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RCA F25423 User's Manual

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2. Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using channel up and down Use the up and down arrow buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or is not included Vo in the Normal channel list Channel Label Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a six character label for each channel Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button VCR1 DVD VCR2 or SAT CABLE on the remote Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Auto Tuning feature Chapter 4 49 Using the TV s Menu System TV MAIN MENU Picture Quality Screen Channel Pa TIME GU Hl Sleep Timer ___ Ex 2 Schedule 3 Set Time 0 Exit Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically Reminder you must turn the schedule On The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time If your GUIDE Plus s
3. GUIDE Plus ID Number 1 Remove 2 3 When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons appear e Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remote e Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday ONCE records only on that day WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus system as well as special programming information You can access these messages from the Messages menu on the Menu bar To read messages 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection 4 Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and down arrow buttons 5 Press INFO to display the full text of the message If the text continues beyond the screen press INFO to view the next page of text Once you have reached the end of the message press INFO to close the expanded information and return to the Messages screen Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described next Messages Menu Action Button When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button appears e Re
4. Television User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again ame GEMSTAR Important Information WARNING CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC sHock NOt remove cover or back No user serviceable electric shock do not expose DO NOT OPEN parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service this product to rain or moisture personnel This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of Sei plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Refer to 2 identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos phone numbers etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty Cable TV Instal
5. Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom 12 01 Displays the current time d The lock is displayed to indicate when the Parental Controls are locked or unlocked cc Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel 60 Displays the current channel or input channel H Mute is displayed when you mute the audio Cu Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set 00 00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip SKIP timer Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature The auto tuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV ike a VCR DVD Player etc When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to channel 3 for example when you want to watch the tape in your VCR How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV When you set auto tuning you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 VCR2 DVD or SAT CABLE button on the re
6. L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual situations S or moderate violence V General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in this prog
7. Picture Preset Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel Choose On or Off depending on your preference Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K Screen Menu Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen Off always No captioning information is displayed On always Captioning information is shown always when available On when sound is muted Captioning information is shown when available whenever the TV s sound is muted To mute the sound press the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Spanish or French Chapter 4 47 Using the TV s Menu System CLOSED CAPTION MODE 2 cc2 3 cc3 4 CC4 5
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10. Chapter 4 TV MAIN MENU 1 Picture Quality 2 Screen 4 Time 5 Parel CHANNEL 6 GUIDE 4 Signal Type 7 Setuk 2 auto Channel Search 0 Exit 3 List and Labels Tip To enter a number greater than 99 press and hold 1 to enter the hundreds digit then press the two remaining numbers Using the TV s Menu System Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus system is set up UHF VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off air antenna for TV signals Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the Normal channel list inactive channels weak stations or channels with no signal at all will be removed from the channel list If you are using a cable box and have set up the GUIDE Plus system this option does not appear List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal channel list and choose a six character label for each channel Follow the on screen directions to enter your channels and other information Channel Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channels available via your antenna You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons
11. Connections multiple 11 TV VCR 8 TV Only 9 Content Themes 38 Contrast 46 D Demo Pin 6 8 9 11 DVD button 22 Channel 37 F Finding the sensor 12 FORWARD button 22 Front panel Block 44 G G LINK cable 8 connecting 12 wands 12 GO BACK button 22 Grid Guide menu 29 GUIDE button 22 GUIDE Plus system Channel Lineup 28 Channels 35 Downloading Information 28 setup 15 Guide Plus system 20 INFO button 22 Interactive setup 14 L L E D button 22 Labels 49 Language 47 Languages Selecting 14 Locating remote sensor 12 Lock Parental Controls 44 M Memory 49 Menu Channel 49 Channels 34 Grid Guide 29 Language 47 Messages 33 News 32 Picture Quality 46 Schedule 32 Screen 47 Setup 34 Sort 31 Time 50 MENU button 22 Menus GUIDE Plus system setup 15 Messages menu 33 MUTE button 22 N News menu 32 Normal List 49 Number buttons 22 O OK button 22 ONeOFF button 23 P Parental Controls Locking Unlocking 44 menu 38 PAUSE button 23 Picture Presets 47 Quality Menu 46 PLAY button 23 R Rating Limits movies 43 TV 39 RECeVCR button 23 Remote buttons 22 Remote batteries 13 Remote sensor 12 REVERSE button 23 S SAT CABLE button 23 SAT Cable Channel 37 Satellite Receiver code list 26 Satellite Receiver connecting 11 Index Schedule menu 32 time 50 Screen Menu 47 Set DVD Channel 37 SAT CABLE Channel 37 Time 50 VCR1 Channel 37 VCR2 Channel 37 Setup
12. GUIDE Plus system menus 15 menu 34 Sharpness 46 Signal Type Cable TV 49 UHF VHF Antenna 49 SKIP button 23 Sleep Timer 36 50 Sort menu 31 SOUND button 23 STOP button 23 T Time Current 36 Menu 50 Tint 46 Troubleshooting 52 TV button 23 TV connecting 9 U UHF VHF Antenna 49 Unlock Parental Controls 44 V V Chip 38 Age Based Ratings 38 Blocking Movies 43 Content Themes 38 VCR 1 Channel 37 2 Channel 37 code list 26 VCR connecting 8 VCR1 button 23 VCR2 button 23 VOL button 23 VOL button 23 W Warranty 55 WHOeINPUT button 23 Chapter 5 59 This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Visit the RCA web site at www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered IN Marca s Registrada s THOMSON Printed in USA TOCOM 1572907A THOMSON
13. Recording You must connect the G LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR e If you have a cable box connect the G LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box V Chip Parental Controls Description You can block programs and movies by content age based ratings and or movie ratings Requirements e Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV s main menu Chapter 3 has details e The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ccsccccesecesseeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeesecaeseseeeeeseeeseseeeeeneeeessaeseseeeesssaeseneeneees 1 On screen Program Guide 0 ecceeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeaaaeseeeeeeeaaeesteaeeeseaeeeeenaeeee 1 V Chip Parental Controls cic enion kinie oaase cob a Eaa EE EE edd eege 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before YOU Connect 2 cescceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseceeeeeeseeenseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 6 Protect Against Power Surges EE 6 Protect Components from Overheating cceccecceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseereseeeeteaeenaees 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference cccccccceeeeeeeteeeeteeeteeesaes 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information cceccceseeceteeeeecee
14. S S ViIOOOO O GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel E lt Es a m V GUIDE Press GUIDE to make the GUIDE Plus system appear on the screen press GUIDE again to remove it from the screen E m Q lt CO n 4 e H INFO Displays channel information L E D light emitting diode The little light on the remote that lights when you are programming the remote It also lights when you press a valid button on the remote MENU Displays the TV s Main menu You can also press and hold for 2 seconds to display the GUIDE Plus system MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume OK When a menu is on the screen press OK to select the item that is highlighted 22 Chapter 2 Tip To turn off all the RCA GE and Proscan components that are connected to the TV press ON OFF twice within two seconds This feature only works with most RCA GE and Proscan products Using the Remote Control ONeOFF Turns the TV on and off When the remote is in another mode VCR DVD Satellite etc and the remote is programmed to operate that component you can press ONeOFF to turn the component on and off PAUSE If you re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control press PAUSE when the videotape or disc is playing to pause playback PLAY If you re operating a VCR or DVD Player plays the videotape or disc RECeVCR When the GUIDE
15. Text 1 6 Text 2 7 Text 3 8 Text 4 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 Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable When a program is closed captioned the CC icon is displayed in the channel banner See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner Closed Caption Modes The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To set the Closed Caption Mode 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Highlight Closed Caption Mode and press OK the Closed Caption Mode appears 3 Highlight your choice and press OK the Screen menu appears again Note The Text modes cover nearly half of the picture on the screen to display the closed captioned text Most broadcasters use the CC mode which displays a few lines of captions at a time Turning off Closed Caption 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Press OK to select Closed Caption Display 3 Highlight Off Always and press OK The closed captioning is turned off and you go back to the Screen menu 48
16. middle of the back of the TV e If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV carefully Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Demo Pin You must remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack on the back of your TV in order for your TV to operate properly and to connect the G LINK cable 6 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV Components Connection Title Coaxial TV VCR G LINK cable Coaxial G LINK cable Coaxial TV VCR pages 10 11 G LINK cable Satellite Receiver Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book Note Please locate the G LINK cable provided when you re getting ready to set up your TV You nee
17. or record L If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar 3 Highlight a program within the channel listing A Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar The timer is then automatically logged into the Schedule menu 5 If you select Record make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn it off Note If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR tune your VCR to the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record Note If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap you will receive a timer conflict message You must choose between the two programs 32 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features To remove or change the frequency daily once or weekly of a scheduled event access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection aw NP Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next TIEFE YY Ye Schedule Menu Action Buttons Messages menu selection Tonight 4 ZS J Sort ETS SSITiryKMessages Messages eS
18. rating that is the lowest rating you don t want the child to watch Qn the example above you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 2 Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the button from View to Block All higher ratings automatically change to Block Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen 4 If Parental Controls are not locked you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect Note Some movies may be given a Not Rated NR rating After blocking movie ratings you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View 1 Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating you want to view 2 Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field Press the up and down arrows to change the button from Block to View For example if movies with a rating of PG 13 and higher are blocked you can change the rating status corresponding with NC 17 Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G PG and NC 17 Rating 3 Press OK to exit the screen and be sure parental controls are locked Chapter 3 43 Using the TV s Features PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chi
19. see the demo right now press OK to watch TV Chapter 1 19 Connections amp Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV the GUIDE Plus system will appear on the screen The following examples explain what you might see e If all of the program information has been sent to your TV the GUIDE Plus system appears with all of your TV program listings e If the program information hasn t been sent to your TV yet an outline of the GUIDE without TV program listings will appear on the screen Program information is usually sent to your TV at night e If the TV detected that you have multiple cable companies in your area STEP 5 Choosing Your Channel Lineup appears Features of the GUIDE Plus system are explained in Chapter 3 To clear the guide from your screen press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control Next Steps Now that you ve finished the Interactive Setup you re ready to watch TV This might be a good time to program your remote control The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other components Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your remote 20 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview e The Buttons on the Remote Control e Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components es How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It e Code List Changing Entertainment Again nA G f 2 Graphics contained wit
20. so it won t display certain programs Once you block programs you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off so if you don t want to use this feature you can just ignore it How V Chip Works When turned on the V Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the software the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel is not approved for viewing when you tune to that particular channel Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated and programs that are considered unrated because no code has been sent by the broadcaster The TV age based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following table 38 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Age Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language
21. to return to the menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next 1 watch 2 TI Sort Menu Action Buttons When viewing the results of a Sort the following Action buttons appear e Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the on line help for further options Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing at the predetermined time e Record Press 3 on the remote to set the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing If you have a cable box changing TV channels will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record Notes If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap you will receive a timer conflict message You must choose between the two programs Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus system setup you specified that you have a VCR Chapter 3 31 Using the TV s Features News menu News menu action buttons selection Tiger Woods Wins PG is inhi ft t Tonight Ghampionshi u 1 109pm SST ST cNews gt It EUS CUI Metre E erg Zetosibutn i McCain Resting After Surgery Ve Turnoutto be Key to 2000 Campaign _ Is Wall Street out of th
22. to select the Menu Bar Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings Review options or View demo e Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus system setup are correct e Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus auto display options On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus system when you press the ON e OFF button on the remote control Off Disables the GUIDE Plus system from being displayed when you press the ONeOFF button on the remote control e View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration Note If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus system setup these options will not be available A screen will prompt you to complete your setup 34 Chapter 3 Grid Sort News Schedule gt M 7 00pm 4 ABC News Access Holly Baseball Ko The Simpsons _ Friends CBS News Wheel of For ZS NBCNews Extra Promotional information TV MAIN MENU Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls GUIDE Plus Menu a GUIDE PLUS MENU xit 1 GUIDE Plus Setup 2 GUIDE Plus Label 3 Continuous Demo 0 Exit Using the TV s Features How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program advertisement or special use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box Requesting m
23. 1 Viewstar Zenith Satellite Receivers 5056 5057 5058 5059 Chapparal Drake General Instruments Panasonic Primestar Proscan Realistic Sony STS1 SES STS3 STS4 Toshiba Toshiba 26 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Chapter Overview e About the GUIDE Plus System e The Channel Banner e Auto Tuning e Parental Controls and V Chip Changing Entertainment Again AN ey Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Using the TV s Features Action Video Program Menu buttons window information options i Watch 2 GoTo 3 Hecou Qype F D H 0 P Access Holly GSE Baseball Zus Wheel of For K NBC News Extra Promotional Channel information listings Tip Since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus system is based on your locale you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different zip or postal code About the GUIDE Plus System The GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and or VCR You must first set up the GUIDE Plus Menu system in order to view this on screen program guide see Chapter 1 for details Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus system e A row of Action buttons at the top of the sc
24. IMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to this warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your television outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser 56 Chapter 5 VHS 3 ft VH82 6 ft VH89 6 ft Gold Tipped cable VH83 6 ft Gold Tipped cable VH84 6 ft Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection Push on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 oh
25. K cable G LINK wands Tip If you don t have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your TV just coil the cable of the extra G LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the TV Why You Should Connect This G LINK Cable The G LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus system the on screen interactive program guide to work with your VCR and or cable box Cable Box If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don t connect the G LINK cable one touch recording won t work The other features of the guide will work properly How to Find the Remote Sensor You have to place the G LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and or cable box Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit If the remote sensor isn t labeled on your VCR and or cable box you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and or cable box to locate the sensor 1 Turn off the VCR and or cable box 2 Hold the remote control not the one that came with your TV but the one that came with the cable box and or VCR to which you re attaching the G LINK cable so that it is touching the front of the component 3 Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component VCR or cable box while you pres
26. Plus program guide is on the screen press RECe VCR to program your VCR to record a program If the remote is in VCR mode press RECe VCR to start recording REVERSE If you re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control press REVERSE to go backwards on a videotape or disc SAT CABLE Puts the remote in SATeCABLE mode SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel the TV waits 30 seconds and automatically goes back to the original channel Each time you press SKIP you add 30 seconds i e if you press SKIP two times before you change the channel the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically turns back to the original channel Press CLEAR to cancel skip timer SOUND In TV mode this button does not have a function It might operate certain audio features in RCA GE and Proscan satellite receivers or DVD Players when the remote is programmed to operate those components STOP If you re operating a VCR or DVD Player stops playing the videotape or disc TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays channel information VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR mode VOL up and down buttons Decrease or increase the TV s volume WHOseINPUT If you re operating another component such as a satellite receiver press the WHOeINPUT button to select available channel lists Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control VCRI ON OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE REVE
27. RSE PLAY STOP You ll use these buttons when you program the remote to operate another component The remote may not operate all models of all brands Tip To stop the automatic code search without programming any components press and hold CLEAR until the light on the remote turns off Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs satellite receivers and cable boxes The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan TVs VCRs DVD players and satellite receivers Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed turn a component ON such as a VCR point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR1 button Then press ONeOFF or channel up or channel down to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If not the remote needs to be programmed How to Program the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control automatic code search and direct entry Instructions for both ways follow Using Automatic Code Search 1 Turn on the component you want the remote to operate VCR etc 2 Press and hold the component button on the remote control that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate VCR1 etc While you hold down the component button press and hold ONeOFF when the light on the remote turn
28. SYSTEM Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience The following information summarizes a few of these features Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV s features and how to use them Sort News Schedule gt 7 00pm ABC News Access Holly o Baseball ey H Foi The Simpsons _ Friends Eam CBS News Wheel of For R ATTA Extra V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Content Rating Status DL TV 14 View V V V Press v to block programs with this content for this rating RATING STATUS DLS V FV TV MA View TV 14 View V TV PG View V TV G View TV Y7 View TV Y View On screen Program Guide Description The GUIDE Plus system is an on screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV You can scroll through the guide to see what s on and tune directly to that program from the guide You can also browse programs by category with the sort feature When you access the News feature MSNBC will appear in your video window if it s available through your TV One Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus system You don t have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set up a recording Requirements e Remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack e Complete the on screen interactive setup You ll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1 e One Touch VCR
29. The buttons might operate differently for other components especially when you re using another component s menu system How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Once the remote has been programmed successfully you are ready to use it to control your components To operate the component 1 Press the component button TV VCR1 VCR2 DVD AUX or SAT CABLE to set the remote to operate the component Press ONeOFF to turn the component ON or OFF Use the remote buttons that apply to that component Note If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens the remote is probably in the wrong mode You must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate i e if you want to operate the VCR press VCR1 on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode Chapter 2 25 Using the Remote Control VCR Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2111 2112 2113 American High Asha Audio Dynamics Audiovox Bell amp Howell Beaumark Broksonic 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 20 2021 2022 2114 Canon Capehart Citizen 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2027 Colortyme 2009 Colt 2061 Craig 2013 2014 2023 2061 Curtis Mathes 2000 2002 2009 2013 2016 2018 2021 2022 2024 2115 Cybernex 2013 Daewoo 2015 2017 2019 2025 2026 2027
30. appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus system It displays the current programming for each channel The current program is displayed in the video window ESPN 36 6pm h co O H I Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel ABCNews Access Holly listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings ESSERE Baseball The Simpsons Friends CBS News Wheel of For P S S SIB NBCNews Extra To tune to a channel highlight the program you want to view in the channel listing and press OK Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system and return to the original channel Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel in the video window Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next Chapter 3 29 Using the TV s Features Grid guide Grid guide Grid Guide Action Buttons menu action buttons i selection Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus system Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers i Watch 2 GoTo 3 Recora an m w D j When highlighting the program the following Action buttons appear e Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automati
31. atus Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block Content Themes V C H I P T V R A T I N G L I M I T Lists the content themes you Rating awm Press v to select rating Content can block or view Status DLS V Fv S VIEW VVV j Content Status Fields Lets you select which Press MENU to exi t content themes to view for RATING TV MA Tv 14 TV PG TV G TV Y7 TV Y the selected rating and STATUS D whether the status of the View content theme is currently View V View V or Block B View View View View Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and associated content The View V settings are coded in green and the Block B settings are coded in red Content Content DLS V FV B BBB Press v to view programs with this rating Press MENU to exit RATING TV MA TV 14 TV PG TV G TV Y7 TV Y Tip When you change the status of a rating to Block the system will automatically block higher ratings STATUS Block Block Block View View View DLS V FV B B and all corresponding content themes status fields 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 Gn other w
32. cable box is on The GUIDE Plus system will conduct a series of tests to find the correct code z LOGEC your citie box Tune the cable box to channel 02 use the remote control that came with your cable box or press the channel buttons on the cable box Follow steps A and B below Press OK the GUIDE Plus system starts testing codes A Please tune your cable box to channel 02 GE Important Note When code testing is in progress don t touch your TV VCR cable box or any of the remote controls for these products Once you have completed these steps press OK on the TV remote to begin testing 6 Look at your cable box If it is still on and changed to channel 09 the test Tomy We EE was successful Highlight Yes and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR test was successful appears Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09 If your cable box didn t change to channel 09 or turned itself off you have two choices No and Test this code again ae Test this code again If you think the TV the cable box or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test highlight Test this code again and press OK the GUIDE Plus system runs Ss the same set of codes No If you don t think the test was interrupted highlight No and press OK GUIDE Plus system tests the next code No Test this code again Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code Follow the in
33. cally appear with the ae Access Holly scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window Baseball d e GoTo Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the ews Wheel of For NBCNews Extra number of the channel you want Press OK to highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid guide Press OK again to tune to the highlighted channel If the video window is unlocked it will automatically tune to the channel Tonight 10 9 pm e Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing If you have a cable box changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus system and specified your VCR type The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record Note If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap you will receive a timer conflict message You must choose between the two programs When highlighting the Channel names the left column on the channel listing the following Action buttons appear e Lock Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at 1 Block 2 GoTo 30 one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus system Cock or change as you browse through d
34. d to connect this cable to your TV and to your VCR and or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work properly G LINK cable Coaxial cable Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup TV back panel CABLE VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT el org 9 CH3 e From Cable Cable Box or Antenna TV VCR 1 Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR sometimes labeled OUT TO TV 2 Connect cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet cable box or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT 3 Connect the G LINK cable to the TV A If you haven t already done so remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack B Connect the G LINK cable to the G LINK jack on the TV Next step place the wands of the G LINK cable to work with your VCR instructions are on p 12 Go to page 12 8 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup TV back panel From Cable or Antenna TV Only 1 Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV Go to page 13 2 If you re connecting a cable box connect the G LINK cable A If you haven t already done so remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack B Connect the G LINK cab
35. e Woods 3 Rule 240 Magic Word for Flyers Schedule menu selection 1 Remove 2 3 Change aye ms D f D i Kb CST ETI Schedule gt Watch Record Schedule Frequency focus Thu 600pm SportsCenter Once a Thu 800pm Friends Once SE Sa Thu 900pm Bea Milionaire Once News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar 3 Use the arrows to highlight News Gf MSNBC is available on your TV it will appear in the video window 4 Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story e Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time e Use the channel up and down to browse through the list one page at a time Press the right arrow button to see full text 6 If there are multiple pages of text press the right or left arrow button to page forward or back through the pages of text Press the down arrow to view the next story 7 Select MENU to return to the Menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote to exit the GUIDE Plus system Schedule The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording programs The GUIDE Plus system allows one touch VCR recording if you have connected the G LINK cable to your VCR See Chapter 1 for more details on connecting the G LINK cable To schedule a program to watch
36. e an incorrect GUIDE Plus Channel Lineup The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider Use the GUIDE Plus Setup in the GUIDE Plus Menu to change the zip code to 99999 Turn the TV off for 10 minutes Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct value If asked be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on screen list Program information doesn t download e Review your setup information and make sure it s correct Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus Setup Go to page 15 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus Setup menus e The TV must be off to download information Leave your TV off overnight for at least 10 hours to receive the initial download for your area e If you re using a cable box leave it on so you can receive program information Continued on next page Chapter 5 53 Other Information Scheduled Watch or Record doesn t occur e Check Schedule for timer conflicts Go to page 32 for instructions e Make sure the wands of the G LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor s on the component s e Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when it starts recording if it s already on when recording starts the system will turn it off e Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly e Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GUIDE Plus Set
37. e your arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your choice and press OK e Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press 2 to go straight to the Screen menu Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu e Highlight Exit and press OK e Press 0 on the remote e Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Color Adjusts the richness of the color Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture 46 Chapter 4 TV MAIN MENU 1 Picture Quality 3 Ch x Sne SCREEN S Seel 1 Closed Caption Display 2 Closed Caption Mode 7 Setur 3 Menu Language 0 Exit D Exit Using the TV s Menu System When exiting this menu the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear You can choose either Yes or No If you save the settings as a Personal Picture Preset the TV will store the settings so you can re select them quickly if someone changes the settings Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings Bright Lighting Normal Lighting Soft Lighting or Personal
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40. equired using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos phone numbers etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your watranty Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges e One year from date of purchase for parts e Two years from date of purchase for the pictures tube The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pa
41. ese steps press OK on the TV remote to begin testing 4 Look at the front of your VCR If your VCR turned on automatically and Testing compete changed to channel 09 the test was successful Highlight Yes and press OK WEE ON changed to and remained on channel 09 the test If your VCR didn t change to channel 09 you can either choose No or Test Is your VCR now tuned to channel 09 this code again If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test v Yes tune your VCR to channel 02 turn off your VCR and highlight Test this code again If you don t think the test was interrupted highlight No Tune your VCR to channel 02 and turn off your VCR Press OK the GUIDE Plus system starts testing another set of codes No Test this code again Keep following the previous instructions until the VCR finds the correct code 18 Chapter 1 Tip Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs Connections amp Setup Note If the GUIDE Plus system can t locate the correct code for the VCR a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again e Try VCR configuration again repeat VCR setup H Test alternate codes tests selected brands and if this fails the test continues with all codes in the system e Skip this step the system won t be able to automatically schedule programs to record on your VCR S
42. firm All Children Tip To reset the ratings to View and V press the RESET button on the remote Rating Rating Content Viewing Age Based Ratings field status field status fields After you block age based ratings you have the option of changing some of the O catings back to View co EE ating lt P SV FV 1 Determine which blocked rating you want to view Press v to block programs wi 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS DLS V FV of Block TV MA Block TV 14 View y TV PG Block e TV G View field TV Y7 View Wey View 4 Press the up button to select View 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the rating status Notes The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well They and the age based rating status are the only fields that automatically change back to View when you complete this process You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes l You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by the D L S V FV and TV Y on your screen See the beginning of this section for details When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well For example if you do not want your child to
43. first GUIDE Plus system download You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question e Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted 28 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Getting In amp Out of the GUIDE Plus System To enter the GUIDE Plus system e Press GUIDE on the remote e Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel To exit the GUIDE Plus system e Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel displayed in the video window Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system and return to the original channel The GUIDE Plus System Menus The GUIDE Plus system offers seven different options on the Menu bar Grid Sort News Schedule Messages Channels and Setup To access the Menu bar 1 Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus system Press GUIDE on the remote control to see 2 Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar the GUIDE Plus system To remove the the Grid Guide appears by default program guide from the screen press OK GUIDE or CLEAR 3 Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus 4 Press OK or MENU or use the down arrow button to see the menu options SE San Grid Guide The Grid Guide
44. hin this publication are for representation only Using the Remote Control L E D The Buttons on the Remote Control 0 9 Number buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control To enter a two digit channel press the two digits To enter a three digit channel press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the number then add the second two Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 for two seconds press 2 then press 3 Arrow buttons up down left right Press the arrow buttons to move through the on screen menu system ANTENNA Functions as TV VCR button in VCR mode and TV receiver button in SATeCABLE mode AUX auxiliary Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate the component you ve programmed the remote to operate with this button You can program this button to control a cable box most RCA GE and Proscan audio components a satellite receiver or a VCR p CH up and down buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels Ge ISD OS z K z 5 CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing N w i DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode N OOO FORWARD If you re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control press FORWARD to advance a videotape or disc CO E
45. ifferent channels unlock GoTo Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want Press OK to highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide If the video window is locked press OK to tune to the highlighted channel If the video window is unlocked it will automatically tune to that channel 30 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Sort menu So rt selection The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window To Sort L If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control Tonight 109 pm God CSot gt MCs cBs e Spore Chilarens 2 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar All Baseball 3 Use the arrows to highlight Sort When Sort is highlighted for the first time SN the Movies category is displayed Thereafter the last category used becomes Boxing the default A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name Categories Use the left and right arrows to highlight other categories 4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory For example highlight AU and press OK the GUIDE Plus system sorts the programs 5 Press the up and down arrow buttons to review the list one program at a time Press the channel up and down to review the list one page at a time 6 Select MENU
46. ing Status 5 Fror PG 13 Bock om mole A Press v to view programs with 0 Exi this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS NR Block Block Block Block Block View View H NC 17 Rating status field V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating Status PG 13 Block Press v to view programs with this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS NR Block X Block NC 17 Block R Block PG 13 Block PG View G View Rating field Rating field Rating status field V CHTP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Raving Status Co View j Press v to block programs with this rating Press MENU to exit STATUS Block Block View R Block PG 13 Block PG View G View RATING NR H NC 17 Using the TV s Features V Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections To access the V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the TV MAIN MENU appears 2 Select Parental Controls press 5 3 Select V Chip Movie Rating Limit press 2 Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower Gn other words movies rated PG and G then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings To block movies 1 Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the
47. inutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off while playing e Scheduled Off function may have been activated Go to page 50 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low TV turns on unexpectedly e Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus system may have been activated Go to page 32 or 50 for instructions Blank screen e Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on e Try another channel e Press RESET in case the picture controls are set too low When I turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen e Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack on the back of your TV No sound picture okay e Maybe sound is muted Press the volume up button to restore sound Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR 52 Chapter 5 Other Information Troubleshooting No picture no sound but TV is on e Maybe the cable air setting is set to the wrong position Select Signal Type from the Channel menu Go to page 49 for more information e The channel might be empty change channels e If you re watching yo
48. lacements or spares can be ordered as needed CRK76TE1 To Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 58 Chapter 5 A Accessories 57 Advanced connections 11 Age Based Ratings 38 39 ANTENNA button 22 Arrow buttons 22 Auto Channel Search 14 49 Color 47 Tuning 49 DVD Channel 37 SAT CABLE Channel 37 VCR Channels 37 AUX auxiliary button 22 Basic connections 8 9 Picture Controls 46 Batteries for the remote 13 Black Level 46 Block Age Based Ratings 40 Front Panel 44 Movie Ratings 43 Specific Content Themes 41 V Chip Unrated Program 44 Buttons remote control 22 C Cable Box code list 26 CABLE ANTENNA jack 8 9 11 Cables coaxial 7 G LINK 7 CC Closed Captioning 47 CH button 22 CH button 22 Channel 2 37 3 37 Banner 35 36 Block 44 Labels 49 Lineup 28 Menu 49 Search 14 Channels menu 34 CLEAR button 22 Closed Caption Display 47 Mode 48 Coaxial cable 7 Code list Cable Box 26 Satellite Receiver 26 VCR 26 Color Warmth 47
49. le If your TV is connected to cable highlight Yes and press OK If your TV isn t connected to cable highlight No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears If you have a cable box connected to this TV highlight Yes and press OK on your remote control Note The next series of screens are very important because GUIDE Plus system must find the correct cable box information in order for the program schedule to be correct in your TV s program guide If you don t have a cable box connected to this TV highlight No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming and press OK a screen appears reminding you to connect your G LINK cable to your TV and cable box Note Channel 03 is the most common 16 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup 4 Highlight your brand of cable box and press OK Selecting the correct cable box brand from the list below is needed to automatically receive TV program listings If you do not know the cable box brand please consult your cable provider If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK What brand of cable box is connected to this 2 Not Listed x Archer Cable Cinema Cabletenna On your TV remote use the up down keys to find your brand more brands will appear as you move down Press OK to choose STEP 2 Configuring for Cable umet 5 Make sure your
50. le 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 12 Go to page 12 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cable or Antenna 900 VIDEO R L SVIDEO Satellite Signal VIDEO AUDIO our ei R L S TV back panel 10 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup TV VCR Satellite Receiver 1 Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet cable box or antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT B Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN 2 Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV A Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack sometimes labeled OUT TO TV on the satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT B Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack on the VCR sometimes labeled OUT TO TV and to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the TV 3 Connect G LINK cable A If you haven t done so remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack B Connect the G LINK cable to the G LINK jack on the TV Next step place the wands of the G LINK cable to work with your VCR instructions are on p 12 Go to page 12 Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup G LIN
51. ler This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone G LINK VCR Plus C PlusCode GUIDE Plus and GUIDE Plus Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The GUIDE Plus Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC AND GEMSTAR ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS SYSTEM IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC OR GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS OR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS
52. ly unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Chapter Overview How to Use Your TV s Menu System Picture Quality Menu Screen Menu Using Closed Captioning Channel Menu Time Menu Changing Entertainment Again d 5 Bei Te Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Using the TV s Menu System How to Use Your TV s Menu System You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV TV MAIN MENU Screen Channel Time Parental Control GUIDE Plus Menu Setup Exit Tip Feel free to explore the menu system If you re ever unsure where you are in the menu system or you re just plain tired of exploring press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again TV MAIN MENU 1 Picture Qualit E PICTURE QUALITY Ti 1 Basic Picture Controls 2 Picture Presets 3 Auto Color 4 Color Warmth O Exit Menus The first menu is called the Main menu Press MENU on the remote or on the front panel to bring up the Main menu Note that holding MENU for 2 seconds displays the GUIDE Plus system Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to select a choice in a menu e Us
53. m F type on the back of your VCR or TV Ends push on for a quick connection Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV Cable is color coded and shielded Has RCA type phono plugs on each end Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo components Continued on next page Other Information Accessory Order Form Description Part No Price Qty Screw on antenna cable 3 ft VH81 3 95 Screw on antenna cable 6 ft VH82 4 95 Push on antenna cable 6 ft VH89 5 95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH83 5 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 9 95 2 way Signal Splitter VH47 3 95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 49 95 Antenna Mixer not shown 193984 11 15 Remote Control CRK76TE1 242524 30 35 AudioeVideo Adapter not shown 228449 4 45 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or Discover Card preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH All accessories are subject to availability Where applicable
54. mation should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your television e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries e Images burned onto the screen e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A television purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND L
55. mote control 36 Chapter 3 TV MAIN MENU 1 Picture Quality 2 Screen CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels D Exit SET VCR1 CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 2 3 Channel 3 4 Channel 4 Using the TV s Features Press MENU the TV MAIN MENU appears Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK Choose which channel you would like to set Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button Set SAT CABLE Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press SAT CABLE 5 Highlight the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this TV and press OK The choices and a brief explanation follow Not connected Choose this if you don t have this particular component connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you re using this component Channel 2 SAT CABLE only Component satellite or cable box is connected to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 whe
56. move Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on the remote Chapter 3 33 Using the TV s Features Channels menu Channels menu Ch anne sS action buttons selection You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels For instance you may disable channels that you never watch You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time 1 Ifthe Guide Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control J Schedule Messages 2 St p 2 Press MENU to select the Menu bar S Channel Editor _WTTV 4 ON 3 WRTV 5 ON WTHR 12 ON E wen 3 ON 4 Use the up and down arrows to select a channel ZE wryi 20 ON Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu selection Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described next Won Channels Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Channels menu the following Action buttons appear e Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since entering the Channels Menu e Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line e On Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between On and Off Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus system setup information To access the Setup option 1 2 3 4 If the Guide Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control Press MENU
57. n you press the SATe CABLE button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 2 3 4 switch is set to channel 2 Usually this switch is on the back of the component Channel 3 Component is connected to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 Channel 4 Component is connected to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to channel 4 Chapter 3 37 Using the TV s Features TV MAIN MENU Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit Parental Controls and V Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs channels or use the front panel controls The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view In other words it lets you program your TV
58. ne only to channels that you have marked as View The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel but the channel will be blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel Block If you do not the channel block will not take effect Note If you have a digital cable box channels 126 999 can be blocked but will not be removable from your scan list Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can e Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present e Keep young children from playing with the buttons When using this as a Parental Control method you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for V Chip Channel Block or Front Panel Block will take effect If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds Nothing appears on the screen Parental Controls simp
59. nge content status from Vto B All higher ratings content theme will automatically change to B Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to V View Determine the content themes you want to change to V View Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status such as the B under language L corresponding with TV 14 Press the up or down arrow button to change its status back to V Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV PG or TV MA language content Note Only the content theme status corresponding to TV 14 L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change 42 Chapter 3 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Cl y cHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT 4 Char Rat
60. nguage for the 1 English menu system 2 Espa ol 3 Fran ais 1 Highlight your preferred language for the menu system 2 Press OK to select that language SETUP Complete Auto Channel Search Would you Like the TV to search for all available channels Se i eaer Zar emee channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes Ee called auto programming The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all 1 Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels A progress report appears on the screen 2 When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete press OK the first GUIDE Plus system setup screen appears Note If you skip Auto Channel Search now you can access it later through the Channel menu See Chapter 4 for more details 14 Chapter 1 Tip If you move to a new zip or postal code or if any of your information changes you need to access the setup screens from the TV s main menu press MENU choose GUIDE Plus Menu and choose GUIDE Plus Setup STEP 1 Identifying Your TV s Location Guest To supply your TY with correct TY program listings the GUIDE Plus system needs to know your TV s location Which country is your TV located in v USA Canada On your TY remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose STEP 1 Identifying Your TV s Location umet Please enter the 5 digit ZIP code where yo
61. ords you want the child to watch TV G TV Y7 and TV Y then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings To block programs with higher ratings 1 First determine the lowest level rating you don t want the child to watch see chart of age based ratings on next page 2 Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field 3 Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age based rating limits Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen In the example discussed above you would scroll through the Rating field until TV PG appears since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV G 40 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features 4 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings Status field Mature Audience Only 5 Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically Parents Strongly Cautioned changes to Block and B Parental Guidance Suggested Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you are finished 7 Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu Enter a nen eae password and if you have not already set your password you will be and older i e prompted to enter it again to con
62. ore information about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen GUIDE Plus Menu Items The GUIDE Plus Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus system To access the GUIDE Plus Menu 1 Press MENU on the remote 2 Highlight GUIDE Plus Menu and press OK Each menu and the sub menus are listed below GUIDE Plus Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus system setup screen Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus system setup are correct Review options Displays GUIDE Plus system auto display options View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration GUIDE Plus Label Displays the GUIDE Plus label menu On Displays the station name when you change channels Off The station name isn t displayed when you change channels Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration until it is turned off To turn off the demonstration you must turn off the TV Note If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus system setup these options will not be available A screen will prompt you to complete your setup Chapter 3 35 Using the TV s Sample displays on a Channel Banner vert v DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE ALAA 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 Features
63. p TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit Unrated Program Block Fal V CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK 6 Loci 0 Exi 2 Block PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Fre CHANNEL BLOCK 6 Loc Channel Status 0 Exi 59 HEN Btock Press or v keypad or CH v to set channel MENU to exit PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Loc FRONT PANEL BLOCK 0 Exii 1 Unblock 2 Block PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls V Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed Note that unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available Note You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed View Makes the selected channel viewable Block The front panel and remote control CH channel buttons will tu
64. ram are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children TV MAIN MENU l V Chip TV Rating Limit 1 Picture Quality The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 2 Screen PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls have previously been locked you must enter your password If they are not S V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT locked you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be A Rating Status DL S V FV effective until you lock Parental Controls 5 TV MA VIEW VVV Press v to select rating 2 Press MENU to continue 0 Press MENU to exit RATING STATIS 3 Highlight and select V Chip TV Rating Limit e Sie 4 Once you get to the V Chip TV Rating Limit screen use the arrow buttons e See and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or TV Y View content theme from View to Block The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits Chapter 3 39 Using the TV s Features The V Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Rating Rating field V CHIP TY Rating TV PG status field RATING LIMIT St
65. reen 7 2and 3 e Video window e Program information e lt A row of menu options Grid Sort News Schedule Messages Channels Setup e Channel listings e Promotional information Note The GUIDE Plus system screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see Not all channels programs and GUIDE Plus information depicted will be available in your area New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus system so these too are subject to change Downloading Data The GUIDE Plus system is not available until it completes its first download of program listings When the power is turned off the TV locates a host channel that carries GUIDE Plus system data containing program schedule and channel lineup information A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective channels To ensure that your first download of data is complete you should leave your TV off overnight Downloads occur several times a day The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus system data to download If the TV loses power or is unplugged GUIDE Plus system program listings may be lost When power is restored make sure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus system will receive updated program information during the next scheduled download Channel Lineup If more than one cable company services your area you may be prompted with STEP 5 Choosing Your Channel Lineup after the
66. s on release both buttons 3 Press PLAY the light on the remote located below the ON OFF button starts flashing The remote is searching the first set of component codes there are 20 sets of codes If the component you want to operate doesn t turn off automatically after 5 seconds press PLAY again the light starts flashing again as the remote searches through the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off Note If the component doesn t turn off after you ve pressed the PLAY button 20 times the component can t be programmed 4 Press REVERSE wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the component turns back on 5 To finish press and hold the STOP button until the light on the remote turns off 24 Chapter 2 Using Direct Entry Using the Remote Control 1 Turn on the component you want the remote to operate 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list on page 26 3 Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate VCR1 etc 4 Enter the code from the code list Release the component button 6 Press ON OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONe OFF again 7 If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands Tip
67. s the power button on and off You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote holding down the button won t work VCR CABLE BOX 4 When the component turns on you ve located the remote sensor Placing the G LINK Wands Place the G LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and or cable box approximately one inch away from the remote sensor see instructions below TV back panel CABLE pu ANTENNA d Connect to G LINK jack on the back of the TV SC SENSOR VCR Bes EES 03 12 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Put Batteries in the Remote 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote 2 Insert new batteries Match the polarities and on the batteries with the diagram on the remote 3 Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive 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
68. sion and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds Nothing appears on the screen Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating The Front of Your TV If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system it selects highlighted items Also returns you to the previous menu Press and hold MENU for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus system CH V Scans down through the current channel list When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like the arrow down button on the remote control CH A Scans up through the channel list When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like the arrow up button on the remote control 54 Chapter 5 Other Information VOL Decreases the volume When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like the left arrow button on the remote control VOL Increases the volume When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like the right arrow button on the remote control POWER Turns the TV on and off Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as r
69. structions on the screen Note If the TV can t find your cable box code a troubleshooting checklist appears Carefully review each checklist and follow the instructions on the screen Chapter 1 17 Connections amp Setup Step 3 Configuring for a VCR d ee to W i EE be the RUDE Riera R EE 1 If your TV is connected to a VCR press OK If it is not highlight No and press OK a screen appears reminding you to EE connect your G LINK cable to your TV and VCR v Yes No On your TY remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that To operate properly with your VCR the GUIDE Plus system needs to know the is connected to the TV VCR brand An incorrect brand selection may result in program recording errors If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK What brand of VCR is connected to this TV v Not Listed Admiral Adventura On your TY remote use the up down keys to find your brand more brands will appear as you move down Press OK to choose 3 Tune your VCR to channel 02 Next turn OFF your VCR When you ee complete these steps press OK to begin testing Important Note When code testing is in progress don t touch your TV VCR or EES any of the remote controls for these products A Please tune your VCR to channel 02 B Next turn OFF your VCR Once you have completed th
70. tep 4 Confirming Your Settings You have entered the following GUIDE Plus system settings If any setting is marked INCOMPLETE you will not be able to use that feature until you complete 1 that portion of GUIDE Plus system setup Yes Cable box output channel 03 Cable box remote control code Jerrold 01 02 VCR Yes YCR remote control code RCA 01 05 Are the above settings correct v Yes end setup No repeat setup process On your TY remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose Congratulations Guest 2 You have completed setup of your GUIDE Plus system Within 24hours your TY will receive your local channel lineup and TY program listings In the meantime you may continue normal TV viewing What would you like to do now v Watch TV View demo On your TV remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer ress OK to choose Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct If all settings are complete highlight Yes end setup and press OK If your cable box and or VCR code testing failed you should see INCOMPLETE where the cable box and VCR codes are listed Once setup is complete additional screens appear If any settings are incomplete or incorrect highlight No repeat setup process and press OK Follow the instructions on the screen You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus features which may take a few minutes to load If you don t want to
71. ter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control cccseccceseceeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeesseesesseeeeeseeeeesseeneeeees 22 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components EEN 24 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote sssssesssesessnnsnesrnenernnsrnennsnnnnnsn ne 24 How to Program the Remote 0 cccceceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaaeeeeaeeeeaaaeseeeeeesaaeeseeaeeeeaas 24 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It cceeeceeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeteeeeeees 25 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features About the GUIDE Plus System ccccescceeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeecaeseseeeeeeneeseseeeeeeeeeeseseeseeeeeeees 28 Downloading M DI hu EPE E A AE 28 Getting In amp Out of the GUIDE Plus System 0 cecceecseeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeneeeeneeeaeees 29 The GUIDE Plus System Menus cccceeeecceeeceeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeeaeeeeeaaeseeeeeseaeeeeaaeeenaes 29 Elle Re IL TEE 29 SOM tials ence ed i Rede en end eee ani kee EEG 31 KE 32 Kiel intial ie Sei ei ee 32 Table of Contents Messages aiaee anete ea a anae eA EA EEN Nee 33 ET EE 34 Kl E 34 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program 35 GUIDE Plus Men tems icc sincedtcccc cb aap seet EN EEN Eeer dee 35 Channel Banner scissccececcce cect cas ansann inantea aaneen aeoaea Eaa aapna aanak aE specie S Ouna dasan 36 Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ssssssssssusesennennnrnunnnnunnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 36 Par
72. th correct TV program listings the GUIDE Plus system needs to know if your TY receives its signal by cable or antenna Step 2 Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup To supply your TV with the correct TV program listings the GUIDE Plus system needs to know if Do you have cable service on this TV v Yes No On your TY remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose STEP 2 Configuring for Cable Guest 2 You have indicated that you have cable service Now the GUIDE Plus system heeds some additional information Is a cable box connected to this TV v Yes z e On your TY remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose 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 STEP 2 Configuring for Cable umet 3 To operate properly with your cable box the GUIDE Plus system needs to know the channel your TV is on when using the cable box The most commonly used output channel is 03 Please consult your cable provider if you are unsure as an incorrect selection will result in a blue or snowy screen while watching TV Which channel is your TV tuned to when using the cable box 02 v 03 04 Video1 AUX On your TY remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose your TV is connected to cab
73. to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left Use the arrow buttons and the OK To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK button to move through the menu system Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color Turn on the TV Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears The menu screens time out after a period of time if you don t make a selection The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually Note Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV but puts the remote in TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV s functions Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup Complete the Interactive Setup Tip The menu system in your TV allows the TV s features to work properly In this book we call it the interactive setup because the TV asks you questions you answer and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments The first time you turn on your TV the setup screens appear automatically To access the setup menus manually press MENU and choose Setup SETUP Set the Menu Language EE EE The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred la
74. tup Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection Connections Why You Should Connect This G LINK Cable Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup Turn on the TV Complete the Interactive Setup Changing Entertainment Again Li T A a Sadik sa Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet e Turn off the TV and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV Protect Components from Overheating e Dont block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack components e When you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e Ifyou place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the
75. up menus If you don t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully the Record option won t be available Go to page 18 for detailed instructions e Ifa cable box is attached to your TV make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus Setup menus Go to page 16 17 for detailed instructions The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV or VCR that you re trying to operate e Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will control TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components e You might need to drain the remote s microprocessor remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds Release the 1 button replace the batteries and if necessary program the remote again Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work e You must lock the settings Go to the TV MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Controls press 5 on your remote select Lock Parental Controls press 6 on your remote don t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold MENU on the televi
76. ur TV is located On your TY remote use the number keys to enter your information Press OK to confirm Connections amp Setup The GUIDE 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 need to complete the following steps The G LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV and the wands must be placed in front of the remote sensor on the cable box and or VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus system to work go back to p 12 for details 1 You should see a screen displaying the features of the Guide Plus system Press OK to continue 2 The next screen asks you to locate setup materials and hardware Once you have done this press OK to continue Step 1 Identifying Your TV s Location 1 If your country is highlighted press OK on the remote control If your country isn t highlighted press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK 2 Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code Press OK when you re finished Note If your postal code contains letters press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters and press the right arrow button to go to the next space The left arrow button moves you to the left Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup STEP 2 Configuring for Cable umet To supply your TY wi
77. ur VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 46 for more instructions Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check the Closed Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu Go to page 47 for more instructions Every time I turn on the TV the Guide is on the screen e The GUIDE Plus system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar Press the right arrow button to select Setup Choose Review options and select OFF GUIDE Plus System Problems GUIDE Plus setup won t switch to channel 9 for VCR and or channel 02 cable box e Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack Check to see if the G LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components remote sensors e GUIDE Plus system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself Keep this in mind when changing channels e You may hav
78. 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 All Children Steps continued on next page Chapter 3 41 Using the TV s Features Rating field Rating status field Content themes V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status DLS V Fy TV PG View V EJ V v Press v to block programs with this content for this rating STATUS DL RATING TV MA View TV 14 View TV PG View TV G View Tv Y7 View TV Y View Content status fields Content themes Rating Rating field status field V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Covtent Rating Status DLSVFV TV 14 View ca V Press v to block programs with this content for this rating RATING STATUS DJ S V FV TV MA View TV 14 View TV PG View TV G View TV Y7 View TV Y View V Content status fields To block program content 1 2 Determine the lowest level of content you don t want the child to watch Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears In the example above you would scroll through the ratings until the TV PG rating appeared Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field corresponding with the content theme you want to block out Press the up or down arrow button to cha
79. we will ship a superseding model Please complete other side also Detach Here gt T ee E E E e E e e E E e E e E E E e e E e E e e e e e Chapter 5 57 Other Information Charge your order on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD a IMPORTANT Copy complete account number VI SA from your VISA card Bese Sas EI E My card expires CL LT IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard above your expires T T name on MasterCard IMPORTANT Copy complete account number co from your Discover Card Oo SERS EEGEN My card expires T JC AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Daytime phone number Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly order will save you days of waiting EE i Name l Street l l Apt l l Gay i City l State Zip l l l Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely e Allow 4 weeks for delivery e All accessories are subject to availability e Prices are subject to change Detach Here 2 way Signal Splitter Helps you connect a second TV or VCR Amplified Antenna Allows you to quickly switch from the antenna signal to the cable or satellite signal without disconnecting the antenna Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV Rep
80. y any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television e Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts and picture tubes required to repair your television Chapter 5 55 Other Information How you get service e For screen sizes of 26 and smaller Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete e For screen sizes larger than 26 Request home or pick up repair and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center If not you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home e To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional infor
81. ystem is set up it will automatically update your time and this option will not appear 50 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview e Troubleshooting e The Front of Your TV e Care and Cleaning e Limited Warranty e Accessory Order Form e Index Changing Entertainment Again P Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows TV Problems TV won t turn on e Press the TV button e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e Something might be wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV If the TV turns on check the remote control solutions on page 54 e The front panel buttons may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock Buttons don t work e If you re using the remote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode e The front panel buttons may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock e Unplug the TV for two m

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