RCA Proscan G36788LV (CTC197CG Chassis) TV Manual1512790A

USER'S GUIDE
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Important Information
WARNING
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Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of 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 identification/rating 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 users authority to operate it. If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. 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. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
VCR Plus+, PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. TV GUIDE is a trademark of TV Guide Financial, Inc. The VCR Plus+ and TV GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems B.V., respectively.
Table of Contents
First Things First ...................................... 3
Connecting your TV ....................................................... TV Only ..................................................................... TV with other Components ..................................... TV Guide Plus+ Controller ....................................... 4 4 4 5
Using the Menu System ........................... 7

The Menu Rule: Point and Select ................................. 8 What is Point and Select? ........................................ 8 Menus and Control Panels .......................................... 10 Menus ..................................................................... 10 Control Panels ........................................................ 11 Choice Lists ............................................................. 12 Numeric Entry......................................................... 13 TV Guide Plus+ Menus ........................................... 14
Interactive Setup ..................................... 15

Entering Setup ............................................................. 16 Select a Language ....................................................... 16 Auto Channel Search................................................... 16 TV Guide Plus+ System ................................................ 17 Set the Time ................................................................. 23 Set the VCR1 Channel ................................................. 24 Set the DVD/VCR2 Channel ......................................... 25 Set the SAT/CABLE Channel ........................................ 26 Label the Channels ...................................................... 27
Programming the Remote .................. 29

Programming the Remote .......................................... 30 To Control a VCR .................................................... 30 To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ........ 32 To Control an RCA Audio Device: ......................... 32 To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ........ 33 Using the remote to Control a Device ....................... 33
Tour of the TV........................................... 35

Remote Buttons ........................................................... 36 Back Panel .................................................................... 38 Front Panel ................................................................... 40 Channel Marker ........................................................... 41
Table of Contents
Quick Reference ........................................ 43
Audio Menu ................................................................. 44 Picture Quality Menu .................................................. 45 Screen Menu ................................................................ 46 Channel Menu ............................................................. 47 Time Menu ................................................................... 49 Parental Controls Menu .............................................. 50 TV GUIDE Plus+ Menu ................................................. 51 Setup Menu ................................................................. 52
Advanced Features ................................. 53

TV Guide Plus+ Operation .......................................... 54 Surf Menu ............................................................... 54 Next Menu .............................................................. 55 Scan Menu .............................................................. 55 Sort Menu ............................................................... 56 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation .............................. 58 Two Tips for using PIP Buttons .............................. 59 Choosing an Audio Processor ..................................... 60 Closed Captioning ....................................................... 61 To display Closed Captioning ................................ 61 Closed Captioning Modes ...................................... 62 On-screen Program Details ......................................... 63
APPENDIX A: TV CONNECTIONS ............... 65 APPENDIX B: Other Components ........ 76 APPENDIX C: Troubleshooting ............ 78 APPENDIX D: Limited Warranty ........ 80 APPENDIX E: Care and Cleaning.......... 81 Accessories ................................................. 82 Index ............................................................. 85
First Things First
Hi, Im Roger.
I wrote this manual to help you get the most from your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I designed this user manual to give you the information you need when you need it.
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First Things First
First Things First
Using the Menu System
Read the first four chapters

The manual is designed to get you started quickly and let you catch up on the details when you get a chance. The first four sections of the manual will get your TV up and running. Youll learn how to use the menu system, run the interactive setup routine and program the remote. The rest of the manual gives you the specifics: a tour of the TV, a quick reference guide, details on the TV GUIDE Plus+ system, advanced features, and appendices. Well if your TVs out of the box, lets get started. First things first.
Interactive Setup
Program the Remote
Check out the notes Ive added throughout the manual. Ive got some great tips that will help you get the most from your TV.
First Things First

Step 1
Unpack the TV. Make sure to locate the remote control and Connections Foldout. Important Stand Information CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause damage to the TV and/or personal injury.
Step 2: Connecting your TV

If youre only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system, use the TV Only connection shown below. If youre going to connect the TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or other component, look at the Connections Foldout. The Connections Foldout details recommended connection schemes for hooking up the TV to a cable box or antenna, one or two VCRs, a laserdisc player, and a satellite receiver.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA TV
TV Only
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV. Connect the cable as shown. If you have a VCR or other components to connect to the TV, skip to the top of the next page.
VIDEO
VIDEO R L AUDIO OUTPUT
INPUT 1
R L mono S-VIDEO
INPUT 2
L mono VCR CONTROL
CABLE/ ANTENNA
TV Only Connection
TV with other Components

Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, DVD player, and/or satellite receiver. After connecting your TV and other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A for detailed information about using each of these connections. If your components dont match those shown on the foldout, or if you prefer a different connection, see your dealer or specific component user manuals.
Connections
A. TV AND MONO VCR
To use this connection, you must have: 2 coaxial cable 2 audio/video cables
B. TV AND VCR
To use this connection, you must have: 2 coaxial cable 3 audio/video cables 1 S-Video cable (optional)
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
C. TV, VCR AND DVD PLAYER

VCR 1
IN FROM ANT OUT CH3 CH4
VCR 1
IN FROM ANT OUT OUT TO TV VIDEO AUDIO CH3 CH4
VCR 1
IN FROM ANT OUT OUT TO TV S-VIDEO VIDEO R L
S-VIDEO VIDEO R L
OUT TO TV
CH3 CH4
DVD PLAYER
VIDEO OUT R L
TV
VIDEO VIDEO 1 INPUT R VIDEO R R L/MONO VIDEO 2 INPUT ANT
TV
VIDEO VIDEO 1 INPUT R VIDEO R R L/MONO
TV
VIDEO 2 INPUT ANT
VIDEO 1 INPUT VIDEO R VIDEO R R L/MONO VIDEO 2 INPUT ANT
L/MONO L/MONO
L/MONO L/MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT
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S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUT
USING THE CONNECTIONS FOLDOUT

The front side of this foldout, which should be used in conjunction with the First Things First section of the User Manual, diagrams 10 recommended connections for hooking up the TV to a cable box or antenna, one or two VCRs, a DVD player, and a satellite receiver. If your components dont match those shown on the foldout, or if you prefer a different connection, see your dealer or specific component user manuals. The reverse side of this foldout contains a first-time setup guide, as well as brief descriptions of the remote control buttons and instructions on using the on-screen menu system.
D. TV AND 2 VCRS
E. TV AND DVD PLAYER

F. TV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL
VCR 1
VIDEO S-VIDEO OUT R L VIDEO IN R IN FROM ANT L OUT TO TV CH3 CH4
DVD PLAYER
OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO R L
SATELLITE RECEIVER
IN FROM ANT OUT OUT TO TV S-VIDEO VIDEO R L SATELLITE IN CH3 CH4
VCR 2
VIDEO OUT R IN FROM ANT L OUT TO TV CH3 CH4
TV
TV
VIDEO 1 INPUT VIDEO R VIDEO R R L/MONO VIDEO 2 INPUT ANT
TV
VIDEO VIDEO 1 INPUT R VIDEO R R L/MONO VIDEO 2 INPUT ANT L/MONO L/MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT VIDEO VIDEO 1 INPUT R VIDEO R R L/MONO VIDEO 2 INPUT ANT
L/MONO L/MONO
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S-VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUT
CABLES AND CONNECTIONS

These diagrams use three types of cables and connectors: Coaxial Cable is the standard cable that comes in from your antenna or cable box. Coaxial cables use F connectors.
Video (yellow)
G. TV, VCR AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

H. TV, VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER & DVD PLAYER

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL SATELLITE RECEIVER
I. TV, 2 VCRS AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

Right Audio (red)
Left Audio (white)
Audio/Video Cables, also called RCA-type cables, usually come in groups of three cables, each one with a connector that is color-coded according to its use: yellow for video; red for right audio, and white for left (or mono) audio. S-Video is an optional video cable that provides the very best picture. If your VCR does not have S-Video capability, connect the coaxial and audio/video cables only.
SATELLITE RECEIVER
IN FROM ANT OUT OUT TO TV S-VIDEO VIDEO R L SATELLITE IN
OUT
IN FROM ANT
CH3 CH4 SATELLITE IN S-VIDEO VIDEO
IN FROM ANT OUT OUT TO TV R L SATELLITE IN
CH3 CH4
CH3 CH4
OUT TO TV S-VIDEO VIDEO R L
VCR 1
IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4
VCR 1
IN FROM ANT VIDEO OUT R L VIDEO IN R L OUT TO TV CH3 CH4
VCR 1
OUT TO TV
DVD PLAYER
VIDEO OUT R L
VCR 2
IN FROM ANT VIDEO R OUT L OUT TO TV CH3 CH4
TV
See Appendix A in the User Manual for detailed information on using each of these connections.
VIDEO 1 INPUT
VIDEO R
VIDEO R
R L/MONO
TV
VIDEO 2 INPUT ANT
S-VIDEO VIDEO 1 INPUT VIDEO R VIDEO R R L/MONO VIDEO 2 INPUT ANT
TV
VIDEO VIDEO 1 INPUT R VIDEO R R L/MONO VIDEO 2 INPUT ANT
L/MONO L/MONO AUDIO OUTPUT
First Things First

TV Guide Plus+ Controller
The TV GUIDE Plus+* controller allows direct control of a cable box and VCR using a pair of IR (infrared) controllers. Plug the TV GUIDE Plus+ controller into the VCR CONTROL jack on the back of the TV. Affix the IR controllers directly over the IR remote sensors on your cable box and VCR.
Locating the IR (infrared) Remote Control Sensor on Your Cable Box or VCR
The IR controllers must be affixed directly over the IR remote sensors on your cable box or VCR. Some cable boxes and VCRs label the IR sensors; others do not. If the sensors are labeled, affix the IR controllers directly over them.
Back of TV Remote Sensors

VIDEO R L AUDIO OUTPUT R
Cable Box
INPUT 2
L mono VCR CONTROL
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REMOTE SENSOR
VCR
VCR
IR Remote Sensor
Connect IR controllers to the infrared remote sensors on your cable box and VCR
For those that do not label the IR sensor, you need to use the cable box or VCRs remote to locate the sensor before affixing the IR controllers. 1. Hold the remote control so that it is touching the front of the cable box or VCR. 2. Slowly move the remote over the front of the cable box or VCR while pressing the remotes POWER button on and off 3. When the cable box or VCR turns off or on, youve located the sensor.
Step 3
Plug in the TV. Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.
* GUIDE Plus+ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. TV GUIDE is a trademark of TV Guide Financial, Inc.
You should test the IR controllers after setting up the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. Temporarily attach the IR controllers with clear tape to the spots where you think the sensors are located. After determining that the controllers are working correctly, affix them permanently.
First Things First

Step 4
Put batteries in the remote. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. Insert batteries as shown, matching the + and ends of each battery in the compartment. Replace the cover.
POWER
VCR1 SAT CABLE TV
DVD VCR2 AUDIO
TV
REVERSE
PLAY
FORWARD
Step 5
Turn on the TV. Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
RECVCR+ INFO
STOP
CH+
PAUSE SKIP
VOL
VOL
MUTE
CH-
GO BACK
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3 6 9
ANTENNA
Step 6
Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus.
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FAV INPUT CLEAR
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RESET
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SOUND
SWAP
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Step 7
Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV. The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TVs memory. You can skip any of the steps and return to them later.
GUIDE

One Rule to Remember
You control and customize the TV by making changes to various control panels in the menu system. The great thing is, you only need to know one rule: point and select.
Using the Menu System 1

First Things First
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Interactive Setup
Program the Remote

The Menu Rule: Point and Select
You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control panels: point and select.
What is Point and Select?

The point and select method has two steps. 1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or right, press the left or right arrows. 2. Select a menu item by pressing MENUSELECT. Selecting an item tells the TVs menu system to go ahead and make the change or go to a place you have indicated. For example, to select the Channel menu from the Main menu: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
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TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls TV Guide Plus+ Menu Setup Exit
2. Point to Channel by pressing the down arrow until the word Channel is highlighted. Tip: You can also select a menu item by entering the item number with the number buttons on the remote. Press CLEAR at any time to remove all displays from the screen and return to TV viewing. Many VCR user manuals refer to a PROGRAM button. The MENUSELECT button on this remote works as a PROGRAM button in VCR mode. The rest of this manual refers to this button only as MENU.
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3. Press MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up.
CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 0 Signal Type Auto Channel Search List and Labels Channel Directory Auto Tuning Exit
4. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu. 5. Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and return to TV viewing. If you ever want to leave the menu system, press CLEAR.
Once you know how to point and select your way through the menus, you can apply this rule in the control panels, which do the real work in the menu system.

Menus and Control Panels
There are three parts to the menu system: menus, control panels, and the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. But before you can use control panels or the TV GUIDE Plus+ system, you first have to move through at least one menuthe Main menu.
Menus
The first menu is called the Main menu. To bring up the Main menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote or front panel:
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Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways to make a choice in a menu: Point and select with the MOVE arrows and MENU. Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu.
Exiting a menu
There are three ways to exit a menu: Point to Exit and press MENU. Press 0 on the remote. Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and you are returned to TV viewing. Feel free to explore the menu system. If youre ever unsure where you are in the menu system, or youre just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again.
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Control Panels
Control Panels do the work in the menu system: its where you choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.
Sliders
Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. For example, to adjust the TVs contrast: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Point to Picture Quality and press MENU. The Picture Quality menu comes up. 3. Press MENU to select Basic Picture Controls.
PICTURE QUALITY 1 2 3 4 5 0 Basic Picture Controls Auto Color Color Warmth Picture Control Presets Video Noise Reduction Exit
4. Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line. Notice that the picture changes as you adjust the contrast.
PICTURE CONTROLS Contrast Color Tint Black Level Sharpness Press MENU to exit
Now that you know how the Contrast slider works, you know how all sliders work.
You dont need to remember the names of the control panel types. Once youve learned how each type works, youll be able to use any part of the menu system.
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Choice Lists
Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings. The current setting in a choice list is always the highlighted item. For example, to indicate whether youre currently using a home antenna or a cable TV signals: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Point to Channel and press MENU. The Channel menu comes up.
CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 0 Signal Type Auto Channel Search List and Labels Channel Directory Auto Tuning Exit
3. Point to Signal Type and press MENU. The Signal Type choice list comes up with the current setting highlighted. For example:
SIGNAL TYPE 1 UHF/VHF Antenna 2 Cable TV
4. Point to the correct setting for your connection and press MENU. As soon as you select a choice, the TV saves your change, and you are returned to the previous menu. 5. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu. 6. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing.
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Numeric Entry
A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters. For example, to set the current time: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Point to Time and press MENU.
TIME 1 2 3 0 Sleep Timer Schedule Set Time Exit
3. Point to Set Time and press MENU. The Set Time numeric entry control panel comes up. Notice the pointer underneath the first column.
SET TIME : AM
Enter 01 to 12 for the hour. Press MENU to exit.
4. Press the up arrow to enter a number in that column. 5. Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then press the up or down arrow to enter a number. 6. Repeat Step 5 until you have entered the hour and minute for the current time. Notice that when you reach the last column, pressing the up or down arrow changes whether the time reads AM or PM. 7. When you have entered the correct time, press MENU. You are returned to the Time menu. 8. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu. 9. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to TV viewing.
If the control panel is not set at the current time, use the left arrow to go back over the columns and the up arrow to make changes. You can also enter numbers directly by using the number buttons.
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TV Guide Plus+ Menus
The TV GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area, and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. Use of the systems menus differs slightly from the point and select method described earlier. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ menu.
SURF 11:04a
NEXT SCAN SORT Simple Pleasures Midwestern Monuments 11:00a 1h cc

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Menus or Options Program Information
WNBC WABC WGN WNBC WCBS WTRW WJAX WIMT
4 5 9 4 11 17 34 42
(Last Channel) Cosby BaseballCubs vs Braves Simple Pleasures Jerry Springer Weaving Today The Ubiquitious G-Men You Bet Your Life
Channel Listing
There are three sections to a TV GUIDE Plus+ menu: A row of menus or options across the top of the screen Program information Channel listing
Unlike your TVs other menus, TV GUIDE Plus+ menus use two methods of pointing and selecting on the same screenone for menus or options, and one for program information. To select menus or options: Press the right or left arrow to highlight your choice. Press MENU to select the highlighted item. MENU is used only when selecting menus or options. TV GUIDE Plus+ screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and TV GUIDE Plus+ information depicted will be available in your area. Currently, program information can include title, brief description, time program starts, length, and the availability of closed captioning, stereo and additional program information. New features and options can be downloaded to the TV GUIDE Plus+ system, so these too are subject to change.
To make selections in the program listing: Press the up or down arrow to select a channel. Press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. The TV will change to the channel you selected if you used the GUIDE button. Pressing CLEAR returns to the original channel.
See Interactive Setup and Advanced Features for more information on using the TV GUIDE Plus+ system.
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Interactive Setup
Theres an on-screen setup routine
Your TV has software that tells it what to do, just like a computer. The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the TV: Select a menu language Search for available channels Set up the TV GUIDE Plus+ system Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the DVD/VCR2 channel Set the SAT/CABLE channel Make the channel list and labels
Interactive Setup 1
First Things First
2 3 4
Interactive Setup
Program the Remote
Complete the first two steps, Select Language and Auto Channel Search, to receive antenna or cable TV signals. After that, you can skip other steps and return to them at your convenience.

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Interactive Setup
Entering Setup
Setup is accessed through the Main menu: 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.
SETUP When first used or after a power outage, your television needs to be set up. Would you like to begin now? 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup
3. Press MENU to begin the Setup routine.
Select a Language
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menuing system.
SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Espaol 3 Franais
1. Point to your preferred language for the menuing system. 2. Press MENU to select that language for the menuing system.
Auto Channel Search

The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called autoprogramming.
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Interactive Setup
SETUP Would you like the TV to search for all available channels? 1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has finished. 2. Press MENU to continue. If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the Channel menu. You can also put channels in memory manually using List & Labels. See Quick Reference for more details.
TV Guide Plus++System
The next step lets you set up the TV GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
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1. Press MENU to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ initial menu.
TV GUIDE Plus+
Setup Demo Select Channels Exit
2. Press MENU to begin setup.
To complete TV Guide Plus+ setup, you must have already connected the TV Guide Plus+ controllers to your cable box and VCR. Refer to First Things First for more details.
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Interactive Setup
The first two screens ask for information about where you live.
TV GUIDE Plus+ Setup
Where do you live? USA Canada
3. Select your country.
ENTER
CANCEL
Enter your zipcode = = = = =
4. Enter your ZIP code (Postal Code in Canada) using the numeric keypad. If you make a mistake, press MENU to back up a number. The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup. If you have a cable box, you will want to set the TV GUIDE Plus+ system to control it. Otherwise, it may not be able to locate and download program information.
YES
NO
Do you have cable?
5. Select YES if you have cable, or NO if you do not.
Since the program information provided by TV Guide Plus+ is based on your locale, you will need to run setup again if you move.
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Interactive Setup
YES
NO
Do you have a cable box?
6. Select YES if you have a cable box, or NO if you do not.
ENTER
CANCEL
EXIT
Turn on cable box Enter cable box brand # from brand table in your manual = =
7. Enter the code for your cable boxs brand from the table on the following pages. When the TV GUIDE Plus+ system correctly identifies the brand and model of your cable box, the cable box changes to channel 9.
YES
NO
EXIT
Testing code
1 2 0 1
Has your cable box switched to channel 9?
8. Select YES if the cable box changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try another code. Once the correct model of cable box has been identified, you will need to set the cable boxs output channel.
When TV Guide Plus+ cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen reading, Cable Box (VCR) test failed Please consult manual and try again appears. If this happens, you should: Double check the codes listed in the tables. Try entering another. Check to make sure the IR controllers are positioned correctly.
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Interactive Setup
ENTER CANCEL
Select Cable Box Output Channel =
9. Enter the channel you normally use to view channels through your cable boxusually 3 or 4. Consult your cable boxs instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure. Choose 0 to use VIDEO INPUT 1. The last series of screens asks about your VCR setup.
YES
NO
Do you have a VCR?
10. Select YES if you have a VCR, or NO if you do not. Answering NO automatically skips forward to the end of TV GUIDE Plus+ setup.
ENTER
CANCEL
EXIT
Tune VCR to 2 and turn it off Enter VCR brand # from brand table in your manual = =
11. Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off. 12. Enter the code for your VCRs brand from the table on the following pages.
Channels 07 can be used for the cable boxs output channel. 0 is used for VIDEO INPUT 1 (INPUT 2 cannot be used); 17 are regular TV channels. See Advanced Features for more details on using the TV GUIDE Plus+ system to control a cable box and VCR .
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Interactive Setup
When the TV GUIDE Plus+ system correctly identifies the brand and model of your VCR, the VCRs tuner changes to channel 9.
YES
NO
EXIT
Testing code
1 2 0 1
Has your VCR switched to channel 9?
13. Select YES if the VCR automatically changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try another code. This screen comes up when youve successfully finished TV GUIDE Plus+ setup.
EXIT
Your TV Guide Plus+ will be ready for use within 24 hours. Always leave your cable box ON and your VCR OFF.
14. Select EXIT to continue with the remainder of the interactive setup. The TV GUIDE Plus+ system will be unavailable until it completes its first download of program information. When the power is turned off, the TV locates a host channel that carries TV GUIDE Plus+ data containing program schedule and channel mapping information. A channel map is the list of stations and their respective channels. See Advanced Features for more details. Downloads may be scheduled several times a day. The TV must be turned off for TV GUIDE Plus+ data to download.
If more than one cable company services your area, the TV GUIDE Plus+ system may download a channel map for each company. After the TV completes its first download, you will be prompted to manually select the channel map. See Advanced Features for complete instructions.
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Interactive Setup
TV GUIDE Plus+ VCR Codes

Admiral ................................ 19 Akai ..................................... 15 Audio Dynamics .................. 11 Belcor ................................... 16 Bell&Howell ........................ 04 Broksonic ............................. 26 Candle ................................. 27 Canon .................................. 03 Capehart .............................. 16 Craig .................................... 17 Curtis ................................... 23 Daewoo ............................... 16 DBX ...................................... 11 Electrohome ........................ 08 Electron ............................... 01 Emerson ............................... 05 Fisher ................................... 04 Funai .................................... 14 GE ........................................ 01 Go Video ............................. 02 Goldstar ............................... 22 Grundig ............................... 03 Harman Kardon .................. 08 Hitachi ................................. 21 Images ................................. 02 JC Penney ............................ 25 Jenson .................................. 31 JVC ....................................... 12 Kenwood ............................. 12 KLH ...................................... 17 Magnavox ........................... 07 Magnin ................................ 23 Marantz ............................... 11 Marta ................................... 22 Memorex ............................. 29 MGA .................................... 08 Minolta ................................ 21 Mitsubishi ............................ 08 Montgomery Ward ............. 14 Movie Walker ...................... 14 MTC ..................................... 14 Multitech ............................. 14 NEC ...................................... 11 Nikko .............................. 16,22 Olympus .............................. 03 Optimus ............................... 27 Optonica .............................. 19 Orion ................................... 24 Panasonic ............................ 03 Pentax .................................. 21 Philco ................................... 28 Philips .................................. 28 Pilot ..................................... 22 Pioneer ................................ 21 ProScan ................................ 01 Quasar ................................. 03 Radio Shack/Realistic .......... 30 Randix .................................. 22 RCA ...................................... 01 Samsung .............................. 23 Sansui .................................. 20 Sanyo ................................... 04 Scott ..................................... 05 Sears .................................... 06 Sharp ................................... 19 Shintom ............................... 17 Shogun ................................ 23 Signature ............................. 19 Sony ..................................... 13 Sylvania ............................... 28 Symphonic ........................... 14 Tatung ................................. 31 Teac ...................................... 31 Teknika ................................ 18 Telefunken .......................... 05 TMK ..................................... 05 Toshiba ................................ 10 Totevision ............................ 23 Vector Research .................. 11 Zenith .................................. 09
TV GUIDE Plus+ Cable Box Codes

Archer .................................. 14 Cable Cinema ...................... 31 Cabletenna .......................... 31 Cableview ............................ 31 Century ................................ 27 Citizen ................................. 29 Curtis ................................... 04 Diamond .............................. 31 Eagle .................................... 09 Eastern ................................. 13 GC Electronics ..................... 26 Gemini ................................. 15 General Electric ................... 19 General Instrument ............ 01 Gerrard ................................ 27 Hamlin ............................ 06,13 Hitachi ................................. 16 Jasco .................................... 15 Jerrold ................................. 01 Macom ................................. 16 Magnavox ........................... 11 Matsushita ........................... 07 Movietime ........................... 17 NEC ...................................... 22 Novavision ........................... 04 NSC ...................................... 22 Oak ...................................... 05 Oak Sigma ........................... 05 Panasonic ............................ 07 Philips .................................. 10 Pioneer ................................ 02 Pulser ................................... 24 Quest ................................... 02 RCA ...................................... 07 Realistic ............................... 27 Recoton ............................... 27 Regal .................................... 06 Regency ............................... 13 Rembrant ............................ 26 L.L. Marx .............................. 23 Samsung .............................. 23 Scientific Atlanta ................ 04 Sheritech ............................. 12 Signal ................................... 11 Sprucer ................................ 07 Standard Components ........ 17 Stargate ............................... 24 Sylvania ............................... 08 Teknika ................................ 20 Telecaption .......................... 21 Teleview .............................. 22 Texscan ................................ 08 Tocom .................................. 18 Toshiba ................................ 30 Unika ................................... 26 Universal .............................. 25 Videoway ............................ 03 Vidtek .................................. 28 Viewstar .............................. 09 Zenith .................................. 03
The TV GUIDE Plus+ system may not operate all models of the brands listed in the tables on this page.
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Interactive Setup
Set the Time
The next step lets you set the time of day.
SETUP Would you like to set the time of day on the TV? 1 Set time 2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU to bring up the Set Time control panel.
SET TIME : AM
Enter 01 to 12 for the hour. Press MENU to exit.
2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and change from AM to PM. 3. Press MENU to continue.
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Interactive Setup
Set the VCR1 Channel
The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, youre telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. For example, if you have a VCR connected to the Video 1 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the Video 1 input channel when you press the VCR1 button. If you dont have a VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section.)
SETUP Would you like to use a VCR with your TV? 1 Use TV with a VCR 2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
SET VCR1 CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 Not connected Channel 3 Channel 4 Video 1 Input Video 2 Input
If you used 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV. If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use the table shown at the right to select the VCR1 channel. 3. Press MENU to continue. Connection A Connection B Connection C Connection D Connection E Connection F Connection G Connection H Connection I
Select Video 1 Input Video 1 Input Video 1 Input Video 1 Input Not Connected Not Connected Video 2 Input Channel 3* Video 2 Input
* Or Channel 4 , depending on how your VCRs 3/4 switch is set.
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Interactive Setup
Set the DVD/VCR2 Channel
The next step lets you set the DVD/VCR2 channel. When you set the DVD/VCR2 channel, youre telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DVDVCR2 button on the remote. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Video 2 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the Video 2 input channel when you press DVDVCR2. If you dont have a DVDVCR2 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the DVD/VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section.)
SETUP Would you like to use a DVD player or a second VCR with your TV? 1 Use TV with a DVD or VCR 2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU to bring up the DVD/VCR2 choice list.
SET DVD/VCR2 CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 Not connected Channel 3 Channel 4 Video 1 Input Video 2 Input
If you used Connection A 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player or second VCR connected to the TV. If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use the table at right to select the DVD/VCR2 channel. 3. Press MENU to continue. Connection B Connection C Connection D Connection E Connection F Connection G Connection H Connection I
Select Not Connected Not Connected Video 2 Input Channel 3* Video 1 Input Not Connected Not Connected Video 2 Input Channel 3*
* Or Channel 4, depending on how your VCRs 3/4 switch is set.
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Interactive Setup
Set the SAT/CABLE Channel
The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/CABLE channel, youre telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SATCABLE button on the remote. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your TV to channel 3 to see cable stations, you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press SATCABLE. If you dont have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT/CABLE Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Quick Reference section.) Important:
SETUP Would you like to use a cable box or satellite unit with your TV? 1 Use with cable or satellite 2 Skip this step
If you have both a satellite receiver and a cable box connected to the TV... ...The remote cannot control both a cable box and the satellite receiver. The chart details how to set the SATCABLE button to control the satellite receiver. You must then use your cable box remote to control the cable box. You may, however, prefer to use the satellite receiver remote for satellite programming, and set your SATCABLE button to control your cable box. Its your choice. If you used Connection A Connection B Connection C With Cable Box Select Channel 3* Channel 3* Channel 3* Channel 3* Channel 3* With Satellite Receiver Select Video 1 Input Video 1 Input Video 1 Input Video 1 Input
1. Press MENU to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.
SET SAT/CABLE CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 Not connected Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Video 1 Input Video 2 Input
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV. If you used the Connections Foldout to hook up your TV, use the table at the right to select the SAT/CABLE channel. 3. Press MENU to complete the Setup routine and return to TV viewing.
Connection D Connection E If you used Connection F Connection G Connection H Connection I
* Or Channel 4, depending on how your VCRs 3/4 switch is set.
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Interactive Setup
Label the Channels
The next step lets you make your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Quick Reference section.)
SETUP Would you like to name each channel? 1 Name channels 2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU to bring up the List and Labels control panel.
LIST AND LABELS Chan # 59 Normal List Yes Chan Label

-------
Use ^ or v, keypad, or CHAN ^/v to set channel, MENU to exit.
2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel (called fields). 3. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field. You may wish to refer to the call letters listed in your newspapers TV section for ideas on labelling the channels. 4. Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory. Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change channels in the Chan # field. This works even if youre not in the Chan # field. Or, enter the channel number directly using the number buttons on the universal remote. To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold 1 to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers. The list and labels feature can also be accessed from the Channel menu. Because this procedure can be time consuming, feel free to skip this step and come back to it later.
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Interactive Setup
What Now?
Now that youve finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the TV. Or...
Program the Remote

Since youve gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR, DVD player, laserdisc player, and other component. To find out how to program the remote, go to the next section.
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Programming the Remote

If you have a VCR or other component...
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, DVD players and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or ProScan component, you probably dont need to program it at allother manufacturers brands need to be programmed.
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First Things First
Now watch some TV!

Once youve programmed the remote, you will have completed all four setup sections. Now you can sit back and enjoy the TV. If you want to know more about the different parts of the TV, see the next section, Tour of the TV. Refer to the other sections and appendices as needed.
Interactive Setup
ProgramMING the Remote
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The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Other manufacturers brands need to be programmed.
Programming the Remote to Control a VCR

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn the VCR on, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. Then press POWER or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed.
POWER
VCR1 SAT CABLE TV
DVD VCR2 AUDIO
CH+
VOL
VOL
Follow these steps to program your universal remote to control your VCR: 1. Turn on the VCR to be programmed. 2. Look up your VCR brand and code number(s) on the code list on the next page. 3. Press and hold the VCR1 button on the remote. 4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list. 5. Release VCR1 then press POWER to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If it doesnt, try pressing VCR1 and POWER to see if the VCR responds. 6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the VCR responds to the remote commands. 7 1 4
CH-
2 5 8 0
3 6 9
Youll use these buttons when you program the remote to control any devices.
This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown. Use the codes shown at right or on the sheet packed in with your remote. To program the DVDVCR2 button to control a second VCR, follow these steps but use the DVDVCR2 button instead of the VCR1 button.
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Universal Remote VCR Codes Admiral ................................. 06,79 Aiwa ........................................... 15 Akai ................... 03,17,22,23,63,66 Audio Dynamics .................... 14,16 Bell&Howell ............................... 02 Broksonic ................................... 10 Candle ........................ 07,09,13,44, .......................................... 45,46,52 Cannon .................................. 08,53 Capehart .................................... 01 Citizen ........................ 07,09,13,44, .......................................... 45,46,52 Colortyme .................................. 14 Craig ...................................... 07,12 Curtis-Mathes ............ 00,07,08,14, ........................... 15,44,46,53,64,67 Daewoo ....................... 13,45,52,76 DBX ....................................... 14,16 Dimensia .................................... 00 Dynatech .................................... 15 Electrohome .............................. 27 Emerson ...... 08,09,10,13,15,20,23, .......................... 27,34,41,42,47,49, ........................... 57,62,65,67,68,70 Fisher ............ 02,12,18,19,43,48,58 Funai .......................................... 15 GE ...................... 00,07,08,32,37,53 Goldstar ...................... 09,14,46,60 Harman Kardon ......................... 14 Hitachi ......................... 05,15,35,36 Instant Replay ............................ 08 JCL .............................................. 08 JC Penney .............. 02,05,07,08,14, ................................ 16,30,35,51,53 JVC ..................... 02,14,16,30,46,74 Kenwood .......... 02,14,16,30,44,46 KLH ............................................. 73 Lloyd ........................................... 15 Logik .......................................... 31 Magnavox ................... 08,29,53,56 Marantz ................ 02,08,14,16,29, ..................................... 30,44,46,61 Marta ......................................... 09 MEI ............................................. 08 Memorex ..................... 08,09,12,15 MGA ...................................... 04,27 Midland ...................................... 32 Minolta ................................. 05,35 Mitsubishi .............. 04,05,27,35,40 Montgomery Ward.................... 06 MTC ....................................... 07,15 Multitech .................... 07,15,31,32 NEC ..... 02,14,16,30,44,46,59,61,64 Panasonic .................... 08,53,75,77 Pentax .............................. 05,35,44 Pentex Research + ..................... 46 Philco ........................... 08,29,53,56 Philips .................................... 08,29 Pioneer ............................. 05,16,50 Portland ........................... 44,45,52 ProScan ...................................... 00 Quartz ........................................ 02 Quasar ................................... 08,53 Radio Shack/Realistic ...... 02,06,08, ...................... 09,12,15,19,27,43,53 RCA ..... 00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69 Samsung ................. 07,13,22,32,42 Sansui .................................... 16,71 Sanyo ..................................... 02,12 Scott ....................... 04,13,41,49,68 Sears ... 02,05,09,12,18,19,35,43,48 Sharp ...................... 06,24,27,39,45 Shintom ....................... 17,26,31,55 Signature ................................... 15 Sony .................................. 17,26,38 Sylvania .................. 08,15,29,53,56 Symphonic ................................. 15 Tandy ..................................... 02,15 Tashiko ....................................... 09 Tatung ........................................ 30 Teac .................................. 15,30,69 Technics ...................................... 08 Teknika ........................ 08,09,15,21 Toshiba ................... 05,13,19,48,49 Totevision .............................. 07,09 TMK ............................................ 67 Unitech ....................................... 07 Vector Research ............... 14,16,44 Victor .......................................... 16 Video Concepts ................ 14,16,44 Videosonic.................................. 07 Wards .................... 05,06,07,08,09, ...................... 12,13,15,25,27,31,35 Yamaha .................. 02,14,16,30,46 Zenith ..................... 11,17,26,72,79
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Programming the Remote to Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player
The remotes DVDVCR2 button is preprogrammed to control the primary functions of an RCA, GE, or ProScan DVD player. If you would like this button to control a device other than a DVD player, you may program the remote to control a laserdisc player or VCR. To program the DVDVCR2 button to control a device, use the DVD player or laserdisc player codes at the right or the VCR codes on the previous page. 1. Turn on the DVD player, laserdisc player or VCR. 2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code lists. 3. Press and hold the DVDVCR2 button on the remote. 4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list. 5. Release the DVDVCR2 button and press POWER or another button to see if the device responds to the remote commands. 6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the device responds to the remote commands. DVD Player Codes GE ............................................... 78 ProScan ...................................... 78 RCA ............................................. 78
Laserdisc Player Codes Pioneer .................................. 33,37 ProScan ................................. 33,37 RCA ........................................ 33,37
Programming the Remote to Control an RCA Audio Device:

Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as an audio receiver or amplifierit does not control other brands of audio equipment. Also, the remote may need to be programmed for your equipment. This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown at right. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote. 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code list. 3. Press and hold the AUDIO button. 4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list. 5. Release the AUDIO button and press POWER or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the audio device responds to the remote commands. 6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the audio device responds to the remote commands. Audio Codes RCA/Dimensia AM/FM ....................................... 03 CD ............................................... 07 Tape ............................................ 06 Phono ......................................... 05 Aux ............................................. 04
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Programming the Remote to Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box
Refer to the Connection Foldout or contact your cable company to hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box with its own remote, then you may also be able to use the TVs remote with your cable box. This remote may not operate all models of the brands that are shown. Use the codes at the right, or on the sheet packed with your remote. 1. Turn on the cable box or satellite receiver. 2. Look up your brand and its code number(s) on the code list. 3. Press and hold the SATCABLE button on the remote. 4. Enter the two-digit code from the code list. 5. Release the SATCABLE button and press POWER or CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) to see if the cable box responds to the remote commands. 6. Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the cable box or satellite receiver responds to the remote commands. Satellite / Cable Box Codes ABC .............................. 22,46,53,54 Anvision ................................ 07,08 Cablestar ............................... 07,08 Chaparral .............................. 80,81 Cheyenne ................................... 81 Diamond .................................... 56 Drake ..................................... 82,83 Eagle ..................................... 07,08 Eastern Int. ................................. 02 General Instruments ... 46,92,93,94 GI 400 ...... 04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36 Hamlin .................... 03,12,13,34,48 Hitachi .............................. 37,43,46 Jerrold ......... 04,05,15,23,24,25,30, ........................... 36,45,46,47,62,65 Macom .................................. 37,43 Magnavox ........ 07,08,19,21,26,28, ................................ 29,32,33,40,41 NSC ............................................. 09 Oak ................................... 01,16,38 Oak Sigma .................................. 16 Panasonic .................... 03,27,39,61 Philips ............... 07,08,19,21,26,28, ................................ 29,32,33,40,41 Pioneer ............................. 18,20,44 Randtek ................................. 07,08 RCA ................................... 00,27,66 Realistic ...................................... 84 Regal ................................ 03,12,13 Regency ................................. 02,33 Samsung ..................................... 44 Sierra I,II,III ................................. 81 Sci. Atlanta ............. 03,22,35,63,64 Signature ................................... 46 Sony DBS .................................... 95 Sprucer ....................................... 27 Starcom ...................................... 46 Stargate 2000 ............................ 58 STS1,2,3,4 .................... 85,86,87,88 Sylvania ................................. 11,59 Teknika ....................................... 06 Texscan ............................. 10,11,59 Tocom ..................... 17,21,49,50,55 Toshiba ....................................... 89 Uniden ....................................... 90 Unika ................................ 31,32,41 Universal .......................... 51,52,60 Video Cipher II ........................... 91 Viewstar ........... 07,08,19,21,26,28, ................................ 29,32,33,40,41 Warner Amex ............................. 44 Zenith .......................... 14,42,57,61
Using the Remote to Control a Device

Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes, you are ready to use it to control your devices. To operate the device: 1. Press the device button (TV, VCR1, SATCABLE, DVDVCR2, or AUDIO) to set the remote to control the device. 2. Press POWER to turn the device off or on. 3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that device.
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Tour of the TV
A picture book tour
This section talks about the TV's main parts (at least the parts you'll actually use): The remote control The back panel The front panel The channel marker
Tour of the TV
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Tour of the TV
Remote Buttons
POWER When in TV mode, turns off the TV. In VCR mode, and if programmed, turns on and off most VCRs. VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote in VCR mode. Also turns on the TV. SATCABLE If programmed, turns on satellite receiver or cable box. Puts the remote in SATCABLE mode. Also turns on the TV. DVDVCR2 If programmed, turns on DVD player or second VCR or laserdisc player. Puts the remote in DVDVCR2 mode. Also turns on the TV. AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component and puts the remote in audio mode. TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information. REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECVCR+, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides transport control for some remotecontrollable VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players. Pressing RECVCR+ when using the TV GUIDE+ system sets the VCR to record a program. VOL or VOL + Decreases or increases the TVs volume.
PIP
POWER
VCR1 SAT CABLE TV
DVD VCR2 AUDIO
REVERSE
PLAY
FORWARD
RECVCR+ INFO
STOP
CH+
PAUSE SKIP
VOL
VOL
MUTE
CH-
GO BACK
1 4 7
FAV INPUT CLEAR
2 5 8
3 6 9
ANTENNA
0
NU
RESET
SE LE CT
ME
SOUND MOVE
CH ^ or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. INFO Brings up channel information. Press repeatedly to see detailed program information, if available. SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more time. MUTE Reduces the TVs volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1, press 2, then press 3.
SWAP
CH CTRL
GUIDE
For more details, see the previous section, Programming the Remote.
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Tour of the TV
FAVINPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources (VID1, VID2, previous channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists. ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/ receiver button in SATCABLE mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. MENUSELECT Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button. RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture Control Preset. Point and select to choose a different Picture Control Preset. MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system. Also used to adjust the menu controls. Also move the PIP window when no menus are on the screen. PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to remove the PIP window. SOUND Press once to display the audio processor control panel. Point and select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to exit. SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIP window. CH CTRL Selects the picture window, (that is, the main or PIP window) that is changed by the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons. GUIDE Brings up TV GUIDE Plus+ menus. In SATCABLE mode brings up available on-screen guides.
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Tour of the TV
Back Panel
VIDEO
VIDEO R L AUDIO OUTPUT
INPUT 1
R L mono S-VIDEO
INPUT 2
L mono VCR CONTROL
CABLE/ ANTENNA
INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player. L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left audio connector is usually white. RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red. VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is usually yellow. S-VIDEO Lets you connect a component with S-Video capability, such as an S-video satellite receiver, DVD player or VCR. When using S-Video, make sure to connect the three audio/video cables as well as the S-Video connector. INPUT 2 Provides a connection for a second video component such as a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player. L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left audio connector is usually white. RIGHT Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red. VIDEO Provides video connection. The video connector is usually yellow. ANT (Antenna) Provides connection to a home antenna or cable TV system. If you are connecting a component to the VIDEO 1 INPUT and you are using S-Video, remember to connect the regular VIDEO 1 INPUT video cable as well.
Hooking up components isnt hard, but double-checking the cable and jack connections may help you avoid problems.
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Tour of the TV
AUDIO OUTPUT Provides variable-controlled or fixed-level stereo audio output. Variable output is ideal when connecting the TV to an amplifier that does not have its own volume control or remote control. Fixed output is ideal when connecting to an A/V receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control. You can choose the type of audio output by selecting the Audio Output & Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. VCR CONTROL Lets you connect the TV GUIDE Plus+ controller, which allows direct control of your cable box and VCR.
To connect an amplified subwoofer to the TV, use the left (L) AUDIO OUTPUT jack.
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Tour of the TV
Front Panel
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls. CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, it points up to items and adjusts menu controls. VOL Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls. VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used to point right to items and adjust menu controls. POWER Turns the TV on and off.
MENU CH CH VOL VOL + POWER
The front panel above shows a typical button layout. The exact look of the buttons may be different from those on the front of your TV. If you turn Parental Control on, or lockout the front panel, the front panel no longer provides access to the menus. For more information, see Parental Control, in the Quick Reference section.
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Tour of the TV
Channel Marker
There are several indicators that come up when you change channels, press the INFO button, or press the TV button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel. VCR1 Displays the label assigned to the current channel. VID1 Displays the current channel or input channel. Mute (or Stereo) Mute is displayed when you mute the audio. Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo. SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program) information. PIP 59 (PIP Chan) Displays the current PIP channel. Remote batteries are low Displayed when the batteries in the remote need to be replaced. Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set. 00:00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP) timer.
12:01 Mute CC VCR1 VID1 SAP PIP 59
Remote batteries are low.
Sleep
00:00
The channel marker shown above is just an example, of course.
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Quick Reference
A short guide to the menu system
This section provides a brief explanation of all the menu commands. These commands are organized in the chapter by their location in the Main menu. Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust the way the TV sounds. Picture Quality Contains the controls that let you adjust the picture. Screen Contains the controls that let you adjust the closed-caption mode and display. Channel Contains all the commands used to control your channels, including custom-building your channel list and setting up your TV to control the components connected to the TV. Time Contains the controls that let you set the time and schedule the TV to turn off and on at specific times. Parental Controls Contains the controls that let you block out specific channels and locks the TVs front panel controls. TV GUIDE Plus+ Menu Contains the controls that let you set up the TV GUIDE Plus+ menu, run a demonstration, or turn the Label & Title display on and off. Setup Begins an interactive setup routine that lets you adjust your TVs menu system, channel list and how your TV receives signals from other components.
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Quick Reference
Audio Menu
Mute Press MENU to reduce the TVs volume to its minimum level. Press MENU again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TVs treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers. Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals . Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The TV displays the word STEREO when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo. SRS Stereo () SRS* is an audio processing technology that adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals. Enhanced SRS Stereo Enhances the SRS signal to give the impression of even greater depth and stereo separation. Sound Logic Stereo Sound Logic monitors a programs audio track and limits the volume to a minimum and maximum volume range. Whenever you adjust the volume on the TV, the minimum and maximum volume range adjusts, too. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the programs audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TVs internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level. Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TVs speakers on and allows variable output from the TVs audio output jacks. Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TVs speakers off and allows variable output from the TVs audio output jacks. Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TVs speakers off and allows fixed output from the TVs audio output jacks.
* SRS, Sound Retrieval System and the SRS logo are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
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TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality AUDIO Screen Channel 1 Mute Time 2 Tone Controls Parental Controls 3 Audio Processor TV Guide Plus+ Menu 4 Audio Output & Speakers Setup 0 Exit Exit
If a loud commercial comes on, Sound Logic can compress the sound and limit the volume to a minimum and maximum volume range.
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Quick Reference
Picture Quality Menu
Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of 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 edges in the picture. Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.) Choose On or Off, depending on your preference. Its your choice. Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. Picture Control Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting or Soft Lighting. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment. Video Noise Reduction Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically reduces noise, or snow, from the picture.
TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality PICTURE QUALITY Screen Channel 1 Basic Picture Controls Time Auto Color 2 Parental Control 3 Color Warmth TV Guide Plus MenuPresets 4 Picture Control Setup Video Noise Reduction 5 Exit Exit 0
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Press the RESET button on the remote to bring up the Picture Control Presets choice list. Point to the desired setting; press MENU to select it.
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Quick Reference
Screen Menu
Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off No captioning information displayed. On Always Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TVs sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted. Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information. Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language: English, Spanish or French. Picture Tilt (31 screen size or above only) Your TV has an extra-large picture tube (31 or above), which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earths magnetic field. You may need to adjust the picture tilt. Use the left and right arrow buttons to adjust the picture tilt.
TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality SCREEN Screen Channel 1 Closed-Caption Display Time Closed-Caption Mode 2 Parental Language 3 Menu Control TV 4 Picture Tilt Guide Plus Menu Setup 0 Exit Exit
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Quick Reference
Channel Menu
Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna 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 box for TV signals. Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from the channel list. List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you custombuild 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. Chan # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons. Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CHAN buttons. Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included (Yes) or is not included (No) in the Normal channel list. Chan Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a sixcharacter label for each channel. Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters. Press RESET to clear a label. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory. Channel Directory Displays all of the labeled channels. In the Channel Directory control panel, you can select a channel by entering the channel number, or by pressing MENU to return to the current channel. This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is set up.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality CHANNEL Screen Channel 1 Signal Type Time Auto Channel Search 2 Parental Controls 3 List and Labels TV Guide Plus+ Menu 4 Channel Directory Setup Auto Tuning 5 Exit Exit 0
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Quick Reference
(Channel Menu continued)
Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, DVDVCR2, or SATCABLE). Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button. Set DVD/VCR 2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVDVCR2 button. Set SAT/Cable Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SATCABLE button. The choices are: Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if you dont want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed. Channel 2 (SAT/Cable only) Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the components Ch 2/3/4 switch is set to channel 2. Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the components Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3. Channel 4 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 4 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the components Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4. Video 1 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video1 input when you press the specified component button. Video 2 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the Video 2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 2 input when you press the specified component button.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality CHANNEL Screen Channel 1 Signal Type Time Auto Channel Search 2 Parental Controls 3 List and Labels TV Guide Plus+ Menu 4 Channel Directory Setup Auto Tuning 5 Exit Exit 0
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Quick Reference
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. Make sure to turn the schedule On. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule. Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality TIME Screen Channel 1 Sleep Timer Time Schedule 2 Parental Time 3 Set Controls TV 0 ExitPlus Menu Guide Setup Exit
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Quick Reference
Parental Controls Menu
Displays the menu items that let you adjust the Parental Controls feature. Parent Approved Channels Displays a control panel that lets you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the TVs front panel controls. Chan # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons. Parent Approved Use the up and down arrows to choose whether the channel indicated should be shown when the Channel Block feature is turned on. Select Yes to indicate that the channel can be shown at any time, regardless of whether Channel Block is turned on. Select No to indicate that the front panel cannot tune to that channel when Channel Block is turned on. Important: You must turn the Channel Block feature on. (See Channel Block, below.) Channel Block Displays a control panel that lets you decide when a channel can be viewed. Off All channels are available
TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality PARENTAL CONTROLS Screen Channel 1 Parent Approved Channels Time Channel Block 2 Parental Control 3 Front Panel Lockout TV Guide Plus Menu 0 Exit Setup Exit
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On Always The front panel CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as Parent Approved. The remote will still tune to any channel. Scheduled Selected channels will be blocked out between start and stop times you enter in the control panel. The front panel CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as Parent Approved. The remote will still tune to any channel. Front Panel Lockout Displays a control panel that lets you lock (disable) the TVs front control panel, or unlock (enable) the TVs front control panel. The remote will still tune to any channel.
If you cant access a channel or use the TVs front panel control, maybe youve forgotten to turn off a parental control. Check the Channel Block and Front Panel Lockout control panels.
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Quick Reference
TV Guide Plus+
TV GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the TV GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. Setup Setting up the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed earlier in Interactive Setup. Demo Runs the TV GUIDE Plus+ demonstration. Select Channels Allows you to choose which channels appear in the TV GUIDE Plus+ program schedule. TV Guide Plus+ Label & Title Displays the TV GUIDE Plus+ Label & Title menu. On Displays the station name and shows title when you change channels. Off Disables the Label & Title feature. Continuous Demo Runs the TV GUIDE Plus+ demonstration until it is turned off.
TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality TV Screen GUIDE PLUS+ MENU 1 TV Channel Guide Plus+ Setup 2 V ud ls ae il Time T G i e P u + L b l & T t e 3 Continuous Demo Parental Controls 0 Exit TV Guide Plus Menu Setup Exit
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Quick Reference
Setup Menu
The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section.
TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality SETUP Screen Channel When first used or after Time power outage, your a Parental Controlto be television needs TV set up. Plus Menu Guide Setup you like to begin now? Would Exit Begin setup now 1 2 Cancel setup
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Advanced Features
This sections details Some of the TVs important features:
TV GUIDE Plus+ operation PIP (Picture-in-Picture) operation Choosing an audio processor Using closed captioning Displaying on-screen program details
For more about the different menus and control panels in the menu system, see the Quick Reference section.
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Advanced Features
TV Guide Plus+ +Operation
The TV GUIDE Plus+ system offers four different menus for browsing program listings: SURF, NEXT, SCAN, and SORT. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ display.
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2. To choose a menu, select CHOICE. The Surf Menu comes up by default. 3. Use the left and right arrows to access another menu. Press MENU to select your choice.
Channel Mapping
If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with this Channel Mapping screen after the first TV GUIDE Plus+ download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.
LEFT RIGHT SELECT
Surf Menu
The Surf Menu displays the current program on each channel. The live program displayed in the video window changes as you surf channel listings.
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Use the up and down arrows to surf channel listings. To select another menu, use the left and right arrows, and then press MENU. Press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. Pressing GUIDE changes to the last channel highlighted. Pressing CLEAR returns to the original channel.
1. Determine the correct channels for the stations. Check your local listings if you are not sure. 2. Select LEFT or RIGHT to change the channel group. 3. Select SELECT when the correct channel group is highlighted.
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Advanced Features
Next Menu
The Next Menu displays the programs on a selected channel from the current time to midnight of the next day.
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11:00a Noon 12:30p 1:00p 1:30p 2:30p 3:30p 4:00p
Simple Pleasures Lunchtime News Jam The Flintstones Tom and Jerry Jenny Jones Quincy Extra! Roseanne
Use the up and down arrow buttons to move through the schedule. An asterisk after the time indicates that the program is scheduled for tomorrow. Use the right and left arrows to select a different menu, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus+ system.
The Info Center

The Scan Menu shows programming schedules for all channels from the current time to midnight on the following day. If this icon appears in the program information, you may access additional information about that program by pressing INFO. This feature is available in all four menus. Even if the icon isnt displayed, pressing INFO will show a PlusCode programming number which allows you to program your VCR to record using VCR Plus+. Press INFO a second time to return to the TV GUIDE Plus+ menu. Alternately, you will find the Info Center in the Surf and Sort menus. Select it to view additional information. Along with additional programming information, the Info Center may contain information on local events, or on the TV GUIDE Plus+ system itself. Information contained in the info center will vary from area to area, so not all of these options may be available to you at this time. Press INFO to exit back to the menu.
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Simple Pleasures Oprah Winfrey BaseballCubs vs Braves Simple Pleasures Extreme Dieting Tomorrow Never Knows Sculpture Review You Bet Your Life
Use the left and right arrows to select the time of day. Use the up and down arrows to move through the schedule. The channel displayed in the video window remains on the initial channel. Select SURF to return to the surf menu, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus+ system.
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Advanced Features
Sort Menu
The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel you are currently tuned to is displayed in the video window and by name.
Customizing Your Channel Listing

You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time, of course. 1. From the TVs Main Menu, select TV Guide Plus+ Menu. 2. Select TV Guide Plus+ Setup. The TV GUIDE Plus+ menu comes up. 3. Select Select Channels.
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1. Use the up and down arrows to select a category. In this example well choose Sports. A listing of subcategories comes up.
SURF
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WNBC 4 Simple Pleasures All Racing Baseball Skating Basketball Skiing Boxing Soccer Equestrian Tennis Football Track Golf Water Sports Hockey Wrestling
2. Use the up and down arrows to select a subcategory, in this example Basketball. The message, Searching in progress. Please Wait comes up.
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3. When the listing comes up, select PgDn to view more entries. Seven days of programming are listed in the Sort Menu. 4. Select SURF to return to the surf menu, or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the TV GUIDE Plus+ system.
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TV GUIDE Plus+ Select Channels WNBC WCBS WABC WWOR WGN WTRW ESPN WRAP WJAX
4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel. 5. Select ENABLE or DISABL to add or remove a channel from the guides listing. Note that this buttons name changes depending on the activation status of the selected channel. 6. Select EXIT when you are finished. Selected channels will be added or removed from the list during the next download.
Sort Menu Options

PgDn shows more listings PgUp returns to the previous screen. BACK allows you to select another category to sort.
Advanced Features
One-Button Recording
The TV GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button recording if you have connected the IR controller to your VCR. See First Things First for more details on connecting the IR controller. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ menu.
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2. Select a program to record. You may choose a program from any of the four browsing menus. 3. Press RECVCR+. A screen confirming your selection comes up.
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4. Select a recording option: DAILY, ONCE, or WEEKLY.
Recording Options
DAILY records the same program Monday through Friday.
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ONCE records only on that day. WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time. REVIEW displays a list of programs set to be recorded. You may delete programs from this list.
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Simple Pleasures WNBC 4 This show is programmed to be recorded: ONCE Remember to turn your VCR off.
5. Insert a blank tape into your VCR and turn it off.
Tip: You can record the program you are currently watching by simply pressing RECVCR+.
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Advanced Features
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation
The PIP feature (picture-in-picture) lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. There are seven remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works:
Main Picture
PIP
PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window. MOVE buttons Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen. SWAP Switches, or swaps, the video from the PIP window with the main picture. CH CTRL (Channel Control) Lets you switch channel control between the PIP window and the main picture. For instance, press PIP to bring up the PIP window. You can change channels by entering channel numbers or pressing the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons. When you press the CH CTRL button the channel control switches to the main picture. You can now change channels in the main picture by entering channel numbers or pressing the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons. Press CH CTRL again to return the channel control to the PIP window.
PIP MOVE
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CH CTRL
A typical use of SWAP is to scan through channels in the PIP window, and when you find a channel you like, press SWAP to display that channel in the main picture, sending the current channel to the PIP window.
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Advanced Features
Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons
Skip to PIP: Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks using the SKIP and CH (channel) buttons. 1. Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the PIP window. The current channel appears in both the main picture and the PIP window. 2. Press the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons. The main picture surfs through the channel list. When the SKIP feature times out, the original channel will return automatically to the main picture. Channel Surfing in the PIP Window You can use the PIP window to surf through channels as well. 1. Press PIP to bring up the PIP window. 2. Press the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons. The TV begins displaying each channel in the PIP window. If you see a channel that interests you, press SWAP.
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Advanced Features
Choosing an Audio Processor
Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: a) from the Audio menu, and b) by pressing SOUND on the remote. For more, see Audio menu in the Quick Reference section. Choosing an audio processor from the Audio menu 1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Press MENU again to select the Audio menu. 3. Point to Audio Processor and press MENU. The Audio Processor choice list comes up, with the current mode highlighted. 4. Point to an audio processor mode and press MENU to select it and return to the Audio menu. The options are: Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. SRS Stereo () SRS* is an audio processing technology that adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals. Enhanced () SRS Stereo Enhances the SRS signal to give the impression of even greater depth and stereo separation. Sound Logic Stereo Sound Logic monitors a programs audio track and limits the volume to a minimum and maximum volume range. Whenever you adjust the volume on the TV, the minimum and maximum volume range adjusts, too. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the programs audio in a second language, if one is available. Setting the audio processor to SAP tells the TV to play the program's audio in this second language, if one is available.
SOUND
Choosing an audio processor from the remote

1. Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list. 2. Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR to exit. The number of audio processor choices available depends on the type of signal you are currently using. For example, depending on the way you have your VCR connected to the TV, the number of choices is greater when you are watching TV than when you are watching a video tape.
* SRS, Sound Retrieval System, and the SRS logo are registered trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
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Advanced Features
Closed Captioning
Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a) never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the program is muted.
To display Closed Captioning

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. 2. Point to Screen and press MENU. The Screen menu comes up with Closed-Caption Display highlighted. 3. Press MENU to select Closed-Caption Display.
CLOSEDCAPTION DISPLAY 1 Off 2 On Always 3 On when sound is muted
Off No closed captioning information will be displayed. On Always Closed captioning will be displayed whenever it is available. On when sound is muted Closed captioning will be displayed only when you have muted the sound by pressing the MUTE button. 4. Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu.
Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the letters CC are displayed in the channel marker.
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Advanced Features
Closed Captioning Modes
The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. To Set the Closed-Captioning Mode: 1. Select Screen from the Main menu 2. Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press MENU. This choice list comes up:
CLOSEDCAPTION MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4
3. Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu.
Turning off Closed Captioning

1. Select Screen from the Main menu. 2. Press MENU to select Closed-Caption Display 3. Point to Off and press MENU. The closed captioning is turned off and you are returned to the Screen menu.
If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.
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Advanced Features
On-screen Program Details
Program providers have the option of sending information through the airwaves along with their programs. If this information is available, the TV can display it up when you press INFO on the remote. To display the on-screen program details: 1. Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker. 2. Press INFO again to bring up the program title, the program's length and elapsed time. 3. Press INFO again to bring up other program details such as the story line and whether Closed-Captioning is available. 4. Press INFO again to clear the screen. Whether all (or any) of the program details are displayed depends on whether the program provider has sent the information along with the program.
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Appendix A: Connections
Things to DO Before Connecting Components
Protect your components from power surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. Always turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
APPENDIX A: USING THE TV CONNECTIONS
Position cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference

Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks. Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TVs back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components. Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables as much as possible. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Safety Tips sheet packed with your TV.
Protect your components from overheating

Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. Do not stack components. Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand. Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other components.
Important: This section assumes that you have already used the Interactive Setup and programmed the remote.
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APPENDIX A: USING CONNECTION A

TV and MONO VCR (Connection A)
This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout. Connection A provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs mono sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel
To use this connection you must have: (2) audio/video cables (2) coaxial cables
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection A. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
Using Connection A
To watch TV programs: 1. Turn VCR off. 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. To record one program and watch another: 1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 2. Begin recording. 3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV. 4. Press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 1. Press VCR1. 2. Press PLAY.
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APPENDIX A: USING CONNECTION B

TV and STEREO VCR (Connection B)
This information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. Connection B provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel
To use this connection you must have: (2) coaxial cables (3) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional)
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection B. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
Using Connection B
To watch TV programs: 1. Turn VCR off. 2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
To record one program and watch another: 1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.
VCR 1
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3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV. 4. Press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 1. Press VCR1. 2. Press PLAY.
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APPENDIX A: USING CONNECTION C

TV, VCR and DVD Player (Connection C)
This information applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout. Connection C provides: To stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel use this connection you must have: (2) coaxial cable (6) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional)
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection C. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
Using Connection C
To watch TV programs: 1. Turn VCR off. 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. To record one program and watch another: 1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 2. Begin recording. 3. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV. 4. Press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 1. Press VCR1. 2. Press PLAY. To play a disc: 1. Press DVDVCR2. 2. Press PLAY.
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IN FROM ANT OUT OUT TO TV S-VIDEO VIDEO R L CH3 CH4
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APPENDIX A: USING CONNECTION D

TV and (2) VCRs (Connection D)
This information applies to Connection D in the Connections Foldout. Connection D provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel record from one VCR to the other
You can record from one tape to another (tape dubbing):

1. Insert original tape into VCR2. 2. Insert blank tape into VCR1. 3. Press VCR1. 4. Set VCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual). 5. Press RECORD to begin recording. 6. Press DVDVCR2, then press PLAY. 7. If you want to watch a different channel, set both the TV/VCR switch on both VCRs to TV; press TV; then tune to a channel. Note: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others.
To use this connection you must have: (3) coaxial cable (6) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional)
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection D. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
Using Connection D
To watch TV programs: 1. Turn VCR off. 2. Press TV and tune to a channel.
S-VIDEO
VCR 1
VIDEO OUT R L VIDEO IN R IN FROM ANT L OUT TO TV CH3 CH4
To record one program and watch another: 1. Turn VCR2 off. 2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 3. Begin recording. 4. Make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR1 is set to TV. 5. Press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 1. Press VCR1. 2. Press PLAY.
TV
VCR 2
INPUT 1
R L mono S-VIDEO
INPUT 2
L mono VCR CONTROL
CABLE/ ANTENNA
See Connections Foldout, Connection D
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APPENDIX A: USING CONNECTION E

TV and DVD Player (Connection E)
This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout. Connection E provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs Picture in Picture (PIP)
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection E. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
Using Connection E
To watch TV programs: 1. Press TV and tune to a channel. To play a disc: 1. Press DVDVCR2. 2. Press PLAY.
DVD PLAYER
OUT S-VIDEO VIDEO R L
TV
INPUT 1
R L mono S-VIDEO
INPUT 2
L mono VCR CONTROL
CABLE/ ANTENNA
See Connections Foldout, Connection E
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APPENDIX A: USING CONNECTION F

TV and Satellite Receiver (Connection F)
This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. Connection F provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from the satellite receiver Picture in Picture (PIP)
To use this connection you must have: (3) coaxial cable (3) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional) stereo sound from satellite programming
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection F. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
Using Connection F
To watch TV programs: 1. Turn satellite receiver off. 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. To watch satellite programming: 1. Press SATCABLE and tune to a channel.
SATELLITE RECEIVER
TV
INPUT 1
R L mono S-VIDEO
INPUT 2
L mono VCR CONTROL
CABLE/ ANTENNA
See Connections Foldout, Connection F
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APPENDIX A: USING CONNECTION G

TV, VCR, and Satellite Receiver (Connection G)
This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. Connection G provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection G. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
Using Connection G
To watch TV programs: 1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver off.
SATELLITE RECEIVER CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL
2. Press TV and tune to a channel.

OUT
IN FROM ANT
CH3 CH4 SATELLITE IN
To watch Satellite programming: 1. Press SATCABLE and tune to a channel. To record off-air broadcasts and watch a different channel: 1. Turn satellite receiver off. 2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 3. Begin recording. 4. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.
VCR 1
TV
INPUT 1
R L mono S-VIDEO
INPUT 2
L mono VCR CONTROL
CABLE/ ANTENNA
See Connections Foldout, Connection G
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APPENDIX A: USING CONNECTION H

TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver, and DVD Player (Connection H)
This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout. Connection H provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection H. 2. Return to First Things First, and do the Interactive Setup.
Using Connection H
To watch TV programs: 1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver off.

2. Press TV and tune to a channel. To watch satellite programming: 1. Press SATCABLE and tune to a channel. To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel: 1. Turn satellite receiver off. 2. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. 3. Press RECORD to begin recording. 4. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on the VCR: 1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY. To play a disc: 1. Press DVDVCR2 and then press PLAY. See Connections Foldout, Connection H
TV
VCR 1
IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4
OUT TO TV
DVD PLAYER
VIDEO OUT R L
INPUT 1
R L mono S-VIDEO
INPUT 2
L mono VCR CONTROL
CABLE/ ANTENNA
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APPENDIX A: USING CONNECTION I

TV, (2) VCRs, and Satellite Receiver (Connection I)
This information applies to Connection I in the Connections Foldout. Connection I provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel
To connect: 1. Connect cables as shown in Connection I. 2. Return to First Things First, then follow the steps in the Interactive Setup.
Using Connection I
To watch TV programs: 1. Turn VCR and satellite receiver and laserdisc player off. 2. Press TV and tune to a channel. To watch Satellite programming: 1. Press SATCABLE and tune to a channel. To record from one VCR to the other (tape dubbing): 1. Turn satellite receiver off. 2. Insert original tape into VCR2. 3. Insert blank tape into VCR1. 4. Press VCR1. 5. Set VCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual). 6. Press RECORD to begin recording. 7. Press DVDVCR2, then press PLAY. 8. If you want to watch a different channel, set the TV/VCR switch on both VCRs to TV; press TV; then tune to a channel.
SATELLITE SIGNAL SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR 1
IN FROM ANT VIDEO OUT R L VIDEO IN R L OUT TO TV CH3 CH4
VCR 2
IN FROM ANT VIDEO R OUT L OUT TO TV CH3 CH4
TV
INPUT 1
R L mono S-VIDEO
INPUT 2
L mono VCR CONTROL
CABLE/ ANTENNA
See Connections Foldout, Connection I
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APPENDIX A: USING CONNECTION I

To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel: 1. Turn off VCR2. 2. Insert blank tape into VCR1. 3 Press VCR1 and tune to a channel.
4. Press RECORD to begin recording 5. To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on VCR1: 1. Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.
Note: The unauthorized recording of satellite broadcasts, television programs, or other copyrighted materials may infringe the rights of others.
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APPENDIX B: Other Components

Connecting Audio Components
Connecting a stereo amplifier

1. Connect the amplifiers TV audio inputs to the left (L) and right (R) AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. 2. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting Audio Output and Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning the speakers off. If your audio amplifier is part of a system that uses its own remote control, you may prefer to select the fixed output settings. Important: Do not use the amplifiers PHONO inputs. If the amplifier is not stereo, use the left (L) AUDIO OUT jack. Consult the amplifier's owners manual for the manufacturers recommended hookup.
Connecting a Subwoofer
To connect a subwoofer to the TV: 1. Connect the subwoofers audio input to the left (L) AUDIO OUT jack.
Connecting a tape deck

To use a tape deck to record audio from TV: 1. Connect the tape decks audio inputs to the AUDIO OUTPUT jacks on the back of the TV.
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APPENDIX B: Other Components

Connecting a Camcorder for Playback
This connection is recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the TV: 1. Connect the camcorders audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 audio and video jacks on the TV. 2. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1. 3. Start playback on the camcorder.
Playback from an S-VHS camcorder

To connect a camcorder with S-Video capability: 1. Connect an S-Video cable from the camcorder to the S-VIDEO jack on the TV. 2. Connect the camcorders audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1 audio and video jacks on the TV. 3. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1. 4. Start playback on the camcorder.
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APPENDIX C: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Troubles sometimes are caused by simple faults that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
TV will not turn on

Check to make sure it is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is live by plugging in something else. Maybe batteries in remote control are dead. Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor. The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Lockout in the Parental Controls menu and choosing Unlock.
Controls dont work

If using remote control, make sure remote is in TV mode by first pressing TV button. Try unplugging set for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on again. The front panel MENU button may be disabled. Use the remote control to turn off channel blocking. Select Channel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choose Off.
Problems with Remote

Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor. Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) you are trying to control. Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV. Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have reprogram the remote to control other components.) Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote. Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours. Then replace batteries and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
Turns off while playing

Schedule function may have been activated. Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.
TV Turns on unexpectedly
Schedule On function may have been activated.
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APPENDIX C: Troubleshooting
Blank screen
Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on. Try another channel. Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too low.
No sound, picture okay

Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. Maybe TVs speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the components L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TVs L and R INPUT 1 jacks.
Cant select certain channel

Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position.
Noisy stereo reception

May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.
No picture, no sound but TV is on

Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position. Maybe a vacant channel is tuned. If watching VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 same as CH3/4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position.
Sound okay, picture poor

Check antenna connections. Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals.
Black Box appears on the screen:

Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu.
TV GUIDE Plus+ IR Controllers not working

Check to make sure the controllers are positioned correctly over the IR remote sensors. Your remote may be interfering with the IR controller. Place a piece of dark tape over the IR controller. TV GUIDE Plus+ control of a cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.
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APPENDIX D: 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 picture tube.
(The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.)
What we will do:

Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television. Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television. Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date or first rental. Customer instruction. (Your Owners Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) Installation and related adjustments. Signal reception problems not caused by your television. Damage from misuse or neglect. Batteries. Images burnt onto the screen. A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. A television purchased or serviced outside the USA. Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage. Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your television. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How you get service:

What your warranty does not cover:
Product Registration:
How state law relates to this warranty:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:

This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
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APPENDIX E: Care and Cleaning

Care and Cleaning
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TVs screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV. While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
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Accessories
General Cable Information
Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables. Push-on Connector Screw-on Coaxial Connector The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables.
Antenna Cables
Screw-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection. Push-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection.
Round 75-ohm coaxial cable
VH81 (3-ft) VH82 (6-ft) Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable Most audio/video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors.
VH89 (6-ft)
Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs (such as No. VH83)
Audio/Video Cables
Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO JACKS of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo components. Gold-Tipped cable AH84 (6-ft)
Color-Coded Jacks
The jacks on the TVs monitor panel are color-coded for ease of use. The VIDEO jacks are yellow, the right AUDIO jacks are red, and the left AUDIO JACKS are white. When connecting components to each other, be sure that you always connect left outputs to left inputs and right outputs to right inputs. If a component has only one output (mono), connect it to the R/MONO INPUT jack. To connect S-VHS (Super-VHS) components, an S-VHS video cable is required.
Gold-Tipped cable VH83 (6-ft)
S-Video cable (such as No. VH913)
Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables

Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts. A complete line of gold-tipped cables is available to help you obtain optimum performance from your equipment. S-Video Cable has multi-pin connectors on each end for connecting S-Video components to your TV.
VH976 (6-ft) VH913 (12-ft)
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Accessories
Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. Accessory Order Form
Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) Part No. VH81 VH82 VH89 VH83 VH84 VH976 VH913 VH47 ANT200 193984 238544 228449 Qty Price $4.95 $6.95 $5.95 $5.95 $9.95 $7.95 $8.95 $3.95 $49.95 $10.95 $36.40 $4.35
POWE R
VCR 1
DVD REVE REC INFO

CH+
VCR2
SAT CA BLE
TV
RSE PLAY
AUDI
VCR+ STOP
FORW PAUS SKIP
ARD
MUT
VOL
VOL
E
CH
-
1 4 7
FAV CLEA PIP SW AP MOV GUID E CH E SOUN CTRL D R
2 5 6 9
ANTE RESE NN A
GO
BACK
INPUT 8
0
MENU
CRK70M1 238544
Splitter VH47
ANT200
Detach Here
SELECT
S-Video Cable (6-ft) S-Video Cable (12-ft) 2-way Signal Splitter
2-way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR.
Amplified Antenna Antenna Mixer Remote Control (CRK70M1) AudioVideo Adapter
Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna.
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Index
A
Accessories 82 Amplifier 76 Antenna (ANT) 38 Audio menu 44 AUDIO OUTPUT 39 Audio Output Volume & Speakers 44 Audio Processor 44, 60 Auto Channel Search 16, 47 Auto Color 45 Auto Tuning 25, 26, 48
F
Fixed images 81 Fixed output 39 Fixed Output, Speakers Off 44 Front panel buttons 40 Front Panel Lockout 50
S
S-VIDEO 38 SAP 41 Schedule 49 Screen menu 46 Second Audio Program (SAP) 44, 60 Set DVD/VCR2 Channel 25, 48 SAT/CABLE Channel 26, 48 VCR1 Channel 48 Set Time 49 Setup 16 Setup menu 51, 52 Sharpness 45 Signal Type Cable TV 47 UHF/VHF Antenna 47 Sleep 41 Sleep Timer 41, 49 SOUND button 60 Sound Logic Stereo 44, 60 SRS Stereo 44, 60 Stereo 41, 44, 60 Subwoofer 39, 76 SWAP button 58
I
INFO button 63 Inputs Audio, video 38 INPUT 1,2 38
B
Back panel jacks 38 Basic Picture Controls 45 Batteries 5, 41 Black Level 45 Buttons Front panel 40 Remote 36
L
L/MONO 38 Labels 27, 47 Language 16, 46
M
Memory 47 Menu Language 16, 46 Menus 10 Mono 44, 60 MOVE buttons 58 Mute 44
C
Cables 82 Care and Cleaning 81 CC 41 CH CTRL button 58 Chan # 47 Chan Labels 47 Channel Block 50 Channel Directory 47 Channel Mapping 21, 54 Channel Marker 41 Channel menu 47 Channels DVD/VCR2 Channel 25, 48 SAT/CABLE Channel 26, 48 VCR1 Channel 48 Closed Caption Display 46, 61 Mode 46, 62 Color 45 Color Warmth 45 Connections Basic 4 Components 66 Foldout 4 Hints and tips 65 Contrast 45 Control Panels 11
N
Normal List 47
T
Tape Deck 76 Time Current 41 Set Time 23 Time menu 49 Tint 45 Tone Controls 44 TV GUIDE Plus+ System 5, 14, 1722, 51, 5457, 79 Channel Mapping 21, 54 IR Controllers 5 Next Menu 55 One-Button Recording 57 Scan Menu 55 Sort Menu 56 Surf Menu 54 Troubleshooting 79 V Variable output 39 Variable Output, Speakers Off 44 Variable Output, Speakers On 44 VIDEO 38 Video Noise Reduction 45
O
On-screen Program Details 63 One Touch Recording 57 Outputs 39
P
Parent Approved 50 Parental Controls Channel Block 50 Front Panel Lockout 50 Parental Controls menu 50 Picture Control Presets 45 Picture Quality menu 45 Picture Tilt 46 PIP (Picture in Picture) 58 PIP Chan 41 PIP button 58 Point and Select 8 Program details 63 Programming the remote to control components 30, 32, 33
E
Enhanced SRS Stereo 44, 60
R
Remote Control Programming 30 Remote batteries are low 41 using the 33 RIGHT 38
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CREATING A GREENER FUTURE

At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world. We believe that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healthy people are not only practical and desirable goals, but achievable ones as well. Our Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Charter acknowledges our commitment to protect these precious assets and provides a challenging vision and guideline for conducting our business.
Below are a few examples of Thomsons achievements in our efforts to preserve our natural resources.
The EartH
Thomson reclaims millions of pounds of hazardous waste annually, diverting it from landfills. Thomson treats millions of pounds of waste water sludge annually and renders it non-hazardous. Thomson recycles over 50 million pounds of non-hazardous material annually that otherwise would have been treated as trash, an overall recovery rate of 50%. Thomson globally recycles millions of pounds of broken television picture tube glass annually through both internal and external reclaim processes.
The Air
Thomson has replaced solvent-based paints at many locations resulting in an 80% reduction in toxic air emissions for equivelant material used. Thomson has eliminated the use of ozone-depleting substances at television manufacturing facilities around the world. Thomson collects and returns over 1.5 million pounds of glass and furnace dust to the glass making process annually. Thomson has launched worldwide energy savings programs which contribute to efforts to reduce air emissions from electrical generating facilities.
the water
Thomson recovers over 2 million pounds of fine glass particles from process water each year and recycles them back into its glass furnaces. Thomsons state-of-the-art waste water treatment plants filter out over 26 million pounds of solids from process water each year. Thomsons U.S. glass factory recycles 2,500 gallons of water per minute and cleans 2.6 million gallons of water per day. Thomson is researching new processes and is developing new manufacturing equipment and technologies to further reduce large volume water use.
Thomson has also increased its usage of recycled materials for packaging of our products. For example, in the U.S. and Mexico our television plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instruction booklets. The inks used for the print on cartons and instruction booklets are soy based. For a free brochure regarding Thomsons Environmental Health and Safety Programs, write to Thomson Consumer Electronics address below, attention Environmental Programs: INH340.
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USER'S GUIDE

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Using the Menu System ........................... 7

Interactive Setup ..................................... 15

Programming the Remote .................. 29

Tour of the TV........................................... 35

Advanced Features ................................. 53

First Things First

First Things First

First Things First

Using the Menu System

Read the first four chapters

Program the Remote

First Things First

Step 2: Connecting your TV

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA TV

VIDEO R L AUDIO OUTPUT

TV with other Components

C. TV, VCR AND DVD PLAYER

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

L/MONO L/MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT

L/MONO L/MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT

USING THE CONNECTIONS FOLDOUT

E. TV AND DVD PLAYER

F. TV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

L/MONO L/MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT

CABLES AND CONNECTIONS

G. TV, VCR AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

H. TV, VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER & DVD PLAYER

I. TV, 2 VCRS AND SATELLITE RECEIVER

Right Audio (red)

Left Audio (white)

CH3 CH4 SATELLITE IN S-VIDEO VIDEO

IN FROM ANT OUT OUT TO TV R L SATELLITE IN

OUT TO TV S-VIDEO VIDEO R L

L/MONO L/MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT

L/MONO L/MONO AUDIO OUTPUT

L/MONO L/MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT

First Things First

Back of TV Remote Sensors

First Things First

VCR1 SAT CABLE TV

DVD VCR2 AUDIO

Using the Menu System

Using the Menu System 1

Using the Menu System

Program the Remote

Using the Menu System

What is Point and Select?

Using the Menu System

Using the Menu System

Using the Menu System

Using the Menu System

SIGNAL TYPE 1 UHF/VHF Antenna 2 Cable TV

Using the Menu System

TIME 1 2 3 0 Sleep Timer Schedule Set Time Exit

Enter 01 to 12 for the hour. Press MENU to exit.

Using the Menu System

NEXT SCAN SORT Simple Pleasures Midwestern Monuments 11:00a 1h cc

Menus or Options Program Information