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RCA P60100 User Manual

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Revised Warranty
The warranty information in your User's Manual has changed. After its pur chase, your television is
warranted one year for labor char g es and one year for parts.
Revised Warranty
The warranty information in your User's Manual has changed. After its pur chase, your television is
warranted one year for labor char g es and one year for parts.

Warranty Information

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Warranty Information
TOCOM 15140100

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  • Page 1: Warranty Information

    Revised Warranty The warranty information in your User's Manual has changed. After its pur chase, your television is warranted one year for labor char g es and one year for parts. Revised Warranty The warranty information in your User's Manual has changed. After its pur chase, your television is warranted one year for labor char g es and one year for parts.

  • Page 2: Renseignements Sur La Garantie

    Modification de la Garantie Les renseignements concernant la garantie qui se tr o uvent dans votre Guide de l'Utilisateur ont subi quelques changements. Après l'achat de votr e télévision, celle-ci est garantie pendant un an pour les réparations et pour les pièces détachées. Modification de la Garantie Les renseignements concernant la garantie qui se tr o uvent dans votre Guide de l'Utilisateur ont subi quelques changements.
  • Page 3 USER’S GUIDE L O R...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond. Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house power) . FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Congratulations on your purchase of an RCA TV. You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered instrument designed to give you years of enjoyment. About This Manual To take full advantage of all the features and benefits of this unique TV, be sure to read this owner’s...

  • Page 6: First-Time Operation

    You will see the best picture if you sit directly in front of the TV about 10-18 feet from the screen. Picture brightness will decrease if you sit to the extreme left or right of the TV. During daylight hours, you may also see some reflection on the screen from exterior light sources.
  • Page 7 First-Time Operation AutoProgram the TV’s channel memory. To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU•PROG button repeatedly to select SETUP MENU and then press + to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU•PROG again to select the AUTOPROGRAM function, and then press +.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Operation

    This may accidentally depress the buttons for a long time and discharge the batteries. • Replace the batteries when the TV fails to respond to the remote control. • If you programmed your remote to control other components, you may have to reprogram the code numbers when you change the batteries.

  • Page 9: Basic Operation Theory

    VCR2•LD buttons to control other brands of VCRs are on page 35. Details for programming the AUDIO button to control audio equipment are on page 39. Details for programming the DSS•CABLE button to control cable boxes or an RCA DSS receiver are on page 33. ®...

  • Page 10: Tv Functions

    Remote Control Operation Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCRs (pages 37-38), an RCA DSS boxes (page 33), and audio equipment (page 42). •...
  • Page 11 • To restore sound, press MUTE again or press VOL up. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button • Pressing the PREV CH button causes the TV to change back to the last tuned channel. This is useful should you want to monitor two channels.

  • Page 12: Front Panel Controls

    Front Panel Controls Shown here is the front panel control. You can use either the front panel controls or the remote control to operate the TV. When using the remote control, point it toward the screen. POWER Button • Press once to turn on TV.

  • Page 13: Tv On-Screen Status Displays

    PARENTAL CONTROL function is activated. Details are on page 23. MUTE This display appears when the TV’s sound is muted. It is not displayed when closed captioning is turned on. Details are on page 7. Commercial Skip This display is a count-down timer that appears whenever the commercial skip function is activated.

  • Page 14: Freeze And Zoom

    (or a VCR tape through your TV), you’ll be able to use the special features described below. Note: The remote must be in the “TV Mode” before the FREEZE and ZM buttons will function. To put the remote in the “TV Mode”, press the TV button.

  • Page 15: Channel Guide

    To start channel guide, press the CH GUIDE button. Note: The remote control must be in the “TV Mode”. Pressing the TV button puts it in the “TV Mode”. • The screen will display all the channels that are programmed into channel memory, 12 at a time.

  • Page 16: Picture-In-Picture

    Picture-in-Picture (PIP) After you connect another video source (like a VCR) to your TV, you’ll be able to display two different programs on the TV at the same time. Two Football Games Starting Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Connect another video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 on your TV (as shown on pages 35-36).

  • Page 17: Pip Buttons

    ZM OUT ( ) SRS CH GUIDE ZM OUT What they do when TV is in PIP mode Press PIP to bring up picture-in-picture. A little picture appears on the screen.Press PIP again to cancel picture-in-picture and remove the little picture from the screen.

  • Page 18: Video Menu- General Instructions

    INPUT 1 jacks, and channel 92 lets you see the signal from the INPUT 2 jacks. Your TV is equipped with a custom picture memory for these input channels. When the TV is tuned to one of these channels (90, 91, 92), you can change the picture settings for that component’s signal as desired without changing the settings of...

  • Page 19: Color Convergence

    Converging (Aligning) the Colors (with remote only) 1. Turn on the TV and select a channel that is active in your area. Allow the TV to operate at least ten minutes before converging.

  • Page 20: Audio Menu- General Instructions

    ). If you want to listen to the SAP channel when the asterisk appears, change the STEREO/SAP function to its SAP setting. The SAP setting will only appear in the function when SAP is available. Your TV will then reproduce the SAP audio until you change channels or return the STEREO/SAP function back to STEREO.

  • Page 21: Sound Retrieval System - Srs

    Sound Retrieval System – SRS ( Your TV includes a feature called • SRS ( )* (Sound Retrieval System) which brings dimensional realism to both stereo and mono broadcasts. When the SRS ON/OFF function is set to ON and the STEREO/SAP function...

  • Page 22: Setup Menu- General Instructions

    Press the + or – button to select the length of time you want the TV to stay on. You can program your TV to turn on and/or off at the times you choose by setting the ALARM function.

  • Page 23: Setting Closed Captioning

    Setting Closed Captioning The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the hearing impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without the sound. There are four types of closed captioning transmissions available: Captions 1, Captions 2.

  • Page 24: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Then the TV will turn itself off. If you want the TV to stay on when this display appears, press the + button on the remote to add more time to the SLEEP TIMER display.

  • Page 25: Setting The Alarm

    When the alarm time is reached, the set will turn on at whatever volume you left it when you last turned it off. So if you want the TV to come on loudly at the ON TIME, be sure the TV is playing loudly when you turn off the TV for the last time.

  • Page 26: Labeling Channels

    64 names. After 64 names or labels have been entered, the TV will display this message to let you know no more channels can be labeled: CHAN LABEL: FULL. Listed below are the letters and characters from which you’ll be able...

  • Page 27: Parental Control

    OFF. This can only be done with the remote control–it can not be changed with the buttons on the front of the TV. Therefore, after you turn on PARENTAL CTRL, you simply hide the remote control so that your children can not watch the locked channels.

  • Page 28: Programming Channel Memory

    (with remote) If you have a video device connected to the S-VIDEO or INPUT jacks on the back of the TV, you can view its signal either by directly selecting channel 90 (for S-VIDEO connector), channel 91 (for INPUT 1 jacks), or channel 92 (for...

  • Page 29: Changing Antenna Input

    The color of the channel numbers will change from blue to yellow to let you know you are now watching whatever signal is connected to the ANT B jack on the back of the TV. Blue for ANT A Yellow for ANT B 2.

  • Page 30: Setting Up Vcr Channels

    VCR 1 CHAN: OFF again. Notes about Entering Channel Number: • Enter channel 91 if VCR is connected to the TV’s audio and video INPUT 1 jacks. • Enter channel 92 if VCR is connected to the TV’s audio and video INPUT 2 jacks.

  • Page 31: Setting Up Cable Box Channel

    TV’s CABLE/ANTENNA connector (as shown on page 31), you will no longer have to remember to select channel 2, 3, or 4 on the TV to see what’s coming from the cable box. By entering the cable box’s output...

  • Page 32: Tips To Read Before Connecting Components

    “multiple adapter” to get enough outlets for all your components. The power cords on your RCA components are “polarized” (one blade is wider than the other). Be sure the extension cord or multiple adapter is also polarized. The plug should fit in the outlet only one way.

  • Page 33: Monitor Panel

    • If you place the speakers on each side of the TV, put switch in EXT position. If the left side of the switch is labeled EXT, the internal audio from the TV’s speakers will be muted.

  • Page 34: Home Antenna Connections

    Home Antenna Connections Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (only if you do not have a cable-TV system). You can connect the antenna to either ANT A or ANT B as explained on page 25.

  • Page 35: Cable-Tv Connections

    Cable-TV Connections Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information. You can connect the cable-TV system to either ANT A or ANT B as explained on page 25.

  • Page 36: Cable-Tv Connections

    VCR to the TV as shown on pages 35-36. The VCR must be turned on and tuned to the output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4) for picture-in-picture viewing. Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronics supply stores. (continued)

  • Page 37: Programming Remote To Control Cable Box

    Programming Remote to Control an RCA DSS The universal remote is preprogrammed to control an RCA ® receiver. If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, you will probably be able to program the TV’s remote to control both the TV and the cable box.

  • Page 38: Cable-Tv Operation

    Your new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including 125 non-scrambled cable channels (see chart below). To use this TV on a cable- TV system, confirm that the cable-TV system is properly connected to your TV.

  • Page 39: Vcr Connections

    VCR’s TV/VCR switch. Note: When connected this way, the audio/video connections from the VCR to the TV are required in order for you to watch tapes being played by the VCR and for picture-in-picture operation. Simplified Method...

  • Page 40: S-Vhs (Super Vhs) Vcr

    TV. The S-VHS cable carries only video. Note: Remember to also connect the video cable for picture-in- picture viewing or if you plan to use the SELECT OUT jacks for Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronics supply stores. Back of VCR VIDEO...

  • Page 41: Remote Buttons That Control Rca Vcrs

    The digital remote control that came packed with your TV controls your TV and up to two compatible RCA VCRs. To control a compatible RCA VCR, first press the VCR1 or VCR2•LD button to put the remote in the “VCR mode”. The buttons shown below will then control the VCR.

  • Page 42: Controlling Other Brands Of Vcrs

    Controlling Other Brands of VCRs The digital remote control that came packed with your TV controls your TV and up to two compatible VCRs, including most other brands. To program the remote, press and hold VCR1 (or VCR2•LD) and the two-digit code number for your brand of VCR.

  • Page 43: Camcorder Connections

    Camcorder Connections S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder (This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.) AV OUT Jack (Audio/Video Out) An S-VHS or standard camcorder can be connected directly to your TV. If you have an S-VHS camcorder, connect the S-VHS video cable to the S-VIDEO connector on your TV.

  • Page 44: Component Connections

    COMPUTER #AH069G) OR TV GAME Your TV can also be used as a display device for many video games and home computers. If your game or computer has a normal NTSC (American Standard) VIDEO output, it can be connected directly to either the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 jacks on the TV as shown here.

  • Page 45: Audio Amplifier

    TV as shown here. Note: If the stereo amplifier is part of a system that has its own remote, you may choose to connect it to the TV as shown below using the SELECT OUT jacks.

  • Page 46: Programming Remote To Control Audio Equipment

    Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment The digital remote control that came packed with your TV is also capable of controlling a compatible audio component. To program the remote press and hold the AUDIO button and then enter the two-digit code number for your brand of audio equipment.

  • Page 47: Speaker Connections

    Caution: Do not connect external speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set of speakers to either the TV or the Amplifier but not to both at the same time. If you connect the same speakers to both the TV and the amplifier, you will damage your equipment.

  • Page 48: Reference Section Optional Accessories And Order Form

    VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection. Audio/Video Cables Audio/Video Cable Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO and VIDEO jacks. Has an RCA-type phono plug on each end. Slip-on End Screw-on End Stereo Audio Cable Double gold-tipped cable generally used for connecting stereo audio components.

  • Page 49: Accessory Order Form

    Accessory Order Form Remote Control (225841) This is the remote that came packed with your TV. You can use the order form to order it direct by mail if desired. Simple Touch Remote Control ™ (206800) This is an optional remote that can be used to turn your set on/off, change channels, and adjust volume.
  • Page 50 Accessory Order Form Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard 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 51: Trouble Checks

    Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
  • Page 52 Checks and Adjustments • Channel may not be in Channel Memory. Try pressing number buttons. • If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position. • To select cable channels 100 thru 128, press number button 1 until 1-- appears.
  • Page 53 Trouble Checks Trouble No closed captioning Black bars appear on the screen Checks and Adjustments • Turn on the CAPTIONING function. • TV program does not have closed captioning. • Turn off the CAPTIONING function.

  • Page 54: Cleaning And Care

    Be sure to apply cleaner to a cloth. Do not put cleaner directly on the screen. Do not use strong cleaners, polishes, or chemically- treated cloths to clean the screen or cabinet. Never place drinks or vases with water on top of your TV. ® ® or Glass Plus...

  • Page 55: Limited Warranty

    What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

  • Page 56: Index (Alphabetical Subject Reference)

    Installing Batteries...4 Interference...28 Labeling Channels ...22 Last Function Memory ...14,16,18 Locking Out Channels ...23 Memory (Channel) ...18,24,26 MENU•PROG Button ...2,3,7,8 Mode, TV ...6,12 Monitor Panel ...29 MONO Position...16 MUTE Button ...7 NORM/UNIFIED Switch ...38 OFF TIME Function...21 ON TIME Function ...21 On-Screen Displays ...9...
  • Page 57 SWAP Button...7,13 Theory, Remote Control ...6 Time Display ...9 TINT Adjustment ...14 TREBLE Function...16 Trouble Checks...47-49 TV Button ...2,5,6,12 TV Mode ...6,12 VCR 1 CHAN Function ...18,26 VCR 2 CHAN Function ...18,26 VCR Channel Setup ...26 VCR Connections ...35,36 VCR Mode...37 VCR1 Button ...5,26,37...
  • Page 58 At Thomson, on-going efforts to maintain our valuable natural resources will continue to be a priority. If your TV needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.

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