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Troubleshooting
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- Page 2 WARNING reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove RISK OFELECTRIC I cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or SHOCK. D O NOTOPENI Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. electric shock, do not expose •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ............Step 1: Unpack the TV ..............Step 2: Connect Your TV ..............Basic PIP Connection ..............The Basic Connection (PiP Not Available) ........ Advanced Connections .............. Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable ........... Step 4: Plug in the TV ..............Step 5: Place Batteries in the Remote ........... - Page 4 The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature ..........PIP Troubleshooting ..............PIP Buttons: General Explanation ........... Setup Menu ..................Channel Marker ................REFERENCE ..................Troubleshooting ................PIP Troubleshooting ..............Care and Cleaning ................RCA PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY ........Accessory Information ..............Index ....................
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
GETTI NG STARTED This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first four sections of the manual show you how SETUP AND CONNECTIONS to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of the Features and Menus of your TV. -
Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv
STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV Make sure to locate the remote control, STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR In order to protect against power surges: • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into wall outlet. Turn off the TV and/or component before connecting... -
Page 7: Basic Pip Connection
BASIC PIP CONNECTION Cables You will use the following cable to make your connection: Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from antenna or cable directly to the television through a cable box, as needed by your cable system, Audio/Video Cables: Carries sound and video from... -
Page 8: The Basic Connection (Pip Not Available)
THE BASIC CONNECTION (PIP NOT AVAILABLE) This connection does not allow PIP ote: to work. The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information... -
Page 9: Advanced Connections
ADVANCED CONNECTIONS Once you have made your connections you will want to program the TV to tune Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating to the correct Video INPUT channel order to see and hear audio and video the audio and video signals... - Page 10 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SATELLITE RECEIVER ® How to View Your Components To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video...
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Page 11: Step 3: Connect The G-Link Cable
STEP 3: CONNECT THE G-LINK CABLE The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (the on-screen guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box, Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don't... -
Page 12: Step 4: Plug In The Tv
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE TV Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: PLACE BATTERIES IN THE REMOTE Remove the battery... -
Page 13: I Nteractive 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 I NTERACTIVE SETUP • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System •... -
Page 14: Using Point And Select
USING POINT SELECT You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. -
Page 15: Select A Language
Point to Begin setup nowand press MENU or OK. SELECT A LANGUAGE The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. Point to your preferred language for the menu system. Press MENU or OK to select that language,... -
Page 16: The Guide Plus+ Gold System
THE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM You can set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System during Interactive Setup. You can The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System to display your local also access the GUIDE Plus+ menus by pressing menu... - Page 17 Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating...
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Page 18: Setting The Time
SETTING THE TIME The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System has not completed its first download, you need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time... -
Page 19: Setting The Vcr2 Channel (Auto Tuning)
Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCRl choice list. I Not connected Point to the choice that matches the way you have your connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose video input you connected the cables Press MENU or OK to continue. -
Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)
Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose video input you connected the cables to, Press MENU or OK to continue. SETTING THE DVD CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING) The next step lets you... -
Page 21: Setting The Sat/Cable Channel (Auto Tuning)
SETTING 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 press the SAT,CABLE button on the remote. Indicate which input used to connect... -
Page 22: Labeling The Channels
LABELING THE CHANNELS Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and channels in the Channel # field. This label your channels. -
Page 23: 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 a RCA, GE or PROSCAN component, you probably don't need to program it at all. -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
(this feature only works with most RCA, GE and PROSCAN products). VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled, itwill VCR1 ON, DFF... -
Page 25: Accessing The Video Input
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns to TV viewing. Will also exit the Guide system. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits, To enter... -
Page 26: Programming The Remote
VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. TESTING REMOTE To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed,... -
Page 27: Using Direct Entry
Using Direct Entry Turn on the component to be programmed. Look up the brand and code number(s) the component on the code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. - Page 28 ..........5002, 5027, 5028 Curtis-Mathes ..2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2018 Quasar ............2021,2022,2125 NSC ............5002, 5027, 5028 ............2021, 2022, 2024, 2115 RCA ....2000,2001, 2003,2013, 2021,2055, 2056 Oak ............. 5002,5016, 5029 ..2082,2083,2084,2085,2086,2087,2088,2089,2090 Cybernex ................ 2013 Panasonic .............
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Page 29: Features And Menus
USING This section explores the features and menus of your beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed order to help you get the most from your This section also includes information on using your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System. -
Page 30: Menus And Control Panels
MENUS CONTROL PANELS Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable access and make changes to the 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... - Page 31 CONTROL PANELS Control Panels allow you to adjust 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...
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Page 32: Audio Menu
CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings. Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice. that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control panels,... -
Page 33: Using The Remote To Select An Audio Processor
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available, The TV displays the worcl SAP when tune to a program that is broadcast with information, SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also usecl to broadcast a program's audio... -
Page 34: Picture Quality Menu
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 the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green... -
Page 35: Screen Menu
SCREEN MENU Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. No captioning information displayed. 1 Closed-Ca Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when... -
Page 36: 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... -
Page 37: Channel Menu
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+ Gold System is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. -
Page 38: Time Menu
The choices for each screen are: Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component... -
Page 39: Parental Controls And V-Chip
PARENTAL CONTROLS 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 (dubbed V-Chip) which... -
Page 40: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed, To set TV programming limits: Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, must enter your password. - Page 41 Blocking Age-Based Ratings • You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child automatically block higher watch programs...
- Page 42 Viewing Age-Based Ratings Rating status field After block age-based ratings, have the option changing some of the ratings back to View. Determine which blocked rating want to view. Ra tin_ Content field status Use the left and right arrows to highlight Rating Field.
- Page 43 Rating status field You must remember to Lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect. Ra ring field Con ten t status fields Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block...
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Page 44: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Blocking Movie Ratings 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 could... -
Page 45: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. -
Page 46: Guide Plus+ Gold System
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM You can access the GUIDE Plus+ menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System offers: GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup screen. -
Page 47: Downloading Data
Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System VCR1 ON.OFF To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: • Press GUIDE on the remote, VCR2 SAT_CABLE &&°&& There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: MUTE SKIP •... -
Page 48: Grid Guide
GRID GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ Gold screens illustrated this book are representations of what are likely to see. Not all channels, The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu programs, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold system. It displays the current programming for each channel. -
Page 49: Sort
Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either The PIP button on the remote also toggles stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System the video window between the locked and| (lock) or change as you browse through... -
Page 50: News
The program information window will display a confirmation when have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected programs to watch or record which begin at the same time overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. -
Page 51: Messages
Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons will appear on the bar: Overlapping Schedules If you have selected programs Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove watch or record which begin at the same from the schedule and press 1 on the remote. -
Page 52: Editor
EDITOR may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point Editor Menu time. Action Buttons Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System. -
Page 53: The Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Feature
THE PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) FEATURE The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. If the PIP window is displayed, A quick way to tune the PIP window you change the PIP input (by pressing WHOolNPUT) to COMP2,... -
Page 54: Pip Troubleshooting
PIP Buttons: General Explanation The buttons on the remote control that you'll use for the PIP feature explained below: Press the PIP button to make the PIP window appear on the screen. Press PIP again to remove the window. If you selected Alternate with PIP button in the PIP Closed-Caption Display menu, press the PIP button... -
Page 55: Setup Menu
SETUP MENU The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive 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... -
Page 56: Reference
TROUBLESHOOTI Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician, TV will not turn on •... - Page 57 No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. • If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component's...
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Page 58: Pip Troubleshooting
PIP TROUBLESHOOTI FROM CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA • 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 VCR 1... -
Page 59: Rca Projection Tv Limited Warranty
RCA PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship, For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for picture tubes. The warranty... -
Page 60: Accessory Information
VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type also be used to connect a VCR to phono plugs (such as No. VH83) your TV. Cable is color-coded shielded. Has RCA-type... -
Page 61: Index
Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came Total packed with your TV. Description Replacements or spares can Screw-on antenna cable (3-rt) be ordered as needed. $5.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-rt) VH82 Push-on antenna cable (6-rt) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-rt) - Page 62 Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCaM, or Discover Card b_ To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard filling in below or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed YOIR CREDIT CARD below, VISA"...
- Page 63 Projection TV, convergence Accessories Finding the sensor Advanced Connections Fixed Output, Speakers Off Rating Limits Front Panel Block Age-Based Ratings Movie Audio Menu Front panel buttons Audio Output Volume & Speakers Remote Control Audio Processor Installing the batteries Audio remote codes G-LINK Programming Audio/Video...
- 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 printing this publication: THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS RECYCLED PAPER 10330 North Meridian...