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  • Page 1 USER'S cSUIDE...
  • Page 2 To redu,:e the risk of _el_._ctric s hock, do not remove WARNING kvAv_7l_ll_[_ cover (or back). No use_ serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC To reduce the risk of fire or Refer servicing to qualiFied service personnel. SHOCK DO NOT OPEN shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remote .......... To Control a VCR ............ To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ..32 To Control an RCA Audio Device: ......To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ..33 Using the Remote to Control a Device .......
  • Page 4 ¸ QUICK REFERENCE ........Audio Menu ..............Picture Quality Menu ..........Screen Menu ..] ............Channel Menu ............. Time Menu ....: ..........Parental Controls Menu ..........TV GUIDE Plus+ Menu ..........Setup Menu ..............ADVANCED FEATURES .........

  • Page 5: Firstthings First

    HI, I'M ROGER. FIRST THINGS FIRST I wrote this manual to help you get the most from your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I designed this user manual to give you the information you need.., when you need it.

  • Page 6: Connecting Your Tv

    STEP 1 Unpack the TV. Make sure to locate the remote control and Connections Foldout. Important Stand Information CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of...

  • Page 7: Tv Guide Plus+ Controller

    TV GUIDE PLUS+ CONTROLLER Locating IR (infrared) Remote Control Sensor on The TV GUIDE Plus+* controller allows direct control of a cable Your Cable Box or VCR box and VCR using a pair of IR (infrared) controllers. The IR controlilers must be affixed •...
  • Page 8 STE P 4 Put batteries in the remote. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. Insert batteries as shown, matching the + and - ends of each battery in the compartment. Replace the cover. "iV RIEV_RSE PLAY FORWARD STEP 5...

  • Page 9: Using The Menu System

    RULE TO REMEMBER You control and customize the TV by making changes to various control panels in the menu system. The great thing is, you only need to know one rule: point and select. USING MENU SYSTEM...

  • Page 10: The Menu Rule: Point And Select

    . -.. • • THE MENU RULE: POINTAND SELECT You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. WHAT IS POINTAND SELECT?. The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
  • Page 11 Press MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu. Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and return to TV viewing. If you ever want to leave the menu system, press CLEAR. Once you know how to point and select your way through menus, you can apply this rule in the control panels, which do...

  • Page 12: Menus And Control Panels

    MENUS CONTROL PANELS There are three parts to the menu system: menus, control panels, and the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. But before you can use control panels or the TV GUIDE Plus+ system, you first have*to move through at least one menu--the Main menu.

  • Page 13: Control Panels

    CONTROL PAN ELS Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry. Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular...

  • Page 14: Choice Lists

    • CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings. The current setting in a choice list is always the highlighted item. For example, to indicate whether you're currently using a home antenna or a cable TV signals: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 15: Numeric Entry

    NUMERIC ENTRY A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters. I-or example, to set the current time: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to Time and press MENU. Point to Set Time and press MENU. The Set Time numeric entry control panel comes up.

  • Page 16: Tv Guide Plus+ Menus

    TV GUIDE PLUS+ MENUS The TV 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 VCR. Use of the system's menus differs slightly from the point and select method described earlier.

  • Page 17: Interactive Setup

    THERE'S ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE 'Your "IV has software that tells it what to do, just like a computer. The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the 1%/: Select a menu language • • Search for available channels •...

  • Page 18: Entering Setup

    • • • ENTERING SETUP Setup is accessed through.the Main menu: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin. Press MENU to begin the Setup routine.

  • Page 19: Tv Guide Plus+ System

    • .:_ ij Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has finished. ;2. Press MENU to continue. you can access it later through the TV GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM Channel menu.
  • Page 20 The first two screens ask for information about where you live. Where do you live? Canada Select your country. CANCEL Enter your ziDcode Enter your ZIP code (Postal Code in Canada) using the numeric keypad. If you make a mistake, press MENU to back up a number.

  • Page 21: Modes

    Do you have a cable box? ,5. Select YES if you have a cable box, or NO if you do not. Turn on cable box brand # from EnLer cable _x brand table in your manual Enter the code for your cable box's brand from the table on the following pages.

  • Page 22: Details

    ",._ ik." ._ ;_i _'_: _i, ¸' _" CANCEL Select Cable Box Output Channel Enter the channel you normally use to view channels through your cable boxmusually 3 or 4. Consult your cable box's instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure. Choose 0 to use VIDEO INPUT 1.
  • Page 23 When the TV GUIDE Plus+ system correctly identifies the brand and model of your VCR, the VCR's tuner changes to channel 9. EXIT Testing code 1 2 - 0 1 Has your VCR switched to channel 13. Select YES if the VCR automatically changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not.
  • Page 24 Hamlin ......06,13 Emerson ....... Quasar ......... Radio ShackJRealistic ..30 Hitachi ......... Fisher ........Randix ........Jasco ........Funai ........RCA ........Jerrold ........01 GE ........Macom ......... Samsung ......Go Video ......Sansui ........Goldstar .......

  • Page 25: Set The Time

    SI'T TH E TIME The next step lets you set the time of day. 1. Press MENU to bring up the Set Time control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through numbers and change from AM to PM.

  • Page 26: Set The Vcr1 Channel

    :" •. • • ¸ i __ • ¸•:i¸i: •:I• ! _- SI::T THI: VCR1 CHANNEL 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, For example, if you have a VCR connected to the Video 1 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the...

  • Page 27: Set The Dvdncr2 Channel

    SET TH E DVD/VCR2 CHANN The next step lets you set the DVD/VCR2 channel. When you set tffe DVD/VCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DVDoVCR2 button on the remote. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Video 2 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to...

  • Page 28: Set The Sat/Cable Channel

    SET THE SAT/CABLE CHANNEL 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. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your TV to channel 3 to see cable stations, you want the TV to tune to...

  • Page 29: Label The Channels

    IIABEL THE CHANNELS The next step lets you make your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Quick Reference section.) Press MENU to bring up the List and Labels control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel (called "fields").
  • Page 30 What Now? Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the TV. Or... Program the Remote Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR, DVD player, laserdisc player, and other component.
  • Page 31 VCRs, satellite receivers, DVD players and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE0 or ProScan component, probably clon't need to program it at all--other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed. WATCH SOME...

  • Page 32: Programming The Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.

  • Page 33: Citizen

    08,53 Quartz ........Quasar ........08,5!3 Capehart ........Citizen ......07,09,13,44, Radio Shack/Realistic ..02,06,08, .......... 45,46,52 ...... 09,12,15,19,27,43,53 RCA ..00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69 Colortyme ........,F_ra i g ........07,12 Samsu ng ....07,13,22,32,42 Curtis-Mathes .... 00,07,08,14, Sansui ........16,71 ......

  • Page 34: Programming The Remote

    PLAYER The remote's DVD°VCR2 button is preprogrammed to control the primary functions of an RCA, GE, or ProScan DVD player. If you GE ..........78 would like this button to control a device other than a DVD ProScan ........

  • Page 35: To Control A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand ........ 29,32,3!3,40,41 until the cable box or satellite receiver responds to the Pioneer ......113,20,44 remote commands. Randtek ........07,08 RCA ........00,27,66 Realistic ........84 Regal ........ 013,12,13 USING REMOTE TO CONTROL A DEVICE Regency ..
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  • Page 37: Tour Of Thetv

    A PICTURE BOOK TOUR This section talks about the TV's main parts (at least parts you'll actually use): • The remote control • The back panel • The front panel • The channel marker...

  • Page 38: Remote Buttons

    SKIP or laserdisc player. Puts the remote in DVD,VCR2 mode. Also turns on the TV. AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component and puts the remote in audio mode. MUTE GO BACK Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information.
  • Page 39 ¸ IFAV,INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources (VID1, VID2, previous channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists. ANTENNA Functionsas TVNCR button inVCR mode and TVI receiver button inSAT.CABLE mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing.

  • Page 40: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player. UMONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input. The left audio connector is usually white.
  • Page 41 AUDIO OUTPUT Provides variable-controlled or fixed-level stereo audio output. Variable output is ideal when connecting the TV to an amplifier that does not have its own volume control remote control. Fixed _output is ideal when connecting to an A/V receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control.

  • Page 42: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it MENU Cl4V _IOL-- " VOL+ POWER selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.

  • Page 43: Channel Marker

    CHANNEL MARKER There are several indicators that come up when you change channels, press the iNFO button, or press the TV button. This display is called the Channel Marker. '!2:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current ,:hannel.
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  • Page 45 A SHORT GUI DE TO TH E MENU SYSTEM This section provides a brief explanation of all the menu commands. These commands are organized the chapter by their location in the Main menu. Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust the way the TV sounds.
  • Page 46 AUDIO MENU Mute Press MENU to reduce the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press MENU again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.

  • Page 47: Realistic

    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. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
  • Page 48 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 Always Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV's sound is...

  • Page 49: Signal

    CHANNEL MENU. Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select, the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.
  • Page 50 (Channel Menu continued) Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, DVD°VCR2, or SAT.CABLE). Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.
  • Page 51 TIME MENU. Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically.
  • Page 52 PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU Displays the menu items that let you adjust the Parental Controls feature. Parent Approved Channels Displays a control panel that lets you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the TV's front panel controls. Chan# Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list.
  • Page 53 TV GUIDE PLUS+ TV GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the TV GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. Setup Setting upthe TV GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed earlier in Interactive Setup. Demo Runs the TV GUIDE Plus+ demonstration. Select Channels Allows you to choose which channels appear in the TV GUIDE Plus+ program schedule.
  • Page 54 SETUP MENU The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section.
  • Page 55 THIS SECTIONS DETAILS SOME OF THE "TV'S IMPORTANT FEATURES: • TVGUIDE Plus+ operation • PIP (Picture-in-Picture) operation • Choosing an audio processor • Using closed captioning • Displaying on-screen program details and control panels in the menu system, For more about the different menus see the Quick Reference _.;ection.
  • Page 56 TV GUIDE PLUS+ OPERATION The TV GUIDE Plus+ system offers four different menus for browsing program listings: SURF, NEXT, SCAN, and SORT. Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ display. WABC Cosby Baseball-Cubs Braves Simple Pleasures WCBS _]erry Springer WTRW Weaving...
  • Page 57 Next Menu The Next Menu displays the programs on a selected channel from the current time to midnight of the next day. 12:33p The Flintstones l:03p Tom and Jerry l:3Op Jenny Jones 2:3_p After School Terror Hour 3:30p Extra! 4:00p Roseanne Use the up and down arrow buttons to move through...
  • Page 58 Sort Menu The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel Customizing Your Channel you are currently tuned to is displayed in the video windowand Listing name. You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling display of certain channels. For SURF instance, you may disable channels that you never watch.
  • Page 59 ". : :: One-Button Recording The TV GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button recording if you have connectedthe IR controller to your VCR. See First Things Firstfor more details on connecting the IR controller. Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ menu. SURF REVIEW EXIT...
  • Page 60 PiP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP feature (picture-in-picture) lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. There are seven remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works: PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.
  • Page 61 Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons Skip to PIP: Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks using the SKIP and CH (channel) buttons. Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the PIP window.
  • Page 62 CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: a) from the Audio menu, and b) by pressing SOUND on the remote. For more, see Audio menu in the Quick Reference section. Choosing an audio processor from the Audio menu Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
  • Page 63 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. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a) never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the program is muted.
  • Page 64 CLOSED CAPTIONING'MODES The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. To Set the Closed-Captioning Mode: Select Screen from the Main menu Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press MENU. This choice list comes up: Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu.
  • Page 65 ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS Program providers have the option of sending information through the airwaves along with their programs. If this information is available, the TV can display it up when you press INFO on the remote. To display the on-screen program details: Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker.
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  • Page 67 THINGS BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect your components from power surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and/or component before connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY AVOI AUDIO INTERFERENCE...
  • Page 68 TV AND MONO (CONN ECTION This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout. Connection A provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • mono sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...
  • Page 69 TV AND STEREO VCR (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. Connection B provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...
  • Page 70 "IV, VCR AND PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout. Connection C provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have:...
  • Page 71 TV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION You can record from one tape This information applies to Connection D in the Connections to another (tape dubbing): Foldout. 1. Insert original tape into VCR2. Connection D provides: 2. Insert blank tape into VCR1. 3.
  • Page 72 TVAND PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout. Connection E provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: • (1) coaxial cable • (3) audio/video cables •...
  • Page 73 TV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. Connection F provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from the satellite receiver • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 74 TV, VCR, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. Connection G provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...
  • Page 75 TV, VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER, PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout. Connection H provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • watch one channel on TV while recording another channel...
  • Page 76 TV, (2) VCRS, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection I in the Connections Foldout. Connection I provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel use this connection...
  • Page 77 To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel: Turn off VCR2. Insert: blank tape into VCR1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. Press RECORD to begin recording To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV;...
  • Page 78 CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L) and right (R) AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting Audio Output and Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning the speakers off.
  • Page 79 CONNECTING A CAMCORDER PLAYBACK This connection is recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the TV: Connect the camcorder°s audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 audio and video jacks on the TV. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1.
  • Page 80 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can €orre_ without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling you_r service technician. TV will not turn •...
  • Page 81 Blank screen • Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on. • Try another channel. • Press RESET,in case the picture controls are set too low. No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. •...
  • Page 82 Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. • Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
  • Page 83 CARE AND 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.
  • Page 84 (called 75-ohm F-type) on the video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors. VH89 (6.-ft) back of your VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection. Standard Audio/Video...
  • Page 85 Remote Control This is Accessory Op_der Form the remote control that Description came packed with your TV. Screw-on antenna (:able (3-ft) Replacements or spares Screw-on antenna (:able (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 can be ordered as needed. Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 VH83 $5.95...
  • Page 86 United States Canada Orders Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by To plac.e your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard filling in below or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number USE YOUR CREDIT CARD listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday VISA"...
  • Page 87 S-VIDEO 38 Accessories 82 Fixed images 81 SAP 41 Fixed output Amplifier Schedule 49 Antenna (ANT) 38 Fixed Output, Speakers Off 44 Screen menu 46 Audio menu 44 Front panel buttons AUDIO OUTPUT 39 Front Panel Lockout Second Audio Program (SAP) 44,. 60 Audio Output Volume &...

  • Page 88: Tocom

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