RCA ColorTrak 2000 Owner's Manual

RCA ColorTrak 2000 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Digital Control Owner's Manual Operating Instructions & Warranty Information...
  • Page 2 • If you did not receive an RCA Owner's Club Enrollment Card, please contact your dealer. reason, Model: Serial:...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing RCA Congratulations on your purchase of Table of Contents an RCA TV. You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered Safety Precautions ........Inside Front Cover instrument designed to give you years Warranty Registration ........Inside Front Cover of video and audio enjoyment.
  • Page 4: Television Features

    S-VHS VCR's and audio equipment. (Super VHS) Compatible- On-screen Time Display-after you set S-VHS is a completely new video the clock, the time will appear on the Cable-compatible Quartz Tuning- recording format that is based on the screen whenever you press the TV or receives up to 147 channels in the DISPLAY...
  • Page 5 Unpacking Attaching Power Cord Choosing the Best Location Shown here are the accessories that • Choose a location that is Back of TV come packed with your TV. When convenient but away from sources you unpack your new set, be sure you of heat such as direct sunlight and have removed all the accessories...
  • Page 6 VHF signals (channels 2-13), connect it to your set like this. BACK OF TV ANTENNA Incoming CAEt.E Cable(s) From Home Antenna TO CABLE OECOQER ANTENNA "Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer or electronic supply store.
  • Page 7 ANTENNA B input whenever "ANT B" appears on the screen. Be sure to leave the decoder box set to the scrambled channel. *Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer or electronic supply store.
  • Page 8 RCA Kit No. AH056 to the inCOming channel 20 on your TV. If your cable cable. Check with your local RCA company offers cable channels A-I or dealer for more complete information. A-2, you can tune them by selecting TV channels 99 or 98.
  • Page 9 Remote Operating Remote Control Control The Digital Control remote not only controls your new TV but several other compatible RCA VCR models as well. Before attempting to operate your remote control, install the batteries shown below. Aim remote at your TV's remote control sensor.
  • Page 10 TV (about half of the total) are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate other compatible RCA instruments and are described in the owner's TVBuRon manuals for those instruments. OFF Button E3 _9...
  • Page 11 • Press CHANNEL • to select SETUP Button (_ANT (Antenna) Button • Press once to see functions in next lower channel in channel • Because your "IV has two first Setup Menu shown here: different antenna inputs on the memory. back (Labeled ANTENNA NOTE:...
  • Page 12 Shown here are the front-panel controls. The controls on your set will resemble one of the pictures shown "---_ Channel Display Time Display-- below. You can use either the front- panel controls or the remote control to operate the TV. All buttons on the front panel except the SETUP...
  • Page 13 STEREO Light VIDEO Adjustments Time Display • Press once to see functions • Ligl]ts. whenever TV is • Once set, displays the current recelvmg a stereo broadcast Video Menu shown here: time whenever you turn on the and A UDIO function is set to TV, change channels, or press...
  • Page 14 Bu on - COLOR ÷: TINT CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS AUTO RESET Video Menu appears on TV screen. Press VIDEO button on front of • TV or on remote control. COLOR TINT CONTRAST ÷ BRIGHTNESS SHARPNESS AUTO RESET "-" and "+" marks move one line Press VIDEO button again until...
  • Page 15 VIDEO BuRon How to Adjust for -"BRIGHTNESS" Adjustment- ""COLOR" Adjustment The "BRIGHTNESS" function adjusts The "COLOR" function adjusts the a Color Picture that Pleases the brightness of the dark portions of the amount of color in the picture. ficture. 1. Press VIDEO button once.
  • Page 16 AUDI( Button - TREBLE BASS BALANCE AUDIO: STEREO SAP: SPEAKERS: Audio Menu wiU appear on TV Press AUDIO button on front of • TV or on remote control. screen. TREBLE BASS ÷ BALANCE AUDIO: STEREO SAP: SPEAKERS: "-" and "+" marks move down one Press AUDIO button...
  • Page 17 AUDIO Button -"TREBLE" Adjustment -"BALANCE" Adjustment The "TREBLE" function adjusts the The "BALANCE" function adjusts high frequency audio. left/right balance of sound from the speakers (either the TV's internal 1. Press AUDIO button until "-" speakers or external speakers if they are and "+"...
  • Page 18 AUDIO Button You're ready to enjoy this new Resetting the "AUDIO: STEREO/MONO" dimension in television with your new Function to Receive Stereo stereo TV. Your TV is fully capable --(with or _thout remote control) of reproducing stereo sound from TV stations transmitting stereo sound in...
  • Page 19 Button Some TV stations broadcast another Turning on SAP Channel sound channel called SAP (Second _ (with remote control) -(without remote control) Audio Program). The SAP audio is sometimes used to broadcast a second 1. Press SAP Button on remote Press AUDIO button on front of...
  • Page 20 AUDIO Buffon Sound from your TV comes through Turning Off TV's Internal Speakers the TV's internal speakers unless you -(when connecting external-- -(when connecting amplifier-- turn the speakers off. speakers to back of TV) to TV) You will normally leave the TV's If you connect an amplifier (with...
  • Page 21 Your TV is so automatic that when Using SETUP Button you press the SETUP button on the -- (without remote) -- (with remote) front of the TV, only functions that can be controlled without the remote appear on the screen. Some Setup functions need the remote's...
  • Page 22 SETUP BuRon By setting the Sleep Timer, you can Setting Sleep Timer program your TV to turn itself off -(without remote) -(with remote) after a certain period of time (up to six hours). Press SETUP button on remote 1. Press SETUP button on front of control once.
  • Page 23 SETUP 1 BuRon By setting the Alarm, you can Setting Alarm to Turn TV On and Off program the TV to turn on and/or by itself. This is useful whenever you _(with remote only) want: I) the TV to turn itself on each 6.
  • Page 24 Setting Alarm for TV to Turn Off Only --(with remote only) i!ii!iii!iii!iiiiiliiiiiiiiii!!i!ii!iiiii!ili!!ii!iii!!!!!ii!i ii iii If you enter "0000" for the "ON" time, the TV will not turn itself on. It will, ALARM however, turn itself off (if it is playing) 00:00 at whatever "OF]_"...
  • Page 25 SETUP BuRon The Parental Control lets you block Blocking Channels From Channel Memory out up to six channels from the -(with remote only) Channel Memory. Channels that have been blocked out Press "+" button to turn on Press SETUP button once. can be viewed only by using the Parental Control...
  • Page 26 SETUP BuRon The "CHANNEL MEMORY" is the AutoProgramming Channels into Channel Memory list of channel numbers your TV will stop on when you press the (without remote) (with remote) CHANNEL A or V button. You can program any list of channels into the Connect home antenna and/or Connect...
  • Page 27 Erasing/Adding Channels in Channel Memory --(with remote only) Press SETUP button on the Push "-" button to erase channel remote twice to get to the second from memory. menu. PressTwtce 5. To add channel, enter two number Press number button "2"...
  • Page 28 SETUP BuRon Your TV has two separate antenna Changing "ANTENNA" Input inputs on the back (labeled ANTENNA A/CABLE --(without remote) -(with remote) ANTENNA B) that allow you to connect two different signal sources if 1. Press the SETUP button on the Press the SETUP button on the...
  • Page 29 SETUP BuUon Setting the Clock (remote Setting the Clock control only) --(with remote only) After you set the clock, you'll be able to see the on-screen time display Press SETUP button on remote Press number button "'1" for AM whenever you press the TV button (morning)
  • Page 30 SETUP BuRon Programming Preferred Video Adjustments After you have adjusted the video functions ("COLOR", "TINT", into "PICTURE MEMORY" "CONTRAST", "BRIGHTNESS", and "SHARPNESS") to your liking, --(without remote),, --(with remote) you can program those settings into "PICTURE MEMORY", so that After you have adjusted the video After you have adjusted the video...
  • Page 31 SETUP BuRon Retuning Video Functions to Original (Out-of-Box) Position -----(with remote) (without remote) Press the SETUP button twice to Press the SETUP button on the get to the second menu. TV repeatedly until the "-" "+" marks move down next to "PICTURE MEMORY".
  • Page 32 Buffon Your TV is so automatic that you will Changing "CABLE/AIR" Function probably never need to change this --(with remote) - (without remote) function. That's because when you use the "AUTOPROGRAM" function, Press SETUP button twice to Press SETUP button on front of your TV automatically adjusts the...
  • Page 33 Button Two different message styles are Changing "MESSAGE STYLE" available for the on-screen displays, _(with remote) _(without remote) and you can choose the one you like best. Press SETUP button twice to get 1. Press SETU_ button on,,fro,nt of to second menu, TV repeatedly until the...
  • Page 34 SETUP Buffon The Autocolor feature automatically Turning "AUTOCOLOR" monitors and adjusts color to On and Off maintain constant color levels even after program or channel changes. also maintains natural fleshtones while preserving fideUty of -(with remote only) background colors. Press SETUP button on remote control twice to get to second...
  • Page 35 -- Power Failures - Using "-" and "+" Buttons - on Front of TV -These functions are not affected by power failures: he "-" and "+" but- • Channels in Channel Memory tons are used after you • Channels in Parental Control have pressed one of the •...
  • Page 36 .Turning Off Auto Demo -Starting Auto Demo The Auto Demo feature lets you activate your "IV to automatically 1. Turn on TV. To turn off Auto Demo, press any button on the "IV. demonstrate a variety of its on-screen 2. Press and hold the SETUP displays and adjustments.
  • Page 38 RCA #186008) you need them. -Accessory Cables and Adapters' The following accessories are available from most RCA dealers in case you VHS videocable want to position your components 5-ft coaxial audio/ further apart or need additional cables. :'b epro' o...
  • Page 39 Stereo Amplifier at the top so The power cords on your RCA the audio/video cables as much as that heated air rising from it will components are "polarized"...
  • Page 40 INPUT 1 Jacks ED OUT Jacks INPUT 2 Jacks TO HI-FI Jacks SELECTED OUT Jacks INPUT 3 Jacks S-VIDEO Connector Antenna Inputs SPEAKERS Switch EIA MUL TIPORT Connector I_ EXTERNAL SPEAKERS T...
  • Page 41 BRIDGED OUT Jacks-feed audio amplifier with convenient by 9 then I on the remote signal from device connected remote control of sound control (or by scanning to TV INPUT 1 jacks to a VCR or adjustments. channel 91 if you have added another monitor.
  • Page 42 CAUTION: Do not connect external speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set Speakers of speakers to either the "IV or the Amphfier but not to both at the same time. If you connect the same speakers to both the TV and the amplifier, you will damage your...
  • Page 43 'IV when you access the VIDEO I jacks by selecting jacks on the back of the TV. The S-VHS cable carries only video. Channel *Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronic supply stores.
  • Page 44 • If you connect an audio/video device to INPUT #3, press TV, then number buttons 9 then 3 to view whatever These eonnectiom are required, however, for stereo playback from stereo VCR's. that device is playing. *Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronic supply stores.
  • Page 45 • The Digital Control remote that came packed with your TV controls your TV and other RCA compatible components. • To control a compatible VCR, first press the VCR button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". The buttons...
  • Page 46 'IV), then "9", then "3". ® V,DEO () Note: Do not use INPUTS #3 if you connect a device to the EIA MULTIPORT cormector. VCR #2 Records on I blank tape *Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronic supply stores.
  • Page 47 Surveillance Systems (Video Cameras) Your new TV can also be used in home or business as a • Connect the output of each camera (or its power supply) surveillance system to monitor the output of video cameras. to the desired INPUT jacks on the TV.
  • Page 48 SELECTED OUT "L" and "R'" to the that has its own remote, use the system's remote to adjust corresponding input jacks on the stereo amplifier or audio sound. *Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronic supply stores.
  • Page 49 "9", then "3". This will switch the TV to the INPUT 3 jacks so you can see whatever signal is Audio/Video coming from the computer; Cables* (such as RCA #AH036) VIDEO COMPUTER OR rv GAME *Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronic supply stores.
  • Page 50 • Before you call or take your unit to warranty information on the back warranty. (See "What does your an RCA Authorized cover page lists what your warranty warranty not cover" on the back Servicenter, look below for the type covers and explains how to get cover page.)
  • Page 51 No picture, no sound but • Maybe someone changed CABLE/AIR function to wrong position. power light is on • Maybe a vacant channel is tuned. • For Channels 91 and 92, make sure the component connected to INPUT 1 or 2 is turned on in order to see picture.
  • Page 52 TV, unplug it front. surfaceg. immediately and have it inspected Clean the face of the picture tube by an RCA TV Servicenter. • Do not use cleaning solutions with Turning it off is not enough-your occasionally with a soft cloth or...
  • Page 53 For Swivel Models With Swivel-Lock Bolt • To protect the base during shipping, some swivel Bottom of TV models have a swivel-lock bolt under the cabinet. This bolt prevents the swivel base from moving. • You will not be able to swivel your TV until the swivel-lock bolt is removed.
  • Page 54 Comb FilLer ..........Remote ButtonsforVCR ........43 Compatible Components ........Remote Control ..........7,8,9 Remote ControlSensor ........lI Computer Connection ......... Connection Tips ..........RESET Button {Remote) ........9,28.29 Connections S.VIDEO Connector ..........39 • Amplifier ..........SafetyPrecautions......InsideFront Cover • Audio Cassette Recorder ........
  • Page 55 Setting Sleep Timer Changing Message Style Video (Picture) Adjustments I. Press SETUP, I. Press SETUP twice. 2. Press "1". 2. Press "5". TINT 3. Press "+" to select length of time. 3, Press TV when finished. CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS ÷l Cancelling Sleep Timer SHARPNESS - COLOR...
  • Page 57 • Remote control batteries. What will we do: • Sets which have been modified or incorporated into • Pay any RCA Authorized Television Servicenter other products. labor charges to repair the set in your home or, if • Sets purchased or serviced outside the USA.

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