RCA F20648 manual Using the TV’s Features, About the Guide Plus+ System, Downloading Data

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Using the TV’s Features

Action Video Program Menu buttons window information options

Promotional Channel

information listings

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Since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your locale, you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different zip or postal code.

About the GUIDE Plus+ System

The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for details). Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.

There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system:

A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen (1, 2 and 3)

Video window

Program information

A row of menu options (Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messages, Channels, Setup)

Channel listings

Promotional information

Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted will be available in your area.

New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus+ system, so these too are subject to change.

Downloading Data

The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its first download of program listings. When the power is turned off, the TV locates a “host channel” that carries GUIDE Plus+ system data containing program schedule and channel lineup information. A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective channels.

To ensure that your first download of data is complete, you should leave your TV off overnight. Downloads occur several times a day. The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.

If the TV loses power or is unplugged, GUIDE Plus+ system program listings may be lost. When power is restored, make sure the setup information is still correct. The GUIDE Plus+ system will receive updated program information during the next scheduled download.

Channel Lineup

If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup after the first GUIDE Plus+ system download. You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question.

Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted.

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Contents Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. AgainImportant Information Product RegistrationKey Features Overview Auto TuningIntroduction On-screen Program GuideThis page intentionally left blank Table of Contents Using the TV’s Menu System Other InformationChapter Overview Changing Entertainment. AgainConnections & Setup Things to Consider Before You ConnectChoose Your Connection Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TVComponents Cables Connection Go to Needed TitleConnection TV + VCR VCRConnection TV Only Connect the TV to your cable or antennaSatellite Connection TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TVFront Panel Jacks Front of Your TVFront Panel Jacks on the Back of Your TV Audio and Video Input Jacks Audio R and L/MONO and VideoAudio Output Jacks R and L OUT Link Jack Video JackPlacing the G-LINK Wands Why You Should Connect This G-LINK CableHow to Find the Remote Sensor Turn on the TV Plug in the TVPut Batteries in the Remote Complete Auto Channel Search Complete the Interactive SetupSet the Menu Language Guide Plus+ System Setup Identifying Your TV’s LocationConfiguring for Cable Connections & Setup Configuring for a VCR Confirming Your Settings What to Expect Next StepsUsing the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote ControlUsing the Whoinput Button How to Program the Remote Using Automatic Code SearchProgramming the Remote to Operate Other Components Find Out If You Need to Program the RemoteHow to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It Using Direct EntryVCR Using the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Features About the Guide Plus+ SystemDownloading Data Channel LineupGrid Guide Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ SystemGuide Plus+ System Menus Grid Guide Action Buttons Sort Sort Menu Action ButtonsNews ScheduleMessages Menu Action Button MessagesSchedule Menu Action Buttons Channels Menu Action Buttons SetupChannels Guide Plus+ Menu Items Promotional informationChannel Banner Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning FeatureHow to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature SET VCR1 Channel Parental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip WorksChip TV Rating Limit TV-14V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Blocking Age-Based RatingsSteps on next Blocking Specific Content ThemesViewing Age-Based Ratings Viewing Specific Content Themes Viewing Movie Ratings Chip Movie Rating LimitBlocking Movie Ratings Chip Unrated Program Block Channel BlockFront Panel Block Lock/Unlock Parental ControlsUsing the TV’s Menu System Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu SystemAudio Menu MenusPicture Quality Menu On nextUsing Closed Captioning Screen MenuTurning off Closed-Caption Channel MenuClosed-Caption Modes Time Menu Other Information Troubleshooting Other InformationNo sound, picture okay Guide Plus+ System Problems Care and Cleaning Problems with V-Chip/Parental ControlsRCA TV Limited Warranty For how long after your purchaseOn next To Order USE Your Credit CardIndex DVD60%