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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 TV to rain or moisture. _This symbol indicates _This...
Jn r@ducti@n Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with fl.atures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The lk_lk)wing infbrmation sumnmrizes a llew of these teatures. Chapter 3 provides more inlnrmation about tile rest of the TV's fl.atures how to use them.
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@f C@nten s Introduction Key Features Overview ....................On-screen Program Guide ..................V-Chip: Parental Controls ................... Auto Tuning ........................ Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ................. Protect Against Power Surges ................... Protect Components from Overheating ..............
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How to Use Your TV's Menu System ................Audio Menu ........................Picture Quality Menu ..................... Screen Menu ........................Using Closed Captioning ....................Channel Menu ......................... Time Menu ........................Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ......................RCA TV Limited Warranty ....................Index ..........................
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Jacks on the Back of Your TV • The Front of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable •...
C@nnecti@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.
C@nnecti@ns Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the lk)llowing chart to determine which connection is best tor you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Cables Connection Components Needed Title Coaxial TV+ VCR page 8...
C@nnecti@ns Setup TV(back panel) AIIOIO VIDEO __CABLE/ OuIIN FROM From Cable or ARteRga Connection: TV + VCR Connect your TV to your A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OLT TO TV).
C@nnecti@ns Setup TV (backpanel) VIDEO R AUDIO From Cable, CableBox, or Antenna Connection: TV Only Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect tile coaxial cable f_comyour cable or antunna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. Go to page If you're connecting...
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C@nnecti@ns Setup SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableor Antenna IN FROM ANT CH4 [_ OUT TO TV SATELLITE VIDEO Satellite Signal VIDEO OUTTO TV TV (back panel) VIDEO I_ _ _1'_ G-LI_K Chapter...
C@nnecti@ns Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect your Satellite Receiver to your A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV (t{ and L) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite...
C@nnecti@ns Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you are connecting many components, please consult the manual that came with each component K)r connection instructions. The picture of your TV's back panel describes tile jacks on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks.
C@nnecti@ns Setup The Front of Your TV Front Panel yOU can't lind your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many nt the TVs fl_atures. MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items.
C@nnecti@ns Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) wnrl,: with your VCR and/or cable box, Cable Box- If your TV is connected to a cable box you nltlSt connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings tk)r your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.
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C@nnecti@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.
C@nnecti@ns Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's teatures to work properly. In this book, we call it tile "interactive setup" because tile TV asks you questions, Toaccess the setup answer, and tile TV makes tile appropriate adjustments.
C@nnecti@ns Setup The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup The G(IDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive progrmn guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area, In order to receive program listings, If you move to a new zip or postal need to complete the lnllnwing...
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C@nnecti@ns Setup 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.
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C@nnecti@ns Setup Highlight your brand of cable box, and press If your brand isn't listed, highlight Not Li._ted and press Make sure your cable box is on. Tune tile cable box lo channel 02 (use tile remote control that came with your cable box, or press the channel buuons on tile cable box).
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C@nnecti@ns Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.). Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight tile brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK.
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C@nnecti@ns Setup Note: [/'tbe Gt_7])l:,Ph_s+ .s>_tem c(2n' t loc(2te the cot t_ct cocle/hr the VCR, (2lLd (?/'Ir onb/esboot#<,_ mstr uclio_s (2ppe(2m to belp1_u l_/_r e1'on tr y Leave your cable box turned ON to (2g(2in. download program information, • 7_' VCR cot_/i_ur(2tion (2g(2in: r epe(2t VCRsetup.
C@nnecti@ns Setup 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...
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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.
REVERSE to go within two seconds backwards on a disc or videotape. This feature only works with most RCA, SAT°CABLE Puls tile remote in SAT°CABLE mode. If you set up the Auto Tuning lbature (Chapter GE and PROSCAN 3), pressing the SAT°CABLE...
VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. "File ¢_ ÷ remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and Ph'OSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellile receivers. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine...
Using Re @ e C@n r@M Using Direct Entry TL_rn on/he, con_pont, nt you want lilt' enlnte lo npeF, t/__. Look tip file brand and code number(s) l_)r tile component on file code list on page 26. Press and hold file component button that cnr responds to tile component you want...
Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again.
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.
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: •...
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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.
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 window. To Sort: If the GLIDE Plus+ syslem isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control...
Using Features News menu News menu News action buttons selection Th(" 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 tile menu...
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 5ch#dJde menu selection.
Using Features Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can customize 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.
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.
Using Features ChannelBanner There are several indicators that might appear when you press tile TV or INFO buttons on/he remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The lk_llov_,ing list describes tile items on tile Channel Banner screen (leti to right and top to b()ttoln).
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Using Press MEN[ (the TVMAhVMtkVUappears). Highlight Cbanneland press OK on your remote control. Highlight AJ_lo 7i¢ningand press OK. Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list lhat lets you set tip the channel that tile TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button on tile remote.
Using Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controt._ menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain progrmns, channels, or use tile lkont panel controls. The first three choices in tile Parental Controls menu involve sot]ware inside your TV (reli_rred...
Using Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only. Sp_,cificaIly designed to Ix' _iewed by adults and may b_' unsuitable for clfildren under 17. It contains one or more of the folk)wing content themes: crude indecent explicit TVIIVIA language...
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Using Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen Tile f_llowing is an example of wllere items are located within tile Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you sdect whether the" status of the age-bas_d rating limit the left is View or Block Content Themes LiS[S tl]_ _ COl]h_1][ th{-_fl]us } Otl _an block or _ic_x...
Using Press the right arrow buttnn to move the yellow highlight to the Hierarchy of Age=Based Ratings Statics field. Press the tip or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block. The TV-MA Mature Audience Only status fk)r the rating listed lo the leti and all higher ratings automatically TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned...
Using Features "lb block program content: Rating Rating Content field status field themes Determine tile lowest level of content you don't want tile child to walch. Use tile up and down arrow buttons on tile remote to scroll through tile age-based ratings until tile rating...
Using V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movi_,s rated al)ov_, a sp_,cified lev_,l. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. "Ibaccess V-CIIIP MOVIE RATLN*GLlltllT menu: Press MENU on the remote control (the TVMAINMENUappears).
Using Features V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unra;ed" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcemvnts, and programs without ratings.
Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again...
Using How to Use Your TV's Menu System You use tile buttons on tile remol(, or tile tkont of your TV to access tile menu sysl('m and make changes to tile settings. The tkfllowing pages explain how to use tile diff',rent types of menus to adjust tile t_atures of your TV.
Using Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound from stereo broadcasts, stere() VCI,'s, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and LaserDisc players l_)r a fuller, more spacious sound. Sound Logic" Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in program material.
Using Screen Menu Clased-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning inl_mnation is shown on the screen. Off always No captioning intbrmation is displayed. On always Captioning inlkmnation is shown always, when awdlable. On when sound is muted Captioning information...
Using Turning off Closed-Caption Select Scree_t_om the Main menu. Press OK to select Close.d-Caption Di._play. Highlight Qff'Atways and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and you go back to the Screen menu. Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type.
Using Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount nt time you want to give the TV belnre it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule fk)r turning the TV on and off automatically.
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again...
Jnf@r ati@n Troubleshooting Most problems encounter with your TV you correct by consuhing "Doubleshooting list that tkJlows. 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 _,xtunsion cord) to maku sure it is liv_" by plugging in som_'thing _'ts_'.
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mnf@r at @n Troubleshooting Can't select certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved in the I)aretltu/Controls m_qm. If ush+g a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCI, _ is in tb<' correct rood+ _ (press tb<' TViVCI+ button on your VCR).
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Jnf@r ati@n Program information doesn't download Review your setup inf_)rmation and make sure its correct. Press MENU on the remote and sch, ct G'Ull)t_'t_hts+ _etlqz Go to page 17 for detaih'd insn-uctions about the GUII)E Plus+ Setup menus. The TV l_aust bc off to download inf_rmation.
Service (-;enter may charge to transport your television to and I_om your home. • To identil_, your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1- 800-336-1900. •...
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Jnf@r ati@n What your warranty does cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes to install, adjust, and nperate your television. additional inlk)rmation should be obtained I?om your dealer). • Installation related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
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Jnf@r ati@n 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 Amplified...
Index Mode 50 Satellite Receiver Coaxial cable code list 28 Accessories Memory Code list connecting Advanced connectk_ns Menu Schedule Cable Box 28 Audio Age Based Ratings 40 41 Satellite Receiver menu ANTENNA button Channel VCR 28 time 52 Arrow buttons Channels Color Warmth Screen Menu...
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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 _ tHOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,...
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