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Operation
Type the same 3-digits code
previously used.
Unlocking channels
To unlock channels, follow steps 1 through 3 of the “GAME GUARD” procedure.
Then, using the numerical keypad on the remote control, key in exactly the three-digit
password previously selected during the GAME GUARD procedure.

Automatic turning off (SLEEP TIMER)

Unlocked
(in case the code is correct)
Locked
(in case the code is different)
This function allows the TV set to
automatically turn itself off after 30, 60, or 90
minutes.
Obs.: Press the RECALL button to display
the time remaining until automatic
turn off. When there are only 3
minutes left, the remaining
countdown will display automatically
on the screen (3, 2, or 1).
Note: This function is deactivated when the
function “AUTO POWER ON” is on.
1. Adjusting using the main menu.
1. Press the ACTION button to display the
main menu.
2. Use the CHANNEL buttons ($ or 4) or
VOLUME buttons ( or ) to select the
symbol “TIMER”.
3. Press again the ACTION button to
display the TIMER CONTROL menu.
4. Press the button VOLUME () to select
the time period desired: 30, 60, or 90
minutes in the SLEEP TIMER line
(the sleep timer will be activated).
5. Press the ACTION button twice to exit
the timer adjustment menu.
Obs.: To deactivate the automatic turn off
timer, repeat steps 1 to 4, and in step
4 select “NO” in the SLEEP TIMER line.
Operation
Special feature
Automatic turn off after 90 minutes.
This TV set has a special feature: the set
turns itself off after 90 minutes if there is no
activation of any function during this
period.
For the automatic turn off to occur, the TV
set must be turn on by “PROGRAM TIMER
ON” and the function “PROGRAM TIMER
OFF” should not be programmed.
The automatic turn off does not occur if
any button of any function has been
pressed during the 90 minutes.
This feature avoids the TV set remaining on
for a long period without a viewer.
1. Press the ACTION button to display the

Programming timer ON/OFF

The POWER button must be in the ON position for these functions to be available.
This function allows to turn the TV set on automatically at a programmed time and
channel, and to turn it off automatically at a programmed time (the program can be set
for a specific day or for every day).
Obs.: For this function to work properly, make sure the TV set clock is set to the correct
time (please check the clock configuration menu).
Note: This function is automatically disabled when the function “AUTO POWER ON” is on.
main menu.
2. Use the CHANNEL buttons ($ or 4) or
VOLUME buttons ( or ) to select the
symbol “TIMER”.
Notes:
• If the message “GAME GUARD” (game
playing disabled) displays in the top
right corner of the screen, it means
that the selected channel and video
input terminal are disabled.
• If the automatic on/off timer is
activated and displays on the screen
when the TV set is on, the set will
automatically tune in the channel
that was selected using this function.
• The time standard for this TV set is AM/
PM, that is:
AM= 0:00 hrs. - 12:00 hrs. (morning)
PM = 0:00 hrs. - 12:00 hrs. (afternoon)
TC-20G12P / TC-29G12P / TC-29G12PU
Operation Guide