RCA F25433 Operation & User’s Manual

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To reduce the risk of fire or

electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. _To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remov cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. _i This symbol indicates _ This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond. Refer to the identificationlrating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images include network Iogos0 phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing o channels displaying these images should be avoided. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) which provides guidelines for proper grounding an in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and recor the serial and model numbe'rs in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television. Model No. Serial No. Purchase Date: DealerlAddresslPhone: G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license f'rom Index Systems Inc. Thomson Consumer Electronics and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ System. In no event shall Thomson Consumer Electronics or Gemstar be liable for any amount representing loss of profits, loss of business, or indirect, special, or consequential damages in connection with the provision or use of any information equipment, or services relating to the GUIDE Plus+ System.

Your "IV is equipped

\vith features that will ad to your TV watching experience. Tile following informatiou sunnnarizes a tk'\_ of these l_:atures. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV's f_aturL's and how to use thein. Late Night Conan On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is buih into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program fiom the guide. Dm can also browse programs by category with the sort feature. When you access the Natty" feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if it's available through your TV. One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You don't have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set up a recording. Requirements: • Remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. • Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1. • One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR. • If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box. V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings. Requirements: Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV's main menu (Chapter 2 has details). • The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.

Key Features Overview

.......................................................................................... . ......... 1 On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... I Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6 Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6 Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6 Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6 Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7 Connection: TV + VCR ....................................................................................................... 8 Connection: TV Only ......................................................................................................... 9 Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................................... 11 The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 12 Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... 13 How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 13 Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 13 Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... 15 Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 15 Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 15 The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 15 What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 19 The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 20 Chapter 2: Using the TV's Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 22 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 22 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 23 The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 23 Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 23 Sort ............................................................................................................................ 25 News .......................................................................................................................... 26 Schedule .................................................................................................................... 26 Messages ................................................................................................................... 27 Channels ................................................................................................................... 28 Setup ......................................................................................................................... 28 Now to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 29 GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 29 Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 30 Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 30 How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 31 V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 32 Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 34 3

Front Panel Block .....................................................................................................

37 LocldUntock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 38 Chapter 3: Using the TV's Menu System How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels .................................. 40 Menus ....................................................................................................................... 40 Control Panels ............................................... :.......................................................... 40 Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 42 Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 42 Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 43 Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 43 Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 44 Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 44 Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 46 Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................... 49 RCA TV Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 49 Index .................... _........................................................................................................... 53 4

Things to Consider

Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • The Front of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup • Turn on theTV • Complete the Interactive Setup • Buttons on the Remote Control O Changing Entertainment. Again. t ! 5

Sou plug any of their power

cords into the wall oudet. Turn o_f the _1_/and/or colnponei-4t before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sttre all ametmas and cables arc' properly grounded Ref2q+to the Important Salk+guiards sheet packed with your TV. Protect Components from overheating • Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. • Don't stack compor_ents. • When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. • If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won't flow around other components. Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference • Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. • If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight clown the middle of the back of the TV. If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away flom audio/video cables. Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your "IV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the "IV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This couM cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting. Demo Pin You must remove the l)emo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your "IN in order for your TV to operate properly and to connect the G LINK cable. 6 Chapter

Choose Your Connection

There :Ire several ways to COlllleCt yotlt TV. Please LiSt tile tolIo\xing chart to JctCrlllill__, which connection is b_2st _)r you+ Prnceecl to the :lpproptiate p:tgc anti COlln_ct your "1_'. Components Cables Needed Coaxial G-LINK cable Coaxial G-LINK cable Connection Title TV + VCR TV Only Coaxial G-LINK cable TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Go to... page 8 page 9 pages 10-11 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables needed l_r the connections represented in this book. Note: Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you're getting read}, to set up your T_ You need to connect this cable to your TV,, and to yonr VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the featu res of the program guide to work properly. G-LINK cable Coaxial cable Chapter 1 7

TV + VCR

1. Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). 2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT). 3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV A. If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the G-LINK cable to work wid_ your VCR (instructions are on p. 13). Go to page 13 8 Chapter

the TV to your

cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. Go to page 14 2. If you're connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable A. If"you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin fi-om the G-LINK jack. B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the G-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on p. 13). Go to page 13 Chapter 1 9

Connections 8= Setup SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableorAntenna VCR OUT VIDEO R L IN FR i_ OUTTO TV S-VIDEO SATELLITE IN OUTTOTV Satellite Signal TV (backpanel) G-L_NK ANTENNA 10 Chapter

TV + VCR + Satellite

Receiver 1. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A. Connect the coaxial cable fiom your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver (sometmaes laheled IN FROM ANT). B. Connect the coaxial cable fi-om your satellite dish antenna to the Input ack on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELHTE IN). 2. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV 3_ A. Connect a coaxial cahle to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on the satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT). B. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO "IXT) and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV. Connect G-LINK cable A. If you haven't done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the ",','ands of the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13). Go to page 13 Chapter 1 11

The Front of Your TV

Front Panel If you cannot locat_ your renlote you can use the buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV's _eatures. MENU Brings up the Main menu, When in tile menu system, it selects highlighted items, Also returns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENU for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus+ system. CH v Scans down through the current channel list, When you're using the TVs menu system, it acts like the arrow down button on the remote control. CH A Scans up through tile channel list. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the arrow up button on the remote control. roE- Decreases the volt me. When you re using the TV's menu system, it acts like tile left arrow button on the remote control. VOL + Increases the volume. When you're using the TV's menu system, it acts like the right arrow button on the remote control. POWER Turns the TV on and off. 12 Chapter

This G-LINK Cable

The G LINK cable enables tile GUIDE Phls+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box, Cable Box- If your 'IX; is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive "i%_ program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the progranl guide is on your TV screen. VCR-- If yoLIr TV is coI'_IIected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-IJNK cahle, one-touch VCR recording won't work. The oilier features of the guide will work properly. G-LINK cable / G-LINK wands How to Find the Remote Sensor You have to plaice the G-LINK waods in fr<)nt of the renlote sensnr on the VCR aod/or cable box, Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn't labeled on your VCR and/or cahle box, you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor. 1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box. 2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with the cable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching the front of the component. 3, Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off. You Inust press and release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won't work). 4. When the component turns on, you've located the remote sensor. If you don't have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your T_, just coil the cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the T_ Placing the G-LINK Wands Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor (m your VCR and/or cable box approximately one inch away from the remote sensor (see instructions below). TV (baCk plP_l) Connect to G-LINK jack on the back of the TY. Chapter1 13

Plug in the TV

l'lug the end of the power cord into tile wall outlet. Match tile wide blade of the plug with tile vvrideslot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery conlpartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battew compartment cover back on the remote. <3,_D Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to move through the menu system. How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup The technical term is "Navigation" - how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen. U'se the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left. To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK. Note: Higbligbted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color). Turn on the TV Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV (the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens "time out" after a period of time i you don't make a selection. The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually. 14 Chapter

To access the setup

menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup. Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to v, ork properly. In this book, we call it the "interactive setup" because the "IA7asks you questions, you answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adiustments. The first thne you turn on yotlr TV, the setup screens appear autonlatica[]y. Set the Menu Language The first part of the SETUI_ asks you to select your preferred lat'lguagc t;._rthe menu system. 1. Highlight your preAwred language for the menu system. 2. Press OK to select that language. Complete Auto Channel Search The next part of the SETZTPasks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called "auto programming." 1 Search for channel_ 1. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A progress report appears on the screen. 2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears). Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the Channel menu. See Chapter 3for more details. If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any of your information changes, you need to access the setup screens from the TV's main menu-- press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup. The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on "IV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you need to complete the following steps. The G-LINK cahle must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands must be placed in front of the remote sensor on the cable box and/or VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 13 for details). 1. You should see a screen displaying the features of the Guide Plus+ system. Press OK to continue. 2. The next screen asks you to locate setup materials alld hardware. Once you have done this, press OK to continue. Chapter 1 15

If your countt T is highlighted,

press OK on the remote contlO[. If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arro\\ button on tile ren'Lote control to _ gh|ight your cot/l'_tl_ anc.I pless OK. 2, Use tile nunl])er hLittons on yoLIr remote to enter _,otlr zip code. Press OK when you're finished. Note: {/'.l'oarpostal code contains lette#N, press the it]) and down arrow bullons on ynu" #wmote to enter lette*x, and press the right arrou, button to go to the next space. The left arrow button moves you to the left. Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV with tile correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if your TV is connected to cable. 1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK. If your TV isn't connected to cable, highlight No and press OK (STEP3.. Configuring.for a VCR appears). 2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight I'_s and press OK on your remote control. Note: The next series of screens are very importa_tt because GUIDE Plus+ ._)_stemmttst find the correct cable box"infi)rmation in order for the program schedule to be correct in your TV's program guMe. If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight ,50 and press OK (STI£P 3: Co*_figuring for a VCR appears). rip If you're not sure which channel is the cable box's output channel, consult the book that came with your cable box or contact your cable company. 16 Chapter 1

w;_ _,neus yo_-TVtunedtov,h__

t]_e cable box? 02 03 3, Highlight the channel to _',hich you have to tune your TV in order to see cable progtall111 3g, n(. press OK (a screen appears ]'emindhag you lo connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cahle boxt. Note: Channel ()._ is the I st cOtlllnon. attmY,t_fq retdw _t _m, ktlr_. If_u t_ r_ lilt _ box_',t_ _ tt,m_ _tr (ab_pt_4_- 4. Highlight your brand of cahle box. and press OK. If your hrand isn't listed, high g it A'ot Listed ant! press OK. , Make sure your cable box is on. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box). Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes). Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don't touch your TV, VCR, cable box or any of the remote controlsJbr tb_'seproducts. , Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appea_). If your cable hox didn't change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you have two choices: No and Test this code again. Test this code again.. If you think the TV, the cable box, or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test, highlight Test this code again and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of codes). &7)..If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK (GUIDE Pins+ system tests the next code). Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code. Follow the instructions on tile screen. Note.. []'the TV can l fiud your cable hux code, a troabh, shooting checklist appears, Carqfid{!_ ret&,w each checklist and,/bllow tbe inslrllclions on the scre(,n Chapter 1 17

Is a VCR connecte_l to tits TV?

• .,'Yes _" 11111ffl Step 3: Configuring for a VCR I. If your TV is connected to a VCR. press OK. II it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your (I-I.INK cahle to your TV and VCR). 2, Irse the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand Of your VCR that is connected to tile TV. If your hrand isn't listed, highlight 2_bt Listed and press OK. . Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing. Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don _ttouch your 7_5 VCR, or a*_l, o/'tbe remote controls for these products. 4, Look at the front display of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes and press OK. If your VCR didn't change to channel 09, you can either choose No or Test this code agafn. If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test, tune your VCR to channel 02, turn off your VCR and highlight Test this code again. If you don't think tl'_etest was interrupted, highlight No. Tune your VCR to channel 02 and turn off your VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing another set of codes.) Keep following tile previous instructions until the VCR finds the correct code. 18 Chapter

cable box turned

ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs, Note: If the GbTI)E Plus+ ,_t,stem captt h_cate the correct code./br the VCR. a list (ftr(Jtt!_[_,sbootill_ i;ISIITIcIioHs el[_[l_,_tl:

on the Remote

Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel llLIlnbcrs :rod time settings directly through the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the tv,o digits. ]k) enter a fluee-digit channel, press and hold the first digit lk)r two seconds until two d:lshes appear to the right of the number, then add the second two. Exat_lplc: to tune to channel 123. press and huM 1 [k_rtwo seconds, press 2, then press 3. Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Press file arrow buttons to move through the on-screen menu system. CH (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel Hst. Press once to change the challi'lu[ Up or d()'wfl; press and huM tu contil3LIC changing channels. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel. GUIDE Press GUIDE to make the GUIDE Plus+ system appear on the screen. Press GUIDE again to remove it from the screen. INFO Displays channel information. MENU Displays the TV's Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2 seconds to display the GUIDE Plus+ system. MLrFE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume. OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that is highlighted. POWER Turns the TV on and off. SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds and automatically goes back to the original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if you press SKIP two times before you change the channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically turns back to the original channel). SLEEP Allows you to select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV's volunle. 20 Chapter

Chapter 2 Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. 21

The Gt fIDE P/us+ s_stem is an interactive

on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules l_>rynur arca alld allov, s yoLIr T_" direct control of a cable hox and VCR. "_ou must lirst _,ct up lhe GIIDE Plus+ MCmL s) stem in order to view this on-screen progranl guiclc' (sec+ Chapter 1 for @_+tails).Press GUII)E to hring up the GUIDE Plus+ system There are six sections *_{:the Gt I|)E Plus+ system: A row of Action I_i.lnOllS :11 [hc to D of the scr_'en (I, 2and ,_1 • Video windo\x Plogro Ill infol nmtion J row of lllcnu options (Grid..S'ort. Nell's. Sche_hlle, 3lessc(fTes, (_71allnels, Sellli)) • Channel listings Pronaotional information Note: 7_e GUIDE Plus+ s_,stem screens illustrated i_2this boo_ are represenmtio_s o/'u,bat.!,ott are like O, to see,. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE I'las+ l_{/b*'malios_ depicted will be available ill your area. Neu,fi, atHres a_#d options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+ S.l,stem, so these too a*w snb/ect 1ochalTge. Since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your locale, you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different zip or postal code. Downloading Data The GUIDE Plus+ system is not avaihtble until it completes its first download of program information. When the power is turned off, the "IV locates a "host channel" that canies 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 unphigged, GUIDE Plus+ system program listings may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup information is still correct. The GUI1)E Phls+ system will receive updated program information during the next scheduled download. Channel Lineup If more than one cable company sei'vices your area. you may be prompted with STEP 5: CboosiHg Ynur CT_atznel Lineup after the lirst GUIDE Plus+ system download. Yo[i '+'+'illneed it) identify yol.lr cable company hy selecting the correct ch:innel nuilll_ers fk)r the stations in questioll. • Use the up and down arrow I)uttt)tls to change the channel group and press OK when tile+correct channel group is highlighted. 22 Chapter 2

Press GUIDE on the remote Control to see

the GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove the program guide from the screen, press OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR. Lete Ni0ht C0nan Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System W() entel tile GI II)E PIus+ system: Press (;tilDE on flit: rcmot,+,. • Press and Ill)It[ MENII for 2 se,.'oi/cls on t[l<+' front panel. To exit the GUIDE P[us+ system: • High ig t prograln and press OK to exit the GIIII)E Phls+ system and tune to the channel, Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel displayed in the \Meo \'+indox', • Press CI.EAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ s\stem ;Ind return to the origin tl chantle]. The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus The GUIDE Plus+ system offers sex'et+t diflk_+l-ent options on the Menu bar: Grid, Sort. AT,ws, ScbedlUe Me&_ages, Channels and Setup. To access the Menu bar: 1. Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU or use the tip and down an-o\v 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 windnw. • Press the Lip and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel Lip and down I)uttnns to page through the listings. Use the right and left arrow bclttons to browse future program listings. To tune to a channel, highlight the program you ,,,,'ant 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. Chapter 2 23

Action hutmns will change according to where you are in tile GUIDE Plus+

syst,,:m Bc sure m look at the action hat betbrc pressing the command numbers. When highlighti_g the p'ogra n, tile [ktllo\ving Action buttons appear: Weztch Press 1 On the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to mrn on and tune to tile program highlighted in the channel listing. When the TV rams on, the GUIDE Plus+ system wiU automatically appear with the scheduIed ['_rogntnl highlighted and tuned in the _ideo willdow Go To Press 2 on the remote [o bring up the direct dial hox anti enter tile number of the channel yon ;',ant This will highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of tile Grid Guide. Press OK to tune _o thu highlighted ch:mnel. If the vkleo window is unlocked, it will automatically tune to that channel. • Record Press 3 on tile remote to place a timer in the Schedule for tile 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 willonly appear if you have set up GUIDE Plus+ system and specified your VCR type. The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record. Note: lf yotz have selected twoprograms to watch or record which begin at Ibe same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. Yoztmust cboose between the two programs. When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear: Locla/Ungoek Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ system (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock). Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want. Press OK to highlight the channel and current progrant in the channel listing of the Grid Guide. If the video window is locked, press OK to rune to the highlighted channel. If the video window is unlocked, it ,,viii automatically rune to that channel. 24 Chapter

The Sort menu

lets you browse progranls by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video windo\,_. To Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system_isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your ren'_ote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. . t Ise the arrows to highlight Sort. When SoJ:t is highlighted lor tile first time, the Mot,ies category is disp[ayed. Thereafter. the last categol T used becomes the default. A listing of subcategories is displayed below the catego W nanre. Use the left and right arrows to highlight other categories. 4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For exanrple, highlight All and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system sorts the programs). 5. 6. Press tire up and down arrow buttons to review the list one program at a time. Press the channel up and down to review the list one page at a time. Select MENU to return to the menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system. Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next.. Sort Menu Action Buttons When viewing the results of a Sort, the following Action buttons appear: Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and then follow the onqine help for further options. Placing a tinter 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 confirnration when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record. Note: {fyou have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer co*{17ictmessage. You must choose between the two programs. Note: Be sure that during the GUIDE"Plus+ .s_l,stemsetup you specified that you have a VCR. lf you didn't, the RECORD option will not be available. Chapter 2 25

svstc, tn [sn'l

(n't your screen, press GUII)E orl your remote control, 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the Menu bar. 5. Use the arrows to highhght 3;errs (if MSNE,C is available on your 'IN' it wilt appear in file video window). 4. I.Jse the tip and down arrows to highlight a story. • Use tile, Lip illld do\vn alTO\\S tO browse the list one StOl_' at a time. • Use tile channel Lip alld dowel to browse dn'oLIgh 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 liar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on tile remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system. Schedule menu selection Schedule Tile Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you have connected the G LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 tbr more details on connecting the G-LINK caN.e. 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 tile remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Highlight a program within the channel listing. 4. Select Watch or Record from tile 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 tile VCR and turn it off. Note: {fyou have a cable box connected to your TVand VCR, tune your VCR to the cable box output channelp*_or tu tztrning rf/the VCR. Tile program information window ,,',,illdisplay a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watdl or record. Note: lf ynn bare selected tu,o programs In walcb or record which begin at the same time or ol,erlap, you will receive a limer cot!/Idol message. l'oll I?lllSt choose I)elll'een the lll'o ])lY_,r(llllS, 26 Chapter

once, or xxeekly)

of a scheduled event, tlccess tile Schedllle in,L_nkl froln the _/lelqu hal. 1. Press GUII)E to bring tip the GUIDI" Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU on tile renlote tn select the Menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight the 3_.'t_ed*tlemetal selection. 4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight the prngnun you want to edit. Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as ¢lescribcd next. Schedule Menu Action Buttons When vie\ring the Scllecluh. menu the fk)llo\xing Action bumms appear: Remove Highlight the W_tlcb or Recot_l limur yon x\ish 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 Monda,, through Friday. ONCE records only on that day. IF/I_SEKL}"records the program each week at the same time. Messages menu selection Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Messages menu on the Menu bar. To read messages: 1. If your GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Mentl bar. 2. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection. 3. Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and clown arrow buttons. 4. Press INFO to display the full text of the message. If the text continues beyond the screen, press INFO to view the next page of text. Once you have reached the end of the message, press INFO to close the expanded information and return to the Messages screen. Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described next. Messages Menu Action Button When viewing the Messag¢,s n]enu the |_)llo\_,ing Action btltton appears: • Remove Higl'dight the message you warn to delete and press 1 on the remote. Chapter2 27

You can customize

the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display nf certain channels. For instance, you lusty disable cll:lnllcls their you never x\atch. "_)u can reslore dis:tbled channels at :.t later point in tinlc 1. If the Guide Plus+ system isn't on 3our screen, press GITII)E on your rcnlote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the right and leI_ arrows to highlight t!_c (.'h_nn_e/s menu st:lee|ion. 4. Use the up _lnd (IOXVF/ arro\vs 10 select a channel. Then use the Channels Menu Action l_ttttons as described next. Channels Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Cha_nels menu. the fot[o',xing Action buttons appear: • Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since entering tim Channels Menu. Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line. • On/Off Press 3 on d',e remote to toggle the state of the channel betv,,een O_t and Off Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. To access the Setup option: 1. If the Guide Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU to select the Menu Bar. 3. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection. 4. Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings, Review option& or View demo. • Change system settings Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+ systeul setup are correct. Review options I)isplays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options. On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the POWER button on the remote control. Off Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system flom being displayed when you press the POWER button on the ren_.ote control. Vie_ demo Rims the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstnltiort Note: {_ynn hat,_, nnt conlpleted yoln" GUIDE Pins+ system setup, tflese optio)ts u,lll uo! he available. A sct'_,en tt,ill prompl t'<_u1o complete l'ottr serf@. 28 Chapter 2

to Get More

Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more inf_)rmation ab_mt a program, ad\'ertisen_unt or special, use the left arrow button tc_highlight the channel li,;ting or pr_mlotiona] in_brmation hox. Requesting more information about a particular sho\\ displays tile PlusCode programnling [lunll)er and tllc._ 3"hold's oil ,\'(_vt for []/at chanl3e[ Press the INFO button to exit the expanded illforlnati_m s_r_.e_l, GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items The GUIDEPlus+ Menu gives you access to lk.atures in the GLIDE Plus+ system. To access the GUIDE Phts+ Me_zL_: 1. Press MENU on the remote. 2. Highlight GUIDE Phts+ Mem¢ and press OK Each menu and the sub menus are listed belox\ : GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen. Change system settings Confirms the settings you colnpleted in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct Review options Displays GUIDE Plus+ system auto display options. View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ system demonstration. GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ hthel menu. On Displays the station name when you change channels. Off The station name isn't displayed when you change channels. Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ demonstration until it is turned off. To turn off"the demonstration you must turn off the TV. Note: lf you have not completed your GUIDE l_h_s+ :{ystem setup, these options will not be at,ailahle. A scree_z will prompl .yo_t m complete you r setllp Chapter 2 29

Sample displayson a Channel Banner.

ChannelBanner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Cllannel l_anner. Tile following list describes the items on the C]/tlnnel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom), 12:01 i [] I)isplays the current tilne. The lock is displa3ed to indicate when Parental Controls are locked or unlocked. Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on tile current channel ESPN 6O SAP 00.-o0 Displays the label assigned tu the current channel. Displays the current channel or input channel. Mute is displayed when you inute the audio. Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo. (This feature not available on model F25422). 'Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. (This feature not available on model F25422). Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set. Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP) timer. Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content yon may believe chiMren should not view. In other woMs, it lets you program your +I_'so it won't display certain programs. Once you block programs, yon or other adults can unblock programs by entering a passwoM. By default, the software inside your TV is turned "off." so if you don't want to use tl'ds feature, you can iust ignore it. 30 Chapter 2

How V-Chip Works

When turned "on/' the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software the program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)l. If you have Mocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is not approved for viewing," when you tune to that particular channel. Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes ,,viii 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 consMered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcaster. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the following table. Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children TV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children TV-14 under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this prograln and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V), Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. Many TV-PG 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-G General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V). Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more TV-Y7 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-Y _ul Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including chiMren from ages 2 6. It is not expected to frighten younger children. Chapter 2 31

To set TV programn'ting

limits: I. Cltoose Pat_,Jtlal Cottlro& fl'ona the Main 111elqtl.If Parental Controls have prc\'ious]_, been locked, you must enter your pass\\'OIKl, If they are not locked, you ,.viii get a message reminding you that your limits will not be efl__'ctive ttlqlil you lock F'au'ental Controls 2. F'ress MENli to continue. 3. Higt'dight and select t'-(.l_q_ I'U l*'athtq Lmlil i. ()1"_c,.'you get Cothe t'-Cl_ff,, 7_'lCtttiJ_g Li*;lil screen, use the arroyo, buttons allQ OK o1_ your iwnlote to dlang_.' the status of a ]%" prograna rating or C()l!l_qlt lilt'lilt h'olll _7{'ll'to l:_lock. The l_llo,,,.,ing setlions give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits. The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Blocking Age-Based Ratings Rating Status Field l.t.'p, yOU select \_, _2 _'i t_ S t IS l)t e a_e b tsed r tiDg 1_i I tile lelt is View or Block Rating Field Lets you select f'rom a list of age-based ratings you can block or view. Content Themes Lists tile co_ent tllemes you can b]ock or view Content Status Fields Lets you select which conte/lt themes to view for the selected rating, and xx hether the status of th_ content theme is currently \:Jew Iv) or Block (B). Rating Settings Area Icls ",'_)u see the currcnl block/vie\\ state o_ age t_ascd ratings nnd Itlo_k (It) s_.uings ale coded in icd • 32 Chapter2

When you change the status of a rating

to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes. Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children You can automatically block all prograln ratings ahove a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your chiM to watch programs that have a "IWG rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV Y7, and "I*'-YL then you need to hlock out other programming with higher ratings. To block progntms with higher ratings: 1. First, determine the lowest level rating you don't want the child to watch (see chart of age based ratings on next page). 2. Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Ra/lng field. 3. 4. Press the kip and dov,,n al+l'OX,V ])uttol-ls on the ielnote to scroll through the age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen. In the example discussed above, you would scroll through the Rating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you want the chikl to watch is TV-G. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field. 5, . 7. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between Viewand Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and B). Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you are finished. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu. Enter a password, and if you have not already set your password, you ,,viii be prompted to enter it again to confirm. Chapter 2 33

After you block age-based mimes, you ha\'e the oplion

of changing some o]:the mdngs hack _o View. I. I)ctermine ',\hJch [_[ocked ralJng you \van[ to ,,ie'_\. 2, Use the up and down arro\\ buttons to sdect thu rating wi!h a status of l:_luck 3. Press thu ti,,4ht arrow button to mn\e the _,ellow highlight to the rating stal us lield i Press file Lip hutloU Io se]ec[ 17dtI'. Nolo*." 7De collle;ll stallls.i}elds col're,_7_(JHdill _ Io Ibe Illtbb)c_,ed Izllill, g l)edOl!le _ Tdtt' ds II'ell. 7Dq)' dlld the (t_e based rdlillg slgl!ltS tn'_ the r,m,{}' ./?elds thai gtnloll!gttical(}' cb_lll_e Ogle# to 17ell' ItJ_ell }'nit complete Ibis process Note: }'oft I?lttsl *vmeml2er In [oclg l)(trelllal (_blltrols for rgltillg limits to to,beqt/_'ct. Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence TV-Y All Children Rating Rating Content field stetus field themes Blocking Specific Content Themes You can blocl,: programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D. L. S, V. FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of this section lbr details.) When you block a content theme for a f)articular rating, you automatically blocl,: that content theme for higher rated programs as well. For example, if you do not want your chikl to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated ]W-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language. To block progranl content: 1, 2. Determine the lowest level of content you don't want the child to watch. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content yon do not want the child to vcatch appears. (In the example above, you woukl scroll through the ratings until tire T\;-PG rating appeared.) Content status fields 34 Chapter 2

,,\ ith th,_' cont.'hi

theme you wish to block ottt. Iqx'ss tilt' tip or do\'_ n alroxv ]_l.lllOll to c]lan_e eontc.nt status fFOllq I¢'1o /3. All higher ratings con e 1 thet at., wilt autotnatically change o /3 ])ICSS ()K to rt'ttlrtl t<) the mCllU or <2xil lhe NcFeen. Note: 13roadcaslels (tre nol Ye(]lllYed to l)l-Ol'l'cle COlltelll l[Tellles ol'(l<_e based ratings. Pro, g*ztm,< r_,ceh'ed with Ho cotzlent themes will on{v be blocked !73,ol! block their agc,-I_ttsed prltitt_. Note: }?m must remember !o Io

If you only want your child to _r:_'ll

Itlovies that have a P(; rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then ,:ou cxRdd automaticaWy' hlnck out all other movies with higher ratings. To block nlovies: 1. Highlight tile Ratill_ field and press the tip _it/cldov, n arrow I)tlttons to find the rating that is the lowest rating you don't \\ant the child to watch. (In the examp[e above, you would highlighl fIR*laIhlg SlaILiS hutton corresponding to PG-13, since the highest lacing ,._u \\ant tl_c child to watch is PG.) 2. Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating SIglDIs field. Press the up al'td down arrow buttons to change the t'ault{)ii Jr{}ln lTP//'Io LJ/ock. All higher ratings automatically change to Block 3. Press Ol_ to retLIrn to the lnerltl of exit the screen. 4. If Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect. Note: Some mot,ies may be given a Not Rated (NR) rating. After blocking movie ratings, you must set NR to View separatelP to view mR movies. Viewing Movie Ratings After you [}lock movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to Vieu_ 1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find tile rating you want to view, 2. Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field. Press the up and clown arrows to change the button from Block to lqew. For example, if movies with a rating of PG 13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status corresponding with NC-17. Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, and NC-17 Rating. 3. Press OK to exit the screen, and be sum parental controls are locked. 36 Chapter 2

lets you decide

if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "'unlated' can be vie\vc(I. Note thai "'tmrated'" "IV prngnulls tnay include ne\\s, sports, political, ldigious, local and weather progratns, emergency bulletins, public annoklnccnlents, and programs \\ JthoLit ratings. View All unrated progranls are a\:_ilable. Block All unrated programs are not available. NOte: }_11 IIlll._l ic, nlelllber to lock Farell&l! (,'l;lltlols fol" Izlthl_ Iillli[s to lake q/]i, c t. Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be \ ie\,.ed. Vieu, Makes the selected channel viewable. Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons ,,viii tune only to channels that you have marked as View. The remote \,,'ill still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but the channel will be blocked. Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of C+an*wl Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect. Note: IJ[I,ou baz'¢, a digital cable box channels 126-999 can be blocked but will not be remo_,able fi'om your scatt list. Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets yotl 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 young children from playing with the buttons. (When using this as a Parental Control method, you should remove access to any remote that is capahle of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.) Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status. If you do not, the front panel block will not take effect. Chapter 2 37

If you fk)rR('t your password,

simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on t[?U SCleUn. P;lI-L:t3ta[Colltrols simply unlock and you can re-enter a password \ia Lock Pard,ilia/Controls. 38 Chapter 2

to Use the

Different Types of Menus and Control Panels • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. 39

to Use the

Different Types of Menus and Control Panels The "l%,"sInelltl system has tlllee types of S(l-t2_.qlN: nltqlUS, cOn[FO] panels, al]d ch()icL' lists. Y[)(I tint' the butlons oF/I]le renlote or the [ront pan_2] to access the Inentl syst_n] and make dlaFl_es 1o Ihe settings. The following pages explain how to use tile diftbrent types of menus io adjust tile Iealurcn of yoLIr TV. Menus The first menu is called tile Main menu. Prc.ss MENU (m lhc rcnioic or on the front panel to bring Lip file Main menu. Note d_ar homing 5II{NI l:()i 2 seconds displays the GITII)E Plus+ syslem. Menus take you to another nlenu or _.1 control panel _I'helc _lte {\\ O _,\'{I,VS tO select a choice in a menLl: 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. Use your arrow buttons on your relnote coFl[ro] tO highlight your choice and press OK. Press a nLll]]ber button on the remote. For example, iT]the Main lnenu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu. Exiting a menu There are threv ways to exit a menu: • Highlight Lvit and press OK. • Press 0 on tile remote. Press CLEAR. The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing. Control Panels Control panels allow you to adjust tile default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a nunlber, or adjust a level such as tint or brighmess. There are three types of control panels: sliders, ilunicric enlry aild choice lists. 40 Chapter 3

Press the right or left arrow humm to adjust tllu indicator line on the slider.

If the control panel is not set to the current time, use the arrows to go back over the columns and the digits to make changes. You can also enter numbers by using the up and down arrows on the remote. Numeric Entry A nlHneric _2ntl_' control pan_'l is used to _+'1_t_+'rmlml)_'l-S or letters, A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing, 1. Use the digits to enter a number in the o:>lumn above the pointer. 2, Press the right arrow button to movu to the lleX[ COILlU!+n, then use the digits to enter a number. 3. When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK. Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently selected, or "in use." Highlight a choice on a menu and press OK to select that choice. You will then return to the previous screen. Now that you know how to access the memas and adjust the control panels the folk)wing pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu +_eatures. The features are organized in order of their location on the Main Menu. Chapter 3 41

list of available

audio modes, which c()lltro[ the way the sound comes t[lrongh your speakers "lk)ll can a]so access the AUDIO lq?OC'I_,S_S'ORul{'ntl hy pressing the SO['NI) button on th,.! remote Mono Plaxs the SoLind in tllono onh list* this setting \,,]/etl receiving broadcasts with weak stereo sig]la]>. Stereo Splits the incoming slcrco audio signal into left and right chamae[s. Most TV prog]allrs and recorded materials ha\ u StClCO attdio, The word STERI£O appears on the 'IV ',\lien }ou tune to ;I p]ogtaut thai is broadcast in stereo. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is availahle. The word SAP appears on the la/when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP il'_[k)tnlatioll, SAP audio is broadcast ill nlono. SAP is also used to hn)adcast a prograt_2's alldio \vith descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls [or adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness c,f the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture. When exiting this menu, the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear. You can choose either Yes or No. If you save the settings as a Personal Picture Preset, the T'V \,,ill store the settings so you can re-select them quickly if someone changes the settings. Picture Presets Disphlys a choice list that lets _ou select one of three preset picture settings: Bt_bt Li[gblDlg, Normal Ll_btJ;tg, ,q(?,[tLJqhtittg or Persoual Pictltr¢, Preset. Choose the setting that is best for your \ ie',vit'lg environment. Auto Color Displays a choice _ist that lets you turn on the Ieature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful l_,n' tracking realistic flesh tone colors :is you switch fl-om channel to channel.) Choose Olz or Of,/', depending on your preference. Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets }r()L[sel one ol three automatic color adjustments: (,Sol fl_r a more blue palette _+l¸ piclure colors; Norma_ and tl_ld'l_l _)r _t nlore red palett_ o_ pictLtr_ colors, The v, anl_ setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K. 42 Chapter 3

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screen. Of.f always No captioning illflnlnation is displayed. O_z ahvays Captioning infoli/lalioi1 is shown al\\ays. \\hen a\ailahle. On u,heu sound is nluted ('al_tionint{ Llaf_)rnlatiolA is sho\xn, \vhetl available2, v, hcncvcr the +['\:'s SOtlL3d is llltitcd. (To mute the SOClild, press []/u MU'['E hutton.) The captioning information is not displayed xx hen the sound is not mlltcd Closed-Caption Mode I)isplays a ,.hokc lisl Ihat lets you choose v, hich Cal)ti<)t3ing tllodc is used for displa)ing captiotlit_g infoin t o _. Menu Language Displays a choice List that lets yOU sdect your prc__'lred language for tlk' menus: Engfisb, ._pam.sb or l:r_,ncb. Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning in_Tormation, v, hidl lets you display the audio pol-tion of a plOgl'anl as text on the TV street3. Closed captioning is not _w:ailable on all channels at nil tin'.es. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information arc applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the CC icon is displayed in the channel banner. See Chapter 2 t_)r more infbrmatkm about the channel banner. Tip If you don't know which Closed-Caption mode to use, select CC1. CC1 is probably the mode that is used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4 are reserved for foreign languages, but are rarely used at this time. Closed-Caption Modes The qW offers eight closed-captioned modes, including fore text modes. To set the Closed Caption Mod_ 1, Select Screen from the Main menu. 2. Highlight Closed C_tption Mode and press OK (the Closed Caption Mode appears). 3. Highlight your choice tad p'ess OK (the Scr_ n alenu appears again). Note: 7be Text modes cover near{l' hal/'qf tbepictn*w on the screen to displ({v the closed-captioHed t_:vt, M<,e;tbroadcasters ltse the CC mode, tt'bicl! di._p/ays a fi, tt' lines oj'caplions at a time. Turning off Closed-Caption I. Select ScreeH from the Main menu. 2. Press OK to select Closed Caption l)i,V#_Lr 3, Ilighlight Q[l'Aht'cO,S and press OK "['hc dosed captioning is turned off atld yot] go back to tile .%'or#ell nlellU. Chapter3 43

To enter a number

greater than 99, press and hold "1" to enter the hundreds digi_ then press the two remaining numbers. Channel Menu Signal Type l)isplays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Phls+ system is set up. UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable hox for TV signals. Auto Channel Search Tells the TV m search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the Normal channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will I-Jeremoved from the channel lisL If you are using a cable hox and have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system, this option does not appear. List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets yon edit your Normal channel list and choose a six-character label for each channel. Follow the on- screen directions to enter your channels and other information. Channel # Use the tip and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channels available via your antenna. You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons. NormalList Only the channels included in the Normal list are awdlahle when you scan up and down using channel up and down. Use the up and down arrow buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list. ChannelLabel Use the up and down arrow buttons to enter a six- character label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory. Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule On. The on screen directions guide yon through the steps needed to set the schedule. Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on- screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. If your GUIDE Plus+ system is set up, it will automatically update your time and this option will not appear. 44 Chapter 3

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• Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. 45

Press the POWER button.

Make sure the TV is plugged in Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" bT ptugging in somethhlg else¸ Something nlight he wrong with your remote control. Press the PO_X_EI €, button on the front of lhe "1_.r. if _he TV turns c)n, check the i_nlotc control soh.lti_ms on p. 4_. The fron_ panel buttons may be locked (disabled's. Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Ft_lt! Palle!/_/ock in the Pctle_z_! Uo_ztl_ls menu and choosing I'iet;' Buttons don't work The front panel buttons may be locked (disabled). Use tile remote control to unlock tile front panel controls by selecting the Frolll Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Vieu: Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again. TV turns off while playing Scheduled Off function may have *r_eenactivated. Go to p. 44 for instructions. • Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn the "IV on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in yo_.trhouse may be abnormally high or low. TV turns on unexpectedly Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus+ system may have been activated. Go to p. 44 for instructions. Blank screen Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on. Try another channel. When I turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G LINKjack on the back of your TV. No sound, picture okay Maybe soLttld is muted. Press the volume up ht.nton to restore sound, Can't select certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. If using a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR) Noisy stereo reception The station might be weak. 46 Chapter 4

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Maybe the cable/air setting is set to tile wrong position. Select GUII)I'_[qHs+ Mel/u hon_ the Main menu, sdcct the Setupoption, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 11_-17 for dutailed instructions. The channel might be empty -- change channels. If you're watching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack. tune the _ Irt() channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 sw,itch on the hack of your VCR) Also check to make sure the TV/VCR bttltoll on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). Sound okay, picture poor Check antenna connectkms. Make sure all (if the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. TIT adjusting sharpness function to improve _eak signals. Go to page 42 tkn"more instructions. Black box appears on the screen Closed-captioning might be on, Check the Closed-Caption DL_playcontrol panel in the ScreeJ1menu. Go to page 43 for no e instructions. Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the POWER button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to select Setup. Choose Review oplions and select OFF GUIDE Plus+ System Problems GUIDE Plus+ setup won't switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK iack. Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components' remote sensors. GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind \'_hen changing channels You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the GUIDE Plus+ Setup in the GUIDEPlus+ Menu to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for 10 minutes, Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct value. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on-screen list. Program information doesn't download Review your setup information and make sure it's correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDEPlus+ Setup. Go to page 16 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial download for your area. If you're using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program information. (Continued on next page) Chapter 4 47

Check Schedule for timer conflicts

Go to page 4,1 [or instructions, Make s(ne the "_\ands o[ the.' G-[.INK ,.able me placed m front o| the remote sensor(s) on the componet;t(s). Make sure your VCP, is turned ot'I during thq th'ne you'\ e sdreduled to rect_rd a program becaose the system tttrns tht +VCI_(m when it starts fecordillg (i{ its ah__'ad} Otl wh_.ol3 I'ecor0ill_ starts, the system will tLirn it off). Make sure there is a tape in the VCI,_and that the VCR is connected properly Be sure that y(_u set up the VCR in the (;t 'll)l:"Phts+ S(,/ltI,' menus. If you don't complete tile CoJz/_gllring./bra V67,' steps successfully, t]l_.+ Rectlrd option \\on't be available Go to p. lg for detailed instructions. If a cable box is attached to _our TV. make sure you set it up correctly in the GUllDk'l_lus+ S_,tup menus. Go tt) page 16 17 t_r detailed instI uctions The Remote Control Doesn't Work Sonlethillg might ])c beP,\ccn th( + tcn/ote and the remote sensor on the conlpolletrt Make sule there is a clear path. Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the con_ponent (TV or VCR) that you're tITing to operate. Maybe batteries ill renlot(2 are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the relll()te. You might need to drah_ the r__+lllote's lllicroprocessor: remove batteries and press the llumber 1 button for at least 60 seconds. Release the 1 hunon, replace the hattet'ies, and (if necessa W) program tire remote again. Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don't work You nrust lock _lre settings. Go to the ?1"MAINMENU(press MENU ot_.your remote), select Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote), select Lock Parenlal C_mtrols (press 6 on your remote). I don't remember my password and I want to unlock the TV If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Locl_ Parental Controls. The _/-Chip won't let me watch a program even though it's not rated as violent. Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NRto View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating 48 Chapter 4

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CAUTION: Turn OFF your 'IW before cleaning. You can clean the "IA1as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasiona[ly 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 anlmonia-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 "IV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV. Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided. RCA TV Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for the picture tubes. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. "What we will do: • 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: • For screen sizes of 26" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Se_wice Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home. • To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first renud. (Continued on next page) Chapter 4 49

how to install, adjust, and operate your television.

Any additional inff)rmation should be obtained from your dealer). • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your television. Damage #urn misuse or neglect. Batteries. • Customer replacement fuses. • Images burned onto the screen. • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Product registration: Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. How state law relates to this warranty: This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state. If you purchased your television 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. 50 Chapter 4

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of 3_mr _7_ or 7V 7he ends screw olt_ the c'omtectors fi_r a SeCllfe Co111_ec11071 VH89 (6-ft) Push-on Cable attaches to the round alltc, Hlla connectors (called 7_ ohnl P=O'po) on the back c?/'l_mr VCR or 7_d Ends push olt fi_r a quick COtlllecliOll Gold-Tipped cable VH83 (6-ft) Monaural VCR Dubbtn 8 Cable Double cabl*" that lets you col2nect the video and audio jack._ *f two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCRtoyour T_ Cable is color-coded and shielded. Has RCA -type pbono phlgs on each end, Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable T_iple cable that lets 3_u connect the VIDlzO and Al't_to jacks of stereo components. Gold-Tipped cable VH84 (6-ft) Continued on next page ....... Accessory Order Form Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-if) VH84 $9.95 2-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 $49.95 Antenna Mixer (not shown) 193984 $11.15 Remote Control (CRK17TF1) 247050 $19.35 Audio,Video Adapter (not shown) 228449 $4.45 .o 2: .c= L.J Prices are subject to change without notice. Total Merchandise ............................................. Sales Tax .............................................................. $__ We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent. Shipping and Handling ..................................... $ 5.oo Total Amount Enclosed .................................... Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card preferably. Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD or CASH. All accessories are subject to availability. Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model. Chapter4 51

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VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card v-r-]-vqvF- F-F-n VVJ-] My.,dex_ir0_: l---g-IVT--I IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard V-F-F- CESE[]V-V]-gqVI-7--V1 Copy Number above your name on MasterCard My.card _ expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete accouat number from your Discover Card r-r-l-N r-T--r-rq My card expires: _ AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Credit card order will not be processed without signature) Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly, order will save you days of waiting. Name: Street: City: Apt: State: Zip: Daytime phone number: Please make sure that both sides of this form have been tilled out completely. • Allow 4 weeks for delivery. • All accessories are subject to availability. • Prices are subject to change. Splitter VH47 2-way Signal Splitter Helps you connect a second TV or VCR. Amplified Antenna Allows 39u to quickly switch from the antenna signal to tbe cable or satellite signal without disconnecting the antenrla. ANT200 ,06 ,O,O: '0(), 0'0, 8'0 CRK17TF1 Remote Control This is the remote control that came pacl_ed wilb your T_ Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. To Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address: I Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks, PA 17573 t- Io 52 Chapter 4

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14 Black Level 42 Block Age Based Ratings 33 Channel 37 Front Panel 37 Movie Ratings 36 Specific Content Themes 34 V-Chip Unrated Program 37 Buttons, remote 20 C CABLE/ANTENNA jack 8,9,11 Cables coaxial 7 G-LINK 7 CC (Closed Captioning) 43 CH+ button 20 CH- button 20 Channel Banner 30 Block 37 Lalyels 44 Lineup 22 Menu 44 Search 15 Channels menu 28 CLEARbutton 20 Closed Caption Display 43 Mode 43 Coaxial cable 7 Color Warmth 42 Connections nmltip[e 11 TV + VCR 8 TV Only 9 Content Themes 31 Contrast 42 Control Panels 40 D DemoPin 6, 8, 9, 11 F Finding the sensor 13 Fixed hnages 49 Front panel block 37 buttons 12 G G LINK cable 7 connecting 13 wands I3 GO BACK button 20 Grid Guide menu 23 GUIDE button 20 GUIDE Plus+ system 22 Channel Lineup 22 Downloading Information 22 Guide Plus+ system setup 15 INFO button 20 Interactive setup 15 L Labels 44 Language 43 Languages, selecting 15 Locating remote sensor 13 Lock, Parental Controls 38 M Memory 44 Menu Audio 42 Channel 44 Channels 28 Grid Guide 23 lxmguage 43 Messages 27 News 26 Picture Quality 42 Schedule 26 Screen t3 Setup 28 SLEEP button 20 Sort 25 Steep Timer 3(), 4,1 Time 44 Sort menu 2-3 MF.NU btltton 20 Stereo 42 Menus GUII)E Hus+ system setup T 15 Messages menu 27 Tinle Menu 4q Mono 42 Tint 42 Mute 42 Troubleshooting q6 MUTE btltton 20 "IX connecting 9 N News m_2ntl 26 Normal List 44 Numher huttons 20 O OK button 20 P Parental Comrols Locking, Unlocking 38 menu 30 Picture Presets 42 Quality Menu 42 POWER button 20 R Rating Limits movies 35 "IV 32 Remote, batteries 14 Remote control buttons 20 Remote sensor 13 S SAP 42 Satellite Receiver, connecting 11 Schedule 44 menu 26 Screen menu 43 Second Audio Program (SAP) 42 Set Time 44 Setup GUII)E Plus+ system menus 15 menu 2_q Sharlmess i2 Signal Type Cable IV ti I IIIF/VItF Antenna 44 SKIP button 20 U UHF/VHF Antenna 4i Unlock, Parental controls 38 V V-Chip 30 Age-Based Ratings 31 Blocking Movies 35 Content Themes 31 VCR, connecting 8 VOLUME buttons 20 w Warranty 49 Chapter 4 53

Please do not send any products

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