RCA D52130 User Manual
HDTV Monitor
User’s Guide
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Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed
images for extended periods of time can cause them to be
permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture
tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc.
may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your
warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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important instructions
accompanying the product.
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.
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Introduction
Key Features Overview
Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following
information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the
rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.
On-screen Program Guide
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of
programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the
guide to see what’s on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You
can also browse programs by category with the Sort feature.
When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if
available and display current news stories by headline.
One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You
don’t have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to
set up a recording.
Requirements:
• If there is a Demo Pin in the G-LINK jack on the back of the TV, remove it.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
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• Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You’ll find detailed instructions in
Chapter 1.
• One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR.
• If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one
of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box.
V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based
ratings, and/or movie ratings.
Requirements:
• Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main menu (Chapter 3
has details).
• The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program
to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.
• Parental controls must be locked for these settings to take affect.
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16:9 Mode
Description: Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area
using a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player, for display on this 4:3
aspect-ratio TV.
Requirements:
• A 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player or HD receiver.
• A 16:9 aspect-ratio disc or signal.
• The 16:9 source needs to be set to output a 16:9 format signal.
• The 16:9 mode on the TV needs to be on.
High Resolution Input and Component Video Input Jacks
Description: The HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack allows you to connect your
TV to an RGB device or component video device (Y•Pb•Pr) (with the supplied
adapter cable). The component video inputs can be used to connect a
component video device directly.
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Autotuning
Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific
channel when you press a certain component button on the remote (VCR1,
DVD, etc.).
Requirement: Set up Autotuning in the TV’s menu system. (Chapter 3
has details).
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1
On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls...........................................................................................1
16:9 Mode ................................................................................................................... 2
High Resolution Input and Component Video Input Jacks...................................... 2
Autotuning ................................................................................................................. 2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................6
Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6
Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6
Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6
Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ...............................................7
How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player ......................................... 8
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR .....................................................10
How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR ..........................................................................11
How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers.............................................................. 12
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ......................................................................... 13
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable ................................................................. 15
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 15
Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 15
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 16
Front Inputs .............................................................................................................. 16
Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 16
Plug in the TV ........................................................................................................... 17
Place batteries in the remote .................................................................................. 17
Turn on the TV .......................................................................................................... 17
Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 18
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 18
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 18
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 19
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 23
Next Steps....................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................26
Using the INPUT Button ...........................................................................................27
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 28
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 28
Programming the Remote ....................................................................................... 28
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ..........................................30
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System..................................................................................... 34
Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 34
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 35
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 35
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 35
Sort ............................................................................................................................37
News .......................................................................................................................... 38
Schedule .................................................................................................................... 38
Messages ................................................................................................................... 39
Editor ........................................................................................................................ 40
Setup ......................................................................................................................... 40
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 41
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 41
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 42
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ............................................................. 43
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ................................................................. 43
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 45
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 45
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 46
Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 48
Viewing Specific Content Themes ...........................................................................49
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 50
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 51
Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 51
Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 51
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 51
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ..................................................................................52
PIP Buttons ................................................................................................................ 52
Tips for Using the PIP Buttons ................................................................................. 52
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System............................................................................. 54
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 54
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 55
Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 56
Using Closed Captioning................................................................................................57
Channel Menu................................................................................................................. 58
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 58
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 60
RCA HDTV Monitor Specifications................................................................................. 63
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 64
RCA HDTV Monitor Limited Warranty ..........................................................................65
Index................................................................................................................................74
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Chapter 1
Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• Connections
• Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables
• Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable
• The Front of Your TV
• Plug in the TV
• Put Batteries in the Remote
• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive
Setup
• Turn on the TV
• Complete the Interactive Setup
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Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important
Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that
air can circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air
from it won’t flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the
TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away from audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled
off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards
sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.
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If there is a demo pin in the G-LINK jack on the back of the TV, you must
remove it before you connect the G-LINK cable. If there is no demo pin,
just insert the G-LINK cable into the G-LINK jack.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which
connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
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Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
TV + HD Receiver
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TV + Satellite
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The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
Note: Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV. You need to connect this
cable to your TV and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work
properly.
G-LINK cable
Audio/Video cables
High Resolution (RGB to RGB) cable
Coaxial cable
S-Video cable
High Resolution to Component Video
adapter (RGB to Y•Pb•Pr) cable
Component Video
(Y•Pb•Pr) cables
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1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the DVD player’s audio/video output to INPUT3 on the TV using audio/video cables. If your DVD player
has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using the S-Video jacks instead.
Notes:
• If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable only transfers video
information.
• If your DVD player has a component video output, we recommend you use the component video input on the TV
instead of the standard video or S-Video connection.
2. Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the TV.
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video output to INPUT1 on the TV using audio/video cables.
3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
A. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off-air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.
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4. Connect your HD Receiver to your TV.
A. Connect the supplied high resolution cable to your HD receiver and to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT on the TV.
Note: Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition
format using this product. To view material in standard definition instead, you also must connect the Audio/Video jacks
to the TV.
B. Connect audio/video cables from the HD receiver’s AUDIO OUT (R and L) and VIDEO jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO
and VIDEO IN jacks on the TV.
C. Connect audio cables from the HD receiver’s AUDIO OUT (R and L) jacks to the TV’s HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO IN
(R and L) jacks.
D. Connect an optional S-Video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO jack.
Note: If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable only transfers video
information.
Viewing the Components
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs.
• The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.
• The HD receiver can be viewed on the HiRes (recommended) or VID2 input channel.
• The DVD player can be viewed on the VID3 input channel.
Notes:
• You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel. This is called Autotuning. (See Chapter 3
for more information.)
• The TV automatically detects when a component is connected to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack. To connect a
component video device to this jack, you need to use the supplied RGB-component video adapter cable. The TV
automatically detects and displays the component video signal.
Important: If your RCA or PROSCAN HD receiver switches from a high definition output to a standard definition
output, you will need to switch from the high resolution input channel to the standard definition INPUT2 (VID2)
channel in order for you to view the signal. There are two situations in which this would occur:
• When recording from the HD receiver
• When a high definition output signal is not allowed by the program provider and/or movie studio for that
particular program
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How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR
1. Connect your VCR to your TV.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the TV.
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT1 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV using
audio/video cables.
2. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
A. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.
3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.
A. Connect the satellite receiver’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV
using audio/video cables. If your satellite receiver has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by
using the S-Video jacks instead.
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Viewing the Components
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs.
• The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.
• The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID2 input channel.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel. This is called Autotuning. (See Chapter
3 for more information.)
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How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR
1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the DVD player’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV
using audio/video cables. If your DVD player has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using
the S-Video jacks instead.
Notes:
• If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable only transfers video
information.
• If your DVD player has a component video output, we recommend you use the component video input on the TV
instead of the standard video or S-Video connection.
2. Connect your VCR to your TV.
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A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the TV.
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT1 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV using
audio/video cables.
3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
A. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.
Viewing the Components
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs.
• The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.
• The DVD player can be viewed on the VID3 input channel.
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel. This is called Autotuning. (See Chapter
3 for more information.)
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How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers
1. Connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.
• FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V
receiver that has its own volume control.
Note: If you use the fixed audio output jacks, you may want to turn off the volume display in the Audio menu.
• VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the TV
and TV remote control.
2. Use speaker wire to connect the TV to external speakers.
• The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the TV’s internal speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to
external speakers only. INT sends audio to the TV’s internal speakers only.
Note: The external speaker rating is 8 ohms with 10 watts power handling capabilities.
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Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables
This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect
components to your TV.
Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables
The Y•Pb•Pr jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source,
such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum picture quality
because the video is separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture
quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection.
Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because
the Y•Pb•Pr cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.
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S-Video Jacks and Cables
The S-Video (separate video) jacks provide better picture quality than the
regular video jacks (labeled INPUT1 VIDEO; INPUT2 VIDEO; INPUT3 VIDEO)
because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal is
separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.
If a component you’re connecting to your TV (like a DVD) has an S-VIDEO
jack, connect the DVD to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided) for a
better quality picture.
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the
S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components.
The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right
audio, and white for left audio). This is also called composite video.
Note: If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it
to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the
right audio part of the cable.
Audio/Video Jacks
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RF Jack and Coaxial Cables (F-type)
The RF jack is necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and satellite
signals.
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This jack is required for antenna or cable connections. The RF jack on the TV is
labeled ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT.
An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution.
Audio Output Jacks and the External Speakers Jacks and Switch
These jacks are used to connect your TV to an audio receiver or other audio
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processing component. The two types of jacks you can use for audio output are
fixed and variable. You can also connect external speakers directly to the TV, if
you want to use the TV’s audio processor.
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The FIXED jacks provide fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio
output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver when you want to control the
volume through the A/V receiver.
Note: If you use the FIXED AUDIO output jacks, you may want to turn off
the volume display in the Audio menu.
The VARIABLE jacks provide variable-level audio output. Volume levels are
controlled by the volume controls on the TV and remote control.
The EXT SPEAKERS jacks let you connect external left and right speakers to the
TV. The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks lets you turn the TV’s internal
speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to external speakers only. INT sends audio
to the TV’s internal speakers only.
High Resolution Input Jack and Cables
This jack lets you connect your TV to an RGB or component video device
(Y•Pb•Pr). How images are displayed, however, depends on other factors such
as the type of device connected to the TV and the media being transmitted.
HIGH RESOLUTION
INPUT
Notes:
• Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the
AUDIO INPUTS
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high resolution cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.
• The TV automatically detects when a component is connected to the
HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack. To connect a component video device
to this jack, you need to use the supplied RGB-component video
adapter cable. The TV automatically detects and displays the
component video signal.
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Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to
work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to
receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program
guide is on your TV screen.
VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR
recording won’t work. The other features of the guide will work properly, however.
How to Find the Remote Sensor
G-LINK cable
G-LINK wands
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pin in the G-LINK
jack on the back of
the TV, you must
remove it before
you connect the GLINK cable. If there
is no demo pin,
just insert the
G-LINK cable into
the G-LINK jack.
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You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box.
Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor
isn’t labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote control that came with
the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with
the cable box and/or VCR to which you’re attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching
the front of the component.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while
you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each
time you move the remote (holding down the button won’t work).
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Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box
approximately one inch away from the remote sensor (see instructions below).
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The Front of Your TV
Front Inputs
The TV has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and
open the cover. Please note the illustration below shows a typical front input layout.
Notes:
• When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal and external speakers are automatically turned off.
• When connecting a device that uses a monaural cable, such as some camcorders, use the Left (mono) input jack to
get sound from both speakers.
Front Panel
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features.
MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted items.
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. In the menu system, it points left to items and adjusts menu controls.
VOL + Increases the volume. In the menu system, it points right to items and adjusts menu controls.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
The front panel illustration shows a
typical front panel layout. The exact look
may be different from the one on the
front of your TV.
If you use the Front Panel Block feature,
the front panel no longer provides
A/V jacks
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buttons. For more information, see
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Plug in the TV
Plug the flat end of the cable into the POWER jack on the back of the
TV. Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet.
Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Put batteries in the remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote
by pushing down on and sliding off the cover.
• Insert 2 “AA” fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
• Replace the cover.
How to Use the Remote Control to
Complete the Interactive Setup
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screen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens:
highlight your choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to
highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down
arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to
move right or left.
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
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Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from
other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a
different color).
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Turn on the TV
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front panel.
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts
the remote into TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on
the remote control operate the TV’s functions.
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Complete the Interactive Setup
Tip
To access the setup menus
manually, press MENU and choose
SETUP.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
SETUP
Would you like the monitor to
search for all available channels?
1 Yes
2 No, skip this step
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly.
In this book, we call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you
questions, you answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments.
The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear
automatically.
Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SETUP menu asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system using the
arrow buttons.
2. Press OK to select that language.
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all
channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is
sometimes called “auto programming.”
1. Highlight Yes and press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for
channels. A progress report appears on the screen.
2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press
OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later
through the Channel menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.
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Tip
If you move to a new zip or postal
code, or if any of your information
changes and you need to access the
setup screens from the TV’s main
menu— press MENU, choose GUIDE
Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE
Plus+ Setup, then choose Setup.
Connections & Setup
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
Important: If you have a VCR or cable box connected to the TV,
you need to connect the G-LINK cable to use the GUIDE Plus+
system. Go to page 15.
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that
lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program
listings, you need to complete the following steps.
Step 1: Begin Setup
Use the arrow buttons to highlight Setup and press OK.
Step 2: Identifying Your TV’s Location
1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.
If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button
on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK.
2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code or
postal code.
Press OK when you’re finished.
Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down
arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right
arrow button to go to the next space. The left arrow button also
moves the highlight to the left.
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Step 3: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply
your TV with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system
needs to know if your TV is connected to cable.
1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK.
If your TV isn’t connected to cable, highlight No and press OK.
2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press
OK on your remote control.
Note: The next series of screens is very important because the
GUIDE Plus+ system must find the correct cable box information in
order to receive the correct TV program listings.
If you don’t have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and
press OK. Then go to page 22.
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight your brand of cable box, and
press OK.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
4. Make sure your cable box is on.
5. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came
with your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).
Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).
Important: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV,
VCR, cable box, or any of the remote controls for these products.
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6. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09,
the test was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK.
If the cable box did not change to channel 9, highlight No. If you
select No, the system will try another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize your cable box 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, and try entering it
again.
• Check to make sure the G-LINK cable wand is 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.
Tips
If you’re not sure which channel is the cable
box’s output channel, consult the owner’s
manual that came with your cable box or
contact your cable company.
Leave your cable box turned ON to receive
program information.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.
7. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to
see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding
you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box).
Notes:
• Channel 03 is the most common.
• Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV
with audio/video cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page
13 for pictures of these cables.
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Step 4: Configuring for a VCR
1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK.
If it is not, highlight No and press OK. (Answering No automatically
skips to the end of GUIDE Plus+ setup.)
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your
VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
3. Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you
complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch
your TV, VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products.
4. Look at the front display of your VCR. If your VCR turned on
automatically and changed to channel 09, the test was successful.
Highlight Yes and press OK.
If your VCR did not change to channel 9, highlight No. If you select
No, the system will try another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize your VCR after several
tries, a screen stating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult
your manual and try again” appears. You have a choice to either Try
Again or Skip VCR Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
• Double check the brand of your VCR, and try entering it again.
• Check to make sure the G-LINK cable wand is 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.
You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus+ features, which
may take a few minutes to load. If you don’t want to see the demo
right now, highlight Exit and press OK to watch TV.
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