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Table of Contents Setup and Connections .......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4 Step 2: Connect Your TV .................................................................. 4 TV Only (PIP Not Available) ....................................................... 4 The Basic Connection (PIP Not Available) ................................ 5 Advanced Connections ........................................
Table of Contents Using the Menu system ......................................................... 27 Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 28 Audio Menu .................................................................................... 30 Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor .......................... 31 Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 32 Screen Menu ........................................
Setup and Connections Getting started 2 Interactive Setup Interactive Setup 3 Using the Using the remote remote 44 Using the the Menu Menu System System Using 55 Features and and Controls Controls Features 66 Reference Reference ➣ The reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning instructions, accessory ordering information and your warranty.
Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV Important Stand Information 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. Advanced Connections: If you’re going to make multiple connections, hooking up the TV to a VCR and a satellite receiver.
Setup and Connections The Basic Connection (PIP Not Available) 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.
Setup and Connections Advanced Connections Once you have made your connections, you will need to program the TV to tune to the correct video input channel in order to see and hear audio and video from a component such as a VCR or DVD player. 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 enabling you to connect multiple components.
Setup and Connections Sample Connections Cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when connecting components to your TV. Note: components that offer an S-Video connection, such as DVDs, VCRs or satellite receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their audio INPUT connection.
Setup and Connections TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL How to View Your Components SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT CH3 CH4 OUT OUT TO TV VIDEO R L S-VIDEO SATELLITE IN To watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03 to tune to the VCR channel.
Setup and Connections Step 3: Connect the IR Controller The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to television channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system. After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary component (VCR, or cable box), use the on-screen interactive setup routine for the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to test the connected components.
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 the 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 Interactive Setup Setup 3 Using Using the the remote remote 44 Using Using the the Menu Menu System System 55 Features Features and and Controls Controls 66 Reference Reference ➣ Select a menu language
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. Selecting 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 set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system during Interactive Setup or by selecting the GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main Menu. 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.
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. 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. Press MENU to exit. 2.
Interactive Setup Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don’t have a VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Using the Menu System section.
Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to use a second VCR with your TV? 1 Use TV with VCR 2 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list. SET VCR2 CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 Not connected Channel 3 Channel 4 Video Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. 3. Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting the DVD Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the DVD channel.
Interactive Setup SET DVD CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 Not connected Channel 3 Channel 4 Video Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV. 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 Using the 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 Chan # 59 Normal List Yes Chan Label ------ Use ^ or v, keypad, or CH ^/v to set channel, MENU to exit. 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.
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, PROSCAN and GE products). LED DVD TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information.
Using the Remote MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers, digits for programming the remote, and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits.
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 Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, 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.
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USING THE menu SYSTEM The Menu System Setup and and connections connections Setup Setup and connections 2 Interactive Interactive Setup Setup 3 Using Using the the remote remote 44 Using Using the the Menu Menu System System 55 Features Features and and Controls Controls 66 Reference Reference ➣ This section explores the menus of your TV—beginning with some information on using menus and control panels.
USING THE menu SYSTEM Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists. Menus and choice lists 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 to customize the functions of your TV. Menus The first menu is called the Main menu.
USING THE menu SYSTEM Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. To use a Slider in a menu: ON OFF VCR1 1. 2. Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust. DVD Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider. VCR2 MUTE AUX SAT CABLE SKIP CH + Contrast Color Tint Black Level Sharpness Press MENU to exit.
USING THE menu SYSTEM Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently selected, or “in use.” Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice. You will then return to the previous screen.
USING THE menu SYSTEM Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired.
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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.
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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 is displayed. On Captioning information is shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is shown, when available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted. (To mute the sound, press the MUTE button.) The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.
USING THE 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 letters CC are displayed in the channel marker. See the section Features and Controls for more information about the channel marker.
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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 Controls How to use the Features and Controls Setup Setup and and connections connections Setup and connections 2 Interactive Interactive Setup Setup 3 Usingthe theremote remote Using 4 4 4 Usingthe theMenu MenuSystem System Using 55 Featuresand andControls Controls Features 66 6 Reference Reference ➣ 1 This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped.
Features and Controls GUIDE PIUS+ Gold Menu 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 setup screen. Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is detailed in the Interactive Setup section of the book.
Features and Controls Getting In & Out of the Guide PIUS+ Gold ON OFF VCR1 TV System DVD To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. VCR2 MUTE VOL CH - SOUND • Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the channel displayed in the View window. SKIP CH + VOL There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: • Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing.
Features and Controls 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. 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 Controls When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the Channel listing), the following Action button is available on the bar: • 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). • 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 Controls 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. Schedule Menu Action Buttons Schedule The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording programs.
Features and Controls Messages Action Buttons Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Gold system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar. Messages Menu Selection To read messages: 1. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 2. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection. 3. Highlight the message you wish to read by using the up and down arrows. 4.
Features and Controls Editor Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons are available on the bar: • Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since entering the Editor Menu. • Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line. • On/Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between On and Off.
Features and Controls ON OFF VCR1 DVD PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals. The PIP feature on your TV requires a second video source, like a VCR or satellite receiver to supply the second picture to the screen. The PIP feature also requires connecting the second video source to the TV with audio/video cables. PIP Buttons MUTE AUX SAT CABLE VOL CH - SOUND PIP Brings up the PIP window.
Features and Controls PIP Problems? • Make sure the remote is in the right mode. For example, once you turn on the VCR with the VCR1 button, you can’t SWAP the pictures until you put the remote in TV mode. Just press the TV button. CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA VCR 1 IN FROM ANT OUT • No signal or bad reception? Most VCRs and satellite receivers have an antenna or TV button.
Features and Controls 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 Controls 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 Controls 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 Controls 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. V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - 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 Controls Rating status field You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect. V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - Rating field 6. 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 themes Content status fields Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.
Features and Controls 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 Controls 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.
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 Not receiving all cable channels • Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu to recognize your cable box. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, then select Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ menu. Choose “Yes” when asked if you have a cable box. Then select Setup from the Main menu and make sure to search for all channels when prompted. Can’t select certain channel • • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu.
Reference 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.
Reference • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your television. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Batteries. • Customer replacement fuses. • Images burned onto the screen. • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. • Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
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. 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 ON OFF VCR1 DVD VCR2 MUTE TV AUX SAT CABLE SKIP VOL VOL CH + CH - SOUND GO BACK INFO GUIDE OK MENU CLEAR 3 2 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 WHO INPUT Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. Accessory Order Form Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Part No. VH81 Price Qty $4.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 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 between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD ® IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Reference Index A Accessories 58 Advanced Connections 4, 6 Age-Based Ratings 47, 49 Audio Audio/Video Cables 7 Menu 30 Output 6 Output Volume & Speakers 31 Processor 30 Auto Channel Search 13, 35 Color 32 Tuning 17, 18, 20 DVD Channel 18, 35 SAT/Cable Channel 19, 35 VCR1 Channel 17, 35 VCR2 Channel 17, 35 Coaxial Cable 4, 5, 7 Color Warmth 32 Connections 4 Advanced 4, 6 Basic 4, 5 TV and Stereo VCR 7 TV Only 4 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver 8 Content Themes 47, 50 Contrast 32 Control Panels 28 D DVD Cha
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