Other Information
Scheduled Watch or Record doesn’t occur
•Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 32 for instructions.
•Make sure the wands of the
•Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you’ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when it starts recording (if it’s already on when recording starts, the system will turn it off).
•Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly.
•Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. If you don’t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully, the Record option won’t be available. Go to page 18 for detailed instructions.
•If a cable box is attached to your TV, make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. Go to page 16- 17 for detailed instructions.
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
•Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
•Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate.
•Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.
•Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)
•You might need to drain the remote’s microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds. Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls
The rating limits don’t work
•You must lock the settings. Go to the TV MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 5 on your remote), select Lock Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote).
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
•If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds. Nothing appears on the screen, Parental Controls simply unlock and you can
The
•Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating.
The Front of Your TV
If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENU for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
CH ^ | Scans down through the current channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the |
arrow down button on the remote control.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the arrow up button on the remote control.
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