- Thomson/RCA Television User's Guide

Table of Contents
3
Introduction
Key Features Overview.................................................................................................... 1
On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1
V-Chip: Parental Controls ...........................................................................................1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ......................................................................... 6
Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6
Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................6
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6
Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................6
Demo Pin ....................................................................................................................6
Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ............................................... 7
Connection: TV + VCR ....................................................................................................... 8
Connection: TV Only......................................................................................................... 9
Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................................... 11
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 12
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... 13
How to Find the Remote Sensor .............................................................................13
Placing the G-LINK Wands .......................................................................................13
Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 15
Set the Menu Language ..........................................................................................15
Complete Auto Channel Search ..............................................................................15
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 15
What to Expect ...............................................................................................................19
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 20
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System.....................................................................................22
Downloading Data ...................................................................................................22
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 23
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ..............................................................................23
Grid Guide ................................................................................................................23
Sort ............................................................................................................................25
News ..........................................................................................................................26
Schedule ....................................................................................................................26
Messages ...................................................................................................................27
Setup .........................................................................................................................28
Channels ...................................................................................................................28
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 29
GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ...............................................................................................29
Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 30
Parental Controls and V-Chip .........................................................................................30
How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 31
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 32