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Important
WARNING
Information
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
This symbol instructions indicates important accompanying the product.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour eviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond. Refer to the identification/rating product for its proper operating label located on the back panel of your voltage. to this
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Product
Registration registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact
Please fill out the product you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television. Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date: Dealer/Add ress/Phone:
G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks Corporation. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from index Systems Inc.
of Gemstar Development
Thomson Consumer Electronics and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ System. In no event shall Thomson Consumer Electronics or Gemstar be liable for any amount representing loss of profits, loss of business, or indirect, special, or consequential damages in connection with the provision or use of any information equipment, or services relating to the GUIDE Plus+ System.
Introduction
Key Features Overview
Your "IV is equipped with features thai will ad to your "I*' watching infornlation stmlmarizes tl few of these fk_'atures. Chapter 2 pro\ides rest of the TV's features and how to use them. experience. Tile follog,'ing moce in_klrmation about tile
On-screen
Program
Guide
Description: The GUII)E Plus+ system is an oil-SCl-een interactive list of programs and inlk)nnation that is built into your "IX.'.You can scroll through the guide to see what's on and tune directly to that [)FOgl'an*l fronl the guide You
can also browse pl'ograllls by category with the sort feature,
When you access the Ak,ws feature, MSNBC xxill appear it's available tl'lrough your TX. '.
in your video window
if
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 mertus in your VCR to set up a recording. Requirements: Remove the Den'lo Pin from the G-LINK iack. Complete the on screen interactive Chapter 1. setup. You'll find detailed instructions in
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
and movies b' content, age-based
Description: You can block programs ratings, and/or movie ratings. Requirements: Set up the Parental details).
Controls menu in the TV's main menu (Chapter
2 has to
The broadcaste_:s must use the rating system when they send the program your TV in order for your TV to block the program.
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Table
Introduction
Key Features On-screen V-Chip: Overview Program .................................................................................................... Guide ......................................................................................... ........................................................................................... 1 1 1
of
Contents
Parental
Controls
Chapter
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Before
& Setup
You Connect ......................................................................... 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 13 13 15 15 15 15 19 20
Things to Consider Protect Protect Position Important
Against Power Surges ................................................................................... Components from Overheating ................................................................... Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................
Use indirect Light ....................................................................................................... Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... Choose Your Connection ................................................ . .................................................
Connection: Connection: Connection:
TV + VCR ....................................................................................................... TV Only ......................................................................................................... TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ...................................................................
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. Placing the G-LINK Wands Complete the interactive Set the Menu Language Complete Auto Channel What ....................................................................................... .......................................................................................... Search ..............................................................................
Setup .....................................................................................
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ to Expect ............................................................................................................... on the Remote Control ............................................................................. The Buttons
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22 22 23 23 23 25 26 26 27 28
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... Downloading Data ................................................................................................... Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ Sort ............................................................................................................................ News .......................................................................................................................... Schedule .................................................................................................................... Messages ................................................................................................................... Channels ...................................................................................................................
Setup ......................................................................................................................... 28 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 29 GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ...................................... :........................................................ 29 Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 30 30 31 32 34
Table
of
Contents
Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... Channel Block ........................................................................................................... Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... Lock/Unlock Parental Controls .................................................................................
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How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels .................................. Menus ............................................................ ; .......................................................... Control Panels .......................................................................................................... Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. Time Menu ......................................................................................................................
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Information
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Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... RCA TV Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. Index ................................................................................................................................
Chapter
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Chapter

& Setup
Overview:
Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection Connections The Front of Your TV Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable Plug in theTV Put Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup
Turn on theTV Complete the Interactive Setup Buttons on the Remote Control
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Things to Consider Before You Connect

Protect Against Power Surges
Connect all components Turn off the TV and/or before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. I)ctk_reyou connect or disconnect any cables. component
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly Sat;eguards sheet packed with your TV.
grounded.
Refer to the hnportant
Protect

Components
from
Overheating
Ammge the components so tim{
Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. air can circulate freely. 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
Insert each cable firmly into the designated
jack.
If you place components above the TV, ronte 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 or indirect lighting. toward the screen. Use soft
Demo Pin
You must remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV in order for your TV to operate properly and to connect the G-LINK cable.
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Choose Your Connection
There are several is best ways to connect Proceed your TV. Please use the following page and chart to determine your "IA:. which connection {k_ryou. to tile appropriate connect
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Components
Cables Needed
Connection Title
Go to...
Coaxial G-LINK cable
TV+ VCR
page 8
TV Only
page 9
TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver
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Cables Needed
to Connect
Components
to Your TV
represented in this book.
The pictures below show the cables needed
for the connections
Note: Please locate the G-LlNK cable (provided) when you're getting ready to set up your TI4 You need to connect this cable to your T_, and to your VCR and!or cable box in order for all of the features of theprogram guide to workproper{v.
G-LINK cable
Coaxial cable
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CABLE/
V
VCR
G-LINK
_ANTENflA
/
O.T_
L I vtoO _uolO R L
From Cable, Cable Box, orAMenna
Connection:
1. Connect
TV + VCR
your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your "IV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV),
2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR to the Input Jack on your
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT). 3. Connect A. If you the G-LINK cable to the TV so, remove the Demo
haven't
already
done
Pin from the G-LINK
jack. the wands of the G-
B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, LINK cable to \_ork with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13).
place
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CABLE/
l_From
Cable
or Afltenl_a
Connection: TV Only
1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna to the CABLE!ANTENNA jack on the back Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna of your "IV.
Go to 2. If you're connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable
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A. If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack. B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the GLINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on p. 13).
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SATELLITE RECEIVER
FromCable or Antenna
OUT
0 @
VIDEO R L S-VIDEO
D.TTOTV
SATELLITE IN
VCR
Satellite Signal
VIDEO AUOIO
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R R
IN FR
OUTTO TV
TV (back panel)
G-LINK
ANTENNA
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cables to the Satellite
from
Receiver
coaxial
tile
Receiver
outl_'t, c:tt)]c box, or anl_'nna to IN FROM ANT).
to lhe the
coaxial
ca[)]c
VOUl tablc
Input
Jack
on your satellite rec_.iver tsometimes
labeled
B. Connect the coaxial cable flonl y<)klr satellite _.lisla antcnna satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SAI'ELIYFE IN).
2. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV
lnptlt
Jack
on your
A. Connect a coaxial cane to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUI" TO "IA,')on the satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on tile VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANI'}. B. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack on d_e VCR ,s(lulctinxcs labeled OUT TO "1%,') and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV.
,
Connect
G-LINK cable
A. If you haven't done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. B. Connect the G LINK cable to the G LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. !3).
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Front Panel
_ you cannot Ioc_lte your femote yotl can LIS_-' the I)Llttons of youf TV to operate
tnany of the TV's features, MENU Brings up the Main menu, When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the prex'ious menu, Press and hold MENU for two sv+conds to access the GUII)E Plus+ system. Clt v ._ans down through the current channel list. When yon're using the TV's menu systen'l, it acts like the arrow down button on the remote control. CH A Scans up through tile channel list. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the arrow up button on the remote control. VOLDecreases the vnlunle. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the left arrow button on the remote cor_trol. VOL + Increases the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the right arrow button on the remote control. POWER Turns the TV on and off,
Front Panel Jacks

You can access the component you connected your remote (FRNT appears on the screen). VIDEO (in) Allows you to connect Internet access device. by pressing tim INPUT button on
I VIDEO
a component
such as a VCR, camcorder
or
L/MONO (left audio) and R (right audio) Receives audio signals from another component such as a VCR, camcorder or Internet access device.
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Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable

Tile G-LINK cable enables the GUll)E Plus+ system (the (m screen work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable BoxIf your TV is connected interactive prognun guide) to
to a cable box you must connect
tile G-LINK cable to when the program
receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel guide is on your TV screen.
VCR-If your "IX_is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G LINK cable, one touch VC|;{ recording won't work. "Fhe other leatures of the guide will v,,ork 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 hox. 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 lvmote control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor. 1. le 2. G-LINK wands 3. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, hut 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. Slowly move the reniote 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). Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
II
II
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/0r cable box approximately one inch away from the remote sensor (see instructions below).
TV (back_amell
If you don't have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your T_, just coil the cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the T_
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Plug in the TV
Plug tile end of tile power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot i_'_ the outlet. Insert the plug completely the outlet. into
Put Batteries
l. 2. Rei1]ove the battery
in the Remote
conlpa_nlent cnver on tile renlote. (+ and -) on the batteries with the the polarities
lnseil new batteries. Match diagram on the remote. Put tile I)atlei 3' coi]lpaltment
3.
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 theo W is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or Left.
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 POWER button on the remote control or 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.
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Tip
To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup.
Setup Setup
The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to work properly. In this hook, we call it the "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and the TV makes tire appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically.
Set the Menu
Language
language fk)r the
The first parr of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred menu system. 1. 2. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.
Press OK to select that language.
Complete
Search for channels
Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUPasks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called "auto programming." 1. 2. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching appears on the screen. for channels. A progress report
When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).
press OK (the
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the Channel menu. See Chapter 3 for more details.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup

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 GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you need to complete the following steps. The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands nlust be placed in front of the remote sensor on the cable box and/or VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 13 for details). i. 2. You should see a screen displaying Press OK to continue. the features of the Guide Plus+ system. Once you
The next screen asks you to locate setup materials and hardware. have done this, press OK to continue.
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Step 1. 1: Identifying Your TV's Location press OK on the remote control.
If"your country is bighligbted,
If your country isn't higblighied, press the up or dov-,,n an'ow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK.
2,
Use the number buttons on your remote to enter ),our zip code. Press OK \_hen you're finisbed. Note: lf yourpostal 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 *zext space. The left arrow batton 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.
_Yes
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 (STEP3: Configuring for a VCR appears).
2.
If you have a cable box connected your remote control.
to this TV, highlight
Yes and press OK on
Note: The next series of screens are very important because GUIDE Plus+ system must find the correct cable box information in order for the program schedule to be correct in your TV's program guide. If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and press OK (STEP3: Configuring for a VCR appears)
Tip
If you're not sure which channel is the cable box'$ output channel, consult the book that came with your cable box or contact your cable company.
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Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable progranm_ing, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G LINK cahle to your TV and cable box).
Note: Chamwl 03 is the most commoll.
03
4.
Highlight
your brand of cable box, and press OK. Abt Listed and press OK,
If your brand isn't listed, highlight
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 GU1DE Plus+ system starts testing codes). Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don't touch your T_, VCR, cable box or any of the remote controls for these products.
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 two choices: No and Test this code again. 09 or turned itself off', you have
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, (GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code). highlight No and press OK
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
1. If your TV is connected
for a VCR
to a VCR. press OK. reminding you to
_i_!:i
_i
ii_,,
If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen appears connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR).
2. p._,_,_
Use the up and down arrow huttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV. If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Ltsted and press OK.
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 Y our T_, VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products.
4.
Look at the front display 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 this code again. 09, you can either choose No or Test
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 code. instructions until the VCR finds the correct
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Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned programs. OFF to record
Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locate the correct code,/br the VCR, a list of troubleshooting inst*Ttctions cqq_eaJx to help i'ott bqfi_reyo,t tl_ again.
T_' VCR co_{/iguration
again: rep(,at I'CR setttp.
Test alternate codes: Wsts select(,d braads a_rl (/'tbis/_tils. the t(,st continues with all codes in the syslem. Skip thl_ step: the system won't be ahle to automatical{i, programs to record on your VCR schedule
Step 1.
4: Confirming
Your
Settings
Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct. If all settings are complete, highlight Yr,s, end setup and press OK. If your cable box and/or VCR code testing failed, you shonld see LVCOMPLETE where the cable hox and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional screens appear. If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight A'o, 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.
What to Expect
The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear screen. The following examples explain what you might see: on the
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 STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup appears. of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter in your area,
Features
2.
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.
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The Buttons on the Remote Control
POWER
0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel through the remote control.
ntunbers
and Ume settings directly
&
VOL GO GUIDE
&
CHAN _NFO
To enter a two<ligit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear m the right of the number, then add the second two. Example: to rune to channel 123, press and hold 1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3. Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Press the arrow buttons to move througl{ the on-screen menu system. CH (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. list.
MENLJ
CLEAR
'0 '0 ,0
INPUT
'0 60
0
Slip
CLEAR Removes any menu or display fl'om the screen and returns you to TV viewing. GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel. on the screen.
00
GUIDE Press GUIDE to make the GUIDE Plus+ system appear Press GUIDE again to remove it from the screen. INFO Displays channel information.
INPUT Changes your TV to its video input channel. is the channel your TV must tune to in order for you that's connected to your TV's VIDEO IN and AUDIO a tape from your camcorder, connect the camcorder VIDEO jacks with the audio/video cables.
The Video Input Channel to access a component IN jacks. Example: to view to the TV's AUDIO and
MENU Displays the TV's Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2 seconds to display the GUIDE Plus+ system. MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume.
OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that is highlighted. POWER Turns the TV on and off.
SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds and automatically goes back to the original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if you press SKIP two times before you change the channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically turns back to the original channel).
VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV's volume.
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Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System
Tile GUII)E Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. "_2)u must first set up the GUIDE l'hls+ Menu systeln in order to view this on-screen pn)granl guide (see Chapter 1 for details). Press GUIDE to [)ring up the GUIDE Phls+ system. Then' are six sectk)ns of the GUIDE Plus+ system: A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen Video window
Progranl inlk)nllation
Program information
(1, 2 and .3.)
Promotiotlal information
Channel listings
A row of merut nptions (Gt_d. Sort, News, Schedule, Cbamzels, Setup) Channel listings infk)tmation
Messages,
Promotional
Note: The GUIDE Plus+ sFstem screens illustrated in this book are representations of wbat you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+ ir{/'ormation depicted will be available in your area. New features and options can be downloaded system, so these too are subject to change. to the GUIDE Plus+
Downloading
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,
Data
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of program information. When the power is turned off, the TV locates a "host channel" that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and channel lineup information. A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective channels. To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download. l,f 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 klentify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers tk)r the stations in question. Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.
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Getting

the
TV's
Features
In & Out of the GUIDE
Plus+ System
To enter tile GUIDE Plus+ system: Press GUIDE on the remote. Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the flxmt panel.
To exit tile GUII)E Plus+ system:
Highlight a program to the channel.
and press OK to exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system and tune
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to tile channel displayed in the video window. Press CLEAR {o exit the GUIDE Phls+ system and return to the original channel.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus

The GUIDE Plus+ system offers seven different options on the Menu bar: Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages. Channels and Setup. To access the Menu bar:
Press GUIDE on the remote control to see the GUIDE Plus+ system, To remove the program guide from the screen, press OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR.
1. 2. 3. 4.
Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU or use the up and down (.the Grid Guide appears by defaulO. arrow buttons to select the Menu bar
Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the me.nu 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 tl'le 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 vide() window. Then use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described next.
Chapter
23
Using
Grid guide menu selection
the
TV's
Grid guide action buttons
Features
Grid Guide Action Buttons
Actkm hutt(ms will change according to where you are in tile GUIDE Plus+ system. Fie sure to look at tile action bar be#k)re pressing tile
COll'lina nd ntlnlb(2rs,
When highlighting
tile program,
the following Actioi_ buttons appear:
I, Vatcb 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 "IAr turns on. the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video wind<_w. 6:0 To
_C0nan
Press
2 on the remote
to hring
up the direct
dial box and enter
the
nuinber of the channel you want, This will highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. Press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to the channel.
Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule to record the program highlighted in the channel listing.
for the VCR
If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording. Record will only appear if you have set up GUIDE Plus+ system and specified your VCR type. The program information window will display a confirmation successfully scheduled a program to watch or record. when you have
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 prograrrzs. When highlighting the Channel names (the left column the following Action buttons appear: on the channel listing),
Lock/UMock 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). 6:0 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
the
TV's
Features
Sort
The Sort menu lets you browse prognmrs by category. The channel you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To Sort: 1. 2. 3. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu t_ar. 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 categol T name. Use the left and right arrows to highlight other categories. 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). 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. Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system. next.. to which
Categories
4.
5. 6.
Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described
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 successfully created a timer to watch or record.
when you have
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.
Note: Be sure that durgng the GUIDE Plus+ system setup you specif_d that you have a VCR. If you didn't, the RECORD option will not
be available.
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Using
the
TV's
News menu selection
Features
News
The ,Veu,._menu lets you browse 1. 2. 3. 4. current nc_\vs stories
hy
News menu action buttons
headline.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control Press MENU on the remote control to select the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your 'IV, it will appear in the video window). Use the up am_l down arrows to highlight a stoiT. Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time. Use the channel
a time.
up and down to browse through
the list one page at
5. 6.
Press the right airow button to see lull text. 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. Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.
7.
.4
Schedule menu selection
Schedule
The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ systen! 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 1. 2. 3. 4. a program to watch or record:
If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Highlight a program within the channel automatically logged into the Schedule listing. menu.
Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then
5.
If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn it off. ]Vote: 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 successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.
when you have
Note: IJ'you I_ave selected tu_ programs to watch or record wbicb begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer COn lTicl message. You must choose between the two programs.
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TV's
Features
of a scheduled
To remove or change the frequency (daily, once. or weekly) event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar. 1. 2 3. 4. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Use tile arrows to highlight tile Schedula menu selection.
Use the up and down an-ows to highlight the program you want to edit. next.
Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described
Schedule
Menu Action Buttons

menu the following Action buttons appear: flom
When viewing the Schedule
Re*nave Highlight the Watch or ReccJrd timer you wish to remove the schedule and press 1 on tile 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 ONCE records the same program records only on that day. records the program each week at tile same time. each day Monday through Friday.
WEEKLY
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. 2. 2. 3. If your GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control, Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection. Highlight the message down arrow buttons. you want to read by using the up and
4.
Press INFO to display the full text of the message. If the text continues beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of text. Once you have reached the end of the message, press INFO to close the expanded information and return to the Messages screen. Menu Action Button as described next.
Then use the Messages
Messages
Menu
Action
Button
When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button appears: R_ave Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on the remote.
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Using
the
TV's
Channels menu
selection
Features
Channels
You can customize the channel listing hy enabling or disahling the display of cel_ain channels, For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. 2. 3. 4. If the Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your
renlote control,
Channels menu
action buttons
Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Use the right and left. arro_xs to highlight the 6haunels Use the up and down arrows to select a channel. Menu Action Buttons as descrihed next. menu selection+
Then use the Channels
Channels
Menu
Action
Buttons
While browsing Canoe/ entering
the Channels menu, the following Action buttons appear: you made since number for the between
Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes the Channels Menu. to change the channel
Cbange Press 2 on the remote highlighted channel line.
On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel On and Off.
Setup
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. Setup option: 1. 2. 3. 4. To access the
If the Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU to select the Menu Bar. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.
Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings, Review options, or View demo. Change system settings system setup are correct. Review option.* Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+
Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the POWER button on the remote control, Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed POWER button on the remote control. View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstratioa when you press the
Note; If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ sgsWm setup, these options will *tot be available. A screen will prompt you to complete your setup.
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How to Get More Advertisement
To find
information
out more
the
Information
TV's
About
Features
an
or a Program
inf_)rmation
aboLtt a progr itn. L vertisement or
special,
rise
the left anov_ r button to highlight the channel

box.
tistin_z or p +( notiomd
Requesting more inf()nnation about a particular show displays tile PlusCode progranuning number and the Sbows oi_ ,\i,xt [or that channel. Press the INFO button to exit the expanded
Promotional information
intkmnation
screen.
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items

The GUIDEPlus+ Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus+ system. To access the GUIDE Plus+ Menu: 1. 2. Press MENU on the remote. Highlight GU1DEPlus+ Menu and press OK. are listed below:
Each menu and the sub-menus GUIDEPlus+ Setup
Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen. in the
Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct. Review options
Displays GUIDE Plus+ s}stem auto display options.
View demo
Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration. Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.
GUIDE Plus+ Label
On Displays the station name when you change channels. Off The station name isn't displayed when you change channels. until it is turned off'.
Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ demonstration To turn off the demonstration you must turn off the TV.
Note: lf 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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the
TV's
Features
ChannelBanner
"Fhere are several indicators that might appeal when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the Reins on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
12:01
Displays the current time. The lock is displayed locked o1"unlocked. to indicate when Parental Controls are
Sample displays on a Channel Banner.
@
ESPN 6O
Displayed when Closed Captioning current channel. Displays die label assigned Displays the current channel Mute is displayed Stereo is displayed in Stereo.
SAP
is available on the
to the current channel. or input channel (FRNT).
when you mute the audio. when the current channel is broadcasting
Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting (Second Audio Program) information. Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set, time left on the commercial
SAP
@.
00:00
Displayed to count down (SKIP) timer.
skip
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 "IV so it won't display certain programs. Once you block programs, entering a password. you or other adults can unblock programs by
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.
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How V-Chip Works
the
TV's
Features
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 tile rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is not approved for viewing," when you tune to that particular channel. Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following table.
Age-Based Rating
Description
and Content
Themes for Age-Based
Ratings
TV-MA
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V). Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V). General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (El, and little or no violence (V). Directed to children 7 gears 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 makebelieve and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. All children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
"_-14
I"V-PG
TV-G
"_-Y7
TV-Y
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the
TV's
Features
V-Chip TV Rating Limit
Tile _Cbip be viewed. 7a/Rati#tg Limit lets you decide which "1_ _ programs
limits:
can and cannot
To Set TV progranlnling
1,
Choose l'are/ltal Cbntrnls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you nll.lst enter your password. If they are not k)cked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not he effective until you lock Parental Controls. Press MENU to continue. Highlight and select V-Cbq) 2lRating Limit.
2. 3. ,i.
Once you get to the V-Chip Tl'Ralit/ Limit screen, tlse the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content thenle fronl l'&,ll,to Block.
The ffJllowing sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.
The V-Chip Rating Limit

The fol[owi.ng i.s an example
Screen
of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.
Rating Status Field

Lets you se]ect 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
Rating Field
Lets you select fron] a fist of age based
you can block
Content Status Fields

Lets you select which content themes to view for ratings
or view.
the selected
whether content View the theme
rating, and
status of the
is currently (B)
(V) or Block
Rating Settings Area

Lets you associated see the current The hkx'k/vie_, View state of age-hased are coded ratings in green, and and the content. (V) settings
Block (l!) settings
are coded
in red
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Rating field Rating status field Content status fields
the
TV's
Features
Blocking Age-Based
Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G. TV-Y7, and TV Y), then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings. To block programs 1. 2.
.
with higher ratings:
First. deterlnine the lowest level rating you don't want the child to watch (see chart of age-based ratings on next page). Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Raling field.
When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.
Press the tip 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 tile child to watch appears on the screen. In the example discussed above, you would scroll through the Rating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating },oct want the child to watch is
WV-O.
4. Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 Mature Audience Only Cautioned Suggested
Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between VTewand Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and t7). Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you are finished. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a you will be
5.
Parents Strongly Parental Guidance General Audience
6, 7.
Directed to Children and older All Children
7 years
password, and if you have not already set your password, prompted to enter it again to confirm.
TV- Y
Chapter
33
Using
Rating field
the
Rating status field
TV's
Content status fields
Features
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
ratings, you have the option of changing some of the
After you block age-based ratings back to l,Tew.

1. I)ctermine which
blocked
ratir'_g
yoci
wan!
to vie,,,,,.
Use the up and dovvl] arl-o_,\ buttons of Block.

Press the right Stall tlS field. Press the _lrl'{}\Y I')uttt)|]
to select
the rating
with a status
3.
t_) 1]]()_-e the
)ellow
highlight
to t le rat ng
t.
tip btlnon
to so'loci
|licit,.
Note: 77_e co*ttent slattts fiekls corres'po#ldiHg to the tmblocked ratitTg become l'ieu' as tt'ell. 777_{1' and the age based ratiag slatas gll"e the OHIO' fields that atdomaticalll, ehange bac]_ to 17ew u'hea yotl complete this process. Note: Yott must take eJ.j_ct, remember to lock Parc, ntal ControlsJbr rating limits to
Content
D L S V FV TV- Y
Themes
Blocking
Specific Content
Themes
Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language
You can block programs based on /heir content (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of"this section for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well. For exainple, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language. To block program content: 1. Determine the lowest level of content you don't want the child to watch.
Sexual situa tions Violence Fantasy Violence All Children
Rating field
Rating status field
Content themes
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.)
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.
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TV's
Features
Press the right arrow I)utton to move the highlight o t re fieM corresponding with the content theme you \``'ish to block out.
Press tile up or
4. 5.
dowrl
arrov,
buttoll
to
chan,qe
content
status
from
Vto B.
All higher
ratings'
content
theme
,,,,'ill automatically
change
to B.
Press OK to retklri'J to the i]lentl or exit the screen.

Note: based blocked Broadcastetx ratings. {/'.rott block are their lint age l'_,qltiPt2d u'itb based to prot,ide no content rating. Colllt, llt thetn(Lg themes will or age be
Pr(_rams
received
only
Note: You must lake _tlbcl.
remember
to lock PureJttal
CoHtrols fiw rattng
limits
to
Rating field
Rating status field
Content themes
Viewing
Specific Content
Themes
If yon block specific" content themes, you have the option of going back and changing sotne of the content themes back tn (17) Vt'eu:
1.
Detellmine the content themes you want to change to (V) View. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll thl'ollgh the age-based ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to change to PTewappears. 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 TV14.
Press the up or down arrow button to change its status back to V. Your chiM 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 (W View. Higher rated content themes, that for TVMA language, do not change.
2.
3.
4,
such
as
V-Chip
Movie
Rating
Limit
YOUset movie rating limits by blocking novies rated above a specified level. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. To access the V-CHIPMOVIERA77A_G 1. 2. 3. L1MITmenu:
Press MENU on the remote control (the TVMA1NMENUappears). Select ParentalControls (press 6).
Select V Chip Movie Rating Limit (press 2).
Chapter
35
Using
Rating field
the
TV's
Rating status field
Features
Blocking Movie Ratings
I| you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other \'_ords, movies rated PG and G), then you could atltomatically block out all other inovies with higher rali_,gs. To block movies:
1,
Higfiligbt the Rati##g field and press the up and down arrow hclttons to find 0_e rating that is the lowest rating you don't want the child to watch. (In the example ah_ve, you w(mld t_ighlight the retting status bcltton corresponding to PG-13. since the highest rating yon want the child to watch is PG.) Press the right arrow I_uttol_ to highlight the rating StatHs field. Press the tip and down arrov_ buttons to change the I'_ulton from _,Tewto Block All higher ratings automatically change to Block. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. If Parental Controts 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 tO'e*useparately lo uieuJ NR movies.
2.
3. 4.
Rating field \
Rating status field
Viewing
Movie Ratings
some of the
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing rating status buttons back to Vieu_ 1. 2.
Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating you want to view. Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field. Press the up and down arrows to change tbe button from Block to VTew.
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating. 3. Press OK to exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked.
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V-Chip Unrated
the
TV's
Features
Program Block
Selecting this option lets you decide if Dx_grams that tile V-Chip fecognizes as "unrateLl" call bt2 viewed. Note that "tlllfated" 'I'M progranls nlay include news, sports, political, religious, local anti weather programs, emergency bulletins. public announcements, anti progfan/s \vilhoLit ratings. View All unrated programs are available. BIoch All unrated programs are not awfilable. Note: _btt must remember mke _,ct. Io kJck Parelttal C_ntrols.fiJr ratiltg limits to
Channel Block
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels View Makes the selected channel viewahle. can be viewed.
Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will rune only to channels that you have marked as |Teu,. The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but the channel will be blocked. Don't {_.)rgetto lock parental controls after you change the status of ChaJznel Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect. Note: lf you bare a digital cable box cba*znels 126-999 can be blocked but will not be removable fi'om yottr sca_* list.
Front Panel Block

Selecting this option lets you block (disable) panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Keep cl_ildren from watching or unblock (enable) the TV's front I.>ont Panel Block can:
TV when the parent is not present.
Keep young children from playing with the buttons.
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.) Don't forget to luck parental controls after you change the front panel block will not take effect. the status. If you do not,
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37
Using
the
TV's
Features
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
controls settings using a
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental password.
If you do not lock parental controls, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block
none of the settings will take effect.
for v-Chip,
If you f_rget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the televisinn and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the soven, Parental Controls simply tmlock and yon can re-enter a password via Lock Pare*_tal Controls.
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Chapter
Chapter
Using the TV's Menu System

Chapter

Overview:
Types of Menus and Control Panels
How to Use the Different Audio Menu Menu
Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Menu Menu
Menu
Changing
Entertainment.
Again.
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Using
the
TV's
Menu
System
How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels

The TV's the/_uttons settings. menu system has three types fr()nt of screens: panel 111entls, the
control
panels, system
al_ld
choice
lists
changes
OLI LIS(2 to the
on the
1_21note or the
to accuss
menu
and
make
Tile following your TV.
pages explain hox\ to use tile dilferent types of menus to adjust the features of
Menus
The finnt displays first nteml is called up tile tile Main Main system,
nlenu or a colltrol panel.
nlerlLl. menu,
Press Note
MENU that
on
tile
rclnotu fi)r
or
oll tltc
panel the
to [)ring GUIDE
holding
MENU
2 seconds
Plus+
Menus take you to another select a choice in a menu:
There
arc
txA_o ways
to
Use your arrow buttons on your Ivmote control to highlight your choice, at'td press OK.
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.
Press a rtumber button on the remote. For exantple, 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.
in the Main menu press
Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu: Highlight Exit and press OK. Press 0 on the remote. Press CLEAR. The on-screen return to TV viewing. displays are cleared from the screen and you
Control
Panels
Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brighmess. There are three types or control pane_s: sliders, _umeric entry and choice lists.
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Using
Sliders
Sliders are tised to
the
TV's
Menu
System
i'_lake
adjustments
to
a particuhlr
control.
To use a Slkler 1+
ill a menu: hutton to select the slider control 17_rtile
Press the up or down arrow feature you wailt to adiust. Press the right or left an-ow
2.
button
to adiust
the indican)r
line on tile slider.
l'llll
111114
Numeric
A nUllleric
Entry
entt_' control panel is Lised to ei_ter i_timbers or letters.
A pointer 1. 2.
appears
underneath to enter
the coltunn
you arc+cl+Janging, ahove the pointer. then use the digits
Use tile digits
a number button
in the cokimtl to the next
Press the right arrow to enter a number. When you have
to move
column,
3.
finished
entering
information,
press
MENU or OK.
If the control panel is not set to the current time, use the arrows to go back over the columns and the digits to make changes. You can also enter numbers by using the up and down arrows on the remote.
Choice Lists
Choice lists are used to choose
list appears,
use."
the highlighted
item is the one that
a particular setting from a list. When the choice is currently selected, or "in
Highlight a choice on a menu and press OK to select that choice. You will then return to the previous screen.
Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control panels The the
following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu features. features are organized in order of their location on the Main Menu.
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Using
the
Tit's
Menu
System
Audio Menu
Mute again Audio control the Pt-_:ss OK to _cstorc Processor the way the to reduce the volutn_ I)ispla,_s sound the "D+-s \'olunle +. a choice comes menu sound weak by list oF available your audio ntodes, You button setting can on when which also the access remote. to its n]itlilnLiln k'vel, Press OK
[hroug]l pressing onh
s[,eakers.
AUDIO Mono broadcasts
PROC_'SSOR Plays the
tlae SOUND Use this
in mono stereo
iecei\ing
with
signals.
Stereo Splits the incoming stmeo audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV plx)grams and reeorded materials }]a\e stereo audio. Tile \\ord STEREO appears ill stere(). on the 1A _ hen you tune to a program fltat is broadcast
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays language, if one is available. The word tune to a program that is broadcast with broadcast in mono. SAP is also used tu descriptions of the video {br the visually
the program's audio in a second SAP appears on the TV when you SAP infornmtion. SAP audin is broadcast a program's audio with impaired.
Picture Quality
Basic Picture Controls the picture looks.
Menu
Displays the fixe slider controls between for adjusting the way
Contrast Adjusts the difference the picture. Color Tint
the light and dark areas of
Adjusts the richness of the color. Adjusts the balance between Adjusts the brighmess Adjusts the crispness the red and green levels. of the picture. of the edges in the picture.
Black Level Sharpness
When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear. You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can re-select them quickly if someone changes the settings. Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, SQ]?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 f(ntracking realistic flesh tone colors as yott switch flom channel to channel.) Choose On or Qff, 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. Tbe warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K.
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Using
the
TV's
Menu
System
Screen Menu
Closed-Caption closed captioning Off always On always Display Displays a ,.'hoic,e list that lets you inlkmnation is shox\'n on flit' screen. No captioning Captioning inP()rmation is disl',ktyed. ah,+ays, +when available. ,.'hoose the way
it1|kmnation
is sho\vn
On when sound is muted Captioning information is shown, \_]len available, whenever tilt' '['V's sound is muted, (To nacite the sound, press the MUTE buttort.) The captiotairJg inforn+ation is not displayed when the sOulld
is not tYlt.lted
Closed-Caption Mode captioning t+node is used
I)ispktys a choice fist that lets you choose for displayillg cnptionhlg hlfomtatiotl. select
which
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you language i"or the menus: Engli.sb+ Spanish or Fr(qzcb
_/()clr prefkqted
Using Closed Captioning

Man}' programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets yoct display the audio portion of a program as text on the "IWscreen. 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 it] the channel banner. See Chapter 2 for more information about the channel banner.
Closed-Caption
Modes
modes, including four text modes.
The TV offers eight closed captioned To set the Closed-Caption Mode 1. 2. 3.
Select Screen from the Main menu. Highlight appears). Closed-Caption Mode and press OK (the Closed-Caption Mode
Highlight your choice and press OK (the Screen menu appears again). Note: The Text modes cover near{I] hal/'qflthe pictnr_, on the screen to display the closed-captioned text Most broadcasters ase the CC mode. which displays a few lines of captions at a time.
If you don't know which Closed-Caption mode to use, select CCI. CCI is probably the mode that is used in your area. CCZ 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. 3. Press OK to select Close,d-Caption Dispho,. is turned off and
tlighlight Qff'Alwalt+ and press OK. The closed captioning you go hack to the Screen nlenu.
Chapter
43
Using
the
TV's
Menu
Channel
System
Menu
Signal Type Displays a cboice list that lets you select tile current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHFAntenna Cboose this if you are currently antenna lbr TV signals. Cab/e TV Choose this if you are currently TV signals. Auto ChannelSearch 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 tbe 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 tip tbe GUIDE Plus+ system, this option does not appear. List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Norntal channel list and choose a six-character label for each channel. Follow the onscreen directions to enter your channe{s and other information. using an off-air
using cable or a cable box for
To enter a number greater than 99, press and bold _I" to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers.
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. Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using channel up and down. Use the up and down arrow' buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list. Cbannel Label Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a sixcharacter label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.
Time Menu
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. of time
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule On. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule. Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The onscreen 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
Other
Information
Chapter

Overview:
Troubleshooting Care and Cleaning Limited Warranty Accessory Order Form Index
Changing
Entertainment.
Again
45
Other
Information
Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV yon can correct by consulting
the Troubleshooting
list that follows.
TV Problems
"IV won't turn on
Press the POWER button Make sure tile TV is plugged Check the wall receptacle in. cc_rd) n) make sure it is "live" hy plugging in something else.
(or extension
Something might he wrong with your remote comrol, remote control solutions on p. 48.
l)tess the POWER button on the flont of tile TV. If the TV turns on] check the
The f_ont panel butt_ns may t_ locked (disabLed,. Use the remote contro{ to unlock the front panel contro{s by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Pa*wJttal 6_ntrols menu and choosing View. Buttons don't work by selecting the Fronl
The front panel huttons may he locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls Panel Block Ln tim Parental Controls menu and choosing View. Unplug tire TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.
TV turns off while playing Scheduled Off function may have been activated. Go to p. 44 for instructions. 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 Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to p. 44 for instructions, Blank screen Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on. Try another channel. When I turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G LINKjack on the back of your TV. No sound, picture okay Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound. Can't select certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. If using a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR burton on the VCRis in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). Noisy stereo reception The station might be weak.
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Other Troubleshooting
No picture,
Maybe the
Information
no sound but TV is on
cable/air setting is set to thu wrong position Select GlrlDI: "Pills+ Mettu from I[/e Main menu. select
tile Setupoption. The channel
and provide
the correct
in{ormatkm channels.
on the following screens,
Go to pages 16-17 for detailed
instructions.
might be empty -- change
If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the CAF,LEiANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on tile 3 4 switch on die back of your VCR). Also check to make sure tile TV VCR button on Ihe VCR is in tile correct mode (press the I_,'/VCR bumm on your VCR). okay, picture poor Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the iacks,
Sound
Check antenna
connections,
Try adiusting sharpness Black box appears Closed-captioning instructions.
function
to improve _\eak signals. Go to page 42 f_)r illore instructiolls.
on the screen might be on. Che_k the Closed-Caption l)ispla 3, control panel in the Scre_,n menu. Go to page 43 for more
Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the POWER button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu hat. Press the right arrow button to select Setup. Choose Review options and select OF*E
GUIDE Plus+ System Problems

GUIDE Plus+ setup won't switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box 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.
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
Review your setup information and make sure it's correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDEPhls+ Setup. Go to page 16 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. The TV must be off to download your area. information. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial dov,,nload for
If you're using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program
information.
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47
Other
Information
Scheduled Watch or Record doesn't occur

Check Make Schedule sure the [_w timer conflicts. wands ol tilt +G-L[NK Go to page cal)le 44 tk.)r insttuctk>ns in front of the ten]ore scnsol_s) on the conlponemts). hecause tl_e system turns the vcg. on when
are placed
M:fl,:u sure yout VCR b, turned off during the tithe you've scheduled to record a program It st;ms r_._ording (fl it's already on \\ hel'_ recording starts, the system will turn it oft) Make sure there o" is a tape in the VCR and tllat the VCR is connected properly.
Ik" sure that you set up tile VCR in the GUH?EPIns+ Setup menus It you don't complete successfully, file Record option wont be ax,ai]able. Go to p. 18 t_)r detailed instructions. If a cable box k, attached dcmiled ll3_tiucl [( )DN. to your'lW, make sure
the (_bl_/_uringf!_ra
UCR steps
_ou set it Lip corr,,+ctt_, in the GUII)I_ PIHs+ &qHp mem.ls.
Go to page
16-17
f_)r
The Remote
'_olllcthi+_g Maybe Maybe the
Control
Doesn't
tile remote directly and
Work
the remote sensor on the component. Make tiTing sure there is a dear path.
ilfighl he bct\veL'n renlote isn'[ aimed are
at the con]ponent or
(TV or VCR) that you're Put new and the
to opei_Jte.
hatteries need
in remote to drain
weak, dead
the batteries,
installed incorrectly.
remove
baneries press remote
in the remote. the numbef again. I button for at least 60 seconds
YOLI might Retease
the reMote's
microprocessor:
batteries program
the 1 button,
replace
and (if necessary)
Problems
The rating
with
limits
V-Chip/Parental
Controls
don't work select Parental Controls (press 6 on your
You must took the settings. Go to the TVMAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), remoter, select Lock I'alwntal Controls (press 6 on your remote). I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
It you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds. Notl'dng appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Control& The V-Chip won't let me watch a program even though it's not rated as violent. in order to
Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately view movies with an NR rating.
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Chapter
Other Care and Cleaning

CAUTION: Turn OFF your "IV before using cleaning. a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally Take care You can clean to help assure The TV's screen necessary, you the TV as required, adequate ventilation. may be cleaned may use a cloth agents,
Information
dust the ventilation not to scratch powder.
slots in the cabinet If
with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. dampened with warm water. such as anlmonia-based cleaners,
or mar the screen. These types of cleaners
Never use strong cleaning will damage the TV.
or abrasive
While cleaning
do not spray liquid directly on tile screen, or allow liquid to run clown the screen and inside the TV, Also. to
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the "D.: This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazarcl or damage the TV.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be l_ermanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This danlage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
RCA TV Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers: or workmanship. purchase: Any defect long in materials after your
For how
90 days One
for labor
charges.
year for parts. tubes. units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,
Two years for the picture The warranty period for rental whichever comes first.
What we will do: Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. replacement parts and Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished picture tubes required to repair your television.
How you get service: For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: pick up when repairs are complete.
Take your RCA television to any Authorized
RCA Television
Service Center and
For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territo W covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Selwice Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport yotlr televisio_n to and from your home. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.
on next page)
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49
Other
Information
What your warranty does not cover: Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes additional information should be obtained from your dealer).
how to install, adjust, and operate
your television.
Any
Installation and related adjustments. Signal reception problems not caused by your television. Damage from misuse or neglect. Batteries. Customer replacement fuses. Images burned onto the screen. A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products purposes. A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. Acts of God, such as but not limited to lighming damage.
or is used for institutional
or other commercial
Product registration: Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. How state law relates to this warranty: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your does television not apply. outside Contact the United your dealer States: for warranty information. are not covered by this warranty. Costs of
This warranty
Service calls such service
which do not involve defective calls are the sole responsibility
materials or workmanship of the purchaser.
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Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below 2-way Signal SpUtter a second TV
Helps you connect or VCR.
USE
YOUR
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1-800-338-0376
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Stereo i2
Index
A
Accessories 51 Advanced connections 11 Age-Based Ratings 30 Arrox_ buttons 20 Audio Menu 42 Processor 42 Auto Channel Search 15, 44 Color 42
TV + VCR 8 TV Only 9 Content Themes 30 Contrast 42 Control Panels 40
Schedule 26 Screen 43 Setup 28 ,'_>rt 25

Time
Menus
T
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44
MENU button
20 1S
Trot
i2
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D
DemoPin 6, 8, 9, 11
Troul_{es]]<
GUIDE Plus+ system setup
TV. connecting U
UI!F \llFAntenna Unlock. P;llUllt;il
F
Finding the sensor Fixed Images 49 Front panel bkxk 37 buttons 12 jacks 12 13
Messages menu 27 Mono 42 Mute 42 MUTE butt_m 20
II Cllntl/>l-
"_8
N
News menu 26 Normal List 44 Number buttons
V
V-Chip Age-Based Ralings 35 31 ,q 31
20
B
Basic connections 8, 9 Picture Controls 42 Batteries for the remote 14 Black Level 42 Block Age-Based Ratings 33 Channel 37 Front Panel 37 Movie Ratings 36 Specific Content Themes 34 V-Chip Unrated Program 37 Buttons, remote control 20
G
G-LINK cable 8 connecting 13 wands 13 GO BACK button 20 Grid Guide menu 23 GUIDE button 20 GUIDE Plus+ system 22 Channel Lineup 22 Downloading Information 22 setup 15
O
OK button 20
|_locki_g Movies Content Th_mcs VCR, _onnecting VOL+ button 20 VOb butto_
P
Parental Controls Locking, Unlocking menu 30 Picture Presets 42 Quality Menu 42 POWER button 20 38
W
Warranty 49
R
Rating Limits movies 35 TV 32 Remote, batteries 14 Remote control buttons Remote sensor 13
C
CABLE/ANTENNA jack 8,9,11 Cables coaxial 7 G-LINK 7 CC (Closed Captioning) CH+ button 20 CH- btuton 20 Channel Banner 30 Block 37 Labels 44 Lineup 22 Menu 44 Search 15 Channels menu 28 CLEAR button 20 Closed Caption Display 43 M(xle 43 Coaxial cable 7 Color Warmth 42 Connections multiple 11 INFO button 20 INPUT button 20 Interactive setup 15
20
L
43 Labels 44 Language 43 Languages Selecting 15 Locating remote sensor Lock, Parental Controls
s
SAP 42 Satellite Receiver, connecting 11 Schedule 44 menu 26 Screen Menu 43 Second Audio Program (SAP) 42 Set Time 44 Setup GUIDE Plus+ system menus 15 menu 28 Sharpness 42
13 38
M
Memory 44 Menu Audio 42 Channel 44 Channels 28 Grid Guide 23 Language 43 Messages 27 News 26 Picture Quality 42
Signal Type
Cable TV 44 UHF/'VHF Antenna SKIP button 20 Sleep Timer 30, 44 Sort menu 25 44
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Things to Consider Protect Protect Position Important

Connection: Connection: Connection:

2: Using the TV's Features

3: Using the TV's Menu System

Things to Consider Before You Connect

Refer to the hnportant

in a stand, make sure you allow adequate

Insert each cable firmly into the designated

Stand and Base Safety Information

Use Indirect Light

Coaxial G-LINK cable

Coaxial G-LINK cable

Coaxial G-LINK cable

TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

The pictures below show the cables needed

for the connections

From Cable, Cable Box, orAMenna

your TV to your VCR

Pin from the G-LINK

jack. the wands of the G-

Go to 2. If you're connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable

on your satellite rec_.iver tsometimes

Setup The Front of Your TV

Front Panel Jacks

such as a VCR, camcorder

Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable

to a cable box you must connect

tile G-LINK cable to when the program

How to Find the Remote

When the component

turns on, you've located the remote sensor.

Placing the G-LINK

back on the remote.

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup

To select the item that you've highlighted,

Connections Complete the Interactive

Set the Menu

Press OK to select that language.

Auto Channel Search

The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup

If"your country is bighligbted,

Yes and press OK.

If you have a cable box connected your remote control.

to this TV, highlight

Yes and press OK on

If your brand isn't listed, highlight

T_' VCR co_{/iguration

again: rep(,at I'CR setttp.

0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel through the remote control.

and Ume settings directly

(1, 2 and .3.)

In & Out of the GUIDE

To exit tile GUII)E Plus+ system:

Highlight a program to the channel.

and press OK to exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system and tune

The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus