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  • Page 1 NER'S NUAL...
  • Page 2 (" I i1 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICSHOCK, DO WARNING NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER To reduce the risk of fire SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE. REFERSERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL. or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or This symbol indicates moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    First Things First ............3 Using the Menu System ........... The Menu Rule: Point and Select ............What is Point and Select? ..............Menus and Control Panels ..............: 10 Interactive Setup .............
  • Page 4 Appendix A: TV Connections ......'..55 Things to Do Before Connecting Components ....... TV and MONO VCR (Connection A) ..........56 TV and STEREO VCR (Connection B) .........._TV,VCR and Laserdisc Player (Connection C) ........TV and (2) VCRs (Connection D) ............

  • Page 5: Firstthings First

    "' iuii Ull ii HI, MY NAME IS SCOTT... FIRSTTHINGS FIRST ...and I wrote this user manual. You're probably saying to yourself, "so you're the guy." Well, laugh ¥ you must, it's my job to see that have a rewarding user manual experience.
  • 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 _-_ _, ' < "IV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, laserdisc player, and/or DSS*" receiver. After connecting your TV and other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A, p. 57, for detailed information about using each...
  • Page 8 STEP 5 Turn On the TV. POWERvCR1 _s_ TV Button • Press TV on the'remote, or press POWER on the TV itself. r_-I r-rl STOP PAUSE OiSp_y CHAN SKIP °@° STEP 6 MUT_ tHAN _lV'CH 45) 5O 6O Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief 70 80 90 overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus.

  • Page 9: Using The Menu System

    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 ¥ r lf you want a lot of cool I features, you have to use some...

  • Page 10: The Menu Rule: Point And Select

    THE MENU RULE: POINTAND SELECT You 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.
  • Page 11 Press MENU to Select Channel. The Channel menu comes Point to Exit and press 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 the menus, you can apply this rule in the cor_trol panels,...

  • Page 12: Menus And Control Panels

    MENUS CONTROL PANELS i,]_ _" 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. /V_ENU_;...
  • Page 13 • CONTROL PAN EL¢_ 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 control.
  • Page 14 Press _the right or left arrow 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 panel is used to nLilmbers or enter 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.
  • Page 16 , ,. :(,.: _'_'i ,_i _'. " ." "_ ' r' " •.}: ,, •_./, _ . ,.. _- -. -..-. ,..:,.> ..,: • • . _,_ r_ . .. o ." " , ,_i. _ • " " , --"...

  • 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 the TV: • Search for available channels • Set the time • Make channel lists and labels...

  • Page 18: Entering Setup

    ENTERING SETUP Setup is accessed through the Main Menu: Press MENU to bring up the Main Menu. Point to Setup arid press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin. , %+,-.. •+ ,;...

  • Page 19: Set The Time

    SET TH E TIAA E The second step lets you set the time of day. z .. . ,_ , Press MENU to bring up the Set Time Control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces.

  • Page 20: Label The Channels

    • LABEL THE CHANNELS .The third step lets you makeyour 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 MENU to bring up the Lists and Labels control °...

  • Page 21: Setthe Vcr1 Channel

    .i_ _ '. 7_ _.//_;_:_ ,< " . _. -,'_,I :._ SETTHE VCR1 CHANNEL The fourth 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•...

  • Page 22: Setthe Vcr2.Ld Channel

    SETTHE VCR2.LD CHANNEL The fifth step lets you set the VCR2.LD channel. When you set the VCR2oLD channel, you're telling the TV what channel tune to when you press the VCR2eLD 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 tune to the Video 2 input channel...

  • Page 23: Setthe Dss.cable Channel

    SETTHE DSS.CABLE CHANNEL "_{" ." The last step lets you set the DSS.GABLE channel. When you set the DSSeCABLE 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 ,•,, •..
  • Page 24 =_:i_': ::_2. •'Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DSS receiver or cable box connected to the TV. If you used the Connections Foldout to ho.ok up your TV, use the table at the right to select the DSS*CABLE •...

  • Page 25: Programming The Remote

    ¥ most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. If you own an RCA, GE, or ProScan VCR,,, you probably don't need to program it at all. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. WATCH...

  • Page 26: About Programming The Remote

    REMOTE The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable TVs, VCRs, and cable boxes. Most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs and VCRs are already programmed. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. PROGRANWv_ING REN_OTE TO CONTROL...
  • Page 27 ProScan ........Craig ........07,12 Quartz ...._ ......02 Curtis Mathes ....;..00,08,15 Quasar .......... Daewoo ........RCA ..... 00,05,07,08,28,35,37 dbx .... = ......14,16 Realistic ....0 2,06,08,09,12, Dimensia................... 15,19,43 Dynatech ........! 5 Samsung....07,13,22,32,42 Emerson....

  • Page 28: Programming The Remote To Control A Laserdisc Player

    PROGRA/v_/_ING THi_ REN_OTE TO CONTROL RCA AUDIO DEVICE: Your remote controls only RCA audio equipment such as an Audio Codes a0dio receiver or amplifier. It does not control other brands RCA/Dimensia of audio equipment.

  • Page 29: Programming The Remote To Control A Dss Receiver

    Foldout or contact your cable Randtek ....;..; ... 07,08 company to hook up your cable box. If you have a cable box RCA ......... !..00,27 with its own remote, then you may also be able to use the TV's Regal........

  • Page 30: Usingthe Remote To Controla Device

    USINGTHE REMOTE TO CONTROL 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 the device.

  • Page 31: Tour Of The Tv

    A PICTURE BOOK TOUR " This section talks about TV's main parts (at least the parts you'll actually use): • The Remote Control • The Channel Marker The Back Panel • The Front Panel • •...

  • Page 32: Remote Buttons

    TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information. MUTE CHAN PREV'CH AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component 20 30 puts the remote in audio mode. 40 sO 60 REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provide transport...
  • Page 33 . _- .-. ANTENNA When in TV mode, changes the antenna input. Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode and TV/DSS button in DSS°Cable Mode. CLEAR Removes any menu ordisplay from the sc_reenand returns you to TV viewing• MENU,PROG Brings up the Main Menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu.

  • Page 34: Back Panel

    • .._;,_i _ _,,_ BACK PANEL _m_o m_m_o -leee@ uMo_o vl_o INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, DSS receiver, or laserdisc player. L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the L/MONO input.
  • Page 35 HI-FI OUTPUT Provides volume-controlled stereo audio 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 youturn off the TV's internal...

  • Page 36: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL VOL < Decreases the'volume. When in the menu system, VOL VCHAN A < is used to point left to itemsand adjust menu controls. MENU VOL > Increases the volume_"When in the menu system, VOL > is used to point right to items and adjust menu controls.

  • Page 37: Channel Marker

    CHANNEL MARKER *There are_several indicators that come up when you change 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 Captioning is available on the current channel.
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  • Page 39 A SHORT GUIDE 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. •...

  • Page 40: Audio Menu

    .,_,='.:_ , _,_,.._,. _.:,-__',.,_ .k ': , ", - _" '_'-, ' • AUDIO MENU • -..Mute Press MENU" to turn tl_e TV audio off or on. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting TV's Treble, Bass, Balance, and Volume. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of the available...

  • Page 41: Picture Qualitymenu

    PICTURE QUALITYMENU Picture'€ontrols :Displays the five slider controls for _- adjusting the way the picture looks. ContraSt Adjusts the difference between the light dark areas of the picture. ',' _-i'. ' •:Color Adjusts the richness' of the color. 'Tint Adjusts the balance between the red'and green...

  • Page 42: 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 displayed. On Always Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available,...

  • Page 43: Time Menu

    TIME MENU Sleep_imer Displays a control panel that lets you select tl_e amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set upa schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. Make sure to turn the schedule...

  • Page 44: Channel Menu

    CHANNEL MENU " Parental Control Displays a choice list thatiets you adju'st the Parental Control feature. The front panel CHAN buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as "Parent Approved" the Lists and Labels control panel (see below). Important: When Parental...
  • Page 45 Normit| [lst Only the cha_nels_included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CHAN buttons. Use the up and down arrows to indicate Whether •. the channel number indicated is included (YES) or is not included (NO) in the Normal channel list.
  • Page 46 Channel 3 Antenna Choosethis if your VCR is connected to the Antenna B jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the VCR1 button. Reminder: Make sure the VCR's Ch 3/4 switch is setto channel 3.
  • Page 47 Video I Input Choose this if your DSS Receiver is connected to the Video 1 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to Video 1 input when you press the DSSeCABLE button. (This is the typical setting for a DSS Receiver.) Ch 3 AntennaA Choose this if your cal_le box is...

  • Page 48: Setup

    SETUP TheSetup routine is detailed in InteraCtive Setup, pages 1"522'_' • -...-•. • • • ..._ _ .°. ,..., ..

  • Page 49: Advanced Features

    THIS SECTIONS DETAILS HOWTO USE FOUR THE TV'S IMPORTANT FEATURES: • PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation • Displaying on-screen Program Details • Using Closed Captioning • Choosing an audio processor • "1 menus and control panels in the menu system, see Quick or more about the different Reference,...

  • Page 50: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)

    • < .ij+, . ,,+ . _+ •_+ -_+_ ++ ,++ ;:+++ PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP feature (picture-in-picture) lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Maln Picture There are six remote buttons that control the way the PiP "...
  • Page 51 TIPS FOR USING PIP BU"I-rON_ • 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 Captioning

    CLOSE D 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. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: a) never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the MUTE button...
  • Page 53 CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four " text modes. To Set theClosed 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: On-Screen Program Details

    ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS 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, say you are watching a show and you don't know anything about the program.

  • Page 55: Choosing An Audio Processor

    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 (.)SRS on the remote. For more, see Audio, page 40. Choosing an audio processor...
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  • Page 57: Things To Do Before Connecting Components

    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.

  • Page 58: Tv And Mono Vcr (Connection A)

    TV AND MONO VCR (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 TVwhile recording another channel •To use this connection...

  • Page 59: Tv And Stereo Vcr(Connection B)

    TV AND STEREO VCR(CONNECTION This information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. Conhection 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:...

  • Page 60: Tv,Vcr And Laserdisc Player (Connection C)

    TV, 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 TVwhile recording...

  • Page 61: Tv And (2) Vcrs (Connection D)

    "i 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 (PIP) • Watch one channel on TVwhile recording another...
  • Page 62 To record from one tape to another (tape dubl)ing): Insert original tape into VCR2. Insert blank tape into VCR1. PressVCR1. Set VCR to line input (for more, see your VCR User Manual). Press RECORD to begin recording. Press VCR2.LD, then press PLAY. If you want to watch a different channel,...

  • Page 63: Tv And Laserdisc Player(Connection E)

    TV AND LASERDISC 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 •...

  • Page 64: Tviand Dss Receiver (Connection F)

    TV AND DSS RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection F in the Connec'tions Foldout. Connection F provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from the DSS receiver • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you mu_t have: •...

  • Page 65: Tv, Vcr, And Dss Receiver (Connection G)

    TV, VCR, AND DSS REC _i___ .."" -,. .(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...

  • Page 66: Tv, Vcr, Dss Receiver, And Laserdisc Player (Connection H)

    pT_L, VCR, DSS RECEIVER, AND LASERDISC AYE R (CONN ECTION 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...
  • Page 67 , • , ,} To play a tape on the VCR: Press VCR1 and then press PLAY. To play a laserclisc: Press VCR2eLD and then press PLAY.

  • Page 68: Tv, (2) Vcrs, And Dss Receiver (Connection I)

    "FV, (2) VCRS.AND DSS 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...
  • Page 69 If you want towatch a different channel, set the TVN_R switch on both VCRs to TV; press TV; then tune to a channel. To record off-air (cable or anterma) broadcasts watch a different channel: Turn off VCR2. Insert blank tape into VCRi. Press VCR1.

  • Page 70: Appendix B: Connecting Other Components

    CONNECTING EXTERNAL SPEAKERS iiii You can connect up to four additional speakers to the TV: two to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals and two to the REAR sPiAx_ SPEAKERS terminals. 8888 FRONT SPEAKERS To connect external speakers: .1. Connect speakers to the FRONT SPEAKERS terminals. Speaker Connections Set the SPEAKER SWITCH to EXTERNAL.

  • Page 71: Connecting Audio Components

    CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS CONNECTING A STEREO AN_PLIFIER 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

    CONNECTING A CAMCORDER PLAYBACK There are two connections recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the TV: FRONT CON N ECTiON 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 TH E TV • TO RECORD FRO/_A THE TVTO THE CAiW, CORDER: Connect the camcorder's audio/video input cables to the TV's FIXED OUTPUT jacks. • 2. Consult your camcorder's owner's manual for instructions camcorder recording•...

  • Page 74: Appendix C: Troubleshooting Tips

    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 * Check tO make sure it is plugged •...
  • Page 75 Blank screen • Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned ,on. • Try another channel. ,o Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too Iow_ No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button restore sound.

  • Page 76: Appendix D: Limited Warranty

    • Two years for picture tube. Thewarranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to • repair your television. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our •...

  • Page 77: Appendix E: Care And Cleaning

    ¢ CAREAND CLEAN! NG You can deanthe 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 to help assure adequate ventilation. To clean the TV screen, use a diluted soap and water mixture and a soft cloth.

  • Page 78: Accessories

    Audio/Video Cables that have RCA-type phono connectors. Audio/Video Cable Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO and VIDEO jacks. Has an RCA-type phono plug on each end. AH002 (5-ft] • Standard Audio/Video Cable With Gold-'tipped Cables AH069G (3-ft} RCA-type phono plugs AH070G [5-ft) (such as No.
  • Page 79 Accessory Order Form for RCA TV Models Audio/Video Cables continued Description Total Stereo Audio Cable Double gold-tipped AH047 $ 3.99 Signal Splitter cable generally used AH065G $ 6.99 3old-TippedAntenna Cable (6-ft) for connecting stereo audio AH066G $'8.99 0old-Tipped Antenna Cable (10-ft) 8old-"fipped...
  • Page 80 To order accessories, contact your local RCA Dealer. Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the filling in below instructions below to order by telephone. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD...

  • Page 81: Index

    CHCTRL +Symbols CHAN Device button SRS 38, Chan# (0-9) 30 DISPLAY Change channel Display Closed Captionin_l Channel Control DSS receiver 21. 30 Channel indicator DSS remote Channel information DSS°CABLE A°V jack Channel list 18, 30 • DSS°CABLEbutton batteries Channel Marker DSS°CABLEChannel 21, 44 Active...
  • Page 82 PIP channel indicator PIP operation S-VHS camcorder I_/MONO audio jacks PIP window 38, 48 S-Video Labelling channels 18, 42 Point and Select Labels 35, 42 S-Video In put Polarity switch Laserdisc player codes 38, 53 POWER button Satellite Box Codes Left arrow PREV CH button...
  • Page 83 _:.i ¸ VCR1 Channel VCR2,LD Tape dubbing VCR2°LD button Things to Know Before VCR2,LD Channel Connecting Compo- VCR2°LD choice list nents VCR2°LD mode Three-digit channel VlD1 Time display VlD2 Time menu 13, 41 Video 1 Input Tint 11, 39 Video 1 Input jacks Tone controls...
  • Page 84 For_' _ome Ent_ ;aler or Authorized Servicenter, all toll-free in the U.S.A.: i'800-336-1900 If your televisionneeds service, please' contact your dealer or the nearest Servicenter from the yellow pages. Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton.

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