To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
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.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority
to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time
can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes).
ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is
not covered by your warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card
allows us to contact you if needed.
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. _______________________________________________________________________________________________
G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems B.V.,
respectively.
VCR required for recording.
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.
Table of Contents
Setup and connections .......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4
Step 2: Connect your TV .................................................................. 4
TV Only ....................................................................................... 4
The Basic Connection ................................................................. 5
Accessory Information ................................................................... 58
Index ............................................................................................... 61
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Setup and Connections
Getting started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first four sections of the manual show you how
to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the
Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of
the Features and Menus of your TV.
The Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information and your
warranty.
Setup and Connections
Setup and connections
1
1
➣
Interactive setup
Interactive setup
2
2
➣➣
Using the remote
Using the remote
3
3
Features and Menus
Features and Menus
4
4
➣
Reference
Reference
5
5
Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these Tip
Boxes. There are some important
tips that will help you get the most from
your TV.
3
3
Setup and Connections
Step 1: Unpack the TV
Make sure to locate the remote control.
Step 2: Connect your TV
There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
TV Only:If you’re only going to connect the
TV to your home antenna or cable
system.
The Basic Connection:If you’re going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.
Advanced Connections:If you’re going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to
one or two VCRs, DVD player, and a
satellite receiver.
Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of connection.
Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward
to Step 3.
TV Only
Important Stand Information
Direct View TVs: 27”- 36” diagonal
CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Take precautions that the stand
or other furniture the TV is placed on is
properly located (see Important
Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV from
accidentally being tipped over, pushed off,
or pulled off. This could cause damage to
the TV and/or personal injury.
Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting any
cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are
properly grounded. Refer to the Safety
Tips sheet packed with your TV.
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.
Cables
You will use the following cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and video
signal to the TV from an antenna, cable, or
cable box.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
TV
RL
Once you have completed this connection go to “Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable” on page 9.
G-LINK
P
B
P
R
Y
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Setup and Connections
The Basic Connection
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and
multiple component connection information refer to the next section,
Advanced Connections.
Cables
You will use the following cable to make your
connection:
Coaxial Cables: These cables carry both the audio and video signal to
the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable box. In this connection, a second
Coaxial Cable carries the signal through the VCR to the TV.
FROM CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR 1
VIDEO
IN FROM ANT
OUT
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
CH3
CH4
TV
RL
G-LINK
PB
PR
Y
Once you have completed this connection go to “Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable” on page 9.
How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to
Channel 3 or 4.
Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will
program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3 or
4 when you turn on the VCR.
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Setup and Connections
Advanced Connections
Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiple
components.
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your
TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and
INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).
Connect any of the following components to INPUT 2:
• VCR• Internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player• DVD Player
• Satellite Receiver
Input 1
Connect any of the following components:
• VCR• Internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player• DVD Player
• Satellite Receiver
The Y, P
an optional component video source, such as a DVD player. Unlike
a single video input, the Y, PB, PR jacks maintain the video signal as
three separate signals through these three jacks. To ensure
maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y,
P
B
, PR jacks are used in place of the VIDEO jack to connect
B
, and PR connections.
Once you have made your connections
you will want to program the TV to tune
to the correct Video INPUT channel in
order to see and hear audio and video
from the component. You will program
this later in the Interactive Setup.
Input 2 (VIDEO or Y PB PR)
To view the component connected to Input 1:
Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
S-Video
This optional
connection can be
used for better
video quality
picture.
Audio Outputs
Connect to an audio receiver
or amplifier for variable
controlled or fixed level
stereo output.
To View the component connected to Input 2:
Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
RL
G-LINK
P
B
P
R
Y
Cable/Antenna
Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can
also be used for basic component
connections.
External Speaker Jacks
Use to connect external
speakers for surround
sound. Make sure the
Speaker Selection is set
to EXTERNAL.
G-LINK
Connect the G-LINK
cable for onebutton recording
and channel tuning
from the Guide.
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Setup and Connections
Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios which you may encounter
when connecting components to your TV.
Cables
You will use the following cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cable box, as needed by your cable
system.
Audio/Video Cables: Carries sound and video
from the component to the TV.
S-Video Cable: Carries video from an S-Video
capable component which provides best
picture quality.
TV and Stereo VCR
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
Cautions:
Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
• Place the audio/video cables to the
sides of the TV’s back panel instead of
straight down the middle.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and
keep them away from the audio/video
cables.
Protect your components from
Overheating
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of
the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate
freely.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a stand.
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.
VCR
IN
OUT
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
IN FROM ANT
L
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
TV
RL
G-LINK
P
B
P
R
Y
Once you have completed this connection go to “Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable” on page 9.
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to
scroll through the video input channels until you tune to
VID1 input.
In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the VID1 input channel when you
press VCR1 on the remote.
Most Audio/Video cables are combined
into one cable with three heads on
each end.
We show individual cables
in these sample
connections. Either
may be used, but
you must be sure to
connect Video to
Video, Right to Right
and Left to Left.
Video (yellow)
Right Audio (red)
Left Audio (white)
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Setup and Connections
TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE
SATELLITE RECEIVER
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
R
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
L
SATELLITE
IN
VCR
IN FROM ANT
CH3
OUT TO TV
CH4
AUDIO
R
L
OUT
IN
VIDEO
TV
G-LINK
RL
PRPBY
Once you have completed this connection go to “Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable” on page 9.
How to View Your Components
To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press
TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to
scroll through the video input channels until you tune
to VID2 (or COMP2 if connected to Y, P
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when
you press the component button on the remote.
, PR ) input.
B
TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE RECEIVER
OUT
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
VCR
DVD PLAYER
TV
R
L
IN
VIDEO
OUT
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
L
OUT
VIDEO
R
RL
P
R
R
G-LINK
P
B
L
Y
SATELLITE
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
S-VIDEO
IN
SATELLITE
CH3
CH4
How to View Your Components
To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press
TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.
To watch the VCR in this connection tune to Channel 3
or 4.
To watch the DVD player in this connection, press TV to
put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID2 (or COMP2 if connected to Y, P
P
) input.
R
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when
you press the component button on the remote.
,
B
Once you have completed this connection go to “Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable” on page 9.
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Setup and Connections
VCR
03
CHANNEL
SENSOR
SENSOR
Connect to G-LINK jack
on the back of the TV.
If you don't have a cable box, just coil the
cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a
twist tie and leave it behind the TV.
If you don't have a VCR, just coil
the cable of the extra G-LINK
wand with a twist tie and leave
it behind the TV.
Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen guide
that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don’t
connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen
program guide.
VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK
cable, one-touch recording won’t work. The other features of the guide
will work properly.
The G-LINK cable is used to send commands to
your VCR and/or cable box.
How to Find the Remote Control Sensor
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote control
sensor on the VCR and/or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have
the remote control sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn’t
labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote
control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1.Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
2.Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but
the one that came with the cable box and/or VCR to which you’re
connecting the G-LINK cable) so it is touching the front of the
component.
3.Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component
(VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off.
You must press and release the power button each time you move
the remote (holding down the button won’t work).
Cable Box
CHANNEL
03
If there is a demo pin in the G-LINK jack, you must
remove it before you connect the G-LINK cable. If
there is no demo pin, just insert the G-LINK cable
into the G-LINK jack.
VCR
4.When the component turns on, you’ve located the remote control
sensor.
5.Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or
cable box (see instructions on right).
Placing the Wands Under the
VCR and/or Cable Box
Place the wands of the G-LINK cable
underneath your VCR and/or cable box.
Place them about one inch away from the
remote control sensor.
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Setup and Connections
Step 4: Plug in the TV
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote
•Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.
•Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
•Replace the cover.
Step 6: Turn on the TV
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote
into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV
functions.
On-Screen Program Guide
The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen program
guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV
(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system). For more information,
see “GUIDE Plus+ system” on page 43.
To get out of the Guide:
•Press OK to exit the Guide and tune to the highlighted channel.
•Press GUIDE to exit the Guide and tune to the channel displayed in
the View window.
•Press CLEAR to exit the Guide and go to the last channel you were
watching.
VCR1
DVD
L
O
V
SOUND
GUIDE
MENU
VCR2
ON OFF
H
C
C
H
OK
AUX
+
-
GO BACK
TV
SAT•CABLE
SKIPMUTE
V
O
L
INFO
CLEAR
TV
Step 7: Program the TV
Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu
system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable
TV or antenna signals into the TV’s memory.
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Projection TV Only.
If the picture appears to have a double or
triple image or if you notice rings or halos
around objects, you may have to adjust the
color convergence. Details can be found
under the Screen menu heading in the
Features and Menus section of this manual.
Interactive Setup
There’s an on-screen setup routine
The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps
needed to configure the TV:
•Select a menu language
•Search for available channels
•Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
•Set the time
•Set the VCR1 channel
•Set the VCR2 channel
•Set the DVD channel
•Set the SAT/CABLE channel
•Make the channel list and labels
Setup and connections
Setup and connections
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
1
1
1
➣
Interactive Setup
Interactive Setup
INTERACTIVE SETUP
2
2
2
➣➣
Using the remote
Using the remote
USING THE REMOTE
3
3
3
Features and Menus
Features and Menus
FEATURES AND MENUS
4
4
4
➣
Reference
Reference
REFERENCE
5
5
5
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Interactive Setup
Using Point and Select
You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access onscreen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select
method has two steps.
1. Point to a menu item using the arrow buttons on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Selecting an item tells the TV’s menu system to go ahead and make
the change or go to a place you have indicated.
Entering Setup
The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when
you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.
1.Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.
SETUP
When first used or after a power
outage, your television needs
to be set up.
Would you like to begin now?
Press MENU to begin setup or
Press CLEAR to exit.
You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:
1.Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
OK
MENU
CLEAR
Point and Select buttons
TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
8 Setup
0 Exit
2.Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes
up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.
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You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote.
Press CLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to TV
viewing.
Interactive Setup
SETUP
Would you like to begin Setup
now?
1 Begin setup now
2 Cancel setup
3.Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.
Select a Language
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
1.Point to your preferred language for the menu system.
2.Press MENU or OK to select that language.
Auto Channel Search
The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search
automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable
TV system. This is sometimes called “autoprogramming.”
SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
1.Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has
finished.
2.Press MENU or OK to continue.
If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you
can access it later through the Channel
menu. You can also put channels in
memory manually using List & Labels. See
Features and Menus for more details.
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Interactive Setup
The GUIDE PIUS+ System
The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program
listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial menu or
point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup.
SETUP
This TV has GUIDE Plus+, the
new on-screen program guide
with one-button VCR recording.
1 Set up GUIDE Plus+
2 Skip this step
You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ system during the
Interactive Setup. You can
also access the GUIDE Plus+
menus by pressing menu on
the remote, and selecting
GUIDE Plus+ Menu.
Setting Up the GUIDE PIUS+ System
To complete the GUIDE Plus+ setup, the G-LINK wands must be properly aligned with your cable box and VCR if
you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.
Select your Country and enter your ZIP or
Postal code.
The next series of screens asks you about
your cable TV setup. If you have a cable
box, you need to set the GUIDE Plus+
system to control it. Otherwise, it may not
be able to locate and download program
information.
Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and then
select the brand of your cable box from
the choices available. The system then
searches for the correct code to control
your cable box. When your cable box
switches to channel 9, it has located the
correct code.
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Interactive Setup
Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating “Cable Box
(VCR) test failed...” Please consult your manual and try again” appears. You have a choice to either Try Again or Skip CableBox Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
•Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering it again.
•Check to make sure the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly.
If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features of the guide may not be available until you successfully
complete this procedure.
Once the correct model of cable box has
been identified, you need to set the cable
box’s output channel. Enter the channel
you use to view channels through your
cable box—usually 3 or 4. Consult your
cable box’s instruction book or your cable
company if you are not sure. Choose 0 to
use VIDEO INPUT.
Select YES if you have a VCR, or NO if not.
(Answering NO automatically skips forward
to the end of GUIDE Plus+ setup.)
Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off.
Enter the brand of your VCR.
When the GUIDE Plus+ system correctly
identifies the correct code for your VCR, the
VCR’s tuner changes to channel 9.
Select YES if the VCR automatically changed
to channel 9, or NO if it did not.
If you select NO, the system will try
another code.
The last screen that comes up after you’ve successfully finished the GUIDE
Plus+ setup gives you an opportunity to view a demo. If you don’t want to
view the demo, highlight EXIT and press OK.
Remember:
•Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.
•Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs and download program
information.
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Interactive Setup
Setting the Time
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your
GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you need to
set the time.
Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for
you automatically and you may not see this screen.
SETUP
Would you like to set the time
on the TV?
1 Set time
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the SET TIME control panel.
SET TIME
: AM
01 to 12
Enter
Press MENU to exit.
2.Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down
arrows to change from AM to PM.
3.Press MENU or OK to continue.
for the hour.
Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning.
Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don’t have a
VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select NotConnected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)
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Interactive Setup
SETUP
Would you like to use a VCR
with your TV?
1 Use TV with a VCR
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
SET VCR1 CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
2.Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the
video input you connected the cables to.
3.Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR2 button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you don’t
have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip this step or
select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more, see
Auto Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a second
VCR with your TV?
1 Use TV with VCR 2
2 Skip this step
1.Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
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Interactive Setup
SET VCR2 CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
2.Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR
connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the
video input you connected the cables to.
3.Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the DVD Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the DVD button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don’t
have a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select NotConnected from the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a DVD
with your TV?
1 Use TV with DVD
2 Skip this step
1.Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.
SET DVD CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
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Interactive Setup
2.Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player
connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the
video input you connected the cables to.
3.Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel
(auto tuning)
The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/
CABLE channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you
press the SAT•CABLE button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable
box. If you don’t have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the
TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT/CABLE Channel
choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Features and Menus
section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a cable
box or satellite unit with your
TV?
1 Use with cable or satellite
2Skip this step
1.Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.
SET SAT/CABLE CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 2
3 Channel 3
4 Channel 4
5 Video 1 Input
6 Video 2 Input
2.Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite
receiver or cable box connected to the TV. If you used audio/video
cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to.
3.Press MENU or OK to continue.
If You Have Both a Satellite
Receiver and a Cable Box
Connected to the TV
The remote cannot control both a cable
box and the satellite receiver. If you
choose to have the remote control the
satellite receiver, you must then use your
cable box remote to control the cable box.
You may, however, prefer to use the
satellite receiver remote for satellite
programming, and set your SAT•CABLE
button to control your cable box. It’s your
choice.
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Interactive Setup
Labeling the Channels
This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and
label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Features andMenus section.)
SETUP
Would you like to name each
channel?
1 Name channels
2 Skip this step
1.Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel.
LIST AND LABELS
ChannelNormal Channel
# List Label
59 Yes ------
Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) buttons to change
channels in the Channel # field. This
works even if you’re not in the Channel #
field. Or, enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons on the
universal remote. To enter a number
greater than 99, press and hold “1” to
enter the hundreds digit, then press the
two remaining numbers.
The List and Labels feature can also be
accessed from the Channel menu. Because
this procedure can be time consuming,
feel free to skip this step and come back
to it later.
Use or , keypad, or CH ^/v
to set channel, MENU to exit.
2.Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of
the control panel (called “fields”).
3.Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers in the
Channel # field, letters in the Channel Label field, and select Yes or
No in the Normal List field. You may wish to refer to the call letters
listed in your newspaper’s TV section for ideas on labeling the
channels.
4.Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU or
OK to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.
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Using the Remote
How to use your Universal Remote
This section defines the buttons of the remote and
how to program it to control other components.
The universal remote can be programmed to control
most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite
receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE
or Proscan component, you probably don’t need to
program it at all.
Setup and connections
1
1
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1
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Interactive setup
2
2
2
2
2
➣➣
Using the Remote
Using the Remote
Using the remote
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Features and Menus
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Reference
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Modes of Operation
Because this universal remote can control
several different components (DVD player,
VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses operational
modes triggered by the component
buttons. For example if you want the
remote to control the TV, you would press
the TV button to put the remote into TV
mode before you could control the TV.
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Using the Remote
Remote Buttons
(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings
directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press
the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first
digit until #-- appears, then add the second two. Example: to tune to
channel 123, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears then press 2 and 3.
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Used to point to different
items in the menu system. Also used to adjust the menu controls. Also
moves the PIP window when no menus are on the screen.
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver
button in SAT•CABLE mode.
AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Also turns on the TV, if auto tune is
enabled.
CH (up and down) buttons Scans up or down through the current
channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and
hold to continue changing channels.
CH CTRL Selects the picture window, (that is, the main or PIP window)
to be changed by the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you
to TV viewing.
VCR1
DVD
L
O
V
SOUND
GUIDE
ON OFF
VCR2
L.E.D.
AUX
+
H
C
C
-
H
OK
TV
SAT•CABLE
SKIPMUTE
V
O
L
GO BACK
INFO
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode to operate RCA, GE, and Proscan
DVD players. It cannot be programmed. If autotuning is enabled, it will
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
FORWARD If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote
control, press FORWARD to advance a disc or videotape.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
GUIDE Brings up GUIDE Plus+ system; press again to exit.
INFO Press to get more information about a program, channel, or
advertisement.
L.E.D. The little light below the ON•OFF button that lights when you
are programming the remote. It also lights when you press an invalid
button on the remote.
MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in
VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to
restore the volume.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you
to the previous menu.
ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another mode
(VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the component on
and off. When pressed twice within two seconds all components that are
on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE and
Proscan products).
MENU
WHO•INPUT
REC•VCR+
SWAP
PIP
CLEAR
ANTENNA
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
STOP PAUSE
RESETCH CTRL
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Using the Remote
PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control,
press PAUSE when the disc or videotape is playing to pause playback.
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Brings up the small picture-in-picture window.
Press again to remove the PIP window.
PLAY If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape.
REC•VCR+ In TV mode, when the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the
screen, press REC•VCR+ to program your VCR to record a program.
RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture Control
Preset. Point and select to choose a different Picture Control Preset.
REVERSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, press REVERSE to go
backwards on a video tape or disc.
SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode and if auto tuning is
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds
before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more
time.
SOUND Press once to display the audio processor choice list. Point and
select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to exit.
STOP If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, press to stop playing the
videotape or disc.
SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIP window.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel
information.
VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume.
WHO•INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input
sources (VID1/SVID1, VID2/COMP2, FRNT (front panel jacks for models
F32715 and F36715), and previous channel). In SAT mode, press to select
available channel lists for RCA, GE and Proscan satellite receivers.
Accessing the Video Input
Use the WHO•INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels
and view components you have connected to the TV.
1.Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the
component you want to view is turned ON.
2.Press WHO•INPUT to tune to an available input channel.
3.Continue to press the WHO•INPUT button to scroll through the
channels.
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Programming the Remote
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote
controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already
programmed to control most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VCRs, DVD players,
laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
Testing the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn
a component ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the
VCR1 button. Then press ON•OFF or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel
down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the
remote needs to be programmed.
Using Automatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control
each of the components connected to your TV. If you want to exit the
automatic code search without programming any of your components,
press CLEAR until the LED turns off.
1.Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, SAT, etc.)
2.Point the remote at the component to be controlled. Press and hold the
button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.). While holding the
component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the light on the
remote turns on, then release both buttons. For the AUX button, using
code search will not work. You must use direct entry.
3.Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops
flashing.
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program.
If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to control does not turn
off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes.
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have
searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If
the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the
remote cannot control that particular component.
If the component you want to control does turn off:
L.E.D.
ON/OFFTV
1
VCR
2
DVD VCR
VOL
REVERSE PLAY
STOP
AUX SAT•CABLE
CH+
VOL
CH-
1.Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until
the component turns back ON.
2.To finish, press and hold STOP until the light on the remote turns off.
Using Direct Entry
1.Turn on the component to be programmed.
2.Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code
list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote.
3.Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program.
4.Enter the code from the code list.
5.Release button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component
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You’ll use these buttons when you program
the remote to control any device.
The remote may not operate all models of
all brands.
Using the Remote
responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the
component button and then ON•OFF again.
6.If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for
your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands.
Using the Remote to Control a Component
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it
to control your components.
To operate the component:
1.Press the component button (VCR1, VCR2, AUX, or SAT•CABLE) to set the
remote to control the component.
2.Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.
3.Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.
Modes of Operation
Because this universal remote can control several different components (DVD
player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the
component buttons. For example if you want the remote to control the TV,
you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you
could control the TV.
Front Panel
If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to
operate many of the TV’s features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it
points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points up to
items and adjusts menu controls.
VOL – Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL – is used to
point left to items and adjust menu controls.
VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used to
point right to items and adjust menu controls.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
Front A/V Jacks
Note: Available only on models F32715 and F36715.
The jacks are located on the left side of your TV. You can access the
component you connected by pressing the WHO•INPUT button on your
remote until FRNT appears on the screen.
The Front Panel Block feature disables all
front panel buttons. For more
information, see “Parental Controls,” in
the Features and Menus section.
VIDEO (in) Allows you to connect a component such as a VCR, camcorder
or Internet access device.
L/Mono (left audio)and R (right audio) Receives audio signals from
another component such as a VCR, camcorder or Internet access device.
This section explores the features and menus of your TV
beginning with some information on using menus and control
panels.
Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in
order to help you get the most from your TV.
This section also includes information on using your GUIDE
Plus+ system.
Setup and connections
Setup and connections
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Interactive setup
Interactive setup
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Using the remote
Using the remote
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Features and Menus
Features and Menus
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Reference
Reference
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Features and menus
Menus and Control Panels
Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to
access and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels.
Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a
variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. The following pages
detail how to use these controls in order to customize the functions of
your TV.
Menus
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote or on
the front panel to bring up the Main menu.
Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways
to select a choice in a menu:
•Point with the arrow buttons and then select with MENU or OK.
•Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main
menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.
Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu:
•Point to Exit and press MENU or OK.
•Press 0 on the remote.
•Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and
you are returned to TV viewing.
Control Panels
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
8 Setup
0 Exit
Feel free to explore the menu system. If
you’re ever unsure where you are in the
menu system, or you’re just plain tired of
exploring, press CLEAR to remove the
menus from the screen and start over
again.
Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features
of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number or adjust a level
such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders,
choice lists and numeric entry.
Sliders
Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.
To use a Slider in a menu:
1.Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for the
feature you want to adjust.
2.Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.
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PICTURE CONTROLS
Contrast
Color
Tint
Black Level
Sharpness
Press MENU to exit.
Features and menus
Numeric Entry
A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.
A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.
1.Press the up arrow to enter a number in the column above the
pointer.
2.Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then press the up
or down arrow to enter a number.
3.When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK.
Choice Lists
Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings.
1.Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that
choice.
Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control
panels, the following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu
features. The features are organized in order of their location on the
Main Menu.
SET TIME
01 to 12
: AM
for the hour.
Pointer
Enter
Press MENU to exit.
If the control panel is not set at the
current time, use the left arrow to go back
over the columns and the up arrow to
make changes.
You can also enter numbers directly by
using the number buttons.
Audio Menu
Mute Press OK to reduce the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press
OK again to restore the volume.
Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV’s treble,
bass and balance.
Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which
control the way the sound comes through your speakers. You can also
directly access this menu by pressing the SOUND button on your remote.
Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when
receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
Stereo Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo
audio. The TV displays the word STEREO when you tune to a
program that is broadcast in stereo.
SRS (•) SRS* technology is an audio processing technology that
adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals.
SRS (•) Focus This technology focuses audio signals by adding
treble and making dialog more understandable.
Sound Logic™ Stereo Sound Logic technology monitors a
program’s audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum
and maximum volume range from the current volume setting.
Acting like a dynamic range, it compresses to limit sudden volume
increases, like when a commercial comes on.
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
1 Mute
5 Time
2 Tone Controls
6 Parental Controls
3 Audio Processor
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
4 Audio Output & Speakers
8 Setup
0 Exit
0 Exit
AUDIO
*SRS, SRS Focus, Sound Retrieval System and the SRS logo are registered
trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
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Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a
second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP
when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information.
SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a
program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually
impaired.
Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the
TV’s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or
variable control 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.
Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s speakers off
and allows fixed output from the TV’s audio output jacks to an
external device such as a surround sound amplifier. With Fixed
Output On, the TV’s volume control, tone controls and mute are
disabled.
Using the Remote to Select an
Audio Processor
You can change the audio processor from the Audio menu, as illustrated
above, or by pressing the SOUND button on the remote. To make a
selection using the remote:
1.Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list.
2.Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR to exit.
Picture Quality Menu
Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting
the way the picture looks.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas
of the picture.
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
When exiting this menu the Save Personal Picture Preset Choice List will
appear. You can choose either Yes or No.
Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of four
preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting orPersonal Picture Presets. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing
environment and edit your Personal Picture Preset.
ON OFF
Sound button
VCR1
DVD
L
O
V
SOUND
VCR2
C
C
H
H
AUX
+
-
GO BACK
TV
SAT•CABLE
SKIPMUTE
V
O
L
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Control
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
8 Setup
0 Exit
PICTURE QUALITY
1 Basic Picture Controls
2 Picture Presets
3 Auto Color
4 Color Warmth
5 Video Noise Reduction
0 Exit
Picture Quality menu
Press the RESET button on the remote to
bring up the Picture Control Presets choice
list. Point to the desired setting; press
MENU or OK to select it.
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Features and menus
Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that
automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful
for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to
channel.) Choose On or Off, depending on your preference. It’s your
choice.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three
automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture
colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The
warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500ºK.
Video Noise Reduction Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the
feature that automatically reduces noise from the picture.
Screen Menu
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the
way closed captioning information is shown on the screen.
Off No captioning information displayed.
On Captioning information shown always, when available.
On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when
available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE
button. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound
is not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information.
Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning
information is shown in the PIP window.
Off No captioning information displayed.
On Captioning information shown always, when available.
Alternate with PIP button Displays captioning information, when
available, by pressing the PIP button while the PIP window is
displayed.
PIP Closed-Caption Mode (Direct View TV: 31”- 36” only) Displays
a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for
displaying captioning information within the PIP window.
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Control
1 Closed-Caption Display
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
2 Closed-Caption Mode
8 Setup
3 PIP Closed-Caption Display
0 Exit
4 PIP Closed-Caption Mode
5 Menu Language
6 Picture Tilt
0 Exit
SCREEN
Direct View TV: 31”- 36” Screen menu
SCREEN
1 Closed-Caption Display
2 Closed-Caption Mode
3 Menu Language
4 Adjust Projection TV
0 Exit
Projection TV Screen menu
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your
preferred language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.
Picture Tilt (Direct View TV: 31”- 36” only) Your TV has an extralarge picture tube, which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth’s
magnetic field. You may need to adjust the picture tilt. Use the left and
right arrow buttons to adjust the picture tilt.
Adjust Projection TV (Projection TV only) Lets you adjust the TV’s
three colors. Selecting Green Centering brings up a control panel that
lets you center the green projection tube on the screen. Selecting RedConvergence or Blue Convergence lets you align the red and blue
projection tubes.
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Features and menus
Using Closed Captioning
Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which
lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific
programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable.
When a program is closed captioned, the letters CC are displayed in the
channel marker.
Closed Captioning Modes
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.
To set the Closed-Captioning Mode:
1.Select Screen from the Main menu.
2.Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press OK. A choice list appears.
3.Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to the Screen
menu.
Turning off Closed Captioning
1.Select Screen from the Main menu.
2.Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display.
3.Point to Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off
and you are returned to the Screen menu.
Adjusting the Color Projection Tubes
Your projection TV has three color projection tubes - one for red, one for
green, and one for blue. When the tubes are precisely aligned they create
the color images you see on the TV screen. Over time, the picture can drift
out of alignment due to normal component aging, bumps and vibrations,
or moving the TV. If you notice rings or halos around objects in the
picture, you may want to readjust the alignment of the picture tubes.
To readjust the picture tubes, first do an overall adjustment with the
Adjust Projection TV option in the Screen menu. The Adjust Projection TV
option is used to center the green tube and align the blue and red tubes
to the green tube. To make finer adjustments to specific areas of the
screen, use the Advanced Convergence feature described on the next
page.
CLOSED-CAPTION MODE
1 CC1
2 CC2
3 CC3
4 CC4
5 Text1
6 Text2
7 Text3
8 Text4
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5Time
6Parental Control
1 Closed-Caption Display
7GUIDE Plus+ Menu
2 Closed-Caption Mode
8Setup
3 Menu Language
0Exit
4 Adjust Projection TV
0 Exit
ADJUST PROJECTION TV
1 Green Centering
2 Blue Convergence
3 Red Convergence
4 Advanced Convergence
0 Exit
SCREEN
To readjust the picture tubes:
1.Allow the set to warm up for at least 20 minutes.
2.Press the MENU button on the remote.
3.Press 3 to select the Screen option.
4.Press 4 to select the Adjust Projection TV option.
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5.Press 1 to align Green Centering. Use the arrow buttons to
center green square on screen. Press MENU when done.
6.Press 2 to align Blue Convergence. Use the arrow buttons to
align blue crosshatch to green crosshatch. Press MENU when
done.
7.Press 3 to align Red Convergence. Use arrow buttons to align
red crosshatch to green crosshatch. Press MENU when done.
8.If you want to make finer color adjustments, press 4 to select
Advanced Convergence (explained next) or press 0 to exit.
Advanced Convergence
After you have adjusted the color projection tubes as described
previously, you can make finer adjustments to specific areas of the screen
using the Advanced Convergence feature described below.
Note: Before you use the advanced convergence feature, you must
complete the previous steps to align the tubes.
1.Press the MENU button on the remote.
2.Press 3 to select the Screen option.
3.Press 4 to select the Adjust Projection TV option.
4.Press 4 to select the Advanced Convergence option (theAdvanced Convergence screen appears).
The green pattern is fixed. The red and blue patterns are adjusted to
the green pattern. The Red Convergence appears first by default.
5.Colored cross-hairs show the current adjustment position on the
grid. To move the cross-hairs to a different position, use the
CH+/- buttons on the remote to move the cross-hair highlight up
and down, and the VOL+/- buttons to move it right and left.
6.Use the arrow buttons to adjust the red pattern. Each press of
the arrow button makes a slight adjustment from the center of
the cross-hairs – you can press and hold the desired arrow
button to make a faster adjustment, and then make fine
adjustments with single presses of the arrow button.
ADJUST PROJECTION TV
1 Green Centering
2 Blue Convergence
3 Red Convergence
4 Advanced Convergence
0Exit
ADVANCED RED CONVERGENCE
OK Exit
CLEAR Cancel & Exit
VOL & CH Move on Grid
Arrows Adjust Red to Grid
INFO Switch to Blue
7.Press the INFO button to switch to Blue Convergence and follow
the steps above to adjust the blue pattern.
8.Press OK to exit. You will be asked if you want to save the
adjustments.
Yes Saves adjustments
No Returns to the Advanced Convergence screen allowing
further adjustments.
Clear Exits screen without making any changes.
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Channel Menu
Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current
antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system
is set up.
UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air
antenna for TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box
for TV signals.
Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the
channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an
active channel, it places it in the 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 setup your GUIDE
Plus+ system, this option will not appear.
List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom-build
your Normal channel list and choose a six-character label for each
channel. Follow the on-screen directions to enter your channels and
other information.
Channel # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down
through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons.
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6Parental Controls
7GUIDE Plus+ Menu
1 Signal Type
8Setup
2
0Exit
3 List and Labels
4 Auto Tuning
0 Exit
CHANNEL
Auto Channel Search
SET VCR1 CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are
available when you scan up and down using the CH +/- buttons. Use
the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number
indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal
channel list.
Channel Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a sixcharacter label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll
quickly through the characters. Press RESET to clear a label. The TV
can store up to 27 labels in memory.
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a
component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, AUX or SAT•CABLE) on the
remote.
Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.
Set VCR2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.
Set DVD Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.
Set SAT/Cable Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select
the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAT•CABLE
button.
If you are unsure of the differences
among the modes, you may prefer to
leave the closed captioned mode set to
CC1, which displays complete text of the
program in the primary language in
your area.
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The choices for each screen are:
Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component
connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if
you don’t want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular
component button is pressed.
Channel 2 (SAT/Cable only) Choose this if your component is
connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want
the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified component
button. Reminder: Make sure the component’s Ch 2/3/4 switch is set to
channel 2.
Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the
antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 3 when you press the specified component button. Reminder:
Make sure the component’s Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.
Channel 4 Choose this if your component is connected to the
antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 4 when you press the specified component button. Reminder:
Make sure the component’s Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.
Video 1 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the
INPUT1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to
VID1 (SVID1 if you used an S-Video cable) input channel when you
press the specified component button.
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
1 Signal Type
8 Setup
2
Auto Channel Search
0 Exit
3 List and Labels
4 Auto Tuning
0 Exit
CHANNEL
Video 2 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the
INPUT2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to
VID2 (COMP2 if you used the Y P
jacks) input channel when you
B PR
press the specified component button.
Time Menu
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of
time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for
turning the TV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn theschedule 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 setup and running then it will
automatically update your time and this option will not be available.
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
1 Sleep Timer
8 Setup
2 Schedule
0 Exit
3 Set Time
0 Exit
TIME
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Setup Menu
The setup routine is discussed earlier in the manual in the Interactive
Setup section.
The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you
turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.
You can also access the Interactive Setup from the Main Menu.
Parental Controls and V-Chip
The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that
children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel
controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve
software inside your TV (dubbed 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 will not display certain programs.
Once you block programs, you or other adults can “unblock” programs
by entering a password.
The software inside your TV comes turned “off,” so if you choose not to
implement it, you can just ignore it.
How V-Chip Works
When turned “on,” the software reads a code that most broadcasters
send with programs. That code tells the software the program’s agebased rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V),
Adult Language (L), etc.). If you have blocked the rating and/or content
themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, “This
channel is not approved for viewing,” when you turn to that particular
channel.
2V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0Exit
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs
received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their
age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given
a rating of “Not Rated,” and programs that are considered “unrated”
because no code has been sent by the broadcaster. The TV age-based
ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following
table.
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Age-Based
Rating
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent
language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program
and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program
contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D),
strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains
one or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent
coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V) .
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or
no sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L) little or no sexual situations (S), or
violence (V).
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between
make-believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence(FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and
cannot be viewed.
To set TV programming limits:
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls
have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they
are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits
will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.
2.Press MENU to continue.
3.Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.
4. Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrows and
OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or
content theme from View to Block.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the
status of TV program limits.
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
5 Front Panel Block
RatingStatus
6 Lock Parental Controls
TV-MAVIEW
0Exit
^
Press ^/v to select rating.
Press MENU to exit.
RATINGSTATUS
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
View
View
View
View
View
View
- - Content - -
DLSVFV
VVV
DLSVFV
VVV
VVVV
VVVV
V
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The Ratings Limits Screen
Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limits
screen.
Rating Field
Lets you select from a list of age-based
ratings you can block or view.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the agebased rating limit to the left is View or Block.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -
RatingStatus
TV-MAVIEW
^
Press ^/v to select rating.
Press MENU to exit.
RATINGSTATUS
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified agebased rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch
programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the
child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other
programming with higher ratings.
View
View
View
View
View
View
Rating Settings Area
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and
associated content. The View (V) settings are coded in green, and
the Block (B) settings are coded in red.
DLSVFV
VVV
DLSVFV
VVV
VVVV
VVVV
V
Content Themes
Lists the content
themes you can block
or view.
Content Status
Fields
Lets you select which
content themes to
view for the selected
rating, and whether
the status of the
content theme is
currently View (V) or
Block (B).
To block programs with higher ratings:
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to
watch.
2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
3. Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the agebased rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with
the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears.
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In the example discussed previously, you would scroll through the
rating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you want
the child to watch is TV-G.
4. Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating
status field.
5. Press the up or down arrow to toggle from View to Block. The status
for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Block (B).
6. Press MENU or OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the
screen when you are finished.
7.Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu.
Enter a password, and if you have not already set your password,
you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing
some of the ratings back to View.
1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.
2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
3. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is
Block.
4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating
status field.
5. Press the up or down arrows to toggle between View
and Block.
Rating
field
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MAMature Audience Only
TV-14Parents Strongly Cautioned
TV-PGParental Guidance
Suggested
TV-GGeneral Audience
TV-Y7Directed to Children
7 years and older
TV-YAll Children
Pressing RESET on the remote
will reset all ratings to View
and V.
Rating status field
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
RatingStatus
TV-14View
Press ^/v to block programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
Note that 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.
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can block 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
for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as
well.
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have
adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all
programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.
You must remember to Lock
Parental Controls for rating limits
to take effect.
Content Themes
DSexually Explicit Dialogue
LAdult Language
SSexual Situations
VViolence
FVFantasy Violence
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To block program content:
1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to
watch.
2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
3. Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the
age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest
content you do not want the child to watch appears. (In the
example above, you would scroll through the ratings until the TVPG rating appeared.)
4. Press the right arrow to move the highlight to the field
corresponding with the content theme you wish to block.
5. Press the up or down arrow to change content status from V to B.
All higher ratings’ content theme will automatically change to B.
Rating status field
Rating
field
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
RatingStatus
TV-PGView
Press ^/v to block programs with
this content for this rating.
Broadcasters are not required to
provide content themes or agebased ratings. Programs received
with no content themes will only
be blocked if you block their agebased rating.
You must remember to Lock
Parental Controls for rating
limits to take effect.
6. Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back
and changing some of the content themes back to View (V):
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V).
2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
3. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the age-based ratings
until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View
appears.
4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular
content theme status, such as the B under language (L)
corresponding with TV-14.
5. Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V. Your
child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult
language content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA
language content.
Note that only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14
language (L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content themes,
such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.
Rating
field
Rating status field
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
RatingStatus
TV-14View
Press ^/v to block programs with
this content for this rating.
Pressing RESET on the remote
will reset all ratings to View
and V.
Content
themes
Content
status
fields
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified
level.
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:
1. Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find
the rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child to
watch. (In the example above, you would point to the rating status
button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want
the child to watch is PG.)
2. Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up
and down arrows to change the button from View to Block. All
higher ratings’ View buttons will automatically change to Block.
3. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
4.If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the
movie rating limits will take effect.
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0Exit
Rating field
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
RatingStatus
PG-13Block
Press ^/v to view programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
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.
Viewing Movie Ratings
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of
the rating status buttons back to View:
1. Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find
the rating you want to view.
2. Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up
and down arrows to change the button from Block to View.
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are
blocked, you can change the rating status button corresponding
with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with
a G, PG, and NC-17 rating.
3.Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen, and be
sure parental controls are locked.
Rating field
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
RatingStatus
NC-17View
Press ^/v to block programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip
recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV
programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and
weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and
programs without ratings.
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not available.
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of
unrated program viewing. If you do not, the limit will not take effect.
Channel Block
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.
View Makes the selected channel viewable.
Block The front panel and remote CH (channel) buttons will tune
only to channels that you have marked as View. You may tune to a
blocked channel manually by using the number buttons and
entering the correct password.
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of
Channel Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
1 View
0Exit
2 Block
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0Exit
Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v
to set channel, MENU to exit.
CHANNEL BLOCK
Channel #Status
59HEADLNBlock
^
Front Panel Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s
front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:
•Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.
•Keep small children from playing with the buttons.
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove
access to any remote capable of controlling the front panel while you
have the Front Panel blocked.)
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you
do not, the front panel block will not take effect.
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 VChip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.
If you forget your password, press and hold TV on the remote and the
MENU button on the television simultaneously for 3 seconds. Parental
controls will then unlock and you can re-enter a password via LockParental Controls.
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0Exit
PARENTAL CONTROLS
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0Exit
FRONT PANEL BLOCK
1 Unblock
2 Block
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About the GUIDE PIUS+ System
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that
lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a
cable box and VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system
in order to view it (see the Interactive Setup section for more details). To
bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system, press GUIDE.
There are six sections to a GUIDE Plus+ system:
•A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen
numbered 1, 2 and 3
•Video window
•Program information
•A row of Menu options
•Channel listings
•Promotional information
Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system screens illustrated in this book are
representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels,
programs, and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted will be available in
your area. New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+
system, so these too are subject to change.
Video
window
Promotional
Information
Action
Buttons
Program
Information
Channel
Listings
Menu
Options
Downloading Data
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first
download of program listings. When the power is turned off, the TV
locates a “host channel” that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing
program schedule and channel lineup information. A channel lineup is
the list of stations and their respective channels.
To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave
your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must
be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.
If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ system program
listings may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup
information is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated
program information during the next scheduled download.
Channel Lineup
If more than one cable company services your area, you may be
prompted with STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup after the first
GUIDE Plus+ system download. You will need to identify your cable
company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in
question.
•Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group
and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.
Since the program information provided
by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on
your locale, you will need to run Setup
again if you move.
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Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System
To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:
•Press GUIDE on the remote.
There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:
•Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system
and tune to the channel.
•Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel
displayed in the video window.
•Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the
original channel.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus
GUIDE
OK
CLEAR
VCR1
DVD
L
O
V
SOUND
GUIDE
MENU
VCR2
ON OFF
H
C
C
H
OK
AUX
+
-
GO BACK
TV
SAT•CABLE
SKIPMUTE
V
O
L
INFO
CLEAR
The GUIDE Plus+ system offers seven different options on the Menu bar:
Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Channels and Setup. To access the
Menu bar:
1. Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2.Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the
Menu bar (the Grid Guide appears by default).
3.Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus.
4.Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the menu
options.
Grid Guide
The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It
displays the current programming for each channel. The current
program is displayed in the video window.
•Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse
channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page
through the listings. Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse
future program listings.
•To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in
the channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE
Plus+ system and return to the original channel. Press GUIDE to exit
the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel in the video
window.
WHO•INPUT
REC•VCR+
SWAP
PIP
ANTENNA
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
STOP PAUSE
RESETCH CTRL
Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next.
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Grid Guide Action Buttons
Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE
Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the
command numbers.
When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear:
•Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for
the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the
channel listing. When the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will
automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and
tuned in the video window.
•Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and
enter the number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight
the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid
guide. Press OK again to tune to the highlighted channel. If the
video window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to the channel.
•Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for
the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing.
If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause
the cable box channel to change while recording.
Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
and specified your VCR type.
Grid Guide
Action Buttons
Grid Guide
Menu
Selection
The program information window will display a confirmation when you
have successfully 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 left column on the channel
listing), the following Action buttons appear:
•Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either
stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or
change as you browse through different channels (unlock).
•Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and
enter the number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight
the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid
Guide. If the video window is locked, press OK to tune to the
highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will
automatically tune to that channel.
The PIP button on the remote also toggles
the video window between locked and
unlocked states.
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Sort
The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to
which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window.
To So r t:
1.If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2.Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3.Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the
first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last
category used becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is
displayed below the category name. Use the left and right arrows to
highlight other categories.
4.Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For
example, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system sorts
the programs).
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 MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to
exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Sort Menu
Action Buttons
Sort Menu
Selection
Categories
Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next.
Sort Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the results of a Sort, the following Action buttons will
appear on the bar:
•Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and
then follow the on-line help for further options. Placing a timer in
the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program
highlighted in the channel listing at the predetermined time.
•Record Press 3 on the remote to set the VCR to record the
program highlighted in the channel listing. If you have a cable box,
changing TV channels will not cause the cable box channel to
change while recording.
The program information window will display a confirmation when you
have successfully 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
The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.
1.If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar.
3.Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV,
it will appear in the video window).
4.Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story.
•Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a
time.
•Use the channel up and down to browse through the list one
page at a time.
5.Press the right arrow button to see full text.
6. If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or left arrow
button to page forward or back through the pages of text. Press the
down arrow to view the next story.
7.Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on
the remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Schedule
News Menu
Selection
Schedule Menu
Action Buttons
The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or
recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button
recording if you have positioned the G-LINK cable wand in front of your
VCR. See the Setup and Connections section of this manual for more
details on positioning the G-LINK cable.
To schedule a program to watch or record:
1.If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3.Highlight a program within the channel listing.
4.Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is
then automatically logged into the Schedule menu.
5.If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and
turn it off.
Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your VCR
to the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR.
The program information window will display a confirmation when you
have successfully 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.
Schedule
Menu
Selection
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To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a
scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar.
1.Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2.Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3.Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection.
4.Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to
edit.
Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.
Schedule Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons will
appear on the bar:
•Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove
from the schedule and press 1 on the remote.
•Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change
and press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the
following choices:
DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday.
ONCE records only on that day.
WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time.
Messages
Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+
system, as well as special programming information. You can access
these messages from the Messages Menu on the Menu bar.
To read messages:
1.Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
2.Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection.
3.Highlight the message you wish to read by using the up and down
arrows.
4.Press INFO to display the full text of the message. If the text
continues beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of
text. Once you have reached the end of the message, pressing INFO
closes the expanded information and returns you to the Messages
screen.
Messages
Action Buttons
Messages
Menu
Selection
5.Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the next
section.
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Messages Menu Action Button
When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button will
appear on the bar:
•Remove Highlight the message you wish to delete and press 1 on
the remote.
Channels
You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the
display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that
you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in
time.
1.Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2.Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar.
3.Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu
selection.
4.Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.
Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described in the next
section.
Channels Menu Action Buttons
While browsing the Channels menu, the following Action buttons are
available on the bar:
•Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since
entering the Channels Menu.
•Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for
the highlighted channel line.
•On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel
between On and Off.
Channels Menu
Action Buttons
Channels
Menu
Selection
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Setup
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup
information. To access the Setup option:
1.If the Guide Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2.Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.
3.Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.
4.Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings,
Review options, or View demo.
• Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed
in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.
• Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you
press the ON•OFF button on the remote control.
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed
when you press the ON•OFF button on the remote control.
• View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.
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.
How to Get More Information About an
Advertisement or a Program
To find out more information about a program, advertisement or
special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or
promotional
information box.
Requesting more information about a particular show displays the
PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that
channel.
Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen.
Promotional Information
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation
The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller
picture on top of the main picture. If the PIP window is displayed, and
you change the PIP input (by pressing WHO•INPUT) to COMP2, PIP is
not displayed. If you press the PIP button while viewing COMP2, the
PIP window is not available. (N/A) appears in the channel marker.
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PIP Buttons
There are seven remote buttons that control the way the PIP window
works:
PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the
window.
Arrowbuttons let you move the PIP window to different
areas of the screen.
SWAP Switches, or “swaps,” the video from the PIP window
with the main picture.
CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control
between the PIP window and the main picture.
For instance, press PIP to bring up the PIP window. You can change
channels by entering channel numbers or pressing the CH^ (channel up)
or CHv (channel down) buttons. When you press the CH CTRL button the
channel control switches to the main picture. You can now change
channels in the main picture by entering channel numbers or pressing
the CH^ or CH v buttons.
Press CH CTRL again to return the channel control to the PIP window.
Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons
VCR1
DVD
L
O
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SOUND
GUIDE
MENU
WHO•INPUT
REC•VCR+
SWAP
PIP
ON OFF
VCR2
H
C
C
H
OK
PLAY FORWARDREVERSE
STOP PAUSE
AUX
+
-
GO BACK
TV
SAT•CABLE
SKIPMUTE
INFO
CLEAR
ANTENNA
RESETCH CTRL
V
O
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Arrow
buttons
Skip to PIP: Channel Surfing in the Main Picture
You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks using the
SKIP and CH (channel) buttons.
1.Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the PIP
window.
2.Press the CH ^ or CH v buttons to surf through the channels in the
main picture. When the SKIP feature times out, the main picture
will tune to the original channel automatically.
Channel Surfing in the PIP Window
You can use the PIP window to surf through channels as well.
1.Press PIP to bring up the PIP window.
2.Press the CH^ or CHv buttons. The TV begins displaying each
channel in the PIP window. If you see a channel that interests you,
press SWAP.
PIP buttons
A typical use of SWAP is to scan through
channels in the PIP window, and when
you find a channel you like, press SWAP
to display that channel in the main
picture, sending the current channel to
the PIP window.
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Features and menus
12:01 CC VCR1 VID1
Mute SAP PIP 59
Sleep 00:00
GUIDE PLUS+ MENU
1 GUIDE Plus+ Setup
2 GUIDE Plus+ Label
3 Continuous Demo
0 Exit
Channel Marker
There are several indicators that come up when you press the TV, INFO, PIP
or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker.
12:01 Displays the current time.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
VCR1 Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
VID1 Displays the current channel or input channel (VID1 or SVID1, VID2 or
COMP2 or FRNT for models F32715 and F36715).
Mute (or Stereo) Mute is displayed when you mute the audio. Stereo is
displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.
SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second
Audio Program) information.
PIP 59 (PIP Chan) Displays the current PIP channel.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP)
timer.
GUIDE PIUS+ Menu items
The GUIDE Plus+ Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus+
system. To access the GUIDE Plus+ Menu:
1.Press MENU on the remote.
2.Highlight GUIDE Plus+ Menu and press OK.
Each menu and the sub-menus are listed below:
GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays STEP 4: Confirming Your Settings screen of
the GUIDE Plus+ system setup.
Yes, everything is correct Confirms the settings you completed in
the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.
Yes, but my channel lineup is incorrect Displays STEP 5: Choosing
Your Channel Lineup 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 GUIDE Plus+ label menu.
On Displays the station name when you change channels.
Off The station name isn’t displayed when you change channels.
Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration until it isturned off. To turn off the demonstration, you must turn off the TV.
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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Troubleshooting
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you
experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
TV will not turn on
•Check to make sure it is plugged in.
•Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.
•Maybe batteries in remote control are “dead.”
•Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.
•The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by
selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock.
Controls don’t work
•If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.
•The front panel MENU button may be disabled. Use the remote control to turn off channel blocking. Select
Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choose Unblock.
•Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.
Problems with remote
•Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.
•Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) you are trying to control.
•Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.
•Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you remove
the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to control other components.)
•Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote.
Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
Guide comes on when I turn on TV
•The Guide automatically comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn
off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then press MENU to select the Menu bar. Press the
right arrow to select Setup. Choose Review Options and then select OFF.
Turns off while playing
•Schedule off function may have been activated.
•Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn
on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
•Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.
TV turns on unexpectedly
•Scheduled On or Watch from the Guide may have been activated.
Blank screen
•Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on.
•Try another channel.
•Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too low.
PIP not available
•If the PIP window is displayed, and you change the PIP input (by pressing WHO•INPUT) to COMP2, PIP is not
displayed.
•If you press the PIP button while viewing COMP2, the PIP window is not available and cannot be seen.
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No sound, picture okay
•Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.
•Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.
•If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R
INPUT jacks.
Can’t select certain channel
•Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
•If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position.
Noisy stereo reception
•May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
•Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position.
•Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.
•If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 – same as CH3/4
switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in the correct position.
Sound okay, picture poor
•Check antenna connections.
•Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.
Black box appears on the screen
•Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu.
G-LINK Cable not working
•Check to make sure the wands are positioned correctly.
•GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing
channels.
Incorrect GUIDE Plus+ System channel map
•The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use setup to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for
ten minutes. Use setup again to change the zip code to the correct value. Be sure to select the correct lineup if asked.
Care and Cleaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet
to help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If
necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as
ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to
the TV.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be
permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone
numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
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Limited Warranty (Direct View 5”-36”)
What your warranty covers:
•Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•90 days from date of purchase for labor charges.
•One year from date of purchase for parts.
•Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.
What we will do:
•Pay an Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
•Pay an Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and
picture tube required to repair your television.
How you get service:
•For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick
up when repairs are complete.
•For screen sizes larger than 26”: Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA
Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an
Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your
own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.
•To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call
1-800-336-1900.
•Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
What your warranty
•Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
•Installation and related adjustments.
•Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
•Damage from misuse or neglect.
•Batteries.
•Images burnt onto the screen.
•A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial
purposes.
•A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
•Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you
should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
does not cover:
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Limitation of Warranty:
•THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS 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 PARTICULAR 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 the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the 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 for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs
of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
Limited Warranty (Projection TV)
What your warranty covers:
Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
•One year from date of purchase for labor charges.
•One year from date of purchase for parts.
•Two years from date of purchase for picture tubes.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.
What we will do:
•Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
•Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and
picture tubes required to repair your television.
How you get service:
•Request home or pick-up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that
your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If
not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service
Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA
Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
•Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
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What your warranty does not cover:
•Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
•Installation and related adjustments.
•Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
•Damage from misuse or neglect.
•Batteries.
•Images burnt onto the screen.
•A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial
purposes.
•A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
•Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your television. It will make it easier to contact
you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
Limitation of Warranty:
•THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS 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 PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS
PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How State Law relates to warranty:
•Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warranty lasts, so the 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 television unit outside the United States:
•This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs
of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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Accessory Information
Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either
coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables
are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or
interference from adjacent cables.
Most audio/video connections between components can
Push-on Connector
Screw-on Coaxial
Round 75-ohm coaxial cable
Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable
be made with shielded audio and video cables that have
RCA-type phono connectors.
Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type
phono plugs (such as No. VH83)
Color-Coded Jacks
The jacks on the TV’s monitor panel are color-coded for
ease of use. The video jacks are yellow, the right audio
jacks are red, and the left audio jacks are white. When
connecting components to each other, be sure that you
always connect left outputs to left inputs and right
outputs to right inputs. If a component has only one
output (mono), connect it to the r/mono input jack.
To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an
S-VHS video cable is required.
Connector
The following accessories are available from most dealers and
electronics supply stores in case you want to position your
components farther apart or need additional cables.
Antenna Cables
Screw-on Cable attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called
75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the
connectors for a secure connection.
VH81 (3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)
VH89 (6-ft)
Push-on Cable attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called
75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick
connection.
Audio/Video Cables
MonauralVCR Dubbing Cable
Double cable that lets you connect
the video and audio jacks of two
VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can
also be used to connect a VCR to
your TV. Cable is color-coded and
shielded. Has RCA-type phono
plugs on each end.
Gold-Tipped cable
VH83 (6-ft)
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable
Triple cable that lets you connect
the
VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo
components.
S-Video cable (such as No. VH913)
Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables
Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which
provides much less loss than conventional contacts. A
complete line of gold-tipped cables is available to help
you obtain optimum performance from your equipment.
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Gold-Tipped cable
AH84 (6-ft)
S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for
connecting S-Video components to
your TV.
VH976 (6-ft)
VH913 (12-ft)
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STOP PAUSE
TV
ON OFF
AUX
DVD
SAT•CABLE
PIP
SWAP
RESETCH CTRL
PLAYFORWARDREVERSE
SOUND
GO BACK
C
H
+
C
H
-
V
O
L
V
O
L
SKIPMUTE
INFO
MENU
OK
CLEAR
GUIDE
ANTENNA
WHO•INPUT
VCR1
VCR2
REC•VCR+
CRK76TA1
Splitter
VH47
Remote Control This is the
remote control that came
packed with your TV.
Replacements or spares can
be ordered as needed.
2-way Signal Splitter helps
you connect to a second TV
or VCR.
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to easily
switch from the antenna
signal to cable or satellite
without disconnecting
antenna.
Accessory Order Form
Description
Part No.
Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)VH81$3.95
Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft)VH82$5.95
Push-on antenna cable (6-ft)VH89$5.95
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)VH83$5.95
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)VH84$9.95
S-Video Cable (6-ft)VH976$7.95
S-Video Cable (12-ft)VH913$14.95
2-way Signal SplitterVH47$3.95
Amplified AntennaANT200$49.95
Antenna Mixer193984$11.15
Remote Control (CRK76TA1)240895$29.20
Audio•Video Adapter228449$4.45
Price
Qty
Total
ANT200
Total Merchandise............................................
Shipping and Handling.........................................
Total Amount Enclosed..........................................
$ 5.00
$
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preferably.
Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only.
No COD or CASH.
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
All accessories are subject to availability.
Detach Here
Please complete other side also
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MasterCard, or Discover Card by
filling in below
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Placing an Order
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard
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or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed
below.
Use this number only to place on order for accessory items
listed on this order form.
1-800-338-0376
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed
order form with credit card information, money order or
check in US currency (made payable to Thomson multimedia
Inc.) to the following address:
Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573
My card expires:
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(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)
Print or type your name and
address clearly.
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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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Accessories 58
Advanced
Connections 6
Convergence 33
Age-Based Ratings 37
Audio Menu 29
Audio Output Volume & Speakers 30
Audio Processor 29
Audio remote codes 26
Audio/Video cables 7
Auto Channel Search 13, 34
Auto Color 31
Auto Tuning 16, 34
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.
Thomson multimedia Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290