RCA F19432TX1R, F19432TX51R9, F19432TX51R5, F19432TX41R8, F25432TX41AD4 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

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

How 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

How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 31

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

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

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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

Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 42

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

Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 43

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

ooo, 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).

Go to page 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_qllOt_" yOLl can LIS_" the" bLlttons of your TV to operate" lliany of the

TVs teatur('s.

MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also
returns you to the prevk)us menu. Press and hold MEN[ tor two seconds to access the GUIDE

Plus+ systeln.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. When you're using the TV's menu system

it acts like the, arrov¢ down button on the remote control.

CH A Scans up through the channel list. When you're using tile TV's menu system, it acts like
tile am)v,, up button on the remote control.

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

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

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

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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 VCR

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

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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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