RCA 32F530T User Manual
Television
User's Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
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proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may
void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended
periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or
projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may
cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Cable TV 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.
CAUTION
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NOT OPEN
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"dangerous voltage"
inside the product that
presents a risk of electric
shock or personal injury.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................3
Protect Against Power Surges .........................................................................3
Protect Components from Overheating .........................................................3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ..................................3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ..............................................3
Use Indirect Light .............................................................................................3
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ..................................... 3
Demo Pin ..........................................................................................................3
TV + VCR + DVD Player ...............................................................................................4
Explanation of Jacks.........................................................................................5
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................6
Front Input Jacks ..............................................................................................6
Front Panel Buttons .........................................................................................6
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ...........................................................7
How to Find the Remote Sensor .....................................................................7
Placing the G-LINK Wands ...............................................................................7
Plug in the TV ............................................................................................................... 8
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................ 8
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ............................. 8
Turn on the TV.............................................................................................................. 8
Set the Menu Language ..................................................................................8
Complete Auto Channel Search ......................................................................9
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ........................................................................9
Downloading Data ...........................................................................................10
What to Expect ............................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for TV Mode............................................................................... 12
Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes........................................................... 12
Using the INPUT Button ...................................................................................13
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components....................................... 13
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ...............................................13
Programming the Remote ...............................................................................13
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It .................................. 15
Remote Control Codes .................................................................................................15
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System .................................................................................. 17
Using the GUIDE Plus+ System.........................................................................17
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menu Bar .................................................................17
Grid Guide ........................................................................................................18
Sort .................................................................................................................... 19
News..................................................................................................................19
Schedule............................................................................................................19
Messages ........................................................................................................... 20
Channels ...........................................................................................................20
Setup .................................................................................................................20
Promotions and Advertising ............................................................................20
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................21
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 21
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................21
Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 23
How V-Chip Works ...........................................................................................23
V-Chip TV Rating Limit.....................................................................................24
Blocking Specific Content Themes ..................................................................26
Viewing Specific Content Themes ...................................................................26
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit...............................................................................26
V-Chip Unrated Program Block .......................................................................27
Channel Block ...................................................................................................27
Front Panel Block .............................................................................................27
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ........................................................................27
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Audio Menu ..................................................................................................................28
Picture Quality Menu .................................................................................................. 29
Screen Menu................................................................................................................. 30
Using Closed Captioning .............................................................................................. 30
Closed-Caption Modes .....................................................................................30
Channel Menu .............................................................................................................. 31
Time Menu .................................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting............................................................................................................ 33
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 36
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 37
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
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 Safety Instructions
packed separately.
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.
• If 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 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 Safety Instructions packed
separately.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Note: Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV. You need to connect this
cable to your TV, and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work properly.
G-LINK cable
S-Video cableCoaxial cable
Audio/Video cables
Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) cables
Demo Pin
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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.
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
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TV (back panel)
INPUT2
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
G-LINK
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
R-AUDIO-L
RL
S-VIDEO
INPUT1
CABLE/
ANTENNA
2
1D
4
TV + VCR + DVD Player
1. Connect your TV to your DVD player
A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the
TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player.
B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, P
the Y, P
player doesn’t have Y, P
C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD
player and the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have an S-Video
jack, go to D.
Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back
of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
D. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the INPUT2
VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.
2. 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).
Note: If your VCR has A/V input jacks, you can connect your TV to your VCR using audio/video cables for better quality.
3. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR
(sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
4. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Then, 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 page 7).
1B
DVD
OUT
Pb PrY
, PR jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, PB, PR jacks on the back of the TV. If your DVD
B
1C*
S-VIDEO
, PR jacks, go to C.
B
1A
LRVIDEO
-OR-
-OR-
VCR
VIDEO
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT
OUT
AUDIO
LR
IN
LR
3
From Cable
or Antenna
* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must
connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO
jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO
jacks.
, PR), connect three video grade cables to
B
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CH3
CH4
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Explanation of Jacks
This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several
ways to connect components to your TV.
G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. The G-LINK
cable enables the TV’s Guide Plus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the
VCR. A picture of the G-LINK cable is on page 3.
CABLE/ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the
antenna, cable or cable box.
INPUT1
VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
R-AUDIO-L
S-VIDEO
R-AUDIO-L
P
P
B
AUDIO
OUT
RL
INPUT1
INPUT2
R
VIDEO, AUDIO R and L INPUTS Lets you connect a
component such as a VCR or DVD player.
• R AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The right
audio connector is usually red.
• L AUDIO Provides left audio connection. The left audio
connector is usually white.
• VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video
connector is usually yellow.
• S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video
jacks because the color part of the signal is separated
from the black and white part of the picture. When using
S-VIDEO, make sure to connect left and right audio
cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO Input jacks.
INPUT2
VIDEO, AUDIO R and L and Y, Pb, Pr
connect a component video source, such as a DVD player.
• Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals. Use three videograde cables for the connection. When using Y, Pb, Pr,
make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the
INPUT2 AUDIO Input jacks.
• R and L/MONO AUDIO and VIDEO Their description is
the same as INPUT1.
AUDIO OUT Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver
for improved sound quality.
INPUTS Lets you
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The Front of Your TV
Front Input Jacks
The TV has one set of front audio/video input front input jacks for your
convenience. These jacks are on the front of the TV behind the access door. To
access the component you connected to the front of the TV, press the INPUT
button on your remote until FRNT appears on the screen. The jacks are ideal for
connecting a video game console or a camcorder.
Note: When connecting a component that only has one audio jack, such as some camcorders,
use the TV’s AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear the audio.
L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a VCR,
camcorder, or video game console.
VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a VCR, camcorder, or
video game console.
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV
to operate many of the TV’s features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. Also returns you to the previous menu. Press
and hold for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like
the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
v
CH Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up
arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL - Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the left arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL + Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
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G-LINK cable
G-LINK wands
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/
or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the
unit. If the remote sensor isn’t labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to
use the remote control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the
sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that
came with the cable box and/or VCR to which you’re attaching the G-LINK
cable) so that it is touching the front of the component.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or
cable box) while you press the power button on and off. You must press and
release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the
button won’t work).
4. When the component turns on, you’ve located the remote sensor.
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive
program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the
G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune
directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.
VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK
cable, one-touch VCR recording won’t work. The other features of the guide
will work properly.
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
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.
TV (back panel)
INPUT2
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
P
R
P
B
Y
INPUT1
R-AUDIO-L
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
RL
G-LINK
S-VIDEO
Connect to G-LINK jack
on the back of the TV.
SENSOR
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CABLE/
ANTENNA
From Cable,
Cable Box,
or Antenna
VCR
SENSOR
CHANNEL
03
Connections & Setup
Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug
completely into the outlet.
Put batteries in the remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on and sliding off the cover.
• Insert 2 fresh “AAA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
• Replace the cover.
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup
The technical term is “Navigation”– how you move through the on-screen menus.
The method is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and
select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one
of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or
down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list
(appears darker, brighter, or a different color).
Turn on the TV
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front panel.
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV mode. “TV
mode” means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s functions.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
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Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press OK to select that language.
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SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUP asks if you want the TV to search
for all available channels. This is sometimes called “auto
programming.”
1. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A
progress report appears on the screen.
2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is
complete, press OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system setup
screen appears).
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later
through the Channel menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program
guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to
receive program listings, you need to complete the following
steps.
The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV,
and the wands must be placed in front of the remote sensor
on your cable box and/or VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus+
system to work (go back to page 7 for details).
Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location
Use the arrow buttons to select country and press OK. Then
use the digits or arrow buttons to enter your zip code or
postal code and press OK.
Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup.
If you use a cable box, you will need to identify the channel
you tune your TV to when using the cable box, and the brand
of cable box.
If your brand is not listed, choose “not listed” to run the test.
Follow the on-screen instructions to test your cable box.
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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
The next series of screens asks you about your VCR setup.
If you connected a VCR to the TV, you will need to follow the
on-screen instructions to select your brand of VCR and run a
system test so that the one-touch record feature will work
properly.
Notes: If your VCR brand isn’t listed, choose the Not Listed option.
Leave the cable box on to download program listings. Leave your
VCR off to record programs with the Guide Plus+ One-Touch Record
feature.
Step 4: Confirming Your Settings
• Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct.
If all settings are complete, highlight Yes, end setup and
press OK. If your cable box and/or VCR code testing
failed, you should see INCOMPLETE where the cable
box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete,
additional screens appear.
If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No,
repeat setup process and press OK. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
•You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus+
features, which may take a few minutes to load. If you
don’t want to see the demo right now, press OK to watch
TV.
Downloading Data
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its
first download of program information. To ensure that your
first download of data is complete, you should leave your TV
off overnight. If you use a cable box, be sure to leave it on.
Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned
off for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.
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What to Expect
The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the
screen. The following examples explain what you might see:
• If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+
system appears with all of your TV program listings.
• If the program information hasn’t been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the
GUIDE (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program
information is usually sent to your TV at night.
• If the TV detected that you have multiple cable companies in your area, you
will need to select a channel lineup.
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.
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Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Indicator
DVD
VCR TV
VOL
MUTE GO BACK
CLEAR
OKOK
PRESETS
CC
GUIDE
123
4
7
INPUT
REVERSE
PLAY
STOP
RECORD
ZOOM
AGAIN
SPEED
SEARCH
ON OFF
CH
MENU
SKIP
INFO
56
89
ANTENNA
0
FORWARD
PAUSE
OPEN CLOSE
Button Descriptions for TV Mode
Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu
controls.
Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to
control components. Lights when you press a valid button on the remote. Flickers
when a button is pressed and the batteries are low.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly
through the remote control.
To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel,
press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right
of the number, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press
and hold 1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.
CC No function for your TV.
CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to
change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal
viewing.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
GUIDE Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system; press GUIDE again to remove it from the
screen.
INFO Brings up the channel banner.
INPUT Toggles through the available input sources (VID1/SVID1, VID2/CVID2,
FRNT, and current channel).
MENU Brings up the Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2 seconds to
display the GUIDE Plus+ system.
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the
volume.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items.
ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on and off. If in another mode (VCR,
DVD, etc.) and programmed, will turn the component on and off.
PRESETS Picture options are reset to original factory settings.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before
returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more time.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays current status.
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume.
Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes
AGAIN In DVD mode, replays the last several seconds of the title you’re playing.
ANTENNA In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on
the TV and tune to the correct video input channel.
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OPEN•CLOSE In DVD mode, opens or closes the DVD disc tray.
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides
transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs or DVD players.
SEARCH In VCR mode, accesses Index Search feature.
SPEED In VCR mode, selects a recording speed.
VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the
TV and tune to the correct video input channel.
ZOOM In DVD mode, zooms in on the picture.
Using the INPUT Button
Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and
view components you have connected to the TV.
1. Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON.
2. Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source and view the
component.
3. To return to the previous channel, continue pressing INPUT.
DVD and
VCR buttons
VOL
CLEAR
CLEAR
button
REVERSE
and PLAY
buttons
PRESETS
INPUT
REVERSE
RECORD
AGAIN
SPEED
You’ll use these buttons when
programming the remote.
ON OFF
DVD
VCR TV
OKOK
SKIP
INFO
GUIDE
56
89
ANTENNA
0
FORWARD
PLAY
PAUSE
STOP
ZOOM
OPEN CLOSE
CH
MENU
MUTE GO BACK
CC
123
4
7
SEARCH
ON•OFF
button
STOP
button
Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components
The universal remote can be programmed to operate most
brands of remote controllable components. The remote is
already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan
components.
Notes: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote.
The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of
components. It also may not operate all functions of the remote that
came with your component.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be
programmed for your component, turn the component ON.
For example, to program the remote for a VCR, turn on the
VCR. Point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button.
Then press ON•OFF or CH + (channel up) or CH – (channel
down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If
the component does not respond, the remote needs to be
programmed.
Programming the Remote
There are two ways to program the remote control:
• automatic code search
• direct entry
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Using the Remote Control
Using Automatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of
your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without
programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the
remote turns off.
1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR or DVD player)
2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR or DVD).
While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the
indicator on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.
3. Point the remote at the component. Press and release PLAY (the indicator light
on the remote flashes).
The remote is searching for the correct code to program. When the indicator
stops flashing (after about 5 seconds), press PLAY again to tell the remote to
search the next set of codes.
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or the indicator light on
the remote turns off. If the indicator light turns off, then all the codes for that
particular component have been tested once. If the component does not turn
off, then the remote can’t be programmed to operate that component.
Note: Each time you press PLAY, the remote sends about 10 sets of codes. Therefore, you
might have to press the PLAY button up to 20 times.
If the component you want to operate does turn off:
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the
device turns back ON.
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off.
Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in
this section.
3. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote.
4. Enter the code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If the
indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn’t
programmable.
5. Release the component button.
6. Point the remote at the component. Press ON•OFF to see if the component
responds to the command. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and
then ON•OFF again.
• If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your
brand, until the component responds to the remote commands.
• If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the
automatic code search method. If automatic code search doesn’t find the code,
the remote is not compatible with your component.
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Using the Remote Control
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It
Because this universal remote can operate several different components it uses
operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want
the remote to operate the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote
into TV mode before you could operate the TV.
1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR) to set the remote to
operate the component.
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.
Note: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong
mode. You must press the component button that matches the component you want to
operate (i.e., if you want to operate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote
in VCR mode.)
Remote Control Codes
VCR Codes
Programmable for VCR button.
Admiral ........................................................................................... 2132
Adventura ....................................................................................... 2026
Aiko ................................................................................................. 2027
Aiwa ................................................................................................ 2026
Akai ........................ 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113
American High ............................................................................... 2021
Asha ................................................................................................ 2013
Audio Dynamics .................................................................. 2009, 2010
Audiovox ........................................................................................ 2014
Bell & Howell ..................................................................................2011
Beaumark ....................................................................................... 2013
Broksonic ............................................................................. 2012, 2025
Calix ................................................................................................ 2014
Candle ............................................................ 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,
.................................................................................... 2017, 2018, 2019
Canon ......................................................................... 2021, 2022, 2114
Capehart ............................................................................... 2020, 2110
Carver .............................................................................................. 2062
CCE ....................................................................................... 2027, 2061
Citizen ..................................................................................2013, 2014,
.................................................... 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2027
Colortyme ....................................................................................... 2009
Colt .................................................................................................. 2061
Craig ................................................................ 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
Curtis-Mathes ........................................................... 2000, 2009, 2013,
.......................................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115, 2131
Cybernex ........................................................................................ 2013
Daewoo ................. 2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2110
Daytron ............................................................................................ 2110
DBX .......................................................................................2009, 2010
Dimensia ...............................................................................2000, 2131
Dynatech ........................................................................................ 2026
Electrohome ........................................................................ 2014, 2029
Electrophonic ................................................................................. 2014
Emerson .................................... 2012, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,
..........2026, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034,2035, 2036,
..........2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042,2044, 2045, 2046,
............................................2047, 2065, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130
Fisher .................... 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118
Fuji ........................................................................................ 2021, 2119
Funai ............................................................................................... 2026
Garrard ............................................................................................ 2026
GE ..............................................................................2000, 2001, 2013,
.................................................... 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120, 2131
Goldstar .......................................................... 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054
Gradiente ........................................................................................ 2026
Harley Davidson ............................................................................ 2026
Harman Kardon ............................................................................. 2009
Harwood ......................................................................................... 2061
Headquarter .................................................................................... 2011
Hitachi ................................................................................ 2055, 2056,
................................................................ 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122
Hi-Q ................................................................................................. 2023
Instant Replay ................................................................................ 2021
JCL ................................................................................................... 2021
JC Penney .......................................................2009, 2010, 2011, 2013,
............................................................. 2014, 2021, 2022, 2055, 2056,
............................................................... 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118
Jensen ........................................................................ 2055, 2056, 2111
JVC .............................................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111, 2123
Kenwood ...........................2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2111, 2123
KLH ................................................................................................. 2061
Kodak ................................................................................... 2014, 2021
Lloyd ............................................................................................... 2026
Logik ............................................................................................... 2061
LXI ................................................................................................... 2014
Magnavox ............................................................... 2021, 2022, 2062,
............................................................... 2063, 2104, 2105, 2108, 2124
Magnin ........................................................................................... 2013
Marantz ................ 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2062, 2064
Marta ............................................................................................... 2014
Masushita ....................................................................................... 2021
Mei .................................................................................................. 2021
Memorex .............. 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2132
MGA ...........................................................................2029, 2065, 2113
MGN Technology ........................................................................... 2013
Midland .......................................................................................... 2053
Minolta ...................................................................... 2055, 2056, 2107
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VCR Codes continued
Mitsubishi ...........................2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2068,
.......................... 2069, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123
Montgomery Ward ................................................................... 2075, 2132
Motorola .................................................................................... 2021, 2132
MTC ............................................................................................ 2013, 2126
Multitech ................................................... 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
NEC ............................................................. 2009, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,
........................................................... 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123
Nikko ..................................................................................................... 2014
Noblex .................................................................................................. 2013
Olympus ................................................................................................ 2021
Optimus ..................................................................................... 2014, 2132
Optonica ............................................................................................... 2096
Panasonic ........................................ 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
Pentax .........................................................2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research................................................................................... 2018
Philco ................................................................... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips ................................................................... 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124
Pilot ....................................................................................................... 2014
Pioneer ....................................................... 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123
Portland ................................................................. 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
Proscan ............................................................................ 2000, 2001, 2131
Protec .................................................................................................... 2061
Pulsar .................................................................................................... 2104
Quarter .................................................................................................. 2011
Quartz ................................................................................................... 2011
Quasar ..............................................................................2021, 2022, 2125
RCA ..................................... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,
................................. 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089,
...................................... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133
Radioshack/Realistic ........................................... 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,
.......................... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2132
Radix ..................................................................................................... 2014
Randex .................................................................................................. 2014
Ricoh ..................................................................................................... 2128
Runco .................................................................................................... 2104
Samsung .......................................... 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
Sanky .......................................................................................... 2104, 2132
Sansui .................................................................... 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sanyo ............................................................................... 2011, 2013, 2023
Scott ........................... 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2038, 2065, 2093, 2116
Sears ........................................................... 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,
.............................................. 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp .................................... 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2132
Shintom ............................................................... 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun .................................................................................................. 2013
Signature .............................................................................................. 2132
Singer ...............................................................................2021, 2061, 2128
Sony ...................................................................... 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119
STS .............................................................................................. 2021, 2107
Sylvania ............................... 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
Symphonic ........................................................................................... 2026
Tandy .................................................................................................... 2011
Tashiko.................................................................................................. 2014
Tatung .................................................................................................... 2111
TEAC ................................................................................ 2026, 2085, 2111
Technics ......................................................................................2021, 2109
Teknika ....................................................... 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
TMK ................................................................................. 2013, 2024, 2047
Toshiba.................................. 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
Totevsion ................................................................................... 2013, 2014
Unitech ................................................................................................. 2013
Vector Research ......................................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor .......................................................................................... 2010
Video Concepts ................................ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosonic ..................................................................................2013
Wards ......................................................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021,
............................................ 2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061,
..................................... 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2132
XR-1000 ............................................................... 2021, 2026, 2061
Yamaha ..............................................2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111
Zenith ............................................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128
DVD codes
Programmable for DVD button.
Aiwa ........................................................................................... 3009
Apex .................................................................................3023, 3024
GE ............................................................................................... 3000
Hitachi ....................................................................................... 3008
JVC ................................................................................... 3002, 3010
Konka ............................................................................... 3011, 3012
Magnavox ................................................................................. 3003
Mitsubishi .................................................................................. 3004
Panasonic ................................................................................... 3013
Philips ........................................................ 3003, 3019, 3021, 3022
Pioneer ....................................................................................... 3005
Proscan ...................................................................................... 3000
RCA .................................................................................. 3000, 3001
Samsung .................................................................................... 3025
Sanyo .......................................................................................... 3014
Sony ...................................................................... 3006, 3015, 3016
Toshiba.................................................................. 3007, 3017, 3020
Zenith .......................................................................................... 3018
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Action
buttons
Video
window
Promotional
information
Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system screens
illustrated in this book are representations
of what you are likely to see. Not all
channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+
information depicted will be available in
your area.
New features and options can be
downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+ system, so
these too are subject to change.
Program
information
Channel listings
Menu
options
About the GUIDE Plus+ System
The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, interactive on-screen
program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and
allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR.
There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system:
•A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen (1, 2
and 3)
• Video window
•Program information
•A row of menu options (Grid, Sort, News, Schedule,
Messages, Promotions, Channels, Setup)
• Channel listings
•Promotional information
Using the GUIDE Plus+ System
To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:
•Press GUIDE on the remote.
To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:
• Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE
Plus+ system and tune to the channel.
•Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to
the channel displayed in the video window.
•Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to
the original channel.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menu Bar
The GUIDE Plus+ system offers eight different options on the
Menu bar: Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Promotions,
Channels and Setup. To access the Menu bar:
1. Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2. Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to
select the Menu bar (the Grid Guide appears by default).
3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other
menus.
4. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see
the menu options.
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Grid Guide
The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+
system. It displays the current programming for each
channel. The current program is displayed in the video
window.
•Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to
browse channel listings and the channel up and down
buttons to page through the listings. Use the right and
left arrow buttons to browse future program listings.
•To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to
view in the channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to
exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original
channel. Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and
tune to the channel in the video window.
Use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described below.
Grid guide
menu selection
Network icons
Grid guide
action buttons
Grid Guide Action Buttons
Action buttons will change according to where you are in the
GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before
pressing the command numbers.
When highlighting the program, the following Action
buttons appear:
• Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the
Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program
highlighted in the channel listing.
• Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial
box and enter the number of the channel you want.
• 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.
Expanded Information
Press INFO on the remote to see additional program
information.
Locking the Video Window
Highlight the network icon and press 1 to lock or unlock the
video window.
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).
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Sort
News menu
selection
Sort
The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category, such as
sports, movies or children’s programs. Use the action buttons
to set up watch timers or record timers.
News
The News menu lets you browse current news stories by
headline.
1. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a story.
• Use the up and down arrow buttons to browse the
list one story at a time.
• Use the channel up and down arrow buttons to
browse through the list one page at a time.
2. Press the right arrow button or INFO button to see full
text.
Schedule menu
action buttons
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Schedule
The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either
viewing or recording programs.
Schedule Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the Schedule menu, these Action buttons
appear:
• Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish
to remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remote.
• Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish
to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the
frequency between the following choices:
DAILY records the same program each day Monday
through Friday.
ONCE records only on that day.
WEEKLY records the program each week at the same
time.
Using the TV’s Features
Messages
Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well
as special programming information. You can access these messages from the
Messages menu on the Menu bar.
Channels
You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of
certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. Use
action buttons to remove, replace or change channels.
Setup
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information.
You can do the following in the Setup Menu:
• 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.
Off– Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when you press the
ON•OFF button on the remote.
• View demo– Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.
Promotions and Advertising
To find out more information about a program,
advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to
highlight the channel listing or promotional information box.
Press INFO for more information.
You can view a list of all available advertisements by
selecting promotions from the menu bar.
Promotional information
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12:01 ESPN 60
SAP
00:00
Channel Banner
There are several items that might appear on-screen when
you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. This display is
called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the
items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to
bottom).
12:01 Displays the current time.
The lock is displayed to indicate when Parental
Controls are locked or unlocked.
Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on
the current channel.
ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
60 Displays the current channel or input channel.
Mute is displayed when you mute the audio.
Stereo is displayed when the current channel is
broadcasting in Stereo.
SAP Displayed when the current channel is
broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program)
information.
Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the
commercial skip (SKIP) timer.
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature
The auto tuning feature tunes the TV to the correct channel for different
components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR or DVD Player). When you
set up auto tuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to change
your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR.
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature
The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the
component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component
connected to your TV. When you set up auto tuning, you’re telling the TV what
channel to tune to when you press the VCR or DVD button on the remote control.
1. Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears).
2. Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control.
3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK.
4. Choose which channel you would like to set:
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Set VCR Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV
tunes to when you press the VCR button on the remote.
Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you select the channel that the TV
tunes to when you press the DVD button.
Set SAT/CABLE Channel Not available with your remote control.
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:
SET SAT/CABLE CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 2
3 Channel 3
4 Channel 4
5 Video Input 1
6 Video Input 2
Not connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular
component connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV
to automatically tune to the correct channel when you’re
using this component.
Channel 2 (SAT/CABLE only- Not available with your remote
control).
Channel 3 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA
jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the
remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 3/4
switch is set to channel 3.
Channel 4 Component is connected to the CABLE/
ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to
tune to channel 4 when you press the corresponding button
on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s
Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.
Video Input 1 Component is connected to the INPUT1
VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to
tune to VID1 Input Channel when you press the component
button.
Video Input 2 Component is connected to the INPUT2
VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to
tune to VID2 Input Channel when you press the component
button.
Note: You should choose Video Input 1 or 2 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 front panel controls. The first three choices in the
Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which
allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content
you may believe children should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so
it won’t display certain programs.
Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a
password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off,” so if you don’t want to use this
feature, you can just ignore it.
How V-Chip Works
V-Chip reads 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.
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. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block follow:
TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may
be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content
themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents would
find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater
care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the
age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following
content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense
sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
TV-PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) Contains material that parents may find
unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their
younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes:
some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S),
or moderate violence (V).
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 for children who have acquired the developmental skills
needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this
program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten
children under the age of 7.
TV-Y (All Children) Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young
audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger
children.
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V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be
viewed. To set TV programming limits:
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls are 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. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.
4. Use the arrow buttons and the OK button on your remote to change the status
of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block.
Changing the status of TV program limits is described in more detail later in the
chapter.
The V-Chip Rating Screen
The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT
screen.
Rating Field
Lets you select from a list of agebased ratings you can block or view.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Rating Status
TV-MA VIEW
^
Press ^/v to select rating.
Press MENU to exit.
RATING STATUS
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
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 Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the agebased rating limit to the left is View or Block.
- - Content - -
D L S V FV
V V V
D L S V FV
View
View
View
View
View
View
V V V
V V V V
V V V V
V
Content Themes
Lists the content themes you
can block or view.
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which content
themes to view for the selected
rating, and whether the status
of the content theme is
currently View (V) or Block (B).
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V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Rating Status
TV-MA VIEW
^
Press ^/v to select rating.
Press MENU to exit.
RATING STATUS
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
View
View
View
View
View
View
- - Content - -
D L S V FV
V V V
D L S V FV
V V V
V V V V
V V V V
V
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA Mature Audience Only
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned
TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested
TV-G General Audience
TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and
older
TV-Y All Children
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a
specified age-based rating level.
To block programs with higher ratings:
1. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll
to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do
not want the child to watch.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow
highlight to the Status field.
4. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between
View and Block. The status for the rating listed to the left
and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block
(and B).
5. Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the
screen when you are finished.
6. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls
menu. Enter a password; if you have not set your
password, you will be prompted to enter it again.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you can change some of
the ratings back to View.
1. Use the up/down arrow buttons to select the rating with
a status of Block.
2. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow
highlight to the rating status field.
3. Press the up button to select View.
Notes: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked
rating become View as well. They and the age-based rating status
are the only fields that automatically change back to View when you
complete this process.
Remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.
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Content Themes
D Sexually explicit dialogue
LAdult language
S Sexual situations
V Violence
FV Fantasy Violence
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is
represented by the D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen.)
When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated
programs as well.
To block program content, highlight the Content Field, and
then follow the same steps described for blocking age-based
ratings (above).
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or
age-based ratings. Programs received with no content themes will
only be blocked if you block their age-based rating.
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take
effect.
Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of
going back and changing some of the content themes back
to (V) View:
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V)
View.
2. Use the up/down arrow buttons to scroll to the rating
whose content theme you want to change to View.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow
highlight to a particular content theme status.
4. Press the up or down arrow button to change its status
back to V.
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L)
language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as
that for TV-MA language, do not change.
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a
specified level.
To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV MAIN MENU
appears).
2. Select Parental Controls.
3. Select V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .
Blocking Movie Ratings
Once you are in the Movie Ratings menu, follow the same
steps described for blocking TV ratings.
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Using the TV’s Features
V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK
1 View
2 Block
CHANNEL BLOCK
Channel # Status
59 HEADLN Block
^
Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v
to set channel, MENU to exit.
FRONT PANEL BLOCK
1 Unblock
2 Block
V-Chip Unrated Program Block
This option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip
recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. “Unrated” TV
programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local
and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public
announcements, and programs without ratings.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not available.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits
to take effect.
Channel Block
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be
viewed.
View Makes the selected channel viewable.
Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel)
buttons will tune only to channels that you have
marked as View. The remote will still tune to the
blocked channel if you use the digits to access the
channel, but the channel will be blocked.
Lock parental controls after you change the status of
Channel Block. If you don’t, the channel block will not take
effect.
Note: If you have a digital cable box channels 126-999 can be
blocked but will not be removable from your scan list.
Front Panel Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock
(enable) the TV’s front panel. The remote still tunes to any
channel. When using this as a Parental Control method,
remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the
television while you have the front panel blocked.
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the
status. If you don’t, the front panel block will not take effect.
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental
controls settings using a password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings
for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take
effect.
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold
MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for
3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls
simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock
Parental Controls.
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