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... inside . Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of purchase. This damage is provided to call your warranty. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may cause similar damage. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, ...ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. may also be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). Product Information Keep your product for recording. OR GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF ...
... inside . Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of purchase. This damage is provided to call your warranty. customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may cause similar damage. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, ...ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. may also be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). Product Information Keep your product for recording. OR GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF ...
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...Interference 3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information 3 Use Indirect Light 3 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV 3 Demo Pin ...3 TV + VCR + DVD Player 4 Explanation of Jacks 5 The Front of Your TV 6 Front Input Jacks 6 Front Panel Buttons 6 Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable 7 How to... 9 The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup 9 Downloading Data 10 What to Expect ...11 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for TV Mode 12 Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes 12 Using the INPUT Button 13 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components 13 Find ...
...Interference 3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information 3 Use Indirect Light 3 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV 3 Demo Pin ...3 TV + VCR + DVD Player 4 Explanation of Jacks 5 The Front of Your TV 6 Front Input Jacks 6 Front Panel Buttons 6 Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable 7 How to... 9 The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup 9 Downloading Data 10 What to Expect ...11 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for TV Mode 12 Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes 12 Using the INPUT Button 13 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components 13 Find ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System 17 Using the GUIDE Plus+ System 17 ... to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature 21 Parental Controls and V-Chip 23 How V-Chip Works 23 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 24 Blocking Specific Content Themes 26 Viewing Specific Content Themes 26 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 26 V-Chip... Unrated Program Block 27 Channel Block 27 Front Panel Block 27 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 27 Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System Audio Menu ...28 Picture Quality Menu 29 Screen Menu ...30 Using Closed Captioning 30 Closed-Caption Modes...
Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System 17 Using the GUIDE Plus+ System 17 ... to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature 21 Parental Controls and V-Chip 23 How V-Chip Works 23 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 24 Blocking Specific Content Themes 26 Viewing Specific Content Themes 26 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 26 V-Chip... Unrated Program Block 27 Channel Block 27 Front Panel Block 27 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls 27 Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System Audio Menu ...28 Picture Quality Menu 29 Screen Menu ...30 Using Closed Captioning 30 Closed-Caption Modes...
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...to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. Cables Needed to Connect Components to work properly. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. G-LINK cable Coaxial cable S-Video cable Audio/Video cables Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr...soft or indirect lighting. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off the TV and/or component before you plug any of the components. Note: Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you connect or ...
...to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. Cables Needed to Connect Components to work properly. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately. G-LINK cable Coaxial cable S-Video cable Audio/Video cables Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr...soft or indirect lighting. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off the TV and/or component before you plug any of the components. Note: Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you connect or ...
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...to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. Connect the G-LINK cable to your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, PB, PR), connect three video...player doesn't have an S-Video jack, go to C. -OR- If your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). Next step, place one of the wands of the G-LINK cable to work with your cable outlet or ...antenna to the Input Jack on the back of the TV. Chapter 1 Connect your TV to the TV If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from your VCR (instructions are...
...to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. Connect the G-LINK cable to your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, PB, PR), connect three video...player doesn't have an S-Video jack, go to C. -OR- If your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). Next step, place one of the wands of the G-LINK cable to work with your cable outlet or ...antenna to the Input Jack on the back of the TV. Chapter 1 Connect your TV to the TV If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from your VCR (instructions are...
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... the INPUT2 AUDIO Input jacks. • R and L/MONO AUDIO and VIDEO Their description is the same as INPUT1. The G-LINK cable enables the TV's Guide Plus+ system to your TV. The right audio connector is usually red. • L AUDIO Provides left audio connector is on page 3. The left audio connection. There are...
... the INPUT2 AUDIO Input jacks. • R and L/MONO AUDIO and VIDEO Their description is the same as INPUT1. The G-LINK cable enables the TV's Guide Plus+ system to your TV. The right audio connector is usually red. • L AUDIO Provides left audio connector is on page 3. The left audio connection. There are...
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...the screen. v 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for two seconds to the previous menu. Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks The TV has one audio jack, such as some camcorders, use the front panel buttons of your convenience. L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio ...like the down through the channel list. MENU Brings up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. VOL - POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. VOL + Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the up the Main menu....
...the screen. v 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for two seconds to the previous menu. Connections & Setup The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks The TV has one audio jack, such as some camcorders, use the front panel buttons of your convenience. L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio ...like the down through the channel list. MENU Brings up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. VOL - POWER Turns the TV on the remote control and adjusts menu controls. VOL + Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the up the Main menu....
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... on the unit. If the remote sensor isn't labeled on your VCR and/or cable box approximately one -touch VCR recording won 't work). 4. If your TV is on your area, and to tune directly to locate the sensor. 1. Cable Box - Connections & Setup G-LINK cable G-LINK wands Why You Should Connect This... is connected to a cable box you must press and release the power button each time you move the remote control across the front of the TV. Some cable boxes and VCRs have to a VCR and you 've located the remote sensor. SENSOR CABLE/ ANTENNA From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna VCR...
... on the unit. If the remote sensor isn't labeled on your VCR and/or cable box approximately one -touch VCR recording won 't work). 4. If your TV is on your area, and to tune directly to locate the sensor. 1. Cable Box - Connections & Setup G-LINK cable G-LINK wands Why You Should Connect This... is connected to a cable box you must press and release the power button each time you move the remote control across the front of the TV. Some cable boxes and VCRs have to a VCR and you 've located the remote sensor. SENSOR CABLE/ ANTENNA From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna VCR...
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... first part of the items listed on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color). Use the right or left . Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on -screen menus. Highlight your choice and select it. Press OK to move right or left arrow button to select that... item that the menu item stands out from the back of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. how you 've highlighted, press OK. "TV mode" means that language. 8 Graphics contained within this publication are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. Use the up or down arrow button to...
... first part of the items listed on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color). Use the right or left . Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on -screen menus. Highlight your choice and select it. Press OK to move right or left arrow button to select that... item that the menu item stands out from the back of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. how you 've highlighted, press OK. "TV mode" means that language. 8 Graphics contained within this publication are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. Use the up or down arrow button to...
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...buttons to run the test. If you use the digits or arrow buttons to the back of your TV, and the wands must be placed in your cable setup. A progress report appears on -screen ... are for details). See Chapter 4 for Cable The next series of the SETUP asks if you want the TV to search for channels. If your zip code or postal code and press OK. The GUIDE Plus+ System ... you about your area. In order to receive program listings, you need to identify the channel you tune your TV to when using the cable box, and the brand of the remote sensor on -screen instructions to complete the ...
...buttons to run the test. If you use the digits or arrow buttons to the back of your TV, and the wands must be placed in your cable setup. A progress report appears on -screen ... are for details). See Chapter 4 for Cable The next series of the SETUP asks if you want the TV to search for channels. If your zip code or postal code and press OK. The GUIDE Plus+ System ... you about your area. In order to receive program listings, you need to identify the channel you tune your TV to when using the cable box, and the brand of the remote sensor on -screen instructions to complete the ...
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... testing failed, you should leave your first download of the GUIDE Plus+ features, which may take a few minutes to select your VCR off overnight. The TV must be sure to leave it completes its first download of screens asks you should see the demo right now, press OK to make sure...process and press OK. Leave the cable box on -screen instructions to load. Leave your brand of VCR and run a system test so that your TV off to the TV, you connected a VCR to record programs with the Guide Plus+ One-Touch Record feature. Step 4: Confirming Your Settings • Check to watch...
... testing failed, you should leave your first download of the GUIDE Plus+ features, which may take a few minutes to select your VCR off overnight. The TV must be sure to leave it completes its first download of screens asks you should see the demo right now, press OK to make sure...process and press OK. Leave the cable box on -screen instructions to load. Leave your brand of VCR and run a system test so that your TV off to the TV, you connected a VCR to record programs with the Guide Plus+ One-Touch Record feature. Step 4: Confirming Your Settings • Check to watch...
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... GUIDE on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of the GUIDE Plus+ system are for representation only. 11 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication... are explained in your area, you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you will need to select a channel...
... GUIDE on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of the GUIDE Plus+ system are for representation only. 11 Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication... are explained in your area, you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you will need to select a channel...
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.... Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to original factory settings. Lights when you press a valid button on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel. 12 Graphics contained within this publication are low. (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers ...you 're playing. INPUT Toggles through the available input sources (VID1/SVID1, VID2/CVID2, FRNT, and current channel). MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to the previous channel. Press again to the original channel. SKIP Press once before returning to restore the volume. Press repeatedly ...
.... Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to original factory settings. Lights when you press a valid button on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel. 12 Graphics contained within this publication are low. (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers ...you 're playing. INPUT Toggles through the available input sources (VID1/SVID1, VID2/CVID2, FRNT, and current channel). MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to the previous channel. Press again to the original channel. SKIP Press once before returning to restore the volume. Press repeatedly ...
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... want to view is already programmed to operate most brands of components. Press INPUT to tune to the previous channel, continue pressing INPUT. Notes: The TV button can be programmed for your component. ZOOM In DVD mode, zooms in VCR mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the... two ways to the correct video input channel. Make sure the component you have connected to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components. DVD and VCR buttons VOL DVD ON OFF VCR TV ON•OFF button CH MUTE GO BACK CLEAR button REVERSE and PLAY buttons CLEAR MENU OK PRESETS CC...
... want to view is already programmed to operate most brands of components. Press INPUT to tune to the previous channel, continue pressing INPUT. Notes: The TV button can be programmed for your component. ZOOM In DVD mode, zooms in VCR mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the... two ways to the correct video input channel. Make sure the component you have connected to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components. DVD and VCR buttons VOL DVD ON OFF VCR TV ON•OFF button CH MUTE GO BACK CLEAR button REVERSE and PLAY buttons CLEAR MENU OK PRESETS CC...
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...Use the remote buttons that apply to that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want the remote to operate the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote in the wrong mode. Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It Because... publication are for VCR button. For example, if you want to operate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote into TV mode before you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in VCR mode.) Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Programmable for representation only...
...Use the remote buttons that apply to that matches the component you want to operate (i.e., if you want the remote to operate the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote in the wrong mode. Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It Because... publication are for VCR button. For example, if you want to operate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote into TV mode before you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in VCR mode.) Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Programmable for representation only...
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...menus. 4. About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for representation only. 17 The GUIDE Plus+ System Menu Bar The GUIDE Plus+ system offers eight different options on the Menu ...Schedule, Messages, Promotions, Channels and Setup. Use the left and right arrow buttons to see the menu options. Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features Action Video Program Menu buttons window information options Promotional information Channel listings Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system screens illustrated in this ...
...menus. 4. About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for representation only. 17 The GUIDE Plus+ System Menu Bar The GUIDE Plus+ system offers eight different options on the Menu ...Schedule, Messages, Promotions, Channels and Setup. Use the left and right arrow buttons to see the menu options. Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features Action Video Program Menu buttons window information options Promotional information Channel listings Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system screens illustrated in this ...
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... on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. Use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as you want . • Record Press... according to page through different channels (unlock). 18 Graphics contained within this publication are in the Schedule for representation only. Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features Grid guide Grid guide menu selection action buttons Network icons Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each channel.
... on the channel listing), the following Action buttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing. Use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as you want . • Record Press... according to page through different channels (unlock). 18 Graphics contained within this publication are in the Schedule for representation only. Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features Grid guide Grid guide menu selection action buttons Network icons Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each channel.
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... up and down arrow buttons to browse the list one story at a time. • Use the channel up watch timers or record timers. Using the TV's Features Sort Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by headline. 1. Schedule menu action buttons News menu selection News The News menu lets you...
... up and down arrow buttons to browse the list one story at a time. • Use the channel up watch timers or record timers. Using the TV's Features Sort Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by headline. 1. Schedule menu action buttons News menu selection News The News menu lets you...
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... display of certain channels. You can customize the channel listing by selecting promotions from the Messages menu on the remote. • View demo- Using the TV's Features Messages Occasionally you completed in the Setup Menu: • Change system settings -
... display of certain channels. You can customize the channel listing by selecting promotions from the Messages menu on the remote. • View demo- Using the TV's Features Messages Occasionally you completed in the Setup Menu: • Change system settings -
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... 12:01 ESPN 60 SAP 00:00 Channel Banner There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the TV or INFO button on the Channel Banner screen (left on the current channel. This display is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. The following list .... When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don't have to remember to change your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to watch the tape in the TV's menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have connected to the correct channel...
... 12:01 ESPN 60 SAP 00:00 Channel Banner There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the TV or INFO button on the Channel Banner screen (left on the current channel. This display is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. The following list .... When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don't have to remember to change your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to watch the tape in the TV's menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have connected to the correct channel...