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Setup and connections .......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4
Step 2: Connecting your TV ............................................................. 4
TV Only (PIP Not Available) ....................................................... 4
The Basic connection (pip not available) .................................. 5
Advanced Connections .............................................................. 6
Step 3:Connecting the IR Controller ............................................... 9
Attaching the IR Controllers ..................................................... 9
Step 4: Plug in the TV ..................................................................... 10
Step 5: Place batteries in remote .................................................. 10
Step 6: Turn on the TV ................................................................... 10
On-Screen Program Guide ....................................................... 10
Step 7: Program the TV .................................................................. 10
Interactive Setup .................................................................... 11
Using Point and Select ................................................................... 12
Entering Setup ................................................................................ 12
Select a Language .......................................................................... 13
Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13
GUIDE Plus+ System ........................................................................ 14
Set the Time .................................................................................... 14
Set the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) ............................................. 15
Set the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning) ............................................. 15
Set the DVD Channel (auto tuning) .............................................. 16
Set the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) .................................... 17
Label the Channels ......................................................................... 18
What Now? ..................................................................................... 18
Program the Remote ............................................................... 18
Using the Remote ..................................................................... 19
Remote Buttons ....................................................................... 20
Using the WHO•INPUT button ................................................ 21
Programming the Remote ............................................................. 22
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Setup and connections ... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ... 4 Step 2: Connecting your TV ... 4 TV Only (PIP Not Available) ... 4 The Basic connection (pip not available) ... 5 Advanced Connections ... 6 Step 3:Connecting the IR Controller ... - Page 2 Parental Controls Menu ... 35 GUIDE Plus++ Menu ... 36 Setup Menu ... 36 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ... 37 Channel Marker ... 38 Troubleshooting ... 39 Care and Cleaning ... 40 RCA PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY ... 41 Accessory Information ... 42...
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Page 3: Setup And Connections
Setup and Connections Getting started This manu al is designed t o get y ou st arted quickl The first four 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 Fea tures and Menus o f y our T V. -
Page 4: Step 1: Unpack The Tv
Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control and your GUIDE Plus+ Booklet. Step 2: Connecting 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 5: The Basic Connection (Pip Not Available)
Setup and Connections The Basic connection (pip not available) 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 6: Advanced Connections
Setup and Connections Advanced Connections Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating the audio and video signals and enable 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 7: How To View Your Vcr
Setup and Connections Sample Connections The following are sample connection scenarios which 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. Cables You will use the following cable to make your connection: Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the... - Page 8 Setup and Connections TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SATELLITE S-VIDEO VIDEO IN FROM ANT VIDEO AUDIO OUT TO TV SPEAKER RIGHT LEFT SELECTION EXTERNAL INTERNAL SPEAKERS INPUT 2 VIDEO L—AUDIO—R S-VIDEO...
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Page 9: Step 3:Connecting The Ir Controller
Setup and Connections Step 3: Connecting the IR Controller The IR (Infrared) Controller enables GUIDE Plus+ Gold VCR and cable box (if necessary) so that you can tune to television channels and even start recording a program from the program guide. After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary devices (VCR, or Cable box), you will use the on-screen interactive setup routine for GUIDE Plus+ to test the connected devices. -
Page 10: Step 4: Plug In The Tv
Setup and Connections Step 4: Plug in the TV Plug the end 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 11: Interactive Setup
Interactive Setup There’s an on-screen setup routine The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the TV: • Select a menu language • Search for available channels • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system • Set the time •... -
Page 12: 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 13: Select A Language
Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to begin Setup now? 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. Select a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. -
Page 14: Guide Plus+ System
Interactive Setup GUIDE Plus+ System The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ 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+ initial menu or point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup. -
Page 15: Set The Vcr1 Channel (Auto Tuning)
Interactive Setup Set 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 Auto Tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. -
Page 16: Set The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)
Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to use a second VCR with your TV? 1 Use TV with VCR 2 2 Skip this step Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list. SET VCR2 CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video 1 Input... -
Page 17: Set The Sat/Cable Channel (Auto Tuning)
Interactive Setup SET DVD CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video 1 Input 5 Video 2 Input Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV. Press MENU or OK to continue. Set the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. -
Page 18: Label The Channels
Interactive Setup Label the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you create your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Features and Menus section.) SETUP Would you like to name each channel? 1 Name channels 2 Skip this step... -
Page 19: Using The Remote
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 ProScan component, you probably don’t need to program it at all. -
Page 20: 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). -
Page 21: Using The Who•Input Button
Using the Remote CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Will also exit the Guide system. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. -
Page 22: 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 23: Using The Remote To Control A Device
Using the Remote Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, 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. - Page 24 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 .
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Page 25: Features And Menus
Features and menus Using the TV This section explores the features and menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your TV. Information on using your GUIDE Plus+ system can be found in a separate booklet for easier access and so it can be placed near you while you become with the feature. -
Page 26: Menus And Control Panels
Features and menus Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels. Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. -
Page 27: Control Panels
Features and menus 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 28: Audio Menu
Features and menus Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings. Point to a choice from the list and press MENU or OK to select that choice. CLOSED-CAPTION MODE 1 CC1 2 CC2 3 CC3 4 CC4 5 Text1... -
Page 29: Using The Remote To Select An Audio Processor
Features and menus Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level. Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV’s speakers on and allows variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks. -
Page 30: Picture Quality Menu
Features and menus 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 31: Screen Menu
Features and menus 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 displayed. On Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV’s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. -
Page 32: Using Closed Captioning
Features and menus 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 33: Channel Menu
Features and menus Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. -
Page 34: Time Menu
Features and menus 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 35: Parental Controls Menu
Features and menus Parental Controls Menu Parent Approved Channels Displays a control panel that lets you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the TV’s front panel controls. Chan # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list. -
Page 36: Guide Plus++ Menu
Features and menus GUIDE Plus++ Menu GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed in the GUIDE Plus+ booklet. View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ demonstration. GUIDE Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Label menu. On Displays the station name when you change channels. -
Page 37: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation
Features and menus PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals. The PIP feature on your TV requires a second video source, like a VCR or satellite receiver to supply the second picture to the screen. -
Page 38: Channel Marker
Features and menus PIP Problems? • Make sure the remote is in the right mode. For example, once you turn on the VCR with the VCR1 button, you can’t SWAP the pictures until you put the remote in TV mode. Just press the TV button. •... -
Page 39: Troubleshooting
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 40: 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 switch on the VCR is in the correct position. Noisy stereo reception •... -
Page 41: Rca Projection Tv Limited Warranty
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 parts and picture tubes required to repair your television. -
Page 42: Accessory Information
Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors. 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 43 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 easily without disconnecting...
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- Page 45 Reference Index Accessories 42 Advanced Connections 4, 6 Audio menu 28 Audio Output Volume & Speakers Audio Processor 28 Audio remote codes 24 Audio/Video Cable 7 Auto Channel Search 13, 33 Auto Color 30 Auto Tuning 18 DVD Channel 16, 33 SAT/Cable Channel 17, 33 VCR1 Channel 15, 33 VCR2 Channel 15, 33...
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Page 48: Important Information
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove WARNING cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. RISK OF ELECTRIC Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.