RCA F19424TX1T, F19422TX41, F19424TX52, F19422TX51, F19422TX1T User Manual

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.

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 prevent electric shock, match wide blade of

plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour _viter les chocs electriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqQ au fond.

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

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,

they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such
images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games.

This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of
channels displaying these images should be avoided.

Cable TV Installer: This reminder isprovided 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 immediatel_ Returning the card allows us to contact
you if needed.

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

Model No.
Serial No.

Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:

G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc.
Thomson Consumer Electronics and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program information

provided by the GUIDE Plus+ System. In no event shall Thomson Consumer Electronics or Gemstar be liable for any

amount representing loss of profits, loss of business, or indirect, special, or consequential damages in connection
with the provision or use of any information equipment, or services relating to the GUIDE Plus+ System.

Key Features Overview

Your TV is equipped with t>atures that will ad to your TV watching experience. The tk)llowing

inl_)rmation sumnmrizes a t_w of these li,atures. Chapter 2 provides more inl_)rmation about the
rest of tile TV's fl.atures and how to use them.

On-screen Program Guide

Description: The Gt I1)E Plus+ system is an nn-scrcen interactive list of
programs and inlk_rmatinn that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the
guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program I_cnmthe guide. You

can also browse programs by category with the sort ll.ature.
When you access the News t>ature, MSNBC will appear in your vide() window if

it's available lhrough your TV.
One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of tile GLIDE PILLS+system. You

don't have to remember lo program your VCR or use tile menus in your VCR to
set up a recording.

Requirements:

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

• Complelc the on-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions in
Chapter 1.

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

• If you have a cable box, connect tile G-LINK cable to the TV and place one
of tile wands in t_ont of the remntc sensor on tile cable bnx.

V-Chip: Parental Controls

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

Requirements:

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

• The broadcasters nmst use the rating system when they send tile program to
your TV in order tk)r your TV to block the program.

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Introduction

Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Now V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 31

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System

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

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

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

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

Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 42

Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 43

Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 44

Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 44

Chapter 4: Other Information

Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 46

Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 49

RCATV Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 49

Index ................................................................................................................................ 53

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Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

• Things to Consider Before You Connect

• Choose Your Connection

• Connections

• The Front of Your TV

• Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable

• Plug in theTV

• Put Batteries in the Remote

• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the

Interactive Setup

• Turn on the TV

• Complete the Interactive Setup

• Buttons on the Remote Control

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Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges

• Connect all components belore you plug any of their power cords into the wall out|et.

• Turn off the TV and/or component betk)re you connect or disconnect any cables.

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

Protect Components from Overheating

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

• 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
IF(sill it won't flow around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insurt each cable firlnly into the designated jack,

• If you place components abo_ e the T_,, route all cables down the side of the back ot the
TX, instead ot straight down the middle <51the back ot the TV.

• I1 your antenna uses 30(}-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away trom audio/video cables.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location tor your TV c'aret_llly. Place the TV on a stand or bas_,/hat is ot adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV flcom being accidentally tipped over, pushed <5t"1,or pulled
off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Ret_,r to the hnportant Sat_,guards

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.

Demo Pin

)

You must remove the 1-)emo t in t_comthe G-LINK jack on the back of
your TV in order Iksryour TV to operate properly and to connect the

G-LINK cable.

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Choose Your Connection

There are several ways _o connect your TV. Please use the fk)llowing chart to determine which
connection is best tor you. Proceed to the appropriate page and conned your TV.

Components Cables Connection Go to...

Needed Title

Coaxial
G-LINK cable

Coaxial
G-LINK cable

TV + VCR

TV Only

Coaxial
G-LINK cable

TV + VCR +

Satellite Receiver

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page 9

pages 10-11

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables needed l_)r the connections represented in this book.

Note: t lease tocat_ the G-Lh'_5 cabh (proz id_d) u be_*3 ou re gettin/d reac{9 to s_t z,_p,}_our

"lld Yuu need to con_ect Ibis cable Io 3'our TI_, and to 3'our l_Ul¢ a_M/or cabh box i**
orch, r /br all q/'tbe f!,atures q/'tbe pr_4_ram guide to u,ork properl>,.

G-LINK cable

Coaxialcable

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TV(backpanel)

CABLE/

G-LINK ANTENNA_V

VCR

ooor OO, ,, BOOAB OBB

R L OUT

,,_ _

R L

FromCable,

Cable Box,
orAntenna

Connection: TV + VCR

1.

2.

*

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

VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TVL

Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect tile coaxial cable from your cabl_, outl_'t, cable box, or antenna to tile Input Jack on your

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

Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
A. If you haven't already done so, remove tile Demo Pin tkom tile G-LINK jack.

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

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

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TV (back panel)

CABLE/

l_From Cable

or Antsfln8

Connection: TV Only

1. Connect the "IV to your cable or antenna
Connect tile coaxial cable from your cable or anlunna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back

of your TV.

Go to page 14

2. If you're connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable
A. If you haven't already don(, so, r_,move the Demo Pin t_comthe G-LINK jack.

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

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

Go to page 13

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SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableorAntenna

VCR

IN FROMANT

OUT _

_ _ ÷ OUTTUTV_AT_UTE

VIDEO R L S-VIDEO IN

Satellite

Signal

VIDEO AUDIO

_OUT_

R L

R L

OUTTOTV

TV (backpanel)

ANTENNA

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Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

1. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver

A. Connect the coaxial cable t_()m your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack

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

I3. Connect the coaxial cable frnm your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your

satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELLITEIN).

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

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

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

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

and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV.

3. Connect G-LINK cable
A. If you haven't done so, remove the Demo Pin t_nm the G-LINK jack.

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

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

Go to page 13

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The Front of Your TV

Front Panel

If yOU cannot locate your r_*n]o[_, yOLl can LIS_* the* ti'on[ panel of yoLlr WV to

operate many of the TVs t_,atun.s.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects

highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENU
[k)rtwo seconds to access the GLIDE Plus+ system.

CH v Scans down through the current channel list. When you're using the TV's

menu sysh, in, it acts like the arrow down button on the remote control.

CH A Scans kip through the channel list. When you're using the TV's menu
system, it acts like the arrow tip button on the remotu control.

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

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

POWER Turns the TV on and oil.

I VIDEO AUDIO I

Front Panel Jacks

You can access the component you connected by pressing the INPUT button on

your remote (FRNT appears on the screen).
VIDEO (in) Allows you to connect a c(/mponent such as a VCR, camcorder or

Internet access device.

AUDIO (in) Receives audio signals tkom another component such as a VCR,
camcorder or Int_.rnet access device.

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Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable

The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to
wnrl,: 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 prograln listings tnr your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program

guide is on your TV screen.
"VCII- It your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch

recording won't work. The other l_,atures of the guide will work prnperly.

G-LINK cable

G-LINK wands

How to Find the Remote Sensor

YOUhave to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remora, 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.

].

2.

.

Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.

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

Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while
you press the power bumm 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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4. When the component turns on, you've located the remote sensor.

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

connected to your TV,

just coil the cable of the

extra G-LINK wand with a
twist tie and leave it
behind the T_

Placing the G-LINK Wands

Place the G-LINK wands in front ofthe remote s{,nsnr on your VCR and/or cable box
approximately one inch away []c<)inthe remote sensor (see instructions below).

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Connect to G-LINK jack
on the back of the TY, __

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Plug in the TV

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

the nutlet.

Put Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the bal/ery compartment cover on the remote.

2. Insert new ba/teries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the
diagram on the remnte.

3. Put the battery cnmparm_ent cover back on the remnte.

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Use the arrow buttons and the OK

button to move through the menu

system.

How to Use the Remote Control to

Complete the Interactive Setup

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

choice and select it.

To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
one (7t:the items listed on the screen. [se the tip or down arrow button to lllove

up or down. [se the right or left arrow button to move right or left

To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK.

Note: Highli/4htecl means that the menu item stands outjl'om

other menu items o_ the ti._t(appeat:_ clarke< b_htet; or a
cl([]_,rent coto_9.

Turn on the TV

Press the POWER button on the remote control or lhe TV (the first screen of the
Interactive Setup appears), The menu screens 'time nut" afler a period of time if

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

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Complete the Interactive Setup

The menu system in your TV allows the TV's tbatures to work properly. In this

Tip book, we call it tile 'interactive setup" because tile TV asks you questions, you
To access the setup menus manually, answer, and the TV makes tile appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn

press MENU and choose Setup. on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically.

Set the Menu Language

"File first part of the SHTLq_asks you to select your preterred language tbr the
menu system.

1. Highlight your preterred language tnr the menu system.

2. Press OK to select that language.

Complete Auto Channel Search

The next part of the SH7'/_ ) asks you if you want the TV to search for all
channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes
called "auto programming,"

1. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching tbr channels. A progress report
app_,ars on tile scr_'en.

2. When tile screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press OK (the

+

first GUIDE I lus system setup screen appears).

Note: [/',Foz¢skip Azao Cban**el &,arcb _zoz*,,yoz_can access it later

tbrozqdb t,Se Cbannd menz_.&_ Cbap/er :Jjbr more d( /aiA.

The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup

The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists

Tip what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you

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

setup screens from the TV's main

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

Plus+ Setup,

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

must be placed in tront of tile remote sensor on the cable box and/or VCR in
order tnr the G[IDE Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 13 tnr details).

1. YOu should see a screen displaying the teatures nt the Guide I lus system.
t ress OK to continue.

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

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Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location

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

If your country isn't highlighled, press tile up or down arrow button on the
remora, control to highlight your country and press OK.

2_

Use tile nmnber buttons on your remo[u tn enter your zip cnde.

Press OK when you're finished.

Note: lj'yollrpostal code contains tettel% press the up and down arrow

buttons on 3'our remote to enter l_,tle!:_,and press tbe iv_gbtatT"ow button
to go to the next .space. 7be left a,row button moz,es you to the left.

Step 2: Configuring for Cable

The next series of screens asks yokl about your cable setup. "Ib 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 (STt£P3:

Co*_/l_uHng.f!)r a VCR appears).

2_

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

Note: 7be next series qf screens are z,eW important because GL,ql)tSl)tus+

.Wstem must jbM the correct cable box #_fi)rmation in orderjbr the

program scb(,dut_, to be cotTect in your T_s program guicl_<

If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and
press OK (STtJ ° 3: ConfiguHngjbr a V(]!{appears).

Tip

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

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

Note: Cbarmel ()J i_ the mo_t common.

4. Highlight your brand of cal)le box, and press OK.

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

5.

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

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

Press OK (tile GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).

Important Note: When code testing is in p_'r_ress, don't touch your TK

VCR, cable box or a_O, (f the remote control<fi)r these products.

.

Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, tile lust
was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK ($7t_P_:3: Cot_/i_urin/4jbr a VCR

appear._).

If your cal)le box didn't change to channel (}9 or turned itself off, you have
two choices: No and 7&vtthi._ code again.

7k,st this code again: If you think tile TV, the cable box, or any of lhe

remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test,
highlight Te._tthis code c<,4ainand press OK (the GLIDE Plus+ system runs
the same set of codes).

No: If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK
(GUIDE I_lus+ system tesls tile next code).

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

Note: I]'the TV can 't find your cable box code, a trouble._hoot#<,4

chec/Wi._t appem:_. Car@d{y rc_'ieu each checklist andjbltow the
inst_vgctions on the scree_.

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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR

1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK.
If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to

connect your G-LINK cable to your "1"\7and VCP,).

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

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

3_

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

Important Note: When code te.;ting i._in pro,gre.;s, do_ 't toz_ch yoz_r 7'_

VCR, or a_zy q/'t,Se remote controtsjbr t,Seseproducts.

f

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

OK,

If your VCR didn't change to channel 09, you can either choose NO or 7bst

this code a_,_ain.

If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during tile test,

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tune your VCP, to channel 02, turn ofl your \ CP,and highlight 7}<vtthis

code again.

If you don't think the test ,.,*,asinterrupted, highlight NO, Tune your VCR to
channel 02 and turn off your VCP,. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts
testing another set of codes.)

Keep lk)llowing tile previous instructions until the VCR tinds the correct
code.

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Leave your cable box turned ON to
download program information,

Leave your VCR turned OFF to record
programs.

Note: [/'tbe GUI1)IZ Plus+ ._mtem can't locate the cotrect codejbr the VCR,

a li._t qi'troublesbootirzg instrnctio_s appea_:_ to belpyou b_/breyou tO,

a_,qairz.

• 777pVCR cotg72uration again: repeat VCR setup.

• 7>st atternatP codes: tests selected brahms a_d (ftbi.t[_tit.% tbe test
contirlues with all codes in the system.

• 5_ip Ibis step: tbe ._pslPm worz 't be able to automatically schedule

p_%_rams to record o_ your VCR.

Step 4: Confirming Your Settings

1. Check to make skirt, all sel/ings art, complete and correct. If all sel/ings art,
complete, highlight Fes, end setJ¢pand press OK. If your cable box and/or

VCR code testing 13iled, you should see INCOMPLtZT£ where the cable
box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional

screens appear.
If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight Ago,repeat setup process

and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen.

2. You can choose to view a demn of the GUIDE Plus+ ti.atures, which nmy
take a l_w minuh.s to load. If you don't want to see the demo right nnvv,
press OK to watch TV.

What to Expect

"ll_e next time you turn on your TV, the G[IDE Plus+ sysl_.m will appear on the
screen. The li>llnwing examples explain what you might see:

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

• If the program inlk)rmation hasn't been sent to your TV yet, an outline of
the GUIDE (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen.

Program inlk)rmation is cisually sent lo your TV at night.

• If the TV delucted that you have muhiple cable companies in your area,

STt£° 5: Choosing Y_}ur Channel LinPnp appears.

Features of the GLIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 2.

"lb clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GLIDE on the
remote control.

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C@nnecti@ns Setup

POWER

The Buttons on the Remote Control

0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly
through tile remote cnntrnl.

To enter a two-digit channel, press tile hvn digits. To enter a three-digit channel,
press and hold tile first digit tk)r two seconds until two dashes appear to tile

right of tile number, then add tile second two. Example: to tune to channel 123,
press and hold 1 tk)r two seconds, press 2, then press 3.

Arrow buttons (up, down, left, righO Press tile arrow buttons to move

through tile on-screen menu system.

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

changing channels.

CLEAR Renlnves any menu or display l_cnlntile screen and returns you tn
TV viewing.

GO BACK Returns you to tile previous channel.
GUIDE Press GLIDE to nmke tile GLIDE Plus+ system appear on tile screen.

Press GLIDE aga'n to remove it l_cnm tile screen.
INFO Displays channel information.

INPUT Changes your TV to its video input channel. "File Video Input Channel
is tile channel your TV inust rune to in order lk>ryou to access a component

that's connected lo your TV's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks. Example: to view
a tape t_cnmyour camcnrder, connect tile camcorder to tile TV's AUDIO and

VIDE() jacks with tile audio/video cables.
MENU Displays tile TV's Main menu. You can also press and hold tbr 2 seconds

to display tile GUIDE Plus+ system.
MUTE Lowers the volume to its mininmm level. I ress again to restore _olume.

OK When a menu is on tile screen, press OK to select tile item that
is highlighted.

POWER Turns the TV on and off.
SKIP If you press this button betk)re you change tile channel, tile TV wails 30

seconds and autorllatically goes back lo the original channel. Each time you
press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if you press SKIP two times betbre you
change tile channel, tile TV waits 60 seconds and aulomatically turns back to tile

original channel).
VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase tile TV's volume.

20 Chapter I

2

Using the TV's Features

Chapter Overview:

• All About the GUIDE Plus+ System

• The Channel Banner

• Parental Controls and V-Chip

Changing Entertainment. Again.

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Action Video Program Menu
buttons window information options

Promotional Channel
information listings

About the GUIDE Plus+ System

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

VCR. You nlust first set up the GUIDE PIus+ Menu system in order to view this
on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 Ik>rdetails). Press GUIDE to bring up

the G{IDE Plus+ sysl_.m.
There are six sections of tile G{IDE Plus+ sysl_.m:

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

• Vide() window

• Program inlbrnlation

• A row of menu options (Grid So_V;Ne'w._;Scb#dJde, Messu_,4es,

Cbanne& Setzcp)

• Channel listings

• Promotional int_)rmation

Note: 7be G{,ql)E Ptus+ ._Fslem screens llb_strated in tbi._ book are

represerttatiorts qj'wbat you are ilk@' to see. Not all cbar_r_el._;programs;

and GUIDE Plus+ #{f!Jrmation depicted will be avaituble in your area.
Newjg.utures and options can be downloaded to the GUI1)tSPtus+

._Fstem, so these too are sul)iect to cbarzge.

Tip

Since the program information provided
by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on

your locale, you will need to run Setup

again if you move to a different zip or
postal code

Downloading Data

The GUIDE PIus+ system is not awtilable until it completes iB fi_t download of
program inl_mnation. When the power is turned off, tile TV locates a 'host

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

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

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

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

correct. The GLIDE Plus+ system will receive updated program inlk)rmation
during tile next scheduled download.

Channel Lineup

If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompled with
S7t_P 5: Cboosin_,_ YoJ_rCbannelLineup after tile first GUIDE Plus+ system

download. You will need to identil_, your cable company by selecting tile
correct channel numbers liar the stations in question.

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

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CLEt_

PressGUIDE on the remote control to see

the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the

program guide from the screen, press

OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR.

Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System

To enter tile GUIDE Plus+ system:

• Press G[IDE on tile remote.

• Press and hold MENU tnr 2 seconds on the flcont panel.

To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:

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

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

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

The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus

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

Sort, _'V>z_,s,Schech_l< M_,ssages, Channels and _k,tz_p.To access the Menu bar:

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

2. Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buunns to select the Menu bar
(lhe Grid Guide appears by defimlt).

3. Use tile left and right arrow buttons lo access other menus.

4. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow buuon to see tile menu nptions.

Grid Guide

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

displayed in tile video window.

• Press the tip and down arrow t)tltt()ns on tile relnote tn browse channel
listings and the channel tip and down buttons to page through the listings.

Use tile right and lelk arrow buttons to browse future program listings.

To tune lo a channel, highlight tile program you want to view in the
channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR _o exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system
and return to tile original channel. Press GUIDE to exit the GI_IDE Plus+
sysl_.m and tune to the channel in tile video window.

Then use tile Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next.

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Grid guide Grid guide
menu action buttons
selection

Grid Guide Action Buttons

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

command numbers.

When highlighting the program, the tk)llowing Action bul/ons appear:

Watch Press 1 on tile remow to place a timer in the Schedule l_)r the TV to
mrn on and rune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. When
the TV rams on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the
scheduled program highlighwd and tuned in tile video window.

6'0 To Press 2 on the remow to bring tip the direct dial box and enter the
number of the channel you want. This will highlight file channel and
current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. Press OK to rune

to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will
automatically tune lo the channel.

• Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in tile Schedule tk_rtile VCR

to record tile program highlighted in tile channel listing.

If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the

cable box channel to change while recording.

Record will only appear if you have set up GUIDE Plus+ system and

specified your VCR lype.

"ll_e program inlk>rmation window will display a confirmation when you have
successl\llly scheduled a program to watch or record.

Note: i/'you bazge seh, cled two programs to watch or record which begin

at the same time or ozgertap, you will receive a timer cot{/lict message.

You inl*sl choose belweerz the two programs.

When highlighting the Channel names (the left: colunm on the channel listing),
the fl)llowing Action buuons appear:

• Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at

one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as
you browse through dil'l>rent channels (unlock).

6"0 To Press 2 on the remow to bring tip the direct dial box and enter the
number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight tile channel and

current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. If the video
window is locked, press OK to rune to the highlighted channel. If tile video

window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel.

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Sort menu
selection

Categories

Sort

The' .Sk)_qmenu lets you browse programs by c'at_,gnry. The channel to which
you are currently tuned is displayed in tile video window.

To Sort:

1. If the GLIDE Plus+ sysl*.m isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote cnntrnl.

2. Press MENU on the remote to select tile Menu bar.

3. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted li_>rthe first time,
tile Movies category is displayed. "lllereali_.r, tile last category used becomes
the det3ult. A listing of subcategnries is displayed below tile category name.

Use the left and right arrows to highlight other categories.

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

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

6. Select MENU to return to tile menu bar, or press GI_ IDE or CLEAR to exit
tile GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m.

Then use the Sort Menu Action Bu/tnns as described next..

Sort Menu Action Buttons

When vi_.wing the results of a Sort, the lk_llowing Action buttons appear:

• Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in tile Schedule, and then
li_>llnw/lie on-line help ti_>rl_lrther options. Placing a timer in tile Schedule
will cause tile TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the
channel listing at the predetermined time.

• Record Press 3 on tile remote to set the VCR to record tile program
highlighted in tile channel listing. If you have a cal)le box, changing TV

channels will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording.

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

Note: i/'yoJ_ haz_'eselected Iwo programs to watch or record u,,bich b<_4in

at t,_e saint, time or overlap, ,FoJ_will receive a timer co_{tlict messclge.

You ml_sl choose between the two programs.

Note: Be sz_re that cht_qng the GUll)IS Ph_s+ system se/zq)you spec(f!_,d

that 3'oz¢ba12ea VCR. i/'you dicltz't; t,_e RECORI) option will not
be avctilable.

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News menu News menu
action buttons selection

News

The N_t_ menu lets you browse current news stories by headline,

1. If the (il2 I1)E Plus+ system isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.

2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the Menu bar.

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

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

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

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

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

6. If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or let_ arrow bunon to
page R>rward or back through tile pages of text. Press tile down arrow to
view the next story.

7. Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the
remote to exit tile GI_IDE Plus+ system.

Schedule menu

selection

Schedule

The .Si.bedule menu allows you to aher timers tk)r either viewing or recording
programs, The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you
have connected tile G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapwr 1 lk)r more details

on connecting file G-LINK cable.

To schedule a program lo watch or record:

1. If the GI2IDE Plus+ syswm isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your

remote control

2. Press MENU on the remote lo select tile Menu bar.

3. Highlight a program wilhin tile channel listing.

4. Select Watch or Record t_om tile Action buttons bar. The timer is then
automatically logged into tile &bedzde menu.

5. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn
it off.

Note: I]'yoz¢ bazge a cable box co*_r_ected to,yoJ_r 717arid VCR, tz¢ne yoz¢r

VCR to the cable box oJ_tpz¢tchar_nel prior to tz¢rnin_,g()/f tbe VCR.

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

Note: {/'yoJ_ have selected two p*%_rams to watc,5 or record u,,Stch h<_in

at t,_e samP time or oz,erlap, ,yoJ_will receive a timer co_{tlict message.

You must choose between the two pr_4_rams.

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To remove or change the t]'equency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled
event, access the 5"cht,dlllt, lllenH trom the Menu bar.

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

2. Press MENU on tile remote to select tile Menu bar.

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

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

Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.

Schedule Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the Schedule menu the t_Jlowing Action buttons appear:

• Remove Highlight tile Watch or Record timer you wish to remove t]cnm
the schedule and press 1 on the remnte.

• Change Highlight tile Watch or Record timer you wish to change and
press 3 on the remote to toggle the t_equency between the tbllnwing

choices:

DAILY records tile same program each day Monday through Friday.
O3/C/_" records only on that day.

WkT£KLY records the program each week at the same time.

Messages menu
selection

Messages

Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your G[IDE Plus+ system, as
well as special programming inlk)rmation. You can access these messages flcnm

the M_ssag_s inentl on the Menu bar.

"lb read inessages:

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

2. Press MEN{ on the remote to select the Menu bar.

2. Use the arrows to highlight the Messa<,des menu selection.

3. Highlight tile message you want to read by using the up and
down arrow buttnns.

4. Press INFO to display the full lext of/lie message. If the text continues
beyond tile screen, press INFO to view tile next page of text, Once you
have reached the end of tile message, press INFO lo close tile expanded

intk)rmatinn and return tn tile Mr, ssa<,gt,s screen.

"ll_en use the Messages Menu Action Buuon as described next.

Messages Menu Action Button

/ •

When viewing the M_,ssa/4_,,_menu the lk_llo_ing Action button appears:

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

the remote.

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Channels menu Channels menu

action buttons selection

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Channels

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

1. If tile Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press G{IDE on your
remote control.

2. Press MENU on tile remote to select tile Menu bar.

3. llse tile right and lefl arrows to highlight tile Cba*mel._ menu selection.

4. llse tile up and down arrows to select a channel.
Then use tile Channels Menu Action Buunns as described next.

Channels Menu Action Buttons

Wilile browsing tlle Channels menu, tile _/llnwing Action buttons appear:

• Cancel Press 1 on tile renlote lo cancel any cilanges yoH made since
enid,ring tile ChanneL_ Menu.

• Change Press 2 on tile remnt_, to change tile cllannel number t_/r tile
highligllted channel line.

• On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle tile state ol: tile channel between

On and Ojf

Setup

The 5_,tJq)menu allows you to access tile GUIDE Plus+ system setup inlkmnation. To access tile
Setup option:

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

2. Press MENU to select tile Menu Bar.

3. tse tile right arrow lo highlight tile Selnp menu selectinn.

4. tse tile up and down arrows to select Change ._>_temsellimgs , Rel'ic*ll_options, or

Vieu demo.

• Change system setting* Confirms tile settings you completed in tile G{IDE Plus+

system setup are cnrrect.

• Review options Displays tlle GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.
On Automatically displays tile G{IDE Plus+ system when you press tile POWER

bul/on on tile remote control.

Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system t>om being displayed when you press tile
POWER button on tile remote cnntrnl.

• View demo Runs tile GUIDE Plus+ system demonstratin_

Note: I/'yoJ_ bare not comph, ted your GL,ql)F Pins+ ._'tem setup, these options will not be

available. A screen u illprompt you to complete your setJq).

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Promotional information

How to Get More Information About an

Advertisement or a Program

_ find out more in_mnation about a program, advertisemem or special, use
the le_ arrow but_n to highlight the channel listing or promotional

int_rmation box.

Requesting more int_mnation about a particular show displays the PklsCode

programming number and the Sboz_,s on _x,_>xtlk_rthat channel.

Press the INFO button to exit the expanded inlk)rmation screen.

GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items

The GUIJ)E PtJ¢s+ Menu gives you access loll, atures in the G{IDE Plus+ system.
"1_ access the GUIDE PtJ_s+ Menz_:

1. Press MENU on the remote.

2. Highlight GUll)t,2 Phgs+ Menz¢ and press OK.
Each menu and the sub-menus are listed below:

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

Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the

GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct,

Review options Displays GLIDE Plus+ system auto display options.

View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.

GU1DEPIus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.

On Displays the station name when you change channels.

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

ContinuousDemo Runs the GtIDE Plus+ demonstration until it is turned off.
"1_)turn off the demonstration you must turn off the TV.

Note: lj'yoz¢ /gaz,_, not compl_,t_,d your Gt,ql)tS Phcs+ system setzcp, these

options will not &, available,. A screen u ill prompt yoz¢ to comply, re

Wn_r setJ_p.

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Sample displays on a Channel Banner.

Channel Banner

There are several indicators that might appear when yotl press tile TV or INFO
buN(ms on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. "Ille lk)llowing
list describes the items on tile Channel Banner screen (let_ to right and top to

bonom).

12:01

i

Displays the current time.

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

Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on tile
current channel.

ESPN

6O

00:00

Displays the label assigned to tile current channel.
Displays the current channel or input channel (FRN'D.

Mute is displayed when you mule the audio.
Displayed when tile Sleep Timer has been set.

Disphtyed to count down time left on tile commercial skip
(SKIP) timer.

Parental Controls and V-Chip

"llm Parental Control._ menu allows you to program your TV so that children
cannot see certain programs, channels, or usv thv flcont panel controls.

"llle first three choices in the Parerttal Controls menu involve software inside
your TV (ret_rred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and

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

certain pr()grams.

Once you block programs, you or ()tiler aduhs can unblock programs by
entering a password.

By default, tile sottware inside your TV is turned "off," so if you don't want to
use this fl.ature, you can just ignore it.

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How V-Chip Works

Whvn turned 'on,'/he V-Chip soft:ware reads a code that ntnst brnadcastvrs send with
prngranis. That code tells the software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and
content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. If you have blocked tile rating and/or

content themes that the pr(>gram contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is not
approved tk)r viewing," when you rune to that particular channel.

Broadcasters are not required to provide content thenles, so prngranls 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 "Nnt Rated," and programs that are considered

"unral_,d" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster, The TV age-based ratings and

content themes you can block are lisl_,d in tile t_)llnwing table.

Age-Based

Rating

Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

Mature Audience Only. Specific dly designed to be xiewed by adults and may be unsuitable for chikhen

TV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of tim following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit

sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that mmy parents would find unsuitable fbr children

TV-14 under 14. P uents ue strongly urged to exercise gre tter care in monitoring this progr un and are cautioned

against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the
fbllowing content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (I)) strong coarse language (L) intense sexual

situations (S) or intense violence (V).

Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable R)r younger children. Many

TV-PG parents may want to watch it with their younger children. Tim program contains one or more of the fl)Ilowing

content themes: some suggestive dialogue (I)), infl'equent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).

TV-G General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable fbr all ages. It contains

little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little
or no violence (V).

Directed to children "7years aald older, l)esigned for chikhen ages 7 md above. It may be more

TV-Y7 appropriate fi)r children who htve tcquired the development tI skills needed to distinguish between make

believe and reality. ['hemes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (I_X0or comedic
violence, or may flighten children under the age of 7.

TV-Y All children. ['bemes and elements in tiffs program tre designed fbr a young audience, including children

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

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Limit

V-Chip TV Rating Limit

]l_e _Cbip TVRating Limit le_ you decide which TV programs can and cannot
be viewed,

"lb set TV programming limits:

1. Choose Parental Controls flcnm 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 limils will not be
efll, ctive until you lock Parental Controls.

2. Press MENU to continue.

3. Highlight and select V-Chip 7YRatin/4 LimiL

4. Once you get lo the V-Chip 73ZRatin_,g Limit screen, use the arrow buttons
and OK on your remote to change lhe status of a TV program rating or

content theme flcnm View to Block.

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

The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen

The _llowing is an example of where items are lncated within the Rating Limit screen.

Rating Status Field

L_ts }ou s_'lc'_t wh_¢het the status of the ag_d_ased rating limit to

the le_ is View or Block

Rating Field

Lets you select from a
list ofaged)ased ratings

you _an block or _ic_

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you

can block or view

Fields

Lets you sdect which

COI][UI][ th_llles to Vi_, ' for

the selected rating, and

wh_¢her the status of the

COI][UI][ th_ll]_ _ is CtlIl'_q][l_

View(\) o_l_lock(B)

Rating Settings Area

Lets }ou see the _urr_'nt block view state of age-based ratings and
associated content ]he \'ic_ (V) settings ar_" _oded in green, and th_ _

Block (B) settings am coded in md

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Rating Rating Content
field status field status fields

Tip

When you change fhe status of a rating to
Block, the system will automatically block

higher ratings and all corresponding
content themes,

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested
TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years

and older

TV-Y All Children

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based
rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs lhat

have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you ,,*,'anttile child to vvatch
TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with

higher ratings.

To block programs with higher ratings:

1. First, determine tile lowest level rating you don't want tile child to walch
(see chart of age-based ratings on next page).

2. Press tile let_ and right arrow buuons to highlight tile Ratit_,4 field.

3. Press tile up and down arrow bu/tnns on tile relnnte tn scroll through tile
age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with
tile lowest rating you do not want tile child to walch appears on the screen.

In tile example discussed above, you would scroll through tile Ratin,_4 Iield
until TV-PG appears, since tile highest rating you want tile child to walch is

TV-G.

4. Press tile right arrow bu/tnn lo move tile yellow highlight to tile
Statics field.

5. Press tile up or down arrow button to thole between Viewand Btocla. "File
stares tbr tile rating listed to tile letk and all higher ratings aulomatically

changes to Block (and B).

6. Press OK on tile remote lo r('tLlrn to the menu or exit the screen when you
are finished.

7. Select Lock Parer_t_l Cor_trots t_om tile Parental Control._ menu. Enter a
password, and if you have not already set your password, you will be

prompted to enter it again to confirm.

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Rating Rating Content
field status field status fields

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

A_er you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the
ratings back _ _Teu_

1. Delermine which blocked rating you want to view.

2. tse the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status
of Block.

3. Press the right arrow buuon lo move the yellow highlight to the rating
status field.

4. Press the up buuon to select Vic*w.

Note: 7be corzlent statz_sjh, lcls cotwespondin_,g to the ur_blocked rating

become Vieu as well. 7be_, and the age-based rating status are the o_l3'

,fields that automatically, change bach to Vieu w,Sen 3'ou complete

this p*_cess.

Note: You must remember to lock Pare_ztal Co_zt_dsjbr rating limits to

take e[[l_,ct.

Content Themes

D Sexually explicit dialogue
L Adult language

S Sexual situations
V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence
TV-Y All Children

Rating Rating Content

field status field themes

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the
D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen, See the beginning of this section t_)r

details.) When you block a content theme t_>ra particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme lk_r higher rated programs as well.

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult

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

]_ block program content:

1. Delermine the lowest level of content you don't want the child to wawh.

2.

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

Content status
fields

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,

4.

5.

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

corresponding with the content theme you want to block out.

Press the tip or down arrow button to change content status f)con_ Vtn B.

All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change to B.

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

Note: Broadcaste_ are riot required toproz_icle corttent themes orc<,ge-

based ratings. Programs received with rio cont_,nt themes wilt only be
blocked i/'you block their age-based rating.

Note: You must remember to lock Parental Conlrol.h/br rat#<,d tilT_iLs"to

talee e/-/Oct.

Rating
field

Rating
status field

Content

themes

Content status
fields

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 (_9 View:

1. Deh'rmine the content themes yOLlwant to change to (V) View.

2. tse the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the age-based ratings
until the rating whose cnnt_.nt theme you want to change to Viewappears.

3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular

content theme status, such as the B under language (L) corresponding with
TV-14.

4,

Press the up or down arrow bulton to change its status back to V. Your

child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language
content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.

Note: Only the content theme st_tus co_'responcli*<,d to TV-14

(L) langua, W changes to (V) View. Hi_,_ber rated content theme.% such as
lbaljbr TV-MA tan,,_uc<,_e, do not cban_,_e.

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

You set movie, rating limits by blocking movies ral_d abow, a specified level.

How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next hvo

sections.
7b access the V-CIIIP MO Viii RAThVG LIMiT menu:

1. Press MEN[ on the remoh" control (the TVMAhVMtkVUappears).

2. Select ParentatControA (press 6).

3. Select V-Chip M(n,ie Rating Limit (press 2).

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Rating field Rating

status field

Blocking Movie Ratings

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower

(in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could au_matically block

()kitall other movies with higher ratings.

1.

2,

,

4.

block nlovies:

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

watch is PG.)

Press the right arrow bu/lon lo highlight the rating 57atJ_sfield, Press the kip
and down arrow buttons to change the butlon tYom Vic*wto Block. All

higher ratings automatically change to Block.

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

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

Note: _SkJ*nemovies *noO,be giz,en a Not Rated (_\_) ratin/d. Aftcr b!ockin/d

moz&, ratin/ds, ,yoJ_midst set _\q_to Vieu separately to z&,u NR movies.

Rating field Rating

status field

Viewing Movie Ratings

ARer you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the

rating status bul/ons back to View:

1. Highlight the Ratin/d field and press the kip and down arrow buttons to find
the rating you want to vie';,,,.

2. Press the right arrow bu/ton to highlight the rating 57atJ_sfield. Press the kip
and down arrows to change the bu/lon lrom Block to View.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can

change the rating status corresponding with NC-17, Your child would then be
able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.

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

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V-Chip Unrated Program Block

Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the _Chip recognizes as
'unraled" can be vivwed. Note that 'unraled" TV programs may include news,

sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins,
public announcements, and programs without ratings.

View All unrated programs are awdlable.

Block All unrated programs are not available.

Note: Yo1_ midst remember to lock Parental Contro!sjbr ratinJ4 limits to

take q//i_ct.

Channel Block

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

View Makes the selected channel viewable.

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

only to channels that you have marked as Vic_t_z"ll_e 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 l_>rget to lock parental controls alier you change the status of Channel

13lock. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.

Note: I/'yoz¢ baz,e a digital cable box cbanneL_ 126-999 can be bk_ck*,d

bJ_t_ ill _ot be remoz,able./l_om yoJn _scan list.

Unblock

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's tYont

panel. "II_e remote still tunes to any channel. Front l)a_,l Block can:

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

• Keep young children t_om playing with the bunons.

(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to
any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the ficont

panel blocked.)

Don't t_>rget to lock parental controls alier you change the status. If you do not,
the t_ont panel block will not take efll, ct.

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Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

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

password.

If yon do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for v-Chip,
Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.

If you ff>rget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the
television and volume down on the remote, lk)r 3 seconds. Nothing appears on
the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password

via Lock Parental Control._.

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3

Using the TV's
Menu System

Chapter Overview:

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

• Picture Quality Menu

• Screen Menu

• Channel Menu

• Time Menu

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Using

How to Use the Different Types of Menus and

Control Panels

The TV's nlenu system has three types of screens: inenus, cnntrol panels, and choice lists. Ybu use
the buttons tin the remote or the front panel to access the menu system and make changes to the

settings.
"File tk)llowing pages explain how to use tile different types of menus to adjust tile teatures nt

your TV.

Menus

The first inenH is called tile Matin menu. Press MENU tin tile remote or tin tile
tront panel to bring up the Main menu. Note that holding MENt tnr 2 seconds

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

select a choice in a 111entl:

rip

Feel free to explore fhe 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.

l_se your arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your choice,

and press OK.

Press a numl)er buttnn on tile relnote. For exalnple, in tile Matin menu press
3 to go straight to tile Scree** menu.

Exiting a menu

Then _ at( _ tllre_ _ \vays tt) (_xit a lllenLl:

• Highlight K_citand press OK.

• Press 0 tin the remote.

• Press CLEAR. "File nn-screen displays are cleared from tile screen and you

return to TV viewing.

Control Panels

Control panels allow you to adjust tile default settings on many [Uatures nf your
TV. You can choose atsetting, enter a number, nr adjust a level such as tint or

brighmess. There are three types nf control panels: sliders, numeric entry and
choice lisls.

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Using

Tip

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.

Sliders

Sli&.rs are used to make adjustments to a particular control.

"lb use a Slider in a menu:

1. Press the up or down arrow buuon to select the slider control tbr the
tl.ature you want to adjust.

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

Numeric Entry

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

1. tse the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer.

2. Press the right arrow button lo move lo the next column, then use the digits
to enter a number.

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

Choice Lists

Choice lists are used to choose a parlicular s_,tting l_coma list. When the choice
list appears, the highlighted iwm is the one that is currently selected, or 'in

use."

Highlight a choice on a menu and press OK lo 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
t2>llowing pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu t_atures. The
t>atures are organized in order of their location on the Main Menu.

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Picture Quality Menu

Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls tbr adjusting the way

the picture looks.

Contrast Adjusts the difl>rence 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 brighmess of the picture.

Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.

When exiting this menu, the Sat,t, Pe_tsorml l)ictz¢re Preset choice list will appear.

You can choose either Yes"or No. If you save the seuings as a Personal Picture

Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can re-select them quickly if

someone changes the settings.
Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset

picture settings: Br!_bt Li_,4btin_,4;Normal Ligbtin_,_;Soft Lighting or Pe_ts'onat

Pictz¢re Preset: Choose the setting that is best lk)r your viewing environment.

Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the tl.ature that

automatically cnrrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful lbr

tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch l)cnm channel to channel.)

Choose On or Q/[/;depending on your prefl.rence.

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

color adjustments: Coollk>r a more blue palene of picture colors; Normal; and

Warm tk>ra more red palette of picture colors. The warm sening corresponds to

the NTSC standard of 6500 K.

Screen Menu

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

closed captioning inlkmnation is shown on the screen.

Off always No captioning intbrmation is displayed.
On always Captioning inlkmnation is shown always, when awdlable.
On when sound is muted Captioning inl_rmatinn is shown, when

available, whenever the TV's sound is muted. ('Ib mute the sound, press
the MiTE buuon.) The captioning intbrmation is not displayed when the

sound is not nltll_.d.

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

captioning mode is used tk)r displaying captioning inti_m_mtion.
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your prefl.rred

language tbr the menus: En_,4li._h,Spanish or French.

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Using

Using Closed Captioning

Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning infkmnation, which lets you
display tile audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.

Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific
programs encoded with closed-captioning inlimnation are applicable. When a

program is closed captioned, tile letters CC are displayed in tile channel banner.

See Chapter 2 tk)r more inli_rmation about tile channel banner.

Closed-Caption Modes

The TV off_.rs eight closed-captioned modes, including lkmr text modes.

"11)set tile Closed-Caption Mod_

1. Select Screen from tile Main menu.

2. Highlight ClosedCcq)lion Mocl(_ and press OK (tile Closed-Captio_ Mode
appears).

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

Note: 7_e Text modes co_.,er neart_, ba{/'q/'lbepictz_re on the screen to

displcly the closed-captioned text. Most broadcaster:< zcse the CC rood<
which displcly._ a f!.w t#zes qf captions at a time.

Turning off Closed-Caption

Tip

1. Select 5"cre_ trom tile Main menu.

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

2. Press OK to select CTos_,d-Ccq)tion I)isplc(F.

3. Highlight OjfAtwa'l_s and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and
you go back to the Scree_l menu.

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np

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

Channel Menu

Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna
/ype. "Ellis option does not appear when the GUIDE Phls+ system is set up.

UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an ofl2air
antenna lk)r TV signals.

Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box lk)r
TV signals.

Auto Channel Search Tells tile TV to search automatically lk)r all the channels

available through tile antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it
places it in tile Normal channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or
channels with no signal at all) will be removed I_cnm tile channel list. If you are

using a cable box and have set Lip the GUIDE Plus+ system, this option does

not appear.

List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal

channel list and choose a six-character label tk)r each channel. Follow tile on-
screen directions to enter your channels and other infimnation.

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

NormalList Only the channels included in the Normal list are awdlable

when you scan Lip and down using channel up and down. Lse tile up and
down arrow buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is

included (Fes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list.

ChannelLabel tse the up and down arrow bu/tnns to enter a six-
character label ti)r each channel. Hold tile buunn down to scroll quickly

through tile characters. "File TV can store tip to 27 labels in memory.

Time Menu

Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select tile amount of time
you want to give tile TV bell)re it shuts itself off.

Schedule Displays a cnntrnl panel that lets you set up a schedule t_)r turning
tile TV on and oft automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule On. "File

on-screen directions guide you through tile steps needed to set tile schedule.
Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on-

screen directions guide you through the steps needed t()set tile 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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4

Other Information

Chapter Overview:

• Troubleshooting

• Care and Cleaning

• Limited Warranty

• Accessory Order Form

• Index

Changing Entertainment. Again

Inf@r ati@n

Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that [k)llows.

TV Problems

TV won't turn on

Press the PO_ER button.
Make sure the ['V is plugged in.

Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the

remote control solutions on p. 48.

The front panel buttons may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the [gro_lt

Panel Block in the Parental (]ontrols menu and choosing Viel&

Buttons don't work

The front panel buttons may be locked (disabh'd). Use the' remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front

]>a_l#/Blo_ in the ]>are_ttal (]o_ltroL_ m(,nu and choosing Vi_,_'.

Unplug the TV fl_r two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and tiT again.

TV turns off while playing

Scheduh.d off function may have be_,n activat_'d. Go to p. 44 fl)r instructions.

Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again. If

this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

TV turns on unexpectedly

Scheduled t.)n or _atch fl'om the G[]II)E Plus+ system may have b_en activated. Go to p. 44 for instructions.

Blank screen

Make sure th_ _ co17npon_q]t conn_cted to the TV is turn_d on.
TW anoth(q" channel.

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

Make sure you have removed the I)emo Pin fI'OlTtthe G LINK jack on the back of your TVL

No sound, picture okay

Maybe sound is muted. Press the votum_" up button to restore sound.

Can't select certain channel

Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Pare_ttal Controls m_,nu.
If using :i VCR, make sure th<' TViVCI_ button on th<' VCR is in the correct mode" (press th<' TViVCI_ button on your VCR).

Noisy stereo reception

The station might be weak.

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Troubleshooting

No picture, no sound but TV is on

Maybe the cabh,/air setting is set to the wrong position. Sctcct GUII)I_' Plus+ 2/le_lu flom the Main menu, sctcct
the Setup option and provide the correct inf_)rmation on the fi_tlowing screens. Go to pages 16 17 for detailed instructions.

The channc] might bc empty chm_ge chmmc]s.
If" you're watching your VCR and its connected with coa×ia] cab]c to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, mnc the ['V to clmnnct 3 or 4

(whichever channct is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). AIso check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the
VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Sound okay, picture poor

Cb('ck antcm_a connections. Make sure all of the cabh's m'c firmly connected to the jacks.
%T adiusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 42 fi)r more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

Ctoscd captioning might b(, on. Chccl< the (Josed(21ptio_1 l)l-_l_l_O' control panel in the ,'_c_e,_ menu. Go to page 42 fi_r more
instructions.

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

The GUII)E [)ILLS+system automatically appears on the screen when you use the I)O24_ER button on the remote to turn on the ['V_
You can turn off tiffs fcatm'c [_y pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then sch, ct the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button

to setect Set_ Choose lCet,_w _t_ns and select O{_

GUIDE Plus+ System Problems

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

Make sure you have removed the I)cmo Pin from the (3 LINK jack. Check to scc if the (3 LINK wands are positioned correctly in
fl'ont of components' remote sensors.

G [JIDE Plus+ system comrol of cable box is slower than direct control of tim box itsetE Keep this in mind when changing channels.
You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. ['be guide may get out of sync with tim cable provider. Use tim G_71)E

Plus+ Setup in the GblDE Plus+ Me_lu to change the zip code to 99999. I'um the TV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change
the zip code back to the correct wdue. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel Iincup from the on screen list.

Program information doesn't download

I,'evicw your setup information and make sure its correct. Press MENU on the remote and sch, ct (,'Ull)tJl_hts+ 5et_tp. Go to page 16
fi_r dctaih, d instructions about the GI. II)E Plus+ Setup menus.

The ['V must bc off to download infi_rmation. Leave your TV off overnight for at h'ast 10 hours to receive the initial download for

yoHr area.

If you're using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program infk)rmation.

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Scheduled Watch or Record doesn't occur

Check Schedule for tim_'r conflicts. Go to page' 44 f_)r instructkms.
Make sure the wands of the G LINK cable are placed in fi'ont of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s).
Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you've scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when

it starts recording (if its alreacty on when recording starts the system will turn it off).

Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly.
Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GblDE lqus+ 5'etzzp menus If you dont complete the Co_!/}iggzzrf_lg,/br a VCI¢ steps

successf_Ily, tlm Record option wont be available. Go to p. 18 fi)r detailed instructions.
If a cable box is attached to your TV_ make sure you set it up correctly in the GUll)tfl'hts+ 5etzzp menus. Go to page 16 17 R)r

detailed instmctk)ns.

The Remote Control Doesn't Work

Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you're tlTing to operate.

Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote.
You might need to drain the remote's microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 6() seconds.

Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessa W) program the remote again.

Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls

The rating limits don't work

You must lock the settings. Go to the' TV MAII_ MENU (press MEN[/ on your remote) s_qect Pare_ital Controls (press (Ion your

remote), select Lock Parental Cbntrols (press 6 on your remote).

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

If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold MENI. on the television and volume down on the' r_,mote fi_r 3 seconds.
Nothing app_.als on the. scre_.n Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock ]'are_ztal (]o_ztrol._

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

Maybe the movie' was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View s_.parately in ord_q" to
view movies with an NI,' rating.

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Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a sofi lint-flee cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet

to help assure adequate ventilation.
The lW's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If

necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners

will damage the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to mn down the screen and inside the TV. Also,

avoid placing drinks or wtses with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to
the TV.

Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen tk)r long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your

warran/y. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

RCA TV Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defl*ct in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days lbr labor charges.

• One year l_)r parts.

• Two years tk)r tile picture tubes.

The warranty period lk)r rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from daze of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.

What we will do:

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

• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center tbr the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and
picture tubes required to repair your television.

How you get service:

• For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA "Iblevision Service Center and
pick tip when repairs are complde.

• For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick tip, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA
Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an
Authorized RCA "Iblevision Service (;enter. If not, you nmst take your television to the Service Center location at your
own expense, or pay fi)r the cost tile Service Cenwr may charge to transport your television to and from your home.

• "lb identit) your nearest Authorized RCA "Iblevision Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call

1-800-33621_)00.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other 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 inl_)rmation should be obtained from your dealer).

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

• Damage t)'onl nlisLise or neglect.

• Batteries.

• Customer replacement t\_ses.

• hnages burned onto the screen.

• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used tk)r institutional or other commercial
purposes.

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

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lighming damage.

Product registration:

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

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

If you purchased your television outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer l_)r vvarr;mly inlk)rmation.

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

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Accessory Order Form

Description

Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)

Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82
Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84
2-way Signal Splitter VH47

Amplified Antenna ANT200
Antenna Mixer (not shown) 193984

Remote Control (CRK17TA1) 242778

Audio,Video Adapter (not shown) 228449

$5.95

$s.9s
$s.9s

$9.95
$3.95

$49.95

$11.15
$19.35

$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 ....................................

Total Amount Enclosed ....................................

Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card
preferably.

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

No COD or CASH.

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

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Charge your order on your VISA,

Master( ard, or Discover Card by

filling in below

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number

f}-om your VISA card

VISA

M,cal'doxpire :

IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number

f}-om your Master( ard

(opy Number

above your

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expires:

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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)

Print o1"type your name and
address clearly.

A complete and correct
order will save you days
of waiting.

Name:

Street:

City:

Apt:

State: Zip:

Daytime phone number:

Please make sure that both sides of this form
have been filled out completely.

• Allow 4 weeks for delivery,

• All accessories are subject to availability,

• Prices are subject to change,

2-way Signal Splitter

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or VCR

Splitter VH47

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To Order

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

number listed below.

Use this number only to place an orcler for accessory

items listed on this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, detach and nmil the
completed order lk_rmwith credit card intkmnation,

money order or check in ES currency (made payable to
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the t2)llowing

address:

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Video Accessories

PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

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Index

A

Accessories 51
Advanced connections 11

Age Based Ratings 30
Arrow buttons 2()

Auto

Cbannet Search 15, 44
Color 42

B

Basic

connectkms 8, 9

Picture Controls 42
Batteries fi)r the remote 14
Black Level 42
Block

Age Based Ratings 33

CbanneI 37

Front Panel 37

Movie Ratings 36

Specific Content 'llmmes 34

V Chip Unrated Program 37
Buttons, remote control 20

C

CABLE/ANTENNA jack

89,11

Cables

coaxial 7

G LINK 7
CC (Closed Captioning) 42

CH+ button 20
CH button 20

Channel

Banner 30

Block 37

Labels 44

Lineup 22

Menu 44

Search 15
Channels menu 28

CLEAR button 20
Closed Caption

Display 42

Mode 42
Coaxial cable 7
Cok)r Warmth 42
Col]noctk)ils

multiple 11

TV + VCR 8

TV Only 9
Content Themes 30

Contrast 42
Control Panels 40

D

DemoPin 6, 8, 9, 11

F

Finding tim sensor 13
Fixed Images 49

Front panel

block 37
buttons 12

jacks 12

G

G LINK

cable 8
connecting 13

wands 13

GO BACK button 20
Grid Guide menu 23
GUIDE button 20

GUII)E Plus+ system 22

Channel Lineup 22
Downk)ading Inibrmation

22

setup 15

INFO button 20
INPUF button 20

Interactive setup 15

L

Labels 44
Language 42

Languages

Selecting 15

Locating remote sensor 13
Lock Parental Controls 38

M

Memo W 44
Menu

Channel 44
Channels 28

Grid Guide 23
Language 42
Messages 27

News 26
Picture Quality 42

Schedule 26

Screen 42

Setup 28

Sort 25

Time 44

MENU button 20
Menus

GUIDE Plus+ system setup 15

Messages menu 27
MUTE button 20

N

News menu 26
Normal List 44

Number buttons 20

O

OK button 20

p

Parental Controls

Locking, Unlocking 38
menu 30

Picture

Presets 42
Quality Menu 42

POWER button 20

R

Rating Limits

movies 35

TV 32

Remote, batteries 14
Remote control buttons 20

Remote sensor 13

S

Satellite Receiver, connecting 11
Schedule 44

menu 26

Screen Menu 42
Set Time 44

Setup

GUII)E Plus+ system menus 15
menu 28

Sharpness 42
Signal I'ype

Cable I"V 44

/]HF/VHF Antenna 44

SKIP button 20
Sleep Uimer 30, 44

Sort menu 25

1"

I"ime Menu 44
Uint 42

I'roubleshooting 46

TV_ connecting 9

U

/]HFiVHF Antenna 44
/]nlock, Parental Controls 38

V

V Chip

Age Based Ratings 31
Blocking Movies 35

Content Themes 31

VCR, connecting 8
VOL+ button 20

VOL button 20

W

Warranty 49

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add delays in service for your product.

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