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- Page 1 User's G mde Changing Entertainment. Please read this manual before operating this first time. TOCOM 15891780...
- Page 2 l p@rtant mnf@r ati@n Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do WARNING not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service electric shock, do not expose personnel.
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Page 3: Key Features Overview
Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with l_.atures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The l_>llowing infbrmation sumnmrizes a few of these fi.atures. Chapter 3 provides more inl_)rmation about tile rest of the TV's tl.atures and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The (;tIDE... -
Page 4: Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning Description: Allows you to set up the TV to autonlatically tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component (VCP,, DVD player, etc.) button on the remote. Requirements: Set up Azao 7_¢*H*_, 4 in the TV's menu system. (Chapter 3 has details). -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
@f C@ntents Introduction Key Features Overview ....................On-screen Program Guide ..................V-Chip: Parental Controls ................... Auto Tuning ........................ Component (Y, P_,PR)Jacks ..................Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Protect Against Power Surges ................... Protect Components from Overheating .............. - Page 6 @f C@ntents Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ............The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ................Grid Guide ........................ Sort ..........................News .......................... Schedule ........................Messages ........................Channels ........................Setup ......................... How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ....
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Connections 8t Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Jacks on the Back of the TV • You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote •... -
Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect
C@nnect @ns Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all c()mponents Ix, lore plug ot their power cords into the, wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component Ixd:ore you connect or disconnect any cables. -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
C@nnect @ns Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect yoclr TV. Please use the Ik)llowing chart to determine which connection is best for yocl. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized... - Page 10 C@nnect_@ns Setup VIDEO AUDIO iN FROMANT _OOTg@ TV (back panel) or Antenna ANTENNA * If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
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Page 11: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player
C@nnect @ns Setup TV + VCR + DVD Player Connect your TV to your DVD player A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPt T2 AUDIO R and L jacks on lhe back of the TV and to lhe Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player. I3. - Page 12 C@nnect_@ns Setu@ FromCableorAntenno SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FR__ _) _ _ OOTTOTV SATE,,,TE Satellite Signal VCR ,_-- rv (backpanel) " " ANTENNA * If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUTI AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
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Page 13: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
C@nnect @ns Setup TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect your Satellite Receiver to your A. Connect tile audio/video cables. Connect tile audio cables (white and red) to tile INt l_ F2 AUDIO R and L jacks on tile back ot tile TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on tile Satellite... -
Page 14: Tv + Vcr
C@nnect @ns Setup TV (back panel) IR FROM ART ,°9 From Cable orAMefina TV + VCR Connect your TV to your A. Connect a coaxial cable to lhe CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to tile Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OtT TO TV). -
Page 15: Jacks On The Back Of The Tv
C@nnect @ns Setup Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) G-LINK Connect tile end ol the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. -
Page 16: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable
C@nnect @ns Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GI_ IDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box- If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings lk_r your area, and to rune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. -
Page 17: Plug In The Tv
C@nnect_@ns Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into tile wall outlet. Match the wide blade ot tile plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert tile plug completely into tile outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove tile battery compartment cover on the remote. -
Page 18: Complete The Interactive Setup
C@nnect @ns Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's t_atures to work properly. We call it lhe "interactive because lhe TV asks you questions, you answer, and setup" To accessthe setup menus manually, the TV makes tile appropriate adjustments. - Page 19 C@nnect @ns Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location It your country is highlighted, press OK on tile remote control, If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK. tile number buttons on your remote...
- Page 20 C@nnect @ns Setu@ Highlight file channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most common Choose Videol/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/video cables instead of a coaxial cable.
- Page 21 C@nnect @ns Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If your TV is cnnnected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears renfinding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and vCR). If it is not, highlight NO and press OK. tile up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK.
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Page 22: What To Expect
C@nnect @ns Setu@ Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again. Leave your cable box turned ON to Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup. - Page 23 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed • Code List Changing Entertainment. Graphics co_tct#zed _itbi_z this publicatio_ ctre./_)r rej)re_e_ztcttio_z o_l_'.
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Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control
You can program GUIDE INFO this buuon to conlrol a cable box, RCA audio components, a VCR or satellite receiver. If you set tip the Auto Tuning I)ature (Chapter 3), pressing the AI_X button automatically tunes tile TV to tile correct channel. -
Page 25: Using The Whooinput Button
PAUSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD player with tile remote control, press PAUSE when tile videotape or disc is playing to pause playback. To turn off alt the RCA, GE, and Proscan PLAY If youre operating a VCR or DVD player, plays tile videotape or disc. -
Page 26: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal relnolc control can be programmed to operate most brands remote controllable VCRs, RCA audio receivers, satellite receivers and cable boxes. "llle remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and... -
Page 27: Now To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Re ote C@ntr@! Using Direct Entry Turn fl_e component want remote operate_ Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 26. Press and hold the component button that corresponds lo the component you want tile remow to operaw (VCR1, etc.) -
Page 28: Remote Codes
P tlsa_ ............5026 Proscan ............. 2000, 2001 Candle ..2013, 2014, 2(}I5, 2(}[6, 2017, 2018_ 2019 RCA ..........5047, 50i9, 5052 Protec ..............2061 Canon ............. 2(}21, 2022, 2114 Pulsar ............2[04 Realistic ..........5009, 5049 Capebart ........... 2020,... -
Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Graphics contained _zqtbin this pz_blicatio_ are./_)r r_])resent_tio_ on/F. -
Page 30: About The Guide Plus+ System
Using Featu s Video Action Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System window buttons information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules tk>r your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. -
Page 31: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
Using Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System _) enter lhe GUIDE Plus+ system: &&°& & • Press GUIDE on tile remote. • Press and hold MENU lk)r 2 seconds on tile t)ront panel. To exit the GLIDE Plus+ system: GUIDE _ _ .. - Page 32 Using Featu s Grid guide Grid guide Grid Guide Action Buttons menu action buttons Action buttons will change according _ where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection system. Be sure to look at the action bar bel_re pressing the command numbers.
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Page 33: Sort
Using Sort Sort IT_enu selection The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in tile vide() window. To Sort: If tile GLIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. -
Page 34: News
Using Featu s News menu News selection "l'h_" N6_ll:S n_,nu lets browse current news stori_,s headline, If the G[ I1)E Plus+ system isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU on the remote conrail to select the menu bar. the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the video window). -
Page 35: Messages
Using TO remove or change t}equency (daily, once, or weekly) scheduled event, access tile Sch(,daI(, in('nLl fronl tile Menkl bar. Press GUIDE to bring up tile GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on tile remole to select tile Menu bar. Lse tile arrows to highlight the J;ch#dJd(_ menu selection. -
Page 36: Channels
Using Featu s Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never wawh. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. -
Page 37: How To Get More Information About An Advertisement Or A Program
Using How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program "lb find out more inl_rmation about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional inl_rmation box. Requesting more intk>rmation about a particular show... -
Page 38: Channelbanner
Using Featu s ChannelBanner There are several indicators fllat might appear when you press tile TV or INFO bull<ms on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The lkfllowing list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left. to right and top to bouom). - Page 39 Using Press MENU (the TV31AIA"31PSVU appears). Highlight Cbanneland press OK on your remot*, control. Highlight AJ¢to 7i¢ningand press OK. Choose which channel you would like lo set: Set VCR1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set tip file channel that the TV tunes to when you press tile VCR1 butlon on the remote.
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Page 40: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Using Featu s Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental ControL_ menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain progranls, chann_,ls, or us_, tile l)ront panel controls. The first lhree choices in the Parental ControL_ menu involve software inside... -
Page 41: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Using Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically design_,d to bc \q_'w_'d by adults and mty bc unsuitable fi)r chfldr_,n under It contains one, or more of the' following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual... - Page 42 Using Featu s The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The fi)llowing is an example of where items are localed within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field L('ts you sch_ct whc'thc: the status of th_ _ age" bas('d rating limit to the h'B is View or Block.
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Page 43: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to tile Hierarchy of Age=Based Ratings Slams field. Press file up or down arrow button to toggle between I/Tewand Bk_cA The TV-MA Mature Audience Only status lk)r the rating listed lo tile leti and all higher ratings automatically TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned... -
Page 44: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using Featu s Rating Rating Content To block program content: field status field themes Del_.rmine tlle lowest level of content you don't want tlle child to walch. tile up and down arrow buuons on lhe remote to scroll through tile age-based ratings until tile rating... -
Page 45: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Using V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You sut movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in tile next lwo sections, "lb access fl_e _-CIIIP MO V1KRATING LIMIT menu: Press MENU on tile remote control (tile TVMAINMKNUappears). -
Page 46: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using Featu s Rating field Rating Viewing Movie Ratings status field you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back R) HC*ll_ Highlight tile Rating field and press tile up and down arrow buuons to find tile rating you want to view. -
Page 47: Front Panel Block
Using Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV's t)ront panel. The rem<m, still tunes to any channel. Front Pam, l Block can: • Keep children t)com watching TV when the parent is not present. •... - Page 48 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 49: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV's Menu System • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. G_cy)hics contributed _z_itbi_ this pz_b/ication are fbr _])_sentatio_ on(F. -
Page 50: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System
Using How to Use Your TV's Menu System You rise tile buttons on the remole or the t_cont of your TV lo access the menu system and make changes to tile settings. The tkfllowing pages explain how to use the different types of menus lo adjust the fl.atures of your TV. -
Page 51: Picture Quality Menu
Using Expanded Stereo Electronically 'widens" sound from stereo broadcasts, stere(> VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and laserdisc players tk>r a l\lller, more spacious sound. Sound Logic '_' S tereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material. Eliminat_.s the need to constantly adjust volume conrail. -
Page 52: Screen Menu
Using Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets yotl svlect one of three preset pictun, settings: Id_t{ht Lighti_zg, Normal Light#zg, S(_/t Li_,4btin_, 4 or Pe_o_ml Pier,ire Preset. Choose the setting that is best IkJr your viewing environment. Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on tile lbature that automatically corrects the color ot tile picture. -
Page 53: Using Closed Captioning
Using Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning inlk)rmation, which lets you display tile audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not awtilable on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning intk)rmation are applicable. -
Page 54: Channel Menu
Using Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lels you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an oflLair antenna t_>rTV signals. -
Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Grapbics co_zlcti_zed u,ilb#_ tbi_ pz¢blicalio_z ctre./br r(j)r(_se_zlcttio_ o_zl},. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that lk_llows. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct... - Page 57 Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on Maybe" the, cabk'iair m'tting is set to the" wrong position. Select _al 7_pe from the" Cba_Tel m_'nu. Go to page" 52 for more inf\)rmation. The channel l:_ight be empty change channels. If you're watching your VCR and its connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the ['V to channel 3 or 4...
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Page 58: Care And Cleaning
The Remote Control Doesn't Work Something might be between the remote and tim remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear pafl_. Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component ('I'V or VCR) that you're t_ing _) operate. -
Page 59: The Front Of Your Tv
The warranty period t2)r rental units begins with tile first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to tile rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will Pay any Authorized RCA "Ik.levision Service Center tile labor charges to repair your television. - Page 60 Service Cenl_.r may charge to transport your television to and l)com your home. • To identil_v your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in tile Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. •...
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Page 61: Accessory Order Form
242524 38.35 Remote Control (CRK76TEI) a VCR toyour (.?_bl(, i_ colo>coded shielded Antenna Mixer (not shown) 193984 11.15 Gold-Tipped cable RCA -l}g_t, pbono plugs VH83 (6-ft) 228449 $4.45 Audio,Video Adapter (not shown) Stereo Dubbing Cable Tripb, cablu that... - Page 62 S-Video Cable multi- Charge your order on your VISA, ])ill COFIt_t?CIOFS o1_ P_l(-h Master( ard, or Discover Card by end./br co_rlvct#_g%YMeo filling m below corrq)(me_ts to your 71' USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VH976 (640 VISA IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number VH913 (124t) fi'om your VISA card 2-way...
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Page 63: Index
Search AUI)IO OUI" RiL 13 PAUSE button Tint Channels menu AUI)IO RiL 13 Picture Tone Controls CLEAR button CABLE/'ANTENNA 13 Presets Accessories 3¥oublesbooting Advanced connections 9, 11 TV button Closed Caption Front panel Quality Menu 49 G LINK 13 Tilt 50 Age Based Ratings I)isplay ANTENNA button... - Page 64 Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. IMPORTER: (for Mexico only) Comercializadora...