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- Page 1 USER'S C UIDE 'PSc.qf..o 1%'z.qz_...
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Page 2: Product Registration
WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER To reduce the risk of fire or shock SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING hazard, do not expose this TV to DO NOT OPEN TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. rain or moisture. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Component Connections • Standard VCR ..........i........35-36 • S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR .............._..36 • Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs ..........• Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ............• Camcorder ........... ]............ • Computers and Other Equipment ............ -
Page 4: First-Time Operation
The steps below will help you get your TV connected wo,rking quickly. The page numbers on which you can find delailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed for your convenience. Unpack 'IV and accessories. Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV. -U( + (:.._.t._(- +_ Four AAA Batteries for... - Page 5 Connect antennaor cable-TV system. Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as show here. Back of TV Incoming Cable from Antenna or Cablo-TV System • Details for connecting a home antenna to your "IV are on page 30." • Details for Connecting a cable-TV system to your TV are on pages 31-32.
- Page 6 Converge Colors if Necessary. If you notice colored rings or halos argund objects in the picture, you may need to converge the colors. Over a period of time, the picture tubes can drift out of alignment due to normal bumps and vibrations or moving the 'IV. Details for converging the colors are on page 14.
- Page 7 Set the clock. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUP MENU and then press +; Press MENU repeatedly again to select the CLOCK SET display. 2, Press and hold the- button to select the correct hour (including AM or PM). Press and hold the + button m select the correct minute.
- Page 8 3..To see the setup menu,-repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU to select desired function and then press + or- to adjust it. Details begin on page 16. 111. Review other features. Later, after you feel comfortable with your TV and remote control, you can review the detailed control descriptions and special features covered in this manual.
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Page 9: Operating Instructions Front Panel Controls
Shown here arethefrontpanel c ontrols for your 'IV. You Can use either the front panel controls or the remote control to operate the TV. When using the remote control, point it toward the screen. VOL v VOL/', POWER MENU CH v CH/_ •... -
Page 10: Remote Control
--Installing/Replacing Batteries Beforeattempting t ooperate y our remote control, i nstallthebatteries asshown here. Theremote control p roduces an invisible(infrared) b eam thattravels in astraight l ine muchasthebeam of a flas .hlight. F orthisreason, whenoperating t heremote control, youmustpointit directlyatthefront oftheTV withoutobjects b etween thatcanblocktheinfrared light beam. -
Page 11: Basic Operation Theory
Basic Operation Theory Step 1 First press one of these five component buttons to tell remote which component you want to control. You can program each of these buttons to control your brand of equipment.* Step 2 Then press POWER button to turn on that c_omp0nent. -
Page 12: Tv Fun&Ions
Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCRs (pages 37-38), Cable-TV boxes (pal;e 33), and audio equipment (page 42). ® ® ® ® ® SKIP (Commercial Skip) Button TV Button •... - Page 13 ® f--_ CLEAR Button L_-Y VOL (Volume) Buttons • Pressing CLEAR clears the screen of all on-screen display • Press VOL up to increase volume. messages except MUTE and PARENTAL CONTROL. • Press VOL down to decrease volume. ® INPUT Button ( 4_ -PREV CH (Previous Channel)
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Page 14: Tv On-Screen Status Displays
Channel Sleep Timer (blue forANTA and yellow for ANT B) Channel Label Parental Control Captioning MUTE Commercial Skip ® Channel Label Time Display This display appears when you label a channel. Details are This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever you on page 20. -
Page 15: Video Menu- General Instructions
Repeatedly press MENU to select vIDEO MENU and then press + or - to display the video menu. The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to increase color or press - to decrease color. The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. -
Page 16: Color Convergence Adjustnients
Converging (Aligning) the Colors Your projection TV has three color --(with remote only) projection tubes--one for red, one for g_een,and one for blue. When mixed 5. Press the + button to select the arrow together in the proper proportion, 1. Turn on the TV and select a channel color and direction, then press the output of these three color tubes can that is active in your area. -
Page 17: Audio Menu- General Instructions
1•. Repeatedly press MENU to selectAUDIO MENU a_ad then press + or - to display the audio menu. The TREBLE function adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to increase treble or press - to decrease treble. The BASS function adjusts the low frequency audio. Press + to increase bass, or press - to decrease bass. -
Page 18: Setup Menu- General Instructions
The CAPTIONING feature lets you display as text on the screen the audio 1° Repeatedly press M ENU to select SETUP MENU portion of certain programs encoded with Closed Captioning (CC) information. Four types of closed captioning are available. Select and then press + or - to display the setup menu. -
Page 19: Setting Closed Captioning
(with or without remote) - Setting Closed Captioning The CAPTIONING feature lets The screen will begin to display the you ctisplay the audio portion of a 1oRepeatedly press MENU to select TV program's audio portion as text SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to prog_:am as text on the TV screen. -
Page 20: Setting The Sleep Timer
By setting the Sleep Timer, you - Setting Sleep Timer (with or without remote) can program your TV to turn itself 4. The sleep timer will begin to count 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select off after a certain period of time down to zero. -
Page 21: Setting The Alarm
Setting the Alarm By setting the alarm, you can to turn off by itself and not turn on, program the TV to turn on and/or off 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select you can disable the ON TIME by SETUP MENU, and then press + or- by itself. -
Page 22: Labeling Channels
Labeling Channels (with remote only) The labeling feature lets you program Then press + to move to the next 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select names (or labels) for the channel letter frame. Pressing - moves you SETUP MENU, and then press + or - numbers. -
Page 23: Parental Control
-Activating Parental Control (with remote only) The PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN 2. To iock channels, press the MENU CTRL functions let you lock any The PARENTAL CTRL and the CHAN button to select the CHAN CTRL CT_L functions work hand-in-hand. channels between 1 and 99 so they... -
Page 24: Channel Memory (Autoprogramming Channels)
Thechannel memory is thelist ofTV AutoProgramming Channels into Channel Memory Channel numbers y ourTV will stop --(with or without remote) onwhenyoupress the CHAN up or 3. Press either + or- to begin 1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable- down button. You can program autoprogramming. -
Page 25: Changing Antenna Input
Changing Antenna Input Yottr TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back (labeled ANTA (without remote) (with remote) and ANTB) that allowyou to connect two different signal sources if Press the ANT (Antenna) button on 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select desired. -
Page 26: Setting Up Vcr Channels
-Setting Up VCR Channels (with or without remote) • VCR 1 CHAN function lets you 1° Repeatedly press MENU to select 4. If you have another VCR connected program to which channel the TV SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to the TV, press MENU to select the will automatically tune when you... -
Page 27: Setting Up Cable Box Channel
7Sgtting Up Cable Box Channel (with or without remote) The CABLE CHAN function lets you Press the + button to program the 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select the program to which channel the TV channel number you selected into will[ automatically tune when you SETUP MENU, and tben press + or -... -
Page 28: Picture-In-Picture (Pip)
• If the other source is connected to the TV's INPUT 1 " After you connect another video source (like a VCR) to your jacks, select TV channel 91 to see the signal. If you have TV, you'll be able to display two different programs on the TV • programmed the VCR (or VCR2) button to automatically at the same time. - Page 29 Whenever you have the picture:in-picture (PIP) feature activated as described on the prev_Lous page, you can move, freeze, or switch the big and little pictures as+des_ed. p Button PIP Button Bu_on Move PIP Button-- MOVEPIP, Press and release MOVE PIP to move the small picture to the next corner.
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Page 30: Detailed Connections Tips To Read Before Connecting Components
The power cords on your RCA components are "polarized" (one Compatible Components blade is wider than the other). Be sure the extension cord or A wide variety of compatible RCA Video Cassette Recorders multiple adapter is also polarized: The plug should fit in the (VCRs), camcorders, and audio components are available. -
Page 31: Monitor Panel
SELECT OUT Jacks-provide fixed-level audio-and video output from whatever is displayed on the TV screen (except signal from S-VIDEO connector). Provide audio and video signals suitable for recording. CAUTION TO AVOID DAMAGE: Can be used for several applicati0ns such as: 1. -
Page 32: Home Antenna Connections
VHF or UHF Only Antenna Adap_ VHF/UHF Combination (such as RCA #193983) -OR- If the antertha cables coming from your home antenna(s) are a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF (channels 2-13) and a 300-ohm flat twin-lead cable for UHF (channels 14-69), connect them to your set like this: CABI.EIANTENNA... -
Page 33: Cable-Tv Connections
Channel numbers are blue. Be sure to leave the decoder box set to the scrambled channel, and remember to * Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronics supply stores. tune your TV to the output channel of the converter box... - Page 34 VCR to the TV as shown on pages 35-36. The VCR must be turned on and tuned to the output chanfiel of the cablle box (usually 2, 3, or 4) for picture-in-picture:viewing. * OFtional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronics supply stores.
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Page 35: Programming Remote To Control Cable Box
.., ........2... 18,20144 07,08,19,21,26,28,29,32,33,40,41 04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36,46 Randtek ....:......07,08 Warner Amex ..... :'....... A4 Hamlin ....... ;...i...'12,13,34,48 RCA ............00,27 Zenith ............. 14,42 Hitachi ......:..... 37,43,46 Regal ............12,13 Jerrold...: ............. -
Page 36: Cable-Tv Operation
Scrambled Cable-TV Channels Some cable-TV companies do not follow "Yournew TV is designed to receive up the EIA/NCTA' standards and instead Some cable companies offer "premium- to 1_1 channels in the U.S.A. including 125 non-scrambled cable channels (see assign their own channel identification. pay"... -
Page 37: Standard Vcr
VCR's. Note: YOucan program yourTV to automatically select the proper VCR input channel(91 Or92) when you press the VCR1 or VCR2button. Details are on page 34. * Optionalaccessories are av;iilablefrom most RCA dealersand electronics supply stores. -
Page 38: S-Vhs (Super Vhs) Vcr
S-VIDEO will appear on the TV When you select Channel 90. • You can program your TV to automatically select channel 90 * Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealersand when you press the VCR1 or VCR2 button. Details are on electronics supply stores.. -
Page 39: Remote Buttons That Control Rca Vcrs
Additional information about controlling two RCA VCRs is in the note on the next page. To control a compatible RCA VCR, first press the VCR or ! f you have another brand of VCR, you can probably also VCR2 button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". The butto:as shown below will then control the VCR. -
Page 40: Controlling Other Brands Of Vcrs
Videosonic..........Hitachi ........05,15,35,36 Quartz ... :......... In.,;tant Replay ..... r....08 Quasar ............. Wards ............JCL ............RCA ......00,05,07,08,28,35,37 ....05,06,07,08,12,13,15,25,31,35 JCPenney ..... 02,05,07,08,14,16,30,35 Realistic ....02,06,08,09,12,15,19,43 Yamaha ..;......02,14,16,30 Zenith ..........11,17 JVC .......... 02,14,16,30 Samsung ...... -
Page 41: Camcorder
S-VHS or Standard VI-IS Camcorder (This connection allows you tO play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.) AUOIO S-VHSCable @"_ Back of TV HI-FI Oulr _-CT (sometimes a separate cable thatattaches d irectly to camcorder) @ L @ AVOUTJack _(_d _1_(_... -
Page 42: Computers And Other Equipment
• If you connected the computer to the TV's INPUT 2:jacks, select channel 92 onthe TV so you can see whatever signal is coming from the computer. AudioNideo Cables* (such as RCA COMPUTER #AH069GI oR TV GAME * Oplional accessories are available from most RCA dealersor electronics supply stores. -
Page 43: Audio Amplifier
"system" Lhathas its own remote, use the system's ConnectiOll" remote to adjustsonnd. Connect SELECT OUT"L" and "R" to the corresponding input jacks on the stereo amplifier or audio cassette recorder. * Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers or electronics supply stores. -
Page 44: Programming Remote To Control Audio Equipment
-Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment The digital remote control that came packed with your TV is also capable of Refer to the chart below to find the Operating Notes: ° controlling a compatible audio After the AUDIO button is programmed, the code number that corresponds buttons described below will operate the component. -
Page 45: Speaker Connections
Caution: Do not connectexternal speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set of speakers to either the TV or the Amplifier 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 equipment: Helpful Hints: Connecting... - Page 46 Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO and available. Check with your dealer for details, Other VIDEO jacks. Has an RCA-type phono components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to plug on each end. Gold-Tipped Cables...
- Page 47 Remote Control 224262) Accessory Order Form (Book No. 1Q57496-01A) This :isthe remote that came packed witli :your TV. You can use the order Total Description form to orderit direct by mail if desired. Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-ft) $ 3.99 Signal Splitter AH047 $ 6.99 Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft)
- Page 48 To order accessories, contact your local dealer. notnearby, If a dealer is you can also follow the directions Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by below tO order by telephone or direCtTby-mail. • filling in below UnitedStates and Canada OrderS •...
- Page 49 Befo:re you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA TV If your unit is out of warranty, these checks and adjustments Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are could save you the cost of an unneecled diagnosis.
- Page 50 Can'tselect c ertain channel Channel may not be in Channel Memory. Try pressing number buttons. If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position. To select cable channels 100 thru 128, press number button 1 until 1-- appears.
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Page 51: Cleaning And Care
• Turn on the CAPTIONING function. No closed captioning • TV program does not have closed captioning. • Closed captioning is temporarily turned off when using We channel guide and the special features of freeze and zoom. Details are on pages 12 and 13. , TurnoffCAPTIONING function. -
Page 52: Index "(Alphabetical. Subject Reference)
Closed Captioning ......... ._......17 + and - Buttons ........;....4,5,6,12,13-25 CLOCK SET Function ............5,16 " Accessories ..............44,45,46 COLOR Adjustment ............... Adding Channels to Memory ......... i..22 •Color Convergence .............. 4,14 AL4RM Function ............... - Page 53 SWAP Button ................On-Screen Displays ..............Table of Contents ..............Optianal Accessories ............44-46 Time Display ................Order Form (Accessories) ..........46,47 TINT Adjustment ..............PARENTAL CONTROL Display .......... 8,21 Tips on Connecting Components ........... 28 PARENTAL CONTROL Function ...........
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Page 56: Limited Warranty
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: • Pay any ,h, u thorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television. • P;_y any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.