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The steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly. The page numbers on which you can find detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed for your convenience. 1. Unpack TV and accessories. Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV. Four AAA Batteries Remote Remote Control Note: A flat, wooden shelf is included with certain models.
A major benefit of a Projection Color Television is its large viewing screen. To receive full benefit of the expanded screen size, placement of the TV in the viewing room is important. The illustrations suggest the "best viewing areas" relating to the TV's screen. Side View +10 0 You will see the best picture if you sit directly in front of the TV about 10-18 feet from the screen. Picture brightness will decrease if you sit to the extreme left or right of the TV.
:S. Connect antenna or cable-TV system. Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as show here. Back of 13/ / Incoming Csble-TV Cable from Antenna System / i / / f / / / 8. Converge Colors if Necessary. If you notice colored rings or halos around objects in the picture, you may need to converge the colors. Over a period of time, the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the "IV. Details for converging the colors are on page 15.
O erahon 10. Set the clock. 3. To see the setup menu, repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU to select desired function and then press + or - to adjust it. Details begin on page 18. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUP MENU and then press +. Press MENU repeatedly again to select the CLOCK SET display. VCR1Chan:Off VCR2CI'_: Off CableChan:Off Eel[;I;l,'$-r_l I! J'I'll _m. _.SleepTimer: 0:00 :Set Alarm .
_. "' _,:_'," °_?:__,_'" "i_,,_ _ ,A-.,_,;: Shown here are two front panel controls. The controls on your TV will resemble one of the pictures shown here. You can use either the front panel controls or the remote control to operate the TV. When using the remote control, point it toward the screen. ,) < ,) Y -- ÷ • MENU CH v • • \ I (_ CH A • \ / VOLv VOLA POWER 0 0 0 \ /. t ® POWER Button (_ • Press once to turn on TV. • Press again to turn off TV.
w Time ® Sleep Timer Channel (blue for ANTA and yellow for ANT B) Channel Label Parental Control Captioning MUTE Commercial Skip O ® ® Time Display This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever you change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button. This display appears when you label a channel. Details are on page 22. ® Channel This display shows the TV's channel number whenever you change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button.
Before attempting to operate your remote control, install the batteries as shown here. --Installing/Replacing Batteries The remote control produces an invisible (infrared) beam that travels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight. For this reason, when operating the remote control, you must point it directly at the front of the TV without objects between that can block the infrared light beam. Your remote control is designed to be very rugged and will withstand a considerable drop.
Basic Operation Theory Step 1 First press one of these five component buttons to tell remote which component you want to control. You can program each of these buttons to control your brand of equipment.* Step 2 Then press ON/OFF button to turn on that component. Note: The TV and some other components will automatically turn on when you press the component button in step 1. Press this button to turn the component off.
Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCRs (pages 39-40), cable-TV boxes (page 35), and audio equipment (page 44). @ VCR1 VCR2 CABLE AUDIO ©© CHANNEL 0 G @ @ @ @ VOLUME CS PC ANT PROG oQ ZOOM FF ® ® FRZ O© GUIDE (_ (_PC Buttons • Press CHANNEL up to select the next higher channel in channel memory. • Press CHANNEL down to select the next lower channel in channel memory.
DISPLAY Button MENU • Displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number on the TV screen. • Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen. CLEAR select Button INPUT and (*) are registered Arrow trademarks of Hughes Aircraft Company, a division of GM Electronics, ® Buttons • When picture-in-picture feature is activated, pressing these buttons moves the little picture around the screen. Details are on page 29.
Anytimeyou'rewatching aTV program (ora VCRtapethroughyourTV),you'll beabletousethespecialfeatures described below. Note: The remote must be in the "TV Mode" before the FRZ and ZOOM buttons will function. To put the remote in the "TV Mode", press the TV button. ZOOM Buttons PiP OFF SWAP © A Arrow Buttons FRZ (Freeze) Button Feature (Buttons Used) Freeze Zoom F_ 0 ZOOM OUT How to make it work: 12 stop it: Press FRZ once to freeze the TV picture.
Thechannel guidefeatureletsyou display several channels at the same time so you can quickly review what programs are available. Note: Channels 2-13 were programmed into the channel memory at the factory. These are the channels that will appear during channel guide unless you autoprogram the channel memory or add and erase channels as described on page 24. ZOOM Buttons PIP OFF SWAP © CHAN GUIDE Button -Starting Channel Guide (with remote only) To start channel guide, press the CHAN GUIDE button.
1, Repeatedly press MENU to select VIDEO MENU and then press + or - to display the video menu. The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to increase color or press - to decrease color. TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + to add more red tint, or press - to add more green tint. The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and contrast of the picture. Press + to increase contrast, or press - to decrease contrast. 2.
Your projection TV has three color projection tubes-one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce many colors. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed. The process of aligning these picture beams is called setting the "convergence". Converging --(with remote (Aligning) the Colors only) 1.
1. Repeatedly pressMENU to select AUDIO MENU and then press + or - to display the audio menu. The TREBLE function adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to increase treble or press - to decrease treble. The BASS function adjusts the low frequency audio. Press + to increase bass, or press - to decrease bass. _Setup Menu o . ,_/ Repeatedly press MENU to select function, then press + or - to adjust it. The BALANCE function adjusts the left/right balance of sound from the speakers.
Your TV includes -Turning a new feature called SRS (O)* (Sound Retrieval System) which brings dimensional realism to both stereo and mono broadcasts. When the SRS ON/OFF function set to ON and the STEREO/SAP On SRS (0) 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select AUDIO MENU, press +, and then repeatedly press MENU again to select SRS ON/OFF function. is 3. Press MENU button to select next menu item called SRS WIDTH. Pressing + or - will change the setting between NORMAL and ENHANCE.
1o Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU and then press + or - to display the setup menu. The CAPTIONING feature lets you display as text on the screen the audio portion of certain programs encoded with the Closed Captioning (CC) information. Two types of closed captioning are available: Captions 1 and Captions 2. Select Captions 1 for full translation of the primary language in your area.
The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the hea.ring impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without the sound. - Setting Closed Captioning (with or without L Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to display setup functions. CAPTIONING will be highlighted since it is the first function in the setup menu.
By setting the Sleep Timer, you can program your TV to turn itself off after a certain period of time (up to four hours). This is useful whenever you want to watch TV for an hour or so Setting Sleep Timer (with or without 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU, and then press + or to display setup functions. Press MENU to select SLEEP TIMER. before going to sleep. 2. Press the + or-- buttonto se-lectt-he length of time (up to four hours) you want the TV to stay on. remote) 4.
By settingthealarm,youcan program the TV to turn on and/or off by itself. After the ON TIME is set and the ALARM ON/OFF ON, the TV on each day and remain is reached. function Setting the Alarm 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU, and then press + or to display setup functions. Press MENU to select SET AI_.4RM is set to function, and then press + or - to display the alarm settings. will automatically turn at the time you selected on until the OFF TIME If no OFF TIME has _, _:_+.
Thelabelingfeatureletsyouprogram Labeling Channels (with remote only) names (or labels)for thechannel 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select numbers.Thenameyouprogram SETUP MENU, and then press + or to display setup functions. Repeatedly will thenappearonthescreenbelow thechannelnumberwhenever the press MENU to select CHAN LABEL function. channelnumberis displayed. 5. Then press + to move to the next letter frame. Pressing - moves you back to the previous letter frame.
The PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN CTRL functions let you lock any channels you choose so they cannot be viewed by your children. Channels that have been locked can be viewed only when the PARENTAL CTRL function is set to OFF. This can only be done with the remote control-it can not be changed with the buttons on the front of the TV. Therefore, after you turn on PARENTAL CTRL, you simply hide the remote control so that your children can not watch the locked channels.
Thechannel memory is the list of TV channel numbers your TV will stop on when you press the CHANNEL up or down button. You can program any list of channels into the channel memory. The quickest 1. AutoProgramming Channels --(with or without remote) 1. Connect home antenna(s) or cableTV to your set. s way to program your channel memory is to use the A UTOPROGRAM function.
YourTV hastwo separate antenna inputsontheback(labeledANTA and ANTB) that allow you to connect two different signal sources if desired. For example, you can connect a cable-TV system to one input and a home antenna to the other input. By changing the ANTENNA: A/B display in the SETUP menu, you can switch back and forth between the Changing Antenna Input (without remote) (with remote) . Press the ANT (Antenna) button on the remote control to switch from the ANTA input to theANTB input.
The VCR 1 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is handy if you connect a VCR to your TV. You will no longer have -Setting Up VCR Channels (with or without 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU, and then press + or to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU to select the VCR 1 CHAN function. remote) 4.
The CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the CABLE button on the remote. This is handy if you have to connect a cable box to your TV. You will no longer have to remember the output channel of the cable box because the TV will remember for -Setting Up Cable Box Channel (with or without 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select the SETUP MENU, and then press + or to display the setup functions.
Afteryouhaveconnected another videosource (suchas aVCRor camcorder) toINPUTS 1 or INPUTS 2 on your TV (as shown on pages 37, 38, or 41), you are ready to display picture-in-picture. Starting Picture-in-Picture Changing Channels (PIP) To change channels on the picture from the TV, press the TVbutton on the remote, and then press either the CHANNEL up or down button or two number buttons. (PIP) l-- Picture from'IV 1. Turn on TV and select the TV channel you want to watch. 2.
Whenever you have the picture-in-picture feature activated as described on the previous page, you can move, enlarge, reduce, freeze, or switch the big and little pictures as desired. SWAP Button ZOOM Buttons PIP OFF SWAP -- Arrow Buttons FRZ (Freeze) Button •9( ZOOM OUT C)=O SWAP -_ -.,I( _91 A Press and hold one of the four arrow buttons to move the small picture in that direction. You can move the small picture anywhere on the screen by pressing and holding the arrow buttons (one at a time).
Compatible Components A wide variety of compatible RCA Video Cassette Recorders (VCR's), camcorders, and audio components are available. Check with your RCA dealer for details. Other brands of components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to the component's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup instructions. Stacking Arrangements If you are connecting several components and plan to use a component rack, follow these general rules when arranging your components.
@@ SELECT OUT Jacks-provide fixed-level audio and video output from whatever is displayed on the TV screen (except signal from S-VIDEO connector). Provide audio and video signals suitable for recording. Can be used for several applications such as: @ CAUTION TO AVOID DAMAGE: 1, DO NOT CONNECT SPEAKER OUTPUT TO A SEPARATE AMPLIFIER OR TO SPEAKERS CONNECTED TO ANOTHER PRODUCT. 2. DO NOT CONNECT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS TOGETHER. • VCR editing with two or three VCR's (page 38).
Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (only if you do not have a cable-TV system). Youcan connectthe antennato either ANTA orANTB as explained on page 25. A If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries only VHF (channels 2-13), _IU31..
Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional You can connect the cable-TV system to either ANTA or ANT B as explained on page 25. Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a converter/decoder A information.
D Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder connect a VCR. Incoming Cable Coaxial Antenna box for premium channels and you also want to Cables* CABLEJANTENNA (such as AH037 or AH065G) ANTA --(_ BACK OF TV 2-way Signal Splitter* (Such as AH047) CONVERTER CONVERTER/DECODER BOX Remember to tune the VCR to the output channel of the converter box (usually 2, 3, or 4).
If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, you will probably be able to program the TV's remote to control both the TV and the cable box. The TV's remote is designed to control several brands of cable boxes. To program the remote, just press CABLE, then ID, then the twodigit code number for your brand of cable box. Refer to the chart below to find the code number for your cable box. Press the OFF/ON button next to confirm operation.
Your new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including 125 non-scrambled cable channels (see chart below). To use this TV on a cableTV system, confirm that the cable-TV system is properly connected to your TV. Since cable s_stems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.
Standard VHS VCR (Not S-VHS) (These connections allow you to record TV programs and play back tapes.) Preferred Method (for areaswith goodreception) 2-Way Signal Splitter** Back of (suchas RCA#AH047) Auo,_ TV _ote: A second ........ : ._udioMdeo device_h _ _nnected to the :INPUT2 jacksin a :Similar manner _(_),_%_ HI-FI OUT SELECT OUT Oa ,o--'Ca Back o,V°.
Special Recording onto VCR (This connection only allows you to record on the TV screen.) on the VCR whatever This is not a common application for recording with your VCR, but you may find it useful in certain situations. This connection will let you record onto the VCR whatever is being displayed on the TV screen such as a TV program. You'll also be able to record signals from another VCR (or similar device) that is connected to the TV's INPUT 1 or 2 jacks.
on-screen menu that lets you determine if it will be controlled by VCR1 or VCR2. Additional information about controlling two RCA VCRs is in the note on the next page. The digital remote control that came packed with your TV controls your TV and up to two compatible RCA VCRs. To control a compatible RCA VCR, first press the VCR1 or VCR2 button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". The buttons shown below will then control the VCR.
The digital remote control that came packed with your TV controls your TV and up to two compatible VCRs, including most other brands. -Programming Refer to the chart below to find the code number that corresponds to the brand name of your VCR. Keep this number in mind. If more than one number is listed, you may need to try each one separately until you find the one that works. lo To program the remote, just press VCR1 (or VCR2), then ID, then the twodigit code number for your brand of VCR.
S-VHS or Standard (This connection VHS Camcorder allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.) S-VHS Cable (sometimes a separate cable that attaches directly to camcorder) @_@ 141-FIOUT IIELECT OUT Back of TV _L AV OUT Jack -(Audio/VideoOut) An S-VHS or standard camcorder can be connected directly to your TV. If you have an S-VHS camcorder, connect the S-VHS video cable to the S-VIDEO connector on your TV.
Computers and Other Equipment Back of TV AUDO0 HI-FI OUT SF.LECTOUT with Audio/Video i If the INPUT 1 jacks already have another component connected to them, you can connect the computer to the INPUT 2 jacks. Outputs Your TV can also be used as a display device for many video games and home computers. If your game or computer has a normal NTSC (American Standard) VIDEO output, it can be connected directly to either the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 jacks on the TV as shown here.
Audio Amplifier Back o, V AudioNideo Cables* (such as RCA AH069G) vloto l i If your stereo amplifier is not part of a "system" that has its own remote, connect it to the TV as shown here. If the stereo amplifier is part of a system that has its own remote, you may choose to connect it to the TV as shown below using the SELECT OUT jacks. With the connection shown here, you'll be able to change and mute volume with the TV's remote control.
The digital remote control that came packed with your TV is also capable of controlling a compatible audio component. To program the remote just press the AUDIO button, then press the ID button, then enter the two-digit code number for your brand of audio equipment. _ -Programming Remote to Control 1. Refer to the chart below to find the Operating code number that corresponds to the brand name of your audio equipment.
Caution: Do not connect external speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set of speakers to either the TV or the Amplifier but not to both at the same time. If you connect the same speakers to both the TV and the amplifier, you will damage your equipment. Connecting Speakers to Back of TV If you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV, connect the speakers to the amplifier/receiver instead of the TV.
Compatible Components A wide variety of compatible Audio/Video Video Cassette Recorders (VCR's), camcorders, and audio components are available. Check with your dealer for details. Other components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to the component's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup instructions. General ___.._ [_ Most audio/video "_'---'-- Slip-on End ".91------ Screw-on Gold-Tipped Cables AH069G (3-1'1) AH070G (5-ft) Gold-Tipped Cable AH072G (3-ft) cables.
Remote Control(205500) oo This is the remote that came packed with your TV. You can use the order form to order it direct by mail if desired. _u 0000 Remote Control (206800) This is an optional remote that can be used to turn your set on/off, change channels, and adjust volume. It is a simplified remote that can be used to control basic functions. _M m Optional Component Cabinet An optional cabinet is available for Model P52750 TVs.
To order accessories, contact your local dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Troubles sometimes arecaused by simple "faults" that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
Can'tselectcertainchannel • Channelmaynotbein ChannelMemory.Try pressing numberbuttons. • If usingVCR,checkto makesureTV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position. • To select cable channels 100 thru 128, press number button 1 until 1-appears. Then press other two number buttons. CABLE/MR function must • Channel may be locked-out Parental Control feature. be in CABLE mode to select with channels higher than 69. ...............................................................
• Turn on the CAPTIONING No closed captioning • TV program t __ does not have closed captioning. • Closed captioning and the special Dust TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting • attachment ot_ your'vacuum cleaner. Occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. Take care not to scratch the plastic surfaces. If your TV's cabinet has a textured finish, do not use furniture polish.
+and- Buttons .................................................... 4,5,6,11,14-27 Clearing Sleep Timer .............................................................. Accessories ................................................................... 46,47,48 Closed Captioning .................................................................. CLOCK SET Function ......................................................... AddingChannels toMemory ................................................. 24 ALARM Function ...
dex i MUTE Button ......................................................................... 10 MUTE Display ..................................................................... 7,10 NORM/UNIFIED Switch ....................................................... 40 Number Buttons ................................................................ 11,39 Nuts, Wing ................................................................................ 2 OFF Button ..........................................................
Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair you/television.
