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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqO au fond.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Remote ......... To Control a VCR ............ To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ..28 To Control an RCA Audio Device ......To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ..29 Using the Remote to Control a Device .......
  • Page 4 QUICK REFERENCE ........Audio Menu ..............40 Picture Quality Menu .._..,- ........41 Screen Menu ..............channel Menu ....,......... 43 Time Menu ...." ...._......ParentalControls Menu ..._..........

  • Page 5: Firstthings First

    HI, I'M MARK. FIRSTTHINGS FIRST+ I wrote this manual to help yo u get the most from your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I designed this user's manual to give you the information you need.., when you need it.

  • Page 6: Tv Only

    STEP 1 Unpack the TV. Make sure to locate the remote control and Connections Foldout. STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system, use the "TV Only" connection shown below.
  • Page 7 STEP 3 Plug in the TV. Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 4 Put batteries in the remote. •...
  • Page 8 STEP 6 Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus. STEP 7 Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.

  • 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: POINT.AND SELECT You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. WHAT IS POINT 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 the real work in the menu system.

  • Page 12: Menus And Control Panels

    MENUS CONTROL PANELS There are two parts to the menu system: menus and control panels =. B ut before you can use a control panel, you first have to move through at least one menuIthe Main menu. MENUS The first menu is called the Main menu. To bring up the Main menu: Press MENU on the remote or front paneh Menus take you to another...

  • Page 13: Control Panels

    CONTROL PAN ELS •J Control Panels do the work in the menusystem: 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.

  • Page 14: Choice Lists

    CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting froma 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. For 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 17: Interactive Setup

    THERE'S ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE Your TV 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 TV: • 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. SELECT A LANGUAGE The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your...

  • Page 19: Auto Channel Search

    AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called "autoprogramming." 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.

  • Page 20: Set The Time

    SET TH E TIME, The next step lets you set the time of day. 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 the numbers and change from AM to PM.

  • Page 21: Set The Vcr1 Channel

    .5ETTHE VCR1 CHANNEL The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCRlchannel, 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 I input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the Video 1 input channel when you press the VCR1 button.

  • Page 22: Set The Dvdovcr2 Channel

    SET THE DVD/VCR2 CHANNEL The next step lets you set the DVDNCR2. channel.. When you set the DVDNCR2 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 the Video 2 input channel when you press DVDeVCR2.

  • Page 23: Set The Satocable Channel

    SET TH E 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 TV0and you usually tune your Tv'to channel 3 to see cable stations, you want the TV to tune to...

  • Page 24: Label The Channels

    LABEL TH E 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 25 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 27: Programming The Remote

    VCRs, satellite receivers, DVD players and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or ProScan component, you probably don't need to program it at all--other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.

  • Page 28: 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 29 ........_Quasar ........08,53 Citizen ......07,09,13,44, Radio Shack/Realistic ..02,06,08, .......... 45,46,52 ...... 09,12,15,19,27,43,53 Colortyme ........RCA ..00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69 Craig ........07,12 Samsung ....07,13,22,32,42 Sansui ........16,71 Curtis-Mathes .... 00,07,08,14, ......15,44,46,53,64,67 Sanyo ........02,12 Daewoo ......13,45,52,76 Scott .......

  • Page 30: To Control A Dvd Player Or Laserdisc Player

    The remote's DVDoVCR2 button is preprogrammed to control the DVD Player Codes 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 31: To Control A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand ........ 29,32,33,40,41 until the cable box or satellite receiver responds to the Pioneer......18,20,44 remote commands. Randtek ......... 07,08 RCA........00,27,66 Realistic ........Regal ......... 03,12,13 USING REMOTE TO CONTROL A DEVICE Regency ........02,33 Samsung ........
  • Page 33 A PICTURE BOOK TOUR This section talks about the TV's main parts (at least the parts you'll actually use): • The Remote Control • The Channel MaFker • The Back Panel • The Front Panel...

  • Page 34: Remote Buttons

    INFO CH_" SKIP turns on the TV. AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component and puts o Oio the remote in audio mode. TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also MUTE CO BACK displays channel information.
  • Page 35 ANTENNA Functions as TVNCR button inVCR mode, receiver button in SAToCABLE mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returnsyou to TV viewing. MENUoSELECIF Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu.

  • Page 36: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 1 @ INPUT 2 UMONO 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.
  • Page 37 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 or remote control. Fixed output is ideal when connecting to an A/V receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control.

  • Page 38: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL MENU Brings up the Main menu.When in the menu system, it 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. CH ^ Scans up through the channel list.

  • Page 39: 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. 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.

  • Page 41: Quick Reference

    A SHORT GUIDE TO THE 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. Picture Quality Contains...

  • Page 42: Audio Menu

    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 43: Picture Quality Menu

    PICTU RE 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.

  • Page 44: Screen Menu

    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 muted by pressing the MUTE button.

  • Page 45: Channel Menu

    CHANNEL MENU ;Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
  • Page 46 (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, DVDoVCR2, 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 47: Time Menu

    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. Make sure to turn the'schedule On.

  • Page 48: Parentalcontrols Menu

    PAR ENTA L CO NTRO LS M EN U 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.

  • Page 49: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section.

  • Page 51: Advanced Features

    TH IS SECTIONS DETAILS USE FIVE TV'S IMPORTANT FEATURES: • PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation • Fetch Menu Display Choosing an audio processor • Using Closed Captioning • Displaying on-screen Program Details menus and control panels in the menu system, see the Quick I For more about the different Reference section.

  • Page 52: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)

    PiP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Main Picture A BRIEF EXPLANATION Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals.
  • Page 53 Using the PIP Feature While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started. While watching the TV, follow these steps to use your VCR to supply the picture for PIP. Press the PIP button on the remote. The PIP window appears °...

  • Page 54: Fetch Menu

    FETCH MENU The FETCH menu is a short-cut to several commonly used features and appears as colored icons at the bottom of your screen. You can display the FETCH menu by pressing the FETCH button on the remote. Use the arrow buttons to highlight item and press MENU to select it.

  • Page 55: Choosing An Audio Processor

    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 56: Closed Captioning

    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: never, b) whenever it is available, orc) whenever the program muted.

  • Page 57: Closed Captioning Modes

    CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four ten modes. To Set the Closed Captioning Mode: Select Screen from the Main menu Point to Closed-Captioned 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 58: On-Screen Program Details

    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 when you press INFO on l_he remote. To display the on-screen program details: Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker.

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Using The Tv Connections

    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 components before connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID AUDIO OR INTERFERENCE...
  • Page 60 TV AND MONO VCR (CONNECTION 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 61 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 62 TV, VCR AND PLAYER (CON N ECTION This information applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout. Connection C provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound'from • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...
  • Page 63 TV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection D in the Connections You can record from one tape Foldout. to another(tape dubbing): Connection D provides: 1. Insert original tape into VCR2. • stereo Sound from broadcast programs 2. Insert blanl_ tape into VCR1. •...
  • Page 64 TV AND DVD 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 •...
  • Page 65 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 66 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 use this connection you must have:...
  • Page 67 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 To use this connection...
  • Page 68 TV, (2) VCRS, AND SATELLITERECEIVER (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 To use this connection...
  • Page 69 Torecord off-air (cable or antenna) broadcastsand watch a different channel: Turn offVCR2. Insert blank tape into VCRi. 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; then press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on VCRI: Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.
  • Page 70 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 71 CONNECTING A CAMCORDER PLAY BAC K 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 72: Appendix C: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on •...
  • Page 73 Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time • Check scheduleon/off function (it must be set to On). • Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time. Blank screen • Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on. •...

  • Page 74: Appendix D: Limited Warranty

    How you get service: • 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. •...

  • Page 75: Appendix E: Care And Cleaning

    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. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.

  • Page 76: Accessories

    (called 75-ohm F-type) on the video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors. back of your VCR or TV. Ends VH89 (6-ft) push on for a quick connection. Standard Audio/Video...
  • Page 77 Remote Control This is Accessory Order Form for RCA TV Models the remote control that Description came packed with your TV. Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Replacements or spares screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 can be ordered as needed. Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95...
  • Page 78 United States and Canada Orders Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by To place your order by phone, have your Visa, filling in below MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free USE YOUR CREDIT CARD number listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number...

  • Page 79: Index

    Accessories 74 Remote Control Fixed images 73 Amplifier Fixed output Programming Remote batteries are low 37 Antenna (ANT) 34 Fixed Output, Speakers Off 40 Audio menu 40 Front panel buttons using the 29 AUDIO OUTPUT 35 RIGHT 34 Front Panel Lockout 46, 52 Audio Output Volume &...
  • Page 80 CREATING A GREENER FUTURE At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world.

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