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- Page 2 WARNING cover(or back).Nouserserviceable p artsinside. Toreduce the riskof fire or Toreduce the riskof electricshock, d o not remove Referservicing to qualifiedservice personnel. shockhazard,do not expose thisTVto rainor moisture. Thissymbol i ndicates _This symbol i ndicates "dangerous v oltage"inside important instructions the productthat presents a accompanying the product.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ............Step 1: Unpack the TV ..............Step 2: Connect Your TV ..............TV Only ..................The Basic Connection ..............Advanced Connections .............. Step 3: Connect the IR Controller ............ Step 4: Plug in the TV ..............Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote .......... - Page 4 Time Menu ..................Other Menus ................... FEATURES AND CONTROLS ............GUIDE Plus+ Menu ................. About the GUIDE Plus+ System ............. Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System ......35 Downloading Data ..............The Different GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ......Grid Guide ................
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
GETTING STARTED SETUP AND CONNECTIONS This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first five sections of the manual show you how to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the Interactive Setup, and use all of the menus, features, and controls of your TV. -
Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv
STEP 1: UNPACK TH E TV Important Stand Information Make sure to locate the remote control. CAUTION: Choose the location for your "IV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture on which the TV is STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR placed is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate... -
Page 7: The Basic Connection
BASIC CONNECTION The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections. Cables You will use the following type of cable to make your connection: Coaxial... -
Page 8: Advanced Connections
ADVANCED CONNECTIONS you will need to program the TV to tune Advanced connections enable you to connect multiple components. to the correct channel in order to see and This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your hear audio and video from... - Page 9 Sample Connections Cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum connecting components to your TV. or Interference • Insert all cables firmly into jacks. • Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and Cables keep them away from any audio/video cables.
- Page 10 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver How to View Your Components To watch the satellite receiver in this connection, turn on the TV and the satellite receiver and press 03 (or 04) to tune the TV to the correct channel. To watch the VCR in this connection, turn on the TV and VCR, enter 03 (or 04) to tune to the VCR channel,...
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Page 11: Step 3: Connect The Ir Controller
STEP 3: CONNECTTHE IR CONTROLLER The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ system to control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to television channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE Plus+ system. -
Page 12: Step 4: Plug In The Tv
STEP 4: 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. STEP 5: PLACE BA'FI'ERIES IN REMOTE Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the... -
Page 13: Interactive Setup
THERE'S ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu system: • Select a menu language • Search for available channels INTERACTIVE SETUP • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system •... -
Page 14: Using Point And Select
USING POINT SELECT You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. -
Page 15: Selectinga Language
Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. SELECTING A LANGUAGE The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. Point to your preferred language for the menu system. Press MENU or OK to select that language. -
Page 16: The Guide Plus+ System
THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM Plus+ system during Interactive Setup or by selecting the GUIDE Plus+ The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program I You can set up the GUIDE Menu from the Main menu. listings, and control your cable box and VCR. - Page 17 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. If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating "Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again _' appears.
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Page 18: Setting The Time
SE'I-I'ING TH E TIME The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for you automatically. -
Page 19: Setting The Vcr1 Channel
SE'I-I'ING TH E VCRI CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING) The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on a remote. This is called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. -
Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel
Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list. 1 Not connected Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. Press MENU or OK to continue. SE'n'ING THE DVD CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING) The next step lets you set the DVD channel. -
Page 21: Setting The Sat/Cable Channel
Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TM Press MENU or OK to continue. SE'I-I'ING TH E SAT/CABLE CHANNEL (AUTO TU N I N G) The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/ CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SATaCABLE button... -
Page 22: Labeling The Channels
LABELING THE CHANNELS This last step in the interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in Using the Menus (channel down) buttons to change channels in the Chan # field. -
Page 23: Using The Remote
USE YOUR REMOTE This section defines the buttons of the remote. USING REMOTE... -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
REMOTE BUTFONS POWER Turns TV on and off. POW[R VOL ^ or VOL v Decreases or increases the TV's volume. CHAN MUTE BACK MUTE Reduces the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. GUID[ INFO ©... - Page 25 When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu. MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ menu system.
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Page 26: Front Panel
FRONT PANEL If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV MENU CHJ_ VOL-- VOL+ POWER to operate many of the TV's features. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. -
Page 27: Using The Menus
THE MENU SYSTEM This section explores the menus of your TV--beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to help you get the most from your TV. USING THE MENU SYSTEM... -
Page 28: Menus And Control Panels
MENUS CONTROL PANELS Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists. Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features... - Page 29 CONTROL PANELS Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.
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Page 30: Audio Menu
CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highEghted item is the one that is currently selected, or "in use." Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice. You will then return to the previous screen. -
Page 31: Picture Quality Menu
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 colon Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture. -
Page 32: Using Closed Captioning
USING 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. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information applicable. -
Page 33: Channel Menu
CHANNEL MENU Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHFNHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. -
Page 34: Time Menu
The choices for each screen 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 don't want the TVto tune to a channel when the particular component button... -
Page 35: Features And Controls
HOWTO USE THE FEATURES CONTROLS This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped. In this section, you will learn how to use: • The GUIDE Plus+ Menu system • Parental controls, including V-Chip rating limits FEATURES CONTROLS... -
Page 36: Guide Plus+ Menu
GUIDE Plus+ MENU You can access the GUIDE Plus+ menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ system offers: GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. -
Page 37: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
GETTING IN &OUTOF THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: POWER • Press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: CHAN • Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing. -
Page 38: The Different Guide Plus+ System Menus
Channel Mapping If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+ download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question. -
Page 39: Grid Guide
GRID GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you arc The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ menu likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted system. It displays the current programming for each channel. -
Page 40: Sort
SO RT The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to Sort Menu Action Buttons which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To sort: Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. -
Page 41: Schedule
SCHEDULE Schedule Menu Action Buttons The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button recording if you have connected the IR controller to your VCR. See the Setup and Connections section of this manual for more details on connecting the IR controller. -
Page 42: Messages
MESSAGES Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Action Buttons system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar. To read messages: Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu ban Messages Menu Use the arrows to highlight... -
Page 43: Editor
EDITOR Editor Menu Action Buttons You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling 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. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. - Page 44 EXPANDED INFORMATION To view more information about a program, advertisement or special, highlight the channel listing or ad/show information box and press the INFO button. Requesting more information about a particular show will also display the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel.
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Page 45: Channel Marker
CHANNEL MARKER There are several indicators that may come up when you press the POWER or iNFO 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. ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel. -
Page 46: Parental Controls And V-Chip
PARENTAL CONTROLS V-CH ! P 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 a chip inside your TV (called V-Chip) which allows you to "block"... -
Page 47: V-Chiptv Rating Limit
V-CHIPTV RATING LIMIT The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls. - Page 48 Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, and all corresponding content When you change the status of a you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to...
- Page 49 Viewing Age-Based Ratings Rating status field After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. Rating Determine which blocked rating you want to view. Content status Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
- Page 50 Rating status field Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect. You must remember to Lock -- Content themes Ra_ng field -- Content status fields Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes if you block specific content themes, you have the option...
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Page 51: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. -
Page 52: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of Rating field Rating status field the rating status buttons back to View: Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating you want to view. -
Page 53: Channel Block
CHANNEL BLOCK Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed. View Makes the selected channel viewable. Block The front panel CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as View. The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but it will be blocked. -
Page 54: Reference
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 •... - Page 55 Guide comes on when I turn on TV The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically comes up when you use the POWER button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature selecting GUIDE Plus+ Auto Display from the GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and setting to Off.
- Page 56 Not receiving all cable channels • Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu to recognize your cable box. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, then select Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ menu. Choose "Yes" when asked if you have a cable box. Then select Setup from the Main menu and make sure to search for all channels when prompted.
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Page 57: Care And Cleaning
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. •... -
Page 58: Limited Warranty
What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished... - Page 59 • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightening damage.
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Page 60: Accessory Information
Screw-on Cable attaches to the RCA-type phono connectors. round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your Push-on Connector VCR or TM The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection. - Page 61 Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came Description packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) be ordered as needed. _crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 $5.95 _ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Vlonaural...
- Page 62 Placing an Order Chorge your order on your VISA, MasterCsrd, or Discover Card by To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard fiill_lg in below or Discover Card ready and call the tolMree number listed YOUR CREDIT CARD below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday through...
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Page 63: Index
TV Only 4 Time of Day TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver 8 Setting Content Themes Accessories Normal List 31 Tint 29 Contrast Advanced Connections 4, 6 Tone Controls Control Panels Age-Based Ratings 44 Troubleshooting Audio Menu TV GUIDE Plus+ System Parental Controls Audio Processor... - Page 64 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.