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- Page 1 Telev,s,o User's Gu,de Changing Entertainment. Please read this manual before operating this first time. TOCOM 1589306A...
- Page 2 l p@rtant mnf rmati@n aution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do WARNING not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable To reduce the risk of fire or parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service electric shock, do not expose personnel.
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Page 3: Key Features Overview
Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with [_atures that will add to your TV viewing experience, The t_)llowing inlk)rmation summarizes a l_w of these fi_atures. Chapter 3 provides more inlk)rmation about tile rest of tile TV's f_atures and how lo use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+... -
Page 4: V-Chip: Parental Controls
V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: YOu can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings. Requirements: • Set up the l>are_tal Co_trols menu in tile TV's main menu (Chapter has details). • The broadcasters must use tile rating system when they send tile prograln your TV in order l_)r your TV to block tile 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 ........................ Component (Y, PB,PR)Jacks ..................VPORT Jack ......................... Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Protect Against Power Surges ................... - Page 6 @f C@nten s Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................Downloading Data ....................Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ............The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ................Grid Guide ........................ Sort ..........................News .......................... Schedule ........................
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Connections 8t Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Using theVPORT Jack • Jackson the Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV •... -
Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect
C@nnect @ns Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components betore you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn ol] the TV and/or colnpont, nt/)etk>re you connt, ct or disconnect any cables. -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
C@nnect @ns Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use tile lk)llowing chart to determine which connection is best l_)r you. Proceed to the appropriatu page and connect your TV, Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment... -
Page 10: Tv + Vcr
C@nnect @ns Setup TV (back panel) From Cable orAflteflna TV + VCR Connect your TV to your A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your T\ and to the Output Jack on your VCP, (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). B. -
Page 11: Tv + Vcr + Cable Box
C@nnect @ns Netu@ SIGNAL SPLITTER From Cable Line CABLEBOX cABLE, Notes: The GUIDE Plus+ system's One-Touch VCR Recording feature is not available with this connection. 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 12 C@nnect_@ns Setup IN FROMANT O°T9 OUT TO_ v, o Eo ,oo,o rom Cable TV (backpanel) or Antenna VPORT * If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUTI AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks.
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Page 13: Tv + Vcr + Dvd Player
C@nnect @ns Setup TV + VCR + DVD Player Connect your IW to your DVD player A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to tile INPt T2 AI_DIO R and L jacks on tile back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on tile DVD player. B. -
Page 14: Using The Vport Jack
C@nnect @ns Setup Xbox TV (back panel) JVP_RT fr_Eo a4, o L FromCable, G'LI_K Cable Box, Ot Antsnna Using the VPORT Jack The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game system to the TV using an Xbox to VPOKI" cable. -
Page 15: Jacks On The Back Of The Tv
C@nnect @ns Setup Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back ol the TV, When connecting A/V cables, be sun. to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) VPORT Go to page 12 tor VPORT explanation. -
Page 16: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable
C@nnect @ns Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (tile on-screen interactive prograln guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box- If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect tile G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings lk_r your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the prograln guide is on your TV screen. -
Page 17: Plug In The Tv
C@nnect_@ns Netup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade ot tile plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert tile plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the ba/lery compamnent cover on the rem<m.. -
Page 18: Complete The Interactive Setup
C@nnect @ns Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu syslem in your TV allows the TV's t_atures to work properly. We call it the "interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and To accessthe setup menus manually, the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. - Page 19 C@nnect @ns Netup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location If y()ur country is highlighted, press OK on the, remote control. If your country isn't highlighted, press tile up or down arrow button on tile remote control to highlight your country and press OK. Use tile number bultons on your remote...
- Page 20 C@nnect @ns Netup Highlight tile channel to which you have lo tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you lo connect your G-LINK cable lo your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most common. Choose Videol/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/video !Hiii!iiHiiiiiiii:{iiiii! cables instead of a coaxial cable.
- Page 21 C@nnec @n Ne up Step 3: Configuring for a VCR It your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCRX It it is not, highlight A"0and press OK. Use tile tip and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCP, that is connected to the TV and press OK,...
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Page 22: What To Expect
C@nnect @ns Setup Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can't locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again. Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. - 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. Grapbics co_zlcti_zed u,ilbi_z tbi_ pub/icatio_ ctta_./br r(_)rese_zlcttio_ o_zl},.
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Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control
Using R@m@t@ C@ntr@! The Buttons on the Remote Control L.E.D. 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. "R) enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit tk)r two seconds until lwo dashes appear to the VPORT SAT'CABLE right of the number, then add the second two. -
Page 25: Using The Input Button
OK When a menu is on the screen, press OK to select the item that is highlighted. To turn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan ON-OFF Turns the TV on and off. When tile remote is in anolher mode (VCR, DVD, Satellil% etc.) -
Page 26: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components
VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers, satellite receivers and C1.1_. cable boxes. "Ille remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Proscan VCRs, DVD players, audio receivers and satellite receivers. Note: The"IVbutton cannot be programmed. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote... -
Page 27: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Re @te C@ntr@! Using Direct Entry Turn th(' component want the, ren_ol_, op(_rate. Look up the brand and code numb_,r(s) l_)r the component on the code list on page 26. Press and hold the component bulton that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.) - Page 28 2013, 21)14. 2015.2(116, fi)r VPORT bum)ns. Philco ........202[. 2022, 21K_2,2063 ............ 21)17. 2018. 2019 Philips ........ 202[. 2(X_2, 2096 2[24 RCA and Dimensia Canon ............ 21)21, 2(122, 2114 Pilot ..............2014 AMiFM ..........d)03. 4270 Capeha_t ..........2020. 2110 Pioneer ......
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Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features
Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Grapbics co_zlcti_zed u,ilbi_z tbi_ publicatio_ ctt_./br r_)reoe_zlctlio_z o_l_'. -
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 GLIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules lk_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 _R_enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MEN[ lbr 2 seconds on the Dont panel. To exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Highlight a program and press OK to exit tile GtlDE Plus+ system and tune... - Page 32 Using TV s Features Grid guide Grid guide Grid Guide Action Buttons menu action buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection system. Be sure to look at fl_e action bar be_re pressing the command numbers.
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Page 33: Sort
Using Sort Sort menu selection "File ._)ri menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To Sort: If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. -
Page 34: News
Using TV s Features News menu News selection iYel15 nlenu lets browse current news stories headline. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MEN[ on the remow control lo select the menu bar. Use tile arrows to highlight Ne_ws(if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in the video window). -
Page 35: Messages
Using To remove or change the trequency (daily, once, or weekly) ota scheduled event, access lhe Scbechde menu I_comthe Menu bar. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MEN[ on lhe remote to select lhe Menu bar. Use tile arrows to highlight the Schedzde... -
Page 36: Channels
Using TV s Features Channelsmenu Channelsmenu Channels action buttons selection You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display certain channels, For instance, you may disable channels 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 "_) nlore in_)rma_on abotlt a program, advertisen_ent special, the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional inl_mnation box. Requesting more inlk>rmation about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the _S_9ows o n Next t_)r that channel. -
Page 38: Channel Banner
Using TV s Features Channel Banner There are several indicators lhat might appear when you press tile TV or INFO buuons on tile remote. This display is called tile Channel Banner. The li>llowing list describes tile items on tile Channel Banner screen (leti to right and lop to boltom). - Page 39 Using PIP Buttons: General Explanation Thv buttons on thv remolu control that you'll use t_)r the PIP l_ature are &&o&& explained below: PIP Press the PIP butlon to make lhe PIP window appear on the screen. Press PIP again to remove the window. Note: If you selected Alternate with PIP button in the PIP Closed-Caption...
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Page 40: Why You Should Use The Auto Tuning Feature
Using TV s Features Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature The auto-tuning l_ature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel t_>r dilt_rent components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.) When you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don't have to With the auto tuning feature, you can set remember lo change your TV to channel 3, t_>r example, when you want to... - Page 41 Using "File choices and a brief explanation tk)llow: Noteonneeted Choose this if you don't have this particular component connected to tile TV, or if you don't want tile TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you're using this component. Channel2 (SAT/CABLE only) Component...
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Page 42: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Using TV s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip "File Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain progranls, channels, or use the t)cont panel controls. "File first three choices in the Parental ControL_ menu involve software 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. Specific dly designed to Ix' xiewed by adults md may b_" unsuit tbl_' fk>rchildren under t7. it contains one or more of the' f_llowing content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit... - Page 44 Using TV s Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen "File t_Jlowing is an example of where items are loc'at_.d within the. P,ating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets _ou s_'l('_t wh_-th_-_ the status of the- age bas_'d rating limit to the k'ft is View o_ Block Content Themes Lists the con[ent...
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Page 45: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using Press the right arrow button lo move the yellow highlight to tile Hierarchy of Age=Based Ratings .ST_tz_s f ield. Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between l/Tewand BtocA The TV-MA Mature Audience Only status lbr the rating listed to lhe left and all higher ratings aulomatically TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned... -
Page 46: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using TV s Features "R) block program content: Rating Rating Content field status field themes Determine tile lowest level of content yocl dont want tile child to watch. Use tile up and down arrow buttons on tile remow to scroll fllrough tile age-based ratings... -
Page 47: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using 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. To block movies: Highlight the Rat#(_ field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating that is the lowest rating you don't want the child to watch. -
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 t_contpanel and remote control CH (channel) buuons will tune only to channels that you have marked as l&.tz_ The remora, will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but the... -
Page 49: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV's Menu System • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. -
Page 50: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System
Using How to Use Your TV's Menu System YOL]use tile bultons on tile remote or tile flcont of your TV to access tile menu system and make changes to tile settings. "File li>llowing pages explain how to use tile difl>rent types of menus to adjust tile fl'amres of your TV. -
Page 51: Picture Quality Menu
Using System Sound Logic '_Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during comn_ercial breaks, and also amplifies sofi*.r sounds in program mawrial. Eliminaws the need to constantly adjust wflume control. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available. -
Page 52: Screen Menu
Using Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Cooll_>r a more blue pale/re of picture colors; Normal; and Wam_ t_r a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds tile NTSC standard of 6500 K. -
Page 53: Using Closed Captioning
Using Nystem Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning inlkmnation, which lets you display tile audio portion of a program as text on tile TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed-captioning inlkmnation... -
Page 54: Channel Menu
Using Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list tllat lets yon 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 ot]Lair antenna lk)r TV signals. -
Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. G_cq)hics co_ta#_ad withi_ this pz_bticatio_z are lbr r_)res_mtatio_ (m/},. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
mnf@rmati@n Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that R)llows. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct... - Page 57 Troubleshooting The channel might be empty change channels. If you're wa/ching your VCR and it's connected with coaxial cable to ti_e CABLE/AN ['ENNA iack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check /o make sure the TV/VCR buiion on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
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Page 58: Care And Cleaning
mnf@rmati@n Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control Maybe batteries ill remote are weak, dead or ins[ailed incorrectly. Put new batteries ill the remote. (Note, if you remove the baneries, may have to reprogram the remote _) operate... -
Page 59: The Front Of Your Tv
What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Cenwr tile labor charges to repair your television. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Cenwr lbr tile new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement paris and picture tube required to repair your t_.levision. - Page 60 Service Cenl_,r may charge to transport your t_,levision to and t)rom your home. • To identil} your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. • Proof of purchase...
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Page 61: Accessory Order Form
Screul-on Cable (_ltac/IL<_ lbL_ toiL!lid (llllL#lltl(I Accessory Order Form cl}_ll_ectol:_ (crdh_d ZS-o/llIl l:-{_]ae) im the back _f your Part No. Description t 'CR or TK 7be e*_d._.scr_,w VH81 Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 (3-ft) o111ol/1_, cotltlecli;rsj}_r N_'CZlr{ ) CO?TYg('CI_O]I. VH82 $&95 VH82 (640 Screw-on... - Page 62 Inf@rmati@n S-VideoCable bas-mulli- Charge your order on your VISA, pill CO_TnCCID_Or7 _4£tC_ MasterCard, or Discover Card by end _r cont_ectis_ _ Video filling in below co_;onenl._ lo your 7"_ USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VH976 (640 VISA IMPORTANT: Copy complete account llumber VH913 (1240 from your VISA card 2-way...
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Page 63: Index
Stere{) ON-OFF button Labels 52 INI'UT2 jacks STOP button Lineup Interactive setup S_zAP bum)n Accessories Menu 52 Advanced connections 9, 11 Search Parental Controls Age-Based Ratings Channels menu Locking, Unlocking AN['ENNA button CLEAR button Jacks, menu Time Arrow bum)ns Closed Caption AI 1)10 Oil' RiL 13 PAUSE button... - Page 64 Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com 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. IMPORTER: (for Mexico only) Comercializadora...