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Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV.
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Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ...................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ............................................................................................. 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls .............................................................................................. 1 Auto Tuning ...................................................................................................................
Table of Contents GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ................................................................. 35 Channel Banner ................................................................................ 36 Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature .............................. 36 How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ................................................................... 36 Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................... 38 How V-Chip Works .......
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Jacks on the Back of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup • Turn on the TV • Complete the Interactive Setup Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 1569452A.
Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. Protect Components from Overheating • • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components.
Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Components TV Connection Title Cables Needed TV + VCR Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable VCR TV Only Coaxial TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Coaxial Audio/video S-Video (optional) G-LINK cable Go to...
Connections & Setup TV (back panel) OUT R TV R ANTENNA L L/MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO 3 G-LINK IN 1B 1C VCR VCR AUDIO IN FROM ANT VIDEO OUT R L R L 1A IN CH3 CH4 OUT TO TV 2 From Cable or Antenna work properly. TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). B. Connect the audio/video cables.
Connections & Setup TV (back panel) OUT R ANTENNA L TV R L/ MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO G-LINK 2 IN 1 CABLE OR OFF-AIR SIGNAL TV Only 1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. Go to page 14 2. If you’re connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the G-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on p. 13).
Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cable or Antenna 2A CH3 CH4 OUT OUT TO TV ite R ll ate VIDEO L SATELLITE IN S-VIDEO S VCR 3A 1A 2B Satellite Signal 1B VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT OUT VCR R L R L IN CH3 CH4 OUT TO TV 1C 3B TV (back panel) OUT R R TV ANTENNA L L/ MONO VIDEO S-VIDEO IN G-LINK 4 10 1569452A.
Connections & Setup TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite Receiver. B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV and to the Video Output Jack on the satellite receiver. C. Connect S-Video cable (optional).
Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you are connecting many components, please consult the manual that came with each component for connection instructions. The picture of your TV’s back panel describes the jacks on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks. When connecting, make sure you connect Output jacks to Input jacks, Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.
Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.
Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. 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 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote. 2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the diagram on the remote. 3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.
Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup Tip The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. In this book, we call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically. To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup. SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus.
Connections & Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK. 2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code. Press OK when you’re finished.
Connections & Setup 3. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your GLINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most common. Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/video cables instead of a coaxial cable. Go to page 7 for pictures of these cables. 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.
Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.). 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 3. Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR.
Connections & Setup Tip Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again. • Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup. • Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and if this fails, the test continues with all codes in the system.
Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings. • If the program information hasn’t been sent to your TV yet, an outline of the GUIDE (without TV program listings) will appear on the screen. Program information is usually sent to your TV at night.
Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It • Code List Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 1569452A.
Using the Remote Control L.E.D. ON OFF VCR1 DVD VCR2 MUTE The Buttons on the Remote Control TV AUX SAT CABLE SKIP VOL VOL CH + CH - SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO OK MENU CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WHO INPUT 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits.
Using the Remote Control Tip To turn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE and Proscan products. PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control, press PAUSE when the disc or videotape is playing to pause playback. PLAY If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape.
Using the Remote Control ON OFF VCR1 DVD VCR2 TV AUX SAT CABLE The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.
Using the Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 26. 3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, VCR2, or SAT•CABLE) 4. Enter the code from the code list. 5. Release the component button. 6. Press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands.
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Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 1569452A.
Using the TV’s Features Action Video Program Menu buttons window information options Promotional information Channel listings Tip Since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your locale, you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different zip or postal code. About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR.
Using the TV’s Features Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel. To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: GUIDE • Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel. • Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel displayed in the video window. Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and return to the original channel.
Using the TV’s Features Grid guide menu selection Grid guide action buttons Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according 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, the following Action buttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing.
Using the TV’s Features Sort Sort menu selection The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. 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 to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. When Sort is highlighted for the first time, the Movies category is displayed. Thereafter, the last category used becomes the default.
Using the TV’s Features News menu action buttons News menu selection News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 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 bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the video window). 4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story.
Using the TV’s Features To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection. 4. Use the up and down arrows to highlight the program you want to edit. Then use the Schedule Menu Action Buttons as described next.
Using the TV’s Features Channels menu action buttons Channels menu selection Channels You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. If the Guide Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu selection. 4.
Using the TV’s Features How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box. Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel. Press the INFO button to exit the expanded information screen.
Using the TV’s Features 12:01 ESPN SAP 60 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). 00:00 Sample displays on a Channel Banner. 12:01 ESPN 60 SAP 00:00 Displays the current time. The lock is displayed to indicate when the Parental Controls are locked or unlocked.
Using the TV’s Features 1. Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears). TV MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time CHANNEL Parental Controls GUIDE Plus+ Menu 1 Auto Channel Search Setup 2 List and Labels Exit 3 Auto Tuning 4 Video Input Source 0 Exit 2. Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control. 3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK. 4.
Using the TV’s Features 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls GUIDEPARENTAL Plus+ Menu CONTROLS Setup 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit Exit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.
Using the TV’s Features Age-Based Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V). TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.
Using the TV’s Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or view. - - Content - - Rating TV-MA Status VIEW D L S V FV V V V ^ Press ^/v to select rating. Press MENU to exit.
Using the TV’s Features Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings 4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field. 5. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and B). TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience 7. Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu.
Using the TV’s Features Rating field Rating status field Content themes V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - Rating TV-PG Status View D L S V FV V B V V ^ Press ^/v to view programs with this content for this rating. D L S V FV RATING STATUS B V V TV-MA View V B V V TV-14 View V B V V TV-PG View TV-G View V TV-Y7 View TV-Y View Content status fields To block program content: 1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t want the child to watch. 2.
Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-ChipV-CHIP Unrated MOVIE Program RATING Block LIMIT 4 Channel Block Rating Status 5 Front PanelPG-13 Block Block ^ 6 Lock Parental Press ^/vControls to view programs with 0 Exit this rating. Press MENU to exit. RATING NR X NC-17 R PG-13 PG G Blocking Movie Ratings Rating status field V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Status Block ^ Press ^/v to view programs with this rating.
Using the TV’s Features V-Chip Unrated Program Block PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK V-CHIP 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit 1 View 2 Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed.
Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 1569452A.
Using the TV’s Menu System How to Use Your TV’s Menu System You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV. TV MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls GUIDE Plus+ Menu Setup Exit Menus The first menu is called the Main menu.
Using the TV’s Menu System Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The word SAP appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s internal speakers on or off.
Using the TV’s Menu System Screen Menu TV MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel SCREEN Time Parental1Control Closed-Caption Display GUIDE Plus+ Menu 2 Closed-Caption Mode Setup 3 Menu Language Exit 0 Exit Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off always No captioning information is displayed. On always Captioning information is shown always, when available.
Using the TV’s Menu System Turning off Closed-Caption TV MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time CHANNEL Parental Controls GUIDE Plus+ Menu 1 Auto Channel Search Setup 2 List and Labels Exit 3 Auto Tuning 4 Video Input Source 0 Exit Tip To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold “1” to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers. 1. Select Screen from the Main menu. 2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display. 3. Highlight Off Always and press OK.
Using the TV’s Menu System 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 TV MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls TIME GUIDE Plus+ Menu Setup1 Sleep Timer 2 Schedule Exit 0 Exit Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Reminder: you must turn the schedule On.
Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 1569452A.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • • • • • Press the TV button. Make sure the TV is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 54.
Other Information Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • • The channel might be empty — change channels. If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). Sound okay, picture poor • • Check antenna connections.
Other Information The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • • • • • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate. Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV. Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote.
Other Information The Front of Your TV Front Panel If you can’t find your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENU for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus+ system. CH – Scans down through the current channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the arrow down button on the remote control.
Other Information • • • For screen sizes larger than 26”: Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take your television to the 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.
Other Information Screw-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection. Accessory Order Form VH81 (3-ft) Push-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection. Gold-Tipped cable Part No.
Other Information 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below Helps you connect a second TV or VCR. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card Amplified Antenna Allows you to quickly switch from the antenna signal to the cable or satellite signal without disconnecting the antenna.
Index A Accessories 57 Advanced connections 11 Age-Based Ratings 39 ANTENNA button 22 ANTENNA jack 12 Arrow buttons 22 Audio Menu 46 Processor 46 AUDIO IN jacks 12 AUDIO OUT jacks 12 Audio/Video cable 7 Auto Channel Search 15, 49 Tuning 49 DVD Channel 37 SAT/CABLE Channel 37 VCR Channels 37 AUX (auxiliary) button 22 B Basic connections 8 Picture Controls 47 Batteries for the remote 14 Black Level 47 Block Age-Based Ratings 40 Front Panel 44 Movie Ratings 43 Specific Content Themes 41 V-Chip Unrated Program
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