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  • Page 1 USER'S GUIDE...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside, To reduce the risk of fire or Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. his symbol indicates This symbol indicates •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Programming Remote ......... To Control a VCR ............ To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ..28 To Control an RCA Audio Device ......To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ..29 Using the Remote to Control a Device .......
  • Page 4 QUICK REFERENCE ........Audio Menu ..............Picture Quality Menu ..........41 ScreenMehu ..............42 Channel Menu ............. 43 Time Menu., ..............45 Parental ControlsMenu ..........46 Setup Menu ..............47 ADVANCED FEATURES ......... PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ......Fetch Menu ..............Choosing an Audio Processor ........

  • Page 5: Firstthings First

    HI, I'M MARK. FIRSTTHINGS FIRST I wrote this manual to help you get the most from your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I ¥ designed this user's manual to give you the information you need.., when you need it. READ THE FIRST FOUR CHAPTERS...

  • Page 6: Connecting Your Tv

    STEP 1 Unpack the TV. Make sure to locate the remote control and Connections Foldout STEP 2: CONNECT'ING YOUR "IV If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system, use the "TV Only" connection shown below. If you're going to connect the TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or other component, look at the Connections Foldout.
  • Page 7 STE P 3 Plug in the TV. Plug the end into the wail outlet_ matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 4 Put batteries in the remote. •...
  • Page 8 STEP 6 Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus. STEP 7 Proceed to section three, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV.

  • Page 9: Using The Menu System

    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 MENU SYSTEM ¥...

  • Page 10: The Menu Rule: Point And Select

    THE 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 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 up. 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 control panels, which do the real work in the menu system.

  • 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 panel: Menus take you to another menu or a control panel.

  • Page 13: Control Panels

    CONTROL PAN ELS 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 humeric entry. Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.

  • Page 14: Choice Lists

    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 the 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.

  • Page 15: Numeric Entry

    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.

  • Page 17: Interactive Setup

    THERE'S ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE Your "IV 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 ¥...

  • Page 18: Entering Setup

    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. SELECT A LANGUAGE The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menuing...

  • Page 19: Auto Channel Search

    AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system. This issometimes called "autoprogramming." 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.

  • Page 20: Setthe Time

    SETTHE TIME The next step lets you set the time of day. PressMENU to bring up the Set _ime 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 the numbers and change from AM to PM.

  • Page 21: Set The Vcr1 Channel

    $ETTHE 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 the TV, you want the TV to tune to the Video 1 input channel when you press the VCR1 button.

  • Page 22: Set The Dvd.vcr2 Channel

    SET TH E DVD/VCR2 CHANN The next step lets you set the DVD/VCR2 channel. When you set the DVD/VCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DVDeVCR2 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 DVDoVCR2.

  • Page 23: Set The Sat-Cable Channel

    SET TH E 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 SAToCABLEbutton 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 channel 3 when you press SATocABLE.

  • Page 24: Label The Channels

    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").
  • Page 25 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.

  • Page 27: Programmi Ng Th E Remote

    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.

  • Page 28: Programming The Remote

    VCRs and cable boxes. The remote isalready programmed to control most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.
  • Page 29 Quartz ........Capehart ........Quasar ........08,53 Citizen ......07,09,13,44, Radio Shack/Realistic ..02,06,08, .......... 45,46,52 ...... 09,12,15,19,27,43,53 Colortyme ........RCA ..00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69 Craig ........07,12 Samsung ....07,13,22,32,42 Curtis-Mathes .... 00,07,08,14, Sansui ........16,71 ......15,44,46,53,64,67 Sanyo ........02,12 Daewoo .......

  • Page 30: To Control A Dvd Player Or Laserdisc Player

    PLAYER OR LASERDISC PLAYER The remote's DVDoVCR2 button is preprogrammed to control the primary functions of an RCA, GE, or ProScan DVD player. If you GE ..........78 would like this button to control a device other than a DVD ProScan ........

  • Page 31: To Control A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    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 ........84 Regal ........ 03,12,13 USING REMOTE TO CONTROL A DEVICE Regency .........

  • Page 33: Tour Of The Tv

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

  • Page 34: Remote Buttons

    Puts the remote in DVDeVCR2 mode. Also SKIP INFO turns on the TV. AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component and puts the remote in audio mode. TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also MUTE GO BACK displays channel information.
  • Page 35 ANTENNA Functions as TVNCR button in VCR mode, TVI receiver button in SAT.CABLE mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. MENU*SELECT Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu.

  • Page 36: Back Panel

    BACK PAN EL VIDEO VIDEO INPUT 1 _ INPUT 2 UMONO UMONO 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.
  • Page 37 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 AN receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control.

  • Page 38: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL MENU Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu. Cll v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls. Cll _ Scans up through the channel list.

  • Page 39: Channel Marker

    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.

  • Page 41: Quick Reference

    A SHORT GUI DE 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.

  • Page 42: Audio Menu

    AUDIO MENU Mute PressMENU to reduce the TV*s volume to its minimum level. PressMENU again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's treble, bassand balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.

  • Page 43: Picture Quality Menu

    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. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.

  • Page 44: Screenmehu

    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 a;_ailable. On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever the TV's sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button.

  • Page 45: Channel Menu

    CHANNEL MENU signal "11_ •Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. UHFNHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable W Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals.
  • Page 46 (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 SATeCABLE). Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.

  • Page 47: Time Menu

    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.

  • Page 48: Parental Controlsmenu

    PARENTAL CONTROLS ME N U 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.

  • Page 49: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section.

  • Page 51: Advanced Features

    THIS SECTIONS DETAILS HOWTO USE FIVE OF TH E TV'S IMPORTANT FEATURES: • PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation • Fetch Menu Display • Choosing an audio processor • Using Closed Captioning • Displaying on-screen Program Details For more about the different menus and control panels in the menu system, see the Quick Reference section.
  • Page 52 PI P (PICTU RE-I N-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. A BRI EF EXPLANATION Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals.
  • Page 53 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. Pressthe PIP button on the remote. The PIP window appears on the screen.

  • Page 54: Fetch Menu

    FETCH MENU The FETCH menu is a short-cut to several commonly used features and appears as colored icons at the bottom of your screen. You can display the FETCH menu by pressing the FETCH button on the remote. Use the arrow buttons to highlight an item and press MENU to select it.

  • 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 SOUND on the remote. For more, see Audio menu in the Quick Reference section. Choosing an audio processor from the Audio menu PressMENU to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 56: Closed Captioning

    CLOSED 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 program is muted.

  • Page 57: Closed Captioning Modes

    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-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 58: On-Screen Program Details

    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 when you press INFO on the remote. To display the on-screen program details: Press INFO once to bring upthe channel marker.

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Using The Tv Connections

    THINGS TO DO 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 components before you connect or disconnect any cables. POSITION CABLES CORRECTLY TO AVOID...
  • Page 60 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 TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 61 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: •...
  • Page 62 TV, VCR AND 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: •...
  • Page 63 "IV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection D in the Connections You can record from one tape Foldout. to another (tape dubbing): Connection D provides: 1. Insert original tape into VCR2. • stereo sound from broadcast programs 2.
  • Page 64 TVAND 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 •...
  • Page 65 "IV 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: •...
  • Page 66 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: •...
  • Page 67 TV, VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER, AND DVD PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldo_Jt. 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: •...
  • Page 68 "I'V, (2) VCRS, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection I in the Connections Foldout. ConneXion 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: •...
  • Page 69 Torecord off-air (cable or antenna) broadcastsand watch a different channel: 1. Turnoff VCR2. 2. Insertblanktape into VCR1. 3 Press V CR1 andtune to a channel. 4. Press R ECORD to beginrecording 5. Towatchanotherchannel, m akesurethe TVNCR switchon the VCR issetto TV;then press TVandtune to a channel.
  • Page 70 CONN ECTI NG AU DIO COMPON ENTS CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputsto 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.

  • Page 71: Appendix B: Connecting

    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 VID1.

  • Page 72: Oth Er Components

    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 73 Schedule does not turn off the TV at the set time • Check schedule on/off function (it must be set to On). • Check to make sure clock is set to the correct time. Blank screen • Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on. •...

  • Page 74: Appendix D: Limited Warranty

    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 option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television. How you get service: •...

  • Page 75: Appendix E: Care And Cleaning

    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.

  • Page 76: Accessori Es

    Most audio/video connections between round antenna connectors components can be made with shielded audio and (called 75-ohm F-type) on the video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors. back of your VCR or TV. Ends VH89 (6-ft) push on for a quick connection.
  • Page 77 Remote Control This is Accessory Order Form for RCA TV Models the remote control that Description came packed with your TV. Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) Replacements or spares f fi Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $6.95 can be ordered as needed.
  • Page 78 United States and Canada Orders Chargeyourorderon yourVISA, MasterCard, or DiscoverCardby To place your order by phone, have your Visa, filling in below MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free USE YOUR CREDIT CARD number listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST)

  • Page 79: Index

    Accessories 74 Fixed images 73 Remote Control Amplifier 68 Fixed output 35 Programming 26 Remote batteries are low 37 Antenna (ANT) 34 Fixed Output, Speakers Off 40 Audio menu 40 Front panel buttons 36 using the 29 RIGHT 34 AUDIO OUTPUT 35 Front Panel Lockout 46, 52 Audio Output Volume &...
  • Page 80 !!CRE TINGiA GREENER FUTURE At ThOmsonConsumer Electronicswe are dedicated to the preservationof bur natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations.This isa global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world. We believe that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healthy people are not only practical and desirable goals, but achievable ones as well.

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