RCA CRT Television F20TF20, MR51TF20, F27TF700, MR68TF700 User Guide
Television  
User’s Guide  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
Please read this manual before  
operating this product for the  
first time.  
TOCOM 15902750  
Models: F20TF20, MR51TF20,  
F27TF700, MR68TF700  
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Introduction  
Key Features Overview  
Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following  
information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the  
rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.  
NOTE: NOT ALL BROADCAST SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT, SUCH AS THE  
ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE SERVICE, ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THE UNITED  
STATES AND CANADA. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR BROADCASTER FOR  
CURRENT AVAILABILITY OF SUCH SERVICES.  
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  
can also browse programs by category with the sort feature.  
When you access the News feature, MSNBC appears in your video window if it’s  
available through your TV.  
One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You  
don’t have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to  
set up a recording.  
Requirements:  
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Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You’ll find detailed instructions in  
Chapter 1.  
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.  
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: Parental Controls  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
Rating Status D L S V FV  
Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based  
ratings, and/or movie ratings.  
TV-14  
View  
V V V V  
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Press ^/v to block programs with  
this content for this rating.  
Requirements:  
D L S V FV  
B V V  
V V V V  
V B V V  
RATING STATUS  
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Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main menu (Chapter 3  
has details).  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
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The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program  
to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.  
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TV-Y  
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Introduction  
Auto Tuning  
CHANNEL  
Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific  
channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD player, etc.) button on  
the remote.  
1 Signal Type  
2
Auto Channel Search  
3 List and Labels  
4 Auto Tuning  
0 Exit  
Requirements: Set up Auto Tuning in the TV’s menu system. (Chapter 3  
has details).  
Component (Y, PB, PR) Jacks  
Description: When connecting a component with Y, PB, PR jacks to the TV,  
provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three  
signals.  
VIDEO  
Y
R-AUDIO-L  
Requirements: Use three video-grade cables for the connection. Make sure to  
connect the left and right audio to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT2 jacks.  
P
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B
VPORT Jack  
Description: Allows you to connect an Xbox™ video game system or a  
component, such as a DVD player, to the TV.  
Requirements:  
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When connecting an Xbox video game system to the TV, use only an Xbox  
to VPORT cable (Chapter 1 has details).  
VPORT  
•
When connecting a DVD player, for example, to the TV, use only the  
Component video to VPORT cable. The DVD player must have Y, PB, PR  
jacks (Chapter 1 has details).  
“Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.”  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
Key Features Overview ....................................................................................................1  
On-screen Program Guide .........................................................................................1  
V-Chip: Parental Controls...........................................................................................1  
Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................2  
Component (Y, PB, PR) Jacks.......................................................................................2  
VPORT Jack .................................................................................................................2  
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup  
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................6  
Protect Against Power Surges ...................................................................................6  
Protect Components from Overheating ...................................................................6  
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................6  
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................6  
Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................6  
Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... 6  
Demo Pin ....................................................................................................................6  
Choose Your Connection..................................................................................................7  
TV + VCR + DVD Player.....................................................................................................9  
TV + VCR ..........................................................................................................................10  
Using the VPORT Jack.....................................................................................................11  
Jacks on the Back of the TV ...........................................................................................12  
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ...............................................................13  
How to Find the Remote Sensor .............................................................................13  
Placing the G-LINK Wands .......................................................................................13  
Plug in the TV..................................................................................................................14  
Put Batteries in the Remote ...........................................................................................14  
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup .........................14  
Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................ 14  
Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 15  
Set the Menu Language ..........................................................................................15  
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 15  
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup................................................................................15  
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 20  
Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 20  
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control  
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................22  
Using the WHO•INPUT Button ................................................................................23  
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components .........................................24  
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote .......................................................24  
How to Program the Remote ..................................................................................24  
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ................................................25  
Remote Codes .................................................................................................................25  
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features  
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 28  
Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28  
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 29  
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 29  
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 29  
Sort ............................................................................................................................ 31  
News..........................................................................................................................32  
Schedule.................................................................................................................... 32  
Messages ...................................................................................................................33  
Channels ...................................................................................................................34  
Setup .........................................................................................................................34  
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program...............35  
Promotions ............................................................................................................... 35  
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ...............................................................................................35  
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 36  
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature............................................................ 36  
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................ 36  
Parental Controls and V-Chip.........................................................................................38  
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 38  
V-Chip TV Rating Limit .............................................................................................39  
Blocking Specific Content Themes ..........................................................................41  
Viewing Specific Content Themes ...........................................................................42  
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .......................................................................................43  
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 44  
Channel Block ...........................................................................................................44  
Front Panel Block .....................................................................................................45  
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................45  
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System  
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System .............................................................................48  
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 48  
Picture Quality Menu .....................................................................................................49  
Screen Menu ...................................................................................................................50  
Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................51  
Channel Menu.................................................................................................................52  
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 52  
Chapter 5: Other Information  
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 54  
Care and Cleaning ..........................................................................................................56  
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 57  
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................57  
Accessory Order Form ....................................................................................................59  
Index ................................................................................................................................61  
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Chapter 1  
Connections & Setup  
Chapter Overview:  
• Things to Consider Before You Connect  
• Choose Your Connection  
• Connections  
• Using the VPORT Jack  
• Jacks on the Back of the TV  
• Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable  
• Plug in the TV  
• Put Batteries in the Remote  
• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the  
Interactive Setup  
• Turn on the TV  
• Complete the Interactive Setup  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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Connections & Setup  
Things to Consider Before You Connect  
Protect Against Power Surges  
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Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.  
Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important  
Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.  
Protect Components from Overheating  
•
Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that  
air can circulate freely.  
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Don’t stack components.  
When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.  
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air  
from it won’t flow around other components.  
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference  
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Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.  
•
If you 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.  
•
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  
sheet packed with your TV.  
Use Indirect Light  
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft  
or indirect lighting.  
Connection Pictures  
Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in  
this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).  
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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.  
Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who  
will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its  
operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.  
Components  
Connection  
Title  
Cables  
Needed  
Go to...  
Coaxial  
Audio/video  
S-Video  
TV + VCR+ DVD  
pages 8-9  
Component video  
G-LINK cable  
TV + VCR  
Coaxial  
page 10  
Audio/video  
G-LINK cable  
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV  
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.  
Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection  
pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility.  
Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV. You need to  
connect this cable to your TV, and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the  
program guide to work properly.  
Component video to  
VPORT cable  
G-LINK cable  
Coaxial cable  
Component video (Y, PB, PR)  
cables  
Xbox to VPORT cable  
Audio/Video cables  
S-Video cable  
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VCR  
VIDEO  
OUT  
AUDIO  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
CH3  
CH4  
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IN  
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From Cable  
or Antenna  
TV (back panel)  
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VIDEO  
Y
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CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
VIDEO  
R-AUDIO-L  
VPORT  
1A  
1D  
AUDO  
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G-LNK  
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1B  
DVD  
1C*  
OUT  
Pb  
Y
Pr  
VIDEO  
R
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S-VIDEO  
* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must  
connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO  
R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the  
INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.  
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TV + VCR + DVD Player  
1. Connect your TV to your DVD player  
A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 AUDIO R and L jacks on the  
back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player.  
B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, PB, PR), connect three video grade  
cables to the Y, PB, PR jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, PB, PR jacks on the back of  
the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have Y, PB, PR jacks, go to C.  
-OR-  
C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on  
the DVD player and the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t  
have an S-Video jack, go to D.  
Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and  
L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.  
-OR-  
D. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the  
INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.  
2. Connect your TV to your VCR  
Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack  
on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).  
Note: If your VCR has A/V input jacks, you can connect your TV to your VCR using audio/video cables  
for better quality.  
3. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR  
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR  
(sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).  
4. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV  
If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Then, connect  
the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of the  
G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on page 13).  
Go to page 13  
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TV (back panel)  
VIDEO  
R-AUDIO-L  
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CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
IDEO  
R-AU-L  
VPORT  
AUDIO  
OUT  
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1A  
G-LINK  
S-VIDEO  
1B  
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VCR  
1C  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
IN FROM ANT  
OUT TO TV  
CH3  
CH4  
OUT  
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From Cable  
or Antenna  
TV + VCR  
1. Connect your TV to your VCR  
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on  
your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).  
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT1 AUDIO  
R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes  
labeled OUT R L).  
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the INPUT1 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and to the  
Video Output Jack on the VCR.  
2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR  
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet 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  
If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Then, connect the  
G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of the G-LINK  
cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on page 13).  
Go to page 13  
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Xbox  
TV (back panel)  
VIDEO  
Y
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ANTENNA  
VPORT  
VIDEO  
R-AUDIO-L  
DVD  
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G-LINK  
S-VIDEO  
From Cable,  
Cable Box,  
or Antenna  
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Using the VPORT Jack  
The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game system to the TV using an Xbox to VPORT  
cable (not provided). Go to the Accessory Order Form on page 59 to purchase the Xbox to VPORT  
cable. You can also connect a component, such as a DVD player, that has component video jacks  
(Y, PB, PR) using a Component video to VPORT cable (not provided). When using the Component  
video to VPORT cable, make sure to connect the left and right audio cables to the component in  
order for the TV to receive sound.  
Note: The VPORT jack cannot be used for game consoles other than the Xbox video game system.  
1. Connect your TV to a DVD player  
Use a Component video to VPORT cable (not provided) to connect your TV to another  
component, such as a DVD player, that has Y, PB, PR jacks.  
Connect the Component video to VPORT cable to the VPORT jack on the back of the TV.  
Component video  
to VPORT cable  
(not supplied)  
Connect the other ends of the Component video to VPORT cable to the Y, PB, PR and the Audio  
Output Jacks on the back of the DVD.  
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2. Connect your TV to an Xbox video game system  
Connect the end of an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided) labeled TV to the VPORT jack on  
the back of the TV and the other end to the corresponding jack on the back of the Xbox video  
game system.  
Xbox to VPORT  
cable (not  
supplied)  
Note: If you have an audio receiver, you might be able to connect a digital audio cable to the digital audio  
jack that’s on the VPORT cable.  
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Jacks on the Back of the TV  
This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be  
sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.)  
VPORT Go to page 11 for VPORT explanation.  
G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. The G-LINK cable  
enables the TV’s GUIDE Plus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCR. A picture  
of the G-LINK cable is on page 7.  
CABLE/ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna,  
cable or cable box.  
INPUT1 Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite  
receiver or laserdisc player.  
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VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is  
usually yellow.  
VIDEO  
R-AUDIO-L  
R AUDIO provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is  
usually red.  
L AUDIO provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually  
white.  
S-VIDEO  
S-VIDEO provides better picture quality than the regular video jacks  
(INPUT1 and INPUT 2 VIDEO) because the color part of the signal is  
separated from the black and white part of the picture. When using S-Video,  
make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT1  
jacks.  
INPUT2 Lets you connect a second component such as a VCR, internet access  
device, DVD player, or laserdisc player. Its AUDIO and VIDEO jacks are the  
same as described for INPUT1 above.  
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Y, PB, PR (Component Video) provides optimum picture quality because the  
video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the  
connection. When using Y, PB, PR, make sure to connect left and right audio  
cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT2 jacks.  
VIDEO  
R-AUDIO-L  
PR  
Y
PB  
AUDIO OUT R/L Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved  
sound quality.  
IO  
AUD  
Note: You might want to turn off the TV’s speakers from the Audio Menu. Go to  
page 49 for more information.  
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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 – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch  
VCR 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.  
G-LINK cable  
G-LINK wands  
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  
CHANNEL  
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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)  
VIDEO  
Y
R-AUDIO-L  
Pr  
Pb  
CABLE/  
ANTENNA  
VIDEO  
R-AUDIO-L  
V-PORT  
Tip  
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G-LINK  
From Cable,  
Cable Box,  
or Antenna  
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.  
Connect to G-LINK jack  
on the back of the TV.  
VCR  
CHANNEL  
SENSOR  
SENSOR  
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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.  
OK  
To highlight an item on-screen, press the arrow buttons on the remote. Use the  
up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow  
button to move right or left.  
Use the arrow buttons and the OK  
button to move through the menu  
system.  
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.  
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on  
the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).  
Turn on the TV  
Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV (the  
first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens “time 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.  
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV  
mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s  
functions.  
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Complete the Interactive Setup  
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. 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.  
Tip  
To access the setup menus manually,  
press MENU and choose Setup.  
Set the Menu Language  
The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred language for the  
SETUP  
Select the language to be used  
in these menus.  
1 English  
menu system.  
2 Español  
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.  
2. Press OK to select that language.  
3 Français  
Complete Auto Channel Search  
The next part of the SETUP asks if you want the TV to search for all available  
SETUP  
Would you like the TV to search  
for all available channels?  
1 Search for channels  
channels. This is sometimes called “auto programming.”  
2 Skip this step  
1. Press 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: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the  
Channel menu. See Chapter 4 for more 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.  
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.  
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 your cable box and/or VCR in  
order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to page 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.  
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Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location  
1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.  
If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the  
remote control to highlight your country and press OK.  
2. 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, press the up and down arrow buttons on  
your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next  
space. The left arrow button moves you to the left.  
Step 2: Configuring for Cable  
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV  
with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if  
your TV is connected to cable.  
1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK.  
If your TV isn’t connected to cable, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3:  
Configuring for a VCR appears). Go to page 18.  
2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK on  
your remote control.  
Note: The next series of screens is very important because the GUIDE Plus+ system  
must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV  
program listings.  
If you don’t have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and  
press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears). Go to page 18.  
Tip  
If you’re not sure which channel is the  
cable box’s output channel, consult the  
book that came with your cable box or  
contact your cable company.  
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3. 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).  
Notes: Channel 03 is the most common.  
Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/video  
cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7 for pictures of these cables.  
4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.  
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.  
5. Make sure your cable box is on.  
Tune 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 in progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, cable  
box or any of the remote controls for these products.  
6. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test  
was successful. Highlight Yes, and press 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: If the TV can’t find your cable box code, a troubleshooting checklist appears.  
Carefully review each checklist and follow the instructions on the screen.  
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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR  
1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears reminding  
you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR).  
If it is not, highlight No and press OK.  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that  
is connected to the TV and press OK.  
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.  
3. Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you  
complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.  
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, or  
any of the remote controls for these products.  
4. Look at the front of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically and  
changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes and  
press OK.  
If your VCR didn’t change to channel 09, you can either choose No or Test  
this code again.  
If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test,  
tune your VCR to channel 02, turn off your VCR and highlight Test this  
code again.  
If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Tune your VCR to  
channel 02 and turn off your VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts  
testing another set of codes.)  
Keep following the previous instructions until the VCR finds the  
correct code.  
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Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of  
troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again.  
Tip  
Leave your cable box turned ON to  
download program information.  
•
•
Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup.  
Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and if this fails, the test continues  
with all codes in the system.  
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record  
programs.  
•
Skip this step: the GUIDE Plus+ system won’t be able to automatically schedule  
programs to record on your VCR.  
Step 4: Confirming Your Settings  
1. 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.  
2. 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.  
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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 the 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 3.  
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.  
Next Steps  
Now that you’ve finished the Interactive Setup, you’re ready to watch TV. This might be a good  
time to program your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be  
programmed to operate other components. Go to the next chapter to find out how to program  
your remote.  
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Chapter Overview:  
• The Buttons on the Remote Control  
• Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components  
• How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It  
• Code List  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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L.E.D.  
The Buttons on the Remote Control  
0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly  
through the remote control.  
ON OFF  
VCR  
DVD  
TV  
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.  
VPORT  
CABLE  
AUX SAT  
MUTE  
SKIP  
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Move through the on-screen menu  
system.  
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button  
in SAT•CABLE mode.  
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AUX (auxiliary) Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate the component  
you’ve programmed the remote to operate with this button. You can program  
this button to control a cable box, audio components, a VCR, DVD player or  
satellite receiver. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the  
AUX button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.  
SOUND  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
OK  
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.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
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6
9
1
4
7
2
5
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CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to  
TV viewing.  
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature  
(Chapter 3), pressing the DVD button automatically tunes the TV to the  
correct channel.  
WHO•INPUT  
ANTENNA  
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REVERSE  
PLAY FORWARD  
FORWARD If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control,  
press FORWARD to advance a videotape or disc.  
REC•VCR+  
STOP  
PAUSE  
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.  
GUIDE Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system; press GUIDE again to remove it from  
the screen.  
INFO Displays channel information.  
L.E.D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote that lights when you  
are programming the remote. It also lights when you press a valid button on  
the remote.  
MENU Displays the TV’s Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2  
seconds to display the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
MUTE Lowers 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.  
ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode (VCR,  
DVD, Satellite, etc.) and the remote is programmed to operate that component,  
you can press ON•OFF to turn the component on and off.  
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PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press PAUSE when the  
videotape or disc is playing to pause playback.  
Tip  
To turn off all the RCA,  
GE, and Proscan  
PLAY If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player, plays the videotape or disc.  
components that are  
connected to the TV,  
press ON•OFF twice  
within two seconds.  
REC•VCR+ When the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the screen, press REC•VCR+ to program  
your VCR to record a program. If the remote is in VCR mode, press REC•VCR+ to start recording.  
REVERSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press REVERSE to go  
backwards on a videotape or disc.  
This feature only works  
with most RCA, GE and  
Proscan products.  
SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter  
3), pressing the SAT•CABLE button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.  
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). Press CLEAR to cancel skip timer.  
SOUND Displays the AUDIO PROCESSOR menu.  
STOP If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player, stops playing the videotape or disc.  
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information.  
VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the  
VCR button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel.  
VPORT Tunes the TV to the VPORT input channel. You can program this button to control a cable  
box, audio components, a VCR, DVD or satellite receiver. When programmed, changes the mode of  
the remote when the button is pressed. To restore the VPORT button to factory default mode  
(unprogrammed), press and hold VPORT, then press 1, 0, 0, and 0.  
VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV’s volume.  
WHO•INPUT In TV mode, press WHO•INPUT to toggle through the available Video Input channels  
(FRNT, VID1/SVID1, VID2/CVID2, VPORT and the current channel). In SAT mode, press to select  
available channel lists.  
Using the WHO•INPUT Button  
Use the WHO•INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources (FRNT, VID1/SVID1, VID2/  
CVID2, VPORT and the current channel) and view the content from the component you have  
connected to the TV.  
1. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the content from the component is  
turned ON.  
2. Press WHO•INPUT to tune to the available input source and view the component.  
3. Press WHO•INPUT again to tune back to the channel you were previously watching.  
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Programming the Remote to Operate  
ON OFF  
VCR  
Other Components  
CABLE  
DVD VPORT AUX SAT  
The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of  
remote controllable VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers, satellite receivers and  
cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and  
Proscan VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers and satellite receivers.  
Note: The TV button cannot be programmed.  
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Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote  
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a  
component ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR  
button. Then press ON•OFF or channel up or channel down to see if the VCR  
responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed.  
CLEAR  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
How to Program the Remote  
There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code search and  
direct entry. Instructions for both ways follow.  
You’ll use these buttons when you  
program the remote to operate another  
component.  
The remote may not operate all models  
of all brands.  
Using Automatic Code Search  
1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.)  
2. Press and hold the component button on the remote control that  
corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.).  
While you hold down the component button, press and hold ON•OFF  
(when the light on the remote turns on, release both buttons).  
Tip  
To stop the automatic code search without  
programming any components, press and hold  
CLEAR until the light on the remote turns off.  
3. Press PLAY (the light on the remote, located below the ON•OFF button,  
starts flashing).  
The remote is searching the first set of component codes (there are 20 sets  
of codes). If the component you want to operate doesn’t turn off  
automatically after 5 seconds, press PLAY again (the light starts flashing  
again as the remote searches through the next set of codes).  
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off.  
Note: If the component doesn’t turn off after you’ve pressed the PLAY button 20  
times, the component can’t be programmed.  
4. Press REVERSE, wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns  
back on.  
5. To finish, press and hold the STOP button until the light on the remote  
turns off.  
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Using Direct Entry  
1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate.  
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list at the bottom of  
the page or on page 26.  
3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the  
remote to operate (VCR, etc.)  
4. Enter the code from the code list.  
5. Release the component button.  
6. Press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try  
pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again.  
7. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the  
component responds to the remote commands.  
How to Use the Remote After You’ve  
Programmed It  
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it to control your  
components. To operate the component:  
Tip  
The buttons might  
1. Press the component button (TV, VCR, VPORT, DVD, AUX, or SAT•CABLE) to set the remote to  
operate differently for  
other components,  
especially when you’re  
using another  
operate the component.  
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.  
component’s menu  
system.  
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.  
Note: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You  
must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want to  
operate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode.)  
Remote Codes  
5025, 5030, 5031, 5032  
Pioneer ............................................................... 5033, 5034  
Proscan ............................................................... 5000, 5001  
RCA ................................................. 5007, 5047, 5049, 5052  
Realistic......................................................................... 5009  
Regal ................................................................... 5022, 5035  
Regency ........................................................................ 5017  
Rembrandt .................................................................... 5003  
Samsung ....................................................................... 5034  
Scientific Atlanta............................. 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038  
Signal ............................................................................ 5018  
Signature....................................................................... 5003  
Sprucer ......................................................................... 5052  
Standard Components ....................................... 5039, 5044  
Starcom ............................................................... 5018, 5053  
Stargate ......................................................................... 5018  
Starquest ....................................................................... 5018  
Tandy ............................................................................ 5040  
Teleview ....................................................................... 5014  
Tocom................................................................. 5004, 5023  
Tusa .............................................................................. 5018  
TV86 ............................................................................. 5027  
Unika .................................................................. 5008, 5009  
United Cable ................................................................ 5053  
Universal................................................... 5008, 5009, 5010  
Viewstar .............................................................. 5025, 5027  
Zenith ................................................................. 5050, 5051  
Satellite Receiver  
Codes  
Cable Box Codes  
Programmable for SAT•CABLE, AUX and  
VPORT buttons.  
Programmable for SAT•CABLE, AUX  
and VPORT buttons.  
ABC.................................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5053  
Antronix..................................................................... 5008, 5009  
Archer .............................................................. 5008, 5009, 5010  
Cabletenna .......................................................................... 5008  
Cableview ............................................................................ 5008  
Colour Voice.............................................................. 5012, 5013  
Comtronics .......................................................................... 5014  
Contec ................................................................................. 5016  
Eastern ................................................................................. 5017  
GC Electronics..................................................................... 5009  
GE .............................................................................. 5000, 5001  
Gemini ....................................................................... 5018, 5019  
General Instrument ............................................................. 5003  
Hamlin ............................... 5020, 5021, 5022, 5028, 5035, 5045  
Hitachi ................................................................................. 5003  
Jerrold ................................ 5003, 5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053  
Magnavox ............................................................................ 5025  
Memorex ............................................................................. 5026  
Movie Time ......................................................................... 5027  
NEC ...................................................................................... 5005  
NSC ...................................................................................... 5027  
Oak ............................................................................ 5016, 5029  
Panasonic ................................................................. 5048, 5052  
Philips ...........................................5011, 5012, 5013,5015, 5019,  
Alphastar ............................................................ 5079  
Chapparal ................................................. 5056, 5057  
Dishnet ............................................................... 5078  
Drake ........................................................ 5058, 5059  
Echostar .............................................................. 5089  
GE ............................................................. 5000, 5001  
General Instruments ...................... 5060, 5061, 5062  
Hitachi ...................................................... 5083, 5084  
Hughes ..................................................... 5077, 5090  
JVC ...................................................................... 5082  
Panasonic ........................................................... 5075  
Philips ................................................................. 5085  
Primestar............................................................. 5076  
Proscan ..................................................... 5000, 5001  
RCA ............................. 5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081  
Realistic............................................................... 5063  
Sony .................................................................... 5072  
STS1 .................................................................... 5064  
STS2 .................................................................... 5065  
STS3 .................................................................... 5066  
STS4 .................................................................... 5067  
Toshiba ..................................................... 5068, 5073  
Uniden ................................................................ 5086  
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GE ................................................................................. 3000  
Hitachi .......................................................................... 3008  
JVC .......................................................................3002, 3010  
Konka ..................................................................3011, 3012  
Magnavox ..................................................................... 3003  
Mitsubishi ..................................................................... 3004  
Panasonic ..................................................................... 3013  
Philips .............................................. 3003, 3019, 3021, 3022  
Pioneer ......................................................................... 3005  
Proscan ......................................................................... 3000  
RCA ......................................................................3000, 3001  
Sanyo ............................................................................ 3014  
Sony ...........................................................3006, 3015, 3016  
Toshiba ......................................................3007, 3017, 3020  
Zenith ............................................................................3018  
MGA......................................................... 2029, 2065, 2113  
VCR Codes  
MGN Technology ........................................................ 2013  
Midland........................................................................ 2053  
Minolta..................................................... 2055, 2056, 2107  
Mitsubishi ....... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2068,  
.............. 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123  
Montgomery Ward ............................................ 2075, 2132  
Motorola ............................................................ 2021, 2132  
MTC ................................................................... 2013, 2126  
Multitech .............................. 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061  
NEC ...................................... 2009, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,  
................................... 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123  
Nikko ........................................................................... 2014  
Noblex ......................................................................... 2013  
Olympus ...................................................................... 2021  
Optimus ............................................................. 2014, 2132  
Optonica ...................................................................... 2096  
Panasonic .................. 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127  
Pentax .................................. 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120  
Pentex Research .......................................................... 2018  
Philco ............................................. 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063  
Philips ............................................ 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124  
Pilot.............................................................................. 2014  
Pioneer ................................ 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123  
Portland ......................................... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110  
Proscan .................................................... 2000, 2001, 2131  
Protec........................................................................... 2061  
Pulsar ........................................................................... 2104  
Quarter ........................................................................ 2011  
Programmable for VCR, VPORT and AUX  
buttons.  
Admiral ......................................................................... 2132  
Adventura ..................................................................... 2026  
Aiko .............................................................................. 2027  
Aiwa.............................................................................. 2026  
Akai...................................... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008,  
.................................................................. 2111, 2112, 2113  
American High ............................................................. 2021  
Asha .............................................................................. 2013  
Audio Dynamics................................................. 2009, 2010  
Audiovox ...................................................................... 2014  
Bell & Howell .............................................................. 2011  
Beaumark ..................................................................... 2013  
Broksonic ........................................................... 2012, 2025  
Calix .............................................................................. 2014  
Candle ........................................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,  
.................................................................. 2017, 2018, 2019  
Canon ....................................................... 2021, 2022, 2114  
Capehart ............................................................. 2020, 2110  
Carver ........................................................................... 2062  
CCE ..................................................................... 2027, 2061  
Citizen................................................................ 2013, 2014,  
.................................... 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2027  
Colortyme ..................................................................... 2009  
Colt ............................................................................... 2061  
Craig ............................................... 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061  
Curtis-Mathes........................................... 2000, 2009, 2013,  
.......................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115, 2131  
Cybernex ...................................................................... 2013  
Daewoo ............................... 2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026,  
2027, 2028, 2110  
Daytron......................................................................... 2110  
DBX .................................................................... 2009, 2010  
Dimensia ............................................................ 2000, 2131  
Dynatech ...................................................................... 2026  
Electrohome ....................................................... 2014, 2029  
Electrophonic ............................................................... 2014  
Emerson..................... 2012, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,  
............... 2026, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035,  
................................... 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,  
.................................. 2042, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2065,  
....................................................... 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130  
Fisher ....................................................... 2011, 2023, 2048,  
.............................................. 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118  
Fuji ...................................................................... 2021, 2119  
Funai ............................................................................. 2026  
Garrard ......................................................................... 2026  
GE ............................................................ 2000, 2001, 2013,  
.................................... 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120, 2131  
Goldstar ................................ 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2131  
Gradiente ...................................................................... 2026  
Harley Davidson .......................................................... 2026  
Harman Kardon ........................................................... 2009  
Harwood ...................................................................... 2061  
Headquarter ................................................................. 2011  
Hitachi ............................................................... 2055, 2056,  
.............................................. 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122  
Hi-Q .............................................................................. 2023  
Instant Replay .............................................................. 2021  
JCL ................................................................................ 2021  
JC Penney ...................................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013,  
............................................. 2014, 2021, 2022, 2055, 2056,  
.............................................. 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118  
Jensen ....................................................... 2055, 2056, 2111  
JVC .............................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111, 2123  
Kenwood ................................................. 2009, 2010, 2011,  
....................................................... 2016, 2018, 2111, 2123  
KLH ............................................................................... 2061  
Kodak ................................................................. 2014, 2021  
Lloyd ............................................................................. 2026  
Logik ............................................................................. 2061  
LXI ................................................................................ 2014  
Magnavox ................................................ 2021, 2022, 2062,  
.............................................. 2063, 2104, 2105, 2108, 2124  
Magnin .......................................................................... 2013  
Marantz .................................................... 2009, 2010, 2011,  
............................................. 2016, 2018, 2021, 2062, 2064  
Marta ............................................................................. 2014  
Masushita ...................................................................... 2021  
Mei ................................................................................ 2021  
Memorex ........................................................... 2011, 2013,  
.................................... 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2132  
Audio Codes  
Programmable for AUX and VPORT buttons.  
RCA and Dimensia  
AM/FM ............................................................4003, 4270  
AUX ......................................................................... 4004  
Phono ...................................................................... 4005  
Tape ......................................................................... 4006  
CD .........................................................4007, 4190, 4211  
Receivers  
Quartz .......................................................................... 2011 Aiwa.............................................. 4261, 4262, 4263, 4264,  
Quasar ..................................................... 2021, 2022, 2125  
RCA ................. 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,  
............. 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089,  
............... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133  
Radioshack/Realistic .................... 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,  
............... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2132  
Radix ............................................................................ 2014  
Randex......................................................................... 2014  
Ricoh............................................................................ 2128  
Runco .......................................................................... 2104  
Samsung .................... 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112  
Sanky ................................................................. 2104, 2132  
Sansui ............................................ 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123  
Sanyo ....................................................... 2011, 2013, 2023  
Scott ............................................... 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032  
2038, 2065, 2093, 2116  
.........................................................4265, 4266, 4267, 4277  
Denon............................................................................4283  
Harman Kardon ........................................................... 4276  
JVC ................................................................................ 4268  
JVL ................................................................................ 4276  
Kenwood ...................................................................... 4269  
Onkyo............................................................................4278  
Optimus ........................................................................ 4284  
Panasonic ............................................................4279, 4280  
Pioneer ......................................................................... 4275  
RCA ............................................................................... 4270  
Sherwood ..................................................................... 4282  
Sony ...........................................................4271, 4272, 4281  
Technics...............................................................4279, 4280  
Sears ................................... 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048, Wards ............................................................................ 4275  
........................ 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118  
Sharp................ 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2131  
Shintom ......................................... 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098  
Shogun ........................................................................ 2013  
Signature...................................................................... 2131  
Singer ....................................................... 2021, 2061, 2128  
Sony ............................................... 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119  
STS ..................................................................... 2021, 2107  
Sylvania ............................................................ 2021, 2022,  
............................................ 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124  
Symphonic................................................................... 2026  
Tandy ........................................................................... 2011  
Tashiko ........................................................................ 2014  
Tatung.......................................................................... 2111  
TEAC ........................................................ 2026, 2085, 2111  
Technics............................................................. 2021, 2109  
Teknika ................................ 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129  
TMK ......................................................... 2013, 2024, 2047  
Toshiba ................................................... 2015, 2049, 2051,  
...................................................... 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116  
Totevsion ........................................................... 2013, 2014  
Unitech ........................................................................ 2013  
Vector Research............................. 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016  
Victor ........................................................................... 2010  
Video Concepts ................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113  
Videosonic................................................................... 2013  
Wards ............................................ 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021,  
Yamaha ................................................................4274, 4275  
CD Players  
ADC ...........................................................4200, 4201, 4220  
Aiwa.....................................................................4175, 4203  
Akai............................................................................... 4205  
Denon............................................................................4208  
Dynatech ...................................................................... 4177  
Emerson........................................................................ 4178  
Fisher .........................................................4179, 4212, 4213  
GE ................................................................................. 4216  
Hitachi .......................................................................... 4180  
JVC .......................................................................4181, 4221  
Kenwood ...................................................4183, 4222, 4224  
Luxman ......................................................................... 4225  
Marantz ................................................................4185, 4226  
Mitsubishi ............................................................4229, 4230  
MCS............................................................................... 4228  
Nakamichi ...........................................................4232, 4233  
NEC ............................................................................... 4184  
Onkyo........................................................4186, 4234, 4235  
Optimus .....................................................4237, 4238, 4239  
Panasonic ..................................................................... 4188  
Pioneer ................................................................4189, 4240  
................................. 2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, RCA ......................................................................4190, 4211  
........................ 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2132  
XR-1000 ................................................... 2021, 2026, 2061  
Yamaha ................................ 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111  
Zenith .................................. 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128  
Sanyo ............................................................................ 4250  
Sears ............................................................................. 4207  
Sherwood ..................................................................... 4243  
Sony ...........................................................4195, 4209, 4244  
Teac ...........................................................4245, 4246, 4247  
Technics........................................................................ 4197  
Toshiba ......................................................................... 4231  
Yamaha ......................................................4198, 4199, 4268  
DVD codes  
Programmable for DVD, VPORT  
AUX buttons.  
Aiwa............................................................................. 3009  
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Chapter Overview:  
• About the GUIDE Plus+ System  
• The Channel Banner  
• Auto Tuning  
• Parental Controls and V-Chip  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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Video  
Action  
Program  
Menu  
options  
About the GUIDE Plus+ System  
window buttons information  
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/or  
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:  
• Video window  
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•
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A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen (1, 2 and 3)  
Program information  
Promotional  
information  
Channel  
listings  
A row of menu options (Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Promotions,  
Channels, Setup)  
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•
Promotional information  
Channel listings  
Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system screens illustrated in this book are representations  
of what you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+  
information depicted will be available in your area.  
New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+ system, so these  
too are subject to change.  
Downloading Data  
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of  
program listings. When the power is turned off, the TV locates a “host channel”  
that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and channel  
lineup information. A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective  
channels.  
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.  
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.  
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Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group and  
press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.  
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Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System  
To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:  
ON OFF  
VCR  
DVD  
TV  
VPORT  
AUX SAT CABLE  
SKIP  
• Press GUIDE on the remote.  
MUTE  
• Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel.  
To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:  
C
GUIDE  
OK  
SOUND  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
• Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune  
OK  
to the channel.  
•
•
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel  
displayed in the video window.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
3
1
4
7
2
5
8
CLEAR  
6
Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original  
channel.  
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WHO•INPUT  
ANTENNA  
0
REVERSE  
PLAY FORWARD  
REC•VCR+  
STOP  
PAUSE  
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus  
The GUIDE Plus+ system offers eight different options on the Menu bar: Grid,  
Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Promotions, Channels and Setup. To access the  
Menu bar:  
1. Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Press GUIDE on the remote control to see  
the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the  
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  
The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It  
displays the current programming for each channel. The current program is  
displayed in the video window.  
•
Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel  
listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings.  
Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings.  
•
To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the  
channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system  
and return to the original channel. Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+  
system and tune to the channel in the video window.  
Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next.  
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Grid guide  
menu  
selection  
Grid guide  
action buttons  
Grid Guide Action Buttons  
Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+  
system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the  
command numbers.  
When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear:  
•
Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to  
turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. When  
the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the  
scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window.  
•
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the  
number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and  
current program in the channel listing of the Grid guide. Press OK again to  
tune to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will  
automatically tune to the channel.  
•
Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR  
to record the program highlighted in the channel listing.  
If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the  
cable box channel to change while recording.  
Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and  
specified your VCR type.  
The program information window will display a confirmation when you have  
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.  
Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the  
same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose  
between the two programs.  
When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the channel listing),  
the following Action buttons appear:  
•
Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at  
one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as  
you browse through different channels (unlock).  
•
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the  
number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and  
current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. If the video  
window is locked, press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the video  
window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel.  
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Sort menu  
selection  
Sort  
The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which  
you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window.  
To Sort:  
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your  
remote control.  
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.  
3. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the first time,  
the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last category used becomes  
the default. A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name.  
Use the left and right arrows to highlight other categories.  
Categories  
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For  
example, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system sorts  
the programs).  
5. Press the up and down arrow buttons to review the list one program at a  
time. Press the channel up and down to review the list one page at a time.  
6. Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit  
the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next.  
Sort Menu Action Buttons  
When viewing the results of a Sort, the following Action buttons appear:  
•
Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and then  
follow the on-line help for further options. Placing a timer in the Schedule  
will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the  
Channel listing at the predetermined time.  
•
Record Press 3 on the remote to set the VCR to record the program  
highlighted in the channel listing. If you have a cable box, changing TV  
channels will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording.  
The program information window will display a confirmation when you have  
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.  
Notes: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the  
same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose  
between the two programs.  
Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+ system setup you specified that you have a  
VCR.  
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News menu  
News  
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.  
2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar.  
3. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will  
appear in the video window).  
4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story.  
•
•
Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time.  
Use the channel up and down to browse through the list one page at  
a time.  
5. Press the right arrow button to see full text.  
6. If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or left arrow button to  
page forward or back through the pages of text. Press the down arrow to  
view the next story.  
7. Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the  
remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Schedule menu  
action buttons  
Schedule menu  
selection  
Schedule  
The Schedule 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:  
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your  
remote control.  
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.  
3. Highlight a program within the Channel listing.  
4. Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then  
automatically logged into the Schedule menu.  
5. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn  
it off.  
Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your VCR to the  
cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR.  
The program information window will display a confirmation when you have  
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.  
Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the  
same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose  
between the two programs.  
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To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled  
event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar.  
1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.  
3. Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection.  
4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit.  
Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.  
Schedule Menu Action Buttons  
When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons appear:  
•
•
Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from  
the schedule and press 1 on the remote.  
Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and  
press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following  
choices:  
DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday.  
ONCE records only on that day.  
WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time.  
Messages menu  
selection  
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 the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your  
remote control.  
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.  
3. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection.  
4. Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and  
down arrow buttons.  
5. 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:  
•
Remove Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on  
the remote.  
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Channels menu  
selection  
Channels menu  
action buttons  
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 restore disabled channels at a later point in time.  
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your  
remote control.  
2. Press MENU to select the Menu bar.  
3. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu selection.  
4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.  
Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described 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.  
Setup  
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. To access the  
Setup option:  
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.  
2. Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.  
3. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.  
4. Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings, Review options, or  
View demo.  
•
Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+  
system setup are correct.  
•
Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system auto display options.  
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the ON•OFF  
button on the remote control.  
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when you press the  
ON•OFF button on the remote control.  
•
View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.  
Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup, these options will not be available. A  
screen will prompt you to complete your setup.  
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How to Get More Information About an  
Advertisement or a Program  
To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use  
the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional  
information box.  
Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode  
programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel.  
Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen.  
Promotional information  
Promotions  
The Promotions menu displays a list of all the promotions available through the  
GUIDE Plus+ system. Highlight the Promotions menu and then use the down  
arrow to scroll through the list. When the promotion you want to view is  
highlighted, press INFO (the promotional information appears on-screen). Press  
the right arrow to return to the Promotions list.  
TV MAIN MENU  
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items  
The GUIDE Plus+ Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
1 Audio  
2 Picture Quality  
3 Screen  
To access the GUIDE Plus+ Menu:  
4 Channel  
5 Time  
6 Parental Controls  
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu  
8 Setup  
1. Press MENU on the remote.  
2. Highlight GUIDE Plus+ Menu and press OK.  
Each menu and the sub-menus are listed below:  
GUIDE PLUS+ MENU  
0 Exit  
1 GUIDE Plus+ Setup  
2 GUIDE Plus+ Label  
3 Continuous Demo  
0 Exit  
GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays STEP 4: Confirming Your Settings screen of the  
GUIDE Plus+ system setup.  
Yes, everything is correct Confirms the settings you completed in the  
GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.  
Yes, but my channel lineup is incorrect Displays STEP 5: Choosing Your  
Channel Lineup screen, allowing you to change your lineup if it is incorrect.  
No, repeat setup process Begins the GUIDE Plus+ system setup.  
GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.  
On Displays the station name when you change channels.  
Off The station name isn’t displayed when you change channels.  
Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration until it 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.  
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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).  
00:00  
12:01  
Displays the current time.  
The lock is displayed to indicate when the Parental Controls  
are locked or unlocked.  
Sample displays on a Channel Banner.  
Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the  
current channel.  
ESPN  
Displays the label assigned to the current channel.  
Displays the current channel or input channel.  
Mute is displayed when you mute the audio.  
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Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting  
in Stereo.  
SAP  
Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP  
(Second Audio Program) information.  
Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.  
00:00  
Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip  
(SKIP) timer.  
Why You Should Use the Auto  
Tuning Feature  
VCR  
DVD  
TV  
AUX SAT CABLE  
The auto-tuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel for  
different components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player,  
etc.) When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don’t have to  
remember to change your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to  
watch the tape in your VCR.  
With the auto tuning feature, you can set  
up the TV to tune to the channel you  
need to watch by pressing that  
component’s button.  
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature  
The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the  
component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component  
connected to your TV. When you set auto tuning, you’re telling the TV what  
channel to tune to when you press the VCR, DVD, or SAT•CABLE button on the  
remote control.  
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1. Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears).  
TV MAIN MENU  
1 Audio  
2 Picture Quality  
3 Screen  
2. Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control.  
3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK.  
4 Channel  
5 Time  
6 Pare
CHANNEL  
4. Choose which channel you would like to set:  
7 GUID
1 Signal Type  
Set VCR Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the  
TV tunes to when you press the VCR button on the remote.  
8 Setu
0 Exit  
2
Auto Channel Search  
3 List and Labels  
4 Auto Tuning  
0 Exit  
Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you select the channel that the  
TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.  
Set SAT/CABLE Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel  
that the TV tunes to when you press SAT•CABLE.  
5. Highlight the choice that matches the way you have the component  
connected to this TV, and press OK.  
The choices and a brief explanation follow:  
Not connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular component  
connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the  
correct channel when you’re using this component.  
SET SAT/CABLE CHANNEL  
1 Not connected  
2 Channel 2  
3 Channel 3  
4 Channel 4  
5 Video Input 1  
6 Video Input 2  
Channel 2 (SAT/CABLE only) Component (satellite or cable box) is  
connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV, and you want  
the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the SAT• CABLE button on the  
remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 2/3/4 switch is set to  
channel 2. Usually this switch is on the back of the component.  
Channel 3 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back  
of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the  
corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s  
Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.  
Channel 4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the  
back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the  
corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s  
Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.  
Video Input 1 Component is connected to the INPUT1 VIDEO jack on the  
back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to VID1 Input Channel when you  
press the component button.  
Video Input 2 Component is connected to the INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the  
back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to VID2 Input Channel when you  
press the component button.  
Note: You should choose Video Input 1 or 2 for your VCR if you connected it to  
the TV with audio/video cables.  
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TV MAIN MENU  
1 Audio  
2 Picture Quality  
3 Screen  
4 Channel  
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.  
5 Time  
6 Parental Controls  
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu  
PARENTAL CONTROLS  
8 Se
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit  
0 Ex
2V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
3V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
4 Channel Block  
5 Front Panel Block  
6 Lock Parental Controls  
0Exit  
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.  
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 themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L),  
etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program  
contains, you will receive the message, “This channel is not approved for  
viewing,” when you 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.  
NOTE: NOT ALL BROADCAST SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT,  
SUCH AS THE ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE SERVICE, ARE CURRENTLY  
AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. PLEASE CHECK  
WITH YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR BROADCASTER FOR CURRENT AVAILABILITY  
OF SUCH SERVICES.  
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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).  
TV-MA  
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children  
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned  
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the  
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual  
situations (S), or intense violence (V).  
TV-14  
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many  
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following  
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or  
moderate violence (V).  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
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.  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children  
from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.  
V-Chip TV Rating Limit  
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot  
be viewed.  
To set TV programming limits:  
TV MAIN MENU  
1 Audio  
2 Picture Quality  
3 Screen  
4 Channel  
5 Time  
6 Parental Controls  
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.  
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PARENTAL CONTROLS  
8
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit  
0
2
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
3
Rating  
Status  
VIEW  
D L S V FV  
V V V  
4
TV-MA  
2. Press MENU to continue.  
5
^
Press ^/v to select rating.  
6
Press MENU to exit.  
0
3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.  
D L S V FV  
V V V  
V V V V  
V V V V  
RATING  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
STATUS  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
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 View to Block.  
V
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of  
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The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen  
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  
Lists the content themes you  
can block or view.  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
Rating Status  
D L S V FV  
V V V  
TV-MA VIEW  
Content Status Fields  
Lets you select which  
Rating Field  
^
Lets you select from a  
list of age-based ratings  
you can block or view.  
Press ^/v to select rating.  
content themes to view for  
the selected rating, and  
whether the status of the  
content theme is currently  
View (V) or Block (B).  
Press MENU to exit.  
D L S V FV  
RATING STATUS  
V V V  
V V V V  
V V V V  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
V
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.  
Rating  
field  
Rating  
status field  
Content  
status fields  
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 (in other words, you want the child to watch  
TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with  
higher ratings.  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
Rating  
TV-PG  
Status  
D L S V FV  
B B B B  
Block  
^
Press ^/v to view programs with  
this rating. Press MENU to exit.  
D L S V FV  
B B B  
B B B B  
B B B B  
RATING  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
STATUS  
Block  
Block  
Block  
View  
To block programs with higher ratings:  
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don’t want the child to watch  
V
View  
(see chart of age-based ratings on next page).  
View  
2. Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field.  
Tip  
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.  
When you change the status of a rating to Block,  
the system will automatically block higher ratings  
and all corresponding content themes.  
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.  
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4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the  
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings  
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).  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
Mature Audience Only  
Parents Strongly Cautioned  
6. Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you  
are finished.  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
Parental Guidance Suggested  
General Audience  
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.  
TV-Y7  
Directed to Children 7 years  
and older  
TV-Y  
All Children  
Rating  
field  
Rating  
status field  
Content  
status fields  
Viewing Age-Based Ratings  
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
ratings back to View.  
- - Content - -  
Rating  
TV-14  
Status  
D L S V FV  
V V V V  
1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.  
View  
^
Press ^/v to block programs with  
this rating. Press MENU to exit.  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status  
D L S V FV  
B B B  
V V V V  
B B B B  
RATING  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
STATUS  
Block  
View  
Block  
View  
View  
View  
of Block.  
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the rating  
status field.  
V
4. Press the up button to select View.  
Notes: The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become  
View as well. They and the age-based rating status are the only fields that  
automatically change back to View when you complete this process.  
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.  
Blocking Specific Content Themes  
Content Themes  
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the  
D, L, S, V and FV on your screen. See the beginning of this section for details.)  
When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block  
that content theme for higher rated programs as well.  
D
L
Sexually explicit dialogue  
Adult language  
Sexual situations  
Violence  
S
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.  
V
FV  
Fantasy Violence  
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Rating  
status field  
Rating  
field  
Content  
themes  
To block program content:  
1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch.  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
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.)  
Rating  
TV-PG  
Status  
View  
D L S V FV  
V B V V  
^
Press ^/v to view programs with  
this content for this rating.  
RATING  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
D L S V FV  
B V V  
V B V V  
V B V V  
STATUS  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field  
corresponding with the content theme you want to block out.  
V
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
4. Press the up or down arrow button to change content status from V to B.  
All higher ratings’ content theme will automatically change to B.  
Content  
status fields  
5. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.  
Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based  
ratings. Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block  
their age-based rating.  
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.  
Rating  
field  
Content  
themes  
Rating  
status field  
Viewing Specific Content Themes  
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and  
changing some of the content themes back to (V) View:  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
Rating  
TV-14  
Status  
View  
D L S V FV  
V V V V  
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) View.  
^
Press ^/v to block programs with  
this content for this rating.  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the age-based ratings  
D L S V FV  
B V V  
V V V V  
V B V V  
RATING  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
STATUS  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears.  
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular  
content theme status, such as the B under language (L) corresponding with  
TV-14.  
V
Content  
status fields  
4. Press the up or down arrow button to change its status back to V. Your  
child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language  
content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.  
Note: 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.  
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PARENTAL CONTROLS  
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.  
How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two  
sections.  
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit  
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
3V-Ch
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT  
4 Chan
Rating  
Status  
5 Fron
PG-13  
Block  
^
6 Lock
To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV MAIN MENU appears).  
2. Select Parental Controls (press 6).  
Press ^/v to view programs with  
this rating. Press MENU to exit.  
0Exit  
RATING  
NR  
STATUS  
Block  
Block  
Block  
Block  
Block  
View  
X
NC-17  
R
PG-13  
PG  
G
3. Select V-Chip Movie Rating Limit (press 2).  
View  
Rating  
status field  
Rating field  
Blocking Movie Ratings  
If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower  
(in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block  
out all other movies with higher ratings.  
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT  
Rating  
PG-13  
Status  
Block  
^
Press ^/v to view programs with  
this rating. Press MENU to exit.  
To block movies:  
RATING  
NR  
STATUS  
Block  
Block  
Block  
Block  
Block  
View  
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.)  
X
NC-17  
R
PG-13  
PG  
G
View  
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.  
3. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.  
4. If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating  
limits will take effect.  
Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie  
ratings, you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies.  
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Rating field  
Rating  
status field  
Viewing Movie Ratings  
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the  
rating status buttons back to View:  
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT  
Rating  
NC-17  
Status  
View  
^
1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find  
Press ^/v to block programs with  
this rating. Press MENU to exit.  
the rating you want to view.  
RATING  
NR  
X
NC-17  
R
PG-13  
PG  
G
STATUS  
Block  
Block  
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.  
Block  
Block  
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.  
View  
3. Press OK to exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked.  
V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
PARENTAL CONTROLS  
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit  
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as  
“unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include news,  
sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins,  
public announcements, and programs without ratings.  
4 Chan
V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK  
5 Fron
6 Lock
1 View  
0Exit  
View All unrated programs are available.  
Block All unrated programs are not available.  
2 Block  
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.  
Channel Block  
PARENTAL CONTROLS  
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.  
View Makes the selected channel viewable.  
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit  
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
4 Channel Block  
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.  
5 Fron
CHANNEL BLOCK  
6 Loc
Channel #  
Status  
0Exi
59  
^
HEADLN Block  
Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v  
to set channel, MENU to exit.  
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.  
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Front Panel Block  
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front  
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit  
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
4 Channel Block  
panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:  
5 Front Panel Block  
6 Lock Parental Controls  
FRONT PANEL BLOCK  
0Exit  
•
•
Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.  
Keep young children from playing with the buttons.  
1 Unblock  
2 Block  
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to  
any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front  
panel blocked.)  
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you do not,  
the front panel block will not take effect.  
PARENTAL CONTROLS  
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls  
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a  
password.  
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit  
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
4 Channel Block  
5 Front Panel Block  
6 Lock Parental Controls  
0Exit  
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.  
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Using the TV’s  
Menu System  
Chapter Overview:  
• How to Use Your TV’s Menu System  
• Audio Menu  
• Picture Quality Menu  
• Screen Menu  
• Using Closed Captioning  
• Channel Menu  
• Time Menu  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV 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.  
Menus  
TV MAIN MENU  
1 Audio  
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.  
2 Picture Quality  
3 Screen  
4 Channel  
5 Time  
6 Parental Controls  
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu  
8 Setup  
Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways to  
select a choice in a menu:  
0 Exit  
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Use your arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight your choice,  
and press OK.  
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Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main menu press  
3 to go straight to the Screen menu.  
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.  
Exiting a menu  
There are three ways to exit a menu:  
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Highlight Exit and press OK.  
Press 0 on the remote.  
Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you  
return to TV viewing.  
TV MAIN MENU  
1 Audio  
Audio Menu  
Mute Press OK to reduce the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press OK  
2 Pictu
3 Scree
AUDIO  
4 Chann
1 Mute  
again to restore the volume.  
5 Time  
2 Tone Controls  
6 Paren
3 Audio Processor  
7 GUIDE
Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV’s treble, bass  
and balance.  
4 Audio Output & Speakers  
8 Setup  
0 Exit  
0 Exit  
Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which  
control the way the sound comes through your speakers. You can also access  
the AUDIO PROCESSOR menu by pressing the SOUND button on the remote.  
Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving  
broadcasts with weak stereo signals.  
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels.  
Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word  
STEREO appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast in  
stereo.  
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Expanded Stereo Electronically “widens” sound from stereo broadcasts, stereo VCRs,  
digital satellite systems, DVD players, and laserdisc players for a fuller, more spacious  
sound.  
Sound Logic™ Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks,  
and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly  
adjust volume control.  
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is  
available. The word SAP appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast  
with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a  
program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.  
Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s internal speakers  
on or off, and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level.  
Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV’s speakers on and allows  
variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks.  
Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s speakers off and allows  
variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks to an external component such as a  
surround sound amplifier.  
Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s speakers off and allows fixed  
output from the TV’s audio output jacks to an external component such as a surround  
sound amplifier. When you choose Fixed Output Off, the TV’s volume control, tone  
controls, and mute are disabled.  
TV MAIN MENU  
1 Audio  
2 Picture Quality  
Picture Quality Menu  
Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way  
3 Scr
4 Cha
PICTURE QUALITY  
the picture looks.  
1 Basic Picture Controls  
5 Tim
2 Picture Presets  
6 Par
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of  
the picture.  
3 Auto Color  
7 GUI
4 Color Warmth  
8 Set
0 Exit  
0 Exi
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 appears.  
You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture  
Preset, the TV stores the settings so you can re-select them quickly if someone  
changes the settings.  
Note: You can change the picture controls for each component connected to your  
Video, Y, PB, PR and S-Video jacks on the back of your TV. The next time you tune to  
the component, the picture changes according to the settings you created  
previously.  
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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 automatically corrects  
the color of the picture. (This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you  
switch from channel to channel.) Choose On or Off, depending on your preference.  
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  
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way  
1 Audio  
2 Picture Quality  
3 Screen  
4 Chann
5 Time  
closed captioning information is shown on the screen.  
SCREEN  
6 Paren
1 Closed-Caption Display  
Off always No captioning information is displayed.  
7 GUIDE
2 Closed-Caption Mode  
3 Menu Language  
0 Exit  
8 Setup  
0 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.  
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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 CC  
icon is displayed in the channel banner. See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel  
banner.  
NOTE: NOT ALL BROADCAST SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PRODUCT, SUCH AS THE  
ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE SERVICE, ARE CURRENTLY AVAILABLE OUTSIDE THE UNITED  
STATES AND CANADA. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR BROADCASTER FOR  
CURRENT AVAILABILITY OF SUCH SERVICES.  
Closed-Caption Modes  
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.  
CLOSED-CAPTION MODE  
1 CC1  
2 CC2  
3 CC3  
4 CC4  
To set the Closed-Caption Mode:  
5 Text 1  
6 Text 2  
7 Text 3  
8 Text 4  
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 the picture on the screen to display the  
closed-captioned text. Most broadcasters use the CC mode, which displays a few  
lines of captions at a time.  
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.  
Turning off Closed-Caption  
1. Select Screen from the Main menu.  
2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display.  
3. Highlight Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and  
you go back to the Screen menu.  
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TV MAIN MENU  
Channel Menu  
Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna  
1 Audio  
2 Picture Quality  
3 Screen  
4 Channel  
5 Time  
type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.  
CHANNEL  
6 Paren
7 GUIDE
UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air  
antenna for TV signals.  
1 Signal Type  
8 Setup  
0 Exit  
2
Auto Channel Search  
3 List and Labels  
4 Auto Tuning  
0 Exit  
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 (weak stations or  
channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list. If you are  
using a cable box and have set up 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 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.  
Tip  
To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold  
“1” to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two  
remaining numbers.  
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.  
Channel 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.  
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically  
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR,  
DVD, or SAT•CABLE) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Auto  
Tuning feature.  
TV MAIN MENU  
Time Menu  
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time  
1 Audio  
2 Picture Quality  
3 Screen  
4 Channel  
5 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.  
6 Par
TIME  
7 GUI
1 Sleep Timer  
8 Set
2 Schedule  
0 Exi
3 Set Time  
0 Exit  
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.  
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Chapter Overview:  
• Troubleshooting  
• Care and Cleaning  
• The Front of Your TV  
• Limited Warranty  
• Accessory Order Form  
• Index  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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Troubleshooting  
Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows.  
Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to  
install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359.  
TV Problems  
TV won’t turn on  
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Press the TV button.  
Make sure the TV is plugged in.  
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.  
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the  
remote control solutions on page 56.  
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The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front  
Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock.  
Controls don’t work  
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If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.  
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The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front  
Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock.  
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Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.  
TV turns off while playing  
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Scheduled Off function may have been activated. Go to page 52 for instructions.  
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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  
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Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to page 32 or 52 for instructions.  
Blank screen  
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Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.  
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Try another channel.  
When I turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen  
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Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV.  
No sound, picture okay  
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Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound.  
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Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. Go to page 49 for detailed  
instructions.  
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If using S-VIDEO cables to connect a component, remember to also connect the component’s left and right Audio Output Jacks to  
the TV’s R-AUDIO-L INPUT1 Jacks.  
Can’t select certain channel  
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Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.  
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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  
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The station might be weak. Press the SOUND button on your remote control to change from stereo to mono.  
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No picture, no sound but TV is on  
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Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select Signal Type from the Channel menu. Go to page 52 for more  
information.  
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The channel might be empty — change channels.  
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  
(whichever 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).  
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If you’re trying to watch content from a component that’s connected to the TV (like a DVD player or VCR), press the INPUT button  
on the remote control until the content appears.  
Sound okay, picture poor  
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Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.  
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Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 49 for more instructions.  
Black box appears on the screen  
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Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu. Go to page 50 for more  
instructions.  
Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen  
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The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You  
can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to  
select Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF.  
Can’t see commercial skip timer  
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If closed-captioning is on, skip timer does not stay on-screen. To turn off closed-captioning, go to page 50.  
GUIDE Plus+ System Problems  
GUIDE Plus+ setup won’t switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box  
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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.  
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GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.  
You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. 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  
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Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+ Setup. Go to page 15  
for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus.  
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.  
If you’re using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.  
Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occur  
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Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 32 for instructions.  
Make sure the wands of the G-LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s).  
Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you’ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when  
it starts recording (if it’s already on when recording starts, the system will turn it off).  
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Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly.  
Be sure that you set up the VCR in the 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 page 18 for detailed instructions.  
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If a 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.  
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The Remote Control Doesn’t Work  
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Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.  
Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate.  
Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.  
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries,  
you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)  
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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 (if necessary) program the remote again.  
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls  
The rating limits don’t work  
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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).  
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV  
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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.  
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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.  
Problems with VPORT Connection  
No picture  
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Press the WHO•INPUT button until VPORT appears on-screen.  
If using the Component video to VPORT cable, make sure the cables to the other component are connected correctly.  
If using the Xbox to VPORT cable, make sure the end labeled TV is connected to the TV and the other end is connected to the Xbox  
video game system. No other gaming device can be connected to the TV with this cable.  
No sound or poor sound  
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If using the Component video to VPORT cable, make sure the red and white cables are connected to the Audio Output Jacks.  
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If using the digital audio jack on the Xbox to VPORT cable, make sure the cable is fully connected to the jack and the audio receiver.  
Care and Cleaning  
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.  
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet  
to help assure adequate ventilation.  
The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If  
necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-  
based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.  
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,  
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to  
the TV.  
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to  
be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone  
numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.  
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Front Panel  
If you can’t find your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many of the TV’s features.  
MENU Brings up the TV 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.  
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CH  
Scans down through the current channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like 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  
L/MONO  
R
PHONES  
You can access the component you connected to the front of the TV by  
pressing the WHO•INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on  
the screen.  
VIDEO  
AUDIO  
PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound  
coming from the TV.  
VIDEO (in) Receives video from another component such as a VCR,  
camcorder or video game console.  
L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such  
as a VCR, camcorder or video game console.  
Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
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Defects in material or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
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One year from date of purchase for labor charges.  
One year from date of purchase for parts.  
Two years from date of purchase for picture tube.  
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm  
whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
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Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.  
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture  
tube required to repair your television.  
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How you get service:  
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For 20” screen size: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pickup when  
repairs are complete.  
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For screen sizes larger than 20”: 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.  
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To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call  
1-800-336-1900.  
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the  
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
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Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your product. Any additional  
information should be obtained from your dealer.)  
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Installation and related adjustments.  
Signal reception problems not caused by your television.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Batteries.  
Customer replacement fuses.  
Damage from images burnt onto the screen.  
A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial  
purposes.  
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Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.  
Product Registration:  
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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 Warranty:  
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THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER  
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION  
GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY  
WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE  
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS  
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY  
ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY  
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR  
PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
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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.  
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your product outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
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Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs  
of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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Screw-on Cable attaches to  
the round antenna  
Accessory Order Form  
connectors (called 75-ohm  
F-type) on the back of your  
VCR or TV. The ends screw  
onto the connectors for a  
secure connection.  
Description  
Price  
$3.95  
Part No.  
VH81  
Qty  
Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)  
VH81 (3-ft)  
VH82 (6-ft)  
Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft)  
Push-on antenna cable (6-ft)  
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)  
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)  
Component Video Cables (6-ft)  
Component Video Cables (12-ft)  
S-Video Cable (6-ft)  
VH82  
VH89  
VH83  
VH84  
DT6DC  
$4.95  
$5.95  
$5.95  
$9.95  
$24.95  
Push-on Cable attaches to  
the round antenna  
connectors (called 75-ohm  
F-type) on the back of your  
VCR or TV. Ends push on  
for a quick connection.  
VH89 (6-ft)  
DT12DC $34.95  
VH976  
VH913  
VH47  
$7.95  
$14.95  
$3.95  
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.  
S-Video Cable (12-ft)  
2-way Signal Splitter  
Amplified Antenna  
ANT200 $49.95  
Remote Control (RCR160TCM1)  
Antenna Mixer (not shown)  
Audio•Video Adapter (not shown)  
Xbox to VPORT Cable (not shown)  
257217  
193984  
228449  
$29.95  
$11.15  
$4.45  
Gold-Tipped cable  
VH83 (6-ft)  
GP641XB $29.99  
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable  
Triple cable that lets you  
Component Video to VPORT Cable (not shown) GP650XB $29.99  
connect the VIDEO and AUDIO  
jacks of stereo components.  
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.  
Gold-Tipped cable  
VH84 (6-ft)  
Component Video Cables  
Triple cable used to connect  
a video source with Y, PR, PB  
jacks to the TV.  
$
5.00  
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.  
Gold-Tipped cable  
DT6DC (6-ft)  
All accessories are subject to availability.  
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.  
DT12DC (12-ft)  
Please complete other side also  
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Other Information  
S-Video Cable has multi-  
pin connectors on each  
end for connecting S-Video  
components to your TV.  
Charge your order on your VISA,  
MasterCard, or Discover Card by  
filling in below  
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD  
®
VH976 (6-ft)  
VH913 (12-ft)  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your VISA card  
2-way Signal Splitter  
Helps you connect a second TV  
or VCR.  
My card expires:  
Splitter VH47  
s
r
r
TM  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your MasterCard  
Amplified Antenna  
Allows you to quickly switch  
from the antenna signal to the  
cable or satellite signal without  
disconnecting the antenna.  
Copy Number  
above your  
name on  
My card  
expires:  
MasterCard  
ANT200  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your Discover Card  
Remote Control  
ON OFF  
VCR  
TV  
DVD VPORT AUX SAT CABLE  
This is the remote control that  
came packed with your TV.  
Replacements or spares can be  
ordered as needed.  
MUTE  
SKIP  
C
SOUND  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
My card expires:  
OK  
MENU  
CLEAR  
1
4
7
2
5
8
3
6
9
WHO•INPUT  
ANTENNA  
0
REVERSE  
PLAY FORWARD  
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)  
REC•VCR+  
STOP  
PAUSE  
Print or type your name and  
address clearly.  
A complete and correct  
order will save you days  
of waiting.  
RCR160TCM1  
To Order  
Name:  
Street:  
To place your order by phone, have your Visa,  
MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free  
number listed below.  
Apt:  
Use this number only to place an order for accessory  
items listed on this order form.  
City:  
1-800-338-0376  
State:  
Zip:  
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:  
Daytime phone number:  
Please make sure that both sides of this form  
have been filled out completely.  
• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.  
• All accessories are subject to availability.  
• Prices are subject to change.  
Video Accessories  
PO Box 8419  
Ronks, PA 17573  
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Index  
Labels 52  
Lineup 28  
A
J
P
T
Accessories 59  
Advanced connections 9  
Age-Based Ratings 39  
ANTENNA button 22  
Arrow buttons 22  
Audio  
Menu 52  
Search 15  
Channels menu 34  
CLEAR button 22  
Closed Caption  
Display 50  
Jacks, 12  
AUDIO OUT R/L 12  
AUDIO R/L 12  
CABLE/ANTENNA 12  
Front panel 57  
G-LINK 12  
Parental Controls  
Locking, Unlocking 45  
menu 38  
PAUSE button 23  
Picture  
Time  
Menu 52  
Tint 49  
Tone Controls 48  
Troubleshooting 54  
TV button 23  
Presets 50  
code list 26  
Menu 48  
Out jacks 12  
Output Volume & Speakers  
49  
Processor 48  
Audio/Video  
cables 7  
jacks 12  
Mode 51  
Coaxial cable 7  
Code list  
Audio 26  
Cable Box 25  
DVD 26  
Satellite Receiver 25  
VCR 26  
Color Warmth 50  
Connections  
TV + VCR 10  
TV + VCR + DVD Player 9  
Content Themes 39  
Contrast 49  
INPUT1 12  
INPUT2 12  
S-VIDEO 12  
VIDEO 12  
VPORT 12  
Quality Menu 49  
Tilt 50  
PLAY button 23  
Promotions 35  
U
UHF/VHF Antenna 52  
Unlock, Parental  
Controls 45  
R
Y PB PR 12  
V
Rating Limits  
movies 43  
TV 39  
REC•VCR+ button 23  
Remote, batteries 14  
Remote sensor 13  
REVERSE button 23  
L
V-Chip 38  
L.E.D. button 22  
Labels 52  
Language 50  
Languages  
Selecting 15  
Auto  
Channel Search 52  
Color 50  
Age-Based Ratings  
38  
Blocking Movies 43  
Content Themes 38  
Variable Output,  
Speakers On, Off  
49  
Tuning 52  
DVD Channel 37  
SAT/CABLE Channel 37  
VCR Channel 37  
AUX (auxiliary) button 22  
Locating remote sensor 13  
Lock, Parental Controls 45  
S
D
S-VIDEO  
cable 7  
jack 12  
SAP 49  
VCR  
M
Demo Pin 6  
DVD  
button 22  
Channel 37  
code list 26  
button 23  
B
Memory 52  
Menu  
Audio 48  
Channel 37  
code list 26  
connecting 10  
VOL+ button 23  
Basic  
connections 10  
Picture Controls 49  
Batteries for the remote 14  
Black Level 49  
Block  
Age-Based Ratings 40  
Front Panel 45  
Movie Ratings 43  
Specific Content Themes 41  
V-Chip Unrated Program 44  
Buttons, remote control 22  
SAT•CABLE button 23  
SAT/Cable Channel 37  
Satellite receiver code list VOL- button 23  
25  
Schedule  
menu 32  
time 52  
Screen Menu 50  
Second Audio Program  
(SAP) 49  
Channel 52  
Channels 34  
Grid Guide 29  
Language 50  
Messages 33  
News 32  
Picture Quality 49  
Schedule 32  
Screen 50  
Setup 34  
Sort 31  
Time 52  
MENU button 22  
Menus  
F
VPORT  
button 23  
Finding the sensor 13  
Fixed  
Output, Speakers Off 49  
FORWARD button 22  
Front panel 57  
block 45  
jack 12  
using 12  
W
Warranty 57  
WHO•INPUT button  
23  
jacks 57  
Set  
DVD Channel 37  
SAT/CABLE Channel 37  
Time 52  
G
C
Y
G-LINK  
cable 7  
connecting 13  
jack 12  
GO BACK button 22  
Grid Guide menu 29  
GUIDE button 22  
GUIDE Plus+ system  
Channel Lineup 28  
Downloading Information  
28  
Cable Box  
code list 25  
Cable/Antenna jack 12  
Cables  
Audio/Video 7  
coaxial 7  
Component video to VPORT  
7
G-LINK 7  
S-Video 7  
Xbox to VPORT 7  
Y PB PR 7  
CC (Closed Captioning) 50  
CH + button 22  
CH - button 22  
Channel  
Banner 36  
Block 44  
VCR Channel 37  
GUIDE Plus+ System setup Setup  
15  
Messages menu 33  
Mono 48  
Mute 48  
Y PB PR  
GUIDE Plus+ system  
menus 15  
menu 34  
Sharpness 49  
Signal Type  
cables 7  
jacks 12  
MUTE button 22  
Cable TV 52  
N
UHF/VHF Antenna 52  
SKIP button 23  
Sleep Timer 52  
Sort menu 31  
SOUND button 23  
Stereo 48  
News menu 32  
Normal List 52  
Number buttons 22  
Setup 15  
I
O
STOP button 23  
INFO button 22  
INPUT1 jacks 12  
INPUT2 jacks 12  
Interactive setup 15  
OK button 22  
ON•OFF button 22  
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Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only  
add delays in service for your product.  
IMPORTER: (for Mexico only)  
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.  
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57  
Col. Ampliación Granada  
C.P. 11529 México D.F.  
Telefono: (55) 25 81 53 20  
R.F.C. CTM-980723 KS5  
EXPORTER:  
Thomson multimedia Inc.  
10330 North Meridian Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
©2002 Thomson multimedia Inc.  
Trademark(s)® Registered  
Marca(s) Registrada(s)  
Printed in USA  
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THOMSON  
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