RCA CRT Television User's Manual

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SETUP AND
CONNECTIONS
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Step 1: Unpack the TV ......................................................................
4
Step 2: Connect Your TV ..................................................................
4
TV Only .......................................................................................
The Basic Connection .................................................................
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5
Advanced
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Connections ..............................................................
Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable ...................................................
Attaching
the G-LINK Cable ......................................................
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Step 4: Plug in the TV .....................................................................
10
Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote ..................................................
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Step 6: Turn On the TV ...................................................................
10
Step 7: Program the TV ..................................................................
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INTERACTIVE
SETUP ....................................................................
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Using Point and Select ...................................................................
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Entering Setup ................................................................................
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Selecting a Language .....................................................................
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Auto Channel Search .....................................................................
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The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System .......................................................
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Setting Up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ...............................
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Setting the Time .............................................................................
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Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning)
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Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning)
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Setting the DVD Channel (auto tuning)
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Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning)
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Labeling the Channels ...................................................................
USING THE REMOTE .....................................................................
Interactive
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Setup ............................................................................
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Remote Buttons ..............................................................................
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Using the WHO, INPUT Button ................................................
Programming
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the Remote .............................................................
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Testing the Remote ..................................................................
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Using the Remote to Control a Device ...................................
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Modes of Operation
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Front Panel .....................................................................................
USING THE MENUS .......................................................................
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Menus and Control Panels .............................................................
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Audio Menu ....................................................................................
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Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor .......................... 31
Picture Quality Menu .....................................................................
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Screen Menu ...................................................................................
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Using Closed Captioning
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Channel Menu ................................................................................
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Time Menu ......................................................................................
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Other Menus ...................................................................................
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu ................................................................
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About
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the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ............................................
Downloading
Data ..................................................................
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Grid Guide ................................................................................
40
Sort ...........................................................................................
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Schedule ...................................................................................
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News .........................................................................................
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Messages ..................................................................................
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Editor ........................................................................................
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Channel Marker ..............................................................................
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PIP (Picture-in-Picture)
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Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................
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V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ......................................................
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V-Chip Unrated Program Block ...............................................
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Channel Block ..........................................................................
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Front Panel Block .....................................................................
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Lock/Unlock
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Operation
Parental Controls ................................................
REFERENCE .....................................................................................
Troubleshooting
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Care and Cleaning ..........................................................................
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RCA DIRECT VIEW TV LIMITED WARRANTY .................................
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ACCESSORY INFORMATION
INDEX
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GETTING
STARTED
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first five sections of the manual show you how to
get your TV set up and connected, run the Interactive
Setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus,
features, and controls of your TV.
1
SETUP AND
CONNECTIONS
V
The Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting
tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information
and your
warranty.
V
Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get started.
V
V
V
•
Checkout the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these Tip
Boxes. There are some important
tips that
will help you get the most from your TV.
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STEP 1: UNPACK
TH E TV
Important
Stand Information
Make sure to locate the remote control.
STEP 2: CONNECT
YOUR
There are three types of connections
TV
outlined
in this section:
TV Only:
If you're only going to connect the
TV to your home antenna or cable
system.
The Basic Connection:
If you're going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.
Advanced
If you're going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to a
VCR and a satellite receiver.
Connections:
Cable information
and illustrations are given for each type of connection.
Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward
to Step 3.
TV ONLY
This is a basic connection
from an antenna
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna
or cable system to your TV.
jack as shown.
Cables
You will use the following
cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and video
signals to the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable
box.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
TV
Once you have completed
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this connection
you may skip to Step 3.
CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Take precautions that the stand
or other furniture on which the TV is
placed is properly located (see Important
Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over, pushed off,
or pulled off. This could cause damage to
the TV and/or personal injury.
Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting any
cables.
• Make sure allantennas and cables are
properly grounded. Referto the
Impo_ant Safeguardssheet packed
with yourTV.
THE
BASIC CONNECTION
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and
multiple component connection
Advanced Connections.
information
refer to the next section,
Cables
You will use the following type of cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two coaxial
cables are used: one connects from an antenna,
cable, or cable box to the VCR, and one connects
from the VCR to the TV. These cables carry both
audio and video signals.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR I
OUT
EN
How to View
the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection
Channel 3 or4.
tune TV to
Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will
program the TV to automatically
tune to Channel
4 when you turn on the VCR.
Once you have completed this connection
"Connect the G-LINK Cable."
3 or
you may skip to Step 3,
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ADVANCED
CONNECTIONS
Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple
components.
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your
TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.
Once you have made your connections
you will need to program the TV to tune
to the correct Video INPUT channel in
order to see and hear audio and video
from the component. You will program
this later in the Interactive Setup.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting AN cables, be sure to connect corresponding
OUTPUTS and
INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).
Input
1
Input
2
Connect any of the following components:
• VCR
,, tnternet Access Device
Connect any of the following components:
• VCR
• Internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player
• Satellite Receiver
• Laserdisc Player
• Satellite Receiver
• DVD Player
To view the component connected to input 1:
Use the WHO.INPUT button on the remote.
• DVD Player
To view the component connected to Input 2:
Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
External
Speaker Jacks
Use to connect external
speakers for surround
sound. Make sure the
TV
Speaker Selection
to EXTERNAL.
S-Video
This optional
connection can
be used for
better video
quality
S-Video
This optional
connection can
be used for
better video
picture.
quality
Audio
amplifier for variable controlled
or fixed level stereo output.
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picture.
G-LINK
Outputs
Connect to an audio receiver or
is set
Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also
I
ablelAntenna
1
be used for basic component connections.
3onnect the G-LINK cable for
one-button
recording and
channel tuning from the Guide
Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter
when connecting components to your TV. Note: those components
which offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or satellite
receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their audio INPUT
connection.
Cautions:
Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
• Place the audio/video
cables to the
sides of the TV's back panel instead of
straight down the middle.
Cables
You will use the following
make your connection:
types of cables to
Coaxial Cables: Carry the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cable box, as needed by your
cable system.
AudioNideo
Cables: Carry audio and video
from a component to the TV.
S-Video Cable: Carry video from an S-Video
capable component which provides best
picture quality.
TV and Stereo VCR
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and
keep them away from the audio/video
cables.
Protect Your Components From
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of
the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.
Compared to the Basic Connection, using Audiofideo
and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality
from a component.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO.INPUT to
VCR
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VIDEO
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CH 3
OUT TO TV
toggle through
the video (VID) inputs.
In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to
automatically
tune to the VID input channel when you turn
on the VCR.
TV
Most Audio/Video cables are
combined into one cable with
three heads on each end.
We show individual
_
cables in these
_L_3_
sample connections.
_
Either may be used, but
you must be sure to connect
Video to Video, Right to Right
and Left to Left.
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TV, VCR and Satellite
CABLE,
CABLE
SATELLITE
BOX,
OR
Receiver
ANTENNA
SATELLITE
SIGNAL
How to View
Your Components
To watch the satellite receiver in this connection,
press TV to put the remote control into TV mode,
then press WHO,INPUT to scroll through the video
input channels until you tune to VID (or SVID) input.
RECEIVER
To watch the VCR in this connection, press
WHO,INPUT to scroll through the video input
channels until you tune to VID2.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically
tune to the correct input channel
when you turn on your component.
CABLE,
CABLE
BOX,
OR
ANTENNA
SATELLITE
SIGNAL
How to View
Your Components
To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press
TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO,INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID1 ( or SVID 1) input.
To watch the VCR in this connection press WHO,INPUT
to scroll through the video input channels until you tune
to VID2.
To watch the DVD player in this connection,
press TV to
put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO,INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID2 ( or SVID 2) input.
In the Interactive
Setup you can program
the TV to
TV
automatically
tune to the correct input channel when
you turn on your component.
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STEP 3: CONNECTTH
E G-LINK
CABLE
The G-LINK cable enables the Guide Plus+ system (the on-screen guide
that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don't
connect the G-LINK cable, no channels may be listed in the on-screen
program guide.
VCR - If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK
cable, one-touch recording won't work. The other features of the guide
will work properly.
HOWTO
FINDTHE
REMOTE
CONTROL
SENSOR
The G-LINK cable is used to send commands
to your VCR and/or cable box. You must
remove the DEMO PiN before you can attach
the G-LINK cable.
You have to place the wands on the G-LINK cable in front of the remote
control sensor on the VCR and/or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs
have the remote control 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) so 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).
4,
When the component
5.
Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath
cable box (see instructions below).
turns on, you've located the sensor.
PLACI NG TH E WAN
your VCR and/or
DS UN DE R TH E VCR AN D/
OR CABLE BOX
Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or cable
box. Place them about one inch away from the remote control sensor.
[]l
G-LI_K wand with a twist ti
and
leave
it behind
the TV.
tie and
leave
it
behind
the
TV.
Connect to G_LINK i_k
on the
back
of the
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STEP 4: PLUG IN THE TV
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide
blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the
plug completely.
STEP 5: PLACE BATTERIES
Remove the battery
remote.
Insert fresh batteries.
aligned correctly.
compartment
IN REMOTE
cover from the back of the
Make sure that the polarities
(+ and -) are
Replace the cover.
STEP 6:TURN
ON THE TV
Press TV on the remote,
or press POWER on the TV itself.
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote
into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV
functions.
ON-SCREEN
PROGRAM
GUIDE
The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold on-screen program
guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV
(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system). For more
information
on setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system, see the next
section, Interactive Setup.
To get out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System:
•
Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the
highlighted
channel.
•
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the
channel displayed in the View window.
•
Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and go to the last
channel you were watching.
STEP 7: PROGRAM
TH E TV
Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu
system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable
TV or antenna signals into the TV's memory.
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Projection
TV Only.
If the picture appears to have a double or
triple image or if you notice rings or halos
around objects, you may have to adjust the
color convergence. Details can be found
under the Screen menu heading in the
"Using the Menu System" section of this
manual.
THERE'S
AN
ON-SCREEN
SETUP
ROUTINE
The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps
needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+
Gold menu system:
•
Select a menu language
•
Search for available
•
Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
•
Set the time
•
Set the VCR1 channel
•
Set the VCR2 channel
•
Set the DVD channel
•
Set the SAT/CABLE channel
•
Make the channel list and labels
channels
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INTERACTIVE
SETUP
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USING
POINTAND
SELECT
You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access onscreen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select
method has two steps.
1.
Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.
2.
Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make
the change or go to a place you have indicated.
MENU
ENTERING
The first screen of the interactive Setup appears automatically
when
you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.
1.
Point and Select
buttons
Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.
You can also access the interactive Setup through
1.
¢LEA_
SETUP
the Main menu:
Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote.
2.
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Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes
up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.
Press CLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to TV
viewing.
Many VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU button on
this remote works as a PROGRAM button
in VCR mode. Other manuals may refer to
a SELECTbutton. The OK button on this
remote works as a SELECT button.
3.
Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.
SELECTING
A LANGUAGE
The first part of the setup routine
language for the menu system.
asks you to select your preferred
1.
Point to your preferred
2.
Press MENU or OK to select that language.
AUTO
CHANNEL
language
for the menu system,
SEARCH
The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search
for aiI channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This
is sometimes called "auto programming."
Note that the Auto Channel
Search will not appear if the GUIDE Plus+ System has been configured
with a cable box.
1.
Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has
finished.
2.
Press MENU or OK to continue.
If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you
can access it later through the Channel
menu. See Using the Menu System for
more details.
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THE
GUIDE
Plus+
GOLD
SYSTEM
The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to display your local
program listMgs, and control your cable box and VCR.
You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold initial
point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the interactive Setup.
SETTING
UP THE GUIDE
Plus+ GOLD
menu or
You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold system during
Interactive Setup or by
selecting the GUIDE Plus+
Gold Menu from the Main
Menu. You can also access
the GUIDE Plus+ menus by
pressing menu on the
remote, and selecting GUIDE
Plus+ Menu.
SYSTEM
To complete GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold G-LINK cable wands must be properly aligned with
your cable box and VCR if you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.
Select your Country and enter your ZiP
or Postal code.
USA
The next series of screens asks you
about your cable TV setup. If you have
a cable box, you need to set the
GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to control it.
Otherwise, it may not be able to
locate and download program
information.
Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and
then select the brand of your cable
box from the choices available. The
system then searches for the correct
code to control your cable box. When
your cable box switches to channel 9 it
has located the correct code.
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Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try
another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen
stating "Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again" appears. You have a
choice to either TryAgain or Skip Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
•
Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering
•
Check to make sure the G-LINK cable wand is positioned
it again.
correctly.
If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features
you successfully complete this procedure.
of the guide may not be available
until
Once the correct model of cable box (or
VCR) has been identified, you need to set
the cable box's output channel. Enter the
channel you use to view channels through
your cable box--usually
3 or 4. Consult
your cable box's instruction book or your
cable company if you are not sure. Choose
0 to use VIDEO INPUT.
Select YES if you have a VCR, or NO if not.
(Answering NO automatically
skips forward
to the end of GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup.)
Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off.
Enter the brand of your VCR.
When the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system
identifies the correct code for your
the VCR's tuner changes to channel
Select YES if the VCR automatically
to channel 9, or NO if it did not.
If you select NO, the system will try
code.
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correctly
VCR,
9.
changed
,/ Yes
another
The last screen comes up when you've
successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
setup.
Remember:
•
•
Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs and download program
information.
Press OK to leave the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system setup.
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SETTING
TH E TIME
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your
GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you need to
set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets
the time for you automatically.
1.
Press MENU or OK to bring up the SET TIME control
panel.
2.
Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down
arrows to change from AM to PM.
3.
Press MENU or OK to continue.
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SETTING
TH E VCR1 CHANNEL
(AUTO
TUNING)
The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel When you set the VCR1
channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning.
Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don't have a
VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not
Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Using the Menu System section.)
1.
Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
2.
Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV.
3.
Press MENU or OK to continue.
SETTING
TH E VCR2 CHANNEL
(AUTO
TUNING)
The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel When you set the VCR2
channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR2 button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you don't
have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip this step or
select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more, see
Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System section.)
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1.
Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
2.
Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR
connected to the TV.
3.
Press MENU or OK to continue.
SETTING
THE
DVD CHANNEL
(AUTO
TUNING)
The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD
channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the DVD button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don't have
a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected
from the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the
Using the Menu System section.)
1.
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Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.
2.
Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player
connected to the TV.
3.
Press MENU or OK to continue.
SETTING
(AUTO
TH E SAT/CABLE
CHANNEL
TU N I NG)
The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/
CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you
press the SAToCABLE button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect
box. If you don't have a satellite receiver
TV, skip this step or select Not Connected
choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in
section.)
a satellite receiver or a cable
or cable box connected to the
from the SAT/CABLE Channel
the Using the Menu System
If You Have Both a Satellite
1.
Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.
Receiver and a Cable Box
Connected
to the TV
The remote cannot control both a cable
box and the satellite receiver, if you
choose to have the remote control the
satellite receiver, you must then use your
cable box remote to control the cable box.
You may, however, prefer to use the
satellite receiver remote for satellite
programming, and set your SAToCABLE
button to control your cable box. It's your
choice.
2,
Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite
receiver or cable box connected to the TV.
3.
Press MENU or OK to continue.
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LABELING
TH E CHANNELS
This last step in the interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and
label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Using the Menu
System section.)
1.
Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control
2_
Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different
the control panel (called "fields").
3.
Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and
letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field. You may wish to
refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper's TV section for ideas
on labeling the channels.
4_
Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU or
OK to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.
PROGRAMMING
panel.
areas of
TH E REMOTE
Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the
remote to control your VCR, satellite receiver, or other components.
find out how to program the remote, go to the next section.
2O
To
Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) buttons to change
channels in the Chan # field. This works
even if you're not in the Chan # field. Or,
enter the channel number directly using
the number buttons on the universal
remote. To enter a number greater than
99, press and hold "1" to enter the
hundreds digit, then press the two
remaining numbers.
The list and labels feature can also be
accessed from the Channel menu. Because
this procedure can be time consuming,
feel free to skip this step and come back
to it later.
HOWTO
USE YOUR
UNIVERSAL
REMOTE
This section defines the buttons of the remote and
how to program it to control other components.
V
The universal remote can be programmed to control
most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite
receivers, DVD players and cable boxes. If you have
an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you may not
need to program it at all.
V
13
USING
THE
REMOTE
V
V
V
1
Modes of Operation
|
Becausethis universal remote can control
several different components(DVD
player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.), it uses
operational modes triggered by the
component buttons. For example if you
want the remote to control the TV, you
would pressthe TV button to put the
J
remote into TV mode before you could
control the TV.
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REMOTE
ON.OFF
BUTTONS
When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another
device
LED
mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed,
will turn the device
on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are
on will be turned off (this feature
PROSCAN products).
only works with most RCA, GE, or
VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if autotuning
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote
channel information.
is enabled,
is enabled,
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if auto tuning
will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
LED Red light which indicates
programming
button
AUX When pressed, will turn on the component
it to control. Also turns on the TV if auto tuning
remote is programmed to control the TV.
is enabled,
to its minimum
Press repeatedly
VCR2
SKiP
SOUND
GO BACK
GUIDE
INFO
MENU
CLEAR
you have programmed
is enabled and the
is
level Press again to
to add more time.
CH ^ or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press
once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue
changing channels.
SOUND
Decreases or increases the TV's volume.
Press once to display the audio processor choice list. Point and
select to choose a different
GO BACK
processor or press CLEAR to exit.
Returns you to the previous channel.
GUIDE Brings up and exits the GUIDE Plus+ system. In SAT.CABLE
mode, brings up available on-screen guides.
INFO
Brings up channel information.
MOVE (Arrows)
Used to point to different items in the menu system.
Also used to adjust the menu controls. Also move the PIP window when
no menus are on the screen.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted
to the previous menu.
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SAT. CABLE
MUTE
,O20,©
,0,0°0
,O 80 90
WHOHNPUT
©00
REVERSE
VOL< or VOL>
AUX
it
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will bring up the
PIP window and wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original
channel.
DVD
TV
is pressed.
SAT.CABLE Puts the remote in SAT.CABLE mode and if auto tuning
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
MUTE Reduces the TV's volume
restore the volume.
)FF
it will
mode when programming
the remote. Also displays when a valid remote
Ol
it will
in TV mode. Also displays
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and if auto tuning
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
VCRE
items or returns you
REC'VCR÷
PIP
ANTENNA
©
PLAY
FORWARD
STOP
PAUSE
SWAP CHCTRL RESET
QQQ©
MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted
VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.
items. When in
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you
to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system.
(0-9) Number Buttons
Enters channel numbers, digits for
programming the remote, and time settings directly though the remote
control. To enter a two-digit
channel, press the two digits. To enter a
three-digit
channel, press and hold the first digit, release, then add the
second two. For example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1,
release, press 2, then press 3.
DVD
WHO,INPUT
In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input
sources (VIDI/SVlD1, VID2/SVID2, current channel). In SAT mode, press to
select available channel lists (RCA, GE, and PROSCAN only).
ANTENNA
Functions as TV/VCR button
button in SAT.CABLE mode.
VCR2
AUX SAC,CAbLE
_UTE
S_P
SOUND
GO BACK
GUIDE
in VCR mode and TV/receiver
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, REC,VCR+, STOP, PAUSE If programmed,
provides transport control for some remote-controllable
VCRs, DVD
players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players. Pressing REC.VCR+
when using the GUIDE Plus+ system sets the VCR to record a program.
PiP Brings up the small pictureqn-picture
window. Press again to
remove the PIP window. If you have selected the option labelled
Alternate with PIP while in the PIP Caption Display menu, then you
will be able to toggle between PIP on, PIP with closed captioning,
and
PIP off.
SWAP
WHO'INPUT
O©©©
Swaps the main picture with the PIP window.
CH CTRL Selects the picture window (that is, the main or PIP window)
to be changed by the CH ^ (channel up), CH v (channel down), or
WHO.INPUT buttons.
RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture
Control Preset. Point and select to choose a different
Picture Control
Preset. Also used to reset the settings
Parental Controls menu.
in several menus, such as the
USING
BUTTON
THE
WHO.INPUT
Use the WHO*INPUT button to toggle through the available
and view the component you have connected to the TV.
1.
Press TV to place the remote
component
in TV mode. Make sure that the
you want to view is turned
2.
Press WHO,INPUT
3.
Continue
on.
to tune to an available
to press WHO,INPUT
input sources
Modes of Operation
input source.
to scroll through
the input sources.
Because this universal remote can control
several different components (DVD player,
VCR, Cable Box, etc.), it uses operational
modes triggered by the component
buttons. For example if you want the
remote to control the TV, you would press
the TV button to put the remote into TV
mode before you could control the TV.
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PROGRAMMING
TH E REMOTE
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of
remote controllable
VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The
remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN
TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
TESTI NG TH E REMOTE
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed,
turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press
the VCR1 button. Then press ON.OFF or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If
not, the remote needs to be programmed.
PROG RAMMI
NG TH E REMOTE
Using Automatic
Code Search
The following
instructions can be used to program the remote to
control each of the devices connected to your TV. If you want to exit the
automatic code search without programming
and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off.
any of your devices, press
the AUX button
in this
model.
I work
Note: with
Programming
the remote
will
not
1.
Turn on the device you want to control
2.
Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.).
While holding the device button, press and hold ON.OFF until the
red light on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.
3.
(VCR, SAT, etc.).
Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops
S
DW
vc_2
_ux
SA_.CA_E
flashing.
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to
program. If, after 5 seconds, the device you want to control does
not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next
set of codes.
Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you have
searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes.
If the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then
the remote
cannot control
that particular
device.
If the device you want to control does turn off:
1.
Press and release REVERSE,then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step
until the device turns back ON.
2.
To finish, press and hold STOP until the red light on the remote
turns off.
Using Direct Entry
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1.
Turn on the component
to be programmed.
2.
Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the
code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote.
You'll use these buttons when you
program the remote to control any
device.
The remote may not operate all models
of all brands.
1
3.
Press and hold the button
4.
Enter the code from the code list.
5.
Release button, and then 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.
6.
If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed
for your brand, until the component responds to the remote
commands.
USING
THE
on the remote you want to program.
REMOTE
TO CONTROLA
Once the remote has been programmed
use it to control your devices.
DEVICE
successfully, you are ready to
To operate the device:
1.
Press the device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, AUX, or SAT.CABLE)
to set the remote to control the device.
2.
Press ON.OFF to turn the device ON or OFE
3.
Use the remote
MODES
buttons that apply to that device.
OF OPERATION
Because this universal remote can control several different components
(DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered
by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to
control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV
mode before you could control the TV.
FRONT
PAN EL
If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV
to operate many of the TV's features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted
items. Also returns you to the previous menu.
MENU
_
_
VOL--
VOL+
POWER I
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system,
it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points
up to items and adjusts menu controls.
VOLDecreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL - is used
to point left to items and adjust menu controls.
MO / + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used
to point right to items and adjust menu controls.
POWER
Turns the TV on and off.
The front panel above shows a typical
button layout. The exact look of the
buttons may be different from those on
the front of your TV.
The Front Panel Block feature disables all
front panel buttons if Parental Controls
are locked. For more information,
see
Parental Control, in the Features and
Controls section.
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|'1i
Admiral .........................................................................
213 I
Adventura .....................................................................
2026
Aiko ...............................................................................
2027
Aiwa ....................................................................
2002, 2026
Ak_i ....2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113
American High ............................................................
202 I
Asha ...............................................................................
2013
Audio Dynamics ..............................................
2009, 2010
Audiovox ......................................................................
2014
Belt & Howell ...............................................................
201 I
Beaumark .....................................................................
2013
Broksonic ..........................................................
2012, 2025
Calix ..............................................................................
2014
Candle ......... 2013, 2014, 2015,2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Canon ......................................................
202 I, 2022, 2114
Capehart ............................................................
2020, 21 I0
Carver ...........................................................................
2062
CCE ....................................................................
2027, 206 I
Citizen2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027
Cotortyme ...................................................................
2009
Cott ................................................................................ 206 I
Craig .............................................
2013,2014,2023,2061
Curtis-Mathes ...........................2000, 200Z 2009, 2013,
.................................
2016, 2018, 202 L 2022, 2024, 2115
Cyber he× ......................................................................
2013
Daewoo ...... 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027, 2028,
2110
Daytron .........................................................................
21 I0
Dbx .....................................................................
2009, 2010
Dimensia .......................................................................
2000
Dynatech ...........................................................
2002, 2026
Electrohome .....................................................
2014, 2029
Electrophonic ..............................................................
2014
Emerson .................................................
2002, 2012,2014,
............2015, 202 I, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,
2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 204 I,
2042,2044,2045, 2047,2065,2105,2113,2116,2117,
2130
Fisher. 201 I, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 205 I, 2052,2118
Fuii ......................................................................
2021,2119
Funai ...................................................................
2002, 2026
Garrard .........................................................................
2026
GE ..... 2000, 2001,2013,2021,2022,2053,2115,2120
Goldst_r ............................2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 212 I
Gradiente .....................................................................
2026
Harley Davidson .........................................................
2026
Harman Kardon ..........................................................
2009
Harwood ......................................................................
206 I
Headquarter ................................................................
201 I
Hitachi2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 21 I I, 2120, 2122
HI-Q ..............................................................................
2023
Instant Replay ..............................................................
202 I
}CL ................................................................................. 2021
JC Penney .............2009, 2010, 201 l, 2013, 2014, 2021,
.......... 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 21 18
Jensen ......................................................
2055, 2056, 211 I
JVC ...............2009, 2010,201 L 2018, 2058, 211 I, 2123
Kenwood .............. 2009 2010, 201 I, 2016, 2018, 2058,
2 1,2 23
KLH ...............................................................................
206 I
Kodak .................................................................
2014,2021
Lloyd ...................................................................
2002, 2026
Logik ..............................................................................
206 I
LXI .................................................................................
2014
Magnavox .... 202 I, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104, 2108, 2124
Magnin ...........................................................................
2013
Marantz ..................................................
2009, 2010, 201 I,
..................................
2016, 2018, 2021, 2058, 2062,2064
Maria .............................................................................
2014
Masushita ......................................................................
202 I
MEI .................................................................................
2021
Memorex ..........................................................
2002, 201 I,
.....................2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 213 I
MGA ........................................................
2029, 2065, 2113
MGN Technology ........................................................
2013
Midland .........................................................................
2053
Minolta ....................................................
2055, 2056, 2107
Mitsubishi .. 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,
.......... 2070, 2071,2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123
Montgomery Ward ..........................................
2075, 2131
26
Comtronics ................................................................
5014, 5015
Motorola ..............................................................
2021,213 I
Contec ...................................................................................
5016
MTC ..........................................................
2002, 2013, 2026
Eastern ...................................................................................
5017
Muttitech ................. 2002, 2013,2016, 2026, 2053, 206 I
Garrard ..................................................................................
501 I
NEC ....................................
2009, 2010, 201 I, 2016, 2018,
GC Electronics .....................................................................
5009
....................... 2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 21 I I, 2123
Gemini .............................................................
5018, 5019, 5049
Nikko ...............................................................................
2014
General Instrument ............................................................
5003
Nobtex ............................................................................
2013
Hamlin ........................................
5020, 502 I, 5022, 5035, 5045
Olympus .........................................................................
2021
Hitachi ....................................................................................
5003
Optimus ...............................................................
2014,2131
Hytex ......................................................................................
5002
Optonica .........................................................................
2096
Orion ..............................................................................
2035
Jasco .......................................................................................
501 I
Jerl_old........ 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053
P_nasonic................. 2021,2022,2109,2125,2126,2127
Magnavox ...............................................................................
5025
Pentax .................................
2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Memorex ...............................................................................
5026
Pentex Research ...........................................................
2018
Movie Time .....................................................
5002, 5027, 5028
Philco ..............................................
2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
NSC ..................................................................
5002, 5027, 5028
Philips .............................................
2021, 2062, 2096, 2124
Oak ....................................................................
5002,5016, 5029
Pilot .................................................................................
2014
P_nasonic ....................................................................
5048, 5052
Pioneer ................................2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123
Paragon ..................................................................................
5026
Portland .........................................
2016, 2017, 2019, 21 IO
PROSCAN ..........................................................
2000, 2001
Philips ........ 501 I, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 503 I, 5032
Pioneer ........................................................................
5033, 5034
Protec ..............................................................................
206 I
Pulsar ......................................................................................
5026
Putsar ...............................................................................
2104
RCA ..................................................................
5047, 5049, 5052
Quarter ..........................................................................
201 I
Realistic .......................................................................
5009, 5049
Quartz .............................................................................
201 I
Regal ............................................................................
5022, 5035
Quasar ......................................................
202 I, 2022, 2125
Regency .................................................................................
5017
RCA ....................................
2000, 200 I, 2003, 2013,202 I,
Rembrandt ............................................................................
5003
.............. 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087,
Runco .....................................................................................
5026
..............2088, 2089, 2090, 2091,2107, 2115, 2120, 2125
Radioshack/Realistic ....................2002, 201 I, 2013, 2014
Samsung ......................................................................
5014, 5034
Scientific Adanta ..................................5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
• 202 I, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 213 I
Signal............................................................................
5014, 5018
Radix ................................................................................
2014
Signature ................................................................................
5003
Randex ............................................................................
2014
SL Marx ..................................................................................
5014
Ricoh ...............................................................................
2128
Sprucer ..................................................................................
5052
Runco ..............................................................................
2104
Starcom ............................................................
5007, 5018, 5053
Samsung ...................2005,2013,2015,2033, 2053,2112
Stargate .......................................................................
5014, 5018
Sanky ....................................................................
2131,2104
Starquest ................................................................................
5018
Sansui .............................................
2010, 2092, 21 I 1,2123
"randy ......................................................................................
5040
Sanyo .........................................................
2011,2013,2023
Teleview .................................................................................
5014
Scott ... 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065, 2093,
2116
Tocom ..............................................................
5004, 5023, 5041
Sea_-s....................................
201 I, 2014, 202 I, 2023, 2048,
Toshiba ...................................................................................
5026
.........................2049, 2050, 205 I, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Tusa .........................................................................................
5018
TV86 .......................................................................................
5027
Sharp ..............2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 213 I
Shintom ..........................................
2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Unika ................................................................
5008, 5009, 5011
United Artists .......................................................................
5002
Shogun ............................................................................
2013
United Cabte ........................................................................
5053
Signature .............................................................
2002, 213 I
Universal ...............................................
5008, 5009, 5010, 501 I
Singer .........................................................
2021, 2061, 2128
Sony ..........................2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128
Videoway ...............................................................................
5044
STS ........................................................................
2021,2107
Viewst_r ................................................
5015, 5025, 5027, 5040
Zenith ...............................................................
5026, 5050, 5051
Sylvania 2002, 202 I, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
Symphonic ...........................................................
2002, 2026
"randy ....................................................................
2002, 201 I
Tashiko ............................................................................
2014
Tatung ...................................................................
2058, 21 I I
Chappar_l ...................................................................
5056,5057
TEAC ...................................
2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 211 I
Drake ..........................................................................
5058,5059
Technics ...............................................................
2021,2109
GE ................................................................................
5000,5001
Teknika .....................2002,2014,2021,2026,2100,2129
Generallnstuments .......................................
5060,5061,5062
TMK ...........................................................
2013, 2024, 2047
P_n_sonic...............................................................................
5075
Toshiba ...........2015, 2049, 205 I, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
Primes_r ...............................................................................
5076
ToteVision ...........................................................
2013, 2014
PROSCAN .................................................................
5000,5001
Unitech ...........................................................................
2013
RCA .............................................................................
5000,5001
Vector Research ..........................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Realis_c ..................................................................................
5063
Victor ..............................................................................
2010
Sony ........................................................................................
5072
Video Concepts ................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
STSI ........................................................................................
5064
Videosonic .....................................................................
2013
STS2........................................................................................
5065
Wards ........... 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 202 I, 2023, 2026,
STS3........................................................................................
5066
•.2029 2055, 2056, 2061,2096, 2101,2102, 2103, 2107,
STS4........................................................................................
5067
2 6,2131
Toshiba ...................................................................................
5068
XR-1000 ................................................... 2021, 2026, 2061
Toshiba ...................................................................................
5073
Yamaha ..................... 2009, 2010, 201 I, 2018, 2058, 21 I I
Uniden ....................................................................................
5069
Zenith .................................. 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128
ABC ................5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053
Antronix ..............................................................
5008, 5009
Archer ............................................
5008, 5009, 50 I0, 501 I
Cabletenna .....................................................................
5008
Cableview .......................................................................
5008
Century ..........................................................................
501 I
Citizen .............................................................................
501 I
Cotour Voice .......................................................
5012, 5013
(ForRCA and Dimensia brands only)
AM/FM ...................................................................................
4003
Aux .........................................................................................
4004
Phono .....................................................................................
4005
CD ..........................................................................................
4007
Tape ........................................................................................
4006
THE
MENU
SYSTEM
This section explores the menus of your TV--beginning
some information on using menus and control panels.
Each menu is then outlined and special features
help you get the most from your TV.
with
are detailed
V
to
V
V
USINGTHE
MENU
SYSTEM
V
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MENUS
AND
CONTROL
PAN ELS
Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to
access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists.
Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, but
control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV.
The following
pages detail how to use these controls to customize the
functions of your TV.
MENUS
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote
or on
the front panel to bring up the Main menu:
Menus take you to another menu or a control
to select a choice in a menu:
•
Point with the arrows and then select with
•
Press a number
button
on the remote.
menu press 3 to go straight
panel. There are two ways
MENU or OK.
For example, in the Main
to the Screen menu.
Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu:
•
Point to Exit and press MENU or OK.
•
Press 0 on the remote.
•
Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and
you return to TV viewing.
•
Feel free to explore the menu system. If
you're ever unsure where you are in the
menu system, or you're just plain tired of
exploring, press CLEAR to remove the
menus from the screen and start over
again.
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CONTROL
PANELS
VCR_
Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features
of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level
such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders,
choice lists, and numeric entry.
DVD
ON*OFF
VCR2
TV
AU×
SAT. CABL_
MUTE
S_EP
SOUND
GO BACK
GUEOE
_NFO
Sliders
Sliders are used to make adjustments
to a particular
control.
To use a Slider in a menu:
1.
Press the up or down arrow
feature you want to adjust.
to select the slider control for the
2.
Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.
Arrows
MENU
CL_A_
REVERSE
REC'VCR÷
P_P
Numeric Entry
A numeric entry control
A pointer
_LAY
FORWARD
STOP
PAUSE
SWAP CHCTRL
_ESET
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panel is used to enter numbers or letters.
appears underneath
the column you are changing.
1.
Use the digits to enter a number
2.
Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then use the
digits to enter a number.
3.
When you have finished
entering
in the column
information,
above the pointer.
press MENU or OK.
•
If the control panel is not set to the
current time, use the arrows to go back
over the columns and the digits to make
changes.
You can also enter numbers by using the
up and down arrows on the remote.
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CHOICE
LISTS
Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the
choice list appears, the highlighted
item is the one that is currently
selected, or "in use."
Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice.
You will then return to the previous screen.
Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control
panels the following
pages provide a brief explanation
of all the menu
features. The features are organized in order of their location on the
Main Menu.
AUDIO
Mute
MENU
Press OKto
reduce the TV's volume to its minimum
level. Press
OK again to restore the volume.
Tone Controls
Displays the slider controls for adjusting
bass and balance.
the TV's treble,
Audio PrOCesSor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which
control the way the sound comes through your speakers.
Mono
Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting
receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
when
Stereo
Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right
channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo
audio. The TV displays the word STEREO when you tune to a
program that is broadcast in stereo.
SRS Stereo (,) SRS* This technology is an audio processing
technology that adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo
audio signals.
Enhanced SRS Stereo Enhances the SRSsignal to give the
impression of even greater depth and stereo separation.
Sound Logic TM 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.
* SRS, Sound Retrieval
3O
System and the SRSlogo (,) are registered
trademarks
of SRSLabs, Inc.
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a
second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP
when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP
information.
SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to
broadcast a program's
visually impaired.
audio with descriptions
of the video for the
Audio Output & Speakers
Displays a choice list that lets you turn the
TV's internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level
or variable control level.
Variable
on and
Output,
allows
Speakers
variable
output
On This setting
from
turns
the TV's audio
the
TV's speakers
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 device such as a surround sound amplifier. With Fixed
Output On, the TV's volume control, tone controls and mute are
disabled.
USING
AUDIO
THE
REMOTE
TO SELECTAN
PROCESSOR
You can change the audio processor from the Audio menu, as illustrated
above, or by pressing the SOUND button on the remote. To make a
selection using the remote:
I.
Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list.
2.
Point to and select a different
exit.
button
SOUND
GO BAC_
CU_DE
audio processor or press CLEAR to
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rEc.vcr*
STO_
PAUSE
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PICTURE
QUALITY
MENU
Basic Picture Controls
Displays the five slider controls for adjusting
the way the picture looks.
Contrast
Adjusts the difference
of the picture.
Color
Tint
between
the light and dark areas
Adjusts the richness of the color.
Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level
Sharpness
Adjusts the brightness
of the picture.
Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will
appear. You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a
Personal Picture Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can reselect
them easily if someone changes the settings.
Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three
preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting
or Personal 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 National Television Standards
Committee (NTSC) standard of 6500°K.
Video Noise Reduction
Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the
feature that automatically reduces noise from the picture. Auto-variab/e
enables the TV to automatically adjust noise reduction level; off turns
off noise reduction feature; on-fixed sets a fixed level of noise
reduction.
J
bring up the Picture Control Presets choice
list. Point to the desired setting; press
I Press
buttonit.on the remote to
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MENU the
or RESET
OK to select
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SCREEN MENU
Closed-Caption
Display
Displays a choice list that lets you choose the
way closed captioning information is shown on the screen.
Off
No captioning
On Captioning
information
information
is displayed.
is shown always, when available.
On When Sound is Muted
Captioning information
is shown,
when available, whenever the TV's sound is muted. (To mute the
sound, press the MUTE button.)The
captioning
displayed when the sound is not muted.
information
is not
Closed-Caption
Mode
Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information.
PIP Closed=Caption
Display
Displays a choice list that lets you choose
the way closed captioning information
is shown in the PIP window.
Off Always
No captioning
On Always
available.
Captioning
information
information
is displayed.
is shown always, when
Alternate
with PIP button
Captioning information is shown,
when available, when the PIP button is pressed and the PIP window
is displayed.
PIP Closed=Caption
Mode
Displays a choice list that lets you choose
which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information
within the PIP window.
Menu Language
Displays a choice list that lets you select your
preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.
Picture Tilt Your TV has an extra-large picture tube, which makes it
vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's magnetic field. You may need to
adjust the picture tilt. Use the left and right arrow buttons adjust the
picture tilt.
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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 letters CC are
displayed in the channel marker. See the section Features and Controls
for more information
about the channel marker.
Closed Captioning
Modes
The TV offers eight closed-captioned
To set the Closed-Captioning
modes, including
Mode:
I.
Select Screen from the Main menu.
2.
Point to Closed-Caption
3.
Point
Screen
to your
choice
and
four text modes.
Mode and press OK. A choice list displays:
press OK to select
it and
return
to the
menu.
Turning off Closed Captioning
I.
Select Screen from the Main menu.
2.
Press OK to select Closed-Caption
3.
Point to OffAIways
and press OK. The closed captioning
off and you are returned to the Screen menu.
Display.
is turned
among the modes, you may prefer to
leave the closed captioned mode set to
CC1, which displays complete text of the
program
If you areinunsure
the primary
of the language
differencesin your
area.
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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.
UHFNHF
antenna
Antenna
Choose this if you are currently
using an off-air
for TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently
box for TV signals.
using cable or a cable
Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically
for all the
channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an
active channel, it places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels
(weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from
the channel list. If you are using a cable box and have set up the GUIDE
Plus+ system then this option
does not appeac
List and Labels
Displays a control panel that lets you edit your
Normal channel list and choose a six-character label for each channel.
Follow the on-screen directions
information.
to enter your channels and other
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 the CH^/v buttons. Use
the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number
indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal
channel list.
Channel Label Use the up and down arrows to enter a sixcharacter label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll
quickly through
the characters.
Press RESETto clear a label. The TV
can store up to 27 labels in memory.
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the "iV to
automatically
tune to the correct input channel when you press a
component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2 or SAT*CABLE) on the remote.
Set VCR 1 Channel
Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.
Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.
Set DVD Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.
Set SAT/CABLE Channel
Displays a choice list that lets you select
the channel that the "iV tunes to when you press the SAT.CABLE
button.
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The choices for each screen are:
Not connected
Choose this if you do not have a component
connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if
you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular
component button is pressed.
Channel 2 (SAT/Cable only) Choose this if your component is
connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want
the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified
component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 2/314
switch isset to channel 2.
Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the
antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 3 when you press the specified component button.
Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 314 switch is set to
channel 3.
Channel 4 Choose this if your component is connected to the
antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 4 when you press the specified component button.
Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 314 switch is set to
channel 4.
Video t Input/Video
2 Input
Choose this if your component is
connected to the VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want
the TV to tune to VID (S-VID if you used an S-Video cable) input
channel when you press the specified component button.
TIME
MENU
Sleep Timer
Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount
of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
Schedule
Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for
turning the TV on and off automatically.
Make sure to 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+ Gold system is set up and running then it will
automatically
update your time and this option will not be available.
OTH ER MENUS
The rest of the menus--Parental
Controls, GUIDE
Setup--are also detailed in this manual. Look for
setup routine and the Setup menu in the section
Descriptions of how to use Parental Controls and
menu are in the section Features and Controls.
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Plus+ Gold
the GUIDE
Interactive
the GUIDE
menu, and
Plus+ Gold
Setup.
Plus+ Gold
HOWTO
USE THE
FEATURES
AND
CONTROLS
This section introduces
your TV is equipped.
you to the features
V
and controls with which
In this section, you will learn how to use:
• The GUIDE Plus+ Menu system
• PiP (Picture-in-Picture)
• Parental controls,
control
including
V-Chip rating limits
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FEATURES
AND
CONTROLS
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GUIDE
PLUS+ GOLD MENU
You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by pressing GUIDE on
the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting
GUIDE Plus Gold+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can
access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system offers:
GUIDE Plus+ Setup
Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup screen.
Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
Interactive Setup section of the book.
View Demo
Options
system is detailed
in the
Runs the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system demonstration.
Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold autodisplay
options.
On Automatically
displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System
when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the
TV.
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System from being
displayed when you use the TV button on the remote to
turn on the TV.
GUIDE Plus+ Label
Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold label menu.
On Displays the station
Off
Disables the Label feature.
Continuous
turned
name when you change channels.
Demo
Runs the GUIDE Plus+ Gold demonstration
off. To end the Continuous
until it is
Demo, press MENU.
The following sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system,
how to use it, and how it works.
ABOUTTHE
GUIDE
PLUS+ GOLD SYSTEM
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold 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 VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu
system in order to view it (see the Interactive Setup section for more
details).
Live videoAction
window
Buttons
Program
Menu
InformationOptions
To bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen, press GUIDE.
There are six sections to a GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen:
•
A row of Action buttons
and 3
•
Program information
•
A row of Menu options
•
Channel
•
Advertising
•
Live video window
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at the top of the screen numbered
listings
and special show information
1, 2
Ad/Show
Information
Channel
Listings
Getting
In & Out of the Guide Plus+ Gold System
To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system:
•
Press GUIDE on the remote.
_w
There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system:
•
Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the
channel highlighted
in the Channel listing.
•
•
Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and return to the
original channel.
•
Press INFO to get more information
advertisement.
DOWNLOADING
_ux
S_T_C_B_E
_Ul_
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the
channel displayed in the View window.
about a program,
vcR2
SKiP
GUIDE
S_UND
_
_CK
OK_
channel, or
CLEAR
DATA
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is not available until it completes its first
download of program information.
When the power isturned off, the
TV locates a "host channel" that carries GUIDE Plus+ Gold data
containing program schedule and channel mapping information.
channel map is the list of stations and their respective channels.
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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+ Gold data to download.
If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ Gold program
information
may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup
information
is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold program will complete
a download at the next available time
Channel
Mapping
If more than one cable company services your area, you may be
prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+
Gold download. You will need to identify your cable company by
selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.
•
Use the left and right arrows to change the channel group and
press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.
The Different
GUIDE Plus+ Gold System Menus
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system offers seven different options on the Menu
bar: GRID, SORT, NEWS, SCHEDULE, MESSAGES, EDITOR and SETUP. To
access the Menu bar:
1.
Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
2.
3.
Press MENU or use the up and down arrows to highlight
bar. The Grid Guide comes up by default.
Use the left and right arrows to access other menus.
screen.
4.
Press OK, MENU, or use the down arrow
the Menu
to see the menu options.
Since the program information provided
by the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is based
on your locale, you will need to run
Setup again if you move.
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GRID
GUIDE
The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu
system. It displays the current programming
for each channel. The live
program is displayed in the video window.
•
Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH ^Iv
to page through listings. Use the right and left arrows to browse
future program listings.
GUIDE Plus+ Gold screens illustrated in
/
this book are representations
of what
you are likely to see. Not all channels,
programs, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold
information depicted will be available in
your area.
New features and options can be
downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system, so these too are subject to
change.
To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the
channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+
system and return to the original channel. Press GUIDE to exit the
GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel in the view window.
Grid Guide
Action Buttons
I
Grid Guide Action Buttons
Action
buttons will change according
to where you are in the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the
command numbers.
When highlighting
the Channel listings, the following Action
are available on the bar:
buttons
Watch
Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for
the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted
in the
Channel listing. When the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system
will automatically
appear with the scheduled program highlighted
and tuned in the View window.
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and
enter the number of the channel you want. This will highlight the
channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid
Guide. Press OK to tune to the highlighted
channel. If the view
window is unlocked, you can press GUIDE to tune to the channel.
Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for
the VCR to record the program highlighted
in the Channel listing. If
you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause
the cable box channel to change while recording.
o6o
Action
Button
command
numbers
q C>
The Program information window will display a confirmation
when you
have successfully created a timer to watch or record, if you have selected
two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or
overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system will not schedule a conflicting timer, therefore you must choose
between the two programs.
When highlighting
the Channel names (the left column on the Channel
listing), the following Action buttons are available on the bar:
4O
OOOO
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Lock/Unlock
Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window
to
either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system (lock) or change as you browse through different channels
(unlock). The PiP button on the remote also toggles between the
locked and unlocked states.
he PiP button on the remote also toggles
etween the locked and unlocked state.
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Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and
enter the number of the channel you want. This will higNight the
channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid
Guide. Press OK to tune to the highlighted
channel, if the view
window is unlocked, you can press GUIDE to tune to the channel.
SO RT
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.
Press MENU on the remote to highlight
2.
Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted
for the
first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last
category used becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is
displayed below the category name.
Sort Menu
Action
Buttons
the Menu bar.
3.
Use the up and down arrows to highlight
example, highlight All and press OK.
a subcategory.
4.
When the listing comes up, All Movies are displayed. Use the up
and down arrows to browse the list one at a time. Use CH ^ and CHv
Sort
Menu
- Categories
For
to browse through the list one page at a time. You can also view the
next seven days' programming
by pressing the right arrow.
5.
Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to
exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system.
Sort Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the results of a Sort, the following
appear on the bar:
Action buttons
will
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. When
the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system will automatically
appear with the scheduled program highlighted
and tuned in the
View window.
Record
Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for
the VCR to record the program highlighted
in the Channel listing. If
you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause
the cable box channel to change while recording.
setup you specified that you have a VCR.
If you do not, the RECORD option will not
I be
e sure
that during the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
available.
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The program information
window will display a confirmation
when you
have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected
two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or
overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system will not schedule a conflicting timer; you must choose between
the two programs.
NEWS
The News Menu lets you browse current
news stories by headline.
1.
Press Menu on the remote to higNight
2.
Use the arrows to highlight
3.
Use the up and down arrows to higHight
the Menu bar.
News Menu
Selection
News.
a story.
• Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one at a time.
Use CH^ and CHv to browse through the list one page at a time.
4.
Press the right to see full text.
5.
Select Menu to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR
to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system.
SCHEDULE
The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system allows one-button
recording if
you have connected the G-LINK cable. See the Setup and Connections
section of this manual for more details on connecting the G-LINK cable.
Sample
News
Story
To schedule a program
to watch
or record:
1.
Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system.
2.
3.
Highlight a program within the Channel listing.
Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons
then automatically
4.
bar. The timer
is
logged into the Schedule menu.
If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR.
The program information
window will display a confirmation
have successfully created a timer to watch or record.
when you
Schedule Menu
Action Buttons
I
To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a
scheduled event, access the Schedule Menu from the Menu bar.
Schedule
1.
Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2.
Press MENU to highlight
3.
Use the arrows to highlight
4.
Use the up and down arrows to highlight
edit. Then use the Schedule Menu Action
next section.
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the Menu bar.
the Schedule menu selection,
the program you want to
Buttons as described in the
enu
Selection
Schedule Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the Schedule menu the following
appear on the bar:
Action buttons
will
•
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
Friday.
records the same program
ONCE
records only on that day.
WEEKLY
records the program
each day Monday through
each week at the same time.
Messages
Action Buttons
MESSAGES
I
Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system, as well as special programming
information. You can access
these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar.
1.
Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
2.
Use the arrows to highlight
3.
Highlight
arrows.
4,
Press INFO to display the full text of the message. If the text
continues beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of
text. Once you have reached the end of the message, pressing INFO
closes the expanded information and returns you to the Messages
screen.
5,
Then use the Messages Menu Action Button
section.
the Messages menu selection.
the message you wish to read by using the up and down
as described
in the next
Menu Action Button
When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button
appear on the bar:
•
Messages
Selection
To read messages:
Messages
f_lf you have selected two programs to
watch or record which begin at the same
time or overlap, you will receive a time
conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system will not schedule a conflicting
timer, therefore you must choose
between the two programs.
Remove
Highlight
the remote.
the message you wish to delete
will
and press 1 on
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EDITOR
You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the
display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that
you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in
time.
1.
Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system.
2.
Press MENU to highlight
3.
Use the right and left arrows to highlight
selection.
4.
Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.
Editor
Action
Menu
Buttons
the Menu bar.
Then use the Editor Menu Action
section.
the Editor menu
Buttons as described
Editor
Menu
Selection
in the next
Editor Menu Action Buttons
While browsing the Editor menu, the following
available on the bar:
Action
buttons are
•
Cancel
entering
Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since
the Editor Menu.
•
Change
Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for
the highlighted
channel line.
•
On/Off
between
Press 3 on the remote to toggle
On and Off.
the state of the channel
SETUP
The Setup Menu lets you access GUIDE Plus+ System setup information.
To access the Setup option:
1.
Press MENU on the remote to highlight
the Menu ban
2.
Use the arrows to highlight
3.
Use the up and down arrows to select Setup, View Demo, or
Options:
INFORMATION
To view more information
Setup
Displays the GUIDE Plus Gold System setup screens.
Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is detailed in the
Interactive Setup section of this book.
•
View Demo
demonstration.
program, advertisement or special,
highlight the channel listing or ad/show
information
box and press the INFO
button. Requesting more information
about a particular show will also display
the PlusCode programming
number and
the Shows on Next for that channel.
Pressing INFO while highlighting
an ad
panel will fill the screen with any
additional and/or promotional
information
regarding that particular
Pressing the INFO button again exits the
expanded information
screen.
Runs the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System
Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold autodisplay
options.
On Automatically
displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System
when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the
TV.
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System from being
displayed when you use the TV button on the remote to
turn on the TV.
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about a
program.
the Setup menu option.
•
Options
EXPANDED
AdlShow
Information
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct
without a service technician. Here are a few basic remedies:
Program
information
does not download
•
Review your setup information
•
The TV must be off to download information.
Leave your TV off
overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive a download for your
area.
•
If you are using a cable box, make sure the cable box is on in order
to receive program information.
•
If you are using a VCR, make sure the VCR is off in order to receive
program information.
Scheduled
and make sure it is correct.
Watch or Record does not occur
•
Check Schedule for timer conflicts.
•
Check that G-LINK cable wand is positioned
•
Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is properly
connected.
CHANNEL
correctly.
MARKER
There are several indicators that may come up when you press the TV,
INFO, PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker.
12:01
Displays the current time.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning
channel
is available
I=SPN Displays the label assigned to the current
60 Displays the current channel or input channel.
channel up and down changes this channel
Mute (or Stereo)
Stereo is displayed
Stereo.
on the current
channel.
If yellow, pressing
Mute is displayed when you mute the audio.
when the current channel is broadcasting in
SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting
(Second Audio Program) information.
SAP
PIP 59 (PIP Chan) Displays the current PIP channel. If yellow,
pressing channel up and down changes the PIP channel.
Locked Displayed when Parental Controls are locked. "Unlocked"
will be displayed when Parental Controls are unlocked.
Sleep
Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial
(SKIP) timer.
skip
Sample
disp_a
on a Channel
Ma_k
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PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE)
OPERATION
_vD
vcR_
_ux SAT.CAbLE
The PiP (picture-in-picture)
feature lets you display a second, smaller
picture on top of the main picture.
PIP Buttons
There are four remote
works:
buttons
that control the way the PIP window
PIP Brings up the PiP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.
If you have selected the option labelled Alternate with PIP while in the
PIP Caption Display menu, then you will be able to toggle between
PIP with closed captioning, PIP without dosed captioning, and no PiP
window.
MOVE buttons
the screen.
Let you move the PiP window
to different
--
Move
buttons
areas of
_EVE_SE _LA¥ _R_ARD
SWAP Switches, or "swaps,"
main picture.
the video from the PIP window
with the
CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between
the PIP window and the main picture. To determine whether you are
controlling the PiP or the main picture, bring up the Channel Marker
(detailed on the following
page). The yellow channel number is the
one you are controlling.
For instance, press PIP to bring up the PiP window. You can change
channels by entering digits or pressing the CH^/v. When you press the
CH CTRL, the channel control switches to the main picture. You can
now change channels in the main picture by entering digits or pressing
CH^/v.
Press CH CTRL again to return
window.
PiP buttons
the channel control to the PIP
Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons
Skip to PIP: Channel
Surfing
in the Main Picture
You can surf through the channels during
SKIP and CH (channel) buttons.
breaks using the
1.
Press SKiP to set the commercial
window.
2.
Press the CH ^ or CH v buttons to surf through the channels in the
main picture. When the SKIP feature times out, the main picture
will tune to the original
Channel
Surfing
skip timer and bring up the PIP
Check out the auto tuning feature in the
Interactive Setup and Using the Menu
System sections.
channel automatically.
in the PIP Window
You can use the PIP window
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commercial
You can program the TV to tune to a
specific channel when you press the VCR1,
SAToCABLE, DVD and VCR2 buttons. This
is an easy way to tune the PiP window to
the correct video input channel.
to surf through
channels as well.
1.
Press PIP to bring up the PIP window.
2.
Press the CH^ or CHv buttons. The TV begins displaying each
channel in the PIP window. If you see a channel that interests you,
press SWAP.
channels in the PiP window, and when
you find a channel you like, press SWAP
to display that channel in the main
picture,
the current
channel
to
A typical sending
use of SWAP
is to scan
through
the PiP window.
PARENTAL
CONTROLS
AND
V-CH I P
The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children
cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front pane] controls.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls
menu involve
software
inside
your TV (dubbed 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 will not display certain
programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults are not limited to only
parent-approved
programs; you can "unblock" programs by entering a
password.
The software inside your TV comes turned
implement it, you can just ignore it.
"off,"
so if you choose not to
When turned "on," the 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 turn 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 agebased 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
Age-Based
Rating
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
ratings and content
Description
themes you can block are listed in the table below.
and
Content
Themes
for
Age-Based
Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: graphic violence
explicit sexual activity (S), or crude indecent language (L).
(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: intense violence (V), intense sexual situations (S),
strong coarse language (L), or intensely suggestive
dialogue (D).
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one
or more of the following content themes: moderate violence (V), some sexual situations (S),
infrequent
coarse language (L), or some suggestive dialogue (D).
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no
violence (V), no strong language (L) and little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S).
Directed to Children 7 years and eider. 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-beEeve 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
children from ages 2-6. it is not expected to frighten younger children.
audience,
including
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V-CH
I P TV
RATI NG LIMIT
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs
cannot be viewed.
To set TV programming
1.
Choose Parental
can and
limits:
Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls
have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are
not locked, you wi]] get a message reminding you that your limits will
not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.
2.
Press MENU to continue.
3.
Highlight
4.
Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrows and
OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or
content theme from View to Block.
and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the
status of TV program limits.
The Ratings Limits Screen
Below is an example
Rating
of where items are located within
the Rating Limits screen.
Field
Lets you select from a list of age-based
ratings you can block or view.
Rating
Status
Field
Lets you select whether
based rating
the status of the age-
limit to the left is View or Block.
Content
Themes
Lists the content
themes you can block
or view
Content
Fields
Status
Lets you select which
content
themes
to
view for the selected
rating,
and whether
the status of the
content
I
Rating
Settings
Area
Lets you see the current
associated content
block/view
Block (B),
state of age-based
ratings and
The View (V) settings are coded in green, and
the Block (B) settings are coded in red.
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theme
currently
is
View (V) or
Blocking Age-Based
Ratings
You can automatically
block all program ratings above a specified
age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to
watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words,
you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to
block out other programming
with higher ratings.
To block programs
J
rating to Block, the system will
automatically block higher ratings
and allyou
corresponding
When
change the content
status of a |
themes.
with higher ratings:
I.
First, determine
to watch.
the lowest level rating you do not want the child
2.
Use the left and right arrows to highlight
3.
Use the up and down arrows 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.
the Rating Field.
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.
4.
Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight
status field.
5.
Press the up or down arrow to toggle between View and Block.
The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings
automatically
changes to Block (and B).
Rating
status
Hierarchy
of
Age-Based
Ratings
TV-MA
Mature Audience
Only
TV-14
Parents Strongly
Cautioned
TV-PG
Parental Guidance
to the rating
Suggested
TV-G
General Audience
TV-Y7
Directed to Children
field
7 years and older
Rating
Content
status
TV-Y
6.
Press MENU or OK on the remote
to return to the menu or exit
the screen when you are finished.
7.
Select Lock Parental Controls from
All Children
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.
[
Pressing RESET on the remote
will reset all ratings to View
and %/.
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J
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Viewing
Age-Based
Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option
some of the ratings back to View.
Determine
2.
Use the left and right arrows to highlight
3.
Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is
Block.
4.
Press the right arrow to move the yellow
status field.
5.
Press the up or down arrows to toggle
which blocked rating you want to view.
field
Content
status
fields
the Rating Field.
highlight
between
to the rating
View and Block.
Note that the content status fields corresponding
to the unbiocked
rating become View as well. They and the age-based rating status
are the only fields that automatically
change back to Viewwhen
I
Parental Controls for rating limits
You
must
remember to Lock
1
to
take
effect.
this process.
Blocking Specific Content
Themes
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is
represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See the
beginning of this section for details.) When you block a content
theme for a particular rating, you automatically
block that content
theme for higher rated programs as well.
For example,
status
Ratin_
fiel(
1.
you complete
Rating
of changing
if you do not want your child to watch
have adult language
out ail programming
To block program
programs
Content
Themes
D
Sexually Explicit Dialogue
L
Adult Language
S
Sexual Situations
V
Violence
FV
Fantasy Violence
that
(L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block
TV-PG and above containing adult language.
content:
1.
Determine the lowest level of content
child to watch.
you do not want the
2.
Use the left and right arrows to highlight
3.
Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through
the Rating Field.
the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the
lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears. (in
the example above, you would scroll through the ratings until
the TV-PG rating appeared.)
4.
Press the right arrow to move the highlight to the field
corresponding
with the content theme you wish to block out.
5.
Press the up or down arrow to change content status from V to
B. All higher ratings' content theme wiil automatically
change
to B.
5O
Broadcasters are not required to
provide content themes or agebased ratings. Programs received
with no content themes will only
be blocked if you block their agebased rating.
Rating
status
field
I
themes
Rating
6.
Parental Controls for rating limits
You
to
take
must
effect.
remember to Lock
1
Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
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 View (V):
1.
Determine
the content
themes you want to change to View (V).
2.
Use the left and right arrows to highlight
3.
Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the age-based ratings
until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View
(
Pressing RESETon the remote
will reset all ratings to View
and V.
|
J
the Rating Field.
appears.
4.
Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular
content theme status, such as the B under language (L) corresponding
with TV-14.
5.
Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V. Your child
would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language
content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.
Rating
Rating
fiel
status
field
themes
fields
Note that only the content theme status corresponding
to TV-14 language
(L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA
language, do not change.
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V-CHIP
MOVIE
RATING
LIMIT
You set movie rating
limits by blocking
Blocking Movie
Ratings
movies rated above a specified
level.
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 ail other movies with higher ratings.
To block movies:
1.
Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the
rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. (In
the example above, you would point to the rating status button
corresponding
to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to
watch is PG.)
2.
Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up and
down arrows to change the button from View to Block. All higher
ratings' View buttons will automatically
change to Block.
Rating
field
Rating
status
field
3.
Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
4.
If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie
rating limits wiil take effect. See the section Locking Parental Controls.
Viewing
Movie
Ratings
After you block movie ratings, you have the option
rating status buttons back to View:
of changing
Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the
rating you want to view.
2.
Use the right arrow to highlight
the rating status field. Press the up and
from Block to View.
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you
can change the rating status button corresponding
with NC-17. Your child
would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.
3.
Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen, and be sure
parental
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[
You must remember to Lock
Parental Controls for rating limits
to take effect.
some of the
1.
down arrows to change the button
J
Rated (NR) rating. After blocking
movie ratings, you must set NR to
separately to view NR
I View
Some
movies.movies may be given a Not |
controls are locked (see the section Locking Parental
Controls).
Rating
field
Rating
status
field
J
V-CHIP
UNRATED
PROGRAM
BLOCK
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip
recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" TV
programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and
weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements,
and
programs without ratings.
View
Block
All unrated programs are available.
A]] unrated programs are not available.
Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of
unrated program viewing. If you do not, the limit will not take effect.
CHANNEL
Selecting
BLOCK
this option
View
lets you decide what channels can be viewed.
Makes the selected channel viewab]e.
Block The front pane] and remote CH (channel) buttons will
tune only to channels that you have marked as View. You may
tune to a blocked channel manually by using the number buttons
and entering the correct password.
Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of
Channel Block. If you do not, the channel block wi]] not take effect.
FRONT
PANEL
BLOCK
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unb]ock (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 small children from playing with the buttons.
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove
access to any remote capable of controlling the front panel 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
Selecting this option
using a password.
PARENTAL
CONTROLS
lets you lock and unlock parental
controls settings
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for VChip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.
If you forget your password, press and hold TV on the remote and the
MENU button on the television simultaneously for 3 seconds. Parental
controls will then unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock
Parental Controls.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician.
experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
TV will
not turn
on
•
Check to make sure it is plugged
•
Check the wail receptacle
•
Maybe batteries
•
Maybe remote
•
The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front
selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.
Controls
•
•
•
don't
in.
(or extension
in remote
cord) to make sure it is "live"
by plugging
in something
with
centre1 is not aimed at remote
sensor.
by
panel controls by
remote
Maybe something
is between
•
Maybe the remote
is not aimed directly
•
Maybe remote
•
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly.
Try replacing
batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to control other components.)
•
Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor
number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
•
panel controls
work
•
Guide
else.
control are "dead."
If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.
The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front
selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.
Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.
Problems
If you
the remote
is not in TV Mode.
comes on when
I turn
and the remote
at the component
Press the TV button
sensor.
(TV or VCR) you are trying to control.
so remote
will control TV.
batteries.
(Note, if you remove the
inside the remote.
Release
on TV
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system automatically
comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the "iV.
You can turn off this feature from the GUIDE Plus+ System by pressing MENU, then using the right arrow on the remote
to select Setup, then select Options, and set it to Off.
Turns off while
playing
•
Scheduled
•
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on
again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
•
Unplug. Wait five minutes.
TV turns
•
Off function
may have been activated.
Plug in again.
on unexpectedly
Scheduled
On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system may have been activated.
Blank screen
•
Maybe the component
connected
to the input jacks is not turned
•
Try another channel.
•
Press RESET,in case the picture controls
on.
are set too low.
No sound, picture okay
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•
Maybe sound is muted.
Try pressing volume
•
Maybe speakers are turned
•
If using an S-VHS component,
INPUT jacks.
off.
up button
Check the Audio
remember
to restore sound.
Output
and Speakers control
to also connect the component's
panel in the Audio
menu.
L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L and R
Can't select certain channel
•
•
Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct
Noisy stereo
•
reception
May be a weak station.
No picture,
"mode."
no sound
Use SOUND button
to change to mono mode instead of stereo.
but TV is on
•
Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. To fix, select GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu from the Main menu,
select the Setup option, and provide the correct information
on the following screens.
•
Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.
•
If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - same as CH3/4
switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode."
Sound
okay, picture poor
•
Check antenna
•
Try adjusting
•
connections.
sharpness function
to improve weak signals.
If the picture appears to have a double
or triple image or if you notice rings or halos around
adjust the color convergence.
Details can be found under the Screen menu heading
section of this manual (Projection TV only).
Black box appears
•
Captioning
objects, you may have to
in the "Using the Menu System"
on the screen
may be turned
on and in text mode. Check the Closed-Caption
Display control
panel in the Channel menu.
GUIDE Plus+ G-LINK cable not working
•
Check to make sure the G-LINK cable wand is positioned
•
GUIDE Plus+ Gold system control
changing channels.
CARE AND
correctly.
of cable box is slower than direct control
of the box itself. Keep this in mind when
CLEANING
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free
to help assure adequate ventilation.
cloth. Be sure to occasionally
The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well.
necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
Never use strong cleaning agents,
cleaners will damage the TV.
such as ammonia-based
cleaners,
dust the ventilation
slots in the cabinet
Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If
or abrasive
powder.
These types
of
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 "IV.
I
screen. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your
auti°n: IfExtended
fixed (n°n'moving)
images are
left °n the
screen
f°r I°ng
they may be permanently
imprinted °n the 1
warranty.
viewing of channels
displaying
these
images
shouldperi°ds'
be avoided.
55
RCA DI RECT VI EW TV (5"- 36") LIMITED
WARRANTY
What your warranty
covers:
•
Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after
your purchase:
•
90 days for labor charges.
•
One year for parts.
•
Two years for the picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment
whichever comes first.
to the rental firm,
What we will do:
•
Pay any Authorized
RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
•
Pay any Authorized
RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option,
picture tube required to repair your television.
refurbished
replacement
parts and
How you get service:
•
For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA television
up when repairs are complete.
•
For screens sizes larger than 26": Request home service from any Authorized
RCA Television Service Center, provided
that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized
RCA Television Service Center.
If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service
Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.
•
To identify your nearest Authorized
800-336-1900.
•
Show the Authorized
What your warranty
•
56
Customer
additional
to any Authorized
RCA Television Service Center
and pick
RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-
Service Center Representative
your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.
does not cover:
instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adiust, and operate your television.
information
should be obtained from your dealer.)
•
Installation
•
Signal reception
•
•
Damage from
Batteries.
•
Customer
•
Images burnt onto the screen.
•
A television
purposes.
that has been modified
•
A television
purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
•
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning
Any
and related adjustments.
problems
not caused by your television.
misuse or neglect.
replacement
fuses.
or incorporated
into other products
damage.
or is used for institutional
or other commercial
Product
•
How
•
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.
state
law
relates
This warranty
If you purchased
•
This warranty
to this
warranty:
gives you specific
your product
legal
outside
rights,
and you also may
the United
rights
that
vary from
state
to state.
States:
does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
Service calls that do not involve defective materials
caJls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
have other
or workmanship
information.
are not covered by this warranty.
Costs of such service
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Accessory Information
Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either
coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables
are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or
interference from adjacent cables.
The following
accessories are available from most dealers and
electronics supply stores in case you want to position your
components farther apart or need additional cables.
Most audio/video connections between components can
be made with shielded audio and video cables that have
RCA-type phono connectors.
Antenna
Cables
Screw-on
Cable attaches to the
round antenna
--
Round 75-ohm coaxial cable
Push-on Connector
Screw-on Coaxial
Connector
connectors
(called
75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the
connectors
for a secure connection.
VH81 (3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)
Push-on Cable attaches to the
round antenna
connectors
(called
75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick
connection.
Flat 300-ohm twin-lead
cable
Audio/Video
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable
Double cable that lets you connect
the video and audio jacks of two
VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can
also be used to connect a VCR to
VH89(6-ff)
Standard AudiolVideo
cable with RCA-type
phono plugs (such as No. VH83)
Color-Coded
Jacks
The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded for
ease of use. The video jacks are yellow, the right audio
jacks are red, and the left audio jacks are white. When
connecting components to each other, be sure that you
always connect left outputs to left inputs and right
outputs to right inputs. If a component has only one
output (mono), connect it to the rlmono input jack.
To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components,
S-VHS video cable is required.
Gold-Plated
your TV. Cable is color-coded and
shielded. Has RCA-type phono
plugs on each end.
Gold-Tipped
VH83 (6-ft)
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple
cable that lets you connect the VIDEO
and AUDIOjacks of stereo
components.
Jacks and Gold-Tipped
Gold-Tipped
VH84 (6-ft)
cable
Cables
Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which
provides much less loss than conventional
contacts. A
complete line of gold-tipped
cables is available to help
you obtain optimum performance from your equipment.
S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for
VH976 (6-ft)
VH913 (12-ft)
58
cable
an
S-Video cable (such as No. VH913)
Cables
connecting
your TV.
S-Video components
to
Remote Control This is the
remote control that came
Accessory Order Form
Description
packed with your TV.
Replacements or spares can
be ordered as needed.
Screw-on
Y
antenna
cable (3-ft)
_crew-on antenna
cable (6-ft)
VH82
$5,95
VH89
$5,95
VH83
$5,95
VH84
$9.95
_-Video Cable (6-ft)
VH976
$7,95
_-Video Cable (12-ft)
VH913
$14,95
-_-way Signal Splitter
VH47
$3,95
_,mplified
ANT200
$49,95
193984
$11,15
240895
$29,20
_ush-on antenna
Vlonaural
cable (6-ft)
VCR Dubbing
_tereo VCR Dubbing
CRK76TA1
2-way Signal Splitter
helps
you connect to a second TV or
VCR.
Cable (6-ft)
Cable (6-ft)
Antenna
_,ntenna Mixer
_emote Control
Splitter
VH47
_,udio,Video
(CRK76TA1)
Adapter
_urge Supressor
Amplified
VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to easily
switch from the antenna
$4,45
228449
$49,95
SCTV160
signal to cable or satellite
without disconnecting
antenna. This comes
complete
ANT200
with 75/300 Ohm
band separator
transformer.
and matching
Prices are subject to change
Total Merchandise
without
notice.
.............................................
Sales Tax ..............................................................
$__
We are required by law to collect the
appropriate
sales tax for each individual
state, country, and locality to which the
merchandise is being sent.
Cable TV and Satellite
Surge Supressor features
outlets and accommodates
S__
8
4
Shipping
large AC adapters, has 940
Joules, audible alarm and
diagnostic indicator lights.
and Handling
Total Amount
Includes $50,000 equipment
arate
.....................................
$
Enclosed .....................................
S
Use VISA, MasterCard,
preferably.
s.00
or Discover Card
Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only.
No COD or CASH.
All accessories are subject to availability.
SCTV160
:l:
e-
Where applicable,
we will ship a superseding
model.
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Placing An Order
Charge your order on your VISA,
MasterCard,
or Discover Card by
filling in below
USE YOUR
CREDIT
IMPORTANT:
CARD
Copy complete account number
from your VISA card
VISA °
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard
or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed
below.
Use this number only to place an order for accessory items
listed on this order form.
1-800-338-0376
Mycardexpires:
IMPORTANT:
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed
order form with credit card information,
money order or
check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer
_
Electronics,
Copy complete account number
from your MasterCard
Inc.) to the following
Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573
Copy Nmnber
above your
name on
MasterCard
IMPORTANT:
Mycard
expires:
_
Copy complete account number
from your Discover Card
Mycardexpires:
_
AUTHORIZED
SIGNATURE
card order will not be processed without
(Credit
Print or type your name and
address clearly,
signature)
A complete and correct
order will save you days
of waiting.
Name:
Street:
Apt:
City:
State:
Zip:
Daytime phone number:
Please make sure that both sides of this form
have been filled out completely.
• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.
• All accessories are subject to availability.
• Prices are subject to change.
6O
address:
A
Accessories
Advanced
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4, 6
Age-Based Ratings
Audio Menu 30
Audio Output
Audio Output
Advanced
47
Volume
Search
8
Content
Themes
AutoTuning
17, 18, 20
DVD Channel 18, 35
19, 35
VCR1 Channel
17, 35
VCR2 Channel
17, 35
Back of the TV
6
Basic Connection
4, 5
Basic Picture Controls 32
Batteries 10
Black Level 32
29
Channel
18,
35
22
C
Cable/Antenna 6
Cables
Coaxial 4
Care and Cleaning 55
CC 45
Chan # 35
Chan Labels 35
Channel
Front Panel Block 53
Normal List 35
T
P
Time
Current 45
Set Time 16
Time Menu 36
Controls
53
Cable and Jack
Attaching to other components 9
Plus+ System
Downloading
Editing
14,
44
Messages 43
Schedules 42
39
Mode
33
33
14
installing
I
the remote
components
to
24
the Batteries
Programming
10
24
S
6, 36
6
Interactive
Setup
S-Video 6
S-Video Cable
12
L
Labels 20,
SAP 45
SAT/CABLE
Schedule
35
Language 13, 33
Languages
Selecting 13
List & Labels 20
Locating IR sensors 9
Time of Day
Setting 16
Tint 32
Tone Controls 30
Troubleshooting
54
TV Only Connection
4
UHF/VHF Antenna 35
V
Remote Control
Guide
45
12
Rating Limits
Movie 52
TV 48
Sorting menus 41
INPUT1
INPUT2
Display
R
38
30,
U
Closed Caption
PiP Chan 45
control
information
Setting upthe
32
Closed Caption
Programming
9
35
46
Point and Select
Locating IR sensors on your
components
Grid Guide 40
47
PIP (Picture in Picture)
Buttons
Guide
53
Picture Quality menu
Picture Tilt 33
G
G-LINK
32
UHFIVHF Antenna
Parental Controls menu
Picture Presets 32
31
12
Sharpness
Sleep Timer 36
Sort GUIDE Plus+ 41
Locking, Unlocking
Menu 47
Fixed Output, Speakers Off
Front Panel Buttons
25
17, 35
Signal Type
Cable TV 35
Front Panel Block
55
VCR2 Channel
Set Time 36
Stereo
Plus+ 44
Fixed Images
17, 35
N
F
Mapping 39
Channel 3 36
Channel 4 36
Channel Block 53
Channel Map 39
Channel Marker 45
Channel Menu 35
Channel Search 13
Channels
Labeling 20
CLEAR button 12
Closed Caption
Display 33
Mode 33, 34
PiPDisplay 33
PiPMode 33
Coaxial Cable 4, S, 7
33
19, 35
VCR1 Channel
Setup
13,
Channel Block 53
Buttons
Remote
12
Messages 43
Mono 30
Mute 30
Parental
E
Edit GUIDE
B
Receiver
D
DVD
12
Menu Language
Menus 28
47
Contrast 32
Control Panels
13, 35
Auto Color 32
SAT/Cable Channel
TV Only 4
TV, VCR and Satellite
&
Menu
Memory
35
MENU Button
Basic 4, 5
6
SAT/CABLE Channel
Main
4, 6
TV and Stereo VCR 7
Speakers 31
Audio Processor 30
Audio/Video
cables 7
Auto Channel
M
Color 32
Color Warmth
32
Connections
4
Connections
V-Chip
Age-Based Ratings 47
Blocking Movies 52
Content themes 47
V-Chip 47
Variable Output, SpeakersOff 31
Variable Output, SpeakersOn 31
VCR 2 Channel 17
VCR Control 6
VCR1 Channel 17, 35
VCR1 Channel 17
VCR2 Channel 17, 35
Video Noise Reduction 32
W
7
Warranty 56
Channel
19
36
Screen Menu
33
Second Audio
3O
Select 12
Program
(SAP)
Set
DVDChannel
18, 35
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service for your product.
to the Indianapolis
address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in
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