RCA P56920 User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE L O R...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided. 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...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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 ...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5: Setup And Connections

    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 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv

    Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward to Step 3. TV Only (PIP Not Available) 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 (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 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 How to View Your VCR OUT TO TV 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 S-VID 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 to VID2 ( or S-VID 2) input.
  • Page 11: Step 3:Connecting The Ir Controller

    Hold the component’s remote control (not the remote that came with your TV) so that it is touching the front of the component. Slowly move the remote over the front of the component while pressing the remote power button on and off.
  • 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 the GUIDE Plus+ Features &...
  • 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. SETUP...
  • 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: Guide Plus+ System

    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. SETUP This TV has GUIDE Plus+, the new on-screen program guide with one-button VCR recording. 1 Set up GUIDE Plus+ 2 Skip this step See the GUIDE Plus+ Features &...
  • Page 17: Set The Vcr1 Channel (Auto Tuning)

    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.
  • Page 18: Set The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)

    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 19: Set 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. Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box.
  • Page 20: Label The Channels

    Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field. You may wish to refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper’s TV section for ideas on labelling the channels.
  • Page 21: 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 22: 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 23: Using The Who•Input Button

    Use the WHO•INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels and view components you have connected to the TV. Press TV to place the remote in TV mode. Make sure that the component you want to view is turned ON.
  • Page 24: 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 25: Using The Remote To Control A Device

    (DVD player, VCR, Cable Box, etc.) it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example if you want the remote to control the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV.
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  • Page 27: 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 28: Menus And Control Panels

    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. The following pages detail how to use these controls in order to customize the functions of your TV.
  • Page 29: 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 30: Audio Menu

    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 31: 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 32: Picture Quality Menu

    NTSC standard of 6500ºK. Video Noise Reduction Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically reduces noise from the picture. TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen...
  • Page 33: Screen Menu

    Blue convergence lets you align the red and blue projection tubes. Center the green projection tube first. Then, adjust the red and blue projection tubes until the test patterns on the TV screen appear white. TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio...
  • Page 34: Using Closed Captioning

    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 35: Channel Menu

    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. Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input.
  • Page 36: Time Menu

    2. 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.
  • Page 37: Parental Controls Menu

    With Channel Block On, the Menu button on the front panel of the TV will be locked so that settings cannot be altered. In order for this to be used as a parental control, the remote must be hidden or placed out of reach of children.
  • Page 38: Guide Plus++ Menu

    Setup section. The first screen of the Interactive Setup appears automatically when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage. You can also access the Interactive Setup from the Main Menu. TV MAIN MENU...
  • Page 39: 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 40: Channel Marker

    If you use a cable box, you may need extra equipment. Contact your cable company for more information. 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.
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    • 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 selecting GUIDE Plus+ Auto Display from the GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and setting it to off.
  • Page 42: Care And Cleaning

    The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
  • Page 43: 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 44: 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 45 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...
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  • Page 47 Color Warmth 30 Connections Advanced 4, 6 Basic 4, 5 TV and Stereo VCR 7 TV Only 4 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver 8 TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD 8 Contrast 30 Control Panels 27 DVD Channel 16, 33...
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