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Quick Setup
Welcome to your no-fee GUIDE Plus+™ Interactive Program Guide. The GUIDE Plus+ system lists TV
schedules for your area on-screen and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR.
This Quick Setup sheet contains basic connection information for your new TV and the GUIDE Plus+ system. Please
consult your Television User's Guide for additional connection options and other features.
STEP 1: Connect the TV
Please consult your Television User's Guide for additional
connection options.
Connecting a TV and VCR
Use a coaxial cable to connect your cable signal or
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off-air antenna to the antenna input on your VCR.
Use a coaxial cable to connect the antenna output from
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your VCR to the ANTENNA IN jack on the TV.
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Plug the G-LINK cable into the G-LINK jack.
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GEMSTAR AND THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM
SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR OR THOMSON
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Page 1: Quick Setup
Quick Setup Welcome to your no-fee GUIDE Plus+™ Interactive Program Guide. The GUIDE Plus+ system lists TV schedules for your area on-screen and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. Key Features: • TV program listings and information •... -
Page 2: How To Find The Remote Control Sensor
STEP 2: Place the G-LINK Wands The G-LINK wands must be placed in front of the remote control sensors on your VCR and cable box to G-LINK cable enable the GUIDE Plus+ system to work properly with your VCR and/or cable box. Why You Should Use the G-LINK Cable If you require a cable box to supply your television signal, you must properly connect the G-LINK cable in order to use the GUIDE Plus+ system. -
Page 3: Interactive Setup
STEP 3: Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. STEP 4: Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. - Page 4 The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup The remainder of the interactive setup is designed to enable all of the features of the GUIDE Plus+ system. Overview of a GUIDE Plus+ System Setup Screen Background Information Most setup screens are divided into three parts: If you need additional information, refer to the Television User’s Guide.
- Page 5 Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Page 6: Important Information
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK electric shock, do not expose Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN this product to rain or moisture. -
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV. - Page 8 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ....................1 On-screen Program Guide ..................1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ................... 1 Auto Tuning ........................ 1 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. 6 Protect Against Power Surges ................... 6 Protect Components from Overheating .............. - Page 10 Channel Menu ......................... 49 Time Menu ........................50 Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................52 Care and Cleaning ......................54 The Front of Your TV ...................... 55 RCA TV Limited Warranty ....................55 Accessory Order Form ....................57 Index ..........................59...
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Page 11: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Jacks on the Back of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in the TV •... -
Page 12: Things To Consider Before You Connect
Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. •... -
Page 13: Choose Your Connection
Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Components Connection Cables Go to... Title Needed Coaxial... -
Page 14: Tv + Vcr
Connections & Setup TV (back panel) ANTENNA L/MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO G-LINK AUDIO VIDEO IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). -
Page 15: Tv Only
Connections & Setup TV (back panel) ANTENNA L/ MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO G-LINK CABLE OFF-AIR SIGNAL TV Only 1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. - Page 16 Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cable or Antenna OUT TO TV SATELLITE VIDEO S-VIDEO Satellite Signal VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV TV (back panel) ANTENNA L/ MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO G-LINK Chapter 1...
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Page 17: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
Connections & Setup TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite Receiver. -
Page 18: Jacks On The Back Of Your Tv
Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you are connecting many components, please consult the manual that came with each component for connection instructions. The picture of your TV’s back panel describes the jacks on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks. When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc. -
Page 19: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable
Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. -
Page 20: Put Batteries In The Remote
Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. -
Page 21: Complete The Interactive Setup
Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. In this book, we call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you To access the setup menus manually, answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. - Page 22 Connections & Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK. 2.
- Page 23 Connections & Setup 3. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most common.
- Page 24 Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.). 2.
- Page 25 Connections & Setup Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try Leave your cable box turned ON to again. download program information. •...
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Page 26: What To Expect
Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings. -
Page 27: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control
Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It • Code List Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 28: The Buttons On The Remote Control
GUIDE INFO this button to control a cable box, most RCA, GE and Proscan audio components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the AUX button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel. -
Page 29: Using The Who•Input Button
To turn off all the PLAY If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape. RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are REC•VCR+ When the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the screen, press REC•VCR+ to program connected to the TV, your VCR to record a program. -
Page 30: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components
The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. -
Page 31: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 26. 3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, VCR2, or SAT•CABLE) 4. - Page 32 Realistic ............5009, 5049 Quasar ............ 2021, 2022, 2125 Colt ................2061 Regal ..............5022, 5035 RCA ........2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, Craig ..........2013, 2014, 2023, 2061 Regency ..............5017 ....2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087, Curtis-Mathes ....... 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, Rembrandt ..............
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Page 33: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 34: About The Guide Plus+ System
Using the TV’s Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System Action Video Program Menu buttons window information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. -
Page 35: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
Using the TV’s Features Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel. To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: GUIDE •... - Page 36 Using the TV’s Features Grid Guide Action Buttons Grid guide Grid guide menu action buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers.
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Page 37: Sort
Using the TV’s Features Sort Sort menu selection The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. -
Page 38: News
Using the TV’s Features News menu News menu News action buttons selection The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar. 3. -
Page 39: Messages
Using the TV’s Features To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. -
Page 40: Channels
Using the TV’s Features Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. -
Page 41: How To Get More Information About An Advertisement Or A Program
Using the TV’s Features How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box. Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel. -
Page 42: Channel Banner
Using the TV’s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). - Page 43 Using the TV’s Features 1. Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears). 2. Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control. 3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK. 4. Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote.
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Page 44: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Using the TV’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. -
Page 45: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Using the TV’s Features Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children TV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). - Page 46 Using the TV’s Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or view.
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Page 47: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features 4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Status field. 5. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The TV-MA Mature Audience Only status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned... -
Page 48: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features To block program content: Rating Rating Content field status field themes 1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears. -
Page 49: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu: 1. -
Page 50: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. -
Page 51: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 52: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System
Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu System You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV. -
Page 53: Picture Quality Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The word SAP appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. -
Page 54: Screen Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off always No captioning information is displayed. On always Captioning information is shown always, when available. On when sound is muted Captioning information is shown, when available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted. -
Page 55: Channel Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Turning off Closed-Caption 1. Select Screen from the Main menu. 2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display. 3. Highlight Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and you go back to the Screen menu. Channel Menu Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input. -
Page 56: Time Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System 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. -
Page 57: Chapter 5: Other Information
Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 58: Troubleshooting
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live”... - Page 59 Other Information Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • The channel might be empty — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR).
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Page 60: Care And Cleaning
Other Information The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate. •... -
Page 61: The Front Of Your Tv
How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. (Continued on next page) - Page 62 Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home. • To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1- 800-336-1900.
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Page 63: Accessory Order Form
VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Gold-Tipped cable Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. VH83 (6-ft) Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triple cable that lets you... - Page 64 Other Information 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by Helps you connect a second TV filling in below or VCR. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card Amplified Antenna Allows you to quickly switch My card expires:...
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Page 65: Index
Index Coaxial cable 7 Language 48 time 50 Code list Messages 33 Screen Menu 48 Accessories 57 Cable Box 26 News 32 Second Audio Program (SAP) Advanced connections 11 Satellite Receiver 26 Picture Quality 47 Age-Based Ratings 39 VCR 26 Schedule 32 ANTENNA button 22 Color Warmth 47... - Page 66 (This page intentionally left blank)
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- Page 68 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s)®...