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Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that wiI1 add to your "lai vim'_"ing experience. The following information summarizes a i'_*wof these f_'atures. Chapter 3 prr_vides more in[_rmation about the rest of the TVs features and how to use them, On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an or>screen interactive Iist o[" pt_gmms and information that is built into your [' , _iou can scroll through the gl.fide to see "what's on and tune directly to that pt_.
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Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... V-Chip: Parental Controls ........................................................................................... Auto Tuning ................................................................................................................
Setup ......................................................................................................................... 34 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 35 GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 35 Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 36 Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ..
Connections Chapter • Overview: Things to Consider Choose & Setup Before You Connect Your Connection • Connections • Jacks on the Back of Your TV • Why You Should • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries • How to Use the Remote Interactive Connect This G-LINK Cable in the Remote Control to Complete the Setup • Turn on theTV • Complete the Interactive Changing Setup Entertainment. Again.
Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • ('orme(* all componenIs be[bre you plug any of their power cords inio the wal] outk_t • Turn off"the "IX,_and/or • Make sure all antennas and cabIes are properly grounded. Safegl.lards sheet packed with your "l_! component Protect Components bet%re you conner* or disconnect any cables, Re[er to tim Important from Overheating • Dorft bhx:k ventilation holes on any of the components.
Choose Your Connection There are severn{ ways to conne_ your _. Plemse use tile fl:_llowing chart to determine conne_,ion is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and commct your "l__. ConneCtion Title Cables Needed I ¸ I Cables Needed The pic_res to Connect Components which Go to,;. I ¸ ¸ to Your TV below show the cables ncedc'd [br the' connections representcd in this book.
TV(backpanel) VCR FromCab{e orAnt_na TV + VCR L Connect your ]_4 to your VCR A. Connect a coaxiM cable to the ANTF.NNA jack on your "1% _ and to the Outpost Jack on your VCR (sometimes IabeIed OUT TO "IV), B. Connect the at_dioivideo cables. Conner* audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO IN jacks on tim back of the TV (R and LiMONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the VCR (sometimes IabeIed OUT R LL C, Connect the video cable (yellow) <)utput Jack on the VCR. 2.
"IV(backpanel) I o o o_/ OFF-AIR SIGNAL TV Only L Connect Connect tile TV to your the coaxial cable cable or a_ltenna from your cable or antenna to tim ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. Go to page 2. If you're connectit_g Connect the G-LIN_ a cable cable box, connect to the G-I.IN_ the G=I.LNK cable iack on the TV, Ne_ G-UNK cable to the cable box (instm_lions 14 step, place the wands of the are on p. I3).
SATELLITERECEIVER FromCabinor Anlanna VCR I W (bankpanel) /
TV + VCR + Satellite L Connect A, Connect your Satellite Receiver Receiver the audio/video to your cables, TV Connect tile audio iN iacks on the back of the TV (R and LiMONO) Satellite Receiver. cabIes (white and to tim Audio and red) <)utput to the AUDIO Jacks on tim B. Connect the video cable @ellow) to the VII)EO IN jack on the back of tim TV and to the Video (X_tput Jack on tile satellite receiver.
Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you are connecting marly comporlents, please consult the manual that came _th each component [br connection instructions. The pk*ure of your TV's back panel describes the iacks on the back of your "1_:and what types of components that you can conne(* to these jacks. "When connecting, make sure you connect Audio to Right Audio, etc, Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right ANTENNA Audio Output Jacks: Connec* the coaxkd Cable fro m the VCR S Output jac k ,o ....
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable "ltm G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (tile on-screen work with your VCR and/or cable box. interactive program guide) to Cable Box- If your TV is connetled to a cable box you must connect the G-LIN_ cable to receive TV program listings [or your area, and to rune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.
Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlc:t. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote n Remove 2, Insert n_._ batteries. Match the polarities (+ and _) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. , the battery compartment Ptlt tile batte W compartment cover on the remote, cover back on tile remote.
Complete the Interactive Setup Tip _le menu system in your TV allows the TVs features to work properly. In this book, we call it the 'imeractive setup' because tile TV asks you questions, you Toaccess the setup menus manually, press MENUand choose Setup. answer, and the 't'V makes the appropriate adjustments, On your "1_6the setup screens appear automatically, '1Thefirst time you mrn Set the Menu Language "I%e first part of the &W%7_asks you to sdect your prei'%rred Ianguage menu lbr the system, 1.
Step I. 1: Identifying Your TV's Location If your country is highIighted, press OK on _e _mote control. If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on tim remote control to highIight your count_" and press OK. 2, Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code. Press OK when you're finished. Note: lf .
Highlight the channel to which you have m rune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you m connect your G-I.IN_ cable m your ]_ and cable box). . Notes: C_*annel 0,3 is the most common. C}_oose V_&_ tiId UX if your cobble b_v ia conm_cted to f!_ur TV n ilh audioi_deo cables i_tead qf a co_x'ial c_tble. Go m page 7_brpictnres Ib_,se cables. 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn't Iisted, highlight .
Step I, 3: Configuring If your 'i_/is conne_ed for a VCR to a VCR, p_ss OK. If it is not, highIight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding to connect your G-I.fNK cable to your "1% _and VCR,). 2. you Use the up and down arrow bl.ittons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the "IV and press OK. If your brand isn't Iisted, highJight z'_i_tListed and press OK. , "l_ne your VCR to channel 02. Ne_, mm OFF your VCR. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.
Note: lf lhe GLYDE Ph&¢+s/k_te_n can'l kTcale 1_Teco*rect cod_ fiTr lhe VCR_ a list _d'troublesbooting i_t*_ctions" alg_a*_ I*ahelp ;y,_m_,zybr_;y,_mI_}' again, Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information Leave your VCR turned programs.
What to Expect The next time you mm on your TV, file GUIDE Plus+ system will appear fol]_wirlg examples explain what you might see: on the screen. The ° If all of the program inlbrmation has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with ;allof your "1% ,_program listings. o If the program information hasn't been serlt to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE I.without TV program listings) wiIl appear on the screen.
Using the Remote Chapter Control Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming • How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed the Remote to Operate Other Components It Code List Changing Entertainment. Again.
The Buttons on the Remote Control LE.D. 0-9 (Num_ buttons) Enter channel through the remote control. nt_mbers and time settings directly To enmr a m_o-digit channel, press the m_o digits. "1_:_ enmr a three-digit Channel, press and hold the first dig_t for two seconds untiI m<_ dashes appear to the right of the number, then add the second _o, Example: to ttme to channd 123, press and hold 1 fl_r m_o seconds, press 2, then press 3. Arrow butto*_. (up, down, l_ right) through the on-screen ment_ system.
Using the R a oto ¢ontro| PAUSE If you're operaling a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control, press PAUSE when the disc or videotape is playing to pause playback. TOturn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the T_, press ON.OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE and Proscan products. PLAY If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape.
Using the Rernoto j_ jf d25<5 DVD VC_2 AOX SAT-CAbLE Ao/XA ¢_ ÷ ¢ontro| Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components "II_e universal remote control can be programmed to operale most brands of remote controllable VCRs, salellite receivers and cable boxes. "II_e remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
Using the Rornoto ¢ontro| Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component 2. Look up the brand 3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds remote to operate (VCR1, VCR2, or SAT* CABLE) 4. Enter 5. Release 6. Press and code the code from ON*OFF the remote number(s) the code the component pressing 7. you want to operate. for the component on the code list on page to the component you want 26. the list. button.
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Chapter Using Chapter the TV's Features Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment.
Using Action buttons the Video window Program information Foaturos Menu options About the GUIDE Plus+ System "II_eGUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists "IV schedules for your area and allows your "IV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. You must fit:st set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for details). Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system.
Using Getting the Foaturos In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ syslem: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel. To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: g • Highlight a program to the channel. • Press GUIDE to exil the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel displayed in the video window. • Press CLEAR to exil the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original channel.
Using Grid guide menu selection the "rV Grid guide action buttons Foaturos Grid Guide Action Buttons A_ion buttons will change acco_ing to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers. When highlighting the program, lhe following Action buttons appear: Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the "IV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing.
Using Sort menu selection the "rV's Foaturos Sort The 5brt menu lets you browse programs by category. "II_e channel you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. to which To Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote 3. Use the the Use 4. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory. For example, highlight All and press OK 0he GUIDE Plus+ system sorts the programs). 5.
Using the News menu action buttons Foaturos News menu selection News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. Schedule menu selection 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bat: 3. Use the arrows to highlight Neuz_ (if MSNBC is available on your "IV, il will appear in the video window). 4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story.
_t}._remove or Change the frequency" (daily, once, or weekly) event, access tl_leScb_'d_d_ menu [rom the Menu bar. 1. 2. Press GUIDE to bring up file GUIDE Plus+ system, Press MEN[" on tile remote to select tile Menu bar. 3. Use tile arrows to highlight the Scbt'didc menu selection. 4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight Then use the Schedule Schedule Menu the program you want to edit, Menu Action Buttons as described Action of a scheduled next. Buttons When vit.
Channels You c_n customize the channel li_ng I_ enabling or dis_ling _e di_I_ d ce_m channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels a a Iater point in time. 1. If the Guide Plus+ system isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MEN_7 to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the right and lei'k arrows to highIight the C_mnnels menu selection. 4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channd.
How to Get More Information Advertisement About an or a Program To find out more inlbrmation about a program, advertisement or speckal, use the left arrow button m highIight the channel Iisting or promotional infbrmation box. Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode pt_gramming number and the Shows on Next l_r that Channel. Press the INTO button to exit the expanded Promotional information screen.
Channel Banner _mre am st._veml indicators that might appear when you press tile TV or INFO buttons on tile remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The foIlowing list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). 12:01 Displays the current time. The lock is displayed m indicate when the Parental Controls are locked or unlocked. Sample displays on a Channel Banner, [] I)isplayed wl'len Closed Cal'Xioning is aw_ilable on the current channel.
1, Press MENU [the TVMAtNMEA_; appearsL 2. Highlight 3, Highlight Area T_nir_g arid press OK. 4, Choose which channel you would like to set: C_mnncl and press OK on your remote control. Set VKLt_1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the diannel TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote, that the Set VCZ_ 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the Channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.
Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parenlal 6_mtvols menu allows you to program your TV so that chiktren cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front pane1 controls, _le first three Choices in the Pa*'e'_lv_I6k_nt*'olsmenu irwolve s_£twam inside your "1_:(m_%rred to as V_Chip) Which aIlows you to block "IN:programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other conmnt you may beIieve children should not vie_. In other words, it lets you program your TV so it won't display certain programs.
TV-MA 1 ,IF Mauve A.di n speciilcally designed _0 be viewed by adults and may b_, Ul-_s_itabIef6r Under !7. It contains one Or moee 0f'd_e foltc_vsng ¢0n_ent dlemes; crude indeeen_ language (L), explicit sex_sl ac_ivky (s) or graphic Violet_ce(V) II ,l l_arent_ Strongly _mti0ned Contains some matedal ttmt many parents w0uad find unsuitable [b_ ehi!dren trader 14. Psrent.
The V-Chip Rating _m is an _arnple _Jowing Limit Screen d whe_ items are locked _thin the R_ng Limit sc_en, Rating Status Field I_ y<_u_l_t w hcthcr _e _tala,s of' _1c agm ba_d _m:i_gIh_it _be [eft is V_w ur Block. Content Themes I,ist_ lhe con_cn_ U_mc:_ you <;m block o_ _i_w, Rating Field I_t.
Press the dght arrow button to move the yellow highligl'_t to the Smt_' field, 4, Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings 7V-MA Mature TV- !4 Parents rv _G A_dienCe Strongly Only 5. cautioned Pere_ _.ida_eSuggested , Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between Vicv_ and Block, The slams for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Bk_ck (and B), Press OK orl the remote to remm to the i'i'lerlu or exit t}le screen when you are finished.
Rating field Rating status field Content themes Content status fields To block program content: 1. Determine the lowest level of content you don't want tim child to watch, 2. Use tile up and down arrow buttons on tile remote to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating tha corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child m wach appears. On the example above, you would scroll through the ratings untiI the W-PG rating appeared.) 3.
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit "&m set movie r_ing limits _ blocMng movies rated _ove a specified level How to block movie ratings and vi_._ movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. To access the >CHIP MOVIE RAnG Rating field Rating status field LIMIT menu: 1. Press MEN_7 on the remote control (the 7}:'_LdtNME&_rappears). 2. SeIect Parenlal 6bntrols (press (_), 3. Select V C_*{pMol_ Blocking Movie Ralif_g Limit Cpmss 2).
V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs _ file V-Chip recognizes as 'unrated" can be viewed, Note that 'unrated" "1__ progt_ams may include news, spork% political, religious, local and weather programs, emergen_ _ bu]letins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. V_-a,; All unmted programs are avaiIM)le. Block AI1unmted programs are not available.
Using Menu Chapter the l_/'s System Overview: • How to Use the Different • Audio Menu Picture Quality • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Types of Menus Menu Entertainment.
How to Use Your TV's Menu System You make _le use the changes following buttons orl the remote or ttK_ [tz)nt of your q%[ to access the menti system and to the se_ings, pages explain how to use the different types of mentls to adjust the features of your TV. Menus The first menu is calJed the Main menu. Press MEN_ on the remote front panel to bring up tile Main menu, Note that homing dispkws the GI'IDE Plus+ system.
Second Audio l_gram (SAP) Pla_'s tile programs audio in a second Ianguage, if one is avaiIable. '[_le word SAP appears on the "1__when you tune to a program tha is broadcast with SAP information, SAP audio is broadcast in mono.
Screen Menu (,$osed-Captton IMsplay Dispkays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning infom_ation is shown on the screen. Offalways No captioning On ahvays Captioning inlbrmation information is displa}'ed. is shown always, when available. On where sound t,,smuted Captioning inl'ormation is shown, when aw_ilable, When_er the q%"s sound is umted. (To nmte the sound, press the MUTE button.) The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
Turning off Closed-Caption 1, Select Scre_ 2. P_ss OK to select _sed-Caption 3. Highlight (_fAlways and press OK. Tile dosed you go back to the &re_ menu. from _e Main menu, D_. captioning is turned off and Channel Menu Auto Channel Search Td]s the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input.
Time Menu S&*ep Ttme_ _ Displays a control panel you want to give the TV be[bre it shuts that lets you itself off. select the amount of time Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule _):_rturning the "1_._on and off automatically. Reminder: you must mm the schedule On, The or>screen dire(*ions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule.
Other Chapter Information Overview: Troubleshooting Care and Cleaning The Front of Your TV Limited Warranty Accessory Order Form Index Changing Entertainment.
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your "1_,:you can correv* by consulting the TrouUleshooting Iist that {bllows, TV Problems TV won't turn on Press _e _ huron, , Make sure tile WV is _ugged in, , (;beck the wall receptacle , Something might be wrong with your remote control, Press the POWER button cheek the remote control solutions on page 54, , 'rile front panel buttons may be locked tdisabled), Use the remote control m unlock tile front panel controls by sdecting Front Pan
Troubleshooting No picture, no sound butTV is on , The channel mi_lt be em_y , If _:m're watching yoCr VCRand it's conne*:*ed with coaxial cable to the ANTFNNAiaek, tm_e the TV to dlannel 3 or 4 (whichever dlannel is sdec_ed an tile 3/4 switch on tile back of _:mr VCR). Also check to make sure the T%%CR bugon on the VCR is in tile c_rrect mode (press the '1%_7%_CR huron on _:mr VCR). Sound okay, picture Cheek antenna -- change dlannels. poor connections.
The Remote Control Doesn't Work Somethil_g might be between the remote al_d the remote sensor ol_ the compol_ent, Make s_re there i8 a clear path. , Maybe the remote isn't aimed dire*xly at the component CFVor VCI0 that you're twing m operate. , Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press tile 'FVbutton so remote will control 'FV. , Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incocreetly. Put new batteries in the remote.
The Front of Your TV Front Panel 1[ you can't find your remote control you can use the b/.it_orls on your "IAi to operate marly o|" th_._ 'i'_s ['_attires, MENU Brings up tile TV MAIN MEN_, When in tile menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the pmwious menu, Press and hold MENU l}_rt_o seconds to access the GUIDE Plus+ system, CII -- Scans down through the current Channel list. When youm button on tim remote control. CII + Scans up through remote control, VOI.
* For screen sizes larger fllan 26: Request home or pick up, repair, arid return service i¥om an}" Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your tel_wision is located within the geographic territory covered by an Al.lfliorized RCA Television Service Center. K not, you nmst take your television m file Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.
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A Accessories 57 Advanced conner€ions Ageq_ased Ratings 39 ANTFNNA button 22 ANTFNNA iaek 12 Arrow bury:ms 22 Audio Menu 46 Pmcmsor 46 11 AU1)]O IN iaeks 12 AUDIO OUT iaeks 12 Audio/%ideo cable 7 Auto Channel Search 15, 49 T_lning 4{4 15_vq)Channd 37 SAT/CABLF Channd 37 VCR Channds 37 AUK (auxilia W) button 22 B Basic connections 8 Picture ConIrols 47 liageries [br tile remote 14 B]aek Level 47 Block Age-Based Ratings 40 Front Panel 44 Movie Ratings 43 Sg_i[ic Conten_ Themes 41 V-Chip Unrated I>rogmm 44
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