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Table of Contents
Setup and connections .......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV...................................................................... 4
Step 2: Connect your TV .................................................................. 4
TV Only ....................................................................................... 4
The Basic Connection................................................................. 5
Advanced Connections .............................................................. 6
Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable ................................................... 9
How to Find the Remote Control Sensor ................................. 9
Step 4: Plug in the TV..................................................................... 10
Step 5: Place Batteries in the Remote ........................................... 10
Step 6: Turn on the TV ................................................................... 10
On-Screen Program Guide....................................................... 10
Step 7: Program the TV .................................................................. 10
Interactive Setup .................................................................... 11
Using Point and Select ................................................................... 12
Entering Setup................................................................................ 12
Select a Language .......................................................................... 13
Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13
The GUIDE PIus+ System ................................................................ 14
Setting Up the GUIDE PIus+ System........................................ 14
Setting the Time ............................................................................. 16
Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) ..................................... 16
Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning) ...................................... 17
Setting the DVD Channel (auto tuning) ....................................... 18
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) ............................. 19
Labeling the Channels ................................................................... 20
Using the remote..................................................................... 21
Remote Buttons.............................................................................. 22
Accessing the Video Input ....................................................... 23
Programming the Remote ............................................................. 24
Testing the Remote.................................................................. 24
Using Automatic Code Search................................................. 24
Using the Remote to Control a Component .......................... 25
Modes of Operation ................................................................ 25
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 25
Features and Menus ............................................................... 27
Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 28
Menus ....................................................................................... 28
Control Panels .......................................................................... 28
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Audio Menu.................................................................................... 29
Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor .......................... 30
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 30
Screen Menu ................................................................................... 31
Using Closed Captioning ......................................................... 31
Adjusting the Color Projection Tubes ..................................... 32
Advanced Convergence ........................................................ 33
Channel Menu ................................................................................ 33
Time Menu ...................................................................................... 35
Setup Menu .................................................................................... 35
Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................ 36
How V-Chip Works ................................................................... 36
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 37
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................... 41
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................... 42
Channel Block .......................................................................... 42
Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 42
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................ 42
About the GUIDE PIus+ System ..................................................... 43
Downloading Data .................................................................. 43
Grid Guide ................................................................................ 44
Sort ........................................................................................... 46
News ......................................................................................... 47
Schedule ................................................................................... 47
Messages .................................................................................. 48
Channels ................................................................................... 49
Setup......................................................................................... 50
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement
or a Program ............................................................................ 50
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................. 50
Channel Marker.............................................................................. 52
GUIDE PIus+ Menu Items ............................................................... 52
Reference..................................................................................... 53
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 53
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 55
Limited Warranty ........................................................................... 56
Accessory Information ................................................................... 58
Index ............................................................................................... 61
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Setup and Connections
Getting started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first four sections of the manual show you how
to get your TV Set Up and Connected, run the
Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of
the Features and Menus of your TV.
Setup and connections
Interactive setup
1
The Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information and your
warranty.
2
3
4
5
Using the remote
Features and Menus
Reference
Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these Tip
Boxes. There are some important
tips that will help you get the most from
your TV.
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Step 1: Unpack the TV
Before You Connect
Make sure to locate the remote control.
Protect against power surges:
• Connect all components before
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.
Step 2: Connect your TV
• Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting any
cables.
There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
TV Only:
If you’re only going to connect the
TV to your home antenna or cable
system.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are
properly grounded. Refer to the Safety
Tips sheet packed with your TV.
The Basic Connection:
Advanced Connections:
If you’re going to connect the TV to a
VCR or satellite receiver.
If you’re going to make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to
one or two VCRs, DVD player, and a
satellite receiver.
Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of connection.
Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward
to Step 3.
TV Only
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.
Cables
You will use the following cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and video
signal to the TV from an antenna, cable, or
cable box.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
TV
G-LINK
R
L
PR
PB
Y
Once you have completed this connection go to “Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable” on page 9.
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The Basic Connection
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component
connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and
multiple component connection information refer to the next section,
Advanced Connections.
Cables
You will use the following cable to make your
connection:
Coaxial Cables: These cables carry both the audio and video signal to
the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable box. In this connection, a second
Coaxial Cable carries the signal through the VCR to the TV.
FROM CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR 1
IN FROM ANT
CH3
OUT
CH4
OUT TO TV
VIDEO
AUDIO
TV
How to View the VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to
Channel 3 or 4.
G-LINK
R
L
PB
PR
Y
Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will
program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3 or
4 when you turn on the VCR.
Once you have completed this connection go to “Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable” on page 9.
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Advanced Connections
Once you have made your connections
you will want to program the TV to tune
to the correct Video INPUT channel in
order to see and hear audio and video
from the component. You will program
this later in the Interactive Setup.
Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiple
components.
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your
TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and
INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).
Input 2 (VIDEO or Y PB PR)
Connect any of the following components to INPUT 2:
• VCR
• Internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player
• Satellite Receiver
• DVD Player
Input 1
The Y, PB, PR jacks are used in place of the VIDEO jack to connect
an optional component video source, such as a DVD player. Unlike
a single video input, the Y, PB, PR jacks maintain the video signal as
three separate signals through these three jacks. To ensure
maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y,
PB, and PR connections.
Connect any of the following components:
• VCR
• Laserdisc Player
• Satellite Receiver
• Internet Access Device
• DVD Player
To view the component connected to Input 1:
Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
To View the component connected to Input 2:
Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
S-Video
G-LINK
G-LINK
R
L
This optional
connection can
be used for
better video
quality.
Connect the G-LINK
cable for one-button
recording and
channel tuning from
the Guide.
PB
PR
Y
Audio Outputs
Cable/Antenna
Connect to an audio receiver or
amplifier for variable controlled
or fixed level stereo output.
Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also
be used for basic component connections.
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Sample Connections
Cautions:
The following are sample connection scenarios which you may encounter
when connecting components to your TV.
Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.
Cables
• Place the audio/video cables to the
sides of the TV’s back panel instead of
straight down the middle.
You will use the following cable to make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the
antenna or cable directly to the television or
through a cable box, as needed by your cable
system.
• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and
keep them away from the audio/video
cables.
Protect your components from
Overheating
Audio/Video Cables: Carries sound and video
from the component to the TV.
• Do not block ventilation holes in any of
the components. Arrange the
components so that air can circulate
freely.
S-Video Cable: Carries video from an S-Video
capable component which provides best
picture quality.
• Do not stack components.
• Allow adequate ventilation when
placing your components in a stand.
TV and Stereo VCR
• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR
IN FROM ANT
CH3
IN
CH4
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
OUT TO TV
OUT
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to
scroll through the video input channels until you tune to
VID1 input.
TV
G-LINK
In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the VID1 input channel when you
press VCR1 on the remote.
R
L
P
B
P
R
Y
Most Audio/Video cables are combined
into one cable with three heads on
each end.
We show individual
Once you have completed this connection go to “Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable” on page 9.
Video (yellow)
cables in these sample
connections. Either
Right Audio (red)
may be used, but
you must be sure to
Left Audio (white)
connect Video to
Video, Right to Right and
Left to Left.
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TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE
SATELLITE RECEIVER
IN FROM ANT
OUT
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE
IN
S-VIDEO VIDEO
R
L
How to View Your Components
To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press
TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.
VCR
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
IN
CH3
CH4
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
L
OUT
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to
scroll through the video input channels until you tune
to VID2 (or COMP2 if connected to Y, PB, PR ) input.
TV
G-LINK
R
L
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when
you press the component button on the remote.
PR
P
B
Y
Once you have completed this connection go to “Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable” on page 9.
TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE
SATELLITE RECEIVER
IN FROM ANT
OUT
OUT TO TV
SATELLITE
IN
S-VIDEO VIDEO
R
L
How to View Your Components
To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press
TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.
VCR
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
IN
AUDIO
VIDEO
OUT
L
R
DVD PLAYER
To watch the VCR in this connection tune to Channel 3
or 4.
OUT
R
L
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
To watch the DVD player in this connection, press TV to
put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID2 (or COMP2 if connected to
Y, PB, PR ) input.
TV
G-LINK
R
L
P
R
P
B
Y
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when
you press the component button on the remote.
Once you have completed this connection go to “Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable” on page 9.
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Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen guide
that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box.
Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don’t
connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen
program guide.
VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK
cable, one-touch recording won’t work. The other features of the guide
will work properly.
The G-LINK cable is used to send commands to
your VCR and/or cable box.
If there is a demo pin in the G-LINK jack, you must
remove it before you connect the G-LINK cable. If
there is no demo pin, just insert the G-LINK cable
into the G-LINK jack.
How to Find the Remote Control Sensor
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote control
sensor on the VCR and/or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have
the remote control sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn’t
labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote
control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but
the one that came with the cable box and/or VCR to which you’re
connecting the G-LINK cable) so it is touching the front of the
component.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component
(VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off.
You must press and release the power button each time you move
the remote (holding down the button won’t work).
Cable Box
VCR
CHANNEL
03
Placing the Wands Under the
VCR and/or Cable Box
4. When the component turns on, you’ve located the remote control
sensor.
Place the wands of the G-LINK cable
underneath your VCR and/or cable box.
Place them about one inch away from the
remote control sensor.
5. Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or
cable box (see instructions on right).
VCR
CHANNEL
SENSOR
SENSOR
03
If you don't have a VCR, just coil
the cable of the extra G-LINK
wand with a twist tie and leave
it behind the TV.
If you don't have a cable box, 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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Step 4: Plug in the TV
Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug
with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
Step 5: Place Batteries in the
Remote
•
•
•
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.
Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are
aligned correctly.
Replace the cover.
Step 6: Turn on the TV
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
ON OFF
VCR1
TV
TV
Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote
into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV
functions.
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE
MUTE
SKIP
On-Screen Program Guide
SOUND
GUIDE
GO BACK
INFO
The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen program
guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV
(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system). For more information,
see “GUIDE Plus+ system” on page 43.
OK
MENU
CLEAR
To get out of the Guide:
•
Press OK to exit the Guide and tune to the highlighted channel.
•
Press GUIDE to exit the Guide and tune to the channel displayed in
the View window.
•
Press CLEAR to exit the Guide and go to the last channel you were
watching.
Picture Quality
Step 7: Program the TV
If the picture appears to have a double or
triple image or if you notice rings or halos
around objects, you may have to adjust the
color convergence. Details can be found
under the Screen menu heading in the
Features and Menus section of this manual.
Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup
routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.
The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu
system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable
TV or antenna signals into the TV’s memory.
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There’s an on-screen setup routine
Setup and connections
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The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps
needed to configure the TV:
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Select a menu language
Search for available channels
Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system
Set the time
Interactive Setup
2
3
4
Set the VCR1 channel
Set the VCR2 channel
Using the remote
Set the DVD channel
Set the SAT/CABLE channel
Make the channel list and labels
Features and Menus
Reference
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Using Point and Select
You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-
screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select
method has two steps.
1. Point to a menu item using the arrow buttons on the remote.
To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or
right, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Selecting an item tells the TV’s menu system to go ahead and make
OK
the change or go to a place you have indicated.
MENU
CLEAR
Entering Setup
The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when
you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.
Point and Select buttons
1. Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.
SETUP
When first used or after a power
outage, your television needs
to be set up.
Would you like to begin now?
Press MENU to begin setup or
Press CLEAR to exit.
You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
8 Setup
0 Exit
You can also select a menu item by
entering the item number with the
number buttons on the remote.
2. Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes
up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.
Press CLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to TV
viewing.
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SETUP
Would you like to begin Setup
now?
1 Begin setup now
2 Cancel setup
3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.
Select a Language
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press MENU or OK to select that language.
Auto Channel Search
The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search
automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable
TV system. This is sometimes called “autoprogramming.”
SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you
can access it later through the Channel
menu. You can also put channels in
memory manually using List & Labels.
See Features and Menus for more details.
1. Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.
The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has
finished.
2. Press MENU or OK to continue.
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The GUIDE PIUS+ System
You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ system during
Interactive Setup. You can
also access the GUIDE Plus+
menus by pressing menu on
the remote, and selecting
GUIDE Plus+ Menu.
The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program
listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial menu or
point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup.
SETUP
This TV has GUIDE Plus+, the
new on-screen program guide
with one-button VCR recording.
1 Set up GUIDE Plus+
2 Skip this step
Setting Up the GUIDE PIUS+ System
To complete the GUIDE Plus+ setup, the G-LINK wands must be properly aligned with your cable box and VCR if
you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.
Select your Country and enter your ZIP or
Postal code.
The next series of screens asks you about
your cable TV setup. If you have a cable
box, you need to set the GUIDE Plus+
system to control it. Otherwise, it may not
be able to locate and download program
information.
Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and then
select the brand of your cable box from
the choices available. The system then
searches for the correct code to control
your cable box. When your cable box
switches to channel 9 it has located the
correct code.
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Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box or 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 Cable
Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
•
•
Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering it again.
Check to make sure the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly. See the Setup and Connections section of this manual
for more details.
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.
Once the correct model of cable box has
been identified, you need to set the cable
box’s output channel. Enter the channel
you use to view channels through your
cable box—usually 3 or 4. Consult your
cable box’s instruction book or your cable
company if you are not sure. Choose 0 to
use VIDEO INPUT.
Select YES if you have a VCR, or NO if not.
(Answering NO automatically skips forward
to the end of GUIDE Plus+ setup.)
Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off.
Enter the brand of your VCR.
When the GUIDE Plus+ system correctly
identifies the correct code for your VCR, the
VCR’s tuner changes to channel 9.
Select YES if the VCR automatically changed
to channel 9, or NO if it did not.
If you select NO, the system will try
another code.
The last screen that comes up after you’ve successfully finished the GUIDE
Plus+ setup gives you an opportunity to view a demo. If you don’t want to
view the demo, highlight EXIT and press OK.
Remember:
•
•
Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.
Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs and download program
information.
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Setting the Time
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your
GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you need to
set the time.
Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for
you automatically and you may not see this screen.
SETUP
Would you like to set the time
on the TV?
1 Set time
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the SET TIME control panel.
SET TIME
:
AM
Enter01to12forthehour.
Press MENU to exit.
2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down
arrows to change from AM to PM.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning.
Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don’t have a
VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not
Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)
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SETUP
Would you like to use a VCR
with your TV?
1 Use TV with a VCR
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
SET VCR1 CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the
video input you connected the cables to.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the VCR2 button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you don’t
have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip this step or
select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more
information see Auto Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a second
VCR with your TV?
1 Use TV with VCR 2
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
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SET VCR2 CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR
connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the
video input you connected the cables to.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
Setting the DVD Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the DVD button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don’t
have a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not
Connected from the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto
Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a DVD
with your TV?
1 Use TV with DVD
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.
SET DVD CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player
connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the
video input you connected the cables to.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
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Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel
(auto tuning)
The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/
CABLE channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you
press the SAT•CABLE button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable
box. If you don’t have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the
TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT/CABLE Channel
choice list. (For more information see Auto Tuning in the Features and
Menus section.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a cable
box or satellite unit with your
TV?
1 Use with cable or satellite
2Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.
SET SAT/CABLE CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 2
3 Channel 3
4 Channel 4
5 Video 1 Input
6 Video 2 Input
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite
receiver or cable box connected to the TV. If you used audio/video
cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to.
If You Have Both a Satellite
Receiver and a Cable Box
Connected to the TV
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
The remote cannot control both a cable
box and the satellite receiver. If you
choose to have the remote control the
satellite receiver, you must then use your
cable box remote to control the cable box.
You may, however, prefer to use the
satellite receiver remote for satellite
programming, and set your SAT•CABLE
button to control your cable box. It’s your
choice.
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Labeling the Channels
Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) buttons to change
channels in the Channel # field. This
works even if you’re not in the Channel #
field. Or, enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons on the
universal remote. To enter a number
greater than 99, press and hold “1” to
enter the hundreds digit, then press the
two remaining numbers.
This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and
label your channels. (For more information see List and Labels in the
Features and Menus section.)
SETUP
Would you like to name each
channel?
1 Name channels
2 Skip this step
The List and Labels feature can also be
accessed from the Channel menu. Because
this procedure can be time consuming,
feel free to skip this step and come back
to it later.
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel.
LIST AND LABELS
Channel
#
59
Normal
List
Yes
Channel
Label
------
Use or , keypad, or CH ^/v
to set channel, MENU to exit.
2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of
the control panel (called “fields”).
3. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers in the
Channel # field, and letters in the Channel Label field, and select Yes
or No in the Normal List field. You may wish to refer to the call
letters listed in your newspaper’s TV section for ideas on labeling the
channels.
4. Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU or
OK to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory.
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Using the Remote
How to use your Universal Remote
Setup and connections
Interactive setup
1
This section defines the buttons of the remote and
how to program it to control other components.
The universal remote can be programmed to control
most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite
receivers and cable boxes. If you have a RCA, GE or
Proscan component, you probably don’t need to
program it at all.
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3
Features and Menus
Reference
4
5
Modes of Operation
Because this universal remote can control
several different components (DVD player,
VCR, Cable Box, 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.
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Remote Buttons
(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings
directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press
the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first
digit until #-- appears, then add the second two. Example: to tune to
channel 123, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears then press 2 and 3.
L.E.D.
Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Used to point to different
items in the menu system. Also used to adjust the menu controls. Also
moves the PIP window when no menus are on the screen.
ON OFF
VCR1
TV
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver
button in SAT•CABLE mode.
MUTE
SKIP
+
AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Also turns on the TV, if auto tune is
enabled.
V
L
L
V
CH (up and down) buttons 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.
H
SOUND
GUIDE
GO BACK
INFO
CH CTRL 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.
OK
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you
to TV viewing.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode to operate RCA, GE, and Proscan
DVD players. It cannot be programmed. If autotuning is enabled, it will
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
MENU
CLEAR
FORWARD If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote
control, press FORWARD to advance a disc or videotape.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
ANTENNA
WHO•INPUT
GUIDE Brings up GUIDE Plus+ system; press again to exit.
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD
INFO Press to get more information about a program, channel, or
advertisement.
REC•VCR+
STOP PAUSE
L.E.D. The little light below the ON•OFF button that lights when you
are programming the remote. It also lights when you press an invalid
button on the remote.
SWAPCH CTRL RESET
PIP
MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in
VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button.
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to
restore the volume.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you
to the previous menu.
ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another mode
(VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the component on
and off. When pressed twice within two seconds all components that are
on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE and
Proscan products).
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PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control,
press PAUSE when the disc or videotape is playing to pause playback.
PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Brings up the small picture-in-picture window.
Press again to remove the PIP window.
PLAY If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape.
REC•VCR+ In TV mode, when the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the
screen, press REC•VCR+ to program your VCR to record a program.
RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture Control
Preset. Point and select to choose a different Picture Control Preset.
REVERSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, press REVERSE to go
backwards on a video tape or disc.
SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode and if auto tuning is
enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct 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.
SOUND Press once to display the audio processor choice list. Point and
select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to exit.
STOP If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, press to stop playing the
videotape or disc.
SWAP 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 VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will
turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel.
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume.
WHO•INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input
sources (VID1/SVID1, VID2/COMP2, and previous channel). In SAT mode,
press to select available channel lists for RCA, GE and Proscan satellite
receivers.
Accessing the Video Input
Use the WHO•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 that the
component you want to view is turned ON.
2. Press WHO•INPUT to tune to an available input channel.
3. Continue to press the WHO•INPUT button to scroll through the
channels.
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Programming the Remote
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote
controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already
programmed to control most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VCRs, DVD players,
laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
Testing the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn
a component ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the
VCR1 button. Then press POWER or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel
down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the
remote needs to be programmed.
L.E.D.
Using Automatic Code Search
The following instructions can be used to program the remote to control
each of the components connected to your TV. If you want to exit the
automatic code search without programming any of your components, press
CLEAR until the LED turns off.
VCR1
DVD
ON/OFF
TV
VCR2
AUX SAT•CABLE
CH+
1. Turn on the component you want to control (VCR, SAT, etc.)
2. Point the remote at the component to be controlled. Press and hold the
button you want to program (VCR1, VCR2, etc.). While holding the
component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the light on the
remote turns on, then release both buttons. For the AUX button, using
code search will not work, you must use direct entry.
CH-
3. Press and release PLAY, then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops
flashing.
At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If,
after 5 seconds, the component you want to control 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 cannot control that particular component.
REVERSE
PLAY
STOP
If the component you want to control does turn off:
You’ll use these buttons when you program
the remote to control any device.
1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until
the component turns back ON.
The remote may not operate all models of
all brands.
2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the light on the remote turns off.
Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the component to be programmed.
2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code
list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote.
3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program.
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4. Enter the code from the code list.
5. Release button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component
responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the
component button and then ON•OFF again.
6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for
your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands.
Using the Remote to Control a Component
Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to use it
to control your components.
To operate the component:
1. Press the component button (VCR1, VCR2, AUX, or SAT•CABLE) 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.
Modes of Operation
Because this universal remote can control several different components
(DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, 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.
Front Panel
If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to
operate many of the TV’s features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects
highlighted items.
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. When in the menu system, VOL – is used to
point left to items and adjust menu controls.
VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used to
point right to items and adjust menu controls.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
The Front Panel Block feature disables all
front panel buttons. For more
information, see “Parental Controls,” in
the Features and Menus section.
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Cable Boxes
VCR
MTC .......................................................... 2002, 2013, 2026
ABC ............... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053
Antronix .............................................................. 5008, 5009
Archer ............................................ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Cabletenna ..................................................................... 5008
Cableview ....................................................................... 5008
Century .......................................................................... 5011
Citizen ............................................................................. 5011
ColourVoice ....................................................... 5012, 5013
Comtronics ......................................................... 5014, 5015
Contec ............................................................................ 5016
Eastern ............................................................................ 5017
Garrard ........................................................................... 5011
GC Electronics .............................................................. 5009
Gemini ...................................................... 5018, 5019, 5049
General Instrument ..................................................... 5003
Hamlin ................................. 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045
Hitachi ............................................................................. 5003
Hytex............................................................................... 5002
Jasco ................................................................................ 5011
Jerrold . 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053
Magnavox ........................................................................ 5025
Memorex ........................................................................ 5026
MovieTime .............................................. 5002, 5027, 5028
NSC ........................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028
Oak ............................................................. 5002,5016, 5029
Panasonic ............................................................. 5048, 5052
Paragon ........................................................................... 5026
Philips . 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032
Pioneer................................................................. 5033, 5034
Pulsar ............................................................................... 5026
RCA ........................................................... 5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic ................................................................ 5009, 5049
Regal ..................................................................... 5022, 5035
Regency .......................................................................... 5017
Rembrandt ..................................................................... 5003
Runco .............................................................................. 5026
Samsung ............................................................... 5014, 5034
Scientific Atlanta........................... 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
Signal..................................................................... 5014, 5018
Signature ......................................................................... 5003
SL Marx ........................................................................... 5014
Sprucer ........................................................................... 5052
Starcom..................................................... 5007, 5018, 5053
Stargate ................................................................ 5014, 5018
Starquest......................................................................... 5018
Tandy ............................................................................... 5040
Teleview .......................................................................... 5014
Tocom ....................................................... 5004, 5023, 5041
Toshiba ............................................................................ 5026
Tusa .................................................................................. 5018
TV86 ................................................................................ 5027
Unika ......................................................... 5008, 5009, 5011
United Artists ................................................................ 5002
United Cable ................................................................. 5053
Universal ........................................ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Videoway ........................................................................ 5044
Viewstar ......................................... 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040
Zenith ........................................................ 5026, 5050, 5051
Multitech ................. 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
NEC ..... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058, 2064, 2076
.......................................................... 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123
Nikko............................................................................... 2014
Noblex ............................................................................ 2013
Olympus ......................................................................... 2021
Optimus ............................................................... 2014, 2131
Optonica......................................................................... 2096
Orion .............................................................................. 2035
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
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
Radioshack/Realistic......... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021
.......... ... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131
Radix................................................................................ 2014
Randex ............................................................................ 2014
Ricoh ............................................................................... 2128
Runco .............................................................................. 2104
Samsung ................... 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
Sanky .................................................................... 2132, 2104
Sansui ............................................. 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sanyo ......................................................... 2011, 2013, 2023
Admiral ........................................................................... 2131
Adventura....................................................................... 2026
Aiko ................................................................................. 2027
Aiwa...................................................................... 2002, 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, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2018
........................................................ .2021, 2022, 2024, 2115
Cybernex........................................................................ 2013
Daewoo ......... 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027, 2028,
..........................................................................................2110
Daytron........................................................................... 2110
Dbx ....................................................................... 2009, 2010
Dimensia ......................................................................... 2000
Dynatech ............................................................. 2002, 2026
Electrohome ....................................................... 2014, 2029
Electrophonic ................................................................ 2014
Emerson ........ 2002, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025
..2026, 2029, 2030, 2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037
..2038, 2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047, 2065
.............................................. 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117, 2130
Fisher . ..2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052,2118
Fuji ........................................................................ 2021, 2119
Funai ..................................................................... 2002, 2026
Garrard ........................................................................... 2026
GE ........ 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120
Goldstar.............................. 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121
Gradiente ....................................................................... 2026
Harley Davidson ........................................................... 2026
Harman Kardon ............................................................ 2009
Harwood ........................................................................ 2061
Headquarter .................................................................. 2011
Hitachi . 2002, 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, 2058, 2111, 2123
Scott ... 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065, 2093,
............................................................................................2116
Sears ............... 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050
.............................................. 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp .............. 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131
Shintom.......................................... 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun ............................................................................ 2013
Signature ............................................................. 2002, 2131
Singer......................................................... 2021, 2061, 2128
Sony .......................... 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128
STS ........................................................................ 2021, 2107
Sylvania 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
Symphonic ........................................................... 2002, 2026
Tandy .................................................................... 2002, 2011
Tashiko ............................................................................ 2014
Tatung ................................................................... 2058, 2111
TEAC ................................... 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111
Technics ............................................................... 2021, 2109
Teknika ..................... 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
Tmk ........................................................... 2013, 2024, 2047
Toshiba ........... 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
ToteVision ........................................................... 2013, 2014
Unitech ........................................................................... 2013
Vector Research .......................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor .............................................................................. 2010
Video Concepts ................ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosonic ..................................................................... 2013
Wards ........ ... 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2026,
Kenwood ................. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058,
.............................................................................. 2111,2123
KLH ................................................................................. 2061
Kodak ................................................................... 2014, 2021
Lloyd ..................................................................... 2002, 2026
Logik ................................................................................ 2061
LXI ................................................................................... 2014
Magnavox .......2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104, 2108, 2124
Magnin ............................................................................. 2013
Marantz .......... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2058
.............................................................................. , 2062,2064
Marta ............................................................................... 2014
Masushita ........................................................................ 2021
MEI ................................................................................... 2021
Memorex .......2002, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026
............................................................................ , 2104, 2131
MGA .......................................................... 2029, 2065, 2113
MGNTechnology .......................................................... 2013
Midland ........................................................................... 2053
Minolta ...................................................... 2055, 2056, 2107
Mitsubishi ..... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,
............ 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123
MontgomeryWard ............................................ 2075, 2131
Motorola.............................................................. 2021,2131
Satellite Receivers
Chapparal ............................................................ 5056, 5057
Drake ................................................................... 5058, 5059
GE .................................................................................... 5000
General Instuments................................ 5060, 5061, 5062
Panasonic ........................................................................ 5075
Primestar ........................................................................ 5076
Proscan ........................................................................... 5000
RCA ................................................................................. 5000
Realistic ........................................................................... 5063
Sony ................................................................................. 5072
STS1 ................................................................................. 5064
STS2 ................................................................................. 5065
STS3 ................................................................................. 5066
STS4 ................................................................................. 5067
Toshiba ................................................................. 5068, 5073
Uniden............................................................................. 5069
.. 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107,
................................................................................ 2116, 2131
XR-1000 ................................................... 2021, 2026, 2061
Yamaha ..................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111
Zenith.................................. 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128
Audio
(For RCA and Dimensia brands only)
AM/FM ............................................................................ 4003
Aux .................................................................................. 4004
Phono .............................................................................. 4005
CD ................................................................................... 4007
Tape ................................................................................. 4006
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Features and menus
Using the TV
Setup and connections
1
This section explores the features and menus of your TV
beginning with some information on using menus and control
panels.
Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in
order to help you get the most from your TV.
Interactive setup
2
This section also includes information on using your GUIDE
Plus+ system.
Using the remote
3
Features and Menus
4
Reference
5
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Menus and Control Panels
Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to
access and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels.
Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a
variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. The following pages
detail how to use these controls in order to customize the functions of
your TV.
Menus
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote or on
the front panel to bring up the Main menu.
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
8 Setup
Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways
to select a choice in a menu:
0 Exit
•
•
Point with the arrow buttons and then select with MENU or OK.
Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main
menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.
Exiting a menu
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.
There are three ways to exit a menu:
•
•
•
Point to Exit and press MENU or OK.
Press 0 on the remote.
Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and
you are returned to TV viewing.
Control Panels
Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features
of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number or adjust a level
such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders,
choice lists and numeric entry.
PICTURE CONTROLS
Sliders
Contrast
Color
Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.
Tint
To use a Slider in a menu:
Black Level
Sharpness
Press MENU to exit.
1. Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for the
feature you want to adjust.
2. Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.
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Numeric Entry
SET TIME
:
AM
A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.
Pointer
Enter01to12forthehour.
Press MENU to exit.
A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.
1. Press the up arrow to enter a number in the column above the
pointer.
2. Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then press the up
or down arrow to enter a number.
3. When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK.
If the control panel is not set at the
current time, use the left arrow to go back
over the columns and the up arrow to
make changes.
Choice Lists
You can also enter numbers directly by
using the number buttons.
Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings.
1. Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that
choice.
Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control
panels, the following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu
features. The features are organized in order of their location on the
Main Menu.
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
Audio Menu
2 P
AUDIO
3 S
Mute Press OK to reduce the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press
OK again to restore the volume.
4 C
1 Mute
5 T
2 Tone Controls
6 P
3 Audio Processor
7 G
4 Audio Output & Speakers
Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV’s treble,
8 S
0 Exit
0 E
bass and balance.
Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which
control the way the sound comes through your speakers. You can also
directly access this menu by pressing the SOUND button on your remote.
Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when
receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
Stereo Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo
audio. The TV displays the word STEREO when you tune to a
program that is broadcast in stereo.
Sound Logic™ Stereo Sound Logic technology monitors a
program’s audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum
and maximum volume range from the current volume setting.
Acting like a dynamic range, it compresses to limit sudden volume
increases, like when a commercial comes on.
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Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a
second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP
when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information.
SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a
program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually
impaired.
Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the
TV’s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or
variable control level.
Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV’s speakers
on and allows variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks.
Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s speakers
off and allows variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks.
Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s speakers off
and allows fixed output from the TV’s audio output jacks to an
external device such as a surround sound amplifier. With Fixed Output
On, the TV’s volume control, tone controls and mute are disabled.
Using the Remote to Select an
Audio Processor
ON OFF
VCR1
TV
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE
MUTE
SKIP
You can change the audio processor from the Audio menu, as illustrated
above, or by pressing the SOUND button on the remote. To make a
selection using the remote:
+
V
L
1. Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list.
Sound button
H
SOUND
GUIDE
GO BACK
INFO
2. Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR to exit.
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
Picture Quality Menu
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the
way the picture looks.
PICTURE QUALITY
4
5
1 Basic Picture Controls
2 Picture Presets
6
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of
the picture.
3 Auto Color
7
4 Color Warmth
8
5 Video Noise Reduction
0
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
0 Exit
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.
Picture Quality menu
When exiting this menu the Save Personal Picture Preset Choice List will
appear. You can choose either Yes or No.
Press the RESET button on the remote to
bring up the Picture Control Presets choice
list. Point to the desired setting; press
MENU or OK to select it.
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Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of four
preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or
Personal Picture Presets. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing
environment and edit your Personal Picture Preset.
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. It’s your choice.
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 6500ºK.
Video Noise Reduction Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the
feature that automatically reduces noise from the picture.
Screen Menu
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
way closed captioning information is shown on the screen.
4 Channel
SCREEN
5 T
Off No captioning information displayed.
6 P
1 Closed-Caption Display
7 G
On Captioning information shown always, when available.
2 Closed-Caption Mode
8 S
0 E
3 Menu Language
4 Adjust Projection TV
0 Exit
On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when
available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE
button. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound
is not muted.
Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which
captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information.
Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred
language for the menus: English, Spanish or French.
Adjust Projection TV Lets you adjust the TV’s three colors. Selecting
Green Centering brings up a control panel that lets you center the green
projection tube on the screen. Selecting Red Convergence or Blue
Convergence lets you align the red and blue projection tubes.
Using Closed Captioning
Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which
lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific
programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable.
When a program is closed captioned, the letters CC are displayed in the
channel marker.
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Closed Captioning Modes
CLOSED-CAPTION MODE
1 CC1
2 CC2
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes.
3 CC3
4 CC4
To Set the Closed-Captioning Mode:
5 Text1
6 Text2
7 Text3
8 Text4
1. Select Screen from the Main menu.
2. Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press OK. A choice list appears.
3. Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to the Screen
menu.
Turning off Closed Captioning
1. Select Screen from the Main menu.
2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display.
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.
3. Point to Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off
and you are returned to the Screen menu.
MAIN MENU
Adjusting the Color Projection Tubes
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
Your projection TV has three color projection tubes - one for red, one for
green, and one for blue. When the tubes are precisely aligned they create
the color images you see on the TV screen. Over time, the picture can drift
out of alignment due to normal component aging, bumps and vibrations,
or moving the TV. If you notice rings or halos around objects in the
picture, you may want to readjust the alignment of the picture tubes.
4 Channel
5
SCREEN
6
1 Closed-Caption Display
7
2 Closed-Caption Mode
8
3 Menu Language
0
4 Adjust Projection TV
0
ADJUST PROJECTION TV
To readjust the picture tubes, first do an overall adjustment with the
Adjust Projection TV option in the Screen menu. The Adjust Projection TV
option is used to center the green tube and align the blue and red tubes
to the green tube. To make finer adjustments to specific areas of the
screen, use the Advanced Convergence feature described on the next
page.
1 Green Centering
2 Blue Convergence
3 Red Convergence
4 Advanced Convergence
0 Exit
To readjust the picture tubes:
1. Allow the set to warm up for at least 20 minutes.
2. Press the MENU button on the remote.
3. Press 3 to select the Screen option.
4. Press 4 to select the Adjust Projection TV option.
5. Press 1 to align Green Centering. Use the arrow buttons to center
green square on screen. Press MENU when done.
6. Press 2 to align Blue Convergence. Use the arrow buttons to align
blue crosshatch to green crosshatch. Press MENU when done.
7. Press 3 to align Red Convergence. Use arrow buttons to align red
crosshatch to green crosshatch. Press MENU when done.
8. If you want to make finer color adjustments, press 4 to select
Advanced Convergence (explained next) or press 0 to exit.
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Advanced Convergence
ADJUST PROJECTION TV
1 Green Centering
2 Blue Convergence
3 Red Convergence
4 Advanced Convergence
After you have adjusted the color projection tubes as described
previously, you can make finer adjustments to specific areas of the screen
using the Advanced Convergence feature described below.
0 Exit
ADVANCED RED CONVERGENCE
Note: Before you use the advanced convergence feature, you must
complete the previous steps to align the tubes.
OK
Exit
CLEAR
Cancel & Exit
1. Press the MENU button on the remote.
2. Press 3 to select the Screen option.
VOL & CH Move on Grid
Arrows
INFO
Adjust Red to Grid
3. Press 4 to select the Adjust Projection TV option.
Switch to Blue
4. Press 4 to select the Advanced Convergence option (the
Advanced Convergence screen appears).
The green pattern is fixed. The red and blue patterns are adjusted to
the green pattern. The Red Convergence appears first by default.
5. Colored cross-hairs show the current adjustment position on the
grid. To move the cross-hairs to a different position, use the
CH+/- buttons on the remote to move the cross-hair highlight up
and down, and the VOL+/- buttons to move it right and left.
6. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the red pattern. Each press of
the arrow button makes a slight adjustment from the center of
the cross-hairs – you can press and hold the desired arrow
button to make a faster adjustment, and then make fine
adjustments with single presses of the arrow button.
7. Press the INFO button to switch to Blue Convergence and follow
the steps above to adjust the blue pattern.
8. Press OK to exit. You will be asked if you want to save the
adjustments.
Yes Saves adjustments
No Returns to the Advanced Convergence screen allowing
further adjustments.
Clear Exits screen without making any changes.
MAIN MENU
Channel Menu
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
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.
5 Time
6 P
CHANNEL
7 G
1 Signal Type
8 S
UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air
antenna for TV signals.
2
Auto Channel Search
0 E
3 List and Labels
4 Auto Tuning
0 Exit
Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box
for TV signals.
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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 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 setup your GUIDE
Plus+ system, this option will not appear.
List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custom-build
your Normal channel list and choose a six-character label for each
channel. Follow the on-screen directions to enter your channels and
other information.
Channel # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down
through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel number
directly using the number buttons.
Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are
available when you scan up and down using the CH +/- buttons. Use
the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number
indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal
channel list.
Channel Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a six-
character label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll
quickly through the characters. Press RESET to clear a label. The TV
can store up to 27 labels in memory.
MAIN MENU
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a
component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, AUX or SAT•CABLE) on the
remote.
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
CHANNEL
6
7
Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.
1 Signal Type
8
2
Auto Channel Search
0
3 List and Labels
Set VCR2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.
4 Auto Tuning
0 Exit
SET VCR1 CHANNEL
Set DVD Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the
channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
Set SAT/Cable Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select
the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAT•CABLE
button.
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
The choices for each screen are:
Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component
connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if
you don’t want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular
component button is pressed.
Channel 2 (SAT/Cable only) Choose this if your component is
connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want
the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified component
button. Reminder: Make sure the component’s Ch 2/3/4 switch is set
to channel 2.
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Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the
antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 3 when you press the specified component button. Reminder:
Make sure the component’s Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.
Channel 4 Choose this if your component is connected to the
antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to
channel 4 when you press the specified component button. Reminder:
Make sure the component’s Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.
Video 1 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the
INPUT1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to
VID1 (SVID1 if you used an S-Video cable) input channel when you
press the specified component button.
Video 2 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the
INPUT2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to
VID2 (COMP2 if you used the Y PB PR jacks) input channel when you
press the specified component button.
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
Time Menu
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of
time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
5 Time
6 Pntnt
Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for
turning the TV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the
schedule on. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps
needed to set the schedule.
TIME
7
1 Sleep Timer
8
2 Schedule
0
3 Set Time
0 Exit
Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time.
The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the
time. If your GUIDE Plus+ system is setup and running then it will
automatically update your time and this option will not be available.
TV MAIN MENU
Setup Menu
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
The setup routine is discussed earlier in the manual in the Interactive
Setup section.
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
8 Setup
The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you
turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.
0
SETUP
You can also access the Interactive Setup from the Main Menu.
Would you like to begin Setup
now?
1 Begin setup now
2 Cancel setup
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MAIN MENU
1 Audio
Parental Controls and V-Chip
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
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 (dubbed 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 will not display certain programs.
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
PARENTAL CONTROLS
8
0
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0Exit
Once you block programs, you or other adults can “unblock” programs
by entering a password.
The software inside your TV comes turned “off,” so if you choose not to
implement it, you can just ignore it.
How V-Chip Works
When turned “on,” the 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 turn 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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Age-Based
Rating
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent
language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
TV-MA
Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for
children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program
and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program
contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D),
strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).
TV-14
Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains
one or more of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent
coarse language (L), some sexual situations (S), or moderate violence (V) .
TV-PG
TV-G
General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or
no sexual dialogue (D), no strong language (L) little or no sexual situations (S), or
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
PARENTAL CONTROLS
V-Chip TV Rating Limit
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2
3
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and
cannot be viewed.
To set TV programming limits:
- - Content - -
Rating
Status
VIEW
D L S V FV
V V V
4
TV-MA
5
^
Press ^/v to select rating.
6
Press MENU to exit.
0
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.
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
V
TV-Y7
TV-Y
2. Press MENU to continue.
3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.
4. Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrows and
OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or
content theme from View to Block.
The following sections give you more details about how to change the
status of TV program limits.
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The Ratings Limits Screen
Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limits
screen.
Rating Field
Lets you select from a list of age-based
ratings you can block or view.
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of the age-
based rating limit to the left is View or Block.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -
Content Themes
Lists the content
themes you can block
or view.
Rating Status
D L S V FV
V V V
Press ^/v to select rating.
TV-MA VIEW
^
Press MENU to exit.
Content Status
Fields
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
View
View
View
View
View
View
Lets you select which
content themes to
view for the selected
rating, and whether
the status of the
content theme is
currently View (V) or
Block (B).
V
TV-Y7
TV-Y
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 status field
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-
based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch
programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want
the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out
other programming with higher ratings.
- - Content - -
Rating
field
Rating
TV-PG
Status
D L S V FV
B B B B
Content
status
fields
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 do not want the child to
watch.
V
View
View
2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
When you change the status of a
rating to Block, the system will
automatically block higher
ratings and all corresponding
content themes.
3. Use the up and down arrows 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.
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In the example discussed previously, you would scroll through the
rating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you want
the child to watch is TV-G.
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
TV-MA
Mature Audience Only
4. Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status
field.
TV-14
TV-PG
Parents Strongly Cautioned
5. Press the up or down arrow to toggle from View to Block. The status
for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically
changes to Block (B).
Parental Guidance
Suggested
6. Press MENU or OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the
screen when you are finished.
TV-G
General Audience
TV-Y7
Directed to Children
7 years and older
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-Y
All Children
Pressing RESET on the remote
will reset all ratings to View
and V.
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
Rating
field
Content
status
fields
View
1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.
^
Press ^/v to block programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
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. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is
Block.
V
4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating
status field.
5. Press the up or down arrows to toggle between View
and Block.
You must remember to Lock
Parental Controls for rating limits
to take effect.
Note that 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.
Content Themes
Blocking Specific Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented
by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See the beginning of this section
for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as
well.
D
L
Sexually Explicit Dialogue
Adult Language
Sexual Situations
Violence
S
For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have
adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all
programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.
V
FV
Fantasy Violence
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To block program content:
1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to
watch.
2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
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.
3. Use the up and down arrows 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.)
4. Press the right arrow to move the highlight to the field
corresponding with the content theme you wish to block.
5. Press the up or down arrow to change content status from V to B. All
higher ratings’ content theme will automatically change to B.
Rating status field
You must remember to Lock
Parental Controls for rating
limits to take effect.
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -
Content themes
Content status fields
Rating
TV-PG
Status
View
D L S V FV
Rating
field
V B V V
^
Press ^/v to block 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
V
6. Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
Viewing Specific Content Themes
Rating status field
If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back
and changing some of the content themes back to View (V):
Content
themes
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
- - Content - -
Rating
field
Rating
TV-14
Status
View
D L S V FV
1. Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V).
2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
V V V V
^
Content
status
Press ^/v to block programs with
this content for this rating.
D L S V FV
B V V
V V V V
V B V V
RATING
TV-MA
TV-14
TV-PG
TV-G
TV-Y7
TV-Y
STATUS
View
View
View
View
View
View
fields
3. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the age-based
ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to change
to View appears.
V
4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular
content theme status, such as the B under language (L)
corresponding with TV-14.
5. Press the up or down arrows 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.
Pressing RESET on the remote
will reset all ratings to View
and V.
Note that only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14
language (L) changes to View (V). Higher rated content themes,
such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.
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PARENTAL CONTROLS
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified
level.
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0Exit
Blocking Movie Ratings
Rating field
Rating status 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 arrows to find
the rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child to
watch. (In the example above, you would point to 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. Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field. Press the up
and down arrows to change the button from View to Block. All
higher ratings’ View buttons will automatically change to Block.
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.
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.
Viewing Movie Ratings
Rating field
Rating status field
After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of
the rating status buttons back to View:
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
Rating
NC-17
Status
View
1. Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find
the rating you want to view.
^
Press ^/v to block programs with
this rating. Press MENU to exit.
RATING
NR
STATUS
Block
Block
View
2. Use the right arrow 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 button 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 MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen, and be
sure parental controls are locked.
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PARENTAL CONTROLS
V-Chip Unrated Program Block
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 Channel Block
V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK
5 Fro
6 Loc
1 View
0Exi
2 Block
View All unrated programs are available.
Block All unrated programs are not available.
Don’t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of
unrated program viewing. If you do not, the limit will not take effect.
PARENTAL CONTROLS
Channel Block
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.
View Makes the selected channel viewable.
Block The front panel and remote CH (channel) buttons will tune
only to channels that you have marked as View. You may tune to a
blocked channel manually by using the number buttons and
entering the correct password.
5 Fr
CHANNEL BLOCK
6 Lo
Channel #
Status
0Ex
59
HEADLNBlock
^
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.
PARENTAL CONTROLS
Front Panel Block
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s
front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can:
•
•
Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present.
Keep small children from playing with the buttons.
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
FRONT PANEL BLOCK
0Ex
(When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove
access to any remote capable of controlling the front panel 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.
PARENTAL CONTROLS
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit
2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block
4 Channel Block
5 Front Panel Block
6 Lock Parental Controls
0Exit
Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings
using a password.
If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-
Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.
If you forget your password, press and hold TV on the remote and the
MENU button on the television simultaneously for 3 seconds. Parental
controls will then unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock
Parental Controls.
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Action
Buttons
Menu
Options
Program
Information
About the GUIDE PIUS+ System
Video
window
The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that
lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a
cable box and VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in
order to view it (see the Interactive Setup section for more details). To
bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system, press GUIDE.
There are six sections to a GUIDE Plus+ system:
•
A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen
numbered 1, 2 and 3
•
•
•
•
•
Video window
Program information
A row of Menu options
Channel listings
Promotional
Information
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.
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.
Downloading Data
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first
download of program listings. When the power is turned off, the TV
locates a “host channel” that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing
program schedule and channel lineup information. A channel lineup is
the list of stations and their respective channels.
To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave
your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must
be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.
If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ system program
listings may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup
information is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated
program information during the next scheduled download.
Channel Lineup
If more than one cable company services your area, you may be
prompted with STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup after the first
GUIDE Plus+ system download. You will need to identify your cable
company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in
question.
•
Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group
and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.
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Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System
ON OFF
VCR1
TV
To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE
•
Press GUIDE on the remote.
MUTE
SKIP
There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:
•
•
•
Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system
and tune to the channel.
GUIDE
SOUND
GUIDE
GO BACK
INFO
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel
displayed in the video window.
OK
OK
Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the
original channel.
MENU
CLEAR
CLEAR
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus
The GUIDE Plus+ system offers seven different options on the Menu bar:
Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Channels and Setup. To access the
Menu bar:
ANTENNA
WHO•INPUT
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD
REC•VCR+ STOP PAUSE
1. Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
SWAPCH CTRL RESET
PIP
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
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.
Grid Guide
Menu
When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear:
Selection
•
•
•
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).
The PIP button on the remote also toggles
the video window between locked and
unlocked states.
Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and
enter the number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the
channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid
Guide. If the video window is locked, press OK to tune to the
highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it will
automatically tune to that channel.
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Sort Menu
Action Buttons
Sort
The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to
which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window.
Sort Menu
Selection
To Sort:
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
Categories
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the
first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last
category used becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is
displayed below the category name. Use the left and right arrows to
highlight other categories.
4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For
example, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system sorts
the programs).
5. Press the up and down arrow buttons to review the list one
program at a time. Press the channel up and down to review the list
one page at a time.
6. Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to
exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next.
Sort Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the results of a Sort, the following Action buttons will
appear on the bar:
•
•
Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and
then follow the on-line help for further options. Placing a timer in
the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program
highlighted in the channel listing at the predetermined time.
Record Press 3 on the remote to set the VCR to record the
program highlighted in the channel listing. If you have a cable box,
changing TV channels will not cause the cable box channel to
change while recording.
The program information window will display a confirmation when you
have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.
Notes: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which
begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict
message. You must choose between the two programs.
Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+ system setup you specified that
you have a VCR.
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News
News Menu
Selection
The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar.
3. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it
will appear in the video window).
4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story.
•
Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a
time.
•
Use the channel up and down to browse through the list one page
at a time.
5. Press the right arrow button to see full text.
6. If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or left arrow button
to page forward or back through the pages of text. Press the down
arrow to view the next story.
7. Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on
the remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Schedule Menu
Action Buttons
Schedule
The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording
programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button recording if you
have positioned the G-LINK cable wand in front of your VCR. See the Setup
and Connections section of this manual for more details on positioning the
G-LINK cable.
Schedule
Menu
Selection
To schedule a program to watch or record:
1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3. Highlight a program within the channel listing.
4. Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then
automatically logged into the Schedule menu.
5. If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and
turn it off.
Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your VCR to
the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR.
The program information window will display a confirmation when you
have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.
Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at
the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must
choose between the two programs.
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To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a
scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar.
1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
3. Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection.
4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to
edit.
Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.
Schedule Menu Action Buttons
When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons will
appear on the bar:
•
•
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
Messages
Action Buttons
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.
Messages
Menu
To read messages:
Selection
1. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.
2. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection.
3. Highlight the message you wish to read by using the up and down
arrows.
4. Press INFO to display the full text of the message. If the text
continues beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of
text. Once you have reached the end of the message, pressing INFO
closes the expanded information and returns you to the Messages
screen.
5. Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the next
section.
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Messages Menu Action Button
When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button will
appear on the bar:
•
Remove Highlight the message you wish to delete and press 1 on
the remote.
Channels Menu
Action Buttons
Channels
You may 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.
Channels
Menu
Selection
1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2. Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar.
3. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu
selection.
4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.
Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described in the next
section.
Channels Menu Action Buttons
While browsing the Channels menu, the following Action buttons are
available on the bar:
•
•
•
Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since
entering the Channels Menu.
Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for
the highlighted channel line.
On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel
between On and Off.
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Setup
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup
information. To access the Setup option:
1. If the Guide Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your
remote control.
2. Press MENU to select the Menu Bar.
3. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.
4. Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings,
Review options, or View demo.
• Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in
the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.
• Review options Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options.
On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you
press the ON•OFF button on the remote control.
Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when
you press the ON•OFF button on the remote control.
• View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration.
Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup, these
options will not be available. A screen will prompt you to complete your
setup.
How to Get More Information About an
Advertisement or a Program
To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special,
use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional
information box.
Requesting more information about a particular show displays the
PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel.
Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen.
Promotional Information
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation
The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller
picture on top of the main picture. If the PIP window is displayed, and
you change the PIP input (by pressing WHO•INPUT) to COMP2, PIP is not
displayed. If you press the PIP button while viewing COMP2, the PIP
window is not available. (N/A) appears in the channel marker.
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PIP Buttons
ON OFF
VCR1
TV
There are seven remote buttons that control the way the PIP window
works:
DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE
MUTE
SKIP
PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the
window.
Arrow buttons let you move the PIP window to different
areas of the screen.
SOUND
GUIDE
GO BACK
INFO
SWAP Switches, or “swaps,” the video from the PIP window
OK
with the main picture.
Arrow
buttons
CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control
MENU
CLEAR
between the PIP window and the main picture.
For instance, press PIP to bring up the PIP window. You can change
channels by entering channel numbers or pressing the CH^ (channel up)
or CHv (channel down) buttons. 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 channel numbers or pressing
the CH^ or CH v buttons.
ANTENNA
WHO•INPUT
REVERSE PLAY FORWARD
REC•VCR+ STOP PAUSE
SWAPCH CTRL RESET
PIP
Press CH CTRL again to return the channel control to the PIP
window.
Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons
Skip to PIP: Channel Surfing in the Main Picture
PIP buttons
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 CH ^ or CH v buttons 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
You can use the PIP window to surf through channels as well.
1. Press PIP to bring up the PIP window.
2. Press the CH^ or CHv buttons. The TV begins displaying each channel
in the PIP window. If you see a channel that interests you, press
SWAP.
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.
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12:01 CC VCR1 VID1
Channel Marker
Mute
SAP PIP 59
There are several indicators that come up when you press the TV, INFO, PIP
or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker.
12:01 Displays the current time.
CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
VCR1 Displays the label assigned to the current channel.
Sleep
00:00
VID1 Displays the current channel or input channel (VID1 or SVID1, VID2 or
COMP2).
Sample displays on a Channel Marker
Mute (or Stereo) Mute is displayed when you mute the audio. Stereo is
displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.
SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second
Audio Program) information.
PIP 59 (PIP Chan) Displays the current PIP channel.
Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set.
00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP)
timer.
GUIDE PIUS+ menu items
MAIN MENU
1 Audio
The GUIDE Plus+ Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus+
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
system. To access the GUIDE Plus+ Menu:
5 Time
6 Parental Controls
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
1. Press MENU on the remote.
2. Highlight GUIDE Plus+ Menu and press OK.
8 Se
0 Ex
GUIDE PLUS+ MENU
Each menu and the sub-menus are listed below:
1 GUIDE Plus+ Setup
2 GUIDE Plus+ Label
3 Continuous Demo
0 Exit
GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays STEP 4: Confirming Your Settings screen of
the GUIDE Plus+ system setup.
Yes, everything is correct Confirms the settings you completed in
the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct.
Yes, but my channel lineup is incorrect Displays STEP 5: Choosing
Your Channel Lineup screen, allowing you to change your lineup if it is
incorrect.
No, repeat setup process Begins the GUIDE Plus+ system setup.
GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ label menu.
On Displays the station name when you change channels.
Off The station name isn’t displayed when you change channels.
Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration until it is
turned off. To turn off the demonstration, you must turn off the TV.
Note: If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus+ system setup,
these options will not be available. A screen will prompt you to
complete your setup.
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Troubleshooting
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you
experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
TV will not turn on
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Check to make sure it is plugged in.
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.
Maybe batteries in remote control are “dead.”
Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.
The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by
selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unblock.
Controls don’t work
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If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button.
The front panel MENU button may be disabled. Use the remote control to turn off blocking. Select Front Panel Block
in the Parental Controls menu and choose Unblock.
•
Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again.
Problems with remote
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Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.
Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) you are trying to control.
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. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you remove the
batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to control other components.)
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Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release
number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
Guide comes on when I turn on TV
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The Guide automatically comes up 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 press MENU to select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow
to select Setup. Choose Review Options and then select OFF.
Turns off while playing
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Schedule off function may have been activated.
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.
Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.
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TV turns on unexpectedly
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Scheduled On or Watch from the Guide may have been activated.
Blank screen
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Maybe the component connected to the input jacks is not turned on.
Try another channel.
Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too low.
PIP not available
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If the PIP window is displayed, and you change the PIP input (by pressing WHO•INPUT) to COMP2, PIP is not displayed.
If you press the PIP button while viewing COMP2, the PIP window is not available and cannot be seen.
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No sound, picture okay
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Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound.
Maybe 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.
Can’t select certain channel
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Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position.
Noisy stereo reception
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May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.
No picture, no sound but TV is on
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Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position.
Maybe a vacant channel is tuned.
If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 – same as
CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in the correct position.
Sound okay, picture poor
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Check antenna connections.
Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.
Black box appears on the screen
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Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu.
G-LINK Cable not working
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Check to make sure the wands are positioned correctly.
GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when
changing channels.
Incorrect GUIDE Plus+ System channel map
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The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use setup to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV
off for ten minutes. Use setup again to change the zip code to the correct value. Be sure to select the correct
lineup if asked.
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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.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause
them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/
program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
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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 charges.
One year from date of purchase for parts.
Two years from date of purchase for picture tubes.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm,
whichever comes first.
What we will do:
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Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and
picture tubes required to repair your television.
How you get service:
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Request home or pick-up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that
your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If
not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service
Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA
Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
•
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the
warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.
What your warranty does not cover:
•
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any
additional information should be obtained from your dealer.)
Installation and related adjustments.
Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Batteries.
Images burnt onto the screen.
A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial
purposes.
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A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Product Registration:
•
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your television. It will make it easier to contact
you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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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.
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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 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 unit outside the United States:
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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Accessory Information
Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either
coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables
are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or
interference from adjacent cables.
The following accessories are available from most dealers and
electronics supply stores in case you want to position your
components farther apart or need additional cables.
Most audio/video connections between components can
Antenna Cables
Screw-on Cable attaches to the
round antenna connectors (called
75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the
Push-on Connector
Screw-on Coaxial
Connector
connectors for a secure connection.
VH81 (3-ft)
Round 75-ohm coaxial cable
Push-on Cable attaches to the
VH82 (6-ft)
round antenna connectors (called
75-ohm F-type) on the back of your
VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick
Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable
connection.
VH89 (6-ft)
be made with shielded audio and video cables that have
RCA-type phono connectors.
Audio/Video Cables
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable
Double cable that lets you connect
the video and audio jacks of two
VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can
also be used to connect a VCR to
your TV. Cable is color-coded and
shielded. Has RCA-type phono
plugs on each end.
Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type
phono plugs (such as No. VH83)
Gold-Tipped cable
VH83 (6-ft)
Color-Coded Jacks
The jacks on the TV’s monitor panel are color-coded for
ease of use. The video jacks are yellow, the right audio
jacks are red, and the left audio jacks are white. When
connecting components to each other, be sure that you
always connect left outputs to left inputs and right
outputs to right inputs. If a component has only one
output (mono), connect it to the r/mono input jack.
Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable
Triple cable that lets you connect
the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo
components.
To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an
S-VHS video cable is required.
Gold-Tipped cable
AH84 (6-ft)
S-Video cable (such as No. VH913)
S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for
connecting S-Video components to
your TV.
Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables
Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which
provides much less loss than conventional contacts. A
complete line of gold-tipped cables is available to help
you obtain optimum performance from your equipment.
VH976 (6-ft)
VH913 (12-ft)
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Remote Control This is the
remote control that came
packed with your TV.
Accessory Order Form
Total
Qty
Description
Part No. Price
Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft)
VH81
$3.95
$4.95
$5.95
$5.95
$9.95
$7.95
$14.95
$3.95
$49.95
$11.15
$29.20
$4.45
Replacements or spares can
be ordered as needed.
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
VH89
VH83
VH84
CRK76TA1
VH976
VH913
VH47
S-Video Cable (12-ft)
2-way Signal Splitter helps
you connect to a second TV
or VCR.
2-way Signal Splitter
Amplified Antenna
ANT200
193984
240895
228449
Antenna Mixer
Remote Control (CRK76TA1)
Audio•Video Adapter
Splitter
VH47
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM
Antenna allows you to easily
switch from the antenna
signal to cable or satellite
without disconnecting
antenna.
Total Merchandise............................................
Sales Tax..........................................................
ANT200
$
$
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.
$
$
5.00
Shipping and Handling.........................................
Total Amount Enclosed..........................................
Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card
preferably.
Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only.
No COD or CASH.
Prices are subject to change without notice.
All accessories are subject to availability.
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
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:
My card expires:
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:
Zip:
City:
State:
Daytime Phone:
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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Fixed Output, Speakers Off 30
Front Panel
buttons 25
Front Panel Block 42
Remote Control
buttons 22
Installing the batteries 10
Programming 23
sensor 9
A
Accessories 58
Advanced
Connections 6
Convergence 33
G
Remote control sensor 9
Age-Based Ratings 37
Audio Menu 29
G-LINK 9
S
Grid Guide menu 44
GUIDE Plus+ System 14, 43
Channel Lineup 43
Setup 14
Audio Output Volume & Speakers 30
Audio Processor 29
Audio remote codes 26
Audio/Video cables 7
Auto Channel Search 13, 34
Auto Color 31
Auto Tuning 16, 34
DVD Channel 18, 34
SAT/Cable Channel 19, 34
VCR1 Channel 16, 34
VCR2 Channel 17, 34
S-Video cable 7
SAP (Second Audio Program) 30
SAT/Cable Channel 19, 34
Satellite Receiver remote codes 26
Schedule 35
Screen Menu 31
Set
DVD Channel 18, 34
SAT/Cable Channel 19, 34
VCR1 Channel 16, 34
VCR2 Channel 17, 34
Set Time 35
Setup Menu 35
Setup Screen 12
Sharpness 30
Signal Type
Cable TV 33
I
INPUT1 35
INPUT2 35
J
Jacks on the TV 6
L
B
Labels 20, 34
Language 13, 31
List & Labels Feature 20
Back of the TV 6
Basic Connection 5
Basic Picture Controls 30
Batteries 10
M
Menu
Black Level 30
Buttons, remote 22
UHF/VHF Antenna 33
Sleep Timer 35
Sort menu 46
Sound Logic Stereo 29
Stereo 29
Audio 29
Channel 33
Grid Guide 44
News 47
C
Cable Box remote codes 26
Channel
Picture 30
Screen 31
Setup 35
Sort 46
Time 35
labeling 20
T
Lineup 43
Time menu 35
Time of Day, setting 16
Tint 30
menu 33
number 34
Channel 3 35
Channel 4 35
Channel Block 42
Channel Labels 34
Channel Marker 52
Closed Caption
Display 31
Menu Language 13, 31
Menus 28
Mono 29
Tone Controls 29
Troubleshooting 53
TV Only connection 4
Mute 29
U
N
UHF/VHF Antenna 33
News menu 47
Normal List 34
Mode 31
V
V-Chip
Coaxial cable 4, 5, 7
Color 30
P
Projection Tubes 32
Warmth 31
Age-Based Ratings 36
Blocking Movies 41
Content themes 36
Variable Output, Speakers 30
VCR Channels 16, 34
VCR remote codes 26
Video Noise Reduction 31
Parental Controls
Channel Block 42
Connections
Front Panel Block 42
Advanced 6
Basic 5
TV and stereo VCR 7
TV Only 4
Lock/ Unlock 42
Picture Presets 31
Picture Quality menu 31
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) 50
buttons 51
Point and Select 12
Programming the remote 23
Projection TV, convergence 31
TV, VCR and Satellite receiver 8
TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD 8
Content Themes 37
Contrast 30
W
Warranty 56
Control Panels 28
Y
Y PB PR 6
R
D
Rating Limits
Movie 41
TV 37
DVD Channel 18, 34
F
Finding the sensor 9
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in service for your product.
Thomson multimedia Inc.
10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290
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