RCA 32GT740YX51CA9, 31GT740YX53CA10, 31GT740YX51CA9, 32GT740YX53CA10, 32GT740YX1CA User Manual

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kvAV_,'1fl _!i_ [€r]WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose

this TV to rain or moisture.

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside

the product that presents a

risk of electric shock or
personal injury.

,_ This symbol indicates

important instructions

accompanying the product.

Caution: To reduce the risk of 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 darts 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 screen. 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:

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VCR Plus+, C3,PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.

Setup and Connections ......................................................... 3

Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4

Step 2: Connect Your TV .................................................................. 4

TV On ly ....................................................................................... 4

The Basic Connection ................................................................. 5

Advanced Connections .............................................................. 6

Step 3: Connect the IR Controller .................................................... 9

Step 4: Plug in the TV ..................................................................... 10

Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote .................................................. 10

Step 6: Turn On the TV ................................................................... 10

Step 7: Program the TV .................................................................. 10

Interactive Setup ................................................................. 11

Using Point and Select ................................................................... 12

Entering Setup ................................................................................ 12

Selecting a Language ..................................................................... 13

Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13

The GUIDE Plus+ System ................................................................ 14

Setting Up the GUIDE Plus+ System ........................................ 14

Setting the Time ............................................................................. 16

Setting the VCR1 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 17

Setting the VCR2 Channel (Auto Tuning) ..................................... 17

Setting the DVD Channel (Auto Tuning) ...................................... 18

Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (Auto Tuning) ............................ 19

Labeling the Channels ................................................................... 20

Using the Remote ............................................................... 21

Remote Buttons .............................................................................. 22

Using the WHO,INPUT Button ................................................ 23

Programming the Remote ............................................................. 24

Testing the Remote .................................................................. 24

Using the Remote to Control a Device ................................... 25

Modes of Operation ................................................................ 25

Front Panel ..................................................................................... 25

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Using the Menus ................................................................. 27

Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 28

Audio Menu .................................................................................... 30

Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor .......................... 31

Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 32

Screen Menu ................................................................................... 33

Using Closed Captioning ......................................................... 34

Channel Menu ................................................................................ 35

Time Menu ...................................................................................... 36

Other Menus ................................................................................... 36

Features and Controls ......................................................... 37

GUIDE Plus+ Menu ......................................................................... 38

About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................... 38

Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................... 39

Downloading Data .................................................................. 39

The Different GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ............................. 39

Grid Guide ........................................................................... 40

Sort ...................................................................................... 41

Schedule .............................................................................. 42

Messages ............................................................................. 43

Editor ................................................................................... 44

Channel Marker .............................................................................. 46

Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................ 47

V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 48

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................... 52

V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................... 53

Channel Block .......................................................................... 53

Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 53

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................ 53

Reference ........................................................................... 58

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 54

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

Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 56

Accessory Information ................................................................... 58

Index .................................................................................. 61

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Getting Started

This manual is designed to get you started

quickly.The first five sections of the manual
show you how to get yourTV Setup and
Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program

the Remote, and use all of the menus, features,

and controls of yourTV.

The Reference section in the back of the book

contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information
and your warranty.

Well... if yourTV's out of the box, let's get

started.

SETUP AND

CONNECTIONS

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added throughout the manual in
these ]ip Boxes. There are some

important tips that will help you get
the most from your TV.

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Step 1: Unpack the TV

Make sure to locate the remote control.

Step 2: Connect Your TV

There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
TV Only:

The Basic Connection:

If you're only going to connect the

TVto your home antenna or cable
system.

If you're going to connect theTV to a

VCR or satellite receiver.

Advanced Connections: If you're going to make multiple

connections, hooking up theTV to a
VCR and a satellite receiver.

Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of
connection. Once you have completed your desired connection

you may skip forward to Step 3.

TV Only

This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to
yourTV. Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.

Cables

You will use the following cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cable:These cables carry audio and
video signals to theTV from an antenna,
cable, or cable box.

Important Stand Information

CAUTION: Choose the location for
your TV carefully. Take precautions

that the stand or other furniture on
which the TV is placed is properly

located (see Important Safeguards
sheet) and of adequate size and
strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over,
pushed off, or pulled off. This could
cause damage to the TV and/or
personal injury.

Before You Connect

Protect against power surges:

• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the

wall outlet.

• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting
any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables
are properly grounded. Refer to the

Important Safeguards sheet
packed with your TV.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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connection you may skip to Step 3.

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The Basic Connection

The basic connection below (TV andVCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single

component connection with yourTV. For better sound and

picture quality and multiple component connection information
refer to the next section, Advanced Connections.

Cables

You will use the following type of cable to make your
connection:

Coaxial Cables: In this connection, two
coaxial cables are used: one connects from

an antenna, cable, or cable box to the VCR,
and one connects from theVCR to theTV.
These cables carry both audio and video

signals.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR 1

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VIDEO AUDIO

How to View the VCR

To watch theVCR in this connection tune
TV to Channel 3 or 4.

Later, in the Interactive Setup section
you will program theTV to automatically

tune to Channel 3 or 4 when you turn on
theVCR.

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VIDEO R AUD_OL / MONO

CABLE/CONTROL (_ ANTENNA

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Once you have completed this connection you may skip to
Step 3, "Connect the IR Controller"

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Advanced Connections

Advanced connections give you better sound and video by
separating the audio and video signals and enabling you to
connect multiple components.

This section describes the types of inputs available on the back
of yourTV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum

performance.

Once you have made your
connections you will need to
program the TV to tune to the

correct Video INPUT channel in order

to see and hear audio and video from
the component. You will program

this later in the Interactive Setup,

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Back of tile TV

The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding
OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right

Audio, etc.).

Video and Audio Inputs

Connect any one of the following components:

•VCR • Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

To view the component connected to VIDEO,

use theWHO,INPUT button on the remote.

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VCR

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VCR Control

Connect the GUIDE Plus-
system IR controller for

one-button recording and
channel tuning from the
GUIDE Plus+ system.

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S-Video

This optional
connection can be

used for better

video quality

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Audio Outputs

Connect to an audio receiver
or amplifier for variable

controlled or fixed level sterec
output.

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ANTENNA

Icable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also be"

Cable/Antenna

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Sample Connections

The following are sample connection scenarios you may
encounter when connecting components to yourTV. Note: those
components which offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD,
VCR or satellite receivers, must match their S-Video connection

with their audio INPUT connection.

Cables

You will use the following types of cables to make your
connection:

Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from
the antenna or cable directly to the
television or through a cable box, as

needed by your cable system.

Audio/Video Cables: Carries audio and
video from a component to theTV.

S-Video Cable: Carries video from an S-

Video capable component which provides

best picture quality.

TV and Stereo VCR

Compared to the Basic Connection, using Audio/Video and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture

quality from a component.

Cautions:

Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference

• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the

sides of the TV's back panel

instead of straight down the
middle.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables
and keep them away from the

audio/video cables.

Protect Your Components From

Overheating

Do not block ventilation holes in
any of the components. Arrange

the components so that air can

. circulate freely.

Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a

, stand.

Place an amplifier on the top shelf
of the stand so heated air rising

from it will not flow around other
components.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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How to View Your VCR

To watch theVCR in this connection, pressTV to put
the remote control intoTV mode, then press

WHO.INPUT to toggle to the video (VID) inputs.
In the Interactive Setup section you can program the

TV to automatically tune to theVID input channel
when you turn on theVCR.

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Most Audio/Video cables are combined into
one cable with three heads
on each end. We show wdeo(o,ow)

individual cables in these R_ghtAod_o(_ed)
sample connections.

Either may be used, but _)
you must be sure to connect

Video to Video, Right to Right
and Left to Left.

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TV, VCR and Satellim Receiver

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR 1

TV

SATELLITE SIGNAL

How to View Your Components

To watch the satellite receiver in this
connection, pressTV to put the remote

control intoTV mode, then pressWHO,INPUT
to scroll through the video input channels

until you tune toVID (or SVID) input.
To watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03

to tune to the VCR channel.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the

TV to automatically tune to the correct input
channel when you turn on your component.

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Step 3: Connect the IR Controller

The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ system to
control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to
television channels and even start recording a program from the
GUIDE Plus+ system.

After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary
components (VCR, or Cable box), you will use the on-screen
interactive setup routine for the GUIDE Plus+ system to test the
connected components.

The IR Controller is used to send commands
to your VCR and/or cable box.

Attaching the IR Controller

Some components label the infrared remote sensor, and others
do not. If your component is labeled, affix the IR controller

directly over the sensor. If the IR location is not labeled on your
component, you need to use to use the component's remote

control to locate the sensor.

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Hold the component's remote control (not the remote that
came with yourTV) so that it is touching the front of the
component.

Slowly move the remote over the front of the component
while pressing the remote power button on and off. (Be sure

to press and release the power button each time you move
the remote. Holding the button may not work.)

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When the component turns off or on, you've located the

sensor.
Affix the controller's node directly to the remote sensor.

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Connect to the TV

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You may want to use a piece of clear
plastic tape to temporarily affix the

controller's node until you have
completed the interactive setup. That
way you can easily move it if you

have not placed it exactly over the

sensor.

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Step 4: Plug in the TV

Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the
plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug

completely.

Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote

Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.

Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -)

are aligned correctly.

Replace the cover.

Step 6: Turn On the TV

PressTV on the remote, or press POWER on theTV itself. Pressing

theTV button not only turns on theTV, but puts the remote intoTV

mode, so that the buttons on the remote will controlTV functions.

On-Screen Program Guide

TheTV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen program
guide when you use theTV button on the remote to turn on theTV

(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system). For more
information on setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system, see the next

section, Interactive Setup.

To get out of the GUIDE Plus+ System:

Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the

highlighted channel.
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the

channel displayed in the View window.

Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and go to the
last channel you were watching.

Step 7: Program the TV

Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup.The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to configure theTV.

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There's an On-Screen Setup

Routine

The interactive setup routine helps you through the
steps needed to configure theTV and set up the

GUIDE Plus+ menu system:

Select a menu language
Search for available channels

Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
Set the time

Set theVCR1 channel
Set theVCR2 channel
Set the DVD channel
Set the SAT/CABLE channel
Make the channel list and labels

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Using Point and Select

You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access
on-screen menus and control panels: point and select.The point
and select method has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows.To point left

or right, press the left or right arrows.

2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Selecting an item tells theTV's menu system to go ahead and

make the change or go to a place you have indicated.

Entering Setup

The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically
when you turn on yourTV for the first time or after a power outage.

1. Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.

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Point and

Select buttons

You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2. Point to Setup and press MENU or OK.The first Setup screen
comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.

You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the

number buttons on the remote.
Press CLEAR at any time to remove

all displays from the screen and
return to TV viewing.

Many VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU button

on this remote works as a PROGRAM
button in VCR mode. Other manuals
may refer to a SELECT button. The

OK button on this remote works as a
SELECT button.

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3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.

Selecting a Language

The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred

language for the menu system.

1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.

2. Press MENU or OK to select that language.

Auto Channel Search

The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want theTV to

search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cableTV
system.This is sometimes called "auto programming7

Search for channels

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Press MENU or OK to tell theTV to begin searching for

channels.When done, press MENU or OK to continue.

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you can access it later through the

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Channel menu. See Using the Menu

System for more details.

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Setting up the GUIDE PIus+ System

The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your

local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.

You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial

menu or point to Skip this Stepto move to the next step in the Interactive

Setup.

You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ system during

Interactive Setup or by
selecting the GUIDE

Plus+ Menu from the
Main Menu.

GUIDE Plus+

To complete GUIDE Plus+ setup, the GUIDE Plus+ IR controllers must be connected to your cable box
and VCR if you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.

Select your Country and enter your
ZIP or Postal code.

The next series of screens asks you
about your cableTV setup. If you have
a cable box, you need to set the

GUIDE Plus+ system to control it.
Otherwise, it may not be able to locate
and download program information.

Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and
then select the brand of your cable

box from the choices available.The
system then searches for the correct

code to control your cable box.When
your cable box switches to channel 9 it

has located the correct code.

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Select YES if the cable box changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try

another code.

If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box orVCR after several tries, a screen stating

"Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again" appears.You have a choice to either

Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:

Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering it again.
Check to make sure the IR controllers are positioned correctly.

If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features of the guide may not be available until you

successfully complete this procedure.

Once the correct model of cable box (or
VCR) has been identified, you need to

set the cable box's output channel.

Enter the channel you use to view
channels through your cable box--

usually 3 or 4. Consult your cable box's

instruction book or your cable company

if you are not sure. Choose 0to use
VIDEO INPUT

Select YES if you have aVCR, or NO if
not. (Answering NO automatically skips

forward to the end of GUIDE Plus+
setup.)

Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it
off.Then enter the brand of yourVCR.

When the GUIDE Plus+ system correctly

identifies the correct code for your VCR,

the VCR's tuner changes to channel 9.
Select YES if theVCR automatically

changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not.

If you select NO, the system will try

another code.
The last screen comes up when you've

successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+
setup.

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Remember:

Leave your cable box turned ON to download program
information.

Leave yourVCR turned OFF to record programs.

Press OK to leave the GUIDE Plus+ system setup and either

return to theTV's Interactive Setup or the Main Menu. For more

information about the GUIDE Plus+ system, see the section

Features and Controls.

Setting the Time

The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of
day. If your GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first
download, you need to set the time. Once the system has
completed its first download, it sets the time for you
automatically.

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the SetTime control panel.

2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and
minutes spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the
up and down arrows to change from AM to PM.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

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Setting the VCRI Channel (Auto

Tuning)

The next step lets you set theVCR1 channel.When you set the
VCR1 channel, you're telling theTV what channel to tune to when

you press theVCR1 button on the remote.This is called auto
tuning.

Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don't
have a VCR1 component connected to theTV, skip this step or

select Not Connected from theVCR1 Channel choice list. (For

more, see AutoTuning in the Using the Menu System section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up theVCR1 choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR

connected to theTV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

Setting the VCR2 Channel (Auto

Tuning)

The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel.When you set the
VCR2 channel, you're telling theTV what channel to tune to when
you press theVCR2 button on the remote.

Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you
don't have a second VCR component connected to theTV, skip
this step or select Not Connected from theVCR2 Channel choice

list. (For more, see AutoTuning in the Using the Menu System
section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up theVCR2 choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your

second VCR connected to theTV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

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Setting the DVD Channel (Auto

Tuning)

The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the

DVD channel, you're telling theTV what channel to tune to when

you press the DVD button on the remote.

Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you

don't have a DVD player connected to theTV, skip this step or

select Not Connected from the DVD Channel choice list. (For

more, see AutoTuning in the Using the Menu System section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD
player connected to theTV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel

(Auto Tuning)

The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel.When you set
the SAT/CABLE channel, you're telling theTV what channel to
tune to when you press the SAT*CABLE button on the remote.

Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a
cable box. If you don't have a satellite receiver or cable box
connected to theTV, skip this step or select Not Connected from
the SAT/CABLE Channel choice list. (For more, see AutoTuning in
the Using the Menu System section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your

satellite receiver or cable box connected to theTV.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

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Labeling the Channels

This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel

list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the
Using the Menu System section.)

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Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control
panel.

Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different

areas of the control panel (called "fields").

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Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers

and letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field.You

may wish to refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper's

TV section for ideas on labeling the channels.

Repeat this process for each of your channels.Then press
MENU or OK to continue.TheTV can store up to 27 labels in

memory.

Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) buttons to change

channels in the Chan # field. This
works even if you're not in the Chan

# field. Or, enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons on

the universal remote. To enter a

number greater than 99, press and
hold "1" to enter the hundreds digit,

then press the two remaining

numbers.
The list and labels feature can also be

accessed from the Channel menu.
Because this procedure can be time

consuming, feel free to skip this step
and come back to it later.

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What Now?

Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back,
relax, and enjoy theTV. Or...

Program the Remote

Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to

program the remote to control your VCR, DVD player, satellite
receiver, or other components.To find out how to program the
remote, go to the next section.

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How to use Your Universal
Remote

This section defines the buttons of the remote

and how to program it to control other

components.
The universal remote can be programmed to

control most brands of remote controllable
VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. If
you have an RCA, GE, or PE©SCAN

component, you probably don't need to

program it at all.

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Modes of Operation

Because this universal remote can

control several different components

(DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.), it
uses operational modes triggered by

the component buttons. For

example if you want the remote to

control the TV, you would press the
TV button to put the remote into TV

mode before you could control the

TV.

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Remote Buttons

ON-OFF When inTV mode, turnsTV on and off. If in another
device mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will

turn the device on and off. When pressed twice within two
seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature

only works with most RCA, PROSCAN and GE products).
VCR1 Puts the remote inVCR mode and if autotuning is

enabled, it will turn on theTV and tune to the correct channel.
TV Turns on theTV and puts the remote inTV mode. Also

displays channel information.

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and ifAutoTuning is

enabled, it will turn on theTV and tune to the correct channel.
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if AutoTuning is

enabled, it will turn on theTV and tune to the correct channel.

LED Red light which indicates programming mode when
programming the remote. Also displays when a valid remote
button is pressed.

AUX When pressed, will turn on the RCA, PROSCAN, or GE
component you have programmed it to control. Also turns on
theTV if AutoTuning is enabled and the remote is programmed

to control aTV.
SAT,CABLE Puts the remote in SAT, CABLE mode and if Auto

Tuning is enabled, it will turn on theTV and tune to the correct
channel.

MUTE Reduces theTV's volume to its minimum level. Press

again to restore the volume.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and theTV will wait

30 seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press

repeatedly to add more time.

CH ^ or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel

list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and
hold to continue changing channels.

VOL< or VOL> Decreases or increases theTV's volume.
SOUND Press once to display the audio processor choice list.

Point and select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR

to exit.

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.

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GUIDE Brings up and exits the GUIDE Plus+ system. In
SAT, CABLE mode, brings up available on-screen guides.

INFO Brings up channel information.
MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu

system.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or

returns you to the previous menu.
MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items.

When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM burton.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and

returns you toTV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ menu

system.

(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers, digits for

programming the remote, and time settings directly though the
remote control.To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits.

To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit,

release, then add the second two. For example, to tune to

channel 123, press and hold 1, release, press 2, then press 3.

WHO-INPUT InTV mode, press to toggle through the available

input sources (VlD/SVlD and the current channel). In SAT mode,
press to select available channel lists.

ANTENNA Functions asTV/VCR button inVCR mode andTV/

receiver button in SAT, CABLE mode.

REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, REC.VCR+, STOP, PAUSE If
programmed, provides transport control for some remote-

controllableVCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks,
and CD players. Pressing REC.VCR+ when using the GUIDE

Plus+ system sets theVCR to record a program.

Using the WHO*INPUT Button

Use the WHO,INPUT burton to toggle through the available
input sources (VlD/SVlD and the current channel) and view the

component you have connected to theTV.

1. PressTVto place the remote inTV mode. Make sure that the
component you want to view is turned ON.

2. PressWHO,INPUTto 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.

Modes of Operation

Because this universal remote can

control several different components

(DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.), it
uses operational modes triggered by

the component buttons. For

example, if you want the remote to

control the TV, you would press the
TV button to put the remote into TV

mode before you could control the

TV.

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Programming the Remote

The universal remote can be programmed to control most

brands of remote controllable VCRs, receivers, etc.The remote is

already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN
TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.

Testing the Remote

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be

programmed, turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote
at theVCR, and press theVCR1 button.Then press ON,OFF or
CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if theVCR

responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs to

be programmed.

Programming the Remote

Using Automatic (;ode Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote
to control each of the devices connected to yourTV. If you want
to exit the automatic code search without programming any of
your devices, press and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off.

1,

2.

Turn on the device you want to control (VCR, SAT, etc.).

Press and hold the button you want to program (VCR1,
VCR2, etc.). While holding the device button, press and hold
ON*OFF until the red light on the remote turns on, then

release both buttons.

, Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the LED

stops flashing.
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to

program. If, after 5 seconds, the device you want to control
does not turn off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to

search the next set of codes.
Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you

have searched through all of the codes.There are 20 total
sets of codes. If the device does not turn off after pressing

PLAY 20 times, then the remote cannot control that

particular device.

If the device you want to control does turn off:

1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat
this step until the device turns back ON.

2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the red light on the
remote turns off.

You'll use these buttons when you
program the remote to control any

device.
The remote may not operate all

models of all brands.

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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 on the last page of this section, Using the

Remote.

3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to
program.

4. Enter the code from the code list.

5. Release button, and then press ON,OFF to see if the
component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't,
try pressing the component button and then ON,OFF again.

6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next
code listed for your brand, until the component responds to
the remote commands.

Modes of Operation

Because this universal remote can
control several different components

(DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.), it
uses operational modes triggered by

the component buttons. For

example, if you want the remote to
control the TV, you would press the
TV button to put the remote into TV
mode before you could control the

TV.

Using the Remote to Control a Device

Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are
ready to use it to control your devices.

To operate the device:

1. Press the device button (TV, VCR1,VCR2, DVD, or
SAT, CABLE) to set the remote to control the device.

2. Press ON,OFF to turn the device ON or OFE

3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.

Front Panel

If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel of

yourTV to operate many of theTV's features.

MENU Brings up the Main menu.When in the menu system, it
selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous

menu.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu

system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it

points up to items and adjusts menu controls.

VOL - Decreases the volume.When in the menu system, VOL-

is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls.

VOL ÷ Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL +

is used to point right to items and adjust menu controls.
POWER Turns theTV on and off.

MENU CHV _ VOL-- VOL + POWER I

The front panel above shows a

typical button layout. The exact look

of the buttons may be different from

those on the front of your TV.

The Front Panel Block feature
disables all front panel buttons if

Parental Controls are locked. For
more information, see Parental

Control, in the Features and Menus
section.

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Multitech .................2002, 2013, 2016,2026, 2053, 206 I

'l]z_ NEC .................................... 2009, 2010, 20I 1,2016,2018,

Admiral ......................................................................... 2131 ....................... 2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 211 I, 2123

Adventura ..................................................................... 2026

Aiko ...............................................................................2027

Aiw_ ....................................................................2002, 2026

Ak_i ... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 21I 1,2112,2113

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 ......................................................202I, 2022, 2114

Capehart ............................................................2020, 21 I0

Carver ...........................................................................2062

CCE ....................................................................2027, 206 I

Citizen 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017,2018,2019,2027

Colorwme ...................................................................2009

CoN ................................................................................206I

Craig .............................................2013, 2014, 2023, 206I

Curds-Mathes ...........................2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,

................................. 2016,2018,2021,2022,2024,2115

Cybernex ...................................................................... 2013

Daewoo .... 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027, 2028,

2110

Daytron ......................................................................... 2110

Dbx ..................................................................... 2009, 2010

Dimensia .......................................................................2000

Dyn_tech ........................................................... 2002, 2026

Electrohome ..................................................... 2014, 2029

Electrophonic .............................................................. 2014

Emerson ................................................. 2002, 2012,2014,

............ 2015,202 I, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,

2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 204 I,

2042,2044,2045,2047,2065,2105,2113,2116,2117,

Nikko ............................................................................... 2014

Noblex ............................................................................ 2013

Olympus ......................................................................... 2021

Opdmus ............................................................... 2014,2131

Optonica ......................................................................... 2096

Orion .............................................................................. 2035

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, 2080,208I, 2123

Portland ......................................... 2016,2017,2019,2110

PROgCAN .......................................................... 2000,2001

Protec .............................................................................. 2061

Pulsar ............................................................................... 2104

Quarter .......................................................................... 201 I

Quartz ............................................................................. 201 I

Quasar ...................................................... 202 I, 2022, 2125

RCA .................................... 2000,2001,2003,2013,2021,

..............2055,2056,2082,2083,2084,2085,2086,2087,

..............2088,2089,2090,2091,2107,21IS, 2120,2125

RadioshacldRealisdc ....................2002,2011,2013,2014

. 2021,2022,2023,2026,2029,2049,2050,2096,2131

Radix ................................................................................2014

R_ndex ............................................................................2014

Ricoh ...............................................................................2128

Runco ..............................................................................2104

Samsung...................2005,2013,2015,2033,2053,2112

Sanky ....................................................................2131,2104

Sansui .............................................2010, 2092, 2111,2123

Sanyo .........................................................2011,2013,2023

Scott.. 2012,2015,2025,2032,2035,2038,2065,2093,

2116

Sears ....................................20II, 2014, 2021,2023,2048,

2130 ......................... 2049,2050,2051,2055,2056,2107,2118

Fisher2011,2023, 2048, 2049,2050,2051,2052,2118

Fuii ......................................................................2021,2119

Funai ...................................................................2002,2026

Garrard .........................................................................2026

GE .... 2000,2001,2013,2021,2022,2053,21IS, 2120

Golds_r ............................2009,2014,2018,2054,2121

Gradiente .....................................................................2026

Harley Davidson .........................................................2026

Harman Kardon ..........................................................2009

Harwood ......................................................................2061

Headquarter ................................................................2011

Hitachi2002,2055,2056,2057,2107,2111,2120,2122

HI-Q ..............................................................................2023

Instant Replay ..............................................................2021

JCL .................................................................................202I

JC Penney .............2009,2010,2011,2013,2014,2021,

.......... 2022,2055,2056,2058,2059,2060,2107,2118

Jensen ......................................................2055,2056,2111

Jvc ...............2009,2010,2011,2018,205g, 2111,2123

Kenwood ..............2009,2010,2011,2016,2018,2058,

2111,2123

KLH ...............................................................................2061

Kodak .................................................................2014, 202 I

Lloyd ...................................................................2002, 2026

Logik ..............................................................................2061

LXI .................................................................................2014

Magnavox .. 202 I, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104, 210g, 2124

M_gnin ...........................................................................2013

Marantz ..................................................2009, 2010, 201 I,

..................................2016,2018,2021,2058,2062,2064

Mart_ .............................................................................2014

Masushita ......................................................................202 I

MEI .................................................................................202I

Memorex ..........................................................2002, 201 I,

.....................2013,2014,2021,2023,2026,2104,2131

MGA ........................................................2029,2065,2113

MGNTechnology ........................................................2013

Midland .........................................................................2053

Minolta ....................................................2055,2056,2107

Mitsubishi.. 2029,2055,2056,2065,2066,2067,2069,

.......... 2070,2071,2072,2073,2074,2106,2113,2123

Montgomery Ward ..........................................2075, 213I

Motorola ...........................................................2021,2131

MTC ........................................................2002, 2013, 2026

Sharp .............. 2002,2017,2029,2094,2095,2096,2131

Shintom .......................................... 2004,2056,2061,2098

Shogun ............................................................................ 2013

Signature ............................................................. 2002, 2131

Singer ......................................................... 2021,2061,2128

Song .......................... 2002,2004,2098,2099,2119,2128

STS ........................................................................ 2021,2107

Sylvania 2002,2021,2022, 2026, 2062,2063,2065, 2124

Symphonic ........................................................... 2002,2026

Tandy .................................................................... 2002,2011

Tashiko ............................................................................ 2014

Tatung ................................................................... 2058, 21 II

TEAC ................................... 2002, 2026, 205g, 2085, 21 II

Technics ............................................................... 2021,2109

Teknika ..................... 2002,2014,2021,2026,2100,2129

TMK ........................................................... 2013,2024,2047

Toshiba ...........2015, 2049, 2051,2055,2065,2093, 2116

ToteVision ........................................................... 2013,2014

Unitech ........................................................................... 2013

Vector Research .......................... 2009, 201 O,2015, 2016

Victor ..............................................................................2010

Video Concepts ................2009,2010,2015,2016,2113

Videosonic .....................................................................2013

Wards ...........2002,2013, 2014,2015, 2021,2023, 2026,

.2029,2055,2056,2061,2096,2101,2102,2103,2107,

2116,2131

XR-1000 ...................................................2021,2026,2061

Yamaha .....................2009, 2010, 201I, 2018, 2058, 21 I I

Zenith ..................................2004, 2098,2104, 2119, 2128

ABC ................ 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053

Antronix .............................................................. 5008, 5009

Archer ............................................ 5008,5009,5010,501 I

Cabletenna ..................................................................... 5008

Cableview ....................................................................... 5008

Century .......................................................................... 501 I

Citizen ............................................................................. 501 I

Colour Voice ....................................................... 5012, 50 ] 3

Comtronics ......................................................... 5014, 50 ]5

Contec ............................................................................ 5016

Eastern ............................................................................ 5017

Garrard ..................................................................................501I

GC Electronics .....................................................................5009

Gemini .............................................................$018, $019, 5049

General Instrument ............................................................5003

Hamlin ........................................5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045

Hitachi ....................................................................................5003

Hytex ......................................................................................5002

Jasco .......................................................................................5011

Jerrold ...... 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053

M_gnavo×...............................................................................5025

Memore× ...............................................................................5026

Movie Time .....................................................5002, 5027, 5028

NSC .................................................................. 5002, 5027, 5028

Oak .................................................................... 5002,5016, 5029

P=nasonic .................................................................... 5048, 5052

P=ragon .................................................................................. 5026

Philips ...... 501 I, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 503 I, 5032

Pioneer ........................................................................5033, 5034

Pulsar ......................................................................................5026

RCA ..................................................................S047,5049, 5052

Realistic .......................................................................S009, 5049

Regal ............................................................................5022, 5035

Regency .................................................................................5017

Rembrandt ............................................................................5003

Runco .....................................................................................5026

Samsung......................................................................5014, 5034

gcientific Atlanta ..................................5006, 5036, 5037, 5038

Signal............................................................................5014, 5018

gigna_.ure................................................................................5003

SL Marx ..................................................................................5014

Sprucer ..................................................................................5052

Starcom ............................................................5007, 5018, 5053

gtargate .......................................................................5014, 5018

Starquest ................................................................................5018

Tandy ......................................................................................5040

Teleview .................................................................................5014

Tocom .............................................................. 5004, 5023, 504 I

Toshiba ................................................................................... 5026

Tusa.........................................................................................5018

TV86 .......................................................................................5027

Unika ................................................................5008, 5009, 5011

United Artists .......................................................................5002

United Cable ........................................................................5053

Universal ...............................................S008,S009,SOI0, 501I

Videoway ...............................................................................S044

Viewstar ................................................S01S, S025, S027, S040

Zenith ...............................................................5026, S050, S05i

Chapparal ...................................................................5056, 5057

Drake ..........................................................................S058, 5059

GE ................................................................................5000, 500I

General Instuments .......................................S060,S06I, 5062

P_nasonic...............................................................................5075

Primestar ...............................................................................5076

PROSCAN .................................................................5000, 500I

RCA .............................................................................5000, 500 I

Realistic ..................................................................................5063

Sony ........................................................................................ 5072

STSI ........................................................................................ 5064

STS2 ........................................................................................ 5065

gTS3........................................................................................ S066

gTS4........................................................................................ 5067

Toshiba ...................................................................................5068

Toshiba ...................................................................................5073

Uniden ....................................................................................5069

(For RCA and Dimensla brands only)

AM/FM ...................................................................................4003

Aux ......................................................................................... 4004

Phono ..................................................................................... 4005

CD .......................................................................................... 4007

Tape ........................................................................................ 4006

GE ..........................................................................................2001

PROSCAN ............................................................................2001

RCA ........................................................................................2001

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The Menu System

This section explores the menus of yourTV--beginning
with some information on using menus and control

panels.
Each menu is then outlined and special features are

detailed to help you get the most from yourTV.

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Menus and Control Panels

Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable

you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels,

and choice lists.
Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate,

but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on
yourTV.The following pages detail how to use these controls to
customize the functions of yourTV.

Menus

The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the

remote or on the front panel to bring up the Main menu:

Menus take you to another menu or a control panel.There are
two ways to select a choice in a menu:

Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or 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:

Point to Exit and press MENU or OK.
Press Oon the remote.

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

Feel free to explore the menu system.
If you're ever unsure where you are
in the menu system, or you're just
plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR

to remove the menus from the screen
and start over again.

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Control Panels

Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many
features of yourTV.You can choose a setting, enter a number, or
adjust a level such as tint or brightness.There are three types of
control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.

Sliders

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

1. Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for

the feature you want to adjust.

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

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A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or

letters.

A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.

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Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the
pointer.

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If the control panel is not set to the
current time, use the arrows to go
back over the columns and the digits

to make changes.

You can also enter numbers by using

the up and down arrows on the

remote.

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2,

3.

Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then use

the digits to enter a number.
When you have finished entering information, press MENU

or OK.

Choice Lists

Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list.
When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one

that is currently selected, or "in use"

Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select

that choice.You will then return to the previous screen.

Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the

control panels, the following pages provide a brief explanation
of all the menu features.The features are organized in order of

their location on the Main menu.

Audio Menu

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

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

Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio

modes, which control the way the sound comes through your

speakers.

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

Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and

right channels. MostTV programs and recorded materials
have stereo audio.TheTV displays the word STEREO when

you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound from

stereo broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems,

DVD players, and LaserDisc players for a fuller, more

spacious sound.

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Sound Logic Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in
volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer
sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to
constantly adjust volume control.

Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio
in a second language, if one is available.TheTV displays the

word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast
with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP

is also used to broadcast a program's audio with
descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.

Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you

turn theTV's internal speakers on or off and set the audio
outputs to fixeddevel or variable control level.

Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turn theTV's
speakers on and allows variable output from theTV's audio

output jacks.

Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the

TV's speakers off and allows variable output from theTV's
audio output jacks.

Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns theTV's
speakers off and allows fixed output from theTV's audio

output jacks to an external device such as a surround sound
amplifier.With Fixed Output On, theTV's volume control,
tone controls, and mute are disabled.

Using the Remote to Select an

Audio Processor

You can change the audio processor from the Audio menu, as
illustrated above, or by pressing the SOUND button on the
remote.To make a selection using the remote:

1. Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list.

2. Point to and select a different audio processor or press
CLEAR to exit.

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Picture Quality Menu

Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for
adjusting the way the picture looks.

Contrast Adjusts the difference 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 Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.

When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice
list will appear.You can choose eitherYes or No. If you save the

settings as a Personal Picture Preset, theTV will store the
settings so you can reselect them easily if someone changes the

settings.

Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one
of three preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal
Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset. Choose the

setting that is best for your viewing environment.
Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the

feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This
is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you
switch from channel to channel.) Choose On or Off, depending
on your preference.

Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of
three automatic color adjustments: Coolfor a more blue palette
of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of
picture colors.The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC

standard of 6500°K.

I Press the RESET button on the remote 1

to bring up the Picture Control Presets|
choice list, Point to the desired setting; I

press MENU or OK to select it. )

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Screen Menu

Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you
choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the

screen.

Off No captioning information is displayed.
On Captioning information is shown always, when

available.
On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is

shown, when available, whenever theTV'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: Eng/ish, Spanish or French.
PictureTilt YourTV has an extra-large picture tube, which

makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's magnetic field.
You may need to adjust the picture tilt. Use the left and right
arrow buttons to adjust the picture tilt.

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Using Closed Captioning

Many programs are encoded with closed captioning

information, which lets you display the audio portion of a

program as text on theTV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times.

Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning

information are applicable.When a program is closed captioned,
the letters CC are displayed in the channel marker. See the

section Features and Controls for more information about the
channel marker.

C,losed Captioning Modes
TheTV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text

modes.
To set the Closed-Captioning Mode:

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press OK. A choice list

displays:

3. Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to

the Screen menu.

Turning off Closed Captioning

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display.

3. Point to OffAIways and press OK.The closed captioning is

turned off and you are returned to the Screen menu.

If you are unsure of the differences

among the modes, you may prefer to
leave the closed captioned mode set

to CC1, which displays complete text

of the program in the primary
language in your area.

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Channel Menu

SignalType Lets you select the current antenna type.This option
does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.

UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an
off-air antenna forTV signals.

CableTV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a
cable box forTV signals.

Auto Channel Search Searches automatically for all the channels
available through the antenna input.When theTV finds an active
channel, it places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels
(weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed
from the channel list. If you are using a cable box and have set up
the GUIDE Plus+ system, this option does not appear.

List and Labels 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.

Chan# Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down
through the channels available via your antenna.You can enter
the channel number directly using the number buttons.

Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are
available when you scan up and down using the CH^/v buttons.
Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel

number indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the
Normal channel list.

Chan Label Use the up and down arrows to enter a six-
character label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll

quickly through the characters. Press RESET to clear a label.The
TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.

AutoTuning Displays a choice list that let theTV automatically
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component
button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, or SAT*CABLE) on the remote.

Set VCR 1 Channel Lets you select the channel that theTV
tunes to when you press theVCR1 button.

Set VCR 2 Channel Lets you select the channel that theTV
tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.

Set DVD Channel Lets you select the channel that theTV tunes
to when you press the DVD button.

Set SAT/CABLE Channel Lets you select the channel that the
TV tunes to when you press the SAT.CABLE button.

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The choices for each screen are:

Not connected Choose this if you do not have a

component connected to an antenna or video input on the

back of theTV, or if you don't want theTV to tune to a

channel when the particular component button is pressed.
Channel 2 (SATICable only) Choose this if your

component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of
theTV, and you want theTV to tune to channel 2 when you

press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure

the component's Ch 2/3/4 switch is set to channel 2.
Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to

the antenna jack on the back of theTV, and you want theTV
to tune to channel 3 when you press the specified

component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's
Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.

Channel 4 Choose this if your component is connected to
the antenna jack on the back of theTV, and you want theTV

to tune to channel 4 when you press the specified
component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's

Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.
Video Input Choose this if your component is connected

to the VIDEO jack on the back of theTV and you want theTV
to tune to VID (SVID if you used an S-Video cable) input

channel when you press the specified component button.

Video input Source Lets you select whether or not you have

used the S-Video jack to connect a component. If you are
using the S-Video jack in this way, select S-Video Input. If

not, select Video Input.

Other Menus

The rest of the menus--Parental
Controls, GUIDE Plus+ menu, and

Setup--are also detailed in this manual.
Look for the GUIDE Plus+ setup routine
and the Setup menu in the section
Interactive Setup. Descriptions of how

to use Parental Controls and the GUIDE
Plus+ menu are in the section Features

and Controls.

Time Menu

SleepTimer Displays a control panel that lets you select the
amount of time you want to give theTV before it shuts itself off.

Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a
schedule for turning theTV on and off automatically. Make sure
to turn the schedule On.The on-screen directions guide you
through the steps needed to set the schedule.

SetTime Displays a control panel that lets you enter the
current time.The on-screen directions guide you through the
steps needed to set the time. If your GUIDE Plus+ system is set
up, it will automatically update your time and this option will not
appear.

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How to use the Features and

Controls

This section introduces you to the features and

controls with which your TV is equipped. In this
section, you will learn how to use:

• The GUIDE Plus+ Menu system

• Parental controls, including V-Chip rating limits

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GUIDE Plus+ Menu

You can access the GUIDE Plus+ menu directly by pressing
GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and
then selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu. If you press MENU on the
remote, you can access several other features:

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

Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed in the
Interactive Setup section of the book.

View Damp Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.

GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.

On Displays the station name when you change channels.
Off Disables the Label feature.

GUIDE Plus+ Auto Display Displays the GUIDE Plus+ display

options.
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when

you use theTV button on the remote to turn on theTV.
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed

when you use theTV button on the remote to turn on theTV.

Continuous Oemo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ demonstration until
it is turned off.To end the Continuous Demo, press MENU.

The following sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus+
system, how to use it, and how it works.

About the GUIDE Plus+ System

The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program
guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV

direct control of a cable box and VCR.You must first set up the
GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view it (see the Interactive
Setup section for more details).

To bring up the GUIDE Plus+ screen, press GUIDE.There are five
sections to a GUIDE Plus+ screen:

A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen (1, 2 and 3)
Program information

A row of Menu options
Channel listings

Advertising and special show information

Action Program Menu

Buttons InformationOptions

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Channel Listmgs

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Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System

To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system, press GUIDE on the remote.
There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:

Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the
channel highlighted in the Channel listing.

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

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

Downloading Data

The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first
download of program information. When the power is turned off,

the TV locates a "host channel" that carries GUIDE Plus+ data
containing program schedule and channel mapping information. A

channel map is the list of stations and their respective channels.
To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should

leave yourTV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day.

The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ data to download.

If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ program
information may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the
setup information is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ program will
complete a download at the next available time.

The Different GUIDE Plus+ System Menus

The GUIDE Plus+ system offers six different options on the Menu
bar: GRID, SORT, SCHEDULE, MESSAGES, EDITOR and SETURTo

access the Menu bar:

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

2. Press MENU or use the up and down arrows to highlight the
Menu bar.The Grid Guide comes up by default.

3. Use the left and right arrows to access other menus.

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

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Channel Mapping

If more than one cable company
services your area, you may be

prompted with a Channel Mapping
screen after the first GUIDE Plus+

download. You will need to identify
your cable company by selecting

the correct channel numbers for the
stations in question. Use the left
and right arrows to change the

channel group and press OK when
the correct channel group is
highlighted.

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.

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Grid Guide

The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+

menu system. It displays the current programming for each

channel.The live program is displayed in the video window.

Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and
CH ^/v to page through listings. Use the right and left arrows
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 view window.

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 Channel listings, the following Action

buttons are available on the bar:

GUIDE Plus+ screens illustrated here

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 system. These

too are subject to change.

Grid Guide

Action Buttons

Grid Guide
Menu
Selection

Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the
Schedule for the TVto turn on and tune to the program

highlighted in the Channel listing. When the TV turns on, the
GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the

scheduled program highlighted and tuned.

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 TV channels

will not change the cable box channel while recording.

The Program information window will display a confirmation
when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record.

When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the
Channel listing), the following Action button is available on the

bar:

LocWUnlock 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).

Action Button _ _

command --
numbers _G _

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If you have selected two programs to
watch or record which begin at the

same time or overlap, you will receive
a timer conflict message. You must
choose between the two programs.

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Sort

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

video window.To sort:

1,

2.

Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar.

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.

,

4.

5,

Use the up and down arrows to highlight a subcategory. For
example, highlight All and press OK.

When the listing comes up, All Movies are displayed. Use
the up and down arrows to browse the list one at a time.

Use CH^ and CHvto browse through the list one page at a
time.You can also view the next seven days' programming

by pressing the right arrow.
Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or

CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Sort Menu

Action

Buttons

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Sort Menu
Selection

Categories

Sort Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the results of a Sort, the following Action buttons
will appear on the bar:

Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the
Schedule, and then follow the online help for further

options. Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to
turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel

listing at the predetermined time. When the TV turns on, the

GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the
scheduled program highlighted and tuned in theView
window.

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

the Channel listing. If you have a cable box, changing
channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to

change while recording.

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

Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+

setup you specified that you have a
VCR. If you do not, the RECORD

option will not be available.

If you have selected two programs to
watch or record which begin at the
same time or overlap, you will receive

a timer conflict message. You must
choose between the two programs.

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Schedule

The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or

recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button

recording if you have connected the IR controller to your VCR.
See the Setup and Connections section of this manual for more
details on connecting the IR controller.

To schedule a program to watch or record:

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

2. Highlight a program within the Channel listing.

3. Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar.The

timer is then automatically logged into the Schedule menu.

4. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the
VCR and leave the VCR turned off.

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

If you have selected two programs to watch or record which

begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer
conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ system will not schedule a
conflicting timer, therefore you must choose between the two

programs.
To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a

scheduled event, access the Schedule Menu from the Menu bar.

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

2. Press MENU to highlight the 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

described in the next section.

Schedule
Menu
Action
Buttons

Schedule

- Menu
Selection

Schedule Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons
will appear on the bar:

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:
DALLY 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.

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Messages

Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE

Plus+ system, as well as special programming information. You

can access these messages from the Message Menu on the

Menu bar.

To read messages:

1. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

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

3. Highlight the message you wish to read by using the up and
down arrows.

4,

5,

Press INFO to display the full text of the message. If the text

continues beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next

page of text. Once you have reached the end of the
message, pressing INFO closes the expanded information

and returns you to the Messages screen.
Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in

the next section.

Messages

Action

Buttons

Messages

Menu

Selection

Messages Menu Action Button

When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button
will appear on the bar:

Remove Highlight the message you wish to delete and
press 1 on the remote.

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Editor

You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling
the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable
channels that you never watch.You can restore disabled
channels at a later point in time.

1,

2.

3.

Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar.
Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Editor menu

selection.

4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.

Then use the Editor Menu Action Buttons as described in the

next section.

Editor Menu
Action
Buttons

Editor

- Menu
Selection

Editor Menu Action Buttons

While browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons
are available on the bar:

Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made
since entering the Editor 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.

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Expanded Information

To view more information about a program, advertisement or
special, highlight the channel listing or ad/show information box

and press the INFO button. Requesting more information about
a particular show will also display the PlusCode programming

number and the Shows on Next for that channel.
Pressing INFO while highlighting an ad panel will fill the screen

with any additional and/or promotional information regarding
that particular program.

Pressing the INFO button again exits the expanded information

screen.

Troubleshooting

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can
correct without a service technician. Here are a few basic

remedies:

Program information does not download

Review your setup information and make sure it is correct.

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

If you are using a cable box, make sure the cable box is on in

order to receive program information.

Scheduled Watch or Record does not occur

Check Schedule for timer conflicts.
Check that IR controllers are attached securely and directly

over the remote sensor.

Leave your VCR off to record programs.
Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is

properly connected.

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Channel Marker

There are several indicators that may come up when you press
the TV or INFO button. This display is called the Channel

Marker.

12:01 Displays the current time.

CC 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. Pressing

channel up and down changes this channel.
Mute (or Stereo) 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.

Locked Displayed when Parental Controls are locked.
Sleep Displayed when the SleepTimer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial

skip (SKIP) timer.

You can program the TV to tune to a
specific channel when you press the

VCR1, SAT.CABLE, DVD and VCR2
bu_ons.

Check out the Auto Tuning feature in

the Interactive Setup and Using the

Menus sections.

Sample displays on a Channel Marker.

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Parental Controls and V-Chip

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so children
cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a chip

inside yourTV (called 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 yourTV so

it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or

other adults are not limited to only parent-approved programs; you can

"unblock" programs by entering a password.

The V-Chip inside yourTV comes turned "off;' so if you choose

not to implement it, you can just ignore it.

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

Language (L), etc.) 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.
TheTV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.

Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Ratinq

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

TV-MA children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: explicit sexual

activity (S), crude indecent language (L), or graphic violence (V).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program
and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program

TV-14

contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D),

strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one

TV-PG

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), no strong language (L), or situations (S), little or no violence (V).

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more

TV-Y7 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
(FM) 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-ChipTV Rating Limit lets you decide whatTV programs can
and cannot be viewed.

To setTV programming limits:

1, Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental

Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your

password. If they are not locked, you will get a message
reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you

lock Parental Controls.

2. Press MENU to continue.

,

4.

Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.

Once you get to the V-ChipTV Rating Limit screen, use the

arrows and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV

program rating or content theme from Viewto Block.

The Ratings Limits Screen

Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limits screen.

Rating Field

Lets you select from alist of age-based
ratings you can block or view.

Rating Status Field

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

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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.

Content Themes

Lists the content
themes you can block

or view.

Content Status
Fields

Lets you select which

content thenqes 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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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 aTV-G rating
and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G,
TV-Y7, andTV-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 do not want
the child to watch.

2,

3.

4,

5.

Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll
through the age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until
the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not
want the child to watch appears.

In the example discussed above, you would scroll through

the rating field untiITV-PG appears, since the highest

rating you want the child to watch isTV-G.

Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the

rating status field.

Press the up or down arrow to toggle between View and

Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all
higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and B).

Rating status field

When you change the status of

a rating to Block, the system

will automatically block higher

ratings and all corresponding
content themes.

Hierarchy of

Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience

Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly

Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance

Suggested

TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children

7 Years and Older

TV-Y All Children

Rating
field

Content status
fields

,

7.

Press MENU or OK on the remote to return to the menu

or exit the screen when you are finished.
Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls

menu. Enter a password, and if you have not already set

your password, you will be prompted to enter it again to
confirm.

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Viewing Age-Based Ratings

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

1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.

2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

3. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose
status is Block.

4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the
rating status field.

5. Press the up/down arrows to toggle from View to Block.

Note that the content status fields corresponding to the
unblocked rating become Viewas well.They and the age-
based rating status are the only fields that automatically

change back to Viewwhen you complete this process.

Ratin

Rating status field

Content
status
fields

I ou must remember to Lock 1

Parental Controls for rating
limits to take effect.

Content Themes

D Sexually Explicit Dialogue

L Adult 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, and FV on your screen. See the

beginning of this section for details.) When you block a
content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block
that content theme for higher rated programs as well.

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs
that have adult language (L) ratedTV-PG or higher, then you
could block out all programmingTV-PG and above containing
adult language.
To block program content:

1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the
child to watch.

2,

3.

4,

5,

Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll
through the age-based ratings until the rating that
corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the

child to watch appears. (In the example above, you would
scroll through the ratings until theTV-PG rating appeared.)

Press the right arrow to move the highlight to the field

corresponding with the content theme you wish to block.

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

change to B.

Broadcasters are not required
to provide content themes or

provide age-based ratings.
Programs received with no

content themes will only be
blocked if you block their age-

based rating.

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Rating

Rating status field

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You must remember to Lock1
Parental Controls for rating |

limits to take effect. J

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

Viewing Specific Content Themes

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

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

2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.

3. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the age-based
ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to

change to View appears.

4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a
particular content theme status, such as the B under language
(L) corresponding with TV-14.

5,

Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to _/
Your child would then be able to watch programs withTV-14
adult language content, but not programs with TV-PG orTV-MA

language content.

Rating status field

Rating themes

fields

Note that only the content theme status corresponding toTV-14
language (L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content themes, such

as that forTV-MA language, do not change.

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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

Set movie rating limits by blocking ratings above a specified level.

Blocking Movie Ratings

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

1,

2,

Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to
find the rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child
to watch. (In the example above, you would point to the rating
status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating
you want the child to watch is PG.)

Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the

up and down arrows to change the button from Viewto Block.

All higher ratings' status of View will automatically change to

Block.

Rating field Rating status field

Some movies may be given a
Not Rated (NR) rating. After
blocking movie ratings, you

must set NR to View
separately to view NR movies.

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

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

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You must remember to Lock
Parental Controls for rating

limits to take effect.

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Viewing Movie Radngs

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 arrows to

find the rating you want to view.

2. Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the
up and down arrows to change the button from Blockto View.

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

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Rating field Rating status field

V-Chip Unrated Program Block

Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip
recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed.

View All unrated programs are available.

Block All unrated programs are not available.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status
of unrated program viewing. If you do not, the block will not take
effect.

Channel Block

Selecting this option lets you decide what can be viewed.

View Makes the selected channel viewable.

Block The front panel channel buttons will tune only

to channels that you have marked as View.The remote will

still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to
access the channel, but the channel will be blocked.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status
of Channel Block. If you don't, channel block will not take effect.

"Note that "unrated" TV programs may1

include news, sports, political, local |
and weather programs, emergency |

bulletins, public announcements, and |

_programs without ratings.

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable)

theTV's front panel.The remote still tunes to any channel. Front

Panel Block can keep children from watching TV when the parent
is not present, or keep them from playing with the buttons. (When
using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove

access to any remote capable of controlling the front panel while
you have the front panel blocked.) Don't forget to lock parental
controls after you change the status of Front Panel Block. If you do

not, the front panel block will not take effect.

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls

settings using a password. If you do not lock parental

controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block,
or Front Panel Block will take effect. If you forget your

password, press and hold TV on the remote and the MENU button

on the television simultaneously for 3 seconds. Parental controls
will unlock.You re-enter a password via Lock Parenta/Controls.

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Troubleshooting

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service
technician. If you experience any difficulty with yourTV, check a few basic remedies before calling your

service technician.

TV will not turn on

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

Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead."
Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.

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.

Controls don't work

If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.

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

Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.

Problems with remote

Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.
Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) you are trying to control.

Maybe remote is not inTV Mode. Press theTV button so remote will controlTV.
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you

remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to control other components.)
Remove batteries and hold number ] for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the

remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

Guide comes on when I turn on TV

The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on
theTV.Turn it off by selecting GUIDE Plus+Auto Displayfrom the GUIDE Plus+ Monu, and setting it to Off..

Turns off while playing

You may have scheduled theTV to turn off via the Schedule function.

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and

then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

TV Turns on unexpectedly

Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated.

Blank screen

Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on.

Try another channel.

Maybe you have set Parental Controls to block the channel.

No sound, picture okay

Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.
Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.

If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component's L and RAUDIO OUT jacks to

theTV's L and R INPUT jacks.

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Not receiving all cable channels

Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu to recognize your cable box. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu

from the Main menu, then select Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ menu. Choose "Yes" when asked if you have a
cable box. Then select Auto Channel Search from the Main menu. Search for all channels when prompted.

C,an't select certain channel

The channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode."

Noisy stereo reception

May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position.To fix, select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main
menu, select the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens.

If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 - same

as CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode."

Sound okay, picture poor

Check antenna connections.
Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.

Black box appears on the screen

Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu.

GUIDE Plus+ IR controllers not working

Check to make sure the controllers are positioned correctly over the IR remote sensors.
Your remote may be interfering with the IR controller. Place a piece of dark tape over the IR controller.

GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box when changing channels.

Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Turn OFF yourTV before cleaning.

You can clean theTV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots

in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.

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

Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These

types of cleaners will damage theTV.

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

hazard or damage to theTV.

( Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently 1

imprinted on the screen. 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.

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GE LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

90 days for labor charges.
One year for parts.

Two years for the picture tube.

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

What we will do:

Pay any Authorized GETelevision Service Center the labor charges to repair your

television.

Pay any Authorized GETelevision Service Center for the new or, at our option,
refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

How you get service:

For screen sizes of 26" and smaller:Take your GE television to any Authorized GE

Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete.

For screens sizes larger than 26": Request home service from any Authorized GE

Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the
geographic territory covered by an Authorized GETelevision 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 GETelevision Service Center, ask your dealer,

look in theYellow Pages, or call 1-800-447-1700.

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

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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.

Images burnt onto the screen.

A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is

used for institutional or other commercial purposes.

A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightening damage.

Product Registration

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with yourTV.
It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.The return of

the card is not required for warranty coverage.

How state law relates to this warranty:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other

rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the United States:

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

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Accessory Information
Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with

either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable.
Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less

susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent
cables.

Most audio/video connections between
components can be made with shielded audio
and video cables that have RCA-type phono
connectors.

Push-on
Connector

Round 75-ohm coaxial cable

Screw-on Coaxial
Connector

Flat 30g-ohm twin-lead cable

The following accessories are available from most
dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want
to position your components farther apart or need

additional cables.

Antenna Cables

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 orTV.The

ends screw onto the connectors
for a secure connection.

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VH89 (6-ft)

Push-on Cable attaches to the
round antenna connectors

(called 75-ohm F-type) on the
back of your VCR orTV. Ends
push on for a quick connection.

Standard AudiolVideo cable with RCA-type

phono plugs (such as No. VH83)

Color-Coded Jacks

The jacks on theTV's monitor panel are color-
coded for ease of use. The video jacks are yellow,
the right audio jacks are red, and the left audio

jacks are white. When connecting components to
each other, be sure that you always connect left

outputs to left inputs and right outputs to right

inputs. If a component has only one output
(mono), connect it to the r/mono input jack.

S-Video cable (such as No. VH913

To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an
S-VHS video cable is required.

Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables

Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts
which provides much less loss than conventional
contacts. A complete line of gold-tipped cables is
available to help you obtain optimum performance
from your equipment.

Audio/Video Cables

Gold-Tipped cable
VH83 (6-ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing
Cable Double cable that lets

you connect the video and
audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to
duplicate tapes. Can also be
used to connect a VCR to your

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

plugs on each end.

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable

Triple cable that lets you
connect the VIDEOand AUDIO

jacks of stereo components.

Gold-Tipped cable

VH84 (6-ft)

VH976 (6-ft)
VH913 (12-ft)

S-Video Cable has multi-pin

connectors on each end for
connecting S-Video

components to yourTV.

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CRK76TG1

Splitter
VH47

ANT200

Remote Control This is
the remote control that
came packed with yourTV.

Replacements or spares
can be ordered as needed.

2-way Signal Splitter

helps you connect to a
second TV or VCR.

Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to

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

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Accessory Order Form

Description

Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)

_crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82

>ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89

Vlonaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83

_tereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84
_-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976

_-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913

Z-way Signal Splitter VH47

&mplified Antenna ANT200
&ntenna Mixer 193984

_emote Control (CRK76TG1) 240895

&udio*Video Adapter 228449

$6.95

$5.95
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$9.95

$7,95

$8.95

$3.95

$49.95
$11.15

$29.20

$4.45

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 ..................................... $ s,00

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Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card
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Money order or check must be in U.S.
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No COD or CASH.

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

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free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM
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To place your order by mail, detach and mail the
completed order form with credit card information,

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Please make sure that both sides of this form
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• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

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Advanced connections

4, 6

Audio menu 30
Audio Output 6

Audio Processor 30
Audio/Video cables 7

Auto Channel Search

13, 35

Auto Color 32
AutoTnning 17, 18, 19

DVD Channel 18, 35

SAT/Cable Channel

18, 35

VCR1 Channel 17, 35

VCR2Channel T7, 35

B

Back of the TV 6
Basic Connection 4, 5

Basic Picture Controls

32

Batteries 10, 46
Black Level 32

Buttons

Remote 22

C

Cable/Antenna 6
Cables

Coaxial 4

Care and Cleaning 55
CC 46

Chan # 35

Cban Labels 35

Channel

Mapping 39

Channel 3 36
Channel 4 36
Channel Block 53

Channel Map 39
Channel Marker 46

Channel menu 35
Channel search 13

Channels

Labeling 19

CLEAR button 12
Closed Caption

Display 33
Mode 33, 34

Coaxial Cable 4, 5, 7

Color 32

Color Warmth 32
Connections 4

Advanced 4, 6
Basic 4, 5

TV and stereo VCR 7
TV Only 4

TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver

8

Content Themes 47
Contrast 32
Control Panels 29

D

DVD Channel 18, 35

F

Fixed images 55

Front panel buttons 25
Front Panel Lockout 53

G

Grid Guide 40
GUIDE Plus+ System 14, 38

Downloading information 39
Editing 44
Menu 38

Messages 43

Schedules 42
Setup 14

Sorting menus 4_

INPUTt 36

Interactive Setup 12
IR Controller

attaching to other compo-

nents 9

locating IR sensors on your

components 9

[

Labels 19, 35

Language 13, 33
Languages

Selecting 13

List & Labels 19
Locating IR sensors 9

M

Main Menu 12
Memory 35

MENU button 12
Menu Language 13, 33

Menus 28
Messages 43

Mono 30
Mute 30

N

Normal List 35

P

Parental Controls

Channel Block 53
Front Panel Block 53
Locking, unlocking 53

Menu 47

Parental Controls menu 47
Picture Presets 32

Picture Quality menu 32

Point 12
Point and Select 12

R

Rating Limits

Movie 52

TV 48

Remote Control

Installing the batteries 10

Remote batteries are low

46

Remote control

Programming 20

S

S-Video 6

S-Video Cable 7
SAP 46

SAT/CABLE Channel 18
SAT/Cable Channel 35

Schedule 36
Screen menu 33

Second Audio Program

(SAP) 31

Select 12
Set

DVD Channel 18, 35
SATICABLE Channel 18, 35
VCRI Channel 17, 35

VCR2 Channel 17, 35

Set Time 36
Setup 12

Sharpness 32
Signal Type

Cable TV 35

UHF/VHF Antenna 35

Sleep 46
Sleep Timer 36, 46
Stereo 30, 46

T

Time

Current 46
Set Time 16

Time menu 36
Time of Day

Setting 16

Tint 32
Tone Controls 30

Troubleshooting 54
TV only connection 4

U

UHF/VHF Antenna 35

V

V-Chip

Age-BasedRatings 47
Blocking Movies 52

Content themes 47

VCR 2 channel 17

VCR control 6
VCR1 Channel 17, 35

VCR1 channel 17
VCR2Channel 17, 35
View Warranty Clock 36

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