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WARNING .._' ': °. Toreduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable partsinside. To reduce the risk of fire or, ISH0CK OPEN DO NOT Refer. se'rvicingto qualified service personnel. - shock hazard,,do not expose thisTV to rain or moisture..' -*_;_ =: l :his;_nibol...
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS r............'.3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ........:........Step 2:;Connecting your TV ...._....= ......4 "iV Only ...._............... The Basic Connection ..........,....5 Advanced Connections..
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Channel Marker ....i...,.; ............TROUBLESHOOTING ..............CARE AND CLEANING ...._ ..........R_J_ DIRECT Vl EW 5"-36" TELEVI sION LIMITED WARRANTY RCA PROJECTION "II'V LIMITED WARRANTY .._ ....ACCESSO RI ES ................:43 INDEX.
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G ETTING STARTE D This manual is designed to get you started quickly. No<.N =o. i ': SETUPA :,:Thefirst four Sections of the manual•show you how:: ,,, to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use al! of the Features andMenus of your TV."...
STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV !mportant Stand Information Direct View TVs: 13,. - 36_ diagonal .Make sure to locate the remote control and your GUIDE Plus+ Bo?klet, CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV or other fumiture the TV is placed on is...
THE BASIC CONNECTION " ..The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is:therefl>re used toillUstrate a single, component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced.
:ADVANCED CONN ECTIONS • 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 Videos[gnals and enable youto connect multiple order to see and hear audio and Video components.
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Sample Connections •Cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios which you may encounter when connecting components to your TV. Note: those Components which Position cables to Avoid Audio or interference offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or Satellite Receivers; •...
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TV, VCR and Satellite ReceiVer CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA' SATELLITE'RECEIVER " : • " iHo.w to view Your Components To watch the Satellite Receiver in thisconnection, press TV to •put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO-INPUT to scrol! through the video input channers.
STEP 3: CONNECTING THE IR • CONTROLLER The IR(Infrared) Controller enablesGUIDE Plus+ Gold" to control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so that you Gantune to television channels and even start recording a program from the program guide. After you have affixed the ends of.the _ontroller to thenecessary devices The IR Controller is used to send commands (VCR, or Cable box),you will use the on-screen interactive setup routine...
-, STEP 4:_PLUG I NTH E.I_. Plug the end intOthe wall Outlet, matchingthe wide blade of ihe plug -with the wide slot inthe outlet.-Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: PLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTE. • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.
'THERE'SAN 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 "2 INTERACTIVE SETUP Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system Set the time Set the VCR1 channel •...
USING POINT SELECT You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- • screen menus and control panels: pointand select.The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVF_arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press.the up or d_m arrows.
3. _' Point to Beginsetup now and pressIMENU or OK. SELECT A I.LANGUAGE Thefirst part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred " language for the menu _yStem, " . '. • . system. 1.:.: Point to your preferred •language for the menu Press MENU or OK to select that languag e.
SETTHE VCR1 CHANNEL(AUTO TUNING] • • The next step lets you Set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV whl_ channeltotuneto when you press: the VCR1 button on the remote, This is Auto Tuning. Indicate which inputyou used to connect the VCR.
1_' Pr_ MFNI! _r OK tn hrinn .n the VCl_2 choic e list. Point to the choicethat matches the wayyou have your second VCR connected to the TV. " Press MENU or'OK to continue. SET THE DVD CHANNEL (AUTOTUNING) The next step letsyou setth e DVD channel. When you set the DVD channel, you're telling the TV•what channel to tune to when you press the DVD button on the remote.
2. ' Point to thechoice that matches the way you have your DV D player ' connected to the'IV. Press MENU or OK to continue. SET THE SAT/CABLE CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING) The next step lets you set the SATICABLE channel. When you set the SAT/ CABLEchannel, you'retelling the TV what channel to tune to when you pressthe SAT.CABLE button on the remote;...
LABEETHE CHANNELS Use the,CH ^-(channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change This laststep in the'Interactive Setup lets you create your channel list and channels in the Chan# field. This works even if you,re not in the Chan# field. Or, label your channels, (For more: see List and Labels in the Features and enter the channel number directly using Menus section.)
The i_niversal 'remote canbe programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, DVD players and cable boXes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSi::::/LN component, you probably don"t nee d to program it at all. •...
(VCR; D VD, 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:prodiJCtS). •...
_ClLEAR Removes any menu ordisplay from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Will also exil: the Guide system_ ..(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings direct_ though the remote control. To enter a;two-digit, channel, press the tw0 digits.
PROG RAMMi NG TH E!REMOTE The Universal remote Can be programmedto controt most brandsof remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The PROSC2_ remote is already programmed to cbntrol most R_ GE'and TVs, VCRs, DVD players;.laserdisc players and satellite receivers. TESTING TH E REMOTE To determine Whether the universal remote needs to be programmed,...
Loo_ upthe brand'and code number(s) for the component on the code"st on the last page of.this sec_ion_Using theRemote.. 3: Press and hold the button ontheremote you want to program. 4.i _:Enter tl_e code from the'code list, "° Release button, and then press ON-OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands.
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USING THE TV _I_ This sectionexplores,tl_efeat'uresand menus ofy0ur TV •beginning with some information on using menus and control panels.." _ Eachmenulisthen outlined and special features are detailed in order to help yOUgbt the mostfrom your'TV. " ..Information on usingyour GUIDEPlus÷system can be found in. a separate booklet for easier access and :soitcan be placed.near- •you while you become with the feature_ .
MENUSAND CONTROL PANELS using the bu_ons on •both the remote and frontpanel enable you to access and make changes tQ theMenus and Control Panels. Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjustfeatures on your TV.
CONTROL PANELS • "iv Control Panels allow you to adjust thedefault settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level VClb_ AUX SAT.CAI_ such as tint or brightness. There are threetypes of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.
CHOICE LISTS • • Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting frOmra list of settings. Point toa choice On a menu and press MENU;Or_OK t'O select that choice.. Now that you know howto accessthe menus and adjust the control panels the following, pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu features.
Second Audio Program (SAp)plays th e program's audio in a _ ..second language,: if 0neis available. TheTV 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 Lised to broadcaSf_a _rogram's audio With descriptions Of the video for the visually,impaired.
PICTURE QUALITY MENU hsic Picture Con_ls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting theway 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 b.alance between the red,and green levels.
. CREEN MENU: Closed-Caption Display bvsplays a choice list thatriets you choose the way closed captionin_g information isshown onthe screen.. No captioning information displayed. " On" Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displayscaptioning information, when available, whenever the TV's'sound is muted by pressing the MuTE button.
USING _:i_LO$ ED_"CAPTION I NG Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which : ie_ _ou: disp_iaythe audro' _ortion of a pr?gram as textloh the TV screen _Closed captioningisnot availab!e on all channels at all times. Only • specific programs encodedwith Closed captioning information •...
CHANNEL, MENU, Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antennatype. This option does n0tappearwhen the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is set.up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose thief you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. '_.abla TV Ch00sethis if you are currently using cable or a cable box for,TV signals.
The _choices for each screen are: Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input0n the back of the TV, or if you don't wantthe TV to tune to a channel when the particular, component button is pressed.
PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU Parent ApprOvedChannels Displays a control panel that lets you' de,cidewhat channels canbe viewed or selected using,the,TV's frot_t Panel controls. than Use the upand down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list. You can enter the channel 'number directly using the number buttons:, Parent ARprovbd Use the up and down arrowsto choose...
GUIDE+ PLUS+ MENU GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. Setul_ 'Setting up tl_e GUIDE Plus+ System is detailed in the GUIDE Plus+ booklet. View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ demonstration. GUIDE Plu_ Label Displays theGUIDE Plus+ Label menu. On Displays the station name when you change channels.
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" . 2, :. _" _- 4""*/'¸ :_"_ *._ _" ,_x'" :" PI P (PICTU RE-I :PI TURE) OPE RATION The PIP(picture:inLpicture) feature letsybu display a second, smaller picture on top of the mainpicture.-_i_:_4_:¢ • •. .%;$- _ $.:- _, ,,:_.• .- ..- ..
CHANNEL MARKER There .are several indicators that come up when you press the TV, INFO, PIP or SWAP 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.
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 •.
Can't select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • If using aVCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch'on the VCR is in the Correct position Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stqreo.
How you get service: • For screen sizes of 20" and smaller:. Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 20": Request home service from any Authorized...
RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. o o 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. How you get service: •...
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Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote contrOl that came packed v_ith your TV. Replacements or DescriptiOn " :: Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) spares can be ordered as needed. CRK76TA1 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 2..way Signal Splitter...
United States and Canada Orders Charge your order on your VISA, • MasterCard, or Discover Card by To place your order by phonel have your Visa, MasterCar d filling in below • ..R_DIT _ or Discover Card ready and cal! the toll-free number listed _ USE YOUR C CARD below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday through Friday...
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