Page 2 - To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug; Important Information; Product Registration
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 license from Index Systems Inc. Thomson Consumer Electronics and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents Setup and Connections .......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4 Step 2: Connect Your TV .................................................................. 4 TV Only ....
Page 5 - Setup and Connections; Getting started; Well... if your TV’s out of the box, let’s get started.; S e t u p a n d c o n n e c t i o n s
3 Setup and Connections Getting started This manual is designed to get you started quickly.The first five sections of the manual show you how toget your TV set up and connected, run the InteractiveSetup, program the remote, and use all of the menus,features, and controls of your TV. The reference se...
Page 6 - Step 1: Unpack the TV; The Basic Connection:; TV Only; Protect against power surges:; Cables; Coaxial Cable
4 Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control. Step 2: Connect Your TV There are three types of connections outlined in this section: TV Only: If you’re only going to connect the TV toyour home antenna or cable system. The Basic Connection: If you’re going to c...
Page 7 - The Basic Connection; Advanced Connections; Interactive Setup; Coaxial Cables
5 Setup and Connections The Basic Connection The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most commonconnection and is therefore used to illustrate a single componentconnection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality andmultiple component connection information refer to the next section...
Page 8 - VIDEO and Audio Inputs; • Internet Access Device; Back of the TV
6 Setup and Connections Once you have made your connections,you will need to program the TV to tuneto the correct video input channel inorder to see and hear audio and videofrom a component such as a VCR or DVDplayer. You will program this later in the Interactive Setup. VIDEO R L S-VIDEO AUDIO R L ...
Page 9 - How to View Your VCR; Sample Connections
7 Setup and Connections Cautions: Position cables to avoid audio humor interference • Insert all cables firmly into jacks. • Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead ofstraight down the middle. • Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/v...
Page 10 - How to View Your Components; In the; TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
8 Setup and Connections How to View Your Components To watch the satellite receiver in thisconnection, press TV to put the remote controlinto TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to scrollthrough the video input channels until youtune to VID (or SVID) input. To watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03to ...
Page 11 - Cable Box –; If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don’t; VCR –; If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-; How to Find the Remote Control Sensor; Hold the remote control (; not; the one that came with your TV, but
9 Setup and Connections The G-LINK cable is used to send commands toyour VCR and/or cable box. You must remove theDEMO PIN before you can connect the G-LINKcable. Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the Guide Plus+ system (the on-screen guidethat lists what shows are on TV) to ...
Page 12 - Step 4: Plug in the TV; Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.; On-Screen Program Guide; To get out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System:; Step 7: Program the TV; Proceed to the next section,; TV
10 Setup and Connections Step 4: Plug in the TV Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plugwith the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Step 5: Place Batteries in theRemote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of theremote. • Ins...
Page 13 - There’s an on-screen setup routine
11 Interactive Setup There’s an on-screen setup routine The interactive setup routine helps you through the stepsneeded to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+Gold menu system: • Select a menu language • Search for available channels • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System • Set the time • Set u...
Page 14 - Using Point and Select; Point; Entering Setup; Setup; Point and Select
12 Interactive Setup 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 selectmethod has two steps. 1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or...
Page 15 - Point to; Selecting a Language; Point to your preferred language for the menu system.; Auto Channel Search; Using the Menu System; for
13 Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to begin Setup now? 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup 3. 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 preferredlanguage for the menu system. SETUP Select the language to be use...
Page 16 - Menu; The GUIDE PI; Gold System; Setting Up the GUIDE PI; Gold System
14 Interactive Setup You can set up the GUIDEPlus+ Gold System duringInteractive Setup or byselecting the GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main Menu. The GUIDE PI US + Gold System The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System to display your localprogram listings, and control your cable box and...
Page 17 - YES
15 Interactive Setup 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+ Gold System cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screenstating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed... Please co...
Page 18 - Setting the Time; Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel.; Press MENU or OK to continue.
16 Interactive Setup Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If yourGUIDE Plus+ Gold System has not completed its first download, you needto set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it setsthe time for you automatically. SETUP Woul...
Page 19 - Not; Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.; Press MENU or OK to continue.
17 Interactive Setup Setting the VCR1 Channel (autotuning) The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you pressthe VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VC...
Page 20 - Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.; Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.
18 Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to use a second VCR with your TV? 1 Use TV with VCR 2 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list. 1 Not connected 2 Channel 33 Channel 44 Video Input SET VCR2 CHANNEL 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second...
Page 21 - Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.
19 Interactive Setup SET DVD CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 33 Channel 44 Video Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD playerconnected to the TV. 3. Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (autotuning) The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE chann...
Page 22 - Labeling the Channels; Using the Menu; Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel.; Yes; Program the Remote
20 Interactive Setup Labeling the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list andlabel your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Using the Menu System section.) SETUP Would you like to name eachchannel? 1 Name channels 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or...
Page 23 - How to use your Universal Remote; Using the Remote; Modes of Operation
21 How to use your Universal Remote Using the Remote This section defines the buttons of the remote andhow to program it to control other components. The universal remote can be programmed to controlmost brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellitereceivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE,...
Page 24 - Remote Buttons
22 Using the Remote Remote Buttons ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the deviceon and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that areon will be turned off (this feature only works with most RC...
Page 25 - OK; Using the WHO•INPUT Button
23 Using the Remote OK 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. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewi...
Page 26 - Programming the Remote; Testing the Remote; If the device you want to control
24 Using the Remote Programming the Remote The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands ofremote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. Theremote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCANTVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receive...
Page 27 - Using Direct Entry; Using the Remote to Control a Device; Front Panel; Features and
25 Using the Remote Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on thecode list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote . 3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. 4. Enter the code from the ...
Page 29 - USING THE menu SYSTEM; The Menu System
27 USING THE menu SYSTEM Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls 5 Reference 6 The Menu System This section explores the menus of your TV—beginning withsome information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined ...
Page 30 - Menus and Control Panels; Menus; Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or OK.; Exiting a menu; There are three ways to exit a menu:; Control Panels
28 USING THE menu SYSTEM Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you toaccess and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists. Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, butcontrol panels use a variety of methods to ...
Page 31 - Sliders; Numeric Entry; Arrows
29 USING THE menu SYSTEM Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. To use a Slider in a menu: 1. Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for thefeature you want to adjust. 2. Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider. BASIC P...
Page 32 - Audio Menu; Choice Lists; a choice on a menu and
30 USING THE menu SYSTEM TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit AUDIO 1 Mute 2 Tone Controls3 Audio Processor4 Audio Output & Speakers0 Exit Audio Menu Mute Press OK to reduce the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press OK ...
Page 33 - Variable Output, Speakers On
31 USING THE menu SYSTEM Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAPwhen you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAPinformation. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used tobroadcast a program’s audio with d...
Page 34 - Picture Quality Menu
32 USING THE menu SYSTEM 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 color. Tint Adjusts the balance between t...
Page 35 - Screen Menu; English
33 USING THE menu SYSTEM TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Control7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit 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 captioni...
Page 36 - Using Closed Captioning; Features and Controls; Closed Captioning Modes; Turning off Closed Captioning; Screen
34 USING THE menu SYSTEM Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, whichlets 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. Onlyspecific programs encoded with closed cap...
Page 37 - Channel Menu
35 USING THE menu SYSTEM 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+ GoldSystem is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose thi...
Page 38 - Time Menu
36 USING THE menu SYSTEM 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 ifyou don’t want the TV to tune to a channel when the particularcomponent button is pressed. Channel 2 (SAT/Cable only) ...
Page 39 - • The GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu system
37 37 Features and Controls Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls 5 Reference 6 How to use the Features andControls This section introduces you to the features and controls withwhich your TV is equipped. In this section, you will...
Page 40 - GUIDE Plus; About the GUIDE Plus
38 Features and Controls MenuOptions TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 8 Setup0 Exit GUIDE PLUS+ MENU 1 GUIDE Plus+ Setup 2 GUIDE Plus+ Label3 GUIDE Plus+ Auto Display4 Continuous Demo0 Exit GUIDE Plus + Gold Menu You can access the GU...
Page 41 - System; The TV must; Channel Mapping
39 Features and Controls STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLAY FORWARD REVERSE SOUND GO BACK CH + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WHO INPUT VCR1 VCR2 REC•VCR+ Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold Syst...
Page 42 - Grid Guide; Watch; Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for; Go To; Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and; Record; Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for
40 Features and Controls STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLAY FORWARD REVERSE SOUND GO BACK CH + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WHO INPUT VCR1 VCR2 REC•VCR+ Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menusystem....
Page 43 - Sort; Movies; Sort Menu Action Buttons
41 Features and Controls When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the Channellisting), the following Action button is available on the bar: • Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System(lock) or change ...
Page 44 - Schedule; Schedule Menu Action Buttons; Remove; DAILY
42 Features and Controls The program information window will display a confirmation when youhave successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selectedtwo programs to watch or record which begin at the same time oroverlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gol...
Page 45 - Messages; Editor
43 Features and Controls Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ GoldSystem, as well as special programming information. You can accessthese messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar. To read messages: 1. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 2. Use...
Page 46 - Editor Menu Action Buttons; Expanded Information
44 Features and Controls Editor Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons areavailable on the bar: • Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since entering the Editor Menu. • Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the high...
Page 47 - Troubleshooting; Program information does not download; Review your setup information and make sure it is correct.; Scheduled Watch or Record does not occur; Check Schedule for timer conflicts.
45 Features and Controls Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you cancorrect without a service technician. Here are a few basic remedies: Program information does not download • Review your setup information and make sure it is correct. • The TV must be off to downlo...
Page 48 - Channel Marker; CC
46 Features and Controls Channel Marker There are several indicators that may come up when you press the TV orINFO buttons. 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 ass...
Page 49 - Parental Controls and V-Chip; Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings; crude indecent; or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
47 Features and Controls Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that childrencannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software insideyour TV (dubbed V-Chip) ...
Page 50 - V-Chip TV Rating Limit; Parental Controls; The Rating Limit Screen; V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT; V V V; Rating Field
48 Features and Controls V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can andcannot 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 password. If they ar...
Page 51 - Blocking Age-Based Ratings; View; Block
49 Features and Controls Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specifiedage-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child towatch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words,you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y),...
Page 52 - Viewing Age-Based Ratings; Content Themes
50 Features and Controls Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changingsome of the ratings back to View . 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. 3. Use the up and down arrows to...
Page 53 - Viewing Specific Content Themes
51 Features and Controls - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-PG View D L S V FVV B V V ^ RATING STATUS TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View D L S V FV B V V V B V VV B V V V Press ^/v to view programs withthis content for this rating. 6. Press MENU or O...
Page 54 - V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; Viewing Movie Ratings
52 Features and Controls 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 blo...
Page 55 - Channel Block; Front Panel Block; Lock
53 Features and Controls V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chiprecognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TVprograms may include news, sports, political, religious, local andweather programs, emergency bulletins, public announce...
Page 56 - Reference
54 Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If youexperience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on • Check to make sure it is plugged i...
Page 57 - Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
55 Reference 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 a...
Page 58 - RCA TV LIMITED WARRANTY
56 Reference RCA TV 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 tubes. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 da...
Page 60 - Accessory Information; Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable; Monaural
58 Reference The following accessories are available from most dealers andelectronics supply stores in case you want to position yourcomponents farther apart or need additional cables. Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts whichprovides much less l...
Page 61 - Remote Control; This is; -way Signal Splitter; allows you to; Accessory Order Form; Detach Her; Please complete other side also
59 Reference $ Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control thatcame packed with your TV.Replacements or sparescan be ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter helps you connect to asecond TV or VCR. Amplified VHF/UHF/FMAntenna allows you to easily switch from theantenna s...
Page 62 - Placing an Order; Video Accessories; USE YOUR CREDIT CARD; AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE; Daytime phone number:
60 Reference Placing an Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCardor Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow. Use this number only to place an order for accessory itemslisted on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach and mail the...
