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  • Page 2 TO RI:_L_UCL I HE RIbK OF ELEC] I<IC 5H_CK, WARNING NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING To reduce the risk of fire TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or This symbol indicates moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Things First ............Using Menu System ..........The Menu Rule: Point and Select ............What is Point and Select? ..............Menus and Control Panels ..............Interactive setup ............. Entering Setup ..................Auto Channel Search ................Set the Time ..................Label the Channels ................
  • Page 4 Appendix A: TV Connections ......... Things to Do Before Connecting Components ....... 55 TV and MONO VCR (Connection A) ..........TV and STEREO VCR (Connection B) ..........TV, VCR and Laserdisc Player (Connection C) ........TV and (2) VCRs (Connection D) ............

  • Page 5: First Things First

    HI, MY NAME 155COTI.., FIRST THINGS FIRST ...and I wrote this user manual. You're p_obably saying to yourself, "so you're the guy." Well, laugh ¥ must, it's my job to see that have rewarding user manual experience. No, really. ARE YOU KIDDING? 80-PAGE INSTRUCTION...
  • Page 6 This stand is available from your local RCA dealer, and is not available mail order. To locate your nearest dealer, call this toll-free number: 1-800-336-1900. Caution If you choose not to use the recommended...
  • Page 7 "l'V WITH OTHER COAAPONENT5 Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, laserdisc player, and/or DSS" receiver. After cor_necting your TV and other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A, p. 57, for detailed information about using each of these connections.
  • Page 8 STEP 5 Turn on the TV. eu,c.Aauw • Press TV on th_ re_uote, ol pre_ PUWEP, _fJ the _V itself. TV Button STEP 6 so'6 O Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus.

  • Page 9: Using The Menu System

    RULE REMEMBER You control and customize 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 MENU SYSTEiv\ • If you want a lot of cool features, have...

  • Page 10: The Menu Rule: Point And Select

    MENU RULE: POINT SELECT You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. WHAT IS POINTAND SELECT?. • • • ..÷ The point and select method has two steps. °'€,- ,_'_ -..:€_,__ '_-÷o"...
  • Page 11 Press MENU to select Channel. Chdlmel iue;lu comes Point to /-xlt dlld pres_ MENU to return to the Main Menu. Point to Exit and 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...

  • Page 12: Menus And Control Panels

    MENUS CONTROL PANELS There are two parts to the menu system: menus and control panels. But before you can use a control panel, you first have to move through at least one menu--the Main Menu. MENUS The first menu is called the Main Menu. To bring up the Main Menu: Press MENU on the remote or front...
  • Page 13 C.ON-I R.OL PANkL.S Control Panels do the work an Lhe n_ef_u system: nt'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.
  • Page 14 Press the right ol lett alloW to adjust the indicator line. Notice that the picture changes as you adjust the tint. Now that you know how the Tint slider works, you know how all sliders work. Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings.
  • Page 15 Numeric Entry A numeric entry control parh_l is u_d to eHt_ _umber_ letters. For example, to set the current time: 1.. Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. Point to Time and press MENU. 3..Poin't to Set Time and press MENU. The Set Time numeric entry control panel comes up.

  • Page 17: Interactive Setup

    THERE'S ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE Your TV has software that tells it what to do, just like a computer. The interactive setup routine takes through steps needed to configure • Search available channels • Set the time • Make channel lists and labels •...
  • Page 18 ENTERING SETUP Setup is accessed through the Main Mel_u. 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. AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH...
  • Page 19 SEI IHE IIA_L The second step lets yuu _L the Lim_ ot day. Press MENU tu bnn 9 up the Set Time control panel, 2. :Usetti_e"ieft andr'ightarrows to point to the hour and minutesspaces: Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and change from AM to PM.
  • Page 20 LABEL-1HECHANNELS The third step lets you make your channel list, label your channels, and choose whether each channel belongs in the parent-approved channel list. (For more, see Lists and Labels, page 44.) Press MENIJI to bring!u:pthe I_ists and Labels cofftrol panel ..
  • Page 21 I HE VCI{1 CHANNLL The fourth step lets you set the VCN1 challllel. Whell 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 the TV, you want the TV to tune to...
  • Page 22 SELl 1HE VCK2.LD CHANNEL The fifth step lets you set the VCR2oLD chaaH_ul. Whef_ you set the VCR2oLD channel, you're telling the TV what channel tune to when you press the VCR2°LD button on the remote. For example, if you have a laserdisc player connected to the Video 2 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to...
  • Page 23 IHI- L_Sb.CAI_LE (_HANNkL The last step lets you set the DSS.CABLE chamlul. When you set the DSS*CABLE channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DSS*CABLE button the remote. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna A on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your...
  • Page 24 Point to thu clqolce that matches the Wdy you nave your DSS receiver or cable boxconnected to the TV. If you used the Connections F01dout to hook up your TV, use the table at the right to select the DSS,CABLE channel.

  • Page 25: Vcr

    TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or ProScan VCR, you probably don't need to program it at allwother manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. WATCH...
  • Page 26 ABOUT PROGRAMMING REMOTE The universal remote can be programmed to control mos't brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. Most RCA0 GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs are already programmed. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. PROGRA/v_iv_ING RE/v_OTE TO CONTROL A VCR...
  • Page 27 ProScan........Craig ........07,12 Quartz .......... Curtis Mathes ....00,08,15 Quasar ........]..08 Daewoo ........13 RCA ..... 0 0,05,07,08,28,35,37 dbx ........... 14,16 Realistic ....02,06,08,09,12, Dimensia ......i..O0 ..........15,19,43 DynateCh ........15 Samsung....0 7,13,22,32,42 Emerson.
  • Page 28 ..-- "...,."-,_;.i!-. :,-' ". _-"'.. '._.," ._'_..:,_;.f_:::_.i:-_.::,,., • • -_,•_1..,., ..;.- Pliono ........... remote.controls 0nly.RCA audio equipment such as a " " " " Your: " radio, CD player, tape player, ;cui_ntable, or:amplifier. The. - " " :"•: ,: .
  • Page 29 If you have a cable box Randtek ........07,08 with its own remote, then you may also be able to use the TV's RCA ......... 00,27 remote with your Cable box. This remote may not operate Regal ........12,13...
  • Page 30 U_ING I H k F,E/v_O_E CONTP,.OL A DEVICE Once the remote has been programmed with the correct codes, you are ready to use it to control your devices. To operate the device: Press the device button (TV, VCR1, VCR2.LD, DSS-CABLE, or AUDIO) to set the remote to control...
  • Page 31 A PICIUI{L BLJUK 1UUI{ This section talks about the _V's i_din ladl Is (at least the parts you'll actually use): • The Remote Control • The Channel Marker • The Back Panel • The Front Panel...

  • Page 32: Remote Buttons

    REMOTE BuI-rONS POWER When in TV mode, turns off the TV• In VCR mode, and if programmed, turns or_ and off most VCRs. VCR1 POWER DSS°CABLE TV VCR1 If programmed, turns on VCR and puts the remote VCR mode. Also turns on the TV. DSS.CABLE Turns on DSS receiver or, if programmed,...
  • Page 33 ANTENNA I-urlctlol_sas IV/VCR button in V(.t_mudeandTV/ DSS button in DSS°Cable Mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. MENU°PIROG Brings up the Main Menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu.

  • Page 34: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such asa VCR, DSS receiver,.or laserdisc player. L/MONO. ,Provides left audio connection, or, if you are connectiDg a mono component, use the I_/MONO input." The left audio connector, is us'uall_t Wl_ite. RIGHT Provides.
  • Page 35 HI-FI OUTPUT Providesvolui_iu-uontiolled steleoaudio output, meaning the volume changes as you change volume on the TV. The HI-FI OUTPUT jacks are ideal for connecting TV to an amplifier that does not have its own volume control or remote. SPEAKER SWITCH Lets you turn off the TV's internal (built- in) speakers...

  • Page 36: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < is used-.tO'" " ' "'"_" ..point left to items and adjust menu controls. > powE. /MENu CHAN < VOL >, ' increases,the°_0|(J"me; When in the menu system, VOL >...

  • Page 37: Channel Marker

    CHANNEL MARKER There are several indicators that co_l_ up whe_ you cila_ge channels, press the DISPLAY button, or press the TV button• This display is called the Channel Marker. 12:01 Displays the current time. Mute Displayed when you mute the audio• CC Displayed when Closed Cap.tioning...
  • Page 38 L; • • \" • • L •...
  • Page 39 A SHORI GUIDF, lHF. MENU SYSl This section provides a brief explanation of all the menu commands. These commands are organized chapter by their location in the Main Menu. • Audio Contains controls that let you adjust way the TV sounds. •...

  • Page 40: Audio Menu

    AUDIO MENU Mute 'Press:MENLi t6 ;currl t_helT:v audio off o, on. .- ). Tone Controls Dispi:aylsthe slider controls for adjusting the ,, TV's T[eble, 13ass, Balance,-and v61ume. '" __ _ • v '_ ,Y,r_" • "" ;Audio Proce'Ssor Displays a_chmce t=st of the avadable aud=o ;_ :re'odes, wl_ic_ cont?oi;the' vva'yth'e sound comes through your •...
  • Page 41 PICTURE QUALITY MENU Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls 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.

  • Page 42: Screen Menu

    SCREEN MENU Closed CaptionDisPlay Displays a choice list that lets you choose the wa_i clos_d'captioninginformation is shown on the _;creen. "" ' ." "_', ,-" .. ,._" No captioni_1rff6_mation'displayed. On Always Captioningreformation shown a ways, when ava ila ble. _.:-_,,;_._, _._',_'_,_,'%_ _,:._o :;...

  • Page 43: Time Menu

    TIME MENU Sleep Timer Displays d _ulltrol pdilel that lets yuu 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 onand off automatically.

  • Page 44: Channel Menu

    CHANNEL MENU Parental Control Displays a choice list that lets you adjust the Parental Control feature., The front panelCHAN buttons will tune only to channels that you havenl'arked as "Parent Approved" the Lists and Labels control panel (see below). Important: When Parental .Control is on, the TV's front panel no.

  • Page 45: Setup

    Parent Approved Use the upd=ldclowrl dl=(_w_o choose whether the channel indicated should be shown when the Parental Control feature is turned on. Select YES to indicate that the channel can be shown at any time, regardless of whether Parental Control isturned on.
  • Page 46 Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you _elect • the channel that the-TV tunes to when you press the VCR2,LD button. The Choices are the s_me as those listed under Set VCR 1 Channe!, ab0ve +exc,ept t hatthe component is the second VCR or laserdis¢_player;...
  • Page 47 SETUP The Setup routu_ as detailed t_ lntetd_tive Setup, page_...
  • Page 48 ,_ I__,_'!i_ i_...
  • Page 49 THIS SECTIONS DETAILS HOWTO FOUR TH E TV'S IMPORTANT FEATURES: • PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation • Displaying on-screen Program Details • Using Closed Captioning • Choosing an audio processor menus and control panels in the system, menu see Quick For more about the different p.

  • Page 50: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)

    " PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP feature (picture-in-picture) lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Main Picture There are six remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works'. .t'.'_; ---'-. _'-:" " , .;'-_ ..
  • Page 51 IWr.D IIP_ t-Ol_, USING PIP I_UI IONS Automatic Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can auto-surf through the channels between commercials using the SKIP and SCAN buttons. Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and send the current channel to the PIP window.

  • Page 52: Closed Captiohing

    CLOSED CAPTIONING Many programs'are encoded with closed capt_omng 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.
  • Page 53 CLOSEI3 CAPII_NING 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-captioned 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.
  • Page 54 ONISCREEN PROGRAM DETAI Program providers have the option of sending information through the airwaves along their programs. If this information--called Extended Data Services--is available, TV can bring it up when you press DISPLAY. For instance, you are watching a show and you don't know anything about the program.

  • Page 55: Choos;Na An Audio Processor

    CHOOSING AUDIO PROCESSOR Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: from the Audio menu, and b) by pressing (o)SRS on the remote. For more, see Audio, page 40. Choosing an audio processor...
  • Page 56 i_i_'! ._ ..":_,'_ ,, __...i. _ • L, • ..• • .
  • Page 57 THINGS TO DO BEFORE CONNECTING COMPON ENTS 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...
  • Page 58 TVAND MONO VCR (CONNECTION This information a.pplies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout. Connection A provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • too'no sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one Cha_n_nel On TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must...
  • Page 59 TV AND STEREO VCR (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. Connection B provides_: • stereo sound from broadcast pl_ograms stereo sound from VCR Picture in Picture (PIP) Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have:...
  • Page 60 "IV, VCR AND LASERDISC 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...
  • Page 61 TV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection D in the connections Foldout.. Connection D provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PtPi • Watch one channel on TV while recordinganother channel •...
  • Page 62 To record from one tape to another (tape dubbing): Insert original tape into VCR2. Insert blank tape into VCRI. PressVCR1. Set VCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual). Press RECORD to begin recording. Press VCR2-LD, then press PLAY.
  • Page 63 TV AND LASERDISC PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection E in the ConNections Foldout. Connection E provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • Picture inPicture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: • (1) coaxial cable • (3) audio/video cables •...
  • Page 64 TVAND D55 RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection F in the Connections Foldout. Connection F provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from the DSS receiver • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 65 TV, VCR, AND DSS RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection G in the Connectioh_ Foldout. Connection G provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one Channel on TV while recording another channel...
  • Page 66 TV, VCR, D55 RECEIVER, _AND LASERDISC PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout. Connection H provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another...
  • Page 67 To play a tape on the V_.I_: 1. ,Press VCR1 and then press PLAY. To play a laserdisc: Press VCR2oLD and then press PLAY.
  • Page 68 TV, (2) VCRS, AND DSS RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection I in the Connection_ 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...
  • Page 69 If you wallL to watch a different challi_l, s_t the I VtVCH switch on both VCRs to TV; press TV; then tune to a channel. To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts watch a different channel: Turn off VCR2. VCRi. into Insert blanktape Press VCR1.
  • Page 70 CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS You can connect up to four additional speakers to the TV: two to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals and two to the REAR SPEAKERS terminals. 8888 FRONT SPEAKERS To.connect external speakers: Connect speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals, Speaker Connections Set the SPEAKER SWITCH to EXTERNAL.
  • Page 71 CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L/ ,MONO) and right (R) HI-FI OUTPUT jacks. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers selecting Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning speakers off.
  • Page 72 CONNECTING A CAMCORDER PLAYBACK There are two connections recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the TV: FRONT CONNECTION PLAYBACK •. Locate the AV adapter included with your TV accessories. Connect the camcorder's video output to the adapter's video input (yellow).
  • Page 73 CONNECTING A CAMCORDER TO RECORD FROM THE TV TO RECORD FROM THE "IV TO THE CA/_CORDER: Connect the camcorder's audio/video input cables to the TV's FIXED. OUTPUT jacks. Consult your cam corder's owner's manual for instructions on camcorder recording. RECORDING FROM S-VHS CAi_CORDER The I"V does not supply video...
  • Page 74 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 •...
  • Page 75 Blank scree. • Maybethe device _ul_nected to the input jacks is not tu_rled • 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 restore sound.
  • Page 76 • Request in-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 evidenceof purchase date. What your...
  • Page 77 CARE AND CLEANING You.can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your,vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet help assure adequate ventilation. To clean the TV screen, use a diluted soap and water mixture and a soft cloth.
  • Page 78 _volo iacks are red, and the left AUD_O'JACKS are white. When connecting components to each other, be sure Has RCA-type phono plugs on each that you always connect left outputs to left inputs en_. AHOG5 (6-ft) and right outputs to right inputs.
  • Page 79 .." Ill[ Accc_soiy Order Porto tor Rt2A 'lV Models L:abies _zz_izzu_ Audio/Video 'fetal Description Stereo Audio Cable Double gold-tipped Signal Splitter AH047 $ 3.99 cable generally used .for connecting Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-fl) AH065G $ 6.99 stereoaudio Gold-TippedAntenna Cable (10-fl). AH066G $ 8.99 6o_d- T rpped Ceble...
  • Page 80 To order accessories, contact your local RCA Dealer. Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow filling in below instructions below t'o order by telephone. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD...
  • Page 81 LHAN Symbols Chan# Device buttun SRS 38, Change the channel DISPLAY (0-9) Channel Control Display Closed Captioning Channel indicator DSS receiver 21, 30 Channel information DSS remote Channel list 18, 30 DSS,CABLE jack Channel Marker DSS,CABLE button 21, 27 AAAbatteries Channel menu 9, 42...
  • Page 82 PIP channel indicator PIP operation S-VHS camcorder L/MONOaudio jacks __Z PIP window 38, 48 S-Video Labelling channels 18, 42 Point and Select S-Video Input Labels 35, 42 Polarity switch SAP 38, Laserdiscplayer codes 26 POWER button Satellite Box Codes Left arrow 12 PREV CH button SCAN Limited Warranty 74...
  • Page 83 VCI_] Cha_el VCR2oLD Tape dubbin 9 60 VCR2oLD button 20, 2b Things to Know Befo_ VCR2oLD Channel Connecting Compo- VCR2oLD choice list nents VCR2oLD mode Three-digit channel VlD1 Time display VlD2 Time menu 13, 41 Video 1 Input Tint 11, 39 Video 1 Input jacks...
  • Page 84 For your nearest RCA Home Entertainment Dealer or Authorized Servicenter, all toll-free in the U.S.A.: 1-800-336-1900 If your television needs service, please contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis...

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