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- Page 1 TV User'sGuide...
- Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove kvAV_,'1 fl _ ! i_ [€ r] WARNING cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC To reduce the risk of fire or Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Setup and Connections ............Step 1: Unpack the TV ..............Step 2: Connect Your TV ..............TV On ly ..................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 Using the Menus ..............Menus and Control Panels ............. Audio Menu ..................Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor ......31 Picture Quality Menu ..............Screen Menu ................... Using Closed Captioning ............Channel Menu ................Time Menu ..................Other Menus ................... Features and Controls ............
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
Getting Started SETUP CONNECTIONS This manual is designed to get you started quickly.The first five sections of the manual show you how to get yourTV Setup Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of the menus, features, and controls of yourTV. -
Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv
Step 1: Unpack the TV Important Stand Information Make sure to locate the remote control. CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture on Step 2: Connect Your TV which the TV is placed is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size and There are three types of connections... -
Page 7: The Basic Connection
The Basic Connection The basic connection below (TV andVCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with yourTV. For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections. -
Page 8: Advanced Connections
Advanced Connections Once you have made your connections you will need to Advanced connections give you better sound and video by program the TV to tune to the separating the audio and video signals and enabling you to correct Video INPUT channel in order connect multiple components. - Page 9 Sample Connections Cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios you may Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum encounter when connecting components to yourTV. Note: those or Interference components which offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, • Insert all cables firmly into jacks. VCR or satellite receivers, must match their S-Video connection...
- Page 10 TV, VCR and Satellim Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL to View Your Components SATELLITE RECEIVER To watch the satellite receiver in this connection, pressTV to put the remote control intoTV mode, then pressWHO,INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune toVID (or SVID) input.
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Page 11: Step 3: Connect The 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 Step 3: Connect the IR Controller television channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE Plus+ system. After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary The IR Controller... -
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 Batteries in Remote Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. -
Page 13: Interactive Setup
There's an On-Screen Setup Routine The interactive setup routine helps you through steps needed to configure theTV and set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu system: INTERACTIVE SETUP Select a menu language Search for available channels Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system Set the time Set theVCR1 channel... -
Page 14: Using Point And Select
Using Point and 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.To point left or right, press the left or right arrows. -
Page 15: Selecting A 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
You can set up the GUIDE Setting up the GUIDE PIus+ System Plus+ system during Interactive Setup or by The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your selecting the GUIDE local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR. Plus+ Menu from the Main Menu. - 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 orVCR after several tries, a screen stating "Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again"...
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Page 18: Setting The Time
Remember: Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave yourVCR turned OFF to record programs. Press OK to leave the GUIDE Plus+ system setup and either return to theTV's Interactive Setup or the Main Menu. For more information about the GUIDE Plus+ system, see the section Features and Controls. -
Page 19: Setting The Vcr1 Channel (Auto Tuning)
Setting the VCRI Channel (Auto Tuning) The next step lets you set theVCR1 channel.When you set the VCR1 channel, you're telling theTV what channel to tune to when you press theVCR1 button on the remote.This is called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don't have a VCR1 component connected to theTV, skip this step or... -
Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)
Setting the DVD Channel (Auto Tuning) The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD channel, you're telling theTV what channel to tune to when you press the DVD button on the remote. Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. -
Page 21: Labeling The Channels
Labeling the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Using the Menu System section.) Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel. - Page 22 What Now? Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy theTV. Or... Program the Remote Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver, or other components.To find out how to program remote, go to the next section.
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Page 23: Using The Remote
VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. you have an RCA, GE, or PE©SCAN USING REMOTE component, you probably don't need to program it at all. Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components (DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.), it... -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
Also displays when a valid remote button is pressed. MENU CLEAR When pressed, will turn on the RCA, PROSCAN, or GE ,@2@,@ component you have programmed it to control. Also turns on 4@,@ ,@... -
Page 25: Using The Who,Input Button
GUIDE Brings up and exits the GUIDE Plus+ system. In SAT, CABLE mode, brings up available on-screen guides. INFO Brings up channel information. MOVE (Arrows) Used to point to different items in the menu system. OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu. -
Page 26: Programming The Remote
VCRs, receivers, etc.The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Testing the Remote To determine whether the universal... -
Page 27: Using The Remote To Control A Device
Using Direct Entry Modes of Operation 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. Because this universal remote can Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component control several different components on the code list on the last page of this section, Using the (DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.), it Remote. - Page 28 Marantz ..........2009, 2010, 201 I, ........2016,2018,2021,2058,2062,2064 Mart_ ................2014 Masushita ..............202 I (For RCA and Dimensla brands only) MEI ................. 202 I AM/FM ................... 4003 ....5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053 Memorex ............2002, 201 I, Aux ..................
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Page 29: Using The Menus
The Menu System This section explores the menus of yourTV--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 yourTV. USING THE MENU SYSTEM... -
Page 30: Menus And Control Panels
Menus and 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, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on yourTV.The... - Page 31 Control Panels ON,OFF Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of yourTV.You can choose a setting, enter a number, or VCR2 SAT, CABLE adjust a level such as tint or brightness.There are three types of MUT[ SteEp control...
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Page 32: Audio Menu
Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then use the digits to enter a number. When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK. Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently... -
Page 33: Using The Remote To Select An Audio Processor
Sound Logic Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available.TheTV displays word SAP when... -
Page 34: Picture Quality Menu
Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls 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. -
Page 35: Screen Menu
Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. No captioning information is displayed. On Captioning information is shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Captioning information shown, when available, whenever theTV's sound is muted. -
Page 36: 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 theTV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable.When... -
Page 37: Channel Menu
Channel Menu SignalType Lets you select the current antenna type.This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using off-air antenna forTV signals. CableTV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box forTV signals. -
Page 38: 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 theTV, or if you don't want theTV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed. -
Page 39: Features And Controls
How to use the Features Controls This section introduces you to the features 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 15 _T_R_S _ D CONTROLS... -
Page 40: 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: GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. -
Page 41: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system, press GUIDE on the remote. VCl_2 A_× _A_.¢A_E &A°&& There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing. -
Page 42: Grid Guide
Grid Guide GUIDE Plus+ screens illustrated here are representations of what you are The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ likely to see. Not all channels, menu system. It displays the current programming for each programs, and GUIDE Plus+ channel.The live program is displayed... -
Page 43: Sort
Sort Sort Menu Action The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category.The Buttons channel to 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 44: Schedule
Schedule Menu Schedule Action Buttons The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing 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 45: Messages
Messages Messages Action Buttons Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well as special programming information. can access these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar. To read messages: Messages Menu Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Selection Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection. -
Page 46: Editor
Editor Editor Menu Action Buttons 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. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. - Page 47 Expanded Information To view more information about a program, advertisement special, highlight the channel listing or ad/show information 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. Pressing INFO while highlighting an ad panel will fill the screen with any additional...
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Page 48: Channel Marker
Channel Marker You can program the TV to tune to a specific channel when you press the There are several indicators that may come up when you press VCR1, SAT.CABLE, DVD and VCR2 the TV or INFO button. This display is called the Channel bu_ons. -
Page 49: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so 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 yourTV (called V-Chip) which allows you to "block"... -
Page 50: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-ChipTV Rating Limit lets you decide whatTV programs and cannot be viewed. To setTV 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... - Page 51 Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a When you change the status of specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only a rating to Block, the system want your child to watch programs that have aTV-G rating will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding...
- Page 52 Viewing Age-Based Ratings Rating status field After you block age-based ratings, you have the option changing some of the ratings back to View. Ratin Content Determine which blocked rating you want to view. status fields Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
- Page 53 Rating status field You must remember to Lock1 Parental Controls for rating | _emes Rating limits to take effect. 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 of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V):...
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Page 54: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking ratings 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: Highlight... -
Page 55: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. View All unrated programs are available. Block All unrated programs are not available. Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of unrated program... -
Page 56: 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 yourTV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn Check to make sure it is plugged Check the wall receptacle (or extension... -
Page 57: Care And Cleaning
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. -
Page 58: Limited Warranty
GE 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 the 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. - Page 59 What your warranty does not cover: Customer instruction. (Your Owner's 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.
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Page 60: Reference
Screw-on Cable attaches to components can be made with shielded audio the round antenna connectors and video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors. (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR orTV.The Push-on VH81 (3-ft) Connector ends screw onto the connectors VH82 (6-ft) for a secure connection. - Page 61 Remote Control This is Accessory Order Form &&-&_- the remote control that Description came packed with yourTV. Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) <]_L> Replacements or spares _crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 can be ordered as needed. $5.95 >ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $s.9s Vlonaural...
- Page 62 Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by To place your order by phone, have yourVisa, filling ill below MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll- USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA' free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM IMPORTANT: (opy colnplete account number...
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Page 63: Index
TV and stereo VCR 7 Current TV Only Set Time Accessories Normal List 35 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver Time menu Advanced connections Time of Day 4, 6 Content Themes Setting Audio menu Contrast Tint Parental Controls Audio Output Control Panels Tone Controls Channel Block 53... - Page 64 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. The following materials were used in printing this publication: _ "n'IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RECYCLED PAPER 10330 North Meridian...