RCA F19436, User Manual

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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
Connection Pictures ....................................................................................................... 6

Choose Your Connection .................................................................... 7

TV + VCR .............................................................................................. 8

TV Only ................................................................................................ 9

TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ........................................................... 11

Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ................................. 12

How to Find the Remote Sensor ................................................................................. 12
Placing the G-LINK Wands ........................................................................................... 12

Plug in the TV ................................................................................... 13

Put Batteries in the Remote ............................................................. 13

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the
Interactive Setup .............................................................................. 13

Turn on the TV .................................................................................. 13

Complete the Interactive Setup ...................................................... 14

Set the Menu Language .............................................................................................. 14
Complete Auto Channel Search .................................................................................. 14
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................... 14

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
Channels ....................................................................................................................... 28
Setup ............................................................................................................................. 28
How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program .................. 29

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