Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.
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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 Schedule .................................................................................................................... 34 Messages ................................................................................................................... 35 Channels ................................................................................................................... 36 Setup .......................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • The Front of Your TV • 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.
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 Cables Needed Connection Title Go to...
Connections & Setup TV (back panel) VIDEO AUDIO R L IN CABLE/ ANTENNA G-LINK TV 3 1B 1A 1C VCR VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT OUT VCR R L OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 2 From Cable or Antenna Connection: 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 TV (back panel) VIDEO AUDIO R L / MONO IN R L OUT TV 2 CABLE/ ANTENNA G-LINK S-VIDEO 1 From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna Connection: TV Only 1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/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 A. If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. B.
Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cable or Antenna IN FROM ANT 2A CH3 CH4 OUT OUT TO TV VIDEO e llit e t Sa R L SATELLITE IN S-VIDEO 2B 3A VCR Satellite Signal VIDEO AUDIO IN FROM ANT OUT VCR R L R L CH3 CH4 OUT TO TV IN 1B 1A 1C TV (back panel) VIDEO AUDIO R 3B L / MONO IN R L OUT TV G-LINK S-VIDEO CABLE/ ANTENNA 4 10 Chapter 1
Connections & Setup Connection: 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 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.
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 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.
Connections & Setup The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup Tip If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any of your information changes, you need to access the setup screens from the TV’s main menu— press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup. The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you need to complete the following steps.
Connections & Setup Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if your TV is connected to cable. 1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Yes and press OK. If your TV isn’t connected to cable, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears). 2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK on your remote control.
Connections & Setup 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 5. Make sure your cable box is on. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box). Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes). Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, cable box or any of the remote controls for these products. 6.
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 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. Tip Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. • 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.
Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control L.E.D. ON OFF VCR1 DVD 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. VCR2 MUTE TV AUX SAT CABLE SKIP CH + VOL VOL Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Press the arrow buttons to move through the on-screen menu system. CH - SOUND GO BACK INFO GUIDE OK MENU CLEAR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 WHO INPUT 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 VOL VOL CH + CH - Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components 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, DVD, 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.
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Chapter 3 Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again.
Using the TV’s Features Action Video Program Menu buttons window 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 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 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 action buttons News menu selection News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. Schedule menu selection 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu 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 program 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 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 TV MAIN MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time CHANNEL Parental Controls GUIDE Plus+ MenuType 1 Signal Setup 2 Auto Channel Search Exit 3 List and Labels 1. Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears). 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 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 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip UnratedMOVIE ProgramRATING Block V-CHIP LIMIT 4 Channel Block Rating Status 5 Front Panel Block PG-13 Block ^ 6 Lock Parental Press ^/vControls to view programs with 0 Exit this rating. Press MENU to exit.
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 V-C HIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit 1 View 2 Block V-Chip Unrated Program 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.
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 Expanded Stereo Electronically “widens” sound from stereo broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and LaserDisc players for a fuller, more spacious sound. 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.
Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment. Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.
Using the TV’s Menu System CLOSED-CAPTION MODE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Text Text Text Text Closed-Caption Modes The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. To set the Closed-Caption Mode: 1 2 3 4 1. Select Screen from the Main menu. 2. Highlight Closed-Caption Mode and press OK (the Closed-Caption Mode appears). 3. Highlight your choice and press OK (the Screen menu appears again).
Using the TV’s Menu System Tip To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold “1” to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers. Channel # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channels available via your antenna. You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons. Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using channel up and down.
Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again.
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 p. 54.
Other Information Troubleshooting No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. Go to p. 47 for detailed instructions. • If using S-VIDEO cables to connect a component, remember to also connect the component’s left and right Audio Output Jacks to the TV’s left and right INPUT Jacks.
Other Information GUIDE Plus+ System Problems GUIDE Plus+ setup won’t switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box • Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components’ remote sensors. • GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels. • You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus+ Channel Lineup.
Other Information Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • You must lock the settings. Go to the TV MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote), select Lock Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote). I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV • If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the television and volume down on the remote for 3 seconds.
Other Information RCA TV 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 tubes. 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.
Other Information VH81 (3-ft) VH82 (6-ft) VH89 (6-ft) Gold-Tipped cable VH83 (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. Accessory Order Form Push-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection.
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 59 Advanced connections 11 Age-Based Ratings 40 ANTENNA button 24 Arrow buttons 24 Audio Output Volume & Speakers 49 Processor 48 Audio/Video cable 7 Auto Channel Search 16, 51 Color 50 Tuning 52 DVD Channel 39 SAT/CABLE Channel 39 VCR Channels 39 AUX (auxiliary) button 24 B Basic connections 8 Picture Controls 49 Batteries for the remote 15 Black Level 49 Block Age-Based Ratings 42 Front Panel 46 Movie Ratings 45 Specific Content Themes 43 V-Chip Unrated Program 46 Buttons, remote cont
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