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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
_k This symbol indicates
This
symbol
indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
important instructions
the product that presents a accompanying the product.
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade
of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long
periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube.
Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video
games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended
viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 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+, C_,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 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 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 CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 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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Introduction
Key Features Overview
_kmr "IXr isequipped with ti:atures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following
inli.wmatinn smnmarizes a ti_w of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the
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rest o| he T_ s teatures and hoD,,to nse 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 tosee 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 N_,u,st;eature, 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 Ln 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 G-LINK cable to the TV and place
one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box.
V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based
ratings, and/or movie ratings.
Requirements:
• Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV's main menu (Chapter 3
has details).
• The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program
to your TO in order for your TV to block the program.
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Auto Tuning
Description: Allows you to set up the "IV to automatically tune to a specific
channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD Player, etc.) button o_
the remote.
Requirements: Set up Auto Tuningin the TV's menu system. (Chapter 3
has details).
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1: Key Features Overview ................................................. 1
On-screen Program Guide ........................................................................................ 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls .......................................................................................... 1
Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ 2
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 Informat{on ....................................................... 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 ............................................................................................................... 20
Next Steps ...................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control .................................................. 21
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................ 22
Using the WHO.iNPUT Button; ............................................................................... 23
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ....................................... 24
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 24
How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 24
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ............................................... 25
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features ...................................................... 27
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ................................................................................... 28
Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28
Getting in & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ........................................................ 29
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ........................................................................... 29
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 29
Sort ........................................................................................................................... 31
News ......................................................................................................................... 32
Schedule ................................................................................................................... 32
Messages .................................................................................................................. 33
Channels ................................................................................................................... 34
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Setup ......................................................................................................................... 34
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 35
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items .............................................................................................. 35
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 36
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature .......................................................... 36
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................ 36
Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................................................ 38
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 38
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ................................. _.......................................................... 39
Blocking Specific Content Themes ......................................................................... 42
Viewing Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 43
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................................................... 43
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 45
Channel Block .......................................................................................................... 45
Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 45
Lock!Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 46
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System ............................................. 47
How to Use Your TV's Menu System ........................................................................... 48
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 49
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 49
Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 50
Using Closed Captioning ............................................................................................... 51
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................ 52
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 5: Other Information ................................................................ 53
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 54
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 57
Front Panel Buttons ....................................................................................................... 57
GE TV Limited Warranty ............................................................................................... 58
Index ................................................................................................................................ 61
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Chapter I
Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• Connections
• Jacks on the Back of Your TV
• Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
• Plug in theTV
• Put Batteries in the Remote
• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup
• Turn on theTV
• Complete the Interacti
Setup
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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 designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV
instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled
off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards
sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usuaUy 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 yonr TV.
Components Cables Connection
Needed "title
Go to...
_ Coaxial
Audio/video
_IC_ G-LINK cable
TV + VCR
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Coaxial
TV Only
page 9
_ _ Coaxial
Audio/video
_IC_ _ _e\_e G-LINK cable
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/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold us a bundled set, but the
connection pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility.
Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you're getting ready to set up your TV. You need to
connect this cable to your TV,, and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of thefeatuT_s of
the program guide to work properly.
G-LINK cable
Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable
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"iV(backpanel)
FromCeble
orAntenna
Connection: TV + VCR
It
¢
3.
Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on
your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
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-LINK jack.
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the "IV. 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)
VIDEO R AUOIO L
POOl"
G-LINK
CABLE/
__ANTENNA
From Cable,
Cable Box,
or Antenna
Connection: TV Only
1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the
back of your TV.
Go to page 14
2. If you're connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable
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).
Go to page 13
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SATELLITERECEIVER From Cable or Antenna
OUT
VIDEO R L
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO "IV
SATELLITE
IN
VCR
VIDEO
OUT TO TV
Satellite
Signal
TV (backpanel)
VIDEO R L
G-LINK
_}! CABLE/
ANTENNA
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Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1°
Connect your Satellite Receiver to your "IV
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 tbe
Satellite Receiver.
B. Cmmect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the back oftbe TV and to the
Video Output Jack on tile satellite receiver.
2. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver
A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable ontlet, 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.
4° Connect G-LINK cable
A. If you haven't done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place 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 consnh the mamull that came with each
component for connection instructions. The picture of your TV's back panel describes file
jacks on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks.
When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Vide() Right
Audio to Right Audio, etc.
Audio and Video Input Jacks:
AUDIO R and L and VIDEO
Connect an)' of the following components:
• DVDPlayer
• Satellite Receiver
• Laserdisc Player • VCR
• lnternet Access Device
To watch the content from the component that's
connected to the "vIDEO Input Jack, press the
_rHO • INPUT button on the remote (the TV
switches to the correct channel),
TV
backpanel)
/
AUDIO
VIDEO O L
I@ 0 0i'"
G-LINK
@
G-LINK Jack
Connect the end of the
G-LINK cable (provided) to this
jack. The G-LINK cable enables
the "IV s Guide Plus+ system to
interact with the cable box
and/or the VCR. A picture of
the G-LINK cable is on page 7.
_)CABL_
ANTENNA
CABLE/ANTENNA Jack
Connect the coaxial cable from
the VCR's Output jack to this
jack. If you're not connecting a
VCR, connect a coaxial cable
that carries the signal ti'om the
antenna, cable, or cable box to
the CABLE/ANTENNA jack.
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Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
"File (;-LINK cable enables tile GUIDE Plus+ s}'stem (tile on-screen interactive program guide) to
work with yore 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
"IV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when th_ program guide is on
your TV screen.
VCR - If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't comlect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR
recording won't work. The other feaulres of the guide will work properly.
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the (;-LINK wands ill front of tim remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box.
Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn't
labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR
and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with the
cable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching the
front of the component.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the fi-ont 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,
II II
© @ -
When the component turns on, you've located the remote sensor.
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).
TV(backpanell
Connect to G-LINK jack
on the _k o¢_e _. II
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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
I. 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 outfrom
other menu items on the list (appears dark_ brighter;,or a different color).
Turn on the TV
Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV
(the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens "time out"
after a period of time if you don't make a selection, The tips in this section tell
yon how to access the Setup menu screens manually,
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV,, but puts the remote into
7W mode. "TV mode" means that the buttons on the remote control operate the
TV's functions.
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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
hook, we call it the "interactive setup" because d)e TV asks you questions, you
answer, and the TV makes the appropriate acljustments. The first time you torn
on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically.
Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SE7'UPasks you to select your pref_erred language for the
menu system.
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.
2, Press OK to select that language.
Search for charmers
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all
channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes
called "auto programming."
1. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A progress report
appears on the screen.
2. When the screen on tile 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 4for 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).
I. 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 comm T is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.
If your country isn't highlighted, press tbe up or down anow button on the
remote control to Ifighlight yum comm T and press OK.
2.
Use the ono/ber buttons on your remote to enter your zip code.
Press OK when volt're finished.
Note: lf 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 buttm_ moves you to tilt left.
Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks yon 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 Yesand press OK.
If your TV isn't connected to cable, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3:
Configuring for a VCR appears).
,
If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yesand press OK on
your remote coritrol.
Note: The next s_ies of sereens is very important because the GUIDE Plus+
system must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct
TV program listings,
If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and
press OK ( STfe2P 3: Configuring for a VCR appears).
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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3.
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 commo_L
Choose Video I/A UX if your cable box is con netted to ),our TV with a udio/video
cables inst;_ad of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7for pictures of these cables.
4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
_,_,w,,**-_-,p _m**,***,_,_, If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
5,
Make sure your cable box is on.
Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with
your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).
Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don't touch your TV, VCR,
cable box or any of the remote controlsfor these products.
6.
Look at your cable box, If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test
was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR
appears).
If ),our cable box didn't change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you have
two choices: No and Test this code again.
Test this code again: lfyou think the TV, the cable box, or any of the remote
controls might have been touched or bumped during the test, highlight 7bst
this code again and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of
codes).
No: If you don't thinkthe test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK
(GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code).
Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box
code. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If the TV can't find your cable box code, a troubleshooting checklist
appea_s. Carefully revieTu each checklist and foUow the instructions on the screen.
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/Yes
Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
I. If your'IV is cnnnected to a VCR, press OK.
If it is not, highlight No and press OK (A screen win appear reminding you
to connect your C-LINK (able to _our TV and VCR.).
2. Use the tip and down arrow huttons 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.
3,
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 for these products.
4.
Look at the front display of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically
and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yesand
press OK.
If your VCR didn't change to channel 09, you can either choose No or Test
this code again.
If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test,
tune your VCR to channel 02, turn offyour VCR and highlight Test this
code again.
If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Tune your VCR to
channel 02 and turn offyour VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts
testing another set of codes.)
Keep following the previous iustructinns until the VCR finds the
correct code.
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Leave your cable box turned ON to
download program information,
Leave your VCRturned OFF to record
programs.
Note: lf the GUIDE Plus+ ,[_,stemcan't locate the correct code for the VCI_ a list
qf tmublz, shooting instructions appea_:_ to help you before you h_' a_aim
• Try VCI_ co_figruration again: repeat VCR setup.
• 7;_st alternate codes: tests selected brand_ and 
Connections & Setup
What to Expect
Tile next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Pins+ system will appear on the screen. The
following examples explain what you might see:
• If all of the program information has been sent to yonr TV, the GUIDE Pins+ system
appears with all of your TV program listings.
• If the program infbrmatinn hasn't been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE
(without TV progrmn listings) will appear on the screen. Program information is usually
sent to your "IX,' at night.
• lftheTVdetect¢,dthatyouhavemultiplecablecompaniesinyourarea, STEP5:Choosing
Ymtr Channel Line_tp appears.
Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.
Next Steps
Now that you've finished the Interactive Setup, you're ready to watch TV. This might be a good
time to program your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be
programmed to operate other components. Go to the next chapter to find out how to program
your remote.
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Chapter 2
Using the Remote Control
Chapter Overview:
• The Buttons on the Remote Control
• Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components
• How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed It
• Code List
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WflO'INPUT ANTENNA
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REVERSE PLAY FORWARI
IEC'VCI STOP IUSE
The Buttons on the Remote Control
0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly
through the remote control.
To enter a two-digit channel, press tile two digits. To.enter a three-digit channel,
press and bold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right
of the number, then add the second two. Example: to rune to channel 123, press
and hold I for tx_'oseconds, press 2, then press 3.
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Press the arrow buttons to move through
tlte on-screeu menu system.
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver
button in SAT*CABLE mode.
AUX (auxiliary) Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate the component
you've programmed the remote to operate with this button. You can program
this button to control a cable box, most RCA, GE and PROSCAN audio
components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature
(Chapter 3), pressing the AUX button automatically tunes the TV to the
correct channel.
CH (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list.
Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue
changing channels.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to
TV viewing.
DVD Pros the remote in DVD mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature
(Chapter 3), pressing the DVD button automatically tunes the TV to the
correct channel.
FORWARD If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control,
press FORWARD to advance a disc or videotape.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
GUIDE Press GUIDE to make the GUIDE Plus+ system appear on the screen:
press GUIDE again to remove it from the screen.
INFO Displays channel information.
L.E.1D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote that lights when you
are programming the remote. It also lights when you press a valid button on
the remote.
MENU Displays the TV's Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2 seconds
to display the GUIDE Plus+ system.
MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume.
OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that
is highlighted.
ON*OFF Tnrns the TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode (VCR,
DVD, Satellite, etc.) and the remote is programmed to operate that component,
you can press ON-OFF to turn the component on and off.
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To turn off all the
RCA, GE, and
PROSCAN
components that are
connected to the T_,
press ON*OFF twice
within two seconds.
This feature only
works with most RCA,
GE and PROSCAN
products.
PAUSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control, press PAUSE when the disc
or videotape is playing to pause playback.
PLAY If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape.
REC*VCR+ When the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is Oll the screen, press REC.VCR+ to program
your VCR to record a program. If the remote is.in VCR mode, press REC.VCR+ to start recording.
REVERSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote contrnl, press REVERSE to go
backwards on a disc or videotape.
SAToCABLE Puts the remote in SATeCABLE mode. If yon set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter
3), pressing the SAT.CABLE button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel, tile TV waits 30 seconds and
automatically goes back to the original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if
you press SKIP two times before you change the channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically
turns back to the original channel).
SOUND Displays the A UDlO PROCESSOR menu.
STOP If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player, stops playing the disc or videotape.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information.
VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the
VCR1 button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the
VCR2 button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.
VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV's volume.
WHO.INPUT In TV mode, press WHO.INPUT to toggle through the available Video Input
channels (VID and the current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists.
Using the WHO.INPUT Button
Use the WHO°INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources (VID and the current
channel) and view the content from the component you have connected to the TV.
1. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the content from the component is
turned ON.
2. Press WHO.INPUT to tune to the available input source and view the component.
3. Press WHO°INPUT again to tune back to the channel you were previously watching.
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You'll use these buttons when you program the
remote to operate another component.
The remote may not operate all models of
el| brands.
Programming the Remote to Operate
Other Components
Tile nl!iversal remote control can he programmed to operate nlos[
brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes.
The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, (;E and
PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite
receivers.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be progrannned,
turn a component ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at tile VCR, alld
press the VCRI button. Then press ON-OFF or channel up or chalmel
down to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If uot, the
remote needs to be programmed.
How to Program the Remote
There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code
search and direct ent W. Instructions for both ways follow.
Tip
To stop the automatic code search without
programming any components, press and hold CLEAR
until the light on the remote turns of_
Using Automatic Code Search
I. Turn on the component yon want the remote to operate (VCR, DVD
Player, etc.)
2.
Press and hold the component button on the remote control that
corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate
(VCRI, DVD, etc.). While you hold down the component butt'on,
press and hold ON*OFF (when the red light on the remote turns
on, release both buttons).
3.
Press PLAY (the red light on the remote, located below the
ON,OFF button, starts flashing),
The remote is searching the first set of component codes (there are
20 sets of codes). If the component you want to operate doesn't turn
off automatically after 5 seconds, press PLAY again (the red light
starts flashing again as the remote searches through the next set of
codes).
4.
5.
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off.
Note: 1/'the component doesn't turn off after yott 'vepressed the
PLAY button 20 times, the component can't beprogrammed.
Press REVERSE, wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the
component turns back on.
To finish, press and hold the STOP button until the red light on the
remote turns oft_
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Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on tbe code list on page 26.
3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the
remote to operate (VCR1, DVD, etc.)
4. Enter the code from the code list.
5. Release the component button.
6. Press ON*OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try
pressing the component button and then ON*OFF again.
7. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the
component responds to the remote commands.
The buttons might
operate differently for
other components,
especially when you're
using another
component's menu
system,
How to Use the Remote After You've
Programmed It
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your
components. To operate the component:
1. Press the component button (TV, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, AUX, or SAT,,CABLE) to set the
remote to operate the component.
2. Press ON"OFF to turn the component ON or OFE
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.
Note: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote isprobably in the wrong mode.
You must press the component button that matches the component you want to _perate (i.e., if you
want to operate the VCR, press VCRI on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode.)
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VCR
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Da_tl_n .................................................................... 2110
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Dimensia .................................................................. 2000
D_m_tech ......................................................... 2002, 2026
Eiccn ohome .................................................. 2014, 2029
Electl'OphoJ_ic ........................................................... 2014
Emerson ................................................ 2002, 2012,2014,
.............. 2015, 2021,2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,
.. 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,
Mlfltitech ................ 21102,2013, 2616, 2026. 2053, 2001
NEC ................................. 29[_, 211)11,211)I, 21!16, 21118,
..................... 205g, 2064, 2076, 21178, 2070, 211 L, 2123
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Petttax ........................... 20 lO, 21155. 2056, 2L117, 212q
Pentex Re_eiLi(:11....................................................... 2018
I'hik:o ......................................... 2021, 21122, 2062, 2063
Philips .......................................... 202[, 2062, 2090, 212t
Pilol ..................................................................... 2014
Piimecl .............................. 2010, 21155, 2080, 2081,2125
P(IIli;md .................................. 2016, 26[7, 2019.2110
PrtlScatl ..; .............................................. 2000, 200[
]hotcc .................................................................... 2061
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Qtun tel ..................................................................... 201 I
Quar Iz ................................................................... 201 ]
Quasal ............................................... 21121,21122, 2125
RCA .................................. 2000, 2061,2003, 2013, 21121,
.............. 2005, 2056, 2082, 2083, 21184,2085, 2086,2087,
............. 21188, 2089. 211911,2091,2107, 21 [5, 2121}, 2125
Radiosllack/Realistic .................. 2002, 2011,21113, 2014
.. 2021, 2022, 2023, 2020, 21129, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131
Radix ......................................................................... 2614
P_ ndex ...................................................................... 2014
Ricoh ......................................................................... 2128
R_tnco ........................................................................ 2104
Samsung .................. 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
Sank}'. .............................................................. 2131,2104
Sansui .......................................... 2010, 2092, 211 I, 2123
Sanyo ..................................................... 2011,2013, 2023
Scott .... 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 203fi, 2038. 2065, 2093,
2116
Sears ................................. 20LL, 2014, 2021, 2023, 204g,
, 2042,2044,2045,2047,2065,2105,2113,2116,2L]7 ........................ 2049,2050,2051,2055,2056,2107,2118
2130
Fisl_er .., 2011,2023, 2048, 2049.2([50, 2051, 2052,2118
Fgii ................................................................... 2021, 2110
Funai .............................................................. 2002, 2026
Garravd ...................................................................... 2026
GE ........ 2000, 2001,2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120
Goldstar ............................. 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121
G_adiente .................................................................. 2026
Hal Icy Da_idson ....................................................... 2026
Harman K_rdon ....................................................... 20t19
Harwood ................................................................... 2061
Headquarter ............................................................. 201 ]
Hitachi 2002, 2955, 2056, 2057, 2107, 21L 1,2120, 2122
HI-Q .......................................................................... 2023
Instant Replay ........................................................... 2021
JCL ............................................................................. 2021
.]C Penney ............... 2009, 2010, 2011,2013, 2014, 2021,
............ 2022, 2055, 2056, 205g, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118
[ensen .................................................... 2055, 2056, 2111
.[VC ................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 211 I, 2123
Kenw_od 2069, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018. 2058, 2111,2123
KLH ......................................................................... 206]
Kodak .............................................................. 2014, 2021
IJo}0 .............................................................. 2002, 2026
[ogik ...................................................................... 2061
LXI ............................................................................ 21114
Magnavox ..-. 2021,2022, 2062, 2963, 2 _04, 2108, 2124
Magnin ...................................................................... 2013
Ma;;mlz ............................................. 2009, 2010, 2111l,
.................................. 20[6, 2018, 2021, 2058, 2062,2064
Maria ........................................................................ 20/4
Masushila ................................................................. 2021
ME[ ............................................................................ 2021
Melnorex ...................................................... 2002, 21tl 1,
................... 26L3, 20L4, 2021,2023, 2026, 2104, 2131
M(;A ..: .................................................. 21129, 2065, 2113
M(,;N T_'ch i;ology ................................................... 2013
Mi01an6 ................................................................ 2053
Min_6a .................................................. 2055, 2056, 2107
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.......... 2070, 2071 , 2072, 2673, 2074, 2106, 21 [3, 2 L23
3hlnlgmnel y Ward ......................................... 2075, 2131
3hlto_la ......................................................... 2021,2131
MTC ...................................................... 2002, 2013, 2026
Sharp ............. 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131
Shintom ....................................... 2004, 2056, 2061, 209g
Shogam ...................................................................... 2013
Signature ........................................................ 2002, 2131
Singer .................................................... 2021,2061, 2128
Sony ......................... 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2l 19, 2128
STS .................................................................. 2021, 2107
Sylvania 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
SymphoniC ...................................................... 2002, 2026
Tandy ............................................................... 2002, 2011
Tashiko ...................................................................... 2014
Tatung ............................................................. 2058, 2111
TEAC ................................. 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2Ltt
Technics .......................................................... 2021,2109
Teknika .................... 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
TMK ...................................................... 2013, 2024, 2047
Toshiba .......... 20lb, 2049, 2051, 20_5, 2065, 2093, 2116
ToteVision ....................................................... 2013, 2014
Unitech ..................................................................... 2013
Vector Ke_earch .......................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor ......................................................................... 2010
3'ideo Concepts ................ 2009, 2010, 21115, 2016, 2113
Videosonic ................................................................ 2013
Wards .......... ,2002, 20/3, 2014, 2015, 2021, 21123, 2026,
2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2[07,
2116,2131
XR-]O00 ................................................. 202/, 2620, 206J
5'amaha .................... 2009, 2010, 201 I, 2018, 2058, 2111
Zenith ................................ 20114, 2098. 2104, 2119, 2L28
Cable Boxes
ABC .............. 5002, 51103, ,_110,I, 5005, 5006, 51167, 5003
Antronix .......................................................... 5008, 5009
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RegaI ........................................................... 5!122 60:_5
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Rclnbrandt ............................................................ 511t13
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Scientific Atlanta ..................... 6666, 5030 5(}37 503_
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Signature .................................................................. 5663
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8tarcoln ............................................. 5007 5018 5053
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Starques( ................................................................. 561_
T_ndy ..................................................................... 5040
Teleview .................................................................... 5014
T_C_T, ................................................ 50A]4 5023 504_
Toshiba ................................................................... 5021i
Tusa ......................................................................... 561_
LW86 ............................................................. :......... 51127
Unika .................................................... 5008 5009 5011
United Ar tis_s ........................................................... 50112
United Cable ........................................................... 5053
U_iw_a_ .................................... 50118 50_9 5_10 _11
Videoway ................................................................. 5044
Viewstar ..................................... 5015 5025 5027 5041t
Zenith ................................................... 5026, 5050 5051
Satellite Receivers
Chapparal ...................................................... 5056, 5057
Drake .............................................................. 5058, 505!1
GE ............................................................................. 5006
Genera[ Instruments .......................... 5060, 5001, 5062
Palaasoni_- ................................................................. 5075
Pri_nesta_".................................................................. 5076
ProScan .................................................................. 5000
RC=_. .................................................................... 5000
Realislic .................................................................. 50fi3
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gTSI ......................................................................... 6064
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Using the TV's Features
Chapter Overview:
• All About the GUIDE Plus+ System
• The Channel Banner
• Auto Tuning
• Parental Controls and V-Chip
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Video Action Program Menu
window buttons information options
Promotional Channel
information listings
About the GUIDE Plus+ System
The GUIDE Plus+ sysmm is an interacti\c on-screen program guide dlat lists TV
schedules t'nr your area and allows votu TV direct (x)m]ol ol a cable box and/or
VCR. You must (irst set up the GUIDE l'lus+ Menu s_rs__-_ i_ __c_k _ _piew this
_m-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 fi,r details). Press (;UIDE to bring up
the GUIDE Plus+ system.
There are six sections of the (_,UIDE Plus+ s\stem:
• A row of Action hntt_ms a'_ the top ot tilt- screen _/. 2 and _/
• Program information
• A row of nlenu options (Grid, Sorl, .V(-ws, .";(hedule. :lI,_sag_,s,
ChanneLs, Setup)
• Channel listings
• Promotional information
• Video window
Note: The GUIDE Plus+ sys_n screens iUustr_ded in this bool¢ ._
representations of what you are likely to see. Not all chaunds, pmLnams, and
GUIDE Plus+ information depicted will be availab& in your m_a.
New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDI" Plus+ _3'stem,so
these too are subject to change.
-ap
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 tirst download of
program listings. When the power is turned or'L the "IV 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
offfor 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 intbrmation is still
correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated program informadon
during the next scheduled download.
Channel Lineup
If more than one cable company services yonr area, you may he prompted with
STEP5: Choosing Your ChannelLineup after the tirsl GUIDE Phls+ system
download. You will need to identify your cable cmnpany hy selecting the correct
channel numbers for the stations ill question.
• Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group and
press OK when the correct channel group is }fighlighted.
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Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System
To enter tile GUIDE Plus+ system:
• Press GUIDE on the t-emote.
• Press and hold MENU tor 2 seconds on tile front panel.
To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:
• Highlight a prograna and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune
to the cltannel.
• Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to tim channel
displayed ill the video window.
• Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and retmn to the original
channel.
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.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus
The GUIDE Plus+ system offers seven different options on the Menu bar: Grid,
Sort, Nears, Schedule, Messages, Channels and Setup. 'Po access the Menu bar:
1. Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Phts+ systent.
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 prograln is
displayed in the video window.
• Press the up and down arrow buttons on tbe 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 flmtre 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+ systeln
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 Pins+
system. Be sure to look at the action har before pressing the
conaraand numbers.
When highlighting the program, the tollowiog Action buttons appear:
Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule ti)r the TV to
turn on and tune to the program highlighted in tile channel listing. When
tile TV tnrns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will autoomtically appear with the
scheduled program highlighted and ttmed in the video windo_
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 cbamael and
current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. Press OK to tune
to the highlighted channel, if the s'ideo 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 beg_n at the
same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose
between the two programs.
When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the channel listing),
the following Action buttons appear:
• Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one
channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as you
browse through different channels (unlock).
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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SOFt ITlelTU
selection
Categories
Sort
The Sort lnenu 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 Pins+ system isn't o11 your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3,
4,
Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the first time,
the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last category used becomes
the default. A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name.
Use the left and right arrows to highlight other categories.
Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For
example, highlight AUand press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system sorts
the programs).
5.
6.
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 bar, 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 results of a Sort, the following Action buttons appear:
Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and then
follow the on-line help for further options. Placing a timer in the Schedule
will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the
Channel listing at the predetermined time.
• Reeord 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 t£o programs to watch or record which begin at the
same time or overlap, 'jou will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose
between the two programs.
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News n3enu
selection
News
The Ne_s menu lets you browse Ctll-l-ellt news stories by headline.
]. If tile GUIDE Plus+ syslem isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote conn-ol.
2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the fi_enu bar.
3. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is availal)le on your TV, it will
appear in the video window).
4. Use the up and down arrows to tfighlight a story.
• Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story' at a time.
• Use tile channel tip and down to browse through the list one page at
a time.
5. Press the right arrow button m 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 tile down arrow to
view the next sto_3,.
7. Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the
remote to exit die 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 tile G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 for more details on
connecting the G-LINK cable.
To schedule a program to watch or record:
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3. Highlight a program within the channel listing.
4. Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then
automatically logged into the .Schedule menu.
5. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn
it off.
Note: If you 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
successfidly scheduled a program to watch or record.
Note: If you have selected two programs ta watch or wcard which begin at the
same lime or or)erlap, you will receive a timer conflict me._age. You must choose
betzoeen the two preffram_.
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To remnve or change tile frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled
evenl, access the 3;chedule nlenu frool the _'lenn har,
1. Press GUIDE to hring up llle (;UIDE Plus+ system.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select tim Menu bar.
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 descrihed next.
Schedule Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the Schedule ulenu the tnllowiog Action buttons appear:.
• Remove Highlight the IV(mh or Re_ord tilner xou wish to renlove fron/the
schedule and press 1 on the renlote.
• Change Highlight tile 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 progr:un each day Monday through Friday.
ONCE records only on that day.
WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time.
Messages menu
selection
Messages
Occasionally you will receive messages regarding ?'our GUIDE Plus+ system, as
well as special programming information. You can access these messages from
the Messages menu on the Menu bar.
To read messages:
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
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.
5.
Press INFO to display the fi.lll 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 tile Messages menu the following Action 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 _n
\
Channels
"_m can customize tile chalmel listing by enabling or disabling tile display of
certain channels. For instance, you may disahle channels that yon never watch.
",_m can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.
I. If the Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU to select the Menu bar.
3. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu selection.
4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.
Then use the Chamlels Menn Action Buttons as described nexL
Channels Menu Action Buttons
While browsing the Channels menu, the following Action buttons appear:
• Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since
entering the Channels Menu.
• Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the
highlighted channel line.
• On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between
On and Off
Setup
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. To access the
Setup option:
1. If the Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.
2. Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.
3. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.
4. Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings, Review options, or
View demo.
* Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+
system setup are correct.
• Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the ON*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.
• View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.
Note: lf you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup, these options will not be
available. A semen will prompt you to complete your setup.
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Promotional information
Using the TV's Features
How to Get More Information About an
Advertisement or a Program
To find out more inf_)rmatiol] about a pr()gl_|lll, advertisement or special, use
the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional
intormation box.
Requesting more infornaation about a particular shc)x_ displays the" PlusCodt_.
progranaming numl_er and the Sbott,s on ,\_'.x't l()r that ch:mnel.
Press the INFO button to exit the expaudcd iulbrmation screen.
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items
The GUIDE Plus+ Menu gives you access to l_amves 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:
GUIDEPlus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen.
Change system settings Confirms the settings yon 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.
GUIDEPIus+ 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.
ContinuousDemo 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.
ChannelBanner
There are sm'eral indicators that might appear when you press the TV nr INFO
buttons on tlae remote. This display is called the (_hannel Banner. The following
list describes the items ou the Channel Banner screen (le0. to right and top to
bottom).
12:01
[]
ESPN
60
Displays the current time.
The lock is displayed to indicate when Parental Controls are
locked or unlocked.
Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the
current chmmeI.
Displays the label assigned tu the current chamml.
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
00:00
Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP
(Second Audio Program} information.
Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip
(SKIP) timer.
With the auto tuning feature, you can
set up the TV to tune to the channel you
need to watch by pressing that
component's button,
Why You Should Use the Auto
Tuning Feature
The auto-tuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel for
different components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player,
etc.) When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don't have to
remember to change your TV to channel 3, for example, when _/ou want to
watch the tape in your VCR.
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature
The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the TV's menu corresponds to the
component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component
connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning, you're telling the TV what
channel to rune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT*CABLE
button Oil the remote control.
1. Press MENU (the TVMAINMENUappears).
2. Highlight Channdand press OK on your remote control.
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3. Highlight Auto Tuningand press OK.
4. Choose which channel yon would like to set:
Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV
tlules to whcn you press tile VCRI button on the remote.
Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV
tunes to when you press tile V('R2 bntton.
SetDVD Channel Displays a list that lets you select the channel that the TV
tunes to when you press the DVI) hutton.
Set SAT/CABLE Channel Displa3s a list that lets you set up the channel
that the TV tunes to when you press SATo('ABLE.
5. Highlight the choice that matches the way you have the component
connected to this TV, and press OK.
The choices and a brief explanation follow:
Not connected Choose this if you don't have this particular component
connected to the TV, or if you don't want the TV to automatically tune to the
correct channel when you're nsing this component.
Channel2 (SAT/CABLEonly) Component (satellite or cable box) is connected to
the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of tile TV, and you want the TV to tune
to channel 2 when you press the SAT° CABLE hutton on the remote. Reminder:
make sure the component's Channel 2/3/4 switch is set to channel 2. Usually
this switch is on the back of the component.
Channel3 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back
of the TV, and yon want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the
corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component's
Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.
Channel4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back
of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the
corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component's
Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.
Video Input Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the back of the TV
and yon want the TV to tune to VID Input Channel when you press the
component button.
Note: You should choose this for your VCR if you connected it to the TV with
audio/video cables.
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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 fi-ont panel controls.
The first three choices in the Pawntal ControL_ menu involve software inside your
TV (referred to as V-Chip) wlaich allows you to block TV programs and movies
based on violence, sex, or other content yon may helieve children should not
view. In other words, it lets yon program yonr YV so it won't display certain
programs.
Once you block programs, you or other adults can nnblock programs by
entering a password.
By defauh, the software inside your ]_ is lumed "'off." so if you don't want to
use this feature, you can just ignore it.
How V-Chip Works
When turned "on," the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters
send with programs. That code tells the soft_,are the program's age-based rating
(TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L),
etc.) ]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program
contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is not approved for
viewing," when you tune to that particular channel.
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received
with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating.
You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of"Not Rated,"
and programs that are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by
the broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block
are listed in the following table.
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Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Rating
TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to he viewed by adults and may be unsuitable tiJr children unde "
17. It contains one or inore o[ the fifllowing contem themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual
_lctivil\. S , or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children
TV-14 .nde, 14. Par( nts are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned
againsl letting children under the age of 14 watch unanended. This program contains one or more of the
l_)[Iowing 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 unsuitab e for yot lger children Many
TV-PG p:u ents 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).
TV-G 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).
TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more appropriate
f()l 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 eomedic violence, or
inay frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y AH Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a )'oung audience, including children
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip TVRatingLimit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot
be viewed.
To set TV programming limits:
1. Choose Parental Controlafrom 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 limits will not be
effective until you lock Parental Controls.
2. Press MENU to continue.
3,
4.
Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.
Once you get to the V_Chip TVRating Limit screen, use the arrow buttons
and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or
content thente from View to Block.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of
TV progrant limits.
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The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
The following is an exantple of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Status Field
get_ _,ou sele(t whetht_] the status ol lhe age-based rathlg limit to
the leh is \'ie_ or Block.
Rating Field
Lets you select tiom a
lint of age-based latings
you can block or view.
Content Themes
[.i';(s tll(? contenl t h_,nl(,X \ou
('at/ bh_ek or \ie_.
t Status
Fields
Lets you seh'ct w]lidl
eontelll l}lenle_ to view I_>t
Ihe selected rating, and
whether the status o[ the
content theme is curI'etl{]_,
View (V) o, 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.
Rating Rating status Content status
field field fields
_p
When you change the status of a rating to
Block, the system will automatically block
higher ratings and all corresponding
content themes.
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:
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don't want the child to watch
(see chart of age-based ratings on next page).
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Rating Rating status Content
field field status fields
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
TV-74
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
Mature Audience Only
Parents Strongly Cautioned
Parental Guidance Suggested
General Audience
Directed to Children 7years
and older
All Children
2,
3.
4.
5.
6,
7.
Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight tile Ratingfield.
Press the up and dowll arrow buttons oil the remote to scroll through tile
age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with
the lowest rating you do not want tile child to watch appears on the screen.
ILl tile example discussed above you would scroll through tile Ratingfield
until TV-PG appears, since tile high;est rating you want tile child to watch is
TV-G.
Press the right arro_ button to mo\'e tile yellow highlight to the
Status field.
Press the tap or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The
status fi)r tile rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Block (and B).
Press OK on the renlote to returl] to tile luentL or exit the screen when you
are finished.
Select Lock Parental Controls from tile 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.
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 Vievo.
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 Block.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the rating status
field.
4, Press the up button to select Vie'w.
Note: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become Viav
as well. The)' and the age-based rating status are the only fields that automatically
H_auge back to View when you complete this process.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.
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Content Themes
D Sexually explicit dialoque
L Adult language
S Sexual situations
V Violence
FV Fantasy Violence
TV-Y All Children
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can bIock programs based on their content. (Content is represented by II_e
D, I,, S, V, I%: and TV-Y on your screen. See tile beginning of this section fn'r
details.) When you block a content theme lor a particnlar rating, you
automatically block that coi).tent theme tor laigher rated programs as well.
For example', if you do not want your child to watch programs thal have adult
language (L) rated TV-PG or highel, then you could hlock cmt all programming
TV-PG and above containing adtdt language.
Rating Rating status Content
field field themes
Content status
fields
To
1.
2.
3,
4.
5.
block prngram content:
Determine the lowest level of content you don't want the child to watch.
Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through tim
age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content
you do not want the child to watch appears. (In the example above, you
would scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.)
Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field
corresponding with the content theme you wish to block out.
Press the up or down arrow button to change content status fl'om Vto B.
All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change to B.
Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
Note: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age baaed
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 for rating limits to take effect.
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Rating
field
Rating
status field
Content status
fields
Content
themes
Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific content themes, you have tile option of going back and
changing some of the content themes back to (1/) _Tie_t,:
I. Determine the ('ontel'_t themes you want to change to (V) View.
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through tile age-based ratings
until the rating whose content theme yon want to change to _._i_'wappears.
3. Press tile right arrow button to move the yellow higlalight to a particular
content theme status, such as the B trader language (L) corresponding _ith
TV-14.
4. Press the up or down an'ow button _o change its stalus back to E Your child
would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 aduh language content,
bnt not programs with TV-PG or TXZMA language content.
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TlZ l 4
(L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as that [br
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-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TVMAINMENUappears).
2. Select Parental Controls (press 6).
3. Select lzChip 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 anton/aticall block out
all other mo\,ies _ilh higher ralings.
To block movies:
1. Highlight the l{alblg- field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find
tile rating that is the lowest rating yon don't want the child tn watch. (In
the example abox'e, yon wouM highlight tile rating stall,s button
corresponding to P(;-13, since the highest rating yon want the child to
watch is PG.)
2. Press the right arrow button to highlight file rating Status fiekl. Press tile up
and down arrow bnttons to change the button fl'nm View to l_lock. All higher
ratings automatically change to Block.
3. Press OK to return to the menu or exit tilt" scre_n.
4; If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating
limits will take effect.
Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) roti_tg. Aider blocking
movie ratings, ),ou mt*st set NR to 17ew separateO? to view NR movies.
Rating field Rating status
6aid
Viewing Movie Ratings
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the
rating status buttons back to View:
1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find
the rating yon 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 nption lets you decide if"programs that the V-Chip
recognizes as "mn'ated" can be \'iewed. Note that "unrated" TV
progranas may inchule news, sports, political, religions, local and weather
progralns, enlergt!ncy I)nllelins, public annollncenlents, and programs
without ratings.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All tmrated programs are not available.
Note: Ibu must remember to lock Patvntal Col_tml,s fo_ rati_lff limits to
take eff},et.
Channel Block
Selecling this option lets yon decide what channels can be viewed.
View Makes the selected channel viewable.
B/ock The front panel and renmte 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 yon use the digits to access
the channel, but the channel will be blocked.
Don't tbrget to lock parental controls after you change the status of
Ckannel Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.
Note: If you have a digital cable box channels 126-999 can be blocked
but will not be removable from your scan list.
Front Panel Block
Selecting this option lets ynu block (disable) or unblock (enable) the
TV's front panel. The remote sdll tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block
can:
• Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.
• Keep young children from playing with the buttons.
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove
access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you
have the front panel blocked.)
Don't tbrget 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 lets you lock and mth)ck parental controls settings nsing a
password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel
Block, or Front Panel Block will hake effect.
If you forget your password, simuhaneously press and hold MENU on the
television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on
the screen, Parental Controls silnply unlock and you can re-enter a password via
Lock Parental Controls.
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Chapter 4
Using the TV's
Menu System
Chapter Overview:
• How to Use the Different Types of Menus
• Audio Menu
• Picture Quality Menu
• Screen Menu
• Channel Menu
• Time Menu
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How to Use Your TV's Menu System
You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the nlelln system and make
changes to the settings.
Tile following pages explain how t0 use the different types of menus to adjust tile featores of
your TV.
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 tile Main menu. Press MENU on tile remote or on the
tYont panel to bring up the Main menu. Note that holding MENU for 2 seconds
disp ays 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 Screen menu.
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.
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1 Audio
Audio Menu
Mute Press OK to reduce the "[X's \olmne [o its minimun] level. Press OK again
[O ieslore the \ohlnle.
Tone Controls Displays the slider controls fi)r ar!justing the TV's trehle, hess and
balallce.
Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available a ( o aodes, wlfich control
the way the sotmd COlUes throtlgh yo ir spcke s You Call also access the AUDIO
1q¢0('1"25'.c,01_ menu by pressing tilt, SOUND hutton Oil the remote.
Mono Plays the sound iiI mono oIIh. Use this seuing when receiving
broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
Stereo Splits the incoming slereo audio signal into left and right channels.
Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word
STEREO appears on the TV when you tune Io a program that is broadcast in
stereo.
Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound fi-om stereo broadcasts,
stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and LaserDisc players for
a tidier, more spacions sound.
Sound _C TM Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volnme during
commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material.
Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control.
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second
language, if one is available. The word SAP appears on the TV when you
tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is
broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio with
descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.
Picture Quality Menu
Basic P_'cture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the
picture looks.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of
the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level Adjnsts the brighmess of the picture.
Sharpness Actjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.
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When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear.
You can choose either Yesor 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: Blight Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal Picture
PreseL Choose the setting that is best for your viewing enxdronment.
Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that
automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially usefid for
tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.)
Choose On or Off depending on your preference.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automauc
color adjustments: Coolfor a more blue palette of picture colors; Norvnal; and
Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to
the NTSC standard of 6500 K.
Screen Menu
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed
captioning information is shown on the screen.
OffAlways No captioning information is displayed.
OnAlways Captioning information is shown always, when available.
On When Sound is Muted. Captioning information is shown, when available,
whenever the TV's sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE
button.) The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is
not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information.
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred
language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.
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Using Closed Captioning
Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning infiH-mation, which lets you
display the audio pnrtion ota 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 banner.
See Chapter 3 for more infiwmation about tile channel barmen
If you don't know which Closed-Caption mode
to use, select CCt. CCl is probably the mode
that is used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4
ere reserved for foreign languages, but ere
rarely used at this time.
Closed-Caption Modes
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including finu- text nmdes.
To set the Closed-Caption Mode:
1. Select Screen from the Main menu.
2. Highlight Closed-Caption Mode and press OK (the Closed-Cnption Mode
appears).
3. Highlight your choice and press OK (the Screen menu appears again).
Note: The Text modes cover nearly half of the picture on the screen to display the
closed-captioned text. Most bmadcaste_:_ 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 "I" to enter the hundreds digit, then
press the two remaining numbers.
Channel Menu
S(_al T,,pe Displays a choice list that lets yon select the current antenna type.
This option does not appem- when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.
UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if yon are currently using an off-air antenna
fin" TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if yon are currently using cable or a cable box for TV
signals.
Auto Channel Search "I'_'lls the TV to search automatically for all the channels
available through the antenna input. Wben the TV finds an active channel, it
places i! ill the Nornud 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, tiffs option does not
al)pem_
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 a_-ailable via your antenna. You can enter the channel number
directly nsing the number bnttons.
NormalList Only the channels included in the Normal list are available
when you scan up and down using channel up and down. Use the up and
down arrow buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is
included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list.
ChannelLabel Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a six-character
label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the
characters. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1,
DVD, VCR2, or SAT.CABLE) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about
the Auto Tuning feature.
.time Menu
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you
want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the
TV on and off automatically. Reminder: you must tnrn 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-
screet_ 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
opti(m will not appear.
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Other Information
Chapter Overview:
• Troubleshooting
• Care and Cleaning
• Front Panel Buttons
• Limited Warranty
• Accessory Order Form
• Index
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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 TV button.
• Make sure the TV is plugged in.
• Check the wail 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 Tx.,_If the TV turns on. check the
remote control solutions on p. 56.
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 Vt_'w.
Buttons don't work
• If you're using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure 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 View.
• 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. 32 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 frequendy, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
TV turns on unexpectedly
• ScheduledOn or Watchfrom the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to p. 32 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 is muted. 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. Press the SOUND button on your remote control to change from stereo to mono.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
• Maybethecab_e/airsettingissett_thewr_ngp_siti_n.Se_ectGUIDEPlus+M_ufr_mtheMainmem_se_ect
the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 16-17 for detailed instructions.
The channel might be empty-- change channels.
• If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, 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.
• TI)' adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 50 for more instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu. Go to page 50-51 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 Setup. 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 G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in
front of components' remote sensors.
GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.
You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Map. The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the GUIDEPlus+
Setup 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 infbrmation and make sure it's correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plw_+Setup. Go to page 16
for detailed instructions about tile GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus.
The TV must be off to download information. Leave your "IX'off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial download tot '
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 fbr timer conflicts. Go to page 32 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 Configuring for a VCR steps successfully,
the Record option won't be available. Go to p. 18 for detailed instructions.
• If a cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. Go to page 16-17 for detailed
instructions.
The Remote Control Doesn't Work
• Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
• Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you're uying to operate.
• Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.
• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the
batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)
• You might need to drain the remote's microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds.
Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don't work
• ¥_mmt1ockthesettings.GototheTV_LVMENU(_ressMENU_ny_urremote)_se_ectPa_ta_C_ntr_(press6onyo_r
remote), select Lock Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote).
I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
If you forget your password, simuhaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds.
Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controb.
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 R:ated)status. After you bh)ck movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in order to
view movies with an NR rating.
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Care and Cleaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your 'IV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure m occasionalh dust Ihe _m_tilation slots in tile 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 me a cloth dampened with warm ware/'.
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 liqnid to run down Ule screen and inside Ihe TV. Also,
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase tim risk ol tile or shock hazard or damage to
the TV.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen fi_r hmg periods, they ma) he permanenll) imprinted on the
picture tube. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your
warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images shonld be avoided.
Front Panel Buttons
If you can't find your remote control you can use the buttons on yore TV to operate inany of the TV's leatures.
MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns yon to the
previous menu. Press MENU and CH+ simultaneously to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
CHv Scans down through the current channel list. When you're using the TV's mmm svsteln, il acts like the arrow down
button on the remote control.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. When yon're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the arrow up button on the
remote control. Press CH+ and MENU simuhaneously 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 acts like tim right arrow button on the
remote control.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
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GE TV Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• An},defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days for labor charges.
• One year lor parts.
• Two years fbl the picture tubes.
The warranty period for rental units hegins with the first rental or 45 days fi-om date of sltipment to the rental firm,
wltichever comes thst.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized GE Television Service Center the labor charges to repair yotn" television.
• Pay any Authorized GE Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, reflu-bished replacement parts and
picture tubes required to repair your television.
How you get service:
• For screen sizes of 26" and sinaller: Take your GE television to any Authorized GE Television Service Center and pick
up when repairs are coinplete.
• For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return secvice from any Authorized GE
Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territo D, covered by an
Authorized GE Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your
own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.
• To identify your nearest Authorized GE Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call
1-800-447-1700.
• Show the Authorized See'vice Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your 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.
• hnages burned onto the screen.
• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other connnercial
purposes.
• A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lighming damage.
Product registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact yon
should it ever be necessm T. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relatles to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specillc h'gal rights, and you also may have other rights that val T holn state to slate.
If you purchased your television outside the United States:
• This warral'lty (Ioes nol apply. (]nnlacl vonr dealer fill- warranty ioformation.
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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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.
(3C
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 phone plugs on
each end.
Stereo VCR Dubbing
Cable Triple cable that
lets you connect the VIDEO
and AUDIO jacks of stereo
con_ponents.
Gold-"ripped cable
VH84 (64t)
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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 (CRK76TG1)
Audio*Video Adapter (not shown)
Part No.
VH81
VH82
VH89
VH83
VH84
VH47
ANT200
193984
242523
228449
$5.95
$5.95
$5.95
$9.95
$3.95
$49.95
$11.15
$30.35
$4.45
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise
Sales Tax ............................................................
We are required by law to collect the
appropriate sales tax for each individual
state, country, and locality to which the
merchandise is being sent.
Shipping and Handling .................................... $ 5.oo
Total Amount Enclosed .................................... $--_
Use VISA, MasterCardl 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 accoum nunlber
from your VISA card
VISA"
SED SE]
My card expires: _
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your MasterCard
r-r-r-vq v-v- -q v-v-v-vq
Copy Number
above your
name on
MasterCard
My.card [-'-]_ [---[-'-]
expires:
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number
from your Discover Card
My card expires: _ [[_
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)
Print or type your name and A complete and correct
address clearly, order will save you days
of waiting.
Name:
Street:
City:
Apt:
State: Zip:
Daytime phone number:
Please make sure that both sides of this [kmn
have been filled out completely.
• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.
• All accessories are subject to availability.
• Prices are subject to change.
Splitter VH47
2-way Signal Splitter
Helps you connect a second
TV or VCR.
ANT200
Amplified Antenna
Allows you to quickly switch
from the antenna signal to
the cable or satellite signal
without disconnecting the
antenna.
L_
x £,[
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CRK76TG1
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 read),' and call the toll-free
number listed below.
Use this number only to place all 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:
I
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PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573
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Index
A
Age-Based Ratings, 39
ANTENNA button, 22
Arrow buttons, 22
Audio
Menu, 49
Processor, 49
AUDIO IN jacks, 11
AUDIO R jack, 12
Audio/Video cable, 7
Anto
Channel Search, 15, 52
Color, 50
Tuning, 36, 52
DVD Channel, 37
SAT/Cable Channel, 37
VCR1 Channel, 37
VCR2 Channel, 37
AUX (auxiliary) button, 22
B
Batteries for the remote, 14
Black Level, 49
Block
Age-Based Ratings, 40
Channel, 45
Front Panel, 45
Movie Ratings, 44
Specific Content Themes, 42
V4_hip Um-ated Program, 45
Buttons
front of TV, 57
remote control, 22
C
Cable Box, code list, 26
CABLE/ANTENNA jack,
8, 9, 11, 12
Cables
audio/video, 7
coaxial, 7
G-LINK, 7
GC (Closed Captioning), 50
CH + button, 22, 57
CH-button, 22, 57
Channel
Banner, 36
Block, 45
Labels, 52
Lineup, 28
Map, 28
Menu, 52
Search, 15
Channel 2, 37
Channel 3, 37
Channels menu, 34
CLEAR button, 22
Closed Caption
Display, 50
Mode, 51
Coaxial cable, 7
Code list
Cable Box, 26
Satellite Receiver, 26
VCR, 26
Color Warmth, 50
Connections
TV + VCR, 8
TV+VCR+Satellite Receiver
Content Themes, 39
Contrast, 49
D
DemoPin, 6, 8, 9, 11
DVD button, 22
DVD Cbanncl, 37
F
Finding the sensor, 13
Fixed
Images, 57
FORWARD button, 22
Front Panel
Block, 45
G
11
G-LINK
cable, 7
connecting, 13
GO BACK button, 22
Grid Guide, 29, 30
GUIDE button, 22
GUIDE Plus+ system
Channel Lineup, 28
Channels, 35
Dovmloading Information 28
Setup, 15
Guide Plus+ system, 15, 20
INFO button, 22
INPUT l, 37
Interactive setup, 15
J
Jackson theTV, 12
L
L.E.D. button, 22
L/MONO jack, 12
Labels, 52
Language, 50
Languages, 15
Locating remote sensor, 13
Lock, Parental Controls, 46
M
Memory, 52
MENU button, 22, 57
Menus
Audio, 49
Channel, 52
GUIDE Plus+
Channels, 34
Grid, 29
ilfitial setup, 15
Messages, 33
News, 32
Schedule, 32
Sort, 31
GUIDE Plus+ Menu, 35
Language, 50
Parental Controls, 38
Picture Quali_; 49
Screen, 50
Setup, 15
Time, 52
Mono, 49
Mute, 49
MUTE but|on, 22
N
News menu, 32
Normal List, 52
Number buttons, 22
O
OK button, 22
ONoOFF button, 22
P
Parental Controls
Locking, Unlocking, 46
menu, 38
PAUSE button, 23
Picture
Presets, 50
Quality Menu, 49
PLAY button, 23
POWER button, 57
Program guide
after setup, 20
R
R and Ljacks, 12
Radng Limits
movies, 43
TV, 39
REC*VCR+ button, 23
Remote, batteries, 14
Remote sensor, 13
REVERSE button, 23
S
SAP, 49
SAToCABLE button, 23
SAT/Cable Channel, 37
Satellite Receiver
code list, 26
connecting, 11
Schedule menu, 32
Schedule time, 52
Screen menu, 50
Second Audio Program (SAP), 49
Set
DVD Channel, 37
SAT/CABLE Channel, 37
Time, 52
VCR1 Channel, 37
VCR2 Channel, 37
Setup
(;UIDE Pins+ system nle[ltlS, 15
nlenu_ 34
Sharpness, 50
Signal Type, 52
SKIP button, 23
Sleep Timer, 36, 52
Sort menu, 31
SOUND button, 23
Stereo, 49
STOP button, 23
T
Time
Current, 36
Menu, 52
Tint, 49
lbne Controls, 4!1
TI oubleshooting, 54
TV button, 23
U
UHF/VHF Antenna, 52
Unlock, Parental Controls, 46
V
V-Chip, 38
Age-Based Ratings, 38
Blocking Movies, 43
Content Themes, 38
VCR
1 Channel, 37
2 Channel, 37
code list, 26
connecting, 8
VCR1 button, 23
VCR2 button, 23
VIDEOINjack, 11, 12
VOL+ button, 57
VOL-button, 57
VOL+ button, 23
VOL- button, 23
W
Warranty, 58
WHO.INPUT button, 23
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