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Table of Contents Setup and connections .......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4 Step 2: Connect your TV .................................................................. 4 Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable ................................................... 9 Step 4: Plug in the TV ..................................................................... 10 Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote ......
Table of Contents Features and Menus ............................................................... 27 Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 28 Menus ....................................................................................... 28 Control Panels .......................................................................... 29 Audio Menu ....................................................................................
Setup and Connections Getting started The Reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning instructions, accessory ordering information and your warranty. 1 Setup Setup and and Connections connections 2 Interactive Interactive setup setup 3 Using Using the the remote remote 4 Features and and Menus Menus Features 5 Reference Reference ➣ This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV Important Stand Information Direct View TVs: 27”- 36” diagonal Make sure to locate the remote control. Step 2: Connect your TV There are three types of connections outlined in this section: TV Only: If you’re only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system. The Basic Connection: If you’re going to connect the TV to a VCR or satellite receiver.
Setup and Connections The Basic Connection The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections. Cables You will use the following cable to make your connection: Coaxial Cables: These cables carry both the audio and video signal to the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable box.
Setup and Connections Advanced Connections Once you have made your connections you will want to program the TV to tune to the correct Video INPUT channel in order to see and hear audio and video from the component. You will program this later in the Interactive Setup. Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating the audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiple components.
Setup and Connections Sample Connections The following are sample connection scenarios which you may encounter when connecting components to your TV. Cautions: Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Cables • Insert all cables firmly into jacks. You will use the following cable to make your connection: • Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead of straight down the middle.
Setup and Connections TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT OUT OUT TO S-VIDEO VIDEO R How to View Your Components SATELLITE IN L VCR IN FROM ANT IN VIDEO R AUDIO L CH3 CH4 To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.
Setup and Connections Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (the on-screen guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen program guide. VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch recording won’t work.
Setup and Connections Step 4: Plug in the TV Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. • Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. • Replace the cover. Step 6: Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
Interactive Setup There’s an on-screen setup routine • Search for available channels • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System • Set the time • Set the VCR1 channel • Set the VCR2 channel • Set the DVD channel • Set the SAT/CABLE channel • Make the channel list and labels 2 Interactive Setup Setup Interactive INTERACTIVE SETUP 3 Using the the remote remote Using USING THE REMOTE 4 Features and and Menus Menus Features FEATURES AND MENUS 5 Reference Reference REFERENCE ➣ Select a menu la
Interactive Setup Using Point and Select You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access onscreen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. 1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or right, press the left or right arrows. 2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.
Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to begin Setup now? 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup 3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. Select a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Español 3 Français 1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system. 2. Press MENU or OK to select that language.
Interactive Setup The GUIDE PIUS+ Gold System The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus Gold System to display your local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR. You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold initial menu or point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup. You can set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System during the Interactive Setup.
Interactive Setup Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed...” Please consult your manual and try again” appears. You have a choice to either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup.
Interactive Setup Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System has not completed its first download, you need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for you automatically and you may not see this screen. SETUP Would you like to set the time on the TV? 1 Set time 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the SET TIME control panel. SET TIME : AM Enter 01 to 12 for the hour.
Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to use a VCR with your TV? 1 Use TV with a VCR 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list. SET VCR1 CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 Not connected Channel 3 Channel 4 Video 1 Input Video 2 Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to. 3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
Interactive Setup SET VCR2 CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 Not connected Channel 3 Channel 4 Video 1 Input Video 2 Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to. 3. Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting the DVD Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the DVD channel.
Interactive Setup 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to. 3. Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/ CABLE channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the SAT•CABLE button on the remote.
Interactive Setup Labeling the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Features and Menus section.) SETUP Would you like to name each channel? 1 Name channels 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel. LIST AND LABELS Channel # 59 Normal List Yes Channel Label ------ Use or , keypad, or CH ^/v to set channel, MENU to exit. 20 2.
Using the Remote How to use your Universal Remote The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE or PROSCAN component, you probably don’t need to program it at all. 1 Setup and connections 2 Interactive setup ➣ This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other components.
Using the Remote Remote Buttons ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE and PROSCAN products). LED VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel. VCR1 TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode.
Using the Remote CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Will also exit the Guide system. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit until #-- appears, then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears then press 2 and 3.
Using the Remote Programming the Remote The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Testing the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button.
Using the Remote 3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. 4. Enter the code from the code list. 5. Release button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and then ON•OFF again. 6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands.
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Features and menus Using the TV Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your TV. This section also includes information on using your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System.
Features and menus Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels. Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. The following pages detail how to use these controls in order to customize the functions of your TV. Menus The first menu is called the Main menu.
Features and menus Control Panels VCR1 Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists and numeric entry. ON OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE MUTE SKIP CH + VOL VOL Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. CH - To use a Slider in a menu: 1.
Features and menus Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings. 1. Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice. CLOSED-CAPTION MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text1 Text2 Text3 Text4 Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control panels, the following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu features. The features are organized in order of their location on the Main Menu.
Features and menus Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level. Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV’s speakers on and allows variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks. Variable Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV’s speakers off and allows variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks.
Features and menus Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Features and menus Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off No captioning information displayed. On Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
Features and menus 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 letters CC are displayed in the channel marker.
Features and menus 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+ Gold System is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
Features and menus The choices for each screen are: Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed. Channel 2 (SAT/Cable only) Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 when you press the specified component button.
Features and menus 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. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to “block” TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.
Features and menus V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls. 2. Press MENU to continue. 3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit. 4.
Features and menus Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings. When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.
Features and menus Viewing Age-Based Ratings Rating status field After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. 3. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is Block. 4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field. 5.
Features and menus Rating status field You must remember to Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect. V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating field 6. Rating TV-PG Status View - - Content - - 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 themes Content status fields Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
Features and menus V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. 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. Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch.
Features and menus V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. View All unrated programs are available. Block All unrated programs are not available.
Features and menus GUIDE PIUS+ Gold System You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System offers: GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System setup screen. Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is detailed in the Interactive Setup section of the book.
Features and menus Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: • Press GUIDE on the remote. VCR1 Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and return to the original channel. Downloading Data The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is not available until it completes its first download of program information. When the power is turned off, the TV locates a “host channel” that carries GUIDE Plus+ Gold data containing program schedule and channel mapping information.
Features and menus Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system. It displays the current programming for each channel. The live program is displayed in the video window. • Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH ^/v to page through listings. Use the right and left arrows to browse future program listings. • To tune to a channel, highlight the program you want to view in the channel listing and press OK.
Features and menus • Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock). The PIP button on the remote also toggles the video window between the locked and unlocked states. • Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want.
Features and menus The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System will not schedule a conflicting timer; you must choose between the two programs. News The News Menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar.
Features and menus Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons will appear on the bar: • Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remote.
Features and menus Editor You may 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. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System. 2. Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar. 3. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Editor menu selection. 4. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel.
Features and menus PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. VCR1 ON OFF DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLE MUTE SKIP CH + VOL VOL PIP Buttons There are seven remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works: CH SOUND PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.
Features and menus SETUP Setup Menu The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section. When first used or after a power outage, your television needs to be set up. Would you like to begin now? The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage. Press MENU to begin setup or Press CLEAR to exit. You can also access the Interactive Setup from the Main Menu.
Reference Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on • • • • • Check to make sure it is plugged in. Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. Maybe batteries in remote control are “dead.
Reference No sound, picture okay • • • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV’s L and R INPUT jacks. Can’t select certain channel • • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
Reference Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder.
Reference RCA DIRECT VIEW TV (5”-36”) LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For • • • how long after your purchase: 90 days for labor charges. One year for parts. Two years for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
Reference RCA PROJECTION TV WARRANTY Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For • • • how long after your purchase: One year for labor charges. One year for parts. Two years for picture tubes. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
Reference Accessory Information Antenna (or cable-TV) connections are made with either coaxial antenna cable or twin-lead cable. Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables. Most audio/video connections between components can The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables.
Reference VC DV MU D R1 VC R2 VO L CH + UN D IDE C HGO BA INFO CK OK MEN U CLE WH REV REC PIP •VC O•IN ER SE R+ SW AP CH PU X SA T•C SK IP AB LE Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. Accessory Order For m Qty Total Price $3.95 Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Part No. VH81 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.
Reference Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Reference A F Accessories 58 Advanced Connections 4, 6 Age-Based Ratings 37 Audio Menu 30 Audio Output Volume & Speakers 31 Audio Processor 30 Audio remote codes 26 Audio/Video cables 7 Auto Channel Search 13, 35 Auto Color 32 Auto Tuning 16, 20 DVD Channel 18, 35 SAT/Cable Channel 35 VCR1 Channel 16, 35 VCR2 Channel 35 Finding the sensor 9 Fixed images 55 Fixed Output, Speakers Off 31 Front Panel Block 43 Front panel buttons 25 B Back of the TV 6 Basic Connection 4, 5 Basic Picture Controls 32 Batterie
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