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  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove RISKOF ELECTRIC cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or SHOCKDO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture, This symbol indicates This symbol indicates...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Setup connections ............Step 1 : Unpack the TV ..............Step 2: Connect Your TV ..............TV Only ..................The Basic connection ..............Advanced Connections .............. Step 3: Connect the IR Controller ............ Step 4: Plug in the TV ..............Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote ..........
  • Page 4 V-Chip Unrated Program Block ..........Channel Block ................Front Panel Block ..............Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ..........Reference ..................Troubleshooting ................Care and Cleaning ................RCA Directview tv (5"-36") LIMITED WARRANTY ......56 RCA PROJECTION TV WARRANTY ..........Accessory Information ..............Index .....................
  • Page 5: Setup And Connections

    Getting started Setup connections This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first five sections of the manual show you how to get your TV setup and connected, run the Interactive Setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus, features, and controls of your TV.
  • Page 6: Step 1 : Unpack The Tv

    Step 1: Unpack Important Stand Information Make sure to locate the remote control. CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture on which the TV is Step 2: Connect Your placed is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size...
  • Page 7: The Basic Connection

    Basic connection The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections.
  • Page 8 Advanced Connections Once you have made your connections you will need to program the TV to tune Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating to the correct Video INPUT channel in the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple order to see and hear audio and video components.
  • Page 9 Sample Connections Cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum when connecting components to your TV. Note: those components which offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or satellite or Interference receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their audio INPUT •...
  • Page 10 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver SATELLITE SIGNAL CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE RECEIVER How to View Your Components SATELLN S-VIDEO VIDEO To watch the satellite receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO*INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VlD (or SVID) input.
  • Page 11: Step 3: Connect The Ir Controller

    Step 3: Connect IR Control The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ system to control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to television channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE Plus+ system.
  • Page 12: Step 4: Plug In The Tv

    Step 4: Plug in the Plug the end of the power cord 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 5: Place Batteries in Remote Remove the battery...
  • Page 13: Interactive Setup

    There's on-screen setup routine The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu system: Select a menu language Search for available channels Interactive Setup Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the VCR2 channel...
  • Page 14: Using Point And Select

    Using Point Select You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows.
  • Page 15: Selecting A Language

    Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. Selecting a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. Point to your preferred language for the menu system. Press MENU or OK to select that language.
  • Page 16: The Guide Plus+ System

    You can set up the GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ System Plus+ system during Interactive Setup or by The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program selecting the GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main Menu. listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
  • Page 17 Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating "Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again"...
  • Page 18: Setting The Time

    Setting Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for you automatically.
  • Page 19: Setting The Vcr1 Channel (Auto Tuning)

    Channel (auto Setting VCR1 tuning) 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. This is called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR.
  • Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)

    Use TV with VCR 2 Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting DVD Channel (auto tuning)
  • Page 21: Setting The Sat/Cable Channel (Auto Tuning)

    Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) 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...
  • Page 22: Labeling The Channels

    Label Channels Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change channels in the Chart # field. This works This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and even if you're not in the Chart # field. Or, label your channels.
  • Page 23: Using The Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, DVD players and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you may not need to program it at all, Using...
  • Page 24: Remote Buttons

    (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN and GE products). VCRI VCR1...
  • Page 25: Using The Who-Input Button

    SOUND GO BaCK sources (VlDI/SVlD1, VID2/SVID2, current channel). In SAT mode, press to GUIDE select available channel lists (RCA, Proscan, and GE only). q ©E> ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button in SAT.CABLE mode. REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, REC.VCR+, STOP, PAUSE If programmed,...
  • Page 26: Programming The Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Testing Remote To determine whether...
  • Page 27: Using The Remote To Control A Device

    Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. Enter the code from the code list. Release button, and then press ON.OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the component button and then ON.OFF again.
  • Page 28 ..............2009 Quasar ............2021, 2022, 2125 Regency ................. 5017 Colt ................2061 RCA ........2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, Rembrandt ................5008 Craig ..........2013, 20t4, 2023, 2001 Runco ..................5028 ....2055, 2056, 2082, 2088, 2084,2088, 20862087, Curtis-Mathes ......2 000, 2002, 2009, 2013, ....
  • Page 29: Using The Menus

    MENU SYSTEM This section explores the menus of your TV--beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed help you get the most from your TV. Using Menu System...
  • Page 30: Menus And Control Panels

    Menus Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists. Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV.
  • Page 31 Control Panels ON.OFF C>O<3 Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level VCR2 SAT, CABLE such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.
  • Page 32: Audio Menu

    Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently selected, or "in use." Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice. You will then return to the previous screen.
  • Page 33: Using The Remote To Select An Audio Processor

    Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video for the...
  • Page 34: Picture Quality Menu

    Picture I ity 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 35: 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 is displayed. On Captioning information is shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is shown,...
  • Page 36: Using Closed Captioning

    Using 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. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information applicable.
  • Page 37: Channel Menu

    Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.
  • Page 38: Time Menu

    The choices for each screen are: Not connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed.
  • Page 39: Features And Controls

    use the Features Controls This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped. In this section, you will learn how to use: • The GUIDE Plus+ Menu system • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) control • Parental controls, including V-Chip rating limits Features...
  • Page 40: I Nter Active Setup

    GUIDE Plus+ Menu You can access the GUIDE Plus+ menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ system offers: GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ setup screen.
  • Page 41: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System

    Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: vcR2 AUX SA_,CAB_E L_L_°L_ L_ Press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing.
  • Page 42: Grid Guide

    Grid Guide GUIDE Plus+ screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ menu likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted system. It displays the current programming for each channel.
  • Page 43: Sort

    Sort _The PIP button on the remote also toggles etween the locked and unlocked state. The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To sort: Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar.
  • Page 44: Schedule

    Schedu Schedule Menu Action Buttons The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button recording if you have connected the IR controller to your VCR. See the Setup and Connections section of this manual for more details on connecting the IR Schedule...
  • Page 45: Messages

    Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Messages Action Buttons system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar. To read messages: Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Messages Menu Use the arrows to highlight...
  • Page 46 Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Editor menu selection. Use the up and down arrows to select a channel. Then use the Editor Menu Action Buttons as described in the next section. Editor Menu Action...
  • Page 47: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)

    PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation _ux S_I_ABL[ The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller &&°& & picture on top of the main picture. PIP Buttons There are four remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works: PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.
  • Page 48: Channel Marker

    Channel Marker You can program the TV to tune to a specific channel when you press the VCR1 There are several indicators that may come up when you press the TV, SAT.CABLE, DVD and VCR2 buttons. This INFO, PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker.
  • Page 49: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Parenta I Controls V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a chip inside your TV (called V-Chip) which allows you to "block"...
  • Page 50: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit

    V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: Choose Parental Controlsfrom the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective...
  • Page 51 Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, and all corresponding content When you change the status of a...
  • Page 52 Viewing Age-Based Ratings Rating status field After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. Rating Determine which blocked rating you want to view. Content stcltus Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
  • Page 53 Rating status field Parental Controls for rating limits You must remember to take effect. to Lock -- Content themes Rating field -- Content status fields Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content...
  • Page 54: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.
  • Page 55: V-Chip Unrated Program Block

    V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, programs without ratings.
  • Page 56: Reference

    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 Check to make sure it is plugged Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"...
  • Page 57: Care And Cleaning

    Can't select certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode." Noisy stereo reception May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.
  • Page 58 To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental.
  • Page 59: Limited Warranty

    What we will Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement...
  • Page 60: Accessory Information

    VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection. be made with shielded audio and video cables that have Audio/Video Cables RCA-type phono connectors. Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable VH89 (6-ft) Double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two...
  • Page 61 Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came Description packed with your TV, Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. _crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 $5.95 _ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Vlonaural...
  • Page 62 Placing An Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard filling in below or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed USE YOUR CREDIT CARD below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday...
  • Page 63: Index

    Color warmth Schedule Connections Screen menu Main menu Accessories Advanced 4, 6 Second audio program Memory Advanced connections (SAP) 46, 30 Basic 4, 5 MENU button Select Age-based ratings TV and Stereo VCR 7 Menu language 13, 33 Audio menu TV Only 4 Menus Audio...
  • Page 64 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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