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l p@rtant mnf@r ati@n 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 product to rain or moisture.
Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with Datures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The lk)llowing infi_rmation smnmarizes a l_w of these t_atures. Chaplcr 3 provides more inlk)rmation about the rest of the WV'sll.atures and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen...
V-Chip: Parental Controls Description: You can block progranls and nlovies by content, aged)ased ratings, and/or movie ratings. Requirements: • Set up the t)ctr*,_tal Co_troL_ mvnu in the TV's nlain menu (Chapter has details). • The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program your TV in order tor your TV to I}lock the program.
@f C@ntents Introduction Key Features Overview ....................On-screen Program Guide ..................PIP (Picture-In-Picture) ....................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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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 ..........................
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in theTV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup •...
C@nnect @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@nnect @ns Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the fk)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...
C@nnect @ns Setup TV(back panel) VIDEO R AIIOIO L/NOHO IL_BLE/ ® S-VIBEO OtlIIN FROM You need to connect your VCR to your TV From cabl_ or ARteRBa with audio/video cables in order for Picture- In-Picture (PIP) to work (see picture above). Connection: TV + VCR Connect...
C@nnect @ns Setup TV (backpanel) From Cable, CableBox, or Antenna PIP (Picture-lmPicture) won't work if you use this connection. You must connect a VCR to your TV with audio/video cables in order for PIP to work. Connection: TV Only (No PIP) Connect the TV to your cable or antenna...
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C@nnect_@ns Setu@ SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableor Antenna IN FROM ANT VIDEO R S-VtDEO Satellite Signal TV (back panel) VIDEO L/MORn G-LI_K CABLE/ ANTENNA You need to connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV with audio/video cables (see picture above) in order for Picture_ In-Picture (PIP) to work.
C@nnect @ns Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect your Satellite Receiver to your "IV 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/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite P, e ceiver.
C@nnect @ns Setup SIGNAL SPLITTER From Cable Line CABLEBOX Note: "1be GUll)t/Plus+ _>,_tem_ One-Touc,5 VCR Recording f!_ature is not available witb Ibi_ connecti(m. [/'3'oI_ wa_/t to Jtse the O_ze-Fbucb VCR lCecording./k_atJ_re with yoJ_r cable box, yoJ_ must use the TV and VCR connection on page 8.
C@nnect @ns Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the G[IDE t It s+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cal)le box. Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box you InLlSt connect tile 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@nnect_@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@nnect @ns Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's fl.atures to work properly. In this book, we call it the interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, To access the setup menus manually, answer, and the TV makes the appropriate...
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C@nnect @ns Setu@ Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location ff your country is highlighted, press OK on tile remote control If your country isn't highlighted, press tile up or down arrow bul/on on tile remote control to highlight your country and press Use tile number buttons on your ren_ole tn enter your zip cnde.
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C@nnect @ns Setup Highlight tile channel to which you have lo tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you lo connect your G-LINK cable lo your TV and cable box). Notes: Cba*_nel OA i._the most common.
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C@nnect @ns Setu@ Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If your TV is cnnnect_d to a VCR, press 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.). ii i!iiiliiiiiiiii iiiiiii!ii}iHiii iiiiiii_i,}i,li,i,i,i,l,iN_i_iiiiiiiiiii_i_ the up and down arrow buttons to highlight tile brand of your VCR that...
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C@nnecti@ns Setup Note: [/'tbe GUI1)IZ Plus+ ._tem can't locate the co*wect codejbr the VCR, a ti._t qi'trouble_hoot#zg instr1_ctio_s appeas_ to betpyou b_/breyou Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. • 77_, VCR co_[7_quration again: repeal VCR setup. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record •...
C@nnect @ns Setu@ 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.
You can program this bu/tnn lo control a cal)le box, most RCA, GE and PROSCAN audio components, a laserdisc player, or a VCR. If you set up the Auto Tuning f)eature...
PLAY If you're operating a VCR or DVD Player, plays the disc or videotape. works with most RCA, GE and PROSCAN REC.VCR+ When the GUIDE Plus+ program guide is on the screen, press REC.VCR+ to program products your VCR to record a program. If the remote is in VCR mode, press REC.VCR+ to start recording.
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...
Re te C@ntr@J Using Direct Entry Turn conlponent _,ant ren_o[_, operate. Look up tile brand and code number(s) l_)r the component on the code list on page 26. Press and hold the cnmponenl button that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, DVD, etc.) Enler the code from the code list.
Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment.
Using Features Video Action Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System window buttons information options The GUIDE Plus+ 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.
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 Grid guide Grid Guide Action Buttons menu action buttons Action buttons will change according _ where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection system, Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbe_. When highlighting the program, the t_)llowing Action bul/ons appear: Watch...
Using Sort menu Sort 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 windnw. 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 the 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 Sch#dJde menu selection.
Using Features Channels menu Channels menu Channels 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 the TV or INFO buttons on/he remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The lk_llov_,ing list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (leti to right and top to bottonl).
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Using Turn on tile VCR. Picture If the picture gets t\_zzy, press tile TV/VCR buttnn on tile VCR. "lk) see a dill)rent picture in the PIP window: Picture • Pn, ss tile TV bH/tnn on tile remote cnntrol. from • Press tile WHO*INPL T button on/he remote until you see the picture that's coming l_cnm tile VCR (PIP VII) appears...
Using Features 11/(back panel) PIP Trou bleshooti The PIP ft'ature on this ['V only works if you connect a second vide() source (like a VCR or satellite receiver), to your ['V with audio/video cables. If you use a cable box, you may need extra equipment. Contact your cable company and/or go to...
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Using Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up tile cllannel tllat tile TV tunes to when you press tile VCR1 bu/lnn on tile remnte. Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set tip tile cllannel tllat tile TV tunes to wllen you press tile VCR2 bu/lnn.
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 TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Spedfically d_'sign_'d to be \q_,w_*d by adults may be unsuitabh' fi3r childr_:n under It contains one or more of the fi)tlowing content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity...
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Using Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The tk)llowing is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age_basecl rating limit the h'I_ is \'ic_ or Block. Content Themes Lists COllten[...
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 To block program content: Rating Rating Content field status field themes Determine tile lowest level of conwnt yotl don't want tile child to walch. tile up and down arrow buttons on tile remote to scroll through tile age-based ratings until tile rating that corresponds with tile lowest content you do not want tile child lo watch appears.
Using Rating Ratingfield Blocking Movie Ratings status field If you only want your child to '_.alch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all ()tiler movies with higher ratings. block inovies: Highlight tile Rat#_d4field and press tile up and down arrow buttons lo find tile rating that is tile lowest rating you don't want tile child to '_.atch.
Using Features Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed. View Makes the selected channel viewable. Block The l_nnt panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as Vic_u'.
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 the buttons on tile remol(, or tile tknnt of your TV to access tile menu sysl('m and make changes to tile settings. The fkfllowing pages explain how lo use tile diff',rent types of menus lo adjust tile t_atures of your TV.
Using Audio Menu I Audio Mute Press OK to reduce tile TV's volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore tile v(/lume. Tone Controls Displays tile slider controls tbr adjusting tile TV's treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of awdlable audio...
Using Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the tlve slider controls tk_r adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difl_rence 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.
Using Alternate with button Captioning inlk)rmatinn is shown, when available, when press the PIP bull(in on the remnt_, with tile PIP window on tile screen. Closed-Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which PIP closed- captioning mode you want to use to display PIP ck/sed-captioning...
Using Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. "lifts option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ system is set kip. UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an oflLair antenna ti)r TV signals.
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Front Panel • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again...
Troubleshooting Most problems encounter with your TV you correct by consuhing "Doubleshooting list that tk)llows. TV Problems TV won't turn on Press the ['V button. Make sure the TV is plugged h_. Check the, wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make' sure it is 'live' by plugging in something else.
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Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on Maybe, the cabh,/air setting is s_'t to the wrong position. Seh, ct (;_Jl)l!' l)lus+ Metlu from the Main m_,nu s_,h, ct the Setzzpoptk_l_ and provide" correct inf_)rmatk_n on the fi_tlowing screens. Go to pages 16 17 for d_,tailed instructk_ns.
The Remote Control Doesn't Work Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. Maybe the remote isn't aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you're t_ing to operate.
The Front of Your TV Front Panel Il _ you cant lind yOLIT reln()t( _ c()n_r()l I)Lll/ons your operate many of the TV's t_atures, MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENL. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted il(.ms. Also returns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENI_ tk)r two seconds to access the GLIDE Plus+ system.
Service (-;enter may charge to transport your television to and flcom your home. • To identil_v your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in tile Yellow Pages, or call 1- 800-336-1900. •...
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228449 VCRs 1o duplica_ tapes¸ also used to connect a VCR toyour (._ble cok)_coded sb_lcled Gold-Tipped cable RCA-O_ pbono plugs o_l each VH83 (640 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable Triph, cabl_, that lets/'(m Prices are subject to change without notice. COtlllec[ _ _71)1:0 £tt_d...
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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 r-N-N r-NN r-NN r-NN Amplified...
Schedule Code list Grid Guide Cable meml Language Accessories Satellite Receiver time Messages Advanced connections 11, 12 VCI/ News Screen Menu Age Based Ratings Color Warmth Picture Quality Second Audio Program (SAP) AN['RNNA button Schedule COI]I](_CtiOI]S Arrow buttons Screen 50 TV + VCR Audio "IW + VCR + Cable...
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