RCA Gemstar guide + User Manual

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Table of Contents
Key Features Overview ................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ........................................................................................ 6
Choose Your Connection ................................................................................................................. 7
How to Connect: TV + VCR + DVD Player .................................................................................................. 8
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ......................................................................................... 9
Audio Connections .................................................................................................................................... 10
How to Connect: TV + Receiver with Dolby Digital + Speakers .............................................................. 10
How to Connect: TV + A/V Receiver + Speakers + Use TV as Center Channel ....................................... 10
How to Connect: TV + Speakers Without A/V Receiver .......................................................................... 12
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables ........................................................................................ 13
Back of the TV ................................................................................................................................ 15
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK™ Cable ............................................................................ 18
Placing the G-LINK Wands ........................................................................................................................ 18
How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................................................... 18
The Front of Your TV ..................................................................................................................... 19
Front Input Jacks ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Front Panel ................................................................................................................................................. 19
Plug in the TV................................................................................................................................. 20
Put batteries in the remote........................................................................................................... 20
Turn on the TV ............................................................................................................................... 20
Use the Remote Control to Complete the Assisted Setup.......................................................... 20
Complete the Assisted Setup........................................................................................................ 21
Set the Menu Language ............................................................................................................................ 21
Complete Channel Search ......................................................................................................................... 21
The GUIDE Plus+™ System Setup ............................................................................................................. 21
What to Expect .............................................................................................................................. 25
Changing Channels........................................................................................................................ 25
Next Steps ...................................................................................................................................... 25
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................................ 28
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ........................................................ 30
Using the INPUT Button ................................................................................................................ 32
Code List ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
About the Channel Banner ........................................................................................................... 36
Digital or Analog TV Channel ....................................................................................................... 37
About the GUIDE Plus+ System ....................................................................................................38
Parental Controls ........................................................................................................................... 42
Lock/Unlock TV .......................................................................................................................................... 42
Channel Lists (Video Input List, Antenna A List, Antenna B List) ........................................................... 42
How V-Chip Works ..................................................................................................................................... 43
V-Chip TV Ratings ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Blocking Specific Content Themes ............................................................................................................ 45
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ........................................................................................................................ 46
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ................................................................................................................. 47
Front Button Block .................................................................................................................................... 47
Web Browser Block .................................................................................................................................... 47
Auto Tuning Feature...................................................................................................................... 48
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................................................................. 49
Using the Web Browser ................................................................................................................ 50

RCA Gemstar guide + Specifications

General

Brand	RCA
Model	Gemstar guide +
Category	HDTV
Language	English