Main
USERS GUIDE
Important Information
WARNING
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Table of Contents
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Step 1: Unpack the TV
Step 2: Connect your TV
TV Only
The Basic Connection
How to View the VCR
Advanced Connections
Back of the TV
Sample Connections
TV and Stereo VCR
Cautions:
Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference
Protect your components from Overheating
How to View Your Components
TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD
How to View Your Components
TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
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Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable
How to Find the Remote Control Sensor
Placing the Wands Under the VCR and/or Cable Box
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Projection TV Only.
Step 4: Plug in the TV
Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote
Step 6: Turn on the TV
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Using Point and Select
Entering Setup
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Select a Language
Auto Channel Search
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The GUIDE PIUS+ Gold System
Setting Up the GUIDE PIUS+ Gold System
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Setting the Time
Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto
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Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto
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Setting the DVD Channel (auto
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If You Have Both a Satellite Receiver and a Cable Box Connected to the TV
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning)
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Labeling the Channels
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Remote Buttons
Accessing the Video Input
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Programming the Remote
Testing the Remote
Using Automatic Code Search
Using Direct Entry
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Using the Remote to Control a Device
Modes of Operation
Front Panel
VCR
Audio
Cable Boxes
Satellite Receivers
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Menus and Control Panels
Menus
Exiting a menu
Control Panels
Sliders
Numeric Entry
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Choice Lists
Audio Menu
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Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor
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Picture Quality Menu
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Screen Menu
Using Closed Captioning
Closed Captioning Modes
Turning off Closed Captioning
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Channel Menu
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Time Menu
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Parental Controls and V-Chip
Age-Based Rating
Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
V-Chip TV Rating Limit
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Rating Status TV-MA VIEW
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
Blocking Age-Based Ratings
Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings
Viewing Age-Based Ratings
Blocking Specific Content Themes
Content Themes
Viewing Specific Content Themes
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Blocking Movie Ratings
Viewing Movie Ratings
V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Channel Block
Front Panel Block
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls
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GUIDE PIUS+ Gold System
About the GUIDE PIUS+ Gold System
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System
Downloading Data
Channel Mapping
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System Menus
Grid Guide
Grid Guide Action Buttons
Timer Recording
Sort
Sort Menu Action Buttons
News
Schedule
Schedule Menu Action Buttons
Messages
Messages Menu Action Button
Overlapping Schedules
Editor
Editor Menu Action Buttons
Setup
Expanded Information
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PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation
PIP Buttons
Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons
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12:01 CC VCR1 VID1 Mute SAP PIP 59
Sleep 00:00
Channel Marker
Setup Menu
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Troubleshooting
TV will not turn on
Controls dont work
Problems with remote
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Care and Cleaning
G-LINK Cable not working
Incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Gold System channel map
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RCA DIRECT VIEW TV (5-36) LIMITED WARRANTY
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Antenna Cables
Audio/Video Cables
Accessory Information
Color-Coded Jacks
Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables
Placing an Order
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Credit card order will not be processed without signature)
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