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RCA P52929 User Manual

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  • Page 2: Important Information

    Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable ... 9 How to Find the Remote Control Sensor ... 9 Step 4: Plug in the TV ... 10 Step 5: Place Batteries in the Remote ... 10 Step 6: Turn on the TV ... 10 On-Screen Program Guide ...
  • Page 4 Time Menu ... 35 Setup Menu ... 35 Parental Controls and V-Chip ... 36 How V-Chip Works ... 36 V-Chip TV Rating Limit ... 37 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ... 41 V-Chip Unrated Program Block ... 42 Channel Block ... 42 Front Panel Block ...

  • Page 5: Setup And Connections

    This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first four 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 Features and Menus of your TV.

  • Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv

    Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward to Step 3. TV Only This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV. Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown. Cables...

  • Page 7: The Basic Connection

    Coaxial Cables: These cables carry both the audio and video signal to the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable box. In this connection, a second Coaxial Cable carries the signal through the VCR to the TV. FROM CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA...

  • Page 8: Advanced Connections

    This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance. Back of the TV The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).

  • Page 9: Sample Connections

    IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV How to View Your VCR To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID1 input.
  • Page 10 WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input. To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune...

  • Page 11: Step 3: Connect The G-Link Cable

    G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen program guide. VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch recording won’t work. The other features of the guide will work properly.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Plug In The Tv

    On-Screen Program Guide The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ on-screen program guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV (after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system). For more information, see “GUIDE Plus+ system”...

  • Page 13: 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 14: Using Point And Select

    Entering Setup The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage. Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit. You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 15: Select A Language

    Press MENU or OK to select that language. Auto Channel Search The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called “autoprogramming.”...

  • Page 16: The Guide Pius+ System

    Select your Country and enter your ZIP or Postal code. The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup. If you have a cable box, you need to set the GUIDE Plus+ system to control it. Otherwise, it may not be able to locate and download program information.
  • 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+ 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”...

  • Page 18: Setting The Time

    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. If you don’t have a VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list.

  • Page 19: Setting The Vcr2 Channel (Auto Tuning)

    The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2 channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR2 button on the remote. Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you don’t have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list.

  • Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)

    DVD button on the remote. Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don’t have a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)

  • Page 21: Setting The Sat/Cable Channel (Auto Tuning)

    (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. Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box.

  • Page 22: Labeling The Channels

    Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press MENU or OK to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory. Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change channels in the Channel # field.

  • Page 23: 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 a RCA, GE or Proscan component, you probably don’t need to program it at all.

  • Page 24: Remote Buttons

    (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the component on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds all components that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE and Proscan products). L.E.D.

  • Page 25: Accessing The Video Input

    VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume. WHO•INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources (VID1/SVID1, VID2/COMP2, and previous channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists for RCA, GE and Proscan satellite receivers. Accessing the Video Input Use the WHO•INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels...

  • 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 Component

    TV. Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items.
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  • Page 29: 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.

  • Page 30: Menus And 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 31: Numeric Entry

    The features are organized in order of their location on the Main Menu. Audio Menu Mute Press OK to reduce the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press OK again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV’s treble, bass and balance.

  • Page 32: Using The Remote To Select An Audio Processor

    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 33: Screen Menu

    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 34: Closed Captioning Modes

    Your projection TV has three color projection tubes - one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When the tubes are precisely aligned they create the color images you see on the TV screen. Over time, the picture can drift out of alignment due to normal component aging, bumps and vibrations, or moving the TV.

  • Page 35: Advanced Convergence

    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. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
  • Page 36 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 37: Time Menu

    Features and menus Channel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the component’s Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.

  • Page 38: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    TV so it will not display certain programs. Once you block programs, you or other adults can “unblock” programs by entering a password. The software inside your TV comes turned “off,” so if you choose not to implement it, you can just ignore it. How V-Chip Works When turned “on,”...

  • Page 39: Age-Based Rating

    Press MENU to continue. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit. Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrows and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block.

  • Page 40: Blocking Age-Based Ratings

    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 41: Viewing Age-Based Ratings

    For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block out all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language. Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings...

  • Page 42: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    (In the example above, you would scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.) Press the right arrow to move the highlight to the field corresponding with the content theme you wish to block.

  • Page 43: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    Features and menus 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 44: V-Chip Unrated Program Block

    If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V- Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect. If you forget your password, press and hold TV on the remote and the MENU button on the television simultaneously for 3 seconds. Parental controls will then unlock and you can re-enter a password via Lock Parental Controls.

  • Page 45: About The Guide Pius+ System

    The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view it (see the Interactive Setup section for more details).

  • Page 46: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System

    Features and menus Getting 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: • Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel.
  • Page 47 Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing. If you have a cable box, changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording.

  • Page 48: Sort

    Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule, and then follow the on-line help for further options. Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing at the predetermined time.

  • Page 49: News

    If you select Record, make sure to place a blank tape in the VCR and turn it off. Note: If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR, tune your VCR to the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR.

  • Page 50: Messages

    Features and menus To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection.

  • Page 51: Channels

    Features and menus Messages Menu Action Button When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button will appear on the bar: • Remove Highlight the message you wish to delete and press 1 on the remote. Channels You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels.

  • Page 52: Setup

    Features and menus Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. To access the Setup option: If the Guide Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU to select the Menu Bar. Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection.

  • Page 53: Two Tips For Using Pip Buttons

    You can use the PIP window to surf through channels as well. Press PIP to bring up the PIP window. Press the CH^ or CHv buttons. The TV begins displaying each channel in the PIP window. If you see a channel that interests you, press SWAP.

  • Page 54: Channel Marker

    Features and menus Channel Marker There are several indicators that come up when you press the TV, INFO, PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.

  • Page 55: Reference

    • The Guide automatically comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then press MENU to select the Menu bar. Press the right arrow to select Setup.

  • Page 56: Noisy Stereo Reception

    • The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider. Use setup to change the zip code to 99999. Turn the TV off for ten minutes. Use setup again to change the zip code to the correct value. Be sure to select the correct...

  • Page 57: Care And Cleaning

    While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV.

  • Page 58: 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 59 Reference Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

  • Page 60: 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 61 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...

  • Page 62: Placing An Order

    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:...

  • Page 63: Index

    Advanced 6 Basic 5 TV and stereo VCR 7 TV Only 4 TV, VCR and Satellite receiver 8 TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD 8 Content Themes 37 Contrast 30 Control Panels 28 DVD Channel 18, 34 Finding the sensor 9...
  • 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. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s)® Registered Marca(s) Registrada(s) Printed in USA TOCOM 1572153A Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com THOMSON...

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