RCA C29400 User Manual

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C 2 9 4 0 0
M 2 9 4 0 0
U S E R ' S
G U I D E
It is important to read this manual before
operating this unit for the first time.
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L O R
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  • Page 1 C 2 9 4 0 0 M 2 9 4 0 0 U S E R ’ S G U I D E It is important to read this manual before operating this unit for the first time. L O R...
  • Page 3: Important Information

    Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided. Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    References Warning _____________________________________________________________________ Startup ____________________________________________________________________ Hook up, Plug in TV, Put Batteries in the Remote, Turn on the TV, Place Channels into Memory, Set the Time Basic Tour of the Remote ____________________________________________ Basic Button Layout and Functions Menu Basics ______________________________________________________________...
  • Page 5: Quick Guide To Your Tv

    TV is placed is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause damage to the TV and/or personal injury.
  • Page 6 Setup menu is selected. This menu is white. B. Press MOVE to start placing channels in the TV’s memory. C. Wait until TV has cycled through all the channels and returns to original channel. A. Press MENU•PROG until the Alarm menu is selected. This menu is green.
  • Page 7: Basic Tour Of The Remote

    Component Buttons Details are on pages 8–15. Menu Buttons See next page for details. Turns the TV on. Sets the remote to control the TV. Operates TV when remote is set to control the TV. Operates the TV and advanced features.
  • Page 8: Menu Basics

    Using the Advanced Features starting on page 20. Colors Menu Buttons These buttons are used with the TV’s menus to adjust the features. You can use the menu buttons on the remote or the front of the TV. Moving through the Menus Yellow Green Light White Blue Controls Alarm Adjust Setup E n g l i s h Français Español...
  • Page 9: With Remote Buttons

    Cable Box, Laserdisc Player and Audio equipment on pages 8–15. Turns on the TV. Shows the displays on the screen. Sets the remote to control the TV. See Using the Remote with a VCR, Cable Box, Laserdisc Player and Audio equipment on pages 8–15.
  • Page 10 Using Your TV and Remote With Remote Buttons Number Buttons (0-9) Selects any channel number. Two numbers must be pressed for each channel. Press 0 and 6 for channel 6. For three digit chan- nels, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears on the screen.
  • Page 11: Vcr Codes

    NEC...02,14,16,30 Panasonic...08 Pentax...05,35 Philco...08,29 Philips...08,29 Pioneer...05,16,33 ProScan...00 Quartz...02 Quasar...08 RCA...00,05,07,08,28,35,37 Realistic...02,06,08,09,12,15,19,43 Samsung...07,13,22,32,42 Sansui...16 Press VCR1 or VCR2 to turn the VCR on. Press the VCR buttons shown at the left. If your VCR does not work, program VCR1 or VCR2 with a VCR code from the list below.
  • Page 12 Cable/Air: Cable VCR 1 Channel: 00 Set VCR1 Channel to: 4B, 5B 3 or 4 (same as 3/4 switch) A.Press TV to set the remote to control the TV. B. Press MENU•PROG to select the Setup menu. This menu is white.
  • Page 13 C. Press RECORD to start recording. D. Press TV/VCR on the VCR. E. Press TV to set the remote to control the TV. F. Press CHANNEL up or down to change channels on the TV. G. To see the channel you are recording, tune the TV back to channel 00.
  • Page 14: Satellite Receiver

    Using Your TV and Remote With a Satellite Receiver: Basic Operation You may also be able to use the TV’s remote with RCA satellite receivers. Refer to your Satellite Receiver owner’s manual to hook up your Satellite Receiver. The remote may need to be programmed for other brands of satellite receivers, but may not operate all models of the brands listed below.
  • Page 15: Basic Operation

    If you have a cable box with its own remote, then you may also be able to use the TV’s remote with your cable box. This remote may not operate all models of brands listed below. Use the codes below or on the sheet packed in with your remote.
  • Page 16 C l e a r Channel Memory: 13 Stored Cable/Air: Cable VCR 1 Channel: 00 Cable Channel: 03 A.Press TV to set the remote to control the TV. B. Press MENU•PROG to select the Setup menu. This menu is white.
  • Page 17 C. Release VCR2•LD. D.Press POWER. If nothing happens, try pressing VCR2•LD and then POWER. A.Tune TV to channel 00, 03, or 04. B. Point the remote at the laserdisc player and press VCR2•LD. C. Press POWER to turn it on.
  • Page 18 With Audio Equipment: Programming and Basic Operation Refer to the Connection Book or your Audio equipment owner’s manual to hook up your audio equipment. Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as a radio, CD player, tape player, turntable, or amplifier. The remote may need to be programmed for your equipment.
  • Page 19: Overall Picture

    Adjusting Your TV Overall Picture Follow the steps below to lighten or darken the overall picture without changing the color levels. Select the Controls Menu Highlight Picture Use MOVE adjust the Picture Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer: -:-- Closed Captioning: Off Picture -...
  • Page 20: Picture Settings

    Adjusting Your TV Picture Settings Follow the steps below to change the picture on the screen to your personal setting. The chart at the bottom of the page explains your options. Select the Adjust Menu Highlight item to change Use MOVE...
  • Page 21: Sound Settings

    Sound Settings: Stereo, Expanded Stereo, SAP and Tone Follow these steps to adjust the Stereo, Expanded Stereo, SAP or Tone of your TV. SAP (Second Audio Program) is sometimes used to offer the program being watched in another language. The chart below explains your options.
  • Page 22 Adjusting Your TV Sound Settings: Speakers Follow the steps below to turn the speakers on or off in your TV. The chart below explains your options. Select the Setup Menu Highlight speakers Turn Speakers on or off Speakers Controls Alarm Adjust Setup E n g l i s h Français Español...
  • Page 23: Placing Channels In Memory/Autoprogram

    You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed. Refer to the Add or Delete Channels section on the next page.
  • Page 24: Adding And Deleting Channels In Memory

    Adding and Deleting Channels in Memory You may want to add or delete a few channels if some stations have weak signals or were off the air when the TV was programmed. Refer to the Add or Delete Channels section below.
  • Page 25: Naming The Channels

    Naming the Channels You can name the channels using the character list below. Full appears beside Label when the memory is used up. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory. Fixed appears beside Label for channel 00--it cannot be named.
  • Page 26: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Using Advanced Features Setting the Sleep Timer You can set your TV to turn itself off. If you’re watching TV at night and fall asleep, the TV will turn off for you. Set Sleep Timer Add more time Cancel the Timer Controls Alarm Adjust Setup Sleep Timer: –...
  • Page 27: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Using Advanced Features Setting the Alarm Clock The TV can be set to turn on each day like your alarm clock. You can set it to turn on to your favorite channel at a certain time. You can also set it to turn itself off again.
  • Page 28: Selecting A Language

    Using Advanced Features Selecting a Language The on-screen displays in this TV can be displayed in three languages: English, French, and Spanish. When you select a language, most of the displays will be shown on the screen in your preferred language.
  • Page 29: Watching Closed Captioning

    Watching Closed Captioning Closed captioning displays the audio portion of a program as words on the TV screen. It is useful for the deaf, hearing impaired, or anyone who wants to watch a program without sound. If you have turned Closed Captioning on and it does not appear on the screen, it is not available on the channel you are watching.
  • Page 30: Setting Your Tv For Antenna Or Cable

    Using Advanced Features Setting Your TV for Antenna or Cable Your TV automatically adjusts this feature when the TV places channels in memory (autoprogram). Follow the steps below to change the setting as needed. Select the Setup menu Highlight Cable/Air...
  • Page 31: Front Panel Buttons

    + and – Shows menus on screen. Moves from menu to menu. Channel up and down. Scans up and down through channels in the TV’s memory. Moves up and down menus. Volume up and down. Raises and lowers sound. Moves left and right on a menu line.
  • Page 32: Displays On The Screen

    References Displays on the Screen Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen. To see what features have been set on your TV, press DISPLAY on the remote. Screen Display 12:00 AM XETU Video 00 Alarm Sleep...
  • Page 33: Trouble Checks

    Make sure component connected to the VIDEO INPUT jacks is turned on if you choose channel 00. Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the switch on back of VCR if watching a VCR. Make sure TV/VCR button on VCR is in correct position when using VCR.
  • Page 34 Alarm Time Checks and Adjustments Press TV to set the remote to control the TV. See buttons on page 6-7. Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote. Release number 1, replace the batter- ies, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.
  • Page 35 EXPORTED BY: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290-1024 ©1997 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in the USA TOCOM 15257750 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN:...

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