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Using the Remote

VCR

Admiral ......................................................................... 2131
Adventura ..................................................................... 2026
Aiko ............................................................................... 2027
Aiwa .................................................................... 2002, 2026
Akai .... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111,2112, 2113
American High ............................................................ 2021
Asha ............................................................................... 2013
Audio Dynamics .............................................. 2009, 2010
Audiovox ...................................................................... 2014
Bell & Howell ............................................................... 2011
Beaumark ..................................................................... 2013
Broksonic .......................................................... 2012, 2025
Calix .............................................................................. 2014
Candle ......... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Canon ...................................................... 2021, 2022, 2114
Capehart ............................................................ 2020, 2110
Carver ........................................................................... 2062
CCE .................................................................... 2027, 2061
Citizen 2013, 2014, 2015,  2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027
Colortyme ................................................................... 2009
Colt ................................................................................ 2061
Craig ............................................. 2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
Curtis-Mathes ........................... 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,

................................. 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115

Cybernex ...................................................................... 2013
Daewoo ...... 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027, 2028,

2110

Daytron ......................................................................... 2110
Dbx ..................................................................... 2009, 2010
Dimensia ....................................................................... 2000
Dynatech ........................................................... 2002, 2026
Electrohome ..................................................... 2014, 2029
Electrophonic .............................................................. 2014
Emerson ................................................. 2002, 2012,2014,

............ 2015, 2021, 2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,

2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038, 2039, 2040, 2041,

2042, 2044, 2045, 2047, 2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117,

2130

Fisher . 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, 2052,2118
Fuji ...................................................................... 2021, 2119
Funai ................................................................... 2002, 2026
Garrard ......................................................................... 2026
GE ..... 2000, 2001, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2053, 2115, 2120
Goldstar ............................ 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121
Gradiente ..................................................................... 2026
Harley Davidson ......................................................... 2026
Harman Kardon .......................................................... 2009
Harwood ...................................................................... 2061
Headquarter ................................................................ 2011
Hitachi2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 2111, 2120, 2122
HI-Q .............................................................................. 2023
Instant Replay .............................................................. 2021
JCL ................................................................................. 2021
JC Penney ............. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,

..........  2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2060, 2107, 2118

Jensen ...................................................... 2055, 2056, 2111
JVC ............... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111, 2123
Kenwood .............. 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018, 2058,

2111,2123

KLH ............................................................................... 2061
Kodak ................................................................. 2014, 2021
Lloyd ................................................................... 2002, 2026
Logik .............................................................................. 2061
LXI ................................................................................. 2014
Magnavox .... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063, 2104, 2108, 2124
Magnin ........................................................................... 2013
Marantz .................................................. 2009, 2010, 2011,

.................................. 2016, 2018, 2021, 2058, 2062,2064

Marta ............................................................................. 2014
Masushita ...................................................................... 2021
MEI ................................................................................. 2021
Memorex .......................................................... 2002, 2011,

.....................  2013, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2026, 2104, 2131

MGA ........................................................ 2029, 2065, 2113
MGN Technology ........................................................ 2013
Midland ......................................................................... 2053
Minolta .................................................... 2055, 2056, 2107
Mitsubishi .. 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069,

..........  2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123

Montgomery Ward .......................................... 2075, 2131
Motorola ...........................................................  2021,2131
MTC ........................................................ 2002, 2013, 2026

Multitech ................. 2002, 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061
NEC .................................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,

.......................  2058, 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123

Nikko ............................................................................... 2014
Noblex ............................................................................ 2013
Olympus ......................................................................... 2021
Optimus ............................................................... 2014, 2131
Optonica ......................................................................... 2096
Orion .............................................................................. 2035
Panasonic ................. 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
Pentax ................................. 2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research ........................................................... 2018
Philco .............................................. 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063
Philips ............................................. 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124
Pilot ................................................................................. 2014
Pioneer ................................ 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123
Portland ......................................... 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110
PROSCAN .......................................................... 2000, 2001
Protec .............................................................................. 2061
Pulsar ............................................................................... 2104
Quarter .......................................................................... 2011
Quartz ............................................................................. 2011
Quasar ...................................................... 2021, 2022, 2125
RCA .................................... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021,

.............. 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087,
.............. 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125

Radioshack/Realistic .................... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014

.  2021, 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2131

Radix ................................................................................ 2014
Randex ............................................................................ 2014
Ricoh ............................................................................... 2128
Runco .............................................................................. 2104
Samsung ................... 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
Sanky .................................................................... 2131, 2104
Sansui ............................................. 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123
Sanyo ......................................................... 2011, 2013, 2023
Scott ... 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2035, 2038, 2065, 2093,

2116

Sears .................................... 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,

......................... 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118

Sharp .............. 2002, 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2131
Shintom .......................................... 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun ............................................................................ 2013
Signature .............................................................  2002, 2131
Singer ......................................................... 2021, 2061, 2128
Sony .......................... 2002, 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119, 2128
STS ........................................................................ 2021, 2107
Sylvania 2002, 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124
Symphonic ........................................................... 2002, 2026
Tandy .................................................................... 2002, 2011
Tashiko ............................................................................ 2014
Tatung ................................................................... 2058, 2111
TEAC ................................... 2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111
Technics ............................................................... 2021, 2109
Teknika ..................... 2002, 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129
TMK ........................................................... 2013, 2024, 2047
Toshiba ........... 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116
ToteVision ........................................................... 2013, 2014
Unitech ........................................................................... 2013
Vector Research .......................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
Victor .............................................................................. 2010
Video Concepts ................ 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
Videosonic ..................................................................... 2013
Wards .......... , 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021, 2023, 2026,

.. 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061, 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107,

2116, 2131

XR-1000 ................................................... 2021, 2026, 2061
Yamaha ..................... 2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2058, 2111
Zenith .................................. 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

Cable Boxes

ABC ................ 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053
Antronix .............................................................. 5008, 5009
Archer ............................................ 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Cabletenna ..................................................................... 5008
Cableview ....................................................................... 5008
Century .......................................................................... 5011
Citizen ............................................................................. 5011
Colour Voice ....................................................... 5012, 5013
Comtronics ......................................................... 5014, 5015
Contec ............................................................................ 5016
Eastern ............................................................................ 5017

Garrard .................................................................................. 5011
GC Electronics ..................................................................... 5009
Gemini ............................................................. 5018, 5019, 5049
General Instrument ............................................................ 5003
Hamlin ........................................ 5020, 5021, 5022, 5035, 5045
Hitachi .................................................................................... 5003
Hytex ...................................................................................... 5002
Jasco ....................................................................................... 5011
Jerrold ........ 5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053
Magnavox ............................................................................... 5025
Memorex ............................................................................... 5026
Movie Time ..................................................... 5002, 5027, 5028
NSC .................................................................. 5002, 5027, 5028
Oak .................................................................... 5002,5016, 5029
Panasonic .................................................................... 5048, 5052
Paragon .................................................................................. 5026
Philips ........ 5011, 5012, 5013, 5019, 5025, 5030, 5031, 5032
Pioneer ........................................................................ 5033, 5034
Pulsar ...................................................................................... 5026
RCA .................................................................. 5047, 5049, 5052
Realistic ....................................................................... 5009, 5049
Regal ............................................................................ 5022, 5035
Regency ................................................................................. 5017
Rembrandt ............................................................................ 5003
Runco ..................................................................................... 5026
Samsung ...................................................................... 5014, 5034
Scientific Atlanta .................................. 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038
Signal ............................................................................ 5014, 5018
Signature ................................................................................ 5003
SL Marx .................................................................................. 5014
Sprucer .................................................................................. 5052
Starcom ............................................................ 5007, 5018, 5053
Stargate ....................................................................... 5014, 5018
Starquest ................................................................................ 5018
Tandy ...................................................................................... 5040
Teleview ................................................................................. 5014
Tocom .............................................................. 5004, 5023, 5041
Toshiba ................................................................................... 5026
Tusa ......................................................................................... 5018
TV86 ....................................................................................... 5027
Unika ................................................................ 5008, 5009, 5011
United Artists ....................................................................... 5002
United Cable ........................................................................ 5053
Universal ............................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
Videoway ............................................................................... 5044
Viewstar ................................................ 5015, 5025, 5027, 5040
Zenith ............................................................... 5026, 5050, 5051

Satellite Receivers

Chapparal ................................................................... 5056, 5057
Drake .......................................................................... 5058, 5059
GE ................................................................................ 5000, 5001
General Instruments ..................................... 5060, 5061, 5062
Panasonic ............................................................................... 5075
Primestar ............................................................................... 5076
PROSCAN ................................................................. 5000, 5001
RCA ............................................................................. 5000, 5001
Realistic .................................................................................. 5063
Sony ........................................................................................ 5072
STS1 ........................................................................................ 5064
STS2 ........................................................................................ 5065
STS3 ........................................................................................ 5066
STS4 ........................................................................................ 5067
Toshiba ................................................................................... 5068
Toshiba ................................................................................... 5073
Uniden .................................................................................... 5069

Audio

(For RCA and Dimensia brands only)

AM/FM ................................................................................... 4003
Aux ......................................................................................... 4004
Phono ..................................................................................... 4005
CD .......................................................................................... 4007
Tape ........................................................................................ 4006

DVD Players

GE ..........................................................................................  2001
PROSCAN ............................................................................ 2001
RCA ........................................................................................ 2001

Summary of Contents for F27645

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Page 2: ...h images include network logos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in pa...

Page 3: ...lect 12 Entering Setup 12 Selecting a Language 13 Auto Channel Search 13 The GUIDE Plus System 14 Setting Up the GUIDE Plus System 14 Setting the Time 16 Setting the VCR1 Channel Auto Tuning 17 Setting the VCR2 Channel Auto Tuning 17 Setting the DVD Channel Auto Tuning 18 Setting the SAT CABLE Channel Auto Tuning 19 Labeling the Channels 20 Using the Remote 21 Remote Buttons 22 Using the WHO INPUT...

Page 4: ...IDE Plus System 38 Getting In Out of the GUIDE Plus System 39 Downloading Data 39 The Different GUIDE Plus System Menus 39 Grid Guide 40 Sort 41 Schedule 42 Messages 43 Editor 44 Channel Marker 46 Parental Controls and V Chip 47 V Chip TV Rating Limit 48 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 52 V Chip Unrated Program Block 53 Channel Block 53 Front Panel Block 53 Lock Unlock Parental Controls 53 Reference 58 ...

Page 5: ...e Reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips care and cleaning instructions accessory ordering information and your warranty Well if your TV s out of the box let s get started Check out the notes that have been added throughout the manual in these Tip Boxes There are some important tips that will help you get the most from your TV Setup and connections Interactive Setu...

Page 6: ...ables carry audio and video signals to the TV from an antenna cable or cable box TV CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO R L CABLE ANTENNA VCR CONTROL IN OUT Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3 Important Stand Information CAUTION Choose the location for your TV carefully Take precautions that the stand or other furniture on which the TV is placed is pr...

Page 7: ...cable or cable box to the VCR and one connects from the VCR to the TV These cables carry both audio and video signals VCR 1 TV AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO R L CABLE ANTENNA VCR CONTROL IN OUT Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3 Connect the IR Controller How to View the VC...

Page 8: ...ideo from the component You will program this later in the Interactive Setup VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO R L CABLE ANTENNA VCR CONTROL IN OUT Cable Antenna Takes the signal input from a cable cable box or an off air antenna Can also be used for basic component connections VCR Control Connect the GUIDE Plus system IR controller for one button recording and channel tuning from the GUIDE Plus system...

Page 9: ... Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables Protect Your Components From Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand Place an amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising f...

Page 10: ...o the VCR channel In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you turn on your component TV VCR and Satellite Receiver SATELLITE RECEIVER VCR 1 TV S VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO R L CABLE ANTENNA VCR CONTROL IN OUT SATELLITE SIGNAL CABLE CABLE BOX...

Page 11: ...infrared remote sensor and others do not If your component is labeled affix the IR controller directly over the sensor If the IR location is not labeled on your component you need to use to use the component s remote control to locate the sensor 1 Hold the component s remote control not the remote that came with your TV so that it is touching the front of the component 2 Slowly move the remote ove...

Page 12: ... TV button on the remote to turn on the TV after you have set up the GUIDE Plus system For more information on setting up the GUIDE Plus system see the next section Interactive Setup To get out of the GUIDE Plus System Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the highlighted channel Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel displayed in the View window Press CLEAR...

Page 13: ...IDE Plus menu system Select a menu language Search for available channels Set up the GUIDE Plus system Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the VCR2 channel Set the DVD channel Set the SAT CABLE channel Make the channel list and labels Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls Reference 6 5 ...

Page 14: ... automatically when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage 1 Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Setup and press MENU or OK The first Setup screen comes up asking you to confirm that you want to begin You can also select a menu item by entering the item n...

Page 15: ...hannel Search The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called auto programming 1 Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has finished 2 Press MENU or OK to continue If you skip Auto Channel Search n...

Page 16: ...kip this step Setting Up the GUIDE PIUS System To complete GUIDE Plus setup the GUIDE Plus IR controllers must be connected to your cable box and VCR if you have them Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information Select your Country and enter your ZIP or Postal code The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup If you have a cable box you need to set the GUI...

Page 17: ...l Enter the channel you use to view channels through your cable box usually 3 or 4 Consult your cable box s instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure Choose 0 to use VIDEO INPUT When the GUIDE Plus system correctly identifies the correct code for your VCR the VCR s tuner changes to channel 9 Select YES if the VCR automatically changed to channel 9 or NO if it did not If you select...

Page 18: ...first download it sets the time for you automatically SETUP Would you like to set the time on the TV 1 Set time 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel SET TIME AM Enter01to12forthehour Press MENU to exit 2 Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down arrows to change from AM to PM 3...

Page 19: ...our TV 1 Use TV with a VCR 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video Input SET VCR1 CHANNEL 2 Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV 3 Press MENU or OK to continue Setting the VCR2 Channel auto tuning The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel When you set the VCR2 channel you re tel...

Page 20: ...ep lets you set the DVD channel When you set the DVD channel you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DVD button on the remote Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player If you don t have a DVD player connected to the TV skip this step or select Not Connected from the DVD Channel choice list For more see Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System section 1 Press ME...

Page 21: ...ess the SAT CABLE button on the remote Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box If you don t have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT CABLE Channel choice list For more see Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System section 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT CABLE choice list 2 Point to the ...

Page 22: ...ue The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory What Now Now that you ve finished the interactive setup you can sit back relax and enjoy the TV Or Programming 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 the remote go to the next section Use the CH channel up or ...

Page 23: ...CAN component you probably don t need to program it at all Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls 5 Reference 6 Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to ...

Page 24: ...programed it to control Also turns on the TV if Auto Tuning is enabled SAT CABLE Puts the remote in SAT CABLE mode and if Auto Tuning is enabled it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channe...

Page 25: ...ilable channel lists ANTENNA Functions as TV VCR button in VCR mode and TV receiver button in SAT CABLE mode REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC VCR STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs DVD players laserdisc players tape decks and CD players Pressing REC VCR when using the GUIDE Plus system sets the VCR to record a program Using the WHO INPUT Button Use the WH...

Page 26: ...old the button you want to program VCR1 VCR2 etc While holding the device button press and hold ON OFF until the red light on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program If after 5 seconds the device you want to control does not turn off press PLAY ag...

Page 27: ...nal modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system it selects highlighted items Also r...

Page 28: ...2115 2120 2125 Radioshack Realistic 2002 2011 2013 2014 2021 2022 2023 2026 2029 2049 2050 2096 2131 Radix 2014 Randex 2014 Ricoh 2128 Runco 2104 Samsung 2005 2013 2015 2033 2053 2112 Sanky 2131 2104 Sansui 2010 2092 2111 2123 Sanyo 2011 2013 2023 Scott 2012 2015 2025 2032 2035 2038 2065 2093 2116 Sears 2011 2014 2021 2023 2048 2049 2050 2051 2055 2056 2107 2118 Sharp 2002 2017 2029 2094 2095 2096...

Page 29: ...eginning 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 Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls 5 Reference 6 ...

Page 30: ...2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus Menu 8 Setup 0 Exit Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to select a choice in a menu Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or OK Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit ...

Page 31: ...trol for the feature you want to adjust 2 Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider BASIC PICTURE CONTROLS Contrast Color Tint Black Level Sharpness Press MENU to exit Numeric Entry A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing SET TIME AM Enter01to12forthehour Press MENU to exit 1 Use the d...

Page 32: ...usting the TV s treble bass and balance Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers Mono Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio ...

Page 33: ...g turns the TV s speakers off and allows variable output from the TV s audio output jacks Fixed Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV s audio output jacks to an external device such as a surround sound amplifier With Fixed Output On the TV s volume control tone controls and mute are disabled Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor Yo...

Page 34: ...at lets you select one of three preset picture settings Bright Lighting Normal Lighting Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from cha...

Page 35: ... To mute the sound press the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Spanish or French Picture Tilt Your TV has an extra...

Page 36: ...es you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Closed Captioning Modes The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To set the Closed Captioning Mode 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Point to Closed Caption Mode and press OK A choice list displays CLOSED CAPTION MODE 1 CC1 ...

Page 37: ... channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CH v buttons Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or is not included No in the Normal channel list Chan Label Use the up and down arrows to enter a six character label for each channel Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters The TV can...

Page 38: ...ideo jack in this way select S Video Input If not select Video Input This option is not available in models F25625 and F276225 TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus Menu 8 Setup 0 Exit Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off Schedule Displays...

Page 39: ...ing the remote 3 4 Features and Controls 5 Reference 6 How to use the Features and 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 ...

Page 40: ...o turn on the TV Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus demonstration until it is turned off To end the Continuous Demo press MENU The following sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus system how to use it and how it works About the GUIDE PIUS System The GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable b...

Page 41: ...ure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus program will complete a download at the next available time 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 Use the left an...

Page 42: ...e for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the Channel listing If you have a cable box changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording The Program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap ...

Page 43: ...n the bar Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the on line help for further options Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing at the predetermined time When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the View ...

Page 44: ...er conflict message The GUIDE Plus system will not schedule a conflicting timer therefore you must choose between the two programs To remove or change the frequency daily once or weekly of a scheduled event access the Schedule Menu from the Menu bar 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system 2 Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar 3 Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection 4 Use...

Page 45: ...the up and down arrows 4 Press INFO to display the full text of the message If the text continues beyond the screen press INFO to view the next page of text Once you have reached the end of the message pressing INFO closes the expanded information and returns you to the Messages screen 5 Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the next section Messages Menu Action Button When view...

Page 46: ...ight the Editor menu selection 4 Use the up and down arrows to select a channel Then use the Editor Menu Action Buttons as described in the next section Editor Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Editor menu the following Action buttons are available 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 chann...

Page 47: ...roubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple faults that you can correct 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 download information Leave your TV off overnight for at least 10 hours to receive a download for your area If you are using a cable box make...

Page 48: ...displayed when you mute the audio Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Locked Displayed when Parental Controls are locked Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set 00 00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip SKIP timer You can program the TV to tu...

Page 49: ...d 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 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned agai...

Page 50: ...ram Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit Content V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV MA VIEW D L S V FV V 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 V V V V V V V V V V V V Press v to select rating Press MENU to exit Content V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV MA VIEW D L S V FV V V V RATING STATUS TV MA...

Page 51: ... up or down arrow to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block and B C o n t e n t V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT R a t i n g S t a t u s T V P G B l o c k D L S V F V B B B B R A T I N G S T A T U S T V M A B l o c k T V 1 4 B l o c k T V P G B l o c k T V G V i e w T V Y 7 V i e w T V Y V i e w D L S V F V B B B B B B...

Page 52: ...e containing adult language To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch 2 Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field 3 Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears In the example above you w...

Page 53: ...he right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status such as the B under language L corresponding with TV 14 5 Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV PG or TV MA language content Content V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV 14 View D L S V FV...

Page 54: ...ing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View 1 Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating you want to view 2 Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field Press the up and down arrows to change the button from Block to View For example if movies with a rating of PG 13 an...

Page 55: ... capable of controlling the front panel while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Front Panel Block If you do not the block will not take effect Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for V Chi...

Page 56: ...s and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Guide comes on when I turn on TV The GUIDE Plus system automatically comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by selecting GUIDE Plus Auto Display from the GUIDE Plus Menu and ...

Page 57: ...Closed Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu 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 GUIDE Plus system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself when changing channels Care...

Page 58: ... home 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 If not you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home To identify your ne...

Page 59: ...ase complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United St...

Page 60: ...acent cables Most audio video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA type phono connectors Color Coded Jacks The jacks on the TV s monitor panel are color coded for ease of use The video jacks are yellow the right audio jacks are red and the left audio jacks are white When connecting components to each other be sure that you always connect lef...

Page 61: ...erably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH 5 00 Please complete other side also All accessories are subject to availability Where applicable we will ship a superseding model Screw on antenna cable 3 ft VH81 4 95 Screw on antenna cable 6 ft VH82 6 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 ...

Page 62: ...your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard My card expires My card expires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Prices are subject to change without notice Name ...

Page 63: ...troller attaching to other compo nents 9 locating IR sensors on your components 9 L Labels 20 35 Language 13 33 List Labels 20 35 Locating IR sensors 9 M Main menu 28 Memory 35 Menu Button 12 Language 13 33 Main 12 Using 28 Messages 43 Mono 30 Mute 30 46 N Normal List 35 P Parental Controls Blocking TV shows 49 Channel Block 53 Front Panel Block 53 Locking unlocking 53 Menu 47 Rating limit screen ...

Page 64: ...evision manufacturing facilities around the world Thomson collects and returns over 1 5 million pounds of glass and furnace dust to the glass making process annually Thomson has launched worldwide energy savings programs which contribute to efforts to reduce air emissions from electrical generating facilities Below are a few examples of Thomson s achievements in our efforts to preserve our natural...

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