RCA F36444YX01, F36450YX01, F32450YX01, F32444YX01, F27450TX01 User Manual
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WARNING
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electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
_ 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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"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
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important instructions
accompanying the product.
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 _viter les chocs electriques, introduire
la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et
pousser jusq6 au fond.
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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.
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OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
VCRrequiredfor recording.
Key Features Overview
Your TV is equipped with l_.atures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The l_>llowing
infbrmation sumnmrizes a few of these fi.atures. Chapter 3 provides more inl_)rmation about tile
rest of the TV's tl.atures and how to use them.
On-screen Program Guide
Description: The (;tIDE Plus+ TM system is an on-screen interactiw, list of
programs and inlkmnation that is built into your TV. You can scroll through tile
guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program t}om the guide. You
can also browse programs by cat_.gory with the sort t>ature.
When you access lhe Newa t>ature, MSNBC appears in your vide() window if it's
available through your TV.
Oneq'ouch VCR Recording is another benefit of tile 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 lhe on-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions in
Chapter 1,
• One-Touch VCR Recording: You nmst connect tile G-LINKTM cable to tile TV
and place one of lhe wands in t?ont of the tern(m, 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 flcont of the remote sensor on the cable box.
V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description: You can block programs and movies by conl_.nt, age-based
ratings, and/or movie ratings.
Requirements:
• Set up the Parent_l ControL_ menu in lhe TV's main menu (Chapter 3
has details).
• The broadcast_.rs nmst use tile rating system when they send tile program
to your TV in order R)r your TV to block the program.
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Auto Tuning
Description: Allows you to set up the TV to autonlatically tune to a specific
channel when you press a certain component (VCP,, DVD player, etc.) button on
the remote.
Requirements: Set up Azao 7_¢*H*_,4 in the TV's menu system. (Chapter 3
has details).
VIDEO R-AUDIO-L z
Y PB PR
Component (Y, PB, P.) Jacks
Description: When connecting a c'ompon_.nt with Y, P_, P_ jacks to tile TV,
provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three
signals.
Requirements: [se three video-grade cables for tile connection. Make sure to
connect tile left and right audio to tile R-A{ DIO-L INPUT2 jacks.
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Introduction
Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1
On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1
Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ 2
Component (Y, P_,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
Now to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup ......................... 15
Turn on theTV ................................................................................................................ 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 WHOoINPUT 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
Now 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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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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Connections 8t 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 theTV
• Put Batteries in the Remote
• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup
• Turn on the TV
• Complete the Interactive Setup
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G_cy)hics contributed _z_itbi_ this pz_b/ication are fbr _])_sentatio_ on(F. 5
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all c()mponents Ix, lore you plug any ot their power cords into the, wall outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component Ixd:ore you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Reler to the Important
Sateguards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don't block ventilation holes on any ot tile 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
I_comit won't flow around ()tiler components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into tile designated jack.
• If you place components above tile TV, route all cables down tile side of the back ot tile
TV instead ot straight down the middle of the back ot tile TV.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep tile twin
lead cables away trom audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose tile location tor your TV carelully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is ot adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV flcom being accidentally tipped over, pushed olT, or pulled
ott. 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 tile TV where sunlight or roonl lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soil
or indirect lighting.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually I_undlcd together. For better visibility, tile connection pictures in
this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).
Demo Pin
You must remove the Demo Pin from tile G-LINK jack on the back ot
your TV in order lk_ryour TV to operate properly and to connect the
(;--LINK cable.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect yoclr TV. Please use the Ik)llowing chart to determine which
connection is best for yocl. 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.
Components
Connection
Title
TV + VCR + DVD
TV + VCR +
Satellite
TV + VCR
Cables
Needed
Coaxial
Audio/video
S-Video
Component video
G-LINK cable
Coaxial
Audio/video
S-Video (optional)
G-LINK cable
Coaxial
Audio/video
G-LINK cable
pages 8-9
pages 10-11
page12
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed lot the connections represented in this Ix)ok.
Notes: AudioNideo 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.
G-LINK cable Audio/Video cables Component video (Y, PB,P.)
cables
Coaxial cable S-Video cable
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VIDEO AUDIO
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TV(back panel)
DVD
iN FROMANT
ANTENNA
orAntenna
* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must
connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO
Rand Ljacks on the back of the TV, not the
INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
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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 INPt T2 AUDIO R and L jacks on lhe
back of the TV and to lhe Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player.
I3. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, P, PR), connect three video grade
cables to the Y, P_, PRjacks on the DVD player and to the Y, P_, P. jacks on the back of
the TV. If your DVD player doesn't have Y, P_, P. jacks, go to C.
-OR-
C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to lhe S-Video jack on
the DVD player and the S-VIDEO jack on lhe 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
Ljacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
-OR-
D. Connect a vide() cable (yellow) lo the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the
INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.
2. Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to lhe CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to tile Output Jack
on your VCR (sometimes labeled OfT TO TV).
Note: If your VCRhas AN input jacks, you can connect your TV to your VCR using audiotvideo cables
for better quality.
3. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable ll*oin your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack
on your VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM AN'D.
4. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin l_com the G-LINK jack Then, connect
the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on tile TV. Next stvp, phtce one of tile wands of the
G-LINK cable lo work with your VCR (instructions are on page 14).
Go to page 14
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SATELLITE RECEIVER
FromCableorAntenno
IN FR__ CH3
OUT CH4
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Satellite
Signal
ANTENNA
* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must
connect the audio cables to the INPUTI AUDIO
Rand Ljacks on the back of the TV, not the
INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
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TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV
A. Connect tile audio/video cables. Connect tile audio cables (white and red) to tile INt l_ F2
AUDIO R and L jacks on tile back ot tile TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on tile
Satellite Receiver.
B. Connect tile video cable (yellow) to tile INPUT2 VIDEO jack on tile back of tile TV and
to tile Video Output Jack on tile sal_dlite receiver.
C. Connect S-Video cable (optional). Connect an S-Video cable to tile S-VIDEO jack on the
TV and to tile S-VIDEO jack on the satellite receiver. (An S-Video cable provides beuer
picture quality than a regular vide<) cable, but it is optional.)
Note: If you connect an S-Videocable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1AUDIO Rand
Ljacks on the back of the IV, not the INPUT2AUDIO iacks.
2. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver
A. Connect tile coaxial cable from your cable nutlet, cable box, or antenna t() tile Input Jack
on y()ur satellite receiver (sometimes lal)eled IN FROM ANT).
B. Connect tile coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna to tile Input Jack ()n y()ur
satellite recei'_er, (sometimes labeled SATELLrFE IN)
3. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV
A. Connect a coaxial cable to tile Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on tile
samllite receiver and to tile Input Jack on lhe VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT),
B. Connect a coaxial cable to tile Output Jack on tile VCR (sometimes labeled OIT TO TV)
and to tile CABLE/ANTENNA jack on tile TV.
4. Connect G-LINK cable
If you haven't already done so, remov(, tile I)emo Pin from tile G-LINK jack. Then, conn(,ct
tile G-LINK cable to tile G-LINK jack on tile TV. Next step, place one of tile wands of tile
G-LINK cable lo work with your VCR (instructions are on page 14).
Go to page 14
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TV (backpanel)
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From Cable
orAMefina
TV + VCR
1. Connect your TV to your VCR
2.
A. Connect a coaxial cable to lhe CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to tile Output Jack on
your VCR (sometimes labeled OtT TO TV).
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the INPI_T1 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 tile back of the TV and to the
Video Output Jack on the VCR.
Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connvct tile coaxial cablv t]coln your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your
1 1 1
VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
It you haven't already done so, remove tile Demo Pin lrom tile G-LINK jack. Then, connect the
(}-LINK cable to tile G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one ot the wands ot 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 tile end ol 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 VCt{. A picture
ot the G-LINK cable is on page 7.
CABLE/ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal l_comthe antenna,
cable or cable box.
R-AUDIO-L
S-VIDEO@
VIDEO R-AUDIO-L z
c::
Y PB PR
INPU_rl Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD phlyer, satellite
receiver or laserdisc phlyer.
• VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is
usually yellow.
• R AUDIO provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is
usually red.
• L A[DIO provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually
white.
S-VIDEO provides better picture quality than the regular video jacks
(INPt T1 and INPUT 2 VIDEO) because the color part of the signal is
separated fYom 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 INPI_T1
jacks.
INPUT2 Lets you connect a second component such as a VCR, internet access
device, DVD player, or laserdisc player. Its AUDIO and VIDEO jacks are the
same as described tor INPUT1 above.
Y, Px_,P_ (Component Video) provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated inlo three signals, tse three video-grade cables li>rthe
connection. When using Y_ P,_,PR, make sure to connect leti and right audio
cables to the R-A{ DIO-L INPUT2 jacks.
AUDIO OUT R/L Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver lk)r improved
sound quality.
Note: YOUmight want to turn off the TV'sspeakers from the Audio Menu. Goto
page 49 for more information.
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Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GI_IDE 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 lk_r your area, and to rune directly to a channel when the program
guide is on your TV screen.
¥CR- If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch
VCP, recording won't work. The other fl,atures ot the guide will work properly.
G41NK wands
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have lo place the G-LINK wands in ficont of lhe 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 lo use the remow control that came with the VCR
and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
2.
3_
Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
Hold tile remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but tile one that came with the
cable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching the (}-LINK cable) so that it is touching tile
l_contof the conlponent.
Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while
you press the power button on and ott. You nlust press and release the power button each time
you move the remote (holding down the button won't work).
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When the component turns on, you've located the remo[e sensor.
If you don't have both a
cable box and a VCR
connected to your TV,just
coil the cable of the extra
G-LINK wand with a twist
tie and leave it behind the
T_
Placing the G-LINK Wands
t lace the G-LINK wands in tront ot the remote sensor on your VCP, and/or cable box approximately
one inch away [_om the remote sensor (see instructions below).
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Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into tile wall outlet. Match the wide blade ot tile plug with the
wide slot in the outlet. Insert tile plug completely into tile outlet.
Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove tile battery compartment cover on the remote.
2. Insert new batteries. Malch the polarities (+ and -) on the bam.ries with the
diagram on tile remote.
3. Put the battery conlpartment cover back on the remote.
q_C>
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 an item on-screen, press the arrow buttons on the remote. [se the
up or down arrow button to move up or down. [se tile right or left arrow
button to move right or left.
To select tile 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 tile Interactive Setup appears). "File nlenu screens "time out" alter
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: Pressingthe 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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To accessthe setup menus manually,
press MENU and choose Setup.
Complete the Interactive Setup
The menu system in your TV allows the TV's t_atures to work properly. We call
it lhe "interactive setup" because lhe TV asks you questions, you answer, and
the TV makes tile appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV,
the setup screens appear aulomatically.
Set the Menu Language
Tile first part of tile SETLY_asks you to select your preferred language f_r tile
menu system.
1. Highlight your preterred language tbr the menu system.
2. Press OK to select that language.
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUI) 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 lk)r channels. A progress report
appears on the screen.
2_
When the screen on the TV tells you tile search is complete, press OK (tile
first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can accessit later through the
Channel menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.
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 int_,ractive program guicle that lists
what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you
need to complete tile tbllowing steps.
The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands
nlust be placed in front of the remote sensor on your cable box and/or VCR in
order tor tile G{IDE Plus+ system to work (go back to page 14 tor details).
1. YOu should see a screen displaying tile features of tile 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. It your country is highlighted, press OK on tile 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. [se tile 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 clown 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.
Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable s_.tup. To supply your TV
........................................................................................................................................................................................................with tile correct TV program listings, the G{IDE Plus+ system needs to know if
your TV is connectud to cable.
1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK.
If your TV isn't connected to cable, highlight A%and press OK (STIJa3:
Co*{/_gz_Hngibra.. VCR appears), . Go to page 19.
2,
If you have a cable box cnnnected to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK on
your remote cnntroL
Note: The next seriesof screens is very important becausethe GUIDEPlus+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 conn_,cted to this T% highlight No and
press OK ($71J _:;: Co_d_4mqngjbr a VCR appears). Go to page 19.
np
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 file 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).
Notes: Channel 03 is the most common
Choose Videol/AUX if your cable box isconnected to your TV with audio/video
cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7 for pictures of these cables.
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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Make sure your cable box is on.
Tune tile cable box to channel 02 (use the remow control that came with
your cable box, or press tile channel buuons on tile cable box).
Press OK (tile G{IDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).
Important Note: When code testing isin progress, don't touch your TV,VfiR, cable
box or any of the remote controls for these products.
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Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, tile test
was successl\_l. Highlight Yes, and press OK ($7t?P3: Cot_/l_4z_r/t_/4jbra VCR
appear._.
If your cable box didn't change to channel ()9 or turned itself off, you have
two choices: No and 7_._1tbi._ code c(gain.
7_._ttbL_code c(gain: If you think the TV, the cable box, or any of the remote
controls might have been touched or/)umped during tile test, highlight Test
tbi._ codt, c(gain and press OK (tile GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of
codes).
No: If you don't think the test *x.asinterrupted, highlight No and press OK
(G{ IDE Plus+ syswm tests tile next code).
Repeat tile previous instructions until the TV I]nds tile correct cable box
code. Follow the instructions on tile screen.
Note: If the TVcan'tfind your cableboxcode, a troubleshooting checklistappears.
Carefully revieweachchecklistandfollow the instructionsonthe screen.
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