Page 2 - This reminder is provided to call your attention to; Product Registration; Important Information
This symbol indicates"dangerous voltage" insidethe product that presents arisk of electric shock orpersonal injury. G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C 3 , PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under licens...
Page 3 - On-screen Program Guide; Sort; V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
1 Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The followinginformation summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about therest of the TV’s features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Descrip...
Page 4 - Autotuning; Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific; CHANNEL
2 16:9 Mode Description: Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area using a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player, for display on this 4:3aspect-ratio TV. Requirements: • A 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player or HD receiver. • A 16:9 aspect-ratio disc or signal....
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Introduction
Table of Contents 3 Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1V-Chip: Parental Controls ....
Page 6 - Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
4 Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 34 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 34Getting ...
Page 7 - Chapter 1
Graphics contained within this publication are for repr esentation only. 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables • Why You Should Connec...
Page 8 - Things to Consider Before You Connect; Don’t stack components.
Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 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. • Make sure all antennas and ...
Page 9 - Components; Coaxial; TV; Choose Your Connection; Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV; Satellite
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 G-LINK cable TV VCR TV Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable RGB cable TV + HD Receiver+ DVD + VCR page 8 TV + SatelliteReceiver + VCR page 10 Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable TV VCR Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable TV...
Page 10 - Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV. A. Connect the DVD player’s audio/video output to INPUT3 on the TV using audio/video cables. If your DVD player has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by u...
Page 11 - Connect your HD Receiver to your TV.; and VIDEO IN jacks on the TV.; Viewing the Components; Press the TV button on the remote control.
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 4. Connect your HD Receiver to your TV. A. Connect the supplied high resolution cable to your HD receiver and to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT on the TV. Note: Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition ...
Page 12 - Connect your VCR to your TV.
Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV. A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the TV. B. Connect the VCR’s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT1 AUDIO (R and L) and VID...
Page 14 - receiver that has its own volume control.
Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers 1. Connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables. • FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver tha...
Page 15 - Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables; Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables; S-Video Jacks and Cables
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connectcomponents to your TV. Component Video (Y•Pb•Pr) Jacks and Cables The Y•Pb•Pr jacks allow you to connect an optiona...
Page 16 - Audio Output Jacks and the External Speakers Jacks and Switch; High Resolution Input Jack and Cables
Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 RF Jack and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jack is necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and satellitesignals. This jack is required for antenna or cable connections. The RF jack on the TV islabeled ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT.An RG-6 coaxial cable is req...
Page 17 - Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable; Cable Box –; How to Find the Remote Sensor; Hold the remote control (; not; the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with; Placing the G-LINK Wands
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) towork 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 recei...
Page 18 - The Front of Your TV; Front Inputs; CH v; Turns the TV on and off.
Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 The Front of Your TV Front Inputs The TV has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door andopen the cover. Please note the illustration below shows a typical front input layout. Notes: • When you plug...
Page 19 - Plug in the TV; To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.; Turn on the TV; Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front panel.
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the POWER jack on the back of theTV. Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet.Be sure to insert the plug completely. Put batteries in the remote • Remove the battery compartment cover f...
Page 20 - Tip; Complete the Interactive Setup; Set the Menu Language; SETUP; Complete Auto Channel Search; SETUP
Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Espa ñol 3 Français SETUP Would you like the monitor to search for all available channels? 1 Yes 2 No, skip this step Tip To access the setup menusmanually, press MENU and chooseSETUP. Complete the ...
Page 21 - The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup; Use the arrow buttons to highlight; Step 2: Identifying Your TV’s Location; If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 Tip If you move to a new zip or postalcode, or if any of your informationchanges and you need to access thesetup screens from the TV’s mainmenu— press MENU, choose GUIDEPlus+ Menu, and choose GUIDEPlus+ Setup, then choose Setup. The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup Impor...
Page 22 - Yes; No
Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 Step 3: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supplyyour TV with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ systemneeds to know if your TV is connected to cable. 1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Y...
Page 23 - If the cable box did not change to channel 9, highlight; Tips
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 6. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09,the test was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK. If the cable box did not change to channel 9, highlight No . If you select No , the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ syste...
Page 25 - What to Expect; Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.; Next Steps
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 23 What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explainwhat you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TVp...
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Page 27 - Chapter 2; Using the Remote Control; The Buttons on the Remote Control
Graphics contained within this publication are for repr esentation only. 25 Changing Entertainment. Again. 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 ...
Page 29 - Using the INPUT Button
Chapter 2 27 Using the Remote Control MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on and off. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, SAT•CABLE, etc.) and programmed, wi...
Page 30 - Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote; There are two ways to program the remote control:; Using Automatic Code Search
28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control You’ll use these buttons whenyou program the remote. Programming the Remote to OperateOther Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands ofremote controllable components. The remote is already programmed tooperate most RCA, GE, and PR...
Page 31 - If the component you want to control; Using Direct Entry; Turn on the component to be programmed.
Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Control At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program.If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turnoff, press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set ofcodes. Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns of...
Page 32 - How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It; Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.
30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can control several different components (TV, DVD, VCR, satellite receiver, etc.) it usesoperational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to c...
Page 33 - VCR Codes
Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Control VCR Codes Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, andAUX buttons. Admiral ........................................................ 2132Adventura .................................................... 2026Aiko ............................................................. 2027...
Page 34 - Satellite Receiver Codes
32 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Satellite Receiver Codes Programmable for SAT•CABLE and AUXbuttons. Alphastar ................................................................ 5079Chapparal ..................................................... 5056, 5057Dishnet ....................................
Page 35 - Chapter 3; Using the TV’s Features; All About the GUIDE Plus+ System
Graphics contained within this publication are for repr esentation only. 33 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Autotuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) Operation
Page 36 - About the GUIDE Plus; Downloading Data
Using the TV’s Features 34 Chapter 3 About the GUIDE Plus + System The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide thatlists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of acable box and/or VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ menusystem in order to view this ...
Page 37 - Channel Lineup; Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus; Setup; Grid Guide
Chapter 3 35 Using the TV’s Features Press GUIDE on the remote control to seethe GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove theprogram guide from the screen, pressOK, GUIDE, or CLEAR. Channel Lineup If more than one cable company services your area, you may beprompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the firs...
Page 38 - Grid Guide Action Buttons; Watch; Go To
Using the TV’s Features 36 Chapter 3 Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the commandnumbers. When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on ...
Page 39 - Sort Menu Action Buttons
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 37 Sort 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 yourremote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to s...
Page 40 - News
Using the TV’s Features 38 Chapter 3 News 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 yourremote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar. 3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight News (if M...
Page 41 - Schedule Menu Action Buttons; Messages; Messages Menu Action Button; Remove
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 39 To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduledevent, 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. Use the arrow buttons to highligh...
Page 42 - Editor; Editor Menu Action Buttons
Using the TV’s Features 40 Chapter 3 Editor You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display ofcertain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch.You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on you...
Page 43 - Shows on Next; GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 41 How to Get More Information About anAdvertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, usethe left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotionalinformation box and press the INFO button. Requesting mo...
Page 44 - Channel Banner; On
Using the TV’s Features 42 Chapter 3 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFObuttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The followinglist describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top tobottom). 12:01...
Page 45 - How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 43 TV AUX DVD SAT CABLE VCR1 VCR2 With the autotuning feature, you canset up the TV to tune to the channelyou need to watch by pressing thatcomponent’s button. Why You Should Use the AutotuningFeature The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct ...
Page 46 - Channel 3 or 4
Using the TV’s Features 44 Chapter 3 Channel 3 or 4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press thecorresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component’sChannel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3. Video ...
Page 47 - Parental Controls and V-Chip; The
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 45 MAIN MENU 1 Audio...2 Picture Quality...3 Screen...4 Channel...5 Time... 6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu..8 Setup...0 Go Back PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit... 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit... 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block...5 Fr...
Page 48 - V-Chip TV Rating Limit; Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Using the TV’s Features 46 Chapter 3 V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed.To set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your passwo...
Page 49 - The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen; To block programs with higher ratings:; Rating Settings Area
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 47 The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-basedrating level. For example, if you only want...
Page 50 - Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings; Viewing Age-Based Ratings; Blocking Specific Content Themes; Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features 48 Chapter 3 4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field. 5 . Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block . The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automaticallychanges to Block (and B) . ...
Page 51 - Viewing Specific Content Themes; View
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 49 To block program content: 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 theage-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest contentyou do not wan...
Page 52 - V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; Blocking Movie Ratings; Viewing Movie Ratings
Using the TV’s Features 50 Chapter 3 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 twosections. To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu: 1. Press MENU on the remot...
Page 53 - Channel Block; Front Panel Block; Lock/Unlock Parental Controls; Lock Parental Controls
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 51 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,pub...
Page 54 - PIP Buttons
Using the TV’s Features 52 Chapter 3 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture ontop of the main picture. Note that PIP is not available for high resolution orcomponent video sources. PIP Buttons There are four remote buttons t...
Page 55 - Chapter 4
Graphics contained within this publication are for repr esentation only. 53 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 4 Using the TV’sMenu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV’s Menu System • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu 53
Page 56 - Using the TV’s Menu System; How to Use Your TV’s Menu System; Menus; Screen; Exiting a menu; Go Back; Audio Menu; Mute
54 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Tip Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’reever unsure where you are in the menu system,or you’re just plain tired of exploring, pressCLEAR to remove the menus from the screenand start over again. How to Use Your TV’s Menu System You use the buttons on...
Page 58 - Screen Menu; English
56 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System MAIN MENU 1 Audio...2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel...5 Time...6 Parental Control...7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu...8 Setup...0 Go Back SCREEN 1 Closed-Caption Display 2 Closed-Caption Mode...3 PIP Closed-Caption Display...4 PIP Closed-Caption Mode...5 Menu La...
Page 59 - Using Closed Captioning; Turning off Closed-Caption
Chapter 4 57 Using the TV’s Menu System 16 : 9 Mode Also known as anamorphic mode. Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area using a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVDplayer, for display on this 4:3 aspect-ratio TV. Requirements include a 16:9aspect-ratio source, such as a DV...
Page 60 - Channel Menu; Time Menu
58 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System MAIN MENU 1 Audio...2 Picture Quality...3 Screen...4 Channel... 5 Time... 6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu..8 Setup...0 Go Back TIME 1 Sleep Timer... 2 Schedule...3 Set Time...0 Go Back Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select ...
Page 61 - Chapter 5; Other Information
Graphics contained within this publication are for repr esentation only. 59 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index
Page 62 - Troubleshooting; TV Problems
Other Information 60 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. 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 sur...
Page 63 - May be a weak station. Use Audio menu to choose; GUIDE Plus+ System Problems
Other Information Chapter 5 61 No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe the 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 ...
Page 64 - Program information doesn’t download; The Remote Control Doesn’t Work; The rating limits don’t work
Other Information 62 Chapter 5 Program information doesn’t download • Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+ Setup . Go to page 19 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. • The TV must be off to download informat...
Page 65 - RCA HDTV Monitor Specifications
Other Information Chapter 5 63 * Specifications are subject to change.† DBX is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation. RCA HDTV Monitor Specifications * PICTURE Optimum Contrast Screen ...................................... YesPicture Power (Watts) ..................................
Page 66 - Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
Other Information 64 Chapter 5 Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinetto help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft...
Page 67 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:; does not
Other Information Chapter 5 65 Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warr...
Page 68 - Product registration:
Other Information 66 Chapter 5 Product registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact youshould it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY ...
Page 69 - Remote Control; This; -way Signal Splitter; allows; Surge Protector; has; Accessory Order Form; Detach Her
Other Information Chapter 5 67 Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH91...
Page 70 - Placing an Order; AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
Other Information 68 Chapter 5 Placing an Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard orDiscover Card ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow. Use this number only to place on order for accessory itemslisted on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, d...
Page 76 - Index; Symbols
Index 74 Chapter 5 Symbols 16:9 Mode 2, 57 A Accessory Order Form 67Adjust Projection TV 56Age-Based Ratings 47Anamorphic Mode (16:9) 57ANTENNA Button 26Audio Menu 54Output 14Processor 54 Audio Menu Sound Logic Stereo 55Speakers 55Tone Controls 54 Second Audio Program 55 Audio/video cables 7, 13Audi...
Page 80 - Thomson multimedia Inc.
Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.Trademark(s)® RegisteredMarca(s) Registrada(s)Printed in USA TOCOM 15687150 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will onlyadd del...
