RCA F36444YX01, F36450YX01, F32450YX01, F32444YX01, F27450TX01 User Manual

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operating this
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or

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.

_k This symbol indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside

the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or

This symbol indicates

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.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your

product for its proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

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 (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card

allows us to contact you if needed.

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:

VCRPlus+,C3,PlusCode,G-LINK,andGUIDEPlus+are trademarksof GemstarDevelopmentCorporation.
TheVCRPlus+andGUIDEPlus+systemsare manufacturedunder licensefrom GemstarDevelopmentCorporation and VCRIndex

SystemsB.V.,respectively.

THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. AND GEMSTAR ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE
PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON

MULTIMEDIA INC. OR GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION
OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

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

Changing

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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

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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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VCR

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B k

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

_) _ _ OOTTOTVSATE,,,TE

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rv (backpanel) " " '_

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)

R L

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R L

IR FROM ART

\

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@

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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).

vc7 _ABtF_°X _

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.

5_

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.

6_

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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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR

1. If your TV is cnnnected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears renfinding
you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and vCR).

If it is not, highlight NO and press OK.

2. [se tile up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that
is connected to the TV and press OK.

It your brand isn't listed, highlight NOt Listed and press OK.

,

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

Important Note: When code testing isin progress, don't touch your TV, VCR,or
any of the remote controls for these products.

4,

Look at tile front of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically and

g •

changed to channel 09, the test _as successful. Highlight Yes and
press OK.

If your VCR didn't change to channel 09, you can either choose _\'bor Test

this code c(gain.

. . 7It you think your T'_ or remntes might have been tnuched during the test,

tune your VCR to channel 02, turn ott your VCR and highlight 78st this

code again.

If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight A'O.Tune your _ CR to
channel 02 and turn oil your VCR. Press OK (tile GLIDE Plus+ system starts

testing another set ot codes.)
Keep Ik>llnwing the previous instructions until the VCR finds tile

correct cnde.

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Leave your cable box turned ON to
download program information.

Leave your VCRturned OFF to record
programs.

Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of
troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again.

Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup.
Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and if this fails, the test continues

with all codes in the system.
Skip this step: the GUIDE Plus+ system won't be able to automatically schedule

programs to record on your VCR.

Step 4: Confirming Your Settings

l. Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct, If all seltings are

complete, highlight Yes, end s_,lJ_pand press OK. If your cable box and/or
VCR code testing l_iled, you should see INCOMPLETtJ where the cable
box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional

screens appear.

If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight NO, r_'.l;eal se/z_pprocess
and press OK. Follow tile instructions on the screen.

2. YOu can choose to view a demo of the GI_IIT)EPlus+ l)atures, which may

take a l)w minutes to load. It you don't want to see the demo right now,
press OK to watch TV.

What to Expect

The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on tile screen. The
[k)llowing exalnples explain what you might see:

• If all of tile program inlk>rmation has been sent lo your TV, tile G{IDE Pins+ system appears
with all of your TV program listings.

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

• If the TV detecled lhat you have multiple cable companies in your area, S?tZP 5: Choo._in/_ YoJ_r

Channel Lineup appears.

Features of the GLIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.

To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAP,or G{IDE on tile remote control.

Next Steps

Now that you'_ e linished tile Interactive Setup, you're ready to watch TV. This might be a good time
to prograln your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to

operate other components. Go to tile next chapter to lind out how to program your remote.

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2

Using the Remote Control

Chapter Overview:

• The Buttons on the Remote Control

• Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components

• How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed It

• Code List

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The Buttons on the Remote Control

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

lb enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits, lb enter a three-digit channel,
press and hold the first digit 11)r two seconds until hvo dashes appear to the

right of tile number, then add the second two. Example: to rune lo channel 123,
press and hold 1 11)r two seconds, press 2, then press 3.

Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Move through the (m-screen menu
sysleln.

ANTENNA Functkms as TV/VCR button in VCt{ mnde and TV/receiver l)uttnn
in SAT, CABLE mode.

AUX (auxiliary) Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate tile component
you've programmed the remote to operate with this button. You can program

this buuon to conlrol a cable box, RCA audio components, a VCR or satellite
receiver. If you set tip the Auto Tuning I)ature (Chapter 3), pressing the AI_X

button automatically tunes tile TV to tile correct channel.
CH (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list.

Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue
changing channels.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display t}om the screen and returns you to
TV viewing.

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning I)ature
(Chapter 3), pressing tile DVD button automatically tunes the TV to the

correct channel.
FORWARD If you're operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control,

press FORWARD to advance a videotape or disc.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.

" _ press G{IDE again to remove it fromGUIDE Disphlys the G{IDE t It s+ system;

the screen.
INFO Displays channel information.

L.E.D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote fllat lights when you
are programming the remote. It also lights when you press a valid bulton on

the remote.
MENU Displays the TV's Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2

seconds to display the GUIDE Plus+ system.

MUTE Lowers tile volume to its minilnum level. Press again to restore vnlulne.

OK When a nlenu is on tile screen, press OK to select tile item that is
highlighted.

ON.OFF Turns tile TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode (VCt{,
DVD, Satellite, etc.) and the remote is progralnmed to operate that component,
you can press ON-OFF to turn the component on and ott.

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To turn off alt the RCA,

GE,and Proscan

components that are
connected to the TV,

press ON.OFF twice
within two seconds,

This feature only works

with most RCA,GEand
Proscanproducts.

PAUSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD player with tile remote control, press PAUSE when tile
videotape or disc is playing to pause playback.

PLAY If youre operating a VCR or DVD player, plays tile videotape or disc.
REC°VCR+ When the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the screen, press REC°VCR+ to program

your VCR to record a program. If the remote is in VCR mode, press REC°VCR+ to start recording.
REVERSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press REVERSE to go

backwards on a videotape or disc.
SAT°CABLE Puts the remote in SAT-CABLE mode. If you set Lip tl_e Auto Tuning l_ature (Chapter

3), pressing tile SAT°CABLE buuon automatically tunes tile TV to tile correct channel.
SKIP If you press this buuon bel_)re you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds and

automatically goes back to lhe original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if
you press SKIP two times belk)re you change/he channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically

turns back to the original channel). Press CLEAR to cancel skip timer.
SOUND Displays the AU1)IO PROCESSOR menu.

STOP If you're operating a VCR or DVD player, stops playing the videotape or disc.
TV Turns on tile TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel inlk)rmation.

VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set Lip the Auto Tuning l_.ature (Chapter 3), pressing tile
VCR1 button aulomatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.

VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set Lip the Auto Tuning l_.ature (Chapter 3), pressing tile
VCR2 button aulomatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.

VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV's v<)lume.
WHO°INPUT In TV mode, press WHO-INPt T to toggle through the available Video Input channels

(FRNT, VID1iSVID1, VID2iCVID2, and tile current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available
channel lists.

Using the WHO-INPUT Button

[se file WHO°INPUT bHlton to toggle through the availabh, input sources (FRNT, VI1)liSVII)I, VII)2/
CVID2, and the current channel) and view the content from the component you have connecled to

tile TV.

1. Press TV to place tile remote in TV mode. Make sure that the content from tile component is
turned ON.

2. Press WHO-INPI_T to tune to lhe available input source and view lhe component.

3. Press WHO°INPI_ T again to tune back to the channel you were previously walching.

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You'll use these buttons when you
program the remote to operate another

component.
The remote may not operate all models

of all brands.

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Tostop the automatic code search without
programming any components, press and hold
CLEARuntil the light on the remote turns off.

Programming the Remote to Operate
Other Components

The universal relnolc control can be programmed to operate most brands of
remote controllable VCRs, RCA audio receivers, satellite receivers and cable

boxes. "llle remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and

Proscan VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers and satellite receivers.

Note: The TV and DVD buttons cannot be programmed

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote

To dewrnlin_, whether th{, universal r{,lnote needs to be progranlnled, turn a

component ON, such as a VCR, point tile remote at the VCR, and press the VCR
button. Then press ON* OFF or channel up or channel down to see if tile VCR

responds to the relnote COmlnands. If not, the relnote needs to be progranlm{,d.

How to Program the Remote

"fh_,r{, are two ways to program tile renlot_, controh autonl_ltic cod{' search and

direct entry. Instructions fbr both ways fkfllow.

Using Automatic Code Search

1. Turn on tile component you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.)

2,

Press and hold file component button on tile remote control that
corresponds to tile component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, etc.).
While you hold down tile component buuon, press and hold ON*OFF
(when the light on the remote turns on, release both buttons).

3. Press PLAY (tile light on the remote, located below the ON-OFF button,
starts flashing).

The remolc is searching tile first set of component codes (there are 20 sets
of codes). If the component you want to operate doesn't turn off
automatically after 5 seconds, press PLAY again (the light starls flashing

again as tile remote searches through file next set of codes).

4,

Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off.

Note: If the component doesn't turn off after you've pressedthe PLAYbutton 20
times, the component can't be programmed,

Press REVEP, SE, wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until tile component turns
back on.

)

5. To finish, press and hold the STOt button until the light on the remote
turns off.

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k Turn on fl_e component you want the remote lo operate_

2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 26.

3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds lo the component you want tile
remow to operaw (VCR1, etc.)

4. Enter the code from file code list.

5. Release the component buuon.

6. Press ON*OFF to see if the component responds to the remow commands. If it doesn't, try
pressing tile component bunon and then ON*OFF again.

7. If you get no response, repeat these steps using tile next code listed for your brand until tile
component responds to tile remote commands.

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The buttons might

operate differently for
other components,

especially when you're
using another
component's menu

system.

How to Use the Remote After You've
Programmed It

Once the remole has been programmed successl\llly, you are ready to use it lo control your
components. To operaw the component:

1. Press the component bullon (TV, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, A[X, or SAT*CABLE) R> set tile remote to

operate the component.

2. Press ON-OFF to turn tile component ON or OFF.

3. [se tile remote buuons that apply to that component.

Note: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You
must pressthe component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e, if you want to

operate the VCR, pressVCR1on the remote control to put the remote in VCRmode)

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Remote Codes

VCR

Admiral ..................................................................... 213[

Adventura .................................................. 202h

Aiko .................................................................... 2027

Aiwa .......................................................... 2{)(}2, 2026

Akai ......... 2()03, 200t, 2(}05, 20(}7, 2008, 2I 11,21 ] 2, 2[ i3

American High ...................................................... 202¸[

Asha .............................................................. 2013

Audio Dynamics .................................... 20(}9_ 201(}

Audkwox ....................................................... 2014

BeIl& ttowe]J ................................................. 201 [

Beaum_trk ............................................................ 2{)13

Broksonic .......................................... 2{)12, 2025

CalJx ................................................................... 2014

Candle .......... 2013, 2014, 2(}I5, 2(}[6, 2017, 2018_ 2019

Canon ..................................................... 2(}21, 2022, 2114

Capebart ........................................... 2020, 2110

Cal_ er ....................................................... 2062

CCE .......................................................... 2027, 2061

Citizen 2013, 2(}I4, 2(}[5, 2016. 20IV, 2018,2019,202v

Montgome W Ward .................................... 2075, 2131

Motoroh ........................................................ 202¸1.2131

M]_ ............................................... 20(}2, 2013. 2(¸)26

Muhitech ..................... 2(1{)2,2(}[3, 2016, 2026_ 2053, 2061

NEC ................................. 2(}09, 2010, 2011, 2()I6. 2(}I8,

....................... 24}58. 2064, 2076, 2078, 2{)79, 2Ill, 2[23

Nikko ............................................................. 2011

Nob]ex ............................................................. 2013

Olympus ................................................................... 2{)21

Optimus ..................................................... 2014. 2131

Optonlca ......................................................... 209(,

Orion ................................................................... 2035

Panasonic .................. 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2[27

Pentax ................................ 2016, 2055, 2{)56, 2[0 v. 2120

Pentex Research ....................................................... 2018

Phlko .................................... 202I, 2022, 2062, 21)63

Philips ............................................ 202I, 2062, 2096. 2124

Pilot .................................................................... 2{)14

Pioneei ................................ 20[0, 2055, 2080. 2081, 2123

Portland ............................... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2114)

Proscan ..................................................... 2000, 2001

Protec ..................................................................... 2061

Pulsar ............................................................ 2[04

()uartei ................................................................. 2011

Quartz ................................................................. 2011

Quasar .................................................. 202L 2022. 2[25

Colo*twne ..................................................... 2009 RC'_ .............................. 2000, 200L 2003, 2013, 2021,

Coil 7................................................................... 2{)61 ................ 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084.2{)85, 2086.208_,

C_Mg ................................... 20[3, 20[4, 2023, 2{X}1

Curtis Mathes .......................... 2000, 2(}02, 2(}09, 2013_

............................ 2016, 2018, 202I, 2022, 2024, 2115

Cybemex ............................................................ 2013

I)aex_/o 2015, 20I 7, 20[9,2025, 2026, 2027, 2028. 2110

Dayu*m ........................................................ 2110

I)b_ ........................................................... 2009, 2010

Dimensia ........................................................... 2000

I)ynatech ........................................... 2002, 21)26

Electr/)home ........................................... 2014, 2{)29

Electrophonic ...................................................... 20t4

Emeison .......................................... 2002, 2{)12.2{)14.

............. 2015, 202I, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,

2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 24)37, 2038, 2039, 2040, 20il,
2042, 2044, 20i5, 20t7, 2065, 214}5, 2113, 2116, 2117.

2134)
t ishel 20I 1, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 24}51, 2052,2[ i8

tuji .................................................................... 202[, 2119

tunai ................................................. 2002, 2026

Gana_d ........................................................... 2026

GE ........... 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115. 2[20

Golds[ Er........................ 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121

Gmdiente ........................................................ 202(_

HaHey Davldson ............................................ 2026

Halman Kmdon .......................................... 2009

H Erwood ..................................................... 2{X_[

Headqum tel ....................................................... 201[

ttitachi 2002. 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 2I 1I, 2120, 2122

HI Q ................................................................... 2023

Instant Replay .................................................... 21)21

](L ................................................................. 202[

]( Penney ............... 2009, 20[0, 20[i, 2013, 2{)14. 2021.

.............. 2022, 2{)55, 24156, 2058, 2059, 20641, 2107, 2118

]ensen ................................................... 2055, 2056, 211 [

yvC ................ 2009, 2010, 2011, 20[8, 2058, 211[, 2123

Kenx_ood 2009, 2010, 20[ I, 2016, 2018. 2058. 2[ 11,2[23

KLH .................................................................... 2061

Kodak .................................................... 2014, 2{)21

Llo)d .......................................................... 2002, 21)26

Logik .......................................................... 206[

LX[ .................................................................... 201 _,

Magnavox ...... 202I, 2022, 24162, 204_3, 2104, 2108, 2124

Magnin ............................................................. 2013

Mamntz .......................................... 2009, 2010, 2{)11,

................................ 2016, 2018, 202I, 2058, 2{X_2,2{K_4

Malta .............................................................. 2014

Masushita ................................................... 21)2[

MEI ....................................................................... 202[

Memorex ................................................ 2002, 201L

.................. 2013, 2{)14. 2(}21, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131

MGA .................................................... 2029, 2065, 2113

MGN Technok/gy .............................................. 2013

MidJand .......................................................... 2053

Minoha ................................................. 2055, 2056, 2107

Mitsublshi .... 21)29, 2055, 2(156, 20(_5, 2066, 2067, 20(¢),

........... 2070, 2071, 24172, 2073, 2074, 21()4_,2I 13, 2I 23

................ 2088, 2089, 2090, 209I, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2[25

Radloshad<il_ealistlc ................... 2002, 201I, 2013, 21)14

..... 202I, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131

R_tdix ............................................................. 2014

Rm_de_ .......................................................................... 2014

R_coh .............................................................. 2128

Rtnco ................................................................... 2104

Samstmg ................... 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112

Sanky ....................................................... 213L 2104

Sans tl ......................................... 20 t0, 2092, 211 L 2123

Sanyo .............................................. 201L 21)13, 2023

Scott 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 21)65, 24193, 2116

Seres ............................. 20[ I, 2014, 2{)21. 2023, 2048,

..................... 2(149, 2050, 205I, 2055, 21)56, 2[0 _, 21 [8

Sharp ................. 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 21)95, 24)96, 213i

Shinlom .............................. 2004, 2056, 2(X_I, 2098

Shogun ................................................................... 2013

Sign tmre ............................................... 2002, 2131

Singer .................................................. 202L 2(KH. 2[28

Sony ......................... 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 212g

b'[}4............................................................ 202[, 2107

b)l_mia 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2(X_5. 2[24

b) mphonic ........................................................ 2002, 2026

land> .................................................. 2002, 2011

lhshlko ...................................................................... 2014

lhtkmg ..................................................... 2058, 2111

IEA( .................................... 2002, 2026, 2{)58, 2085, 2111

lechnics ................................................. 202L 2109

It'knlka ........................ 2002, 20[4, 202I, 2026, 2100. 2[29

IMK ............................................... 2013, 2024, 2047

Ik/shlba ............. 24115, 2049, 205I, 2055, 2065. 24)93, 2116

Ik)teVision ............................................... 2013, 2014

Unltech .................................................................... 2013

\ectol Resemch ........................ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2{)16

Victor ..................................................................... 2010

Video ( ()ncepts .................. 20(}9, 2()1(}, 2015. 24116, 21 [3

Videosonic ............................................................ 2013

\'_4_rds............. 2002. 2013, 20[4, 2015, 202[, 2023, 2026,

2029, 2{)55, 2056, 204_I, 2096, 210I, 2102, 2[03, 2[{)7,

2116, 2131

XR 1000 .......................................... 202L 21)26. 2061

Yamaha ......................... 2009, 20[0, 201 i, 2018, 21)58. 2[ 11

Zenith ............................ 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

Cable Boxes

AB( ................ 5002, 50(}3, 5004, 5005, 5006, 500 v, 5053

Antron_x ................................................. 5{)(}8,5009

Archer .................................... 5(}08, 5{)(19,5{)1(I, 5011

Cabletenna ................................................................. 5{){)8

Cableview .................................................... 5008

Century ................................................................... 5011

Citizen .................................................................. 5011

Cok)ur _ice ........................................... 5{)12, 5013

ComIEonlcs .......................................................... 5{)14, 5015

Contec ........................................................... 5(116

East{'ln ........................................................ 5{)17

Garrard ................................................................. 5011

GC Elecu_/nlcs .................................................... 5009

(;emini ............................................. 5018, 5019, 5049

General Instrument ............................................... 5003

]_amlin ................................ 5(}20, 5{)2I, 5022, 5(135, 5(}45

]_i[achl ............................................................ 5003

]_y_x ............................................................... 5002

Jasco .............................................................. 5011

Jer_fld 5003, 5(}(15, 5(}(17,5(}[8, 5{)23, 5024, 5(146. 5053

Magnaw_x ............................................................. 5025

Memorex ...................................................... 5026

Movie lime ...................................... 5{){)2,5{)27, 502g

NSC ........................................................ 5{)(}2, 5027. 5028

Oak .............................................. 5002,5016, 5(}29

]?anasonic ..................................................... 5(148, 5(}52

Paragon .......................................................... 5026

]?hflips ............................... 5(}[i, 5012_ 5013, 5019,

5025, 5030, 5(131, 5(132

PkmeeJ ........................................................... 5(133, 5034

P tlsa_ ........................................................ 5026

RCA ................................................. 5047, 50i9, 5052

Realistic ................................................ 5009, 5049

Regtl ............................................................ 5(}22, 5035

Regency ..................................................... 50IV

RembnmdI ...................................................... 5003

Runco .................................................................. 5026

Samstmg ............................................... 5014, 503i

Scientilic AtlanH ...................... 5004_, 5036, 503_, 503g

Signal .......................................................... 5014. 5018

Signatm e .................................................... 5003

SI Maix .................................................................. 5014

Spmcer .......................................................... 5052

Stmconl .............................................. 5007, 5{)18, 5053

Stm g._te ............................................... 5014. 5018

Stm quest ...................................................... 50Ig

hndy ............................................................... 5040

lelexiex ...................................................... 50Ii

Ixom .......................................... 5004, 5023, 5041

I )shlba .............................................................. 5026

I/sa ............................................................ 5018

IY86 ............................................................................ 51)2v

lnlkt ........................................... 5008, 5009, 5011

I nited Altists ....................................................... 5002

I nited Cable ................................................ 5053

I nlve_sal .............................. 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Videow ty ............................................................ 5044

Viex_sta_ ................................ 5015, 5025. 502v. 5040

Zenith ......................................... 5026, 5050, 5(}51

Satellite Receivers

Chapparal ..................................................... 5056. 505 v

Drake ..................................................... 5(158. 5059

GE .................................................................. 500(}

(;eneml Instruments ....................... 5{)6(I, 5061, 5(162

]?anasonlc ................................................................... 5075

]?_mesmr •................................................... 50v6

]?roscan ............................................................... 5000

RCA ................................................................... 5000

Realistic .......................................................... 5063

Sony .................................................................... 50v2

STS1 .................................................................... 5064

STS2 ..................................................................... 5065

STS3 .................................................................. 5066

STS4 ..................................................................... 506v

_bshlba ...................................................... 5068

I_)shiba ..................................................................... 50v3

Unlden ...................................................... 5069

Audio

(For RCA and Dimensia brands only)

AMiFM ............................................................ 4(}{)3

Aux ............................................................ 400i

Phono ......................................................................... 4005

CD ............................................................ 400 v

l_pe ............................................................ ¸4006

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Using the TV's Features

Chapter Overview:

• About the GUIDE Plus+ System

• The Channel Banner

• Auto Tuning

• Parental Controls and V-Chip

Changing

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Video Action Program Menu
window buttons information options

Promotional Channel
information listings

About the GUIDE Plus+ System

The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV
schedules tk>r your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or

VCR. You nmst first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view this
on-screen program guide (see Chapwr 1 tk>r details). Press GUIDE to bring up

the G{IDE Plus+ sysl_,m.

There are six sections of tile GUIDE Plus+ system:

• Video window

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

• Program inl_)rmation

• A row of menu options (Grid, 5brt; New._; Scb#dzd_,, 3Ses.s'c(ge._;Promotions,

Channel._, Setup)

• Promotional inl_)rmation

• Channel listings

Note: The GUIDEPlus+systemscreens illustrated in this book are representations
of what you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDEPlus+
information depicted will be available inyour area.

New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+system,sothese
too are subject to change.

np

Since the program information provided by the
GUIDE Plus+system is based on your locale, you wilt
need to run Setup again if you move to a different

zip orpostat code.

Downloading Data

The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of
program listings. When the power is turned off, tile TV locates a 'host channel"

that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and channel
lineup inlkmnation. A channel lineup is tile list of stations and their respective

channels.

"R>ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your
TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned

off lk)r GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.
If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ system program listings

may be lost, When power is restored, make sure tile setup inlbrmation is still
correct. The GLIDE Plus+ system will recefve updal_,d program inlkmnation

during tile next scheduled download.

Channel Lineup

If more titan one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with
STEP 5: Cboosin<,_Yoz_rChannel Line*_p at:t_,r tile first GLIDE Plus+ system

download, You will need to identil} your cable company by selecting the
correct channel numbers tk)r the stations in question.

• Use the up and down arrow buttons to change file channel group and
press OK when tile correct channel group is highlighwd.

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o_o

GUIDE _ _....

OK--

CLEAR

'_

PressGUIDE on the remote control to see

the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the

program guide from the screen, press

OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR.

Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System

_) enter lhe GUIDE Plus+ system:

• Press GUIDE on tile remote.

• Press and hold MENU lk)r 2 seconds on tile t)ront panel.

To exit the GLIDE Plus+ system:

• Highlight a program and press OK to exit the G[IDE Plus+ system and rune
to lhe channel.

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

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

The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus

The GUIDE Plus+ system o_rs eight di_rent options on tile Menu bar: Gr_l,

S(_rt,News, _Sk.bedzd_,,Messa_,4es,Promotions, Cbannel._ and 5"_,tJq).To access the

Menu bar:

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

2. Press MENU or use lhe up and down arrow buttons lo select the Menu bar
(the Grid Guide appears by defhul0.

3. [se fl_e left and right arrow butlons to access other menus.

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

Grid Guide

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

displayed in tile video window.

• Press tile up and down arrow buttons on tile ren]oI{, to browse channel

listings and tile channel up and down buuons to page through the listings.
[se tile right and left arrow butR)ns R) browse l\_tL_re program listings.

"lb tune to a channel, highlight tile program you want to view in the
channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system

and return to tile original channel. Press GUIDE to exit tile GUIDE Plus+
sysl_.m and rune to tile channel in the video window.

Then use tile Grid Guide Action Butlons as described next.

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Grid guide Grid guide
menu action buttons
selection

Grid Guide Action Buttons

Action buttons will change according _ where you are in the GUIDE Plus+

system. Be sure to look at the action bar bel_re pressing the
command numbers.

When highlighting the program, the t_)llowing Action buttons appear:

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

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

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

If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the

cable box channel to change while recording.

Record will only appear if you have set up the GLIDE Plus+ system and

specified your VCR lype.

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

Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the

same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose

between the two programs.

When highlighting the Channel names (the leli column on the channel listing),
the tk>llowing Action buuons appear:

• Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to eid_er stay at
one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as
you browse through dit'l)rent channels (unlock).

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

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Sort IT_enu

selection

Categories

Sort

The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which
you are currently tuned is displayed in tile vide() window.

To Sort:

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

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

3. tse the arrows to highlight 5"or/. When Sort is highlighted t_)r the first time,
the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last category used becomes
the detault. A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name.
tse the left and right arrows to highlight other categories.

4. [se tile up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For
example, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE Phls+ system sorts
the programs).

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

6. Select MEN[ to return to tile menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit
tile GLIDE Plus+ system.

Then use the Sort Menu Action Buuons as described next.

Sort Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the results of a Sort, the t_)llowing Action buttons app_.ar:

• Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and then

t_)llow the on-line help l_)r lhrther options. Placing a timer in the Schedule
will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the
Channel listing at the predetermined time.

• Record Press 3 on tile remote to set the VCR to record tile program

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

The program inlkmnation window will display a confirmation when you have
successl\dly scheduled a program to watch or record.

Notes: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the
same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose

between the two programs.
Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+ system setup you specified that you have a

VCR.

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News menu
selection

News

"l'h_" N6_ll:S n_,nu lets you browse current news stori_,s by headline,

1. If the G[ I1)E Plus+ system isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.

2. Press MENU on the remote conrail to select the menu bar.

3. tse the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will
appear in the video window).

4. tse the up and down arrows lo highlight a story.

• tse lhe up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time.

• tse the channel up and down lo browse through the list one page at

a linle.

5. Press lhe right arrow button to see 1\_I1text.

6. If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or lel:t arrow button to
page R>rward or back through the pages of text. Press the down arrow to
view the next sR>ry.

7. Select MEN[ R>return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the
remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Schedule menu
action buttons

Schedule menu
selection

Schedule

The Scbedzde menu allows you to ah_.r timers lk>reither viewing or recording
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you
have connected the G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 lk_rmore details

on connecting the G-LINK cable.
To schedule a program to walch or record:

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

renlote control.

2. Press MEN{) on the remote to select the Menu bar.

3. Highlight a program within the Channel listing.

4. Select Watch or Record t_om the Action buttons bar. The timer is then
autonmtically logged into the Schedzde menu.

5. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and mrn
it off.

Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR,tune your VCRto the
cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR.

The program inlbrmation window will display a confirmation when you have
successl\_lly scheduled a program to watch or record,

Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the
sametime or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message.You must choose

between the two programs.

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TO remove or change the t}equency (daily, once, or weekly) ota scheduled
event, access tile Sch(,daI(, in('nLl fronl tile Menkl bar.

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

2. Press MENU on tile remole to select tile Menu bar.

3. Lse tile arrows to highlight the J;ch#dJd(_ menu selection.

4. [se lhe up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit.
Then use tile Schedule Menu Action F3uttnns as described next.

Schedule Menu Action Buttons

When viewing lhe Schedale menu lhe following Action buttons appear:

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

• Change Highlight tile Watch or Record timer you wish to change and
press 3 on the remote to toggle the f_equency between the tnllnwing

choices:

DAILY records tile same prograln each day Monday through Friday.
ONCtZ records only on that clay.

WEHKLY records the program each week at the same time.

Messages menu
selection

GUIDE PMS÷ tD Number

Messages

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

the Messages nlentl on the Menu bar.
"lb read messages:

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

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

g •

3. [se the arro_s to highlight the M_ssa_,d_smenu selection.

4. Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and
down arrow butt(ms.

5. Press INFO to display tile full text of tile message. If tile text continues
beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of text. Once you

have reached the end of tile message, press INFO to close the expanded
infnrnlatinn and return tothe M_,ssa_,g_,sscreen.

Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described next.

Messages Menu Action Button

When viewing the Jl(,x_ages menu the tkJlowing Action button appears:

• Remove Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on
the remote.

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Channels menu Channels menu

action buttons selection

\

Channels

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

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

2. Press MENU to select tile Menu bar.

3. Use file right and let_ arrows to highlight the Cha_el._ menu selection.

4. tse lhe up and down arrows to select a channel.
Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described nexl.

Channels Menu Action Buttons

While browsing the, Cbct_u,l._ menu, the t_llowing Action butlons appear:

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

• Change Press 2 on the remow to change the channel number tk>rtile
highlighled channel line.

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

0_ and Q/j/;

Setup

The St,tup nlenu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system S(_ttlp inl_)rmation. To access tile
Setup option:

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

2. Press MENU to select file Menu Bar.

3. tse the right arrow to highlight lhe &k,tJ¢pmenu selection.

4. tse the tip and down arrows to select Change ._F.s'tt,m settit_gs, Rez,ic*woptions, or

V-iew dPmo.

• Change system settings Confirms the settings you c( mpleted in tile GDIDE Plus+

syslem setup are correct.

• Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system auto display options.
On Automatically displays tile G{IDE Plus+ system when you press the ON*OFF

bullon on the remote control.

Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system Dora being displayed when you press tile
ON* OFF button on the remote control.

• View demo Runs lhe G{IDE Plus+ system demonstraliol_

Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup, these options will not be available. A
screen will prompt you to complete your setup.

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Promotional information

How to Get More Information About an
Advertisement or a Program

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

inl_rmation box.

Requesting more intk>rmation about a particular show displays tile PlusCode

programming number and the S]0oz_a on Next ff>r that channel.

Press tile INFO butlon to exit tile expanded inlk)rmation screen.

Promotions

The PromoHons menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the
GUIDE Plus+ system. Highlight the Promotions menu and then use lhe down

arrow lo scroll through tile list. When tile promotion you want to view is
highlighled, press INFO (file promotional inlk)rmation appears on-screen). Press

tile right arrow to return to tile Promotions list.

GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items

The GUIDE Phts+ MenJi gives you access lo ll,atures in the GUIDE Plus+ system.
"lb access tile Gt_7I)E Pills+ illt, nl_:

1. Press MEN[ on the remote.

2. Highlight GLT1)t':Ph*s+ iIlenzt and press OK.
Each inenu and the suI)-nlenus are listed below:

GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays STIZP4: Co_db'ming Yoz_r_Sk,ttings screen of tile
GUIDE Plus+ system setup.

Ye& everythlug is correct Confirms tile sellings you completed in the
GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.

Ye& but my channel lineup is luco_'rect Displays SIG'Z!_5: Cboo._ing Your

Cbannet Linel_p screen, allowing you to change your lineup if it is incorrect.

No, repeat setup process Begins the GUIDE Plus+ system setup.

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

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

ContinuousDemo Runs tile GLIDE Plus+ system demonstration until it is
turned off. To turn <)ITtile demonstration you must turn off tile TV.

Note:If youhavenot completed your GUIDEPlus+system setup, these options will
not beavailable.A screenwill prompt youto complete your setup.

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Sample displays on a Channel Banner.

ChannelBanner

There are several indicators fllat might appear when you press tile TV or INFO
bull<ms on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The lkfllowing

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

12:01 Disphtys the current time.

The lock is displayed to indicate when tile Parental Controls
are locked or unlocked.

[]

Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on tile
current channel.

ESPN

6O

ti'] l

Displays the label assigned to tile current channel.
Displays the current channel or input channel.

Mul_. is displayed when you mtm. the audio.

Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting
in Sl_.reo.

SAP

00:00

Disphtyed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP
(Second Audio Program) inlk>rmation.

Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.

Displayed to count down time lefl on tile commercial skip
(SKIP) timer.

With the auto tuning feature, you can set

up the TV to tune to the channel you
need to watch by pressing that

components button.

Why You Should Use the Auto

Tuning Feature

The auto-tuning l_ature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel t_>r
dit]_*n.nt conlponents you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player,

etc.) When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don't have to
remember to change your TV lo channel 3, tk>rexample, when you want to

watch the tape in your VCR.

How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature

Th(' \ray you set Lip the auto tuning l_atnre in the TVs Ini'ntl corn*sponds to

the component buttons on tile ren]ot_, and the way you have each componi, nt
connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning, you're telling the TV what

channel to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT*CABLE
button on the remote control.

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1. Press MENU (the TV31AIA"31PSVU appears).

2. Highlight Cbanneland press OK on your remot*, control.

3. Highlight AJ¢to 7i¢ningand press OK.

4. Choose which channel you would like lo set:

Set VCR1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set tip file channel that the
TV tunes to when you press tile VCR1 butlon on the remote.

Set VCR2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set tip file channel that the
TV tunes to when you press tile VCR2 butlon on the remote.

Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you select the channel that the
TV tunes to when you press tile DVD butlon.

Set SAT/CABLE Channel Displays a list that lets you set tip the channel
that the TV tunes to when you press SAToCABLE.

5. Highlight the choice that matches the way you have the component
connected to this TV, and press OK.

The choices and a brief explanation Ibllow:

Not connected Choose this if you don't have this particular component

connected to the TV, or if you don't want the TV to automatically tune to the
correct channel when you're using this component.

Channel2 (SAT/CABLE only) Component (satellite or cable box) is
connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on tile back of the TV, and you want

the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the SKI'- CABLE button on the
remote. Reminder: make sure the component's Channel 2/3/4 switch is set to

channel 2. Usually this switch is on the back of the component.
Channel3 Component is connected to file CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back

of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press tile
corresponding bullon on the remote. R_.minder: make sure the component's
Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.

Channel 4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the
back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the

corresponding bullon on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component's
Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.

Video Input 1 Component is connected to the INPUT1 VIDEO jack on tile
back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to VID1 Input Channel when you

press tile component button.

Video lnput2 Component is connected to the INPUT2 VIDEO jack on tile
back of the TV and you want tile TV to tune to VID2 Input Channel when you

press tile component button,

Note: You should chooseVideo Input 1or 2 for your VCRif you connected it to

the TV with audiotvideo cables.

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Parental Controls and V-Chip

The Parental ControL_ menu allows you to program your TV so that children
cannot see certain progranls, chann_,ls, or us_, tile l)ront panel controls.

The first lhree choices in the Parental ControL_ menu involve software inside
your TV (reli:rred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and

movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children
should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it won't display

certain programs.

Once you block programs, you or other aduhs can unblock programs by
entering a password.

By dethult, lhe software inside your TV is turned "off," so if you don't want to
use this t>ature, you can just ignore it.

How V-Chip Works

When turned "on," the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcaste_
send with programs, That code tells the soliware tile program's age-based rating

(TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content them_,s [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L),
etc.)l. If you have blocked lhe rating and/or content themes that the program
contains, you will receive tile message, 'q]fis channel is not approved tk_r

viewing," when you rune to that particular channel.

Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received
with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based
rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not

Rated," and programs lhat are considered "unrated" because no code has been
sent by tile broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can

block are listed in tile tk>llowing table.

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Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Rating

TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically design_,d to bc \q_'w_'d by adults and mty bc unsuitable fi)r chfldr_,n

under I7. It contains one, or more of the' following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).

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

TV-_4 under i4. P trems are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned

against letting children under the age of t4 watch unanended. This program contains one or more of the
f\)Ilowing content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (I)) strong coarse language (L), intense sexual

situations (S) or intense violence (V).

ParentalGuidanee Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable fi)r younger children. Many

I"V-PG parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the fi)Ilowing

content themes: some suggestive dialogue (I)), inflequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or
moderate violence (V).

I"V-G General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable R)r all ages. It contains little or no sexual

dialogue (I)) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).

Directed to children 7 years and older. Designed ff)r children ages 7 and above. It may be more

appropriate for children who haxe acquired the dexelopmental skills needed to distinguish between make

TV-Y7 betiexe and reality. ['hemes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy xiolence (FV) or comedic

violence, or may fl'ighten children under the age of 7.

All children. Themes and elements in tiffs program are designed for a young audience, including children

TV-Y f_-om ages 2 6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

V-Chip TV Rating Limit

The V-Chip TVRati_zg Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot

be viewed,
To set TV programming linfits:

]. Choose Parental ControLs l)com the Main menu. If Parental Controls have

previously been locked, you nmst enter your password. If they are not
locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limils will not be

et]k,ctive until you lock Parental Controls.

2. I ress MENU to continue

3. Highlight and select V-Chip TVRatin_,4 Limit:

4. Once you get to the V-Chip 7l7Rating L#nit screen, use the arrow buuons
and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or

content theme lronl 1/iczg_to 13lock.

The lk)llowing sections give you more details about how to change the status ot
TV program limits.

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The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen

The fi)llowing is an example of where items are localed within the Rating Limit screen.

Rating Field

Lets you seleG from a
list of age-based ratings

you can block or view

Rating Status Field

L('ts you sch_ct whc'thc: the status of th_ _ age" bas('d rating limit to

the h'B is View or Block.

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you

can Nock or view

Lets you select which

COl]tent thel]les to vle\v _r

the selected rating, and
whether the _atus of [he

COl]tent thel]le is c_lrrent]y

View (V) or Block (B)

Rating Settings Area

Lets you see the currant block/view state of age-based ratings and

associated content The View (V) settings are coded in green, and the
Block (B) settings are coded in red

Rating Rating Content
field status field status fields

Tip

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

and all corresponding content themes.

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

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

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

higher ratings.
To block programs with higher ratings:

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

2. Press the left and right arrow buttons Iohighlight fl_eRating l_eld.

3. Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remow to scroll through the
age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with
the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen.

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

TV-G.

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Hierarchy of Age=Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested
TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years

and older

TV-Y All Children

4.

5.

.

7.

Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to tile

Slams field.

Press file up or down arrow button to toggle between I/Tewand Bk_cA The
status lk)r the rating listed lo tile leti and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Block (and /3).

Press OK on lhe remote to return to tile nlenu or exit tile screen when you
are finished.

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

prompted lo enter it again to conl]rm.

Rating Rating Content
field status field status fields

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

Afi_.r you block age-based ratings, you have tile option of changing some of tile
ratings back lo l&_w.

1. Ddermine which blocked rating you want to view.

2. [se tile up and down arrow buttons to select tile rating with a status
of Block.

3. Press tile right arrow button lo move the yellow highlight to the rating

status field.

4. Press tile up button to select View.

Notes: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become
View as well. They and the age-based rating status are the only fields that

automatically change back to View when you complete this process.

You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

Content Themes

D Sexually explicit dialogue
L Adult language

S Sexual situations
V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can [)lock programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the
D, L, S, V and FV on your screen. See the beginning of this section tbr details.)
When you block a conl_.nt theme lk)r a particular rating, you automatically block

that conl_.nt theme tk)r higher rated programs as well.

For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult

language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming
TV-PG and above containing adult language.

(Steps explained on next page)

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Rating Rating Content

field status field themes

Content

status fields

To block program content:

1. Del_.rmine tlle lowest level of content you don't want tlle child to walch.

2. [se tile up and down arrow buuons on lhe remote to scroll through tile
age-based ratings until tile rating that corresponds with tile lowest content
you do not want tile child to watch appears. (In tile example above, you
would scroll lhrough tile ratings until tile TV-PG rating appeared.)

3, Press tile right arrow butkm to move tile highlight R) tile field

corresponding with tile content theme you want lo block out.

4. Press tlle tip or down arrow buNon to change content status l_ronl I/to B.
All higher ratings' content lheme will automatically change lo B.

5. Press OK to return to tile nlenu or exit the screen.

Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based
ratings Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block

their age-based rating

You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.

Rating Rating Content
field status field themes

Content

status fields

Viewing Specific Content Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have tile option of going back and
changing some of lhe conl_,nt lhemes back to (V) Vic*t_

2.

3_

Det_,rmine tile content themes you want lo change to (V) 9Tew.
Use tile up and down arrow buuons to scroll through tile age-based ratings

until tile rating whose content theme you want to change lo I/_¢zg;appears.
Press tlle right arrow butlon to move tile yellow highlight lo a particular

content theme status, such as tile/3 under language (L) corresponding with

TV-14.

4_

Press tile up or down arrow button to change its status back to l( Your
child would lhen be able to walch programs with TV-14 adult language
content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.

Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes

to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such asthat for TV-MA language, do not

change.

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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

You sut movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level

How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in tile next lwo

sections,
"lb access fl_e _-CIIIP MO V1KRATING LIMIT menu:

1. Press MENU on tile remote control (tile TVMAINMKNUappears).

2. Select Parent_l Control._ (press 6).

3. Select V-Chip M(n,ie l?aHn_,4 Limit (press 2).

Rating field

Rating
status field

Blocking Movie Ratings

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower
(in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block

out all other movies with higher ratings.
To block movies:

2.

.

4.

Highlight the l?alit(t_field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find
the rating that is lhe lowest rating you don't *_.anttile child to watch. (In

the example above, you would highlight the rating status bullon
corresponding to PG-13, since tile highest rating you want tile child to

watch is PG.)
Press the right arrow button to highlight tile rating Statz¢s field. Press fl_e up

and down arrow buttons to change tile button t)rom Vic*wto Block. All
higher ratings automatically change to Blocla.

Press OK lo return to tile nlenu or exit tile screen.

If Parental Controls are not locked, you nlust lock them so tile movie rating
limits will take el'li.ct.

Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie
ratings, you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies

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Rating field Rating

status field

Viewing Movie Ratings

A_r you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the

rating status buttons back R) HC*ll_

1. Highlight tile Rating field and press tile up and down arrow buuons to find

tile rating you want to view.

2. Press tile right arrow button to highlight the rating STares field. Press the up
and down arrows R) change tile button l_comBlock R) _Teu,.

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can
change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be

able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.

3. Press OK lo exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked.

V-Chip Unrated Program Block

Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as
'unrated" can be viewed. Note that ' unral_.d" TV programs may include news,

sports, political, religious, local and wea/her programs, emergency bulletins,
public announcemenls, and programs without ratings.

View All unrated programs are available.

Block All unrated programs are not available.

Note: You must remember to lock ParentalControls for rating limits to take effect.

Channel Block

Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.

View Makes the selecwd channel viewable.

Block The t)ront panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune

only to channels lhat you have marked as _Tew. The remote will still rune to
tile blocked channel if you use tile digits to access tile channel, but tile

channel will be blocked.

Don't lk)rget to lock parental controls after you change tile status of Channel
Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take efll.ct.

Note: If you have a digital cable box channels 126-999 can be blocked but will not
be removable from your scan list.

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Using

Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's t)ront

panel. The rem<m, still tunes to any channel. Front Pam, l Block can:

• Keep children t)com watching TV when the parent is not present.

• Keep young children t)com playing with the buuons.

(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to
any remote, that is capable of operating tile television while you have tile flcont
panel blocked.)

Don't l_)rget to lock parental controls atier you change tile status. If you do not,
the t_ont panel block will not take el]i, ct.

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls

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

password.

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

If you ff>rget your password, sinmltaneously press and hold MENU on tile

television and volume down on tile remote" l_)r 3 seconds. Nothing appears on
the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enl{,r a password via

Lock Parental ControLv.

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4

Using the TV's
Menu System

Chapter Overview:

• How to Use Your TV's Menu System

• Audio Menu

• Picture Quality Menu

• Screen Menu

• Using Closed Captioning

• Channel Menu

• Time Menu

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How to Use Your TV's Menu System

You rise tile buttons on the remole or the t_contof your TV lo access the menu system and
make changes to tile settings.

The tkfllowing pages explain how to use the different types of menus lo adjust the fl.atures of
your TV.

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Feelfree to explore the menu system. If you're ever
unsure where you are in the menu system, or you're

just plain tired of exploring, press CLEARto remove

the menus from the screen and start over again.

Menus

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

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

select a choice in a inentl:

[se your arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your choice,

and press OK.

Press a number button on tile renlote. For exalnple, in tile Main nlenkl press
3 to go straight to the Scree** menu.

Exiting a menu

There are three ways to exit a inentl:

• Highlight l£vil and press OK.

• Press 0 on the remote.

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

I Audio

Audio Menu

Mute Press OK to reduce the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press OK

again to restore tile volume.
Tone Controls Displays the slider controls R)r adjusting the TV's treble, bass

and balance.

Audio Processor Displays a choice list of awtilable audio modes, which

control the way the sound conies through your speakers. You can also access
tile A g_J)IOI_ROCESSOR menu by pressing the SOUND button on the remote.

Mono Plays tile sound in mono only. tse this selling when receiving

broadcasts with weak stereo signals.

Stereo Splits tile incoming stere() audio signal into left and right channels.

Most TV programs and recorded materials have stere() audio. The word

STF_EO appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast in

stere{).

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Expanded Stereo Electronically 'widens" sound from stereo broadcasts, stere(> VCRs,

digital satellite systems, DVD players, and laserdisc players tk>ra l\lller, more spacious
sound.

Sound Logic '_'Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks,

and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminat_.s the need to constantly
adjust volume conrail.

Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is

awtilable. The word SAP appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast
with SAP inl_)rmation. SAP acidic>is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a

program's audio with descriptions of the video tbr the visually impaired.

Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list lhat lets you turn the TV's internal speakers

on or off, and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable conrail level.

Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV's speakers on and allows
variable output from the TV's audio output jacks.

Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's speakers off and allows
variable output from the TV's audio output jacks to an external component such as a

surround sound amplifier.

Fixed Output, Speakers Off This seuing turns the TV's speakers off and allows fixed

output from the TV's audio output jacks to an external component such as a surround
sound amplifier. When you choose Fixed Ozapz_t Q/[£the TV's volume control, tone

controls, and mute are disabled.

Picture Quality Menu

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

the picture looks.

Contrast Adjusts the difl>rence between the light and dark areas of
the picture.

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

Black Level Adjusts the brighmess of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts tile crispness of the edges in the picture.

When exiting this menu, the Save Fe_.xonal PictJ_re Preset choice list appears.
You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture

Preset, the TV stores the settings so you can re-select them quickly if someone

changes the settings.

Note: Youcan change the picture controlsfor eachcomponentconnectedto your

Video, Y, Pv PRandS-Videojacks on the backof your TMThenext time youtune to
the component, the picture changes accordingto the settings youcreated

previously

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Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets yotl svlect one of three preset pictun, settings:

Id_t{ht Lighti_zg, Normal Light#zg, S(_/tLi_,4btin_,4 or Pe_o_ml Pier,ire Preset. Choose the setting that

is best IkJr your viewing environment.

Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on tile lbature that automatically corrects

the color ot tile picture. (This is especially useful lkJr tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you
switch trom channel to channel.) Choose On or Q/[£ depending on your preterence.

Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color
adjustments: Coollor a more blue palette ot picture cok)rs; Normal; and Warm IkJr a more red

palette of picture colors. The warnl setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K.

F324zM, F32450, F36Zi44 and
F36450 Screen menu

F27450 Screen menu

Screen Menu

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

Off always No captioning intkJrmation is displayed.
On always Captioning int_Jrmation is shown always, when awtilable.
On when sound is muted Captioning inl_)rmation is shown, when

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

is not muted.

Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used f_)rdisplaying captioning inlonnation.

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

hmguage for the menus: En/dlish, 5_a*Hsh or Fre_*cb.

Picture Tilt (Available only on models F32444, F32450, F36444 and

F36450) Your TV has an extra large picture tube that makes it vulnerable to

tile elt{,cts ot tile Earth's magnetic field. YoH inay need to adjust tile picture tilt.

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Using Closed Captioning

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

Closed captioning is not awtilable on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded
with closed-captioning intk)rmation are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, tile CC

icon is displayed in tile channel banner. See Chapter 3 tk)r more inlk)rmation about tile channel
banner.

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If you don't know which Closed-Caption mode to
use,select CCI. CC1isprobably the mode that is
used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4 are reserved
for foreign languages, but are rarely used at this

time.

Closed-Caption Modes

The TV off_rs eight closed-captioned modes, including four text mod_,s.
To set tile Closed-Caption Mod*,:

1. Select Screen*from tile Main menu.

2. Highlight Closed-Ccqation Mode and press OK (tile Closed-Caption Mod*,
appears).

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

Note: The Text modes cover nearly half of the picture on the screen to display the

closed-captioned text. Most broadcasters use the CC mode, which displays a few

lines of captions at a time.

Turning off Closed-Caption

1. Select 3"cret, H tronl tile Main nl_'nLl.

2. Press OK to select Closed-Coition Displc(9,.

3. Highlight OjfAtwa'ys and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and
you go back to the 5"creammenu.

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Toenter a number greater than 99, press and hold
"1" to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two

remaining numbers.

Channel Menu

Signal Type Displays a choice list that lels you select the current antenna

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

UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an oflLair
antenna t_>rTV signals.

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

Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically t_)r all tile channels

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

channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list. If you are

using a cable box and have set up tile GtlDE Plus+ system, this option does

not appear.

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

channel list and choose a six-character label lk_reach channel. Follow the on-
screen directions to enter your channels and other inlbrmation.

Channel # Use tile up and down arrows to scroll up and down through
tile channels awtilable via your anlenna. You can enter the channel number

directly using tile number buttons.

NormalList Only the channels included in tile Normal list are awtilable

when you scan tip and down using channel up and down. tse tile tip and
down arrow buttons to indicate whether tile channel number indicated is

included (Yes) or is not included (No) in tile Normal channel list.

ChannelLabel Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a six-
character label lbr each channel. Hold the bulton down to scroll quickly
through the characters. The TV can store tip to 27 labels in memory.

Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set Lip the TV to automatically

tune to tile correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1,
VCR2, DVD, or SAT*CABLE) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 tk_rdetails about
tile Auto Tuning fl.ature.

Time Menu

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

you want to give the TV bet_)re it shuts itself off.

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

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

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

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

option will not appear.

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Other Information

Chapter Overview:

• Troubleshooting

• Care and Cleaning

• The Front of Your TV

• Limited Warranty

• Accessory Order Form

• Index

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Troubleshooting

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

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.

TV Problems

TV won't turn on

Press the ['V button.
Make sure the TV is plugged in.

Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live by plugging in something else.
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of' the TV. If the TV turns on, check the

remot(, control solutions on page 56.

The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). lse the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the ,%_>nt

Parlel Block in the Parental Cow,trois menu and choosing g/rzblocle.

Controls don't work

If you're using the l-omoto control, pr('ss th(_['V button first to mak(" sur(" th(' 1('mot(" is in TV mode.
Th(" front pan('t controls may b(_lock(_d (disabI('d). Ise th(" r('mot(" control to unlock the front pan(q controls by selecting th(" ,*,'_Tt

Pa_wl Block in the Pa*wntal Controls menu and choosing I/rzblocle.
Unplug the TV f\)r two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and tW again.

TV turns off while playing

Sch('dul('d off function may have I)('(ql activated. Go to page' 52 f_)rinstructions.

EI('ctronic protection circuit may have I)('('n activat_'d I)('caus(" of a pow('r surge'. Wait 30 s('conds and th('n turn th(" TV on again. If"

this happ_'ns frequ_'ntly, tb_" voltage in your bous_" may be abnormally higb or low.

TV turns on unexpectedly

Sch_'duh'd On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may hav_"b(_'n activawd. Go to page"32 or 52 f\_rinstructions.

Blank screen

Mak(" sur_' th(" compon('nt conn('ct('d/o the TV is turn(_d on.
TW anoth(.r chann('I.

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

Mak(" sur( _ you hay(" remov('d the I)emo Pin from the G LINK iack on th(" back of your q'V_

No sound, picture okay

Mayb(" sound is mutod. P]('ss the x-o|um( _ up button to r('sto](" sound.
Maybe" sp_'aM'rs are turn_'d off. Check the" Audio Ozttput and .S'peale._*._-control pan_'I in the Aztdio m(.nu. Go to page 49 f\)r &'tailed

instructions.

If using S VIDEO cables to connect a component, remember to also connect the component's left and right Audio Output Jacks to
the ['Vs R AUDIO L INPU F1 Jacks.

Can't select certain channel

Chann('t may I)("block(_d or not approv('d in th(" Paret_tal (]o_trols m(,nu.
If using a VCR, iTlak("sur(" the TViVCR button on the VCR is in th(" COlT(_CtITtOd(' (pr('ss the TViVCR button on your VCIt).

Noisy stereo reception

"l'h(" station might I)(" woak. Pr('ss the SOIJNI) button on your romo/o control /o chang(" from st('r('o/o mono.

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Troubleshooting

No picture, no sound but TV is on

Maybe" the, cabk'iair m'tting is set to the" wrong position. Select _al 7_pe from the" Cba_Tel m_'nu. Go to page" 52 for more
inf\)rmation.

The channel l:_ight be empty change channels.
If you're watching your VCR and its connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the ['V to channel 3 or 4

(whichever channel is se|ected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Mso check to l:_ake sure the TViVCI_:button on the
VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

If youre twing to watch content fiom a component that's connected to the TV (like a I)VI) pkwer or VCR), press the WHOoINPUT
button on the remote control until the content appears.

Sound okay, picture poor

Ch_'ck ant_,nna conn_ctions. Make" sun" all of the' cabk's are fimaly conn_'ct_'d to the' jacks.
Try adjusting sharpness functk)n to improve" w_'ak signals. Go to page 49 f\)r more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

Clos<'d captk)ning might b_, on. Ch_'ck the Closed (]gq}tiot7 Displ_(F control pan_q in the" 5erect7 m_,nu. Go to page 50 f\)r mort"
instructions.

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

"l'h_' GI II)E Plus+ system automatically appears on the" sc're_'n when you us<, the" TV button on the" n'mot_" to turn on the" TV. YOu
can turn off this f_'atur_" by pressing GI II)E on your nq_ote control and th_'n select the M_'nu bar. Pn'ss the right arrow button to

seh, ct Set,q) Choose Rezieu opfioyls and select OFt_

Can't see commercial skip timer

If clos_'d captioning is on skip tim_'r do_'s not stay on scn'_,n. To turn off clos_'d captioning, go to page 50.

GUIDE Plus+ System Problems

GUIDE Plus+ setup won't switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box

Make" sure you have" r_'moved the" I)_'mo Pin from the" (3 LINK jack. Check to s_'_" if the" (3 LINK wands are position_,d correctly in

fiont of components' remote sensors.

GLIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itsetK Keep this in _:_ind when changing channels.
You may have an incorrect GLIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. Tim guide _:aay get out of sync with the cable provider, lse the G_71)E

Plus+ ,S_,tup in the GIJDE Plus+ Men_t to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the EV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change
the zip code back to the correct wdue. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on screen list.

Program information doesn't download

R_'vi_'w your s<,tup inf_)n_aatk)n and make, sure its correct. Press MENU on the" n'mot_" and select (,'l_ll)l']l'l_ts+ 3etup. Go to page" 16
for detaik'd instructions about the' G UII)E Plus+ Setup m_'nus.

The" TV _aust b_, off to download inf\)rmatk)n. L_'av_" your TV off ov_'rnight for at h'ast 10 hours to r_'c_'ix_' the" initial download for

your g r(_a.

If' youre using a cabh' box k'av_' it on so you can receive" program inf\)rmation.

Scheduled Watch or Record doesn't occur

Ch_'ck Sch_'duk" for timer conflicts. Go to page" [32 for instructk)ns.
Make" sure the" wands of tb(" G LINK cabl_' are plac('d in front of the" remote s<'nsor(s) on the component(s).
Make" sure your VCR is turn_'d off during the" ti_a_, youve sch_,duled to record a program b_,cause the" syst_'m turns the" VCI,' on wh_'n

it starts n, cording (if' its alr_'ady on wh_'n n'cording starts, the" syst_'m will turn it off).
Make" sure the'n" is a tap_" in tb_" VCR and that the" VCR is connected prop_'rly.

Be sun, that you set up the, VCR in the, (;_71)1"] t'/Hs+ ,Setup _:a_,nus If' you dont compk'te the" Co_{figuring,/br a VCR steps
successfully, the Record option won't be available. Go to page 19 for detailed instructions.

If a cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the GHII)Et'lzts+ ,Setup menus. Go to page 17 18 for
detailed instructions.

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The Remote Control Doesn't Work

Something might be between the remote and tim remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear pafl_.
Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component ('I'V or VCR) that you're t_ing _) operate.

Maybe remo_ is not ill TV Mode. Press tim TV bu_)n so remote will control TV_

Maybe batteries ill remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries,
you may have to reprogram the remote to opera_ other components.)
You might need _) drain the remote's microprocessor: remove bafferies and press the number I button for at least 60 seconds.

Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remo_ again.

Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls

The rating limits don't work

You must lock the settings. Go to the TVMAI:V Ml_:\'_(pr_'ss MENU on your remote) select Pare_tal Contro£-(press 6 on your
remote), select Lock t'a_mtal C()mrols (press 6 on your remote).

I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV

If you forg_,t your password simultaneously press and hold MEN[ on the, television and volmlle down on the remote f_)r 3 seconds.
Nothing app_ars on the' screen Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via ].oc_ Pare_tal Co_ltroL_-.

The V-Chip won't let me watch a program even though it's not rated as violent.

Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View separately in order to
view movies with an NR rating.

Care and Cleaning

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

to help assure adequate ventilation.

The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If
necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-

based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to

the TV.

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images fi)r 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.

The Front of Your TV

Front Panel

If you can't I]ncl your remote control you ('an use Ill(' buttons on your TV to operate many of tile TVs t)eatures.
MENU Brings up tile TV MAIN MEN[. When in tile menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to tile

previous menu. Press and hold MEN[ t_)r two seconds to access tile GUIDE Phls+ system.
CH v Scans down through tile current channel list. When you're using tile TV's menu system, it acts like tile arrow down

button on tile remote control.

Ctt ^ Scans up through tile channel list. When lou're using lhe TV's menu system, it acts like tile arrow up button on tile
remote control.

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

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

POWER Turns tile TV on and off.

Front Panel Jacks

You can access tile component you connected to tile _ont of _le TV by

pressing tile WHO°INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on
tile screen.

PHONES (Available only on model F27450) Allows you to connect
headphones to listen to tile sound coming t}om tile TV.

VIDEO (in) Receives video ficom another component such as a VCR,
camcorder or video game console.

L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio l_comanother component such
as a VCR, camcorder or video game console.

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

° Del)ec'ts in nmterials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

° 90 days from date of purchase ff)r labor charges.
° One year t}om date of purchase 12)rparts.
° Two years ficom date of purchase tk)r tile picture tube.

The warranty period t2)r rental units begins with tile first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to tile rental firm,
whichever comes first.

What we will do:

o Pay any Authorized RCA "Ik.levision Service Center tile labor charges to repair your television.
° Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center lk>r tile new or, at our option, ret\lrbished replacement parts and

picture robe required to repair your television.

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How you get service:

• For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: "Fake your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and
pick up when repairs are complete.

• For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return service l)com any Authorized RCA
Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within tile geographic territory covered by an
Authorized RCA T_.levision Service Center. If not, you nmst take your television to tile Service Cenl_.r location at your
own expense, or pay t_)r tile cost tile Service Cenl_.r may charge to transport your television to and l)com your home.

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

1-800-336-1900.

• Proof of purchase in tile t2)rm of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that tile product is wilhin tile
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranly service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any
additional inlbrmation should be obtained t)com your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

• Damage l£olu nlisuse or neglect.

• Batteries.

• Custonler replacement fl_ses.

• Damage l}oIU Images burnt onto tile screen.

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

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

• Acts of nature, such as but not limil{,d to lightning damage.

Product Registration:

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

Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRF_SS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION
GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY

WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY

APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTIC_
PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• Some states do not allow tile exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so tile above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

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

If you purchased your product outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer ['or warranly inl_rmation.

Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs
of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.

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VH81(340

VH82 (640

Screw-on Cable r_ttacbes to

contzocto*x (called ZS-obm
F-O'p_,) on tbe back of your

V(JR or TV "lbe ettds screzt

onto the comzectom fJr a

VH89 (6-ft)

Push-on Cable attaches to

tl:lt_r()ll!_d (t?lt_ll?la
CO!ltloct014_ (called ZS-obm

I:-t}_)<) on the back (f your

V(dR or TV lPnd._pusb on

fiJr a qui_ k con*_ection

Gold-Tipped cable
VH83 (6-ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing

Cable Double cable/kat [eL_

JZ)tt Cot_l_'cl lb_ L_deo rtyld

attdio jc_cks (f lwo VHS

VCRs to dxqJlicale tapes

(._tn aL_o l)e u,s-ed to col_*tec't
a VCR toyour TH (.?_bl(, i_

colo>coded and shielded
Has RCA -l}g_t, pbono plugs

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable

Tripb, cablu that lets you
co_l_tct lbe vil)Eo a?_d Al _)io

_cks _f stereo cotrq;onen&

Gold-Tipped cable

VH84 (6-ft)

Component Video Cables

7_l)J/u cable used to comzect
a vMeo ._ource with E !_ 1_

jac_ to lbe 7]/.

Gold-Tipped cable
DT6DC (6-ft)

DT12DC (12-ft)

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Accessory Order Form

Description

Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)

Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft)
Push-on antenna cable (6-ft)

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)
Component Video Cables (6-ft)

Component Video Cables (12-ft)
S-Video Cable (6-ft)

S-Video Cable (12-ft)

2-way Signal Splitter

Amplified Antenna
Remote Control (CRK76TEI)
Antenna Mixer (not shown)

Audio,Video Adapter (not shown)

Part No.

VH81

VH82 $4.95

VH89 $5.95
VH83 $5.95

VH84 $9.95

DT6DC 24.95

DT12DC 34.95

VH976 $7.95
VH913 14.95

VH47 $3.95

ANT200 49.95

242524 38.35

193984 11.15
228449 $4.45

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ............................................. $__

Sales Tax ............................................................. $

We are required by law to collect the
appropriate sales tax for each individual
state, country, and locality to which the
merchandise is being sent.

Shipping and Handling ..................................... $ 3_0

Total Amount Enclosed ..................................... $-_

Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card
preferably.

Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only.

No COD or CASH.

All accessories are subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

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Charge your order on your VISA,

Master( ard, or Discover Card by

filling m below

USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number

fi'om your VISA card

VISA

My card expires: I---V-] I---V-]

IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number

ti'om yotlr MasterCard

v-v-v v-v-v v-v1-1-1v-v-v1-1

Copy Number

above your

nanle on

MasterCard

My,card [""_ [""_
expn'es:

IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number

t}onl your Discover Card

My card expires: _

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)

Print o1"type your name and
address clearly.

A complete and correct
order will save you days
of waiting.

Nalne:

Street:

City:

Apt:

State: Zip:

Daytime phone number:

Please make sure that both sides of this form
have been filled out completely.

• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

• All accessories are subject to availability.

• Prices are subject to change.

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VH976 (640
VH913 (124t)

S-Video Cable has multi-

])ill COFIt_t?CIOFS o1_ P_l(-h

end./br co_rlvct#_g%YMeo

corrq)(me_ts to your 71'

2-way Signal Splitter

or V(,7_.

Splitter VH47

Amplified Antenna

Alhm_s you to quick(i' switch

,/?om tbe antenna s{gnal to lhe

cabke or xat_llile sig_lal without
dL_conn_ct#_g the ant_'_z_a

ANT200

CRK76TE1

Remote Control

7}_isis the re,thole, corllrol Ibat

carr*_,packed with Four TI'
R_'Jdac_'mems or.spare<, can &

To Order

To place your order by phone, trove your Visa,

MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-t_we
number listed below.

Use this number only to place an order for accessory

items listed on this order form.

1-800-338-0376

"R)place your order by mail, detach and mail the
completed order l_)rm with credit card int_)rmalion,

money order or check in US currency (made payable to
Thomson multimedia Inc.) to the tk)llowing address:

Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573

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A

Accessories 59
Advanced connections 9, 11

Age Based Ratings 39
ANTENNA button 22

Arrow buttons 22
Audio

Code list 26
Menu 48

Out jacks 13
Output Volume & Speakers

49

Processor 48

Audio/Video

cables 7
;lacks 13

Auto

Channel Search 52
Color 50

Tuning 52

DVD Channel 37
SK[YCABLE Cbannd 37
VCR1 Channd 37
VCR2 Channd 37

AUX (auxilia W) button 22

B

Basic

connectkms 12
Picture Controls 49

Batteries fi)r the remote 15
Black Level 49

Block

Age Based Ratings 40
Front Pand 45

Movie Ratings 43
Specific Content Themes 41

V Chip I nrated Program 44

Buttons, remote control 22

C

Search 16

Channels menu 34
CLEAR button 22

Closed Caption

I)isplay 50

Mode 51
Coaxial cable 7
Code list

Audio 26

Cable Box 26

S*ellite Receiver 26

VCR 26
Color Warmth 50

Connectk)ns

TV + VCR 12

TV + VCI,',+ I)VI) Player 9

TV + VCR + Satellite

Receiver 11
Content ['bemes 39
Contrast 49

D

Demo Pin 6
DVD

button 22
Channel 37

Finding the sensor 14
Fixed

Output, Speakers Off 49

FORWARI) button 22
Front panel 57

block 45
jacks 57

G

Cable Box

code list 26

Cable/Antenna jack 13
Cables

Audio/Video 7
coaxial 7
G LINK 7
S Video 7

Y PJ_Pa 7 I

CC (Closed Captioning) 50
CH + button 22

CH - button 22
Channel

Banner 36
Block 44

Labels 52 J
Lineup 28

Menu 52 Jacks, 13

G LINK

cable 7
connecting 14

jack 13

GO BACK button 22
Grid Guide menu 29

GUIDE button 22
GUIDE Plus+ system

Channd Lineup 28
I)ownloading Inf\_rmatkm

28

Setup 16

INFO button 22
INPU['I jacks 13

INPU['2 jacks 13
Interactive setup 1(i

AUI)IO OUI" RiL 13
AUI)IO RiL 13

CABLE/'ANTENNA 13
Front panel 57

G LINK 13
INPUT1 13

IN PUT2 13
S VIDEO 13
VIDEO 13

Y P_ PE_13

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L.E.D. button 22
Labels 52

Language 50
Languages

Selecting 16
Locating remote sensor 14
Lock, Parental Controls 45

M

Memoi T 52
Menu

Acidic) 48

Channel 52

Channels 34

Grid Guide 29

Language 50

Messages 33

News 32

Picture Quality 49

Schedule 32

Screen 50

Setup 34

Sort 31

Time 52
MENU button 22

Menus

GI II)E Plus+ System setup

16

Messages menu 33
Mono 48

Mute 48
MUTE button 22

N

News menu 32
Normal List 52

Number buttons 22

o

OK button 22
ON-OFF button 22

P

Parental Controls

Locking, Unlocking 45

menu 38

PAUSE button 23
Picture

Presets 50
Quality Menu 49

Tilt 50

PLAY button 23
Promotions 35

R

Rating Limits

movies 43
['V 39

RECoVCR+ button 23
Remote, batteries 15

Remote sensor 14
REVERSE button 23

S VIDEO

cable 7
jack 13

SAP 49
SAToCABLE button 23

SAT/Cable Channel 37
Satellite Receiver

code list 26
connecting 11

Schedule

menu 32
time 52

Screen Menu 50
Second Audio Program

(SAP) 49

Set

DVD Channel 37
SXlYCABLE Cbannd 37
Time 52
VCR1 Channd 37

VCR2 Channel 37

Setup

GLIDE Plus+ system

menus 16

menu 34
Sharpness 49
Signal ['ype

Cable l_,' 52

I HFiVHP Antenna 52
SKIP button 23

Sleep ['imer 52
Sort menu 31

SOUND button 23
Stere{) 48

SI'OP button 23

1"

Time

Menu 52

Tint 49
Tone Controls 48

3¥oublesbooting 54
TV button 23

U

UHFiVHF Antenna 52
[Jnlock, Parental

Controls 45

V

V Chip 38

Age Based Ratings

38

Blocking Movies 43
Content Themes 38

Variable Output,

Speakers On, Off
49

VCR

code list 26
connecting 12

VCR1

button 23
Channel 37

VCR2

button 23
Channel 37

VOL+ button 23
VOL button 23

W

Warranty 57
WHO ° INP /JT button

23

¥

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cables 7
jacks 13

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Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com

Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only

add delays in service for your product.

IMPORTER: (for Mexico only)

Comercializadora Thomson de M6xico, S.A. de C.V.

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57

Col. Ampliacion Granada
C.P. 11529 M_xico D.F.

Telefono: (55) 25 81 53 20
R.F.C. CTM-980723 KS5

EXPORTER:
Thomson multimedia Inc.

10330 North Meridian Street

Indianapolis, IN 46290

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Trademark(s)® Registered

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Printed in USA

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