User manual RCA F36650

Television User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time. TOCOM 15893090 Models: F27650, F32650, F36650 Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. 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. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Power Consumption: 120V ~ 60 Hz A.C. 128W (model F27650), 142W (model F32650), 146W (model F36650) Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond. Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage. FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty. 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 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. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product. Model No. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Serial No. __________________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase Date: ______________________________________________________________________________________ Dealer/Address/Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________ VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems B.V., respectively. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. AND GEMSTAR ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. OR GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT 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. Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV's features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+TM system is an on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to see what's on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You can also browse programs by category with the sort feature. When you access the News feature, MSNBC appears in your video window if it's available through your TV. One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You don't have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set up a recording. Requirements: · · · Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You'll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1. One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINKTM cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR. If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box. V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings. Requirements: · · Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV's main menu (Chapter 3 has details). The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program. 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INPUT2 VIDEO R-AUDIO-L Y PB PR VPORT Jack Description: Allows you to connect an XboxTM video game console or a component, such as a DVD player, to the TV. Requirements: · When connecting an Xbox video game console to the TV, use only an Xbox to VPORT cable (Chapter 1 has details). When connecting a DVD player, for example, to the TV, use only the Component video to VPORT cable. The DVD player must have Y, PB, PR jacks (Chapter 1 has details). VPORT · "Xbox is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries." 2 Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... 1 Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................ 2 Component (Y, PB, PR) Jacks ....................................................................................... 2 VPORT Jack ................................................................................................................. 2 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6 Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6 Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6 Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6 Connection Pictures ................................................................................................... 6 Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6 Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7 TV + VCR + DVD Player ..................................................................................................... 9 TV + VCR .......................................................................................................................... 10 Using the VPORT Jack ..................................................................................................... 11 Jacks on the Back of the TV ........................................................................................... 12 Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... 13 How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 13 Placing the G-LINK Wands ....................................................................................... 13 Plug in the TV .................................................................................................................. 14 Put Batteries in the Remote ........................................................................................... 14 How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup ......................... 14 Turn on the TV ................................................................................................................ 14 Complete the Interactive Setup ..................................................................................... 15 Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 15 Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 15 The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 15 What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 20 Next Steps ....................................................................................................................... 20 Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 22 Using the WHO·INPUT Button ................................................................................ 23 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ......................................... 24 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ....................................................... 24 How to Program the Remote .................................................................................. 24 How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It ................................................ 25 Remote Codes ................................................................................................................. 25 3 Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 28 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 29 The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus .............................................................................. 29 Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 29 Sort ............................................................................................................................ 31 News .......................................................................................................................... 32 Schedule .................................................................................................................... 32 Messages ................................................................................................................... 33 Channels ................................................................................................................... 34 Setup ......................................................................................................................... 34 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 35 Promotions ............................................................................................................... 35 GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 35 Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 36 Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ............................................................ 36 How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................ 36 Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 38 How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 38 V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 39 Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 41 Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... 42 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 43 V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 44 Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 44 Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 45 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 45 Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System How to Use Your TV's Menu System ............................................................................. 48 Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 48 Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 49 Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 50 Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 51 Channel Menu ................................................................................................................. 52 Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 52 Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 54 Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 56 The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 57 Limited Warranty ............................................................................................................ 57 Accessory Order Form .................................................................................................... 59 Index ................................................................................................................................ 61 4 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: · · · · · · · · · Things to Consider Before You Connect Choose Your Connection Connections Using the VPORT Jack Jacks on the Back of the TV Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup Turn on the TV Complete the Interactive Setup · · Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 5 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges · · · Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. Protect Components from Overheating · · · · Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely. Don't stack components. When you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation. If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won't flow around other components. Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference · · · Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack. If you place components above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV. If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables. Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. Use Indirect Light Don't place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting. Connection Pictures Audio/video cables are usually bundled together. For better visibility, the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video). DEMO PIN vates o Pin acti This Dem matic an auto demo. s+ GUIDE Plu ; RETAILERS this remove Do NOT Removal will . o. Demo Pinautomatic dem disable the ERS: CONSUMDemo Pin this REMOVEthe G-Link cable rt and inse re using this TV. here befo Demo Pin You must remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV in order for your TV to operate properly and to connect the G-LINK cable. 6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. Components Connection Title Cables Needed Coaxial Go to... TV + VCR+ DVD Audio/video S-Video Component video G-LINK cable pages 8-9 TV VCR D DV TV + VCR Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable page 10 TV VCR Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book. Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V cables for short) are usually sold as a bundled set, but the connection pictures in this book show each cable separately for better visibility. Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you're getting ready to set up your TV. You need to connect this cable to your TV, and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work properly. G-LINK cable Audio/Video cables Component video (Y, PB, PR) cables Component video to VPORT cable Xbox to VPORT cable Coaxial cable S-Video cable Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup VCR VIDEO AUDIO OUT R IN R L L OUT TO TV IN FROM ANT VCR CH3 CH4 3 From Cable or Antenna TV (back panel) 2 CABLE/ ANTENNA INPUT2 VIDEO R-AUDIO-L TV VPORT Y PB PR INPUT1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO 1A 1D AUDIO OUT R L 4 G-LINK S-VIDEO DVD 1B 1C* OUT VIDEO S-VIDEO R L D VD Y Pr Pb * If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks. 8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your TV to your DVD player A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player. B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, PB, PR), connect three video grade cables to the Y, PB, PR jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, PB, PR jacks on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn't have Y, PB, PR jacks, go to C. -ORC. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD player and the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn't have an S-Video jack, go to D. Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks. -ORD. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV. 2. Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). Note: If your VCR has A/V input jacks, you can connect your TV to your VCR using audio/video cables for better quality. 3. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT). 4. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Then, connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on page 13). Go to page 13 Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV (back panel) INPUT2 VIDEO R-AUDIO-L Y PB PR TV VPORT VIDEO R-AUDIO-L INPUT1 CABLE/ ANTENNA AUDIO OUT G-LINK R L 1B S-VIDEO 1A 3 VCR VCR 1C AUDIO OUT R IN R L L VIDEO IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4 OUT TO TV 2 From Cable or Antenna TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L). C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the INPUT1 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the VCR. 2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT). 3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV If you haven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Then, connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place one of the wands of the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on page 13). Go to page 13 10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Xbox TV (back panel) INPUT1 VIDEO R-AUDIO-L Y Pr Pb INPUT2 DVD OUT L R VPORT CABLE/ ANTENNA VIDEO R-AUDIO-L 2 G-LINK AUDIO OUT R L S-VIDEO Y Pb Pr OR From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna 1 Using the VPORT Jack The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game console to the TV using an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided). Go to the Accessory Order Form on page 59 to purchase the Xbox to VPORT cable. You can also connect a component, such as a DVD player, that has component video jacks (Y, PB, PR) using a Component video to VPORT cable (not provided). When using the Component video to VPORT cable, make sure to connect the left and right audio cables to the component in order for the TV to receive sound. Note: The VPORT jack cannot be used for game consoles other than the Xbox video game console. 1. Connect your TV to a DVD player Use a Component video to VPORT cable (not provided) to connect your TV to another component, such as a DVD player, that has Y, PB, PR jacks. Component video to VPORT cable (not supplied) Connect the Component video to VPORT cable to the VPORT jack on the back of the TV. Connect the other ends of the Component video to VPORT cable to the Y, PB, PR and the Audio Output Jacks on the back of the DVD. -OR2. Connect your TV to an Xbox video game console Connect the end of an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided) labeled TV to the VPORT jack on the back of the TV and the other end to the corresponding jack on the back of the Xbox video game console. Xbox to VPORT cable (not supplied) Note: If you have an audio receiver, you might be able to connect a digital audio cable to the digital audio jack that's on the VPORT cable. Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) VPORT Go to page 11 for VPORT explanation. G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. The G-LINK cable enables the TV's GUIDE Plus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCR. A picture of the G-LINK cable is on page 7. CABLE/ANTENNA Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable or cable box. INPUT1 Lets you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player, satellite receiver or laserdisc player. · · · VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow. R AUDIO provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red. L AUDIO provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white. S-VIDEO provides better picture quality than the regular video jacks (INPUT1 and INPUT 2 VIDEO) because the color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the picture. When using S-Video, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT1 jacks. INPUT1 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO S-VIDEO · INPUT2 Lets you connect a second component such as a VCR, internet access device, DVD player, or laserdisc player. Its AUDIO and VIDEO jacks are the same as described for INPUT1 above. VIDEO R-AUDIO-L · Y, PB, PR (Component Video) provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade cables for the connection. When using Y, PB, PR, make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-L INPUT2 jacks. INPUT2 Y PB PR AUDIO OUT R L AUDIO OUT R/L Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound quality. Note: You might want to turn off the TV's speakers from the Audio Menu. Go to page 49 for more information. 12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box ­ If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. VCR ­ If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR recording won't work. The other features of the guide will work properly. How to Find the Remote Sensor G-LINK cable You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn't labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor. 1. 2. G-LINK wands 3. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with the cable box and/or VCR to which you're attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching the front of the component. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off. You must press and release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the button won't work). VCR CABLE BOX CHANNEL 03 4. When the component turns on, you've located the remote sensor. Placing the G-LINK Wands Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable box approximately one inch away from the remote sensor (see instructions below). TV (back panel) INPUT2 VIDEO R-AUDIO-L Y Pr Pb INPUT1 R-AUDIO-L CABLE/ ANTENNA V-PORT VIDEO Tip G-LINK AUDIO OUT R L S-VIDEO If you don't have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your TV, just coil the cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the TV. Connect to G-LINK jack on the back of the TV. From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna VCR SENSOR SENSOR CHANNEL 03 Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote. How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup The technical term is "Navigation" ­ how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it. OK To highlight an item on-screen, press the arrow buttons on the remote. Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left. Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to move through the menu system. To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK. Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color). Turn on the TV Press the TV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the TV (the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens "time out" after a period of time if you don't make a selection. The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually. Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV mode. "TV mode" means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV's functions. 14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup Tip To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup. The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to work properly. We call it the "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically. SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Español 3 Français Set the Menu Language The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. 1. 2. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system. Press OK to select that language. SETUP Would you like the TV to search for all available channels? 1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step Complete Auto Channel Search The next part of the SETUP asks if you want the TV to search for all available channels. This is sometimes called "auto programming." 1. 2. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A progress report appears on the screen. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears). Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the Channel menu. See Chapter 4 for more details. The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup Tip If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any of your information changes, you need to access the setup screens from the TV's main menu-- press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup. The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you need to complete the following steps. The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands must be placed in front of the remote sensor on your cable box and/or VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to page 13 for details). 1. 2. You should see a screen displaying the features of the Guide Plus+ system. Press OK to continue. The next screen asks you to locate setup materials and hardware. Once you have done this, press OK to continue. Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK. 2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code. Press OK when you're finished. Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next space. The left arrow button moves you to the left. Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if your TV is connected to cable. 1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK. If your TV isn't connected to cable, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears). Go to page 18. 2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK on your remote control. Note: The next series of screens is very important because the GUIDE Plus+ system must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV program listings. If you don't have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears). Go to page 18. Tip If you're not sure which channel is the cable box's output channel, consult the book that came with your cable box or contact your cable company. 16 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 3. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most common. Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/video cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7 for pictures of these cables. 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 5. Make sure your cable box is on. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box). Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes). Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don't touch your TV, VCR, cable box or any of the remote controls for these products. 6. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears). If your cable box didn't change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you have two choices: No and Test this code again. Test this code again: If you think the TV, the cable box, or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test, highlight Test this code again and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of codes). No: If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK (GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code). Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the TV can't find your cable box code, a troubleshooting checklist appears. Carefully review each checklist and follow the instructions on the screen. Chapter 1 17 Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR). If it is not, highlight No and press OK. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK. If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 3. Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing. Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don't touch your TV, VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products. 4. Look at the front of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes and press OK. If your VCR didn't change to channel 09, you can either choose No or Test this code again. If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test, tune your VCR to channel 02, turn off your VCR and highlight Test this code again. If you don't think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Tune your VCR to channel 02 and turn off your VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing another set of codes.) Keep following the previous instructions until the VCR finds the correct code. 18 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Tip Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again. · · · Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup. Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and if this fails, the test continues with all codes in the system. Skip this step: the GUIDE Plus+ system won't be able to automatically schedule programs to record on your VCR. Step 4: Confirming Your Settings 1. Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct. If all settings are complete, highlight Yes, end setup and press OK. If your cable box and/or VCR code testing failed, you should see INCOMPLETE where the cable box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete, additional screens appear. If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No, repeat setup process and press OK. Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus+ features, which may take a few minutes to load. If you don't want to see the demo right now, press OK to watch TV. Chapter 1 19 Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: · · If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings. If the program information hasn't been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the Guide (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program information is usually sent to your TV at night. If the TV detected that you have multiple cable companies in your area, STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup appears. · Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3. To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control. Next Steps Now that you've finished the Interactive Setup, you're ready to watch TV. This might be a good time to program your remote control. The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other components. Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your remote. 20 Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: · · · · The Buttons on the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed It Code List Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 21 Using the Remote Control L.E.D. The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. TV VCR ON OFF DVD VPORT AUX SAT CABLE To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the number, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 for two seconds, press 2, then press 3. Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) system. Move through the on-screen menu MUTE SKIP CH + VOL ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button in SAT·CABLE mode. AUX (auxiliary) Puts the remote in auxiliary mode to operate the component you've programmed the remote to operate with this button. You can program this button to control a cable box, audio components, a VCR, DVD player or satellite receiver. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the AUX button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel. CH (up and down) buttons Scan up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the DVD button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel. FORWARD If you're operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press FORWARD to advance a videotape or disc. GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel. GUIDE Displays the GUIDE Plus+ system; press GUIDE again to remove it from the screen. INFO Displays channel information. L.E.D. (light-emitting diode) The little light on the remote that lights when you are programming the remote. It also lights when you press a valid button on the remote. MENU Displays the TV's Main menu. You can also press and hold for 2 seconds to display the GUIDE Plus+ system. MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume. OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that is highlighted. ON·OFF Turns the TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and the remote is programmed to operate that component, you can press ON·OFF to turn the component on and off. VOL CH SOUND GUIDE GO BACK INFO OK MENU CLEAR 1 4 7 2 5 8 0 REVERSE PLAY 3 6 9 ANTENNA FORWARD WHO·INPUT REC·VCR+ STOP PAUSE 22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Tip To turn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON·OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE and Proscan products. PAUSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press PAUSE when the videotape or disc is playing to pause playback. PLAY If you're operating a VCR or DVD player, plays the videotape or disc. REC·VCR+ When the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the screen, press REC·VCR+ to program your VCR to record a program. If the remote is in VCR mode, press REC·VCR+ to start recording. REVERSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press REVERSE to go backwards on a videotape or disc. SAT·CABLE Puts the remote in SAT·CABLE mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the SAT·CABLE button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel. SKIP If you press this button before you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds and automatically goes back to the original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds (i.e, if you press SKIP two times before you change the channel, the TV waits 60 seconds and automatically turns back to the original channel). Press CLEAR to cancel skip timer. SOUND Displays the AUDIO PROCESSOR menu. STOP If you're operating a VCR or DVD player, stops playing the videotape or disc. TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information. VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the VCR button automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel. VPORT Tunes the TV to the VPORT input channel. You can program this button to control a cable box, audio components, a VCR, DVD or satellite receiver. When programmed, changes the mode of the remote when the button is pressed. To restore the VPORT button to factory default mode (unprogrammed), press and hold VPORT, then press 1, 0, 0, and 0. VOL (up and down) buttons Decrease or increase the TV's volume. WHO·INPUT In TV mode, press WHO·INPUT to toggle through the available Video Input channels (FRNT, VID1/SVID1, VID2/CVID2, VPORT and the current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists. Using the WHO·INPUT Button Use the WHO·INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources (FRNT, VID1/SVID1, VID2/ CVID2, VPORT and the current channel) and view the content from the component you have connected to the TV. 1. 2. 3. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the content from the component is turned ON. Press WHO·INPUT to tune to the available input source and view the component. Press WHO·INPUT again to tune back to the channel you were previously watching. Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers and satellite receivers. Note: The TV button cannot be programmed. CH - VCR ON OFF DVD VPORT AUX SAT CABLE CH + VOL CLEAR VOL Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a component ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button. Then press ON·OFF or channel up or channel down to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed. REVERSE PLAY How to Program the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control: automatic code search and direct entry. Instructions for both ways follow. STOP You'll use these buttons when you program the remote to operate another component. The remote may not operate all models of all brands. Using Automatic Code Search 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.) Press and hold the component button on the remote control that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.). While you hold down the component button, press and hold ON·OFF (when the light on the remote turns on, release both buttons). Press PLAY (the light on the remote, located below the ON·OFF button, starts flashing). The remote is searching the first set of component codes (there are 20 sets of codes). If the component you want to operate doesn't turn off automatically after 5 seconds, press PLAY again (the light starts flashing again as the remote searches through the next set of codes). Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off. Note: If the component doesn't turn off after you've pressed the PLAY button 20 times, the component can't be programmed. Tip To stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hold CLEAR until the light on the remote turns off.