RCA F26432TX41AD8, F26432TX51AD5, F26433TX51AD5, F26432TX41AD4, F26432TX51AD9 User Manual

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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or
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.
_IL 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 identificationlrating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be
permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program Iogos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your
warranty. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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: DealerlAdd resslPhone:
G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3,PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporate and VCR Index Systems t3.V.
respectively.
GEMSTAR AND THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR OR THOMSON
MULTIMEDIA INC. 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.
VCR required for recording.
Key Features Overview
Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV walching experience. "File tkJlowing
intbrmation sun]marizes a l_w of these teatures. Chapter 2 provides more inl_)rmation about the rest of the TV's fl, atures and how to use them.
Late Night Conan
On-screen Program Guide
Description: Thv G[ II)E Phls+ system is an on-scwen interactive list of programs and intbrmation that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the
guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program front tile guide. You can also browse progrants by category with the sort tl.ature.
When you access the News t>ature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if it's availal)le tim)ugh your TV.
One-Touch VCR 1,'ecording is another benefit of tile GI_IDE Plus+ syshqn. You don't have to remember lo program your VCR or use tile 111enus in your VCR lo
set tip a recording.
Requirements:
Remove the Demo Pin from tile G-LINK jack.
Contplew the on-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1.
One-Touch VCR 1,'ecording: You nlus[ connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the rentote sensor on the VCR.
If you have a cable box, connect tile G-LINK cal)le to the TV and place one of tile wands in Dont of tile remow 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 Lip the Paretztal Ct)tzlrol.s 111t.nuin the TV's main menu (Chapter 2 has details).
The broadcasters nmst use tile rating system when they send tile program to your TV in order tk)r your TV lo 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 .............................................................. 5
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 ........................................................ 21
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
Setup ......................................................................................................................... 28
Channels ................................................................................................................... 28
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 29
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 29
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 30
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Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 30
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 31
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 32
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 ............................................... 39
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
Closed-Caption Modes ............................................................................................. 43
Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 44
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 44
Other Information: ................................................................................. 45
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 46
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 49
RCA TV Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 49
Accessory Order Form .................................................................................................... 51
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
Changing Entertainment.
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
Connect all components betore you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
Turn ofl the TV and/or component betk)re you connect or disconnect any cables.
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Reti,r to the Important Sali, guards 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 t:rom it won't t]ow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
Insert each cable firmly into the designawd jack.
If you place components above the "I'_, route all cables down the side of the back ot the
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"F_ instead (7t straight down the middle of the back (7t 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
Choosy the location tor your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or basv/hat is ot adequate size and strength to prevent the TV t_combeing accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Reter to the Important Sal_.guards
sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the TV where sunlight or roonl lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.
Demo Pin
YOUmust remo_,e the Demo t in from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV in order lk)r your TV to operate properly and to connect the
G-LINK cable.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the lk_llowing charl to determine which connection is best tor you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Components
Cables Needed
Coaxial G-LINK cable
Coaxial G-LINK cable
Connection Title
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 I_elow show the cables n_,ecled lk_r the connections represented in this Ix)ok.
Note: t lease tocat_ the G-Lh'_7_ cab!e (proz ided) u,he_z 3 oz_ re getting reac(9 to s_t z_p3 our
7'1_: You need to connect this cab& to 3'our 7'1_ and to your VCR and/or cable box in orcler fiJr all (f tbe /_,atures q/'the pr(_ram guide to u,ork proper(7.
G-LINK cable
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TV (back panel)
CABLE/
G-LINK ANTENN_
VCR
AUDIO
0 OUT? _L I, FBOMANI CH3
FromCable,
Cable Box, orAntenna
Connection: TV + VCR
1.
2.
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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 fronl your cabl_, outl_.t, 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 Dora 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)
CABLE/
l_From Cable
or Antsfln8
Connection: TV Only
1. Connect the TN to your cable or antenna Connect tile coaxial cable t_comyour 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 don(, so, r_,move the Demo Pin t_om the G-LINK jack.
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to lhe 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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SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableorAntenna
VCR
OUT
VIDEO R L
INFROMANT
i_ OUTTOTV
S-VIDEO
SATELLITE
IN
Satellite
Signal
VIDEO AUDIO
_OUT_
R L
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R L
OUTTO W
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 nudet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack
on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
I3. Connect the coaxial cable t_nm 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),
I3. Connect a coaxial cable to the Oulput Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled OfT 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 Demn Pin tknm the G-LINK jack.
I3. 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 (instmctinns are on p. 13).
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The Front of Your TV
Front Panel
If you cannot locate your r_'illOh" yOLl can LIS_"the" bLlttons of your ]'V to operate"
many of the TVs t_.atures. 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 lbr two seconds to access the G[IDE Plus+ system.
CH v Scans down through tile current channel list. When you're using tile TV's menkl system, it acts like tile arrow down button on tile remote control.
CH A Scans up through tile channel list. When you're using tile TV's menu system, it acts like tile arrow tip button on tile remote control.
VOL-- Decreases tile volHine. When you're using tile TV's lllentl system it acts like the lett arrow button on the remote conrail.
VOL + Increases the volume. When yotl're tlsing the TV's illentl svstel]] it acts like tile right arrow button on tile remote control.
POWER Turns tile 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 "1"*7is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings {'or your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program
guide is on your TV screen. VCR-- 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 fl,atures nt the guide will work prnperly.
G_LINK cable
G_LINK wands
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the G-LINK wands in f_contof tile remote sensor on tile VCR and/or cable bnx.
Some cable boxes and VCI,'s have tile remote sensor labeled on the unit, If tile remote sensor isn't labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use tile remote control that came with
tile VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
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2.
3.
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 trnnt nt the component.
Slowly move tile remote control across the lrnnt nt the component (VCR or cable box) while you press tile power button on and off, YOu must press and release the power bumm each time you move the remote (holding down tile 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 TV
Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCI,' and/or cable box
approximately one inch away from tile remote sensor (see instructions below).
TV (bagk panel)
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Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade nt tile plug with the wide slot in tile outlet. Insert the plug completely into
tile outlet.
Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove tile battery compartment cover on tile remote.
2. Insert new batteries. Malch the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on tile remote.
3. Put the ba/lery compartment cover back on tile 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 tile menu screens: highlight your
choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on tile remote to highlight one (7t'/he items listed on tile screen, tse tile Lip or down arrow button to 111ove
up or down. [se tile right or left arrow button to move right or leti.
To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK.
Note: Highli_,4htecl*nearts that the me nu item stancl._ outji'om
other menu items o* the li._t(appeat:_ clarke,; b*v_@tet;or a d(/]brent coto_9.
Turn on the TV
Press the POWER button on the remote control or lhe TV (tile first screen of the Interactive Setup appears), The menu screens 'time nut" after a period of time if
you don't make a selection, "llle tips in this section lull you how to access tile Setup menu screens manually.
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Complete the Interactive Setup
The menu system in your TV allows the TVs fl, atures to work properly. In this
Tip book, we call it the 'interactive setup'/)ecause the TV asks you questions, you To access the setup menus manually, answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn
pressMENU and choose Setup. on vour TV the setup screens appear automatically.
Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SF,7_/Pasks you to select your preferred language for 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 ()f the SETZ_) 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 R)r channels. A progress report appears on the screen.
2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press OK (the +
tirst GUIDE I lus system setup screen appears).
Note: [/'9,oz¢skip AuIo Cbannel Search **ow,you can access it lat*,r
Ibroz¢gh the Cbannd m_ *m. _k_ Cbapter 3 jbr more delait,_.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
The G{IDE 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 following steps.
The G-LINK cable nmst be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands must be placed in tront nt the remote sensor on the cable box and/or x,CR in
) + .order tnr the GLIDE I lus system to work (go back to p. 13 tnr details).
+ .1. You should see a screen displaying the features of the Guide I lus system.
I tess OK to continue.
2. The next screen asks you to locate setup inaterials 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 tile up or down arrow button on tile remote control to highlight your country and press OK.
2.
Use tile number buttons on your ren_ole tn enter your zip cnde.
Press OK when you're finished.
Note: [/'yoz¢rposlal code contains l_,lte_:_,press the z¢pand down arrow
bz_ttons on 3'olaf remote to enter l_,tt*,rs,and press the _v_@tarrow button to go to the next .space. 7be lgfl a,row bz¢tton *noz,esyou to the lgfl.
Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. "Ib supply your TV with tile correct TV program listings, tile 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£P.:J:
Co_il_gz_rin/4.ibr a I/%'Rappears).
2.
If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Y(,s and press OK on your remote control.
Note: 7be next series o/'screens are z,e_3' impo_qant because G{,gl)t_ IOh¢s+
._Fst*,mmz¢stj'ind the correct cab!*, box ir{fiJrmation in orcler/br the
program scb#ghd*, to be cotwect in .yoz¢r 7Y_ program gz¢icl*,.
If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and press OK (ST/J °3: Co*d_J_Hngjbr a VCR appears).
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 tile 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: Cham_el 0)_ is the most common.
4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
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5,
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).
lmportant Note: When code testing Ls ir_p_%_ress, don't toucb)'our 7'K
VCR, cable box or at(}, (f tbe remote controLs j_)r tbese products.
,
Look at your cable box. It it is still on and changed to channel 09, tile test was successful. Highlight Yes', and press OK (Slt/I):_: Co_fi_z_ri_zg.fiJra VCR
appeat:O.
It your cable box didn't change to channel 09 or turned itself ofl, you have two choices: ?ViJ_'md 7&st,this code_again.
70st this code again: If you think tile TV, the cable box, or any of the
remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test, highlight Test this cod(, a<,4ain and press OK (tile GUIDE Plus+ system runs tile same set of codes).
3)iz. If you don't think the test ,,,,;asinterrupted, highlight 3)k_and press OK (GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code).
Repeat tile previous instructions until the TV finds tile correct cable box code. Follow the instructions on tile screen.
Note: I/'the TV can t.find )our cable box code, a troubleshootim4
checklist appeat:_. Cat @d(y re_,ieu, each checklist a*M /bllow the i*zstrz_ctions or* the scree**.
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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
1. If: your TV is connected to a VCt{, press OK. If:it is not, highlight 3/0 and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to
connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCP.).
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight tile 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 VCR. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.
Important Note: When cod*_te.;ting i._in progre.;s, don't toz_ch yoz_r 7'_
I/CR, or a_zy ql't,Se remote controts fiJr these prodz_cts.
lit.
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 A_bor 70st
this cocl_,a_,daDz.
If you think your TV or relnotes might have been touched during tile test, tune your VCP. to channel 02, turn ofl your VCR and highlight 7>st this
code again.
If:you don't think tile test was interrupted, highlight NO. Tune your VCR to channel 02 and turn off your VCtL Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing another set of codes.)
Keep lk)llowing tile previous instructions until the VCR finds the correct code.
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