RCA Projection Television D32TF20 User Guide
HDTV Monitor  
User’s Guide  
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Introduction  
Key Features Overview  
Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following  
information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the  
rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.  
On-screen Program Guide  
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of  
programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the  
guide to see what’s on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You  
can also browse programs by category with the Sort feature.  
When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if  
available and display current news stories by headline.  
One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You  
don’t have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to  
set up a recording.  
Requirements:  
• If there is a Demo Pin in the G-LINK jack on the back of the TV, remove it.  
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Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You’ll find detailed instructions in  
Chapter 1.  
One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINK cable to the TV  
and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR.  
If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one  
of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box.  
V-Chip: Parental Controls  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
Rating Status D L S V FV  
Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based  
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ratings, and/or movie ratings.  
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Press ^/v to view programs with  
this content for this rating.  
Requirements:  
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Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main menu (Chapter 3  
has details).  
The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program  
to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.  
Parental controls must be locked for these settings to take affect.  
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16:9 Mode  
Description: Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area  
using a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player, for display on this 4:3  
aspect-ratio TV.  
Requirements:  
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A 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player or HD receiver.  
A 16:9 aspect-ratio disc or signal.  
The 16:9 source needs to be set to output a 16:9 format signal.  
The 16:9 mode on the TV needs to be on.  
HIGH RESOLUTION  
INPUT  
High Resolution Input and Component Video  
Input Jacks  
AUDIO INPUTS  
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Description: The HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack allows you to connect your  
TV to an RGB device or component video device (Y•Pb•Pr) (with the supplied  
adapter cable). The component video inputs can be used to connect a  
component video device directly.  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
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Autotuning  
CHANNEL  
Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific  
channel when you press a certain component button on the remote (VCR1,  
DVD, etc.).  
1 Signal Type...  
Auto Channel Search...  
3 List and Labels...  
4 Autotuning...  
0 Go Back  
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Requirement: Set up Autotuning in the TV’s menu system. (Chapter 3  
has details).  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction  
Key Features Overview....................................................................................................1  
On-screen Program Guide .........................................................................................1  
V-Chip: Parental Controls...........................................................................................1  
16:9 Mode ...................................................................................................................2  
High Resolution Input and Component Video Input Jacks......................................2  
Autotuning .................................................................................................................2  
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup  
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................6  
Protect Against Power Surges ...................................................................................6  
Protect Components from Overheating ...................................................................6  
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................6  
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................6  
Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................6  
Demo Pin ....................................................................................................................6  
Choose Your Connection..................................................................................................7  
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ...............................................7  
How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player .........................................8  
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ..................................................... 10  
How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR ..........................................................................11  
How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers..............................................................12  
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ......................................................................... 13  
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable................................................................. 15  
How to Find the Remote Sensor .............................................................................15  
Placing the G-LINK Wands .......................................................................................15  
The Front of Your TV ......................................................................................................16  
Front Inputs ..............................................................................................................16  
Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 16  
Plug in the TV ...........................................................................................................17  
Place batteries in the remote ..................................................................................17  
Turn on the TV..........................................................................................................17  
Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 18  
Set the Menu Language ..........................................................................................18  
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 18  
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup................................................................................19  
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 23  
Next Steps....................................................................................................................... 23  
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control  
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................26  
Using the INPUT Button ...........................................................................................27  
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components .........................................28  
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote .......................................................28  
Programming the Remote .......................................................................................28  
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ..........................................30  
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features  
About the GUIDE Plus+ System..................................................................................... 34  
Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 34  
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 35  
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 35  
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 35  
Sort ............................................................................................................................ 37  
News..........................................................................................................................38  
Schedule.................................................................................................................... 38  
Messages ...................................................................................................................39  
Editor ........................................................................................................................40  
Setup .........................................................................................................................40  
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program...............41  
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ...............................................................................................41  
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 42  
Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature .............................................................43  
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature ................................................................. 43  
Parental Controls and V-Chip.........................................................................................45  
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 45  
V-Chip TV Rating Limit .............................................................................................46  
Blocking Specific Content Themes ..........................................................................48  
Viewing Specific Content Themes ...........................................................................49  
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .......................................................................................50  
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 51  
Channel Block ...........................................................................................................51  
Front Panel Block .....................................................................................................51  
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................51  
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ..................................................................................52  
PIP Buttons................................................................................................................ 52  
Tips for Using the PIP Buttons .................................................................................52  
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System  
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System.............................................................................54  
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 54  
Picture Quality Menu .....................................................................................................55  
Screen Menu ...................................................................................................................56  
Using Closed Captioning................................................................................................57  
Channel Menu.................................................................................................................58  
Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 58  
Chapter 5: Other Information  
Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................. 60  
RCA HDTV Monitor Specifications.................................................................................63  
Care and Cleaning ..........................................................................................................64  
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................65  
Index................................................................................................................................74  
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Chapter 1  
Connections & Setup  
Chapter Overview:  
• Things to Consider Before You Connect  
• Choose Your Connection  
• Connections  
• Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables  
• Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable  
• The Front of Your TV  
• Plug in the TV  
• Put Batteries in the Remote  
• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive  
Setup  
• Turn on the TV  
• Complete the Interactive Setup  
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Connections & Setup  
Things to Consider Before You Connect  
Protect Against Power Surges  
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Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.  
Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important  
Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.  
Protect Components from Overheating  
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Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that  
air can circulate freely.  
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Don’t stack components.  
When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.  
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air  
from it won’t flow around other components.  
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference  
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Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.  
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If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the  
TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV.  
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If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin  
lead cables away from audio/video cables.  
Important Stand and Base Safety Information  
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate  
size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled  
off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards  
sheet packed with your TV.  
Use Indirect Light  
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft  
or indirect lighting.  
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Choose Your Connection  
There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which  
connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV.  
Components  
Cables  
Needed  
Connection  
Title  
Go to...  
Coaxial  
TV + HD Receiver page 8  
+ DVD + VCR  
Audio/video  
G-LINK cable  
RGB cable  
Coaxial  
TV + Satellite  
Receiver + VCR  
page 10  
Audio/video  
G-LINK cable  
TV + DVD + VCR  
Coaxial  
pages 11  
Audio/video  
G-LINK cable  
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV  
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.  
Note: Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV. You need to connect this  
cable to your TV and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work  
properly.  
Component Video  
(Y•Pb•Pr) cables  
G-LINK cable  
Audio/Video cables  
Coaxial cable  
S-Video cable  
High Resolution to Component Video  
adapter (RGB to Y•Pb•Pr) cable  
High Resolution (RGB to RGB) cable  
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VCR  
ANTENNA IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
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AUDIO  
AUDIO  
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CABLE  
IN  
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OUT  
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ANTENNA OUT  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
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AUDIO  
VIDEO  
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S-VIDEO  
HDTV MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
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INPUT1  
INPUT2  
2A  
PB  
PR  
Y
AUDIO OUTPUTS  
HIGH RESOLUTION  
INPUT  
ANTENNA/  
CABLE INPUT  
FIXED  
VARIABLE  
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AUDIO INPUTS  
G-LINK  
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EXT SPEAKERS  
EXT  
INPUT3  
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HD RECEIVER  
DVD PLAYER  
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VIDEO  
AUDIO  
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VIDEO  
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How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player  
1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.  
A. Connect the DVD player’s audio/video output to INPUT3 on the TV using audio/video cables. If your DVD player  
has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using the S-Video jacks instead.  
Notes:  
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If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable only transfers video  
information.  
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If your DVD player has a component video output, we recommend you use the component video input on the TV  
instead of the standard video or S-Video connection.  
2. Connect your VCR to your TV.  
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the TV.  
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video output to INPUT1 on the TV using audio/video cables.  
3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.  
A. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off-air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.  
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4. Connect your HD Receiver to your TV.  
A. Connect the supplied high resolution cable to your HD receiver and to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT on the TV.  
Note: Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition  
format using this product. To view material in standard definition instead, you also must connect the Audio/Video jacks  
to the TV.  
B. Connect audio/video cables from the HD receiver’s AUDIO OUT (R and L) and VIDEO jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO  
and VIDEO IN jacks on the TV.  
C. Connect audio cables from the HD receiver’s AUDIO OUT (R and L) jacks to the TV’s HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO IN  
(R and L) jacks.  
D. Connect an optional S-Video cable from the HD receiver’s S-VIDEO jack to the TV’s S-VIDEO jack.  
Note: If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable only transfers video  
information.  
Viewing the Components  
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.  
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs.  
• The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.  
• The HD receiver can be viewed on the HiRes (recommended) or VID2 input channel.  
• The DVD player can be viewed on the VID3 input channel.  
Notes:  
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You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel. This is called Autotuning. (See Chapter 3  
for more information.)  
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The TV automatically detects when a component is connected to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack. To connect a  
component video device to this jack, you need to use the supplied RGB-component video adapter cable. The TV  
automatically detects and displays the component video signal.  
Important: If your RCA or PROSCAN HD receiver switches from a high definition output to a standard definition  
output, you will need to switch from the high resolution input channel to the standard definition INPUT2 (VID2)  
channel in order for you to view the signal. There are two situations in which this would occur:  
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When recording from the HD receiver  
When a high definition output signal is not allowed by the program provider and/or movie studio for that  
particular program  
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VCR  
ANTENNA IN  
VIDEO  
VIDEO  
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AUDIO  
AUDIO  
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CABLE  
IN  
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OUT  
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ANTENNA OUT  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
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AUDIO  
VIDEO  
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S-VIDEO  
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HDTV MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
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INPUT1  
INPUT2  
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AUDIO OUTPUTS  
HIGH RESOLUTION  
INPUT  
ANTENNA/  
CABLE INPUT  
FIXED  
VARIABLE  
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AUDIO INPUTS  
G-LINK  
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EXT SPEAKERS  
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RECEIVER  
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How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR  
1. Connect your VCR to your TV.  
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the TV.  
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT1 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV using  
audio/video cables.  
2. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.  
A. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.  
3. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV.  
A. Connect the satellite receiver’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV  
using audio/video cables. If your satellite receiver has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by  
using the S-Video jacks instead.  
Note: If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable only transfers video  
information.  
Viewing the Components  
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.  
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs.  
• The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.  
• The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID2 input channel.  
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel. This is called Autotuning. (See Chapter  
3 for more information.)  
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VCR  
ANTENNA IN  
VIDEO  
L
AUDIO  
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CABLE  
IN  
VIDEO  
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AUDIO  
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OUT  
ANTENNA OUT  
OFF-AIR ANTENNA  
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AUDIO  
VIDEO  
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S-VIDEO  
HDTV MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
R
INPUT1  
INPUT2  
PB  
PR  
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AUDIO OUTPUTS  
HIGH RESOLUTION  
INPUT  
ANTENNA/  
CABLE INPUT  
FIXED  
VARIABLE  
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AUDIO INPUTS  
G-LINK  
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EXT SPEAKERS  
EXT  
INUT3  
POWER  
INT  
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DVD PLAYER  
S-VIDEO  
VIDEO  
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How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR  
1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.  
A. Connect the DVD player’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV  
using audio/video cables. If your DVD player has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using  
the S-Video jacks instead.  
Notes:  
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If you are using an S-Video cable, you must also use audio cables. The S-Video cable only transfers video  
information.  
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If your DVD player has a component video output, we recommend you use the component video input on the TV  
instead of the standard video or S-Video connection.  
2. Connect your VCR to your TV.  
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the TV.  
B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT1 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV using  
audio/video cables.  
3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.  
A. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR.  
Viewing the Components  
1. Turn on the TV and the component(s) you want to view.  
2. Press the TV button on the remote control.  
3. Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs.  
• The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel.  
• The DVD player can be viewed on the VID3 input channel.  
Note: You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel. This is called Autotuning. (See Chapter  
3 for more information.)  
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How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers  
1. Connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables.  
• FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V  
receiver that has its own volume control.  
Note: If you use the fixed audio output jacks, you may want to turn off the volume display in the Audio menu.  
• VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the TV  
and TV remote control.  
2. Use speaker wire to connect the TV to external speakers.  
• The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the TV’s internal speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to  
external speakers only. INT sends audio to the TV’s internal speakers only.  
Note: The external speaker rating is 8 ohms with 10 watts power handling capabilities.  
A/V RECEIVER  
VCR  
CD  
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TAPE  
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VIDEO  
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S-VIDEO  
HDTV MONITOR  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
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INPUT2  
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AUDIO OUTPUTS  
HIGH RESOLUTION  
INPUT  
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CABLE INPUT  
FIXED  
VARIABLE  
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AUDIO INPUTS  
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Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables  
This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect  
components to your TV.  
Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables  
The Y•Pb•Pr jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source,  
such as a DVD player. This connection provides optimum picture quality  
because the video is separated into three signals. To ensure maximum picture  
quality, use three video-grade cables for the connection.  
Note: Also, remember to connect the left and right audio cables because  
the Y•Pb•Pr cables carry only the picture signal, not the sound.  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT  
AUDIO  
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S-Video Jacks and Cables  
The S-Video (separate video) jacks provide better picture quality than the  
regular video jacks (labeled INPUT1 VIDEO; INPUT2 VIDEO; INPUT3 VIDEO)  
because the color (chrominance, also called chroma) part of the signal is  
separated from the black and white (luminance) part of the picture.  
S-Video Jack  
If a component you’re connecting to your TV (like a DVD) has an S-VIDEO  
jack, connect the DVD to the TV with an S-Video cable (not provided) for a  
better quality picture.  
Note: Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the  
S-Video cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.  
Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type)  
These jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components.  
The audio/video jacks are often color coded (yellow for video, red for right  
audio, and white for left audio). This is also called composite video.  
Note: If your component has only one input for audio (mono), connect it  
to the left (white L/Mono) audio jack on the TV and don’t connect the  
right audio part of the cable.  
Audio/Video Jacks  
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RF Jack and Coaxial Cables (F-type)  
The RF jack is necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and satellite  
signals.  
This jack is required for antenna or cable connections. The RF jack on the TV is  
labeled ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT.  
RF Jack  
An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution.  
Audio Output Jacks and the External Speakers Jacks and Switch  
These jacks are used to connect your TV to an audio receiver or other audio  
processing component. The two types of jacks you can use for audio output are  
fixed and variable. You can also connect external speakers directly to the TV, if  
you want to use the TV’s audio processor.  
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The FIXED jacks provide fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio  
output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver when you want to control the  
volume through the A/V receiver.  
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the volume display in the Audio menu.  
The VARIABLE jacks provide variable-level audio output. Volume levels are  
controlled by the volume controls on the TV and remote control.  
The EXT SPEAKERS jacks let you connect external left and right speakers to the  
TV. The EXT/INT switch beside the jacks lets you turn the TV’s internal  
speakers on or off. EXT sends audio to external speakers only. INT sends audio  
to the TV’s internal speakers only.  
High Resolution Input Jack and Cables  
This jack lets you connect your TV to an RGB or component video device  
(Y•Pb•Pr). How images are displayed, however, depends on other factors such  
as the type of device connected to the TV and the media being transmitted.  
Notes:  
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Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the  
high resolution cable carries only the picture signal, not the sound.  
HIGH RESOLUTION  
INPUT  
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The TV automatically detects when a component is connected to the  
HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack. To connect a component video device  
to this jack, you need to use the supplied RGB-component video  
adapter cable. The TV automatically detects and displays the  
component video signal.  
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Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable  
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to  
work with your VCR and/or cable box.  
Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box, you must connect the G-LINK cable to  
receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program  
guide is on your TV screen.  
VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR  
recording won’t work. The other features of the guide will work properly, however.  
How to Find the Remote Sensor  
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box.  
Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor  
isn’t labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote control that came with  
the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.  
G-LINK cable  
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.  
2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with  
the cable box and/or VCR to which you’re attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching  
the front of the component.  
G-LINK wands  
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while  
you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each  
time you move the remote (holding down the button won’t work).  
If there is a demo  
pin in the G-LINK  
jack on the back of  
the TV, you must  
remove it before  
you connect the G-  
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is no demo pin,  
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the G-LINK jack.  
4. When the component turns on, you’ve located the VCR’s or cable box’s remote sensor.  
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cable box and a VCR  
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just coil the cable of the  
extra G-LINK wand with  
a twist tie and leave it  
behind the TV.  
Connect to G-LINK jack  
on the back of the TV.  
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The Front of Your TV  
Front Inputs  
The TV has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and  
open the cover. Please note the illustration below shows a typical front input layout.  
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When you plug in headphones, the TV’s internal and external speakers are automatically turned off.  
When connecting a device that uses a monaural cable, such as some camcorders, use the Left (mono) input jack to  
get sound from both speakers.  
Front Panel  
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features.  
MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted items.  
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.  
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points up to items and adjusts menu controls.  
VOL - Decreases the volume. In the menu system, it points left to items and adjusts menu controls.  
VOL + Increases the volume. In the menu system, it points right to items and adjusts menu controls.  
POWER Turns the TV on and off.  
Headphone jack  
A/V jacks  
The front panel illustration shows a  
typical front panel layout. The exact look  
may be different from the one on the  
front of your TV.  
AUDIO  
If you use the Front Panel Block feature,  
the front panel no longer provides  
access to the menus. The Front Panel  
Block feature disables all front panel  
buttons. For more information, see  
Chapter 3.  
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Plug in the TV  
Plug the flat end of the cable into the POWER jack on the back of the  
TV. Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet.  
Be sure to insert the plug completely.  
Put batteries in the remote  
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Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote  
by pushing down on and sliding off the cover.  
Insert 2 “AA” fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are  
aligned correctly.  
Replace the cover.  
How to Use the Remote Control to  
Complete the Interactive Setup  
The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-  
screen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens:  
highlight your choice and select it.  
ON OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
TV button  
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE  
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.  
MUTE  
SKIP  
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from  
other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a  
different color).  
OK  
Arrows  
MENU  
CLEAR  
Turn on the TV  
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front panel.  
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts  
the remote into TV mode. “TV mode” means that the buttons on  
the remote control operate the TV’s functions.  
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Complete the Interactive Setup  
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly.  
In this book, we call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you  
questions, you answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments.  
The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear  
automatically.  
Tip  
To access the setup menus  
manually, press MENU and choose  
SETUP.  
SETUP  
Set the Menu Language  
The first part of the SETUP menu asks you to select your preferred  
Select the language to be used  
in these menus.  
1 English  
language for the menu system.  
2 Español  
3 Français  
1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system using the  
arrow buttons.  
2. Press OK to select that language.  
SETUP  
Complete Auto Channel Search  
The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all  
channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is  
sometimes called “auto programming.”  
Would you like the monitor to  
search for all available channels?  
1 Yes  
2 No, skip this step  
1. Highlight Yes and press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for  
channels. A progress report appears on the screen.  
2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press  
OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).  
Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later  
through the Channel menu. See Chapter 4 for more details.  
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The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup  
Important: If you have a VCR or cable box connected to the TV,  
you need to connect the G-LINK cable to use the GUIDE Plus+  
system. Go to page 15.  
Tip  
If you move to a new zip or postal  
code, or if any of your information  
changes and you need to access the  
setup screens from the TV’s main  
menu— press MENU, choose GUIDE  
Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE  
Plus+ Setup, then choose 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.  
Step 1: Begin Setup  
Use the arrow buttons to highlight Setup and press OK.  
Step 2: Identifying Your TV’s Location  
1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.  
If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button  
on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK.  
2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code or  
postal code.  
Press OK when you’re finished.  
Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down  
arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right  
arrow button to go to the next space. The left arrow button also  
moves the highlight to the left.  
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Step 3: Configuring for Cable  
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply  
your TV with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system  
needs to know if your TV is connected to cable.  
1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK.  
If your TV isn’t connected to cable, highlight No and press OK.  
2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press  
OK on your remote control.  
Note: The next series of screens is very important because the  
GUIDE Plus+ system must find the correct cable box information in  
order to receive the correct TV program listings.  
If you don’t have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and  
press OK. Then go to page 22.  
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight your brand of cable box, and  
press OK.  
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.  
4. Make sure your cable box is on.  
5. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came  
with your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).  
Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).  
Important: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV,  
VCR, cable box, or any of the remote controls for these products.  
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6. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09,  
the test was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK.  
If the cable box did not change to channel 9, highlight No. If you  
select No, the system will try another code.  
If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize your cable box after  
several tries, a screen stating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please  
consult your manual and try again” appears. You have a choice to  
either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup. If you get this message,  
you should also:  
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Double check the brand of your cable box, and try entering it  
again.  
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Check to make sure the G-LINK cable wand is positioned  
correctly.  
If you choose to skip the cable box or VCR setup some features of  
the guide may not be available until you successfully complete this  
procedure.  
7. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to  
see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding  
you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box).  
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Channel 03 is the most common.  
Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV  
with audio/video cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page  
13 for pictures of these cables.  
Tips  
If you’re not sure which channel is the cable  
box’s output channel, consult the owner’s  
manual that came with your cable box or  
contact your cable company.  
Leave your cable box turned ON to receive  
program information.  
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs.  
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Step 4: Configuring for a VCR  
1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK.  
If it is not, highlight No and press OK. (Answering No automatically  
skips to the end of GUIDE Plus+ setup.)  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your  
VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK.  
If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.  
3. Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you  
complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.  
Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch  
your TV, VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products.  
4. Look at the front 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 did not change to channel 9, highlight No. If you select  
No, the system will try another code.  
If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize your VCR after several  
tries, a screen stating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult  
your manual and try again” appears. You have a choice to either Try  
Again or Skip VCR Setup. If you get this message, you should also:  
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Double check the brand of your VCR, and try entering it again.  
Check to make sure the G-LINK cable wand is positioned  
correctly.  
If you choose to skip the cable box or VCR setup some features of  
the guide may not be available until you successfully complete this  
procedure.  
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, highlight Exit and press OK to watch TV.  
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What to Expect  
The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain  
what you might see:  
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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 more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the  
first GUIDE Plus+ system download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel  
numbers for the stations in question.  
Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.  
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.  
Next Steps  
Now that you’ve finished the Interactive Setup, you’re ready to watch TV. This might be a good time to program your  
remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other components. Go to the  
next chapter to find out how to program your remote.  
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Using the Remote Control  
Chapter Overview:  
• The Buttons on the Remote Control  
• Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components  
• How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It  
• Code List  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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The Buttons on the Remote Control  
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings  
directly through the remote control. They are also used in the GUIDE  
Plus+ system and in the TV menu to make selections.  
ON OFF  
VCR1  
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To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit  
channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and  
hold the “1” button until “1” and two dashes (– –) appear, then add the  
second two digits. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1  
until “1– –” appears, release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3.  
Indicator  
MUTE  
SKIP  
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver  
button in satellite mode for most brands.  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
Move (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the GUIDE Plus+  
system and TV menu and to adjust the menu controls. Also moves the  
PIP window when no menus are on the screen.  
OK  
AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Can also be programmed to  
operate most brands of an additional remote-controllable component.  
MENU  
CLEAR  
Backlight Lights up some of the buttons in the dark.  
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CH + or CH - Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press  
once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue  
changing channels. In DVD mode, skips chapters for some brands. In the  
Guide Plus+ system, scrolls a page of info at a time.  
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CH CTRL When using PIP, selects the picture window, (that is, the  
main or PIP window) to be changed by the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v  
(channel down) buttons.  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you  
to normal viewing.  
REC•VCR+  
PIP  
SWAP  
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DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if Autotuning is enabled, will  
WHO  
turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel.  
FETCH Turns 16:9 mode on or off in the TV mode.  
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in  
the menu system.  
GUIDE Brings up and exits the GUIDE Plus+ system. In SAT•CABLE  
mode, brings up available on-screen guides for some brands.  
INDICATOR Indicates the programming mode when programming the  
remote to control components.  
INFO Brings up channel information; press again to clear the screen. In  
Note: The VCR1, DVD, VCR2, and  
the GUIDE Plus+ system, brings up more program information.  
SAT•CABLE buttons also turn on most  
INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources  
(VID1, VID2, VID3, FRONT, HiRes, CMPNT, last channel).  
RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products.  
MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. In VCR  
mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button for most brands.  
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MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to  
restore the volume.  
Tip  
To turn off all the RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components  
that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice  
within two seconds.  
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items.  
ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on and off. If in another  
device mode (VCR, DVD, SAT•CABLE, etc.) and programmed, will turn  
the device on and off.  
This feature only works with most RCA, GE, and  
PROSCAN products.  
PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to  
remove the PIP window. (See Chapter 3 for more information about  
using PIP.)  
REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, REC•VCR+, STOP, PAUSE If  
programmed, provides transport control for some remote-controllable  
VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players.  
Pressing REC•VCR+ when using the GUIDE Plus+ System sets the VCR  
to record a program.  
SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode and, if Autotuning is  
enabled, will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel.  
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30  
seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly to  
add more time. Also, activates Search function for some GE, RCA, or  
PROSCAN VCRs.  
SWAP When using PIP, swaps the main picture with the PIP window.  
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays  
channel information.  
VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR1 mode and, if Autotuning is enabled,  
will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel.  
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and, if Autotuning is enabled,  
will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel.  
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume.  
WHO In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists “profiles”  
(RCA, GE, and PROSCAN satellite or HD receivers only). This button  
does not operate in the TV mode.  
Using the INPUT Button  
Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels and  
view components you have connected to the TV.  
1. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure the  
component you want to view is turned ON.  
2. Press INPUT to tune to an available input channel.  
3. To return to the channel you were previously watching, press  
the INPUT button until you see the channel in the upper right  
corner.  
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Programming the Remote to Operate  
Other Components  
VCR1  
DVD  
ON • OFF  
TV  
VCR2  
AUX SAT•CABLE  
The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of  
remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to  
operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components.  
Indicator  
Also, the AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an  
additional remote-controllable component.  
Note: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote.  
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote  
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for  
your component, turn the component ON. For example, to program the  
remote for a VCR, turn on the VCR. Point the remote at the VCR, and  
press the VCR1 button. Then press ON•OFF or CH + (channel up) or  
CH – (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote  
commands. If the component does not respond, the remote needs to be  
programmed.  
REVERSE PLAY  
STOP  
Programming the Remote  
There are two ways to program the remote control:  
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direct entry  
You’ll use these buttons when  
you program the remote.  
Using Automatic Code Search  
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate  
each of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search  
without programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the  
indicator on the remote turns off.  
Important: The remote may not  
be compatible with all models of  
all brands of components. It also  
may not operate all functions of  
the remote that came with your  
component.  
1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR, DVD player, etc.)  
2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR1,  
DVD, etc.). While holding the component button, press and hold  
ON•OFF until the indicator on the remote turns on, then release  
both buttons.  
3. Point the remote at the component. Press and release PLAY, then  
wait 5 seconds or until the indicator on the remote stops flashing.  
Tip  
To stop the automatic code search without  
programming any components, press and hold  
CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns  
off.  
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At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program.  
If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn  
off, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of  
codes.  
Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have  
searched through all of the codes. There are 20 total sets of codes. If  
the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times, then  
the remote can’t be programmed to operate that component.  
If the component you want to control does turn off:  
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step  
until the device turns back ON.  
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote  
turns off.  
Using Direct Entry  
Important  
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.  
You must continue pressing the component button  
while you enter the code.  
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the  
code list in this section.  
Let’s say you have a Zenith VCR. To program the  
universal remote to operate the VCR, you would:  
3. Point the remote at the component.  
Press and hold the VCR1 button while you enter the  
first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes column.  
4. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the  
remote.  
Release the VCR1 button. Press ON•OFF to see if the  
VCR responds. If it doesn’t, follow the same steps, but  
enter the second code for Zenith VCRs instead of the  
first.  
5. Enter the 4-digit code from the remote control code list on the  
following pages. If the indicator flashes, you have either entered an  
invalid code or the button isn’t programmable.  
6. Release the component button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the  
component responds to the command. If it doesn’t, try pressing the  
component button and then ON•OFF again.  
•
If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed  
for your brand, until the component responds to the remote  
commands.  
•
If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work,  
try the automatic code search method. If automatic code search  
doesn’t find the code, the remote is not compatible with your  
component.  
Note  
Some of the remote’s buttons might operate differently  
for other components, especially when you’re using  
another component’s menu system.  
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How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It  
Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV, DVD, VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) it uses  
operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to control the TV, you would  
press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV.  
1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR1, VCR2, SAT•CABLE, AUX) to set the remote to control the  
component.  
2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.  
3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.  
Notes:  
•
The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components. It also may not operate all functions  
of the remote that came with your component.  
•
If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong mode. You must press the  
component button that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want to operate the VCR, press  
VCR1 on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode.)  
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VCR Codes  
Toshiba ............................................ 2015, 2049, 2051,  
............................................... 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116  
Totevsion .................................................... 2013, 2014  
Unitech ................................................................. 2013  
Vector Research...................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016  
Victor .................................................................... 2010  
Video Concepts ............ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113  
Videosonic............................................................ 2013  
Wards ..................................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021,  
.......................... 2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061,  
................. 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2132  
XR-1000 ............................................ 2021, 2026, 2061  
Yamaha ......................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111  
Zenith ........................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128  
Magnavox ...................................................2021, 2022, 2062,  
................................................. 2063, 2104, 2105, 2108, 2124  
Magnin ............................................................................ 2013  
Marantz .......................................................2009, 2010, 2011,  
............................................... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2062, 2064  
Marta ............................................................................... 2014  
Masushita ........................................................................ 2021  
Mei .................................................................................. 2021  
Memorex ............................................................. 2011, 2013,  
....................................... 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2132  
MGA.............................................................2029, 2065, 2113  
MGN Technology ........................................................... 2013  
Midland........................................................................... 2053  
Minolta.........................................................2055, 2056, 2107  
Mitsubishi ........... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2068,  
........ 2068, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123  
Montgomery Ward ............................................... 2075, 2132  
Motorola ............................................................... 2021, 2132  
MTC ...................................................................... 2013, 2126  
Multitech ..................................2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061  
NEC .......................................... 2009, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,  
....................................... 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123  
Nikko .............................................................................. 2014  
Noblex ............................................................................ 2013  
Olympus ......................................................................... 2021  
Optimus ................................................................ 2014, 2132  
Optonica ......................................................................... 2096  
Panasonic ...................... 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127  
Pentax ...................................... 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120  
Pentex Research ............................................................. 2018  
Philco .................................................2021, 2022, 2062, 2063  
Philips ................................................2021, 2062, 2096, 2124  
Pilot................................................................................. 2014  
Pioneer ....................................2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123  
Portland .............................................2016, 2017, 2019, 2110  
PROSCAN ....................................................2000, 2001, 2131  
Protec.............................................................................. 2061  
Pulsar .............................................................................. 2104  
Quarter ........................................................................... 2011  
Quartz ............................................................................. 2011  
Quasar .........................................................2021, 2022, 2125  
RCA ..................... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,  
................. 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089,  
................... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133  
Radioshack/Realistic ........................2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,  
................... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2132  
Radix ............................................................................... 2014  
Randex ............................................................................ 2014  
Ricoh............................................................................... 2128  
Runco ............................................................................. 2104  
Samsung ........................ 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112  
Sanky .................................................................... 2104, 2132  
Sansui ................................................2010, 2092, 2111, 2123  
Sanyo ...........................................................2011, 2013, 2023  
Scott ...................................................2012, 2015, 2025, 2032  
2038, 2065, 2093, 2116  
Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, and  
AUX buttons.  
Admiral ........................................................ 2132  
Adventura .................................................... 2026  
Aiko ............................................................. 2027  
Aiwa............................................................. 2026  
Akai..................... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008,  
................................................. 2111, 2112, 2113  
American High ............................................ 2021  
Asha ............................................................. 2013  
Audio Dynamics................................ 2009, 2010  
Audiovox ..................................................... 2014  
Bell & Howell ............................................. 2011  
Beaumark .................................................... 2013  
Broksonic .......................................... 2012, 2025  
Calix ............................................................. 2014  
Candle .......................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,  
................................................. 2017, 2018, 2019  
Canon ...................................... 2021, 2022, 2114  
Capehart ............................................ 2020, 2110  
Carver .......................................................... 2062  
CCE .................................................... 2027, 2061  
Citizen............................................... 2013, 2014,  
................... 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2027  
Colortyme .................................................... 2009  
Colt .............................................................. 2061  
Craig .............................. 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061  
Curtis-Mathes.......................... 2000, 2009, 2013,  
..........2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115, 2131  
Cybernex ..................................................... 2013  
Daewoo .............. 2015, 2017, 2019, 2025, 2026,  
2027, 2028, 2110  
Daytron........................................................ 2110  
DBX ................................................... 2009, 2010  
Dimensia ........................................... 2000, 2131  
Dynatech ..................................................... 2026  
Electrohome ...................................... 2014, 2029  
Electrophonic .............................................. 2014  
Emerson.... 2012, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,  
2026, 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035,  
...................2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,  
................. 2042, 2044, 2045, 2046, 2047, 2065,  
...................................... 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130  
Fisher ...................................... 2011, 2023, 2048,  
............................. 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052, 2118  
Fuji ..................................................... 2021, 2119  
Funai ............................................................ 2026  
Garrard ........................................................ 2026  
GE ........................................... 2000, 2001, 2013,  
................... 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120, 2131  
Goldstar ............... 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2131  
Gradiente..................................................... 2026  
Harley Davidson ......................................... 2026  
Harman Kardon .......................................... 2009  
Harwood ..................................................... 2061  
Headquarter ................................................ 2011  
Hitachi .............................................. 2055, 2056,  
............................. 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122  
Hi-Q ............................................................. 2023  
Instant Replay ............................................. 2021  
JCL ............................................................... 2021  
JC Penney ..................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013,  
............................ 2014, 2021, 2022, 2055, 2056,  
............................. 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118  
Jensen ...................................... 2055, 2056, 2111  
JVC ............. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111, 2123  
Kenwood ................................ 2009, 2010, 2011,  
...................................... 2016, 2018, 2111, 2123  
KLH .............................................................. 2061  
Kodak ................................................ 2014, 2021  
Lloyd ............................................................ 2026  
Logik ............................................................ 2061  
LXI ............................................................... 2014  
Cable Box Codes  
Programmable for SAT•CABLE and  
AUX buttons.  
ABC..................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5053  
Antronix...................................................... 5008, 5009  
Archer ............................................... 5008, 5009, 5010  
Cabletenna ........................................................... 5008  
Cableview ............................................................. 5008  
Colour Voice............................................... 5012, 5013  
Comtronics ........................................................... 5014  
Contec .................................................................. 5016  
Eastern .................................................................. 5017  
Garrard ................................................................. 5011  
GC Electronics...................................................... 5009  
GE ............................................................... 5000, 5001  
Gemini ........................................................ 5018, 5019  
General Instrument .............................................. 5003  
Hamlin ................ 5020, 5021, 5022, 5028, 5035, 5045  
Hitachi .................................................................. 5003  
Jerrold ................. 5003, 5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053  
Magnavox ............................................................. 5025  
Memorex .............................................................. 5026  
Movie Time .......................................................... 5027  
NEC ....................................................................... 5005  
NSC ....................................................................... 5027  
Oak ............................................................. 5016, 5029  
Panasonic ..................................................5048, 5052  
Philips ........................... 5011, 5012, 5013,5015, 5019,  
5025, 5030, 5031, 5032  
Pioneer ....................................................... 5033, 5034  
PROSCAN ................................................... 5000, 5001  
RCA ......................................... 5007, 5047, 5049, 5052  
Realistic................................................................. 5009  
Regal ........................................................... 5022, 5035  
Regency ................................................................ 5017  
Rembrandt ............................................................ 5003  
Samsung ............................................................... 5034  
Scientific Atlanta..................... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038  
Signal .................................................................... 5018  
Signature............................................................... 5003  
Sprucer ................................................................. 5052  
Standard Components ............................... 5039, 5044  
Starcom ....................................................... 5018, 5053  
Stargate ................................................................. 5018  
Starquest ............................................................... 5018  
Tandy .................................................................... 5040  
Teleview ............................................................... 5014  
Tocom......................................................... 5004, 5023  
Tusa ...................................................................... 5018  
TV86 ..................................................................... 5027  
Unika .......................................................... 5008, 5009  
United Cable ........................................................ 5053  
Universal........................................... 5008, 5009, 5010  
Viewstar ...................................................... 5025, 5027  
Zenith ......................................................... 5050, 5051  
Sears .......................................2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,  
............................ 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118  
Sharp.................... 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2131  
Shintom .............................................2004, 2056, 2061, 2098  
Shogun ........................................................................... 2013  
Signature......................................................................... 2131  
Singer ...........................................................2021, 2061, 2128  
Sony ...................................................2004, 2098, 2099, 2119  
STS ........................................................................ 2021, 2107  
Sylvania ............................................................... 2021, 2022,  
............................................... 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124  
Symphonic...................................................................... 2026  
Tandy .............................................................................. 2011  
Tashiko ........................................................................... 2014  
Tatung............................................................................. 2111  
TEAC ............................................................2026, 2085, 2111  
Technics................................................................ 2021, 2109  
Teknika ....................................2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129  
TMK .............................................................2013, 2024, 2047  
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JVC ................................................................................. 4268  
JVL ................................................................................. 4276  
Kenwood ....................................................................... 4269  
Onkyo............................................................................ 4278  
Optimus ......................................................................... 4284  
Panasonic ............................................................ 4279, 4280  
Pioneer .......................................................................... 4275  
RCA ................................................................................ 4270  
Sherwood ...................................................................... 4282  
Sony ........................................................... 4271, 4272, 4281  
Technics............................................................... 4279, 4280  
Wards ............................................................................. 4275  
Yamaha ................................................................ 4274, 4275  
Satellite Receiver Codes  
Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUX  
buttons.  
Alphastar ................................................................ 5079  
Chapparal ..................................................... 5056, 5057  
Dishnet ................................................................... 5078  
Drake ............................................................ 5058, 5059  
Echostar .................................................................. 5089  
GE ................................................................. 5000, 5001  
General Instruments .......................... 5060, 5061, 5062  
Hitachi .......................................................... 5083, 5084  
Hughes ......................................................... 5077, 5090  
JVC .......................................................................... 5082  
Panasonic ............................................................... 5075  
Philips ..................................................................... 5085  
Primestar................................................................. 5076  
PROSCAN ..................................................... 5000, 5001  
RCA ..................................5000, 5001, 5071, 5080, 5081  
Realistic................................................................... 5063  
Sony ........................................................................ 5072  
STS1 ........................................................................ 5064  
STS2 ........................................................................ 5065  
STS3 ........................................................................ 5066  
STS4 ........................................................................ 5067  
Toshiba ......................................................... 5068, 5073  
Uniden .................................................................... 5086  
CD Players  
ADC ........................................................... 4200, 4201, 4220  
Aiwa..................................................................... 4175, 4203  
Akai................................................................................ 4205  
Denon ............................................................................ 4208  
Dynatech ....................................................................... 4177  
Emerson......................................................................... 4178  
Fisher ......................................................... 4179, 4212, 4213  
GE .................................................................................. 4216  
Hitachi ........................................................................... 4180  
JVC ....................................................................... 4181, 4221  
Kenwood ................................................... 4183, 4222, 4224  
Luxman .......................................................................... 4225  
Marantz ................................................................ 4185, 4226  
Mitsubishi ............................................................ 4229, 4230  
MCS................................................................................ 4228  
Nakamichi ........................................................... 4232, 4233  
NEC ................................................................................ 4184  
Onkyo........................................................ 4186, 4234, 4235  
Optimus ..................................................... 4237, 4238, 4239  
Panasonic ...................................................................... 4188  
Pioneer ................................................................ 4189, 4240  
RCA ...................................................................... 4190, 4211  
Sanyo ............................................................................. 4250  
Sears .............................................................................. 4207  
Sherwood ...................................................................... 4243  
Sony ........................................................... 4195, 4209, 4244  
Teac ........................................................... 4245, 4246, 4247  
Technics......................................................................... 4197  
Toshiba .......................................................................... 4231  
Yamaha ...................................................... 4198, 4199, 4268  
DVD codes  
Programmable for DVD and  
AUX buttons.  
Aiwa........................................................................ 3009  
GE ........................................................................... 3000  
Hitachi .................................................................... 3008  
JVC ................................................................ 3002, 3010  
Konka ........................................................... 3011, 3012  
Magnavox ............................................................... 3003  
Mitsubishi ............................................................... 3004  
Panasonic ............................................................... 3013  
Philips ........................................3003, 3019, 3021, 3022  
Pioneer ................................................................... 3005  
PROSCAN ............................................................... 3000  
RCA ............................................................... 3000, 3001  
Sanyo ...................................................................... 3014  
Shinco ..................................................................... 3001  
Sony .................................................... 3006, 3015, 3016  
Toshiba ............................................... 3007, 3017, 3020  
Zenith ..................................................................... 3018  
Audio Codes  
Programmable for the AUX button only.  
RCA and Dimensia  
AM/FM ..................................................... 4003, 4270  
AUX ................................................................... 4004  
Phono ................................................................ 4005  
Tape ................................................................... 4006  
CD .................................................. 4007, 4190, 4211  
Receivers  
Aiwa........................................ 4261, 4262, 4263, 4264,  
...................................................4265, 4266, 4267, 4277  
Denon ..................................................................... 4283  
Harman Kardon ..................................................... 4276  
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Chapter Overview:  
• All About the GUIDE Plus+ System  
• The Channel Banner  
• Autotuning  
• Parental Controls and V-Chip  
• PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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Video  
window  
Action  
buttons  
Program  
information options  
Menu  
About the GUIDE Plus+ System  
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that  
lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a  
cable box and/or VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu  
system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for  
details). Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system:  
•
A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen (1, 2 and 3)  
• Video window  
•
•
Program information  
Promotional  
Information  
Channel Listings  
A row of menu options (Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages,  
Editor, Setup)  
•
•
Channel listings  
Promotional information  
Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system screens illustrated in this book are  
representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels,  
programs, and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted will be available  
in your area.  
New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+  
system, so these too are subject to change.  
Downloading Data  
Important: If you have a VCR or cable box connected to the TV,  
you need to connect the G-LINK cable to use the GUIDE Plus+  
system. Go to page 15.  
Tips  
The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically comes  
up when you use the TV button on the remote  
to turn on the TV. You can turn off this  
feature by selecting Setup from the GUIDE  
Plus+ Menu, selecting Options, then setting  
Auto Display to Off.  
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first  
download of program listings. When the power is turned off, the TV  
locates a “host channel” that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing  
program schedule and channel lineup information. A channel lineup is  
the list of stations and their respective channels.  
Also, since the program information provided  
by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your  
locale, you will need to run Setup again if  
you move to a different zip or postal code.  
To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave  
your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV  
must be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.  
If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ system program  
listings may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup  
information is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated  
program information during the next scheduled download.  
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Channel Lineup  
If more than one cable company services your area, you may be  
prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+  
system download. You will need to identify your cable company by  
selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.  
•
Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group  
and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.  
GUIDE  
OK  
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System  
To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:  
CLEAR  
• Press GUIDE on the remote.  
To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:  
• Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system  
and tune to the channel.  
•
•
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel  
displayed in the video window.  
Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the  
original channel.  
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.  
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus  
The GUIDE Plus+ system offers seven different options on the Menu bar:  
Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Editor, and Setup. To access the  
Menu bar:  
1. Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
2. Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the  
Menu bar (the Grid Guide appears by default).  
3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus.  
4. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the menu  
options.  
Grid Guide  
The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It  
displays the current programming for each channel. The current program  
is displayed in the video window.  
•
•
Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse  
channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page  
through the listings. Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse  
future program listings.  
To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the  
channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+  
system and return to the original channel. Press GUIDE to exit the  
GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel in the video window.  
Then use the Grid Guide Action buttons as described next.  
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Grid guide menu  
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Grid guide action  
buttons  
Grid Guide Action Buttons  
Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+  
system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command  
numbers.  
When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear:  
•
Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to  
turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. When  
the TV turns on, the GUIDE Plus+ system will automatically appear with the  
scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window.  
•
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the  
number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and  
current program in the channel listing of the Grid guide. Press OK again to  
tune to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will  
automatically tune to the channel.  
•
Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR  
to record the program highlighted in the channel listing.  
If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the  
cable box channel to change while recording.  
Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and  
specified your VCR type.  
The program information window will display a confirmation when you have  
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.  
Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin  
at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You  
must choose between the two programs.  
When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the channel listing),  
the following Action buttons appear:  
•
Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at  
one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as  
you browse through different channels (unlock).  
•
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the  
number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and  
current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. If the video  
window is locked, press OK to tune to the highlighted channel. If the video  
window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel.  
Tip  
The PIP button on the remote also toggles the  
video window between the locked and  
unlocked states.  
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Sort menu  
selection  
Sort  
The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which  
you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window.  
To Sort:  
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your  
remote control.  
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.  
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the first  
time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last category used  
becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is displayed below the  
category name. Use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight other  
categories.  
Categories  
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For  
example, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system sorts  
the programs).  
5. Press the up and down arrow buttons to review the list one program at a  
time. Press the channel up and down buttons to review the list one page at  
a time. You can also view the next seven days’ programming by pressing the  
right arrow button.  
6. Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit  
the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Then use the Sort Menu Action buttons as described next.  
Sort Menu Action Buttons  
When viewing the results of a Sort, the following Action buttons appear:  
•
Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and then  
follow the on-line help for further options. Placing a timer in the Schedule  
will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the  
channel listing at the predetermined time. When the TV turns on, the  
GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears with the scheduled program  
highlighted and tuned in the video window.  
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Record Press 3 on the remote to set the VCR to record the program  
highlighted in the channel listing. If you have a cable box, changing TV  
channels will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording.  
The program information window will display a confirmation when you have  
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.  
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 during the GUIDE Plus+ system setup you specified that  
you have a VCR. If you didn’t, the RECORD option will not be available.  
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News menu  
action buttons  
News menu  
selection  
News  
The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.  
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your  
remote control.  
2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar.  
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV,  
it will appear in the video window).  
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a story.  
•
Use the up and down arrow buttons to browse the list one story at a  
time.  
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Use the channel up and down buttons to browse through the list one  
page at a time.  
5. Press the right arrow button to see full text.  
6. If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or left arrow button to  
page forward or back through the pages of text. Press the down arrow  
button to view the next story.  
7. Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the  
remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
Schedule menu  
action buttons  
Schedule menu  
selection  
Schedule  
The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording  
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you  
have connected the G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 for more details  
on connecting the G-LINK cable.  
To schedule a program to watch or record:  
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your  
remote control.  
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.  
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a program within the channel listing.  
4. Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then  
automatically logged into the Schedule menu.  
5. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn  
it off.  
Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your  
VCR to the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR.  
The program information window will display a confirmation when you have  
successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.  
Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin  
at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You  
must choose between the two programs.  
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To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled  
event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar.  
1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.  
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Schedule menu selection.  
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the program you want to  
edit.  
Then use the Schedule Menu Action buttons as described next.  
Schedule Menu Action Buttons  
When viewing the Schedule menu, the following Action buttons appear:  
•
•
Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from  
the schedule and press 1 on the remote.  
Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and  
press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following  
choices:  
DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday.  
ONCE records only on that day.  
WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time.  
Messages menu  
action button  
Messages menu  
selection  
Messages  
Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as  
well as special programming information. You can access these messages from  
the Messages menu on the Menu bar.  
To read messages:  
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your  
remote control.  
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.  
3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Messages menu selection.  
4. Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and  
down arrow buttons.  
5. Press INFO to display the full text of the message. If the text continues  
beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of text. Once you  
have reached the end of the message, press INFO to close the expanded  
information and return to the Messages screen.  
Then use the Messages Menu Action button as described next.  
Messages Menu Action Button  
When viewing the Messages menu, the following Action button appears:  
•
Remove Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on  
the remote.  
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Editor menu  
action buttons  
Editor menu  
selection  
Editor  
You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of  
certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch.  
You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.  
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your  
remote control.  
2. Press MENU to select the Menu bar.  
3. Use the right and left arrow buttons to highlight the Editor menu selection.  
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select a channel.  
Then use the Channels Menu Action buttons as described next.  
Editor Menu Action Buttons  
While browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons appear:  
•
•
•
Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since  
entering the Editor Menu.  
Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the  
highlighted channel line.  
On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between  
On and Off.  
Setup  
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup  
information. To access the Setup option:  
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your  
remote control.  
2. Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.  
3. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.  
4. Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings, Review  
options, or View demo.  
•
Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus system setup screens. Setting up the  
GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed in Chapter 1.  
•
•
View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.  
Options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.  
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press  
the ON•OFF button on the remote control.  
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when you  
press the ON•OFF button on the remote control.  
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How to Get More Information About an  
Advertisement or a Program  
To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use  
the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional  
information box and press the INFO button.  
Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode  
programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel.  
Press the INFO button again to exit the expanded information screen.  
Promotional information  
MAIN MENU  
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items  
The GUIDE Plus+ Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus+ system.  
1 Audio...  
2 Picture Quality...  
3 Screen...  
4 Channel...  
5 Time...  
To access the GUIDE Plus+ Menu:  
6 Parental Controls...  
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu...  
8 Setup.
1. Press MENU on the remote.  
GUIDE PLUS+ MENU  
2. Highlight GUIDE Plus+ Menu and press OK.  
0 Go Bac
1 GUIDE Plus+ Setup  
2 GUIDE Plus+ Label  
3 Continuous Demo  
0 Go Back  
Each menu and the sub-menus are listed below:  
GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen.  
Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed in Chapter 1.  
View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.  
Options Displays GUIDE Plus+ system auto display options.  
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you use the  
ON•OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV.  
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when you  
use the ON•OFF button on the remote to turn on the TV.  
GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.  
On Displays the station name when you change channels.  
Off The station name isn’t displayed when you change channels.  
Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration until it is  
turned off. To turn off the demonstration, you must turn off the TV.  
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12:01  
Mute  
Locked  
CC ESPN  
SAP PIP SVID2  
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Channel Banner  
There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO  
buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following  
list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to  
bottom).  
16:9 Mode On  
00:00  
12:01  
Locked  
CC  
Displays the current time.  
SLEEP  
Displayed when the Parental Controls are locked.  
Sample displays on a Channel Banner.  
Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the  
current channel.  
ESPN  
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Displays the label assigned to the current channel.  
Displays the current channel or input channel.  
Mute is displayed when you mute the audio. Stereo is  
Mute  
(or Stereo) displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in  
stereo.  
SAP  
Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP  
(Second Audio Program) information.  
SLEEP  
00:00  
Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.  
Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip  
(SKIP) timer.  
PIP SVID2 Displays the input source, or channel, to which PIP is tuned.  
16:9 Mode Displayed when the TV is in 16:9 aspect-ratio mode  
On  
(anamorphic mode) wide-screen viewing.  
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VCR1  
TV  
Why You Should Use the Autotuning  
Feature  
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE  
The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel for  
different components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player,  
etc.) When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don’t have to  
remember to change your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to  
watch the tape in your VCR.  
With the autotuning feature, you can  
set up the TV to tune to the channel  
you need to watch by pressing that  
component’s button.  
How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature  
The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the  
component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component  
connected to your TV. When you set autotuning, you’re telling the TV what  
channel to tune to when you press the VCR1, VCR2, DVD, or SAT•CABLE  
button on the remote control.  
1. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears).  
MAIN MENU  
2. Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control.  
3. Highlight Autotuning and press OK.  
1 Audio...  
2 Picture Quality...  
3 Screen...  
4 Channel...  
5 Time...  
6 Pare
4. Choose which channel you would like to set:  
CHANNEL  
7 GUID
Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV  
tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.  
1 Signal Type...  
8 Setu
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2
Auto Channel Search...  
3 List and Labels...  
4 Autotuning...  
0 Go Back  
Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV  
tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.  
Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV  
tunes to when you press the DVD button.  
Set SAT/CABLE Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel  
the TV tunes to when you press the SAT•CABLE button on an RCA satellite  
receiver remote. (The RCA DTC100 HD receiver is considered a satellite  
device and can be set up for autotuning using this channel.)  
Set SAT2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV  
tunes to when you press the DSS2/SAT2 button (or AUX programmed to the  
5001 code).  
Set RCA WEB Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the  
TV tunes to when you press the WEB button on an RCA WebTV remote  
control.  
5. Highlight the choice that matches the way you have the component  
connected to this TV, and press OK.  
SET VCR1 CHANNEL  
1 Not connected  
2 Channel 3  
3 Channel 4  
The choices and a brief explanation follow:  
4 Video 1 Input  
5 Video 2 Input  
6 Video 3 Input  
7 Component Video Input  
8 Front Input  
Not connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular component  
connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the  
correct channel when you’re using this component.  
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Channel 3 or 4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the  
back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the  
corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s  
Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.  
•
To use SAT2 autotuning for a  
second RCA satellite receiver,  
program the AUX button  
using the direct entry  
Video 1, Video 2, or Video 3 Input Component is connected to a VIDEO or  
S-Video jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a VID input  
channel when you press the corresponding button. If you’re using the S-Video  
input jacks, they will also be displayed.  
method and program the  
5001 code. Then set up the  
SAT2 channel in the  
Autotuning menu.  
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To use RCA WEB autotuning  
for an RCA WebTV remote,  
set up the WEB channel in  
the Autotuning menu.  
Component Video Input Compatible component video source, such as a  
DVD player or digital TV converter box, is connected to the three  
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks (Y•Pb•Pr) on the back of the TV and you  
want the TV to tune to the component video input channel (CMPNT) when you  
press the corresponding button.  
High Resolution Input Component is connected to the HIGH RESOLUTION  
INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a high  
resolution input channel (HiRes) when you press the corresponding button.  
Front Input Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the front of the  
TV and you want the TV to tune to the front VID input channel (FRONT) when  
you press the corresponding button.  
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MAIN MENU  
1 Audio...  
2 Picture Quality...  
3 Screen...  
4 Channel...  
5 Time...  
Parental Controls and V-Chip  
The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children  
cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.  
The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside  
your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and  
movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children  
should not view. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it won’t display  
certain programs.  
6 Parental Controls  
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu..  
PARENTAL CONTROLS  
8 Se
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit...  
0 Go
2V-Chip Movie Rating Limit...  
3V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
4 Channel Block...  
5 Front Panel Block...  
6 Lock Parental Controls...  
0Go Back  
Once you block programs, you or other adults can unblock programs by  
entering a password.  
By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off,” so if you don’t want to  
use this feature, you can just ignore it.  
How V-Chip Works  
When turned “on,” the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters  
send with programs. That code tells the software the program’s age-based rating  
(TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L),  
etc.)]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program  
contains, you will receive the message, “This channel is not approved for  
viewing,” when you tune to that particular channel.  
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received  
with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating.  
You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of “Not Rated,”  
and programs that are considered “unrated” because no code has been sent by  
the broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block  
are listed in the following table.  
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Rating  
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings  
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children  
under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit  
sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).  
TV-MA  
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children  
under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned  
against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the  
following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual  
situations (S), or intense violence (V).  
TV-14  
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many  
parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more of the following  
content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or  
moderate violence (V).  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains  
little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little  
or no violence (V).  
Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more  
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-  
believe and reality. Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic  
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.  
TV-Y7  
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.  
TV-Y  
V-Chip TV Rating Limit  
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot  
be viewed.  
To set TV programming limits:  
MAIN MENU  
1 Audio...  
2 Picture Quality...  
3 Screen...  
4 Channel...  
5 Time...  
6 Parental Controls  
1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have  
previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not  
locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be  
effective until you lock Parental Controls.  
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PARENTAL CONTROLS  
8
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit...  
0
2
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
3
Rating  
Status  
D L S V FV  
V V V  
4
TV-MA VIEW  
2. Press MENU to continue.  
5
^
Press ^/v to select rating.  
6
3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.  
Press MENU to exit.  
0
D L S V FV  
V V V  
V V V V  
V V V V  
RATING  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
STATUS  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
4. Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrow buttons  
and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or  
content theme from View to Block.  
V
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of  
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The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.  
Rating Status Field  
Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to  
the left is View or Block.  
Content Themes  
Lists the content themes you  
can block or view.  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
Rating Status  
D L S V FV  
V V V  
TV-MA VIEW  
Content Status Fields  
Lets you select which  
Rating Field  
^
Lets you select from a  
list of age-based ratings  
you can block or view.  
Press ^/v to select rating.  
content themes to view for  
the selected rating, and  
whether the status of the  
content theme is currently  
View (V) or Block (B).  
Press MENU to exit.  
D L S V FV  
RATING STATUS  
V V V  
V V V V  
V V V V  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
V
Rating Settings Area  
Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and  
associated content. The View (V) settings are coded in green, and the  
Block (B) settings are coded in red.  
Rating  
field  
Blocking Age-Based Ratings  
Rating  
Content  
status field status fields  
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based  
rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that  
have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch  
TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with  
higher ratings.  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
Rating  
TV-PG  
Status  
D L S V FV  
B B B B  
Block  
^
Press ^/v to view programs with  
this rating. Press MENU to exit.  
D L S V FV  
B B B  
B B B B  
B B B B  
RATING  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
STATUS  
Block  
Block  
Block  
View  
To block programs with higher ratings:  
1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don’t want the child to watch  
V
View  
(see chart of age-based ratings on next page).  
View  
2. Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field.  
3. Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the  
age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with  
the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen.  
Tip  
When you change the status of a rating to  
Block, the system will automatically block  
higher ratings and all corresponding  
content themes.  
In the example discussed above, you would scroll through the Rating field  
until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you want the child to watch is  
TV-G.  
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4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the  
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings  
Status field.  
5. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The  
status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically  
changes to Block (and B).  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
Mature Audience Only  
Parents Strongly Cautioned  
6. Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you  
are finished.  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
Parental Guidance Suggested  
General Audience  
7. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a  
password, and if you have not already set your password, you will be  
prompted to enter it again to confirm.  
TV-Y7  
Directed to Children 7 years  
and older  
TV-Y  
All Children  
Tip  
To reset the ratings to View and V, press the RESET  
button on the remote.  
Content  
status fields  
Rating  
field  
Rating  
status field  
Viewing Age-Based Ratings  
After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the  
ratings back to View.  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
Rating  
TV-14  
Status  
D L S V FV  
V V V V  
1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.  
View  
^
Press ^/v to view programs with  
this rating. Press MENU to exit.  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status  
of Block.  
D L S V FV  
B B B  
V V V V  
B B B B  
RATING  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
STATUS  
Block  
View  
Block  
View  
View  
View  
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the rating  
status field.  
V
4. Press the up button to select View.  
Notes:  
•
The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating  
become View as well. They and the age-based rating status are the  
only fields that automatically change back to View when you  
complete  
this process.  
•
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take  
effect.  
Content Themes  
Blocking Specific Content Themes  
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the  
D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of this section for  
details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you  
automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.  
D
Sexually explicit dialogue  
Adult language  
Sexual situations  
Violence  
L
S
V
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult  
language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming  
TV-PG and above containing adult language.  
FV  
TV-Y  
Fantasy Violence  
All Children  
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Rating  
field  
Rating  
status field  
To block program content:  
Content  
themes  
1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch.  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the  
age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content  
you do not want the child to watch appears. (In the example above, you  
would scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.)  
Rating  
TV-PG  
Status  
View  
D L S V FV  
V B V V  
^
Press ^/v to view programs with  
this content for this rating.  
D L S V FV  
B V V  
V B V V  
V B V V  
RATING  
TV-MA  
TV-14  
TV-PG  
TV-G  
TV-Y7  
TV-Y  
STATUS  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
View  
3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field  
corresponding with the content theme you want to block out.  
V
4. Press the up or down arrow button to change content status from V to B.  
All higher ratings’ content theme will automatically change to B.  
Content  
status fields  
5. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.  
Notes:  
•
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-  
based ratings. Programs received with no content themes will only be  
blocked if you block their age-based rating.  
•
You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take  
effect.  
Rating  
field  
Content  
themes  
Rating  
status field  
Viewing Specific Content Themes  
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and  
changing some of the content themes back to (V) View:  
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT  
- - Content - -  
Rating  
TV-14  
Status  
View  
D L S V FV  
V V V V  
^
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) View.  
Press ^/v to view programs with  
this content for this rating.  
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the age-based ratings  
until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears.  
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular  
content theme status, such as the B under language (L) corresponding with  
TV-14.  
Content  
status fields  
4. Press the up or down arrow button to change its status back to V. Your  
child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult language  
content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.  
Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14  
(L) language changes to (V) View. Higher rated content themes, such as  
that for TV-MA language, do not change.  
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V-Chip Movie Rating Limit  
You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.  
How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two  
sections.  
PARENTAL CONTROLS  
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit...  
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit...  
3V-Ch
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT  
4 Chan
Rating  
Status  
5 Fron
PG-13  
Block  
^
6 Lock
To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu:  
1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV MAIN MENU appears).  
2. Select Parental Controls (press 6).  
Press ^/v to view programs with  
0Go B
this rating. Press MENU to exit.  
RATING  
NR  
STATUS  
Block  
Block  
Block  
Block  
Block  
View  
X
NC-17  
R
PG-13  
PG  
G
3. Select V-Chip Movie Rating Limit (press 2).  
View  
Rating  
status field  
Blocking Movie Ratings  
Rating field  
If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower  
(in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block  
out all other movies with higher ratings.  
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT  
Rating  
PG-13  
Status  
Block  
^
Press ^/v to view programs with  
this rating. Press MENU to exit.  
To block movies:  
RATING  
NR  
STATUS  
Block  
Block  
Block  
Block  
Block  
View  
1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find  
the rating that is the lowest rating you don’t want the child to watch. (In  
the example above, you would highlight the rating status button  
corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want the child to  
watch is PG.)  
X
NC-17  
R
PG-13  
PG  
G
View  
2. Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field. Press the up  
and down arrow buttons to change the button from View to Block. All  
higher ratings automatically change to Block.  
3. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.  
4. If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating  
limits will take effect.  
Note: Some movies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking  
movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies.  
Viewing Movie Ratings  
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the  
Rating field  
Rating  
status field  
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT  
rating status buttons back to View:  
Rating  
NC-17  
Status  
View  
1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find  
^
Press ^/v to block programs with  
this rating. Press MENU to exit.  
the rating you want to view.  
RATING  
NR  
STATUS  
Block  
Block  
View  
2. Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field. Press the up  
X
and down arrows to change the button from Block to View.  
NC-17  
R
PG-13  
PG  
G
Block  
Block  
View  
For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can  
change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be  
able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating.  
View  
3. Press OK to exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked.  
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V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
PARENTAL CONTROLS  
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit...  
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit...  
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as  
“unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include news,  
sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins,  
public announcements, and programs without ratings.  
4 Chan
V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK  
5 Fron
6 Lock
1 View  
0Go B
View All unrated programs are available.  
Block All unrated programs are not available.  
2 Block  
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to  
take effect.  
Channel Block  
PARENTAL CONTROLS  
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.  
View Makes the selected channel viewable.  
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit...  
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit...  
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
4 Channel Block...  
Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune  
only to channels that you have marked as View. The remote will still tune to  
the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but the  
channel will be blocked.  
5 Fron
CHANNEL BLOCK  
6 Loc
Channel #  
Status  
0Go
59  
^
HEADLN Block  
Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v  
to set channel, MENU to exit.  
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel  
Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.  
Front Panel Block  
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front  
PARENTAL CONTROLS  
panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:  
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit...  
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit...  
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
4 Channel Block...  
•
•
Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.  
Keep young children from playing with the buttons.  
5 Front Panel Block...  
6 Lock
FRONT PANEL BLOCK  
0 Go B
(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.)  
1 Unblock  
2 Block  
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you do not,  
the front panel block will not take effect.  
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls  
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a  
password.  
PARENTAL CONTROLS  
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit...  
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit...  
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block  
4 Channel Block...  
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip,  
Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.  
5 Front Panel Block...  
6 Lock Parental Controls...  
0Go Back  
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU/OK on the  
television and the TV button on the remote for 3 seconds. Parental Controls  
unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls. Your  
parental controls settings will not be affected.  
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PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation  
ON OFF  
VCR1  
TV  
The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on  
top of the main picture. Note that PIP is not available for high resolution or  
component video sources.  
DVD  
VCR2  
AUX  
SAT•CABLE  
MUTE  
SKIP  
PIP Buttons  
FETCH  
GUIDE  
GO BACK  
INFO  
There are four remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works:  
PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.  
Move buttons Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen.  
OK  
Move  
buttons  
MENU  
CLEAR  
2
5
8
0
3
6
9
1
SWAP Switches, or “swaps,” the video from the PIP window with the main  
picture.  
4
7
INPUT  
ANTENNA  
CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between the PIP  
window and the main picture. To determine whether you are controlling the PIP  
or the main picture, bring up the Channel Banner (detailed on page 42). The  
yellow channel number is the one you are controlling.  
REVERSE  
PLAY  
STOP  
FORWARD  
PAUSE  
REC•VCR+  
PIP  
SWAP  
CH CTRL  
WHO  
For instance, press PIP to bring up the PIP window. You can change channels  
by entering digits or pressing the channel up or down. When you press the CH  
CTRL button, the channel control switches to the main picture. You can now  
change channels in the main picture by entering digits or pressing channel up  
or down.  
PIP buttons  
Tips for Using the PIP Buttons  
Skip to PIP: Channel Surfing in the Main Picture  
You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks using the SKIP and  
CH (channel) buttons.  
1. Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the PIP window.  
2. Press the channel up or down buttons on the remote to surf through the  
channels in the main picture. When the SKIP feature times out, the main  
picture will tune to the original channel automatically.  
Channel Surfing in the PIP Window  
Tip  
You can use the PIP window to surf through channels as well.  
1. Press PIP to bring up the PIP window.  
A typical use of SWAP is to scan through  
channels in the PIP window, and when you find  
a channel you like, press SWAP to display that  
channel in the main picture, sending the  
current channel to the PIP window.  
2. Press the channel up or down buttons. The TV begins displaying each  
channel in the PIP window. If you see a channel that interests you, press  
SWAP to put that channel in the main picture.  
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Using the TV’s  
Menu System  
Chapter Overview:  
• How to Use Your TV’s Menu System  
• Audio Menu  
• Picture Quality Menu  
• Screen Menu  
• Channel Menu  
• Time Menu  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
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How to Use Your TV’s Menu System  
You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings.  
The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV.  
MAIN MENU  
1 Audio...  
Menus  
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote or on the  
front panel to bring up the Main menu.  
2 Picture Quality...  
3 Screen...  
4 Channel...  
5 Time...  
Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways to  
select a choice in a menu:  
6 Parental Controls...  
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu...  
8 Setup...  
0 Go Back  
•
Use your ar row buttons on your r emote contr ol or fr ont panel to highlight  
your choice, and pr ess OK.  
•
Press a number button on the r emote. For example, in the Main menu pr ess  
3 to go straight to the Screen menu.  
Tip  
Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re  
ever unsure where you are in the menu system,  
or you’re just plain tired of exploring, press  
CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen  
and start over again.  
Exiting a menu  
There are three ways to exit a menu:  
•
•
•
Highlight Go Back and pr ess OK.  
Press 0 on the r emote.  
Press CLEAR. The on-scr een displays ar e clear ed fr om the scr een and you  
retur n to TV viewing.  
MAIN MENU  
1 Audio...  
Audio Menu  
Mute Press OK to reduce the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press OK  
2 Pictu
AUDIO  
3 Scree
4 Chann
1 Mute  
5 Time.
2 Tone Controls...  
again to restore the volume.  
6 Paren
3 Audio Processor...  
Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV’s treble, bass  
and balance.  
7 GUIDE
4 Speakers...  
8 Setup
5 Volume Display...  
0 Go Ba
6 Sound Logic...  
Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which  
0 Go Back  
control the way the sound comes through your speakers.  
Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving  
broadcasts with weak stereo signals.  
Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels.  
Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The word  
Stereo appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast  
in stereo.  
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SRS Stero (•) SRS technology is an audio pr ocessing technology that adds  
greater depth and ster eo separation to ster eo audio signals.  
SRS Stereo (•) — Focus This technology enhances audio signals by  
adding tr eble and making dialog mor e understandable.  
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the pr ogram’ s audio in a second  
language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP in the channel  
marker when you tune to a pr ogram that is br oadcast with SAP infor mation.  
SAP audio is br oadcast in mono. SAP is also used to br oadcast a pr ogram’ s  
audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impair  
ed.  
Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s speakers on or off.  
Volume Display Displays a choice list that lets you turn off the TV’s volume  
display if you have an audio receiver connected to the fixed audio output jacks.  
Sound Logic™ Sound Logic monitors a program’s audio track and limits the  
volume to a maximum volume range. Whenever you adjust the volume on the  
TV, the maximum volume range adjusts, too.  
MAIN MENU  
1 Audio...  
2 Picture Quality...  
Picture Quality Menu  
Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way  
3 Scr
PICTURE QUALITY  
4 Cha
the picture looks.  
1 Basic Picture Controls...  
5 Tim
2 Picture Presets...  
6 Par
Contrast Adjusts the dif fer ence between the light and dark ar eas of  
the pictur e.  
3 Auto Color...  
7 GUI
4 Color Warmth...  
8 Set
5 Video Noise Reduction...  
0 Go
Color Adjusts the richness of the color .  
0 Go Back  
Tint Adjusts the balance between the r ed and gr een levels.  
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the pictur e.  
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the pictur e.  
Note: The Basic Picture Controls  
menu affects both the TV  
controls and the GUIDE Plus+  
system. Once you have adjusted  
the basic picture controls, you  
might want to bring up the  
GUIDE Plus+ system to check the  
changes.  
When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear.  
You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture  
Preset, the TV will store the settings so you can re-select them quickly if  
someone changes the settings.  
Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset  
picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal  
Picture Preset. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment.  
Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that  
automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful for  
tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.)  
Choose On or Off, depending on your preference.  
Note: Auto Color only appears in  
the Picture Quality menu when  
the following modes are selected:  
Tuner, Vid 1-3, Front, and S-  
Video. This feature does not  
appear in the Picture Quality  
menu if the TV is tuned to  
Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic  
color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and  
Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to  
the NTSC standard of 6500 K.  
CMPNT or HiRes inputs.  
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MAIN MENU  
Screen Menu  
1 Audio...  
2 Picture Quality...  
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way  
3 Screen...  
4 Channel...  
5 Time.
closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Closed-captioning is not  
available with the high resolution input.  
SCREEN  
6 Paren
1 Closed-Caption Display  
7 GUIDE
2 Closed-Caption Mode...  
Off No captioning infor mation displayed.  
8 Setup
3 PIP Closed-Caption Display...  
0 Go Ba
4 PIP Closed-Caption Mode...  
5 Menu Language...  
6 Menu Background Color...  
7 Picture Tilt...  
8 16:9 Mode...  
On Always Captioning infor mation shown always, when available.  
On when sound is muted Displays captioning infor mation, when  
available, whenever the TV’ s sound is muted by pr essing the MUTE button.  
The captioning infor mation is not displayed when the sound is not muted.  
0 Go Back  
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which  
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information. If you are  
unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed  
captioned mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the  
primary language in your area.  
PIP Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the  
way closed captioning information is shown in the PIP window.  
Off No captioning infor mation displayed.  
On Captioning infor mation shown always, when available.  
Alternate with PIP button Displays captioning infor mation, when  
available, by pr essing the PIP button while the PIP window is displayed.  
PIP Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which  
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information within the PIP  
window.  
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred  
language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.  
Menu Background Color This menu item lets you choose between blue and  
transparent menu backgrounds.  
Picture Tilt Your TV has an extra-large picture tube, which makes it vulnerable  
to the effects of the Earth’s magnetic field. You may need to adjust the picture  
tilt. Use the left and right arrow buttons adjust the picture tilt.  
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16 : 9 Mode Also known as anamorphic mode. Lets you select a widescreen  
format for a wider viewing area using a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD  
player, for display on this 4:3 aspect-ratio TV. Requirements include a 16:9  
aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player or HD receiver; a 16:9 aspect-ratio  
disc or signal; the 16:9 source needs to be set to output a 16:9 format signal;  
and the 16:9 mode on the TV needs to be on.  
Tip  
You can turn 16:9 mode on/off from the menu  
or the FETCH button on the remote. If you are  
using a DTC100 remote, you can use the FETCH  
button with the remote in the TV mode.  
Important: Prolonged use of 16:9 mode will result in visible darkening of  
the picture tube. To maintain screen quality, do not operate in 16:9 mode  
for extended periods of time.  
Notes:  
•
When using 16:9 mode, the on-screen displays (menus, guide, CC, and  
PIP) will be compressed somewhat, which is normal.  
•
A separate 16:9 mode setting is retained for the tuner, video,  
component, and high resolution inputs. If the TV is turned off, all 16:9  
mode settings are retained.  
Using Closed Captioning  
Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as  
text on the TV screen.  
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning  
information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, CC is displayed in the channel banner. See Chapter 3 for  
more information about the channel banner.  
CLOSED-CAPTION MODE  
Closed-Caption Modes  
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.  
1 CC1  
2 CC2  
3 CC3  
4 CC4  
To set the Closed-Caption Mode:  
5 Text1  
6 Text2  
7 Text3  
8 Text4  
1. Select Screen from the Main menu.  
2. Highlight Closed-Caption Mode and press OK (the Closed-Caption Mode  
appears).  
3. Highlight your choice and pr ess OK (the Screen menu appears again).  
Note: The Text modes cover nearly half of the picture on the screen to  
display the closed-captioned text. Most broadcasters use the CC mode,  
which displays a few lines of captions at a time.  
Tip  
If you don’t know which Closed-Caption mode  
to use, select CC1. CC1 is probably the mode  
that is used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4  
are reserved for foreign languages, but are  
rarely used at this time.  
Turning off Closed-Caption  
1. Select Screen from the Main menu.  
2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display.  
3. Highlight Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is tur ned of f and  
you go back to the Screen menu.  
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MAIN MENU  
Channel Menu  
1 Audio...  
2 Picture Quality...  
Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna  
type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.  
3 Screen...  
4 Channel...  
5 Time...  
CHANNEL  
6 Paren
UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you ar e currently using an of f-air  
antenna for TV signals.  
7 GUIDE
1 Signal Type...  
8 Setup
2
Auto Channel Search...  
0 Go Ba
3 List and Labels...  
4 Autotuning...  
0 Go Back  
Cable TV Choose this if you ar e currently using cable or a cable box for  
TV signals.  
Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels  
available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it  
places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or  
channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list. If you are  
using a cable box and have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, this option does  
not appear.  
List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal  
channel list and choose a six-character label for each channel. Follow the on-  
screen directions to enter your channels and other information.  
Tip  
To enter a channel number greater than 99,  
press and hold “1” to enter the hundreds digit,  
then press the two remaining numbers.  
Channel # Use the up and down ar rows to scr oll up and down thr ough  
the channels available via your antenna. Y ou can enter the channel number  
directly using the number buttons.  
Normal List Only the channels included in the Nor mal list ar e available  
when you scan up and down using channel up and down. Use the up and  
down ar row buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is  
included ( Yes) or is not included ( No) in the Nor mal channel list.  
Channel Label Use the up and down ar row buttons to enter a six-  
character label for each channel. Hold the button down to scr  
oll quickly  
thr ough the characters. The TV can stor e up to 45 labels in memor y.  
Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically  
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1,  
DVD, VCR2, SAT•CABLE, etc.) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about  
the Autotuning feature.  
MAIN MENU  
Time Menu  
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time  
1 Audio...  
2 Picture Quality...  
3 Screen...  
4 Channel...  
5 Time...  
you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.  
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning  
the TV on and off automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule On. The  
on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule.  
6 Par
TIME  
7 GUI
1 Sleep Timer...  
8 Set
2 Schedule...  
0 Go
3 Set Time...  
0 Go Back  
Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on-  
screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. If your  
GUIDE Plus+ system is set up, it will automatically update your time and this  
option will not appear.  
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Chapter Overview:  
• Troubleshooting  
• Specifications  
• Care and Cleaning  
• Limited Warranty  
• Accessory Order Form  
• Index  
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Troubleshooting  
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.  
TV Problems  
TV won’t turn on  
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Press the TV button.  
Make sure the TV is plugged in.  
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.  
Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the  
remote control solutions on page 62.  
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The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front  
Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.  
Buttons don’t work  
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If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.  
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The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front  
Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View.  
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Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.  
TV turns off while playing  
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Scheduled Off function may have been activated. Go to page 38 for instructions.  
•
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this  
happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.  
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The sleep timer may be set.  
Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.  
TV turns on unexpectedly  
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Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to page 38 for instructions.  
Blank screen  
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Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.  
Try another channel.  
If you have connected a digital set top converter (i.e. DTC100), you must connect to both the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT and  
INPUT2 jacks in order to view both digital and analog signals.  
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Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this  
product. To view this type of programming in standard definition format, you must also connect the audio/video jacks from the HD  
receiver to the TV.  
When I turn on the TV, an icon is moving on the screen  
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Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV.  
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No sound, picture okay  
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Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.  
Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.  
If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R INPUT  
jacks.  
•
Check the INT/EXT switch on the back of the TV.  
Can’t select certain channel  
•
Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.  
•
If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).  
Noisy stereo reception  
May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose mono sound.  
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No picture, no sound but TV is on  
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Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select  
the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 19-21 for detailed instructions.  
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The channel might be blank — change channels.  
If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4  
(whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR  
is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).  
Sound okay, picture poor  
•
Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.  
•
Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 55 for more instructions.  
Black box appears on the screen  
•
Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu. Go to page 57 for more  
instructions.  
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 TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can  
turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to select  
Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF.  
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.  
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GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.  
You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the GUIDE  
Plus+ Setup in the GUIDE Plus+ Menu to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change  
the zip code back to the correct value. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on-screen list.  
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Program information doesn’t download  
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Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+ Setup. Go to page 19  
for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus.  
The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial download for  
your area.  
If you’re using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information.  
Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occur  
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Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 38 for instructions.  
Make sure the wands of the G-LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s).  
Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you’ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when  
it starts recording (if it’s already on when recording starts, the system will turn it off).  
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•
Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly.  
Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. If you don’t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully,  
the Record option won’t be available. Go to page 22 for detailed instructions.  
•
If a cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. Go to page 20 for detailed  
instructions.  
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work  
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Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.  
Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate.  
Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.  
Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the  
batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)  
•
You might need to drain the remote’s microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds.  
Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.  
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls  
The rating limits don’t work  
•
You must lock the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote),  
select Lock Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote).  
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV  
•
If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU/OK on the television and TV on the remote for 3 seconds.  
Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.  
The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.  
•
Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in order to  
view movies with an NR rating.  
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RCA HDTV Monitor Specifications*  
PICTURE  
Optimum Contrast Screen ...................................... Yes  
Picture Power (Watts) ............................................. 65  
Dot Pitch.................................................................. .90mm  
Dynamic Focus......................................................... Yes  
Scan Velocity Modulation ...................................... Yes  
Aperture Sharpness ................................................ Yes  
Comb Filter .............................................................. 3 Line Digital Comb  
Auto Color Control ................................................. Color Level & Tint  
Black Stretch............................................................ Yes  
Color Detail Enhancement ..................................... Yes  
Wide Band Video Amplifier ................................... Yes  
Video Noise Reduction ........................................... Yes  
Color Temperature Selections ................................ 6500, 7500 & 9300 Kelvin  
MULTI-SYNC SCAN MODES  
SOUND  
NTSC......................................................................... 32.5kHz/ 60 Hz Progressive  
HDTV........................................................................ 1280x1080 Interlaced  
Audio Power (Watts) Total ..................................... 20 (10 Watts/Ch)  
DBX† Broadcast Stereo............................................ Yes  
Second Audio Program........................................... Yes  
SRS / Sound Retrieval System with Focus............... Yes  
Speakers .................................................................. 2 - 55mm x 160mm High Compliance  
CONVENIENCE  
Channel Tuning Capability ..................................... 181  
Gemstar GUIDE+ Gold ............................................ Yes  
16:9 Aspect-Ratio Mode (Widescreen) .................. Yes  
Dual Tuner Picture-in-Picture ................................. Yes  
PIP, Swap, and Move ............................................... Yes  
Channel Labeling .................................................... Yes  
Parental Control...................................................... Yes  
Stereo Headphone Jack.......................................... 3.5mm Stereo Mini-jack  
Front A/V Input ....................................................... Composite, L (Mono)/ Right  
BACK PANEL INPUTS/OUTPUTS  
A/V Inputs................................................................ 3 - S-Video / Composite  
Component Video Input......................................... Y-Pr-Pb (RCA Jacks) Synchroscan  
UHF/ VHF, Cable Input ............................................ 75-ohm Terminal  
High Resolution Input ............................................ 15 Pin D-sub  
• RGB Video Input  
• Component Video Input (with provided adapter cable)  
Audio Output Jacks ................................................ Fixed And Variable  
External Speaker Terminals .................................... Yes  
G-LINK jack .............................................................. Yes  
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS  
D36TF30  
Screen Size (Measured Diagonally)  
Dimensions (H X W X D)  
36”  
29 3/4” 40 11/16” x 23 7/8”  
* Specifications are subject to change.  
† DBX is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation.  
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Care and Cleaning  
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.  
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet  
to help assure adequate ventilation.  
The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary,  
you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.  
Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will  
damage the TV.  
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also,  
avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to  
the TV.  
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Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
•
Defects in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
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One year from date of purchase for labor.  
One year from date of purchase for parts.  
Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube.  
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,  
whichever comes first.  
What we will do:  
•
Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit.  
•
Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new, or at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required  
to repair your unit.  
How you get service:  
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Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit’s date of purchase and model number ready.  
A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.  
If the representative determines that you should receive service, they will provide you with the name(s) of the  
Authorized Service Center in your area.  
•
Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up, repair, and return service, provided that your unit is  
located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center. If not, you must take your unit to the  
Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to  
and from your home.  
•
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the  
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
•
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your unit. Any additional  
information should be obtained from your dealer.)  
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Installation and related adjustments.  
Signal reception problems not caused by your unit.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Batteries.  
Images burnt onto the screen.  
A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products.  
A unit purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.  
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
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Product registration:  
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Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you  
should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
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THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER  
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION  
GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY  
WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE  
CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS  
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY  
ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY  
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE  
ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
How State Law relates to this warranty:  
•
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how  
long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
•
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.  
If you purchased your television outside the United States:  
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This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty. Costs  
of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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Remote Control This  
is the remote control  
that came packed with  
your TV. Replacements  
or spares can be  
Accessory Order Form  
Qty Total  
Description  
Part No.  
VH81  
Price  
$3.95  
Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)  
Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft)  
Push-on antenna cable (6-ft)  
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)  
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft)  
S-Video Cable (6-ft)  
VH82  
$4.95  
$5.95  
$5.95  
$9.95  
$7.95  
$14.95  
$3.95  
$49.95  
$29.20  
$4.45  
ordered as needed.  
VH89  
VH83  
VH84  
CRK76TVL1  
VH976  
VH913  
VH47  
2-way Signal Splitter  
helps you connect to a  
second TV or VCR.  
S-Video Cable (12-ft)  
2-way Signal Splitter  
Amplified Antenna  
ANT200  
252105  
228449  
Splitter  
VH47  
Remote Control (CRK76TVL1)  
Audio•Video Adapter  
Amplified VHF/UHF/  
FM Antenna allows  
you to easily switch  
from the antenna signal  
to cable or satellite  
easily without  
Surge Protector  
SCTV160 $49.95  
disconnecting antenna.  
ANT200  
r e s e t  
o f f  
Surge Protector  
provides eight outlets,  
coaxial and telephone  
line protection. Audible  
alarm for surge failure.  
Prices are subject to change without notice.  
Total Merchandise ............................................  
Sales Tax.............................................................  
SCTV 160  
$
$
Screw-on Cable  
We are required by law to collect the  
appropriate sales tax for each individual  
state, country, and locality to which the  
merchandise is being sent.  
attaches to the round  
antenna connectors  
(called 75-ohm F-type)  
on the back of your  
VCR or TV. The ends  
screw onto the  
$
$
5.00  
Shipping and Handling ....................................  
Total Amount Enclosed....................................  
VH81 (3-ft)  
VH82 (6-ft)  
Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card  
preferably.  
connectors for a secure  
connection.  
Money order or check must be in U.S.  
currency only.  
VH83  
Standard Audio/  
Video cable with RCA-  
type phono plugs.  
No COD or CASH.  
S-Video Cable has  
multi-pin connectors  
on each end for  
connecting S-Video  
components to your  
TV.  
All accessories are subject to availability.  
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.  
VH913  
Please complete other side also  
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Placing an Order  
Charge your order on your VISA,  
MasterCard, or Discover Card by  
filling in below  
To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or  
Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed  
below.  
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD  
®
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your VISA card  
Use this number only to place on order for accessory items  
listed on this order form.  
1-800-338-0376  
My card expires:  
To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed  
order form with credit card information, money order or  
check in US currency (made payable to Thomson multimedia  
Inc.) to the following address:  
s
r
r
TM  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your MasterCard  
Video Accessories  
PO Box 8419  
Ronks, PA 17573  
Copy Number  
above your  
name on  
My card  
expires:  
MasterCard  
IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number  
from your Discover Card  
My card expires:  
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE  
(Credit card order will not be processed without signature)  
Print or type your name and  
address clearly.  
A complete and correct  
order will save you days  
of waiting.  
Name:  
Street:  
Apt:  
City:  
State:  
Zip:  
Daytime phone number:  
Please make sure that both sides of this form  
have been filled out completely.  
• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.  
• All accessories are subject to availability.  
• Prices are subject to change.  
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Blue Convergence 56  
Buttons  
Front Panel 16  
Remote 26  
Symbols  
16:9 Mode 2, 57  
A
E
Editor Menu 40  
EXT/INT Switch 14  
External Speakers 14  
C
Accessory Order Form 67  
Adjust Projection TV 56  
Age-Based Ratings 47  
Anamorphic Mode (16:9) 57  
ANTENNA Button 26  
Audio  
F
Cables 13  
Audio/Video 7  
audio/video 13  
coaxial 7, 14  
COMPONENT VIDEO 13  
for RF jacks 14  
Finding the sensor 15  
Fixed Output 12, 14  
Front Panel  
Buttons 16  
Inputs 16  
Menu 54  
Output 14  
Processor 54  
for Y, Pb, Pr jacks 13  
G-LINK 7  
Front panel  
Block 51  
Audio Menu  
S-Video 7, 13  
G
Sound Logic Stereo 55  
Speakers 55  
Care and Cleaning 61  
CH CTRL 26, 52  
Channel  
3 44  
Banner 41, 42  
Block 51  
Labels 58  
Lineup 35  
Menu 58  
G-LINK  
Tone Controls 54  
Second Audio Program 55  
Audio/video cables 7, 13  
Audio/video jacks 13  
Auto  
Channel Search 18, 58  
Color 55  
Converge 56  
cable 7  
connecting 15  
GO BACK Button 26  
Green Image 56  
Grid Guide menu 35  
GUIDE Button 26  
GUIDE Plus+ system  
Channel Lineup 35  
Channels 41  
Search 18  
Tuning 58  
Choose Your Connection 7  
CLEAR Button 26  
Closed Caption  
Display 56  
Mode 56, 57  
Automatic Code Search 28  
Automatic Convergence 56  
Autotuning 2, 43  
DVD Channel 43  
Front Input 44  
High Resolution Input 44  
SAT/CABLE Channel 43  
VCR Channels 43  
AUX Button 26  
Downloading Information 34  
Setup 19  
Guide Plus+ system 19, 23  
PIP Display 56  
PIP Mode 56  
H
Coaxial cable 7  
Color Warmth 55  
Component Video 13  
Component Video cables 7  
Composite video 13  
Connecting Optional Components  
A/V Receiver + Speakers 12  
HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player 8  
TV+DVD+VCR 11  
TV+Satellite Receiver+VCR 10  
Content Themes 47  
Contrast 55  
High Resolution Input Jacks and Cables 14  
I
B
INFO Button 26  
INPUT1 44  
INPUT1 jacks 13  
INPUT2 jacks 13  
INPUT3 jacks 13  
INT Switch 14  
Batteries 17  
Black Level 55  
Block  
Age-Based Ratings 47  
Front Panel 51  
Movie Ratings 50  
Specific Content Themes 48  
V-Chip Unrated Program 51  
Interactive setup 18  
J
D
Jacks 13  
DVD  
Button 26  
Channel 43  
audio/video 13  
COMPONENT VIDEO 13  
RF 14  
S-VIDEO 13  
SATELLITE IN 14  
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O
K
Screen Menu 56  
Second Audio Program  
(SAP) 55  
OK Button 27  
Key Features Overview  
1
ON•OFF Button 26  
On-screen Program Guide 1  
Order form 67  
Set  
L
DVD Channel 43  
SAT/CABLE Channel  
43  
Labels 58  
Language 56  
P
Time 58  
Parental Controls  
Locking, Unlocking 51  
menu 45  
Languages, selecting 18  
Limited Warranty 65  
Locating remote sensor  
15  
Lock, Parental Controls  
51  
VCR1 Channel 43  
VCR2 Channel 43  
Setup  
GUIDE Plus+ system  
menus 19  
menu 40  
Sharpness 55  
Signal Type  
Cable TV 58  
UHF/VHF Antenna 58  
SKIP Button 27  
Sleep Timer 42, 58  
Sort menu 37  
Specifications 63  
SRS Stereo (•) Focus  
55  
Picture  
Presets 55  
Quality Menu 55  
PIP (Picture in Picture) 52  
Buttons 52  
Closed caption display 56  
Closed caption mode 56  
PIP Button 27  
POWER on Front Panel 16  
Programming the Remote  
Automatic Code Search 28  
Direct Entry 29  
M
Memory 58  
Menu  
Audio 54  
Channel 58  
Editor 40  
Grid Guide 35  
Messages 39  
News 38  
Picture Quality 55  
Schedule 38  
Setup 40  
R
Stereo 54  
SWAP Button 27, 52  
Rating Limits  
movies 50  
TV 46  
T
Sort 37  
RCA-type cables 13  
Red Convergence 56  
Remote  
component buttons 28  
sensor 15  
Remote Control  
Buttons 26  
Installing the Batteries 17  
Programming 28  
Programming Codes 31  
RF jacks 14  
Time 58  
Menu Background Color  
56  
MENU Button 26  
Menu Language 56  
Menus 54  
GUIDE Plus+ System  
setup 19  
Things to Consider  
Before You  
Connect 6  
Time  
Current 42  
Menu 58  
Tint 55  
Tone Controls 54  
Troubleshooting 60  
TV Button 27  
Messages menu 39  
Modes, remote control  
30  
Mono 54  
Mute 27, 54, 56  
U
S
UHF/VHF Antenna 58  
Universal remote  
programming to  
control other brands  
of components 30  
Unlock, Parental  
Controls 51  
S-VIDEO 13  
cable 7  
SAT/Cable Channel 43  
SATELLITE IN jack 14  
Satellite receiver codes 32  
Schedule  
N
News menu 38  
Normal List 58  
menu 38  
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Index  
V
V-Chip 45  
Age-Based Ratings 45  
Blocking Movies 50  
Content Themes 45  
V-Chip: Parental Controls 1  
Variable Output 12, 14  
VCR  
1 Channel 43  
2 Channel 43  
VCR1 Button 27  
VCR2 Button 27  
W
Warranty 65  
Y
Y Pb Pr jacks 13  
76  
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