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- Page 1 Tele ismon User's Changing Entertainment. _nn.
- 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 product to rain or moisture. _This symbol indicates _This...
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Page 3: Key Features Overview
Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with Datures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The lk)llowing infi_rmation sumnmrizes a llew of these t_atures. Chapl_r 3 provides more inlk)rmation about the rest of the TV's fl.atures and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description:... - Page 4 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
@f C@ntents Introduction Key Features Overview ....................On-screen Program Guide ..................V-Chip: Parental Controls ................... Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Protect Against Power Surges ................... Protect Components from Overheating ..............Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .......... - Page 6 Picture Quality Menu ..................... Screen Menu ........................Using Closed Captioning ....................Channel Menu ......................... Time Menu ........................Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................The Front of Your TV ...................... Care and Cleaning ......................RCA TV Limited Warranty ....................Index ..........................
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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@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 off the TV and/or component betk)re you connect 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 the fk)llowing chart to determine which connection is best tor you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Cables Connection Go to... Components Needed Title... -
Page 10: Tv + Vcr
C@nnect @ns Setup TV(backpanel) CABLE/ G-LINK ANTENN_ AUDIO OUT? I, FBOMANT From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna Connection: TV + VCR Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (s()metimes labeled OUT TO TVL Connect cable or antenna... -
Page 11: Connection: Tv Only
C@nnect @ns Setup TV (back panel) CABLE/ l_From Cable or Antsfln8 Connection: TV Only Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect tile coaxial cable flcom your cable or anl_.nna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on tile back of your TV Go to page If you're connecting... - Page 12 C@nnect_@ns Setu@ SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cableor Antenna IN FROMANT SATELLITE OUTTOTV VIDEO S-VIDEO Satellite Signal VIDEO AUDIO _OUT_ OUTTO W TV (back panel) ANTENNA Chapter...
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Page 13: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
C@nnect @ns Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A. Connect the coaxial cable t_()m your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT). -
Page 14: Why You Should Connect This G-Unk Cable
C@nnect @ns Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the G{IDE 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 tile G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings lbr your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. - Page 15 C@nnect_@ns 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.
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Page 16: Complete The Interactive Setup
C@nnect @ns Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's fl.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 the TV makes tile appropriate adjustments. -
Page 17: The Guide Plus+ System Setup
C@nnect @ns Setup The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lis_ what shows are on TV in your area, In order to receive program listings, you If you move to a new zip or postal need to complete the RJlowing steps. - Page 18 C@nnect @ns Setu@ Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if your TV is connected to cable.
- Page 19 C@nnect @ns Setup Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. It your brand isn't listed, highlight 2viJtListed and press OK. Make sure your cable box is on. Tune tile cable box to channel 02 (use tile remote control that came with your cable box, or press tile channel buttons on the cable box).
- Page 20 C@nnect @ns Setu@ Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If your TV is connect_d to a VCR, press If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR). Use the Lip and down arrow bul/ons...
- Page 21 C@nnecti@ns Setup Note: [/'tbe GUI1)IZ Plus+ ._tem can't locate the co*wect codejbr the VCR, a ti._t (ftrouble_boot#zg instr1_ctio_s appeas_ to betpyou b_/breyou Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. • 77_, VCR co_[7_quration again: repeal VCR setup. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record •...
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Page 22: What To Expect
C@nnect @ns Setu@ What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The tkfllowing exampl_,s explain what you might see: • If all of tile program inl_>rnlation has been sent lo your TV, tile G[IDE 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.
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Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control
You can program you've programmed the remote to operate with this button. GUIDE INFO this bu/tnn lo control a cal)le box, most RCA, GE and PROSCAN audio components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. <Y©C> CIt (up down) buttons Scan up or down... - Page 25 This feature only your VCR to record a program. If tile remol(, is in VCR mode, press REC-VCR+ to start recording. works with most RCA, GE and PROSCAN REVERSE If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control, press REVERSE to go...
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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... -
Page 27: Now To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Re te C@ntr@J Using Direct Entry Turn conlponent _,ant ren_o[_ _ to operate. Look up tile brand and code number(s) l_)r the component on the code list on page 26. Press and hold the cnmponenl button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, DVD, etc.) - Page 28 5(133, 5(134 ............2027, 206I P_/lsar •............. 5(126 Qu trtcJ ............2011 Citlzen 2{)13. 2014¸ 2(115, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027 RCA ..........5(14v, 5049, 5(52 Quartz ............2011 Co]ortyme ........... 2009 Quasm ........202I, 2022, 2125 Realistic ..........5009, 5(149 Co]I ..............
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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 • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. -
Page 30: About The Guide Plus+ System
Using Features Action Video Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System buttons window information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV 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 ent_,r tile GLIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on tile remote. • Press and hold MENU t_r 2 seconds on tile t_ont panel. To exit tile GLIDE Plus+ system: •... - Page 32 Using Features Grid Guide Action Buttons Grid guide Grid guide menu action buttons Action buttons will change according _ where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection syslem, Be sure to look at the action bar befk>re pressing the command numbers.
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Page 33: Sort
Using Sort SOrt menu selection 5"o_V menu lets you browse programs by cat(,gnry. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in tile video windnw. To Sort: If the GLIDE Plus+ syslem isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control... -
Page 34: News
Using Features News menu News menu News action buttons selection "I'll(" N6_lgS in(*nu lets y()u I_r()vvs(, curr('nt n('ws stori(,s h(,adlin(', If the (K I1)E Plus+ sysl_.m isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote cnntrnl. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu... -
Page 35: Messages
Using To remove or change the tkequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access tile 5"cht, d ldt, lll('nH fronl the Menu bar. Press GUIDE to bring tip the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on the remol_, to select the Menu bar. [se the arrows to highlight the Sch#dJde menu selection. -
Page 36: Setup
Using Features Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can custonfize tile channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watcll. 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 inlbrmation about a program, advertisemem or special, use the let_ arrow bu_on _ highlight the channel listing or promotional inl_)rmation box. Requesting more intkmnation about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on _'v>xtfor that channel. -
Page 38: Channelbanner
Using Features ChannelBanner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on/he remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The lk_llowing list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (leti to right and top to bottoi'tl). -
Page 39: How V-Chip Works
Using How V-Chip Works \Vhen turned 'nn,' tile V-Chip soft:ware reads a code that ntnst broadcasters send with programs. That code tells tile software tile progranfs age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)]. It you have blocked tile rating and/or content thelnes... -
Page 40: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Using Features V-Chip TV Rating Limit _Cbip TVRating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. "lb set TV programming limils: Choose Parental ControA from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you nmst enler your password. - Page 41 Using Rating Rating Content Blocking Age-Based Ratings field status field status fields You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child lo watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you ,,*,'ant tile child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings.
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Page 42: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using Features Viewing Age-Based Ratings Rating Rating Content field status field status fields you block age-based ratings, you have tile option of changing some of tile ratings back to _c_t_ Determine which blocked rating you want lo view. tile tip and down arrow bul/ons to select tile rating with a slams of Block. -
Page 43: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Note: Broadcaster._ are riot required to proz_icle cor_lent themes or aJde- based ratings. Pro<,gramsreceived with no content themes will on{F be blocked (/'you block their age-based rat#u+ Note: You must remember to lock Parental Controt._ jbr rat#u4 limits 1o... - Page 44 Using Features Blocking Movie Ratings Rating field Rating status field If you only want your child to wash 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. block inovies: Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons lo lind the rating that is the lowest rating you don't want the child to watch.
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Page 45: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that tile V-Chip recognizes 'unrated" can be viewed. Not_. that "unrated" TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. -
Page 46: Locklunlock Parental Controls
Using Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets yoH lock and unlock parental controls se/lings Hsing password. If yon do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect. If you ff>rget your password, simultaneously press and hold MENI[ on tile... -
Page 47: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System
Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again... -
Page 48: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System
Using How to Use Your TV's Menu System You use the buttons on tile remol(, or tile Dnnt of your TV to access tile menu sysl('m and make changes to tile settings. The tkfllowing pages explain how lo use tile diff',rent types of menus lo adjust tile t_atures of your TV. -
Page 49: Screen Menu
Using When exiting tiffs menu, the 5"az,ePe_+._onal P icture Preset choice list will appear. You can choose either Yes"or No. If yoH save tile settings as a Personal Picture Preset, the TV will store the sel/ings so you can re-select them quickly if someone changes tile seuings. -
Page 50: Using Closed Captioning
Using Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display tile audio pnrtinn nt 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... -
Page 51: Channel Menu
Using Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna /ype. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an ofl2air antenna l_)r TV signals. - Page 52 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 53: Chapter 5: Other Information
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • The Front of Your TV • Care and Cleaning • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again... -
Page 54: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Most problems encounter with your TV you correct by consuhing "Doubleshooting list that tk)llows. TV Problems TV won't turn on Press the ['V button. Make sure the TV is plugged h_. Ch_'cl< the, wall r_'c_'pmch" (or _'xtension cord) to make' sure it is 'live" by plugging in som_'thing _'ts_'. - Page 55 Troubleshooting Can't select certain channel ChJnnet m_ly be blocked or not approved in the I)aretltu/(]ontro/s m_nu. If using _l VCIL m_lke sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mod_ _ (press the TV/'VCR button on your VCR). picture, no sound but TV is on...
- Page 56 Program information doesn't download your sure its correct. Review setup inf_)rmation and make Press MENU on the remote and sch, ct G'UII)t_'P/us+ 5etlqz Go to page for detailed instructions about the GUII)E Plus+ Setup menus. The TV must bc off to download inf_rmation.
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Page 57: The Front Of Your Tv
The Front of Your TV If you cannot locate your remote you can use the t_contpanel of your TV to operate many of the TV's tl.atures. MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. -
Page 58: Rca Tv Limited Warranty
Service (-;enter may charge to transport your television to and flcom your home. • To identil_v your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in tile Yellow Pages, or call 1- 800-336-1900. •... - Page 59 _tu_) VCRs 1o duplica_ tapes¸ also used to connect a VCR toyour (._ble cok)_coded sb_lcled Gold-Tipped cable RCA-O_ pbono plugs o_l each VH83 (640 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triph, cabl_, that lets/'(m Prices are subject to change without notice. COtlllec[ _ _71)1:0 £tt_d...
- Page 60 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, Master( ard, or Discover Card by Help._ yo. connect a second "I'_ filling in below or V(;/_. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: (opy complete account number f}-om your VISA card r-N-N r-NN r-NN r-NN Amplified...
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Page 61: Index
News IN' + VCR GUIDE Plus+ system menus menu Picture Quality I%J Only Schedule Accessories Content Themes Sharpness Advanced c(mnections Screen Contrast Signal Type Cable TV 49 Age Based Ratings Setup Sort 31 I HFiVHF Antenna ANTENNA button Time 49 SKIP button Arrow bumms... - Page 62 (This page intentionally left blank)
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- 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. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc.
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