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WARNING cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates _This symbol...
....Programming the Remote .......... To Control a VCR ............ To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ..32 To Control an RCA Audio Device: ......To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ..33 Using the Remote to Control a Device .......
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QUICK REFERENCE ........Audio Menu ..............Picture Quality Menu ..........Screen Menu ..............Channel Menu ............. Time Menu ..............Parental Controls Menu ..........TV GUIDE Plus+ Menu ..........Setup Menu ..............FEATURES ADVANCED ......... TV GUIDE Plus+ Operation .......... Surf Menu ............... Next Menu ..............
HI, IM ROGER. FIRST THINGS FIRST I wrote this manual to help you get the most from your TV. 1 know you expect a lot from your TV, so I designed this user manual to give you the information you need.., when you need it.
STEP 1 Unpack the TV. Make sure to locate the remote control Connections Foldout. Important Stand Information CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of...
TV GUIDE PLUS+ CONTROLLER Locating the IR (infrared) Remote Control Sensor on The TV GUIDE Plus+* controller allows direct control of a cable Your Cable Box or VCR box and VCR using a pair of IR (infrared) controllers. The IR controllers must be affixed Plug the TV GUIDE Plus+ controller into the VCR CONTROL directly over the IR remote sensors on...
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STEP Put batteries in the remote. Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. Insert batteries as shown, matching the + and - ends of each battery in the compartment. Replace the cover. R_WRSE FORWARD STEP 5 R_C'VCR+ PAUSE Turn on the TV.
ONE RULE TO REMEMBER You control and customize the TV by making changes to various control panels in the menu system. The great thing is, you only need to know one rule: point and select. USING THE MENU SYSTEM...
THE MENU RULE: POINT SELECT only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. WHAT IS POINT SELECT? The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
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Press MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up. Point to Exitand press MENU to return to the Main menu. Point to Exitand press MENU to leave the menu system and return to TV viewing. If you ever want to leave the menu system, press CLEAR. Once you know how to point and select your way through menus, you can apply this rule in the control panels, which do...
MENUS CONTROL PANELS There are three parts to the menu system: menus, control panels, and the TV GUIDE Plus+ system. But before you can use control panels or the TV GUIDE Plus+ system, you first have to move through at least one menu--the Main menu.
CONTROL PANELS Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry. Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular...
CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings. The current setting in a choice list is always highlighted item. For example, to indicate whether you're currently using a home antenna or a cable TV signals: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
NUMERIC ENTRY A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters. For example, to set the current time: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to Time and press MENU. Point to Set Time and press MENU. The Set Time numeric entry control panel comes up.
TV GUIDE PLUS+MENUS The TV GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area, and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. Use of the system's menus differs slightly from the point and select method described earlier.
THERE_ ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE Your TV has software that tells it what to do,just like a computer, The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the TV: Select a menu language Search for available channels Set up the TV GUIDE Plus+ system Set the time Set the VCR1 channel I NTERACTIVE...
ENTERING SETUP Setup is accessed through the Main menu: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin. Press MENU to begin the Setup routine.
Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has finished. Press MENU to continue. If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through TV GU I DE PLUS+÷SYSTEM Channel menu.
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The first two screens ask for information about where you live. Where live? Canada Select your country. CA.CSL Enter your zipcode Enter your ZIP code (Postal Code in Canada) using the numeric keypad. If you make a mistake, press MENU to back up a number.
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DO you have cable box? Select YESif you have a cable box, or NO if you do not. CANCEL EXIT Turn cable Enter cable brand from brand table in your manual Enter the code for your cable box's brand from the table on the following pages.
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CANCEL Select Cable Output Channel Enter the channel you normally use to view channels through your cable box--usually 3 or 4. Consult your cable bows instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure. Choose 0 to use VIDEO INPUT 1. The last series of screens asks about your VCR setup.
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When the TV GUIDE Plus+ system correctly identifies the brand and model of your VCR, the VCR's tuner changes to channel 9. EXIT Testing code your switched channel 13. Select YES if the VCR automatically changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try another code.
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Quasar ......... Hamlin ......06,13 Emerson ....... Radio Shack/Realistic ..30 Hitachi ......... Fisher ........Randix ........Jasco ........Funai ........RCA ........Jerrold ......... GE ........Macom ......... Go Video ......Samsung ......Sansui ........Goldstar ....... Magnavox ......
SET THE TIME The next step lets you set the time of day, 1. Press MENU to bring up the Set Time control panel, Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces, Use the up and down arrows to scroll through numbers...
SET THE VCR1 CHANNEL 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. For example, if'you have a VCR connected to the Video 1 input .jacks on the back of"...
SET THE DVD/VCR2 CHANNEL The next step lets you set the DVD/VCR2 channel. When you set the DVDiVCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DVD°VCR2 button on the remote. For example, if" you have a DVD player connected to the Video 2 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the Video 2 input channel when you press DVD°VCR2.
SET THE SAT/CABLE CHANNEL 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. For example, if'you have a cable box connected to the Antenna .jack on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your TV to channel 3 to see cable stations, you want the TV to tune to...
LABEL THE CHANNELS The next step lets you make your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Quick Reference section.) Press MENU to bring up the List and Labels control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel (called "fields"), Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers...
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What Now? Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the TV. Or... Program the Remote Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR, DVD player, laserdisc player, and other component.
VCRs, satellite receivers, DVD players and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or ProScan component, you probably don't need to program it at all--other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed. WATCH...
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most ROA, GE and ProScan TVs VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.
OR LASERDISC PLAYER The remote's DVD.VCR2 button is preprogrammed to control the primary functions of an RCA, GE, or ProScan DVD player. If you GE ..........would like this button to control a device other than a DVD ProScan ........
Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand ........ 29,32,33,40,41 until the cable box or satellite receiver responds to the Pioneer ......18,20,44 remote commands. Randtek ......... 07,08 RCA ........00,27,66 Realistic ........Regal ........ 03,12,13 USING THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A DEVICE Regency .........
A PICTURE BOOK TOUR This section talks about the TV's main parts (at least the parts you'll actually use): The remote control The back panel The front panel The channel marker...
SKIP or laserdisc player. Puts the remote in DVD-VCR2 mode. Also turns on the TV. AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component and puts the remote in audio mode. MUTE GO BACK TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also 10 20 30 displays channel information.
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FAV.INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources (VID1, VID2, previous channel). In SAT mode, press to select available channel lists. ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/ receiver button in SAT,CABLE mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing.
BACK PANEL VIDEO VIDEO -- --,NPOT2 ,NPOT Lmono I CABLE/ ANTENNA INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player. L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input.
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AUDIO OUTPUT Provides variable-controlled or fixed-level stereo audio output. Variable output is ideal when connecting the TV to an amplifier that does not have its own volume control or remote control. Fixed output is ideal when connecting to an A/V receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control, You can choose the type of audio output...
FRONT PANEL MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. MENU VOL-- VOL + POWER I CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
CHANNEL MARKER There are several indicators that come up when you change channels, press the INFO button, or press the TV button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.
A SHORT GUIDE TO THE MENU SYSTEM This section provides a brief explanation of all the menu commands. These commands are organized the chapter by their location in the Main menu. • Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust the way the TV sounds.
AUDIO MENU Mute Press MENU to reduce the TV's volume to its minimum level. Press MENU again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.
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 levels.
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. On Always Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV's sound is...
CHANNEL MENU Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.
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(Channel Menu continued) Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, DVD.VCR2, or SAT-CABLE). Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel...
TIME MENU Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically.
PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU Displays the menu items that let you adjust the Parental Controls feature. Parent Approved Channels Displays a control panel that lets you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the TV's front panel controls, Chan # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list.
TV GUIDE PLUS+ TV GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the TV GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. Setup Setting up the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed earlier in Interactive Setup. Demo Runs the TV GUIDE Plus+ demonstration. Select Channels Allows you to choose which channels appear in the TV GUIDE Plus+ program schedule.
THIS SECTIONS DETAILS SOME OF THETV'S IMPORTANT FEATURES: TV GUIDE Plus+ operation PIP (Picture-in-Picture) operation Choosing an audio processor Using closed captioning Displaying on-screen program details and control panels in the menu system, or more about the different menus see the Quick Reference section.
TV GUIDE PLUS OPERATION The TV GUIDE Plus+ system offers four different menus for browsing program listings: SURF, NEXT, SCAN, and SORT. Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ display. _/#SgZJJ_ WABC Cosby Baseball Cubs vs Braves WNBC Simple Pleasures WCBS...
Next Menu The Next Menu displays the programs on a selected channel from the current time to midnight of the next day. _NBC CH 4 12:30p Flintstones l:00p Jerry l:30p Jenny Jones 2:30p Quincy 3:30p Extra! 4:00p Roseanne Use the up and down arrow buttons to move through schedule.
Sort Menu The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel Customizing Your Channel you are currently tuned to is displayed in the video window and by Listing name. You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels.
One-Button Recording The TV GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button recording if you have connected the IR controller to your VCR, See First Things Firstfor more details on connecting the IR controller, Press GUIDE to bring up the TV GUIDE Plus+ menu. SURF REVIEW EXIT...
PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Main Picture A BRIEF EXPLANATION Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals.
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Using the PIP Feature While you may use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should get you started. While watching the TV, follow these steps to use your VCR to supply the picture for PIP. Press the PIP button on the remote.
CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: a) from the Audio menu, and b) by pressing SOUND on the remote. more, see Audio menu in the Quick Reference section. Choosing an audio processor from the Audio menu Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
CLOSED CAPTION I NG Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a) never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the program is muted.
CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. To Set the Closed-Captioning Mode: Select Screen from the Main menu Point to Closed-Caption Mode and press MENU. This choice list comes up: Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu.
ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS Program providers have the option of sending information through the airwaves along with their programs. If this information is available, the TV can display it up when you press INFO on the remote. To display the on-screen program details: Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker.
THINGS BEFORE CONNECTING COMPONENTS Protect your components from power surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet, Always turn off the TV and/or component before connect or disconnect any cables, POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID AUDIO INTERFERENCE Insert all cable plugs...
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TV AND MONO (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout. Connection A provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs mono sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: (2) audio/video cables...
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TV AND STEREO VCR (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. Connection B provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: (2) coaxial cables...
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TV, VCR AND DVD PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout. Connection C provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have:...
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TV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION You can record from one tape This information applies to Connection D in the Connections to another (tape dubbing): Foldout. 1. Insert original tape into VCR2. Connection D provides: 2. Insert blank tape into VCRI. 3.
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TV AND PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout. Connection E provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: (1) coaxial cable (3) audio/video cables (1) S-Video cable (optional) To connect: Connect cables as shown in Connection Return to First Things First, then follow...
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TV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. Connection F provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from the satellite receiver Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: (3) coaxial cable (3) audio/video cables...
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TV, VCR, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. Connection G provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have:...
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TV, VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER, PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout. Connection H provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have:...
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TV, (2) VCRS, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection I in the Connections Foldout. Connection I provides: stereo sound from broadcast programs stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have:...
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Torecordoff-air (cable or antenna) broadcastsand watch a different channel: Turn offVCR2. Insert blank tape into VCR1. Press VCR1 and tune to a channel. Press RECORD to begin recording To watch another channel, make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is set to TV; then press TV and tune to a channel. To play a tape on VCRI: Press VCR1 and then press PLAY.
CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L) and right (R) AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting Audio Output and Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning the speakers off, If your audio amplifier...
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CONNECTING A CAMCORDER PLAYBACK This connection is recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the TV: Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 audio and video,jacks on the TV. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VlD1.
TROURLESHOOTI 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 Check to make sure it is plugged Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"...
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Blank screen Maybe the device connected to the input lacks is not turned on. Try another channel. Press RESET,in case the picture controls are set too low. No sound, picture okay Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. Maybe speakers are turned off.
Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. • Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
CARE AND CLEANING You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV's screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water.
(called 75-ohm F-type) on the video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors. VH89 (6-ft) back of your VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection. Standard Audio/Video...
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Remote Control This is Accessory Order Form the remote control that Description came packed with your TV. Screw-on antenna cable (3ft) Replacements or spares ;crew-on antenna cable (6ft) VH82 $6.95 can be ordered as needed. >ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5,95 $5,95 Monaural...
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United States and Canada Orders 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 USE YOUR CREDIT CARD listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday VISA...
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