RCA F20648TX51M9 User Manual
Television
User's G ude
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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
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
personal injury.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour eviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqO au fond.
Refer to the identificationlrating 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 is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part I) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact
you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record
the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
DealerlAddresslPhone:
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 add to your TV viewing experience. The fi)llowing
inl_)rmation sumnmrizes a t_w of these ILatures. Chapter 3 provides more inl_)rmation about the
rest oftile TV's fl,atures and how touse them.
On-screen Program Guide
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of
programs and inlk)rmation that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the
guide to see what's on and tune direcdy to that program t_om tile guide. You
can also browse programs by category with tile sort t>ature.
When you access tile Neu,3 fl.ature, MSNBC will appear in your video window
if it's available through your TV.
One-']buch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Phls+ system. You
don't have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR
to set up a recording.
Requirements:
• R_.move tile Demn Pin tkom tile G-LINK jack.
• Complete tile nn-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions
in Chapter 1.
• One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect tile G-LINK cable to tile TV
and place one of tile wands in tkont of tile remote sensor on tile VCR.
• If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to tile TV and place
one of the wands in l}nnt of the remote sensor on the cable box.
PIP (Picture-In-Picture)
Description: PiP lets you watch two channvls at one time -- one channel on
tile main screen and the other in a smaller window.
Requirements: Connect audio/viden cables to your TV and to another
component that has a tuner (a VCR or a satellite receiver).
Your TV has one tuner, which means it can tune to one channel at a time. You
must set up a second component (VCR or satellite receiver) to act as tile
second tuner in order fi)r PiP to work. Chapter 1 and Chapter 5 have
detailed instructions.
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V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description: You can block progranls and nlovies by content, aged)ased
ratings, and/or movie ratings.
Requirements:
• Set up the Par*,mal Comrols m:,nu in the TV's niain menu (Chapter 3
has details).
• The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to
your TV in order for your TV to block the program.
Auto Tuning
Description: Allows you to svt up the TV to automatically tune to a spvcilic
channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD Player etc.) button on
the remote.
Requirements: Set tip Azao 7}_H_,4 in the TV's menu system. (Chapter 3
has details).
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Introduction
Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1
On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ............................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 2
Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6
Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6
Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio interference ............................................ 6
important Stand and Base Safety information ........................................................ 6
Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6
Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... 6
Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
Connection: TV + VCR....................................................................................................... 8
Connection: TV Only (No PIP) .......................................................................................... 9
Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................................... 11
Connection: TV + VCR + Cable Box ................................................................................ 12
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... 13
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 13
Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 13
Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... 15
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 15
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 15
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 15
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 20
Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 22
Using the WHO,INPUT Button ................................................................................ 23
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 24
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 24
How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 24
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ................................................ 25
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 28
Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 29
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 29
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 29
Sort ............................................................................................................................ 31
News .......................................................................................................................... 32
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Schedule .................................................................................................................... 32
Messages ................................................................................................................... 33
Channels ................................................................................................................... 34
Setup ......................................................................................................................... 34
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 35
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 35
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 36
The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Feature ............................................................................... 36
PIPTroubleshooting ................................................................................................. 38
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ............................................................ 38
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................ 38
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 40
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 40
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 41
Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 43
Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... 44
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 44
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 45
Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 46
Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 46
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 46
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System
How to Use Your TV's Menu System ............................................................................. 48
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 49
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 50
Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 50
Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 51
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 52
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 54
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 57
Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 57
RCA TV Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 58
Index ................................................................................................................................ 61
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Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• Connections
• 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
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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 above the T_, route all cables down the side of the back ot the
TV 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 Sai_,guards
sheet packecl with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in
this book show each cable separately (audio left:, audio right, and video).
Demo Pin
You must remove the Demo Pin f_comthe G-LINK jack on the back of
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your T_ in order |ksr your TV to operate properly and to connect the
G-LINK cable.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the lk)llowing chart to determine which
connection is best tor you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Components
Cables
Needed
Coaxial
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
Coaxial
Coaxial
Audio/video
S-Video (optional)
G-LINK cable
Coaxial
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
Connection
Title
TV + VCR
TV Only (No PIP)
TV + VCR +
Satellite Receiver
TV + VCR +
Cable Box
page 8
page 9
pages10-11
page12
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed tk)r the connections represented in this book.
Notes: Audio/Vich_o cable_ (A/V cabtes /br short) are usually soM as a bundled set, but
lbe conneclio_ pictures i_ thL_ booh show each cable separalety,/br better visibility,. You
must use A/V cables to con_ect a VCR to 3'our TV (/'3'ou u'anl PIP (l_iclure-ln-l_ictu_zO to
worb.
Please locale the G-Lh'VN cable @roz,ided) u,be_z you're gelli_zg tea@' to set _q) your TK
You _zeecl to connect this cable to your 71( and to your VCR a_M/or cable box i_z orderjbr
all q/'thej_atures q/'tbe flrogram guide to u,ork prol)er(y.
G_LINK cable
Audio/Video cables Coaxialcable
S-Videocable
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TV(backpanel)
VIDEO
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OUT
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S-VIBEO
OtlIINFROM_ AHT CH3
You need to connect your VCR to your TV FromCabi_
or ARteRBa
with audio/video cables in order for Picture_
In-Picture (PIP) to work (see picture above).
Connection: TV + VCR
1. Connect your TV to your VCR
2.
.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on
your VCR (sometimes labeled OfT TO TV).
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) lo the AUDIO IN jacks
on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes
labeled OUT R L).
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the back ot the TV and to the Video
Output Jack on the VCR.
Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable from your cabl_, outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your
VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
A. If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin tkom the G-LINK jack.
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of
the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13).
Go to page 13
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TV(backpanel)
FromCable
or ._llt 81111a
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) won't work if you use this
connection. You must connect a VCR to your TV with
audio/video cables in order for PIP to work.
Connection: TV Only (No PIP)
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
INFROMANT
OUT _'
VIDEO R L S-VIDEO
VCR
Satellite
Signal
TV (back panel)
VIDEO R L/MOHO
R L
G-LI_K _ OUT _1 CABLE/
ANTENNA
You need to connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV with
audio/video cables (see picture above) in order for Picture-
In-Picture (PIP) to work.
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Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your 'IV
A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO
IN jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the
Satellite P,eceiver.
B. Connect the vide() cable (yellow) to tile VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and to the
Video Output Jack on the satellile receiver.
C. Connect S-Video cable (optional). Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the
TV and to the S-VIDEO jack on the satellite receiver. (An S-Video cable provides better
picture qualily than a regular video cable, but it is optional.)
2. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver
A. Connect the coaxial cable f_cnmyour cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack
on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
I3. Connect the coaxial cable t_cnm your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your
satellite recei_,er (sometimes labeled SATELLITEIN)
3. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on the
satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT),
I3. 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.
4. Connect G-LINK cable
A If you haven't done so, remove the Demo Pin ffnm the G-LINK jack,
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the
wands of the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13).
Go to page 13
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From CableLine
SIGNAL SPLITTER
CABLEBOX
TV
_CA_LE/
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Note: 7be GUI1)E l_tus+ syslem g O_e- Tbucb VCR Recorcling j_alure is not available with lbL_
connectio_t, i/'you wa_tt to use the O_te Timcb VCR Recordingj_ature with your cabh, box, you
must use Ibe TV and VCR connection on page 8. You can do so by rout#zg the sig_mlji_Jm your
cabh, box into the antenna input o_l your VCR. Note that PIP wolff work (/'you use tbi_
connectio_z. 7his connectio_l may _lot be compatible with all cable se!Tdces, especially, (/'some or
all cable cbamleL_ are scrambled.
Connection: TV + VCR + Cable Box
1.
2.
Connect Signal Splitter to your VCR and TV
A. [sea Signal Splitlur (not provided) to split the signal coming into the room. You can purchase
a Signal Splitwr aE your local electronics store or through the Accessory Order Form on
page 59.
B. Connect a coaxial cable to Signal Splitter and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled
ANTENNA IN).
C. Connect a coaxial cable to the Signal Splitwr and to the CABLE IN Jack on the cable box.
Connect Cable Box to TV
Connvct a coaxial cable to the TV OIT Jack on the cable box and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack
on the TV.
.
.
Connect the TV to your VCR
A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO IN jacks on the TV and to the Audio
Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled ALDIO OUT R and L).
B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the TV and to Video Output Jack on
the VCR (sometimes labeled VIDEO).
Connect G-LINK cable
A. If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the TV.
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 the VCR and cable box (instructions are on p. 13).
Go to page 13
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Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the G[ I1)E I It s+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to
work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box - It your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive
TV program listings tbr your area, and to rune directly to a channel when the program guide is on
your TV screen.
¥CR- If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCP,
recording won't work. The other teatures ot the guide will work properly.
G-LINK wands
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box.
Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn't
labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR
and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable Ix)x.
2. Hold the remote control (not the one that calne with your TV, but the one that came with the
cable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching the
front of the component.
3. Slowly move the remote control across tile front of the component (VCR or cable box) while
you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each time
you move the remote (holding down the button won't work).
4,
When the component turns on, you've located the remote sensor.
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
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Place the G-LINK wands in front ot the remote sensor on your \ CP, and/or cable box approximately
one inch away troln the remote sensor (see instructions below).
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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 outlet.
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 remote.
3. Put the battery cnmparm_ent cover back on the remote.
Use the arrow buttons and the OK
button to move through the menu
system.
How to Use the Remote Control to
Complete the Interactive Setup
The technical term is 'Navigation" - how you move through the on-screen
menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your
choice and select it,
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight
one (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 mem¢ item stands outjl'om
other menu items o_ the ti._t (appeat:_ clarke< b_htet; or a
d(ff_,rent coto_9.
Turn on the TV
Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV (the
first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens "time out" alier
a period of time if you don't nmke a selection. The tips in this section tell you
how to access the Setup menu screens manually.
Note: Pressinq the TV bzttto_z not only tztrns on the 7'_ but puts the
y #_ • #
remote i!ito 7_7mode. '7_ mode ' m_a_Is that the b1_tlons on t,Se remote
control operate the 7'VXf!¢nctions.
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Complete the Interactive Setup
The menu system in your TV alk)ws the TV's tl.atures to work properly. In this
Tip book, we call it the "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, you
To access the setup menus manually, answer, and tile TV makes tile appropriate adjustments. The tirst time you turn
pressMENU and choose Setup.
on your TV the setup screens appear automatically.
Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SH77_ asks you to select your preferred language for the
menu system.
1. Highlight your pn.fl.rred language tnr tile m_,nu system.
2. Press OK to select that hmguage.
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SET'g_)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 tile TV to begin searching tnr channels. A progress report
appears on tile screen.
2. When tile screen on tile TV tells you tile search is complete, press OK (tile
tirst GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).
Note: i]'3'oz¢ skip Azdo Chann#t S#arcb _zoz*,,,Foz¢ can access it later
tbrozl_gb tloe Channel men_. See Cbdpter j_f!)r more d_,taiA.
rip
If you move to a new zip or postal
code, or if any of your information
changes, you need to access the
setup screens from the TV's main
menu--press MENU, choose GUIDE
Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE
Plus+ Setup.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists
what shows are on TV in your area, In order to receive program listings, you
need to complete the following steps.
The G-LINK cable nmst be connected to tile back of your TV, and the wands
must be placed in li'nnt nt tile remote sensor on your cable box and/or VCR in
order tk)r tile GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 13 lk)r details).
) + .1. You should see a screen displaying tile teatures ol tile Guide I lus system.
Press OK to continue.
2. The next screen asks you t() 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 remotecontrol.
If your country isn't highlighted, press tile Lip or down arrow button on the
remote control to highlight your country and press OK.
2_
Use tile nmnber buttons on your remote tn enter your zip cnde.
Press OK when you're finished.
Note: lj'yollrpostal code contains teltel% press thezip and down arrow
bzalons on )'oz_r remoh, to enter k,tte_:_,and press tbe rt_gbt at_'ow butlon
to go to the next .space. 7be lgfl mrow bz¢tton moz,es you to the lgfl.
Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you 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 ($7t_P3:
Co_il_zcrin/4.ibr a VCR appears).
2_
If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Y(,s and press OK on
your remote control.
Note: 7be next series of'screens is ve_Tyimportant b_,cause the GHI1)E
Ph¢s+ system mz¢stfind the correct cable box itd_)rmation in order to
receiz,*,the co_rect TVproNram tistDzgs.
If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and
press OK (STtJ ° 3: Conj_gmqn_,4jbr a VCR appears).
Tip
If you're not sure which channel is the
cable box's output channel, consult
the book that came with your cable
box or contact your cable company
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Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see
cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you lo
connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box).
Notes: Channel Q$ i_ the most common.
Choose VideoJ/AUX (/'your cable box is connected to your TV with
aJ_dio/_'icleo cable._ instead o/'a coaxial cable. Go to page 7.fi2r pictures o/'
these cable._.
For more #_/brmation, go to cable box connection on page 12.
4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Li_lecl 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 cable box).
Press OK (tile GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).
Important Note: When code testing is irt p_'%{4ress, don't touch your TK
VCR, cable box or a_O, (?/'the remote control<fi)r tbese products.
,
Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, tile rest
was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK ($7t_P_:3: Cot_/i_utqn/4jbr a VCR
appear.9.
If your cable box didn't change to channel (}9 or turned itself off, you have
hVo choices: No and 7&vttbi._ code again.
7k,st this code again: If you think tile TV, the cable box, or any of lhe
remote controls might have been louched or bumped during the test,
highlight Te._tthis code c<,4ainand press OK (the GLIDE Plus+ system runs
the salne set of codes).
No: If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK
(GUIDE Plus+ system tesls tile next code).
Repeat tile previous instructions until the TV finds tile correct cable box
code. Folk)w the instructions on the screen.
Note: I/'tbe TV can 't find your cable box code, a trouble._booti*<,4
cbec/eli._t appem:_. Car@dlF rcv_'ieu eacb cbecklist andjbltow the
instrzlctions on the screetL
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C@nnecti@ns Setup
Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
1. I1your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK.
I1it is not, highlight N0 and press OK (a screen will appear reminding you
to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.).
2. Use the tip and down arrow buttons to highlight tile brand of your VCP, that
is connected to the TV and press OK.
II your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Li._tecland press OK.
3_
Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCtL 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,Sese products.
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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_,dahz.
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 was interrupted, highlight 3/0. Tune your VCR to
channel 02 and turn off your VCtL Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts
testing another set of codes.)
Keep lk)lk)wing tile previous instructions until the VCR tinds the
correct code.
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