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Important infor ation

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose

this TV to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

personnel.

This symbol indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside

the product that presents a

risk of electric shock or

personal injury.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not

remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service

_, This symbol indicates

important instructions accompanying the product.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire

la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne

correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

Caution: Using the video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program Iogos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to

Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian

Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as

practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact

you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the

television.

Model No.

Serial No.

Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems

B.V. respectively.

GEMSTAR AND THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE

PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL

GEMSTAR OR THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE

PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+

SYSTEM.

VCR required for recording.

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Key Features Overview

Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following

information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV's features and how to use them.

On-screen Program Guide

Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through

the guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program from the guide.

You can also browse programs by category with the sort feature.

When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if it's available through your TV.

One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You don't have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR

to set up a recording.

Requirements:

• Remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.

• Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions

in Chapter 1.

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

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

V-Chip: Parental Controls

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

Requirements:

• Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV's main menu (Chapter 2 has details).

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

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Table of Contents

Introduction: Key Features Overview .................................................... 1

On-screen Program Guide ........................................................................................ 1

V-Chip: Parental Controls .......................................................................................... 1

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup ............................................................ 5

Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................ 6

Protect Against Power Surges .................................................................................. 6

Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ........................................... 6

Important Stand and Base Safety Information ....................................................... 6

Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6

Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... 6

Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6

Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................. 7

Connection: TV + VCR ..................................................................................................... 8

Connection: TV Only ........................................................................................................ 9

Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................................. 11

Jacks on the Back of Your TV ....................................................................................... 12

Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................. 13

How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................ 13

Placing the G-LINK Wands ...................................................................................... 13

Complete the Interactive Setup .................................................................................... 15

Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 15

Complete Auto Channel Search ............................................................................. 15

The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ............................................................................. 15

What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 19

The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................ 20

Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features ...................................................... 21

About the GUIDE Plus+ System ................................................................................... 22

Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 22

Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ........................................................ 23

The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ........................................................................... 23

Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 23

Sort ........................................................................................................................... 25

News ......................................................................................................................... 26

Schedule ................................................................................................................... 26

Messages .................................................................................................................. 27

Channels ................................................................................................................... 28

Setup ......................................................................................................................... 28

How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 29

GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items .............................................................................................. 29

Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 30

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Table ef Centents

Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................................................ 30

How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 31

V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................ 32

Blocking Specific Content Themes ......................................................................... 34

Viewing Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 35

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................................................... 35

V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 37

Channel Block .......................................................................................................... 37

Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 37

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 38

Chaper 3: Using the TV's Menu System .............................................. 39

How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels ................................. 40

Menus ....................................................................................................................... 40

Control Panels .......................................................................................................... 40

Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 42

Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 42

Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 43

Using Closed Captioning ............................................................................................... 44

Closed-Caption Modes ............................................................................................ 44

Channel Menu ................................................................................................................ 45

"13meMenu ...................................................................................................................... 45

Chaper 4: Other Information ................................................................. 47

GE TV Limited Warranty ............................................................................................... 48

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 50

Accessory Order Form ................................................................................................... 53

Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 55

Front Panel Buttons ....................................................................................................... 55

Index ................................................................................................................................ 56

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Chapter Overview:

& Setup

• Things to Consider Before You Connect

• Choose Your Connection

• Connections

• Jacks on the Back of Your TV

• Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable

• Plug in theTV

• Put Batteries in the Remote

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup

Turn on the TV

Complete the Interacti Setup

Buttons on the Remote Control

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Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

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

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

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

Protect Components from Overheating

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

• Don't stack components.

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

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

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designatedjack.

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

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

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled

off. This could cause personal inju W and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.

Use Indirect Light

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

Connection Pictures

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

Demo Pin

You must remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV in order for-your TV to

operate properly and to connect the G-LINK cable.

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Choose Your Connection

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

Components

Cables

Needed

Coaxial Audio/video

G-LINK cable

Coaxial

Coaxial Audio/video

G-LINK cable

Connection

"title

TV + VCR

TV Only

TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

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Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below are the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.

Notes: Audio/Vi_o cables"(A/V cables Jbr short) are usually sold as a bund#d set, but the

connection pictures" in this book show each cable separately Jbr better visibility.

Please locate the C_LINK cable (provided) when you Yegetting ready to set up your TV. You need to

connect this cable to your TV, and to your VCR and/or cable box in orderJbr all of theJeatures of the program guide to work properly.

G-LINK cable Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable

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TV (backpanel)

FromCable

orAntenna

Connection: TV + VCR

l°

Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA]ack on your TV and to the Output Jack on

your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).

Connect cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your

VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).

Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV

A. If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINKjack. B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINKjack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of

the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13).

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TV(backpanel)

G-LINK

AUDIO

VIDEO R L

_ _ _1,,

FromCable,

CableBox, orAntenna

Connection: TV Only

Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the

back of your TV.

Go to page 14

If you're connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable A. If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.

B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the

G-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on p. 13).

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SATELLITERECEIVER

FromCableorAntenna

OUT

VIDEO R

VCR

VIDEO

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE

OUTTO TV

CH3[i] CH4u

Satellite

Signal

TV (back panel)

G-LINK

VIDEO R L

CABLE/

ANTENNA

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Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV

A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the

AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV (R and L) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite Receiver.

B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and to the

Video Output Jack on the satellite receiveL

2. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver

A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input

Jack on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).

B. Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your

satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN).

3. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV

A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on the

satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).

B. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO

TV) and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV.

Connect G-LINK cable

A. If you haven't done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINKjack. B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the

wands of the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13).

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Jacks on the Back of Your TV

If you are connecting many components, please consult the manual that came with each component for connection instructions. The picture of your TV's back panel describes the

lacks on the back of your TV and what types of componenls that you can connect to these lacks.

When connecting, make sure you connect Output]acks to Input]acks, Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.

Audio and Video Input Jacks: AUDIO R and L and VIDEO

Connect any of the following components:

• DVD Player • Satellite Receiver

• Laserdisc Player • VCR

• InternetAccess Device To watch the content from the component that's

connected to the VIDEO Input Jack, press the WHO • INPUT button on the remote (the TV switches to the correct channel).

(back panel)

AUDIO

VIDEO R L

G-LINK

G-LINK Jack

Connect the end of the C-LINK cable (provided) to this

lack. The G-LINK cable enables

the TV's Guide Plus+ system to interact with the cable box

and/or the VCR. A picture of the (;-LINK cable is on page 7.

_ CABLE/

ANTENNA

CABLE/ANTENNA Jack

Connect the coaxial cable from the VCR's Output]ack to this

lack. If you're not connecting a

VCR, connect a coaxial cable that carries the signal from the

antenna, cable, or cable box to the C_BLE/ANTENNA]ack.

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Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable

The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box.

Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on

your TV screen. ¥CR - If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR

recording won't work. The other features of the guide will work properly.

How to Find the Remote Sensor

You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn't

labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the senson

1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.

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

front of the component. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while

you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won't work).

4. When the component turns on, you've located the remote sensoL

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If you don't have both a cable box and a VCR

connected to your TV,

just coil the cable of the

extra G-LINK wand with

a twist tie and leave it

behind the TV.

Placing the G-LINK Wands

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

CABLE/

ANTENNm

TV (back panel)

V_D_O R AUDIO L

LInK

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

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Plug in the TV

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

Put Batteries in the Remote

l. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.

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

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

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

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup

The technical term is "Navigation" - how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your

choice and select it.

To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move

up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left. To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK.

Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out J}'om

other menu items on the list (appears darkeg brighteg or a diJJerent color).

Turn on the TV

Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV (the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens "time out" after a period of

time if you don't make a selection. The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually.

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Tip

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

Complete the Interactive Setup

The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to work properly. In this book, we call it the "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, you

answm, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically.

Set the Menu Language

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

1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.

2. Press OK to select that language.

Complete Auto Channel Search

The next part of the SETUPasks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes

called "auto programming."

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

2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ screen appears).

Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the

Channel menu. See Chapter 3 Jbr more details.

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If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any of your information changes, you need to access the

setup screens from the TV's main

menu-- press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose

GUIDE Plus+ Setup.

The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup

The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you

need to complete the following steps. The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands

must be placed underneath your cable box and/or VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 13 for details).

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

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

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Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location

1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.

If your count W isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your count W and press OK.

Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code. Press OK when you're finished.

Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the 'up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next space. The left arrow button moves"you to the left.

Step 2: Configuring for Cable

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

1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes"and press OK.

If your TV isn't connected to cable, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3:

Corq'ig_ring Jbr a VCR appears).

If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes"and press OK on your remote control.

Note: The next series of screens is very important because the GUIDE Plus+ system must find the correct cable box inJbrmation in order to receive the correct

TV program listings.

If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3: CorqiguringJbr a VCR appears).

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

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Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box).

Notes: Channel 03 is the most common.

Choose Videol/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/video cables"instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7Jbr pictures of these cables'.

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

Make sure your cable box is on. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with

your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).

Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system star_s testing codes).

Important Note: When cod testing is in progress, don't touch your TV, VCR,

cable box or any of the remote controls Jbr these products.

Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes,and press OK (STEP 3: CorqiguringJbr a VCR

appears).

If your cable box didn't change to channel 09 or turned i_self off, you have two choices: No and 7Est this cod again.

7_st this code again: If you think the TV, the cable box, or any of the remote

controls might have been touched or bumped during the test, highlight 7_st

this code again and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of

codes).

No: If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK

(GUIDE Plus+ system tesLs the next code).

Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: If the TV can't find your cable box code, a troubleshooting che&list

appears. Carea&lly review each checklist and JbUow the instructions on the screen.

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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR

l. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK.

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

Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK.

If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.

Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.

Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don't touch your TV, VCR, or

any of the remote controls Jbr these products.

Look at the front of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes"and press OK.

If your VCR didn't change to channel 09, you can either choose No or 7}s't

this code again.

If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test, tune your VCR to channel 02, turn offyour VCR and highlight 7}st this

code again.

If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Tune your VCR to channel 02 and turn offyour VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starks

testing another set of codes.)

Keep following the previous instructions until the VCR finds the correct code.

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Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.

Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.

Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locale the correct codeJbr the VCR, a list

of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you b_bre you try again.

• 7}'y VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup.

• 7kst alternate codes': tests selected brands" and if this Jails, the test continues" with all codes"in the system.

• Skip this" step: the GUIDE Plus+ system won't be able to automatically

schedule programs to record on your VCR.

Step 4: Confirming Your Settings

l. Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct. If all settings are

complete, highlight Yes,end setup and press OK. If your cable box and/or VCR code testing failed, you should see INCOMPleTE where the cable box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional

screens appear.

If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No, repeat setup process and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen.

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

press OK to watch TV.

What to Expect

The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see:

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

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

• If the TV detected that you have multiple cable companies in your area,

STEP 5: Choosing"Your Channel Lineup appears.

Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 2. To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote

control.

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GUIDE INFO

MENU CLEAR

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"0 '0 °0

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SLEEP SKIP

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The Buttons on the Remote Control

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

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

and hold 1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.

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

CH (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue

changing channels.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing.

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.

GUIDE Press GUIDE to make the GUIDE Plus+ system appear on the screen. Press GUIDE again to remove it from the screen.

INFO Displays channel information.

MENU Displays the TV's Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2 seconds to display the GUIDE Plus+ system.

MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume. OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that

is highlighted. POWER Turns the TV on and off.

SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds and automatically goes back to the original channel. Each time you

press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if you press SKIP two times before you change the channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically turns back to the

original channel). SLEEP Allows you to select the amount of time you want to give the TV before

it shuts itself off.

VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV's volume.

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Using the TV's Features

Chapter Overview:

• All About the GUIDE Plus+ System

• The Channel Banner

• Parental Controls and V-Chip

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Using the TV,s Features

Video Action Program Menu window buttons information options

Promotional Channel information listings

About the GUIDE Plus+ System

The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or

VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view this

on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for details). Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.

There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system:

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

• Program information

• A row of menu options (Odd, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages,

Channels, Setup)

• Channel listings

• Promotional information

• Video window

Note: The GUIDE Plus'+ system screens illustrated in this book are repres'entations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and

GUIDE Plus'+ inJbrmation depicted will be available in your area.

New Jeatures and options can be downloa&d to the GUIDE Plus+ system, so these too are subject to change.

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

Downloading Data

The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of program listings. When the power is turned off, the TV locates a "host channel"

that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and channel lineup information. A channel lineup is the list of stations and their

respective channels. To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your

TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.

If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ system program listings may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup information is still

correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated program information during the next scheduled download.

Channel Lineup

If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup after the first GUIDE Plus+ system

download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.

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

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Press GUIDE on the remote control to see the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the program guide from the screen, press OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR.

Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System

To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:

• Press GUIDE on the remote.

• Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel. To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:

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

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

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

The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus

The GUIDE Plus+ system offers seven different options on the Menu bar: Grid,

Sort, News, Schedu_, Messages, Channels and Setup. To access the Menu bar:

1. Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2. Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar

(the Grid Guide appears by default).

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

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

Grid Guide

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

displayed in the video window.

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

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

and tune to the channel in the video window.

Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next.

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Grid guide Grid guide menu selection action buttons

Grid Guide Action Buttons

Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the

command numbers.

When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear:

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

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

Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing.

If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording.

Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and specified your VCR type.

The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.

Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer corqlict message. You must choose

between the two programs.

When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear:

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

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

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Sort menu selection

Categories

Sort

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

To Sort:

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

2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bat.

Use the arrows to highlight Sorl. When Sorl is highlighted for the first time, the Movies"catego Wis displayed. Thereafter; the last catego Wused becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name. Use the left and right arrows to highlight other categories.

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

Press the up and down arrow buttons to review the list one program at a time. Press the channel up and down to review the list one page at a time.

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

Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next..

Sort Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the resulks of a Sort, the followingAction buttons appear:

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

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

The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.

Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overl@, you will receive a timer corqlict message. You must choose

between the two programs.

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News menu selection

News

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

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

2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu ban

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

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

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

• Use the channel up and down to browse through the list one page at

a time.

5. Press the right arrow button to see full text.

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

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

Schedule menu selection

Schedule

The Schedule menu lets you alter timers for either viewing or recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you have

connected the G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 for more details on connecting the (;-LINK cable.

To schedule a program to watch or record:

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

Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu ban

Highlight a program within the channel listing. Select Watch or i@cordfrom the Action buttons ban The timer is then

automatically logged into the Schedu&menu. If you select I@cord,make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn

it off.

Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your VCR to

the cable box output channel prior to turning of['the VCR.

The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.

Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overl@, you will receive a timer corqlict message. You must choose

between the two programs.

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To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bat.

1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.

2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bat.

3. Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection.

4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit.

Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.

Schedule Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the Schedu_menu the followingAction buttons appear:

• Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the

schedule and press 1 on the remote.

• Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3

on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices:

DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday.

ONCE records only on that day.

_KLY records the program each week at the same time.

Messages menu

selection

Messages

Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from

the Messages menu on the Menu ban To read messages:

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

2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bat.

3. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection.

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

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

Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described next.

Messages Menu Action Button

When viewing the Messag_smenu the followingAction button appears:

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

the remote.

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Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection

Channels

You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of

certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch.

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

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

2. Press MENU to select the Menu bat.

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

4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel. Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described next.

Channels Menu Action Buttons

While browsing the Channels menu, the following Action buttons appear:

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

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

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

On and @

Setup

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

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

2. Press MENU to select the Menu Bat.

3. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.

4. Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings, l_view options, or View _mo.

• Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.

• Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.

On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the ON-OFF

button on the remote control.

Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when you press the

ON-OFF button on the remote control.

• V'_ demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.

Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup, these options will not be

availab_. A screen will prompt you to complete your setup.

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How to Get More Information About an

Advertisement or a Program

To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional

information box.

Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel.

Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen.

GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items

The GUIDE Plus'+ Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus+ system. To access the GUIDE Plus+ Menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote.

2. Highlight GUIDE Plus+ Menu and press OK. Each menu and the sub-menus are listed below:

GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen.

Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE

Plus+ system setup are correct.

Review options Displays GUIDE Plus+ system auto display options.

View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.

GUIDEPlus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.

On Displays the station name when you change channels.

Off The station name isn't displayed when you change channels.

Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ demonstration until it is turned off. To

stop the demonstration, you must turn off the TV.

Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus'+ system setup, these options

will not be available. A screen will prompt you to complete your setup.

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Sample displays on a Channel Banner.

Channel Banner

There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Bannen The following

list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).

12:01

Displays the current time.

The lock is displayed to indicate when Parental Controls are locked or unlocked.

ESPN

Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.

Displays the label assigned to the current channel. Displays the current channel or input channel.

Mute is displayed when you mute the audio. Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting

in Stereo.

SAP

Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP

(Second Audio Program) information.

Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.

00:00

Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip

(SKIP) timeL

Parental Controls and V-Chip

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies

based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it won't display certain

programs.

Once you block programs, you or other aduks can unblock programs by entering a password.

By default, the software inside your TV is turned "off," so if you don't want to use this feature, you can just ignore it.

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How V-Chip Works

When turned "on," the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L),

etc.) ]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is not approved for viewing," when you tune to that particular channel.

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and

programs that are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcasten The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following table.

Age-Based

Rating

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under

17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual

situations (S), or intense violence (V).

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or

moderate violence (V).

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

or no violence (V).

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

All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed ff)r a young audience, including children

from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

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V-Chip TV Rating Limit

The V-Chip TVRating Limit leks you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed.

To set TV programming limiks:

Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have

previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limiks will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.

Press MENU to continue.

Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.

Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrow buttons

and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block.

The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limiks.

The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen

The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether tile status of the age-based rating limit to tile left is View or Block.

Rating Field

Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings

you can block or view.

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you can block or view.

Content Status Fields

Lets you select which

content themes to view for the selected rating, and

whether the status of the

content theme is currently

View (V) or Block (B).

Rating Settings Area

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

Block (B) settings are coded in red.

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

content themes.

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience Only

TV- 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested

TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years

and older

TV- Y All Children

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based

rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch

TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings.

To block programs with higher ratings:

First, determine the lowest level rating you don't want the child to watch

(see chart of age-based ratings on next page).

Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Ratingfield. Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the

age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen.

In the example discussed above, you would scroll through the Rating'field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is

TV-G.

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

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

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

7. Select Lo& Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a

password, and if you have not already set your password, you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm.

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Rating Rating status Content field field status fields

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

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

1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.

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

of Blo&.

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

field.

4. Press the up button to select View.

Note: The content status fields corresponding" to the unblo&ed rating" become

View as well. They and the age-based rating" status are the only fields that automatically change back to View when you complete this process.

Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls Jbr rating" limits to take

effect.

Content Themes

D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language

S Sexual situations

V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

TV-Y All Children

Rating Rating status Content

field field themes

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the

D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Yon your screen. See the beginning of this section for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you

automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well. For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult

language (L) rated TV-PG or highm, then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.

To block program content:

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

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

3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field

corresponding with the content theme you wish to block out.

Content status fields

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

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

Note: Broadcasters are not required to provi_ content themes" or age-based ratings. Programs received with no content themes"will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating:

Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls Jbr rating" limits to take effect.

Rating field

Rating

status field

Content status fields

Content themes

Viewing Specific Content Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) View:

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

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

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

TV-14.

Press the up or down arrow button to change its status back to V. Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language content,

but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.

Note: Only the content theme status corresponding" to TV-14

(L) lang_tag'e changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes', such as that Jbr TV-MA language, do not change.

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.

How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections.

To access the V-CHhDMOVIE RA77NG LIMITmenu:

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TVMAINMENUappears).

2. Select Parental Controls (press 6).

3. Select V-Chip Movie Rating Limit (press 2).

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Rating field Rating status

field

Blocking Movie Ratings

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all

other movies with higher ratings. To block movies:

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

watch is PG.) Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field. Press the up

and down arrow buttons to change the button from View to Block. All higher ratings automatically change to Block.

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

If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect.

Note: Some movies may be given a Not Ruled (NR) rating. Afler blocking

movie ratings, you must set NR to View separalely to view NR movies.

Rating field Rating status

field

Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View:

1. Highlight the Ratingfield and press the up and down arrow buttons to find

the rating you want to view.

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

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

able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.

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

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V-Chip Unrated Program Block

Selecting this option leks 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 announcemenks, and programs without ratings.

View All unrated programs are available.

Block All unrated programs are not available.

Note: You must remember to lo& Parental Controls Jbr rating" limits to take ef[ect.

Channel Block

Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.

View Makes the selected channel viewable.

Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune

only to channels that you have marked as View. The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but the

channel will be blocked.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel

Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.

Note: If you have a digital cable box channels 126-999 can be blo&ed but will

not be removable J'?om your scan list.

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lels you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Blo& can:

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

• Keep young children from playing with the buttons. (When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to

any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.)

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you do not, the front panel block will not take effect.

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Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lels you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password.

If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel

Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.

If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on

the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via

Lo& Parental Controls.

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Chapter Overview:

• How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels

• Audio Menu

• Picture Quality Menu

• Screen Menu

• Using Closed-Captioning

• Channel Menu

• Time Menu

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How to Use the Different Types of Menus and

Control Panels

You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make

changes to the settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of

your TV.

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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.

Menus

The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote or on the front panel to bring up the Main menu. Note that holding MENU

for 2 seconds displays the GUIDE Plus+ system. Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways

to select a choice in a menu:

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

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

Exiting a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu:

• Highlight Exit and press OK.

• Press 0 on the remote.

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

Control Panels

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, numeric ent W and choice lisLs.

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Sliders

Sliders are used to make adjustmems to a particular control. To use a Slider in a menu:

1. Press the up or down arrow button to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust.

2. Press the right or left arrow button to adjust the indicator line on the slider.

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.

Numeric Entry

A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters. A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.

1. Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointen

2. Press the right arrow button to move to the next column, then use the digils to enter a numben

3. When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK.

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."

Highlight a choice on a menu and press 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.

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Audio Menu

Mute Press OK to reduce the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press OK again to restore the volume.

Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's treble, bass and

balance.

Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.

Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.

Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word

STEI_O appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast in

stereo. Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound from stereo broadcasts,

stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and LaserDisc players for a fulleq more spacious sound.

Sound LogicTM Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material.

Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second

language, if one is available. The word SAP appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mont. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.

Picture Quality Menu

Basic Piz'ture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks.

Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of

the picture.

Color Adjusts the richness of the colon

Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.

When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appean You

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can choose either Yea"or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can re-select them quickly if someone changes the

settings.

Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings: Bright Lighting; Normal Lighting; Soft Lighting or Personal 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 ()JJ_depending on your preference.

Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color

adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC

standard of 6500 K.

Screen Menu

Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lels you choose the way closed

captioning information is shown on the screen.

Off Always No captioning information is displayed.

On Always Captioning information is shown always, when available.

On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is shown, when available, whenever the TV's sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button.) The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not

muted.

Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that leks you choose which captioning

mode is used for displaying captioning information.

Menu Language Displays a choice list that lels you select your preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.

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Using Closed Captioning

Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which leks 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 CCare displayed in the channel banneL See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banneL

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If you don't know which Closed-Caption mode to use, select CC1. CC1 is probably the mode that is used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4 are reserved for foreign languages, but are

rarely used at this time.

Closed-Caption Modes

The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.

To set the Closed-Caption Mod_

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

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

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

Note: The 7_xt modes" cover nearly half of the picture on the screen to display the

closed-captioned text. Most broadcasters use the CC mode, which displays a few lines" of captions at a time.

Turning off Closed-Caption

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display.

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

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

Channel Menu

Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.

UHF/VttFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna

for TV signals.

Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV

signals.

Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it

places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list. If you are using a

cable box and have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, this option does not appean

List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal channel list and choose a six-character label for each channel. Follow the on-screen

directions to enter your channels and other information.

Channel # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the

channels available via your antenna. You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons.

Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using channel up and down. Use the up and

down arrow buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included (Yea') or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list.

Channel Label Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a six-character

label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.

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 lels you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule On. The

on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule.

Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on- screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. If your GUIDE Plus+ system is set up, it will automatically update your time and this

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Chapter Overview:

• Limited Warranty

• Troubleshooting

• Accessory Order Form

• Care and Cleaning

• Front Panel Buttons

• Index

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GE TV Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges.

• One year from date of purchase for parks.for parks.

• Two years from date of purchase for the picture tubes.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized GE Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.

• Pay any Authorized GE Television Service Center for the new or; at our option, refurbished replacement parks and picture tubes required to repair your television.

How you get service:

• For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your GE television to any Authorized GE Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete.

• For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair; and return service from any Authorized GE Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized GE Television Service CenteL 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 GE Television Service Center; ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call

1-800-447-1700.

Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer).

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Batteries.

• Customer replacement fuses.

• Images burned onto the screen.

• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other producks or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

• A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.

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Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER

WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A

GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE ]R-IE SCOPE OF THE WARRANTY. REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE

CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY

BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA.

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON ]R-IIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO ]R-IE

APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal righLs, and you also may have other righLs that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your television outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

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Troubleshooting

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

TV Problems

TV won't turn on

• Press the P()WER button.

• Make sure the TV is plugged in.

• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.

• Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on p. 52.

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Blo& in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblo&.

Buttons don't work

• If you're using the remote control, press the P()WER button first to make sm'e the remote is in TV mode.

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

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

TV turns off while playing

• Scheduled Off function may have been activated. Go to p. 45 for instructions.

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

TV turns on unexpectedly

• Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to p. 26 for instructions.

Blank screen

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

• Try another channel.

When I turn on the TV, an icon is moving across the screen

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

No sound, picture okay

• Maybe sound ismuted. Press the volume up button to restore sound.

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Troubleshooting

Can't select certain channel

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

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

Noisy stereo reception

• The station might be weak. Change from stereo to mono in the Audio menu.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

• Select S{uml Typefrom the Channel menu. Go to page 45 for more information.

• The channel might be empty -- change channels.

• If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4

(whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the

VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Sound okay, picture poor

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

• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 42 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

• Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Closed-Caption DLs;Olaycontrol panel in the Screen menu. (-;(3to pages 43 - 44 for more instructions.

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

• The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the remote control to turn it on. To turn off this feature, press GUIDE on your remote control (the guide appears), and then press MENU (the menu options bar is highlighted). Press the right arrow button to highlight &I/up. Choose Review and select Off

GUIDE Plus+ System Problems

GUIDE Plus+ setup won't switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box

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

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

• You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Map. The guide may get out of sync with the cable providen Use the GUIDE Plus+

&I/up in the GUIDEPlus+ Menu to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV offfor 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change the zip

code back to the correct value. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on-screen list.

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GUIDE Plus+ System Problems (continued)

Program information doesn't download

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

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

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

Scheduled Watch or Record doesn't occur

• Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 26 for instructions.

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

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

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

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

• Ifa cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the GU[DEPlus+Setupmenus. Go to pages 16-17for detailed instructions.

The Remote Control Doesn't Work

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

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote.

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

Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls

The rating limits don't work

• You must lock tim settings. Go to tim TVMAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote), select Lock Parental Control.s(press 6 on your remote).

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

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

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

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

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

Screw-on Cable attaches to the round

antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on

the back of your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto

the connectors for a secure connection.

VH89 (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.

Gold-33pped cable VH83 (6-ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double

cable that lets you connect the video and

audio jacks of two VHS

VCRs to duplicate tapes.

Can also be used to connect a VCR to your

TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Has RCA-

type phono plugs on each end.

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO

and AUDIOjacks of stereo components.

Gold-33pped cable VH84 (6-ft)

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Accessory Order Form

Description

Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)

Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft)

Push-on antenna cable (6-ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)

2-way Signal Splitter

Amplified Antenna Antenna Mixer (not shown) Remote Control (CRK17TG1)

Audio.Video Adapter (not shown)

Part No. VH81

VH82 VH89

VH83 VH84

VH47

ANT200

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248489 228449

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Prices are subject to change without notice.

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We are required by law to collect the

appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping and Handling .................................... $ 5.oo

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Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card preferably.

Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.

No COD or CASH.

All accessories are subject to availability. Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

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Charge your order on your VISA,

MasterCard, or Discover Card by

filling in below

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

from your VISA card

VISA

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above your

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Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly, order will save you days

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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.

2-way Signal Splitter

Helps you connect a second TV or VCR.

Splitter VH47

Ampfified Antenna

Allows you to quickly switch

from the antenna signal to the cable or satellite signal without disconnecting the antenna.

ANT200

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CRK17TG1

Remote Control

This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or

spares can be ordered as needed.

To Order

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

number listed below.

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

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information,

money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following

address:

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Ronks, PA 17573

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Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.

You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-flee cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet

to help assure adequate ventilation.

The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.

Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to

the TV.

numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.

Front Panel Buttons

If you can't find your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many of the TV's features. MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the

previous menu. Press MENU and CH+ simultaneously to access the GUIDE Plus+ system. CH v Scans down through the current channel list. When you're using the TV's menu system, it ac_s like the arrow down

button on the remote control.

CHA Scans up through the channel list. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acLs like the arrow up button on the remote control. Press CH+ and MENU simultaneously to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

VOL - Decreases the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the left arrow button on the remote control.

VOL + Increases the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it ac_s like the right arrow button on the remote control.

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

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Age-Based Ratings, 31 Arrow buttons, 20

Audio

Menu, 42

Processor, 42 AUDIO IN jacks, 11, 12 AUDIO R jack, 12

Audio/Video cable, 7 Auto

Channel Search, 15, 45

Color, 43

Tuning, 45

Batteries for tile remote, 14 Black Level, 49

Block

Age-Based Ratings, 33

Channel, 37

Front Panel, 37

Movie Ratings, 36

Specific Conmnt Themes, 34

V-Chip Unramd Program, 37 Buttons

front of TV, 55 Buttons, remote, 90

CABLE/ANTENNA jack, 8, 9, 11, 12 Cables

mldio/video, 7

coaxial, 7

(;-LINK, 7 CC (Closed Captioning), 44

CH + button, 55 CH-button, 55 CH+ button, 20 CH- button, 20

Channel

Banner, 30

Block, 37

Labels, 45

Lineup, 22

Menu, 45

Search, 15 Channels menu, 28 (;LEAR button, 20

Closed Caption

Display, 43

Mode, 44 Coaxial cable, 7 Color Warmth, 43

Connections

TV + VCR, 8

TV+VCR+Samllim Receiver, 11 Content Themes, 31 Contrast, 42 Control Panels, 40

Demo Pin, 6, 8, 9, 11

Finding tile sensor, 13 Front Panel

Block, 37

(;-LINK

cable, 7 connecting, 13

GO BACKbutmn, 90 Grid Guide, 93, 94 GUIDE button, 90

GUIDE Plus+ system

Channel Lineup, 92 Channels, 98

Downloading Intormation, 29 Setup, 15

Guide Plus+ sysmm, 15, 19

INFO button, 20 Interactive setup, 15

Jacks on the TV, 19

L/MONO jack, 19 Labels, 45

Language, 15, 43 Locating remote sensor, 13

Lock, Parental Controls, 38

Memory, 45 MENU button, 90, 55

Menus

Audio, 49 Channel, 45 GUIDE Plus+

Channels, 98 (;rid, 93

initial setup, 15 Messages, 97

News, 96 Schedule, 96 Sort, 95

GUIDE Plus+ Menu, 99 Language, 15, 43

Parental Controls, 30 Picture Quality, 49

Screen, 43 Semp, 15, 98

Time, 45

Mono, 49

Mute, 49 MUTE button, 90

News menu, 26 Normal List, 45

Number buttons, 20

OK button, 20

Parental Controls

Locking, Unlocking, 38 menu, 30

Picture

Presets, 43 Quality Menu, 49

POWER button, 20, 55 Program guide

atler setup, 19

Rand Ljacks, 12 Rating Limits

movies, 35

TV, 39 Remote, batteries, 14 Remote control buttons, 90 Remote sensor, 13

SAP, 49 Satellite Receiver

connecting, 11 Schedule menu, 96 Schedule time, 45 Screen menu, 43 Second Audio Program (SAP), 49

Set

Time, 45 Semp

GUIDE Plus+ sysmm menus, 15, 98

menu, 98 Sharpness, 49

Signal Type, 45 SKIP button, 90

SLEEP button, 90 Sleep Timer, 30, 45 Sort menu, 95 Stereo, 42

Time

Current, 30

Menu, 45 Tint, 49 Tone Controls, 49 Troubleshooting, 50

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UHF/VHF Antenna, 45 Unlock, Parental Controls, 38

V-Chip, 30

Age-Based Ratings, 31 Blocking Movies, 35

Content Themes, 31

VCR

connecting, 8

VIDEO IN jack, 11, 19 VOL + button, 55

VOL- button, 55 VOLUME buttons, 90

Warranty, 48

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