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User's Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Please read this manual this TOCOM 15982500...
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Important Information Caution: To reduce the risk of electric WARNING shock, do not remove cover (or back). No RISKOFELECTRIC SHOCKDO user serviceable parts inside. Refer To reduce the risk of fire servicing to qualified service personnel or electric shock, do not NOTOPEN expose this product to rain or moisture.
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 IV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded.
Connections Setup Conneetino Components to Your TV for information on using the different jacks on the back of your TV to hook up other components, see the following pages, Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of Qn AU thodzed Serwce Representative who will visit your home for a fee to inst_ll your electronic entertain men t system and to instruct you in its operation.
Connections getup Jacks on the Back of the TV When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. The G-LINK cable enables the 9i"GUIDE Plus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCR.
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 VCRand/or cable box. Cable Box - If your IV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive IV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your "!V screen.
Connections Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your IV allows the "Rigfeatures to work properly We call it the "interactive setup" becausethe TV asksyou questions, you answer and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your IV, the setup screens appear automatieaRy Set the Menu Language...
Connections getup Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next seriesof screens asksyou about your cable setup. If you use a cable box, you will need to identity the channel you tune your TV to when using the cable box, and the brand of cable box If your brand is not listed, choose "not listed"...
L.E.D. The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings through the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. _ enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the numbgrthen add the second two.
The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, RCAaudio receivers, satellite receivers and cable boxes, The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers and satellite receivers.
Using the Remote Contro How to Program the Remote Tbere are two ways to program the remote: automatic code search and direct entry Using Automatic Code Search 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR,etc.) Pressand hold the component button on the remote control that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1,etc.).
Video Aetlon Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System window buttons information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no+fee, interactive on+screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your _RI direct control of a cable box and VCR. There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system: •...
Using the W°s Features Use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described below Grid gulde Grld guide menu action buttons selection 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.
Usin 9 the W°s Features News menu News menu action buttons selection News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline, 1. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story • Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time.
Osin9 the W°s Features Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. Yu can do the following the Setup Menu Change system setdngs _ Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are eorrecL Review options - Displaysthe GUDE Plus+ auto display options.
Usin 9 the W°s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The first three choices in theParentel Controls menu involve software inside your lV (referred to asWChip) which allows you to block 1V programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs, you can unbloek programs by entering a password.
Using the W°s Features V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V_ChipIV Rating Limit lets you decide which 1V programs can and cannot be viewed,_ set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. ff FMental Controls are locked, you must enter your password.
Usin 9 the W°s Features Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level, To block programs with higher ratings: Use the arrow buttons to highlight theRefing field. Press the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to the rating corresponding...
Osin9 the W°s Features Viewing Specific Content Themes Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to ff/! View: Sexually explicit dialogue Determine the content themes you want to change te(V) View.
Usin 9 the W°s Features Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed, View Makes the selected channel viewable. Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked asView. The remote will still tune to the blocked channel...
How to Use Your TV's Menu System Use the buttons on the remote or the front of your "W to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. Menus Press MENU on the remote or on the front panel to bring up the Main menu.
Using the W's 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 Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.
Usin 9 the W's Menu System Using Closed Captioning Closed-captioning information lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the IV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times, Only specific programs encoded with closed- captioning information are applicable.
Using the W's Menu System List and Labels Displays a control panO that lets you edit your Normal channel list and choose a six- character label for each channel Follow the on-screen directions to enter your channels and other information, Channel Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channets available...
Troubleshooting Most p_blems you encounter with your TV you can _ by consulting ther_ubleshooting list. Note: If you prefer, _ve can provideyou with the name of on Au thorized ServiceRepresentative who will visit your home for o fee to hlstall your electronic entertainment system end to instruct you in it3 operation Fordetails about this service,call 1 888 206-3359 or visit rco com TV Problems 1V won't turn on...
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Other Information Every time I turn on the TV, the Guide is on the screen • The GUIDE Plus+ system automatically appears on the screen when you use the iV button on tbe remote to turn on the TV. YOU can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control...
Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your before cleaning. You can dean the IV as required, using a soft llnt-free cloth, te sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The ]V*Sscreen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well.
Authorized RCA Television Service Cente_ If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.
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Adapter (not shown) Gold-Tipped cable VH83 (6-ft) ANT200 How to Order ON-LINE: www.rca.com Gold-Tipped cable BY PHONE: Have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover VH84 (6-ft) Card ready and call 1-800-338-0376 Use this number only to place an order for accessory items on this order from.
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Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com Please do not send any l_duets to the Indianapolis ad_hss listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your_uet. IMPORTER: (for Mexico only) Comercializadora Thomson de Mdxico, S.A.