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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or SHOCKDO NOT OPENI Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose this TVto rain or moisture. This symbol indicates _This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product.
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ........... ;....3 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 ..........
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V-Chip Unrated Program Block ..........Channel Block ................Front Panel Block ..............LocklUnlock Parental Controls ..........REFERENCE ..................Troubleshooting ................Care and Cleaning ................55 RCA Directview tv (5"-36") LIMITED WARRANTY ......56 RCA PROJECTION TV WARRANTY ..........Accessory Information ..............INDEX .....................
GE'n'ING STARTED SETUP AND 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.
STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV 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 TV placed is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size...
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 and multiple component connection information refer to the next section, 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.
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Sample Connections Cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when connecting components to your TV. Note: those components Position Cables to Avoid Audio Hum 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 •...
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TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver SATELLITE SIGNAL CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE RECEIVER HOW to View Your Components To watch the satellite receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHOelNPUT to scroll through the video input channers until you tune to VID (or SVID) input.
STEP 3: CONNECTTHE IR CONTROLLER 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.
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE TV 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 BAII-FERIES IN REMOTE Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the...
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 ¥...
USING POINT SELECT You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and sele_:t. 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.
Point to Begin setup now and press 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 OK to select that language. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH...
THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM Plus+ menus by pressing MENU on the remote and The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program I You can access the GUIDE selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu. listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
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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"...
SE'IIFING THE 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.
SE'FFING THE VCR1 CHANNEL (AUTO 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.
Press 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 OK to continue. SE'I-FING THE DVD CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING) The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you se:t the DVD channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press...
Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV. Press OK to continue. SETTING THE 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...
Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change channels in the Chan # field. This works LABELING THE CHANNELS even if you're not in the Chan# field. Or, enter the channel number directly using the number buttons on the universal This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and...
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PKOSC:AN component, you may not need to program it at all.
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 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if autotuning...
In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources (VlDI/SVID1, VID2/SVlD2, current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists (RCA, PKOSCAN, and GE only). ANTENNA Functions as TVNCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button in SATeCABLE mode•...
VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN rvs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satelrite 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.
Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. Enter the code from the code list. Release button, and then press ONoOFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. If it doesn't, try pressing the component button and then ON-OFF again.
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2009 Quasar ............202 I. 2022, 2 F 25 Regency ................. 5017 Colt ................206 I RCA ........2000, 200 I, 2003, 2013.202 I, Rembrandt ................5003 Crai 8 ..........2013, 2014.7.023,206L Runco ..................5026 ....2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 20e6,2007.
THE 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 to help you get the most from your TV. USING MENU SYSTEM ¥...
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.
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CONTROL PANELS VCRI ON'0FF 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 VCRZ SAT. CABL£ such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.
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.
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 visually impaired.
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, Black Level Adjusts the brightness...
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, when available, whenever the TV's sound is muted.
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.
CHANNEL MENU Signal _pe 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. UHFNHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.
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 "IV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed, Channel 2 (SATICable only)
HOWTO USE THE FEATURES CONTROLS This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your "IV 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...
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.
GE'n'ING IN & OUT OF THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: 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.
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.
SORT etween the locked and unlocked state. PiP button on the remote also toggles 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.
NEWS The News Menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight News. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story. Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one at a time. CH^ and CHv to browse through the list one page at a time.
Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle the frequency between the following choices: DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday. ONCE records only on that day. WEEKLY r?cords the program each week at the same time.
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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 Buttons While browsing the Editor menu, the following...
PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION o_or_ _u× SAT. C ABL_ The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. MU_E PIP Buttons There are four remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works: J ___._ J PIP Brings up the PIP window.
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, SAToCABLE, DVD and VCR2 buttons. This INFO, PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker.
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 a chip inside your TV (called V-Chip) which allows you to "block"...
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 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 not be effective...
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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 you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to...
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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. _ontent status Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. fields Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is Block.
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Rating status field Parental Controls for rating limits You must remember to Lock to take effect. Rating field Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to View (V): will reset all ratings to View...
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.
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.
TROU B].ESHOOTING 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 •...
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 TVNCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode." Noisy stereo reception •...
• 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.
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 parts and " picture tubes required to repair your television. How you get service: •...
VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded Color-Coded Jacks shielded. Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded ease of use. The video jacks are yellow, the right audio Gold-Tipped cable jacks are red, and the left audio jacks are white.
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Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came packed with your TV. Description Replacements or spares can Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) be ordered as needed. $6.95 _crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 _ush*on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 $5.95 ¢Lonaural VCR Dubbing...
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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 through Friday IMPORTANT:...
Color warmth Schedule 36 Connections Screen menu 33 Accessories Main menu Advanced 4, 6 Second audio program Advanced connections Basic 4, 5 Memory (SAP) 46, 30 MENU button Age-based ratings TV and Stereo VCR 7 Select 12 Audio menu Menu language 13, 33 TV Only 4 Menus...
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