RCA F32444 User manual

User's Guide
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Important Information
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire
or electric shock, do not
expose this product to
rain or moisture.
[_ aution: To prevent eIeetrie shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert,
Power Consumption: 120V _ BO Hz A.C. 128W (model F27450), 142W (models F32444 and
F32450), 146W (models F36444 and F36450)
Attention: Pour _viter les ehocs _Ieetriques, introduire _a lame la plus large de ta fiche dans ta
borne eorrespondante de la prise et pousser jusq6 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 Iogos, Rhone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your
warranty.
Cable lV Installer: This reminder is provided to tail your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
Code (Section 54 of the Canadian EIectrieal 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.
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TheVCRPlus+ and GUIDEPlus+ systemsare manufactured under licensefrom GemstarDevelopment Corporatiol_ and VCRindex
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PROVIDEDBY THEGUIDE PLUS+SYSTEM.IN NO EVENTSHALL GEMSTARBE LIABLE FOBANY AMOUNTS
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DAMAGESIN CONNECTIONWITH THE PROVISIONOR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT,OR
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Tablle of CoHteHts
Chapter 1: Connections _ Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....... 2
Demo Pin ..............................................................2
Put Batteries in the Remote .......................... 2
Connecting Components to Your TV ............. 3
_[V+ VCR ...............................................................3
Jacks on the Back of the W...........................4
Cables Needed to Coneect Components to..
Your IV .............................................................4
Why You Should Connect This
G-LINK Cable ................................................... 5
How to Find the Remote Sensor ...................5
Placing the G-LINK Wands .............................5
Complete the Interactive Setup ..................... 6
Set the Menu Language ..................................6
Complete Auto Channel Search ....................6
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup .....................6
What to Expect ............................................... 7
Chapter 2: Using the Remote
Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............. 8
Using the WHOolNPUT Button ......................9
Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components ..................................................... 9
Find Out If You Need to Program
the Remote ..........................................................9
Now to Program the Remote .......................10
How to Use the Remote After You've
Programmed It .............................................. 10
Remote Codes ................................................ 11
Chapter 3: Using the TV's
Featu res
About the GUIDEPlus+ System.................. 12
TheGUIDEPlus+ SystemMenu Ear...........12
( chapter 3 continued)
Grid Guide ..........................................................12
Sort .......................................................................13
News ....................................................................14
Schedule .............................................................14
Messages .............................................................14
Channels .............................................................14
Setup ....................................................................15
Promotions and Advertising .........................15
Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................... 16
How V-Chip Works ..........................................16
V-Chip _[V Rating Limit ...................................17
Blocking Specific Content Themes ............. 18
Viewing Specific Content Themes ..............19
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...........................19
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ...................19
Channel Block ...................................................20
Front Panel Block .............................................20
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ....................20
Chapter 4: Using the TV's
Menu System
How to Use Your TV's Menu System .......... 21
Audio Menu .................................................. 21
Picture Quality Menu .................................. 22
Screen Menu ................................................. 22
Using Closed Captioning .............................. 23
Channel Menu .............................................. 23
Time Menu .................................................... 24
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................ 25
Care and Cleaning ........................................ 27
The Front of Your TV ................................... 27
Limited Warranty ......................................... 27
Accessories .................................................... 28

Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect AgainstPowerSurges
Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
Turn off the IV 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 IV.
Protect Components from Overheating
Don't block ventilation holes on any of tbe components. Arrange the components so that air can circulate
freely.
Don't stack components<
Wben you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifiqrplace 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 IV, route all cables down the side of the back of the IV instead of
straight down the middle of the back of the IV.
If your antenna uses 30D-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 IV carefullyPlace the IV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength
to prevent the IV from being accidentally tipped ov_rpushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal
injury and/or damage the IV. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your IV.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the IV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect
lighting.
Connection Pictures
Audio/video cables are usually bundled togetherFor better visibility the connection pictures in this book
show each cable separately (audio left, audio right, and video).
Demo Pin
You must remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your IV in order
for your IV to operate properly and to connect the G-LINK cable.
Put Batteries in the Remote
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.
2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the
diagram on the remote.
3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
2Chapter 1

Connections Setup
Conneetino Components to Your TV
for information on using the different jacks on the back of your TV to hook up other components, see the
following pages,
Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of QnAUthodzed Serwce Representative who will visit your
home for a fee to inst_ll your electronic entertain men tsystem and to instruct you in its operation. For details
about this service, call 1-888-206-3359 or visit wwv_rca com.
TV (backpanel)
W+ VCR From Cable
or Aneenna
1. Connectyour "iVto your VCR
A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNAjack on your _R/andto the Output Jackon your VCR
(sometimes labeled OUTTOIV},
B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT1AUDIO R and L
jacks on the back of the lV and to the Audio Output Jackson the VCR(sometimes labeled OUTR L}.
C. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the INPUT1VIDEOjack on the back of the TVand to the Video
Output Jack on the VCR.
2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR
(sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).
3. Connect the G-LINK cableto the TV
If you haven't already done so, remove the berne Pin from the G-LINK jacl_hen, connect the
G-LINK cable to the G-LINKjack on the _V, Next step, place one of the wands of the G-LINK cable to work
witb your VCR(instructions are on page 5).
Note:if you usetheS-videocableto connectanothercomponent to the7_,you mustconnect the Audio cables
to theINPUTiAUDIORandLjacks,not INPUT2
4. Plug in the TV GO TO PAGE 5
Chapter 1 3

Connections getup
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.)
G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINKcable (provided)to this jack. The G-LINKcable enables the 9i"GUIDE
Plus+system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCR.
CABLE/ANTENNA Connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from an antenna, cable or cable box.
INPUT/ Connect a component such as a VCR,DVDplaye;satellite receiver
or laserdiscplaye_
VIDEOprovides composite video connection. The video connector is
usually yellow
R AUDIU provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is
usually red.
LAUDIU provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is
usually white.
S-VIDEUprovides better picture quality than the regular video jacks
(INPUTI and INPUT2 VIDEU).When using S-Video, connect left and
right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-LINPUTI jacks.
Note:If youuse theS-videocableto connectanother component to the TV,
you must connect theAudio cablesto theINPUTtAUDIORand Ljeck_
INPUT2 Connect a second component such as a VCR,interact access device,
DVDplayer,or laserdiscplaye_Its AUDIOand VIDEOjacks are the sameas
described for INPUT1above,
Y,PB,P_ (Component Video} provides optimum picture quality because
the video isseparated into three signals, Usethree video-grade cables
for the connection. When using y% % make sure to connect left and
right audio cables to the R-AUDIO-LINPUT2jacks.
AUDIO OUTRIL Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show different types of cables,
Notes: Audio/Video cables (A/V eables for short} are us_mlly sold as abrandied set, but the connection picture in
this book show each cable separately for better visibi/it}z
Please lace te the O-LINK cable (provided) when you're getting ready to setup your 73LYou need to connect this
cable to your 7_, and to your VCRand/or cable box in order for all the features of the program guide to work
properl)_
G-LINKcable
4
AudioNideo cables Component video Coaxial cable S-Video cable
(Y,% PR)cables
Chapter I

Connections Setup
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G-LINK wands
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDEPlus+system (the on-screen interactive
program guide) to work with your VCRand/or cable box.
Cable Box - If your IV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK
cable to receiveIV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel
when the program guide is on your "!Vscreen.
VCR - If your IV is connected to a VCRand you don't connect the G-LINK cable,
one-touch VCRrecording won't work, The other features of the guide will work
properly
How to Find the Remote Sensor
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. Turnoff the VCRand/or cable box,
2. Hold the remote control hot the one that came with your IV, 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.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or cable box} while you press the
power button on and off. "flu must press and release the power button each time you move the remote
(holding down the button won't work).
4. When the component turns on, you've located the remote sensor
IV (backp_el) 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.
Turn on the TV
Press the IV button on the remote control or the POWER button on the IV (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_Taecess the
setup menus manually pres MENU and choose the SETUP option.
Note: Pressing the IV button not only turns on the W, but puts the remote into Iv mode. "IV mode" meons that
the buttons on the remote control operate the W's functions.
Chapter I 5

Connections Setup
Complete the Interactive Setup
The menu system in your IV allows the "Rigfeatures to work properly Wecall it the "interactive setup"
becausethe TVasksyou questions, you answer and the TVmakesthe appropriate adjustments. Thefirst time
you turn on your IV, the setup screens appear automatieaRy
Set the Menu Language
The first part of theSfTUP asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
I. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.
2. PressOK to select that language.
Usethe arrow buttons on the remote to
highlight an option.
PressOKto select.
Complete Auto Channel Search
The 1Vwill searchfor all channels viewabie through your
antenna or cable IV system.This iscalled '_uto programming."
1. PressOK to tell the IV to begin searching for channels, A
progress reportappears on the screen.
2. When the screentells you the search is complete, pressOK
(the first GUIDEPlus+system setup screenappears).
Note:If youskip A_ltoChonnelSearchnow,youcan accessit
Ioter throughthe Chonnd menu.Seechepter 4 for moredetoils.
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, on-screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on IV 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 IV, and the wands must be placed in front of the
remote sensor on the cable box and/or VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work.
Step I:Identifying YourTV's Location
Usearrows to select country and pressOK.Then use digits or
arrows to enter your zip code or postal code and pressOK.
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Connections getup
Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next seriesof screens asksyou about your cable setup.
If you use a cable box, you will need to identity the channel you
tune your TVto when using the cable box, and the brand of
cable box
If your brand is not listed, choose "not listed" to run the test.
Follow the on-screen instructions to test your cable box.
Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
The next series of screens asks you about your VCRsetup,
If you connected aVCRto the IV, you will need to follow the
on-screen instructions to select your brand of VCRand run a
system test so that the one-touch record feature will work
properly
Notes:
If your VCRbrandisn't listed,choosetheNot Listedot3tion
Leavethecableboxon todownload program listing£ Leaveyour
VCRoff to recordprogramswith theGuidePlus+One-Touch
RecordFeature.
Step 4: Confirming Your Settings
• Cheek 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, highlightNo,
repeat setup process and press OK. Follow the instructions
on the screen.
• Youcan choose to view a demo of the GUIDEPlus+features,
which may take afew minutes to load. If you don't want to
see the demo right now pressOKto watch TV.
Downloading Data
TheGUIDEPlus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of program intormationz)T
ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your IV off overnight. If you use a cable
box, be sureto leave it on. Downloads occur several times a dayThe "iVmust be turned off for GUIDEPlus+
system data to download.
What to Expect
The next time you turn on your TV,the GUIDE Plus+system will appear on the screen.Thefollowing examples
explain what you might see:
If all of the program information has beensent to your TV,the GUIDEPlus+system appears with all of
your "iV program listings.
If the program information hasn't been sent to your IV yet, an outline of the GUIDE(without IV program
listings} will appear on the screen. Program information is usually sent to your IV at night.
If the IV detected multiple cable companies in your area, you'll need to select a channel lineup.
Featuresof the GUIDEPlus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.
ToOear the guide from your screen,pressCLEARor GUIDEon the remote control.
Chapter I7

L.E.D. The Buttons on the Remote Control
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0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings
through the remote control.
Toenter a two-digit channel, pressthe two digits. _ enter a three-digit
channel, pressand hold the first digit for two secondsuntil two dashes
appear to the right of the numbgrthen add the secondtwo. Example: to
tune to channel 123, pressand hold I for two seconds,press2, then
press3.
Arrow buttons Move through the on-screen menu system.
ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCRbutton in VCRmode and W/receiver
button in SAT-CABLEmode.
AUX Program this button to control a cable box, RCAaudio
components, a VCRor satellite receiver If you set up the Auto _Jning
feature (Chapter 3), pressing the AUX button automatically tunes the _[V
to the correct channel
CH (up and down) Pressonce to change the channel up or down; press
and holdto continue changing channels.
CLEAR Removesany menu or display from the screenand returns you to
"iVviewing.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode. If you set up the Auto _ning
feature (Chapter 3), pressing the DVDbutton tunes the TVto the correct
channel.
FORWARD PressFORWARDto advance a videotape or disc.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
GUIDE Displaysthe GUIDEPlus+system; pressGUIDEagain to remove it
from the screen.
INFO Displays channel information.
LE.D. (light-emitting diode) Thelight on the remote that lights when
you are programming the remote. It also lights when you pressa valid
button on the remote.
MENU Displaysthe TV'sMain menu. You can also pressand hold for 2
secondsto display the GUIDEPlus+system.
MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level, Press again to restore
volume.
OK When a menu is on the screen,pressOK 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, press ONoOFF to turn the component on and off.
PAUSE PressPAUSEwhen the videotape or disc is playing to pause
playback.
PlAY Playsa videotape or disc.
RECoVCR+ Whenthe GUIDEPlus+ program guide is on the screen,press
REC,VCR+to program your VCRto record a program. If the remote is in
VCRmode, pressREC,VCR+to start recording.
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Usin9 the Remote CoHtm
REVERSE Press REVERSEto go backwards on a videotape or disc,
SAT*CABLE Puts the remote in SAT,CABLEmode. If you set up the Auto _ning feature (Chapter 3), pressing
the SAT,CABLEbutton tunes the TVto the correct channel.
SKIP If you pressSKIPbefore you change the channel, the IV waits 30 seconds and goes back to the original
channel. Eachtime you pressSKIP,you add 30 seconds.PressCLEARto cancel skip timer
SOUND Displays the AUDlO PROCESSORmenu,
STOP Stops playing a videotape or disc.
IV Turnson the "IVand puts the remote in IV mode. Also displays channel information.
VCRI Putsthe remote in VCRmode. If you set up the Auto _iningfeature (Chapter 3}, pressing the VCRI
button tunes the IV to the correct channel
VCR2 Putsthe remote in VCRmode. If you set up the Auto _iningfeature (Chapter 3}, pressing the VCR2
button tunes the IV to the correct channel
VOL(up and down) buttons Decreaseor increase the Ivg volume.
WHO,INPUT InIV mode, pressWHO,INPUT to toggle through the available Video Input channels (ERNT
VIDI/SVIDI, VID21CVID2,and the current channel). In S/I mode, pressto select available channel lists.
Using the WHO,INPUT Button
Use the WHO,INPUT button to toggle through the available input sources (FR_IDIISVIDI, VID21OIID2,and
the current channel) and view the content from the component you have connected to the TV.
1, Press IV to place the remote in IV mode, Make sure that the content from the component is turned ON.
2. PressWHO-INPUT to tune to the available input source and view the component.
3. PressWHO-INPUT again to tune back to the channel you were previously watching.
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Usethese buttons
when you program
the remote to
operate another
component.
The remote might
not operate all
brands or models.
Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components
The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote
controllable VCRs,RCAaudio receivers, satellite receivers and cable boxes, The remote
is already programmed to operate most RCA,GE and Proscan VCRs,DVDplayers, audio
receivers and satellite receivers.
Note.TheTVandDVDbuttonscennotbeprogmmme_t
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote
To determine whether the universal remote needsto be programmed, turn a
component ON, such as a VCR,point the remote at the VCR,and pressthe VCRbutton.
Then pressON.OFF or channel up or channel down to see if the VCRrespondsto the
remote commands. If not, the remote needs to be programmed.
Chapter 29

Using the Remote Contro
How to Program the Remote
Tbereare two ways to program the remote: automatic code searchand direct entry
Using Automatic Code Search
1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR,etc.)
2. Pressand hold the component button on the remote control that corresponds to the component you
want the remote to operate (VCR1,etc.). While you hold down the component button, pressand hold
ON,OFF (when the light on the remote turns on, releaseboth buttons).
3. PressPlAY (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 Pl_again (the light starts
flashing again as the remote searchesthrough the next set of codes).
Continue pressing PUg until the component turns off.
Note:lfthecomponentdoesn'ttumoffofteryou'vepressedthePLA Ybutton2Otimes ,tBecomponentcan'tbe
progrommed.
4. PressREVERSE,wait 2 seconds.Repeat this step until the component turns back on.
5. To finish, pressand hold the SlOPbutton until the light on the remote turns off.
Using Direct Entry
1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate.
2. Look up tbe brand and code number(s)for the component on the code list on pagell
3. Pressand hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to
operate (VCR1,etc.)
4. Enter the code from the code list.
5, Releasethe component button.
& PressON,OFF to see if the component respondsto the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressingthe
component button and then ON,OFF again.
7. If you get no response,repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component
responds to the remote commands.
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It
Oncetbe remote has been programmed successfulltlyou are ready to use it to control your components.
operate the component:
1. Pressthe component button (IV, VCR1,VCR2, DVD,AUX, or SAT-CABLE)to set the remote to operate the
component.
2. PressON,OFF to turn the component ON or OFE
3. Usethe remote buttons that apply to that component.
Note:lfyoukeeppressingbuttonsondnothinghappens ,theremoteisprobeblyinthewrongmode.Y oumust
pressthec_mp_nentbutt_nt_tm_t_hestBe_m_nenty_uw_ntto_erate(i_iFyouwantt_perat_the
VCR,pressVCRlontheremotecontrdtoputtheremoteinVCRmode)
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Using the Remote Contro
Remote Codes
VCR
Admiral .........................................................2131
Adventura ...................................................2026
Aiko ..............................................................2027
Aiwa .................................................2002, 2026
Akai .............2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008,
2111,2112,2113
American High ...........................................2021
Asha ..............................................................2013
Audlo Dynamics .............................2009, 2010
Audlovox ......................................................2014
Bell £: Howell ..............................................2011
Beaumark .....................................................2013
Brokson_c .........................................2012, 2025
CalYx..............................................................2014
Candle2013,2014,2015, 2016, 2017,2018,
2019
Canon ....................................2021, 2022, 2114
Capehart ..........................................2020, 2110
Carver ..........................................................2062
CCE....................................................2027, 2061
Citizen ... 2013, 2014,2015, 2016, 2017,
2018,2019,2027
Co[ortyme ...................................................2009
Cok ................................................................2061
Craig ..........................2013, 2014, 2023, 2061
Curtis-Mathes .. 2000, 2002, 2009, 2013,
............2016, 2018, 2021,2022, 2024, 2115
DL_bernex......................................................2013
aewoo 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026,
2027, 2028, 2110
Daytron .........................................................2110
Dbx ....................................................2009, 2010
I]_mens_a.....................................................2000
Dynatech .........................................2002, 2026
[_eetrohome ....................................2014, 2029
[_eetrophon_c..............................................2014
[merson ...............................2002, 2012,2014,
2015, 2021,2024, 2025,2026,2029, 2030,
2032, 2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037, 2038,
2039, 2040, 2041, 2042, 2044, 2045, 2047,
2065, 2105, 2113, 2116,2117, 2130
Fisher 2011,2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051,
2052,2118
Fuil .....................................................2021,2119
Portal ................................................2002, 2026
Garrard ........................................................2026
G[ 2000, 2001,2013, 2021,2022, 2053,
2115,2120
Goldstar 2009, 2014, 2018, 2054, 2121
Grad_ente....................................................2026
Hadey Davldson ........................................2026
Harman Kardon .........................................2009
Harwood ......................................................2061
HeadquaKer ................................................2011
H_tachi2002, 2055, 2056, 2057, 2107, 2111,
2120,2122
HI-Q .............................................................2023
Instant Replay ............................................2021
JCL .................................................................2021
JCPenney 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014,
2021, 2022, 2055, 2056, 2058, 2059, 2050,
2107,2118
Jensen ...................................2055, 2056, 2111
JVC 2009, 2010, 2011,2018, 2058, 2111,
2123
Kenwood 2009, 2010, 2011, 2016, 2018,
2058, 2111,2123
KLH................................................................2061
Kodak ................................................2014, 2021
Uoyd .................................................2002, 2026
Log_k..............................................................2061
LX_..................................................................2014
Magnavox. 2021,2022, 2062, 2063, 2104,
2108, 2124
Magn_n .........................................................2013
Marantz ...............................2009, 2010, 2011,
.............2016, 2018, 2021,2058, 2062,2064
Marta ............................................................2014
Mas_lshita ....................................................2021
M£] ................................................................2021
Memorex .........................................2002, 2011,
2013, 2014, 2021,2023, 2026, 2104, 2131
MGA ......................................2029, 2065, 2113
MGN Technology ......................................2013
Midland ...............................................................2053
Minolta .........................................2055,2056,2107
MiL_ublsM2029,2055,2056,2065,2066,2067,
2069, 2070, 2071,2072, 2073, 20?4, 2106,
2113,2123
Montgomery Ward ................................2075,2131
Motorola ..................................................2021,2131
MTC ...............................................2002,2013,2026
Multlt_ch2002,2013,2016,2026,2053,2061
NEe........................2009,2010,2011,2016,2018,
2058,2064,2076,2078,2079,2111,2123
Nikko .....................................................................2014
Noblex ..................................................................2013
Olympus ...............................................................2021
Opt_mus....................................................2014, 2131
Opton_ca .............................................................2096
Orion ....................................................................2035
Panasonlc• 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127
Pentax...................2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120
Pentex Research ................................................2018
Ph_lco................................2021,2022,2062,2063
Phl]i£s...............................2021,2062, 2096, 2124
P_[ot.......................................................................2014
P_oneer.................2010,2055,2080,2081,2123
Portland .............................2016, 2017,2019, 2110
Proscan.....................................................2000, 2001
Protec....................................................................2061
Pulsar....................................................................2104
Quarter .................................................................2011
Quartz ...................................................................2011
Quasar ..........................................2021,2022,2125
RCA.......................2000,2001,2003,2013,2021,
2055,2056,2082,2083,2084,2085,
2086,2087,2088,2089,2090,2091,2107,
2115,2120,2125
Rad_oshaek/Rea[ist_c................2002, 2011, 2013,
2014, 2021,2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049,
2050, 2096, 2131
Radix .....................................................................2014
Randex..................................................................2014
Rieoh.....................................................................2128
Runco....................................................................2104
Samsung . 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112
Sanky ........................................................2131, 2104
Sansui ................................2010,2092,2111,2123
Sanyo ............................................2011,2013,2023
Scott..2012,2015,2025,2032,2035,2038,
2065,2093,2116
Seats .....................2011,2014,2021,2023,2048,
2049, 2050, 2051,2055, 2056, 2107, 2118
Sharp.2002,2017,2029,2094,2095,2096, 2131
Sh_ntom...........................2004, 2056, 2061, 2098
Shogun .................................................................2013
Signature ................................................2002, 2131
Singer ............................................2021, 2061,2128
5ony....2002,2004,2098,2099,2119,2128
STS.............................................................2021,2107
Sy[vanla2002,2021,2022,2026,2062,2063,
2065,2124
5ymphonlc ...............................................2002, 2026
[andy .........................................................2002,2011
[ashiko ..................................................................2014
[atun 9........................................................2058,2111
[EAC .......................2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111
[eehn_cs....................................................2021,2109
[eknlka..2002,2014,2021,2026,2100,2129
[MK ...............................................2013,2024,2047
[oshlba ...............2015,2049,2051,2055,2065,
2093,2116
[oteVls_on ................................................2013,2014
Unlteeh .................................................................2013
Vector Research .............2009, 2010, 2015, 2016
V_ctor ....................................................................2010
V_deoConcepts .2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113
V_deosonlc ...........................................................2013
Wards., 2002, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021,2023,
2026,2029,2055,2056,2061,2096,2101,
2102,2103,2107,2116,2131
XR-IO00 .......................................2021,2026,2061
Yamaha¸¸¸.¸¸¸2009, 2010, 2011,2018, 2058, 2111
Zenith ...................2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128
CableBoxes
ABC .____ 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006,
5007, 5053
Antron_x ..................................................5008, 5009
Archer ...............................5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
¢abletenna .........................................................5008
¢ablevlew ...........................................................5008
Century .................................................................5011
Citizen ..................................................................5011
ColourVoiee ...........................................5012, 5013
Comtron_cs.............................................5014,5015
Contec .................................................................5016
Eastern .................................................................5017
Garrard .................................................................5011
GC Electronics ...................................................5009
Gem_nl .........................................5018, 5019,5049
Generallnstrument ..........................................5003
Ham_in .................5020,5021, 5022,5035,5045
H_tachl .................................................................5003
Hytex ....................................................................5002
Jaseo .....................................................................5011
Jerro[d ...5003,5005,5007,5018,5023, 5024,
5046,5053
Magnavox ...........................................................5025
Memorex .............................................................5026
Movie T_me.................................5002, 5027, 5028
NSC...............................................5002,5027,5028
Oak .................................................5002,5016,5029
Ponasonie ................................................5048, 5052
£aragon ...............................................................5026
£h_l_ps..............................5011, 5012, 5013,5019,
5025,5030,5031,5032
£1oneer ....................................................5033,5034
£u_sar...................................................................5026
£CA ...............................................5047,5049, 5052
_ea_stlc ...................................................5009,5049
_e_al ........................................................5022, 5035
_e_ency ...............................................................5017
Rembrandt ..........................................................5003
£_neo ...................................................................5026
Samsun_ .................................................5014, 5034
Scientific Atlanta ... 5006, 5036, 5037,5038
Signal .......................................................5014, 5018
Signature ............................................................5003
SLMarx ...............................................................5014
Sprucer ................................................................50S2
Starcom .......................................5007,5018,5053
Star, ate ..................................................5014,5018
Starquest ............................................................5018
Tand¥....................................................................5040
Te[ewew ..............................................................5014
POcom..........................................5004,5023, 5041
TosMba ................................................................5026
Tusa......................................................................5018
TV86 .....................................................................5027
Unlka .............................................5008,5009,5011
Unlted Artists ....................................................5002
Unlted C_b_e......................................................5053
Unlversal ..........................5008, 5009, 5010, 5011
V_deoway ............................................................5044
Viewstar ..........................5015,5025,5027,5040
Zenith ..........................................5026, 5050, 5051
Satellite Receivers
Chapparal ...............................................5056, 5057
Drake ........................................................5058, 5059
G_ .......................................................................5000
General Instruments ................5060, 5061, 5062
Ponasonie ............................................................5075
Pr_me_tar.............................................................5076
£roscan ................................................................5000
£CA .......................................................................5000
_eallstlc ...............................................................5063
Sony .....................................................................5072
STS1......................................................................5064
STS2......................................................................5065
STS3......................................................................5066
STS4......................................................................5067
POsMba................................................................5068
Toshiba ................................................................5073
Unlden .................................................................5069
Audio
For RCAand Dimcnsla brands only
AM FM .................................................................4003
Aux .......................................................................4004
Phono ...................................................................4005
CD .........................................................................4007
Ta#e......................................................................4006
Chapter 2 11

Video Aetlon Program Menu
window buttons information options
Promotional Channel listings
information
Note: TheGUDEPlus+systemscreens
illustrated in thisbookarc representations
of what you arelikelytosee.Notaft
channe& programs,and GUIDEPlus+
information depicted will beavailablein
yourarea.
Newfeatures andoptionscan be
downloaded tothe GUIDEPlus+system,
so thesetooaresubjectto chang&
About the GUIDE Plus+ System
The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no+fee, interactive on+screen
program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows
your _RIdirect control of a cable box and VCR.
There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system:
• A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen(l, 2_t 3)
• Video window
• Program information
•A row of menu options(Grid, Sort, News, Schedule,
Messages, Promotions, Channels, Setup)
• Channel listings
•Promotional information
Usingthe GUIDEPlus+ System
To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system, press GUIDE on the remote.
To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system:
• Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+
system and tune to the ehannO.
• Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the
channel displayed in the video window
• Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to
the original channel.
TheGUIDEPlus+ System Menu Bar
The GUIDE Plus+ system offers seven different options on the Menu barGrid, Sort, News, Schedule,
Messages, Channels and Setup, To access the Menu bar:
1+ Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
2. Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar (the Grid Guide appears by
default}.
3. Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus.
4. Press OK, or MENU, or use the down arrow button to see the menu options.
Grid Guide
The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+
system. It displays the current programming for each channel
The current program is displayed in the video window
• Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to
browse channel listings and the channel up and down
buttons to page through the listings. Use the right and left
arrow buttons to browse future program listings.
• To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to
view in the channel listing and press OK. Press CLEAR to exit
the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original channel
Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the
channel in the video window
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Grid gulde Grld guide
menu action buttons
selection
/
Network icons
Use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described below
Grid Guide Action Buttons
Action buttons will change according to where you are in the
GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before
pressing the command numbers.
When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons
appear:
Watch Press I on the remote to place a timer in the
Schedule for the "IV to turn on and tune to the program
highlighted in the channel listing,
•Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box
and enter the number of the channel you want.
• Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the
Schedule for the VCRto record the program highlighted in
the channel listing.
ExpandedInformation
PressINFOon the remote to seeadditional program
information.
Sort
Lockingthe Video Window
Highlight the network icon and press1 to lock or unlock
the video window.
When highlighting the Channel names(the left column on the
channel listing), the following Action buttons appear:
Lock/Unlock PressI to lock or unlock the video window to
either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDEPlus+
system (lock) or change as you browse through different
channels (unlock),
Sort
The Sort menu lets you browse programs by eategor;lsueh as
sports, movies or ehildreng programs, Use the action buttons to
set up watch timers or record timers.
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News menu News menu
action buttons selection
News
TheNews menu letsyou browse current news stories by
headline,
1. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story
• Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one
story at a time.
• Use the channel up and down to browse through the
list one page at a time.
2. Pressthe right arrow button or INFObutton to seefull text.
Schedulemenu
selection
Schedule
The Schedule menuallowsyou to alter timersfor either viewing
or recordingprograms.
ScheduleMenu Action Buttons
When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons
appear:
•Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to
remove from the schedule and press1 on the remote.
•Change Highlight the Walch or Record timer you wish to
change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency
between the following choices:
DALLY records the same program each day Monday
through Friday
ONCE records only on that day
WEEKLY records the program each week at the sametime.
Messages
Occasionally you will receivemessagesregarding your GUIDEPlus+system, as well as special programming
information. _6ucan accessthese messagesfrom the Messagesmenu on the Menu bar
Channels
You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance,
you may disable channels that you never watch. Useaction buttons to remove, replace or change channels.
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Setup
The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. Yu can do the following in
the Setup Menu
Change system setdngs _ Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are
eorrecL
Review options - Displaysthe GUDE Plus+ auto display options.
On - Automaticaly displays the GUIDEPlus+ system when you pressthe ON,OFF button on the remote
control.
Off- Disablesthe GUIDEPlus+ system from being displayed when you pressthe ON,OFF button on the
remote control
Viewdemo - Runsthe GUIDEPlus+ systemdemonstration
Promotional information
Promotions and Advertising
To find out more information about a program, advertisement or
special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing
or promotional information box. Press INFO for more
information.
You can view a list of all available advertisements by selecting
promotions from the menu bar
Channel Banner
There are severalindicators that might appear when you press
the _V or INFObuttons on the remote. Thisdisplay is called the
Channel Banne{ The following list describes the items on the
Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
12:01 Displays the current time.
The lock is displayed to indicate when I_rental
Controls are locked or unlocked.
] Displayedwhen ClosedCaptioning is available on the
current channel.
ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channeE
60 Displays the current channel or input channel.
" Displayed when you mute the audio.
{(_1)] Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo.
SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP(Second Audio Program) information.
Displayed when the SleepTimer has beenset.
DO:DO Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip (SKIP)timer
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Parental Controls and V-Chip
Thefirst three choices in theParentel Controls menu involve software inside your lV (referred to asWChip)
which allows you to block 1Vprograms and movies basedon violence, sex,or other content you may believe
children should not view
Onceyou block programs, you can unbloek programs by entering a password.
By default, the software inside your lV is turned "off."
HowV-Chip Works
V-Chip reads the program_ age-based rating (lV-MA, 11/-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult
Language (L),etc.}]. If you have blocked the rating and/or content themes that the program contains, you will
receive the message,"This channel is not approved for viewing."
Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no content themes will
only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. _'ucan also block out programs that have been given a
rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered "unrated." The lV age-based ratings and content
themes you can block are listed.
IV-MA - Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to beviewed by adults and may be unsuitable for
children under 17. it contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L},
explicit sexualactivity (S},or graphic violence (V).
1'7-14 - Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents wouldfind unsuitable for
children under 14. Farentsare strongly urged to exercisegreater care in monitoring this program and are
cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more
of the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D}, strong coarselanguage (L), intense sexual
situations (S}, or intense violence (V}.
TV-PG - Parental GuidanceSuggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger
children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children. The program contains one or more
of the following content themes: some suggestive dialogue (D),infrequent coarse language (L},some sexual
situations (S), or moderate violence (V).
IV-G - GeneralAudience. Most parentswould find this program suitable for all ages. It contains
little or no sexual dialogue (D)or situations (S},no strong language (L),and little
or no violence (V).
TV-Y7 -Directedto Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7and above. It may be more
appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make-
believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV}or comedic
violence,or may frighten children under the age of 7.
IV-Y - All Children. Themesand elements in this program are designed for a youngaudience, including
children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.
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V-Chip TV Rating Limit
The V_ChipIV Rating Limit lets you decide which1V programs can and cannot be viewed,_ set TV
programming limits:
1. ChooseParental Controls from the Main menu. ff FMentalControls are locked, you must enter your
password.If they are not locked, you will get a messagereminding you that your limits will not be
effective until you lock I_rental Controls,
2. PressMENUto continue.
3. Highlight and select WChip TVRating LimiL
4. Usethe arrow buttons and the OK button on your remote to change the status of a _RIprogram rating or
content theme from View to Block.
Changing the status of "iVprogram limits is described in more detail later in the chapter
The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
Thefollowing is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen,
Rating Field
Lets you select from a list of
age_basedratings you can block
or view,
Rating Status Field
Lets you select whether the status of
the age-based rating limit to the left is
View or 81ock.
Content Themes
Lists the content themes you
can block or view
Content Status Fields
Lets you select which content
themes to view for the selected
rating, and whether the status
of the content theme is
currently View (V) or Block (8),
m
Rating Settings Area
Letsyou see the current block/view state of age-based
ratings and associated content. TheView (V) settings are
coded in green, and the Block (B) settings are coded in red,
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Hierarchyof Age-BasedRatings
W_MA Mature Audience Oniy
lVq4 Pa_entsStrongly Cautioned
TV_PG Parental Guidance Suggested
TV_G General Audi_nc_
1V_Y7 Directed to Children 7 years
and older
]kLy A11Children
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
You can automatically block all program ratings above a
specified age-based rating level,
To block programs with higher ratings:
1. Use the arrow buttons to highlight theRefing field.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to
the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not
want the child to watch.
3. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight
to the Status field,
4. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle betwee#/iew
and Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all
higher ratings automatically changes toB/ock (and B),
5. Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the
screen when you are finished,
6. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls
menu. Enter a password; if you have not set your password,
you will be prompted to enter it again.
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
After you block age-based ratings, you can change some of the
ratings back to View,
1. Usethe up/down arrow buttons to sOect the rating with a
status of Block.
2. Pressthe right arrow button to move the yellow highlight
to the rating status field.
3. Pressthe up button to sOectView
Note: Thecontentstatus fields correspondingto theunb/ocked
reling becomeViewas well.Theyand theage-basedrafing status
are theonly fields that automatically changebackto Viewwhenyou
complete thisproces&
Remembertolock Parentvl Controis for mdng limits to takeeffecL
BlockingSpecific Content Themes
You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, FV and lWY on your
screen.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme
for higher rated programs as well.
TO block program content, highlight the Content Field, and then follow the same steps described for blocking
age-based ratings (above).
Note: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age-based ratings. Programs received w;th no
canton t themes will only be blocked if you block B_eirage-based reting.
Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect:
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