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Television
User’s Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

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

WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

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

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

This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such
images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games.
This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of
channels displaying these images should be avoided.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact
you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record
the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television.
Model No. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial No. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________

G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc.
Thomson Consumer Electronics 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 Consumer Electronics 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.

Introduction
Key Features Overview
Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following
information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the
rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.

On-screen Program Guide
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of
programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the
guide to see what’s on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You
can also browse programs by category with the sort feature.
When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window
if it’s available through your TV.
One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You
don’t have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR
to set up a recording.
Requirements:

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

•

Remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.

•

Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You’ll find detailed instructions
in Chapter 1.

•

One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR.

•

If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place
one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box.

V-Chip: Parental Controls

- - Content - -

Rating
TV-14

Status
View

D L S V FV
V V V V
^

Press ^/v to view programs with
this content for this rating.
D L S V FV
RATING
STATUS
B V V
TV-MA
View
V V V V
TV-14
View
V B V V
TV-PG
View
TV-G
View
V
TV-Y7
View
TV-Y
View

Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based
ratings, and/or movie ratings.
Requirements:
•

Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main menu (Chapter 3
has details).

•

The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program
to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.

Auto Tuning
Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific
channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD Player, etc.) button
on the remote.
Requirements: Set up Auto Tuning in the TV’s menu system. (Chapter 3
has details).

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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1
On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1
Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ 1

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6
Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6
Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6
Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6
Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... 6
Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
Connection: TV + VCR ....................................................................................................... 8
Connection: TV Only ......................................................................................................... 9
Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................................... 11
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 12
Jacks on the Back of Your TV ......................................................................................... 13
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... 14
Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 14
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 14
Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... 16
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 16
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 16
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 17
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 22
Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 22

Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 24
Using the WHO•INPUT Button ................................................................................ 25
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 26
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 26
How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 26
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ................................................ 27

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 30
Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 30
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 31
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 31
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 31
Sort ............................................................................................................................ 33
News .......................................................................................................................... 34

Table of Contents
Schedule .................................................................................................................... 34
Messages ................................................................................................................... 35
Channels ................................................................................................................... 36
Setup ......................................................................................................................... 36
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 37
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 37
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 38
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ............................................................ 38
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................ 38
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 40
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 40
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 41
Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 43
Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... 44
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 45
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 46
Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 46
Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 46
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 46

Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System ............................................................................. 48
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 48
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 49
Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 50
Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 50
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 51
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 52

Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 54
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 57
RCA TV Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 58
Index ................................................................................................................................ 59

Chapter 1

Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
•

Things to Consider Before You Connect

•

Choose Your Connection

•

Connections

•

The Front of Your TV

•

Jacks on the Back of Your TV

•

Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable

•

Plug in the TV

•

Put Batteries in the Remote

•

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup

•

Turn on the TV

•

Complete the Interactive Setup

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
•

Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

•

Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.

•

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

Protect Components from Overheating
•

Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that
air can circulate freely.

•

Don’t stack components.

•

When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

•

If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air
from it won’t flow around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
•

Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

•

If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the
TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.

•

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

Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled
off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards
sheet packed with your TV.

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

Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in
this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).

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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which
connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.

Components

Cables
Needed

Connection
Title

Go to...

Coaxial

TV + VCR

page 8

Coaxial

TV Only

page 9

Coaxial

TV + VCR +
Satellite Receiver

pages 10-11

Audio/video

VCR

G-LINK cable

Audio/video

VCR

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S-Video (optional)
G-LINK cable

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but
the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility.
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 1

Audio/Video cables

Coaxial cable

S-Video cable

Connections & Setup
TV (back panel)
VIDEO

AUDIO
R

L
IN

CABLE/
ANTENNA

G-LINK

1C
VCR

VIDEO

AUDIO

IN FROM ANT

OUT

VCR

OUT TO TV

CH3
CH4

2
From Cable
or Antenna

Connection: TV + VCR
1. Connect your TV to your VCR
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on
your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO IN jacks
on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes
labeled OUT R L).
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and to the Video
Output Jack on the VCR.
2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your
VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
A. If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of
the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13).

Go to page 13

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TV (back panel)
VIDEO

AUDIO
R

L / MONO
IN

L
OUT

CABLE/
ANTENNA

G-LINK
S-VIDEO

1
From Cable,
Cable Box,
or Antenna

Connection: TV Only
1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back
of your TV.

Go to page 14
2. If you’re connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable
A. If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the
G-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on p. 13).

Go to page 13

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SATELLITE RECEIVER

From Cable or Antenna

IN FROM ANT

2A
CH3
CH4

OUT

OUT TO TV
VIDEO

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SATELLITE
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VIDEO

AUDIO

IN FROM ANT

OUT

VCR

CH3
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OUT TO TV

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VIDEO

AUDIO
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L / MONO
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S-VIDEO

CABLE/
ANTENNA

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Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV
A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO
IN jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the
Satellite Receiver.
B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and to the
Video Output Jack on the satellite receiver.
C. Connect S-Video cable (optional). Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the
TV and to the S-VIDEO jack on the satellite receiver. (An S-Video cable provides better
picture quality than a regular video cable, but it is optional.)
2. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver
A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack
on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
B. Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your
satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN).
3. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on the
satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
B. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV)
and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV.
4. Connect G-LINK cable
A. If you haven’t done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the
wands of the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13).

Go to page 13

Chapter 1

Connections & Setup
The Front of Your TV
Front Panel
If you can’t find your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV to
operate many of the TV’s features.
MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENU
for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

CH
Scans down through the current channel list. When you’re using the TV’s
menu system, it acts like the arrow down button on the remote control.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu
system, it acts like the arrow up button on the remote control.
VOL – Decreases the volume. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts
like the left arrow button on the
remote control.
VOL + Increases the volume. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts
like the right arrow button on the
remote control.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.

VIDEO

L/MONO

Front Panel Jacks
You can access the component you connected by pressing the INPUT button on
your remote (FRNT appears on the screen).
VIDEO (in) Allows you to connect a component such as a VCR, camcorder or
Internet access device.
L/MONO (left audio) and R (right audio) Receives audio signals from
another component such as a VCR, camcorder or Internet access device.

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Jacks on the Back of Your TV
If you are connecting many components, please consult the manual that came with each
component for connection instructions. The picture of your TV’s back panel describes the jacks
on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks.
When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right
Audio to Right Audio, etc.

Audio and Video Input Jacks:
AUDIO R and L/MONO and VIDEO
Connect any of the following components:
• DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

• Laserdisc Player

• VCR

• Internet Access Device

Audio Output Jacks:
R and L OUT

To watch the content from the component that’s
connected to the VIDEO Input Jack, press the
WHO • INPUT button on the remote (the TV switches
to the correct channel).

Connect audio cables to
these jacks and to an
amplifier or audio receiver
for improved sound quality.

TV (back panel)
VIDEO

AUDIO
R

L / MONO
IN

L
OUT

CABLE/
ANTENNA

G-LINK
S-VIDEO

G-LINK Jack

S-VIDEO Jack

Connect the end of 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 VCR. A picture
of the G-LINK cable is on
page 7.

Connecting an
S-Video cable is
optional. S-Video
provides better picture
quality than a regular
video cable.

Chapter 1

CABLE/ANTENNA Jack
Connect the coaxial cable
from the VCR’s Output jack to
this jack. If you’re not
connecting a VCR, connect a
coaxial cable that carries the
signal from the antenna,
cable, or cable box to the
CABLE/ANTENNA jack.

Connections & Setup
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to
work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive
TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on
your TV screen.
VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR
recording won’t work. The other features of the guide will work properly.

How to Find the Remote Sensor
G-LINK cable

You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the 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 to use the remote control that came with the VCR
and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1.

Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.

Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with the
cable box and/or VCR to which you’re attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching the
front of the component.

Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while
you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each time
you move the remote (holding down the button won’t work).

G-LINK wands

VCR

CABLE BOX

CHANNEL

When the component turns on, you’ve located the remote sensor.

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

AUDIO
R

L / MONO
IN

L
OUT

CABLE/
ANTENNA

G-LINK

Tip
If you don’t have both a
cable box and a VCR
connected to your TV,
just coil the cable of the
extra G-LINK wand with
a twist tie and leave it
behind the TV.

S-VIDEO

Connect to G-LINK jack
on the back of the TV.
VCR
SENSOR

SENSOR

CHANNEL

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

Put Batteries in the Remote
1.

Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.

Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the
diagram on the remote.

Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

How to Use the Remote Control to
Complete the Interactive Setup
OK

The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen
menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your
choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move
up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.

Use the arrow buttons and the OK
button to move through the menu
system.

To select the 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 on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV (the
first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens “time out” after
a period of time if you don’t make a selection. The tips in this section tell you
how to access the Setup menu screens manually.
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.

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

SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français

SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step

The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. In this
book, we call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you
answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn
on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically.

Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred language for the
menu system.
1.

Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.

Press OK to select that language.

Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all
channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes
called “auto programming.”
1.

Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A progress report
appears on the screen.

When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press OK (the
first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later
through the Channel menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.

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The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
Tip
If you move to a new zip or postal
code, or if any of your information
changes, you need to access the
setup screens from the TV’s main
menu— press MENU, choose GUIDE
Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE
Plus+ Setup.

The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists
what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you
need to complete the following steps.
The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands
must be placed in front of the remote sensor of the cable box and/or VCR in
order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 13 for details).
1.

You should see a screen displaying the features of the Guide Plus+ system.
Press OK to continue.

The next screen asks you to locate setup materials and hardware. Once you
have done this, press OK to continue.

Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location
1.

If your country is highlighted, press OK on the 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.

Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code.
Press OK when you’re finished.
Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down 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 1:
Identifying Your TV’s Location

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Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV
with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if
your TV is connected to cable.
1.

If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK.
If your TV isn’t connected to cable, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3:
Configuring for a VCR appears).

If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK on
your remote control.
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 have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and
press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears).

Tip
If you’re not sure which channel is the
cable box’s output channel, consult
the book that came with your cable
box or contact your cable company.

Highlight the 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 Video1/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.

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4.

Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.

Make sure your cable box is on.
Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with
your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).
Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV,
VCR, cable box or any of the remote controls for these products.

Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test
was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR
appears).
If your cable box didn’t change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you have
two choices: No and Test this code again.
Test this code again: If you think the TV, the cable box, or any of the remote
controls might have been touched or bumped during the test, highlight Test
this code again and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of
codes).
No: If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK
(GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code).
Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box
code. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If the TV can’t find your cable box code, a troubleshooting
checklist appears. Carefully review each checklist and follow the
instructions on the screen.

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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
1.

If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK.
If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding you
to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.).

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

Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you
complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV,
VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products.

Look at the front display of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically
and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes and
press OK.
If your VCR didn’t change to channel 09, you can either choose No or Test
this code again.
If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test,
tune your VCR to channel 02, turn off your VCR and highlight Test this
code again.
If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Tune your VCR to
channel 02 and turn off your VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts
testing another set of codes.)
Keep following the previous instructions until the VCR finds the
correct code.

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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.

Tip
Leave your cable box turned ON to
download program information.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record
programs.

•

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.
Skip this step: the GUIDE Plus+ system won’t be able to automatically
schedule programs to record on your VCR.

•

Step 4: Confirming Your Settings
1.

Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct. If all settings are
complete, highlight Yes, end setup and press OK. If your cable box and/or
VCR code testing failed, you should see INCOMPLETE 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, repeat setup process
and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus+ features, which may
take a few minutes to load. If you don’t want to see the demo right now,
press OK to watch TV.

Connections & Setup
What to Expect
The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The
following examples explain what you might see:
•

If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears
with all of your TV program listings.

•

If the program information hasn’t been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE
(without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program information is usually sent
to your TV at night.

•

If the TV detected that you have multiple cable companies in your area, STEP 5: Choosing
Your Channel Lineup appears.

Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.

Next Steps
Now that you’ve finished the Interactive Setup, you’re ready to watch TV. This might be a good
time to program your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be
programmed to operate other components. Go to the next chapter to find out how to program
your remote.

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Chapter 2

Using the Remote Control
Chapter Overview:
•

The Buttons on the Remote Control

•

Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components

•

How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It

•

Code List

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control

L.E.D.

ON OFF

VCR1

DVD

0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly
through the remote control.

VCR2

MUTE

AUX SAT CABLE

SKIP

CH +

VOL

Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Press the arrow buttons to move
through the on-screen menu system.

CH -

SOUND

GO BACK
INFO

GUIDE
OK

CLEAR

WHO INPUT

To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel,
press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the
right of the number, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123,
press and hold 1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.

ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button
in SAT•CABLE mode.
AUX (auxiliary) Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate the component
you’ve programmed the remote to operate with this button. You can program
this button to control a cable box, most RCA, GE and PROSCAN audio
components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature
(Chapter 3), pressing the AUX button automatically tunes the TV to the
correct channel.
CH (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list.
Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue
changing channels.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to
TV viewing.

ANTENNA

0
REVERSE

PLAY

FORWARD

REC•VCR+

STOP

PAUSE

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature
(Chapter 3), pressing the DVD button automatically tunes the TV to the
correct channel.
FORWARD If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control,
press FORWARD to advance a disc or videotape.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
GUIDE Press GUIDE to make the GUIDE Plus+ system appear on the screen:
press GUIDE again to remove it from the screen.
INFO Displays channel information.
L.E.D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote that lights when you
are programming the remote. It also lights when you press a valid button 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 the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume.
OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that
is highlighted.
ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode (VCR,
DVD, Satellite, etc.) and the remote is programmed to operate that component,
you can press ON•OFF to turn the component on and off.

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Tip
To turn off all the
RCA, GE, and
PROSCAN
components that are
connected to the TV,
press ON•OFF twice
within two seconds.
This feature only
works with most RCA,
GE and PROSCAN
products.

PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control, press PAUSE when the disc
or videotape is playing to pause playback.
PLAY If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape.
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 disc or videotape.
SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter
3), pressing the SAT•CABLE button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds and
automatically goes back to the original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if
you press SKIP two times before you change the channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically
turns back to the original channel).
SOUND Displays the AUDIO PROCESSOR menu.
STOP If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, stops playing the disc or videotape.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information.
VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the
VCR1 button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the
VCR2 button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV’s volume.
WHO•INPUT In TV mode, press WHO•INPUT to toggle through the available Video Input channels
(VID/SVID and the current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists.

Using the WHO•INPUT Button
Use the WHO•INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources (VID and the current
channel) and view the content from the component you have connected to the TV.

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Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the content from the component is
turned ON.

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

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

Using the Remote Control
ON OFF

VCR1

DVD

VCR2

AUX SAT CABLE

VOL

CH +

CH -

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

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed,
turn a component ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and
press the VCR1 button. Then press ON•OFF or channel up or channel
down to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the
remote needs to be programmed.

REVERSE

PLAY

How to Program the Remote

STOP

There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code
search and direct entry. Instructions for both ways follow.

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 Code Search

Tip

Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, DVD
Player, etc.)

Press and hold the component button on the remote control that
corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate
(VCR1, DVD, etc.). While you hold down the component button,
press and hold ON•OFF (when the red light on the remote turns
on, release both buttons).

Press PLAY (the red light on the remote, located below the ON•OFF
button, starts flashing).

To stop the automatic code search without
programming any components, press and hold CLEAR
until the light on the remote turns off.

The remote is searching the first set of component codes (there are
20 sets of codes). If the component you want to operate doesn’t
turn off automatically after 5 seconds, press PLAY again (the red
light starts flashing again as the remote searches through the next
set of codes).
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off.
Note: If the component doesn’t turn off after you’ve pressed the
PLAY button 20 times, the component can’t be programmed.

Press REVERSE, wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the
component turns back on.

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

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Using Direct Entry
1.

Turn on the component you want the remote to operate.

Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 26.

Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the
remote to operate (VCR1, DVD, etc.)

Enter the code from the code list.

Release the component button.

Press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try
pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again.

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

How to Use the Remote After You’ve
Programmed It
Tip
The buttons might
operate differently for
other components,
especially when you’re
using another
component’s menu
system.

Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your
components. To operate the component:
1.

Press the component button (TV, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, AUX, or SAT•CABLE) to set the remote
to operate the component.

Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.

Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.
Note: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the
wrong mode. You must press the component button that matches the component you
want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the VCR, press VCR1 on the remote control to
put the remote in VCR mode.)

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VCR
Admiral ....................................................................... 2131
Adventura ................................................................... 2026
Aiko ............................................................................ 2027
Aiwa .................................................................. 2002, 2026
Akai ........ 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113
American High ........................................................... 2021
Asha ............................................................................ 2013
Audio Dynamics ............................................... 2009, 2010
Audiovox .................................................................... 2014
Bell & Howell ............................................................ 2011
Beaumark ................................................................... 2013
Broksonic ......................................................... 2012, 2025
Calix ............................................................................ 2014
Candle ............ 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Canon ..................................................... 2021, 2022, 2114
Capehart ........................................................... 2020, 2110
Carver ......................................................................... 2062
CCE ................................................................... 2027, 2061
Citizen .... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027
Colortyme ................................................................... 2009
Colt ............................................................................. 2061
Craig ............................................. 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
Curtis-Mathes ............................... 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,
.................................. 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115
Cybernex .................................................................... 2013
Daewoo . 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2110
Daytron ....................................................................... 2110
Dbx ................................................................... 2009, 2010
Dimensia .................................................................... 2000
Dynatech .......................................................... 2002, 2026
Electrohome ..................................................... 2014, 2029
Electrophonic ............................................................. 2014
Emerson .................................................. 2002, 2012,2014,
................ 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,
... 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,
... 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047, 2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117,
2130
Fisher ..... 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052,2118
Fuji .................................................................... 2021, 2119
Funai ................................................................. 2002, 2026
Garrard ....................................................................... 2026
GE ......... 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120
Goldstar .............................. 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121
Gradiente .................................................................... 2026
Harley Davidson ........................................................ 2026
Harman Kardon ......................................................... 2009
Harwood .................................................................... 2061
Headquarter ............................................................... 2011
Hitachi .. 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122
HI-Q ............................................................................ 2023
Instant Replay ............................................................ 2021
JCL .............................................................................. 2021
JC Penney ................ 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,
............. 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118
Jensen ..................................................... 2055, 2056, 2111
JVC .................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123
Kenwood 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058, 2111,2123
KLH ............................................................................. 2061
Kodak ............................................................... 2014, 2021
Lloyd ................................................................. 2002, 2026
Logik ........................................................................... 2061
LXI .............................................................................. 2014
Magnavox ....... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104, 2108, 2124
Magnin ........................................................................ 2013
Marantz .................................................. 2009, 2010, 2011,
................................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2058, 2062,2064
Marta ........................................................................... 2014
Masushita .................................................................... 2021
MEI ............................................................................. 2021
Memorex ......................................................... 2002, 2011,
....................... 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131
MGA ........................................................ 2029, 2065, 2113
MGN Technology ....................................................... 2013
Midland ....................................................................... 2053
Minolta .................................................... 2055, 2056, 2107
Mitsubishi ...... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,
............. 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123
Montgomery Ward ........................................... 2075, 2131
Motorola ........................................................... 2021,2131

MTC ........................................................ 2002, 2013, 2026
Multitech ................... 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
NEC .................................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,
....................... 2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123
Nikko .......................................................................... 2014
Noblex ........................................................................ 2013
Olympus ..................................................................... 2021
Optimus ............................................................ 2014, 2131
Optonica ..................................................................... 2096
Orion .......................................................................... 2035
Panasonic ................. 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
Pentax ................................. 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research ......................................................... 2018
Philco ............................................ 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips ........................................... 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124
Pilot ............................................................................. 2014
Pioneer ............................... 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123
Portland ........................................ 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
ProScan ............................................................. 2000, 2001
Protec .......................................................................... 2061
Pulsar .......................................................................... 2104
Quarter ....................................................................... 2011
Quartz ......................................................................... 2011
Quasar .................................................... 2021, 2022, 2125
RCA .................................... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021,
............... 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087,
.............. 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125
Radioshack/Realistic .................... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014
... 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131
Radix ........................................................................... 2014
Randex ........................................................................ 2014
Ricoh ........................................................................... 2128
Runco ......................................................................... 2104
Samsung ................... 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
Sanky ................................................................ 2131, 2104
Sansui ........................................... 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sanyo ...................................................... 2011, 2013, 2023
Scott ..... 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065, 2093,
2116
Sears .................................. 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,
........................ 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp ............... 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131
Shintom ........................................ 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun ....................................................................... 2013
Signature ......................................................... 2002, 2131
Singer ...................................................... 2021, 2061, 2128
Sony .......................... 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128
STS .................................................................... 2021, 2107
Sylvania 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
Symphonic ........................................................ 2002, 2026
Tandy ................................................................ 2002, 2011
Tashiko ....................................................................... 2014
Tatung ............................................................... 2058, 2111
TEAC ................................... 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111
Technics ............................................................ 2021, 2109
Teknika ..................... 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
TMK ........................................................ 2013, 2024, 2047
Toshiba ........... 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
ToteVision ........................................................ 2013, 2014
Unitech ....................................................................... 2013
Vector Research ............................ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor .......................................................................... 2010
Video Concepts .................. 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosonic .................................................................. 2013
Wards ........... , 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2026,
... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107,
2116, 2131
XR-1000 .................................................. 2021, 2026, 2061
Yamaha ..................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111
Zenith ................................. 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

Cable Boxes

Contec ....................................................................... 5016
Eastern ....................................................................... 5017
Garrard ...................................................................... 5011
GC Electronics ........................................................... 5009
Gemini ................................................... 5018, 5019, 5049
General Instrument ................................................... 5003
Hamlin ............................... 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045
Hitachi ....................................................................... 5003
Hytex ......................................................................... 5002
Jasco .......................................................................... 5011
Jerrold ... 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053
Magnavox .................................................................. 5025
Memorex ................................................................... 5026
Movie Time ........................................... 5002, 5027, 5028
NSC ........................................................ 5002, 5027, 5028
Oak ......................................................... 5002,5016, 5029
Panasonic ........................................................ 5048, 5052
Paragon ..................................................................... 5026
Philips ......................................... 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019,
5025, 5030, 5031, 5032
Pioneer ............................................................ 5033, 5034
Pulsar ......................................................................... 5026
RCA ........................................................ 5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic ............................................................ 5009, 5049
Regal ................................................................ 5022, 5035
Regency ..................................................................... 5017
Rembrandt ................................................................. 5003
Runco ........................................................................ 5026
Samsung .......................................................... 5014, 5034
Scientific Atlanta .......................... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
Signal ............................................................... 5014, 5018
Signature .................................................................... 5003
SL Marx ...................................................................... 5014
Sprucer ...................................................................... 5052
Starcom .................................................. 5007, 5018, 5053
Stargate ............................................................ 5014, 5018
Starquest .................................................................... 5018
Tandy ......................................................................... 5040
Teleview .................................................................... 5014
Tocom .................................................... 5004, 5023, 5041
Toshiba ...................................................................... 5026
Tusa ........................................................................... 5018
TV86 .......................................................................... 5027
Unika ..................................................... 5008, 5009, 5011
United Artists ............................................................. 5002
United Cable ............................................................. 5053
Universal ...................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Videoway ................................................................... 5044
Viewstar ....................................... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040
Zenith .................................................... 5026, 5050, 5051

Satellite Receivers
Chapparal ........................................................ 5056, 5057
Drake ............................................................... 5058, 5059
GE .............................................................................. 5000
General Instruments ............................. 5060, 5061, 5062
Panasonic .................................................................. 5075
Primestar .................................................................... 5076
ProScan ...................................................................... 5000
RCA ............................................................................ 5000
Realistic ...................................................................... 5063
Sony ........................................................................... 5072
STS1 ........................................................................... 5064
STS2 ........................................................................... 5065
STS3 ........................................................................... 5066
STS4 ........................................................................... 5067
Toshiba ...................................................................... 5068
Toshiba ...................................................................... 5073
Uniden ....................................................................... 5069

ABC ................. 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053
Antronix ............................................................ 5008, 5009
Archer ........................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Cabletenna ................................................................. 5008
Cableview ................................................................... 5008
Century ....................................................................... 5011
Citizen ......................................................................... 5011
Colour Voice ..................................................... 5012, 5013
Comtronics ....................................................... 5014, 5015

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Chapter 3

Using the TV’s Features
Chapter Overview:
•

All About the GUIDE Plus+ System

•

The Channel Banner

•

Auto Tuning

•

Parental Controls and V-Chip

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Using the TV’s Features
Action
Video
Program
Menu
buttons window information options

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

Promotional
information

Channel
listings

•

A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen (1, 2 and 3)

•

Video window

•

Program information

•

A row of menu options (Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages,
Channels, Setup)

•

Channel listings

•

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

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

Downloading Data
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of
program listings. When the power is turned off, the TV locates a “host channel”
that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and channel
lineup information. A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective
channels.
To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your
TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned
off for 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 the setup information is still
correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated program information
during the next scheduled download.

Channel Lineup
If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with
STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup after the first GUIDE Plus+ system
download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the
correct channel numbers for the stations in question.
•

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

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Using the TV’s Features
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System
To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:
•

Press GUIDE on the remote.

•

Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel.

To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:
GUIDE

•

Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune
to the channel.

•

Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel
displayed in the video window.

•

Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original
channel.

CLEAR

The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus
The GUIDE Plus+ system offers seven different options on the Menu bar: Grid,
Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Channels and Setup. 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.

Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar
(the Grid Guide appears by default).

Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus.

Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the menu options.

Grid Guide
The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It
displays the current programming for each channel. The current program is
displayed in the video window.
•

Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel
listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings.
Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings.

•

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

Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next.

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Grid guide
menu
selection

Grid guide
action buttons

Grid Guide Action Buttons
Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+
system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the
command numbers.
When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear:
•

Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to
turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. When
the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the
scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window.

•

Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the
number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and
current program in the channel listing of the Grid guide. Press OK again to
tune to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will
automatically tune to the channel.

•

Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR
to record the program highlighted in the channel listing.
If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the
cable box channel to change while recording.
Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and
specified your VCR type.

The program information window will display a confirmation when you have
successfully scheduled a program to watch 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.
When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the channel listing),
the following Action buttons appear:

•

Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at
one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as
you browse through different channels (unlock).

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

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selection

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

If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.

Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

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

Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For
example, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system sorts
the programs).

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.

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

Categories

Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next.

Sort Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the results of a Sort, the following Action buttons appear:
•

Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and then
follow the on-line help for further options. Placing a timer in the Schedule
will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the
channel listing at the predetermined time.

•

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

The program information window will display a confirmation when you have
successfully scheduled a program to watch 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.
Note: Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+ system setup you specified
that you have a VCR. If you didn’t, the RECORD option will not
be available.

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News menu
action buttons

News menu
selection

News
The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.

Schedule menu
selection

If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.

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

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

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

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

•

Use the channel up and down to browse through the list one page at
a time.

Press the right arrow button to see full text.

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

Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the
remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Schedule
The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you
have connected the G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 for more details
on connecting the G-LINK cable.
To schedule a program to watch or record:
1.

If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.

Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

Highlight a program within the channel listing.

Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then
automatically logged into the Schedule menu.

If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn
it off.
Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your
VCR to the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR.

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To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled
event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection.
Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit.

Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.

Schedule Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons appear:
•

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

•

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

records the same program each day Monday through Friday.

ONCE records only on that day.
WEEKLY

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 information. You can access these messages from
the Messages menu on the Menu bar.
To read messages:
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2.

Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection.

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

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

Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described next.

Messages Menu Action Button
When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button appears:
•

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Remove Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on
the remote.

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Channels menu
action buttons

Channels 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 watch.
You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.
1.

If the Guide Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.

Press MENU to select the Menu bar.

Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu selection.

Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.

Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described next.

Channels Menu Action Buttons
While browsing the Channels menu, the following Action buttons appear:
•

Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since
entering the Channels Menu.

•

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

•

On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between
On and Off.

Setup
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. To access the
Setup option:
1.

If the Guide Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.

Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.

Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.

Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings, Review options, or
View demo.
•

Change system settings
system setup are correct.

• Review options

Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+

Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.

On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the ON•OFF
button on the remote control.
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when you press the
ON•OFF button on the remote control.
•

View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.

Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup, these options will not be
available. A screen will prompt you to complete your setup.

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How to Get More Information About an
Advertisement or a Program
To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use
the left arrow button to highlight the program or promotional
information box.
Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode
programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel.
Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen.
Promotional information

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0 Exit

GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items
The GUIDE Plus+ Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus+ system.
To access the GUIDE Plus+ Menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote.
2. Highlight GUIDE Plus+ Menu and press OK.
Each menu and the sub-menus are listed below:
GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen.
Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the
GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.
Review options Displays GUIDE Plus+ system auto display options.
View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.
GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.
On Displays the station name when you change channels.
Off The station name isn’t displayed when you change channels.
Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration until it is
turned off. To turn off the demonstration, you must turn off the TV.
Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup, these
options will not be available. A screen will prompt you to complete
your setup.

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ESPN
SAP

Channel Banner
There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO
buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following
list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to
bottom).

00:00

12:01

Displays the current time.
The lock is displayed to indicate when the Parental Controls
are locked or unlocked.

Sample displays on a Channel Banner.

Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the
current channel.
ESPN

Displays the label assigned to the current channel.

Displays the current channel or input channel.
Mute is displayed when you mute the audio.
Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting
in Stereo.

SAP

Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP
(Second Audio Program) information.
Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.

00:00

VCR1

DVD

VCR2

AUX SAT CABLE

With the auto tuning feature, you can
set up the TV to tune to the channel
you need to watch by pressing that
component’s button.

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

Why You Should Use the Auto
Tuning Feature
The auto-tuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel for
different components 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 to channel 3, for example, when you want to
watch the tape in your VCR.

How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature
The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to
the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component
connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning, you’re telling the TV what
channel to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT•CABLE
button on the remote control.

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MenuType
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Setup 2 Auto Channel Search
Exit 3 List and Labels

Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears).

Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control.

Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK.

Choose which channel you would like to set:
Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the
TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote.

4 Auto Tuning
5 Video Input Source
0 Exit

Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the
TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.
Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you select the channel that the
TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.
Set SAT/CABLE Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel
that the TV tunes to when you press SAT•CABLE.
5.

SET VCR1 CHANNEL
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Not connected
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Video Input

Highlight the choice that matches the way you have the component
connected to this TV, and press OK.

The choices and a brief explanation follow:
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.
Channel 2 (SAT/CABLE only) Component (satellite or cable box) is
connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV, and you want
the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the SAT• 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.
Channel 3 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back
of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the
corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: 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 button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s
Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.
Video Input Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the back of the
TV and you want the TV to tune to VID (SVID if you used an S-Video cable)
Input Channel when you press the component button.
Note: You should choose this for your VCR if you connected it to the TV
with audio/video cables.

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Setup
Exit1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0 Exit

Parental Controls and V-Chip
The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children
cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside
your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and
movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children
should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it won’t display
certain programs.
Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by
entering a password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off,” so if you don’t want to
use this feature, you can just ignore it.

How V-Chip Works
When turned “on,” the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters
send with programs. That code tells the software the program’s age-based rating
(TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L),
etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program
contains, you will receive the message, “This channel is not approved for
viewing,” when you tune to that particular channel.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received
with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based
rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of “Not
Rated,” and programs that are considered “unrated” because no code has been
sent by the broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can
block are listed in the following table.

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Age-Based
Rating
TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

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Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children
under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual
situations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).

TV-G

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains
little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little
or no violence (V).

TV-Y7

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between makebelieve and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

TV-Y

All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

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Status
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Press
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RATING
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TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
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The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot
be viewed.
To set TV programming limits:
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have
previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not
locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be
effective until you lock Parental Controls.
2.

Press MENU to continue.

Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.

STATUS
View
View
View
View
View
View

V V V
V V V V
V V V V
V

4. Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrow buttons
and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or
content theme from View to Block.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of
TV program limits.

Using the TV’s Features
The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to
the left is View or Block.

Content Themes

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -

Rating
TV-MA

Rating Field
Lets you select from a
list of age-based ratings
you can block or view.

Status
VIEW

D L S V FV
V V V
^
Press ^/v to select rating.
Press MENU to exit.
D L S V FV
RATING
STATUS
V V V
View
TV-MA
V V V V
TV-14
View
V V V V
TV-PG
View
TV-G
View
V
TV-Y7
View
TV-Y
View

Lists the content themes you
can block or view.

Content Status Fields
Lets you select which
content themes to view for
the selected rating, and
whether the status of the
content theme is currently
View (V) or Block (B).

Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and
associated content. The View (V) settings are coded in green, and the
Block (B) settings are coded in red.

Rating
field

Rating
status field

Content
status fields

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -

Rating
TV-PG

Status
D L S V FV
Block
B B B B
^
Press ^/v to view programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
D L S V FV
RATING
STATUS
B B B
TV-MA
Block
B B B B
TV-14
Block
B B B B
TV-PG
Block
TV-G
View
V
TV-Y7
View
TV-Y
View

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

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

Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field.

Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the
age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with
the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen.
In the example discussed above, you would scroll through the Rating field
until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is
TV-G.

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Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA

Mature Audience Only

TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned

TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested

TV-G

General Audience

TV-Y7

Directed to Children 7 years
and older

TV-Y

All Children

Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the
Status field.

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

Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you
are finished.

Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a
password, and if you have not already set your password, you will be
prompted to enter it again to confirm.

Tip
To reset the ratings to View and V, press the RESET
button on the remote.

Rating
field

Rating
status field

Content
status fields

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the
ratings back to View.

- - Content - -

Rating
TV-14

Status
View

D L S V FV
V V V V
^
Press ^/v to view programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
D L S V FV
RATING
STATUS
B B B
TV-MA
Block
V V V V
TV-14
View
B B B B
TV-PG
Block
TV-G
View
V
TV-Y7
View
TV-Y
View

Determine which blocked rating you want to view.

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

Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the rating
status field.

Press the up button to select View.
Note: 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.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to
take effect.

Blocking Specific Content Themes
Content Themes
D

Sexually explicit dialogue

Adult language

Sexual situations

Violence

Fantasy Violence

TV-Y

All Children

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You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the
D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of this section for
details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult
language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming
TV-PG and above containing adult language.

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Rating
field

Rating
status field

Content
themes

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -

Rating
TV-PG

Status
View

D L S V FV
V B V V
^
Press ^/v to view programs with
this content for this rating.
D L S V FV
RATING
STATUS
B V V
TV-MA
View
V B V V
TV-14
View
V
B V V
TV-PG
View
TV-G
View
V
TV-Y7
View
TV-Y
View

Content
status fields

To block program content:
1.

Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch.

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

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

Press the up or down arrow button to change content status from V to B.
All higher ratings’ content theme will automatically change to B.

Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
Note: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or agebased ratings. Programs received with no content themes will only be
blocked if you block their age-based rating.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to
take effect.

Rating
field

Content
themes

Rating
status field

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -

Rating
TV-14

Status
View

D L S V FV
V V V V
^

Press ^/v to view programs with
this content for this rating.
D L S V FV
RATING
STATUS
B V V
TV-MA
View
V V V V
TV-14
View
V B V V
TV-PG
View
TV-G
View
V
TV-Y7
View
TV-Y
View

Content
status fields

Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and
changing some of the content themes back to (V) View:
1.

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

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

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

Press the up or down arrow button to change its status back to V. Your
child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language
content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14
(L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as
that for TV-MA language, do not change.

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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip
UnratedMOVIE
ProgramRATING
Block
V-CHIP
LIMIT
4 Channel Block
Rating
Status
5 Front Panel
Block
PG-13
Block
^
6 Lock Parental
Press ^/vControls
to view programs with
0 Exit this rating. Press MENU to exit.
RATING
NR
X
NC-17
R
PG-13
PG
G

STATUS
Block
Block
Block
Block
Block
View
View

Rating
status field

Rating field

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
Rating
PG-13

Status
Block
^

Press ^/v to view programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
RATING
NR
X
NC-17
R
PG-13
PG
G

STATUS
Block
Block
Block
Block
Block
View
View

You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.
How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two
sections.
To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu:
1.

Press MENU on the remote control (the TV MAIN MENU appears).

Select Parental Controls (press 6).

Select V-Chip Movie Rating 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:
1.

Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find
the rating that is the lowest rating you don’t want the child to watch. (In
the example above, you would highlight the rating status button
corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to
watch is PG.)

Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field. Press the up
and down arrow buttons to change the button from View to Block. All
higher ratings automatically change to Block.

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

If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating
limits will take effect.
Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking
movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies.

Rating
status field

Rating field

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
Rating
NC-17

Status
View
^

Press ^/v to block programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
RATING
NR
X
NC-17
R
PG-13
PG
G

STATUS
Block
Block
View
Block
Block
View
View

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

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

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

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

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Press OK to exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked.

Using the TV’s Features
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel
Block
V-C
HIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0 Exit 1 View
2 Block

V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as
“unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include news,
sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins,
public announcements, and programs without ratings.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not available.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to
take effect.

PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
CHANNEL BLOCK
6 Lock Parental
Controls
Channel
#
Status
0 Exit
59
HEADLN
Block

^
Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v
to set channel, MENU to exit.

Channel Block
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.
View Makes the selected channel viewable.
Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune
only to channels that you have marked as View. The remote will still tune to
the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but the
channel will be blocked.
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel
Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.
Note: If you have a digital cable box channels 126-999 can be blocked
but will not be removable from your scan list.

PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
FRONT PANEL BLOCK
0 Exit

1 Unblock
2 Block

Front Panel Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front
panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:
•

Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.

•

Keep young children from playing with the buttons.

(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to
any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front
panel blocked.)
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you do not,
the front panel block will not take effect.

PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0 Exit

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a
password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip,
Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the
television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on
the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via
Lock Parental Controls.

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Chapter 4

Using the TV’s
Menu System
Chapter Overview:
•

How to Use the Different Types of Menus

•

Audio Menu

•

Picture Quality Menu

•

Screen Menu

•

Channel Menu

•

Time Menu

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Using the TV’s Menu System
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System
You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and
make changes to the settings.
The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of
your TV.

TV MAIN MENU
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0

Audio
Picture Quality
Screen
Channel
Time
Parental Controls
GUIDE Plus+ Menu
Setup
Exit

Menus
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote or on the
front panel to bring up the Main menu. Note that holding MENU for 2 seconds
displays the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways to
select a choice in a menu:
•

Use your arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your choice,
and press OK.

•

Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main menu press
3 to go straight to the Screen menu.

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

TV MAIN MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0

Audio
Picture Quality AUDIO
Screen
Channel1 Mute
Time 2 Tone Controls
Parental
Controls
3 Audio
Processor
GUIDE Plus+
Menu
4 Audio
Output & Speakers
Setup 0 Exit
Exit

Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu:
•

Highlight Exit and press OK.

•

Press 0 on the remote.

•

Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you
return to TV viewing.

Audio Menu
Mute Press OK to reduce the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press OK
again to restore the volume.
Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV’s treble, bass
and balance.
Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which
control the way the sound comes through your speakers. You can also access
the AUDIO PROCESSOR menu by pressing the SOUND button on the remote.
Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving
broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels.
Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word
STEREO appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast
in stereo.

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Expanded Stereo Electronically “widens” sound from stereo broadcasts,
stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and LaserDisc players
for a fuller, more spacious sound.
Sound Logic™ Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during
commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material.
Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control.
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second
language, if one is available. The word SAP appears on the TV when you
tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is
broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with
descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.
Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s
internal speakers on or off, and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable
control level.
Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV’s speakers on
and allows variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks.
Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s speakers off
and allows variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks.
Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s speakers off and
allows fixed output from the TV’s audio output jacks to an external
component such as a surround sound amplifier. With Fixed Output On, the
TV’s volume control, tone controls, and mute are disabled.

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3
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5
6
7
8
0

TV MAIN MENU
Audio
Picture Quality
Screen PICTURE QUALITY
Channel
Time1 Basic Picture Controls
2 Picture
Presets
Parental
Control
3 Auto
Color Menu
GUIDE
Plus+
4 Color Warmth
Setup
Exit0 Exit

Picture Quality Menu
Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way
the picture looks.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of
the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.
When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear.
You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture
Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can re-select them quickly if
someone changes the settings.

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Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset
picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal
Picture Preset. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment.
Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that
automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful for
tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.)
Choose On or Off, depending on your preference.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic
color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and
Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to
the NTSC standard of 6500 K.

TV MAIN MENU
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0

Audio
Picture Quality
Screen
Channel
SCREEN
Time
Parental1 Control
Closed-Caption Display
GUIDE Plus+
Menu
2 Closed-Caption
Mode
Setup 3 Menu Language
Exit
4 Picture Tilt

0 Exit

Screen Menu
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way
closed captioning information is shown on the screen.
Off always No captioning information is displayed.
On always Captioning information is shown always, when available.
On when sound is muted Captioning information is shown, when
available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press
the MUTE button.) The captioning information is not displayed when the
sound is not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information.
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred
language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.
Picture Tilt (Direct View TV 31” or above) Your TV has an extra large picture
tube that makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth’s magnetic field. You
may need to adjust the picture tilt.

Using Closed Captioning
Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you
display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific
programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. When a
program is closed captioned, the CC icon is displayed in the channel banner.
See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner.

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CLOSED-CAPTION MODE
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8

CC1
CC2
CC3
CC4
Text
Text
Text
Text

Closed-Caption Modes
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.
To set the Closed-Caption Mode:

1
2
3
4

Select Screen from the Main menu.

Highlight Closed-Caption Mode and press OK (the Closed-Caption Mode
appears).

Highlight your choice and press OK (the Screen menu appears 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.

Tip
If you don’t know which Closed-Caption mode
to use, select CC1. 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.

Turning off Closed-Caption

TV MAIN MENU
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0

Audio
Picture Quality
Screen
Channel
Time
Parental ControlsCHANNEL
GUIDE Plus+
Menu Type
1 Signal
Setup 2 Auto Channel Search
Exit
3 List and Labels

4 Auto Tuning
5 Video Input Source
0 Exit

Select Screen from the Main menu.

Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display.

Highlight Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and
you go back to the Screen menu.

Channel Menu
Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna
type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.
UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air
antenna for TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for
TV signals.
Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels
available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it
places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels
with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list. If you are using a
cable box and have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, this option does not
appear.
List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal
channel list and choose a six-character label for each channel. Follow the onscreen directions to enter your channels and other information.

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

Channel # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through
the channels available via your antenna. You can enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons.
Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available
when you scan up and down using channel up and down. Use the up and
down arrow buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is
included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list.
Channel Label Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a sixcharacter label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly
through the characters. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1,
DVD, VCR2, or SAT•CABLE) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about
the Auto Tuning feature.
Video Input Source Lets you select whether or not you have used the S-Video
jack to connect a component. If you are using the S-Video jack in this way,
select S-Video Input. If not, select Video Input.

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8
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TV MAIN MENU
Audio
Picture Quality
Screen
Channel
Time
Parental Controls
TIME
GUIDE Plus+ Menu
1
Sleep
Timer
Setup
Exit2 Schedule
3 Set Time
0 Exit

Time Menu
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time
you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning
the TV on and off automatically. 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 up, it will automatically update your time and this
option will not appear.

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Chapter 5

Other Information
Chapter Overview:
•

Troubleshooting

•

Care and Cleaning

•

The Front of Your TV

•

Limited Warranty

•

Accessory Order Form

•

Index

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Other Information
Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows.

TV Problems
TV won’t turn on
•

Press the TV 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
remote control solutions on p. 54.

•

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

Buttons don’t work
•

If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.

•

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

•

Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

TV turns off while playing
•

Scheduled Off function may have been activated. Go to p. 50 for instructions.

•

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

TV turns on unexpectedly
•

Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to p. 50 for instructions.

Blank screen
•

Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.

•

Try another channel.

•

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

When I turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen
•

Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV.

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Troubleshooting
No sound, picture okay
•

Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound.

•

Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. Go to p. 47 for detailed
instructions.

•

If using S-VIDEO cables to connect a component, remember to also connect the component’s left and right Audio Output Jacks to
the TV’s left and right INPUT Jacks.

Can’t select certain channel
•

Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

•

If using a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Noisy stereo reception
•

The station might be weak. Press the SOUND button on your remote control to change from stereo to mono.

No picture, no sound but TV is on
•

Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select
the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 16-17 for detailed instructions.

•

The channel might be empty — change channels.

•

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

Sound okay, picture poor
•

Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

•

Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 47 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen
•

Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu. Go to page 48 for more
instructions.

Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen
•

The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You
can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to
select Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF.

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GUIDE Plus+ System Problems
GUIDE Plus+ setup won’t switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box
•

Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in
front of components’ remote sensors.

•

GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.

•

You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the GUIDE
Plus+ Setup in the GUIDE Plus+ Menu to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change
the zip code back to the correct value. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on-screen list.

Program information doesn’t download
•

Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+ Setup. Go to page 16
for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus.

•

The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial download for
your area.

•

If you’re using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.

Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occur
•

Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 50 for instructions.

•

Make sure the wands of the G-LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s).

•

Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you’ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when
it starts recording (if it’s already on when recording starts, the system will turn it off).

•

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

•

Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. If you don’t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps
successfully, the Record option won’t be available. Go to p. 18 for detailed instructions.

•

If a cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. Go to page 16-17 for
detailed instructions.

The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
•

Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.

•

Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate.

•

Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.

•

Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the
batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)

•

You might need to drain the remote’s microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds.
Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.

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Other Information
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don’t work
•

You must lock the settings. Go to the TV MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 6 on your
remote), select Lock Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote).

I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
•

If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds.
Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.

The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.
•

Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in order to
view movies with an NR rating.

Care and Cleaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet
to help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If
necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners
will damage the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to
the TV.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your
warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

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RCA TV Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days for labor charges.
•

One year for parts.

•

Two years for the picture tubes.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and
picture tubes required to repair your television.
How you get service:
• For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and
pick up when repairs are complete.
• For screen sizes larger than 26”: Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA
Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an
Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your
own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.
• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call
1-800-336-1900.
• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer).
• Installation and related adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Batteries.
• Customer replacement fuses.
• Images burned onto the screen.
• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial
purposes.
• A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you
should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your television outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of
such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

Chapter 5

Other Information

VH81 (3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)

VH89 (6-ft)

Gold-Tipped cable
VH83 (6-ft)

Screw-on Cable attaches to
the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm
F-type) on the back of your
VCR or TV. The ends screw
onto the connectors for a
secure connection.

Accessory Order Form

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

Monaural VCR Dubbing
Cable Double cable that lets
you connect the video and
audio jacks of two VHS
VCRs to duplicate tapes.
Can also be used to connect
a VCR to your TV. Cable is
color-coded and shielded.
Has RCA-type phono plugs
on each end.

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable
Triple cable that lets you
connect the VIDEO and AUDIO
jacks of stereo components.

Part No.
VH81

Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft)

VH82

$5.95

Push-on antenna cable (6-ft)

VH89

$5.95

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)

VH83

$5.95

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)

VH84

$9.95

S-Video Cable (6-ft)

VH976

$7.95

S-Video Cable (12-ft)

VH913

$14.95

2-way Signal Splitter

VH47

$3.95

Amplified Antenna

ANT200

$49.95

Antenna Mixer (not shown)

193984

$11.15

Remote Control (CRK76TE1)

242524

$30.35

Audio•Video Adapter (not shown)

228449

$4.45

Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise ............................................

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)

Continued on next page.......

Total Amount Enclosed ....................................

✂

VH913 (12-ft)

5.00

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

Detach Here

VH976 (6-ft)

Shipping and Handling ....................................
Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card
preferably.

S-Video Cable has multipin connectors on each
end for connecting S-Video
components to your TV.

Chapter 5

Qty
Price
$3.95

Description
Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)

All accessories are subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
Please complete other side also

Other Information
2-way Signal Splitter

Charge your order on your VISA,
MasterCard, or Discover Card by
filling in below

Helps you connect a second TV
or VCR.

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD
®

Splitter VH47

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your VISA card

Amplified Antenna
Allows you to quickly switch
from the antenna signal to the
cable or satellite signal without
disconnecting the antenna.

My card expires:

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your MasterCard

s r

ANT200

ON OFF

VCR1

Copy Number
above your
name on
MasterCard

My card
expires:

DVD

VCR2

MUTE

SKIP

VOL

CH -

SOUND

GO BACK

GUIDE

INFO
OK

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your Discover Card

This is the remote control that
came packed with your TV.
Replacements or spares can be
ordered as needed.

CLEAR

Remote Control

AUX SAT CABLE

CH +

WHO INPUT

ANTENNA

0
REVERSE

PLAY

FORWARD

REC•VCR+

STOP

PAUSE

My card expires:
CRK76TE1

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)
Print or type your name and
address clearly.

To Order
To place your order by phone, have your Visa,
MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free
number listed below.

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

Use this number only to place an order for accessory
items listed on this order form.

Name:

1-800-338-0376

Street:

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the
completed order form with credit card information,
money order or check in US currency (made payable to
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following
address:

Apt:
City:

Daytime phone number:

✂

Zip:

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.

Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573

Detach Here

State:

Chapter 5

Index
A
Accessories 59
Advanced connections 11
Age-Based Ratings 40
ANTENNA button 24
Arrow buttons 24
Audio
Output Volume & Speakers 49
Processor 48
Audio/Video cable 7
Auto
Channel Search 16, 51
Color 50
Tuning 52
DVD Channel 39
SAT/CABLE Channel 39
VCR Channels 39
AUX (auxiliary) button 24

B
Basic
connections 8
Picture Controls 49
Batteries for the remote 15
Black Level 49
Block
Age-Based Ratings 42
Front Panel 46
Movie Ratings 45
Specific Content Themes 43
V-Chip Unrated Program 46
Buttons, remote control 24

C
Cable Box
code list 28
Cables
Audio/Video 7
coaxial 7
G-LINK 7
S-Video 7
CC (Closed Captioning) 50
CH + button 24
CH - button 24
Channel
2 39
3 39
Banner 37, 38
Block 46
Labels 52
Lineup 30
Menu 51
Search 16
Channels menu 36
CLEAR button 24
Closed Caption
Display 50
Mode 50
Coaxial cable 7
Code list
Cable Box 28

Chapter 5

Satellite Receiver 28
VCR 28
Color Warmth 50
Connections
TV + VCR 8
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
11
Content Themes 40
Contrast 49

D
Demo Pin 6, 8, 9, 11
DVD
button 24
Channel 39

F
Finding the sensor 14
Fixed
Images 57
Output, Speakers Off 49
FORWARD button 24
Front Panel 12
Block 46
jacks 12

G
G-LINK
cable 7
connecting 14
GO BACK button 24
Grid Guide menu 31
GUIDE button 24
GUIDE Plus+ system
Channel Lineup 30
Channels 37
Downloading Information 30
Setup 17
Guide Plus+ system 17, 22

I
INFO button 24
Interactive setup 16

J
Jacks on the TV 12, 13

L
L.E.D. button 24
Labels 52
Language 50
Languages
Selecting 16
Locating remote sensor 14
Lock, Parental Controls 46

M
Memory 52
Menu
Audio 48
Channel 51

Channels 36
Grid Guide 31
Language 50
Messages 35
News 34
Picture Quality 49
Schedule 34
Screen 50
Setup 36
Sort 33
Time 52
MENU button 24
Menus
GUIDE Plus+ System setup 17
Messages menu 35
Mono 48
Mute 48
MUTE button 24

N
News menu 34
Normal List 52
Number buttons 24

O
OK button 24
ON•OFF button 24

P
Parental Controls
Locking, Unlocking 46
menu 40
PAUSE button 25
Picture
Presets 50
Quality Menu 49
Tilt 50
PLAY button 25
Program guide
after setup 22

R
Rating Limits
movies 45
TV 41
REC•VCR+ button 25
Remote, batteries 15
Remote sensor 14
REVERSE button 25

S
S-VIDEO
cable 7
SAP 49
SAT•CABLE button 25
SAT/Cable Channel 39
Satellite Receiver
code list 28
connecting 11
Schedule
menu 34

time 52
Screen Menu 50
Second Audio Program (SAP)
49
Set
DVD Channel 39
SAT/CABLE Channel 39
Time 52
VCR1 Channel 39
VCR2 Channel 39
Setup
GUIDE Plus+ system menus
17
menu 36
Sharpness 49
Signal Type
Cable TV 51
UHF/VHF Antenna 51
SKIP button 25
Sleep Timer 38, 52
Sort menu 33
SOUND button 25
Stereo 48
STOP button 25

T
Time
Current 38
Menu 52
Tint 49
Tone Controls 48
Troubleshooting 54
TV button 25

U
UHF/VHF Antenna 51
Unlock, Parental Controls 46

V
V-Chip 40
Age-Based Ratings 40
Blocking Movies 45
Content Themes 40
Variable Output, Speakers
On, Off 49
VCR
1 Channel 39
2 Channel 39
code list 28
connecting 8
VCR1 button 25
VCR2 button 25
Video 52
VIDEO IN jack 8, 11, 13
VOL+ button 25
VOL- button 25

W
Warranty 58
WHO•INPUT button 25

Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only
add delays in service for your product.

10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290

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