Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Please read this manual before operating this product for the first time.
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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.
Introduction V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT V-Chip: Parental Controls - - Content - - Rating TV-14 Status View D L S V FV V V V V ^ Press ^/v to block programs with this content for this rating. D L S V FV RATING STATUS B V V TV-MA View V V V V TV-14 View V B V V TV-PG View TV-G View V TV-Y7 View TV-Y View Requirements: • Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main menu (Chapter 3 has details).
Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1 PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ............................................................................................... 1 V-Chip: Parental Controls ...........................................................................................
Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 28 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 29 The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ..............................................................................
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Using the VPORT Jack • Jacks on the Back of the 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.
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 Go to...
Connections & Setup TV (back panel) R-AUDIO-L PB Y INPUT2 VIDEO PR INPUT1 TV VPORT VIDEO 1C AUDIO OUT R G-LINK 3 CABLE/ ANTENNA R-AUDIO-L 1A L S-VIDEO 1B VCR VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT OUT VCR R L R L IN OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 2 From Cable or Antenna TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/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 VCR SIGNAL SPLITTER VIDEO VCR TV L Y R-AUDIO-L PB INPUT2 VIDEO CABLE IN L R 3B 3A CABLE BOX TV R IN 1B 1A AUDIO OUT ANTENNA IN From Cable Line PR TV OUT INPUT1 VPORT AUDIO OUT 1C ble Ca x Bo VIDEO G-LINK CABLE/ ANTENNA R-AUDIO-L R L S-VIDEO 2 4 Notes: The GUIDE Plus+ system’s One-Touch VCR Recording feature is not available with this connection.
Connections & Setup VCR VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4 OUT VCR R L R L OUT TO TV IN 3 From Cable or Antenna TV (back panel) Y PB VIDEO VPORT AUDIO OUT 4 R-AUDIO-L R 1B DVD CABLE/ ANTENNA 1A L S-VIDEO G-LINK 2 PR INPUT1 TV R-AUDIO-L INPUT2 VIDEO 1D 1C* OUT DV D Y Pr Pb VIDEO R L S-VIDEO * If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
Connections & Setup TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your TV to your DVD player A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player. B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, PB, PR), connect three video grade cables to the Y, PB, PR jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, PB, PR jacks on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have Y, PB, PR jacks, go to C. -ORC.
Connections & Setup Xbox TV (back panel) DVD 2 Pb Pr L R VIDEO CABLE/ ANTENNA R-AUDIO-L AUDIO OUT R OUT Y PB INPUT2 VPORT R-AUDIO-L PR Y INPUT1 VIDEO G-LINK L S-VIDEO OR From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna 1 Using the VPORT Jack The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game console to the TV using an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided). Go to the Accessory Order Form on page 59 to purchase the Xbox to VPORT cable.
Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) VPORT Go to page 12 for VPORT explanation. G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. The G-LINK cable enables the TV’s Guide Plus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCR. A picture of the G-LINK cable is on page 7.
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 To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup. SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Español 3 Français SETUP Would you like the TV to search for all available channels? 1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. We call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments.
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 G-LINK 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. For more information, go to cable box connection on page 9. 4.
Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR). If it is not, highlight No and press OK. 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 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. Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. • 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.
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.
Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control L.E.D. 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. ON OFF VCR DVD VPORT TV AUX SAT CABLE MUTE SKIP Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Move through the on-screen menu system. Also moves PIP window to different areas on the screen.
Using the Remote Control Tip OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that is highlighted. To turn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV, press ON•OFF twice within two seconds. ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off. When the remote is in another mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and the remote is programmed to operate that component, you can press ON•OFF to turn the component on and off. This feature only works with most RCA, GE and Proscan products.
Using the Remote Control DVD Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ON OFF VCR VPORT AUX SAT CABLE VOL VOL CH + The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers and satellite receivers. Note: The TV button cannot be programmed.
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 (VCR, etc.) 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.
Using the Remote Control VCR Codes Programmable for VCR, VPORT and AUX buttons. Admiral ......................................................................... 2132 Adventura ..................................................................... 2026 Aiko .............................................................................. 2027 Aiwa .............................................................................. 2026 Akai ...................................... 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, ........
Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Using the TV’s Features Video Action Program Menu window buttons information options 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. You must first 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 the TV’s Features Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ON OFF VCR DVD VPORT TV AUX SAT CABLE MUTE SKIP To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel. GUIDE VOL VOL CH + To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: CH SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO OK MENU CLEAR • Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the 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 menu selection Sort 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 selection News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. Schedule menu action buttons 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 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. 2. 3. 4. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection. 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.
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 60 SAP PIP VID 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 12:01 Displays the current time. The lock is displayed to indicate when the Parental Controls are locked or unlocked. Sample displays on a Channel Banner.
Using the TV’s Features PIP Buttons: General Explanation ON OFF VCR DVD VPORT TV The buttons on the remote control that you’ll use for the PIP feature are explained below: AUX SAT CABLE MUTE SKIP PIP Press the PIP button to make the PIP window appear on the screen. Press PIP again to remove the window.
Using the TV’s Features VCR DVD TV AUX SAT CABLE With the auto tuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you need to watch by pressing that component’s button.
Using the TV’s Features SET SAT/CABLE CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 Not connected Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Video Input 1 Video Input 2 The choices and a brief explanation follow: Not connected Choose this if you don’t have this particular component connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you’re using this component.
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 Exit1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 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 TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings 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). 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. Content Themes V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - Rating TV-MA Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age-based ratings you can block or view. 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 TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children 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).
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 Rating status field Rating field V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating PG-13 Status Block ^ Press ^/v to view programs with this rating. Press MENU to exit. RATING NR X NC-17 R PG-13 PG G STATUS Block Block Block Block Block View View Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies: 1.
Using the TV’s Features PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front PanelCHANNEL Block BLOCK 6 Lock Parental ChannelControls # Status 0 Exit 59 HEADLN Block ^ Press ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v to set channel, MENU to exit. Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed. View Makes the selected channel viewable.
Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV’s Menu System • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
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 Sound Logic™ Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminates the need to constantly adjust volume control. 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.
Using the TV’s Menu System Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K.
Using the TV’s Menu System Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning information are applicable. When a program is closed captioned, the CC icon is displayed in the channel banner. See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner.
Using the TV’s Menu System TV MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental ControlsCHANNEL GUIDE Plus+ Menu 1 Signal Type Setup 2 Auto Channel Search Exit 3 List and Labels 4 Auto Tuning 0 Exit Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.
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.
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • • • • • Press the TV button. Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Other Information Troubleshooting • • • The channel might be empty — change channels. If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/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).
Other Information • • • 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. (Note, if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.) You might need to drain the remote’s microprocessor: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds.
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 How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • 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.
Other Information VH82 (6-ft) 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. VH89 (6-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.
Other Information S-Video Cable has multipin connectors on each end for connecting S-Video components to your TV. Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VH976 (6-ft) ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card VH913 (12-ft) 2-way Signal Splitter Helps you connect a second TV or VCR.
Index A Lineup 28 Menu 52 Accessories 59 Search 16 Advanced connections 9, 11 Channels menu 34 Age-Based Ratings 41 CLEAR button 22 ANTENNA button 22 Closed Caption Arrow buttons 22 Display 50 Audio Mode 51 code list 26 Coaxial cable 7 Menu 48 Code list Out jacks 13 Audio 26 Output Volume & Speakers Cable Box 25 49 DVD 26 Processor 48 Satellite Receiver 25 Audio/Video VCR 26 cables 7 Color Warmth 50 jacks 13 Connections Auto TV + VCR 8 Channel Search 52 TV + VCR + Cable Box 9 Color 49 TV + VCR + DVD Player
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