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RCA F20648TX51M9 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Television User's Changing Entertainment. _=n.
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove To reduce the risk of fire or cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. electric shock, do not expose Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. this TV to rain or moisture. _This symbol indicates This symbol indicates...

  • Page 3: Key Features Overview

    Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with t>atures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The fi)llowing inl_)rmation sumnmrizes a t_w of these ILatures. Chapter 3 provides more inl_)rmation about the rest of tile TV's fl, atures and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen...

  • Page 4: V-Chip: Parental Controls

    Jn r@duct:@n V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block progranls and nlovies by content, aged)ased ratings, and/or movie ratings. Requirements: • Set up the Par*,mal Comrols m:,nu in the TV's niain menu (Chapter has details). • The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program your TV in order for your TV to block the program.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    @f C@nten s 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 ................. Protect Against Power Surges ................... Protect Components from Overheating ..............
  • 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 1: Connections & Setup

    Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup •...

  • Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    C@nnecti@ns Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components belore you plug any of their power cords into the wall out|et. • Turn off the TV and/or component betk_re you connect or disconnect any cables.

  • Page 9: Choose Your Connection

    C@nnecti@ns Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the lk)llowing chart to determine which connection is best tor you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Cables Connection Components Needed Title Coaxial TV + VCR page 8...

  • Page 10: Connection: Tv + Vcr

    C@nnecti@ns Setup TV(back panel) VIDEO R AIIOIO L/NOHO IL_BLE/ ® S-VIBEO OtlIIN FROM You need to connect your VCR to your TV From Cabi_ or ARteRBa with audio/video cables in order for Picture_ In-Picture (PIP) to work (see picture above). Connection: TV + VCR Connect...

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

    C@nnecti@ns Setup TV (backpanel) FromCable or ._llt 81111a 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 the "IV to your cable or antenna Connect tile coaxial cable from your cable or anlunna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV.
  • Page 12 ¢@nnecti@ns Setup SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableor Antenna IN FROM ANT VIDEO R S-VIDEO Satellite Signal TV (back panel) VIDEO L/MOHO G-LI_K CABLE/ ANTENNA You need to connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV with audio/video cables (see picture above) in order for Picture- In-Picture (PIP) to work.

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

    C@nnecti@ns 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 P, e ceiver.

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

    C@nnecti@ns Setup SIGNAL SPLITTER From CableLine CABLEBOX _CA_LE/ ® Note: 7be GUI1)E l_tus+ syslem g O_e- Tbucb VCR Recorcling j_alure is not available with lbL_ connectio_t, i/'you wa_tt to use the O_te Timcb VCR Recordingj_ature with your cabh, box, you must use Ibe TV and VCR connection...

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

    C@nnecti@ns Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the G[ I1)E I It s+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box - It your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings tbr your area, and to rune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.
  • Page 16 C@nnecti@ns Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade nt the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the bal/ery compartment cover on the remote.

  • Page 17: Complete The Interactive Setup

    C@nnecti@ns Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV alk)ws the TV's tl.atures 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 tile TV makes tile appropriate...
  • Page 18 C@nnecti@ns Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remotecontrol. If your country isn't highlighted, press tile Lip or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press Use tile nmnber buttons on your remote tn enter your zip cnde.
  • Page 19 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 lo connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel Q$ i_ the most common. Choose VideoJ/AUX (/'your...
  • Page 20 C@nnecti@ns Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR I1 your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. I1 it is not, highlight N0 and press OK (a screen will appear reminding to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.). Use the tip and down arrow buttons to highlight tile brand of your VCP, that is connected to the TV and press OK.
  • Page 21 Note: [/'tbe GUI1)IZ Plus+ ,_mtem can't locate the cotrect codejbr the VCR, a li._t qi'troublesbootirzg instrnctio_s appea_:_ to belpyou b_/breyou Leave your cable box turned ON to a_,qairz. download program information, • 777p VCR cotg72uration again: repeat VCR setup. Leave your VCRturned OFFto record •...

  • Page 22: What To Expect

    C@nnecti@ns Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. lkfllowing examples explain wlmt you might see: • If all of tile program inl_>rmatinn has been sent to your TV, the GLIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program...
  • Page 23 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 tip the Auto Tuning feature...

  • 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+ lo program products.

  • Page 26: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components

    VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. "File remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellile receivers. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether...

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

    Using Re @ e Using Direct Entry Turn the' conlpnnent y()u _,ant th_ _ ren_ol_ _ to op_rate. Look up the brand and code numb_.r(s) lk_rthe cnmpon_.nt on the cod_. list on page 26. Press and hold tile component button that corresponds to tile component you want tile remote to operate...
  • Page 28 5(133, 5(134 CCE ............2027, 20(}¸[ ]?_/lsa_¸•............. 5(126 Qumtei ............201[ Citizen 2{)13. 2014, 2(115, 20I(}¸ 2017, 20182019,2027 RCA ........... 50iv. 5(149, 5052 Qumtz ..............201 [ Cok)rtyn_e ........... 2009 QE asar ......... 2021, 2022, 2125 Realistic ............. 5(1{39,5(149 Co]I ..............

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

    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 Fea u s Video Action Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System window buttons information options The GUIDE PIus+ system is an interactive on-screen program that lists TV guide schedules t_r your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR.

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

    Using Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To enter tile GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press G[IDE on tile remote. • Press and hold MENU tk/r 2 seconds on tile flcont panel. To exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system: •...
  • Page 32 Using Fea u s Grid guide Grid guide Grid Guide Action Buttons menu action buttons Action but_ns will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection system. Be sure to look at tile action bar bet_re pressing the command numbers.

  • Page 33: Sort

    Osing Sort _ort i_enu selection The' 5b_q menu lets you browse programs by c'at_,gnry. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in tile video window. To Sort: If the GLIDE Plus+ sysl*.m isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote...

  • Page 34: News

    Using Fea u s News menu News menu News action buttons selection The N_t_ menu lets you browse current news stories by headline, If the (il2 I1)E Plus+ system isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in tile video window).

  • Page 35: Messages

    Using "1_)remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the 5"cht, d lilt, lllenH trom the Menu bar. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. tse the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection.

  • Page 36: Channels

    Using Fea u s Channels menu Channels menu Channels action buttons selection _xl can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of cc.rtain channels. For instance, you may disable cimnnels that you never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.

  • Page 37: How To Get More Information About An Advertisement Or A Program

    Using How to Get More Information About Advertisement or a Program find out more in_mnation about a program, advertisemem or special, the le_ arrow but_n to highlight the channel listing or promotional int_rmation box. Requesting more int_mnation about a particular show displays the PklsCode programming number and the Sboz_,s on 2@xt lk_rthat channel.

  • Page 38: Channelbanner

    Using Fea u s ChannelBanner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called tile Channel Banner. The fbllowing list describes the items on tile Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
  • Page 39 Using Turn on tile VCR. Picture If the picture gets t\_zzy, press tile TV/VCR button on tile VCR. "lb see a difll.rent picture in tile PIP window: Picture • Press tile TV bu/ton on the remote control from • Press the WHO•INPUT button on tile remote until you see the picture...

  • Page 40: Pip Troubleshooting

    Using Fea u s 11/{back pa,el) PIP Troubleshooting The PIP fl'ature (in this ['V only works if you connect a second video source (like a VCR or satellite receiver), to your ['V with audio/video cables. If you use a cable box, you may need extra equipment.
  • Page 41 Using Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that tile TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 bu/lnn on the remote. Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set tip the channel that tile TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 buunn, SetDVD...

  • Page 42: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using Fea u s Parental Controls and V-Chip "llle l)arentat ControL_ menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the lkont panel controls. "llle first three choices in tile Parental ControL_ menu involve soflware inside...

  • Page 43: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit

    Using Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically &*sign_,d to be \q_,w_*d by adults and may be unsuitabh, fk)r children under 17. It contains one, or mor_, of the, f_)llowing content theme.s: crude" ind..cent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
  • Page 44 Using Fea u s The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The t_llowing is an example of wl)ere items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit the le_ is View or Block Content Themes Lists COil[eli[...

  • Page 45: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Using Press the right arrow buuon lo move tile yellow highlight to the Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Statics field. Press the up or down arrow button to to_le between View and Block. The TV-MA Mature Audience Only stares tbr tile rating listed to the left and all higher ratings aulomatically TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned...

  • Page 46: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Using Fea u s "R) block program content: Rating Rating Content field status field themes Determine the lowest level of content you don't want the child lo 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...

  • Page 47: V-Chip Unrated Program Block

    Using Rating Ratingfield Blocking Movie Ratings status field If yotl only ",*,'ant 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 Fea u s 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 rune only to channels that you have marked as View.

  • Page 49: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System

    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 How to Use Your TV's Menu System You use the buttons on tile remow or tile front of your TV tn access tile menu system and make changes to tile settings. "File lk)llowing pages explain how to use tile difl>rent lypes of menus to adjust tile t>amres of your TV.

  • Page 51: Audio Menu

    Using Audio Menu I Audio Mute Press OK to reduce the TV's volume lo its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays tile slider controls tk)r adjusting tile TV's treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a clloice list of awdlable audio...

  • Page 52: Picture Quality Menu

    Using Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls f_)r adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the dittbrence between the light and dark areas of tim picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

  • Page 53: Using Closed Captioning

    Using Alternate with button Captioning inlk)rmation is shown, when awdlable, when press the PiP button on the remote with the PiP window on tile screen. Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which PIP clnsed- captioning mode you want to use to display PIP clnsed-captioning...

  • Page 54: Channel Menu

    Using 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. UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an nit'air antenna t_r TV signals.

  • Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information

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

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Jnf@r ati@n Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that [k)llows. TV Problems TV won't turn on Press the ['V button. Make sure tlm ['V is plugged in. Check tlm wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"...
  • Page 57 mnf@r at @n Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on Maybe the cabh,/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select GUII)I_' Plus+ 2/le_lu fl'om the Main menu, select Setup option and provide the correct inf_)rmation on the fi_tlowing screens.
  • Page 58 Jnf@r ati@n 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.

  • Page 59: Care And Cleaning

    mnf@r at @n Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-flee cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in tile cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation, The TV's screen may be cleaned...

  • Page 60: Rca Tv Limited Warranty

    Ii_>r t he cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and flcom your home. • To identity your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in tile Yellow Pages, or call 1- 800-336-1900. •...
  • Page 61 Adapter (not shown) 228449 VCRs to dup/ica_ tapes¸ Can also _ _,_-ed to connect a VCR to);o_r C_b/L_ is cok>_coded and sb_lded Gold-Tipped cable Has RCA-O_ pbono plugs each e_Td VH83 (6-ft) Stereo Dubbing Cable 7>ipD" cakk! that l_,t,_ 3'ou...
  • Page 62 Jnf@r ati@n 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, Master( ard, or Discover Card by Hd/)x,J'o/t co_llt_ct a seco_ld filling in below or VCR USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number f}-om your VISA card Amplified Antenna...

  • Page 63: Index

    Index Code list metal Language Cable time Messages Accessories Satellite Receiver News Screen Menu Advanced connections 11, 12 Picture Quality Second Audio Program (SAP) Age Based Ratings Color Warmth Schedule AN['ENNA button Screen 50 CoI]I](_ctions Arrow buttons TV + VCR I)VD Channd Setup 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.IOMSONCONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,...

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