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- Page 1 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...
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Page 3: Key Features Overview
Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with Datures that will add to your TV viewing experience. The lk)llowing infi_rmation summarizes a l_w of these t_atures. Chapl_.r 3 provides more inlk)rmation about the rest of the TV's ll.atures and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen... - Page 4 (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
C@ntents 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 ..............Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .......... - Page 6 How to Use Your TV's Menu System ................Audio Menu ........................Picture Quality Menu ..................... Screen Menu ........................Using Closed Captioning ....................Channel Menu ......................... Time Menu ........................Chapter 5: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ......................RCA TV Limited Warranty ....................Index ..........................
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • The Front of Your TV • Jacks on the Back of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable •... -
Page 8: Things To Consider Before You Connect
C@nnections 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. -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
C@nnections 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 page 8... -
Page 10: Connection: Tv + Vcr
C@nnections Setup TV(back panel) AIIOIO Vl_EO __CABLE/ OUIIN FROM From Cable or ARteRna 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@nnect+ons Setup TV (backpanel) From Cable, CableBox, or Antenna Connection: TV Only Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect tile coaxial cable from your cable or antunna 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@nnections Setup SATELLITERECEIVER FromCableor Antenna IN FROM ANT VIDEO R S-VtDEO Satellite Signal TV (back panel) _tCABLE/ ANTENNA Chapter...
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Page 13: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
C nnections 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: The Front Of Your Tv
C@nnections Setup The Front of Your TV Front Panel If yntl cant lind yntir rc, illOt_, control LISt, tilt, bLlttnns nn your TV to operate many of tilt" TVs fl,atures. MENU Brings up tile TV MAIN MENU. When in tile menu system, it selects highligl_ted items. -
Page 15: Jacks On The Back Of Your Tv
C@nnections Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you are connecting many c()mpnnents, please consult the manual that came with each component tnr connection instructions. The picture of your TV's back panel describes the jacks on the back of your TV and what types nt components... -
Page 16: Why You Should Connect This G-Unk Cable
C@nnections Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables [lie G[IDEt It S+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCt{ and/or cable box. Cable Box - If yotlr TV is connected tn a cable box yotl InLlS[connect the 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. - Page 17 C_nnections 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.
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Page 18: Complete The Interactive Setup
C@nnections Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu syslum in your TV allows the TV's tl.atures to work properly. In this book, we call it the 'interactive setup" because the TV asks you questions, Toaccess the setup answer, and tile TV makes the appropriate adjustments. -
Page 19: The Guide Plus+ System Setup
C@nnections Setup The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup The G(IDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, If you move to a new zip or postal need to complete the lnllnwing... - Page 20 C@nnections Setup Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To supply your TV with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if your TV is connected to cable.
- Page 21 C@nnections Setup Highlight your brand of cable box, and press If your brand isn't listed, highligllt Not Listed and press Make sure your cable box is on. Tune tile cable box to channel 02 (use tile remote control that came with your cable box, or press the channel buuons on tile cable box).
- Page 22 C nnections Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR It your TV is connected to a VCI,', press OK. It it is not, highlight _,_band press OK (a screen will appear reminding to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.). l_se the kip and dov_,n arrow buttons to highlight tile brand nt your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK.
- Page 23 C nnections Setup Note: [/'tbe GUIDE Plus+ ._r,stem can 7 locate tbe cotwect cochL/br tbe VCR, a list q/'trouble_booting instr1_ctions appeas:_ to betpyou b_ybreyou Leave your cable box turned ON to a/4ain. download program information. • 7)y VCR configurati(m again: repeat VCR setup.
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Page 24: What To Expect
C@nnections Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, tile GLIDE Plus+ syslum will appear on the screen. The t_)llowing examples explain what you might see: • If all of tile program int_)rmation has been sent to your TV, the G[IDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings. - Page 25 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.
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Page 26: The Buttons On The Remote Control
GUIDE INFO this buttnn l© 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 feature <Y©C>... -
Page 27: Using The Whoeinput Button
This feature only works with most RCA, SAT.CABLE Puts the remote in SKI'oCABLE mode. If you set tip tile Auto Tuning l_,ature (Chapter GE and PROSCAN 3), pressing tile SKI'-CABLE bu/lnn automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel. -
Page 28: 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... -
Page 29: Now To Use The Remote After You've Programmed It
Re Qte C@ntr@J Using Direct Entry Turn conlponent _,ant ren_o[_ _ to 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.) - Page 30 5(133, 5(134 ............2027, 206I P_/lsar •............. 5(126 Qu trtcJ ............2011 Citlzen 2{)13. 2014¸ 2(115, 2016, 2017, 2018,2019,2027 RCA ..........5(14v, 5049, 5(52 Quartz ............2011 Co]ortyme ........... 2009 Quasm ........202I, 2022, 2125 Realistic ..........5009, 5(149 Co]I ..............
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Page 31: 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. -
Page 32: About The Guide Plus+ System
Using Features Action Video Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System buttons window information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules t_)r your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. -
Page 33: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
Using Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To ent_,r tile GLIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on tile remnte. • Press and hold MENU t_r 2 seconds on tile t_ont panel. To exit tile GLIDE Plus+ system: •... - Page 34 Using Features Grid Guide Action Buttons Grid guide Grid guide menu action buttons Action buttons will change according _ where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ selection syslem, Be sure to look at the action bar befk_re pressing the command numbers.
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Page 35: Sort
Using Sort SOrt menu 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 window. To Sort: If the GLIDE Plus+ syslem isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control... -
Page 36: News
Using Features News menu News menu News action buttons selection "I'll(" l\@lgS in(*nu lets I)rovvs(, curr('nt n_'ws stork, s by h(,adlin(', If the (K I1)E Plus+ syst_.m isnt on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. Press MENU on tile remote control to select tile menu... -
Page 37: Messages
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. -
Page 38: Channels
Using Features Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can custonfize 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. -
Page 39: 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 inlbrmation about a program, advertisement or special, use the let_ arrow bu_on _ highlight the program 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. -
Page 40: Channelbanner
Using Features ChannelBanner There are several indicators that might appear when you press tile TV or INFO bul/ons on file remote. This display is called tile Channel Banner. "File lkfllowing list describes tile items on tile Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bnl/om). - Page 41 Using Press MEN[ (the TVMAhVMtkVUappears). Highlight Cbanneland press OK on your remote control. Highlight AJ_lo 7i¢ningand press OK. Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list lhat lets you set tip the channel that tile TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button on tile remote.
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Page 42: Parental Controls And V-Chip
Using Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controt._ menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use tile lront panel controls. The t_rst three choices in tile Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (reli_rred... -
Page 43: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Using Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating 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 explicit TVIIVIA language... - Page 44 Using Features The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The t_llowing is an example of where items are located within tile Rating Limit screen. Rating Status Field Lets you sdect whether th_ _ status of the age-based taring limit the left is View or Block Content Themes LiS[S tht_ col]t(_1][ th{-_fl]us } Otl Status Fields...
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Page 45: Blocking Specific Content Themes
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... -
Page 46: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using Features "It) block program content: Rating Rating Content field status field themes Determine tile lowest level of content you don't want tile child to walch. Use tile up and down arrow buttons on tile remote to scroll through tile age-based ratings until tile rating... -
Page 47: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit
Using V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movi_,s rated al)ov_, a sp_,cified lev_,l. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. "Ibaccess V-CIIIP MOVIE RATLN*GLlltllT menu: Press MENU on the remote control (the TVMAINMENUappears). -
Page 48: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using Features 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" programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcemvnts, and programs without ratings. -
Page 49: 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 50: How To Use Your Tv's Menu System
Using How to Use Your TV's Menu System You use tile buttons on tile remol(, or tile tkont of your TV to access tile menu sysl('m and make changes to tile settings. The tkfllowing pages explain how to use tile diff',rent types of menus to adjust tile t_atures of your TV. -
Page 51: Picture Quality Menu
Using Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound from stereo broadcasts, stere() VCI,'s, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and LaserDisc players l_)r a fuller, more spacious sound. Sound Logic" Stereo Reduces tile annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies sotier sounds in program material. -
Page 52: Screen Menu
Using Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings: Br!_bt Li_,4btin/4;Normal Li_,4btin/_;Soft Lighting or Pe_:s'onat Pictz_re Preset: Choose tile setting that is best l_)r your viewing environment. Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the t>ature that automatically corrects the color of the picture. -
Page 53: Channel Menu
Using Closed-Caption Modes The TV nffurs eight closed-captioned modes, including ['(mr text modes. To set the Closed-Caption 31odc_ Select Scree_ from the Main menu. Highlight ClosedCaptio*_ Mode and press OK (the Closed-Captio*_ Mode appears). Highlight your choice and press OK (the Screen menu appears again). -
Page 54: Time Menu
Using Channel # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through tile channels awtilable via your antenna. You can enter the channel number To enter a number greater than 99, press and directly using tile number buttons. hold "1 "... -
Page 55: Chapter 5: Other Information
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
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 in. Ch_'cl< the, wall r_'c_'pmch" (or _'xtension cord) to make' sure it is 'live" by plugging in som_'thing _'ts_'. - Page 57 Troubleshooting No sound, picture okay Maybe sound is mut_,d. Press the volume up button to restore sound. Mwbe speakers arc turned off. Check the Al_dio Output and Speakers control pan_,l in the Audio menu. Go to p. 47 for d_,tailed iI1St I'U C[i0I_S.
- Page 58 GUIDE Plus+ System Problems GUIDE Plus+ setup won't switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable Make" sure you hav_" r_'movcd the" I)_'mo Pin from the" (3 LINK jack. Check to s_'_, if the" (3 LINK wands fire position_,d correctly front coH]pon_'nts...
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Page 59: Care And Cleaning
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don't work You must lock the svttings. Go to thv 7'/'MA/A:MI:;_,'_ (press MENU on your remote) s_,lect Pare_itul (Jontro£ (prvss 6 on your rel_aote), select Lock Parental ComroLv (press 6 on your remote). I don't remember my password... -
Page 60: Rca Tv Limited Warranty
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. •... -
Page 61: Index
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... - Page 62 @ther mnf@r ation 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...
- Page 63 Index Channels Satellite Receiver time Grid Guide Screen Menu Accessories Color Warmth Language Second Audio Program (SAP) Advanced connections Connectk)ns Messages Age Based Ratings TV + VCR News ANI'ENNA button TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Picture Quality DVI) Channel Arrow buttons Schedule...
- 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 _ tHOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,...
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