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- Page 2 WARNING cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ............Step 1 : Unpack the TV ..............Step 2: Connect Your TV ..............TV Only (PIP Not Available) ............The Basic Connection (PIP Not Available) ........ Advanced Connections .............. Step 3: Connect the IR Controller ............ Step 4: Plug in the TV .............. - Page 4 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............V-Chip Unrated Program Block ..........Channel Block ................Front Panel Block ..............Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ..........REFERENCE ..................Troubleshooting ................Care and Cleaning ................RCA Digital Satellite System Limited Warranty ......Accessory Information ..............INDEX .....................
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
GETTI NG STARTED SETUP AND CONNECTIONS This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first five sections of the manual show you how to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of the menus, features, and controls of your TV. -
Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv
STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV Important Stand Information Make sure to locate the remote control. CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture on which the TV is STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR placed is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from... -
Page 7: The Basic Connection (Pip Not Available)
THE BASIC CONNECTION (PIP NOT AVAILABLE) The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to the next section,... -
Page 8: Advanced Connections
ADVANCED CONNECTIONS Once you have made your connections you will need to program the TV to tune Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating to the correct Video INPUT channel in the audio and video signals and enabling you to connect multiple order to see and hear audio and video components. - Page 9 Sample Connections Cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios you may encounter when Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum connecting components to your TV. Note: those components which offer or Interference an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or satellite receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their audio iNPUT connection.
- Page 10 TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL SATELLITE RECEIVER How to View Your Components To watch the satellite receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO*INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID (or S-VID) input.
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Page 11: Step 3: Connect The Ir Controller
STEP 3: CONNECT THE IR CONTROLLER The IR (infrared) Controller enables the GUIDE Plus+ system to control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so you can tune to television channels and even start recording a program from the GUIDE Plus+ system. -
Page 12: Step 4: Plug In The Tv
STEP 4: PLUG IN THE TV Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STEP 5: PLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTE Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the... -
Page 13: Interactive Setup
THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu system: Select a menu language Search for available channels I NTERACTIVE SETUP Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the VCR2 channel... -
Page 14: Using Point And Select
USING POINT SELECT You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. -
Page 15: Selectinga Language
Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. SELECTING A LANGUAGE The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. Point to your preferred language for the menu system. Press MENU or OK to select that language. -
Page 16: The Guide Plus+ System
THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM Plus+ system during Interactive Setup or by The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program selecting the GUIDE Plus+ I You can set up the GUIDE Menufrom the Main Menu. listings, and control your cable box and VCR. - Page 17 Select YES if the cable box changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating "Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again"...
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Page 18: Setting The Time
SETTING THE TIME The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for you automatically. -
Page 19: Setting The Vcr1 Channel (Auto Tuning)
SETTING THE VCR1 CHANNEL (AUTO TUN I NG) The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR] channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR] button on the remote. This is called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect theVCR. -
Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)
Use TV with VCR 2 Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. Press MENU or OK to continue. SETTING THE DVD CHANNEL (AUTO TUN I NG) -
Page 21: Setting The Sat/Cable Channel (Auto Tuning)
Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV. Press MENU or OK to continue. SETTI NG THE SAT/CABLE CHANNEL (AUTO TU N I NG) 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 SAT.CABLE button... -
Page 22: Labeling The Channels
LABELING THE CHANNELS Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change channels in the Chan # field. This works This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and even if you're not in the Chan # field. Or, label your channels. -
Page 23: Using The Remote
The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable 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. USING... -
Page 24: Remote Buttons
(VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN and GE products). VCRI VCR1... -
Page 25: Using The Who-Input Button
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ menu system. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. -
Page 26: Programming The Remote
VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. TESTING THE REMOTE To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button. -
Page 27: Using The Remote To Controla Device
code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. Enter the code from the code list. Release button, and then press ON.OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. - Page 28 ..............2009 Quasar ............2021, 2022, 2125 Regency ................. 5017 Colt ................2061 RCA ........2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, Rembrandt ................5003 Craig ..........2013, 2014, 2023, 2061 Runco ..................5028 ....2055, 2050, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087, Curtis-Mathes ......2 000, 2002, 2009, 2013, ....
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Page 29: Using The Menus
MENU SYSTEM This section explores the menus of your TV--beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to help you get the most from your TV. USING THE MENU SYSTEM... -
Page 30: Menus And Control Panels
MENUS CONTROL PANELS Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists. Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. - Page 31 CONTROL PANELS VCR_ ON.OFF Control panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level VCR2 AU× SAT.CABLE such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.
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Page 32: Audio Menu
CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently selected, or "in use." Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice. You will then return to the previous screen. -
Page 33: Using The Remote To Select An Audio Processor
Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program's audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program's audio with descriptions of the video for the... -
Page 34: 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 35: 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 is displayed. On Captioning information is shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Captioning information is shown,... -
Page 36: Using Closed Captioning
USING 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. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information applicable. -
Page 37: Channel Menu
CHANNEL MENU Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. -
Page 38: Time Menu
The choices for each screen are: Not connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if you don't want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed. -
Page 39: Features And Controls
TO USE THE FEATURES CONTROLS This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped, In this section, you will learn how to use: • The GUIDE Plus+ Menu system • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) control • Parental controls, including V-Chip ratin 9 limits FEATURES... -
Page 40: Guide Plus+ Menu
GUIDE Plus+ MENU You can access the GUIDE Plus+ menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ system offers: GUIDE Plus+ Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus+ setup screen. -
Page 41: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
GETTING IN & OUT OF THE GUIDE Plus+ SYSTEM To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: VCl_2 AUX _A_,CA_E Press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system: Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing, GUIDE... -
Page 42: Grid Guide
GRID GUIDE GUIDE Plus+ screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ menu likely to see. Not all channels, programs, and GUIDE Plus+ information depicted system. It displays the current programming for each channel. -
Page 43: Sort
SORT The Sort Menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to Sort Menu Action Buttons which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To sort: Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight Sort. -
Page 44: Schedule
SCHEDULE Schedule Menu Action Buttons The Schedule menu lets you create timers for either viewing or recording programs. The GUIDE Plus+ system allows one-button recording if you have connected the IR controller to your VCR. See the Setup and Connections section of this manual for more details on connecting the IR Schedule... -
Page 45: Messages
MESSAGES Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Messages system, as well as special programming information. You can access Action Buttons these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar. To read messages: Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. Messages Menu Use the arrows to highlight... - Page 46 Editor Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons available on the bar: Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since entering the Editor Menu. Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line.
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Page 47: Pip (Picture-In-Picture)
PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION _ux S_,_ABLE &&°& & The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals. The PIP feature on your TV requires a second video source, like a VCR or satellite receiver to supply the second picture to the screen. -
Page 48: Channel Marker
PIP Problems? CABLE, CABLE BOX. OR ANTENNA Make sure the remote is in the right mode. For example, once you turn on the VCR with the VCR1 button, you can't SWAP the pictures until you put the remote in TV mode. Just press the TV button. VCR I No signal or bad reception? Most VCRs and satellite... -
Page 49: Parental Controls And V-Chip
PARENTAL CONTROLS V-CHIP The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve a chip inside your TV (called V-Chip) which allows you to "block"... -
Page 50: V-Chiptv Rating Limit
V-CHIPTV RATING LIMIT The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective... - Page 51 Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified rWhen you change the status of a age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, and all corresponding content you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to...
- Page 52 Viewing Age-Based Ratings Rating status field After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. Rating Determine which blocked rating you want to view. Content status Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
- Page 53 Rating status field Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect. You must remember to Lock Raring field Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and Pressing RESETon the remote...
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Page 54: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. -
Page 55: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, programs without ratings. -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
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 Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"... -
Page 57: Care And Cleaning
Can't select certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct "mode." Noisy stereo reception May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo. -
Page 58: Rca Digital Satellite System Limited Warranty
What we will do: Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished... - Page 59 A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightening damage. Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration...
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Page 60: Reference
VCR or TV. Ends push on for a quick connection. be made with shielded audio and video cables that have Audio/Video Cables RCA-type phono connectors. Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable VH89 (6-ft) Double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two... - Page 61 Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came Description packed with your TV. Screw-on antenna cable (3ft) Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. ;crew-on antenna cable (6ft) VH82 $6.95 $5.95 _ush-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural...
- Page 62 United States and Canada Orders Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard filling ill below or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed USE YOUR CREDIT CARD below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday through...
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Page 63: Index
Mono TV and Stereo VCR 7 SAT/CABLE Channel 19, 35 Mute VCR1 Channel 17, 35 TV Only 4 Accessories TV, VCR and satellite VCR2 Channel 17, 35 Advanced connections 4, 6 receiver Set time Age-based ratings Content themes Sharpness Normal list 35 Audio menu Contrast... - Page 64 CREATING A GREENER FUTURE At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations, This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world.
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