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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Setup And Connections ... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ... 4 Step 2: Connect Your TV ... 4 TV Only ... 4 The Basic Connection ... 5 Advanced Connections ... 6 Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable ... 9 Attaching the G-LINK Cable ... - Page 4 Channel Block ... 53 Front Panel Block ... 53 Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ... 53 Reference ... 54 Troubleshooting ... 54 Care and Cleaning ... 55 RCA DIRECT VIEW TV LIMITED WARRANTY ... 56 Accessory Information ... 58 Index ... 61...
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
Setup and Connections Getting started 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
Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control. Step 2: Connect Your TV There are three types of connections outlined in this section: TV Only: If you’re only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system. -
Page 7: The Basic Connection
Setup and Connections The 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. -
Page 8: Advanced Connections
Setup and Connections Advanced Connections Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple components. This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance. - Page 9 Setup and Connections Sample Connections The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when connecting components to your TV. Note: those components which offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or satellite receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their audio INPUT connection.
- Page 10 Setup and Connections TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO SPEAKER RIGHT SELECTION EXTERNAL INTERNAL SPEAKERS INPUT 2 S-VIDEO INPUT 1 VIDEO L—AUDIO—R VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT...
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Page 11: Step 3: Connect The G-Link Cable
Setup and Connections Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the Guide Plus+ system (the on-screen guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, no channels may be listed in the on-screen program guide. -
Page 12: Step 4: Plug In The Tv
Setup and Connections 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 Batteries in Remote •... -
Page 13: Interactive Setup
Interactive Setup There’s an 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 •... -
Page 14: Using Point And Select
Interactive Setup Using Point and 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
Interactive Setup 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. ñol 3 Français Point to your preferred language for the menu system. Press MENU or OK to select that language. -
Page 16: The Guide Plus+ Gold System
Interactive Setup The GUIDE PIus+ Gold System The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to display your local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR. You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold initial menu or point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup. - Page 17 Interactive Setup 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
Interactive Setup Setting 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. -
Page 19: Setting The Vcr1 Channel (Auto Tuning)
Interactive Setup Setting 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. -
Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)
Interactive Setup 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 the DVD Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the DVD channel. -
Page 21: Setting The Sat/Cable Channel (Auto Tuning)
Interactive Setup Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV. Press MENU or 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 press the SAT•CABLE button on the remote. -
Page 22: Labeling The Channels
Interactive Setup Labeling the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Using the Menu System section.) Press MENU or OK 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 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. Setup and connections... -
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, GE, or PROSCAN products). -
Page 25: Using The Who•Input Button
WHO•INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources (VID1/SVID1, VID2/SVID2, current channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists (RCA, GE, and PROSCAN only). ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/receiver button in SAT•CABLE mode. -
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. -
Page 27: Using The Remote To Control A Device
Using the Remote 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: Code List
Quarter ... 2011 Quartz ... 2011 Quasar ... 2021, 2022, 2125 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, ... 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087, ... 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125 Radioshack/Realistic ... 2002, 2011, 2013, 2014 2110 . -
Page 29: Using The Menus
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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. Setup and connections Interactive Setup Using the remote... -
Page 30: Menus And Control Panels
USING THE menu SYSTEM Menus and 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, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. -
Page 31: Control Panels
USING THE menu SYSTEM Control Panels 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 such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry. -
Page 32: Audio Menu
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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. -
Page 34: Picture Quality Menu
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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. -
Page 35: Screen Menu
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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, when available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted. -
Page 36: Using Closed Captioning
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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 are applicable. -
Page 37: Channel Menu
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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
USING THE menu SYSTEM 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
Features and Controls How to use the Features and 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 •... -
Page 40: Guide Plus+ Gold Menu
Features and Controls 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
Features and Controls Getting In & Out of the Guide PIus+ Gold System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: • Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing. -
Page 42: Grid Guide
Features and Controls Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system. It displays the current programming for each channel. The live program is displayed in the video window. • Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH ^/v to page through listings. -
Page 43: Sort
Features and Controls • Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock). The PIP button on the remote also toggles between the locked and unlocked states. -
Page 44: Schedule
Features and Controls 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. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system will not schedule a conflicting timer;... -
Page 45: Messages
Features and Controls 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. •... -
Page 46: Editor
Features and Controls 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. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system. -
Page 47: Channel Marker
Features and Controls 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. •... -
Page 48: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation
Features and Controls PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation 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. If you have selected the option labelled Alternate with PIP while in the PIP Caption Display menu, then you will be able to toggle between PIP with closed captioning, PIP without closed captioning, and no PIP... -
Page 49: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Features and Controls Parental Controls and 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”... -
Page 50: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Features and Controls 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 until you lock Parental Controls. - Page 51 Features and Controls 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 watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings.
- Page 52 Features and Controls Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is Block.
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Page 53: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Features and Controls Rating status field R a t i n g f i e l d 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): Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V). -
Page 54: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Features and Controls 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
Features and Controls 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” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. -
Page 56: Reference
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 on •... -
Page 57: Care And Cleaning
Reference 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 •... -
Page 58: Rca Direct View Tv Limited Warranty
How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • For screens sizes larger than 26”: Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. - Page 59 Reference Product Registration • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. How state law relates to this warranty: •...
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Page 60: Accessory Information
RCA-type phono connectors. Round 75-ohm coaxial cable Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs (such as No. VH83) Color-Coded Jacks The jacks on the TV’s monitor panel are color-coded for ease of use. - Page 61 Reference Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. CRK76TA1 2-way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR. Splitter VH47 Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite without disconnecting...
- Page 62 Reference Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number My card above your expires:...
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Page 63: Index
Reference Index Color 32 Accessories 58 Color Warmth 32 Advanced Connections Connections 4 4, 6 Age-Based Ratings 47 Advanced 4, 6 Audio Menu 30 Basic 4, 5 Audio Output 6 TV and Stereo VCR 7 Audio Output Volume & TV Only 4 Speakers 31 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver Audio Processor 30... - Page 64 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. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)®...