phls+ system. CH v Scans down through tile current channel button on tile remote control. Ctt ^ Scans up through remote control. tile channel list. When list. When you're using tile TV's menu system, it acts like tile arrow down lou're using lhe TV's menu system, it acts like tile arrow up button on tile VOL-control. Decreases tile volume. When you're using tile TV's menu system, it acts like tile lelk arrow button on tile remote VOL + control. Increases tile volume. When you're using tile TV's menu system, it acts like tile right arrow button on tile remote POWER Turns tile TV on and off. Front Panel Jacks You can access tile component you connected to tile _ont of _le TV by pressing tile WHO°INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on tile screen. PHONES (Available only on model F27450) Allows you to connect headphones to listen to tile sound coming t}om tile TV. VIDEO (in) Receives video ficom another camcorder or video game console. component L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio l_comanother as a VCR, camcorder or video game console. such as a VCR, component such Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: ° Del)ec'ts in nmterials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: ° 90 days from date of purchase ff)r labor charges. ° One year t}om date of purchase ° Two years ficom date of purchase 12)rparts. tk)r tile picture tube. The warranty period t2)r rental units begins with tile first rental or 45 days from date of shipment whichever comes first. What we will to tile rental firm, do: o Pay any Authorized RCA "Ik.levision Service Center ° Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center picture robe required to repair your television. tile labor charges to repair your lk>r tile new or, at our option, television. ret\lrbished replacement parts and 57 How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: pick up when repairs are complete. "Fake your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and • For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return service l)com any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within tile geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA T_.levision Service Center. If not, you nmst take your television to tile Service Cenl_.r location at your own expense, or pay t_)r tile cost tile Service Cenl_.r may charge to transport your television to and l)com your home. • To identil_v your nearest Authorized 1-800-336-1900. • Proof of purchase in tile t2)rm of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that tile product is wilhin tile warranty period must be presented to obtain warranly service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required. What your warranty • Customer additional • Installation • Signal • Damage • Batteries. • Custonler • Damage • A television does instruction. inlbrmation not cover: to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any adjustments. problems l£olu nlisuse not caused by your television. or neglect. replacement fl_ses. Images l}oIU Service Center, ask your dealer, look in tile Yellow Pages, or call (Your Owner's Manual describes how should be obtained t)com your dealer.) and related reception RCA Television burnt that has been onto tile screen. modified or incorporated into other products or is used tk>r institutional or other commercial purposes. • A television • Acts of nature, Product • purchased such or serviced outside as but not limil{,d tile U.S.A. to lightning damage. Registration: Please should complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it ever be necessary. The return of tile card is not required R_r warranty coverage. 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EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC_ PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE. How state law relates to this warranty: • Some states do not allow tile exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, long an implied warranty lasts, so tile above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. • This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased your product outside the United States: • This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer ['or warranly Service calls of such service 58 which calls do not are involve the sole defective responsibility materials on how inl_rmation. or workmanship of the purchaser. or limitations are not covered by this warranty. Costs Screw-on Cable r_ttacbes to Accessory Order Form contzocto*x (called ZS-obm F-O'p_,) on tbe back of your V(JR or TV "lbe ettds screzt VH81(340 onto the comzectom fJr Part No. Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 VH89 $5.95 VH83 $5.95 VH84 $9.95 a VH82 (640 Push-on antenna Push-on Cable attaches Monaural tl:lt_r()ll!_d (t?lt_ll?la CO!ltloct014_ (called ZS-obm Cable (6-ft) Cable (6-ft) Component Video Cables (6-ft) DT6DC 24.95 Component Video Cables (12-ft) DT12DC 34.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 14.95 2-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.95 VCRs to dxqJlicale tapes (._tn aL_o l)e u,s-ed to col_*tec't Amplified ANT200 49.95 a VCR toyour TH (.?_bl(, i_ colo>coded and shielded Remote Control (CRK76TEI) 242524 38.35 Mixer (not shown) 193984 11.15 228449 $4.45 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable/kat JZ)tt Cot_l_'cl attdio Gold-Tipped cable VCR Dubbing Stereo VCR Dubbing I:-t}_)<) on the back (f your V(dR or TV lPnd._pusb on fiJr a qui_ k con*_ection VH89 (6-ft) cable (6-ft) to Has jc_cks lb_ L_deo (f lwo RCA -l}g_t, pbono [eL_ rtyld VHS Antenna plugs VH83 (6-ft) Antenna Audio,Video Stereo VCR Tripb, cablu co_l_tct lbe _cks _f stereo Dubbing Adapter (not shown) Cable that lets you vil)Eo a?_d Al _)io cotrq;onen& Prices are subject Total Merchandise to change without notice. ............................................. Sales Tax ............................................................. $__ $ We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Gold-Tipped cable VH84 (6-ft) Component Video Cables 7_l)J/u cable used to comzect Shipping and Handling Total Amount a vMeo ._ource with E !_ 1_ jac_ to lbe 7]/. ..................................... Enclosed ..................................... Use VISA, MasterCard, preferably. $ 3_0 $-_ or Discover Card Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD or CASH. Gold-Tipped cable All accessories are subject to availability. DT6DC (6-ft) Where Continued applicable, we will ship a superseding model. e_ -r DT12DC (12-ft) on next page ....... u e_ r_ 59 S-Video Charge your order on your VISA, Master( ard, or Discover Card by filling m below USE YOUR IMPORTANT: CREDIT ])ill card expires: I---V-] multi- corrq)(me_ts to your 71' VH976 (640 VISA VH913 (124t) 2-way My has o1_ P_l(-h end./br co_rlvct#_g%YMeo CARD (opy complete account number fi'om your VISA card Cable COFIt_t?CIOFS Signal Splitter or V(,7_. I---V-] Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number ti'om yotlr MasterCard Amplified v-v-v v-v-v v-v1-1-1v-v-v1-1 cabke or xat_llile sig_lal without dL_conn_ct#_g the ant_'_z_a Copy Number above your nanle on MasterCard IMPORTANT: Antenna Alhm_s you to quick(i' switch ,/?om tbe antenna s{gnal to lhe My,card expn'es: [""_ [""_ ANT200 Copy complete account number t}onl your Discover Card Remote Control 7}_is is the re,thole, corllrol Ibat My card expires: carr*_,packed with Four TI' R_'Jdac_'mems or.spare<, can & _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Credit card order will not be processed without signature) Print o1"type your name and address clearly. A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting. CRK76TE1 To Order Nalne: To place your order by phone, trove your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-t_we number listed below. Street: Apt: Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form. City: 1-800-338-0376 State: Zip: "R) place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order l_)rm with credit card int_)rmalion, money order or check in US currency (made payable Thomson multimedia Inc.) to the tk)llowing address: Daytime phone number: Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely. • Allow 4 weeks for delivery. • All accessories are subject to availability. • Prices are subject to change. O -r r_ Video to Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks, PA 17573 Q 60 Chapter 5 Search 16 Channels menu 34 CLEAR button 22 A Accessories 59 Advanced connections Age Based Ratings 39 ANTENNA button 22 Arrow buttons 22 Audio Code list 26 Menu 48 9, 11 Out jacks 13 Output Volume & Speakers 49 Processor 48 Audio/Video cables 7 ;lacks 13 Auto Channel Search 52 Color 50 Tuning 52 DVD Channel 37 SK[YCABLE Cbannd 37 VCR1 Channd 37 VCR2 Channd 37 AUX (auxilia W) button 22 AUI)IO OUI" RiL 13 AUI)IO RiL 13 CABLE/'ANTENNA 13 Front panel 57 G LINK 13 INPUT1 13 IN PUT2 13 S VIDEO 13 VIDEO 13 Y P_ PE_13 Closed Caption I)isplay 50 Mode 51 Coaxial cable 7 Code list Audio 26 Cable Box 26 S*ellite Receiver VCR 26 Color Warmth 50 26 M Demo Pin 6 DVD button 22 Channel 37 Basic Finding Fixed 12 Picture Controls 49 Batteries fi)r the remote Black Block Level Age Based Ratings Front Pand 45 40 jacks 41 V Chip I nrated Program 44 Buttons, remote control 22 C Cable Box code list 26 Cable/Antenna jack 13 Cables Audio/Video 7 coaxial 7 G LINK 7 S Video 7 Labels 52 Lineup 28 Menu 52 Speakers button Front panel block 45 Movie Ratings 43 Specific Content Themes Y PJ_Pa 7 CC (Closed Captioning) CH + button 22 CH - button 22 Channel Banner 36 Block 44 the sensor Output, FORWARI) 15 49 14 45 14 Off 22 49 57 57 G G LINK cable 7 connecting 14 jack 13 GO BACK button 22 Grid Guide menu 29 GUIDE button 22 GUIDE Plus+ system Channd Lineup 28 I)ownloading Inf\_rmatkm 28 Setup 16 INPU['I 16 Messages menu 33 Mono 48 Mute 48 MUTE button 22 N News menu 32 Normal List 52 Number buttons button jacks 22 13 OK button ON-OFF INPU['2 jacks 13 Interactive setup 1(i P J Parental Jacks, 22 o I 50 INFO Memoi T 52 Menu Acidic) 48 Channel 52 Channels 34 Grid Guide 29 Language 50 Messages 33 News 32 Picture Quality 49 Schedule 32 Screen 50 Setup 34 Sort 31 Time 52 MENU button 22 Menus GI II)E Plus+ System setup 13 22 button 22 54 U UHFiVHF Antenna [Jnlock, Parental Controls L.E.D. button 22 Labels 52 TV + VCR 12 TV + VCI,',+ I)VI) Player 9 Language 50 Languages TV + VCR + Satellite Selecting 16 Receiver 11 Locating remote sensor Content ['bemes 39 Lock, Parental Controls Contrast 49 48 3¥oublesbooting TV button 23 Rating Limits movies 43 ['V 39 RECoVCR+ button 23 Remote, batteries 15 Remote sensor 14 REVERSE button 23 Connectk)ns D Tint 49 Tone Controls R t. B connectkms PAUSE button 23 Picture Presets 50 Quality Menu 49 Tilt 50 PLAY button 23 Promotions 35 S VIDEO cable 7 jack 13 SAP 49 SAToCABLE button SAT/Cable Channel Satellite Receiver code list 26 23 37 52 45 V V Chip 38 Age Based Ratings 38 Blocking Movies 43 Content Themes 38 Variable Output, Speakers On, Off 49 VCR code list 26 connecting 12 VCR1 button 23 Channel 37 VCR2 button 23 Channel 37 VOL+ button 23 VOL button 23 connecting 11 Schedule menu 32 time 52 Screen Menu 50 W Second Audio Program (SAP) 49 Warranty 57 Set WHO ° INP /JT button DVD Channel 37 23 SXlYCABLE Cbannd 37 Time 52 ¥ VCR1 Channd 37 VCR2 Channel 37 Y P_ P_ Setup cables 7 GLIDE Plus+ system jacks 13 menus 16 menu 34 Sharpness 49 Signal ['ype Cable l_,' 52 I HFiVHP Antenna 52 SKIP button 23 Sleep ['imer 52 Sort menu 31 SOUND button 23 Stere{) 48 SI'OP button 23 1" Time Menu Controls Locking, Unlocking menu 38 52 45 61 Visit the RCA web Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis add delays in service for your product. IMPORTER: (for Mexico site at www.rca.com address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only only) Comercializadora Thomson de M6xico, Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57 Col. Ampliacion Granada C.P. 11529 M_xico D.F. Telefono: (55) 25 81 53 20 R.F.C. CTM-980723 KS5 S.A. de C.V. EXPORTER: Thomson multimedia 10330 North Meridian Indianapolis, Inc. Street IN 46290 ©2002 Thomson multimedia Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in USA TOCOM 15891780 Inc. "n.IOMSON THOMSON !"_
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