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Television User's G Changing Entertainment. _=n. ude WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. Refer servicing to qualified _This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. service personnel. This symbol instructions indicates important accompanying the product. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour eviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqO au fond. Refer to the identificationlrating product for its proper operating label located on the back panel of your voltage. FCCRegulations state that unauthorized equipment may void the user's authority changes or modifications to operate it. to this If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images include network Iogos, 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 I) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration you if needed. card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television. Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date: DealerlAddresslPhone: G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks Corporation. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured of Gemstar Development 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. Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with t>atures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The fi)llowing infi)rmation sumnmrizes a t_w of these fi,atures. Chapter 3 provides more inl_)rmation about the rest of lhe TV's fl.atures and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of programs and inl_)rmation that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program tkom tile guide. You can also browse programs by category with tile sort t>azure. When you access tile Neu,3 fl.ature, MSNBC will appear if it's available through your TV. in your video window One-']buch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Phls+ system. You don't have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set up a recording. Requirements: • R_.move tile Demn Pin tkom tile G-LINK jack. • Complete tile nn-screen in Chapter 1. • One-'Ibuch VCR Recording: You must connect tile G-LINK cable to tile TV and place one of tile wands in tkont of tile remote sensor on tile VCR. • If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to tile TV and place one of the wands in l}nnt of the remote sensor on the cable box. interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block programs ratings, and/or movie ratings. and movies by content, age-based Requirements: • Set up thv Parental has details). • The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order lk)r your TV to block tile program. Auto ControA menu in tile TV's main menu (Chapter 3 Tuning Description: Allows you to set tip thv TV to autnnmtically tune toa specific channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD Player, etc.) button on tile remnte. Requirements: has details). Set up Anlo Tz_ning in tile TV's menu syst(.m. (Chapter 3 1 Jn_r@ducti@n (This page intentionally 2 left blank) ble @f C@nten s Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ 1 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio interference ............................................ important Stand and Base Safety information ........................................................ Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7 Connection: TV + VCR ....................................................................................................... 8 Connection: TV Only ......................................................................................................... Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................................... 9 11 Jacks on the Back of Your TV ......................................................................................... 12 Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 13 13 13 Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 15 15 15 15 What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 20 Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 20 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. Using the WHO,INPUT Button ................................................................................ 22 23 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 24 24 24 How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ................................................ 25 About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... Downloading Data ................................................................................................... Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ Sort ............................................................................................................................ News .......................................................................................................................... Schedule .................................................................................................................... 28 28 29 29 29 31 32 32 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features 3 ble @f C@nten s Messages ................................................................................................................... Channels ................................................................................................................... 33 34 Setup ......................................................................................................................... How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 34 35 35 36 Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ............................................................ How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................ 36 36 Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... Channel Block ........................................................................................................... Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 38 38 39 41 42 43 44 44 44 Lock/Unlock Chapter Parental Controls ................................................................................ 44 4: Using the TV's Menu System How to Use Your TV's Menu System ............................................................................. Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 46 46 Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 47 48 Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 48 49 Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 50 Chapter 5: Other Troubleshooting Information .............................................................................................................. 52 Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 54 55 RCA TV Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. Index ................................................................................................................................ 55 59 4 1 Connections Chapter & Setup Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Jacks on the Back of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control Interactive to Complete the Setup • Turn on the TV • Complete the Interactive Changing Setup Entertainment. Again. 5 C@nnecti@ns Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power • Connect • Turn off the TV and/or • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Saleguards sheet packed with your TV. Protect all components Surges belore you plug any of their power cords into the wall out|et. component Components betk_re you connect from or disconnect any cables. Reter to the Important Overheating • Don't block ventilation holes on any ot the components. air can circulate t_ceely. • Don't stack components. • When you place components • If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air IF(sill it won't flow around other components. Position Arrange the components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate Cables Properly to Avoid Audio so that ventilation. Interference • Insurt each cable firlnly into the designated • If you place components above the T_, route all cables down the side of the back ot the TV instead ot straight down the middle <51the back ot the TV. • I1 your antenna uses 30(}-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away trom audio/video cables. Important jack, Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location tor your TV c'aret_llly. Place the TV on a stand or bas_,/hat is ot adequate size and strength to prevent the TV flcom being accidentally tipped over, pushed <5t"1, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Ret_,r to the hnportant Sai_,guards sheet packecl 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 this book show each cable separately (audio left:, audio right, and video). Demo pictures in Pin You must remove the Demo Pin f_com the G-LINK jack on the back of your T_? in order |ksr your TV to operate properly and to connect the G-LINK cable. 6 Chapter I C@nnecti@ns Setup Choose Your Connection There are several connection ways to connect is best tor you. your Proceed TV. Please to the appropriate use the lk)llowing page Components chart and conned to determine your which TV. Cables Needed Connection Title Go to... Coaxial TV + VCR page 8 Coaxial TV Only page 9 Coaxial TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver pages10-11 Audio/video G-LINK cable Audio/video S-Video (optional) G-LINK cable Cables Needed The pictures below to Connect show the cables Components needed to Your TV tk)r the connections represented in this book. Notes: Audio/Vich_o cable_ (A/V cabtesjbr _sbort) are usually soM as a bundled set, but tbe connectio_ pictures i_ tbL_ book show each cable separatet_, /br better vL_ibilll_,. Please locate the G-Lh\cK cable (provided) u;be_ you're gelli_zg reac(_, to sel J_l) )'ot_r 7"I_ Yuu _zeecl to connect this cable to your 71( and to your VCR a_M/or cable box i_ order./br all q/'tbej_atures (f tbe prugram guide to u ork prol)e_q)'. G_LINK cable Chapter I Audio/Video cables Coaxiai cable S-Video cable 7 C@nnecti@ns Setup TV(backpanel) AIIOIO Vl_EO R L __CABLE/ R L OuIIN FROM _ ANT CH3 From Cable or ARteRga Connection: 1. Connect your TV + VCR 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 OLT 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 ot the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the VCR. Connect 2. cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cabl(, outl('t, cable box, or antenna VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT). . Connect to the Input Jack on your the G-LINK cable to the TV A. If you haven't already done so, remove tile Demo Pin tkom tile 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 8 Chapter 13 I C@nnecti@ns Setup TV (backpanel) FromCable, CableBox, orAntenna Connection: 1. Connect TV Only the "IV to your cable or antenna Connect tile coaxial cable from your cable or anlunna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. Go to page 2. If you're connecting a cable box, connect 14 the G-LINK cable A. If you haven't already don(. so, r_,move [11(.Demo Pin t_comthe 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 Chapter I 13 9 C@nnecti@ns _ Setup SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableor Antenna IN FROMANT OUT VIDEO R _' L S-VIDEO VCR Satellite Signal TV (back panel) _ICABLE/ ANTENNA 10 Chapter I C@nnecti@ns Connection: 1. Connect your TV + VCR + Satellite Satellite Receiver to your Setup Receiver 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 P,eceiver. B. Connect the vide() cable (yellow) to tile 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 t_com your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FI,'OM ANT). B. Connect the coaxial cable t_com your satellite dish antenna satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN). 3. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the Input Jack to the Input Jack on your to the VCR and to the TV A. Connect a coaxial cabh, to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on tile satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT), I3. Connect a coaxial cable to/lie Output Jack on the VCR (sometimes and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV. 4. Connect labeled OUT TO TV) G-LINK cable A If you haven't done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack, I3. 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 Chapter I 13 11 C@nnecti@ns _ Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you are connecting ninny components, please consult the manual that came with each component R)r 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 Audio to Right Audio, etc. connect Output Audio and Video Input AUDIO R and L/MONO Jacks: and VIDEO Connect components: any ot tile tnllnwing • DVD Player • • Laserdisc Player • VCP, • IntemetAccess Satellite jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Receiver Audio R and Device To watch the content t_c()mthe component that's connected to tile VIDEO Input Jack, press the WHO ° INP[T button on the remote (the TV swilches Iothe correct channel). ,v ""a back panel) AUDIO VIDEO L/MONO R R L Output L OUT Jacks: Connect audio cables to these jacks and lo an amplifier or audio receiver ['or improved sound qualily. / _CABLE/ ANTENNA G-LINK _) S-VIDEO / • G-LINK / 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 l CABLE/ANTENNA Connecting an S-Video cable is optional. S-Video provides better picture S-VIDEO Jack quality than a regular video cable. Jack Connect the coaxial cable from tile VCR's Output jack to this jack. If youre not connecting a VCR, connect a coaxial cable that carries tile signal Dora the antenna, cable, or cable box to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack. page 7. 12 Chapter I C@nnecti@ns Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables tile GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen wnrl,: with your VCR and/or cable box. interactive program guide) to Cable Box- If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings tbr your area, and to rune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. "VCR-- It your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect tile G-LINK cable, one-touch recording won't work. The other l_,atures of the guide will work properly. How to Find the Remote YOU have to place Some cable boxes labeled and/or 1. 2. Sensor the G-LINK *_.ands in front and VCRs have tile remote on your VCR and/or cable box, cable box to locate the sensor. Turn off the VCR and/or VCR of tile remow sensor on tile VCR and/or sensor labeled on tile unit. If the remote you need to use the remote control that came cable box. sensor isn't with tile VCR cable box. Hold tile remote control (not the one that canle with your TV, but the one that came with tile cable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching the tront nt the component. G-LINK wands , Slowly move tile remote control across the front of tile component (VCR or cable box) while you press the power bumm on and off, You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won't work). II 4, When tile component II .... rams on, you've located tile remote sensor. Placing the G-LINK Wands Place the G-LINK wands in lrnnt nt the remote sensor on your _ ?CP, and/or one inch away trom the remote sensor (see instructions below). cable box apprnximawly IV (bagk panel) np If you don't have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your T_, just coil the cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the T_Z Chapter I 13 C@nnecti@ns _ Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade nt the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the nutlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the bal/ery compartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new ba/teries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries diagram on the remnte. 3. Put the battery cnmparm_ent cover back on the remnte. How to Use the Remote Control Complete with the the Interactive to Setup The technical term is 'Navigation" - how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it, To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one (7t:the items listed on the screen. [se the tip or down arrow button up or down. [se 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, Note: Highli/4htecl other menu items d(ff_,rent coto_9. means press OK. that the mem¢ o_ the ti._t (appeat:_ to lllove item stands clarke< b_htet; outjl'om or a 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" alier a period of time if you don't nmke a selection. The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually. Note: Pressinq the TV bzttto_z not only tztrns on the 7'_ but puts the • remote i!ito 7_7mode. '7_ y mode #_ ' m_a_Is that the# b1_tlons on t,Se remote control operate the 7'VXf!¢nctions. 14 Chapter I C@nnecti@ns Complete Setup the Interactive Setup Tip The menu system in your TV allows the TV's tbatures to work properly. In this book, we call it tile 'interactive setup" because tile TV asks you questions, y()u To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup answer, and the TV makes tile appropriate adjustments. on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically. Set the Menu The 1. Highlight your preterred 2. Press OK to select that language. Auto turn Language "File first part of the SHTLq_asks you to select your preterred menu system. Complete first time you language language tbr the tnr the menu system. Channel Search The next part of the SHT'/_ ) 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 app_,ars on tile scr_'en. searching tbr channels. 2. When tile screen on the TV tells you the search first GUIDE I lus + system setup screen appears). A progress is complete, report press OK (the Note: [/',Foz¢skip Azao Cban**el &,arch _zou,, yoz_ can access it later tbrozqdh t,5_ Cha_***etma_*z_.5}',, Cbap/ar 4jbr mora cl_,/aiA. The GUIDE Tip Plus+ System 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 If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any of your information changes, you need to access the setup screens from the TV's main menu-- press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE need to complete Plus+ Setup. 1. YOu should see a screen displaying t ress OK to continue. 2. The next screen asks you to locate setup materials have done this, press OK to continue. Chapter I the tbllnwing steps. The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back nt your TV, and the wands must be placed in tront of tile remote sensor nt the cable box and/or VCR in order tnr the G[IDE Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 13 tnr details). the teatures nt the Guide I lus and hardware. system. Once you 15 C@nnecti@ns Setup Step 1. 1: Identifying If your country is highlighted, If your country remote control 2_ Your TV's Location Use tile nmnber press OK on the remotecontrol. isn't highlighted, press tile Lip or down arrow to highlight your country and press OK. button on the buttons on your remote tn enter your zip cnde. Press OK when you're finished. Note: lj'yollrpostal code contains teltel% press thezip and down arrow bzalons on 3'oz_r remoh, to enter k,tte_:_,and press tbe rt_gbt at_'ow butlon to go to the next .space. 7be lgfl mrow bz¢tton moz,es you to the lgfl. Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. "Ib 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 ($7t_P3: Co_il_zcrin/4.ibr a VCR appears). 2_ If you have a cable box your remote control. connected to this TV, highlight Y(,s and press OK on Note: 7be next series of'screens is ve_Tyimportant b_,cause the GHI1)E Ph¢s+ system mz¢stfind the correct cable box itd_)rmation in order to receiz,*, the co_rect TVproNram tistDzgs. If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and press OK (STtJ ° 3: Conj_gmqn_,4jbr a VCR appears). Tip If you're not sure which channel is the cable box's output channel, consult the book that came with your cable box or contact your cable company 16 Chapter I . Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you lo connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel Q$ i_ the most common. Cboose VideoJ/AUX (/'your w_dio/_.'icleo cabh<_ instead tbese cabh<_. 4. Highlight your If your brand 5_ Make sure brand of cable isn't listed, your cable Tune the cable your cable Press OK (the GUIDE box, cable box is connected to your TV with o/'a coaxial cable. Go to page 7jbr pictures highlight box and press OK. Not Listed and press OK. is on. box to channel or press box, o/' 02 (use the remote the channel Plus+ system bunons starls control that came on the cable testing with box). codes). Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don't to_cb yoJ_r TK VCR, cable box or any o/'tbe remote controtsjbr tbese products. 6_ Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, file test was successl\d. Highlight Yes, and press OK (S'ltiP j_: Cot_/[_mqngjbr a VCR appear._). If your cable box didn't change to channel two choices: No and 7_.,._ttbi._code again. Te._t this code aidain: If you think 09 or turned the TV, the cable box, itself off, you have or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped during tile test, highlight Test this code ai4ain and press OK (tile GUIDE Plus+ syslem runs the same set of codes). No: If you don't think (GUIDE Plus+ syswm the test was interrupwd, tests lhe next code). highlight No and press OK Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds tile correct cable box code. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: [i'tbe TV can 'tfi'nd your cabtt, box code, a troublesboot#<,4 cbeckli._t appem:_. Care/id(}, revieu eacb cbeckli._t and.fidtow tbe illsD'lgclions oll l,_)escreeH. Chapter I 17 C@nnecti@ns Setup Step 3: Configuring 1. If y()ur TV is connected for a VCR to a VCt{, press OK. If it is not, highlight NO and press OK (a screen will appear reminding t() c()nnect y()ur G-LINK cable to your TV and VCP,.). 2. you Use the up and down arr()w buttons to highlight the brand ()f y()ur VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK. If: y()ur brand isn't listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 3_ Tune your VCR to channel (}2. Next, turn OFF y()ur VCP,. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing. Important Note: Whe*_ code testb_,g is in progrPss, do_ 't toz_ch .poz_r 7U, VCR or m O' o/'tbe rPmote co_trot.v /br tbesP products. Look at the lront display of your VCR. If your VCR turned ()n automatically and changed to channel (}9, the test was successl\ll. Highlight Yes and press OK. If your VCR didn't change to channel this coch, a_,dai_. 09, you can either ch()ose NO ()r 7},st If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test, tune your _/ CP, to channel 02, turn off your VCR and highlight 7>st t,_H._ code again. If y()u don't think the test was interrupted, highlight NO. Tune your VCR to channel 02 and turn off y()ur _/ CP,. I} ress OK (the GUIDE I} lus + system . starts testing another set of cndes.) Keep t2)llowing the previous correct code. 18 instructi()ns until the VCR finds the Chapter I np Note: [/'tbe GUI1)IZ Plus+ ,_mtem can't locate the cotrect a li._t qi'troublesbootirzg instrnctio_s appea_:_ to belpyou Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information, a_,qairz. • 777p VCR cotg72uration Leave your VCRturned OFFto record programs. • 7>st atternatP contirlues • with repeat VCR setup. brahms a_d (ftbi.t[_tit.% tbe test all codes in the system. 5_ip hSis step: tbe GUI1)E Plus+ ,_pstem worz 't bP able to automatically scbedulP p_%_rams Step 4: Confirming 1. again: codes: tests selected codejbr the VCR, b_/breyou tO, to record o_ your VCR. Your Settings Check to make skirt, all sel/ings art, complete and correct. If all sel/ings art, complete, highlight Fes, end setJ¢p and press OK. If your cable box and/or VCR code testing 13iled, you should see INCOMPLtZT£ where the cable box and VCR codes screens appear. are listed. Once setup is complete, additional If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight Ago,repeat setup process and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Chapter I You can choose to view a demn of the GUIDE Plus+ ti.atures, which nmy take a l_w minuh.s to load. If you don't want to see the demo right now, press OK to watch TV. 19 C@nnecti@ns Setup What to Expect The next time you lkfllowing examples turn on your TV, the GUIDE explain wlmt you might Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The see: • If all of tile program inl_>rmatinn has been sent appears with all of your TV program listings. • If the program inlkmnation hasn't been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program inlimnation is usually sent to your TV at night. • If the TV detected that you have gozcr Cbannd Linez@ appears. Features of the GUIDE To clear the guide Plus+ system tkom your screen, multiple cable are explained press to your TV, the GLIDE companies in Chapter CLEAR or GUIDE in your area, Plus+ system ST/J ° 5: Cboo._irzg 3. 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 cnntrnl that came with this TV can be programmed to operalu other cnmponents. Go to the next chaplur lo lind out how to program your remote. 20 Chapter I 2 Using the Remote Chapter Control Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate • How To Use the Remote • Code List Changing After Entertainment. You've Other Components Programmed It Again. 21 Using Re @ e C@n r@M The Buttons on the Remote Control L.E.D. 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel through tile remote control VCRI and time settings directly TV c> REC'VCR_ STOP PAUSE any menu or display DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode. (Chapter 3), pressing tile DVD buuon correct channel, FORWARD press If you're FOI,'WARD GO BACK operating to advance from tile screen and returns a VCR or DVD Player with tile remote control, a disc or videotape. 1,'eturns you l© the previous Displays channel you to If you set tip/he Auto Tuning fl, ature automatically runes tile TV to tile channel. GUIDE Press GUIDE to make tile GUIDE Plus+ system appear press GUIDE again to remove it Dora tile screen. INFO list. on the screen: inlbrmation. LE.D. (light-emitting diode) The lil/le light on tile remote that lights when you are programming the remote. It also lights when you press a valid buunn on tile remote. MENU seconds MUTE Displays the TV's Main menu, You can also press to display tile GLIDE Plus+ system. Lowers the vnltlnle t() its inininluin and hold for 2 level. Press again to restore vnltllne. OK When a menu is on tile screen, press OK to select tile item that is highlighted. ON.OFF Turns tile TV on and off. When the remotu is in another mode (VCR, DVD, Satellilu, etc.) and the remote is programmed to operate that component, you can press ON*OFF to turn the component on and off. 22 Using Re @ e Tip PAUSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player with tile remote cnntrnl, press PA{SE when the disc or videotape is playing to pause playback. To turn off all the RCA, GE, and PROSCAN PLAY If you're operating components that are connected to the T_, press ON.OFF twice within two seconds This feature only works with most RCA, GE and PROSCAN a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape. REC.VCR+ When tile GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the screen, press REC,.VCR+ to program your VCR to record a program. If tile remote is in VCR mode, press REC*VCR+ to start recording. REVEIkSE If you're nperating a VCR or DVD Player with tile remol_, control, press REVERSE to go backwards on a disc or videotape. SAT.CABLE Puts tile remote in SAT-CABLE mode. If you set tip tile Auto Tuning Ik,ature (Chapter 3), pressing tile SAT-CABLE button automatically tunes tile TV to tile correct channel. products. SKIP If you press this butlon belk)re you change tile channel, tile TV waits 30 seconds and automatically goes back lo tile original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (Le, if you press SKIP two times beti)re you change tile channel, tile TV wails 60 seconds and automatically turns back to tile original channel). SOUND Displays tile AtJ)IO STOP If you're operating I)ROCtiSSOR menu. a VCR or DVD Player, slops playing tile disc or videntape. TV Turns on tile TV and puts/he remote in TV mode. Also displays channel inl_)rmatinn. VCR1 Puts tile remote in VCR mode. If you set up tile Auto Tuning I_.ature (Chapter 3), pressing VCR1 button automatically tunes tile TV to tile cnrrect channel. tile VCR2 Puts tile remote in VCR mode. If you set tip tile Auto Tuning Dature (Chapl_.r 3), pressing tile VCR2 buuon automatically tunes tile TV to tile correct channel. VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase tile TV's volume. WHO,,INPUT In TV mode, press WHO*INPUT to toggle through tile awtilable Video Input channels (VIDiSVID and tile current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists. Using the WHO°INPUT Button Use tile WHO,,INPUT button to toggle through tile available input sources (VID and tile current channel) and view tile content t_cnm tile component you have connected to tile TV. 1. Press TV to place tile remol_, in TV mode. Make sure that tile content t_cnmtile component turned ON. 2. Press WHO*INPUT to tune to tile awtilable input source and view tile component. 3. Press WHO*INPUT again to tune back to tile channel you were previously is watching. 23 Using Re @ e _VD VCR2 AU× SAT.C_SL[ & &oi,, A ¢_ + C@n r@M Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote of remote controllable control can be progranlmed to operate nlost brands VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. "File remote is already programmed to operate TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players most RCA, GE and PROSCAN and satellile 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 kip or channel down to see if the VCR responds to tile remote commands. If not, tile r(,n:ot(,ne('ds to be progra:nmt, How to Program There an. search two ways and direct to entry. d_ the Remote progranl tile Instructions renlote fk_r both control: automatic ways follow. cod(. You'll use these buttons when you program the remote to operate another component. The remote may not operate all models of all brands. Using Automatic rip Code Search 1. Turn on the, component Player, etc.) 2, Press and hold the conlponent button on tile renlote control that corresponds to the component you want tile remote to operate (VCR1, DVD, etc.). While you hold down the component button, press and hold ON-OFF (when the red light on tile remote turns on, release both buuons). 3. Press PLAY (the red light button, starts flashing). To stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hold CLEAR until the light on the remote turns of-[. you want the, remote on the remote, to operate located below (VCR, DVD tile ON-OFF 7lie remote is searching tile first set of component codes (there are 20 sets of codes). If the component you want to operate doesn't turn off automatically afl(.r 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 componer_t doesn '! tz¢rn ojff'q/?er yo*¢'¢,epressed the I)IMY bz_tto_ 20 time._; the component can't be programmed. 4, 5. 24 Press REVERSE, w.ait 2 seconds. component turns back on. 7b finish, press and hold remote turns off. Repeat this sl(.p until the the STOP button until the red light on the Using Re @ e Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the' conlpnnent y()u _,ant th_ _ ren_ol_ _ to op_rate. 2. Look up the brand and code numb_.r(s) lk_rthe cnmpon_.nt 3. Press and hold tile component button that corresponds remote to operate (VCR1, DVD, etc.) 4. Enl*.r tile code tkom tile code list. 5. Release tile component 6. Press ON*OFF to see if tile component responds to tile remote commands. pressing tile component buNnn and then ON*OFF again. 7. If you get no response, repeat these steps using tile next code listed t_)r your brand until tile component responds to tile remote commands. on the cod_. list on page 26. to tile component you want tile bul/on. If it doesn't, try How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It Once the rem()te has been programmed cnmponenls. To operate tile component: The buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you're using another component's menu system. successfully, you are ready tn use it to cnntrnl your 1. Press tile component button (TV, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, AtX, or SAT*CABLE) lo set tile remnte to operate tile component. 2. Press ON-OFF 3. Use tile remote bul/ons that apply to that component. lo turn tile component ON or OFF. Note: i/'yoz_ keep pressin_,g billions and nothing happens_, the remote i._probab!), in the u r()_lg lnod_,. Yoz_ mz_slpress the componenl button thai matches the componenl.gou want to operate (_.e., (i'yoz_ want to operate hSe VCR, press VCR1 on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode<) 25 Using Re @ e VCR Admiral .............................................................. 213 [ Adv_nmra .................................................... 2026 Aiko ..................................................................... 2027 Ai\\a ................................................... 2002. 2{)2(} Akai ..... 2003. 2004¸ 2(1{)5, 200 v, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113 American tIigh ................................................. 202¸[ Asha ........................................................... 2013 Audio Dynamics ............................................ 2009, 2010 Audiovox .................................................. 2014 Be]l & It/)well ................................................ 201¸[ Beat/mark ......................................................... 2013 B_)ksonlc .......................................... 2012. 2{)25 Cali× .............................................................. 20¸[4 Candle ........... 2013_ 2014, 2(115, 2016, 20[7, 2018, 2{)19 Canon ................................................ 202I, 2022, 2114 Capehart ................................................ 2020, 211(I Cal_ er ............................................................... 20(}2 CCE ........................................................ 2027, 20(}¸[ Citizen 2{)13. 2014, 2(115, 20I(}¸ 2017, 20182019,2027 Cok)rtyn_e ................................................... 2009 Co]I .................................................................... 20(}1 Craig ..................................... 2(113, 20[4, 2023, 20(}¸[ C_lrtis Mathes .......................... 2000. 2(1{)2, 2009, 2013, ........................... 201(}. 2{318 2(121, 2022, 2024, 2115 Cybernex ........................................................ 2013 Daewoo 2015. 2{317, 2(119,2{325, 2(126, 2027, 2028, 211(I Dayn on ........................................................... 211(} Dbx ....................................................... 2009, 2010 Dimensia ....................................................... 2000 l)ynalech ....................................................... 2002. 202(} Electrohome ........................................... 2014, 2029 Elect1 ophonic ............................................... 2014 Eme_ _,on ............................................ 2002, 2012,2014, ............. 2{315, 2(121, 2024, 2025,202(},2029, 2030, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2{)3(}, 2037, 2(138, 20_}9, 2040, 2041. 2042, 2044, 2045, 20t7. 2065, 2I{35, 2113, 21[(}, 2117. 21341 Fishe_ 2{)1I. 2023, 2(}48, 2049, 2050, 205I, 20522118 Ftlji ........................................................... 202[. 2119 Ftmti .................................................. 2002. 202(} Gmmrd ............................................................ 202(} GE ...... 2000. 200[. 2013, 2(}21, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2124} Goldstm ......................... 2009, 2(}I4, 2(}I8, 2054, 212[ Gradiente ................................................................. 202(} timley I)avldson .......................................... 202(} ttmman Ka]don .............................................. 2009 tiarxxood ............................................................... 20(}1 Headqt]arter .................................................. 201[ tilt tchl 2002. 2055, 205(}, 2(}57, 2107, 211I, 212(}, 2122 tIl Q ............................................................ 2023 Instanl Replay ..................................................... 202[ ]CI ................................................................... 202I IC ]?enne) ............ 2009. 2010. 2(111, 2013, 20[4, 202[, ............ 2022,2055,2056,2058,2059,20(}0,2107,2118 Jensen ............................................... 2055, 205(}. 2ill IVC ............. 2()(39, 2010, 2(}11, 20[8, 2058, 211[, 2123 Kern,rood 2009. 2010. 2(1I 1, 24116, 2018, 2058, 211 [,2123 KLH ....................................................... 20(}[ Kodak ................................................ 2014, 202[ Llo)d ........................................................ 2002, 202(} Logik ............................................................. 20(}[ LXI .............................................................. 2014 Magn tvox 202[. 2022, 2(}62, 20(}3, 21(14, 21()8, 2124 Magnln ........................................................... 2013 M _]antz ........................................... 2009, 20[0, 201 [, ............................. 2(1I(}, 2018, 202I, 2058, 2{X_2,20(}4 Martt ........................................................... 2014 Mast shill ....................................................... 2021 MEI ...................................................................... 202[ Memorev .............................................. 2002, 201 [. ................... 2013, 2{)14. 2(}21. 2(}23, 2026, 21(}4, 213[ MGA .............................................. 2029, 20(}5, 2113 MGN IechnoIogy ................................................ 2013 Midland ............................................................... 2053 MinolH ............................................. 2055, 2056, 2107 MitstLbishi 21)29, 21)55. 2(}56, 2(}(}5, 20(_(}, 20(}7, 20(}9, ............ 2070, 207[. 2072. 2{)73, 2(174, 2141(} 2113, 2123 Montgome_ y \Vmd ........................................ 2075, 213[ MoloJola .............................................. 2021,213I 26 C@n r@M MTC ............................................. 2(102, 20[3, 202(} M_dlitech .................. 2002. 2013, 2(116, 2026, 2053, 20(}¸[ NEC .......................... 2009. 2010, 2011, 20[(}, 2018, ................ 2058, 20(}4. 2{)v(}, 20_8, 2(179, 211 I, 2123 Nikko ...................................................................... 2014 Noblex .................................................... 2013 Olympt s ............................................................... 202[ Opthm]s ............................................... 2014, 213[ Optonk_ ............................................................. 209(} Orion .......................................................... 2035 Panasonic ................ 202[, 21322. 2[09, 2[25, 212(}, 2127 Pentax ....................... 2016, 2(155, 205(}, 21(}7 212(I ]?entex Research ................................................... 20[8 ]?hilco ................................. 2(}21, 2022, 20(_2, 20(}3 ]?hilips .................................. 2(}21, 2(1(}2, 2096, 2124 ]?ilot ................................................................... 2014 Pioneer ....................... 2010, 2(}55, 2080, 208I, 2123 ]?ortland ................................. 2(}I(}. 2()I 7, 20[9, 2110 ProScan .................................................... 2000, 2001 Protec .................................................................. 20(}[ Pt]lsar .................................................................. 2104 Qumtei ...................................................... 201[ Qumtz .................................................................. 201 [ QE asar ......................................... 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA ............................... 2000. 2001, 2003, 20[3, 2021, ............. 2055, 2056, 2(}82, 2083, 2084,2085, 208(},2087, .......... 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2[07, 2115, 2120, 2125 R tdioshackiReallstic .................. 2002, 2(111, 20[3, 2014 202I, 2022, 2023, 2132(},2029, 2(149, 2050, 209(}, 213[ Rtdlx ................................................................... 2014 Rmdex ............................................................ 2014 Ricoh ........................................................... 2128 Runco .......................................................... 2104 S trusting ................ 2005. 2013, 2015, 2(133, 2053, 2112 Smky .................................................. 2131, 2104 Smsul ...................................... 2010, 2(}92, 2111, 2123 Smyo ........................................... 2011, 20[3, 2023 Scotl 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2(135, 2038, 20(}5, 2093, 211(} Scars ........................... 21)11, 2(}14, 2021, 2023, 2048, ..................... 2049, 21)5(}, 21)51, 2(}55, 2056, 21(}7, 2118 Shtrp ........... 2002, 2017. 2029, 209i, 2095, 2096, 213[ Shlntom ....................................... 200_L 2(}5(}, 20(}I, 2098 Shogun ...................................................... 20[3 Sign m re .................................................. 2002, 2131 Singe_ ............................................. 2021, 20(}1, 2128 Sony ...................... 2002. 2004 2(}98, 2099, 21 [9, 2128 S]S ......................................................... 202I, 2107 Sylvania 2002, 202I, 2022. 2{32(},2(162, 2(1(}3, 20(_5, 2124 Symphonic .............................................. 2002, 202(} Tandy ........................................................ 2002, 201 [ Tashiko ................................................... 2014 Tamng ......................................................... 2058, 211 [ "[EAC ........................... 2002, 2(}26, 2058, 2085, 211 [ "R'chnlcs ..................................................... 202I, 2109 "R'knik t ............... 21)02. 2014 2021, 202(}, 2100, 2129 "[MK ................................................. 20[3, 2024, 2047 "[_)shlba ....... 2015 2049, 2051, 2(155, 2(1(}5, 2093, 211(} "[_)teVislon ............................................. 2013 2014 I nilech ............................................................. 2013 "vector Research ........................ 2009, 2010, 2015 201(} \ictor ............................................................... 2010 \ideo Crmcepts ................ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113 \ ideosonR ........................................................ 2013 \_rds ........ , 2002, 2013, 21314. 2(}15, 2(}21, 2023, 202(}, 2(129, 2055, 205(} 20(}[. 20_}. 2101, 2[02, 21(13, 21(17, 21[(}, 213[ XR 1000 ......................................... 2021, 2026, 20(}[ 52maaha .................. 2009. 2010. 2(111. 2(118, 2058, 211 [ Zenith ....................... 2004, 2(}98, 2101, 2119, 2128 Cable Boxes ABC ............. 5002. 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, Antronlx .................................................... Archer ................................... 5(108, 5009, Cabletenna ............................................. Cab]eview •............................................................ Centt/iLv ......................................................... Cillzen ........................................................... Col{/ur _ice ............................................ Comlronics ......................................... 5007, 5053 5008, 5009 50[0, 501 [ 5008 5008 501¸[ 501¸[ 50[2, 5013 5014, 5015 C/mtec ............................................................... 5016 Eastern ....................................................... 50iv Garrard .......................................................... 5011 GC Elect_)nR s ...................................................... 5(1{39 Gemini ........................................ 5018, 5(119, 5(149 General ]nstrt/ment ............................................. 5(1{)3 ]_amlin ............................. 5020, 502I. 5022. 5(135, 5045 Hitachi ....................................................... 5003 ]_ytex .................................................................. 5(1{)2 lasco ............................................................ 5(111 ler_]d 5003, 5005, 500v,5018, 5{)23, 5(124, 5(146, 5053 Magnaw_x ..................................................... 5(125 Memorex ...................................................... 5026 Movie Time •...................................... 5002. 502v, 5(128 NSC ................................................. 5002. 5(127. 5(128 Oak ............................................. 5(1{32,5(116.5029 Panasonlc ..................................................... 5048, 5(152 Paragon .................................................. 5(126 PhiIips ................................. 501[_ 5012_ 5{)13, 5(119, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032 Pioneer •............................................. 5(133, 5(134 ]?_/lsa_¸•............................................................. 5(126 RCA ........................................... 50iv. 5(149, 5052 Realistic ..................................................... 5(1{39,5(149 Regal .................................................... 5(122, 5035 Regency .............................................................. 50IV Rembrandt .................................................... 5(1{33 Runco .................................................................... 5(126 Samstmg ............................................. 5(114, 5(134 Sdentific Atlanta ...................... 500(}, 503(}, 503 v, 5(138 Signal ........................................................ 5(1I 4, 5018 Signamre .................................................... 5(1{33 SI Mal_ ............................................................... 5(114 Sprucer ........................................................... 5052 Starcom ................................... 5007, 5(118, 5(153 StaJkqate .................................................... 5014. 5(118 Star{Nest ....................................................... 50¸[8 l_ndy ................................................................ 5040 3_leview •.................................................... 5014 l_com ........................................ 5004, 5(123, 5(141 l_shiba .............................................................. 5(126 Tusa .............................................................. 5(118 ITS(} ............................................................. 502v Unlka ............................................ 5008. 5(1{39,50¸[1 UniIed Artists .................................................. 5(1{)2 UniIed Cable ....................................................... 5(153 Universal .......................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5(111 _deoway .............................................................. 5044 _ex_star .......................... 5015, 5025, 502v. 5040 Zenith ..................................... 502(}, 5050, 5(151 Satellite Receivers Chappa]a] ........................................... 5(}56, 5057 Drake ........................................................ 5(158, 5(159 G E ................................................................. 5000 General Instr_/ments ........................ 5060. 5(161, 5(162 Panasonlc ............................................................ 5(175 Plimes_r .................................................... 5(176 ]?l_)Scan ............................................................. 5000 RCA ........................................................... 5000 Realistic .................................................................. 5(163 Sony ............................................................... 5(172 STSI .................................................................. 5(1(}4 STS2 .................................................................. 5065 STS3 ................................................................... 5066 STSi ............................................................ 5067 l_sh_ba ..................................................... 5(168 l_shiba .................................................................. 5(173 Unld_._ .................................................... 5(169 3 Using Chapter the TV's Features Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. 27 Using Action buttons %% Video window Program information Menu options Fea u s About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE PIus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules t_r your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. You nlust first set up the GUIDE PIus+ Menu system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 Ik>rdetails). Press GUIDE to bring up the G{IDE Plus+ sysl_.m. There are six sections Promotional Channel information listings of tile G{IDE Plus+ sysl_.m: • A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen • Vide() window • Program inlbrnlation • A row of menu options (Grid Cbanne& Setzcp) • Channel listings • Promotional (1, 2 and 3) &)_v;Ne'w._;5Zb#dJde, Messa_,4es, inl_)rmation Note: 7be G{,71)E l_tus+ system screens illustrated in t,Si._book are representations q/'u@at you are lik@' to see. Not all cbannel._; proNrams; and GUI1)E Plus+ #{f!)rmation depicted will be available in your area. Newjg.atures and options can be downloaded ,';},stem,so tbese too are sul{/ect to cbarzge. to the GUI1)t_Phcs+ Tip Downloading Data 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. The GUIDE Plus+ system is not awtilable until it completes i_ fi_t download of program listings. When the power is turned off, tile TV locates a 'host channel" that carries GLJIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and channel lineup inlk)rmation. A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective channels. "R) ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned off fi)r GUIDE Plus+ system data lo download. If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m program listings may be lost. When power is restored, make sure tile setup inlkmnation is still correct. The GLIDE Plus+ system will receive updated program inlk)rmation during tile next scheduled download. Channel Lineup If:more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted S7t_P 5: Cboosin_,_ YoJ_rChannel Lineup after tile first GUIDE Plus+ system download. You will need to identil_ your cable company by selecting tile correct channel numbers lk_rthe stations in question. • 28 Use the up and down arrow buttons to change tile channel press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted. group and with Using Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To enter tile GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press G[IDE on tile remote. • Press and hold MENU tk/r 2 seconds on tile flcont panel. To exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system: g • Highlight a program to tile channel • Press GI_IDE to exit thv GUIDE Phls+ system and tune to tile dmnnel displayed in tile video window. • Press CLEAR to exit tile GUIDE Phls+ system and return lo tile nriginal channel. The GUIDE and press OK to exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system and tune Plus+ System Menus "File GUIDE Phls+ system ot_rs seven dit_rent options on tile Menu bar: Grid, Sort, News, J;chechd(4. Message.% Charmets and 5?,tJ_p.To access tile Menu bar: Press GUIDE on the remote control to see the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the program guide from the screen, press OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR. 1. Press GUIDE to access tile GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU or use tile up and down arrow buunns to select tile Menu bar (tim Grid Guide appears by defimlt). 3. Use tile left and right arrow buttons Io access other menus. 4. Press OK, or MENU, or use tile down arrow but/on to see tile menu nptions. Grid Guide "File Grid Guide appears each time you enter tile GUIDE Phls+ system. It displays tile current programming tk/r each channel. "File current program is displayed in tile video window. • Press tile up and down arrow buKnns on tile relnoh" tn browse channel listings and tile channel up and down buuons to page through tile listings. Use tile right and left: arrow buttons lo browse future program listings. To tune lo a channel, highlight tile program you want to view in tile dmnnel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system and return to tile original channel. Press GUIDE to exit tile GLIDE Plus+ syswm and rune to tile channel in tile vide() window. Then use tile Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next. 29 Using Grid guide menu selection %% Grid guide action buttons Fea u s Grid Guide Action Buttons Action but_ns will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at tile action bar bet_re pressing the command numbers. When highlighting the program, the tk)llowing Action bul/ons appear: Watch Press 1 on tile remow to place a timer in the Schedule l_)r the TV to mrn on and rune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. When the TV rams on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighwd and tuned in tile video window. 6'0 To Press 2 on the remow to bring up the direct dial number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight current program in the channel listing of the Grid guide. rune to the highlighted channel. If the video window is automatically tune lo the channel. • box and enter the the channel and Press OK again to unlocked, it will Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in tile Schedule to record tile program highlighted in tile channel listing. tk_rtile VCR If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording. Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and specified your VCR lype. "ll_e program inlk>rmation window will display a confirmation successl\llly scheduled a program to watch or record. when you have Note: i/'you bazge seh, cled two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or ozgertap, you will receive a timer cot{/lict message. You inl*sl choose belweetz the two programs. When highlighting the Channel names the fl)llowing Action buuons appear: • (the left: colunm on the channel listing), 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 dil'l>rent channels (unlock). 6"0 To Press 2 on the remow to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight tile channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. If the video window is locked, press OK to rune to the highlighted channel. If tile video window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel. 30 Osing SOrt menu Sort selection The' 5b_q menu you lets you browse are currently tuned programs is displayed by c'at_,gnry. in tile video The channel to which window. To Sort: 1. If the GLIDE Plus+ remote cnntrnl. 2. Press 3. Use tile the Use 4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight example, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE tile programs). 5. Press time. 6. Select MENU to return to tile menu tile GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m. Categories Then sysl*.m isn't on your screen, MENU on the remote to select tile Menu press GUIDE on your bar. the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted li_>rthe first time, Movies category is displayed. "lllereafl_.r, tile last category used becomes det3ult. A listing of subcategnries is displayed below tile category name. the left and right arrows to highlight other categories. tile up and down Press tile channel use the Sort Menu Sort Menu Action arrow buunns up and down Action Bu/tnns to review to review a subcategnry. Plus+ system For sorts the list one program at a tile list one page at a time. bar, or press GI_ IDE or CLEAR to exit as described next.. Buttons When vi_.wing the results of a Sort, the lbllowing Action buttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in tile Schedule, and then li_>llnw/he on-line help fi>r l_lrther options. Placing a timer in tile Schedule will cause tile TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing at the predetermined time. • Record Press 3 on tile remote to set the VCR to record tile program highlighted in tile channel listing. If you have a cable box, changing TV channels will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording. The program inlkmnation window will display a confirmation successfully scheduled a program to watch or record. when you have Note: i/'yoJ_ haz_'eselected Iwo programs to watch or record u,,bich b<_4in at t,_e saint, time or overlap, ,FoJ_will receive a timer co_{tlict messclge. You ml_sl choose between the two programs. Note: Be sz_re that cht_qng the GUll)IS Ph_s+ system se/zq)you spec(f!_,d that 3'oz¢ba12e a VCR. i/'you clicltFI; t,_e RECORI) option will not be avctilable. 31 Using News menu action buttons %% News menu selection Fea u s News The N_t_ menu lets you browse current news stories by headline, Schedule menu selection 1. If the (il2 I1)E Plus+ system isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote cnntrnl. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in tile video window). 4. 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 a time. up and down to browse through the list one page at 5. Press the right arrow button to see full text. 6. If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or let_ arrow bunnn to page R>rward or back through tile pages of text. Press tile down arrow to view the next stnry. 7. Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote to exit tile GI_ IDE Plus+ system. Schedule The .Si.bedule menu allows you to aher timers tk)r either viewing or recording programs, The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recnrding if you have cnnnected tile G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapwr 1 lk)r more details on connecting file G-LINK cable. To schedule 1. a program lo watch or record: If the GI2 IDE Plus+ syswm isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote c()ntr()L 2. Press MENU on the remote lo select tile Menu bar. 3. Highlight a program 4. Select Watch or Record t_om tile Action buttons automatically 5. wilhin tile channel listing. bar. The timer is then logged into tile &bedzde menu. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn it off. Note: I]'yoz¢ bazge a cable box co*_r_ected to,yoJ_r 717arid VCR, tz¢ne yoz¢r VCR to the cable box oJ_tpz¢tchar_nel prior to tz¢rnin_,g()/f tbe VCR. The program inlkmnation window will display a confirmation successfully scheduled a program to watch or record. when you have Note: {/'yoJ_ have selected two p*%_rams to watc,5 or record u,,Stch h<_in at t,_e samP time or oz,erlap, ,yoJ_will receive a timer co_{tlict message. You must choose between the two pr_4_rams. 32 Using "1_)remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the 5"cht,dlilt, lllenH trom the Menu bar. 1. 2. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. tse 4. [se the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit. the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection. Then use the Schedule Schedule Menu Menu Action Buttons as described Action next. Buttons When viewing the Schedu!e menu tile following Action buunns appear: • Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remnte. • Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the t_equency between the tbllnwing choices: DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday. OA%'h" records only on that day. WkTJ_LY Messages menu selection records the program each week at the same time. Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your G[IDE Plus+ system, as well as special programming inlk)rmation. You can access these messages from the Mr,ssa<,gesinenH on the Menu bar. "lk) read inessages: 1. If the GLIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press G[IDE remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight the Messa<,desmenu selection. 4. Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and down arrnvv buttnns. 5. Press INFO to display the full text of/lie 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 intk)rmatinn and return tothe M_,ssa<,g_,s screen. Then use the Messages Menu Action Buuon as described Messages Menu Action on your next. Button When viewing the M_,ssa/4_,._menu the lk_llo_/ ing• Action button appears: • Remove Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on the remote. 33 Using %% Channels menu action buttons Fea u s Channels menu selection \ Channels You can custonfize die channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain cllannels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watcil. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. If tile Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press G{IDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU to select tile Menu bar. 3. llse tile right and lefl arrows to highlight tile Cha*mel._ menu selection. 4. llse tile up and down arrows to select a channel. Then use tile Channels Menu Action Buunns as described Channels Menu Action Buttons Wilile browsing tlle Channels menu, tile _/llnwing Action buttons appear: • Cancel Press 1 on tile remote to cancel any changes enid.ring tile ChanneL_ Menu. • Change Press 2 on tile remnh, to change tile cllannel number t_/r tile highligllted channel line. • On/Off Press 3 on the remote On and Q/f The 5_,tJq)menu allows you to access tile GUIDE Plus+ system setup inlkmnation. Setup option: To access tile 1. If lhe Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote 2. Press MENU to select tile Menu Bar. 3. tse control. 4. tse tile up and down arrows to select Change ._>_temsellimgs , Rel'ic*ll_options, or Vieu demo. tile right arrow lo highlight tile Setup menu selectinn. Change system setting* system setup are cnrrect. * Review options Confirms tile settings you completed in tile G{IDE Plus+ Displays tlle GUIDE Plus+ auto display options. On Automatically displays tile G{IDE Plus+ system when you press tile ON*OFF but/on on tile remote control. Off Disables tile GUIDE Plus+ system tkom being displayed ON* OFF button on tlle remote control. * View demo when you press tile Runs tile G{IDE Plus+ system demonstratin_ Note: I]'you have not comph, ted your GL,JI)t5Plus+ ._}_'temsetup, these options will not be available. A screen u ill prompt you to complete your setJq). 34 you made since to toggle tile state ol: tile channel Setup * next. between Using How to Get More Advertisement _ Information an or a Program find out more in_mnation the le_ arrow but_n int_rmation box. About about a program, to highlight the channel advertisemem listing or special, use or promotional Requesting more int_mnation about a particular show displays the PklsCode programming number and the Sboz_,s on 2@xt lk_rthat channel. Press the INFO button to exit the expanded Promotional inlk)rmation screen. information GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items The GUIJ)E PtJ¢s+ Menu gives you access "1_ access the GUIDE PtJ_s+ Menz_: 1. Press 2. Highlight GUI1)E Phgs+ Menz¢ and press and the sub-menus Plus+ Change GUIDE Setup are listed Displays system settings Plus+ system setup Review View in the G{IDE Plus+ system. MENU on the remote. Each menu GUIDE lo ll, atures options demo GU1DEPIus+ On Displays Off The station ContinuousDemo turned off. "lb turn the station name Plus+ system Confirms the settings are correct, Displays Displays below: the GUIDE GLIDE Runs the GUIDE Label OK. Plus+ system Plus+ the GUIDE name when isn't displayed system Plus+ you screen. you completed auto display in the options. demonstration. label menu. change when setup channels. you change channels. Runs the GLIDE Plus+ system demonstration until off the demonstration, you must turn off the TV. it is Note: i/'yoz¢ /gaz,_, not compl_,t_,d 3'our Gt,ql)tS Phcs+ system setzcp, these options will not _)_,avaitabh,. A screen u ill prompt 3,oz¢ to compl*,te wn_r setJ_p. 35 Using %% Fea u s ChannelBanner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called tile Channel Banner. The fbllowing list describes the items on tile Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bnttnnl). Sampie displays on a Channel Banner. 12:01 Displays the current time. i The lock is displayed to indicate when tile Parental Controls are lncl,:ed or unlocked. r)isplayed when Closed Captioning current channel. ESPN Displays the label assigned 6O Displays the current channel SAP to tile current channel. or input channel. Mute is displayed when you mtm. the audio. Stereo is displayed in St_.ren. when the current channel is broadcasting r)isplayed when the current channel is broadcasting (Second Audio Program) infbrmation. Displayed OO:OO is available on tile SAP when the Sleep Timer has been set. Displayed to count down time left on tile commercial (SKIP) timer. skip Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature With the auto tuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you need to watch by pressing that component's button. The auto-tuning lk.ature automatically tunes tile TV to tile correct channel tk_r diflk_rent 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, lk_rexample, when you want lo watch tile tape in your VCR. How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up tile auto tuning IUature in tile TVs mvnu correspnncls to tile component buttons on the remote anti tile 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. 36 Using 1. Press MEN[ (the TVMALVMhWUappears). 2. Highlight 3. Highlight AJ_Io 7>¢ning and press OK. 4. Choose Cbanneland which channel press OK on your you would remote control. like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list tllat lets you set up tile channel TV ttlnes lo when yotl press tile VCR1 bu/lnn on tile remnte. that tile Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list tllat lets you TV ttlnes lo when yotl press tile VCR2 bu/lnn, that tile set up tile channel Set DVD Channel Displays a list tllat lets you select tile cllannel tllat tile TV tunes to wllen you press tile DVD button. Set SAT/CABLE Channel Displays a list tllat lets you set up tile channel tllat tile TV tunes to wllen you press SAT*CABLE. 5. Highligllt tile choice that matclles the way you llave tile component connected to this TV, and press OK. ]lie choices and a brief explanation ff)llow: Not connected Choose this if you don't have _his particular component connected to tile TV, or if you don't want tile TV to automatically rune to tile correct channel when you're using tills component. Channel 2 (SAT/CABLE only) Component (satellite or cable box) is connected to tile CABLE/ANTENNA jack on tile back of tile TV, and you want tile TV to rune to cllannel 2 when you press tile SKI'- CABLE bunnn on tile remote. Reminder: make sure tile cnmponent's Cllannel 2/3/4 switch is set to cllannel 2. Usually this switcll is on tile back of tile component. Channel3 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on tile back of the TV, and you want tile TV to tune to channel 3 wllen you press tile corresponding button on tile remote. Reminder: make sure tile c(/mpnnent's Channel 3/4 switcll is set to cllannel 3. Channel 4 Component is connected to tile CABLE/ANTENNA jack on tile back of tile TV, and you want tile TV to tune to cllannel 4 when you press tile corresponding button on tile remote. Reminder: make sure tile c(/mpnnent's Channel 3/4 switcll is set to cllannel 4. Video Input Component is connected to tile VIDE() jack on tile back of tile TV and you want tile TV to tune to VID (SVID if you used an S-Video cable) Input Channel when you press tile component Note: YoJ_sboJdd choose Ibisjbr3'our with audio/video cabte._. button. VCR {/'.you connecled it to the TV 37 Using %% Fea u s Parental Controls and V-Chip "llle l)arentat ControL_ menu allows you cannot see certain programs, channels, "llle first three choices in tile Parental to program your TV so that children or use the lkont panel ControL_ menu involve controls. soflware inside your TV (refl'rred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other conl*,nt you may believe children should certain not view. programs. In other words, Once you block programs, enl_.ring a password. it lets you program your TV so it won't you or other adults can unblock programs display by By deftult, the software inside your TV is turned "off," so if you don't want to use this t>ature, you can just ignore it. How V-Chip Works When turned "on," the V-Chip sol_vvare reads a code lhat most broadcaste_ send with programs. That code tells the software tile program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked contains, viewing," you ,,*,'ill receive when you tune tile rating and/or content tile message, "This channel to that particular channel. themes that the program is not approved tbr Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so progranls 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 1,'ated," and programs that are considered sent by the broadcasl_,r, The TV age-based block 38 are listed in the tk)llowing table. 'unrated" because no code has been ratings and content themes you can Using Age-Based Rating TV-MA TV-'I4 Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Mature Audience Only. Sp_,cificaIly designed to Ix' _iewed by adults and may b_' unsuitable under 17. It contains one or more of the folk)wing content themes: crude indecent language sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). for clfildren (L), explicit Pa_elltS Strongly Cautioned. C()i]tall]s some materi tl that many parents would find unsuitable f_)r children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care ha monitorhag this program md tre cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. ['his program contains one or more of the f'ollowhlg content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse langmlge (L) intense sexual situations (S), or intense vk)lence (V). Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. Che program contains one or more of the f'ollowing content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L) some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V). Parental TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 "rl/-Y General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable fi)r all ages. It contains little or no sexual diak)gue (I)) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no vk)lence (V). Directed to Children 7 years and older, l)esigned for chiMren ages 7 md above. It may be more tppropriate fi)r children who haxe acquired the devek)i)naent tI skills needed to distinguish I)etween make believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FX_) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. All Children. l'bemes and elements in tiffs program are designed from ages 2 6. It is not expected to flighten younger children. V-Chip The _(.'bip be viewed. TV Rating i, Choose Parental including children Limit 7'VRati_zg Limit "11) set TV programming fi)r a young audience, lets you decide which T\ 7 programs can and cannot limits: ControL_ t_com the Main menu. If Parental previously been locked, you ntust enter your password. locked, you will get a ntessage reminding you that your et'l_ctive until you lock Parental Controls. Conlrols have If they are not limits will not be 2, Press MEN[ 3. Highlight and select V-Chip 7'VRat#zg Limit: 4. Once you get to the V-Chip TVRaHnN Limit screen, use the arrow bull(ms and OK on your rentote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block. The tk)llowing TV program to continue, sections • / e you gi_ more details about how to change the status of limits. 39 Using %% Fea u s The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The f'ollowing is tin example of where ilems tire located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you sdect whether th_ _ status of the age-basted rating limit to the le_ is View or Block Content Themes LiStS th_ _ cont_i)t th_fnus }Okl _an block or _ic_ Rating Field I_ts you se]ect fi_ml a Lets you select which list of age-based contellt themes ratings the selected whether content to view for rating, and the slams of the t}leme is curr_-ntly View (V) or Block (B). Rating Settings Area Lets you see the associated Block Rating field Rating status field (B) curtc'nt _ontent settings Content status fields block vi(_w state are coded When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes, 40 ratings and it] red. 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. "lb block Tip of agc_d_asc'd The \'k_w (\') settings ate" _od_'d in gr_'en, and the programs with higher ratings: 1. First, del_.rmine the lowest level rating you don't want the child to watch (see charl of age-based ratings on next page). 2. Press the lefi and right arrow bul/ons to highlight the RatinJ4 field. 3, Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote lo scroll through the age-based rating limits, Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding wilh 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, Using Press the right arrow buuon lo move tile yellow highlight to the Statics field. 4. Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly TV-PG Parental Guidance TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children and older TV- Y All Children 5. Cautioned Suggested . 7. 7 years Press the up or down arrow button to to_le between View and Block. The stares tier tile rating listed to the left and all higher ratings aulomatically changes to Block (and B). Press OK on tile remote lo return to tile nlenu or exit tile screen when you are finished. Select Lock Parental password, prompted Controls t_om the Parental and if you have not already to enter it again to confirm. set your Control._ menu. password, you Enter a will be Tip To reset the ratings to View and V,press the RESET button on the remote. Rating field Rating status fieM Content status fields Viewing Age-Based After you block age-based ratings back lo View. Ratings ratings, you have tile option of changing which blocked some of tile 1. Delermine rating you want to view. 2. l_se the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status of Block. 3. Press the right arrow bu/lon lo move tile yellow highlight to the rating stams field. 4. Press the up buuon to select Vic*w. Note: 7be conlent statusj?elds cotwesponding to the unblocked rating become Vieu as well. 7bey, and the age-based rating status are the only ,fields that automatical(i, cbange back to Vieu when you complete tbis p*_)cess. Note: You must remember to lock Parental take e/[/_,cl. Blocking Content Themes D Sexually explicit L Adult S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence TV- Y All Children language dialogue Specific Content Controtsjbr rating limits to Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen, See tile beginning of this section tk/r details.) When you block a content theme ti_>ra particular rating, you automatically block that content theme lk_r higher rated programs as well. For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language. (Steps continued on next page) 41 Using %% Rating field Rating status field Content themes Content status fields Fea u s "lb block program content: 1. Del_.rn_ine the lowest level of content yotl don't want the child to walch. 2. tse the kip 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 walch appears. (In the example above, you would scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.) 3. Press the right arrow btl/lon lo move the highlight to the field corresponding with lhe conl_.nt theme you want to block out. 4. Press the kip or down arrow button to change content status l}onl Fro/_. All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change to B. 5. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Note: Broadcaster._ are not reqJ_ired to provide conlent tbemes or a_,debased rati_zgs. Pr(4,grams received witb no content themes will on{F be bk_cked i/'you block their age-bas(,d ratin_,4. Note: You must remember take e[l_,ct. Rating field Rating status field Content themes Viewing Specific to lock Parental Content C'ontrol._jbr ratin_,4 limits to Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (_ Vieu_ Content status fields 1. Del_.rmine the conl_.nt themes yotl want to change to (V) Vic*u'. 2. 12se the up and down arrow bu/tons to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to change to Vic_wappears. 3. Press the right arrow bu/ton lo move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme stares, such as the B under language (L) corresponding with TV-14. 4. Press the tip or down arrovv buuon to change its status back to _ 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 conl_.nt. Note: Onty the corttent theme status co_Tesponding to TV-14 (L) tangua_,_e changes to (V) Vic_w. Hi_ber ratecl content tbeme._; such tbatjbr TV-MA tan_,4ua_,4e, do not c,San_,4e. 42 as Using V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movivs rated al)nvv a specified levvl. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. "Ibaccess the _uCIIIP MOVIE RATLN*G LIMIT menu: Ratingfie/d Rating status field 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the 7WMAINMENUappears). 2. Select Parental Controls (press 6). 3. Select V-Chip Movie Rat#u4 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. _b block m()vies: 1. Highlight the Rating field and press tile up and down arrow buunns 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 lo watch is PG.) 2. Press the right arrnvv bu/lnn lo highlight the rating Status field, Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the buuon t_om View to Bloc#. All higher ratings automatically change to Block. . 4. Press OK to return lo tile menu ()r exit the screen. If Parental Cnntrnls are not locked, you nlust lock them so the movie rating limits will take elll.ct. Note: 5brae movies mc O, be giverz a Not Rated (A_) rat#u+ After b!ocki*u4 movie ratituqs , ,},oJ_ midst set Aq¢ to Vieu separately to vieu Aq¢ movies. Ratingfield Rating status fiekl Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of tile rating status bul/ons back to View: 1. Highlight the RatitU4 field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating you want to view. 2. Press the right arrow bu/tnn and down arrows to change to highlight the bu/lnn the rating Status field. Press lroln Block to Vieu,. the up For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating. 3. Press OK to exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked. 43 Using %% Fea u s 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 nmy 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 awdlable. Note: Yoz¢ mz¢st remem&,r to toc/_ Parental take, q/[/_,ct. Channel ControLL/br rating limits to Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed. View Makes the selected channel viewable. B/ock The t_ont panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels that you have nmrked as l_Tew.The remote will still rune to tile blocked channel if you use tile digits to access the channel, but the channel will be blocked. Don't tk)rget to lock parental controls afler yotl change the status of Cbamzet Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take el/i.ct. Note: []'yoJt have a di_,git_lcabh, box channels 126_999 can be blocked bzct wilt _tot be removabh, jkom .},ozcrstall ti._t. Front Panel Block Selvcting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (vnable) the TVs front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel, t,?'ont Panel Bloc¢a can: • Keep children from watching TV when tile parent is not present. • Keep young children l'rom playing with tile buuons. (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 tile f_ont panel blocked.) Don't forget to lock parental cnntrols al]l.r you change the status. If you do not, tile front panel block will not take effect. Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this optinn lets you lock and unlock parental password. If yon do not lock parental controls, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block If you li>rget your password, television and volume down tile screen, Parental Controls Lock Parental Control._. 44 controls none of the settings w'dl take effect. sinmltaneously on the remote simply unlock se/lings using a for V-Chip, press and hold MENU on tile lk>r 3 seconds, Nothing appears on and you can re-enter a password via 4 Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Types of Menus Entertainment. Again 45 Using How to Use Your TV's Menu System You use the buttons on tile remow or tile front of your TV to access tile menu system and make changes to tile settings. "File lk)llowing pages explain how to use tile difl>rent types of menus to adjust tile t>amres of your TV. Menus The first menu is called tile Matin menu. Press MENU on the remote or on tile tront panel to bring up tile Main menu. Note that holding MEN[ tor 2 seconds displays tile GLIDE Plus+ system. Menus take you to another nlenu or a control panel. There are two ways to select a choice in a 111enu: l_se your arrow buttons and press OK. Press a nmnber button on tile renlote. For exanlple, 3 to go straight to tile Scree** menu. Tip Feel on your remote control to highlight your choice, free to explore the menu system. in tile Matin lllenu press 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 Exiting a menu _lere are three ways to exit a menu: and start over again, Highlight iDc_ and press OK. • Press 0 on tile remote. • Press CLEAR. "File on-screen return to TV viewing. displays are cleared from tile screen and you Audio Menu I Audio Mute Press OK to reduce tile TV's volume to ils minimunl level. Press OK again to reslore tile volunle. Tone Controls and balance. Displays tile slider controls tk/r adjusting tile TV's treble, bass Audio Processor Displays at choice list of available atudio modes, which control file way tile sound comes through your speakers. You can also access tile A bl)IO t'ROCESSOR menu by pressing the SO LND button on tile remote. Mono Plays tile sound in mono only. l_se this setting when receiving broadcasts with weal,: stere<) signals. Stereo Splits tile incoming stereo atudio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have swreo audio. The word STtJ_EO appears on tile TV when you rune to a program thai is broadcast in stereo. 46 Using Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound l_com stereo broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and LaserDisc players l_r a fffller, more spacious sound. Sound Logic" Stereo 1,'educes the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies sot)_*r 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 awtilable. The word SAP appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP inl_)rmation. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the vide() tk)r 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 and allows variable output from the TV's audio output jacks. on Variable Output, Speakers Off This selling turns the TV's speakers and allows variable output from the TV's audio output jacks. off Fixed Output, Speakers Off This selling turns the TV's speakers off and allows t_xed output from the TV's audio output jacks to an external component such as a surround sound amplifier. With Fixed Ozapza On, the TV's volume control, tone controls, and mute are disabled. Picture Quality Basic Picture Controls the picture looks. Menu Displays the tlve slider controls tk)r adjusting the way Contrast Adjusts the dill_*rence between the picture. Color Tint the light and dark areas of Adjusts the richness of the color. Adjusts the balance belween Black Level Sharpness Adjusts the brightness Adjusts the crispness the red and green levels. of the picture. of the edges in the picture. When exiting this menu, the Save Pe_:sonal PictJ_re Prese! 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 sel/ings so you can re-select them quickly if someone changes the settings. (Continued on next page) 47 Using Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings: Brt_bt Li_,4btin_,4; Normal Ligbtin_,4;Soft Lighting or Pe_:s'onat Pictz_re Preset: Choose tile setting that is best lk)r your viewing environment. Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the tl.ature that automatically cnrrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful lbr tracking realistic flesh tone cnlnrs as you switch I_cnm channel to channel.) Choose On or Q/[/_depending on your pretl.rence. Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic cnlnr adjustments: Cooll_>r a more blue pale/le of picture colors; Normal; and Warm t_)r a more red palette of picture colors. "llle warm selling corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K. Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose closed captioning inl_)rmation is shown on tile screen. Off always No captioning On always Captioning intkmnation inlkmnation tile way is displayed. is shown always, when awdlable. On when sound is muted Captioning infi)rmatinn is shown, when available, whenever the TV's sound is muted. ('Ib mute the sound, press the MI. TE buuon.) The captioning intbrmation is not displayed when the sound is not nltll_.d. Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used tk)r displaying captioning inti_m_mtion. Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your prell.rred language tbr the menus: Et_ti._h, 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 ef'll.cts of the Earth's magnetic field. You may need to adjust the picture tilt. Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning intk)rmation, which lets you display tile 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 inlbrmation are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the CC icon is displayed in tile channel banner. See Chapter 3 tbr more inlimnation about the channel banner. 48 Using Closed-Caption Modes The TV nffurs eight closed-captioned modes, including t_mr text modes. To set tile Closed-Caption Mode: 1. Select Scree_ from the Main menu. 2. Highlight appears). 3. Highlight your choice and press OK (the Screen menu appears ClosedCapdon Mode and press OK (the Closed-Capdo_ Mode again). Note: 7_)e Text modes cover _zeartv ba[/'q/'tbe picture on the scree_ Io dis])laF the closed-captioned t_d. Most broadcaster_ use the CC rood< wbicb displaFs aft, u, lines (ff'captio_zs at a lime. 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 L Select 5"cree_trom the Main menu. 2. Press OK to select 3. Highlight Qff'Atwa}_s and press OK. The closed you go back to the Scree_l menu. Channel CTosed-Ccq)tion I)i.s])lco,. captioning is turned off and 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/VHFAntenna Choose antenna t_r TV signals. this ff you are currently using an off-air Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box [k)r TV signals. Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically lk_r all the channels available through the antenna input. When tile TV finds an active channel, it places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed t?om tile channel list. If you are using a cable box and have set up tile G{IDE 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 fl)r each channel. Follow tile onscreen directions to enter your channels and other inlnrmation. (Continued on next page) 49 Using Tip To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold "! " to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers. Channel # Use the Lip and down arrows to scroll tip and down through tile channels available via your anwnna. YOU can enter the channel number directly using tile number buuons. NormalList Only the channels included in the Nornml list are awdlable when you scan Lip and down using channel Lip and down. l_se tile LIp and down arrow buttons to indicate whether tile channel number indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in tile Nornml channel list. ChannelLabel l_se tile up and down arrow buttons to enter a sixcharacter label Ik)r each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters. The TV can store tip to 27 labels in memory. Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set kip the TV to automatically rune to/he correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, or SAT,,CABLE) on tile remote. Go to Chapt*.r 3 tk/r details about tile Auto Tuning fl,ature. Video Input Source h, ts you select whether or not you have used tile S-Video jack to connect a component. If you are using tile S-Video jack in this way, select S-Video inpJ_t: If not, select Vid_.o inpz_t Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select tile amount you want to give the TV bet_/re it shuts itself off. of time Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set kip a schedule for turning tile TV on and off automatically. Reminder: you must mrn 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 enwr tile current time. The onscreen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. If your GUIDE Plus+ system is set tip, it will automatically update your time and this option will not appear. 5O Other Chapter Information Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel Buttons • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again Jnf@r ati@n Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that [k)llows. TV Problems TV won't turn on Press the ['V button. Make sure tlm ['V is plugged Check tlm wall receptacle in. (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 sotutk)ns on p. 54. The front panel buttons may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls Front Panu/ Block in the Pm¢!*ltal C?antro/s menu and choosing Viuu'. Buttons by selecting the don't work If youh-e using the remote, contro], press th_, ['V button first to make sure the remote, is in FV mode. The front panel buttons may be locked (disabh'd). Use the' r_q_aote control to unlock the front panel controls Front t_nd Block in the t_l Cbntro_ menu and choosing Viuu_ by selecting the Unplug the TV f_)r two minutes and then plug it back in. Tuna the TV on and tW again. TV turns off while Sclwduh'd playing off function may have be_.n activat_'d. Go to p. 50 f_r instructions. Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. _Wait30 seconds again. If this happens flequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low. TV turns and then turn the TV on on unexpectedly Scheduled On or _atch fl'om the GI/II)E Plus+ system may have b_en activated. Go to p. 50 for instructk_ns. Blank screen Make sure tb__ compon_qlt conn_cted to the TV is tm-n_d on. T W another channel. Press RESE[' in cas__ the picture controls are set too low. When I turn on the TV an icon is moving Make sure you have removed No sound, picture on the screen the I)emo Pin fI'OlTtthe G LINK iack on the back of your TV_ okay Maybe sound is mut_'d. Press the votum_" up button to restore sound. Maybe speakers an' turned off. Check the Al_ctio output detailed instructk)ns. If using S VIDEO cables to connect a component, to the TV's le_ and right INPl_" Jacks. Can't select Channel If using certain a VCR, make or not sure to also connect the component's left and right Audio Output Jacks approved th<' TViVCR in the Pare_ital button ControL_ m_,nu. on th<' VCR is in the correct mode" (press th<' TViVCR button on your VCR). reception The station might be weak. 52 remember channel may be blocked Noisy stereo and Spuake_._ control panel in the Audio m_qm. Go to p. 47 f_r Press the SOUND button on your remote control to change from stereo to mono. Chapter5 Jnf@r ati@n Troubleshooting No picture, no sound Maybe the but the cabh'/Jir Setu/)option The cbnnc] If" you're is set to the wrong and provide might the correct bc empty watching (whichever TV is on setting channel is selected Sound okay, picture mode time I turn Plus+ )/le_lu screens. the TV/VCR con×ia] fl'om the MJin menu, Go to pJgcs select 16 17 for dctJilcd cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA on the tx_cl< of your button on your VC]_). AIso check instructions. jnck, rune the ['V to channel to m_kc sure the TV/VCR button 3 or 4 on the VCR). Make sure 3II of the cJbh's arc firmly connected function on the Closed captioning instructions. Every (;UII)E poor '1_T 3diusting sh_rpness appears with on the 3/4 switch (press Cb('ck antcm_n connections. box Select on the fi_tlowing chm_ge chmmc]s. your VCR and its connected VCR is in the correct Black position. inf_)rmJtion might on to impr(_ve weak sigm_ls. Go to page 47 fi)r more instructions. screen b(, on. Check the to the j3cks. TV, the the Guide (JosectC_l/_tio_1 is on the l)l-_l_l_O' control pJncl in the ,'_c_e,*_ m('nu. Go to page 48 fi_r more screen The G [/II)E Plus+ system nutomatically 3ppcars on the screen when you use the ['V button on the remote to turn on the TV. You cm_ turn off this fi, amre by pressing GI. II)E on your remote control and then select the Menu bJr. Press the right Jrrow button to select Setu/) Choose lCet_u_ opt_ns GUIDE Plus+ System GUIDE Plus+ setup won't and select O{¥_ Problems switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box Make sure you bvc fl'ont of components' removed the I)cmo Pin from the G LINK j_cl<. Check to see if the G LINK wands are positioned remote sensors. G [JIDE Plus+ comrol system of cable box is slower than direct control of tim box itsetE Keep this in mind when changing You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. ['be guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. t'hts+ Setup in the GblDE Plus+ Me_lu to change tim zip code to 99999. rurn tim TV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup the zip code back to the correct Program information ['V must your be sure to select the correct channel lineup Scheduled m_d make sure its correct. Press the G[ II)E Plus+ Setup menus. be off to downlo3d using Watch Check infi_rm_ltion. LeJvc your it on so you can receive MENU on the remote the on screen TV off overnight and sch, ct (,'Ull)t,2l_hts+ for at h'ast 10 hours Schedule sure a cable box, or Record fi_r thncr the wands leave doesn't conflicts. program list. to receive 5et_t]z Go to pJgc the initiJl download 16 for infk)rmation. occur Go to page of the G LINK cable 50 for instructions. are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the Make sure your VCR is Wrned off during tim time you've scheduled to record a program it starts recording (if it's already on when recording starts, the system will turn it off). Make from Use the G_TI)E again to change area. If you're Make If asked, channels. doesn't download Review your setup information fi_r dct_fih, d instructions Jbout The wdue. correctly in sure Be sure that successfully, there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected you set up tim VCR in the the Record If a cable box is attached detailed instructions. option to your won't G_7I)E Phts+ 5vtlt[) menus be awtilable. TV. make sure because the system turns the VCR on when properly. If you don't Go to p. 18 for detailed you component(s). set it up correctly complete the C?n_/ii_ur/n_,fi)r a V()K steps instructions. in the G_ql)t'Yl)hts+ 5etuf) menus. Go to page 16 17 for Jnf@r ati@n The Remote Control Something be between might Maybe the remote Maybe rel_aote Maybe batteries batt(2ries_ yoL1 YOu might Release The rating have are weak, to rei)iogram with replace md the remote sensor at the component c|ead or installed the I"(21TIot(2 to so remote Put new other remove and (if necessary) V-Chip/Parental will control incorrectly. Op(2I"at(2 microprocessor: the batteries, on the component. (TV or VCR) that you're ¸Press the TV bLltton to draha the rel_aote's i button, Problems dhecfly in TV Mode. ha remote ITIay Work the remote isn't aimed is not need the Doesn't Make trying sure there is a clear path. to operate. TV. batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the COl2_ponents.) batteries program and press the remote the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds. again. Controls limits don't work YOu must lock the settings. Go to the TV MAL¥ MEAl (press MEN[/ on your remote) remote) select Locla]_lrcllt_l] (]OtlDY)]s(press 0 on your remote). s('l('c't Pare_ltal (]o_ltrols (press 6 on your I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV If" you f_)rg_'t your Nothing appears The V=Chip won't p tssword smault ua_'ously on the screen, ] arental let me watch pn'ss Controls a program and hole| _lEND simply unlock even though on the" television and you and _olume can re enter it's not rated a password down on the' remote _ia Loc'l_ Parental f_)r 3 seconds. Co_ltrol.s. as violent. Maybe" the nao_ie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings _iew mo_ies with an NR rating you must s_,t Ah'to View separately in orcl_q"to Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before You can clean the TV as required, to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV's screen may be cleaned necessary, Never use will damage cleaning. using a snlk lint-t_ee with a soft, lint-free cloth. cloth Be sure to occasionally as well. you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, Take care or abrasive dust the ventilation not to scratch powder. slnls in the cabinet or mar These types the screen. If of cleaners the TV. While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run &)wn the screen and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top nt the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV. Caution: If fixed (nnn-mnving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such ilnages 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. 54 Chapter5 mnf@r ati@n Front Panel If y()u can't find your remote control y()u can use the buttons on your TV to operate ninny of the TV's teatLlres. MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you 1<3the previous menu. Press and hold MENt lk_r two seconds to access the G{IDE Plus+ system. CH v Scans down through the current channel but/on on the remote control. CH ^ Scans tip through remote control. VOL-remote Decreases control. the channel list. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the arrow down list. When you're using tile TV's menu system it acts like the arrow tip button on tile the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the left: arrow button on the rOE + Increases the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the right arrow button on the remote cnntrnl. POWER Turns the TV on and ofl. RCA TV Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any detl.ct in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days ff_r labor charges. • One year lk_rparts. • Two years t_r the picture tubes. The warranty period tier rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days Dora date of shipment whichever comes first. to the rental firm, 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 fl)r the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement picture tubes required 1<3repair your televisinn. parts and How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA televisinn to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 26": 1,'(quest home or pick tip, 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 nmst take your television to the Service (;enter location at your own expense, or pay fl)r the cost the Service (-;enter may charge to transport your television to and from your home. • To identil_, your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1800-336-1900. (Continued on next page) 55 Jnf@r ati@n • Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes additional inlkmnation should be obtained I_om your dealer). • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your television. • Damage tr()ill misuse or neglect. • Batteries. • • • • • of purchase date or first rental. how to install, adjust, and operat*, your t*devisinn. Any replacement ILises. Images burned nntn tile screen. A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products purpnses. A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Custonler or is used t_)r institutional or other commercial Product registration: • Please complete and nmil the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier lo contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of tile card is not required fi_r warran/y coverage. How state law relates to this warranty: • This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that wtry ffnm state to state. If you • purchased This warranty Service calls such service 56 your does television outside not apply. Contact the United your which do not involve defective calls are the sole responsibility dealer States: t_r warran/y inl_m_mtinn. materials or workmanship of the purchaser. are not covered by this warranty. Costs Chapter5 of inf@r ati@n Screw-on Cable _)c atll_Htla YOldnd conneclor._ rlttacbes to Accessory Order Form (cailud Z_-obm It-Opt,) on the back _ff_l'our V(]R or TV 77_e e*lds scre_t VH81(340 onto the co_mectomJbr Description cable (3-ft) Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) a SKeCL_IZ* CO*IlI{_CIiOII VH82 (6-ft) Screw-on antenna VH82 $5.95 VH89 $s.9s VH83 $s.9s 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 ANT200 $49.95 193984 $11.15 242524 $30.35 228449 $4.45 Push-on antenna Monaural Push-on Cable atlacbes 1o lbL, ro_lld antL,_na connec/or._ (callud Stereo VCR Dubbing COntTecHot2 Antenna Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable DoubD, cable that D,I,s }'O_ co,Thee/ the VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) Cable (6-ft) 75- ohm l:-O_)c,) on lke brick *fy(mr V(.T(' or TV EmLv push onjbr a quick VH89 (6-ft) cable (6-ft) L_[el) Antenna Mixer (not shown) Remote Control at_d audio _cks _t_*) VHS VCRs to dup/ica_ tapes¸ Can also _ _,_-ed to connect Audio,Video (CRK76TE1) Adapter (not shown) a VCR to);o_r 7Y C_b/L_ is cok>_coded and sb_lded Gold-Tipped cable Has RCA-O_ 0_l VH83 (6-ft) each Stereo VCR 7>ipD" cakk! col_l'l_,ct Ibe jacks pbono plugs e_Td Dubbing Cable that l_,t,_ 3'ou 17T)}:()and Al _)io oj's/_reo Prices are subject coYYz])o_l_Is Total Merchandise to change without notice. ............................................ Sales Tax ............................................................. Gold-Tipped 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. cable Shipping VH84 (6-ft) and Handling Total Amount S-Video pin Cable COI_I_I_CtOFS comt)onenL_ lo )_r or Discover Card Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only. 0_7 _acb end for connectis_ Enclosed .................................... Use VISA, MasterCard, preferably. has multi- .................................... S- VMeo 7_ No COD or CASH. VH976 (6-ft) VH913 (1240 All accessories are subject to availability. e Continued on next Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model. page ....... r_ 57 2-way Charge your order on your VISA, Master( ard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT IMPORTANT: CARD _qd/)s folt or VCR VISA Copy complete account number fi-om your VISA card CO_lllt_ct a SL'Co?_d 7_: Amplified Amenna Allou_.you 1o qttic_,@ ./)'_;m cable (opy complete accoullt f}-om your Master( ard 5_litter Splitter VH47 M,cal'd o×pire i--1--1 : i--'i'--I IMPORTANT: Signal the anten,a su ltcb s_t_al or salellit¢" s_tll to the zv_tbom number ANT200 Remote CopyNumber above your name on MasterCard IMPORTANT: My.card expires: ['-"V-] Control 7bL_ is the ["-'V-] came r_,mole pacl;,,,d cotm_d that u fth your TK RUdacemenls or _spares Ot'c]L'rt4d gLs t_t_t_t[_d can l_ (opy COlnplete account number t?om your Discover Card v-v-v-vqEIZE My card V-F-V V-r-V-Vq expires: [--T"] CRK76TEI AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature) Print o1"type your name and address clearly. To Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-ficee 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. iName:. 1-800-338-0376 Street: To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order lk)rm with credit card intkmnation, money order or check in ES currency (nmde payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the t:olIowing Apt: City: State: Zip: address: Video Daytime phone number: Accessories PO Box 8419 Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled om completely. • Allow 4 weeks for delivery, • All accessories are subject to availability, • Prices are subject to change, Ronk_, to t_ PA 17573 A Satellite VCR Accessories Advanced 57 connections Age Based ANI'ENNA Arrow Ratings button buttons Color 11 38 22 47 15, 49 48 Tuning 50 DVD Cbannd 37 SKI'/CABLE Cbannd VCR Channels 37 37 button 22 Receiver Age Based Ratings Front Panel 44 Set DVD Channd Time 50 Channel 37 I)emoPin DVD 6 button 22 8, 9 11 Time 50 MENU button menu Messages menu Mono 46 the sensor 13 Off 22 Front panel block 22 32 connecting 13 GO BACK button 22 C Grid 29 Guide GUIDE button 22 GUIDE Plus+ system Channel Channels Plus+ system 15, 20 button Interactive 15 Jacks on the TV Language Languages 15 Locating remote sensor Lock, Parental Controls M SAP 13 44 50 Ratings Movies 38 43 Variable Output, Speakers On, Off 47 VCR button 23 sensor 1 Channd 2 Cbannd 14 13 button code 23 7 SXI'oCABLE button 23 SAT/Cable Channel Satellite Receiver 37 list connecting Schedule 26 11 list 37 37 26 connecting VCR1 button 8 23 VCR2 button 23 Video 47 code Memory Menu 49 Controls 38 Age Based S VIDEO cable Sdecting V Chip 20 S 48 Antenna Parental V 23 batteries REVERSE 12 52 Content Themes 38 Remote 22 LiMONO jack Labels 50 Unlock, Blocking Remote, button 47 guide TV 39 RECoVCR+ 12 L L.E.D. []HFiVHF setup 46 tJ Rating Limits movies 43 J 36 50 Troubleshooting TV button 23 R 22 setup 44 48 Program I 23 Tint 47 Tone Controls 23 PLAY button 15 after INFO Current Controls Quality Menu Tilt 48 28 button Menu Presets lnfbrmation 23 Time 22 Locking, [Ink)eking menu 38 28 NI) button STOP 22 PAUSE button Picture Lineup 35 I)ownloading Guide 22 button Parental menu 50 Stereo 46 p 7 49 23 1" ONoOFF Setup SOl List 50 buttons OK button cable Antenna SKIP button 0 44 49 UHFiVHF menu Normal Number 55 47 Sleep Timer 36 Sort menu 31 News 44 34 Sharpness Signal Type Cable FV N 47 Panel panel 33 Mute 46 MUTE button 54 Speakers button Front 41 22 GLIDE Plus+ System setup 15 F 37 Setup GI}IDE Pkls+ system menus 15 Menus 37 (SAP) 37 SAT/CABLE 47 D G LINK 48 33 37 V Chip Unrated Program 44 Buttons, remote control 22 Cable Box code list 26 Cables Audio/Video 7 coaxial 7 G LINK 7 S Video 7 CC (Closed Captioning) CH + bumm 22 CH button 22 Channel 2 37 3 37 Banner 35 36 Block 44 Labels 50 Lineup 28 Menu 49 Search 15 Channels menu 34 CLEAR button 22 Closed Caption Display 48 Mode 48 Coaxial cable 7 Code list Cable Box 26 Messages News 32 Cbannd G Movie Ratings 43 Specific Content Themes 48 VCR2 Cbannd Block 40 48 Language Picture Quality Schedule 32 38 M_'nu Second Acidic) Program 47 VCRI 14 Block Screen 29 Setup 34 Sort 31 Front 47 34 Guide Screen 48 Output, FOR\_\RD connections 8, 9 Picture Controls 47 Batteries for tim remote metal 32 time 50 49 Contrast 47 Images Level 8 TV Only 9 Content Themes Finding Fixed Basic 46 Channels Grid Channel B Black 48 11 Auto AUX (auxiliaw) Warmth TV + VCR + Satellite 22 Search Audio Channel TV + VCR Output Volume & Speakers Processor 46 Audio/Video cable 7 Color 26 CoI]I]ectk)ns Acidic) Channel Receiver 26 50 VIDEO IN jack 8, 11, VOL+ button 23 VOL button 23 12 w Warranty 55 WHO°INPI}T button 23 44 Please do not send any products to the indianapolis add delays in service for your product. address listed in this manual or on the carton. 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