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RCA 15491880 CRT Television User Manual

1. 36 How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature 36 Parental Controls and V Chip I U 38 How V ChIB UV OURS ent a 38 V Chip TV Rating LiMit uitio euasit Ern LE LED rq a 39 Blocking Specific Content Themes sss 41 Viewing Specific Content Themes I I 42 V Chip Movie Rating Limit e ttt 43 V Chip Unrated Program Block 1 2 2 44 Channel ate at aes T 44 Front Panel Block edes Ri 44 Lock Unlock Parental Controls o 44 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System How to Use Your TV s Menu System ereraa 46 AUGIO Men reden 46 Picture Quality Menu re rrearen 47 SEEN MENU 48 Using Closed Captioning 48 Cha el Lo EE 49 Time Menu uq Sasa aa endi iA Era 50 Lc risp me 52 Care and Cleaning eer P O 54 Fro t Panel u wS qua an aS 55 TV Limited Warranty nenne ae eraron 55 Index sus a u ASS SS A quas m Saba a 59 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Chapter Overview Things to Consider Before You Connect Choo
2. 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information II I I I T a L 6 Use Indirect Est iuo ctae 6 Connection PICt res EE 6 rA METER 6 Choose Your Connection 1 7 Connection TV VCR Leonie usan n R revo deve u 8 Connection TV 2 5 orare e I el E ERE edad 9 Connection TV VCR Satellite Receiver 11 Jacks on the Back of Your 2 22 4 12 Why You Should Connect This G LINK Cable 2 13 Placing the G EINK Wands etie ra Lesen 13 How to Find the Remote Sensor 0 2222 2 224 4 0441 1400 13 Complete the Interactive Setup u U U U a 15 Set the Menu Language J U E aae dos eed 15 Complete Auto Channel Search 2 2 2222 00011 15 The GUIDE Plus System 4800 02 15 What t EXDGUU 5560 Q an a ol eiu e eid 20 Next Steps cte ted eter erre ode tee 20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on
3. 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 Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block V CHIP Rating en Rating Field IV MAO Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Tip RATING gt 14 TV PG TV G TV Y7 TV Y Content Themes V R A T H N G L I M I T Lists the content themes vou Content can block or view Status D L S V rv Content Status Fields Press v to select rating Press MENU to exit gt the selected rating and whether the status of the STATUS D Lo 3s b content theme is currently View V or Block 3 Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and associated content The View V settings are coded in green and the Block B settings are coded in red Rating Rating Content field status field status fields V LHIP TV RATING LIMIT Content Rating Status DLs V EV LN Coco a o p 8 Press v to view programs with this rating Press MENU to exit STATUS D L When you change the status of a rating to Block the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes 40 Blocki
4. Television User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Quince iE BS TA Important Information WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC 5 Cover or back No user serviceable parts inside electric shock do not expose DO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel this TV to rain or moisture 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 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 jusq au fond Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube Such images include network logos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should avoided Cable TV Installer This remin
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6. Try another channel Press RESET in case the picture controls are set too low When turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack on the back of your TV No sound picture okay Maybe sound is muted Press the volume up button to restore sound Maybe speakers are turned off Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu Go to p 47 for detailed instructions If using S VIDEO cables to connect a component remember to also connect the component s left and right Audio Output Jacks to the TV s left and right INPUT Jacks Can t select certain channel 4 Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu If using a VCR make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Noisy stereo reception he station might be weak Press the SOUND button on your remote control to change from stereo to mono 52 Chapter 5 Other Information Troubleshooting No picture no sound but TV is on Maybe the cable air setting is set to the wrong position Select GUIDE Plus Menu from the Main menu select the Setup option and provide the correct information on the following screens Go to pages 16 17 for detailed instructions The channel might be empty change channels If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack
7. tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Sound okay picture poor Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 47 for more instructions Black box appears on the screen Closed captioning might be on Check the Closed Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu Go to page 48 for more instructions Every time turn on the TV the Guide is on the screen The GUIDE Plus system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar Press the right arrow button to select Setup Choose Review options and select OFF GUIDE Plus System Problems eee GUIDE Plus setup won t switch to channel 9 for VCR and or channel 02 cable box Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack Check to see if the G LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components remote Sensors GUIDE Plus system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself Keep this in mind when changing channels You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus Channel Lineup The guide may get out of sy
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9. 3 43 Using the TV s Features PARENTAL CONTROLS CHANNEL BLOCK Channel Status ay Press or v keypad CH v to set channel MENU to exit E 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 26 lod FRONT PANEL BLOCK 0 Ext i 1 Unblock ii 2 Block PARENTAL CONTROLS ip TV Rating Lii hip Movie Rating 3 V Chip Unrated Program 4 Chamet Stock 5 Front Panel Block V Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated 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 Alt 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 tune only to channels that you have marked as View The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel but the channel will be blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you
10. Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent Maybe the movie was given NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV Caution If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube Such images include network logos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided 54 Chapter 5 Other I
11. If you haven t already done so remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack B Connect the G LINK cable to the G LINK jack on the TV Next step place one of the wands of the G LINK cable to work with your VCR instructions are on p 13 Go to page 13 8 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup TV back panel VIDEO AUDIO mono 6 65 6 t GUT f From Cable Cable Box Antenna Connection TV Only 1 Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV Go to page 14 2 If you re connecting a cable box connect the G LINK cable If you haven t already done so remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack B Connect the G LINK cable to the G LINK jack on the TV Next step place the wands of the G LINK cable to the cable box instructions are on p 13 Go to page 13 Chapter 1 9 Connections amp Setup 10 SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cable or Antenna CH4 LI Satellite Signal IN FROM AN ond Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Connection TV VCR Satellite Receiver 1 Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV A Connect the audio video cables Connect the audio cables Qvhite and red to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV R and L MONO and to che Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite Receiver B Connect the video cable yellow to
12. Ratings Mature Audience Only Specificaily designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents find unsuitable for younger children Many purents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the tollowing content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language 1 some sexual situations S or moderate violence V General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains 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 beli
13. back through the pages of text Press the down arrow to view the next story m Select MENU to return to the Menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote to exit the GUIDE Plus system Schedule The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording programs The GUIDE Plus system allows one touch VCR recording if you have connected the G LINK cable to your VCR See Chapter 1 for more details on connecting the G LINK cable To schedule a program to watch or record 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar 3 Highlight a program within the channel listing 4 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 bave 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 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 et timer conflict message You must choose between the two programs Chapter 3 Using9 the TV s Features To remove or change the frequency daily once or weekly of a sc
14. 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 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 Continued on next page Chapter 4 49 Using the TV s Menu System To enter a number greater than 99 press and hold 1 to enter the hundreds digit then press the two remaining numbers TV MAIN MENU Audio 57527 Picture Guatity Screen 2207 Channet 2 TIME i 2 Schedule n 3 Set Time i 0 Exit 4 2 E 6 8 0 50 Channel Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channels available via your antenna You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using channel up and down Use the up and down arrow buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or is not included 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 vou set up the TV to automatically tune to t
15. change the status of Channel Block If you do not the channel block will not take effect Note If you bave 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 Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present Keep young children from playing with the buttons When using this as a Parental Control method you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for V Chip Channel Block or Front Panel Block will take effect If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds Nothing appears on the screen Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the TV s System Chapter Overview How to Use the Different Types of Menus Audio Menu Picture
16. channel to change while recording The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record Note If you bave selected two programs to watcb or record wbicb begin at the same time or overlap you will receive a timer conflict message You must cboose between tbe two programs Note Be sure tbat during tbe GUIDE Plus system setup you specified that you bave a VCR If you didn t the RECORD option will not be available Chapter 3 31 Using the TV s Features a Mr News menu News menu action buttons selection Bay Sprint Offers Long Distance Deal Martin Dusts Rafter at Paris Opoen t Moderates Gain in Russian Election Schedule menu selection Fitness Tip 32 News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline 1 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 Nees if MSNBC is available on your TV it will appear in the video window 4 Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story 4 Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time Use the channel up and down to browse through the list one page at time 5 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
17. field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating that is the lowest rating you don t want the child to watch In the example above you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 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 higher ratings automatically change to Block 3 Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen EE 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 Vieus 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
18. or neglect e Batteries vision Any Customer replacement fuses Images burned onto the screen A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commerci purposes 21 A television purchased serviced outside the U S A 4 Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your television outside the United States This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser 56 Chapter 5 Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm Other Information Accessory Order Form F type on the back of your Description Part No Price VCR or TV The ends screw Screw on antenna cable 3 ft VH81 3 95 VH81 3 ft onto the connectors for a VH82 6 ft secure c
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20. so you can re select them quickly if someone changes the settings Continued on next page EEE Chapter 4 47 Using the TV s Menu System 2 Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings Bright Lighting Normal Lighting Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel Choose On or Off depending on your preference Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K TV MAIN MENU Screen Menu 4 audio UU 2 Picture Quality Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way 4 Chan SCREEN closed captioning information is shown on the screen S Time 6 Parer Off always captioning information is displayed 7 GUIDE 5 Closed Caption Mode 8 Setur 3 Menu Language On always Captioning information is shown always when available EXit Picture Tilt 0 Exit when sound is muted Captioning information is shown when a
21. steps press OK to begin testing Important Note When code testing is in progress don t touch your TV VCR or any of the remote controls for tbese products Steps pr testo STEP 3 Configuring tos a VCR J 4 Look at the front display of your VCR If your VCR turned on automatically que and changed to channel 09 the test was successful Highlight Yes and press OK If your VCR didn t change to channel 09 you can either choose No or Test this code again If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test tune your VCR to channel 02 turn off your VCR and highlight Test this ON n keys to high ght me answer code again If you don t think the test was interrupted highlight No Tune your VCR to channel 02 and turn off your VCR Press OK the GUIDE Plus system starts testing another set of codes Keep following the previous instructions until the VCR finds the correct code dO 0 7 jig 18 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Tip Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs 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 Ty VCR configuration again repeat VCR setup Test alternate codes tests selected brands and if this fails tbe test
22. the Remote Control 2 2 04220110 22 Using the WHO INPUT Button 2 0 2 2 220000040400000 23 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components 24 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote 222 2 40 4400 24 How to Program the Remote 0 6440000006 24 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It 25 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features About the GUIDE Plus System 2 2 2222 4444 4 28 Downloading orae tes eiue ie 28 Getting In amp Out of the GUIDE Plus System 0042 2 0 20 11 29 The GUIDE Plus System Menus 0000484000 29 Grid Guide u p doctas ie Oe a lie 29 elg m Dna 3i News ott ate e Gi eese 32 32 Table of Contents eee AUGE Lo e 33 sts as aad ere hocce 34 mp Chan 234 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program 35 GUIDE Plus Menu Items anonn r rnn 35 Bul lC lE 36 Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning
23. 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 4 Ifthe 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 P IC JD CX C CM 20 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview The Buttons on the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Code List Changing Entertainment Again 21 Using the Remote Control L E D AUX SAT CABLE CH SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO JED CROO OQO I 99 REVERSE PLAY FORWARD SD RECVCR STOP PAUSE CO G GD 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 thre
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26. E ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 when 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 Cbannel 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 components Channel 3 4 switch is set to channel 4 Video Input Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to VID SVID if you used an S Video cable Input Channel when you press the component button Note You should choose this for your VCR if you connected it to tbe TV witb audio video cables Chapter 3 37 Using the TV s Features Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit Vd 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 r
27. IDE Plus System setup 15 Messages menu 33 Mono 46 Mute 46 MUTE button 22 N News menu 32 Normal List 50 Number buttons 22 OK button 22 ON OFF button 22 P Parental Controls Locking Unlocking 44 menu 38 PAUSE button 23 Picture Presets 48 Quality Menu 47 Tilt 48 PLAY button 23 Program guide after setup 20 R Rating Limits movies 43 TV 39 REC VCR button 23 Remote batteries 14 Remote sensor 13 REVERSE button 23 S S VIDEO cable 7 SAP 47 SATe CABLE button 23 SAT Cable Channel 37 Satellite Receiver code list 26 connecting 11 Schedule Chapter 5 menu 32 time 50 Screen Menu 48 Second Audio Program SAD 47 Set DVD Channel 37 SAT CABLE Channe 37 Time 50 VCRI Channel 37 VCR2 Channel 37 Setup GUIDE Plus system menus 15 menu 34 Sharpness 47 Signal Tvpe Cable 49 UHF VHF Antenna 49 SKIP button 23 Sleep Timer 36 50 Sort menu 31 SOUND button 23 Stereo 46 STOP button 23 T Time Current 36 Menu 50 Tint 47 Tone Controls 46 Troubleshooting 52 TV button 23 U UHF VHF Antenna 49 Unlock Parental Controls 44 V V Chip 38 Age Based Ratings 38 Blocking Movies 43 Content Themes 38 Variable Output Speakers On Off 47 VCR 1 Channel 37 2 Channel 37 code list 26 connecting 8 VCRI button 23 VCR2 button 23 Video 50 VIDEO IN jack 8 11 12 VOL button 24 VOL button 23 w Warranty 55 WHO INPUT button 23 59 This page intentionally left blan
28. 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 p nt ww 1Q wach 2 0 3GQ Record Fitness Tip li Late Night Conan V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Content Rating Status DL S V FV 14 View MAE Press v to view programs with this content for this rating RATING STATUS D L S V FV TV MA 14 TV PG TV G TV Y7 Tv Y 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 whats 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 Remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack Complete the on screen interactive setup You ll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1 One Touch VCR Recording You must connect the G LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote senso
29. Quality Menu Screen Menu Channel Menu Time Menu Changing Entertainment Again 45 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 Menus The first menu is called the Main menu Press MENU on the remote or on the front panel ro 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 select a choice in a menu Use your arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your choice and press OK Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press Tip 3 to go straight to the Screen menu 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 Exiting a menu CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen There are three ways to exit a menu and start over again Highlight Exit and press OK Press 0 on the remote Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing rte MAIN MENU Audio Menu AUDIO Mute Press OK to reduce the TV s volume to its minimum level Press OK again to
30. TV The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book Notes Audio Video cables A V cables for sbort are usually sold as a bundled set but the connection pictures in tbis book sbow eacb cable separately for better visibility Please locate tbe G LINK cable provided wben you re getting ready to set up your TV You need to connect tbis cable to your TV and to your VCR and or cable box in order for ail of tbe features of the program guide to work properly G LINK cable Audio Video cables Coaxial cable S Video cable Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup TV back panel Avot 0010 mono S VIDEO From Cable Antenna Connection TV VCR l 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 B Connect the audio video cables Connect audio cables white and red to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV R and L MONO and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR sometimes labeled OUT R L C Connect the video cable yellow to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the VCR 2 Connect cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet cable box or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT 3 Connect the G LINK cable to the TV A
31. UIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar 3 Use the arrows to highlight Sort When Sort is highlighted for the first time Basketball s Bowling 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 AX 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 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 1G Watch 2G 3 Record Sort Menu Action Buttons When viewing the results of a Sort the following Action buttons appear Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the on line help for further options Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing at the predetermined time 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
32. V button Make sure the TV is plugged in Check the wall receptacle Cor extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else 4 Something might be wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV If the TV turns on check the remote control solutions on p 54 The front panel buttons may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View Buttons don t work If youre using the remote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode The front panel buttons may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off while playing Scheduled Off function may have been activated Go to p 50 for instructions Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low TV turns on unexpectedly Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus system may have been activated Go to p 50 for instructions Blank screen Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on
33. able 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 press the power button on and off You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote holding down the button won t work CABLE 80X 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 tack panel Connect to G LINK jack 9n the back of the TY Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to move through the menu system 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 WN 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 scree
34. at our option refurbished replacement parts and picture tubes required to repair your television How you get service For screen sizes of 26 and smaller Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete For screen sizes larger than 26 Request home or pick up repair and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center If not you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 Continued on next page ort n B ett NER Chapter 5 55 Other Information PPP Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your tele additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your television Damage from misuse
35. continues with all codes in the system Skip this step the GUIDE Plus system won t be able to automatically schedule programs to record on your VCR STEP 4 Confrmng You Settings m Step 4 Confirming Your Settings You have entered the following GUIDE Plese dystam settings E any vetting INCOMPLETE you WAR not be able to use that feature unti you complete 1 that portion of GUDE Psy system sep uu ye the upidown keys to daghinght your answer Press OK to choose Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct If all settings are complete highlight Fes end setup and press OR 1f your cable box and or VCR code testing failed you should see ZVCOMPLETE 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 see the demo right now press OK to watch TV Chapter 1 19 Connections amp Setup E nra d E RR What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV the GUIDE Plus system will appear on the screen The following examples explain what you might see If all of the program information has been sent to your TV the GUIDE Plus system appears with all of your TV program listings If
36. d channel line On Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between On and Off Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus system setup information To access the Setup option 1 If the Guide Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU to select the Menu Bar 3 Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection 4 Use the up and down arrows to select Change system Settings Review options or View demo Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus system setup are correct Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus auto display options On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus system when you press the ON eOFF button on the remote control Off Disables the GUIDE Plus system from being displaved when you press the ON OFF button on the remote control View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration Note If you bave 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 Using the TV s Feature 4 cess Holly News Alt in the Fam Ricki Lake E Plus nu GUIDE PLUS MENU 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 informat
37. der is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the ser al and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the television Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone G LINK VCR Plus PlusCode GUIDE Plus and GUIDE Plus Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The GUIDE Plus Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc Thomson Consumer Electronics and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus System In no event shall Thomson Consumer Electronics or Gemstar be liable for any amount representing loss of profits loss of business or indirect special or consequential damages in connection with the provision or use of any information equipment or services relating to the GUIDE Plus System Introduction
38. e a cable box changing channels on the 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 bave selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap you will receive a timer conflict message You must cboose between tbe two programs When highlighting the Channel names the left column on the channel listing the following Action buttons appear Lock Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either Stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus system lock or change as you browse through different channels unlock 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 Sort 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 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press G
39. e based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears In the example above vou would scroll through the ratings until the TV PG rating appeared Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field corresponding with the content theme you want to block out Press the up or down arrow button to change content status from 110 8 higher ratings content theme will automatically change to 22 Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen Note Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings Programs received witb no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating Note You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect 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 la
40. e 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 laserdisc player or a VCR If you set up the Auto Tuning feature Chapter 3 pressing the AUX button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel CH up and down buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode If you set up the Auto Tuning feature Chapter 3 pressing the DVD button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel FORWARD If you re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control press FORWARD to advance a disc or videotape GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel GUIDE Press GUIDE to make the GUIDE Plus system appear on the screen pre
41. e power is turned off the TV locates a host channel locale you will need to run Setup again if 4 that carries GUIDE Plus system data containing program schedule and channel you move to a different zip or postal code lineup information A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective channels To ensure that your first download of data is complete you should leave your TV off overnight Downloads occur several times a day The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus system data to download If the TV loses power or is unplugged GUIDE Plus system program listings may be lost When power is restored make sure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus system will receive updated program information during the next scheduled download Channel Lineup If more than one cable company services your area you may be prompted with STEP 5 Choosing Your Channel Lineup after the first GUIDE Plus system download You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted OCDE 28 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Getting In amp Out of the GUIDE Plus System To enter the GUIDE Plus system Press GUIDE on the remote Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front pancl To exit the GUIDE Plus system Highl
42. earch B Et 2 List and Labels 4 Auto Tuning 5 Video Input Source 50 Exit Using the TV s Menu System Closed Caption Modes The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To set the Closed Caption Mode l 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 Tbe Text modes cover nearly balf of the picture on tbe screen to display tbe closed captioned text Most broadcasters use tbe 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 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
43. ect coaxial cable that carries the signal from the antenna cable or cable box to the CABLE ANTENNA jack Connections amp Setup 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 and you don t connect the G LINK cable one touch VCR recording won t work The other features of the guide will work properly How to Find the Remote Sensor 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 c
44. eferred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view In other words it lets you program your TV so it wont 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 a Sn ig st 38 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Age Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age Based
45. ems on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom 12 01 Displays the current time E The lock is displayed to indicate when the Parental Controls are locked or untocked 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 N Mute is displayed when you mute the audio Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set 00 00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip SKIP timer Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature The auto tuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV like a VCR DVD Player etc W Ou set up auto tuning in the menu system n t have to With the auto tuning feature you can When you set up BS SY you do set up the TV to tune to the channel remember to change your TV to channel 3 for example when you want to you need to watch by pressing that watch the tape in your VCR component s button o qd 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 eac
46. etaited instructions Ifa cable box is attached to your make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus Setup menus Go to page 10 17 for detailed instructions Chapter 5 53 Other information The Remote Control Doesn t Work Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV or VCR that you re trying to operate Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will control TV 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 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 Gf necessary program the remote again Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work You must lock the settings Go to the TV MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Controls press 6 on your remote select Zock Parental Controls press 6 on your remote t don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds Nothing appears on the screen Parental
47. eve and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children TV MAIN MENU V Chip TV Rating Limit PB lore Qual i ty c The V Cbip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed Channel To set TV programming limits 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls have PARENTAL CONTROLS previously been locked you must enter your password If they are not 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit locked you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT effective until you lock Parental Controls foo Bo so Content Rating Status D L S V FV B oy V V 2 Press MENU to continue Press v to select rating A m Press MENU to exit 3 Highlight and select V Chip TV Rating Limit RATING STATUS DL S V FV NE DSUs wh 4 Once you get to the V Chip TV Rating Limit screen use the arrow buttons 1 TV PG eg La and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or Wore iol content theme from View to Block TV Y The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits
48. f the remote sensor of the cable box and or VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus system to work go back to p 13 for details l 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 ue c Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup your TV use tiye to teghtaht your answer Press OK to choose ir information remete use the uplaovri to highight your answer Press OK to e If you re not sure which channel is the cable box s output channel consult the book that came with your cable box or contact your cable company 16 to Step 1 Identifying Your TV s Location NO 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 vour country and press OK Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code Press OK when you re finished Note If your postal code contains letters press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to euter letters and press the right arrow button to go to the next space The left arrow button moves you to the left Step 2 Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup To supply your TV with the correct TV program
49. gram the remote to operate another component The remote may not operate all models of all brands Using Automatic Code Search l Turn on the component you want the remote to operate VCR DVD Player etc Tip 2 Press and hold the component button on the remote control that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate VCRI DVD etc While you hold down the component button press and hold ON OFF when the red light on the remote turns on release both buttons To stop the automatic code search without programming any components press and hold CLEAR until the light on the remote turns off 3 Press PLAY the red 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 red light starts flashing again as the remote searches through the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off Note If tbe 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 finish press and hold the STOP button until the red light on the remote turns off MM EAA a 5222 24 Chapter 2 Usi
50. h component for connection instructions The picture of your TV s back panel describes the jacks on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks When connecting make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks Video to Video Right Audio to Right Audio etc Audio and Video Input Jacks AUDIO R and L MONO and VIDEO Connect any of the following components DVD Player Satellite Receiver Laserdisc Player VCR Audio Output Jacks R and L OUT Connect audio cables to these jacks and to an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound quality Internet Access Device To watch the content from the component that s connected to the VIDEO Input Jack press the WHO INPUT button on the remote the TV switches to the correct channel TV back panel CABLE ANTENNA S VIDEO S VIDEO Jack Connecting an S Video cable is optional S Video provides better picture quality than a regular video cable G LINK Jack Connect the end of the G LINK cable provided to this jack The G LINK cable enables the TV s Guide Plus system to interact with the cable box and or the VCR A picture of the G LINK cable is on page 7 12 Chapter 1 CABLE ANTENNA Jack Connect the coaxial cable from the VCR s Output jack to this jack If you re not connecting a VCR conn
51. h component connected to your TV When you set auto tuning you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 VCR2 DVD or SAT CABLE button on the remote control 36 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features SET VCR1 CHANNEL 1 Not connected 22 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 5 Vid amp o Input 1 Press MENU the TV MAIN MENU appears 2 Highlight Chanel and press on your remote control 3 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 list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when vou 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 A 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 Cbannel 2 SAT CABLE only Component satellite or cable box is connected to the CABL
52. he correct input channel when you press component button VERI DVD VCR2 SATeCABLE on the remote Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Auto Tuning feature Video Input Source Lets you select whether or not you have used the S Video jack to connect a component If you are using the S Video jack in this way select S Video Input If not select Video Input Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets vou select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off Schedule Displays a control panei 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 system is set up it will automatically update your time and this option will not appear Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview Troubleshooting and Cleaning Front Panel Buttons Limited Warranty Accessory Order Form e Index Changing Entertainment Again 51 Other Information F utes Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows TV Problems TV won t turn on Press the T
53. heduled 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 DOW ON Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next 1 Remove 2 T Y Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons appear Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remote Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday ONCE records only on that day WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time Messages menu Messages selection 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 GUIDE Piusa ID Number 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 Pre
54. ight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel Press GUIDE to exit ihe 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 Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus 4 Press or MENU or use the down arrow button to see the menu options Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus system It displays the current programming for each channel The current program is displayed in the video window Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel Fitness Tip e ux listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings oni Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings Late Nght Conan To tune to a channel highlight the program you want to view in the channel listing and press Press CLEAR to ex
55. ion box Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen 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 bave not completed your GUIDE Plus system setup these options will not be available A screen will prompt you to complete your setup ee Chapter 3 35 Using the TV s Features 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 it
56. it the GUIDE Plus system and return to the original channel Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel in the video window Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next o O Chapter 3 29 Using the TV s Features Grid guide Grid gu de menu action buttons selection s Ccess Holly News Allin the Fam Ricki Lake Late Late Show 1G 2 GoTo Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus system Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers When highlighting the program the following Action buttons appear Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on anc tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window 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 Press OK again to tune to the highlighted channel If the video window is unlocked it will automatically tune to the channel Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing If you hav
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58. listings the GUIDE Plus system needs to know if your TV is connected to cable If your TV is connected to cable highlight Yes and press OK If your TV isn t connected to cable highlight No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears If you have a cable box connected to this TV highlight Yes and press OK on your remote control Note The next series of screens is very important because the GUIDE Plus system must find tbe correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV program listings If you don t have a cable box connected to this TV highlight No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup STEP 2 Contigurmg tor Cable To operate with your cable box the GUIDE Pius systern needs to know bL D MICI P E EnA Ya yous cab provin you are as an WR Rest Due ov Soi cree Which channel is your tuned to when using the cipis box 02 x 03 5204 On vot TV remote use the up down keys to your answer Press to choose STEP 2 Contiguting tor Cable Selecting the cotrect cable box brand from the Ist below k needed to automatkally receive TV program Y you do not know the cable ex brand pitssa consult your cable provider onnected to this al your TV remote use the upidown Keys to Dred your brand more brands will appear as you nove down Press OK to choose O
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60. nc with the cable provider Use the GUIDE Plus Setup in the GUIDE Plus Menu to change the zip code to 99999 Turn the TV off for 10 minutes Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct value If asked be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on screen list Program information doesn t download Review your setup information and make sure it s correct Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus Setup Go to page 16 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus Setup menus The TV must be off to download information Leave your TV off overnight for at least 10 hours to receive the initial download for your area If you re using cable box leave it on so you can receive program information Scheduled Watch or Record doesn t occur Check Schedule for timer conflicts Go to page 50 for instructions Make sure the wands of the G LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor s on the components Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you ve scheduled to record program because the system turns the VCR on when it starts recording if its already on when recording starts system will turn it Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly 4 Be sure that you set up the VER in the GUIDE Plus Setup menus If you don t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully the Record option won t be available Go to 18 for d
61. nce you have coniptetet theie steps pres the TV reniote ta begn te onfiguring tor Cable On your TY remote use the upidown keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose Saux y 3 Shuto Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming and press OK a screen appears reminding you to connect your G LINK cable to your TV and cable box Notes Channel 03 is tbe most common Choose Video AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio video cables instead of a coaxial cable Go to page 7 for pictures of these cables Highlight your brand of cable box and press OK If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK Make sure your cable box is on Tune the cable box to channel 02 use the remote control that came with your cable box or press the channel buttons on the cable box Press OK the GUIDE Plus system starts testing codes Important Note When code testing is in progress don t touch your TV VCR cable box or any of the remote controls for tbese products Look at your cable box If it is still on and changed to channel 09 the test was successful Highlight Yes and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears If your cable box didn t change to channel 09 or turned itself off you have two choices No and Test this code again Test this code again If you think the TV the cable box or any of the remote controls migh
62. nformation Front Panel If you can t find your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU When in the menu system it selects highlighted items Also returns you to the previous menu Press and hold MENU for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus system CH 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 Scans up through the channel list When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like the arrow up button on the remote control VOL Decreases the volume When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like the left arrow button on the remote control VOL Increases the volume When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like the right arrow button on the remote control POWER Turns the TV on and off RCA TV Limited Warranty What your warranty covers defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase 90 days for labor charges One year for parts Two years for the picture tubes The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or
63. ng Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level For example if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV G rating and lower in other words you want the child to watch TV G TV Y7 and TV Y then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings block programs with higher ratings l 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 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features 4 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only Parents Strongly Cautioned Parental Guidance Suggested General Audience TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older All Children Tip 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 changes
64. ng the Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the component you want the remote to operate 2 Look up the brand and code nuriber 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 DVD 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 ON 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 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 Tip components To operate the component The buttons might operate differently for 1 Press the component button TV VCR1 VCR2 DVD AUX or SAT CABLE to set the remote other components to operate the component especially when you re 2 Press ON OFF to turn the component ON or OFF using another component s menu 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that component system Note If you keep pressing buttons and notbing bappens tbe remote is probably in tbe wrong mode You must press the component button tbat matcbes tbe component you want to operate i e if you want to operate the VCR press VCR1 the remote control to
65. nguage 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 Chapter 3 PARENTAL CONTROLS d MOVIE RATING LI that gt ering Status Press to view programs with 1 this rating Press MENU to exit RATING REPEAT STATUS MAE Rating status field WIE RATLAG LIMIT Press v to view programs with this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS NR ue i x E NC 17 R PG 13 PG G Rating field Rating status field ChIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Press v to TPP programs with this rating Press MENU to exit Using the TV s Features V Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above specified level How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next sections To access the V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu l Press MENU on the remote control the 7V MAIN MENU appears 2 Select Parental Controls press 6 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 in other words movies rated PG and G then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings To block movies 1 Highlight the Rating
66. ns highlight your choice and select it To highlight a menu item press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter ora different color Turn on the TV Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears The menu screens time out after a period of time if you don t make a selection The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually Note Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV but puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV s functions a LLL 14 Chapter 1 Tip To access the setup menus manually press MENU and choose Setup SETUP Select the Language to be used in these menus SETUP Would you Like the TV to search for att available channels 1 Search for channels Skip this step if you move to 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 Plu
67. nt channel and view the content from the component you have connected to the TV 1 Press TV to place the remote in TV mode Make sure that the content from the component is turned ON 2 Press WHO INPUT to tune to the available input source and view the component 3 Press WHO INPUT again to tune back to the channel you were previously watching 2 2 _ _ Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control 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 NSZ remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and PROSCAN P TVs VCRs DVD players laserdisc players and satellite receivers CH DVD AUX cu CS Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmecl turn component ON such as a VCR point the remote at the VCR and press the button Then press ON OFF or channel up or channel down to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands Jf not the remote needs to be programmed REVERSE PLAY 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 You ll use these buttons when you pro
68. onnection Screw on antenna cable 6 ft VH82 5 95 Push on antenna cable 6 ft VH89 5 95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH83 5 95 Pusb on Cable attacbes to tbe round antenna Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 9 95 connectors called 75 obm F type on tbe back S Video Cable 6 ft VH976 7 95 of your VCR or TV Ends in VH89 6 ft push on for a quick S Video Cable 12 ft VH913 14 95 connection 2 way Signal Splitter VH47 3 95 Amplified Antenna 200 49 95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Antenna Mixer not shown 193984 11 15 Cable Double cable tbat lets WE you connect tbe video and Remote Control 76 1 242524 530 35 audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes Audio Video Adapter not shown 228449 4 45 Can also be used to connect VCR to your TV Cable is color coded and shielded Gold Tipped cable Has RCA type phono plugs VH83 6 ft on each end Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the vinzo and AUDIO jacks of stereo components Gold Tipped cable VH84 6 ft S Video Cable bas multi pin connectors on eacb end for connecting S Video components to your TV VH976 6 ft VH913 12 ft Continued on next page Chapter 5 Detach Here P e M LPS RNC 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 loca
69. or type your name and complete and correct To place your order by phone have your Visa address clearly x order will save you days MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free y of waiting number listed below pera Ci E EDS MD CE C CM Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form Street i 1 800 338 0376 Apt To place your order by mail detach and mail the I completed order form with credit card information City money order or check in US currency made payable to I Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following State Zip 1 I I l Daytime phone number Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Please make sure that both sides of this form Ronks PA 17573 have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change Detach Here 58 Chapter 5 Index I nt QR A Accessories 57 Advanced connections Il Age DBased Ratings 38 ANTENNA button 22 Arrow buttons 22 Audio Output Volume amp Speakers 47 Processor AG Audio Video cable 7 Auta Channel Search 15 49 Color 43 Juning 30 DVD Channel 37 SAT CABLE Channel 37 VCR Channels 37 AUN auxiliary button 22 B Basic connections 8 9 Picture Controls 47 Batteries for the remote 14 Black Level 47 Block Age Based Rating
70. r on the VCR If you have a cable box connect the G LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box V Chip Parental Controls Description You can block programs and movies by content age based ratings and or movie ratings Requirements Setup the Parental Controls menu in the TV s main menu Chapter 3 has details The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program Auto Tuning Description Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component VCR DVD Player etc button on the remote Requirements Set up Auto Tuning in the TV s menu system Chapter 3 has details Introduction ee This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Introduction Key Features 1 On screen Program Guide ta go 1 Parental Controls es eerie R ia Vedan Mare 1 Ato Mie m EU 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You 01001 6 Protect Against Power Surges I 6 Protect Components from Overheating 2 0000 10 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
71. restore the volume 2 Tone Controls 5 Audio Processor Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV s treble bass amp Audio Output amp Speakers 0 Exit and balance DON AUS Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers You can also access th AUDIO PROCESSOR menu by pressing the SOUND button on the remote Mono Plays the sound mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word STEREO appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo 46 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Expanded Stereo Electronically widens sound from stereo broadcasts stereo VCRs digital satellite systems DVD players and LaserDisc players for a fuller more spacious sound Sound Logic Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control Second Audio Program SAP Plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available The word SAP appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used to broadcast a p
72. rogram s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired Audio Output amp Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed level or variable control level Variable Output Speakers On This setting turns the TV s speakers on and allows variable output from the TV s audio output jacks Variable Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s speakers off and allows variable output from the TV s audio output jacks Fixed Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV s audio output jacks to an external component such as a surround sound amplifier With Fixed Output On the TV s volume control tone controls and mute are disabled TV MAIN MENU 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 3 Auto Color 4 Cotor Warmth 0 Exit Color Adjusts the richness of the color Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture When exiting this menu the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear You can choose either Yes or No If you save the settings as a Personal Picture Preset the TV will store the settings
73. s Setup Connections amp Setup Complete the Interactive Setup menu system in your TV allows the TV s features to work properly In this book we call it the interactive setup because the TV asks you questions you answer and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments The first time you turn on your TV the setup screens appear automatically Set the Menu Language The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system 1 Highlight your preferred language for the menu system 2 Press OK to select that language Complete Auto Channel Search The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called auto programming l 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 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 o
74. s 40 Front Panel 44 Movie Ratings 43 Specific Content Themes 41 V Chip Unrated Program 44 Buttons remote control 22 Cable Box code list 26 Cables Audio Video 7 coaxial 7 7 S Video 7 CC Closed Captioning 48 CH button 22 CH button 22 Channel 237 3 37 Banner 35 36 Block 44 Labels 50 Lineup 28 Menu 49 Search 15 Channels menu 34 CLEAR button 22 Closed Caption Display 8 Mode 48 Coaxial cable 7 Code list Cable Box 26 Satellite Receiver 26 VCR 26 Color Warmth 48 Connections TV VCR 8 TV VCR Satellite Receiver 11 TV Only 9 Content Themes 38 Contrast 47 D Demo Pin 6 8 9 11 DVD button 22 Channel 37 F Finding the sensor 13 Fixed Images 54 Output Speakers Off 47 FORWARD button 22 Front Panel Block 44 Front panel 55 Front panel block 44 G G LINK cable 7 connecting 13 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 15 20 INFO button 22 Interactive setup 15 J Jacks on the TV 12 L L E D button 22 L MONO jack 12 Labels 50 Language 48 Languages Selecting 15 Locating remote sensor 13 Lock Parental Controls 4 M Memory 50 Menu Audio 46 Channel 49 Channels 34 Grid Guide 29 language 48 Messages 33 News 32 Picture Quality 47 Schedule 32 Screen a8 Setup 24 Sort 31 Time 50 MENU button 22 Menus GU
75. se Your Connection Connections Jacks on the Back of Your TV Why You Should Connect This G LINK Cable Plugin the TV Put Batteries in the Remote e How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup Turn on the TV Complete the Interactive Setup Zo Changing Entertainment Again Connections amp Setup Y u RR RN Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet off the TV and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV Protect Components from Overheating Don t block ventilation holes any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Don t stack components When you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation 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 Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack If you place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV e If your antenna uses 300 ohm t
76. ss GUIDE again to remove it from the screen INFO Displays channel information L E D light emitting diode The little light on the remote that lights when you are programming the remote It also lights when you press a valid button on the remote MENU Displays the TV s Main menu You can also press and hold for 2 seconds to display the GUIDE Plus system MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume OK When a menu is on the screen press OK to select the item that is highlighted ON OFF Turns the TV on and off When the remote is in another mode VCR DVD Satellite etc and the remote is programmed to operate that component you can press ON OFF to turn the component on and off S U 22 Chapter 2 Using9 the Remote Control Tip To turn off all the RCA GE and PROSCAN components that are connected to the TV press ON OFF twice within two seconds This feature only works with most RCA GE and PROSCAN products PAUSE If you re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control press PAUSE when the disc or videotape is playing to pause playback PLAY If you re operating VCR or DVD Player plays the disc or videotape REC VCR When the GUIDE Plus program guide is on the screen press RECeVCR to program your VCR to record a program If the remote is VCR mode press VCR to start recording REVERSE If you re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remo
77. ss INFO to display 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 G Remove Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on 1 Remove 20 3 the remote Chapter 3 33 Using the TV s Features Channels menu Channels menu Channels action buttons selection You can customize the channet listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels For instance you may disable channels that VOU never w You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time atch l Ifthe Guide Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU to select the Menu bar 3 Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu selection 4 Use the up and down arrows to select a channel Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described next T rr Ree TURNS Channels Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Channels menu the following Action buttons appear Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since entering the Channels Menu Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighte
78. t Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by the D L S V 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 Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue For example if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language Fantasy Violence TV Y All Children Steps continued on next page Chapter 3 41 Using the TV s Features Rating status field Content themes RATING Status ew Stetina nena ciation Press v to view programs with this content for this rating D S Vv FV v DNE LIMIT to to We Content status fields Content themes Rating field Rating status field RATING LIMIT Rating Status 0 213 iUIM TA View j Press v to view programs with this content for this rating STATUS b 1 S V FV RATING TV MA Tv 14 I TV PG TV G TV Y Content status fields 42 To block program content 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 ag
79. t have been touched or bumped during the test highlight Test this code again and press OK the GUIDE Plus system runs the same set of codes No If you don t think the test was interrupted highlight No and press OK GUIDE Plus system tests the next code Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code Follow the instructions on the screen Note If tbe TV can t find your cable box code a troublesbooting checklist appears Carefully review each checklist and follow the instructions on the screen Chapter 1 17 Connections amp Setup cil e ao dues QN Step 3 Configuring for a VCR l If your TV is connected to a VCR press OK If it is not highlight No and press OK a screen will appear reminding you to connect your G LINK cable to your TV and VCR On your TY remote use the up dowm keys to your answer Press to choose 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that To operate property with your the GUDE Pure system needs to gir the is connected to the TV and press OK YOR brand An incorrect brand selection nay rest program recording errors If your brand isn t listed highlight Vot Listed and press OK On york TY remote use the up dowsl keys to find your brant imore brands wil appear as you move down Press OK to choose 3 Tune your VCR to channel 02 Next turn OFF your VCR When you complete these
80. te control press REVERSE to go backwards on a disc or videotape SAT CABLE Puts the remote in SATeCABLE mode If you set up the Auto Tuning feature Chapter 3 pressing the SAT CABLE button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel the TV waits 30 seconds and automatically goes back to the original channel Each time you press SKIP you add 30 seconds i e if you press SKIP two times before you change the channel the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically turns back to the original channel SOUND Displays the AUDIO PROCESSOR menu STOP 1f you re operating a VCR or DVD Player stops playing the disc or videotape TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays channel information VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode If you set up the Auto Tuning feature Chapter 3 pressing the VCRI button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR mode If you set up the Auto Tuning feature Chapter 3 pressing the VCR2 button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel VOL up and down buttons Decrease or increase the TV s volume WHOsINPUT In TV mode press WHO INPUT to toggle through the available Video Input channels VID SVID and the current channel In SAT mode press to select available channel lists Using the WHO INPUT Button Use the WHO INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources VID and the curre
81. the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Quiput fuck on the satellite receiver C Connect S Video cable coptionabD Connect an S Video cable to the S VIDEO jack on the TN and tothe S VIDEO jack on the suellite receiver cn S Video cable provides better picture quality than a regular video cable but is optional Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A Connect the coaxial cable from vour cable outlet cable box or antenna to the Input Jack on vour satellite receiver Csometitnes labeled IN FROM ANT B Connect the coaxial cabie from your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN 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 Gometimes 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 Connect G LINK cable A If vou haven t done so remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack B Connect the G LINK cable to the G LINK jack on the TV Next step place one of the wands of the G LINK cable to work with your VCR instructions are on p 13 Go to page 13 Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup Eee Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you are connecting many components please consult the manual that came with eac
82. to Block B 6 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 password and if you have not already set your password you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm 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 ratings back to View Content hating Status D l Vv FV 1 EU I nine which blocked w O view C vie o vv Determine whic cked rating yc ant to vie Press v to view programs with A 2 ati Hu j this rating Press MENU to exit 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status RATING STATUS DLS V FV of Block TV MA mL T n 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the rating NT 5o TV G status field TV Y7 ous 4 Press the up button to select View Note Tbe content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well They and the age based rating status are the only fields that automatically change back to View when you complete this process Note You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effec
83. vailable 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 Englisb Spanisb or Frencb Picture Tilt Direct View TV 31 or above Your TV has an extra large picture tube that makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth s magnetic field You may need to adjust the picture tilt Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable When a program is closed captioned the CC icon is displayed in the channel banner See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner 48 Chapter 4 CLOSED CAPTION MODE Tip If you don t know which Closed Caption mode to use select CC1 CCI 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 TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Time Parer GUIDI CHANNEL 1 Signal Type Setut 2 Auto Channel S
84. verview All About the GUIDE Plus System The Channel Banner Auto Tuning Parental Controls and V Chip Changing Entertainment Again 27 Using the TV s Features eee buttons window information options About the GUIDE Plus System The GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and or VCR You must first set up the GUIDE Plus Menu system in order to view this on screen program guide sce Chapter 1 for details Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus system A tow of Action buttons at the top of the screen 7 2 and 3 Video window Program information Promotional Channel TE information listings 4 A row of menu options Grid Sort News Schedule Messctges Channels Setup Channel listings Promotional information Note The GUIDE Plus system screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see Not all channels programs and GUIDE Plus information depicted will be available in your area New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus system so these too are subjectto change Tip Downloading Data Since the program information provided by The GUIDE Plus system is not available until it completes its first download of the GUIDE Plus system is based on your program listings When th
85. win 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 place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Connection Pictures Audio video cables are usually bundled together For better visibility the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately audio left audio right and video 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 Cables Connection Go to Needed Title Coaxial TV VCR page 8 Audio video G LINK cable pages 10 11 Audio video Satellite Receiver S Video optional G LINK cable Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your

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