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Key Features OverviewYour TV is equipped with Datures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The lk)llowing
infi_rmation sumnmrizes a llew of these t_atures. Chapl_r 3 provides more inlk)rmation about therest of the TV's fl.atures and how to use them.
On-screen Program Guide
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of
programs and inlk>rmation that is built into your TV. You can scroll through tile
guide to see what's on and tune direc/ly to that program l_om tile guide. Youcan also browse programs by category with tile sort l_ature.
When you access tile News fi:ature, MSNBC will appear in your video window ifit's awtilable through your TV.
Oneqbuch VCR Recording is another benefit of tile GUIDE Plus+ system. You
don't have to remember to program your VCR or use tile menus in your VCR toset up a recnrding.
Requirements:
• Remove tile Demn Pin lkom tile G-LINK jack.
• Complete tile nn-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions in
Chapter 1,
• Oneqbuch VCR Recording: You must connect tile G-LINK cable to tile TV
and place one of the wands in f_ont of the relnow sensor on tile VCR.
• If you have a cable box, connect tile G-LINK cable to the TV and place oneof tile wands in t}nnt of tile remote sensor on tile cable box.
V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description: You can block programs and movies by conl*.nt, age-basedratings, and/or movie ratings.
Requirements:
• Set up the l)arertt_l CorttroL_ menu in tile TV's main m_,nu (Chapter 3has details).
• The broadcasters nmst use/he rating system when they send tile programto your TV in order lk_ryour TV to block tile program.
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Introduction
Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6Important Stand and Base Safety information ........................................................ 6Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
Connection: TV + VCR....................................................................................................... 8
Connection: TV Only ......................................................................................................... 9Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................................... 11
Why You Should Connect This G-UNK Cable ............................................................... 12How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 12
Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 12
Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... 14Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 14Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 14The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 15
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 20
Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 20
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 22
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 24Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 24How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 24
Now to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ................................................ 25
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 28Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 29The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 29Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 29Sort ............................................................................................................................ 31News .......................................................................................................................... 32Schedule .................................................................................................................... 32
Messages ................................................................................................................... 33Setup ......................................................................................................................... 34Channels ................................................................................................................... 34
How to Get More information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 35
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GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 35
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 36
Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 36How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 37V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 38Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 40Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... 41V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 41V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 43Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 43Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 43
LocklUnlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 44
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System
How to Use Your TV's Menu System ............................................................................. 46
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 46Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 47
Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 48Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 49
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... SO
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 52
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 55
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 55
RCA TV Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 56
Index ................................................................................................................................ 59
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Connections & SetupChapter Overview:
• Things to Consider Before You Connect
• Choose Your Connection
• Connections
• Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
• Plug in theTV
• Put Batteries in the Remote
• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup
• Turn on the TV
• Complete the Interactive Setup
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
• Connect all components betore you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
• Turn off the TV and/or component betk)re you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Reti, r to the ImportantSali, guards sheet packed with your TV.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don't block ventilation holes on any ot the components. Arrange the components so thatair can circulate ficeely.
• Don't stack components.
• When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated airfrom it won't flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back ot the7 •T'_ instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.
• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twinlead cables away from audio/video cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choos_, the location tor your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or bas_, that is ot adequate
size and strength to prevent the TV ficom being accidentally tipped over, pushed ofl, or pulled• 7of L This could cause personal injury and/or damage the T\. Reler to the Important Sail, guards
sheet packed with your TV.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use softor indirect lighting.
Demo Pin
You must remove the Demo I in from the G-LINK jack on the back of
your TV in order |k_r your TV to operate properly and to connect theG-LINK cable.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the fk)llowing chart to determine which
connection is best tor you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.
Components CablesNeeded
Coaxial
G-LINK cable
Coaxial
G-LINK cable
ConnectionTitle
TV + VCR
TV Only
Coaxial
G-LINK cable
TV + VCR +Satellite Receiver
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page 9
pages 10-11
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed l_>rthe connections represented in this book.
Note: t lease t_cat_ Ih_ G-LL_VKcab!_ (proz ided) z,tbe_zb oz¢,re getlin<,d tea#{9 to s_I z_p,>ozc,r7'17_Yozl Iz_'ed to eolzlzect Ibis cab& to 3'our 7'1_;and to ,_o_r _CR and/or cab& box inord_,r fiJr all (#'tbej_,alu*ws (#'Ibe pr(4_ram gz_ide to worle proper(7.
G-LINK cabie Coaxiai cable
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TV(backpanel)
CABLE/
G-LINK ANTENN_
VCR
AUDIO
0 OUT? _L I, FBOMANT CH3
From Cable,Cable Box,or Antenna
Connection: TV + VCR
1.
2.
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Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on yourVCR (s()metimes labeled OUT TO TVL
Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable fronl your cable outlvt, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on yourVCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
A. If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin tYom the G-LINK jack,
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV, Next step, place the wands of theG-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 12).
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TV (back panel)
CABLE/
l_From Cable
or Antsfln8
Connection: TV Only
1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna
Connect tile coaxial cable flcom your cable or anl_.nna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on tile backof your TV
Go to page 13
2. If you're connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable
A. If you haven't already don(. so, remow, the Demo Pin from thE. G-LINK jack.
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of theG-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on p. 12).
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SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableorAntenna
VCR
OUT
VIDEO R L
IN FROMANT
i_ OUTTOTVS-VIDEO
SATELLITEIN
SatelliteSignal
VIDEO AUDIO
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R L
OUTTO W
TV (back panel)
ANTENNA
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Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
1. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver
A. Connect the coaxial cable t_()m your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack
on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).
B. Connect the coaxial cable t_cnm your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on yoursatellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN).
2. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on the
satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FI,'OM ANT),
B. Connect a coaxial cable to/he Output Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV)and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV.
3. Connect G-LINK cable
A. If you haven't done so, remove the Demo Pin ff()m the G-LINK jack,
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next st*,p, place the wands of
the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 12).
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Why You Should Connect This G-LINK CableThe G-LINK cable enables the G{IDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) towork with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box- If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect tile G-LINK cable to
receive TV program listings lbr your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the programguide is on your TV screen.
VCR- If your TV is connected to a VCR and ynH don't connect tile G-LINK cable, one-touch
recording won't work. The other teatures nt the guide will work properly.
le
G_LINK wands
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place tile G-LINK wands in l_cnntof the remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box.Some cable boxes and VCRs have tile remote sensor labeled on tile unit. If the remolu sensor isn't
labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote cnntrnl that came with theVCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
2. Hold tile remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but tile one that came with tilecable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching thefrnnt of the component.
3. Slowly move tile remote cnntrnl across the front ol tile component (\ CR or cable box) v_hileyou press the power button on and off. Ybu must press and release the power button eachtime you move the remote (holding down the button won't work).
4_ When tile component turns on, you've located the remote sensor.
Tip
If you don't have both acable box and a VCR
connected to your TV,just coil the cable of theextra G-LINK wand with a
twist tie and leave itbehind the T_
Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the G-LINI<_",,_ands in front of tile remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box
approximately one inch away 11"()i11the remote sensor (see instructions below).
IV (ba_k panel)
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Plug in the TVPlug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the
plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely intothe outlet.
Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.
2. Insert new batteries. Malch the polarities (+ and -) on the baueries with thediagram on the remote.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
/'Nq_D
Use the arrow buttons and the OK
button to move through the menusystem.
How to Use the Remote Control to
Complete the Interactive SetupThe technical term is 'Navigation" - how yOkl inove through the on-screen
menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight yourchoice and select it.
To highlight a inenkl item, press the arrow buttons tin the remote to highlight
one tit'/he items listed on the screen, tse tile tip or down arrow button to nloveup or down. tse the right or left arrow button to move right or left.
To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK.
Note: Highlightecl means that the mem_ item stands out./?om other
mem_ items on the list (appears claH_e_;b_@t_ _; or a cl([/_rent col_ _9.
Turn on the TV
Press the TV bul/on on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV (the
first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens "time out" al_era period of time if yotl don't make a selection. The tips in this section tell yoLl
how to access the Setup menu screens manually.
Note: Pressingg the TV bzttto_ not o_(I' tztrns on the 7'_ but puts the# # 7 # 7 #_ •t'emote i!_ _1_ t_locle. '_1_ mode ' m_a_s that the bz_ttons o_* the remote
control operate the TlT_f!_zctions.
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Tip
To access the setup menus manually,press MENU and choose Setup
Complete the Interactive SetupThe menu system in your TV allows the TV's fl.atures to work properly. In this
book, we call it the 'interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, youanswer, and the TV makes tile appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn
on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically.
Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SET_,q_asks you to select your preterred hmguage t_r the
menu system.
1. Highlight your preterred language tnr the menu system.
2. Press OK to select that language.
Complete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the 3"ET/__asks you if you want the TV to search for allchannels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimescalled "auto programming."
1. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching tnr channels. A progress reportappears on the screen.
2. When the screen on tile TV tells you tile search is complete, press OK (tile+first GUIDE I lus system setup screen appears).
Note: [/'yozi skip Azao Cbannel S>arcb nou!, you can access it later/broz_gh the Channel memo. 5_,e Chapter 4jbr more d_,/ait._.
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np
If you move to a new zip or postalcode, or if any of your informationchanges, you need to access thesetup screens from the TV9 main
menu--press MENU, choose GUIDEPlus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE
Plus+ Setup,
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lis_what shows are on TV in your area, In order to receive program listings, youneed to complete the RJlowing steps.
The G-LINK cable nmst be connected to the back of your TV, and tile wands
must be placed in tYont of the remote sensor on the cable box and/or VCR in
order t2)r the G[IDE Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 12 tk)r details).
1. You should see a screen displaying tile t>amres of tile Guide Plus+ system.Press OK to continue.
2. The next screen asks yon to locate setup materials and hardware. Once youhave done this, press OK lo continue.
Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location
1. if your country is highliglm, d, press OK on the remote control.
If your country isn't highlighted, press tile up or down arrow butlon on the
remote control to highlight your country and press OK.
2. [se tile nunlber buuons on your remote to em{,r your zip code.
Press OK when you're finished.
Note: lj'yonrpost_l cocl_, contains tettel:%press" the np and down a,rowbuttons on,Four remote to enter letters, und press the Hgbt a_Tow buttonlogo to the _ext space. 7be t<,/?urrou butto_ moz,es Fou to the t<,/?.
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Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV
with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know ifyour TV is connected to cable.
1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK.
If your TV isn't connected to cable, highlight No and press OK (Slt_F 3:Co*_/l_guHngjbr a VCR appears).
2_ If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK onyour remote control.
Note: 7be next series o/'screens are ve_3' impo_qant becw_se Gt,gDtZ i)tus+,_ystem must,/'ind the correct cable box #{/brmation in order,/br theprogram sc,5#dut_, to be co_Tect in your 7Y_ program guicl_,.
If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No andpress OK (ST/J ° 3: Cotd_mqngjbr a VCR appears).
Tip
If you're not sure which channel is thecable box's output channel, consultthe book that came with your cablebox or contact your cable company,
3_ Highlight lhe channel lo which you have to tune your TV in order to seecable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you toconnect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable bnx).
Note: Channel (b4 is the most commotL
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4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
It your brand isn't listed, highlight 2viJtListed and press OK.
5. Make sure your cable box is on.
Tune tile cable box to channel 02 (use tile remote control that came with
your cable box, or press tile channel buttons on the cable box).
Press OK (tile GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing cndes).
Important Note: When corl_,testirlg i._in pr%{4ress, don't/oz_:ch 3,oz_:rTKVCR, cable, box or ar(F (?/'the remote control._ j_)r tbese prodz_cts.
. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, tile testwas successful. Highlight Yes', and press OK (STIJ°3: Co*{f!g*¢*qn/4.fiJra VCRappeatx).
If your cable box didn't change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you havetwo choices: 3)k_and 7_st this cod_, a/da#z.
78st this cod(, a/4ain: If you think tile TV, the cable box, or any of tileremote controls might have been louched or bumped during the test,highlight Te._tthi._code a/4ain and press OK (tile GUIDE Plus+ system runstile sanle set of cndes).
3)1):If y(xl don't thinl< tile test was interrupted, highlight 3)k_and press OK(GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code).
Repeat tile previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable boxcode. Follow the instructions on tile screen.
Note.. I]'the 7_z ca_ 't f!_zd 3'oz¢r cable box code, atr( z¢bleshoot#_gchecklist appea_:_. Car@dl_ re_.iew each checklist and lbllow t,Seinstrzlctions oi* the screen.
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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
1. If your TV is connect_d to a VCR, press OK.
If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen appears reminding you toconnect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR).
2. Use the Lip and down arrow bul/ons to highlight the brand of your VCR thatis connected to the TV.
If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.
3_ Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you
complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.
Important Note: Wher_ code testing i._in progress, don't toJ_ch yoJ_r 7'I_;VCR, or an)' of the remote cont_dsjbr tbese products.
4_ Look at the front of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically and
changed to channel 09, the lest was successful. Highlight Yes and press OK.
If your VCR didn't change to channel 09, you can either choose No or 7_,st
this code a/4airt.
If you think your TV or relnotes might have been touched during the test,tune your VCR to channel 02, turn off your VCR and highlight 7?,st tbLscode again.
If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Tune your VCR to
channel 02 and turn off your VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts
testing another set of codes.)
Keep lk_llowing the previous instructions until the VCR finds the correctcode.
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Tip
Leave your cable box turned ON todownload program information.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to recordprograms,
Note: [/'tbe GUI1)IZ Plus+ ._tem can't locate the co*wect codejbr the VCR,
a ti._t (ftrouble_boot#zg instr1_ctio_s appeas_ to betpyou b_/breyou t_,
• 77_, VCR co_[7_quration again: repeal VCR setup.
• 70st alternate codes: tests setecteU brands and (]'tbi._jktil.s-, the test
continues witb all codes in the .2_,_tem.
• Skip this step: the ._},stem worz 't be able to automatically, schedule
pr(_rams to record o_ your VCR.
Step 4: Confirming Your Settings
1. Check to nlakt, sure all settings an, complete and correct. If all settings arecomplete, highlight Yes, endsemp and press OK. If your cable box and/orVCR code testing failed, you should see INCO_'llI)LtZ775where the cablebox and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additionalscreens appear.
If any se/lings are incomplel_, or incorrect, highlight No, repeat sempp*_cessand press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen.
2. You can choose to view a demn of the GUIDE Plus+ t_.atures, which maytake a l_w minutes to load. If you don't want to see the demo right now,press OK to watch TV.
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What to ExpectThe next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The
tkfllowing exampl_,s explain what you might see:
• If all of tile program inl_>rnlation has been sent lo your TV, tile G[IDE Plus+ systemappears with all of your TV program listings.
• If the program intk>rmation hasn't been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE(without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program inh)rmation is usuallysent to your TV at night.
• If the TV detected that you have multiple cable companies in your area, S7IJ ° 5: CbooMrzgYoz_rChannel Lineup appears.
Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.
To clear the guide flcom your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remow control.
Next StepsNow that you've finished the Interactive Setup, you're ready to watch TV. This might be a good
time to program your remote control. The remote cnnlrnl that came with this TV can beprogrammed to operal_, other components. Go to the next chapl_,r lo lind out how to programyour remow.
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Chapter Overview:
• The Buttons on the Remote Control
• Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components
• How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed It
• Code List
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VCRI TV
<]DVD VCR2 AUX SAT.CABLE
&&&&MUTE SKtP
SOUND GO BACK
GUIDE INFO
<Y©C>MENU CLEAR
,O20'O
ANTENNA
OREVERSE PLAY FORWARD
{2>c>REC'VCR+ STOP PAUSE
The Buttons on the Remote Control
0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly
through tile remote contrnl.
To enter a two-digit channel, press the twn digits. To enter a three-digit channel,
press and hold the first digit fl)r two seconds until two dashes appear to the
right of the number, then add the second two. Example: to rune to channel 123,
press and hold 1 tk)r two seconds, press 2, then press 3.
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Press the arrow buttons to move
through tile ()n-screen menu system.
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR buunn in VCR mode and TV/receiver button
in SAT,, CABLE mud e.
AUX (auxiliary) Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate the component
you've programmed the remote to operate with this button. You can programthis bu/tnn lo control a cal)le box, most RCA, GE and PROSCAN audio
components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR.
CIt (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through/lie current channel list.
Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue
changing channels.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to
TV viewing.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mnde.
FORWARD If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control,
press FOI,'WARD to advance a disc or videotape.
GO BACK l,'eturns you l© the previous channel.
GUIDE Press GUIDE to nmke the GLIDE Plus+ system appear on the screen:press GUIDE again l© remove it t_nm the screen.
INFO Displays channel inlk)rmatinn.
LE.D. (light-emitting diode) The lil/le light on the remote that lights when you
are programming the remote. It also lights when you press a valid bunnn onthe remnte.
MENU Displays the TV's Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2seconds to display the GLIDE Plus+ system.
MUTE Lowers the vnlLlme to its nlinilnum level. Press again to restore vnlulne.
OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item thatis highlighted.
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To turn off all theRCA, GE, andPROSCAN
components that areconnected to the T_,
press ONoOFF twicewithin two seconds
This feature onlyworks with most RCA,GE and PROSCAN
products
ON-OFF Turns the TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode (VCR, DVD, Satellil% etc.)
and the remote is programmed to operate that component, you can press ON*OFF to turn tile
component on and ofT.
PAUSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player with tile remote control, press PAUSE when the disc
or videotape is playing to pause playback.
PLAY If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape.
REC-VCR+ When the GLIDE PILLS+program guide is on the screen, press REC*VCR+ to programyour VCR to record a program. If tile remol(, is in VCR mode, press REC-VCR+ to start recording.
REVERSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control, press REVERSE to gobackwards on a disc or videotape.
SAT-CABLE Puls the remote in SAT*CABLE mode.
SKIP If you press this button betk/re you change tile channel, tile TV waits 30 seconds and
automatically goes back to the original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, ifyou press SKIP two times belk)re you change tile channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and aulomatically
turns back lo tile original channel).
SOUND This butlon does not have a I\mction tk)r riffs model.
STOP If:you're operating a VCR or DVD Player, stops playing the disc or videotape.
TV Turns on tile TV and puts the remora, in TV mode. Also displays channel intbrmation.
VCR1 Puts tile tern(m, in VCR mode.
VCR2 Puts tile rem(m" in VCR mode.
VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase tile TV's vohlme.
WHO*INPUT If you're operating another component, such as a saIellite receiver, press theWHO* INPUT bul/on to select available channel lists.
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_w vc_2 Au× S*_T*Ct*B_
¢_ ÷
You'll use these buttons when you program theremote to operate another component.
The remote may not operate all models ofall brands.
Programming the Remote to OperateOther Components
"File universal renlote control can be prngranlmed to operate lllost brandsof remote cnntrnllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. "File
remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCANTVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellile receivers.
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed,turn a component ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and
press the VCR1 button. Then press ON *OFF or channel tip or channeldown to see it the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the
r(,niot(, ne('ds tn be progranlnlt, d.
How to Program the Remote
There ar(* two ways t() pr()graln tile remote control: automatic cod(*
search and direct entry. Instructions t_)r both ways fi)llow.
To stop the automatic code search withoutprogramming any components, press and hold CLEARuntil the light on the remote turns off.
Using Automatic Code Search
1. Turn on tile component you want tile remote to operate (VCR, DVDPlayer, etc.)
2_ Press and hold the conlpnnent button on the renlnte cnntrnl thatcorresponds to the component you want tile remote to operate(VCR1, DVD, etc.). While you hold down tile component button,press and hold ON°OFF (wl_en tile red light on tile remote turnson, release both buttons).
3. Press PLAY (the red light on the remote, located belnv,_ tile ON,,OFFbutton, starts flashing).
The remote is searching tile first set of component codes (there are20 sets of codes). If the component you *_.ant to operal_, doesn'tturn off automatically afler 5 seconds, press PLAY again (the redlight starts flashing again as the remote searches through the nextset of codes).
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off.
4_
Note: I/'the component doesn't turn (ffff'c(fleryoz_'_,epress(,d theIoIAY bz_tto_ 20 time._, line component can't be programmed.
Press REVERSE, wait 2 secnnds. Repeat this sl(.p until thecomponent turns back on.
5. "lb finish, press and hold the STOP button until the red light on theremote turns off.
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Using Direct Entry
], Turn on the conlponent you _,ant the ren_o[_ _ to operate.
2. Look up tile brand and code number(s) l_)r the component on the code list on page 26.
3. Press and hold the cnmponenl button that corresponds to the component you want theremote to operate (VCR1, DVD, etc.)
4. Enler the code from the code list.
5. Release the component button.
6. Press ON.OFF lo see if the component responds lo the remole cnmmands. If it doesn't, try
pressing the component buuon and then ON*OFF again.
7. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed tk)r your brand until thecomponent responds to the remote commands.
The buttons mightoperate differently forother components,especially when you'reusing anothercomponent's menusystem
How to Use the Remote After You've
Programmed ItOnce the remote has been programmed successl\_lly, you are ready to use it to control your
cnmpnnents. To operale the component:
1. Press the component button (TV, VCR1, VCR2, DVD, ALX, or SAT*CABLE) lo set the remoteto operate the component.
2. Press ON-OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.
3. Use the remote bul/ons thai apply to that component.
Note: [i'.YOZ_keep pressin_,g bJ_ttons and tlolbirlg [gappetl._. the relJ_ole i._prohal)])' in the
u rorlg mode,. Yoz_ tnz_st press the cotnponenl bullon that matches lhe colnponetll.vou
want to operate (_.e., _l'.goz_ want to operate lbe VCR, press" VCRI on hSe remote contl_t toput hSe remote in VCR triodes.)
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VCR
Admiral .............................................................. 213[Adv_nmra .................................................... 2026
Aiko ....................................................................... 2027
Ai\\ a ................................................. 2(102, 2026
Akai ...... 2003. 2004¸ 2(1{)5, 200 v, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113
American High ................................................. 202¸[
Asha ........................................................... 2{)13
A_lc/i_/ Dynamics ................................... 2009, 2010Audiovox ................................................ 2014
Bell & It//well ...................................................... 201 l
Beat/mark ........................................................ 2013
B_/ksonlc .......................................... 2012, 2025
Calix .............................................................. 2014
Candle ........... 2{)13. 2{)14, 2(115, 2016, 20[7, 2018, 2019
Canon ................................................. 202I, 2022, 2114
Capehart ................................................ 2(120, 2110Cal_ er ........................................................ 21_2
CCE ...................................................... 2027, 206I
Citlzen 2{)13. 2014¸ 2(115, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027
Co]ortyme ................................................... 2009Co]I .................................................................. 206 [
Craig .................................... 20[3, 20[4, 2023, 2{)61
C_lrtis Mathes .......................... 200(1. 2(1{)2, 2(109, 2013,
............................ 2016. 2018, 2(121, 2022, 2024, 2115
Cybernex ..................................................... 2013
Daewoo 2015. 2{317, 2(119,2{325, 2(126, 2027, 2028, 2110
Daynon ........................................................... 211(I
Dbx ................................................. 2009, 20[0
Dimensia ............................................................. 2000
l)ynalech .............................................. 2002, 2026
Electrohome ............................................... 2014, 2029
Electiophonic .................................................. 2014
Emerson ........................................ 2002, 2012,2014,
.............. 2(115, 2021, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,
2033, 2034, 2035, 21336, 2(137, 2(138, 2039, 2040, 2041.
2042, 2044, 2045, 20t7, 2(165, 2I{)5, 2113, 2116, 2117.
213(I
Fishe_ 2{31I. 2{)23, 2(148, 2049, 2050, 205I 2052,2118
Fnii ................................................................ 2021, 2119Fvmti .................................................... 2002, 202{_
Gmmrd .............................................................. 2026
GE ...... 2000, 2001. 2{)13, 21)21. 2(122, 2053, 2115, 212(I
GoldstaJ ....................... 2009, 20It, 2018, 2054. 212[
Gradiente ............................................................. 2026
Hmley I)avkison ........................................... 2026
Ham_an K n'don ................................................... 2009
Harxxood .................................................... 206[
Headqtlarter .................................................... 2{)11
Hit tchJ 2002, 2055, 2056, 2057. 2I() 7, 2111, 2120, 2122
HI Q ................................................................... 2023
Instant Replay ............................................... 202[
]CI ................................................................... 202[
JC Penne) ............. 2009. 2010. 2(111, 2013, 20[4, 202[,
............ 2022. 21355. 2{)56, 2(158, 2059, 2060, 2107. 2118
lensen ............................................ 2055, 2056. 2111
JVC ............. 2()(39, 2010, 2(111, 20[8, 2058, 211[, 2123
Kenwood 2009, 2010, 2(111, 2016, 2018, 2058, 2111,2123KLH ................................................................. 2(X,[
Kodak ................................................. 20[4, 2021
Llo)d .......................................................... 2002, 2026
Logik ...................................................... 21)6[
LXI .............................................................. 21)14
Magn tvox 202[. 2022, 2(162, 2063, 21(14, 2108. 2124
Magnin .......................................................... 21)13
MI]antz .......................................... 2009, 201(L 21)11.
.............................. 2(116, 2018, 2021, 2058. 2(X,2.2064
Martt .......................................................... 2{)14
Mast shit _ .................................................... 202[
MEI ................................................................. 202[
Memorex ................................................. 2002, 201 [,
................... 2013, 2014. 2{321. 2023, 2026, 2104, 213[
MGA .................................................. 2029, 2065, 2113
MGN IcchnoIogy .......................................... 2013
Midland ............................................................... 2053
Minolt _ ............................................. 2055, 2056, 2107
Mitstd_ishi 21)29, 21)55. 2056. 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,
............ 2070. 2{371, 2{)72, 2(173, 2074, 21(16 2113, 2123
Montgome W \vmd ...................................... 2075, 213[
MotoJola ............................................... 20212131
MIC .............................................. 2002, 2013, 2026Mu]Iitech ............... 2002. 2013, 2(116, 2026, 2(53, 206¸[NEC ............................... 2009. 2010. 2(111, 20[6, 20[8,
.................. 2058. 2064, 2{)76, 2(178, 2079, 211I, 2123Nikko .................................................................. 20[4Noblex .................................................... 20[3O]ymptts ........................................................... 202IOptimus .................................................... 2014, 213[Oplon*ca ................................................... 2096OJion ........................................................... 2035]?an tsonic .............. 202[, 21)22, 2[09, 2[25, 2126, 2127Pentax .......................... 2016, 2055, 2(156, 210 _, 2120Penlex Researd_ ................................................. 20E8Philco .................................... 2(121, 2022, 20(_2, 2063Philips ................................... 2(121, 2(162, 2096, 2124Pilot .................................................................... 20[4]?ioneei ......................... 2010. 21)55, 2080, 2081, 2123Portland ................................... 2(116, 20I 7 , 20[9, 21[{)]?loScan .............................................. 2000, 2001Protec .......................................................... 20(_I]?t lsm ................................................................. 21(14
Qu trtcJ ...................................................... 2011Quartz ......................................................... 2011Quasm ...................................... 202I, 2022, 2125RCA ................................. 2000. 2001. 2003, 2(113, 202I,
.............. 21355, 2056, 2(182, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087,
............. 2088, 2()89, 2090, 2{391, 2[() 7, 2115, 2120, 2125R tdloshad</Realistic .................. 2(1{32,2(111, 20[3, 20[4
202I, 2022, 2023, 2{)26, 2029, 2(149, 2050, 2096, 2131R t(/ix ....................................................................... 20[4Rmdex .................................................... 20[4Ricoh ........................................................... 2128Runco ............................................................ 21(14
Samsnng .................. 2005, 2013_ 2015_ 2(133, 2053, 2112Sanky ................................................. 2131, 2104Sansnl ..................................... 2010, 2(192, 211I, 2123Sanyo ............................................. 2011, 2013, 2023S<ott 2012, 2015. 2{)25, 2032_ 2(135, 2038, 20(_5, 2()93,
2116Seals ............................ 201 [. 2{)14. 2(121. 2023, 2048,
................... 2049, 2050, 205[, 2{)55, 2(156, 21{)7, 21 [8Shtq) ........... 2002, 2017 2{)29, 209t, 2095, 2096, 2131Shintom ..................................... 200t, 2056, 206I, 2098
Shogun ....................................................... 20[3Signalm e ............................................... 2002, 2131SingeJ .............................................. 2021, 206[, 2128Sony ...................... 2002. 2004 2098, 2099, 21 [9, 2128STS .......................................................... 202I, 2107Sylvanh 2002, 202I, 2022. 2{)26. 2062, 2063, 20(_5, 2124Symphonic ........................................... 2002, 2026Tandy ............................................................. 2002, 201 [Tashiko ................................................... 20[4
Tamng ........................................................ 2058, 211 ["[tAC ............................ 2002. 2026, 2(158, 2085, 21 [ i"[ethnics ...................................................... 202I, 2109"[cknika ............... 21302. 2014 2021, 2026, 21(10, 2129"[MK ................................................ 20[3, 2024. 20t7"[_)shlba ........ 2015 2049, 205I. 21355, 2(165, 2(193, 21 E6"[_)teVision .......................................... 2013 2014I nilech ............................................................. 20[3"vector Research ...................... 2(109. 2010, 20[5 2016\ictor .............................................................. 20[0\ideo Concepls ................. 2009, 2010, 2(115, 2016, 2113\ ideosonlc ......................................................... 20[3\_rds ......... , 2002, 21313, 2014, 2(115,202I, 2023, 2026.
2029, 2055. 2056. 2061, 2(196, 2[{31, 21(12, 2103, 2107.2116, 213[
XR 1000 ........................................... 2021, 2026. 21)6[5_mlaha ................ 2009, 2010. 2(111. 2(118, 2058, 211 [Zenith ....................... 200t, 2098, 21(14, 2119, 2128
Cable Boxes
ABC ............... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 500 v, 5053
Anlronlx ........................................... 5008, 5009
Archer ....................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 50[ i
Cabletenna ......................................................... 5008
Cableview ...................................................... 5008
Centm_ ................................................... 50¸[ICitizen ............................................................ 50[ I
CoIot/r _/ice ................................................. 50[2, 5013
Comtl onics ......................................... 5014, 5015
Comet ............................................................... 5(116Eastern .................................................... 5(117Garrard .................................................................. 5(111GC Elect_/nlcs ................................................. 5(1{)9Gemini ........................................ 5(118, 5(119, 5049General Inslrt/ment ........................................... 5(1{)3Hamlin .............................. 5(120, 502I, 5022, 5035, 5(145Hitachi ....................................................... 5(1{)3l_ytex ..................................................................... 5002lasco .......................................................... 5(111ler_]d 5003¸ 5005. 50(1v.5018. 5023, 5(124, 5(146, 5(53Magnaw_x ............................................................. 5(125Memorex ....................................................... 5(126
Movle Iime ..................................... 5(1{)2,5(12v, 5028NSC .................................................. 5002. 5(127, 5028Oak .......................................... 5002,5016, 5029Panasonlc ................................................. 5048, 5(152Paragon ....................................................... 5(126PhiIips ............................... 5{)1[, 5012_ 5(113, 50[9,
5025. 5030, 5031, 5032Pioneer •.......................................................... 5(133, 5(134P_/lsar •..................................................... 5(126RCA ................................................ 5(14v, 5049, 5(52Realistic ............................................... 5009, 5(149Regal ...................................................... 5(122, 5035Regency ........................................................ 5(117Rembrandt .................................................... 5(1{)3Runco .................................................................... 5026
Samstmg .............................................. 5(114, 5(134Sdentific Atlanta ..................... 5006, 5036, 503 v, 5(138Signal ....................................................... 5(1I 4, 5018Signamre ....................................................... 5003SI Malx ............................................................... 5014Sprucer ........................................................... 5(152Starcom ....................................... 500 v, 5018, 5(53Stargale ............................................. 50IL 5(118Starqtlest ........................................................ 5(118l_ndy ................................................................. 50403_leviexv •................................................... 5(114l_m ...................................... 500t. 5(123, 5041l_shlba ............................................................ 50263_/sa ........................................................ 5(118I_/86 .............................................................. 502_
Unika .......................................... 5008, 5009, 50¸[1UniIed Artists ...................................................... 5(1{)2Uniled Cable ................................................ 5(153Universal .......................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5(111Videoway .............................................................. 5044Viewstar •........................... 5{315, 5025, 502v. 5040Zenith ..................................... 5(126, 5(150, 5(15I
Satellite Receivers
Chappm al ..................................................... 5(156, 5057Drake ................................................. 5(158, 5(159G E ................................................................. 5000General Instr_/ments ................... 5060, 5(161, 5062Panasonlc ............................................................. 50v5Pdmes_r ....................................................... 5(176ProScan ............................................................ 500(1RCA ................................................................... 5000Realistic .......................................................... 5(163
Sony ............................................................... 5(172STSl ................................................................. 506¸4STS2 ................................................................... 5065STS3 ......................................................... 50_STS4 ....................................................................... 50_l_Mdba ..................................................... 5068l_Mdba ..................................................................... 5(173Unld_n .................................................... 5060
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Using the TV's Features
Chapter Overview:
• All About the GUIDE Plus+ System
• The Channel Banner
• Parental Controls and V-Chip
Changing Entertainment.
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Action Video Program Menubuttons window information options
Promotional Channel
information listings
About the GUIDE Plus+ SystemThe GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV
schedules t_r your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or
VCR. You nlust first set up the GUIDE PIus+ Menu system in order to view this
on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 Ik>r details). Press GUIDE to bring up
the GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m.
There are six sections of tile GLIDE Plus+ sysl_.m:
• A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen (1, 2 and 3)
• Vide() window
• Progranl int_)rmation
• A row of menu options (Grid, &J,q; Ne'u E Scb#duh,, Messa/des ,
Cbanne& Setzcp)
• Channel listings
• Promotional infi)nllation
Note: 7be G{,71)t5 Plus+ system screens illustrated in tbis book arerepreserztatiorzs q/'wbat you are lik@, to see. Not all cbar_r_el._; pro£)rams;
and GUI1)E Plus+ #{f!)rmation depicted wilt be az.'ailabte in your area.
NewjL.atures arm options car_ be dowrzloaded to tbe GUll)tS l)h¢s+
._Fstem, so these too are sul)iect to cbarzge.
Since the program information provided bythe GUIDE Plus+ system is based on yourlocale, you will need to run Setup again ifyou move to a different zip or postal code.
Downloading Data
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not awtilable until it completes iB fi_t download ofprogram listings. When the power is turned off, tile TV locates a 'host channel"
that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and channellineup inlkmnation. A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respectivechannels.
"R) ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your
TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned
off tk)r GUIDE Plus+ system data to download,
If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GLIDE Plus+ sysl(,m program listingsmay be lost, When power is restored, make sure the setup inlkmnation is still
correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated program inlkmnationduring tile next scheduled download.
Channel Lineup
If more than one cable company services your area, you nmy be prompted with
S7t_P 5: Cboosin_,_ Your Channel Lineup afi_,r tile first GLIDE Plus+ systemdownload, You will need to identit? your cable company by selecting tile
correct channel numbers lbr the stations in question.
• Use the up and down arrow buttons to change tile channel group andpress OK when the correct channel group is highlighled.
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PressGUIDE on the remote control to see
the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove theprogram guide from the screen, pressOK, GUIDE, or CLEAR.
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System
To ent_,r tile GLIDE Plus+ system:
• Press GUIDE on tile remote.
• Press and hold MENU t_r 2 seconds on tile t_ont panel.
To exit tile GLIDE Plus+ system:
• Highligl_t a program and press OK to exit the GLIDE Plus+ system and tuneto the channel.
• Press GLIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to tile channel
displayed in the video window.
• Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to tile originalchannel.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus
The GLIDE Plus+ system ofl_,rs seven different options on the Menu bar: Grid,Sort, _,_?_ws,Schech_l< Messa_,d¢.s,Cban_el._ and _k,tz_p.To access the Menu bar:
1. Press GUIDE to access tile GUIDE Plus+ system.
2. Press MENU or use lhe up and down arrow buttons lo select tile Menu bar(tim Grid Guide appears by deibult).
3. [se tile leI_ and rigllt arrow bu/tnns to access other menus.
4. Press OK, or MENU, or use tile down arrow button to see tile menu options.
Grid Guide
The Grid Guide appears eacl_ time you enter tile GLIDE t It s+ system. It
displays tile current programming l_)r each channel. The current program isdisplayed in tile video window.
• Press tile up and down arrow buttons on tile relnote tn browse channellistings and tim channel up and down buttons to page through the listings.[se tile right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings.
To tune to a clmnnel, lfighlight tlle program you want to view in tileclmnnel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR _o exit tlle GUIDE Plus+ systemand return to/he original channel. Press GUIDE to exit tile GLIDE Plus+sysl{.m and tune to tlle channel in lhe video window.
Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next.
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Grid guide Grid guidemenu action buttonsselection
Grid Guide Action Buttons
Action buttons will change according _ where you are in the GUIDE Plus+
syslem, Be sure to look at the action bar befk>re pressing thecommand numbers.
When highlighting the program, the tk)llowing Action bul/ons appear:
Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in tile Schedule l_)r tile TV toturn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing, Whentile TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with tilescheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window.
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter tilenumber of the channel you want, Press OK to highlight tile channel andcurrent program in the channel listing of the Grid guide. Press OK again totune to tile highlighted channel, If the vide() window is unlocked, it willautomatically tune to the channel.
• Record Press 3 on tile remote to place a timer in the Schedule tk>rtile VCRto record the program highlighted in the channel listing.
If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause tilecable box channel to change while recording.
Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system andspecified your VCR type.
The program infk>rmation window will display a confirmation when you havesuccessfully scheduled a program to watch or record.
Note: i]'3'oz_have seh,cled two programs Io watch or record which bed,ginat the same time or overlap, y(m will receive a timer co*{flict message.YoI! Inl*sl choose l)etll_eerl l_e tzg_o pr(4qrams.
When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on tile channel listing),tile tbllowing Action buttons appear:
• Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock tile video window lo either stay atone channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change asyou browse through dill>rent channels (unlock).
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter tilenumber of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel andcurrent program in tile channel listing of tile Grid Guide. If the video
window is locked, press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the vide()window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel.
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SOrt menu
selection
Categories
Sort
The 5"o_Vmenu lets you browse programs by cat(,gnry. The channel to which
you are currently tuned is displayed in tile video windnw.
To Sort:
1. If the GLIDE Plus+ syslem isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on yourremote control
2. Press MENU on tile remote lo select tile Menu bar.
3. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted li_>rthe first time,
tile Movies category is displayed. "Illereafler, the last category used becomes
the detault. A listing of subcalegnries is displayed below tile category name.
Use the let/: and right arrows to highlight other categories.
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategnry. For
example, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system sorts
tile programs).
5. Press the up and down arrow buttons to review the list one program at a
time. Press tile channel up and down to review the list one page at a time.
6. Select MENL to return to tile menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit
tile GUIDE Plus+ system.
Then use the Sort Menu Action Buuons as described next..
Sort Menu Action Buttons
\Vixen viewing the results of a Sort, the tk)llnwing Action bull(ms appear:
• Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in tile Schedule, and thent2>llnw the nndine help t2>rI_mher options. Placing a timer in tile Schedulewill cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in thechannel listing at tile predelermined time.
• Record Press 3 on tile remote to set tile VCR to record tile programhighlighled in tile channel listing. If you have a cable box, changing TVchannels will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording.
The program intkmnation window will display a confirmation when you have
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.
Note: if'you have selected two programs Io watch or record which beginat the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer cot_flict message.You must choose between the two programs.
Note: Be sure that clu_qng the GUll)IS Plus+ system setup you spec(fiedlhat 3,ou have a VCR.
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News menu News menuaction buttons selection
News
"I'll(" N6_lgS in(*nu lets y()u I_r()vvs(, curr('nt n('ws stori(,s by h(,adlin(',
1, If the (K I1)E Plus+ sysl_.m isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on yourremote cnntrnl.
2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar.
3. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will
appear in the vide() window).
4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a stnry.
• Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time.
• Use the channel up and down to browse through tile list one page ata tim{.,
5. Press the right arrow button to see full text.
6. If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or let_ arrow button to
page fi)rward or back through the pages of text. Press the down arrow to
view the next story.
7. Select MEN[ to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the
remote to exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system,
Schedule menuselection
Schedule
The Sche(hde menu allows you to all_.r timers lk)r either viewing or recording
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you
have connected the G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 tk_r more detailson connecting tile G-LINK cable.
To schedule a program lo watch or record:
1. If the GLIDE Plus+ sysl_,m isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on yourremnt(" cnntrnl.
2. Press MENU on the remote lo select tile Menu bar.
3. Highlight a program within tile channel listing.
4. Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then
autonmtically logged into the Schechde menu.
5. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turnit off.
Note: {i',YoJ_have a cable box co*mect*,d Io 3'oz¢r 7"17and VCR, tz¢ne )'oz¢rVCR to the cabk, box oJ_tpza chatmelp_qor to tJ_rtti_,q qff'the VCR.
The program intk)rmation window will display a confirmation when you havesuccessfully scheduled a program to watch or record.
Note: {i',YoJ_ have selected two pr(4_rams to watc,5 or record which b<_in
at the same time or overlap, y(m will receive a timer co*{/lict message.You tritest choose betlgeen the two pr<4qrams.
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To remove or change the tkequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduledevent, access tile 5"cht,dldt, lll('nH fronl the Menu bar.
1. Press GUIDE to bring tip the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2. Press MENU on the remol_, to select the Menu bar.
3. [se the arrows to highlight the Sch#dJde menu selection.
4. [se the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit.
Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.
Schedule Menu Action Buttons
When viewing tile Schechde menu tile following Action buuons appear:
• Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove t_omthe schedule and press 1 on the remote.
• Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change andpress 3 on the remote to toggle the f_equency between the fbllowingchoices:
DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday.
ONCE records only on that day.
WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time.
Messages menuselection
Messages
Occaskmally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, aswell as special programming int_mnation. You can access these messages flcom
the M_ssag_s nlenH on the Menu bar.
"lb read lnessages:
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press G[IDE on yourremote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3. Use the arrows to highlight the MessaI4es menu selection.
4. Highlight the message you want to read by using the up anddown arrow buuons.
5. Press INFO to display the full l_*xtof/he message. If the text continues
beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of text. Once youhave reached the end of the message, press INFO lo close the expandedinl_/rmation and return to the Messa/4es screen.
Then use the Messages Menu Action Buuon as described next.
Messages Menu Action Button/ •When viewing thv M_,._sagesmenu the, lk)llo_ing Action button appears:
• Remove Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 onthe remote.
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Channels menu Channels menuaction buttons selection
\
Channels
You can custonfize tile channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of
certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watcll.
You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.
1. If tile Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press G{IDE on yourremote control.
2. Press MENU to select tile Menu bar.
3. [se tile right and left arrows to lliglflight tile Cba*mel._ menu selection.
4. [se tile up and down arrows to select a clmnnel.
Tllen use tile Clmnnels Menu Action Buttons as described next.
Channels Menu Action Buttons
Wllile browsing tile Channels menu, tile _/llnwing Action buttons appear:
• Cancel Press 1 on tile renlote to cancel any cllanges yokl made sinceentering tile Channel._ Menu.
• Change Press 2 on tile remote, to change tile cllannel number tk/r tilelfigllligllted cllannel line.
• On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle tile state ol tile clmnnel betweenOn and Ojf
Setup
Thv S_,lup menu allows you to access tile GUIDE Plus+ system setup inlk>rmation. "Ik>access tile
Setup option:
1. If lhe Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.
2. Press MENU to select tile Menu Bar.
3. [se tile rigllt arrow to highligllt tile 5_,mp menu selectinn.
4. tse tile up and down arrows to select Change ._>_temsellimgs , Revic*w options, or1/ieg/dt'_D?O.
• Change system settings Cnnt]rms tile settings you completed in tile G{IDE Plus+
system setup are correct.
• Review options Displays tile GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.
On Automatically displays tile G{IDE Plus+ sysl_.m when you press tile ON*OFFbutton on tile remote control.
Off Disables tlxe GLIDE Plus+ system [)cornbeing displayed when you press tileON* OFF button on the remote control.
• View demo Runs tile G{IDE Plus+ system delnonstratini_
Note: lj'you have not completed your GUII)E PtHs+ ,'_}_'temsemi), these options u ill not beavailabh,. A screen witl prompt you to comph, te your setup.
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Promotional information
How to Get More Information About an
Advertisement or a Program
_ find out more inlbrmation about a program, advertisemem or special, usethe let_ arrow bu_on _ highlight the channel listing or promotionalinl_)rmation box.
Requesting more intkmnation about a particular show displays the PlusCodeprogramming number and the Shows on _'v>xtfor that channel.
Press the INFO button to exit the expanded inlkmnation screen.
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items
The Gt,JDF PtJ_s+Menu gives you access lo l_.atures in the GUIDE Plus+ system."1_)access the GUIDE PtJ_s+31enz_:
1. Press MEN[ on the remote.
2. Highlight GUI1)k"Phg.s+Menz_ and press OK.
Each menu and the sub-menus are listed below:
GU1DEPlus+ Setup Displays tile GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen.
Change system settings Conlirms the settings you completed in theGUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.
Review options Displays GI_IDE Plus+ system auto display options.
View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.
GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays tile GUIDE Plus+ label menu.
On Displays the station name when you change channels.
Off The station name isn't displayed when you change channels.
ContinuousDemo Runs the GI_IDE Plus+ system demonstration until it isturned off. To turn off the demonstration, you must turn off the TV.
Note: I]'3'oz_bav_, not compt_,t_,d 3'oz_r GUII)E I)h_s+ system setz_p, theseoptions will not &, available. A screen witlprompt 3'oz_ to compl_,teyoJ_r setup.
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Sample displays on a Channel Banner.
ChannelBanner
There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO
buttons on/he remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The lk_llowing
list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (leti to right and top tobottoi'tl).
12:01
i[]
r)isplays the current time.
The lock is displayed to indicate when the Parental Controlsare locked or unlocked.
r)isplayed when Closed Captioning is available on tilecurrent channel.
ESPN
6O
00:00
Displays the label assigned lo the current channel.
Displays the current channel or input channel.
Mule is displayed when you mute tile audio.
Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
Displayed to count down time left: on the commercial skip(SKIP) timer.
Parental Controls and V-Chip
The Parental ControL_ menu allows you to program your TV so that childrencannot see certain programs, channels, or use tile l_ont panel controls.The first three choices in tile Parental Controls menu involve software inside
your TV (rel_rred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs andmovies based on violence, sex, or other conlent you may believe children
should not view. In ()tiler words, it lets you program your TV so it won't display
certain programs.
Once you block programs, you or ()tiler adults can unblock programs by
entering a password.
By default, the soflware inside your TV is turned "off," so if you don't want to
use this teature, you can just ignore it.
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How V-Chip Works
\Vhen turned 'nn,' tile V-Chip soft:ware reads a code that ntnst broadcasters send with
programs. That code tells tile software tile progranfs age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and
content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. It you have blocked tile rating and/or
content thelnes that tile program contains, you will receive tile message, 'This channel is not
approved for viewing," when you tune to that particular channel.
Broadcasters are not rt.quired to prnvi&, content thenles, st> prngranls received with no content
themes ,,*,'illonly be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out
programs that have been given a rating of 'Not lkited," and programs that are considered
'unrated" because no code has been sent by tile broadcaster. "Ille TV age-based ratings and
content themes you can block are lisl*.d in tile tbllnwing table.
Age-BasedRating
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be xiewed by adults and may be unsuit tble for childrenTV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of the fiJlowing content themes: crude indecent hmguage (L), explicit
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Pal'ents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some materi tl that many parents would find unsuitable f_)r children
TV-14 under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program md tre cautionedagainst letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. ['his program contains one or more of theffJlowing content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexualsituations (S), or intense violence (V).
Parental Guidallce Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. ManyTV-PG parents may want to watch it with their younger children. Tim program contains one or more ofthe folk)wing
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), ormoderate violence (V).
TV-G General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable fl)r all ages. It containslittle or no sexual dialogue (I)) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and littleor no violence (V).
Directed to Children "7years aald older. Designed for chikhen ages 7 md above. It may be moreTV-Y7 tppropriate for children who htve tcquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between mtke
believe and reality. Fhemes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedicviolence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
TV-Y all Children. l'hemes and elements in tiffs program are designed fl)r a young audience, including childrenfiom ages 2 6. It is not expected to flighten younger children.
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V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The _Cbip TVRating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannotbe viewed.
"lb set TV programming limils:
]. Choose Parental ControA from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have
previously been locked, you nmst enler your password. If they are not
locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not beet]_ctive until you lock Parental Controls.
2. Press MENU to continue.
3. Highlight and select V-Chip 7YRatin/4 Limit.
4. Once you get to the V-Chip 7YRating Limitscreen, use the arrow buttons
and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating orcontent theme l_com View to Block.
The lkfllowing sections give you more details about how to change the status of
TV program limils.
The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
The f_Jlowing is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status o[ the age-based rating limit to
the h'ff is \'ic_ or Bkx'k.
Content Themes
Lists the coI]tent [hen]es yoH
can bhx'k or view.
Rating Field
Lets you sdect from a
list o[ age-based ratings
yOH C_H] blol_k or vi_v.
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which
C(31]t(_t]tthul]l(_sto V]U_N" {_)I"
the selected rating, and
x\hcther the status o[ the
c(3rlterl[ thel]le is cHrrel]tly
Vie_ (V) or Block (B)
Rating Settings Area
Lets you sec the cun'cnt bkxkiview state of age-based ratings and
ass(xiatcd content The _tew (\) settings arc coded in green, and the
Bkx'k (B) settings arc" _och<l in ted
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Rating Rating Contentfield status field status fields
Tip
When you change the status of a rating toBlock, the system will automatically blockhigher ratings and all correspondingcontent 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 yearsand older
TV-Y All Children
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based
rating level. For example, if you only want your child lo watch programs thathave a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you ,,*,'ant tile child to watch
TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming withhigher ratings.
"lb block programs with higher ratings:
1. First, determine tile lowest level rating you don't want tile child to watch(see chart of age-based ratings on next page).
2. Press tile let_ and right arrow buuons to highlight tile Ratit_,g field.
3. Press tile up and down arrow buttons on tile remote to scroll through tileage-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until tile rating corresponding withtile lowest rating you do not want tile child to walch appears on tile screen.
In tile example discussed above, you would scroll through tile RatDzg field
until TV-PG appears, since tile highest rating you want tile child to watch isTV-G.
4. Press tile right arrow button to move tile yellow highlight to tileStatns field.
5. Press tile up or down arrow button to toggle between Viewand Block. Tilestatus tbr tile rating listed lo tile left and all higher ratings automaticallychanges to Block (and B).
6. Press OK on tile remote lo return to tile menu or exit tile screen when youare finished.
7. Select Lock Paret_tal Cot_trots from tile Paretltal Cot_trol._menu. Enl_.r a
password, and if you have not already set your password, you will beprompted to enter it again lo confirm.
To reset the ratings to View and V,press the RESETbutton on the remote.
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Rating Rating Contentfield status field status fields
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
A_r you block age-based ratings, you have tile option of changing some of tileratings back to _c_t_
1. Determine which blocked rating you want lo view.
2. [se tile tip and down arrow bul/ons to select tile rating with a slamsof Block.
3. Press tile right arrow button to move tile yellow highlight to the ratingstatus field.
4. Press tile up buuon to select !_Tezv.
Note: 7l'_econtent status fields co_wespo*Ming to the Jmblocked ratingbecome Vieu as well 7t)<F and the age-based rating stilt,s are the only.fields that az_tomaticalty change bach Io Vieu when yoz_ completelbi._process.
Note: Yoz¢ retest remem&,r to lock Parental Conlrot.</br rating limits totake, _yf!,cl.
Content Themes
D Sexually explicit dialogue
L Adult language
S Sexual situations
V Violence
FV Fantasy Violence
TV-Y All Children
Rating Rating Contentfield status field themes
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by theD, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen. See tile beginning of this section lk)r
details,) When you block a content theme lk)r a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme lk)r higher rated programs as well.
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult
language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programmingTV-PG and above containing adult language.
To block program content:
1. Determine tile lowest level of content you don't want tile child to walch.
2. [se tile up and down arrow buttons on tile remote to scroll through theage-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest contentyou do not want the child lo watch appears. (In the example above, youwould scroll through tile ratings until tile TV-PG rating appeared.)
3. Press tile right arrow button to move tile highlight to the fieldcorresponding with the content theme you want Ioblock out.
4. Press tile tip or down arrow buKon to change content status t)'Oll't Vt(/ L_*All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change to /d.
Contentstatus fields
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5. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
Note: Broadcaster._ are riot required to proz_icle cor_lent themes or aJde-based ratings. Pro<,gramsreceived with no content themes will on{F beblocked (/'you block their age-based rat#u+
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controt._ jbr rat#u4 limits 1o
Ratingfield
Ratingstatus field
Contentthemes
Contentstatus fields
Viewing Specific Content Themes
If you block specific conlent themes, you have tile option of going back andchanging some of the content themes back to (V) View:
1. Determine the content themes yOU want lo change to (V) Vic*w.
2. 12se the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the age-based ratingsuntil the rating whose content theme you want to change to Vic*wappears.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular
content theme status, such as the B cinder language (L) corresponding withTV-14.
4. Press the klp or down arrow button to change its status back lo 1Z Yourchild would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language
content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.
Note: On(i, the corzterzt theme status co_wespond#u. _ to TlZl4(L) language cba_ges to (V) lZicytg.Hi_ber rated conlP_lt tbeme._; such as
tbat /br TV-MA ta_,4ua_,4e, do not c,Sa_,4e.
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
You set movie rating limits by blocking movi_,s rated above, a sp_,cil]ed lev_,l.
How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next twosections.
"R)access the V-CIIIP MO VItZRATING LIMIT menu:
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the 71ZMAhVMENUappears).
2. Select Parer_t_l Controt._ (press 5).
3. Select V-Chip Mo_,ie Rat#u4 Limit (press 2).
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Rating field Ratingstatus field
Rating field Ratingstatus field
Blocking Movie Ratings
If you only want your child to wash movies that have a PG rating and lower(in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically blockout all other movies with higher ratings.
_b
1.
2.
.
4.
block inovies:
Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons lo lindthe rating that is the lowest rating you don't want the child to watch. (In
the example above, you would highlight the rating status bu/toncorresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child towatch is PG.)
Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Statns field. Press the tipand down arrow buttons to change the butlon from ViclJ_to 13lock. Allhigher ratings automatically change to Block.
Press OK to return to the nlenn or exit the screen.
If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them st) the movie ratinglimits will take et'l]*ct.
Note: Sk)*nemovies mc O, be giz,er_ a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blockingmovie, ratings, .you mJ_._tset NR to Vieu separately 1o vi_,u NR movies.
Viewing Movie Ratings
A_r you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of therating status buttons back to View:
1. Highlight the Ratit(t 4 field and press the tip and down arrow buttons to findthe rating you want to view.
2. Press the right arrow button tohighlight the rating SlatJ¢s field. Press the upand down arrows to change the bu/ton from Block to Viez_,.
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can
change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then beable to ,,valch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.
3. Press OK to exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked.
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V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that tile V-Chip recognizes as
'unrated" can be viewed. Not_. that "unrated" TV programs may include news,
sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins,public announcements, and programs without ratings.
View All unrated programs are available.Block All unrated programs are not awdlable.
Note: You must remember to lock Pare*ztal Co*zt*_d.s./brrati*_g limits totake, _flOct.
Channel Block
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.View Makes lhe selected channel viewable.
Block "File t_ont panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tuneonly to channels that you have marked as Vic*w."File remote* will still tuneto the blocked channel if you use tile digits to access tile channel, but tilechannel ,,*;illbe blocked.
Don't lk)rget to lock parental conlrols alker you change the status of ChannelBlock. If you do not, the channel block will not take et]i.ct.
Note: i]'you have a digital cable box cbannets 126999 can be blockedbJ_t will not be removablej?om .yoJ_r scan list.
Front Panel Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's t_)ntpanel. The remote, still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:
• Keep children Dora walching TV wlmn tlle parent is not present.
• Keep young children Dora playing with tile buttons.
(When using lifts as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to
any remote that is capable of operating tile television while you have tile front
panel blocked.)
Don't l_)rget to lock parental conlrols alder you change the staIus. If you do not,
the t_ont panel block will not take el'l_.ct.
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Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
Selecting this option lets yoH lock and unlock parental controls se/lings Hsing a
password.
If yon do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip,
Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.
If you ff>rget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENI[ on tiletelevision and volume down on the remote* l_)r 3 seconds. Nothing appears on
tile screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password viaLock Parental C'ontrol._.
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4
Using the TV'sMenu System
Chapter Overview:
• How to Use the Different Types of Menus
• Picture Quality Menu
• Screen Menu
• Channel Menu
• Time Menu
Changing Entertainment. Again
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How to Use Your TV's Menu SystemYou use the buttons on tile remol(, or tile Dnnt of your TV to access tile menu sysl('m andmake changes to tile settings.
The tkfllowing pages explain how lo use tile diff',rent types of menus lo adjust tile t_atures ofyour TV.
Tip
Menus
The first menu is called tile Main menu. Press MEN{ on tile remote or on tile
front panel to bring up the Main menu. Note that holding MEN[ for 2 seconds
displays the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways toselect a choice in a 111entl:
l_se your arrow buttons on your remote contrnl to highlight your choice,
and press OK.
Feel free to explore the menu system If you'reever unsure where you are in the menu system,or you're just plain tired o f exploring, pressCLEAR to remove the menus from the screen
and start over again.
Press a nulnber butt()n on tile renlote. For exanlple, in the Main lllen[l press2 to go straight to the Screen menu.
Exiting a menu
Th(,r(, are thre( _ ways t() ('Kit a lilt'riLl:
Highlight t£_it and press OK.
• Press 0 on tile remote.
• Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared Dora tile screen and youreturn to TV viewing.
1 Picture QualitPicture Quality Menu
Basic Picture Controls Displays tile five slider controls t_r adjusting tile waytile picture looks.
Contrast Adjusts tile difl_rence between tile light and dark areas oftile picture.
Color Adjusts tile richness of the cnlnr.
Tint Adjusts tile balance between tile red and green levels.
Black Level Adjusts tile brighmess of tile picture.
Sharpness Adjusts tile crispness of tile edges in tile picture.
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When exiting tiffs menu, the 5"az,ePe_+._onalPicture Preset choice list will appear.You can choose either Yes"or No. If yoH save tile settings as a Personal Picture
Preset, the TV will store the sel/ings so you can re-select them quickly ifsomeone changes tile seuings.
Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset
picture settings: B_qbt Lighting, Normal Ligbtin<+g;Sqft Li++_htingor Pe_+._onalPictnre Presel. Choose the selling that is best tk)r your viewing environment.
Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the ll.ature thatautomatically corrects the color of tile picture. (This is especially useful fi)rtracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch l?om channel to channel.)
Choose On or Q/[£ depending on your pretbrence.
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three autonmtic
color adjustments: Coolfl)r a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and
Warm fl)r a more red palette ofpicture cnlnrs. "File warm setting corresponds tothe NTSC standard of 6500 K.
Screen Menu
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way
closed captioning intk)rmatinn is shown on tile screen.
Off always No captioning inlk)rmation is displayed.
On always Captioning inlkmnation is shown ahvays, when available.
On when sound is muted Captioning intbrmation is shown, whenavailable, whenever tile TV's sound is muted. (To mute/lie sound, press the
MUTE bu/tnn.) The captioning inlkmnation is not displayed when tile soundis not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used tbr displaying captioning infl)rmatinn.
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred
language t_)r tile menHs: English, 5"pani._bor French.
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Using Closed Captioning
Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you
display tile audio pnrtinn nt a program as text on tile TV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific
programs encoded with closed-captioning inl2mnation are applicable. When aprogram is closed captioned, the CC icon is displayed in lhe channel banner.
See Chapter 3 tk)r more information about the channel banner.
rip
If you don't know which Closed-Caption modeto use, select CC1 CC! is probably the modethat is used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4are reserved for foreign languages, but arerarely used at this time
Closed-Caption Modes
The TV oflers eight clnsed-captioned modes, including [_)ur text mndes.
"11)set the Closed-Caption Mod_
1. Select Screen from tile Main menu.
2. Highlight C7osed-Caption Mode and press OK (the Closed-Caption* Modeappears).
3. Highlight your choice and press OK (the Screen menu appears again).
Note: 7be Texl modes cot,er nearly ba{l'tf tbepictz_r# on the screen todisplc O' lb# clos#d-captioned text. Most broadcasters use 1,5#CC mode,which cli.splco_._a./b-a_t#*es (f captions at a time.
Turning off Closed-Caption1. Select 5"cree_]rom the Main metal
2. Press OK to select Closed-Ccq)tion I)i.splc(T.
3. Highlight Q/yAtu,a}_s and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off andyou go back to the 5"cre_,_zmenu.
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Tip
To enter a number greater than 99, press andhold "1" to enter the hundreds digit, thenpress the two remaining numbers,
Channel Menu
Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna
/ype. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.
UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an ofl2airantenna l_)r TV signals.
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box lk)rTV signals.
Auto Channel Search "Iblls the TV to search automatically fi)r all the channels
available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, itplaces it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels
with no signal at all) will be removed ficom the channel list. If you are using acable box and have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, this option does not
appear.
List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normalchannel list and choose a six-character label tbr each channel. Follow the on-
screen directions to enl*.r your channels and other information.
Channel # lise the up and down arrows to scroll up and down throughthe channels available via your anwnna. You can enter the channel numberdirectly using the number buttons.
NormalList Only the channels included in the Normal list are availablewhen you scan Lip and down using channel up and down. tse the up anddown arrow but/ons to indicate whether tile channel number indicat*.d isincluded (Fes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list.
ChannelLabel Lse the up and down arrow buttons to ent_.r a six-character label ti)r each clmnnel. Hold tile buuon down to scroll quickly
through the characters. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.
Time Menu
Sleep Timer Displays a conlrol panel that lets you select the amount of time
you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule t29rturning
the TV on and oft automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule On. Theon-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule.
Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. If your
GUIDE Plus+ system is set tip, it will automatically update your time and thisoption will not appear.
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Other Information
Chapter Overview:
• Troubleshooting
• The Front of Your TV
• Care and Cleaning
• Limited Warranty
• Accessory Order Form
• Index
Changing Entertainment. Again
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TroubleshootingMost problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consuhing the "Doubleshooting list that tk)llows.
TV Problems
TV won't turn on
Press the ['V button.
Make sure the TV is plugged h_.
Ch_'cl< the, wall r_'c_'pmch" (or _'xtension cord) to make' sure it is 'live" by plugging in som_'thing _'ts_'.
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the PO2VER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the
remote control solutions on p. 54.
Tim front panel buttons may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the FrontI)atlel ;q/oc_¢in the Pare_ital Controls menu and choosing View.
Buttons don't work
If you're using the remote, control, pr_'ss the" ['V button first to make" sur_" the remote, is in ['V moth'.
"I'h_"front pan_'t buttons may b_" Iock_'d (disabh, d). Us_"the, remote control to unk)ck the" front pan_'l controls by s_qecting the" Front
PaY144131oc_¢in the Pare_ital (2ontrols menu and choosing Vieu'.
Unplug the TV fi)r two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and tW again.
TV turns off while playing
Sch_'duh'd off function may have b_'_,n activat_,d. Go to p. 49 f_)r instructions.
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again. Ifthis happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
TV turns on unexpectedly
Sch_'duh'd On or Watch fiom the GUIDE Plus+ system may hav_" b_'_'n activawd. Go to p. 32 or 49 fi_r instructkms.
Blank screen
Make" sur_, the" compon_'nt conn_'ct_'d to the ['V is turn_,d on.
T W another chann_'l.
Pr_'ss RESE[' in cas_, the" picture controls ar_"set too low.
When I turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen
Make" sure you hav_" remov_'d the I)emo Pin fiom the (3 LINK iack on the" back of your TV_
No sound, picture okay
Maybe" sound is muted. Pr_'ss the volume" up button to r_'stor_" sound.
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Troubleshooting
Can't select certain channel
ChJnnet m_ly be blocked or not approved in the I)aretltu/(]ontro/s m_nu.
If using _l VCIL m_lke sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mod_ _ (press the TV/'VCR button on your VCR).
No picture, no sound but TV is on
Mnybe tb+" c_fl_Ie/nir setting is set to th+' wrong position. Select (;_JI)E l)hxs+ Metlu fl'om the' MJin menu, select
the Setu])option, and provide thu corn'ct infi)rmatk_n on th_ _ fi_tlowing scn'ens. Go to pJges 15 17 for ct_tJiled instructk_ns.
The channel might be cmpW change channels.
If you'n' xwltcbing your \!OR m_d it's connected with coaxi_lI c_lble to tb_ _ CABLE/AN ['ENNA iack tcin_' the TV to chnnn_,l 3 or 4
(whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TWVCR button on the
VCR is in the correct mode (press the TWVCR button on your VCR).
Sound okay, picture poor
Check nnt_,nna com_ections. M_ke sure all of th__c_ff)Ies _re firmly connected to th__ j_cl<s.
"I'c_ _cliusting sh_u'pn_ss functk_n to improve weak signMs. Go to page 46 fi_r more instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
Clos_,d cnptioning might be on. Check the (2k)sed(]gl/)tio_1 l)lis])/eO ' control pan_d in the 5cree_z ITtl_nU. (30 to page 47 fi)r ITtOI'C_instructk)ns.
Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen
The GLIDE Plus+ system automnticn|ly appem's on the screen when you use the' ['V button on the' remote to turn on the TV. You
can turn off this t'e_tun, by pressing GI. II)E on your remote control JiM then s_dec't the Menu Ixu'. Press the right Jrrow button to
seh, ct Setu/_ Cboos_ _ I_ez,ieu o/)tions and s_dect OFt_
GUIDE Plus+ System Problems
GUIDE Plus+ setup won't switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable boxMnke sure you h_we removed the I)emo Pin from the (3 LINK j_cl<. Check to se_, if the (3 LINK wands are position_,d correctly in
front of co1_lpol_'nts' I'_lTtot_ _ s_nsol's.
GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.
You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. ['be guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the G_71)E
Phxs+ 5etzff)in the GbIDE Phxs+ Met_u to change the zip code to 99999. Furn the ['V off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change
the zip code back to the correct value. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on screen list.
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Program information doesn't downloadReview your setup inf_)rmation and make sure its correct. Press MENU on the remote and sch, ct G'UII)t_'P/us+ 5etlqz Go to page 15
for detailed instructions about the GUII)E Plus+ Setup menus.
The TV must bc off to download inf_rmation. Lcaw, your TV off overnight for at h'ast 10 hours to receive the initial download for
your area.
If' you're using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program inf_rmation.
Scheduled Watch or Record doesn't occur
Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 32 f_)r instructkms.
Make sure the wands of the G LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s).
Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you've scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on whenit starts recording (if it's already on when recording starts, the system will turn it off).
Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly.
Be sure that you set up the VCR in the G_71)E t'l_ts+ 5etz_p l_aenus If you don't complete the Co_/}i_uri_(g,/br a VCI¢stepssuccessfLflly, the Record option wont be available. Go to page 18 f_)r detailed instructions.
If a cable box is attached to your TV make sure you set it up correctly in the GUII)Et'lus+ 3etup menus. Go to page 16 17 R)rdetailed instmctions.
The Remote Control Doesn't Work
Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you're tly'ing to operate.
Maybe remo_ is not in TV Mode. ¸Press the TV button so remote will control T_
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the
batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)
You might need to drain the remote's microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at Ieast 6() seconds.
Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don't work
You must lock the settings. Go to the T/'MA/A:MI£'_'_ (press MENU on your remote) select Pare_ita/Controls (press 5 on yourremote), select Lock t'a_mtal Cbntrols (press 6 on your remote).
I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
If' you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENI on the television and volume down on the remote f_)r 3 seconds.Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.
The V=Chip won't let me watch a program even though it's not rated as violent.
Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in order toview movies with an NI,' rating.
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The Front of Your TV
If you cannot locate your remote you can use the t_contpanel of your TV to operate many of the TV's tl.atures.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previousmenu. Press and hold MENU fi)r two seconds to access the G[IDE PILls+ system.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the arrow downbutton on the remote control.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. When 7ou're using the TV's menu sysl_.m, it acts like the arrow up butlon on theremote control.
VOL-- Decreases the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the let_:arrow button on the remotecontrol.
VOL + Increases the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the right arrow button on the remotecontrol.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
Care and CleaningCAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soil lint-tree cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet
to help assure adequate ventilation,
The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If
necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners
will damage the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,
avoid placing drinks or wtses with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage lothe TV.
Caution: If fixed (non-n_oving) inmges are lelk on the screen tk)r long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the
picture tube. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and vide(> games. This damage is not covered by yourwarran/y. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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RCA TV Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any detect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• 90 days fi_r labor charges.
• One year tbr parts.
• Two years tk)r the picture tubes.
The warranty period tk)r rental units begins with tile first rental or 45 days t_om date of shipment to the rental firm,whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Pay any Authorized RCA "Ik.levision Service Cenwr tile labor charges to repair your television.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Cenwr lbr the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts andpicture robes required to repair your television.
How you get service:• For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and
pick up when repairs are complete.
• For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return service flcom any Authorized RCATelevision Service Cenwr, provided that your television is located within tile geographic territory covered by anAufllorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at yourown expense, or pay tbr the cost the Service (-;enter may charge to transport your television to and flcom your home.
• To identil_v your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in tile Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
• 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 television. Anyadditional inlbrmation should be obtained I_om your dealer).
• Installation and relat(.d adjustments.
• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
• Damage troln misuse or neglect.• Batteries.
• Custonler replacement Irises.
• Images burned onto tile screen.
• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used t2)r institutional or other commercialpurposes.
• A television purchased or serviced outside the t .S.A.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limiwd to lighming damage.
Product registration:
• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact youshould it ever be necessary. The return of tile card is not required tbr warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that wtry t_om state to state.
If you purchased your television outside the United States:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer t_)r warran/y inl_)rmation.
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs of
such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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VH82 (6-ft)
Screw-on Cable rcHacbes to
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conneclor._ (called ZS-obm
F-Opt,) on the, back c_vourVCR or TV 7be emts screu
onto tbe colmec[omJbr aS{_CL_IZ" co*lll{_cIio!l
VH89 (640
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connec[or._ (called 7%
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COtl_7ec[[ot2
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VH83 (640
Monaural VCR DubbingCable Double cable [tint leLs
}'o_ co_!lect tbe L_[eo at_d
audio _cks _tu_) VHS
VCRs 1o duplica_ tapes¸Can also _ used to connect
a VCR toyour 7_ (._ble iscok)_coded and sb_lcled
Has RCA-O_ pbono plugso_l each e_d
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable
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Accessory Order Form
Description
Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)
Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft)
Push-on antenna cable (6-ft)
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)
2-way Signal Splitter
Amplified Antenna
Antenna Mixer (not shown)
Remote Control (CRK76TE1)
Audio,Video Adapter (not shown)
Part No.
VH81
VH82
VH89
VH83
VH84
VH47
ANT200
193984
242524
228449
$5.95
Ss.9s
Ss.9s
$9.95
$3.95
$49.95
$11.15
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Prices are subject to change without notice.
Total Merchandise ............................................. $__
Sales Tax ............................................................. $
We are required by law to collect theappropriate sales tax for each individualstate, country, and locality to which themerchandise is being sent.
Shipping and Handling ..................................... $ 3_0
Total Amount Enclosed ..................................... $-_
Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Cardpreferably.
Money order or check must be in U.S.currency only.
No COD or CASH.
All accessories are subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.
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Charge your order on your VISA,Master( ard, or Discover Card by
filling in below
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD
IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number
f}-om your VISA card
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Print o1"type your name andaddress clearly.
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Please make sure that both sides of this formhave been filled out completely.• Allow 4 weeks for delivery,• All accessories are subject to availability,• Prices are subject to change,
2-way Signal Splitter
Help._ yo. connect a second "I'_or V(;/_.
Splitter VH47
Amplified Antenna
Alhmt_ I'ou to quickly switch
./kotn the anlenna signal m Ibecable or salell[le s_nal withoul
d[sco_lt_CH_l_ tbC glt_l_tlHa
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To Order
To place your order by phone, have your Visa,MaswrCard or Discover Card ready and call the loll-t%eenumber listed below.
Use this number only to place an order for accessoryitems listed on this order form.
1-800-338-0376
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the
completed order lk_rm with credit card information,money order or check in IS currency (made payable toThomson multimedia Inc.) to the tk_llowing address:
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Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573
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A
Accessories 57
Advanced c(mnections 11
Age Based Ratings 36 38
ANTENNA button 22
Arrow bumms 22
Auto
Channel Search 14, 49
Color 47
AIX (auxilku T) button 22
Basic
connectkms 8 9
Picture Controls 4(i
Batteries fi_r tim remote 13
Black Level 46
Block
Age Based Ratings 39
Front Panel 43
Movie Ratings 42
Specific Content Themes 40
V42hip l]nrated Program 43
Buttons, remote control 22
C
Cable Boxcode list 26
CABLE/ANTENNA jack8,9,11
Cablescoaxial 7G LINK 7
CC (Closed Captioning) 47CH + button 22CH button 22Channel
Banner 35 36Block 43Labels 49
Lineup 28Menu 49Search 14
Channels menu 34CLEAR button 22
Closed CaptionDisplay 47Mode 48
Coaxial cable 7Code list
Cable Box 26Satellite Receiver 26VCR 26
Color Warmth 47Connectk)ns
multiple 11
IN' + VCR 8
I%J Only 9
Content Themes 36
Contrast 46
D
I)emo Pin 6, 8, 9, 11
I)VI)
button 22
F
Finding the sensor 12
Fixed Images 55FOII_ZARI) button 22
Front panelBlock 44
G
G LINKcable 8
connecting 12wands 12
GO BACK button 22Grid Guide menu 29GLIDE button 22
GLIDE Plus+ systemChannel Lineup 28Channels 35Downloading Intbrmation
28
setup 15Guide Plus+ system 20
INFO button 22
Interactive setup 14
1.
L.E.D. button 22
Labels 4})
Language 47
Languages
Selecting 14
Locating remote sensor 12
Lock, Parental Controls 44
M
Memory 49Menu
Channel 49
Channels 34
Grid Guide 29
Language 47
Messages 33
News 32
Picture Quality 46Schedule 32Screen 47
Setup 34Sort 31Time 49
MENI button 22Menus
GLIDE Plus+ system setup 15Messages menu 33MUTE button 22
N
News menu 32
Normal List 49
Number buttons 22
O
OK button 22
ON-OFF button 23
P
Parental Controls
Locking, Unk)cking 44
menu 36
PAUSE button 23
Picture
Presets 47
Quality Menu 46
PLAY button 23
R
Rating Limitsmovies 41
TV 38
REC-VCR+ button 23
Remote
buttons 22
Remote, batteries 13
Remote sensor 12
REVERSE button 23
S
SAT*CABLE button 23
Satellite Receiver
code list 26
Satellite Receiver, connecting 11Schedule
menu 32
time 49
Screen Menu 47
Set
Time 49
Setup
GUIDE Plus+ system menus 15menu 34
Sharpness 46Signal Type
Cable TV 49I HFiVHF Antenna 49
SKIP button 23
Sleep Timer 36 49Sort menu 31SOIND button 23STOP button 23
1"
Time
Current 36
Menu 49
Tint 46
"Ikoublesbooting 52
TV button 23
TV, connecting 9
U
UHFiVHF Antenna 49
Unlock, Parental Controls 44
V
V Chip 36Age Based Ratings 37Blocking Movies 41Content Themes 37
VCRcode list 26
VCR, connecting 8VCR1 button 23VCR2 button 23VOL+ button 23VOL button 23
W
Warranty 56WHO-INPUT button 23
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