RCA F25424TX51AC5, F25424TX51AC9 User Manual

Television

User's Guude

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this TV to rain or moisture.

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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
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Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

_i his 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 eviter les chocs electriques, introduire

la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq0 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 is provided to call your attention to

Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian

Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and,

in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the
grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as

practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact
you if needed.

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

Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Add ress/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.

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Key Features Overview

Your TV is equipped with features that will ad to your TV watching experience. The following
information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 2 provides more information about the

rest of the TV's features and how to use them.

On-screen Program Guide

Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of
programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the
guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You

can also browse programs by category with the sort feature.

When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if
it's available through your TV.

One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You
don't have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to

set up a recording.

Requirements:

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

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

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

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

V-Chip: Parental Controls

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

Requirements:

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

• The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to
your TV in order for your TV to [)lock 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 -IV ............................................... 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

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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 before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.

• Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.

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

Protect Components from Overheating

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

• Don't stack components.

• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.

• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air
from it won't flow around other components.

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference

• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.

• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the
TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.

• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin
lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled

off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards
sheet packed with your TV.

Use Indirect Light

Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft
or indirect lighting.

Demo Pin

You must remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of
your TV in order for 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 following chart to determine which
connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.

Components

Cables

Needed

Coaxial
G-LINK cable

Connection
Title

TV + VCR

Coaxial

TV Only

G-LINK cable

Coaxial
G-LINK cable

TV + VCR +

Satellite Receiver

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Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.

Note: Please locale the G-LINK cable (provided) when you're gelling ready to set up your

TK. You need to connect Ibis cable lo your TV,,and lo your VCR and/or cable box in

order for all q/'lhe,/'eatures o/'lhe program guide lo work properly.

G-LINK cable

Coaxial cable

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TV (backpanel)

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Cable Box,
or Antenna

Connection: TV + VCR

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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 TV).

Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable 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 from the 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)

G-LINK

CABLE/

Cable

or Antenna

Connection: TV Only

1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back

of your TV.

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2. If you're connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable
A. If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the 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).

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SMELLITE RECEIVER FromCableorAntenna

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Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

1. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver

A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack

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

B. Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your

satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN).

2. 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).

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

and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV.

Connect G-LINK cable

A. If you haven't done so, remove the Demo Pin from the 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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The Front of Your TV

Front Panel

If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to
operate many of the TV's features.

MENU 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

for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. When you're using the TV's

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

system, it acts like the arrow up button on the remote control.
¥OL- Decreases the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts

like the left arrow button on the remote control.

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

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

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 component such as a VCR, camcorder or
Internet access device.

AUDIO (in) Receives audio signals from another component such as a VCR,
camcorder or Internet 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
work with your VCR and/or cable box.

Cable Box- If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to
receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program

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

recording won't work. The other features of the guide will work properly.

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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 box.

2.

.

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

Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while
you press the power button on and off'. You must press and release the power button each
time you move the remote (holding down the button won't work).

.

When the component turns on, you've located the remote sensor.

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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 TV.

Placing the G-LINK Wands

Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box
approximately one inch away from the remote sensor (see instructions below).

IV (back panel)

CABLE/

i_Connect to G-LINK jack _ ANTENNA

E on the back of the TV.

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Plug in the TV

Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide [)lade of the
plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into

the outlet.

Put Batteries in the Remote

1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.

2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the
diagram on the remote.

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

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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" - 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 of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move

up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.
To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK.

Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out,/)om

other menu items on the list (appea_ darke< brighte< or a
d(/'/'erent color).

Turn on the TV

Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV (the first screen of the
Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens "time out" after a period of time if

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

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Tip

To access the setup menus manually,

press MENU and choose Setup.

Complete the Interactive Setup

The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to work properly. In this
book, we call it the "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, you

answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn
on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically.

Set the Menu Language

The first part of the ,52_TUPasks you to select your preferred language for the
menu system.

1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.

2. Press OK to select that language.

Complete Auto Channel Search

The next part of the 52_TUPasks 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 for channels. A progress report
appears on the screen.

2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press OK (the
first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).

Note: I,/'you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later

through the Channel menu, See Chapler 3,/br more delails,

Tip

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 must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands
must be placed in front of the remote sensor on the cable box and/or VCR in

order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 13 for details).

1. You should see a screen displaying the features of the Guide Plus+ system.
Press 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 remote control.

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

2.

Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code.

Press OK when you're finished.

Note: IJ'yourpostal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow

buttons on your remote to enter letters, andpress the right arrow button
to go to the next ,space. The left arrow button moves you to the left.

Step 2: Configuring for Cable

The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV
with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if

your TV is connected to cable.

1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK.

If your TV isn't connected to cable, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3."

CbnJTguring for a VCR appears).

2.

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

Note: The next series of screens are very important because GUIDE Plus+

system must,find the correct cable box information in order for the

program schedule to be correct in your TV's program guide.

If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and
press OK (STEP 3: ConJTguring for a VCR appears).

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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 to
connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box).

Note: Channel 03 is lhe most common.

4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.

.

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

your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).
Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).

Important Note: When code lesting is in progress, don'l louch your TV,,

VCR, cable box or any (7/'the remote controls for lhese producls.

.

Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test
was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK (STEP 3: (2mJTguring for a VCR

appears).

If your cable box didn't change to channel 09 or turned itself oft', you have
two choices: No and Test this code again.

Test Ibis code again: If you think the TV, the cable box, or any of the
remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test,
highlight Test this code again and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system runs

the same set of codes).
No: If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK

(GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code).
Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box

code. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: If the TV can 'lfind your cable box code, a troubleshooting

checklist appea_. CareJ'ully review each checklist and follow the
instr_tctions on lhe screen.

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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 TV and VCR).

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.

.

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

Important Note: When code testing is in progres& don 7touch your TV,,

VCR, or any o/'the remote controls for these products.

.

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

OK.
If your VCR didn't change to channel 09, you can either choose No or Test

this code again.

If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test,
tune your VCR to channel 02, turn off"your VCR and highlight Test this

code again.

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

Keep following the previous instructions until the VCR finds the correct
code.

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Tip

Leave your cable box turned ON to
download program information.

Leave your VCR turned OFF to record

programs.

Note: If the GUIDE I)lus+ system can't locale the correct codeJbr the VCR,

a list (),/'troubleshooting instmtclions appears to helpyou beJ'oreyou try
again.

• Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR selup.

• Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and g'lbisfai& the lest
conlinues wilh all codes in lhe system.

• <SkipIbis slep: lhe system won '1be able to automatically schedule

programs to record on your VCR.

Step 4: Confirming Your Settings

1. Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct. If all settings are
complete, highlight Yes, end selup and press OK. If your cable box and/or
VCR code testing failed, you should see INCOMI)LETE where the cable
box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional
screens appear.

If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No, repeat setup process
and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen.

2. You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus+ features, which may
take a few minutes to load. If you don't want to see the demo right now,
press OK to watch TV.

What to Expect

The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the
screen. The following examples explain what you might see:

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

• If the program information hasn't been sent to your TV yet, an outline of
the GUIDE (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen.
Program information is usually sent to your TV at night.

• If the TV detected that you have multiple cable companies in your area,

STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup appears.

Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 2.
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the

remote control.

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GUIDE INFO

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The Buttons on the Remote Control

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

To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel,
press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the

right of the number, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123,
press and hold i for two seconds, press 2, then press 3.

Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Press the arrow buttons to move
through the on-screen menu system.

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

changing channels.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to

TV viewing.

GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
GUIDE Press GUIDE to make the GUIDE Plus+ system appear on the screen.

Press GUIDE again to remove it from the screen.
INFO Displays channel information.

INPUT Changes your TV to its video input channel. The Video Input Channel
is the channel your TV must tune to in order for you to access a component

that's connected to your TV's VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks. Example: to view
a tape from your camcorder, connect the camcorder to the TV's AUDIO and

VIDEO jacks with the audio/video cables.

MENU Displays the TV's Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2 seconds
to display the GUIDE Plus+ system.

MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume.

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

POWER Turns the TV on and off.
SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel, the TV waits 30

seconds and automatically goes back to the original channel. Each time you
press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if you press SKIP two times before you

change the channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically turns back to the
original channel).

VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV's volume.

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

schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and

VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view this

on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for details). Press GUIDE to bring up
the GUIDE Plus+ system.

There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system:

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

• Video window

• Program information

• A row of menu options ((;rid, Sorl, News, Schedule, Messages,
ChanneK Setup)

• Channel listings

• Promotional information

Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system screens illustrated in Ibis book are

representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels, program&

and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted will be available in your area.
New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+

system, so these too are subject to change.

np

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 Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of

program information. When the power is turned off, the TV locates a "host
channel" that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule

and channel lineup information. 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 for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.

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

correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated program information
during the next scheduled download.

Channel Lineup

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

STEP 5." Choosing Your Channel Lineup after the first GUIDE Plus+ system

download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the
correct channel numbers for the stations in question.

• Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group and

press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.

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CLEAR

Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System

To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:

• Press GUIDE on the remote.

• Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel.

To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:

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

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

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

Press GUIDE on the remote control to see
the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the

program guide from the screen, press
OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR.

The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus

The GUIDE Plus+ system offers seven different options on the Menu bar: (;rid,

Sorl, News, Schedule, Message< Channels and Setup. To access the Menu bar:

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

2. Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar
(the Grid Guide appears by defaul0.

3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus.

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

Grid Guide

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

displayed in the video window.

Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel
listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings.
Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings.

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

Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next.

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Grid guide Grid guide
menu action buttons

selection

Grid Guide Action Buttons

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

command numbers.

When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear:

Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to
turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. When
the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the
scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window.

Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the
number of the channel you want. This will highlight the channel and
current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. Press OK to tune
to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will
automatically tune to the channel.

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

If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the
cable box channel to change while recording.

Record will only appear if you have set up GUIDE Plus+ system and
specified your VCR type.

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

Note: I,/'you have selecled lwo programs lo walcb or record which begin

at lhe same lime or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message.

You musl choose belween lhe lwo programs.

When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the channel listing),
the following Action buttons 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 different channels (unlock).

Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the
number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and
current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. If the video
window is locked, press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the video
window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel.

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Sort menu

selection

Categories

Sort

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

To Sort:

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

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

.

.

.

.

Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the first time,
the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last category used becomes
the default. A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name.
Use the left and right arrows to highlight other categories.

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

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

Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit
the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next..

Sort Menu Action Buttons

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

• Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and then
follow the on-line help for further options. Placing a timer in the Schedule
will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the
channel listing at the predetermined time.

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

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

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

Note: I,/'you have ,selected lwo programs to watch or record which begin

at the ,same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message.

You must choose between the lwo programs.

Note: Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+ system ,setup you specg_ed

that you have a VCR. I,f you didn't, the RECORD option will not
be available.

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News menu News menu
action buttons selection

\

News

The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.

1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't 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 the 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 left arrow button to
page forward or back through the pages of text. Press the 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 the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Schedule menu

selection

Schedule

The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you
have connected the G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 for more details

on connecting the G-LINK cable.

To schedule a program to watch or record:

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

2.

3.

4.

.

Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

Highlight a program within the channel listing.
Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then

automatically logged into the Schedule menu.
If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn

it oft'.

Note: I,/'you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your

VCR to the cable box output channel prior to turning (),/,'/'theVCR.

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

Note: I,/'you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin

at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message.

You must choose between the two programs.

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To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled
event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar.

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

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

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

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

Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.

Schedule Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons appear:

• Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from
the schedule and press 1 on the remote.

• Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and
press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following

choices:

DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday.

ONCE records only on that day.

WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time.

Messages menu

selection

Messages

Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as
well as special programming information. You can access these messages from

the Messages menu on the Menu bar.
To read messages:

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

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

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

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

.

Press INFO to display the full text of the message. If the text continues
beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of text. Once you
have reached the end of the message, press INFO to close the expanded
information and return to the Messages screen.

Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described next.

Messages Menu Action Button

When viewing the Messages menu the following 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

\

Channels

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

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

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

3. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu selection.

4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.
Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described next.

Channels Menu Action Buttons

While browsing the Channels menu, the following Action buttons appear:

• Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since
entering the ChanneLs Menu.

• Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the
highlighted channel line.

• On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between

On and OJ,7;

Setup

The 5"etttp menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. To access the
Setup option:

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

2. Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.

3. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setttp menu selection.

4. Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings, Review options, or

View demo.

• Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+

system setup are correct.

• Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the POWER

button on the remote control.

Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when you press the
POWER button on the remote control.

• View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstratiol_

Note: I,/'you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setzcp, lbese options will not be

available. A screen will prompt you lo complete your setztp.

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Promotional information

How to Get More Information About an

Advertisement or a Program

To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use
the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional

information box.

Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode
programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel.

Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen.

GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items

The GUIDE Plus+ Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus+ system.
To access the GUIDE Plus+ Menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote.

2. Highlight GUIDE Plus+ Menu 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 GUIDE Plus+ system auto display options.

View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.

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

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

Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ demonstration until it is turned off'.
To turn off"the demonstration you must turn off"the TV.

Note: IJ'you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ ,system ,setup, these

options will not be available. A screen will prompt you to complete

your setup.

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Sample displays on a Channel Banner.

Channel Banner

There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO
buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following

list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to
bottom).

12:01

Displays the current time.
The lock is displayed to indicate when Parental Controls are

locked or unlocked.

Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the
current channel.

ESPN

6O

Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
Displays the current channel or input channel (FRNT).

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

00:00

Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip
(SKIP) timer.

Parental Controls and V-Chip

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children
cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.

The first three choices in the Parental Cbntrols menu involve software inside
your TV (referred 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 programs.
Once you [)lock programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by

entering a password.
By default, the software inside your TV is turned "off," so if you don't want to

use this feature, you can just ignore it.

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How V-Chip Works

When turned "on," the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with
programs. 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 the rating and/or
content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is not
approved for viewing," when you tune to that particular channel.

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content
themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out

programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered
"unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and

content themes you can block are listed in the following table.

Age-Based

Rating

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

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

under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children

under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This pro)gram contains one or more of the

following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (D, intense sexual
situations (S), or intense violence (V).

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many

parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The progranl contains one or more of the following
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (D, some sexual situations (S), or

moderate violence (V).

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for 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 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more

appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-
believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic

violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

All Children. _ll_emes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children

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

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V-Chip TV Rating Limit

The V-Chip TVRating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot
be viewed.

To set TV programming limits:

].

2.

3.

4.

Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have

previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not
locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be
effective until you lock Parental Controls.

Press MENU to continue.

Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limil.

Once you get to the V-Chip TVRating Limit screen, use the arrow buttons

and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or
content theme from View to Block.

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

The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen

The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the ageq)ased rating limit to
the left is View or Block,

Rating Field

Lets you select fi'om a

list of ageq)ased ratings

you can block oi" view

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you

can block oi" view

Content Status Fields

Lets you select which
content themes to view for

the selected rating, and
whether the status of the

content theme is currently
View (V) or Block (B)

Rating Settings Area

Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and
associated content The View (V) settings are coded in green, and the

Block (B) settings are coded in red

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Rating Rating Content
field status field status fields

Tip

When you change the status of a rating to
Block, the system will automatically block
higher ratings and all corresponding

content themes.

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested
TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years

and older

TV- Y All Children

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

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

have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch
TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with

higher ratings.
To block programs with higher ratings:

2.

3.

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

Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field.
Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the

age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with
the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen.

In the example discussed above, you would scroll through the Rating field
until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is

TV-G.

4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the

Slatus field.

,

.

Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The
status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Block (and B).

Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you
are finished.

7. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a
password, and if you have not already set your password, you will be

prompted to enter it again to confirm.

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Rating Rating Content
field status field status fields

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

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

1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.

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

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

4. Press the up button to select View.

Note: The content stems fields corresponding to the unblocked rating

become View as well. They and the age-based rating status are the only

fields that automatically change back to View when you complete

this process.

Note: You must remember to lock Parental Cbntrols for rating limits to

take ef/'ect.

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 for

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

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult
language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could [)lock out all programming

TV-PG and above containing adult language.
To [)lock program content:

2.

Determine the lowest level of content you don't want the child to watch.
Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the

age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content
you do not want the child to watch appears. (In the example above, you
would scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.)

Content status
fields

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.

.

Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field
corresponding with the content theme you want to [)lock out.

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

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

Note: Broadcasters are not required loprovide content themes or age-

based ratings. Programs received with no content themes will only be

blocked g'you block their age-based rating.

Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls,for rating limits to

take ef/'ect.

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 (V) View:

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

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the age-based ratings
until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears.

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.

.

Press the up or down arrow button 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 status corresponding to TV-14

(L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content theme& such as
that for TV-MA language, do not change.

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.
How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two

sections.
To access the V-CI-IIP MOVIE RA77NG LIMIT menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TVMAINMENUappears).

2. Select Parental Controls (press 6).

3. Select V-Chip Movie 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 automatically [)lock

out all other movies with higher ratings.

To [)lock movies:

].

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

watch is PG.)

2.

Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Slatus field. Press the up
and down arrow buttons to change the button from View to Block. All
higher ratings automatically change to Block.

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

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

Note: Some movies may be given a Not Raled (NR) rating, After blocking

movie rating& you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies.

Rating field Rating

status field

Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the
rating status buttons back to View:

1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find
the rating you want to view.

2. Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Slatus field. Press the up
and down arrows to change the button from Block to View.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are [)locked, 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 V-Chip recognizes as
"unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" 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 available.

Block All unrated programs are not available.

Note: You must remember to locle Parental (2)ntrols for rating limits to

take effect.

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 View. The remote will still tune
to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but the

channel will be blocked.

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

Note: If you have a digital cable box channels 126-999 can be bloclaed

but will not be removable,/?om your scan list.

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's front
panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:

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

• Keep young children from playing with the buttons.

(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 front

panel blocked.)
Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you do not,

the front panel block will not take effect.

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Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a
password.

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

If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the
television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on

the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password
via Lock Parental Controls.

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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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How to Use the Different Types of Menus and
Control Panels

The TV's menu system has three types of screens: menus, control panels, and choice lists. You use
the buttons on the remote or the front panel to access the menu system and make changes to the
settings.

The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of
your TV.

Menus

The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote or on the
front panel to bring up the Main menu. Note that holding MENU for 2 seconds

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

select a choice in a menu:

rip

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

remove the menus from the screen
and start over again.

Use your arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your choice,
and press OK.

Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main menu press
3 to go straight to the Screen menu.

Exiting a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu:

• Highlight Exit and press OK.

• Press 0 on the remote.

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

Control Panels

Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your
TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or

brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, numeric entry and
choice lists.

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Using TV%

Sliders

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

1. Press the up or down arrow button to select the slider control for the
feature you want to adjust.

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

ro

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.

Numeric Entry

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

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

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

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

Choice Lists

Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice
list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently selected, or "in

use."

Highlight a choice on a menu and press OK to select that choice. You will then
return to the previous screen.

Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control panels the
following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu features. The

features are organized in order of their location on the Main Menu.

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Picture Quality Menu

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

the picture looks.

Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of
the picture.

Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.

When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear.
You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings 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: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Sofl Lighting or Personal

Picture Presel. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment.

Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that

automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful for
tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.)

Choose On or OJ,7_depending on your preference.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic

color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and

Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to

the NTSC standard of 6500 K.

Screen Menu

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

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

available, whenever the TV's sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press
the MUTE button.) The captioning information is not displayed when the

sound is not muted.

Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information.

Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred

language for the menus: English, Spanish or French,

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Using Closed Captioning

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

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

program is closed captioned, the letters CC are displayed in the channel banner.
See Chapter 2 for more information about the channel banner.

Closed-Caption Modes

The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.
To set the Closed-Caption Mode:

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Highlight Closed-Caption Mode and press OK (the Closed-Caplion Mode
appears).

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

Note: The Texl modes cover nearly half of lhe picture on the screen to

display lhe closed-caplioned lexl. Most broadcasters use lhe CC mode,
which displays afew lines (),/'captions at a time.

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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.

Turning off Closed-Caption

1. Select Screen from the Main menu.

2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display.

3. Highlight OJ,'fAlways and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and
you go back to the Screen menu.

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Tip

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

type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.

UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air
antenna for TV signals.

Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for
TV signals.

Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels

available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it
places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels _weak stations or

channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list. If you are
using a cable box and have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, this option does

not appear.

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

channel list and choose a sLx-character label for each channel. Follow the on-
screen directions to enter your channels and other information.

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

Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available

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

included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list.
Channel Label Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a six-

character label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly
through the characters. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.

Time Menu

Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time

you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off'.

Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning

the TV on and off"automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule On. The
on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule.

Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on-

screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. If your
GUIDE Plus+ system is set up, it will automatically update your time and this

option will not appear.

44

Other Information

Chapter Overview:

• Troubleshooting

• Care and Cleaning

• Limited Warranty

• Accessory Order Form

• Index

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Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows.

TV Problems

TV won't turn on

• Press the POWER button.

• Make sure the TV 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 Front
Panel Block in the Parenlal Controls menu and choosing View.

Buttons don't work

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

• Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

TV turns off while playing

• Scheduled Off function may have been activated. Go to p. 44 for 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 On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to p. 44 for instructions.

Blank screen

• Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.

• Try another channel.

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

• Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV.

No sound, picture okay

• Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound.

Can't select certain channel

• Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.

• If using a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR 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 cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE tqus+ Menu from the Main menu, select
the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 16-17 for detailed instructions.

• The channel might be empty- change channels.

• If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4
(whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also 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

• Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 42 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

• Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Closed-Caplion Display' control panel in the Screen menu. Go to page 42 for more
instructions.

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

• The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the POWER button on the remote to turn on the TV.
You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button
to select Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF,

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 Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in
front of components' remote sensors.

• GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.

• You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the GUIDE
iqus+ Setup in the GUIDEIqus+ Menu to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change

the zip code back to the correct value. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on-screen list.

Program information doesn't download

• Review your setup information anti make sure it's correct. Press MENU on the remote anti select GUIDEIqus+ Setup. Go to page 16
for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus.

• The TV must be off to download infommtion. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial download for
your area.

• If you're using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.

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Scheduled Watch or Record doesn't occur

• Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 44 for instructions.

• Make sure the wands of the G-LINK cable are placed in front 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 it's already 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 GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. If you don't complete the Cor_iguring.fi_r a VCR steps
successfully, the Record option won't be available. Go to p. 18 for detailed instructions.

• If a cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDEPIus+ Setup menus. Go to page 16-17 for
detailed instructions.

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 trying 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 nmnber 1 button for at least 60 seconds.
Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.

Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls

The rating limits don't work

• You must lock the settings. Go to the TVMA1NM£NU (press MENUon your remote), select Parental Controls (press 6 on your
remote), select Lock Parenlal Controls (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 anti hold MENU on the television anti volume down on the remote for 3 seconds.
Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parenlal Controls.

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 Nil to View separately in order to
view movies with an NR rating.

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Care and Cleaning

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

to help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV'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 run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,
avoid placing drinks or vases 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 for 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

warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

RCA TV Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges

• One year for parts.

• Two years for the picture tubes.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.

What we will do:

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

• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for 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 Television Service Center and
pick up when repairs are complete.

• For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, 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 Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your
own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.

• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call

1-800-336-1900.

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 information should be obtained from your dealer).

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Batteries.

• Customer replacement fuses.

• Images burned onto the screen.

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

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

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

Product registration:

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

How state law relates to this warranty:

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

If you purchased your television outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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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VH81 (3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)

Screw-on Cable attaches to

the l_mnd antenna
connecto_w (called 75-ohm

F-{_pe) on the back of your

VCR or TK The ends screw

onto the connectom for a
secure connection.

VH89 (6-ft)

Push-on Cable attaches

to the round antenna
connecto,w (called 75-

ohm F-(ype) on the back
of your VCR or T_. Ends

push on.fiJr a quick

connection.

Gold-Tipped cable

VH83 (6-ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing

Cable Douhle cable that lets
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audio jacks of two I/HS

VCRs to duplicate tapes.

Can also he used to connect
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Has RCA-{ype phono plugs

on each end.

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable

THple cable that lets you

connect the VII)EO and A_ #lo

jacks of stereo components.

Gold-Tipped cable
VH84 (6-ft)

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Index

A

Accessories 51
Advanced connections 11

Age-Based Ratings 30
Arrow buttons 20

Auto

Channel Search 15, 44
Color 42

B

Basic

connections 8, 9

Picture Controls 42
Batteries for the remote 14
Black Level 42
Block

Age-Based Ratings 33

Channel 37

Front Panel 37

Movie Ratings 36

Specific Content Themes 34

V-Chip Unrated Program 37
Buttons, remote control 20

12

CABLE/ANTENNA jack

8,9,11

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
Color Warmth 42
Connections

multiple 11

TV + VCR 8

TV Only 9
Content Themes 30

Contrast 42
Control Panels 40

D

DemoPin 6, 8, 9, 11

F

Finding the sensor 13
Fixed Images 49

Front panel

block 37
buttons 12

jacks 12

13

G-LINK

cable 8
connecting 13

wands 13

GO BACK button 20
Grid Guide menu 23
GUIDE button 20

GUIDE Plus+ system 22

Channel Lineup 22
Downloading Information

22

setup 15

INFO button 20
INPUT button 20

Interactive setup 15

L

Labels 44
Language 42

Languages

Selecting 15

Locating remote sensor 13
Lock, Parental Controls 38

M

Memory 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

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Satellite Receiver, connecting 11
Schedule 44

menu 26
Screen Menu 42
Set Time 44

Setup

GUIDE Plus+ system menus 15

menu 28
Sharpness 42

Signal Type

Cable TV 44

UHF/VHF Antenna 44
SKIP button 20

Sleep Timer 30, 44
Sort menu 25

T

Time Menu 44
Tint 42

Troubleshooting 46
TV, connecting 9

U

UHF/VHF Antenna 44
Unlock, 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

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