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- Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or Refer servicing to qualified service personnel, shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous...
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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 ............ Attaching 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 Direct view tv LIMITED WARRANTY ........RCA PROJECTION TV WARRANTY ..........Accessory Information ............I ndex .....................
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
Getti sta rted 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 set up 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
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 How to View Your Components CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL To watch the satellite receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, SATELLITE RECEIVER then press WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID (or SVID) input.
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Page 11: Step 3: Connect The Ir Controller
Step 3: Connect IR Control The IR (infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold 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+ Gold system. -
Page 12: Step 4: Plug In The Tv
Step 4: P I ug i n 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: P I ace Batter... -
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+ Gold 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 Pius+ Gold System
You can set up the GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ Gold System Plus+ Gold system during Interactive Setup or by The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to display your local selecting the GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu from the Main program 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+ Gold 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"...
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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)
Setting VCR1 Channel (auto i ng) 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)
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 i ng) The next step lets you set the DVD channel. -
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. Setti ng the SAT/CABLE Channe (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... -
Page 22: Labeling The Channels
Label Channels Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change channels in the Chan # field. This works This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and even if you're not in the Chan # 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). VCRE Ol 33<3... -
Page 25: Using The Who, Input Button
SOUND GO BACK sources (VIDI/SVID1, VID2/SVID2, current channel). In SAT mode, press to GUIDE select available channel lists(RCA, PROSCAN, and GE only). ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button in SAT.CABLE mode. REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD,... -
Page 26: Programming The Remote
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 the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. -
Page 27: Using The Remote To Control A Device
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. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the component responds to the remote commands. - Page 28 5017 Colt ................2061 Rembrandt ................6003 Craig ..........2013, 2014, 2023, 2061 RCA ........2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, Runco ..................5026 Curtis-Mathes ......2 000, 2002, 2009, 2013, ....2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087, 5amsung ..............5014, 5034 .........
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Page 29: Using The Menus
MENU SYSTEM This section explores the menus of your TVIbeginning 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 VCK_ ON'OFF >CC> <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. CABL_ &&°&& such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric...
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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 Qual 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. 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 setect 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: Guide Plus+ Gold Menu
GUIDE PLus+ Gold Menu You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus Gold+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system offers: GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup screen. -
Page 41: Downloading Data
Getting In & Out of the Guide Plus+ Gold System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: Press GUIDE on the remote. vcR2 S_T.C_B_E There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: _Ul_ SKiP Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing. -
Page 42: Grid Guide
Grid Guide GUIDE Plus+ Gold screens illustrated this book are representations of what The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold system. It displays the current programming for each channel. -
Page 43: Sort
Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window The PIP button on the remote also toggles either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold etween the locked and unlocked state. system (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock). -
Page 44: Schedule
The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. -
Page 45: Messages
Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons will appear on the bar: Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remote. you have selected two programs to Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change... -
Page 46: Editor
Editor You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. Editor Menu Action Buttons Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system. -
Page 47: Channel Marker
Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without a service technician. Here are a few basic remedies: Program information does not download Review your setup information and make sure it is correct, The TV must be off to download information. -
Page 48: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)
PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation vcR_ _ux SAT,CAbLE 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 49: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Parental 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 software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to "block" TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children... -
Page 50: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
V-ChipTV 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 Controls from 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... - 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 status 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 Raring 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...
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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: Rca Direct View Tv Limited Warranty
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: Rca Projection Tv 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-_) Double cable that lets you connect the video and audiojacks... - Page 61 Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came packed with your TV. Description Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. _crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 ;ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 $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 VISA below between...
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Page 63: I Ndex
Schedule Accessories 58 Color Advanced connections Color Warmth Screen menu Main Menu 12 Connections Second Audio Program (SAP) 30 Advanced 4, 6 Memory 35 Select Age-Based Ratings 47 MENU button 12 Audio menu 30 Basic 4, 5 Menu Language 13, 33 TV and stereo VCR 7 DVDChannel 18, 35... - 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.