Using the TV’s Features

If you are highlighting a digital channel, the channel label will include a subchannel, such as CBS [4-08].

Listings menu selection

Action buttons

 

Network logos (if available) or labels

Tip

You can also record a currently tuned program by pressing VCR Plus+ without entering the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Listings

The Listings appear each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ system. They display the current programming for each channel. The current program of Antenna A is displayed in the video window.

Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings. Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings.

Press the Green button to skip ahead 24 hours; press the Blue button to go back 24 hours only when Listings is highlighted.

To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the channel listings and press OK.

Directly access a channel by using the number buttons. To access a digital channel, enter major # (13), right arrow button, then subchannel #.

Use the Guide Action Buttons as described below.

Guide Action Buttons

The Blue and Green action buttons’ actions or commands change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the action buttons.

When highlighting a program, the following Action buttons appear:

Watch Press the Blue button on the remote to place a timer into the Schedule so the TV turns on and tunes to the program highlighted in the channel listing.

Record Press the Green button on the remote to place a timer into the Schedule so the VCR records the program highlighted in the channel listing. Or, highlight a program and press the VCR PLUS+ button.

If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV causes the cable box channel to change while recording.

Record appears only if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system and specified your VCR type.

Important Notes: Pressing the VCR PLUS+ button begins recording the currently tuned program without entering the guide (similar to express recording). The recording stops when the program ends. The GUIDE Plus+ system must be set up.

You need to make sure that your VCR is tuned to the Line INPUT, and is turned off prior to recording start time. Do not change channels on the TV or VCR when making a recording.

Expanded Information

Press INFO on the remote to see additional program information.

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HDLP50W151 specifications

The RCA HDLP50W151 is a 50-inch high-definition rear-projection television that was notable for its advanced technology and features when it was released. Designed to deliver a captivating viewing experience, this model combines a range of innovative technologies with aesthetic appeal and user-friendly functionality.

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