RCA F27450, F32444, F32450, F36444, F36450 User Manual
Television
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Please read this manual before
operating this product for the
first time.
TOCOM 15891780
Models: F27450, F32444, F32450,
F36444, F36450
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations 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 logos, 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 (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card
allows us to contact you if needed.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Power Consumption: 120V ~ 60 Hz A.C. 128W (model
F27450), 142W (models F32444 and F32450), 146W
(models F36444 and F36450)
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
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important instructions
accompanying the product.
Product Information
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. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No.__________________________________________________________________________________________
Serial No. __________________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Date:______________________________________________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________
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The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index
Systems B.V., respectively.
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PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON
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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.
Introduction
Key Features Overview
Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following
information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 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 appears 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:
• Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You’ll find detailed instructions in
Chapter 1.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Rating Status
TV-14 View
Press ^/v to block programs with
this content for this rating.
RATING STATUS
TV-MA View
TV-14 View
TV-PG View
TV-G View
TV-Y7 View
TV-Y View
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• 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 3
has details).
• The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program
to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.
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Introduction
CHANNEL
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Auto Channel Search
3 List and Labels
4 Auto Tuning
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Auto Tuning
Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific
channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD player, etc.) button on
the remote.
Requirements: Set up Auto Tuning in the TV’s menu system. (Chapter 3
has details).
Component (Y, PB, PR) Jacks
Description: When connecting a component with Y, PB, PR jacks to the TV,
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Requirements: Use three video-grade cables for the connection. Make sure to
connect the left and right audio to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT2 jacks.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Key Features Overview ....................................................................................................1
On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls........................................................................................... 1
Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ 2
Component (Y, PB, PR) Jacks....................................................................................... 2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6
Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6
Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6
Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6
Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... 6
Demo Pin ....................................................................................................................6
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................7
TV + VCR + DVD Player.....................................................................................................9
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver.........................................................................................11
TV + VCR .......................................................................................................................... 12
Jacks on the Back of the TV ........................................................................................... 13
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... 14
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 14
Placing the G-LINK Wands .......................................................................................14
Plug in the TV..................................................................................................................15
Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................... 15
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup .........................15
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................ 15
Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 16
Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 16
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 16
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 16
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 20
Next Steps .......................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 22
Using the WHO•INPUT Button ................................................................................23
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components .........................................24
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote .......................................................24
How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 24
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ................................................ 25
Remote Codes .................................................................................................................26
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System .....................................................................................28
Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28
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Table of Contents
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 29
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 29
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 29
Sort ............................................................................................................................31
News .......................................................................................................................... 32
Schedule.................................................................................................................... 32
Messages ................................................................................................................... 33
Channels ................................................................................................................... 34
Setup .........................................................................................................................34
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 35
Promotions ............................................................................................................... 35
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ...............................................................................................35
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 36
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature............................................................ 36
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................36
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 38
How V-Chip Works ...................................................................................................38
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 39
Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 41
Viewing Specific Content Themes ...........................................................................42
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 43
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 44
Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 44
Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 45
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 45
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System ............................................................................. 48
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 48
Picture Quality Menu .....................................................................................................49
Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 50
Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 51
Channel Menu................................................................................................................. 52
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 52
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 54
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 56
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 57
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................ 57
Accessory Order Form .................................................................................................... 59
Index ................................................................................................................................ 61
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Chapter 1
Connections & Setup
Chapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• Connections
• Jacks on the Back of the TV
• Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
• Plug in the TV
• Put Batteries in the Remote
• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup
• Turn on the TV
• Complete the Interactive Setup
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Connections & Setup
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.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in
this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).
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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.
Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who
will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its
operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.
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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.
Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection
pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility.
Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV. You need to
connect this cable to your TV, and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the
program guide to work properly.
pages 10-11
page 12
G-LINK cable
Audio/Video cables
Component video (Y, PB, PR)
cables
Coaxial cable S-Video cable
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TV + VCR + DVD Player
1. Connect your TV to your DVD player
A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 AUDIO R and L jacks on the
back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player.
B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, P
cables to the Y, PB, PR jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, PB, PR jacks on the back of
the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have Y, PB, PR jacks, go to C.
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C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on
the DVD player and the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t
have an S-Video jack, go to D.
Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and
L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
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D. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the
INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.
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2. Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack
on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
Note: If your VCR has A/V input jacks, you can connect your TV to your VCR using audio/video cables
for better quality.
3. 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).
4. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Then, connect
the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of the
G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on page 14).
Go to page 14
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Connections & Setup
Satellite
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TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV
A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2
AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the
Satellite Receiver.
B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and
to the Video Output Jack on the satellite receiver.
C. Connect S-Video cable (optional). Connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the
TV and to the S-VIDEO jack on the satellite receiver. (An S-Video cable provides better
picture quality than a regular video cable, but it is optional.)
Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and
L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
2. 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).
3. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on the
satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
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.
4. Connect G-LINK cable
If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Then, connect
the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of the
G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on page 14).
Go to page 14
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1. Connect your TV to your VCR
A. 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).
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT1 AUDIO
R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes
labeled OUT R L).
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the INPUT1 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and to the
Video Output Jack on the VCR.
2. 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).
3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Then, connect the
G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of the G-LINK
cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on page 14).
Go to page 14
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Jacks on the Back of the TV
This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be
sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.)
G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. The G-LINK cable enables the TV’s GUIDE Plus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCR. A picture of the G-LINK cable is on page 7.
CABLE/ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable or cable box.
INPUT1 Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite
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usually yellow.
• R AUDIO provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is
usually red.
• L AUDIO provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually
white.
• S-VIDEO provides better picture quality than the regular video jacks
(INPUT1 and INPUT 2 VIDEO) because the color part of the signal is
separated from the black and white part of the picture. When using S-Video,
make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT1
jacks.
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• Y, PB, PR (Component Video) provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the
connection. When using Y, PB, PR, make sure to connect left and right audio
cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT2 jacks.
R
AUDIO OUT R/L Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound quality.
Note: You might want to turn off the TV’s speakers from the Audio Menu. Go to
page 49 for more information.
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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.
VCR – If 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 features of the guide will work properly.
How to Find the Remote Sensor
G-LINK cable
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.
G-LINK wands
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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.
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.
3. 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).
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4. When the component turns on, you’ve located the remote sensor.
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).
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Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade 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.
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
OK
Use the arrow buttons and the OK
button to move through the menu
system.
choice and select it.
To highlight an item on-screen, press the arrow buttons on the remote. 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 from other menu items on
the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).
Turn on the TV
Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV (the
first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens “time out” 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.
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV
mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s
functions.
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Complete the Interactive Setup
Tip
To access the setup menus manually,
press MENU and choose Setup.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. 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 SETUP asks 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 SETUP asks if you want the TV to search for all available
channels. 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: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the
Channel menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
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.
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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 your cable box and/or VCR in
order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to page 14 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.
Connections & Setup
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: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow buttons on
your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next
space. The left arrow button moves you to the left.
Tip
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:
Configuring for a VCR appears). Go to page 19.
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 is very important because the GUIDE Plus+ system
must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV
program listings.
If you don’t have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and
press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears). Go to page 19.
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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3. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see
4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to
connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box).
Notes: Channel 03 is the most common.
Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/video
cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7 for pictures of these cables.
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
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).
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, cable
box or any of the remote controls for these products.
6. 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: Configuring for a VCR
appears).
If your cable box didn’t change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you have
two choices: No and Test this code again.
Test this 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’t find your cable box code, a troubleshooting checklist appears.
Carefully review each checklist and follow the instructions on the screen.
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