User manual JVC AV-27D800

Color Television User's Guide For Models: AV-36D800 AV-32D800 AV-27D800 Illustration of AV-27D800 and RM-C344 IMPORTANT NOTE TO THE CUSTOMER: In the spaces below, enter the model and serial number for your television (located on the rear of the television cabinet). Staple your sales receipt or invoice to the inside cover of this guide. Keep this user's guide in a convenient place for future reference. Keep the carton and original packaging for future use. Model Number Serial Number IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION:To reduce the risk of electric shock. do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION: Please read and retain for your safety. Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This TV set has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. But improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated in this TV set, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing. And also follow all warnings and instructions marked on your TV set. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. INSTALLATION 1 Your TV set is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (one blade of the plug is wider than the other). (POLARIZED-TYPE) WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TV SET TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. TO INSURE PERSONAL SAFETY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES REGARDING THE USE OF THIS UNIT. 1. Operate only from the power source specified on the unit. 2. Avoid damaging the AC plug and power cord. 3. Avoid Improper installation and never position the unit where good ventilation is unattainable. 4. Do not allow objects or liquid into the cabinet openings. 5. In the event of trouble, unplug the unit and call a service technician. Do not attempt to repair it yourself or remove the rear cover. Changes or modifications not approved by JVC could void the warranty. * When you don't use this TV set for a long period of time, be sure to disconnect both the power plug from the AC outlet and antenna for your safety. * To prevent electric shock do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. CAUTION: This safety feature allows the plug to fit into the power outlet only one way. Should you be unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. Should it still fail to fit, contact your electrician. 2 Operate the TV set only from a power source as indicated on the TV set or refer to the operating instructions for this information. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your TV set dealer or local power company. For battery operation, refer to the operating instructions. 3 Overloaded AC outlets and extension cords are dangerous, and so are frayed power cords and broken plugs. They may result in a shock or fire hazard. Call your service technician for replacement. 4 Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the TV set where power cord is subject to traffic or abuse. This may result in a shock or fire hazard. 5 Do not use this TV set near water -- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near swimming pool, etc. 6 If an outside antenna is connected to the TV set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection requirements for the grounding electrode. 7 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 8 TV sets are provided with ventilation openings in the cabinet to allow heat generated during operation to be released. Therefore: -- Never block the bottom ventilation slots of a portable TV set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE or power line surges. 14 A TV set and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the TV set and cart combination to overturn. SERVICE 15 Unplug this TV set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. B. If liquid has been spilled into the TV set. C. If the TV set has been exposed to rain or water. D. If the TV set does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV set to normal operation. E. If the TV set has been dropped or damaged in any way. F. When the TV set exhibits a distinct change in performance -- this indicates a need for service. 16 Do not attempt to service this TV set yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 17 When replacement parts are required, have the service technician verify in writing that the replacement parts he uses have the same safety characteristics as the original parts. Use of manufacturer's specified replacement parts can prevent fire, shock, or other hazards. 18 Upon completion of any service or repairs to this TV set, please ask the service technician to perform the safety check described in the manufacturer's service literature. 19 When a TV set reaches the end of its useful life, improper disposal could result in a picture tube implosion. Ask a qualified service technician to dispose of the TV set. 20 Note to CATV system installer. This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. -- Never place a TV set in a "built-in" enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided. -- Never cover the openings with a cloth or other material. -- Never place the TV set near or over a radiator or heat register. 9 To avoid personal injury: -- Do not place a TV set on a sloping shelf unless properly secured. -- Use only a cart or stand recommended by the TV set m a n u f a c t u re r. -- Do not try to roll a cart with small casters across thresholds or deep pile carpets. -- Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer. USE 10 Caution children about dropping or pushing objects into the TV set through cabinet openings. Some internal parts carry hazardous voltages and contact can result in a fire or electrical shock. 11 Unplug the TV set from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or an aerosol cleaner. 12 Never add accessories to a TV set that has not been designed for this purpose. Such additions may result in a hazard. 13 For added protection of the TV set during a lightning storm or when the TV set is to be left unattended for an extended period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to product due to lightning storms 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS Picture Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tint Color Picture Bright Detail Noise Muting Set Video Status Sound Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bass Treble Balance MTS (Multi-channel Stereo Sound) Some Sound Advice Clock/Timers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Set Clock On/Off Timer Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV Speaker Audio Out Component-In Closed Caption . . . . . . 39 CONNECTIONS Connections Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Front & Rear Panel Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Guide Plus+ Gold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cable & Antenna Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Audio/Video Connections -- Stereo . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting to a Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 S-VHS Connections (For VCR and Camcorder) . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connecting to a DVD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting to an External Amplifier . . . . . . . . 10 Connecting to JVC AV Compu Link Capable Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 . . . . . . 40 GETTING STARTED Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Adjusting Volume . . . . . . . . . Changing Channels . . . . . . . . Setting the CATV and VCR codes The on-screen menus . . . . . . . Plug In Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . Language Auto Tuner Setup Guide Plus+ Gold Setup. Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 13 13 13 14 16 17 . . . . . . 41 . . . . . 42 BUTTON FUNCTIONS . . . . . . . . . 18 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Video Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BBE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hyper Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . TV/Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VCR Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Muting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . R e t u rn +. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number Buttons (10 Key Pad) . . . . . . . . On/Move PIP (Picture In Picture) . . . . . . Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Freeze . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel -/+ for PIP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S o u rc e. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 43 43 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 45 45 45 45 45 45 TV GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD Guide Plus+ Gold Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . S o rt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VCR+. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guide Plus+ Gold Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 23 24 26 28 29 30 31 32 33 33 MENU FUNCTIONS Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . Channel Summary . . . Channel Guard-Lock GUIDE Plus+ Setup GUIDE Plus+ Demo V-Chip . . . . . . . . . Channel Guard Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 . . . . . . . . . . 34 APPENDICES Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD. Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Authorized Service Centers . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VCR/Cable box brand lists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 47 48 49 50 51 . . . . . . . . . . 35 . . . . . . . . . . 38 CONNECTIONS CONNECTIONS CHECKLIST -- READ ME FIRST! 5 The Connections Checklist section of this guide is a list of ideas to keep in mind when you set out to perform your connections. It is designed to help us not-so-technically-advanced individuals. If you read this section, and can't identify the plugs, connectors, and components you have, do not be afraid to seek help. 1) Refer to the connection instructions in the user's guide for each component you plan to connect. They will provide more detailed information about their products, and they will tell you what plugs and cables are required. 2) Most A/V input jacks and plugs are color coded: · Yellow plugs are Video connections · Red plugs are for Right Audio connections · White plugs are Left Audio (Mono) connections 3) Perform one hookup at a time. If you have many accessories to connect, make sure each connection is correct by checking to see that it works properly before attempting the next connection. (For example, always start with the RF or Cable connections, make sure it works, then move on to video or VCR connections.) 4) Unplug the power cord between each connection. 5) Each jack on the back of the TV is labeled. If you read these instructions and still do not fully understand the connections process, seek assistance. 6) The IR Mouse lets Guide Plus+ Gold control your cable box and/or your VCR. You must place the transmitter of the IR Mouse in front of the corresponding window on the cable box or VCR. 7) The AV Compu Link Cable is supplied with the JVC device which you want to connect. If you do not have one, but you do have a JVC Compu Link capable VCR or HiFi, contact your local JVC dealer. AV Compu Link Cable IR Mouse S-Video Plug RF Connectors A/V Input Plug 6 CONNECTIONS FRONT PANEL DIAGRAMS FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM AV-32D800 · AV-27D800 FRONT PANEL DIAGRAM AV-36D800 REAR PANEL DIAGRAM REAR PANEL DIAGRAM Common to all models in this book. CONNECTIONS GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD TM SETUP 7 GUIDE Plus+ GOLD requires a certain hookup to properly function. It requires that the TV, the VCR, and the cable box be connected in a certain, specific manner. We have provided very specific diagrams on the next 5 pages. Please follow them exactly in order to insure that GUIDE Plus+ GOLD works properly. CABLE & ANTENNA CONNECTIONS There are three basic types of antenna or cable hookups. #1. If you have an antenna, or have a cable TV system that does not require you to utilize a cable box, follow diagram #1 (this page). #2. If you have a cable system that requires you to use a cable box to tune any or all channels use diagram #2 (next page). #3. If you have a video output on your cable box, refer to diagram #3 (next page). #1 No Cable Box Required 1) Connect cable or antenna wire out from wall, in to splitter RF input. 2) Connect wire out from splitter RF output, in to TV RF input. 3) Connect wire out from splitter RF output, in to VCR RF input. NOTES: A) In order for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD to control the VCR, put one IR Mouse in front of the remote control infrared receiver window of the VCR. B) Since this arrangement does not require you to use a cable box, DO NOT cut off the second IR Mouse. Roll up the wire, and place the second mouse behind the TV. C) You must connect the VCR to the TV using Audio/Video connections (see page 9). Ì Refer to the VCR instructions regarding its connections. VCR Plus+, C 3 , PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufacturred under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems B.V., respectively. GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. VCR required for recording. 8 CONNECTIONS #2 Cable Box Required For All Channels 1) Connect cable wire out from the wall, in to the cable box input. 2) Connect cable wire out from cable box, in to the splitter RF input. 3) Connect cable wire out from splitter RF output, in to the TV RF input. 4) Connect cable wire out from splitter RF output, in to the VCR RF input. NOTE: A) In order for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD to control the VCR and the cable box, put one IR Mouse in front of the remote infrared receiver window of each device. B) You must connect the VCR to the TV using audio/video connections (see page 9). C) When you connect cable box and VCR as shown in the above, you must set the channel of VCR to RF output of cable box after you finished GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup from page 19 to page 22. #3 Cable Box Required but with Cable Box Video Output 1) Cable wire out from wall, in to cable box RF input. 2) Out from cable box RF output, in to VCR RF input. 3) Yellow video cable out from cable box Video output, in to TV Video Input 1. 4) White audio cable out from cable box Left Audio output, in to TV Left Audio input jack. 5) Red audio cable out from cable box Right Audio output, in to TV Right Audio input jack. NOTE: A) In order for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD to control the VCR and the cable box, put one IR Mouse in front of the remote infrared receiver window of each device. B) You must connect the VCR to the TV Video Input 2 using audio/video connections (see page 9). C) You connect the video output from cable box to Video Input 1 of the TV. If you connect to Video Input 2, it cannot download the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD data. In the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup,Step 3C, you will need to set the output of cable box to "O/AUX". D) When you connect cable box and VCR as shown in the above, you must set the channel of VCR to RF output of cable box after you finished GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup from page 19 to page 22. CONNECTIONS AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTIONS -- STEREO 9 To get stereo sound from a hi-fi stereo VCR, you must connect it to the TV with Audio/Video cables. To get the best picture quality from any VCR, you should connect it to the TV with Audio/Video cables. 1) Yellow video cable out from VCR, in to TV Video input jack. 2) White audio cable out from VCR Left Audio output, in to TV Left Audio input jack. 3) Red audio cable out from VCR Right Audio output, in to TV Right Audio input jack. NOTE: If your VCR is mono, it has only one audio out jack. Connect it to the TV L/Mono input. CONNECTING TO A CAMCORDER 1) Yellow video cable out from camcorder, in to TV Video input jack. 2) White audio cable out from camcorder, in to TV Left Audio input jack. 3) If you have a stereo model camcorder, connect the Red Audio cable out from the camcorder, in to the TV Right Audio input jack. S-VHS CONNECTIONS (FOR VCR AND CAMCORDER) Keep the audio connections the same as for a non-S-VHS VCR or camcorder (page 9), and use the special S-VHS cable that came with the VCR or Camcorder. 1) S-VHS Plug out from VCR, in to TV's S-Video input. 10 CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO A DVD PLAYER 1) Connect green cable out from DVD player "Y" component output, in to TV "Y" component input. 2) Connect blue cable out from DVD player "PB" component output, in to TV "PB" component input. 3) Connect red cable out from DVD player "PR" component output, in to TV "PR" component input. 4) Connect white audio cable out from DVD Left audio output, in to TV Left Audio Input 2. 5) Connect red audio cable out from DVD Right audio output, in to TV Right Audio Input 2. Ì Green, blue and red are the most common colors of DVD cables. Some models may vary cable colors, please consult the user 's manual for your DVD player for more information. Ì Be careful not to confuse the red DVD cable with the red audio output cable. It is best to complete one set of connections (DVD or audio output) before starting the other to avoid accidentally switching the cables. Ì Please set the COMPONENT-IN on the Initial Setup Menu to "YES" whenever you connect a DVD player. CONNECTING TO AN EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER 1) White audio cable out from TV Left Audio output jack, in to Amplifier [Left] input. 2) Red audio cable out from TV Right Audio output jack, in to Amplifier [Right] input. NOTE: A) Set the TV Speaker to OFF (page 42), switch the audio output to VARI (page 42), and adjust the sound with the TV remote's VOLUME button. CONNECTIONS CONNECTING TO JVC AV COMPU LINK EX CAPABLE COMPONENTS 11 AV Compu Link EX makes playing video tapes totally automatic. Simply insert a pre-recorded tape* into the JVC brand VCR, and the VCR automatically turns on and starts playing. At the same time, the VCR sends an AV Compu Link EX signal to the television telling it to turn on and switch to the correct video input. NOTE: The AV Compu Link EX cable may be included with the AV Compu Link capable accessory you intend to connect. If it is not, contact an authorized JVC Service Center for Part # EWP 805-012. NOTES: A) The AV Compu Link EX cable has a male 3.5 mm (mono) mini plug on each end. B) If your JVC brand VCR has A Code/B Code Remote Control Switching (see your VCR instructions), using VCR A Code will switch the TV to Video Input 1. If you use Input 1 for Video out from the cable box, use Input 2 here. Using B Code will switch the TV to Video Input 2. C) To connect a JVC HiFi receiver or amplifier for a completely automated home theater, see the HiFi receiver's instructions for detailed hookup diagrams. * In order for the VCR to start playback automatically, the recording tabs must be removed from the VHS tape. If the tab is in place, automatic switching starts when you push the VCR PLAY button. ** AV COMPU LINK EX is compatible with the following 1998 receivers: RX-664V, RX-665V, RX-774V, RX-884V, RX-1024V, and later receiver models. *** Please consult the user's manual for your JVC DVD Player on how to connect a JVC DVD Player using AV Compu Link EX. 12 GETTING STARTED REMOTE CONTROLS RM-C344 RM-CM344 CHANGING THE BATTERIES Be sure to use only size AA batteries. 1 2 3 Push down on the remote's back cover and slide towards the bottom to remove it. Insert the two supplied AA batteries, carefully noting the "+" and "­" markings on the batteries and remote control. To avoid a short circuit, insert "­" end first. Slide the cover back into place (until it clicks into position). Ì If the remote control acts erratically, replace the batteries. Typical battery life is usually about six months to one year. Ì We recommend alkaline batteries for a longer battery life. Note: When you change the batteries, try to complete the task in less that three minutes. If it takes longer than three minutes, the remote codes for your VCR and/or Cable box will have to be reset (page 14). GETTING POWER STARTED 13 Ì Make sure that the TV/CATV switch is set to TV. Switch to CATV only to operate a cable box. Ì Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV front panel. The On Timer lamp will glow red. Ì The first time you turn on the TV, the "Plug In Menu" will appear. You should turn to the Plug In Menu section (page 16) now to learn more about this menu. Ì To turn the power off, press the POWER button again. The On Timer lamp will go out. Ì When the TV is off, the OnTimer lamp remains on while the On/Off Timer function is active, but at a reduced brightness. ADJUSTING VOLUME 1 Use the VOLUME ­/+ buttons ( ) on the front panel or remote control. Use the VOLUME ­ ( button to lower the volume. Press the VOLUME + button ( ) raise the volume. VOLUME 13 |||| | | | ------------------- ) 2 Press the MUTING button to instantly turn the volume off to zero. To restore the volume to the previous volume level, simply press the MUTING button again. CHANGING CHANNELS 1 10 key direct access. Press the numbers on the remote's 10 key pad. For single-digit channel numbers press 0 then the number. For channels above 100, press the 100+ button plus the 2-digit number. 2 Channel +/- buttons. · To scan the channels one at a time, press the remote's Channel + or - button and release. · To scan through the channels very quickly, hold down the remote's Channel + or - button. After two channels go by at normal speed, the rest of the channels will speed by at the rate of five channels per second. You will not see pictures on the channels, only the changing channel numbers at the bottom of the screen. 3 Return. Press and release the RETURN+ button to return to the previous channel. First, select a channel (game #1). Then, select another channel (game #2) with the 10 key pad and push the RETURN+ button to flip directly back and forth. 4 Return+ . Press and hold down the RETURN+ button for three seconds. The message, "RETURN CHANNEL PROGRAMMED !" will appear and you can scan as you wish. Press RETURN+ again and you will go back to the Return+ channel. To cancel a Return+ channel, press and hold down the RETURN+ button for another three seconds and the message, "RETURN CHANNEL CANCELLED !" appears. Ì Pressing a number key or turning the set off will also cancel a Return+ channel. 4 1 GETTING STARTED SETTING THE CATV & VCR CODES Many CATV & VCR brands have more than one code. If the first code in the list does not work, try the other codes listed. If your CATV box or your VCR do not respond to any of the codes listed for the manufacturer and search code function, use the remote control for that accessory to operate it. CABLE BOX OR SATELLITE SETUP The remote is programmed with the CATV and Satellite codes for power on and off, 10 key, and channel up and down. 1) Determine the cor rect code from the "CATV & Satellite Codes" chart below. 2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to CATV. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button. 4) Enter the 3-digit code with the 10 key pad while continuing to hold down the DISPLAY button. 5) Release the DISPLAY button. 6) Confirm the operation of the cable box. Note : If your cable box or satellite box does not respond to any code on the chart, use the Search Codes Function below. CATV & Satellite Codes CABLE BOXES ABC Archer Cableview Citizen Curtis Diamond Eagle Eastern GCBrand Gemini General Instrument Hamlin Hitachi Jerrold Macom Magnavox Memorex Movietime Oak Panasonic Paragon Philips Pioneer Pulsar CODES 024 032, 025 051, 032 022, 051 058, 059 024, 032, 025 029 034 032, 051 022, 043 065,024, 025, 026, 027, 020, 021, 022, 057, 023 040, 041, 042, 045 049, 024 065, 024, 025, 026, 027, 020, 021, 022, 057, 023 049, 050, 051, 054 033 030 032, 051 039, 037, 048 055, 056, 060 063 028, 029, 030, 052, 053, 031, 069 047, 062 051, 032 CABLE BOXES Puser RCA Realistic Regal CODES 032 061 032 058, 064, 040, 041, 042, 045, 068 Regency 034 Rembrandt 037, 032, 051, 038 Samsung 051 Scientific Atlanta 057, 058, 059 SLMark 051, 047 Sprucer 051, 056 Stargate 032, 051 Telecaption 067 Teleview 047, 051 Texscan 044 Tocom 035, 036, 066 Toshiba 050 Unika 032, 025 Universal 022, 032 Videoway 052 Viewstar 029, 030 Zenith 063, 046 Zenith/Drake 046 Satellite DIGITAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS Echostar G.E. Gradiente Hitachi HNS(Hughes) Panasonic Philips Primestar RCA Sony Toshiba Uniden CODES 100 106 112 104, 111 104 105 102, 103 108 106, 109, 110 107 101 102, 103 Search Codes Function : 1) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to CATV. 2) Press the TV POWER and RETURN+ buttons simultaneously for more than three seconds, then release. 3) Press TV POWER and check if the accessory responds. 4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. If there was no response, repeat Step 3 until there is a response. If you repeat Step 3 more than 70 times and there is still no response, use the accessory remote. GETTING VCR SETUP STARTED 1 5 The remote is pre-programmed with the VCR codes for power on and power off, play, stop, fast-forward, rewind, pause, record, and channel up and down. 1) Determine the correct code from the "VCR Codes" chart (below). 2) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to TV. 3) Press and hold down the DISPLAY button. 4) Enter the 3-digit code with the 10 key pad while continuing to hold down the DISPLAY button. 5) Release the DISPLAY button. 6) Confirm the operation of the VCR. Ì When you record a channel, press the PLAY button while continuing to hold down the REC button. Note : If your VCR does not respond to any code on the chart, use the Search Codes Function below. VCR Codes VCRs Admiral Aiwa Akai Audio Dynamic Bell & Howell Broksonic Canon CCE Citizen Craig Curtis Mathes Daewoo DBX Dimensia Emerson Fisher Funai GE Go Video Goldstar Gradiente Hitachi Instant Replay Jensen JVC Kenwood LXI CODES 035 027, 032 029, 072, 073, 074 003, 005 063, 071 020, 026 023, 025 043 064 063, 029, 064 045, 024, 027 043, 059, 024 003, 004, 005 045 043, 026, 077, 061, 025, 042, 020, 076 063, 066, 067, 065, 071 027, 026, 020, 000 033, 045, 024 037, 051, 049, 050, 089 064 083, 084, 081, 000, 001 023, 045, 058, 027, 081 024, 023 003 000, 001, 002, 003, 004, 005 003, 004, 064, 005 027, 064, 058, 065, 066, 063, 067 VCRs Magnavox Marantz Marta Memorex MGA Minolta Mitsubishi Multitech NEC Olympic Optimus Orion Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Proscan Quasar Radio Shack RCA Realistic CODES 031, 023, 024, 086 003, 004, 005 064, 024, 067 038, 040, 047, 048, 041, 042 058, 045 038, 040, 047, 048, 041, 042, 078, 090 047, 027, 062 003, 004, 005, 000 024, 023 028, 021, 035, 064 026, 020 023, 024, 021, 022 024, 058, 045, 063, 003, 004, 005 058, 005, 045 031, 024, 027, 023, 026, 020, 043 031, 023, 024, 086 023 045, 058, 023,024, 031, 046, 059, 060, 033, 087 021, 022, 023, 024 033, 024, 063, 036, 067, 040, 027 033, 045, 058, 023, 024, 031, 046, 059, 060, 083, 085, 087 024, 063, 036, 067, 040, 027 VCRs Samsung Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Shintom Sharp Signature 2000 Singer Sony SV2000 Sylvania Symphonic Tashiro Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Toshiba Vector Research Wards Yamaha Zenith CODES 037, 060, 062, 033, 089 003, 026, 020, 052 063, 067, 091, 071 059, 060, 062, 067, 038, 040, 047, 048, 026, 020 063, 064, 065, 066, 058 075 035, 036, 080, 088 027, 035 075 028, 029, 030, 053, 054, 055 027 031, 023, 024, 027 027, 081 064 003, 004, 005 003, 004, 027, 005 021, 022, 023, 024 024, 027, 070 059, 046, 079 005 035, 036, 067, 044, 064 063, 003, 004, 005 044, 082, 064 Search Codes Function : 1) Slide the 2-Way Mode Selector Switch to TV. 2) Press the VCR POWER and RETURN+ buttons simultaneously for more than three seconds, then release. 3) Press VCR POWER and check if the accessory responds. 4) If there was a response, press RETURN+. If there was no response, repeat Step 3 until there is a response. If you repeat Step 3 more than 80 times and there is still no response, use the accessory remote. 16 THE ONSCREEN MENUS THE SYMBOLS USED IN THIS GUIDE Whenever you see up and down arrows is this book, press the MENU UP or MENU DOWN button to: · Move vertically in the main menu, · Move through a submenu, · Move to the next letter, number, or other choice in a submenu, or · Back up to correct an error, or · Channel Up or Down Whenever you see left and right arrows, press the MENU LEFT or MENU RIGHT button to: · Select the highlighted item, or · Select the options in a submenu, or · Volume Up or Down The "Press Button" means you should press that button on the remote control. The "Helping Hand" points to the highlighted or selected item in a menu. To use the Menu, press the MENU button and then use the and buttons to move around the menu as described above. If you continue pressing the MENU button, the display will skip to the next menu screen. Note: The menu screens shown in this book are representations of the menu screens on your set, not exact replications. PLUG IN MENU LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA AUTO TUNER SETUP TV GUIDE PLUS+ SETUP FINISH SELECT BY OPERATE BY INITIAL SETUP PREVIOUS GUIDE PLUS+ MENU GUIDE PLUS+ DEMO PICTURE ADJUST PREVIOUS TINT COLOR PICTURE BRIGHT DETAIL SELECT OPERATE ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------NEXT PAGE EXIT BY IT EX BY BY PICTURE ADJUST PREVIOUS NOISE MUTING SET VIDEO STATUS ON OFF NEXT PAGE SELECT OPERATE BY BY EXIT BY IT EX SOUND ADJUST PREVIOUS BASS TREBLE BALANCE MTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------STEREO SAP MONO EXIT BY IT EX ON AIR NEXT PAGE EXIT BY IT EX SELECT OPERATE BY BY The "Plug In Menu" only appears the first time the TV is plugged in. CLOCK/TIMERS PREVIOUS SET CLOCK ON/OFF TIMER NEXT PAGE SELECT OPERATE BY BY EXIT BY IT EX NEXT PAGE SELECT OPERATE BY BY EXIT BY IT EX INITIAL SETUP PREVIOUS AUTO TUNER SETUP CHANNEL SUMMARY V-CHIP SET LOCK CODE NEXT PAGE SELECT OPERATE BY BY EXIT BY IT EX INITIAL SETUP PREVIOUS TV SPEAKER ON OFF AUDIO OUT VARI FIX COMPONENT-IN YES NO LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA CLOSED CAPTION NEXT PAGE SELECT OPERATE BY BY EXIT BY IT EX PLUG PLUG IN MENU The Plug In Menu comes up automatically when you first turn on the TV after plugging it in. The Plug In Menu sets the default preferences for you for: Ì The Language in which you want the onscreen displays to appear. Ì The Auto Tuner Setup of channels to be included in scan. Ì GUIDE Plus+ GOLD settings so you may begin to receive programming information. IN MENU 17 AUTO TUNER SETUP During Auto Tuner Setup, the TV will automatically scan through all available channels and memorize the active ones so that when you scan, you do not pick up weak or noisy channels. To AUTO TUNER SETUP To operate TUNER MODE : CABLE AIR NOTES: We recommend that you do not exit the Plug In Menu before completing the setup so that your preferences are set right away. If you do exit, don't panic, you can set these preferences later with the regular menu. START LANGUAGE Your JVC television allows you to choose from English, French, or Spanish onscreen menus and displays. To LANGUAGE LANGUAGE ENG FRE SPA To choose CABLE or AIR To move to START To start programming NOW PROGRAMMING! 48 Programming takes approximately 1 to 2 minutes PROGRAMMING OVER! To choose the language ENGLISH FRENCH SPANISH Note: Language settings apply only to the television's on-screen menus. GUIDE Plus+ GOLD displays appear in English only. Note: Noise Muting will not work while Auto Tuner Setup is working. GUIDE PLUS+ SETUP You must perform Guide Plus+ Setup before you can begin using the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD features. To GUIDE PLUS+ SETUP To operate You should now turn to the section "Guide Plus+ Gold Setup", page 18 in this book, and complete the Setup steps outlined there. FINISH Once you have set up the items in the Plug In Menu you must select finish. To FINISH To Exit Note: You can reset the preferences that you set here in the Plug In Menu via the regular JVC Menu system. 18 GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD SETUP SETTING UP GUIDE PLUS+ GOLDTM Before you can start taking advantage of all the great features of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD, you need to perform the setup process. Some basic information is needed by the television so that GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will operate properly. Setting up GUIDE Plus+ GOLD is easy with simple on-screen menus and your remote control. For the following steps you will use the up and down arrow keys and the 10-key pad on your remote. All selections are entered into the system by pressing the ENTER button on the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD section of your remote. If you make a mistake or need to change your setup information in the future, Setup can be accessed by the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup option on your D800's on-screen menus. You may leave the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup at any time by pressing either the GUIDE/TV or EXIT button, but Setup must be completed before GUIDE Plus+ GOLD may be used. Note: The steps in Setting Up GUIDE Plus+ GOLD below are started from the Plug In Menu. If you enter Setup from another menu, a different first screen may appear (screen seen in Step 6). If this occurs, select Setup and press ENTER. You will then move to Step one shown here. STEP 1 First GUIDE Plus+ GOLD needs to know in which country you are located. 1. Use the up and down arrow keys on your remote to select USA or Canada. 2. Press the ENTER button to record your selection. (After you press Enter you will automatically move to step 2.) Note: Use of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD in Canada with televisions sold in the United States is not recommended. Inaccurate display of television listings may occur. STEP 2 Next GUIDE Plus+ GOLD needs to know your specific geographic location using your Zip Code. This allows the system to receive the correct local television listings for your area. 1. A row of dashes will appear. Using the up and down arrow keys, or 10-key pad on your remote, enter your Zip code. Press ENTER when you are done. Note: If you make a mistake entering your Zip code, you can use the left and right arrow keys to move to that digit and correct it. (After you press Enter you will automatically move to step 3.) GUIDE STEP 3 PLUS+ GOLD SETUP 19 Next GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will ask if your television is connected to a cable system. 1. Use the up and down arrow keys on your remote to select Yes or No. 2. Press the ENTER button to record your selection. (If you selected NO, you will automatically move to Step 4. If you selected YES, you will move to Step 3A.) STEP 3A GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will then ask if you need a cable box to receive cable broadcasts. 1. Use the up and down arrow keys on your remote to select Yes or No. 2. Press the ENTER button to record your selection. (If you selected NO, you will automatically move to Step 4. If you selected YES, you will move to Step 3B.) STEP 3B The following steps will make sure that GUIDE Plus+ GOLD can interact properly with your cable box. (For more information on connecting your D-800 series television to a cable system, please see pages 7-8). 1. Tune your cable box to channel 02. 2. Using the up and down arrow keys, select your cable box brand from the on-screen list (brand names appear in alphabetical order). Press ENTER to record your selection. (After you press Enter you will automatically move to step 3C. For a complete list of brands available, see page 50.) 20 G U I D E STEP 3C PLUS+ GOLD SETUP Next GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will send a test signal to your cable box. The test will switch the channel in the PIP window to channel 09. 1. GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will ask if the PIP display switched to channel 09. If the channel has changed to 09 use the up and down arrow keys to select Yes and press ENTER. If the PIP window DID NOT change to channel 09, use the arrow keys to select No and press ENTER. (If you selected YES, you will automatically move to Step 3D. If you selected NO, GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will repeat the test using a different code. This step may be repeated several times until the proper code is found.) 2. If GUIDE Plus+ GOLD tests all available codes for a particular cable box and fails to find the correct one, a message will appear saying the test has failed. You may try the test again using a different manufacturer's name, or you can skip the cable box set up. If you get a message that the cable box test failed, please consult the manual that came with your cable box or contact your cable company for more information. Note: Skipping cable box setup means GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will not be able to automatically control your cable box. STEP 3D GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will ask you for the cable output channel. This is the channel your television must be tuned to in order for your cable box to work. 1. Use the up and down arrow keys on your remote to select the channel number or input needed to operate your cable box. 2. Press the ENTER button to record your selection. (After you press Enter you will automatically move to step 4.) GUIDE STEP 4 PLUS+ GOLD SETUP 21 Next GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will ask if your television is connected to a VCR. 1. Use the up and down arrow keys on your remote to select Yes or No. 2. Press the ENTER button to record your selection. (If you selected NO, you will automatically move to Step 5. If you selected YES, you will move to Step 4A.) STEP 4A GUIDE Plus+ GOLD features the VCR Plus+ system which makes videotaping a program as easy as entering a single PlusCode number. You can also control your VCR with your RM-C344 remote control. To take advantage of these features, you must enter your VCR brand into the system. 1. GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will ask you to tune your VCR to channel 02, then turn the VCR off. 2. Next select your VCR brand name from the list using the up and down arrow keys. Once you select your VCR brand, press the ENTER button. (After you press Enter you will automatically move to step 4B. Notes: For more information on connecting a VCR, please see page 9. For more information on VCR Plus+, please see page 33. For a list of VCR brands available, see page 50) --:-- STEP 4B GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will send a test signal to your VCR. The test signal will change your VCR's tuner to channel 09 1. GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will ask if the VCR switched to channel 09. If the VCR has changed to 09 use the up and down arrow keys to select Yes and press ENTER. If the VCR HAS NOT changed to channel 09, use the arrow keys to select No and press ENTER. (If you selected YES, you will automatically move to Step 5. If you selected NO, GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will repeat the test using a different code. The test will repeat until all codes for that model have been tried.) 2. If all the codes fail, you will get a message saying that the VCR test failed. You will be asked if you would like to repeat the VCR test using a "generic" set of codes. If you choose Yes, please go back to Step 4A and repeat. If you choose No, you will continue to Step 5. Note: Skipping VCR Setup means GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will not be able to automatically control your VCR. 22 GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD SETUP STEP 5 Congratulations! GUIDE Plus+ GOLD setup is now complete. Your D800 Series television is now ready to use the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system. 1. Press the ENTER button to continue. 2. You may see a second screen with reminders about your Cable and/or VCR connections. To continue, press ENTER again. (After you press Enter you will automatically continue on to step 6.) STEP 6 You will now see a final menu screen. From this menu you have four options: 1. If you feel you may have made a mistake during the setup process and would like to repeat the setup, select Setup. Please turn back to Step 1 in this section and repeat the Setup process. 2. To view a demonstration of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD, select View Demo. 3.GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will automatically display whenever you turn the television on. If you would rather have a broadcast channel appear when you turn the television on, select Options and set display to Off. 4. If you feel that you have entered all the Setup information correctly, choose Exit to leave Setup. Cable users note: After the data for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD is received a "channel map" is created. If there is more than one cable company serving your local area a screen will appear the first time you press the GUIDE/TV button (see screen at bottom right). Because different cable companies may list networks on different channels, GUIDE Plus+ GOLD needs to determine which set of channels matches your cable system. You will be presented channel choices for each network. Using the left or right arrow keys, select the set which matches the channel lineup for your cable system. GUIDE Plus+ GOLD can now complete its "channel map" for your television. Guide Plus+ Gold Setup Notes After Setup is complete, it may take up to 24 hours for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD to receive its initial download of programming information. The GUIDE Plus+ GOLD menus will not be available until this first download is complete. After the initial download, you television will regularly automatically update the programming information. If you use a cable box, the TV power must be off for the data download to work. If you need to change your Setup options (for example if you move to a new location), you can access the Setup routine through the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD menu screen or from the regular JVC Menu system from the GUIDE PLUS+ menu screen. You can make changes to your Setup options at any time. GUIDE INTRODUCTION PLUS+ GOLD 23 In this section you will learn how to use the features of your GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system. From easy to read program listings, to sorting your view choices by category, to one-touch VCR recording, watching television will never be the same. Notes: If you have not already done so, please run the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup beginning on page 18. Setup must be complete before the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD features will work. To operate GUIDE Plus+ GOLD, the TV/CATV switch on your remote control must be set to "TV". Below is a sample GUIDE Plus+ GOLD screen with some of the features identified (Grid screen shown). Current Time Buttons PIP (Picturein-Picture) Window Summary Window GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Toolbar Information Windows Menu (Program Grid shown) PIP Window - This window displays the program that was on-screen when GUIDE Plus+ GOLD was activated. If you select another channel or program from a GUIDE Plus+ GOLD menu, it will appear in this window. Note: PIP image will not display if program exceedes V-Chip ratings (for information on V-Chip, see page 35.) or if the channel is locked (see "Channel Guard", page 34). Summary Window - This area displays any additional information from a highlighted choice on a menu. For example on this screen, a brief description of a television show will appear here when a show is highlighted in the TV listing Grid. GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Toolbar - This toolbar shows the different functions available from GUIDE Plus+ GOLD. Each of these functions will be described later in this section. Menu (Programming Grid shown) - This is an example of one of the menus that will appear in GUIDE Plus+ GOLD. This Grid feature menu shows television listings in one-hour blocks. For more on the Grid feature, see page 24. Information Windows - These two windows are used to display additional programming information. Buttons - The two buttons (one blue, one green) at the top of the screen correspond to the blue and green buttons on your remote control. They will be used for different features on different function screens. 24 GRID GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD Grid shows you television listings on an easy-to-read, interactive display. By highlighting a program, you can get a brief summary of that show, with information including the V-Chip rating. Highlight a station and view what shows will be playing on that for the entire day. You can also command your VCR to tape a program with the push of a single button. Press the GUIDE/TV Button A Grid listing the television programs for your area will appear. The listings will begin with the half hour block closest to the current time (for example at 8:03pm the display will start with the 8:00pm listings). Listings will be available for three days into the future. You can move to different times or stations using the arrow keys on your remote control. To move to the next or previous half-hour time block To move to the next or previous station listing You can also move directly to a channel's listing by entering the channel number with the 10-key pad. Input the channel number (i.e. 13) and press Enter As you move to different stations, they will appear in the PIP window. You may also view the entire day's listings for a specific channel. To view one channel's listings highlight a program from that channel on the programming grid. Press the INFO Button A listing of the day's programming on that channel will appear. To return to the programming grid, press INFO again. You can also "lock" the PIP window, so that it remains set on one channel as you scan through the listings menu. Move to the network logo column To move to the channel you want locked in the PIP window. Press the BLUE Button PIP will remain on the selected channel as you move through the listings menu. To unlock the PIP window, move back to the network column and press the BLUE button again. Once you have found a program you would.like to watch, you can tune directly to that channel. Press the ENTER Button The television will leave the programming grid and tune to the highlighed channel. Direct Entry Note: If you have a cable box which has two inputs (A and B), after inputting a channel number, you must select the propper input (A or B) with the arrow keys, then press enter. GUIDE GRID Summary Window PLUS+ GOLD 25 The summary window on the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD grid screen displays a brief description of programs you highlight from the programming Grid. In addition to a summary of the show, it displays information such as V-Chip rating, if Closed Captioning is available and if it is a stereo broadcast. Icon appears if additional information is available. (Press INFO button to view) Repeat broadcast Network / Local channel number Show time and length Closed Caption Stereo broadcast Watch You can program the television to tune in to a certain program at a certain time with the Blue button. Select a program from the program listings grid, then press the Blue button. BLUE Your program is now scheduled to Watch one time. To change this so that this program is tuned in daily or weekly, press the Green button. This will move you to the Schedule screen (for more on the Schedule feature, see page 29). If the TV is turned off at the time of a programmed show, the power will come on automatically and the television will tune to the programmed channel. After the program ends, the television will shut off automatically if no other operations are performed. To move the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD toolbar to select a different function, or GUIDE/TV, to return to normal television viewing. Record Once you have highlighted a program from the TV listing grid, you can automatically program the television to record. With the program highlighted, press the Green button on the remote control. GREEN Your program is now scheduled to Record one time. To change this so that this program is recorded daily or weekly, press the Green button. This will move you to the Schedule screen (for more on the Schedule feature, see page 29). To move the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD toolbar to select a different function, or GUIDE/TV, to return to normal television viewing. Notes: The same programming method can also be accessed by pressing the VCR+ button. Shows programmed to Watch will appear in orange on the programming grid. Shows programmed to Record will appear in red. If one channel is shared by two stations, programmed events for that channel may not change color on the programming grid. A program will not register to Watch or Record if its time overlaps with an event already programmed. 26 SORT GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD Sort lets you organize the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD listings so that you can find your favorite type of program quickly and easily. You may sort your programs by three main categories and numerous "sub-themes", all with a few simple buttons on your remote control. You can even see what's coming on in your selected categories up to eight days into the future. Press the GUIDE/TV Button Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar To Sort Three theme options will appear below the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD toolbar. Select the theme of programming you wish to view. To Movies, Sports, or Children A menu listing the sub-themes for your choice will now appear below the main theme you selected. Using the up and down arrows, now select the sub-theme of programming you wish to view. To move to Sub-theme · Sub-themes will vary depending on the category you select. Press the ENTER Button A grid will now appear listing the programs that match your theme and sub-theme choice. Use the up and down arrows to select a specific program. Use the right and left arrows to move to a different day. You can view listings for programs up to eight days in the future. To move to a specific Program To move to a different day. When highlighted, a summary of the program will appear in the summary window. Additional information, including ratings, program length, and pluscode number can be displayed. Press the INFO Button GUIDE SORT PLUS+ GOLD 27 Once you have selected a program you can set your television to either Record or Watch. Press BLUE Button to Watch a program from the Sort list. Press the GREEN Button to Record a program from the Sort list. (See page 25 for more on the Watch and Record commands.) After programming the television to Watch or Record a program, you may select another program from the list. To move to a specific Program You may also repeat the Sort command using a different theme and sub-theme. To move to Sort on the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD toolbar, or Press the GUIDE/TV Button to return to normal television viewing. Notes: The Sort feature will display programs up to eight days in the future. If there are no programs in the next eight days for the sub-theme you choose, the Sort list will be empty. 28 NEWS GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD The News feature helps keep you keep up with what's happening. GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will display the day's top news stories right on your TV screen. Select a topic from a list of headlines, then read the story on your TV. Choose from News, Sports, and Business stories, updated 24 hours a day. Press the GUIDE/TV Button Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar To News A list of headlines will now appear. Move through the list using the up and down arrows on your remote. As you highlight a headline, a summary of the story will appear in the summary window. To move to a specific headline from the list To read the full text of a highlighted headline. The full text of the story will now appear. You can use the up and down arrows to move to additional screens of text or the right and left arrows to move to a previous or next story from the headline list To move to another screen of text in the story To move to the previous or next story, or Press the INFO Button to flip between the list of headlines and story text display. Notes: News data is received via the MSNBC network on cable. If you receive MSNBC, real-time news updates will be available 24 hours a day. PIP will automatically change to MSNBC when you access the News feature. If you do not have access to MSNBC, news updates will be received twice daily during the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD information downloads. GUIDE SCHEDULE PLUS+ GOLD 29 Schedule lets you review what events are programmed into your television. Events can be shows you have set to record, or times you have set for your television to turn to a specific program. You can make changes to programmed events from the schedule menu. Press the GUIDE/TV Button Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar To Schedule A list of any scheduled events will appear. To move through Schedule list Once you have selected a program from the Schedule list you have several options: Press the GREEN Button to change how often a program is watched or recorded. You may select once, weekly, or daily. Press the BLUE Button to remove the program from the scheduled list. This will cancel the recording or viewing of that program. Press the INFO Button to view a full summary of the selected program, including length of program and ratings information. Press the ENTER Button to tune the PIP window to the channel of the selected program. Once you have finished with a program from the Schedule list, you may move to a different program, move to a different GUIDE Plus+ GOLD feature from the toolbar, or return to normal television viewing. To move to a different program in the Schedule list, or Press the MENU Button to move to the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD toolbar, or Press the GUIDE/TV Button to return to normal television viewing. Note: If there are no events scheduled, this screen will be blank. 30 GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD MESSAGES Messages may sometimes be received by your GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system. These messages may contain information about the operation of your GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system. They may be read from this menu option. Press the GUIDE/TV Button Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar To Messages A grid will appear listing all the messages you have received. To move through the message list The text of the highlighted message will be displayed in the summary window. Note: If no messages have been received, this screen will be blank. You may delete messages once you have read them. Highlight the message you wish to delete from the message list. Press the REMOVE (BLUE) Button Note: The television will come from the factory with one message already in its memory. This is the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD ID number for your specific television. Because this number may be needed for future reference, this message cannot be deleted. Once you have finished reading your messages, you have two options: Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar Press the GUIDE/TV Button to return to normal television viewing. GUIDE EDITOR PLUS+ GOLD 31 Use the Editor feature to make changes to your GUIDE PLus+ GOLD program line up. Since cable systems may include dozens of stations, Editor allows you to turn the display of information for any channel on or off. It is especially useful for turning off stations you do not watch. Press the GUIDE/TV Button Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar To Editor The current channel listing for GUIDE Plus+ GOLD will appear. To move through the channel list To turn the display (Grid, Sort, etc,) for a station on or off. Press the GREEN Button You can also use the Channel Editor to change the channel number of a specific station. For example if your cable system moves PBS from channel 13 to channel 08 you can make the correction to your station listings with the Channel Editor. To change the channel number of a specific station: To move through the channel list 10 Key pad to enter the new channel number. (For example to change PBS to channel 08, press "0" and "8"). Note: If you have a cable box with two inputs (A and B) you must select an input (A or B) with the arrow keys after entering a channel number. The new channel number is saved automatically. If you make a mistake while using Channel Editor, or decide you would like to go back to your old settings, you can restore the previous Channel Editor settings. To restore your previous Channel Editor settings: Press the BLUE Button Notes: Channels that are "turned off" in Channel Editor will still be received by the television. To stop the reception of a channel, see "Channel Summary", page 34. Any changes made to the Editor screen may be cancelled while the screen is displayed. Once you leave Channel Editor, those settings are saved and cannot be cancelled. Any previous settings would have to be restored manually (i.e. inputting the previous channel number). 32 GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD SETUP The final option on the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD toolbar lets you access the Setup program. You can change any of the information you have previously entered during setup at any time. This is especially useful if you move to a new location or if you add a new piece of equipment to your television system Press the GUIDE/TV Button Press the MENU Button to access the toolbar To Setup Move to the option you wish to select using the arrow keys. To move to the option you wish to select If you need to change your Setup information, select Setup. Please turn to page 18 in this book, "GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup" for further information on using the Setup menus. If you would like to view a Demo of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD, select View Demo. Note: Viewing a Demo of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD may cause downloaded programming data to be erased. If this happens, the data will download again within 24 hours. If you do not want GUIDE Plus+ GOLD to display automatically when you turn on the television, select Options. Press the ENTER to input your selection. Note: You may exit the Setup at any time by pressing the GUIDE/TV button on your remote control. GUIDE BUTTON FUNCTIONS PLUS+ GOLD 33 Quick reference for the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD buttons on your remote control. INFO If additional information about an item is available this icon will appear. To access this added information, use the INFO button. INFO VCR+ GUIDE Plus+ GOLD gives you the option of one-touch programming of your VCR with VCR Plus+. Simply press the VCR+ button. VCR+ A screen will appear asking you for the PlusCode for the program you wish to record. (PlusCodes can be found on the program Grid feature or in your local television listings). Using the 10-key pad on your remote, enter the PlusCode that goes with the show you want to record. Then press ENTER. 10-KEY PAD Enter all digits of the PlusCode (can be from 3 to 8 numbers long) ENTER The Schedule window will now appear. NOTES: If your cable box has two antenna terminals and you connect to this television through the antenna B terminal, you cannot timer-program with PlusCodes. While the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD menu screen is displayed, you can move to the toolbar by pressing the MENU button. GUIDE/TV Use this button to enter and exit the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system. GUIDE/TV Note: This button may be pressed at any time while in the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system . ENTER The ENTER button inputs items highlighted from the menus into the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system. Pressing ENTER will activate your choice. ENTER GREEN BUTTON Press this button to activate the function described next to the green button at the top of the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD screens. GREEN Note: Button function will vary between screens. BLUE BUTTON Press this button to activate the function described next to the blue button at the top of the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD screens. BLUE Note: Button function will vary between screens. The program matching the PlusCode you entered will now appear on the Schedule list. GUIDE/TV to return to normal television viewing, or To move to GUIDE Plus+ GOLD toolbar and other functions. Notes: To record, your VCR must be off. For more information on the Schedule feature, see page 29. 34 NOTES: INITIAL CHANNEL SUMMARY SETUP CHANNEL GUARD - LOCK (Continued) CHNO. 01 02 03 04 05 SCAN WCBS WNBC WNYW CH NO. SCAN 06 07 WABC 08 09 WOR 10 Initial Setup Menu items: · Auto Tuner Setup, and · Language are described in detail in the Plug In Menu section In the Channel Summary: To move up and down a column (e.g. from channel to channel) use the CHANNEL-/+ button To move from item to item (e.g. from channel number to scan to lock) use the MENU UP/DOWN buttons. You can add or delete channels from channel scanning. You can also lock out any "unauthorized" viewers from one or up to 125 channels. Press the MENU Button To CHANNEL SUMMARY To operate Note: Noise Muting will not work while you are in the Channel Summary menu. SCAN You can manually set channels to scan that were too weak to be picked up during Auto Tuner Setup. Conversely, if a channel was too weak to receive a good picture but was picked up anyway, delete it by removing the . (If you have not performed the Auto Tuner Setup described on page 15, do so now.) CHNO. 01 02 03 04 05 SCAN WCBS WNBC WNYW CH NO. SCAN 06 07 WABC 08 09 WOR 10 To the Lock column The access code zero (0) to lock or unlock that channel EXIT when finished CHANNEL GUARD MESSAGE: This message appears when a viewer attempts to watch a guarded channel : THIS CHANNEL IS LOCKED BY CHANNEL GUARD. PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT. NO. ­ ­ ­ ­ To watch a channel you have locked, enter the lock code using the 10 key pad. If the wrong lock code is entered, this message will appear: INVALID LOCK CODE ! Note: See "Set Lock Code", for more information. To the SCAN column To include or delete from scan EXIT when finished Note: Channels set to scan will be marked with an . Note: Some cable systems experience interference from radio frequencies on Cable Channel 95. If you like, you can delete this channel from scanning by removing the . GUIDE PLUS+ MENU You can use this option to access the Setup menus for the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD system. Press the MENU button To GUIDE PLUS+ MENU To enter menu system. For information on the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Setup menus, please turn to page 18. CHANNEL GUARD - LOCK To CHANNEL SUMMARY To operate GUIDE PLUS+ DEMO A demonstration of GUIDE Plus+ GOLD is programmed into your television. You can access the demo, through this option. Press the MENU button To GUIDE PLUS+ DEMO To enter the demo. For information on the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Demo, please turn to page 22. Continued above... INITIAL V-CHIP Your TV is equipped with V-Chip Technology which enables TV Parental Guideline and Movie (MPAA) Guideline controls. V-Chip technology allows you to program your TV to receive, or not receive, programs based on content according to the guidelines. When a viewer attempts to watch a blocked channel this message appears: THIS PROGRAMMING EXCEEDS YOUR RATING LIMITS. PLEASE ENTER LOCK CODE BY 10 KEY PAD TO UNLOCK IT. NO. ­ ­ ­ ­ SETUP 35 U.S. PARENTAL RATING SYSTEMS Programs with the following Ratings are appropriate for Children. Ì TV Y is Appropriate for All Children. Programs are created for very young viewers and should be suitable for all ages, including children ages 2 - 6. Ì TV Y7 is for Older Children. Most parents would find such programs suitable for children 7 and above. There may exist some mild fantasy violence or comedic violence. Children should be able to discern reality from fantasy. Programs with the following Ratings are appropriate for the entire audience. Ì TV G stands for General Audience . Most parents would find these programs suitable for all age groups. They contain little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialog or situations. Ì TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested. May contain some, but not much, strong language, limited violence, and some suggestive sexual dialog or situations. It is recommended that parents watch these programs first, or with their children. Ì TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Programs contain some material that may be unsuitable for children under the age of 14 including possible intense violence, sexual situations, strong coarse language, or intensely suggestive dialog. Parents are cautioned against unattended viewing by children under 14. Ì TV MA Mature Audiences Only. These programs are specifically for adults and may be unsuitable for anyone under 17 years of age. TV MA programs may have extensive V, S, L, or D. To watch a channel you have locked, enter the lock code using the 10 key pad. To set up the TV Parental Guideline Ratings... Press the MENU button To V-CHIP To operate (Lock icon appears) Press ZERO to access V-Chip menu V-CHIP ON OFF SET TV RATINGS SET MOVIE RATINGS UNRATED VIEW BLOCK FINISH To turn V-Chip ON or OFF To move to SET TV RATINGS MA TV TV 14 TV PG TV G TV Y7 TV Y V/FV S L D -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -------- -- -- -- -- -- VIEWING GUIDELINES Ì V/FV is for VIOLENCE / FANTASY VIOLENCE Ì S stands for SEXUAL CONTENT Ì L stands for strong LANGUAGE Ì D stands for suggestive DIALOG 36 INITIAL SETUP To set up Movie Ratings... Press the MENU button To V-CHIP To operate (Lock icon appears) Press ZERO to access V-Chip setup options To SET MOVIE RATINGS To enter movies menu X NC-17 R PG-13 PG G NR -------------- Directions to Block Viewing: Line up the cursor in the column (TV PG, TV G, etc.) with the content row (V/FV, S, etc.) and press the or to move the cursor to the correct location, and press or to turn the locking feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a "--". An example. To block viewers under 14 from all shows: Move the cursor to the top row of that column and add a lock icon. Once you've put a lock on the top row, everything in that column is automatically locked. To the TV 14 Column To turn on the lock MA TV TV 14 TV PG TV G TV Y7 TV Y V/FV S L D -- -- -- -- -------- -- -- -- -- -- Press EXIT when done Note: If you want to change the setup, move the cursor to the top column and change to "--" and then you can select individual categories to block. Ì NR - Not Rated. This is a film that has no rating. In many cases these films were imported from other countries. Other NR films may be from amateur producers who didn't intend to have their film widely released. NR (Not Rated) Programming may contain all types of programming including chhildren's programming, foreign programs, or adult material. Ì G ­ General Audience. In the opinion of the review board, these films contain nothing in the way of sexual content, violence, or language that would be unsuitable for audiences of any age. Ì PG ­ Parental Guidance. Parental Guideance means the movie may contain some contents such as mild violence, some brief nudity, and strong language. The contents are not deemed intense. Ì PG-13 ­ Parents Strongly Cautioned. For parents with children under 13, they are cautioned that the content of movies with this rating is more explicit in sexual, language, and violence content than PG. Special Notes about V-Chip: 1) Some programs do not have a rating signal, therefore, even if you setup V-Chip, those programs will not be locked. Parents are cautioned to preview the contents of these programs or movies. 2) Canadian Viewers. V-Chip function is based on specifications for the US and therefore may not work properly in Canada. INITIAL Ì R Restricted. These films contain material that is explicit in nature and is not recommended for unsupervised children under the age of 17. Ì NC-17 No One Under 17. These movies are considered what most parents would feel is too adult for their children to view and can consist of strong language, nudity, violence, and suggestive and explicit subject matters. Ì X No One under 18. Innappropriate for anyone under 18. Directions to Block Movie Viewing: In order to block viewers from any or all of these sorts of contents, press the or to move the cursor to the correct location, and press or to turn the locking feature on or off. An item is locked if the icon appears instead of a "--". To block viewers under X and NC-17 rated from shows: To the X Column To turn on the lock X NC-17 R PG-13 PG G NR ------------ SETUP