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Important Information WARNING dp°a ° rs To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. Refer servicing to qualified _IIL This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. _ service personnel. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped in{k)rlnation rest of the with SLlnlnlal+iZCS TV's features features a few and that of these how to use x_ill add to your features. C]lal')ter TV \'ie_ing 3 provides experience. more The |k_llow in_k)rn]ation abotlt ng the them.
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Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... Auto Tuning ...............................................................................................................
Table of Contents Messages ................................................................................................................... Channels ................................................................................................................... Setup ......................................................................................................................... 33 34 34 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ...............
Chapter Connections Chapter 1 & Setup Overview: • Things to Consider • Choose • Connections Before You Connect Your Connection Jacks on the Back of Your TV Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the Remote How to Use the Remote Interactive Control to Complete the Setup • Turn on theTV • Complete the Interactive Changing Setup Entertainment. Again.
Connections Things Protect 8. Setup to Consider Against Power Before You Connect Surges • Connect all components • Turn off the TV and/or • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly Safeguards sheet packecl with your TV. Protect • before you plug any of their power cords into tire wall outlet. component Components from before you connect or disconnect grounded. any cables. Refer to tile hnportant Overheating Don't brock ventilation holes on any of the components.
Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use tile following cllall, to determine connection is best for you. Proceed to tile appropriate page and connect your TV. Cables Needed Components which Connection Title Coaxial Go to...
Connections & Setup TV (back panel) FromCabie or Antenna Connection: 1. Connect your TV + VCR 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 attdio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of tbe TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT R L). C.
Connections & Setup TV(backpanel) VIDEO R AUDIO LIMONO R t OUT G'LINK S-VIDEO FromCable, CableBox, or Antenna Connection: TV Only 1. Connect the TV to your Connect the coaxial of your TV. cable cable or antenna from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back Go to page 2. If you're connecting A. If you haven't B.
Connections & Setup SATELLITERECEIVER From Cable or Antenna IN FROM ANT OUT 0_0 VI()EO R o L S-VIDEO VCR Satellite Signal TV (back panel) IN ANTENNA S-VIDEO 10 Chapter 1
Connections Connection: 1. TV + VCR + Satellite Co I _ect your Satellite \ :mtli() t i)ma_t the IN j:ic I.,, (,tl N. (]omk.tt the l)_Ic [.. , )I¸ the +.; C;<+m_u,.t '+; \ kk'u ulh],' I+\ :Had to+ tile. 5A ll)I pitt;ram Connect Htmiil_. coaxial ()>ill?evl ih,ttl cables the :liLt+lie tableN IX. . If( _itl+.l L _IONO) _ :il+l,: <,+u[b\\ I:+( i< ()tl tile ) It> lhe '_ttc'Nit,.' (g)titm:tl+ t) i:t& VIL)EO and (\\hilt: to the IN jack on Audio _H1cl red+ ()ulput tklu' bad, .
Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you al'e cormecting many components, please consult tile man_.tal that came with each component I_:)rconnection instructions. The picture of your TV's back pLIlle[ describes tile jacks on the I_ack of your TV and what types of conlponents that you can connect to these jacks. When connecting, make sure you connect Audio to Right Audio, etc. Output jacks to Input iacks.
Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUII)E Plus+ system (tile on-screen work with your VCR and, or cable box interactive program guide) to Cable Box- If your 'Ix,' is connected to a cable box you must connect tire G LINK cable to rece ve TV program listings Ik)r y()ur area, :ill(.]tO tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.
Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the p(n.,.er cord into the wall outlet. plug with the xxide slot in the outlet, ttae outlet. \ lnselt Match the wide tile plug completely blade of the into Put Batteries in the Remote \ \ \ 1. Remove the battery compartmel'lt 2. Insert new batteries. Match (liagmn_ on the remo;e. 3r Put the battel T conlpartnlent cover nrl the remote. the polarities cover (+ and -_ on the batteries with the hack (nl {lie renlote.
Connections Complete Tip To access the press MENU setup and menus choose manually, Setup. the Interactive 8t Setup Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's tbattnvs to work properly. In this book, we call it tile "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and tire TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The fhst tinle you tuna on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically.
Connections & Setup Step 1. 1: Identifying 1["your counu'y Your TV's Location is highlig]ltcd, press OK on the remote __onno]. If your country isn't I'fighlighted. press the up or down anox,, button on the remote to highlig]it contlx)] your country and pl'c+ss OK. .t USA 2. Use the number buttons Press you're Note: your buttons to go OK when []3'ot+rpostal (_pl your to the n_vt on you[ remote your zip code. finished.
Connections Highlight 3. _f_J_dwmr_#m.PmN_rcJK_W_7_rttm4rl_m k_o_,_t _ wI m_c _ a bkm er _ Wht<_ _1 _ _ wa_ the channel to which you & have to tune your Setup TV in order cable programnling, and press OK (a screen appears l_minding connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). TV. is your "fV tuned to v/hen usk_J _02 Notes: C'bamze/ 03 Choose lqden l/Mf_7_"iJ_rottr cable andio/video cables thes_ _ cclblt_s. ._ 03 4.
Connections 8. Setup Step 3: Configuring 1. Is 8 V(3_ co_w)cted If your 'IX' is connected for a VCR to a VCR. prvss OK. It' it is not, high[ight No and press OK (a screen will appear to COlmeCt your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCP..). to this 1Y? reminding you .rYeS °No 2. _o_,,_,_._,,_,,,,.,*,,,m_, 'tCR_rx_ AnImcc_t _r,d _,lrgaatt_ _ In_am _¢¢_g trr0rs .... t_sc' the up anti down arrow buttons tn highligl'Jt the brand of your VCR that is connected to the "IX'and press OK.
Connections Note: _p (/'the (;{ 7DE Plus+ tt list qf trottt_k'.sbooti;ig Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. ._ystem & ccm 7 locate iuslrttcti(ms a!(_ectl> the com'ect to belp.l'ott Setup code.[br the tx_l(>re.l,ou a qailz • Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. 1)3' I "C'R cOll/'iqttl'ztlioll Test afleruate cotttiutles Sk@ codes: tt'ith Ibis step. Step 4: Confirming ].
Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV. the GUII)E Plus+ system \'rill appear fk,llowing examples explain what you might see: on tile screen. Tile If all of the progranl information has been sent to your TV tile GUIDE Plus+ systeln 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 infornmtion is usually sent to your TV at night.
Chapter Using Chapter the Remote 2 Control Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate • How To Use the Remote • Code List Changing After Entertainment.
Using the Remote Control The Buttons L.E.D. on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel through the remote control. numhers and time settings directly To enter a two-digit channel, press tile t\\o 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.
Using the Remote PAUSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote or videotape is playing to pause playback. Control control, press PAUSE when the disc To turn off all the PLAY If RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components that are connected to the TV, press ONoOFF twice within two seconds. Th_ _ature on_ works with mostRCA, GEandPROSCAN you're operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays tl_e disc or videotape.
Using the WRI DVO Remote ON_aFF VC_ AUX TV S_,CABIE Control Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The ucdversal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllahle VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PP,OSCAN TVs. VCRs. DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want tile remote to operate. 2. Look tip tile brand and code nuh_ller(s) for the component 3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds remote to operate (VCR1, DVD, etc.) 4. Enter the code Dora the code list. 5. Release tile component 6. Press ON*OFF to see if tile component responds to tile remote conlnlands. pressing tile component button and then ON-OFF again. 7.
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Chapter Using Chapter the TV's 3 Features Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again.
Using Action buttons Video window the TV's Program information Menu options Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUII)E Plus+ system schedules for _,o1.11' :uua is an interacth,e aFtd all+.)ws your VCR. You tntist first set up the GUII)E on-scn+en progr:un guide the GUIDE Plus+ system. There Promotional information Channel listings are six suctions • A row of Action • Video (sue Ch:tp[er of the GI.'IDE bnmms on-s,.
Using Getting the TV's In & Out of the GUIDE Features Plus+ System To enter the GUII)E Plus+ system: • Press GUII)E on the remote. • l'ress and hold MENU lk)r 2 seconds on tile front panel. To exit the GUIDE Phks+ system: roDf J • Highlight a progranl tO tile channel. and press OK to exit tile GUII)E Plus+ system and tune • Press GUIDE to exit the GIII)E displayed in the xideo window.
Using Grid guide menu selection the TV's Grid guide action buttons Features 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 hefore pressing the com[ua nO n n nl/_el_s. When highlighting the program, time following Action buttons appear: Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a {imm in the Schedule fl)r the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing.
Using Sort menu selection the TV's Features Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel you arc currently tuned is displayed in the video windov,,, to wbich To Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ svstem isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted t_)r the first time, the Movies category is displayed Thereafter, the htst category used becomes the dethult.
Using the News menu action buttons TV's News menu selection Features News ThL 1. + +\'ellt_ tn_2nLi IL+tS yoLI [)I'O\VSL • cLtrr_2llt nL_\vs S[Ot'ii2s ])v headli]'l( +. If the GIHI)E Phis+ systcin isn't on your scix*en, press GUIDE on yoclr ienlot_ c'ontlOl 2, Press 3, Use the arlo_+\s t() highli_4h[ ,\eu's(if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the video whldow) 4 Use Ihc>up and down arrox\s • MI'NU on the Use* the Lip anti Use the channel rt.lnote {.
Using the TV's Features To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) event, access the Scbcdtt/{, lllent_ from tile Menu bar. of a scheduled 1. 2. Press GUIDE to bring up tile GUII)E Plus+ system. Press MENU on tile remote to select the Memt bar. 3. Use the arro\\s 4. Use the up and dowt'_ arrows to highlight tile program you want to edit. to highlight the Scl._edlll_, menu selection. Then use tile Schedule Schedule Menu Menu Action Buttons as described Action next.
Using the TV's Channels menu action buttons Features Channels menu selection Channels tl_e channel listing b_ cnal>ling or disabling the display of For instance, you may disable chap, ntis tlult ),ou ncxer v,atch. You c:u'l restore disab]ed channels at ;I I:llcr poll1{ ill thne, "lk_ucan customize certain 1. If the Gukle Plus+ system isn't on _our screen, plcss GI:II)E im your remote control. 2. Press MENU to select the Menu bar. 3, L!se [lie right and lefl aH-oxvsto highlight the (.7_amz_>/.
Using How to Get More Advertisement To find OLIt tnon_' the TV's Information About Features an or a Program inl()nllatR)[1 about a progranl, the le/t arrow button to high g _ the channel information hox. advel-tisenle[+lt or special, LtSe listing or prnnlotional Requesting more infornlation about a partk'ulal- show displays tile PlusCode prognumlling number and the Shows (m _;Z<\'tfk)r that channel.
Using the TV's Features ChannelBanner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). 12:01 l)isplays the current time. The lock is displayed to indicate are locked or unk)cked. Sample displays on a Channel Banner. [] Displayed when current channel.
Using the TV's l. Press MENU (the 71"MAlNMENlappears). 2 ltighlight Chunneland 3. llighlight Aztto 7_lHing and press OK. 4 Choose whic]l channel Features press OK on your remote control. _r_t_ would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets ynu set up the channel TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. that the Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel "I*z tunes to when you press the \:CR2 I_utton.
Using the TV's Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you 1o progranl cannot see certain programs, channels, The first three choices in the Parental or use Controls [he your TV so that chiMren fi_)n_ menu pane] involve coiltrols. software inside your "IX_ (referred to as V-Chip) which allows yon to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should certain not view. programs.
Using Age-Based Rating TV-MA IV-14 Description TV-G Ratings may be unsuitable indecetat language t_)r children (L), explicit Guidance Suggested, Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children. parents may want to watch it with their younger children. content t[aemes: some suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent moderate violence (V). The program contains one or more of the coarse hmguage (L), some sexual situations General Audience.
Using the TV's Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Tile following is an example of where items are located within tile Rating IJmit scre,t_r Rating Status Field I_'ts you selecl whether the leh is Ve_ )r the status o1" the" age-hascd Kuing lin/il I(i _ _,'k Content Themes l;lI1 Rating Field Eels _(}LI _ek_Ll )oU can bhlck Ill \W\\ Content Status Fields h-ill11 I.
Using Press the right arrow Status field, Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly TV-PG Parental Guidance TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children and older 5. Cautioned Suggested . 7. TV- Y 7 years All Children the button TV's to move the yellow Features highlight to t le Press t]/(2 Lip OF do\vn LIn'O\V I_LIl[OI1 [o toggle between View and Block.
Using Rating field the TV's Rating status field Content themes Features To block 1. 2. program Detennhlc Use the tile up 3. Press not the Press tile the right o1 the the an'ow v.,ith lip ol" content rating child through corresponding 4. tultil want scroll le\,e] _,ou don't do_\ n _l[]x)_ r buttons ratings do would lov,-es( and age-based you content: to watch dok\n an-o\v rcm,_t,: appears.
Using the TV's Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You Rating field Rating status field mo\iu ratilIg limits [|ow to block sections. set mo\it._ ratings To access the I'-CHII%IIOVIEI&I77AGLLIIITnacnu: 1. Press MENU on the remote 2 Select Parental 3. Select l'(._ip Movie Movie If you want your b[ocking and Controls Blocking on]y by movius vi_\\ ¸ mo\iu control (press (the rated ratings above a specifk, is explained d [cv_q.
Using the TV's Features V-Chip Unrated Selecting this option Program Block lets you decide if programs that the V-Chi I) recognizes as "'unl-ated" can he viewed. Note that "Llnrated" TV progranls nray include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins. public announcements, and programs wit]lout ratings. View Block All tmrated programs are available.
Chapter 4 Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different • Audio • Picture • Screen Menu • Channel • Time Types of Menus Menu Quality Menu Menu Menu Changing Entertainment. Again.
Using the TV's Menu System How to Use Your TV's Menu System You use the buttons on the remote make changes to the settings. The [k_llowing your TV. pages explain how or the front of your to use tile different TV to access types the of menus menu system to adjust and tile l_'atures of Menus Tile first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on tile remote or on the flont pane[ to bring aLptile Main menn. Note that hoMing MENU for 2 seconds displays the GUIDE Pins+ system.
Using the TV's Menu System Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound from stereo broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and LaserDisc players for a fuller, more spacious sound. Sound Logic" Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volmne conn'ol. SecondAudto Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available.
Using the TV's Menu System Picture picture Presets settings: Picture Preset. Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment. Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch fiom channel to channel.
Using the Closed-Caption TV's System Modes The "IWof|_rs eight closed-captioned To set tile Closed-Caption Menu modes, including four text modes. Mode 1. Select .qcreen from the Main menu. 2. Highlight appears). 3. Highlight your choice and press OK (tl_.e 5'eree_t menu appears againL Closed-Caption :_fode and press OK (tile Closed-Captio_t Mode Note; The Text modes cover ttearly half o!_tbepictmv on the screen to dt_'plg4Fthe closed-captioned text.
Using the TV's Menu System Channel # Use the LIp and doxvn a[T(I'_VNto scroll up and down through the c['mnnels available via your :.mttqlna. You call iJnter 111¢"channtq nuinher directly rising the number buttons. To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold "I" to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers. NormalList Only the }on scan Lip arrow buttons \,,hen down included (}7.
Chapter Other Chapter 5 Information Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel Buttons • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most prol_lems you encounter _.\ilh your TV you can correct by consulting tile Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won't turn on Press the' "J_+ bttltt)zl Make sure' the T\ Check is phigged the \_al! receptacle Sonic?thing lllight in (or c,xfc'i_sion cord) be \t roi/g check the ic't/l()lc' c(inlrol with your Fell]oft' st)hitiOllS t_ make sure it is "live" by plugging Press the POWER con{rol.
Other Information Troubleshooting No picture, • Mayi_e no sound but TV is on tile cable/air setting is set tilt. _'_c, tup option, and provide • to the _,'_rong position. tile correct information The chalme{ might be empty change ,Se](.,c.'t GUIDE Phts+ ,_[_lttt on the follox\ing screens. h'om the Main ll/enu, sele{.i Go to pages 16 17 for detailed instructions channels.
Other Information The Remote Control Doesn't 5onlething illight Maybe the May]_c remote Maybe batteries batteries, goLi t_2mote Problems The rating t een aimed in TV in ren'*ote may tleed the isn't is not you might Release [)e bet_\ have to button, with limits drain the iv.mole directly Mode.
Other Information Front Panel If you can't find your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many of the "lW's features. MENU Brings up tile TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted hems. Also returns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENU for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus+ system Ctl v Scans down through the current channel button on the remote control, EH A Scans up through remote control. the channel list. When list.
Other Information Show tile Authorized What your warranty Customer additional • does instruction. in_)rmation Installation alIC[ related ,Signal reception • Dau'lage Batteries. • Cttstouler Images hoM • Product Please shouk| of purchase date or first rental. not cover: l_ow to install, adiust, and _perate your television. Any adjnstments. not caused by your television. UliStlSe of neglect. btlrned onto |'uses. the screen.
Other Screw-on Cable attaches to the round antenna co**nectora tcalled 75 ohm Accessory Order Form F-Otx,) oJz the back cf 3'our VCR or TI 2 7_Je e_zds screw VH81 (3-ft) onto the connectors VH82 (6-ft) Secltr_ Information Part No. Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) for a Con_l&ctioll. Push-on antenna Monaural cable (6-ft) VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) Price VH81 $3.95 VH82 $5.95 VH89 $5.95 VH83 $5.95 VH84 $9.95 $7.
Other Information 2-u,ay Charge your order on your VISA. MasterCard. or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT IMPORTANT: Signal lle[/)51'olt or I "CR Splitter Colltl_cl "l_" CARD VISA" Copy complete account number from your VISA card Splitter VH47 M-Tq m-M r]-M My card expires: _ Amplified Antenna Allotl_'3'ott to qtlic-klr ./)'onl 1/_' (ttlt_'tllltl ctlhlt_ t>r sttfelIile (hSCOIIHt_ctilI_ IMPORTANT: tl second swilcb S_?tal Si,qltoI to thc wilboltl the (fll[_'_lllCI.
Index A Salv!lite ,',cccss(liies i- .\thallced c'Ollnet'liolls A_e-lkl',c'c) ,\N'HiNNA Al'ro%% I l I_[ltIi)llS PI% )t c'SSt II" \tit( & Speakers i- i[l "7 Sc'aich ( ]olor I'_. i9 I tulili_ "_0 I)VD Channc.I t l_tlttOi] 2Z H. 9 _T Front l_altelics l(}r tht_ lellR)tc Black I.¢'_el 4 _ 14 40 _3 Content Theme.
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