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TO reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this product

to rain or moisture.

I WARNING

(or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover

A his symbol indicates "dangerous _ This symbol indicates important

voltage" inside the product that _ instructions accompanying the

presents a risk of electric shock product.

or personal injury.

Refer to the identification/rating label tocated on the back panel of your product

for its proper operating voltage.

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

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

If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they
may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include

network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not
covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these

images should be avoided.
Cable "IV InStaller: This reminder is provided to cartyour attention to Article 820-

40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part

1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of
purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you
need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product.

Model No.
Serial No.

Purchase Date:

Dealer/Address/Phone:

G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3,PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation.
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc.
Thomson Consumer Electronics 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 Consumer Electronics or Gemstar be liable for any amount representing loss
of profits, lossof 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.

Making Connections ............................................. 3

Connecting Components to Your Monitor .................................... 4

Antenna/Cable In ...................................................................... 4

AudioNideo/S-Video Inputs (Input1, Input2, Input3) ............. 5

Selected Audio/Video Outputs ................................................ 6

Audio/Component Video Inputs ............................................. 6

Audio Output ............................................................................ 7

Optional Component Connection Examples ........................... 8

Monitor and a VCR ............................................................. 8

Monitor, VCR, and a Satellite Receiver ............................. 9

Monitor, VCR, Satellite Receiver, and a DVD Player ....... 10

AN Receiver & Speakers .................................................. 11

(S)VGA Video Inputs-(S)VGA1, (S)VGA2 ............................... 12

USB Inputs/Output .................................................................. 15

Connecting the G-LINK Cable ................................................ 15

Front Inputs ............................................................................. 16

Setting Up ........................................................... 18

Setting Up the Monitor ................................................................ 18

Step 1: Plug in the Monitor .......................................................... 18

Step 2: Place Batteries in Remote ................................................. 18

Step 3: Turn on the Monitor ......................................................... 18

Step 4: Set Up the Monitor ..................................................... :..... 18

The Point and Select Navigation Method ............................. 18

Auto Channel Search .............................................................. 19

Set the Time ............................................................................ 19

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ................................................ 20

Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ........................ 20

Set the VCR1 Channel (Autotuning) ..................................... 22

Set the VCR2 Channel (Autotuning) ...................................... 22

Set the DVD Channel (Autotuning) ....................................... 23

Set the SAT/CABLE Channel (Autotuning) ............................. 23

Label the Channels ................................................................. 24

Using the Remote ............................................... 25

Remote Buttons ............................................................................. 26

Using the WHO,INPUT Button ............................................... 27

Programming the Remote ............................................................ 27

Using the Remote to Control a Device .................................. 29

Modes of Operation ............................................................... 29

Front Panel .................................................................................... 29

Remote Control Codes .................................................................. 30

Menus and Features ........................................... 31

Audio Menu ................................................... ................................ 32

Picture Quality Menu .................................................................... 33

Screen Menu .................................................................................. 34

Channel Menu ............................................................................... 35

Time Menu ..................................................................................... 36

Parental Controls and V-Chip ....................................................... 37

Channel Block ......................................................................... 43

Front Panel Block .................................................................... 43

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ............................................... 43

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................ 44

PIP Buttons ..............................................................................

Using the PIP Feature ............................................................. 44

Channel Marker ............................................................................. 45

GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu ............................................................... 46

About the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ..................................... 46

Downloading Data ................................................................. 47

Channel Mapping ................................................................... 47

Grid Guide ............................................................................... 48

Sort .......................................................................................... 49

News ........................................................................................ 50

Schedule .................................................................................. 50

Messages ................................................................................. 51

Editor ....................................................................................... 52

Setup ........................................................................................ 52

Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 52

Reference ............................................................. 53

RCA MultiMedia Monitor Specifications ..................................... 54

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 55

Care and Cleaning ......................................................................... 56

Radio Interference ........................................................................ 56

Accessory information .................................................................. 57

RCA MultiMedia Monitor Limited Warranty ............................... 59

Index .................................................................... 60

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GETTING STARTED

This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The
first three sections of the manual show you how to:

• Connect your monitor to other devices

• Set up your monitor

• Program the remote

The remaining sections discuss the menus and features,
and include a Reference section which contains

troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning instructions,

accessory ordering information and your warranty.

MAKING CONNECTIONS

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CONNECTING COMPONENTS TO YOUR
MONITOR

Your monitor has several input and output jacks that you can use with

many different types of components. This creates a great number of
connection variations. Therefore, the following section shows the different

types of jacks and examples of the types of components that can be

connected to those jacks. Before you begin, it's a good idea to read any
connection information in other components' user manuals as well.

Before You Connect

Protect against power surges:

• Connect all components before plugging any power cords Lnto the
wall outlet.

• Turn off the monitor and/or component before connecting or

disconnecting any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to

the "important Safeguards" sheet packed with your monitor.

ANTENNA/CABLE IN

The ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack lets you connect a screw-on or push-on

antenna or cable lead. Use this if you want the monitor to receive signals
through a coaxial cable from an antenna or other source, such as a VCR.

Screw-on
coaxial cable

Push-on coaxial
cable

You can use coaxial cables to connect devices such as:

• Antenna or cable leads

• Cable boxes

• VCRs

• Satellite receivers

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AUDIO/VIDEO/S-VIDEO INPUTS
(INPUT1, INPUT2, INPUT3)

The audio jacks provide stereo sound. If your device has only one audio

output, you need to connect a "Y" adapter to your component and to both

the left and right inputs on the monitor.

The video jack provides better picture quality than coaxial cable, because it

carries only video signals.
If your device has S-Video output, use an S-Video cable to connect the video

jacks. This method separates the video signals into two separate signals: one
for color, the other for brightness. This helps prevent the.signal from

degrading and results in a sharper image.

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You can use audio/video and S-Video jacks to connect devices such as:

" VCRs
* Satellite receivers

• DVD players
* Laserdisc players

• Camcorders

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To View the Video Inputs...

First, press the TV button on the remote

to make sure that the remote is in TV

mode; then press the WHO-INPUT button
each time you want to move to the next
video input channel.

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SELECTED AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS

Provides audio and video output from the last selected source (except

component and SVGA jacks),

VIDEO provides video output. It gives better picture quality than just a
coaxial cable because it carries only video signals.

AUDIO L and R provide stereo sound. They give better audio quality than

just an RF coaxial cable because they carry only audio signals.

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You can use audio/video jacks to connect devices such as:

In PC Mode...

In PC mode, the last selected source (for

the selected output) appears. The source

is what you were watching on INPUT 1, 2,

3, FRONT, or the tuner channel.

• compatible AN receivers

• compatible recording equipment

• PCswith a compatible graphics card

AUDIO/COMPONENT Vl DEO INPUTS

These jacks let you connect a compatible component video source, such

as a DVD player or digital TV converter box. Unlike a single video input,

component video maintains the video signal asthree separate signals.

The component video connection provides optimum quality. The audio
jacks provide stereo sound. It is essential to match the color coded

connectors between a €ompatible device and the monitor.

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Component Video Tip

To ensure maximum picture quality, use
three video-grade cables for the Y, PB,and

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To View the Component Video

Input...

First, press the TV button on the remote
to make sure that the remote is in TV

mode; then press the WHO•INPUT button
to scroll through the video input channels
until you get to the COMP input channel.

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AUDIO OUTPUT

FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This audio

output is ideal for connecting to an AN receiver when you want to
control the volume through the A/V receiver.

VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are
controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and monitor remote

control.
EXT SPEAKERS lets you connect external left and right speakers to the

monitor. The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the monitor's
internal speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to external speakers, INT

sends audio only to the monitor's internal speakers.

Audio Output Tips

• You may want to adjust the monitor's
tone control and audio processor

settings to enhance the audio output
when connecting an A/V receiver to the
Variable output jacks.

• You can turn off the monitor's internal

speakers by using the "Speakers"
control in the Audio menu, (See the

"Audio Menu" section for more

information.)

RCA cable

Speaker wire

AUDIO OUTPUTS

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You can use audio output jacks to connect devices such an:

• Audio/video receiver

• Audio amplifier

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• Optional external speakers

The external speaker rating is 8 ohms with

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10 watts power handling capabilities.

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OPTIONAL COMPONENT CONNECTION

EXAMPLES

The following examples feature some of the optional components you
can connect to your monitor. Refer to the preceding pages for the types

of cables used for each connection.

Monitor and a VCR

1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or
cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.

2, Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna output and to the

ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor.

3. Use RCA cablesto connect the VCR's audio/video output to INPUT1

on the monitor.

Viewing the VCR Input Channel

1. Turn on the monitor and the VCR.

2. Pressthe TV button on the remote control.

3. PressWHOeINPUT on the remote to scroll through the video inputs.

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Direct Channel Tuning

You can set up the monitor to
automatically tune to the VCR input. This

is called Autotuning. (See "Setting Up" for
more information.)

Monitor, VCR, and a Satellite Receiver

1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or
cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.

2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna output and to the

ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor.

3. Use RCA cables to connect the VCR's audio/video output INPUT1 on

the monitor.

4. Use RCA cables to connect the satellite receiver's audio/video output

to INPUT2 on the monitor. If your satellite receiver has an S-Video
output, you can make the video connection by using the S-Video

jacks instead.

RECEIVER

Viewing the Components

1. Turn on the monitor and the component(s) you want to view.

2. Pressthe TV button on the remote control.

3. Pressthe WHO,INPUT button on the remote control to scroll
through the video inputs.

• The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.

• The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID2 input channel.

Direct Channel Tuning

You can set up the monitor to
automatically tune to the correct input

channel. This is called Autotuning. (See
"Setting Up" for more information.)

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Monitor, VCR, Satellite Receiver, and a DVD Player

1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.

2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR's antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE iNPUT jack on the monitor.

3. Use RCA cables to connect the VCR's audioNideo output to INPUT1 on the monitor.

4. Use RCAcables to connect the satellite receiver's audioMdeo output to INPUT2 on the monitor. If your satellite receiver

has an S-Video output,you can make the video connection by usingthe S-Videojacksinstead,

S. Use RCA cablesto connect the DVD player'saudio/Videooutput to INPUT3 on the monitor,ifyour DVD playerhas an S-

Video output,you can make the video connection by using theS-Video jacksinstead.

Component Video

If your DVD player has a component
video output, we recommend you use the
component video input on the monitor

instead of the standard video or S-Video
connection.

RECEIVER

Viewing the Components

1. Turn on the monitor and the component(s) you want to view.

2. Pressthe TV button on the remote control

3. Pressthe WHO,INPUT button on the remote control to scroll

through the video inputs.

• The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.

• The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID2 input channel.

• The DVD player can be viewed on the VID3 input channel.

Direct Channel Tuning

You carl set up the monitor to
automatically tune to the correct input

channel. This iscalled Autotuning. (See

"Setting Up" for more information.)

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A/V Receiver & Speakers

1. Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO

OUTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver.

• FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This

audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has
its own volume control.

• VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels
are controlled by the volume controls on the monitor and

monitor remote control.

2. Usespeaker wire to connect the monitor to external speakers.
The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the monitor's

internal speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to external and
internal speakers. INT sends audio only to the monitor's
internal speakers.

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(S)VGA VIDEO INPUTS -(S)VGA1, (S)VGA2

The (S)VGA (Super Video Graphics Adapter) inputs let you connect your

monitor to a personal computer and internet devices. These inputs can
provide up to 800 pixel x 600 pixel resolution. How images are displayed,

however, depends on other factors such asthe type of device connected

to the monitor, the media being transmitted, graphi(s cards and

memory allotments.

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Scan Rates

The computer scan rates supported are:

• VGA

• (S)VGA

Make sure that you appropriately adjust the display properties for your

computer.

You can change the picture mode settings for the (S)VGA inputs by using
the Picture Mode menu. To access the Picture Mode menu, press TV and
then MENU on the remote. Select Picture Quality, then Picture Mode.

640x480, 60/72Hz progressive
800x600, 60Hz progressive

(S)VGA
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Stereo mini-jack

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RCA cable

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Computer/Text is the recommended input and setting for most PC

connectionswhen viewing textand graphics,Text may appear

crisperinTextmode.

Video is the default setting for the (S)VGA2 input. This input and

setting is recommended for high definition television (HDTV)
converter connections. Also, computer games may appear better in
Video mode. The appearance of text in Video mode may be

improved by decreasing the picture's sharpness and contrast (see the

section "Menus and Features" for details).

Picture
Mode
menu

(S)VGA1 Input Connection Examples

1. Connect the supplied (S)VGA cable to your computer and to the

monitor, '

2. Connect the audio:

• Connect the stereo mini-jack cable to the computer and to the
STEREO INPUT jack on the monitor.

OR

• Connect the RCA-type connectors of a "Y" adapter to the audio

outputs on the computer, and connect the stereo mini-jack
connector to the STEREO INPUT jack on the monitor.

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The (S)VGA1 input supports DDC2B and
VESA DPMS when using an appropriate
cable. We recommend using the VGA
cable supplied with this monitor.

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viewing the (S)VGA1 Input

1.

Turn on the monitor and the computer.

2, Pressthe "iV button on the remote control.

3. Pressthe WHOelNPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs
until you get to the VGA1 input.

(If you have difficulty getting your screen to appear on the monitor, see the Troubleshooting

section of this manual for possible solutions.)

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(S)VGA2 Input

The (S)VGA2 input can be used to connect an HD receiver so you can receive high

definition signals.

Connect the supplied (S)VGA cable to your HD receiver and to the monitor. Due to copyright

restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition
format using this product. To view material in standard definition instead, you must connect
the Audio/Video jacks to the monitor.

2. Connect an RCA-type cable from the HD receiver's audio Right, Left, and video jacks to the
audio in's Right, Left, and video jacks on the monitor.

3. Connect an Audio cable from the HD receiver's audio right and left jacks to the monitor's
VGA left and right audio inputs.

4. Connect an optional S-Video cabte from the HD receiver's S-Video jack to the monitor's
S-Video jack.

HD RECEIVER

Viewing the (S)VGA2 Input

1. Turn on the monitor and the HD receiver.

2. Press the TV button on the remote control.

3..Press the WHO,INPUT button on the remote control to scroll
through the video inputs until you get to the VGA2 input.

If your RCA or PROSCAN HD receiver switches from a high definition
output to a standard definition output, the monitor will automatically

switch from the high definition (S)VGA2 input channel to the standard
definition INPUT2 (VID2) channel in order for you to view the signal.

There are two situations in which this would occur:

• When recording from the HD receiver

• When a high definition output signal is not allowed by the program

provider and/or movie studio for that particular program.

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Direct Channel Tuning

You can set up the monitor to
automatically tune to the (S)VGA2 input

when you press the SAT-CABLE button on
the remote. This is called Autotuning. (See

"Setting Up" for more information.)

USB INPUTS/OUTPUT

USB (Universal Serial Bus) inputs let you connect PC-type peripheral

devices to the monitor. This includes devices such as joysticks, keyboards,
and pointing devices (mouse, trackball). There are three USB inputs and

one USB output that connects to a PC. The monitor acts as a hub to
the PC.

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CONNECTING THE G-LINK CABLE

The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (the on-screen
guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or

cable box.
Cable Box - If a cable box isconnected to your monitor and you don't

connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen

program guide.

VCR - If your monitor 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.

HOWTO FIND THE REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

You have to place the wands on the G-LINK cable 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) so it istouching

the front of the component,

The G-LINK cable is used to send commands to

your VCR andlor cable box. You must remove

the DEMO PIN from the G-LINK jack before you
can attach the G-LINK cable.

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3,

Slowly move the remote control acrossthe front of the component
(VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off.
You must pressand release the power button each time you move

the remote (holding down the button won't work).

4,

When the component turns on, you've located the senson

S.

Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or
cable box (see instructions below),

PLACING THE WANDS UNDERTHE VCRAND/

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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G.UNK wand with a twist tie

and leave i _ JJ If you don't have a cable box, just coil the

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Connect to G-LINK jack
on the back of the TY.

cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a twist

FRONT INPUTS

The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/video
inputs, a headphone jack and two client US8 ports. Look for a hinged

door and gently lift the cover open. Please note that the illustration

below shows a typical front input layout. The exact look of the jacks or
monitor pictured here may be different than yours.

A/V-jacks USB ports

Headphone jack

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When you plug in headphones,the

monitor'sinternal and external speakers

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areautomatically turned off.

When connecting a device that uses a
monaural cable, such as some camcorders,
use the left input jack to get sound from
both .speakers.

SET UP THE MONITOR

This section guides you through the first time you use

your monitor and show you how to:

• Conduct an Auto Channel Search

• Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System

• Set the time (if necessary)

• Program the TV to tune to a certain channel when
a certain device button on the remote is pressed

• Label the channels

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STEP 1: PLUG IN THE MONITOR

Plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure
to insert the plug completely.

STEP 2: PLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTE

• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the

remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover.

• Insert fresh batteries, Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are

aligned correctly.

• Replace the cover.

STEP 3: TURN ON THE MONITOR

PressTV on the remote, or press POWER on the monitor's front panel.
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the monitor, but puts the

remote into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control

monitor functions.

STEP 4: SET UP THE MONITOR

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Once you turn on the monitor, you will be asked to complete a setup
routine. The information that follows gives you step by step instructions
on completing that routine.

The Point and Select Navigation Method

You can "get around" in the menu system by using just a few buttons

on the remote control. We call this the "Point and Select" method of
navigation, and it has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the arrows 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 monitor's menu system to go ahead and

make the change or go to a place you have indicated.

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AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

The first step of the setup routine "autoprograms" channels into the

channel list. Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it
later through the Channel Menu.

1. Press OK to tell the monitor to begin searching for channels. The
monitor will begin searching for channels and give you a report of
its progress.

Alternate Navigation Method

In addition to using Point & Select, 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
normal viewing.

Many VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU button on

this remote works as a PROGRAM button
in VCR mode. Other manuals may refer to

a SELECTbutton. The OK button on this
remote works as a SELECT button.

2. When the channel search iscomplete, press OK on the remote to

continue the setup process.

SETTHE TIME

The next step in the setup is to set the time.

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Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers
and change from AM to PM.

2. Press OK to continue.

You can also complete the setup process |
by pressing MENU on the remote and
selecting Setup.

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THE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM

The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System to display your local
program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.

Press OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold initial menu or point to Skip this Step

to move to the next step in the Setup.

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You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ system during Setup

or by selecting the GUIDE
Plus+ Menu from the Main

Menu.

SE'n'ING UPTHE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM

To complete the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold G-LINK cable wand must be properly aligned with
the remote sensor on your cable box and VCR if you have them. Refer to the Making 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+ Gold 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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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 Cable Box 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 cable wand is 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
OIAUX 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.
Find the brand of your VCR by using the up

and down arrows.

When the GUIDE Plus+ Gold 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 comes up when you've
successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+ setup.

Remember:

• Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.

• Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs and download
information.

Press OK to leave the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System setup.

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SET THE VCR1 CHANNEL (AUTOTUNING)

The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1
channel, the monitor automatically tunes to the correct input channel

when pressthe VCR1 button on the remote. This iscalled "Autotuning."

If you don't have a VCR1 component connected to the monitor, skip this

step. If you skip this step now, you can access it later by selecting Channel

from the main menu and selecting Autotuning.

1. From the setup screen, choose "Use monitor with a VCR."

2. From the Set VCR1 Channel menu (shown below), point to the
choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the

monitor.

3. Press OK to select it and continue.

SETTHE VCR2 CHANNEL (AUTOTUNING)

You can set the VCR2 button on the remote to automatically tune to an
input channel as well, If you don't have a VCR2 component connected to
the monitor, skip this step. If you skip this step now, you can accessit

later by selecting Channel from the main menu and selecting

Autotuning.

1. From the setup screen, choose "Use monitor with a VCR2."

2. From the Set VCR2 Channel menu (shown below), point to the

choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the
monitor.

3. PressOK to select it and continue.

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SETTHE DVD CHANNEL (AUTOTUNING)

The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD

channel, you're telling the monitor what input 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 monitor, skip this step. If you skip this
step now, you can access it later by selecting Channel from the main
menu and selecting Autotuning.

1. From the setup screen, choose "Use monitor with a DVD."

2. From the Set DVD Channel menu (shown below), point to the choice
that matches the way you have your DVD connected to the monitor.

3. Press OK to select it and continue.

SETTHE SAT/CABLE CHANNEL (AUTOTUNING)

The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/
CABLE channel, you're telling the monitor 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, a cable box

or a set top digital converter, if you don't have one of these components
connected to the monitor, skip this step. If you skip this step now, you

can access it later by selecting Channel from the main menu and
selecting Autotuning.

1. From the setup screen, choose "Use monitor with cable or satellite."

2. From the Set SAT/CABLE Channel menu (shown below), point to the
choice that matches the way you have your satellite receiver, cable
box, or HD receiver connected to the monitor.

to connect an HD receiverso you can

I Note that the (S)VGA2 input can be used /

receive high definition signals.

J

3, Press OK to select it and continue. 23

LABEL THE CHANNELS

This last step in the setup routine lets you create your channel list and
label your channels, if you skip this step now, you can access it later by

selecting Channel from the main menu and selecting List and Labels.

1. From the setup screen, choose "Name channels."

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 (or use

the digit keys on the remote) and letters and select Yesor No in the
Channel Listfield. You may wish to refer to the TV station call letters

listed in your newspaper's TV section for ideas on labelling the

channels.

4. Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU or
OK to continue. The monitor can store in memory as many as45

labels,

Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) buttons to change

channels in the Channel Number field.
This works even if you're not in the

Channel Number 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.

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HOWTO 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.

V

V

USING THE REMOTE

V

V

I

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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REMOTE BU'I-FON S

ONoOFF When in TV mode, turns the monitor on and off. If in another
device mode (VCR, DVD, SAT.CABLE, etc.) and programmed, will turn

the device on and off. Presstwice within two seconds to turn off most

RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products at once.

VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if Autotuning isenabled, it

will turn on the monitor and tune to the correct input channel.
IV Turns on the monitor and puts the remote in TV mode. Also

displays channel information.

DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and if Autotuning is enabled, it will

turn on the monitor and tune to the correct input channel.

LED

ON.OfF TV

_,D _,_142 AUx SAT*CABLE

MUTE S_p

VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if Autotuning is enabled, it

will turn on the monitor and tune to the correct input channel.

LED The LED light indicates programming mode when programming
the remote to control components. Also lights when a valid code is sent

while you are programming the remote.
AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Also, turns on the monitor.

SAToCABLE Puts the remote in SAT*CABLE mode and if Autotuning is
enabled, it will turn on the monitor and tune to the correct input

channel.

MUTE Reduces the monitor's volume to its minimum level. Pressagain
to restore the volume.

SKIP Pressoncebefore changing channelsandthe monitor will wait 30
secondsbefore returning you to the original channel. Pressrepeatedly

to add more time.

CH + or CN - Scansup or down through the current channel list. Press

once to change the channel up or down; pressand hold to continue

changing channels. In DVD mode, pressing CH buttons skips chapters.
VOL- or VOL + Decreases or increases the monitor's volume.

SOUND Pressonce to display the audio processor choice list. Point and
select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to exit.

SOUND GO BACK

GUIDE INtO

MENU CLEAR

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PIP SWAP CH _RL RES_

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GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in

the menu system.

GUIDE Brings up and exits the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System. In SAT*CABLE

mode, brings up available on-screen guides.
INFO Brings up channel information; press again to clear the screen.

Move (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system
and adjust the menu controls. Also moves the PIP window when no

menus are on the screen.

OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you
to the previous menu.

MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When
in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.

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I NOTE

The VCR1, DVD, VCR2, and SAT.CABLE
buttons also turn on most RCA, GE, and

PROSCAN products.

CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you
to normal viewing.

(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 "1"

button until "1" and two dashes (--) appear, then add the second two
digits. Example: to tune to channel 123, pressand hold 1 until

"1- -" appears, release the 1 button and then press 2, and 3.

WHO.INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input
sources (VID1, VID2, VID3, FRONT, last channel, VGA1, VGA2, component

input). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists (RCA, GE, and
PROSCAN products only).

ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver
button in satellite mode.

REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, REC.VCR÷, STOP, PAUSE If
programmed, provides transport control for some remote-controllable

VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players. Pressing
REC.VCR+ when using the GUIDE Plus+ System setsthe VCR to record a

program.

PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to
remove the PIP window. (See "PIP Feature" later in this manual for more

information about using PIP.)
SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIPwindow.

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.

RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture '
Control Preset. Point and select to choose a different Picture Control

Preset. Also used to reset the settings in a menu, such as the Parental
Controls menu.

USING THE WHO.INPUT Bu'n'ON

Use the WHO*INPUT button to scroll through the available input

channels and view components you have connected to the monitor.

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 WHOelNPUT button to scroll through the
input channels.

PROG RAMMI NG TH E REMOTE

The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of

remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote
isalready programmed to control most RCA, GE.,and PROSCAN TVs,

VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.

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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TESTING THE REMOTE

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed,

turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press

the VCR1 button. Then press POWER 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.

PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE

Using Automatic Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control
each of the devices connected to your monitor. If you want to exit the

automatic code search without programming any of your devices, press
and hold CLEAR until the LED turns off.

1.

Turn on the device you want to control (VCR, digital satellite

receiver, etc,),

2.

Pressand hold the button you want to program, such as VCR1,
DIRECTV, etc. (Note that the AUX button cannot be automatically

programmed. Use the direct entry method instead.) While holding
the device button, press and hold ON.OFF until the red light on the

remote turns on, then release both buttons.

3.

Point the remote at the device, press and release PLAY, then wait 5
seconds or until the LED stops flashing.

At this point the remote issearching for the correct code to

program. If, after 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing, the
device you want to control does not turn off, press PLAY again to

te!l the remote to search the next set of codes.

Continue pressing PLAY until the device turns off or you have

searched through all of the codes, There are 20 total sets of codes, if
the device does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then the

remote cannot control that particular device.

If the device you want to control does turn off:

1. Press and release REVERSE,then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step

until the device turns back ON.

LED

REVERSE pLAY

STOP

2. Press and hold STOP until the red 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.

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
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.

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You'll use these buttons when you
program the remote.

The remote may not operate all models

of all brands.

USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROLA DEVICE

Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to
use it to control your devices.

To operate the device:

1. Pressthe device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, AUX, or SAT.CABLE)
to set the remote to control the device.

2. PressON-OFF to turn the device ON or OFR

3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.

MODES OF OPERATION

Because this universal remote can control several different components
(DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it usesoperational modes triggered by

the component buttons. For example if you want the remote to control
the monitor, you would press the "IV button to put the remote into TV

mode before you could control the monitor.

FRONT PANEL

If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your

monitor to operate many of the monitor's features.

MENU/OK 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 - isused
to point left to items and adjust menu controls.

VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + isused
to point right to items and adjust menu controls.

POWER Turns the monitor on and off.

MENU/OK CH v CH P- VOL -- VOL + POWER

The front panel illustration below shows a
typical front panel layout. The exact look

may be different from those on the front

of your monitor,
If you use the Channel Block feature, the

front panel no longer provides access to
the menus. The Front Panel Block feature

disables all front panel buttons. For more
information, see "Parental Controls," in

the Menus and Features section.

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T'I

Admiral .........................................................................213 I

Adventura .....................................................................2026

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

Afvva....................................................................2002, 2026

Akai ..,. 2003, 2004, 20_5, 2007, 2008, 21 I 1,2] 12.2113

American High ............................................................202 I

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

Audio Dynamics ..............................................2009, 2010

Audiovox ......................................................................20_4

Bell& Howell ...............................................................2011

Eeauma_ .....................................................................2013

Broksonic ..........................................................2012,2025

Cilix ..............................................................................2014_

C_lndle..,......20FS, 2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019

Cano_ ......................................................2021.201_._114

Capehart ............................................................2020, 21 I0

Carver ...........................................................................2062

CCE ....................................................................3027, 206 I

Citizen 2013, 2014_2015, 2016, 2017, 201 gH019_2027

Colortyme ...................................................................2009

Colt ................................................................................206I

Craig .............................................2013, 2014, 2023.206 I

Curtis-Mathes ...........................2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,

.................................2016, 2018. 202 I. 2022, 2024, 2 H 5

C)_ern1_x......................................................................2013

Daewoo ....,. 2015 2017, 2019,2025, 2026. 2027, 2028,

Daytron .........................................................................2110

Dbx .....................................................................2009, 2010

Dimensla .......................................................................2000

Dynatech ...........................................................2002, 2026

Electrohorne .....................................................2014, 2029

Electrophonic..............................................................2014

Emerson .................................................2002, 2011,20{ 4,

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

7.033,2034, 2035,2036, 2037, 2038,1039, 2040, 204 _,

2042, 2044, 2045, 2047. 2065. 2105.2113, 2116, 2117,

Fisher. 201 I, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050. 205 I. 2052,2118

Fuji ......................................................................2021,2119

Funai...................................................................2002, 2026

Garrard .........................................................................2026

GE ..... 2000, 2C_1. 2013, 2021,2022,2053,2115.2120

Goldstar ............................2(309,2014, 2018, 2054, 212f

Gradien_e .....................................................................2026

Harley David$on .........................................................2026

Harman Kardon ..........................................................2009

Harwood ......................................................................206I

Headquarter ................................................................2011

Hitachi2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 21 I I, 2120, 2122

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

Instant Replay ..............................................................202 !

JCI. .................................................................................1021

JC Penney .............2009, 20 i0, 201 I, 2013, 2014. 202I.

.......... 2022, 205S, 20_, 2058, 2059. 2060, 2107, 2118

Jcnsen ......................................................2055, 2056, 211 I

JVC ...............2009, 2010,2011,2018,2058,211 L,2123

Kenwood ..............2009 20 I0, 20 tI, 2016, 2018, 2058,

KLH ...............................................................................206 I

Kodak .................................................................2014, 202 I

Uoyd ...................................................................2002. 2026

Logik..............................................................................206 I

LXI .................................................................................2014

M_navox ...,202 I, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104, 2108, 2124

Mngnin...........................................................................2013

t'larantz ..................................................2009,2010,2011,

..................................2016. 2018. 2021,20S8. 2062H064

Marta .............................................................................2014

t4asusbita......................................................................2021

MEt .................................................................................202 I

t4emorex ..........................................................2002, 201I,

.....................2013, 20r4, 2021,2023, 2026, 2104, 2f 31

_4GA ........................................................3029, 206S.2L [3

MGN Technology........................................................2013

Midland .............................................................. 2053

Minoh_ ....................................................2055, 2056, 2107

Mi_ubFshi .. 2029, 2055, 2056, 206S,2066, 2067, 2069,

.......... 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 21 _3,2123

2 0

2130

2 1,2 23

MontgomeryWar ct............................................2075,2131

Motorola ..............................................................202t,2131

MTC ..........................................................2002, 20 t3,2026

Multitech .................2002.2013, 20J 6, 2026, 2053, 206I

NEC ....................................200Y, 2010, 2011,2016. 2018,

....................... 2058, 2064,2076, 2078, 2079, 21 I I, 2123

N_kko .............:.................................................................20L4

Noblex ............................................................................2013

Oiyr_s .........................................................................202 L

Optimus ...............................................................2014,2151

Op_.o_ica.........................................................................2096

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

F_nasonic.................2021 • 2022, 2109, 2125, 2i26, 2127

Pentax .................................2016, 2055, 20S6, 2107, 2 t20

Pentex Research...........................................................2010

Philco ..............................................202 I. 2022, 2062, 2063

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

Pilot .................................................................................2014

Pioneer......,...;.....................2010,2055, 2080, 2081,2123

Portland .........................................2016,2017,2019,2110

proscan ................................................................2000. 2000F

protec ..............................................................................206I

Pulsar...............................................................................2104

Quarter ..........................................................................2011

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

Quasar ......................................................202 I, 2022_2125

RCA ....................................2000, 200 I, 2003, 2013,202 I,

..............20S5,20S6, 20_2, 20_, 20_4,2085, 20_6.2087,

..............2088,2089,2090,2091,2107,2115,2120,2125

_a{iioshack?Realistic ....................2002,2011,20_3,20_4

• 202 I, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049. 2050, 2096, 213 I

_adix ................................................................................20_4

Randex ............................................................................2014

P,_:_h...............................................................................2128

Runco ..............................................................................2104

,_ms_mg ...................2005, 2013, 201S,2033, 2053, 2 _17.

S_nky ....................................................................2132,2104

S_nsuL.............................................2010. 20_2.21L A.2123

S_nyn.........................................................2011,20121,2023

Scott... 2012, 2015, 2025.2032, 203S, 2038, 2065, 2093,

Sears ....................................201 I, 20F4,202 I, 2023, 2048,

.........................2049,2050, 205 I, 205S, 2056, 2107, 211B

Sharp ..............2002,2017, 2029, 2094. 2095, 2096, 213 I

Shintom ..........................................2004, 2056, 206 I. 2098

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

S)gnature.............................................................2002, 213 I

Singer .........................................................202 I, 206 I, 2125

Sony ..........................2002, 20_4, 209B, 2_, 2t 19,2120

STS ........................................................................2021,2F07

S)4vani_ 2002, _02 _,2_22, 2026, 2062, 2_3, 2065, 212

Symphonic...........................................................200212026

Tan@/ ......................................................,.............2002, 201

Tashiko............................................................................2014

T_,_og...................................................................2058.2111

TEAC ...................................2002. 2026. 2058. 20_5, 21 I I

Ted_n(c_......................................................... 2021.210_

Teknlk_ .....................2002,2014,2021.2026.2100,2129

Trek .........................................................2013, 2024, 2047

Toshib_...........2015, 2049, 205I. 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116

Tot_VisJon...........................................................2013.2014

Unitech ...........................................................................2013

VeccorResearch..........................2009. 2010. 2015,2016

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

Video Concepts ................2009, 2010, 2015, 2016. 2113

Video$onic .....................................................................20F3

_Vards........... 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015.202 F.2023,2026.

.. 2029 20S5,2056.2_61 2096 2101 2102 2103 2107.

X._- I0g0 ...................................................2021,202_, 2_1

Yamaha.....................20_, 2010, 2011.2018, 2058, 21I I

Zer_ ..................................2_04.20e8, 2_04.2119, 2128

|Fo_R_A and Dtmenslabrands only)

AM/FM ............................................................................4003

A_x ..................................................................................4004

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

CO ...............................................................................4007

Tape .................................................................................4006

2116

2 6,2 31

ABC ......................$002,5(X_3,$004, $005, S0_6, 5007, 50S3

Antronix .....................................................................5008, 5009

Archer .................................................._S00_,5009, 5010. 501 I

Cabletenna ............................................................................5008

Cablevie_ ..............................................................................S000

Century .................................................................................501 I

Ci_en ....................................................................................501t

Colour Voice..............................................................5012,5013

Com_o_ics ................................................................S014,5015

Contec ................................................................................... S016

Eastern ...................................................................................S017

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

GC Electronics...................................................................5009

Gemini .............................................................5018,5019, 5049

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

Hamlin ........................................5020, 502 _, 5022, 5035, 5045

Hitachi....................................................................................5003

Hytex ......................................................................................5002

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

Jerrold ....... 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046,S053

Magr_avox...............................................................................5025

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

MoWeTime .....................................................5002, 5027, S02B

NSC ..................................................................$002, 5027, 502_

Oak ....................................................................5002,5016, 5029

Pan_onic ....................................................................S048, $052

Paragon ..................................................................................S026

Philips.,,,.,..s01 I, S012. S013, S019, $02S. S030,503 I, $032

Pioneer........................................................................5033.5034

Pu}s_r ......................................................................................$02h

RCA .................................................................. 5047, 5049, 5052

_,ea_stic.......................................................................S_9, 5_49

Regxl............................................................................5022, 5035

ke_ency .................................................................................$0 _7

Rembrandt ............................................................................5003

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

Samsung......................................................................5014. 5034

ScientificAtlant_ ..................................5006. 5036, 5037, 5038

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

Signature................................................................................5003

SL Marx .........................................................._.......................5014

Sprucer ..................................................................................50S2

Sta_om ............................................................gO07.5018, 5053

Stargate .......................................................................5014.5018

S_rquest ................................................................................ S018

Tandy ......................................................................................5040

TeFeview.................................................................................5014

To€ore ..............................................................5004. 5023.504 I

Toshiba...................................................................................5026

Tus_............:............................................................................5018

TVB6 .......................................................................................5027

Unlka ................................................................5008, $009, 501 I

Unlt_ Artists .......................................................................$002

United Cable ........................................................................5053

Universal ...............................................5008. $009,50_0, 5011

Videoway ...............................................................................5044

Views_ar................................................$0_S,502S, S_27,

Zenith ...............................................................5026. 5050, 5051

Chappar_l ..............................................._...................5056, 5057

Drake ..........................................................................5058, 5_$9

GE ................................................................................5000, 5001

General I_st_r_e_s .......................................5060_S06 I, S062

Panasonic...............................................................................5075

Primestar ............................................................................5076

Proscan .......................................................................5000, 500 t

RCA ...........................................................................5000, 5001

Re_distic..................................................................................5063

Sony ........................................................................................5072

STSi ........................................................................................5064

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

STS3........................_...............................................................5066

STS4.......................................................................................5067

Toshiba........................................................................5068, 5073

Uniden ....................................................................................5069

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USING THE MONITOR

This section explores the features and menus of your monitor
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 monitor.

V

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MENUS AND FEATURES

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AUDIO MENU

Mute PressOK to reduce the monitor's volume to its minimum level.
PressOK again to restore the volume. From the front panel, you can

quickly press MENU.OK three times to mute the volume.

Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the monitor'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 Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right

channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo
audio. The monitor displays the word STEREO in the charmer marker
when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo.

SRS Stereo (.) SRS* technology is an audio processing technology
that adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio

signals.
Enhanced SRS Stereo (.) This technology enhances audio signals

by adding treble and making dialog more understandable.
Second Audio Program (SAP) Playsthe program's audio in a

second language, if one isavailable. The monitor displays the word

SAP in the channel markc_r when you tune to-a program that is
broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono.

SAP isalso used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of

the video for the visually impaired.

Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the monitor's internal
speakers on or off.

Sound Logic TM Sound Logic monitors a program's audio track and
limits the volume to a maximum volume range. Whenever you adjust

the volume on the monitor, the maximum volume range adjusts, too.

* SRS, SRSStereo, Enhanced SRSStereo, Sound Retrieval System and the SRSlogo are

registered trademarks of SRSLabs, Inc.

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PICTURE QUALITY MENU

Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way
the picture looks. You can adjust and save different settings for each

input.

Contrast Adjusts the difference between the tight 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 (Not available in Text mode) 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 three
preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or
Personal Picture Preset. Based on the degree of lighting in your room,

you should choose Bright, Normal, or Soft Lighting. After you select one,
the contrast, color tint, black level, and sharpness settings found under
the Picture Settings menu are automatically adjusted according to your

selection.

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. Auto Color
is not available for VGA or component video.

If you choose Personal Picture Preset, you
can customize color, tint, black level, and

sharpness to your desired level, and the
television "saves" those settings. After

you've done this, it allows you to go back
into the menu and select Bright, Normal,
or Soft Lighting when you need to
without losing your customized settings.
For example, if you normally use Personal

Picture Preset but wanted to watch a
show in Bright Lighting, choose Bright

Lighting, watch the show, and then
afterwards return to your customized
settings by choosing Personal Picture
Preset again.

Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you adjust 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 6500 K and normal to
9300 K.

Video Noise Reduction Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the
feature that automatically reduces noise from the picture. Video Noise

Reduction isnot available in Text mode when in VGA mode.
Picture Mode The picture mode control panel appears when the

monitor is tuned to a VGA input.

Computer/Text isthe recommended input and setting for most PC
connections when viewing text and graphics. Text may appear
crisper in Text mode.

Video is the default setting for the VGA2 input. This input and

setting is recommended in such instances as HD receiver
connections. The appearance of text in Video mode may be
improved by lowering the picture's sharpness and contrast (see
above).

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SCREEN MENU

Cfosed-C_ption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the

way closed captioning information isshown on the screen. Closed-
captioning is not availab}e with the MGA inputs.

Off No captioning information displayed.

On Always Captioning information shown always, when

available.

On when sound is muted Displays captioning information,

when available, whenever the monitor's sound is muted by pressing

the MUTE button. The captioning information is not displayed when

the sound is not muted.

Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which
lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the monitor
screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times.
On(y specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are
applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the letters CCare
displayed in the channel marker.

Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose
which captioning mode isused for displaying captioning information. 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.

Screen menu items when

tuned to a VGA input.

Menu Background Color This menu item lets you choose between

blue and transparent menu backgrounds.

Picture Tilt Your monitor has an extra-large 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.

*Picture Position This menu item appears when the monitor is tuned
to a VGA input. This control adjusts the horizontal and vertical position

of the main picture window. Use the arrows on the remote control to

move the window. Press OK to set the positioning.

*Picture Size This menu item appears when the monitor istuned to a

VGA input. This control adjusts the horizontal and vertical size of the

main picture window. Use the arrows on the remote control to adjust

the size, then press OK to set the size.

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*These options are not available when an HD

receiver or computer of similar frequency is
connected to one of the (S)VGA inputs.

CHANNEL MENU

Signal lype Displays a choice list that lets you select the current
antenna type. Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ System,

Signal Type does not appear in the Channel menu.

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 monitor to search automatically for all
the channels available through the antenna input. When the monitor

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. Video Input channels can also be added later in the List
and Labels control panel. Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+

System and specified that you are using a cable box, Auto Channel
Search does not appear in the Channel menu.

List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom-build
your channel list and choose a six-character label for up to 45 channels.
Follow the on-screen directions to enter your channels and other

information.

Channel Number 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.
Channel 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 six-
character label for up to 45 channels. Hold the button down to scroll
quickly through the characters.

Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the monitor to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a

component button (VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT,CABLE) on the remote.

Set VCR1 Channel Displays a choice listthat lets you select the
channel that the monitor tunes to when you pressthe VCR1 button.

Set VCR2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the monitor tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.

Set DVD Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the monitor tunes to when you press the DVD button.

Set SATIC_BLE Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select
the channel that the monitor tunes to when you press the

SAT.CABLE button.

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After you have selected the device button you want to Autotune,
you need to select the input you want the monitor to tune to when

you press that button. The available options include:

Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component
connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the monitor,

or if you don't want the monitor to tune to a channel when the
particular component button is pressed.

Channel 3 or 4 Choose this if your component is connected to the
antenna jack on the back of the monitor, and you want the monitor

to tune to channel 3 or 4 when you press the specified component
button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch, usually
on the back of the component, is set to the corresponding channel.

Video 1, Video 2, Video 3, or Front Input Choose this if your
component isconnected to the INPUT 1, INPUT 2, INPUT 3 or Front
Input jacks of the monitor and you want the monitor to tune to

VID1, VID2, VID3 or FRNT input channel when you press the
specified component button. (If you connect S-video cables, the

channel marker disptays SVtD1, SVID2 or SVID3.)

Component Video Input Choose this if your compatible video
source, such as a DVD player or digitat TV converter box, is
connected to the three component video jacks on the back of the
monitor and you want the monitor to tune to component video

input channel when you pressthe specified component button.

(S)VGA :ZInput Choose this if your component is connected to
the (S)VGA 2 input on the back of the monitor and you want the

monitor to tune t() the (S)VGA 2 input channel when you press the

specified component button.

TIME MENU

The Time menu displays a control panel that lets you enter the current
time.

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+ Gold System is set up, then it will automatically

update your time and thisoption willnot be available.

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PARENTAL CONTROLS AND V-CHIP

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your monitor 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 monitor (called 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 monitor so it will not display

certain programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults are not limited
to only parent-approved programs; you can "unblock" programs by entering a

password.
The V-Chip software inside your "iV comes turned "off," so if you choose not to

implement it, you can just ignore it.

When turned "on," the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells
the V-Chip software the program's age-based 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. 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 table below.

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

TV-MA 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).

TV-14 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).

TV-PG 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).

TV-G General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages.
TV-Y7 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
(IV) 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.

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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:

I. 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 TVRating 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.

The Ratings Limits Screen

Below isan 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 age-
based rating limit to the left is View or Block.

Content Themes

Liststhe content

Lt o?::,o..nb,ock

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).

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Blocking Age-Based Ratings.

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified
age-based rating level. For example, if you onty 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.

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
age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating
corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child

to watch appears.

In the example discussed above, 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 between View and Block.
The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings
automatically changes to Block (and B).

Rating

status field

to Block, the system will automatically
block higher ratings and all

I When you change the status of a rating |

corresponding content themes.

Hierarchy of

Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience

Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance

Suggested

TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children

7 Years and Older

TV-Y All Children

"x

J

field

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.

Content status

fields

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Viewing Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing
some of the ratings back to View.

Rating

statusfield

1. Determine which b$ocked 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.
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.
To block program content:

Rating

field

Controls for rating limits to take effect.

I ou must remember to Lock Parental 1

Content Themes

D Sexually Explicit Dialogue

L Adult Language

S Sexual Situations

V Violence

status
fields

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 TV-PG rating appeared.)

4. Pressthe right arrow to move the highlight to the field

corresponding with the content theme you wish to block out.

5. Pressthe up or down arrow to change content status from Vto
B. All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change

toB,

FV Fantasy Violence

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Rating
status field

Controls for rating limits to take effect.

You must remember to Lock Parental 1

field

6. PressMENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.

status fields

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 _eft 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.

Rating status field

Rating
field

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.

-- Content themes

-- Content status fields

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V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
You set movie rating limits by blocking moviesrated 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 correspond{ng 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 OK to
change the button from View to Block.

Rating Rating

field status field

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.

3,

Press MENU or 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 witl take effect. See the section Lock/Unlock

Parental Controls.

Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing Lsomeof

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. Pressthe left arrow to return to the menu or exit the screen, and be

sure parental controls are locked (see the section LocklUnlock Parental
Controls).

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You must remember to Lock Parental |
Controls for ratings limits to take effect.

(

Rating
field Rating status field

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V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip

recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" TV
programs can include news, sports, political, religious, local, and

weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and

programs without a rating_

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 All channels are available.
Block The front panel CH (channel) buttons will tune only to

channels that you have marked as View. The remote will still tune
to the blocked channel if you use the digits to accessthe channel.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of
Channel Block. If you do not, the channel block wilF not take effect.

FRONT PANEL BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the

monitor'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
accessto any remote capable of controlling the monitor while you have

the Front Panel blocked.)

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of

Front Panel Block. If you do not, the 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 V-

Chip, 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 Lock

Parental Controls.

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PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION

The PIP(picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller
picture on top of the main picture. Note that PiP is not available when
you are in VGA mode.

Your monitor is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-
air television signals. The PIP feature on your monitor requires a second

video source, like a VCR or satellite receiver to supply the second picture
to the screen. The PIP feature also requires connecting the second video

source to the monitor with audio/video cables.

PI P BU'IIFONS

There are four remote buttons that control the way the PIP window

works:

PIP Brings up the PIPwindow. Press PIPagain to remove the window.
Move buttons 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.

USING THE PIP FEATURE

While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should

get you started. While watching the TV, follow these steps to use your

VCR to supply the picture for PIP.

1. Press the PIP button on the remote. The PIPwindow appears on the
screen.

2,

Turn on the VCR.

3.

Pressthe TV button, then press WHO.INPUT until you see the VCR

signal displayed in the PIP window. The PIPwindow should display
the channel that you have the VCR tuned to.

4.

At this point, in order to change the program in the PIP window,
you need to change the channel on the VCR because that is the

signal source for the PIP picture.

S,

Use the channel up and down buttons and the other PIP buttons,
MOVE, SWAP and CH CTRL to adjust the two pictures.

-- ovo

!2 buttons

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PIP buttons

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A typical use of SWAP isto 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.
You must change the mode between the

TV and VCR after every SWAR

PIP Problems?

• Make sure the remote is in the right mode. For example, once you

turn on the VCR with the VCR1 button, you can't SWAP the pictures

until you put the remote in TV mode, Just press the TV button.
No signal or bad reception? Most VCRs and satellite receivers have

an antenna or TV button. If your cable or off-air antenna goes into
your VCR or satellite receiver, then into your monitor, try pressing

the antenna or TV button on the front of the component.
Tip: If programmed to control your VCR, the ANTENNA button on

the remote acts as a TVNCR button.
Check the connections. PIP requires a second video source, like a

VCR or satellite receiver, connected to your monitor with audio/
video cables. If you use a cable box, you may need extra equipment.

Contact your cable company for more information,

• PIP is unavailable on the VGA inputs,

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.

To see a different picture in the PIP
window, you must connect another

video source, like a VCR. This connection

requires audio/video cables.

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.

Mute (or Stereo) Mute is displayed when you mute the audio. Stereo
isdisplayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.

SAP Shows the availability of a second audio program.
PIP VID1 (PIP Source) Displays the source, or video input channel, to

which PIP is tuned.

Locked Displayed when parental controls are locked.
_:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial

skip (SKIP) timer.

Sample displays on a Channel Marker

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GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD MENU

You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by pressing GUIDE
on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting

GUIDE Plus + Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access
several other features the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System offers:

GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup screen.

Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is detailed in the

Setting Up section of this book.
View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System demonstration.

Options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold autodisplay options.

On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System

when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the
TV.

Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System from being

displayed when you use the TV button on the remote to

turn on the TV.

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

On Displays the station name when you change channels.

Off Disables the Label feature.

Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ Gold demonstration until it

is turned off. To end the Continuous Demo, press MENU.

The following sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus+ Gold

System, how to use it, and how it works.

ABOUT THE GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD SYSTEM

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is an interactive on-screen program guide
that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your monitor direct

control of a cable box and VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+
Gold Menu System in order to view it (see the Setting Up section for

more details).

To bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen, press the GUIDE button on the

remote.
There are six sections to a GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen:

• A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen numbered 1, 2

and 3

• Program information

• A row of Menu options

Live video Action Program Menu

window Buttons Information Options

Ad/Show Channel Listings

Information

• Channel listings

• Advertising and special show information

• Live video window

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Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System "

To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System:

• PressGUIDE on the remote.

There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System:

• PressOK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and tune to the
channel highlighted in the Channel listing.

• PressGUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and tune to the
channel displayed in the View window.

• Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and return to the
original channel.

DOWNLOADING DATA

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is not available until it completes its first

download of program information. When the power is turned off, the

monitor locates a "host channel" that carries GUIDE Plus+ Gold data

containing program schedule and channel mapping information. A
channel map is the list of stations and their respective channels.

To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should

leave your monitor off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day.

The monitor must be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ Gold data to

download.

If the monitor loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ Gold program
information may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup

information is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold program will complete
a download at the next available time.

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CLEAR

Channel Mapping

If more than one cable company services your area, you may be
prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+
Gold download. You will need to identify your cable company by

selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.

• Usethe left and right arrows to change the channel group and

press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.

The Different GUIDE Plus+ Gold System Menus

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System offers seven different options on the

Menu bar: GRID, SORT, NEWS, SCHEDULE, MESSAGES, EDITOR and

SETUP.To accessthe Menu bar:

1. PressGUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen.

2. PressMENU or use the up and down arrows to highlight the Menu

bar. The Grid Guide comes up by default.

3. Use the left and right arrows to accessother menus.

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

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

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GRID GUIDE

The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Pius+ Gold

menu System. It displays the current programming for each channel

The live program is displayed in the video window.

• Use the up and down arrows to browse channe{ listingsand CH Air
topage through listings.Use the rightand leftarrows to browse

future program listings.
To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in

the channel listing and press OK. PressCLEAR 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 view

window.

Grid Guide Action Buttons

GUIDE Plus+ Gold screens illustrated in

this book are representations of what
you are likely to see. Not all channels,

programs, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold
information depicted will be available in

your area.

New features and options can be
downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+ Gold

system, so these too are subject to
change,

Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold System. Be sure to {ook at the action bar before pressing the

command numbers.

When highlighting the Channel listings, the following Action buttons
are available on the bar:

Watch Press I 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+ Gold
System will automatically appear with the scheduled program
highlighted and tuned in the View window.

Go To Press2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and
enter the number of the channel you want. This will highlight the
channel and current program in the channe( listing of the Grid
Guide. Press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the view
window is unlocked, you can press GUIDE to tune tO the channel

Record Press3 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.

The Program information window will display a confirmation when you

have successfully created a timer to watch or record. 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. The GUIDE

Plus+ Gold System wi!l not schedule a conflicting timer, therefore you
must choose between the two programs,

Grid Guide
Action Buttons

Grid Guide

-Menu
Selection

Action Button --
command

numbers '0'0'0

"_"0 _"

When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the Channel

listing), the following Action buttons are available on the bar:

m- levi

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Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to
either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold

System (lock) or change asyou browse through different channels
(unlock). The PIP button on the remote also toggles the video

window between the locked and unlocked states.
Go 1"o Press2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and

enter the number of the channel you want. This wilt highlight the
channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid
Guide. Press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the view

window is unlocked, you can press GUIDE to tune to the channel.

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 sort:

1. Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar.

2. 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.

3. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a subcategory. For
example, highlight All and press OK.

the video window between the locked and
unlocked state while the GUIDE Plus+ is

The PIP button on the remote also toggles |

displayed.

Sort Menu

Action Buttons

1

_Sort Menu

Selection

- Categories

J

4. When the listing comes up, All Movies are displayed. Use the up and
down arrows to browse the list one at a time. Use CHA and CHv to

browse through the list one page at a time. You can also view the
next seven days' programming by pressing the right arrow.

5. Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to
exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System.

Sort Menu Action Buttons

When viewing the results of a Sort, the following Action buttons will

appear on the bar:

Kci

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. When
the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System will automatically
appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the

View window.
Record Press3 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.

The program information window will display a confirmation when you

have successfully created a timer to watch or record. 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. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold
System will not schedule a conflicting timer; you must choose between

the two programs.

Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
setup you specified that you have a VCR.
If you do not, the RECORD option will not

be available.

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NEWS

The News Menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.

1. PressMENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar.

2. Use the arrows to highlight News,

3. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story.

• Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one at a time. Use
CH^ and CHv to browse through the list one page at a time.

4. Pressthe right arrow to see full text.

5. Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to

exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System.

SCHEDULE

The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System allows one-button recording if

you have positioned the G-LINK cable wand in front of your VCR. Seethe

Setting Up section of this manual for more details on positioning the
G-LINK cable.

To schedule a program to watch or record:

1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System.

2. Highlight a program within the Channel listing.

3. Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is
then automatically logged into the Schedule menu.

4. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and

leave the VCR turned off.

News
Menu

Selection

News

Story

The program information window will display a confirmation when you

have successfully created a timer to watch or record.

To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a
scheduled event, access the Schedule Menu from the Menu bar.

1. PressGUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ System.

2. Press MENU to highlight 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 in the

next section.

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:

Schedule Menu

Action Buttons

e

Menu

Selection

5O

DALLY 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+ Gold
System, as well as special programming information. You can access
these messages from the Message 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.

PressINFO 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.

f

If you have selected two programs to
watch or record which begin at the same
time or overlap, you will receive a time
conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold
system will not schedule a conflicting
timer, therefore you must choose
between the two programs.

Messages

Action Buttons

I

5. Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the

next section.

Messages Menu Action Button

When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button will
appear on the bar:

M

• Remove Highlight the message you wish to delete and press 1 on

the remote.

EDITOR

YOUmay 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 Editor menu
selection.

Messages

Selection

4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.

Then use the Editor Menu Action Buttons as described in the next
section.

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Editor Menu Action Buttons

While browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons are
available on the bar:

Editor Menu

Action Buttons

I

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

• Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for
the highlighted channel tine.

• OnlOff Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel
between On and Off.

SETUP

The Setup Menu lets you access GUIDE Plus+ System setup information.
To access the Setup option:

Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar.

2.

Use the arrows to highlight the Setup menu option.

3.

Use the up and down arrows to select Setup, View Demo, or
Options:

Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus Gold System setup screens. •
Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System isdetailed in the

Setting Up section of this book.

• View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System
demonstration.

• Options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold autodisplay options.

On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System
when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the

TV.

Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System from being
displayed when you use the TV button on the remote to

turn on the TV.

EXPANDED INFORMATION

To view more information about a program, advertisement or special,

highlight the channel listing or ad/show information box and press the
INFO button. Requesting more information about a particular show will
also display the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next

for that channel.

Pressing INFO while highlighting an ad panel will fill the screen with any

additionar and/or promotional information regarding that particular

program.
Pressing the INFO button again exits the expanded information screen.

Editor

-Menu
Selecti(

AdlShow Information

Troubleshooting

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple
"faults" that you can correct without a

service technician. Here are a few basic
remedies:

Program information does not download

• Review your setup information and

make sure it is correct.

• The monitor must be off to download

information. Leave your monitor off
overnight, for at least 10 hours, to
receive a download for your area.

• If you are using a cable box, make sure

the cable box is on in order to receive
program information.

• If you are using a VCR, make sure the

VCR is off in order to receive program

information,

Scheduled Watch or Record does not occur

• Check Schedule for timer conflicts.

• Check that G-LINK cable wand is

positioned correctly.

• Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and

that the G-LINK wand is properly

positioned and the VCR is turned off.

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GOOD INFORMATION TO KNOW

This section contains information that you don't have
to know to use your monitor, but may want to refer to

from time to time. It includes a specification sheet, a

troubleshooting section, the limited warranty, an

accessories order form and an index.

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RCA MULTIMEDIA MONITOR SPECIFICATIONS"

PICTURE

MULTI-SYNC SCAN MODES

HORIZONTAL RESOLUTION

SOUND

CONVENIENCE

BACK PANEL INPUTS/OUTPUTS

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Optimum Contrast Screen ...................................... Yes

Picture Power (Watts) ............................................. 65 for 32 and 36" screens

SSfor 27" screens

Invar Shadow Mask ................................................. Yes

Stripe Pitch .............................................................. 0.78mm at center for 36" screens

Dynamic Focus ......................................................... Yes

Scan Velocity Modulation ...................................... Yes

ApeFture Sharpness ................................................Yes

Comb Filter..............................................................Digital3 Line

Auto ColorControl.................................................Color Level& Tint

Auto Color Balance ................................................. Akb Gray Scale Tracking

Black Stretch ............................................................ Yes

Color Detail Enhancement ..................................... Yes

Wide Band Video Amplifier ................................... Yes

Video Noise Reduction ........................................... Yes

Calibrated Color Temperature ............................... 6500 & 9300 kelvin

NTSC......................................................................... 15.734Khz / 60Hz Interlaced

VGA .......................................................................... 640x480, 60/75Hz Progressive

SVGA ........................................................................ 800x600, 60Hz Progressive

HDTV ........................................................................ 1280x1080, Interlaced

Lines Per Picture Height ......................................... 700 for 36" screens

Lines Per Picture Width .......................................... 950 for 36" screens

Audio Power (Watts) Total ..................................... 20 (10 Watts/Ch)

DBXt Broadcast Stereo ............................................ Yes

Second Audio Program ........................................... Yes

SRS/ Sound Retrieval System ................................. Focus

Speakers .................................................................. 2 - 2.25"X 5" High Compliance

Channe_ Tuning Capability.....................................181

SingleTuner Picture-in-Picture...............................Yes

PIP,Swap, and Move ...............................................Yes

Channel Labeling....................................................Yes

ParentalControl......................................................Yes

Stereo Headphone Jack..........................................3.Smm Stereo Mini-jack

FrontA/V Input.......................................................Composite, L(Mono)l Right

Plug & Play Compatibility.......................................VESA DDC2b (VGAI)

FrontUniversalSerialBus .......................................2 - Hub

Universal Serial Bus................................................. Hub & Host

AN Inputs ............................................................... 3 - S-Video / Composite

Component Video Input ......................................... Y-Pr-Pb (RCA Jacks) Synchroscan

Monitor Control ...................................................... VESA DDC2B (VGA 1)

UHF/VHF, Cable Input ...........................................75-ohm Terminal

VGA& SVGA Inputs.................................................2 -15 PinD-sub

SelectedA /V Outputs............................................Composite,LI R

Computer Audio InputJack ...................................3.Smm StereoMini-jack(VGAI)

Audio Output Jacks................................................FixedAnd Variable

ExternalSpeaker Terminals....................................Yes

MM27110, MM36110, MM32110

Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)
Dimensions (H X W X D)

27", 36", 32"
MM27110 = 24.75 X 25.75 X 20.75"

MM361 !0 = 30.1 X 33.6 X 24.4"

MM32110 = 25.4 X 35.25 X 24.25"

0.S2mm at center for 32" screens

0.66mm at center for 27" screens

655 for 27 and 32" screens

875 for 27 and 32" screens

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* Specifications are subject to change.
t DBX isa registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation,

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 monitor,

check a few basic remedies before calling your service

technician.

Monitor 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 Unlock.

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 Channel Block in the Parental Controls menu

and choose Off.

• Try unplugging monitor for two minutes and then
plug it back in and turn it on again.

Try another channel.

If you have connected a digital set top converter, you

must connect to _ the (S)VGA2 and INPUT2 inputs
in order to view both digital and analog signals.

Due to copyright restrictions you ma7 not be abe to
view some high definition programs m high defin t on

format using this product. To view this type of

programming in standard definition format you must
also connect the Aud o/Video jacks from the HD

receiver to the monitor.
Monitor may be in powersave, or standby, mode. Press

the TV or ON.OFF on your remote, or the POWER

button on the front panel.

Picture on screen is not centered while in

VGA mode

Adjust picture by going to Picture Position in the
Screen Menu. Use remote arrows to adjust the

horizontal and vertical position of the main picture
window.

• Display properties may not be set correctly. Consult
your computer operating system's owner's manual on

how to adjust the display properties.

Horizontal or diagonal lines on screen

In some cases, the computer and monitor may not be

synchronized properly. To set the correct resolution for
your monitor you should consult your operating

system's owner's manual on how to "boot" your
system up into the "safe mode" and set monitor

display for the desired mode (such as SVGA 800x600

Progressive).

Problems with remote

• Maybe something is between the remote and the
remote sensor.

Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the
component (monitor, DVD player, VCR, etc.) you are

trying to control.

Maybe the remote is not in TV mode. Press the TV
button so the remote will control the monitor.

Maybe the batteries in the remote are weak, dead

or installed incorrectly. Try replacing the batteries.

(Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have
reprogram the remote to control other

components.)

Remove the batteries and hold the number 1 for at
least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside

the remote. Release the number 1, replace the
batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

Blank screen

• Maybe the component connected to the input jacks
is not turned on.

Black box appears on the screen

• Captioning may be turned on and in text mode. Check

the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the

Channel menu.

No sound, picture okay

• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up
button to restore sound.

Maybe the 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.

Check the INT/EXT switch on the back of the monitor.

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.

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Turns off while playing

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.

• Maybe sleep timer is set.

• Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.

Noisy stereo reception

• May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to
choose mono sound.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

• Maybe the cable/air function isset to the wrong

position.

• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.
If watching a VCR (connected only through

antenna input), make sure your TV istuned to
channel 3 or 4---the same as the CH3/4 switch on

your VCR. Also check to make sure the TV/VCR
switch on your VCR isin the correct position.

GUIDE Plus+ G-LINK cable not working

• Check to make sure the cable wand is positioned

correctly in front of the IR sensors on the VCR and/

or cable box.

• GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower
than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in

mind when changing channels.

Guide comes on when I turn on TV

The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically comes up
when you use the TV button on the remote to

turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by
selecting Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ Menu,

selecting Options, then setting Auto Display to

Off.

Sound okay, picture poor

• Check antenna connections.

• Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak

signals,

CARE AND CLEANING

CAUTION: Turn OFF your monitor before cleaning.
You can clean the monitor 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 monitor'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 monitor.

While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or

allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the monitor.
Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the

monitor. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard

or damage to the monitor.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the

screen for long periods, they may be permanently

imprinted on the screen. Such images include network
Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is
not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of

channels displaying these images should be avoided.

RADIO INTERFERENCE

This equipment has been type tested and found to comply

with the limits for a ClassB Digital Device in accordance
with the specifications in Part 15 of FCCRules. These rules

are designed to provide reasonable protection against
radio and television interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However,

there isno guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular instattation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or

television reception (which you can determine by turning
the equipment off and on), try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the

antenna for radio or television that is "receiving" the

interference).

Change the position of the multimedia monitor with

respect to the radio or television equipment that is
receiving interference.

• Move the multimedia monitor away from equipment
receiving interference.

• Plug the multimedia monitor into a different wall
outlet so the receiver and equipment receiving

interference are on different branch circuits,

If these measures do not eliminate interference, please

consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television

technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal

Communications Commission has prepared a helpful
booklet, "How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV

Interference Problems". This booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when

ordering copies.

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Remote Control This is

the remote control that
came packed with your

TV. Replacements or
spares can be ordered as

needed.

Description

Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)

Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82

Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89

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CRK76TA1

2-way Signal Splitter

helps you connect to a

second TV or VCR.

Splitter
VH47

ANT200

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SCTV 160 line protection. Audible

VH81 (3-ft)
VH82 (6-ft)

VH83

VH913

Amplified VHF/UHFI
FM Antenna allows you
to easily switch from the
antenna signal to cable
or satellite easily

without disconnecting
antenna.

provides
coaxial and telephone

alarm for surge failure.

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.

Standard Audio/
Video cable with RCA-

type phono plugs.

S-Video Cable has
multi-pin connectors on L_
each end for "1"

connecting S-Video e-
components to your TV.

eight outlets,

Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83

Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84
S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976

S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913

2-way Signal Splitter VH47
Amplified Antenna ANT200

Remote Control (CRK76TAI) 240895

Audio.Video Adapter 228449
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RCA DI RECT VI EW MULTIMEDIA MONITOR LIMITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers:

• Any defect in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years 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 any Authorized RCA Digital Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your monitor.

• Pay any Authorized RCA Digital 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:

• Call 1-888-901-HDTV and have your unit's date of purchase and model number ready.

• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.

• If the representative determines that you should receive service they will provide you with name(s) of the closest
Authorized RCA Digital Television Service Center(s).

• Contact the Service Center and arrange for home service.

• Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your monitor. Any

additionalinformationshould be obtained from your dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your monitor.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Batteries.

• Images burned onto the screen,

• A monitor that has been modified or incorporated into other products or has been used for institutional or other

commercial purposes.

• A monitor purchased or serviced outside the U_S.A.

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Product registration:

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

How state law relates to this warranty:

• 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 outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

Service calls that 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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A

ANTENNA Button 27
Antenna/Cable In Jack 4

Audio

Output 7
Processor 32

Remote Codes 30

Audio Menu 32

Audio Processor 32
Mute 32

Sound Logic Stereo 32
Speakers 32
Tone Controls 32

Mono 32
Second Audio Program 32

SRSStereo 32
Stereo 32

Audio/Video Inputs 5
Auto

Channel Search 35
Color 33

Tuning 24, 35
Tuningthe DVD Channel 23
Tuningthe SAT/Cable Channel 23, 35
TuningtheV.CR1 Channel 22, 35

Tuning theVCR2 Channel 22, 35

Automatic Code Search 28
AUX Button 26
AV Receiver 11

B

Back Panel

AN Inputs 5

Batteries 18
Black Level 33
Buttons

Front Panel 29
Remote 26

C

Cable Box

Remote Codes 30

Care and Cleaning 56
CC 45

CH CTRL 27, 44
Chan

# 35

Labels 35

Channel

Block 43
DVD/VCR2 Channel 24

Mapping 47
Marker 45

CLEAR Button 19, 26
Closed Caption

Display 34

Mode 34

PIPDisplay 34
PIPMode 34

Coaxial Cable 4
Color Warmth 33

Computer/Text Mode 12, 33
Connecting Components 4

Computer 13
HD Receiver 14

Connecting Optional Components

A/V Receiver 11
DVD Player 10

Satellite Receiver 9
Speakers 11

VCR 8

Content Themes 37
Contrast 33

Current Channel 45

D

DDC2B 13
Demo Pin 15
DVD

Button 26

Channel 23
Player 36

E

Editor

GUIDE Plus+ System 52

Enhanced SRSStereo 32
EXT/INT Switch 7

External Speakers 7

Finding the Sensor 15
Fixed Images 56
Fixed Output 7, 11

Front Panel

Block 43
Buttons 29

Inputs 16

G

G-LINK

Cable 15

GO BACK Button 26
GUIDE Button 26

GUIDE Plus+System20, 46

Advertisements 52
Downloading information 47

Editor 52
Messages 51

News 50
Schedule 50

Setting up the Guide 20
Sorting menus 49

Troubleshooting 52

INFO Button 26
Input

1-3 36
Button on remote 27

Channels 8

INT Switch 7

J

Joysticks 15

K

Keyboards 15

L

Labels 24, 35
LED Light 26

Limited Warranty 59

M

MENU Button 26
Messages 51

GUIDE Plus+ System 51

Modes of Operation 29
Mono 32

Mouse 15
Mute 26, 32, 34, 45

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N

News

GUIDE Plus+ System 50

O

OK Button 26
ON-OFF Button 26

Parental Controls

Channel Block 43
Front Panel Block 43

Locking, Unlocking 43
Menu 37

Picture

Mode Settings 12
Position 34

Presets 33

Quality Menu 33

Black Level 33
Color 33
Contrast 33

Sharpness 33
lint 33

Size 34
1lit 34

Picture Mode 12, 33
PIP (Picture in Picture)

Buttons 44
PIPChan 45

Problems 45

Using 44

PIP Button 27, 44
Point and Select 18

POWER on Front Panel 29
PROGRAM Button 19

Programming the Remote

Automatic Code Search 28

Testing the remote 28

Protection Against Power Surges 4
R

Radio Interference 56
Rating Limits

Movie 42

TV 38

RCA Cable 5
Remote Control

Buttons 26
Installing the Batteries 18

Programming 27

Remote Control Sensor 15

S

S-Video 5

Cable 5

Input 5

SAT/Cable Channel 23, 35
Satellite Receiver Remote Codes 30
Scan Rates 12

Schedule

GUIDE Plus+ System 50

Screen Menu 34
SecondAudio Program (SAP) 32

Select and Point 18
Selected Video Outputs

AUDIO Land R 6

Set

DVD Channel 23
DVD/VCR2 Channel 24

SAT/CABLEChannel 23, 35
T_me 36

VCR1 Channel 22, 35

VCR2 Channel 22, 35

Sharpness 33

Signal Type

Cable TV 35

UHF/VHF Antenna 35

SKIP Button 26
SKIP Timer 45

Sort

GUIDE Plus+ 49

Speakers 11
Specifications 54
Stereo 32, 45
SVGA 12, 13, 36
SWAP Button 27, 44

T

Time

Current 45
Setting 19, 36

Tint 33
Tone Controls 32

Trackball 15

Troubleshooting 55

GUIDE Plus+ System 52

TV Button 26

U

UHF/VHF Antenna 35
USB Inputs/Output 15

V

V-Chip 37

Age-Based Ratings 37

Blocking Movies 42

Content Themes 37

Variable Output 7, 11
VCR Input Channel 8

VCR Remote Codes 30
VCR1 Button 26

VCR1 Channel 22, 35
VCR2 Button 26

VCR2 Channel 22, 35
VESA DPMS 13

VGA 12, 33
Video Inputs

Viewing 5, 6

Video Mode 12, 33

Video Noise Reduction 33
Viewing Video Inputs 5, 6

W

Warranty 59
WHO,INPUT Button 44

Y

Y-adapter 5, 13

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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.

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