RCA F20648 manual News, Schedule

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Using the TV’s Features

News menu

News menu

action buttons

selection

News

The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.

1.If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.

2.Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar.

3.Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the video window).

4.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.

5.Press the right arrow button to see full text.

6.If there are multiple pages of text, press the right or left arrow button to page forward or back through the pages of text. Press the down arrow to view the next story.

7.Select MENU to return to the Menu bar, or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Schedule menu selection

Schedule

The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-touch VCR recording if you have connected the G-LINK cable to your VCR. See Chapter 1 for more details on connecting the G-LINK cable.

To schedule a program to watch or record:

1.If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.

2.Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar.

3.Highlight a program within the channel listing.

4.Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar. The timer is then automatically logged into the Schedule menu.

5.If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn it off.

Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your VCR to the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR.

The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record.

Note: If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. You must choose between the two programs.

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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 of Your TV Front PanelFront Panel Jacks 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 JackWhy You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable How to Find the Remote SensorPlacing the G-LINK Wands Plug in the TV Put Batteries in the RemoteTurn on the TV Complete the Interactive Setup Set the Menu LanguageComplete Auto Channel Search 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 LineupGetting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System Guide Plus+ System MenusGrid Guide Grid Guide Action Buttons Sort Sort Menu Action ButtonsNews ScheduleMessages Schedule Menu Action ButtonsMessages Menu Action Button Setup ChannelsChannels Menu Action Buttons Guide Plus+ Menu Items Promotional informationWhy You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature How to Set Up the Auto Tuning FeatureChannel Banner SET VCR1 Channel Parental Controls and V-Chip How V-Chip WorksChip TV Rating Limit TV-14V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Blocking Age-Based RatingsBlocking Specific Content Themes Viewing Age-Based RatingsSteps on next Viewing Specific Content Themes Chip Movie Rating Limit Blocking Movie RatingsViewing 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 MenuChannel Menu Closed-Caption ModesTurning off Closed-Caption 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%