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RCA F26317YX51AA5 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Television User's Changing Entertainment. _=n.
  • Page 2 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 symbol indicates...

  • Page 3: Key Features Overview

    Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with t>atures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The fi)llowing infi)rmation sumnmrizes a t_w of these fi,atures. Chapter 3 provides more inl_)rmation about the rest of lhe TV's fl.atures and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen...
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    @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 ..............
  • Page 6 Audio Menu ........................Picture Quality Menu ..................... Screen Menu ........................Using Closed Captioning ....................Channel Menu ......................... Time Menu ........................Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ......................Front Panel ........................RCA TV Limited Warranty ....................Index ..........................
  • Page 7 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Jacks on the Back of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote •...

  • Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect

    C@nnecti@ns Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components belore you plug any of their power cords into the wall out|et. • Turn off the TV and/or component betk_re you connect or disconnect any cables.

  • Page 9: Choose Your Connection

    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 conned your TV. Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial...

  • Page 10: Connection: Tv + Vcr

    C@nnecti@ns Setup TV(back panel) AIIOIO Vl_EO __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).

  • Page 11: Connection: Tv Only

    C@nnecti@ns Setup TV (backpanel) From Cable, CableBox, orAntenna Connection: TV Only Connect the "IV to your cable or antenna Connect tile coaxial cable from your cable or anlunna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. Go to page If you're connecting a cable box, connect...
  • Page 12 C@nnecti@ns Setup SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableor Antenna IN FROM ANT VIDEO R S-VIDEO Satellite Signal TV (back panel) _ICABLE/ ANTENNA Chapter...

  • Page 13: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver

    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 (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite P, e ceiver.

  • Page 14: Jacks On The Back Of Your Tv

    C@nnecti@ns Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you are connecting ninny components, please consult the manual that came with each component R)r connection instructions. The picture of your TV's back panel describes the jacks on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks.

  • Page 15: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable

    C@nnecti@ns Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables tile GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to wnrl,: with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box- If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings tbr your area, and to rune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.
  • Page 16 C@nnecti@ns Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade nt the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the nutlet. Put Batteries in the Remote Remove the bal/ery compartment cover on the remote.

  • Page 17: Complete The Interactive Setup

    C@nnecti@ns Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's tbatures to work properly. In this book, we call it tile 'interactive setup" because tile TV asks you questions, y()u To access the setup menus manually, answer, and the TV makes tile appropriate...
  • Page 18 C@nnecti@ns Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remotecontrol. If your country isn't highlighted, press tile Lip or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press Use tile nmnber buttons on your remote tn enter your zip cnde.
  • Page 19 Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you lo connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel Q$ i_ the most common. Cboose VideoJ/AUX (/'your...
  • Page 20 C@nnecti@ns Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If y()ur TV is connected to a VCt{, press OK. If it is not, highlight NO and press OK (a screen will appear reminding t() c()nnect y()ur G-LINK cable to your TV and VCP,.). Use the up and down arr()w buttons to highlight the brand ()f y()ur VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK.
  • Page 21 Note: [/'tbe GUI1)IZ Plus+ ,_mtem can't locate the cotrect codejbr the VCR, a li._t qi'troublesbootirzg instrnctio_s appea_:_ to belpyou b_/breyou Leave your cable box turned ON to a_,qairz. download program information, • 777p VCR cotg72uration again: repeat VCR setup. Leave your VCRturned OFFto record •...

  • Page 22: What To Expect

    C@nnecti@ns Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. lkfllowing examples explain wlmt you might see: • If all of tile program inl_>rmatinn has been sent to your TV, the GLIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program...
  • Page 23 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.

  • Page 24: The Buttons On The Remote Control

    You can program GUIDE INFO this button to control a cable box, most RCA, GE and PROSCAN audio components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. If you set tip the Auto Tuning feature...

  • Page 25: Using The Who,Input Button

    This feature only works with most RCA, SAT.CABLE Puts tile remote in SAT-CABLE mode. If you set tip tile Auto Tuning Ik, a ture (Chapter GE and PROSCAN 3), pressing tile SAT-CABLE button automatically tunes tile TV to tile correct channel.

  • Page 26: Programming The Remote To Operate Other Components

    VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. "File ¢_ + remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellile receivers. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether...

  • Page 27: How To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It

    Using Re @ e Using Direct Entry Turn the' conlpnnent y()u _,ant th_ _ ren_ol_ _ to op_rate. Look up the brand and code numb_.r(s) lk_rthe cnmpon_.nt on the cod_. list on page 26. Press and hold tile component button that corresponds to tile component you want tile remote to operate...
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  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Features

    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.

  • Page 30: About The Guide Plus+ System

    Using Fea u s Action Video Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System buttons window information options The GUIDE PIus+ system is an interactive on-screen program that lists TV guide schedules t_r your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR.

  • Page 31: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System

    Using Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To enter tile GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press G[IDE on tile remote. • Press and hold MENU tk/r 2 seconds on tile flcont panel. To exit tile GUIDE Plus+ system: •...
  • Page 32 Using Fea u s Grid Guide Action Buttons Grid guide Grid guide menu action buttons Action but_ns will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection system. Be sure to look at tile action bar bet_re pressing the command numbers.

  • Page 33: Sort

    Osing Sort SOrt menu selection The' 5b_q menu lets you browse programs by c'at_,gnry. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in tile video window. To Sort: If the GLIDE Plus+ sysl*.m isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote...

  • Page 34: News

    Using Fea u s News menu News menu News action buttons selection The N_t_ menu lets you browse current news stories by headline, If the (il2 I1)E Plus+ system isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote cnntrnl. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV, it will appear in tile video window).

  • Page 35: Messages

    Using "1_)remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the 5"cht, d lilt, lllenH trom the Menu bar. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. tse the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection.

  • Page 36: Channels

    Using Fea u s Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can custonfize die channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain cllannels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watcil. You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.

  • Page 37: How To Get More Information About An Advertisement Or A Program

    Using How to Get More Information About Advertisement or a Program find out more in_mnation about a program, advertisemem or special, the le_ arrow but_n to highlight the channel listing or promotional int_rmation box. Requesting more int_mnation about a particular show displays the PklsCode programming number and the Sboz_,s on 2@xt lk_rthat channel.

  • Page 38: Channelbanner

    Using Fea u s ChannelBanner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called tile Channel Banner. The fbllowing list describes the items on tile Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bnttnnl).
  • Page 39 Using Press MEN[ (the TVMALVMhWUappears). Highlight Cbanneland press OK on your remote control. Highlight AJ_Io 7>¢ning and press OK. Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list tllat lets you set up tile channel that tile TV ttlnes lo when...

  • Page 40: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    Using Fea u s Parental Controls and V-Chip "llle l)arentat ControL_ menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the lkont panel controls. "llle first three choices in tile Parental ControL_ menu involve soflware inside...

  • Page 41: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit

    Using Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating TV-MA 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 language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
  • Page 42 Using Fea u s The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The f'ollowing is tin example of where ilems tire located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you sdect whether th_ _ status of the age-basted rating limit the le_ is View or Block Content Themes LiStS th_ _ cont_i)t...

  • Page 43: Blocking Specific Content Themes

    Using Press the right arrow buuon lo move tile yellow highlight to the Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings Statics field. Press the up or down arrow button to to_le between View and Block. The TV-MA Mature Audience Only stares tier tile rating listed to the left and all higher ratings aulomatically TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned...

  • Page 44: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Using Fea u s "lb block program content: Rating Rating Content field status field themes Del_.rn_ine the lowest level of content yotl don't want the child to walch. tse the kip and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content...

  • Page 45: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    Using V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movivs rated al)nvv a specified levvl. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. "Ibaccess the _uCIIIP MOVIE RATLN*G LIMIT menu: Press MENU on the remote control (the 7WMAINMENUappears).

  • Page 46: V-Chip Unrated Program Block

    Using Fea u s V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes 'unrated" can be viewed. Note that 'unrated" TV programs nmy include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4: Using The Tv's Menu System

    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...

  • Page 48: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System

    Using How to Use Your TV's Menu System You use the buttons on tile remow or tile front of your TV to access tile menu system and make changes to tile settings. "File lk)llowing pages explain how to use tile difl>rent types of menus to adjust tile t>amres of your TV.

  • Page 49: Picture Quality Menu

    Using Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound l_com stereo broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and LaserDisc players l_r a fffller, more spacious sound. Sound Logic" Stereo 1,'educes the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies sot)_*r sounds in program material.

  • Page 50: Screen Menu

    Using Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings: Brt_bt Li_,4btin_,4; Normal Ligbtin_,4;Soft Lighting or Pe_:s'onat Pictz_re Preset: Choose tile setting that is best lk)r your viewing environment. Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the tl.ature that automatically cnrrects the color of the picture.

  • Page 51: Channel Menu

    Using Closed-Caption Modes The TV nffurs eight closed-captioned modes, including t_mr text modes. To set tile Closed-Caption Mode: Select Scree_ from the Main menu. Highlight ClosedCapdon Mode and press OK (the Closed-Capdo_ Mode appears). Highlight your choice and press OK (the Screen menu appears again).

  • Page 52: Time Menu

    Using Channel Use the Lip and down arrows to scroll tip and down through tile channels available via your anwnna. YOU can enter the channel number To enter a number greater than 99, press and directly using tile number buuons. hold "! "...

  • Page 53: Chapter 5: Other Information

    Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel Buttons • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    Jnf@r ati@n Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that [k)llows. TV Problems TV won't turn on Press the ['V button. Make sure tlm ['V is plugged in. Check tlm wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"...
  • Page 55 Jnf@r ati@n Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on Maybe the cabh'/Jir setting is set to the wrong position. Select (;UII)E Plus+ )/le_lu fl'om the MJin menu, select Setu/)option and provide the correct inf_)rmJtion on the fi_tlowing screens. Go to pJgcs 16 17 for dctJilcd instructions.

  • Page 56: Care And Cleaning

    Jnf@r ati@n The Remote Control Doesn't Work Something might be between the remote md the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. Maybe the remote isn't aimed dhecfly at the component (TV or VCR) that you're trying to operate.

  • Page 57: Front Panel

    Service (-;enter may charge to transport your television to and from 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. (Continued...
  • Page 58 Jnf@r ati@n • Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental. What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operat*, your t*devisinn. Any additional inlkmnation should be obtained...
  • Page 59 Adapter (not shown) 228449 VCRs to dup/ica_ tapes¸ Can also _ _,_-ed to connect a VCR to);o_r C_b/L_ is cok>_coded and sb_lded Gold-Tipped cable Has RCA-O_ pbono plugs each e_Td VH83 (6-ft) Stereo Dubbing Cable 7>ipD" cakk! that l_,t,_ 3'ou...
  • Page 60 2-way Signal 5_litter Charge your order on your VISA, _qd/)s folt CO_lllt_ct a SL'Co?_d 7_: Master( ard, or Discover Card by or VCR filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number fi-om your VISA card Amplified Amenna Allou_.you...

  • Page 61: Index

    Satellite Receiver Audio metal Channel time Accessories Color Warmth Channels Screen M_'nu Advanced connections Grid Guide CoI]I]ectk)ns Second Acidic) Program (SAP) Age Based Ratings TV + VCR Language ANI'ENNA button TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Messages Arrow buttons News DVD Channd Acidic) SAT/CABLE...
  • Page 64 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 _ "n.IOMSONCONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,...

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