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  • Page 2 To,reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove f WARNING:: (:oger (or back). No user 'serviceable parts inside. TO reduce the risk of fi;e or"-" Referservicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not exp,ose/, ..this Wto rainormoisture. This symbol indicates his symbol indicates prO_nt in=ructions °...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ]r.,_..._........]..... ) Step !: Unpack the TV ....'......]......4 Step 2: Connecting your Tv ......_.i.._,_ .._....._4 TV Only (PIP Not Available) ......_........ 4 The Basic COnnection (pip not available) ..:......5 Advanced Connections .;....
  • Page 4 ;..37 Channel Marker .............. _ ....38 TROU BLESHOOTI NG ..............CARE AND CLEANING ..........:..,.._" ..40 RCA LIMITED wAR RANTY .., ..........•..4! ACCESSORY I N FORMATION ............
  • Page 5 GE'rrlNG STARTED This-man_Jal is •designed to get you sta_ed quickly. The first four sectionJ of the manual show you how to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the 1.,_.;_Tuu).,Xiq..b_-€OiqNEr.Tio,s Interactive Setup; Program the Remote, and use all of ¥. the Features and Menus of your TV.

  • Page 6: Step !: Unpack The Tv

    • • • STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV . Important Stand Information • , Makesure to locate the remote control and your GUIDE Plus+. Booklet. • CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other fumiturethe TV is placed on is STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV...

  • Page 7: The Basic Connection (Pip Not Available)

    BASi€ P.OTAVA The basicconnection below (TV and VCR) isthe most common • conn_,cti_on and istherefore usedto illustrate a _singlecomp'onent connection with your TV. Forbetter sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections. Cables YoU will use the following cableto make your connection: Coaxial Cables: Thesecables carry both the audio...

  • Page 8: Advanced Connections

    ADVANCED ¢oNNEcTIONS Once youhave made your connections" " you will need to programthe TV to tune _ Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating" to the correct Video INPUT channel in- ' the audioandvideo Signals and enableyou tO connect multiple _ "...
  • Page 9 SamPle Connections •cautions: The following are sample connection scenarios which-YOU may encounter - whenconnecting comPonents tOYour T_. Note: those components which Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference offer 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 ,SATELLITERECEIVER ._ . Howto View •Your Components To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connecti0n, press TV.to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHOolNPUT to scroll through the video input channels Until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Connecting The Ir Controller

    STEP3: CONNECTING THE'IR. CONTROLLER " The IR (Infrared) Controller.enables' GUIDE Plus+ Gold" to control your VCR and cablebox (if necessary) so that you can tune to television channels and even start recording a program •from the program guide. After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary devices The iR Controller is used to send commands (VCR, or Cable box),you will use the' on_creen interactive setup routine...

  • Page 12: Step 4: Plug In The Tv

    N THE •STEP14:IP[UG:_i Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching•the wide blade of the plug wil_h.the wide slot in the Outlet. Besure to insert the plug completely. STEPS: PLACE BA'I-Ir'ERiES IN REMOTE • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.
  • Page 13 THERE;S ON'SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE • interactive setup routine takes you through thesteps neededto configure.the TV: •- "_ , ' • • Select a menu language • Search foravailable channels • _ .Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system • Set the time ¥...

  • Page 14: Using Point And Select

    USING POINT SELECT You only needto know one rule when_using the remot e toaccess screen menus and control panels_point and select. The point and select metho.d has two steps. 1. " Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up ordown arrow_ TO point left dr ! right,, press the left or right arrows.

  • Page 15: Selectalanguage

    3. Point t o Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. SELECTALANGUAGE • " '-. The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. Point to You:r preferred language for the menu system.' 2.

  • Page 16: Guide Plus+ System

    GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM For M0re GUIDE Plus+ The next step letsyou set _Jpthe GUIDE Plus+ system to display your •_i Information i local progr.am listings;and control your cablebox and VCR. Specific-information about the GUIDE You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial Plus+System is contained in a separate menu or point t o Skip this Step to move tothe...

  • Page 17: Set The Vcr1 Channel (Auto Tuning)

    SETTHE VCRiCHANNEL (AUTOTUNING) ..,r The,_next step lets youset the VCR1 channel. Wheny0usetthe VCRll " channel, You're telling theTV what channel to tune to when you press., theVCR1 button on the remote. This is Auto Tuning. Indik,ate which inputyou used to connect the VCR..

  • Page 18: Set The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)

    PressMENU or OKto 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. SETTHE DVD CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING) The next stel_ iets you set the DVD channel. When you set the I)VD channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DVD button on the remote.

  • Page 19: Set The Sat/Cablecl_Annel (Auto Tuning)

    Point to the choice that matches.the wayyou haveyour DVD player connected to the TV. Press MENU or OK to continue. SET THE SAT/CABLE CHANNEL(AUTO TUNING) The next step lets you set the SATICABLE 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 on the remote.

  • Page 20: Label *The Channels

    LABE L THE ,¢ HANN _.>: ..Usethe CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change :_. channels in the Chan# field, This works This.la_ step in thernteractive Setup letsyou create your channel list and even if you're not in the Chan# field. Or, label your channels.

  • Page 21: Using The Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllableVCRs, satellite receivers, DVD players and cSble boxes. If you have an-RCA, GE, or PROSC_J_] comPonent, you probably don't need to program it at all. USl NG TH E REMOTE Modes of Operation •...

  • Page 22: 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).

  • Page 23: Using The Whoolnput Button

    CLEAR Removes any menu Or display from t_e screen and returns you to TV viewing. Will also exit the Guide 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 24: Programming The Remote

    VCRsl satellite receivers and cable boxes. The PROSCJ_I remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. TESTI NG TH EREMOTE Todetermine whether the universalremote needsto be. programmed;...

  • Page 25: Using Tl_E Remote To Control A Device

    2. Look Ul_the brand and_ode number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote. 3.- I_ress and hold-the buttbn onthe remote you want to program. Enter the code•from the code list. Release button, and then press ON;OFF to see if the component •...
  • Page 26 --2029.,2055,2056, 2058, 2059,'2060,2107, 2118 Toshil_ 2015, 2049, 2051,2055, 2065, 2093, 2116 Prosc_n DSS 5000,5001 J_m_n ,2055, 2056,2111 To_Vidon ..2013, 2014 RCA DSS ........5000,5001 JVC ____ 2009,.2010, 2011,2018, 2058,21'01,2123 Ul_ech. .2013 R_t;allstic .._ ...... _ ....5063...
  • Page 27 USING THE TV ,." This section •explores the features and menus of your TV beginningwith sonie inforrn_ltion _n USillg menus _and control panels. • _Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to heip you get the most from your TV. "...
  • Page 28 MENUS AND. CONTROL PANELS • Using the buttonsonboth the remote andfront panel enable you to _., _: access and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels.• Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methqds to adjust_features= on your TV.The following pages , detail how to use •these controls in order to customize the functions of your TV.
  • Page 29 CONTROLPANELS Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features ..of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjusta level such as tint,or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists,-and.
  • Page 30 CHOICE LISTS • • Choicelists ar_ used to choosea I_articular setting from a list of settings. Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU o_Ol(to Sel_t that choice. _i _ ': • i :i ..Now that you know how to access;the menus and adjust the control panels the following pages provide a brief explanation of all the menu "...
  • Page 31 Audio Ouq_ &.Sl_akeTs_- Displays a-choice list that lets youturn TV's internal speakers on or_off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level orvariab!e co_oUevel. Variable Speakers On This settingturns the TV's Speakers on and allows variable_output from the TV's audio output jacks_ .Variable Output, Speakers...
  • Page 32 PICTURE QUALITY MENU BesicPicture Controls Displays thefive slider controls for adjusting* the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the lightand dark areal of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Ti'nt Adjusts the b_lance be_veen the red and green levels. Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
  • Page 33 SCREEN MENU Closed-Caption Displayl Displays a choice list that !ets you choose the. wayclosed captioning information iSshown On the screen. ; :-_ No cap_tioning information displayed. On Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted - Displays captioning information, When :available,...
  • Page 34 USINGCLOSED CAPTIONING Many_grams are,_n_e_.wh.h ¢IQs_I captJ'onjng information, which:. lets you display the audlo'p0rtlon of a program as text on the TV screen..:1'. -.., ° :Closed captioning is riot.available on all channels'at all times. 0nly specific programs encoded Witl_ cl_ed captioriing information are .-...
  • Page 35 CHANN EL,MENU € Signal lypo _:Displays a choice list that lets you select the current _ - antenna type. This option does not appear when the TV GUIDEPlus+ system is set upl UHFNHFAntenna Choose_thisif you are Currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.
  • Page 36 The choices for each screen are." Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected 1;oan antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or if you don't Want the TV _o tune toa channel when theparticular component button ispressed.
  • Page 37 'PARE N AL €O,TRO'S MENU Parent Approved Channels Displays a control panel that lets you decide_hat_:h_h'_diS_Can ' beviewedor :selected using the TV's-front: panel controls.; Chan #. Usethe.uP and down arrowsto scrollup anddown "through the Channe_ scanlist.You can enter the channel numbe - directly usingthe number bu_ons_ parent Approved Usethe up and down arrowsto choose -...
  • Page 38 GUIDE PLUS+ MENU GLIIDE p!.US+._Up, Display s theGUlDE plus+ setup screen. setup setting up the GUIDE Plus+ system is detailed in the GUIDE Plus+ booklet. View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus+ demonstration. GUIDE j Plus+ Label Displays the GUIDE Plus+ Label menu. On Displays the s_(ation name when you chang e channels.
  • Page 39 PIP (PiCTURE-IN'PICTURE) OPERATION. The PiP(picture-in-picture)feature letsyou display a second, smaller ' pictureon tOP ofthe main picture. Your TV is equipped With a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals.The PIPfeature on your TV requiresa secondvideo source, I-ikea VCR or satellite receiverto supplythe second picture to the screen.;ThePIPfeature alsorequires connecting the Secondvideo source to the TV with audio/video cables.
  • Page 40 PIP Problems7 CABLE,'CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA Make-sure the remote is in the right mode. For exam!!e, once you turn on the VCR with the VCR1 ,button, you can'tSWAP the pictures : until you put the remote in TV mode. Just press the TV button. VCR 1 No signal or bad reception? Most VCRs and satellite receivers have an antenna or TV button.
  • Page 41 TROUBLESHOOTING Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can correct without the help of a service tecl_nician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV,'check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on •...
  • Page 42 Can't_select certain channel. " Channel may be blocked or not approved in'the Parental Controls menu: • If using aVCR, Check to make sure the TVNCR, switch on the VCR is in the correct position. Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Use SOUND buttonto change to mono mode instead of _ereo.
  • Page 43 -Center. If not, you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home. • To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, look in the YellOw Paqes, or call 1-800-447-1700. •...
  • Page 44 Connect a VCR to your TV. Cable iscolor-coded and Color-Coded Jacks shielded. Has RCA-type phono PlUgs on each end. The jacks on the TV's monitor panel are color-coded for ease of use. The video jacks are yellow, the right audio...
  • Page 45 Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came packed with• your TV..Description _, _ ,_ • _/:;_--, Replacements or spares can t. Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) be ordered as needed. VH82 $6.95 I Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) tVH89 $5.95 ,I Push-on antenna cable (6-ft)
  • Page 46 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 in below or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM (EST) M_nday_through Friday IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number...

  • Page 47: Menus

    DVD Channel 16, 33 Remote Cor_trol Accessories 42 DVD Player remote codes 24_ Installing the batteries 10 Advanced connections 4, 6 Audio menu 28 Programming 22 Remote batteriesare low. 38 Audio Output 6 Audio Outpt_ Volume & Speakers Fixed images 40 Fixed Output, Speakers Off 29 Audio Processor 28 Front panel buttons 23...
  • Page 48 RE_TiNG_ G R EEN ER_iF U_ RE _ At Thomson Consumer :Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural heritageand to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations. This is a global effort which encom passesevery THOMSON facility throughout the world.

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