RCA F36695BCYX1CL Owner's manual

Setup
& Features
TOCOM# 15358390

SETTING UP THE GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD* SYSTEM
To completeGUIDE Plus+Gold setup,you i_usthave alreadyconnectedthe GUIDEPlus+
Gold controllersto yourcableboxand VCR if youhave aVCR or Cablebox.Referto the
Se[upandGsP_ectionssectionof theU_-'s G_ideforadditicrmlinfor_mticn.
You can set up the GUIDE Plus+Gold
syst_ d_ringInteractiveSettporby
selectingthe GUIDEPlus+Menu frc_i_the
Main Menu.
During the Settp you will prcgram the
system to display yam- local prcgram
listirr3s and control ymlr cable h_x or
VCR. After- you complete each screen,
press OK on the remDte to advance.
Guide
Select yc%_- Country e_nd enter yc%_- ZIP
@rPcstal mie.
_he _lext series of screeps asks yoa about
youz- cable TV setup. If you have a cable
box, you need to set the GUIDE Plus+
Gold syste@ to cormrol it. Otherwise, it
may not he able to locate and download
program inform_titn.
Tune youi- @3ble box to Channel 2 and then
select the brand of yc%_- cable b_x frcm the
choices a_-dilable. She syst_ then se_rges
for the correct ccde to osntrol ymzr cable
box. When your cable box switches to
_ 9 it bss los_tet th_ correct ccde.
NOTE
Char_r_@Is0 or 2 4ca_ b0 L_SedfoitilecaL}k_
boxs output cb_}rlr/o] "0" is usod foF VIDEO
INPUT 1 0NPUT 2 cannot be used)
*GUIDEPlus+Goldis a trademarkof TndexSystersT_Tc,
2
Select Y_ if the cable box _ to charmel 9, or ND if it did not. If you select
ND, the system will try another- cole.
If _ Plus+Goldcannotre_dogpizeeitheryot_-cablebox or VCRafterseveral
trie% a screenstatin_'_ableBox _CR) testfailed...Pleasec_nsultyot_-_191 and
tryagaJm"appears.You havea choiceto eitherTry_gainor SkipCableB_ Setup.
Ifthis_, yousheuld:
• Doublec_heckthebrandofyourcableb_xor V<I%,e_ndtry enteringit again.
• @_c9 toi_<esmzeth_IRcontrollersem_epositionedcorrectly.
If youcheoseto skipthe cablebox (orVCR) setupsm_ featuresof theguidem_y
notheavailableuntily_asuccessfullycompletethisprocedure.

Once the correct i_del of cable box has
been identified,yoa need to set tl_ cable
bo_<'s ctlt_itc_h_nel.
_ter the chmmel you no_lly use to view
charmels through you_- cable box-usually 3
or4. Chnsmlt ymir c_ble hax's _cn
hook or yotm- cable cc_@>3ny if you are not
sure. Choose 0to use VIDEO IN_U_ 1.
SelectYESif you havea VCR,or_Oif pudo
rst.
(AnsweringND automaticallyskipsforwardto
the endof £_dlDEPlus+Gold setup.)
T_-eyourVCR to channel2a_ndturnitoff.
_hterthebrandofyourVCR.
When the _ Plus+ Gold system correctly identifies the correct code for you_-VCR,
the VCR's t_ changes to cha_]nel9.
Select YESif the V£Rautm_tically_ to channel 9, or NOif it didnot.
If yoa select NO, the syst_ will tw angth_ ccde.
The last screen crm_s up when you've successfully fimAshed the GUIDE Plus+ Cold setup.
Remember :
• Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.
• Leave your VCR turned OFF to record progran_.
Press CE to lemve the GUIDE Plus+ Cold system setup and either return to the T¢' s
Interactive Setup or the H_in _nu.
GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD DATA
EheGUII_Plus+Coldsyst_ is_otavailableuntilitccmpletesitsfirstdownlcedof
programinformation.
When the power- is turned off, the TV locates a "host c_hina_el" that carries GUIDE
Plus+ Cold data contaiPing program schechie and cbmmnel l_ing im_ozmation. A
ch_el i_p is th_ listof stationsand theirrespectivechar_]els.
To €_surethatyourfi_ downloadof datais osmplete,you shouldleaveyou_-TV off
overnight.Downlc>adscc_<m-severaltim_sa day. The TV i_mstbe tu_z_edoff for GUEOE
Plus+Gold data todownload.
If the TV loses power or is tLnplugged, GUIDE Plus+ Cold program information may
he lc_t. When pswer is zestored, i_ke sure to review that the setup infom_tion is still
correct. The _]IDE Plus+ Gold program will c_qplete a download at the next
available t_.
NOTE
SiNce the program irl/Orri]adoN
provided by GUIDE Plus+ @old is
based or] your locale, you will _eed
to Rm setup again if you move
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CHANNEL MAPPING
If mmre than one amble compmny services your area, you may he prcmpted with a Channel
M_ing screen after the first _ Plus+ dswnload. You will need to identigy yo%_- cable
ccm@m_ by selecting the correct channel ntmhers for the stations in question.
• Use the leftand rightarrrm_to changethechammelgrotpandpressOK whenthe
correctcgmr_elgrctpishi_hli_hted.
GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD MENU
The TV' s i_£nu system enables you to adjust som_ of the <TdlDE Plus+ Gold settings. To
access the (7JIDE Plus+ Menu press _b_7 on the remmte to bring up the Main Menu.
Using the up and down arrows, point to GUIDE Plus+ Menu and oress _b_7 or OK. The
follcwln_ opticrs are available:
Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ setup screen.
_t_0 Setting up the GO]I_ Plus+ system is detailed in the he_irsing of this booklet.
Vim Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ demmnstration.
Plus+ Lebel Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Label menu.
Gn Displays the station r_m_ and shsws title w_ you change chammels.
Off Disable_ the Imb=_ & Title feature.
Plus+ Anto Display Displays the GUIDE Plus+ display options.
Gn Automatically displays the Guide when you use the TV button on the remmte to
tum_ @_ th_ TV.
Off Disables the Guide fro_l being displayed when you use the TV button on the
r_te to turn on the TV.
Ccn_ _ RL_S the GUIDE Plus+ de_smstraticn until it is tttrned off.
GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD
The _ Plus+ Gold system is an interactive on-scmeen prcgram guide that lists TV
schedules for youm-arem, and allows yotm- TV direct control of a cable hex &nd VCR.
Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen.
2here are five sections to a GUIDE Plus+ Gold screen:
• A row of Action buttcss at the top of the screen n_Jm_ed 1, 2and3
• ProTram information
• A row of Menu options
•_-_i listins_
• Advertising and special s_hcwinfornmtion
NOTE
GUIDE Plus_ Gold screens
illustrated h_this book a_e
represe_tations of what you are
likely to see Not all cha_r_els,
proglams, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold
in/oHnation depicted will be
available h_your area
New loatures and option,s ca_ be
downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+
Gold system, so these too are
subject to change
_mticn Program Menu
BattersInfor_mtianOptions
Ad/Show £h_rmelListirrjs
Information
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GETTING IN AND OUT OF THE GUIDE
To enterthe<_ide:
• Press£_dlDEon the remste.
7her_ aloe th_e ways to exit the Guide: GUIDE,
• Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Cold system and tune to the channel highlighted in
t_ _ listing. OK
• Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Cold system and tune to the channel displayed in
the View window CLEAR f
• Press CLEhR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Cold system and return to the origirml channel.
GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD MENUS
The C_dlDEPlus+ Gold system offers six different options on the _ bar: GRID, S{IRT,
SCHEDULE, MESSAGES, EDITOR and SETUP.
To access the Menu bar:
• Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Cold screen.
• Press N_NU or use the up and down arrows to highlight the Menu bar. The Grid Guide
cokes up by default.
• Use the left a_ndright arrows to access oth_=r ms_ls.
• Press OK, MF_7! or use the down arrow to access the menu opticrs.
GRID GUIDE
The GridGuideappeaT-seachtimeyou entertheguideand displaysthe _t progrmm_ng
foreachGh&nmel.The liveprogr-_is displayedin thevideowindow.
• Use theup e_nddswnarrrm_to browseGh&nmellistings.Use therighte_ndleftarrrm_to
brcwsefutureprccjz_1listJrgs.
• To select e_nother menu, press _NU to highlight the Menu ba_- and then use the left stud
rig_ arm_.
• To time to a charmel, highlight the projram you want to view in the ch_,l%el listing and
press(t<. Press _q to exit the 6ttide and _ttu_l to the original cbsrnel. Press
(/SIDE to exit the Guide amd tune to the chamllel in the view window.
EXPANDED INFORMATION
To viewmmre informeticn about a program, a6vertise_nt or special, highlight the Gh_n/%el
listing or ad and press the INFO button. Requestinj Trcse iI-_or_mti@l ahst< a particular
show will also display the PlusCode and the Shows cn Next for that channel.
Pressing _ _hile highli_in_ an ad panel will fill the screenwith ran/additional&hi!or
prcmotiorml L_fora_ticn re_rdir_ that particular prcgr_l.
Press the 7_0 batten again to exit the _xp_nded infor_mticn screen
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GRID GUIDE ACTION BUTTONS
ActionbutterswillGh_ngeaccordingto whe£_youare intheguide.Besureto lookat the
action bar before pressing the c_]mmnd ntmbers.
When brsesing the Channel listings, the foll_ing Action huttc_s are available on the bar:
Watch Press 1 cn the r_Dte to place a timer in the Sch_le for the TV to turn cn
and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing. When the TV turns cn the
Guide will autocratically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in
the View window.
GoTo Press 2 c_lt_heremote to bring t_pt_hedirect dial bsx a_ndenter the r&_Jserof
the Ghesm.elto _nid_ you want to tune. _his will highlight the ch_nmel e_nd_t
_rs_am in the Channel listing of the Grid Guide. Press OK to tune to the highlighted
channel. If the view window is unlocked, you can press GUIDE to tune to the channel
as wall.
• Record Press 3 @_ the remmte to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record
the prog_-_ highlighted Ln the Channel listLng. If ysu bare a cable bmx, changLng
Ghannels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to Ghange while recording.
7he Programinformationwimdowwill displaya c_nfirm_ti@_whenyou havesuccessfully
createda timertowatchor record.Ifyou haveselectedtwoprcsmas_towatchor record
_ni@hbeginatthesam_tirosoroverlsp,youwillr_oseivea timerccsflict1_ssage.7he
Guidewillnot schedulea ccsilictingtin.r,thereforeyoumustchose hetweenthe two
prngrm_.
WhenbrowsingtheChannellops {theleftcolun_on the Channellisting),thefollowing
Actionhuttoosareavailableon thebarn-:
Action
command
nuRSe
_w VCl_ Aux _AI.C_[E
SOUND (_0 _AIK
OUID[
<bsD
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<ag>
Lock/Unlock Pressi tolockortplccktheviewwisdowtoeither-stayatone
channelas youbrowsetheGuide {lock)orchmngeas pu br_se throughdifferent
cbmmels (unlcd<).
GoTo Press 2 on the remote to bring t_pthe direct dial bsx a_ndenter the nt_Jserof
the Ghesm.elto _nich you want to tune. _his will hi_hlight the ch_nmel e_nd_t
_rs_am in the Channel listing of the Grid Guide. Press OK to tune to the highlighted
channel. If the view windsw is unlocked, you can press GUIDE to tune to the channel
as wall.
SORT MENU
The Sor_Menu letsyou browseprogramsby category.The channelto whichyou are
_tly tuned is displayed in the video wi_m_w.
L Usethe leftandrightarrowsto selecta cateZory.WhentheSorti_ ishighlightedfor
thefirsttn_, the_i_ _tegeryisdisplmz_d,_ter thelastcatezcm/used
hec_ th_ default. A listing of sixmtegori_ is displayed.
Use the tp e_nd dswn arrows to highlight a subcatezory. For example, highlight All stud
press OK.
l W_ the listing co_s up, All _ are displayed. U_e the up and ds_ arrows to
browse the list of sorted progr-_s_one at a tit_. Use CH^ ap.dCHv to page thigh the
r_sult list. Seven days of p_m_ng are listed Ln the Sort _m.
Select _J to retur_ to the menu bar, or press £_JIDE or CLEAR to exit the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold syst_u
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SORT MENU ACTION BUTTONS
When viewing the r_s_lts of a Sort the follcwing Action huttcss will app_z" cm the bar-:
Watch Press 1 Cn the reTote to plac_ a timer in the Scheme for the _V to ttmql cn
and tune to the procjram highlighted in the ChaNnel listing. When the TV turns cn the
Guide will aut_tically appear with the scheaied p_ highlighted and tuned in
the View window.
•Record Press 3 cn the remmte to place a timer in the Schedule for theVCR to record
the p_ highlighted in the £hm_mel listinj. If you have a cablebsx, c_nginj
channels cn the TV will not cause the cable hex channel to change @ile recording.
The Programinformationwindowwilldisplaya co_-_irmaticn_k_enyou havesuccessfully
createda timertowatchor record.If youhaveselectedtwoprogramstowatchor record
_nichbeginatthesam_timeoroverlap,youwillreceivea timerconflictin£ssage.7he
Guidewillnot sc_hedulea cc_lictingti_r, thereforeyounmstchose betweenthetwo
prcgra_.
SCHEDULE
7he ScheduleM_rmletsyou createtimersforeither"viewingor recordingprograms.The
GUIDEPlus+Goldsystemallowso_e-butt_ recordingif you havec_Pmectedthe IR
controllerto ysurVCR.SeetheSetupandGcrmectionssectionof yot_-TV'sInstructicn
_31 for mmredetails cn ccrmectin_ the IR controller.
To schedule a program to wat@h or record:
• Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system.
• Highlight a program within the C_mn_el listing.
• Select Watch or Record f rc_l the Action hattcs_ baz". The timsr is then autocratically
logged into the Schedule memu. The program information window will sho_
ccrfirm_ticn of yoar selection.
• If you select Record, [_mke sure to place a blank tape in the V£R.
The Pr_gr_n information window will display a c_nfirm_tiQn vk_en you have successfully
created a timgr to watch or record. If you have selected two p_ to watch or record
_nich begin at the s_ time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict i_Tessage. The
Guide will not sc_hedule a cc#_licting timer, therefore you mdst chose hetween the two
progra_.
TO r_r_veor 'changethe frequencyof a s_ed event,accesstheS@heduleMenu frc_i_the
_mu ba_-.
• Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system.
• Press M_NU to highlight the _nu bar.
• Use the ri_ and left arrows to hi_31i_ Schgtie.
• Use the up and down arrrm_ to highlight the program you want to edit.
SCHEDULE MENU ACTION BUTTONS
When viewing the Schedule lr_n_ the following Action buttons will appear- on the bar:
Remove Hi_ight theWat@hor Recordti_erycuwish to remmvefrc_i_theschedule
&ndpression ther_7ote.
Change HighlighttheWatchor Recordtimeryou wishto chargeandpress3on the
r_]_teto togglethefrequencyhetweenthe followingchoices:
DAILY recordsthe sameprogrameachday 5tmdaythroughFriday.
ONCE r_c_rdecrlycnthatday.
WEEKLY recordsthe programeachweekat the sametim_.
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MESSAGES
OccasioNally you will receive _ssages regarding youz-GUIDEPlus+ Gold system as well as
special progrmmlng information. You can access these lnessages from the Yessage Y_u
on the Menuba_'.
To read messages :
• Highlight the t_nessage you wish to r_ad by using the up and down arrows.
Press INF0 to display the full text of the T_sss-sQe. If the text centirmes heyer_ the
screen, press INF0 to view the next p_ge of text. Goee you have rea_ the end of the
l_essage, pressing INFO closes the exp_nded information sad returns you to the
_bssages screen.
MESSAGESMENU ACTION BUTTONS
W_d% viewing the Messages lrenu the following Acticn buttons will appem- on the ba_':
• Remove Highlightthei_ssageyouwishto deleteandpressicn the renDte.
EDITOR
You_y cusV_dzethe_i listingby enablinjor disablinjthedisplayofcertain
channels.Forinstance,youtraydisablechannelsthatyounever-watGh.You canrestore
disabled ch_-_]els at a later peip_ Ln t_re.
•Press @SIDE to bring up the <TdlDE Plus+ Gold systmu
• Press NKNU to highlight the Menu bar.
• Use th_ right ant left an_ws to highlight _ditor.
• Use the up and do_l arrrm_ to select a channel.
EDITOR MENU ACTION BUTTONS
_hilebrowsingtheEditorirEnuthe follo_ingActionbuttcnsareavailableon thebar:
• Csmcel Press icn the remote to c_ocel any cbm_ges nmde since entering the
Editor N_nu.
• Change Press2@_ theremmteto cbm_gethe Gh_nllelnm_er forthehighlighted
_-mel line.
• On/Off Press3on thereToteto togglethe stateof the Gh_n_%elhetweenOn and Off.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubles so.times are causedby simple "faults" that you cmncorrect withsut the help of a
servicetechicisn.Ifyauexperienceany difficultywithyourTg orGuidesyste% checka
fewbasicrem_gie_beforecallingyoarservicetechnician.
Programinformatic_doesnot download
• Reviewyct_-setupinfomretionandi_kesureitiscorrect.
• TheTVi_/stheoff inorderto dswnloadinfommticn.Leavepur TVoff overnight,for
atleasti0hsu_, toreceiveadownloadforymm area.
• If youareusinga cableb_x,l_kes_irethecablebox iscn inorderto receive_rogr_
information.
Scheduled Watch or Record does not occur
• £bec_ _e for t9_r ccnflicts.
• £hec_ that IR cGn_t rollers are attachgt securely ani directly over the r_mDte sensor.
For mmre Troubleshsoting information, see your TV User's Mmua!.
Indianapolis, IN 46290
¢)1998 Thomson Consumer
Electronics, Inc,
[rademark(s)_) Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Printed in USA
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Configuration
et fonctions
TOCOM# 15358390

CONFIGURATION DU SYST[ME GUIDE PLUS+ GOLD*
Dstmr@aliserlacorZigurati@nduGUIDEPlus+Cold,lesccmtmSleursGUIDEPlus+Golddoim_nt
d_j& _trecormect@ssurleciblo-s_lecteuretma_n@toscope,simsusdispnsezde l'tmdesd_ux.
P_drplusded@tails,c_l_]itezlesesticaInstallatlcmeto_lne_crsdansleCuid_d_l"u_ilisatamr.
Vomspou_ez ccmfigurerle syst_a_
GSIDE Plus+Gold _a la configuraticm
interactivec_ _i s@lecticrmant
P!us+ Manu depuis le menuprincipal.
C' est au @surs de la ccnfiguraticn que vous
prcgms_m_z 1' affichage d_ la liste d_s
_issicms lccales et le foncti_t dm
ciblo-s_lecteur _ du mag_tcscoge. Apr_s
avoir t_ avec chaque _cran, appuyez
sur OK sur la t_16<rm_ande pour passer &
l'_cr_m slva_t.
Activ. GUIDE Plus+
S@lecticrp_z votre pays et emtrez _otre
esde gc_tal.
Unes@mied'6s_mzsvcusinterrosentensuite
surlac_figura_ devotreca_mloliffusi_.
Sivsusav_ztmc_bl@s@lecteur,ildoit_t1_
cc_m_nd_&partirdu syst@meC_JIDEPlus+
Gold,aurisqued_nepaspcuvoirlocaliseret
t@14_bmrg_r 1_ infer_m_ sur les _iss_m_s.
Riglezvstre clblo-s@lecteirmar lecarrel2,
s_lecticrr_zlamarqued_ votreca_nlo-s_lectazm
& pgrtitc_ ]allstefct_qie.Le syst_ _
_msuitele h_ ccde qui lui permettrade
ccn]randerle c_lo-s@lecteur. Lorsquele
ciblo-s@lecteirLesseau carrel9, celasignifie
qu'ila trcuv_le h:n osde.
REMARQUE
Les czInaLIX00U 24 peuvent etre u@ises
tort!me carlalde sortie du c_lbk)selectet_K"0"
esLutilise pourVlDEO INPUT1 (INPUT 2 ne
1oeutetre Lltilis@)
*@_L_ plus+ Gold est b-_ _u_ dd_os£_ _ _ KF]_X Syst C{nm _rV-.
2
S_lectio_z Y_si leclblo-s_lecteure_tpass@au canal9,et AOdaps le casc<_raire. Si
vcus s@lectiorp_zAO, ]e syst_ essaierat_%autrecode.
Si GSIDE Plus+Gold ne _t ni votre _lo-s_lecme_ ni votre magn@toscopeaprgs
plusieurstlmtatlves,lemanage '_ableBox (VCR)testfailed...Pleaseosnsult_ur mmmal
and tryagein" (Echscde testd_ cabl&-s61ecteur£_CR)...Veullezonnsultervotremm_el et
de rmuveau)s'affiche.Vouspsuvezsoitessayerdermuveau,soit sauterla
c_iguratic_ du ca_l_s61ectem. Si cettesitsati_ seprg_nte, _ms devez :
V6rifierde rmuveau lamarque de votre _io- s@lecteurou de votremagn_tcscopeet le
s_lecticrmarde nouweau ;
v_ifi_r que lesc_ntmSla_s IR_t placiscorrecter_nt.
Sivcuschoisissezde sauteri'_tayede c_nfigurati_dn cibl_ s_lecteur(_ d_
magn6to_cope),v_s psurriezna pas avoiracc_s& certainesfc_cti_s d_critesdartsce guide.