RCA F27718, F32718, F36718, MR68R718 manual Guide Plus+ System Problems

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Other Information

Troubleshooting

The channel might be empty — change channels.

If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

If you’re trying to watch content from a component that’s connected to the TV (like a DVD player or VCR), press the INPUT button on the remote control until the content appears.

Sound okay, picture poor

Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 49 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

Closed-captioning might be on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu. Go to page 50 for more instructions.

Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen

The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow button to select Setup. Choose Review options and select OFF.

Can’t see commercial skip timer

If closed-captioning is on, skip timer does not stay on-screen. To turn off closed-captioning, go to page 50.

GUIDE Plus+ System Problems

GUIDE Plus+ setup won’t switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box

Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors.

GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.

You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup. The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use the GUIDE Plus+ Setup in the GUIDE Plus+ Menu to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for 10 minutes. Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct value. If asked, be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on-screen list.

Program information doesn’t download

Review your setup information and make sure it’s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+ Setup. Go to page 16 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus.

The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off overnight, for at least 10 hours, to receive the initial download for your area.

If you’re using a cable box, leave it on so you can receive program 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 G-LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s).

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 19 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 17-18 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.

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Contents Television User’s Guide Product Registration Important InformationIntroduction Key Features OverviewOn-screen Program Guide PIP Picture-In-PictureChip Parental Controls Auto TuningComponent Y, PB, PR Jacks Vport JackTable of Contents Using the TV’s Features Using the TV’s Menu SystemOther Information Changing Entertainment. Again Chapter OverviewThings to Consider Before You Connect Connections & SetupChoose Your Connection Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TVComponents Connection Cables Go to Title Needed Connect your TV to your VCR Connect cable or antenna to your VCRConnect the G-LINK cable to the TV TV + VCR + Cable Box Connect Signal Splitter to your VCR and TVConnect Cable Box to TV Connect the TV to your VCRDVD Connect your TV to your DVD player TV + VCR + DVD PlayerUsing the Vport Jack Connect your TV to a DVD playerConnect your TV to an Xbox video game console Video Jacks on the Back of the TVWhy 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 Guide Plus+ System Setup Complete the Interactive SetupSet the Menu Language Complete Auto Channel SearchIdentifying Your TV’s Location Connections & Setup Configuring for a VCR Next Steps What to ExpectUsing the Remote Control Buttons on the Remote Control Using the Remote ControlUsing the Input Button Using Automatic Code Search How to Program the RemoteProgramming 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 EntryRemote Codes VCR Codes Using the TV’s Features About the Guide Plus+ System Using the TV’s FeaturesDownloading Data Channel LineupGetting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System Guide Plus+ System MenusGrid Guide Grid Guide Action Buttons Sort Menu Action Buttons SortSchedule NewsMessages Schedule Menu Action ButtonsMessages Menu Action Button Setup ChannelsChannels Menu Action Buttons Promotional information Guide Plus+ Menu ItemsPIP Picture-In-Picture Feature How to Use PIPChannel Banner How To Use PIP With a Cable Box PIP Buttons General ExplanationSkip to PIP Channel Surfing in the Main Picture How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning FeatureSET SAT/CABLE Channel How V-Chip Works Parental Controls and V-ChipTV-14 Chip TV Rating LimitBlocking Age-Based Ratings V-Chip Rating Limit ScreenViewing Age-Based Ratings Blocking Specific Content ThemesChip Movie Rating Limit Viewing Specific Content ThemesChip Unrated Program Block Blocking Movie RatingsViewing Movie Ratings Channel Block Front Panel BlockLock/Unlock Parental Controls Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu System Using the TV’s Menu SystemAudio Menu MenusPicture Quality Menu Screen Screen MenuUsing Closed Captioning Closed-Caption ModesTurning off Closed-Caption Time Menu Channel MenuOther Information Other Information TroubleshootingGuide Plus+ System Problems PIP Picture-In-Picture Feature Doesn’t Work Care and CleaningFront of Your TV Limited WarrantyFront Panel Front Panel JacksWhat your warranty does not cover How you get serviceLimitation of Warranty How state law relates to this warrantyVH81 3-ft VH82 6-ft VH89 6-ft Gold-Tipped cable VH83 6-ft On nextTo Order Video AccessoriesPO Box Ronks, PAVport IndexExporter