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RCA F36649 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Televisio User's Guide Changing Entertainment. aln.
  • Page 2 Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates & This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV's features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description:...

  • Page 4: V-Chip: Parental Controls

    Introduction V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings. Requirements: Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV's main menu (Chapter has details). The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program your "IV in order for your TV to block the program.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ....................On-screen Program Guide ..................PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ....................V-Chip: Parental Controls ................... Auto Tuning ........................ Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. 6 Protect Against Power Surges................... Protect Components from Overheating ..............6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ..........
  • Page 6 Audio Menu ........................Picture Quality Menu ..................... Screen Menu ........................Using Closed Captioning ....................Channel Menu ......................... Time Menu ........................Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ......................Front Panel ........................RCA TV Limited Warranty ....................Index ..........................
  • Page 7 Chapter Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote • to Use the Remote Control to Complete interactive...

  • Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. Turn off the "IV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. •...

  • Page 9: Choose Your Connection

    Connections & Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your "IV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Cables Connection Components Go to... Needed Title Coaxial...
  • Page 10 Connections & Setup TV(backpanel) ® You need to connect your VCR to your FromCable orAntenna with audiolvideo cables in order for Picture- In-Picture (PIP) to work (see picture above). Connection: TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A.

  • Page 11: Connection: Tv Only (No Pip)

    Connections & Setup TV(backpanel) VID£O R ALIC40 LIMOllO o1" CABLE/ G-UNK 3-VIDEO ANTENNA From Cable orAntenna PIP (Picture-In-Picture) won't work if you use this connection. You must connect a VCR to your TV with audio/video cables in order for PIP to work. Connection: TV Only (No PIP) Connect...
  • Page 12 Connections & Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From CableorAntenna IN FROMANT VIREO Satellite Signal TV (back panel) VIDEO _ABLE/ ANTENNA You need to connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV with audiolvideo cables (see picture above) in order for Picture- In-Picture (PIP) to work. Chapter...

  • Page 13: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver

    Connections & Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect your Satellite Receiver to your A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite Receiver.

  • Page 14: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Cable Box

    Connections & Setup SIGNALSPLITTER GABL£ BOX Note: The GUIDE Plus+ system's One-Touch VCR Recording feature is not available with this connection. If you want to use the One-Touch VCR Recording feature with your cable box, you must use the TV and VCR connection on page 8.

  • Page 15: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable

    Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly...
  • Page 16 Connections & Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.

  • Page 17: Complete The Interactive Setup

    Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to work properly. In this book, we call it the "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, To access the setup menus manually, answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments.
  • Page 18 Connections Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK. Use the number buttons on your remote...
  • Page 19 Connections & Setup Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most common.
  • Page 20 Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR, press If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.). Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK.
  • Page 21 Connections & Setup Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troublesbooting instructions appears to help you before you try Leave your cable box turned ON to again. download program information. Try VCR configuration again: repeat...

  • Page 22: What To Expect

    Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Using The Remote Control

    Chapter Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You've Programmed • Code List Changing Entertainment. Again,...

  • Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    You can program this button to control a cable box, most RCA, GE and PROSCAN audio components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. If you set up the Auto Tuning feature (Chapter 3), pressing...

  • Page 25: Using The Who-Input Button

    PIP window. This feature only PLAY If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape. works with most RCA, GE and PROSCAN REC-VCR+ When the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the screen, press REC-VCR+...

  • Page 26: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components

    The universal remote control can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.

  • Page 27: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Using Remote Control Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on page 26. 3. Press and hold the component button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, DVD, etc.) Enter the code from the code list.
  • Page 28 5033, 5034 Pulsar ................. 2104 CCE ..............2027, 2061 Pulsar ................ 5026 Qtiarter ............... 2011 Citizen, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027 RCA ............5047, 5049, 5052 Q0artz ..............2011 Realistic ............5009, 5049 ColorWme ..............2009 Quasar ..........2021,...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features

    Chapter Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again.

  • Page 30: About The Guide Plus+ System

    Using TV's Features Video Action program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System window buttons information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists "IV schedules for your area and allows your 'IV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR.

  • Page 31: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System

    Using TV's Features Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel. To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: •...
  • Page 32 Using TV's Features Grid Guide Action Buttons Grid guide Grid guide menu action buttons selection Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers.

  • Page 33: Sort

    Using TV's Features _o/_" menu Sort selection The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.

  • Page 34: News

    Using TV's Features News News menu News menu action buttons selection The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar.

  • Page 35: Messages

    Using TV's Features To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar. 1. 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 36: Channels

    Using TV's Features Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can customize the channel listing hy 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. 1.

  • Page 37: Guide Plus+ Menu Items

    Using TV's Features How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box. Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel.

  • Page 38: Channelbanner

    Using TV's Features ChannelBanner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
  • Page 39 Using TV's Features Turn on the VCR. Picture from TV If the picture gets fuzzy, press the TV/VCR button on the VCR. To see a different picture in the PIP window: Picture Press the TV button on the remote control. from V Press the WHO-INPUT button...

  • Page 40: Pip Troubleshooting

    Using TV's Features PIP Troubleshooting The PIP feature on this TV only works if you connect a second video source (like a VCR or satellite receiver), to your TV with audio/video cables. If you use a cable box, you may need extra equipment. Contact your cable company and!or go to...
  • Page 41 Using TV's Features Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the...

  • Page 42: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using TV's Features 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 (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view.

  • Page 43: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit

    Using TV's Features Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children TV-MA under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
  • Page 44 Using TV's Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of tile age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block. Content Themes Lists the content themes you...

  • Page 45: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Using TV's Features Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Status field. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The TV-MA Mature Audience Only status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically TV- 14 Parents Strongly...

  • Page 46: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Using TV's Features To block program content: Rating Rating Content field status field themes Determine the lowest level of content you don't want the child to watch. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears.

  • Page 47: V-Chip Unrated Program Block

    Using TV's Features Rating Rating field Blocking Movie Ratings status field 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 48: Channel Block

    Using TV's Features Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed. View Makes the selected channel viewable. Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels that yon have marked as View.
  • Page 49 Chapter Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again...

  • Page 50: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System

    Using TV's Menu System How to Use Your TV's Menu System You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings, The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV.

  • Page 51: Audio Menu

    Using TV's Menu System 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. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available...

  • Page 52: Picture Quality Menu

    Using TV's 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 richness of the color. Tint Adjusts balance...

  • Page 53: Using Closed Captioning

    Using TV's Menu System Alternate with PIP button Captioning information is shown, when available, when you press the PIP button on the remote with the PIP window on the screen. PIP Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which PIP closed- captioning mode you want to use to display PIP closed-captioning...

  • Page 54: Channel Menu

    Using TV's 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. UHFAVHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for "IV signals.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information

    Chapter Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel Buttons • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won't turn Press the TV button. Make sure the TV is plugged Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord') to make sure it is "live"...
  • Page 57 Other Information Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDEPlus+ Menu from the Main menu, select the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 16-17 for detailed instructions. The channel might be empty -- change channels.
  • Page 58 Other Information The Remote Control Doesn't Work Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you're trying to operate. Maybe remote is not in TV Mode.

  • Page 59: Care And Cleaning

    Other Information Care and Cleaning CAIYrION:Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the "IV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet help ventilation. assure adequate The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen.

  • Page 60: Rca Tv Limited Warranty

    Other Information RCA TV Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: 90 days for labor charges. One year for parts. Two years for the picture tubes. The warranty period...
  • Page 61 Audio-Video Adapter (not shown) 228449 $4.45 VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCRtoyourT_ Cahleis color-coded shielded. Gold-Tipped cable Has RCA-type pbono plugs on each end. VH83 (6-ft) Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Tripie cable that...
  • Page 62 Other Information 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by Helps you connect a second TV filling in below or VCR. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number Splitter VH47 from your VISA card Amplified Antenna Allows...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Code list menu Language Cable Box time Messages Accessories Satellite Receiver News Screen Menu Advanced connections 11, 12 VCR 26 Picture Quality Second Audio Program (SAP) Age-Based Ratings Color Warmth Schedule ANTENNA button Connections Screen Arrow buttons TV + VCR 8 Setup 34 DVD Channel Audio...
  • 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. The following materials were used in _ "n.IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 RECYCLED...

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