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Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time. TOCOM 15902780 Models: G32710 and G36710...
NOM Requirements- Power Consumption: 120V ~ 60 Hz A.C. 142W (model G32710), 146W (model G36710) This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 2 Protect Against Power Surges ... 2 Protect Components from Overheating ... 2 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ... 2 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ... 2 Use Indirect Light ...
Chapter 1: 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. •...
TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L).
Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack.
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.
Connections & Setup Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. Turn on the TV Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV (the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears).
Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. If you use a cable box, you will need to identify the channel you tune your TV to when using the cable box, and the brand of cable box. If your brand is not listed, choose Not Listed to run the test.
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode and the remote is programmed to operate that component, press ON•OFF to turn that component on and off. VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode.
The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers and satellite receivers.
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System Action Video information options buttons window The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system: •...
Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. It displays the current programming for each channel. The current program is displayed in the video window. • Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and •...
Using the TV’s Features News menu selection Schedule Schedule menu selection The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording programs. Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons appear: • Remove •...
Promotions and Advertising 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. Press INFO for more information. You can view a list of all available advertisements by selecting promotions from the menu bar. Promotional information Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote.
Using the TV’s Features VCR1 ON OFF VCR2 SAT CABLE MUTE SKIP SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO Arrow buttons MENU CLEAR ANTENNA WHO•INPUT REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC•VCR+ STOP PAUSE SWAP CH CTRL RESET buttons The buttons on the remote control that operate the PIP feature include: the four arrow buttons, CH CTRL, PIP, and SWAP.
4. Choose which channel you would like to set: 5. Highlight the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this TV, and press OK. The choices and a brief explanation follow: Not connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular component connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you’re using this component.
Using the TV’s Features TV-MA – Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 –...
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The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view. Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. To block programs with higher ratings: 1.
Using the TV’s Features Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence TV-Y All Children Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, FV and TV-Y on your screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.
Using the TV’s Features Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. When using this as a Parental Control method, remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked.
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu System Use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. Menus Press MENU on the remote or on the front panel to bring up the Main menu. Holding MENU for 2 seconds displays the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display 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. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
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 Channel Menu Signal Type system is set up.
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation.
Other Information Sound okay, picture poor • Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks. • Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 23 for more instructions. Black box appears on the screen •...
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • You must lock the settings. Go to the TV MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote), select Lock Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote). I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the 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. • For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center.