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1. SENSOR Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup IED e Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to move through the menu system Plug in the TV Plug 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 into the outlet Put Batteries in the Remote 1 Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote 2 Insert new batteries Match the polarities and on the batteries with the diagram on the remote 3 Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight a menu item press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out fr om other menu items on the list appears darker brighter ora differ ent color Turn on the TV Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears The menu screens time
2. 40 Chapter 3 BASIC PICTURE CONTROLS Color Tint Black Level Sharpness Press MENU to exit SET TIME Enter 01 to 12 for the hour Press MENU to exit Tip If the control panel is not set to the current time use the arrows to go back over the columns and the digits to make changes You can also enter numbers by using the up and down arrows on the remote CLOSED CAPTION MODE CO 2 cc2 3 CC3 4 CC4 5 Text 1 6 Text 2 7 Text 3 8 Text 4 Using the TV s Menu System Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control To use a Slider in a menu 1 Press the up or down arrow button to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust 2 Press the right or left arrow button to adjust the indicator line on the slider Numeric Entry A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing 1 Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer 2 Press the right arrow button to move to the next column then use the digits to enter a number 3 When you have finished entering information press MENU or OK Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list When the choice list appears the highlighted item is the one that is currently selected or in use Highlight a choice on a menu and press OK to select that choice You will then re
3. 2 Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field 3 Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age based rating limits Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen In the example discussed above you would scroll through the Rating field until TV PG appears since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV G 4 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field 5 Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block and B 6 Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you are finished 7 Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu Enter a password and if you have not already set your password you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm Chapter 2 33 Using the TV s Features Content status fields Rating field Rating status field V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT 5 Content Rat ng Status Dp 2 V EV LEE C io ERUNT Press v to view programs with this rating Press MENU to exit STATUS DLS V FV Block View V Block B View View Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue ra Content themes Rating field Rating status field V CHIP TV RATING LIM
4. Television User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Important Information WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove To reduce the risk of fire or cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK electric shock do not expose DONOTOBEN this TV to rain or moisture This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube Such images include network logos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention
5. This is the remote control that came packed with your TV Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed CRK17TA1 To Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 52 Chapter 4 Index A Accessories 51 Advanced connections 11 Age Based Ratings 30 Arrow buttons 20 Auto Channel Search 15 44 Color 42 Basic connections 8 9 Picture Controls 42 Batteries for the remote 14 Black Level 42 Block Age Based Ratings 33 Channel 37 Front Panel 37 Movie Ratings 36 Specific Content Themes 34 V Chip Unrated Program 37 Buttons remote control 20 C CABLE ANTENNA jack 8 9 11 Cables coaxial 7 G LINK 7 CC Closed Captioning 42 CH button 20 CH button 20 Channel Banner 30 Block 37 Labels 44 Lineup 22 Menu 4 Search 15 Channels menu 28 CLEAR button 20 Closed Caption Display 42 Mode 42 Coaxial cable 7 Color Warmth 42 Connections multiple 11 TV VCR 8 TV Only 9 Content Themes 30 Contrast 42 Control Panels 40 D Demo Pin 6 8 9 11
6. 4 CC4 5 Text 1 6 Text 2 7 Text 3 8 Text 4 Tip If you don t know which Closed Caption mode to use select CC1 CC1 is probably the mode that is used in your area CC2 CC3 and CC4 are reserved for foreign languages but are rarely used at this time Using the TV s Menu System Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable When a program is closed captioned the letters CC are displayed in the channel banner See Chapter 2 for more information about the channel banner Closed Caption Modes The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To set the Closed Caption Mode 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Highlight Closed Caption Mode and press OK the Closed Caption Mode appears 3 Highlight your choice and press OK the Screen menu appears again Note The Text modes cover nearly half of tbe picture on tbe screen to display tbe closed captioned text Most broadcasters use tbe CC mode which displays a few lines of captions at a time Turning off Closed Caption 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Press OK to select Closed Caption Display 3 Highlight O f Always and press OK The closed captioning is turned off and
7. F Finding the sensor 13 Fixed Images 49 Front panel block 37 buttons 12 jacks 12 G G LINK cable 8 connecting 13 wands 13 GO BACK button 20 Grid Guide menu 23 GUIDE button 20 GUIDE Plus system 22 Channel Lineup 22 Downloading Information 22 setup 15 INFO button 20 INPUT button 20 Interactive setup 15 L Labels 44 Language 42 Languages Selecting 15 Locating remote sensor 13 Lock Parental Controls 38 M Memory 44 Menu Channel 44 Channels 28 Grid Guide 23 Language 42 Messages 27 News 26 Picture Quality 42 Schedule 26 Screen 42 Setup 28 Sort 25 Other Information Time 44 MENU button 20 Menus GUIDE Plus system setup 15 Messages menu 27 MUTE button 20 N News menu 26 Normal List 44 Number buttons 20 O OK button 20 P Parental Controls Locking Unlocking 38 menu 30 Picture Presets 42 Quality Menu 42 POWER button 20 R Rating Limits movies 35 TV 32 Remote batteries 14 Remote control buttons 20 Remote sensor 13 S Satellite Receiver connecting 11 Schedule 44 menu 26 Screen Menu 42 Set Time 44 Setup GUIDE Plus system menus 15 menu 28 Sharpness 42 Signal Type Cable TV 44 UHF VHF Antenna 44 SKIP button 20 Sleep Timer 30 44 Sort menu 25 T Time Menu 44 Tint 42 Troubleshooting 46 TV connecting 9 U UHF VHF Antenna 44 Unlock Parental Controls 38 V V Chip Age Based Ratings 31 Blocking Movies 35 Content Themes 31 VCR connecting
8. to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV Caution If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube Such images include network logos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided RCA TV Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your quhase e 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges e One year from date of purchase for parts e Two years from date of purchase for the picture tubes The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television e Pay any Auth
9. 01 Displays the current time ri The lock is displayed to indicate when Parental Controls are locked or unlocked cc Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel 60 Displays the current channel or input channel FRNT Mute is displayed when you mute the audio Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set 00 00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip SKIP timer Parental Controls and V Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs channels or use the front panel controls The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view In other words it lets you program your TV so it won t display certain programs Once you block programs you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off so if you don t want to use this feature you can just ignore it 30 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features How V Chip Works When turned on the V Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the software the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content them
10. Demo PMi ee ce 6 Choose Your Connection 4 5 dere ie ET 7 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV sess 7 Connection TV VCR m 8 Connection TV Only ide reete Uter n aaa aan aE ee eren Rain aso cte auda dai 9 Connection TV VCR Satellite Receiver eeeseeseeeeeeeeeeneeneeeenn nennen 11 THE Front of YOUF TV creed eet iier nier rie te EFE Ce eese pes ERR Sinana as cuan 12 Why You Should Connect This G LINK Cable eeeeeeeenene 13 How to Find the Remote Sensor sssssssssssssseeeeeee ennt nnne 13 Placing the G LINK Wands sssesssssssssseseeneeenne entren enne nnne nennen entrent 13 Complete the Interactive Setup eeeseesseesseseeseeeee seen nnne nennen nnne n nennt nnn 15 Set the Menu Language ssssssssssseseeeeeenenneeen nennen en nnns nnne en ntes nnns nent 15 Complete Auto Channel Search sese enne 15 The GUIDE Plus System Setup ssessssessesesseeeeeeenn nennen nnn nennen nnne 15 What TOLEXPOCt ls icc EET 19 The Buttons on the Remote Control ccccscccceccceeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeseesesneeeeseeeeeeseaeenseeees 20 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features About the GUIDE Plus System esseeeseseeeeeeeeneeennne enne nnne tnnt nnn nnns 22 Downloading Data sss nennen ne
11. 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 following the previous instructions until the VCR finds the correct code 18 Chapter 1 Tip Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs STEP 4 Contirming Your Settings umet You have entered the following GUIDE Plus system settings If any setting is marked INCOMPLETE you will not be able to use that feature until you complete that portion of GUIDE Plus system setup Country USA ZIP code 91101 Yes Cable box output channel 03 Cable box remote control code Jerrold 01 02 VCR Yes VCR remote control code RCA 01 05 Are the above settings correct v Yes end setup No repeat setup process On your TY remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose Congratulations umet You have completed setup of your GUIDE Plus system Within 24 hours your TV will receive your local channel lineup and TY program listings In the meantime you may continue normal TV viewing What would you like to do now Y Watch TV View demo On your TV remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose Connections amp Setup Note If the GUIDE Plus system can tlocatetbecor rect code for the VCR a listoftr oubleshootin
12. If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don t connect the G LINK cable one touch recording won t work The other features of the guide will work properly How to Find the Remote Sensor You have to place the G LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and or cable box Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit If the remote sensor isn t labeled on your VCR and or cable box you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and or cable box to locate the sensor 1 Turn off the VCR and or cable box 2 Hold the remote control not the one that came with your TV but the one that came with the cable box and or VCR to which you re attaching the G LINK cable so that it is touching the front of the component 3 Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component VCR or cable box while you press the power button on and off You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote holding down the button won t work VCR CABLE BOX 4 When the component turns on you ve located the remote sensor Placing the G LINK Wands Place the G LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and or cable box approximately one inch away from the remote sensor see instructions below TV back panel CABLE GLINK ANTENNA Connect to G LINK jack on the back of the TV
13. OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law elates to this warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you puchased your television outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmansh ptaroverd by this warranty Costs of such service calls arthe sole esponsibility of the nhaser 50 Chapter 4 VH81 3 ft VH82 6 ft VH89 6 ft Gold Tipped cable VH83 6 ft Gold Tipped cable VH84 6 ft Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection Push on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV Ends push on
14. To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of content you don t want the child to watch 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears In the example above you would scroll through the ratings until the TV PG rating appeared 34 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field corresponding with the content theme you want to block out 4 Press the up or down arrow button to change content status from Vto B All higher ratings content theme will automatically change to B 5 Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen Note Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating Note You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Rating Rating Content Viewing Specific Content Themes field status field themes If you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to V View V CHIP TV RATING IMIT Rating Status DLS V Fv tag Lii C UA 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to V View Press v to view programs with CAN I E REPE 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to
15. VCR brand An incorrect brand selection may result in program recording errors If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK What brand of VCR is connected to this TV v Not Listed Admiral Adventura On your TV remote use the up down keys to find your brand more brands will appear as you move down Press OK to choose 3 Tune your VCR to channel 02 Next turn OFF your VCR When you Me PU Se ne cordat a a onte t Poa CURE complete these steps press OK to begin testing Important Note When code testing isinpr ogr ess don t touch your TV Follow steps A and B below VCR oranyofther emote contr ols forthesepr oducts A Please tune your VCR to channel 02 B Next turn OFF your VCR Once you have completed these steps press OK on the TV remote to begin testing STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR ey 4 Look at the front display of your VCR If your VCR turned on automatically T um en ana PL A DON RUNE and changed to channel 09 the test was successful Highlight Yes and press was successful OK Is your VCR now tuned to channel 09 If your VCR didn t change to channel 09 you can either choose No or Test this code again vy r No If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test Test this code again tune your VCR to channel 02 turn off your VCR and highlight Test this On your TV remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer code agi am Press OK to choose
16. a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing If you have a cable box changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording Record will only appear if you have set up GUIDE Plus system and specified your VCR type The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record Note If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap you will receive a timer conflict message You must choose between the two programs When highlighting the Channel names the left column on the channel listing the following Action buttons appear e Lock Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus system lock or change as you browse through different channels unlock e GoTo Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want Press OK to highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide If the video window is locked press OK to tune to the highlighted channel If the video window is unlocked it will automatically tune to that channel 24 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Sort menu So rt selection The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category The channel to which you are currently tuned is displa
17. and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channels available via your antenna You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using channel up and down Use the up and down arrow buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or is not included No in the Normal channel list Cbannel Label Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a six character label for each channel Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically Reminder you must turn the schedule On The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time If your GUIDE Plus system is set up it will automatically update your time and this option will not appear 44 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Other Information Chapter Overview e Troubleshooting e Care and Cleaning e Limited Warranty e Accessory Order Form e Index Changing Entertainm
18. book that came with your cable box or contact your cable company your remote control Note The next series of scr eens ar ever y impor tant because GUIDE Plus system must find the cor rect cable box infor mation in or der for the program schedule to becor rect in your TV s program guide If you don t have a cable box connected to this TV highlight No and press OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears 16 Chapter 1 STEP 2 Configuring for Cable Guwe 3 To Ipod Re with your cable box the GUIDE Plus system needs to know our TV is on when using the cable box The most commonly used ERR al is 03 Please consult your cable provider if you are unsure as an incorrect selection will result in a blue or snowy screen while watching TV Which channel is your TV tuned to when using the cable box 02 X 03 04 Video1 AUX On your TV remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose STEP 2 Configuring for Cable umet 4 Selecting the correct cable box brand from the list below is needed to automatically receive TY program listings If you do not know the cable box brand please consult your cable provider What brand of cable box is connected to this TV Not Listed x Archer Cable Cinema Cabletenna On your TV remote use the up down keys to find your brand more brands will appear as you move down Press OK to choose STEP 2 Configuring for Cable Gumet 5 The GUIDE Pl
19. out after a period of time if you don t make a selection The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually 14 Chapter 1 Tip To access the setup menus manually press MENU and choose Setup SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus 1 English 2 Espa ol 3 Fran ais SETUP Would you Like the TV to search for all available channels 1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step Tip If you move to a new zip or postal code or if any of your information changes you need to access the setup screens from the TV s main menu press MENU choose GUIDE Plus Menu and choose GUIDE Plus Setup Connections amp Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV s features to work properly In this book we call it the interactive setup because the TV asks you questions you answer and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments The first time you turn on your TV the setup screens appear automatically Set the Menu Language The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system 1 Highlight your preferred language for the menu system 2 Press OK to select that language Complete Auto Channel Search The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called auto programming 1 P
20. scroll through the age based ratings TV MA View BV V until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears TV 14 View V N V V Ua ae y 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular TV Y7 View content theme status such as the B under language L corresponding with TV Y View TV 14 aia status Press the up or down arrow button to change its status back to V Your ields child would then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV PG or TV MA language content Note Only the content theme status corresponding to TV 14 L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change PARENTAL CONTROLS V Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level 3 V Ch How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT 4 Char Rating Status sections 5 Fror PG 15 To access the V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu 6 Lock Press v to view programs with 0 Exit this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS 1 Press MENU on the remote control the TV MAIN MENU appears NR Block BE 2 Select Parental Controls press 6 Block R a pock 3 Select V Chip Movie Rating Limit press 2 G View X NC 17 Chapter 2 35 Using the TV s Features Rating field Rating status field V CHIP MOVIE RATIN
21. to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them The numbers are located on the back of the television Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone G LINK VCR Plus Cj PlusCode GUIDE Plus and GUIDE Plus Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The GUIDE Plus Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc Thomson multimedia Inc and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus System In no event shall Thomson multimedia Inc or Gemstar be liable for any amount representing loss of profits loss of business or indirect special or consequential damages in connection with the provision or use of any information equipment or services relating to the GUIDE Plus System Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with f
22. to the Output Jack on your VCR sometimes labeled OUT TO TV 2 Connect cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet cable box or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT 3 Connect the G LINK cable to the TV A If you haven t already done so remove 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 the G LINK cable to work with your VCR instructions are on p 13 Go to page 13 8 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup TV back panel From Cable or Antenna Connection TV Only 1 Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV Go to page 14 2 If you re connecting a cable box connect the G LINK cable A If you haven t already done so remove 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 the G LINK cable to the cable box instructions are on p 13 Go to page 13 Chapter 1 9 Connections amp Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cable or Antenna 000 amp VIDEO R L SVIDEO Satellite Signal VIDEO AUDIO uy R L o TV back panel 10 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Connection TV VCR Satellite Receiver 1 Connect co
23. you go back to the Screen menu Chapter 3 43 Using the TV s Nienu System TV MAIN MENU 1 Picture Quality 2 Screen 4 Time ES CHANNEL 8 1 1 Signal Type 7 Setup 2 Auto Channel Search 0 Exit 3 List and Labels O Exit Tip To enter a number greater than 99 press and hold 1 to enter the hundreds digit then press the two remaining numbers TV MAIN MENU Picture Quality Screen Channel TIME 2 Schedule 3 Set Time 0 Exit Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus system is set up UHF VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off air antenna for TV signals Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the Normal channel list inactive channels Cweak stations or channels with no signal at all will be removed from the channel list If you are using a cable box and have set up the GUIDE Plus system this option does not appear List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal channel list and choose a six character label for each channel Follow the on screen directions to enter your channels and other information Channel Use the up
24. 8 VOL button 20 VOL button 20 W Warranty 49 Chapter 4 53 This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank This page intentionally left blank Visit the RCA web site at www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc Trademark s Registered A Marca s Registrada s THOMSON Printed in USA TOCOM 1552628A THOMSON fj
25. G LIMIT kating Status PG 15 Glock Press v to view programs with this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS NR Block X Block NC 17 Block R Block PG 13 Block PG View G View Rating field Rating status field V ChTP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Raving Status CD View Press v to block programs with this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS NR Block Block X NC 17 View R Block PG 13 Block PG View G View Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower in other words movies rated PG and G then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings To block movies 1 Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating that is the lowest rating you don t want the child to watch In the example above you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 2 Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the button from View to Block All higher ratings automatically change to Block Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen If Parental Controls are not locked you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect Note Some movies may be given a Not Rated NR rating After blocking movie ratings you must set NR to View separat
26. IT Raving Status DLS V Fv TV PG View vv v Press v to view programs with this content for this rating RATING STATUS D S V FV TV MA View TV 14 View V TV PG View TV G View TV Y7 View TV Y View Content status fields Viewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View 1 Determine which blocked rating you want to view 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status of Block 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field 4 Press the up button to select View Note The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well They and the age based rating status are the only fields that automatically change back to View when you complete this process Note You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by the D L S V FV and TV Y on your screen See the beginning of this section for details When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well For example if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language
27. News Q An inthe Fam Ricki Lare Late Late Show Late Night Conan Promotional Channel information listings Tip Since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus system is based on your locale you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different zip or postal code Features About the GUIDE Plus System The GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR You must first set up the GUIDE Plus Menu system in order to view this on screen program guide see Chapter 1 for details Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus system e lt A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen 7 2and 3 e Video window e Program information e lt A row of menu options Grid Sort News Schedule Messages Channels Setup e Channel listings e Promotional information Note The GUIDE Plus system screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see Not all channels programs and GUIDE Plus information depicted will be available in your area New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus system so tbese too are subject to change Downloading Data The GUIDE Plus system is not available until it completes its first download of program information When the power is turned off the TV locates a host chan
28. OLS VV rating DL V VV VV V Chip TV Rating Limit The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls have previously been locked you must enter your password If they are not locked you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls 2 Press MENU to continue Highlight and select V Cbip TV Rating Limit 4 Once you get to the V Chip TV Rating Limit screen use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from Viewto Block The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block Content Themes V C H I P T V R A T I N G L I M I T Lists the content themes you Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Rating Rating Field TV MA RATING TV MA TV 14 TV PG TV G TV Y7 TV Y Content can block or view Status DLS V r Fv VIEW VVV Content Status Fields Press v to select rating ires Press MENU to exit the selected rating and STATUS D View content theme is curr
29. Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual situations S or moderate violence V General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children Chapter 2 31 Using the TV s Features TV MAIN MENU Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Contro PARENTAL CONT Rating Status VIEW Press v to select Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS TV MA View TV 14 View C Os ui F CN P9 TV PG View TV G View TV Y7 View TV Y View The V Chip Rating Limit Screen V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Content DLS V FV ls R
30. al Controls sseessssssseseseeeeeene enne 38 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels 40 Au 40 Control Panels sec cid eire e eee ER tet t ote Pra d rer otis este ed ieu Ne e COE sed d 40 Picture Quality Men Aa ns ti 42 Edge 42 Using Closed Captioning aeeai iendea aoi aandaa aenaran crdactevscuevenseneeeaee 43 closed Caption Modes ane tnt ire tet Fr etes Ranra eens 43 Channel me 44 Time Ment tiae etae 44 Troubleshooting eke ec nee Ine lere neck aAa snae te eS daa rtea daaraan 46 Chapter 4 Other Information Cafe and a T II e E 49 RCA TV Limited Warranty seeseeseeeeesesseeene nennen enne nnne nn nenne nennt insit n nnnm nnn 49 hb eR EET 53 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Chapter Overview e Things to Consider Before You Connect e Choose Your Connection e Connections e The Front of Your TV e Why You Should Connect This G LINK Cable e Plug in the TV e Put Batteries in the Remote e How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup e Turn on the TV e Complete the Interactive Setup e Buttons on the Remote Control Changing Entertainment Again Graphics used within this publication are for representation only Connections amp Setup Things to Consider B
31. axial cables to the Satellite Receiver A Connect the coaxial cable from 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 from your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite 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 FROM ANT B Connect a coaxial cable to the 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 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 the G LINK cable to work with your VCR instructions are on p 13 Go to page 13 Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup VIDEO AUDIO The Front of Your TV Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system it selects highlighted items Also returns you to the previous menu Press and hold MENU for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus system CHV Scans down through the current channel list When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like
32. cally corrects the color of the picture This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel Choose On or Off depending on your preference Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K TV MAIN MENU Screen Menu 1 Picture Quality 3 Chanr SCREEN Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way 4 Time closed captioning information is shown on the screen d 1 Closed Caption Displa o PeectosedCapt zon Node Off always No captioning information is displayed 7 Setup 3 Menu Language O Exit O Exit On always Captioning information is shown always when available On when sound is muted Captioning information is shown when available whenever the TV s sound is muted To mute the sound press the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Spanish or French 42 Chapter 3 SCREEN 2 Close CLOSED CAPTION MODE 3 Menu sS JM 1 CCI 2 cc2 3 CC3
33. cheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus system may have been activated Go to p 44 for instructions Blank screen e Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on e Try another channel When turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen e Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack on the back of your TV No sound picture okay e Maybe sound is muted Press the volume up button to restore sound Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Noisy stereo reception e The station might be weak 46 Chapter 4 Other Information Troubleshooting No picture no sound but TV is on e Maybe the cable air setting is set to the wrong position Select Signal Type from the Channel menu Go to page 44 for more information e The channel might be empty change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 Gwhichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting sharpnes
34. d press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK ae paw 2 Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code Press OK when you re finished Note If your postal code contains letters pr esstheupand downar row PES emer the ASE cos hergodn buttons on yourr emoteto enter letters andpr ess the right ar row button to goto the next space Theleftar row button moves you to the left On your TY remote use the number keys to enter your information Press OK to confirm Step 2 Configuring for Cable reeds to know it your W recewes te soralby aneor atema 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 if Do you have cable service on this TV your TV is connected to cable 1 If your TV is connected to cable highlight Yes and press OK Y Yes No If your TV isn t connected to cable highlight No and press OK CSTEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears Press OK to choose 2 If you have a cable box connected to this TV highlight Yes and press OK on You have indicated that you have cable service Now the GUIDE Plus system needs some additional information Is a cable box connected to this TV Y Yes No On your TY remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer ress OK to choose Tip If you re not sure which channel is the cable box s output channel consult the
35. d adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your television e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries e Customer replacement fuses e Images burned onto the screen e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A television purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Product registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Wrranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS
36. d press OK Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system and return to the original channel Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel in the video window Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next Chapter 2 23 Using the TV s Features Grid guide Grid guide menu action buttons selection Air Force One retires S QE News Schedule gt Thu 1230am X Fitness Tip Late Late Show gt eb Access Holly News JFoX All in the Fam Ricki Lake Late Late Show VW Late Night Conan 1 Block 2 G0I0 3 Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus system Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers When highlighting the program the following Action buttons appear e Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window e GoTo Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want This will highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide Press OK to tune to the highlighted channel If the video window is unlocked it will automatically tune to the channel e Record Press 3 on the remote to place
37. eatures that will ad to your TV watching experience The following information summarizes a few of these features Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV s features and how to use them On screen Program Guide Description The GUIDE Plus system is an on screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV You can scroll through the guide to see what s on and tune directly to that program from the guide You 4 Dateline E can also browse programs by category with the sort feature N INIT TE uece 7 When you access the News feature MSNBC will appear in your video window if tes it s available through your TV Fitness Tip Late Late Show gt Access Holly News One Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus system You JFoX Allin the Fam Ricki a Sho X OE don t have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to Late Night Conan set up a recording Requirements Remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack e Complete the on screen interactive setup You ll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1 e One Touch VCR Recording You must connect the G LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR e If you have a cable box connect the G LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT V Chip Parental Co
38. eet packed with your TV Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Demo Pin You must remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack on the back of your TV in order for your TV to operate properly and to connect the G LINK cable 6 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV Components Connection Title Coaxial TV VCR G LINK cable Coaxial G LINK cable Coaxial TV VCR pages 10 11 G LINK cable Satellite Receiver Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book Note Please locate the G LINK cable bor ovided when you r e gettingr eady to set up your TV You need to connect this cable to your TV and to your VCR and or cable box in order forall ofthe featur esofthepr ogramguidetoworkpr operly G LINK cable Coaxial cable Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup TV back panel CABLE VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT ou R L 9 CH3 jax From Cable Cable Box or Antenna Connection TV VCR 1 Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on your TV and
39. efore You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet e Turn off the TV and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV Protect Components from Overheating e Don t block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack components e When you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e Ifyou place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV e If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV carefully Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV Refer to the Important Safeguards sh
40. ely to view NR movies Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View 1 Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating you want to view 2 Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field Press the up and down arrows to change the button from Block to View For example if movies with a rating of PG 13 and higher are blocked you can change the rating status corresponding with NC 17 Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G PG and NC 17 Rating 3 Press OK to exit the screen and be sure parental controls are locked 36 Chapter 2 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit Unrated Prog S V CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK 6 Locl 0 Exi 2 Block PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block gt Fre CHANNEL BLOCK 6 Loc Channel Status 0 Exi MM HEADIN Block Press or v keypad or CH v to set channel MENU to exit PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Loch FRONT PANEL BLOCK 0 Exi 7 Unblock 2 Block Using the TV s Features V Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V C
41. ent Again Graphics used within this publication are for representation only 45 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows TV Problems TV won t turn on e Press the POWER button e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e Something might be wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV If the TV turns on check the remote control solutions on p 48 e The front panel buttons may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock Buttons don t work e The front panel buttons may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock e Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off while playing e Scheduled Off function may have been activated Go to p 44 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn the TV on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low TV turns on unexpectedly e S
42. ently View V View V or Block B View View View View whether the status of the Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and associated content The View V settings are coded in green and the Block B settings are coded in red 32 Chapter 2 Rating Rating Content field status field status fields V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Conten us Press v to view programs wit this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS DLS V FV TV MA Block TV 14 Block B TV PG Block B TV G View TV Y7 View TV Y View Tip When you change the status of a rating to Block the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only Parents Strongly Cautioned Parental Guidance Suggested TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older All Children Using the TV s Features 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 to watch programs that have a TV G rating and lower Gn other words you want the child to watch TV G TV Y7 and TV Y then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings To block programs with higher ratings 1 First determine the lowest level rating you don t want the child to watch Csee chart of age based ratings on next page
43. er side also Detach Here CX Chapter 4 51 Other Information Charge your order on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD a IMPORTANT Copy complete account number VI SA from your VISA card ECER DES se esp p Es My card expires CL LT IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard above your expires I I name on MasterCard IMPORTANT Copy complete account number ON from your Discover Card oM SERS ES EE Sees EASIEST My card expires T JC AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Daytime phone number Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly order will save you days of waiting M Name Street l l Apt l Cay I City l State Zip l l l Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change Detach Here 2 way Signal Splitter Helps you connect a second TV or VCR Amplified Antenna Allows you to quickly switch from the antenna signal to the cable or satellite signal without disconnecting the antenna Remote Control
44. es Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel is not approved for viewing when you tune to that particular channel Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated and programs that are considered unrated because no code has been sent by the broadcaster The TV age based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following table Age Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V Parental Guidance
45. for a quick connection Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV Cable is color coded and shielded Has RCA type phono plugs on each end Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo components Continued on next page Other Information Accessory Order Form Description Part No Price Qty Screw on antenna cable 3 ft VH81 3 95 Screw on antenna cable 6 ft VH82 5 95 Push on antenna cable 6 ft VH89 5 95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH83 5 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 9 95 2 way Signal Splitter VH47 3 95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 49 95 Antenna Mixer not shown 193984 11 15 Remote Control CRK17TA1 242778 19 35 AudioeVideo Adapter not shown 228449 4 45 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state country and locality to which the merchandise is being sent Shipping and Handling Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or Discover Card preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH All accessories are subject to availability Where applicable we will ship a superseding model Please complete oth
46. g instr uctions appears to help you befor eyoutr y again e Try VCR configuration again r epeat VCR setup e Testaller nate codes tests selected brands and if this fails the test continues with all codes in the system e Skip this step the system won t be able to automatically schedule programs tor ecordon your VCR Step 4 Confirming Your Settings 1 2 Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct If all settings are complete highlight Yes end setup and press OK If your cable box and or VCR code testing failed you should see INCOMPLETE where the cable box and VCR codes are listed Once setup is complete additional screens appear If any settings are incomplete or incorrect highlight No repeat setup process and press OK Follow the instructions on the screen You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus features which may take a few minutes to load If you don t want to see the demo right now press OK to watch TV What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV the GUIDE Plus system will appear on the screen The following examples explain what you might see If all of the program information has been sent to your TV the GUIDE Plus system appears with all of your TV program listings If the program information hasn t been sent to your TV yet an outline of the GUIDE without TV program listings will appear on the screen Program information is usually sent to your TV at night If t
47. he TV detected that you have multiple cable companies in your area STEP 5 Choosing Your Channel Lineup appears Features of the GUIDE Plus system are explained in Chapter 2 To clear the guide from your screen press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control Chapter 1 19 LS GO CHAN VOL NZI MUTE ON GUIDE INFO Oc SO JCD OS MENU CLEAR OO O OOO O O OO oO Connections amp Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control 0 9 Number buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control To enter a two digit channel press the two digits To enter a three digit channel press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the number then add the second two Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 for two seconds press 2 then press 3 Arrow buttons up down left right Press the arrow buttons to move through the on screen menu system CH up and down buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel GUIDE Press GUIDE to make the GUIDE Plus system appear on the screen Press GUIDE again to remove it from the screen INFO Displays channel information INPUT Changes your TV to its video input cha
48. hip recognizes as unrated can be viewed Note that unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available Note You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed View Makes the selected channel viewable Block The front panel and remote control CH channel buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as View The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel but the channel will be blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel Block If you do not the channel block will not take effect Note If you have a digital cable box channels 126 999 can be blocked but will not be removable from your scan list Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can e Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present e Keep young children from playing with the buttons When using this as a Parental Control method you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while
49. l to access the menu system and make changes to the settings The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV TV MAIN MENU Screen Channel Time Parental Control GUIDE Plus Menu Setup Exit Tip Feel free to explore the menu system If you re ever unsure where you are in the menu system or you re just plain tired of exploring press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again Menus The first menu is called the Main menu Press MENU on the remote or on the front panel to bring up the Main menu Note that holding MENU for 2 seconds displays the GUIDE Plus system Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to select a choice in a menu e Use your arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your choice and press OK e Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu e Highlight Exit and press OK e Press 0 on the remote e Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing Control Panels Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV You can choose a setting enter a number or adjust a level such as tint or brightness There are three types of control panels sliders numeric entry and choice lists
50. nel that carries GUIDE Plus system data containing program schedule and channel lineup information A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective channels To ensure that your first download of data is complete you should leave your TV off overnight Downloads occur several times a day The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus system data to download If the TV loses power or is unplugged GUIDE Plus system program listings may be lost When power is restored make sure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus system will receive updated program information during the next scheduled download Channel Lineup If more than one cable company services your area you may be prompted with STEP 5 Choosing Your Channel Lineup after the first GUIDE Plus system download You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question e Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted 22 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Getting In amp Out of the GUIDE Plus System To enter the GUIDE Plus system e Press GUIDE on the remote e Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel To exit the GUIDE Plus system Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel di
51. nnel The Video Input Channel is the channel your TV must tune to in order for you to access a component that s connected to your TV s VIDEO IN and AUDIO IN jacks Example to view a tape from your camcorder connect the camcorder to the TV s AUDIO and VIDEO jacks with the audio video cables MENU Displays the TV s Main menu You can also press and hold for 2 seconds to display the GUIDE Plus system MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level Press again to restore volume OK When a menu is on the screen press OK to select the item that is highlighted POWER Turns the TV on and off SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel the TV waits 30 seconds and automatically goes back to the original channel Each time you press SKIP you add 30 seconds i e if you press SKIP two times before you change the channel the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically turns back to the original channel VOL up and down buttons Decrease or increase the TV s volume Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Chapter Overview e All About the GUIDE Plus System e The Channel Banner e Parental Controls and V Chip Changing Entertainment Again i AA Ld A T Grapbics used witbin tbis publication are for representation only Using the TV s Action Video Program Menu buttons window information options 1 Watch 20 GoTo 93 ROS Ww D ateline X Air Force One retires Access Holly
52. nnen trennen senten nensis 22 Getting In amp Out of the GUIDE Plus System sssssssseseseeeeeeeeeen nnne 23 The GUIDE Plus System Menus sssssssseseseenneeenennen enne nnne nnne enne 23 n Eeprom P 23 loj I 25 NEWS M 26 Schedule dame ta iiec E femen eet e Hr CLP des 26 WOSSAGES M E E A E T 27 SQUUP E LE E E T A A E 28 Channels aue eet E A T E ESE 28 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program 29 GUIDE Plus Men lItems 2 iere Tuan ie cerise p rre ide denne Ce eda nD nk ataa ipanaa 29 Ch nnel Bannet ssiri c 30 Parental Controls and V Chip leeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeen nennen nenne nennen ranana 30 How V Chip Works cete noi naire e aci oe 31 V CHip TV CWODPENDUGEE 32 Table of Contents Blocking Specific Content Themes esssssssssssseeenneennee nnne 34 Viewing Specific Content Themes ccccceeccceseeeeeeceaeeeeeeeeneeseeeeeeseeeeseaeeseaeeeaeeaaes 35 V Chip Movie Rating Limit seseeesesesssseseesee enne nnne enne nennen nennen nenne 35 V Chip Unrated Program Block sessssessssseeeeeeeene entree 37 Channel Block uie o etd tini ac e De ERU dis sites 37 Front Pariel Block tct te hc a e E eop cse ERE teen deere aeaees 37 Lock Unlock Parent
53. ntrols Rating Status S V FV Description You can block programs and movies by content age based TV 14 View ratings and or movie ratings Press v to view programs with N this content for this rating Requirements RATING STATUS DLS V FV TV MA View e Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV s main menu Chapter 2 has TV 14 View V details TV PG View V TV G View e The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to TV Y7 View TV Y View your TV in order for your TV to block the program Introduction This page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview eueesssseeeeeeeseeeenne nenne ennt nnn nnnn denesinin daaarna aikaani nnn 1 On screen Program Guide sese een nennen nennen nennen nnne 1 V Chip Parental Controls 5 eerie idee ere rete c pea dienes 1 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ce ceeeceeeeceeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeneeeseneesenenseeeeeeeeeeeees 6 Protect Against Power Surges sssssssesssseeeeeneneneen nnne enne nnne nnns 6 Protect Components from Overheating ssssssssssssseeeeeenenen nnne 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference seeseeeeeee 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ssssssssssssseeeeene 6 Use Indirect Ligbit A oir eee cert Ee AE ERE Lek EE ERR EE REOR etel 6
54. orized RCA Television Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television How you get service e 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 e For screen sizes larger than 26 Request home or pick up repair and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center If not you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home e To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required Continued on next page Chapter 4 49 Other Information What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and relate
55. path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV or VCR that you re trying to operate e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote e You might need to drain the remote s microprocessor remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds Release the 1 button replace the batteries and Gf necessary program the remote again Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work e You must lock the settings Go to the TV MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Controls press 6 on your remote select Lock Parental Controls press 6 on your remote don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 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 e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating 48 Chapter 4 Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet
56. ress OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels A progress report appears on the screen 2 When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete press OK the first GUIDE Plus system setup screen appears Note Ifyou skip Auto Channel Sear ch now you can access it later thr ough the Channel menu See Chapter 3 for mor e details The GUIDE Plus System Setup The GUIDE Plus system is an on screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area In order to receive program listings you need to complete the following steps The G LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV and the wands must be placed in front of the remote sensor on the cable box and or VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus system to work go back to p 13 for details 1 You should see a screen displaying the features of the Guide Plus system Press OK to continue 2 The next screen asks you to locate setup materials and hardware Once you have done this press OK to continue Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup Step 1 Identifying Your TV s Location To supply your TV with correct TV program listings the GUIDE Plus system needs to know your TV s location 1 Which country is your TY located in Y USA Canada On your TV remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose If your country is highlighted press OK on the remote control If your country isn t highlighte
57. rmation window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record Note If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap you will receive a timer conflict message You must choose between tbe two programs 26 Chapter 2 1 Remove 29 3 Change Messages menu selection LEE Dateline X Air Force One retires Sort News Schedule Messages J Messages GUIDE Plus ID Number Mm Weekdays 1 Remove 2 3 Using the TV s Features To remove or change the frequency daily once or weekly of a scheduled event access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection aw N a Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons appear e Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remote e Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday ONCE records only on that day WEEKLY records the program each week a
58. s OK Each menu and the sub menus are listed below GUIDE Plus Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus system setup screen Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus system setup are correct Review options Displays GUIDE Plus system auto display options View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration GUIDE Plus Label Displays the GUIDE Plus label menu On Displays the station name when you change channels Off The station name isn t displayed when you change channels Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus demonstration until it is turned off To turn off the demonstration you must turn off the TV Note If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus system setup these options will not be available A screen will prompt you to complete your setup Chapter 2 29 Using the TV s Features 12 01 d Ee ESPN 60 Q 00 00 Sample displays on a Channel Banner TV MAIN MENU Picture Quality Screen Channel Parental Controls n PARENTAL CONTROLS ONDE Wr 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit _ 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom 12
59. s OK STEP 3 Configuring for a VCR appears If your cable box didn t change to channel 09 or turned itself off you have two choices No and Test this code again Test this code again If you think the TV the cable box or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test highlight Test this code again and press OK the GUIDE Plus system runs the same set of codes No If you don t think the test was interrupted highlight No and press OK GUIDE Plus system tests the next code Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code Follow the instructions on the screen Note Ifthe TV can t find your cable box code atr oubleshooting checklist appears Carefully r eview each checklist and follow the instructions on the scr een Chapter 1 17 Connections amp Setup Step 3 Configuring for a VCR If a VCR is connected to this TV you can use the GUIDE Plus system s TY preg an Rss easy see e orans oni We oe ten l If your TV is connected to a VCR press OK If it is not highlight No and press OK a screen appears reminding you to indc connect your G LINK cable to your TV and VCR Y Yes No On your TV remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that To operate properly with your VCR the GUIDE Plus system needs to know the is connected to the TV
60. s function to improve weak signals Go to page 42 for more instructions Black box appears on the screen e Closed captioning might be on Check the Closed Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu Go to page 42 for more instructions Every time I turn on the TV the Guide is on the screen e The GUIDE Plus system automatically appears on the screen when you use the POWER button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar Press the right arrow button to select Setup Choose Review options and select OFF GUIDE Plus System Problems GUIDE Plus setup won t switch to channel 9 for VCR and or channel 02 cable box e Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack Check to see if the G LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components remote sensors e GUIDE Plus system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself Keep this in mind when changing channels e You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus Channel Lineup The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider Use the GUIDE Plus Setup in the GUIDE Plus Menu to change the zip code to 99999 Turn the TV 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 Program information doesn t download e Review your setup information and make
61. splayed in the video window Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system and return to the original channel The GUIDE Plus System Menus The GUIDE Plus system offers seven different options on the Menu bar Grid Sort News Schedule Messages Channels and Setup To access the Menu bar Press GUIDE on the remote control to see the GUIDE Plus system To remove the 1 Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus system program guide from the screen press OK GUIDE or CLEAR 2 Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar the Grid Guide appears by default 3 Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus 4 Press OK or MENU or use the down arrow button to see the menu options Grid Guide 1 pe i The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus system It ie PIE displays the current programming for each channel The current program is a 4 Dateline ER _ displayed in the video window XN m 1235pm 1h cc H i etice E 3B e Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel Thu 12 30a 1 00am s tase T Fitness Tip Errem listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings eb Access Holly News icti oT Allinthe Fam Ricki Lake Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings Late Late Show 3 JE Late Night Conan e To tune to a channel highlight the program you want to view in the channel listing an
62. sure it s correct Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus Setup Go to page 16 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus Setup menus e The TV must be off to download information Leave your TV off overnight for at least 10 hours to receive the initial download for your area e If you re using a cable box leave it on so you can receive program information Continued on next page Chapter 4 47 Other Information Scheduled Watch or Record doesn t occur e Check Schedule for timer conflicts Go to page 44 for instructions e Make sure the wands of the G LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor s on the components e Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when it starts recording if it s already on when recording starts the system will turn it off e Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly e Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GUIDE Plus Setup menus If you don t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully the Record option won t be available Go to p 18 for detailed instructions e Ifa cable box is attached to your TV make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus Setup menus Go to page 16 17 for detailed instructions The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear
63. t a time e Use the channel up and down to browse through the list one page at a time Press the right arrow button to see full text 6 If there are multiple pages of text press the right or left arrow button to page forward or back through the pages of text Press the down arrow to view the next story 7 Select MENU to return to the Menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote to exit the GUIDE Plus system Schedule menu Sched u le selection The Scbedule menu allows you to alter timers for 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 for more details on connecting the G LINK cable To schedule a program to watch or record V ges leftt le RM Koger 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your Watch Record Schedule Frequency Fitness Tip Wed 8 00pm Dharma amp Greg Once remote control Wed 8 30pm Maggie Winters Once 2 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar Highlight a program within the channel listing 4 Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar The timer is then automatically logged into the Schedule menu 5 If you select Record make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn it off Note If you bave a cable box connected to your TV and VCR tune your VCR to tbe cable box output channel prior to turning off tbe VCR The program info
64. t the predetermined time e Record Press 3 on the remote to set the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing If you have a cable box changing TV channels will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record Note If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at tbe same time or overlap you will receive a timer conflict message You must choose between tbe two programs Note Be sure that during tbe GUIDE Plus system setup you specified Ibat you bave a VCR If you didn t the RECORD option will not be available Chapter 2 25 Using the TV s Features News menu News menu News action buttons selection The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control i 2 WW Sprint Offers Long Distance Dee 2 Press MENU on the remote control to select the Menu bar y Dateline Y IDE a a cda 2 Use the arrows to highlight News if MSNBC is available on your TV it Mac appears in the video window Fitness Tip Gr e Em U S Crime Rate Falling 7 lt Sprint Offers Long Distance Deal 4 Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story Martin Ousts Rafter at Paris Opoen ssh Moderates Gain in Russian Election e Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story a
65. t the same time Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus system as well as special programming information You can access these messages from the Messages menu on the Menu bar To read messages 1 If your GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar 2 Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection 3 Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and down arrow buttons 4 Press INFO to display the full text of the message If the text continues beyond the screen press INFO to view the next page of text Once you have reached the end of the message press INFO to close the expanded information and return to the Messages screen Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described next Messages Menu Action Button When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button appears e Remove Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on the remote Chapter 2 27 Using the TV s Features Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection gt 9o La Dateline Y News Schedule Messages Editor BH Air Force One retires hannel Editor 1 Cancel 2 Change 3 On Off Setup Channels You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels For instance you may disable channels that you never watch You can res
66. tem from being displayed when you press the POWER button on the remote control View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration Note If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus system setup these options will not be available A screen will prompt you to complete your setup 28 Chapter 2 1 Watch 2 GoTo 2 Dateline X Air Force One retires News Schedule Grid Sort Em 12 30am Late Late Show Access Holly News JFox Allinthe Fam RickiLake Late Late Show N gw Fitness Tip O WE Late Night Conan Promotional information TV MAIN MENU Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls GUIDE Plus Menu GUIDE PLUS MENU t 1 GUIDE Plus Setup 2 GUIDE Plus Label 3 Continuous Demo 0 Exit 3 Q Record Gi p r Using the TV s Features How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program advertisement or special use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Sbows on Next for that channel Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen GUIDE Plus Menu Items The GUIDE Plus Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus system To access the GUIDE Plus Menu 1 Press MENU on the remote 2 Highlight GUIDE Plus Menu and pres
67. the arrow down button on the remote control CH Scans up through the channel list When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like the arrow up button on the remote control VOL Decreases the volume When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like the left arrow button on the remote control VOL Increases the volume When you re using the TV s menu system it acts like the right arrow button on the remote control POWER Turns the TV on and off Front Panel Jacks You can access the component you connected by pressing the INPUT button on your remote FRNT appears on the screen VIDEO in Allows you to connect a component such as a VCR camcorder or Internet access device AUDIO in Receives audio signals from another component such as a VCR camcorder or Internet access device 12 Chapter 1 G LINK cable G LINK wands Tip If you don t have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your TV just coil the cable of the extra G LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the TV Connections amp Setup Why You Should Connect This G LINK Cable The G LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus system the on screen interactive program guide to work with your VCR and or cable box Cable Box If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen VCR
68. tore disabled channels at a later point in time If the Guide Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu selection Use the up and down arrows to select a channel Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described next Channels Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Channels menu the following Action buttons appear Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since entering the Channels Menu Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line On Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between On and Off The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus system setup information To access the Setup option 1 2 3 4 If the Guide Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control Press MENU to select the Menu Bar Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings Review options or View demo Review options system setup are correct Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus Displays the GUIDE Plus auto display options On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus system when you press the POWER button on the remote control Off Disables the GUIDE Plus sys
69. turn to the previous screen Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control panels the following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu features The features are organized in order of their location on the Main Menu Chapter 3 41 Using the TV s Nienu System TV MAIN MENU Picture Quality Menu 1 Picture Quality 3 E PICTURE QUALITY Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way M 1 Basic Picture Controls the picture looks Pa 2 Picture Presets GU 3 Auto Color Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Se 4 Color Warmth Ex O Exit Color Adjusts the richness of the color Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture When exiting this menu the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear You can choose either Yes or No If you save the settings as a Personal Picture Preset the TV will store the settings so you can re select them quickly if someone changes the settings Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings Bright Lighting Normal Lighting Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automati
70. us system will conduct a series of tests to find the correct code to control your cable box Follow steps A and B below A Please tune your cable box to channel 02 B Make sure to leave your cable box ON Once you have completed these steps press OK on the TV remote to begin testing STEP 2 Configuring for Cable Cume 6 Testing complete If your cable box rutoni changed to and remained on channel 09 the test was successful Is your cable box now tuned to channel 09 Y Yes No Test this code again On your TV remote use the up down keys to highlight your answer Press OK to choose Connections amp Setup Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming and press OK a screen appears reminding you to connect your G LINK cable to your TV and cable box Note Channel 03 is the most common Highlight your brand of cable box and press OK If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK Make sure your cable box is on Tune the cable box to channel 02 use the remote control that came with your cable box or press the channel buttons on the cable box Press OK the GUIDE Plus system starts testing codes Important Note When code testing is inpr ogress don t touch your TV VCR cable box orany oftber emotecontr ols forthesepr oducts Look at your cable box If it is still on and changed to channel 09 the test was successful Highlight Yes and pres
71. yed in the video window NE To Sort weyad 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control SEI ut r s 2 d Air Force One retires Grd Gort News Schedule 2 _ SEE chiara Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar Baseball 3 Use the arrows to highlight Sort When Sort is highlighted for the first time Pein the Movies category is displayed Thereafter the last category used becomes Boxing the default A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name Use the left and right arrows to highlight other categories Fitness Tip o Categories 4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory For example highlight A and press OK the GUIDE Plus system sorts the programs 5 Press the up and down arrow buttons to review the list one program at a time Press the channel up and down to review the list one page at a time 6 Select MENU to return to the menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next 1 Watch 2 em Sort Menu Action Buttons When viewing the results of a Sort the following Action buttons appear e Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the on line help for further options Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing a
72. you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Chapter 2 37 Using the TV s Features PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for V Chip Channel Block or Front Panel Block will take effect If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds Nothing appears on the screen Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls 38 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System Chapter Overview e How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels e Picture Quality Menu e Screen Menu e Channel Menu e Time Menu Changing Entertainment Again P e at Graphics used within this publication are for representation only Using the TV s Nienu System How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels The TV s menu system has three types of screens menus control panels and choice lists You use the buttons on the remote or the front pane

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