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- 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. shock hazard, do not expose Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. this TV to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ............Step 1: Unpack the TV ..............Step 2: Connect Your TV ..............TV Only (PIP Not Available) ............The Basic Connection (PIP Not Available) ........ Advanced Connections .............. Back of the TV ................Sample Connections ..............Step 3: Connect the IR Controller ............ - Page 4 V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............V-Chip Unrated Program Block ..........Channel Block ................Front Panel Block ..............Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ..........REFERENCE ..................Troubleshooting ................Care and Cleaning ................RCA Limited Warranty ..............Accessory Information ..............INDEX .....................
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
GETTI NG STARTED SETUP AND CONNECTIONS This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first five sections of the manual show you how to get your TV set up and connected, run the Interactive Setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus, features, and controls of your TV. -
Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv
STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV Important Stand Information Make sure to locate the remote control. CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture on which the TV is STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR placed is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from... -
Page 7: The Basic Connection (Pip Not Available)
THE BASIC CONNECTION (PIP NOT AVAILABLE) The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced... -
Page 8: Advanced Connections
ADVANCED CONNECTIONS Once you have made your connections, you will need to program the TV to tune Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating to the correct Video Input channel in the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple order to see and hear audio and video from a component such as a VCR or DVD... -
Page 9: Sample Connections
SAMPLE CON NECTIONS Cautions: Position cables to avoid audio hum The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter or interference when connecting components to your TV. Note: components that offer an S-Video connection, such as DVDs, VCRs or satellite receivers, must •... - Page 10 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL How to View Your Components SATELLITE RECEIVER 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 input channels until you tune to VID (or SVID) input.
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Page 11: Step 3: Connect The Ir Controller
STEP 3: CONNECT THE IR CONTROLLER The IR (Infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to television channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system, After you have affixed the ends of the controller... -
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 compartment... -
Page 13: Interactive Setup
THERES AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system: Select a menu language Search for available channels I NTERACTIVE SETUP Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the VCR2 channel... -
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: Selectinga Language
Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. SELECTING 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 I You can set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system during Interactive Setup or by The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system to display your local selecting the GUIDE Plus+ program listings, and control your cable box and VCR. - 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 "Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again"...
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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 for you automatically. -
Page 19: Setting The Vcr1 Channel (Auto Tuning)
SETTING VCR1 CHANNEL (AUTO TUN I NG) The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. -
Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)
Use TV with VCR 2 Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. Press MENU or OK to continue. SETTING THE DVD CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING) -
Page 21: Setting The Sat/Cable Channel (Auto Tuning)
Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV. Press MENU or OK to continue. SETTI NG THE SAT/CABLE CHANNEL (AUTO TUN I NG) 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 you press the SAT.CABLE button on the remote. -
Page 22: Labeling The Channels
LABELING THE CHANNELS Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change channels in the Chan # field. This works This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and even if you're not in the Chart # field. Or, 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 an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you probably don't need to program it at all. -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
(VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN and GE products). VCRI <1... -
Page 25: Using The Who,Input Button
MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system. Number Buttons Enters channel numbers,... -
Page 26: Programming The Remote
VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. TESTING THE REMOTE To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. -
Page 27: Using The Remote To Controla Device
Using Direct Entry Turn on the component to be programmed. Look up the brand and code number(s) for 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. Enter the code from the code list. - Page 28 5017 Quasar ............2021, 2022, 2125 Craig ..........2013, 2014, 2023, 2061 Rembrandt ................5003 RCA ........2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, Curtis-Mathes ......2 000, 2002, 2009, 2013, Runco ..................5026 ....2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087, ......... 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2115 Samsung ..............
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Page 29: Using The Menu System
MENU SYSTEM This section explores the menus of your TV--beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to help you get the most from your TV. I NTERACTIVE SETUP... -
Page 30: Menus And Control Panels
MENUS CONTROL PANELS Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists. Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. - Page 31 Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. To use a Slider in a menu: Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for the VcR_ Au× _AT. CASLE feature you want to adjust. Press the right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.
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Page 32: Audio Menu
CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently selected, or "in use." Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice. You will then return to the previous screen. -
Page 33: Using The Remote To Select An Audio Processor
second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. -
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 colon Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. -
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 is displayed. On Captioning information is shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is shown,... -
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 closed captioning information applicable. -
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+ system is set up. UHFIVHF 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 you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed. -
Page 39: Features And Controls
TO USE THE FEATURES CONTROLS This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped. In this section, you will learn how to use: • The GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu system • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) control •... -
Page 40: Guide Plus+ Gold Menu
GUIDE Plus+ GOLD MENU You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold 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 41: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ Gold System
GETTING IN & OUT OF THE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM vcR_ Au× SAT,CABL_ GG°GG To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: Press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing, GUIDE... -
Page 42: Grid Guide
GRID GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ Gold screens illustrated this book are representations of what The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu you are likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold system. It displays the current programming for each channel, The live information depicted will be available in... -
Page 43: Sort
between the two programs. The PIP button on the remote also toggles When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the Channel etween the locked and unlocked state. listing), the following Action button is available on the bar: Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system (lock) or change as you browse through... -
Page 44: Schedule
changing TV channels will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording. The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. -
Page 45: Messages
Messages Action Buttons WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time. Messages MESSAGES Menu Selection Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Gold system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar. To read messages: Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. - Page 46 Then use the Editor Menu Action Buttons as described in the next section. Editor Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons are available on the bar: Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since entering the Editor Menu, Change...
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Page 47: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)
_ux s_,c_,B_[ AA°A A PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION _,_u_ sKiP The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. SeUN_ CO a¢,C Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals. -
Page 48: Channel Marker
PIP Problems? CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA Make sure the remote is in the right mode. For example, once you turn on the VCR with the VCR1 button, you can't SWAP the pictures VCR 1 until you put the remote in TV mode. Just press the TV button. No signal or bad reception? Most VCRs and satellite receivers have... -
Page 49: Parental Controls And V-Chip
PARENTAL CONTROLS V-CH IP 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 allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not... -
Page 50: 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, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective... - Page 51 Blocking Age-Based Ratings hen you change the status of a rating to ck, the system will automatically block You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified gher ratings and all corresponding content _ age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to emes.
- Page 52 Viewing Age-Based Ratings Rating status field After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. Content Determine which blocked rating you want to view. Rating - status field fields Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
- Page 53 Rating status field IcYOUmust remember to Lock Parental ontrols for rating limits to take effect. | Content themes Rating field Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing...
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Page 54: 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 you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. -
Page 55: 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" programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, programs without ratings. -
Page 56: Reference
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you 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 Check to make sure it is plugged Check the wall receptacle (or extension... -
Page 57: Care And Cleaning
Not receiving all cable channels Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu to recognize your cable box. Select GUIDEPlus÷ Menu from the Main menu, then select Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ menu. Choose "Yes" when asked if you have a cable box. Then select Setup from the Main menu and make sure to search for all channels when prompted. -
Page 58: Rca Limited Warranty
What we will do: Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tubes required to repair your television. - Page 59 Installation and related adjustments. Signal reception problems not caused by your television. Damage from misuse or neglect. Batteries. Images burnt onto the screen. A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional other commercial purposes.
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Page 60: Accessory Information
Screw-on Cable attaches to can be made with shielded audio and video cables the round antenna connectors that have RCA-type phono connectors. (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of your VCR or TV. The ends screw onto the connectors Push-on Connector VH81 (3-ft) for a secure connection. - Page 61 Remote Control This is Accessory Order Form the remote control that came packed with your TV. Description Replacements or spares Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) can be ordered as needed. ;crew-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 >ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 $5.95 VIonaural VCR Dubbing...
- Page 62 Placing an Order Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard filling in below or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed USE YOUR CREDIT CARD below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday through...
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Page 63: Index
Color MENU button VCR1Channel 17, 35 Color Warmth VCR2Channel 17, 35 Menu Language 13, 33 Accessories Connections Menus 28, 38 Set Time 36, 16 Advanced connections 4, 6 Advanced 4, 6 Messages 43 Setup Age-Based Ratings 47 Basic 4, 5 Mono Sharpness 32 Audio menu... - 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: _._"n.IOMSONCONSUMER ELECTRONICS RECYCLED PAPER 10330 North Meridian Street...