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- Page 1 Televmsmo User's Changing Entertainment. Again.
- Page 2 Important Information WARNING shock, do not remove To reduce the risk of fire or cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. electric shock, do not expose reduce the risk of electric Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. this TV to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates "dangerous...
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Page 3: Key Features Overview
Introduction Key Features Overview Your "IV is equipped \vith features that will ad to your TV watching experience. Tile following informatiou sunnnarizes a tk'\_ of these l_:atures. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV's f_aturL's and how to use thein. On-screen Program Guide... - Page 4 Introduction (This page intentionally left blank)
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ....................1 On-screen Program Guide ..................V-Chip: Parental Controls ................... 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 :............Audio Menu ........................Picture Quality Menu ..................... Screen Menu ........................Using Closed Captioning ....................Channel Menu ......................... Time Menu ........................Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting ......................Care and Cleaning ......................RCA TV Limited Warranty ....................Index ...._ ......................
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Chapter Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • The Front 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
Connections 8t Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all componen{s before Sou plug any of their power cords into the wall oudet. Turn o_f the _1_/and/or colnponei-4t before you connect or disconnect any cables. •... -
Page 9: Choose Your Connection
Connections 8= Setup Choose Your Connection There which :Ire several ways to COlllleCt yotlt TV. Please LiSt tile tolIo\xing chart to JctCrlllill__, connection is b_2st _)r you+ Prnceecl to the :lpproptiate p:tgc anti COlln_ct your "1_'. Cables Connection Components Go to... Needed Title Coaxial... -
Page 10: Connection: Tv + Vcr
Connections & Setup TV(backpanel) 0_.,00 0"00 VIOEO AUDfO From Cable, Cable Box, orANteflna Connection: TV + VCR Connect your TV to your VCR Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). -
Page 11: Connection: Tv Only
Connections & Setup TV(back panel) CABLE/ l_Dom Cable or AAtenlza Connection: TV Only Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV. Go to page If you're connecting... - Page 12 Connections 8= Setup SATELLITE RECEIVER From Cableor Antenna IN FR SATELLITE OUTTO TV VIDEO S-VIDEO Satellite Signal OUTTOTV TV (backpanel) G-L_NK ANTENNA Chapter...
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Page 13: Connection: Tv + Vcr + Satellite Receiver
Connections & Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver A. Connect the coaxial cable fiom your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your satellite receiver (sometmaes laheled IN FROM ANT). B. -
Page 14: The Front Of Your Tv
Connections Setup The Front of Your TV Front Panel If you cannot locat_ your renlote buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV's _eatures. MENU Brings up the Main menu, When in tile menu system, it selects highlighted items, Also returns... -
Page 15: Why You Should Connect This G-Link Cable
Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G LINK cable enables tile GUIDE Phls+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box, Cable Box- If your 'IX; is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive "i% _ program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the progranl guide is on your TV screen. - Page 16 Connections & Setup Plug in the TV l'lug the end of the power cord into tile wall outlet. Match tile wide blade of the plug with tile vvride slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. in the Remote Put Batteries Remove the battery conlpartment cover on the remote.
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Page 17: Complete The Interactive Setup
Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV's features to v, ork properly. In this book, we call it the "interactive setup" because the "IA 7 asks you questions, To access the setup menus manually, answer, and the TV makes the appropriate... - Page 18 Connections 8. Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location If your countt T is highlighted, press OK on the remote contlO[. Miiiiil ¸i ;_';i+ ..If your country isn't highlighted, press the up or down arro\\ button on tile ren'Lote control to _ gh|ight your pless...
- Page 19 Connections & Setup Highlight the channel to _',hich you have to tune your TV in order to see progtall111 3g, n(. press OK (a screen appears ]'emindhag you lo cable connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and cahle boxt. w;_ _,neus yo_-TVtuned tov,h_ _ Note: Channel...
- Page 20 Connections Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR. press OK. II it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to Is a VCR connecte_l to tits TV? connect your (I-I.INK cahle to your TV and VCR).
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Page 21: What To Expect
Connections & Setup Note: If the GbTI)E Plus+ ,_t,stem captt h_cate the correct code./br the VCR. a list (ftr(Jtt!_[_,sbootill_ i;ISIITIcIioHs el[_[l_,_tl:< t o bel[_.),ozt b_[i_l'e,l'oll l O, Leave your cable box turned ON to a,q_tilt. download program information. • 7)3' VCR c(Jl!/'i, qtttzttioll ct_.aDl /'epettl... -
Page 22: The Buttons On The Remote Control
Connections & Setup The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel llLIlnbcrs :rod time settings directly through the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, press the tv,o digits. ]k) enter a fluee-digit channel, press and hold the first digit lk)r two seconds until two d:lshes appear to the VO L CHAN... - Page 23 Chapter Using the TV's Features Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Parental Controls and V-Chip Changing Entertainment. Again.
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Page 24: About The Guide Plus+ System
Using TV's Features Action Video Program Menu About the GUIDE Plus+ System buttons window information options The Gt fIDE P/us+ s_ stem is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules l_>rynur arca alld allov, s yoLIr T_" direct control of a cable hox and VCR. -
Page 25: Getting In & Out Of The Guide Plus+ System
Using TV's Features Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System entel tile II)E PIus+ system: Press (;tilDE on flit: rcmot,+,. • Press Ill)It[ MENII for 2 se,.'oi/cls on t[l<+' front panel. To exit GUIDE P[us+ system: • High ig t prograln and press OK to exit the GIIII)E Phls+ system and tune to the channel,... - Page 26 Using TV's Features Grid Guide Action Buttons Grid guide Grid guide menu action buttons Action hutmns will change according to where you are in tile GUIDE Plus+ selection syst,,:m Bc sure m look at the action hat betbrc pressing the command numbers.
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Page 27: Sort
Using TV's Features Sort menu Sort selection The Sort menu lets you browse progranls by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video windo\,_. To Sort: If the GUIDE Plus+ system_isn't on your screen, press GUIDE on your ren'_ote control. -
Page 28: News
Using TV's Features News News menu News menu action buttons selection Ne//_" menu [els you browse current nc,ws stories by headline. If the GITII)E PhJs+ svstc, tn [sn'l (n't your screen, press GUII)E orl your remote control, Press MENU on the remote control to select the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highhght 3;errs (if MSNE,C is available on your 'IN' it wilt appear in file video window). -
Page 29: Messages
Using TV's Features To remove or change the frequency (daily once, or xxeekly) of a scheduled event, tlccess tile Schedllle in,L_nkl froln _/lelqu hal. Press GUII)E to bring tip the GUIDI" Plus+ system. Press MENU on tile renlote tn select the Menu bar. Use the arrows to highlight the 3_.'t_ed*tlemetal selection. -
Page 30: Channels
Using TV's Features Channels Channels menu Channels menu action buttons selection You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display nf certain x\atch. channels. instance, lusty disable cll:lnllcls their never dis:tbled "_)u reslore channels at :.t later point in tinlc If the Guide Plus+ system isn't on 3our screen, press GITII)E on your... -
Page 31: Now To Get More Information About An Advertisement Or A Program
Using TV's Features How to Get More Information About Advertisement or a Program To find out more inf_)rmation ab_mt a program, ad\'ertisen_unt or special, use the left arrow button tc_ highlight the channel li,;ting or pr_mlotiona] in_brmation hox. Requesting more information about a particular... -
Page 32: Channelbanner
Using TV's Features ChannelBanner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Cllannel l_anner. Tile following list describes the items on the C]/tlnnel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom), 12:01... -
Page 33: How V-Chip Works
Using TV's Features How V-Chip Works When turned "on/' the V-Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs. That code tells software program's age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) content themes [(Violence (V), Adult Language (L), etc.)l. If you have Mocked rating... -
Page 34: V-Chip Tv Rating Limit
Using TV's Features |'.Chip 7_RaliJtq Lintil lets decide which programs cannot To set TV programn'ting limits: Cltoose Pat_,Jtlal Cottlro& fl'ona the Main 111elqtl.If Parental Controls have prc\'ious]_, been locked, you must enter your they are not pass\\'OIKl, locked, you ,.viii get a message reminding you that your limits will not be efl__'ctive ttlqlil you lock F'au'ental Controls... - Page 35 Using TV's Features You can automatically block all prograln ratings ahove a specified age-based Rating Rating Content field status field status fields rating level. For example, if you only want your chiM to watch programs that have a "IWG rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV Y7, and "I*'-YL then you need to hlock out other programming with higher ratings.
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Page 36: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using TV's Features Rating Rating Content Viewing Age-Based Ratings field status field status fields After you block age-based mimes, you ha\'e the oplion of changing some o]: the mdngs hack _o View. I)ctermine ',\hJch [_[ocked ralJng \van[ to ,,ie'_\. Use the up and down arro\\ buttons to sdect thu rating wi!h a status of l:_luck Press thu ti,,4ht arrow button to mn\e the _,ellow highlight to the rating stal us lield... -
Page 37: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using TV's Features Press the right arrow button to move tile highlight to the field conesponding ,,\ ith th,_' cont.'hi theme you wish to block ottt. Iqx'ss tilt' tip or do\'_ n alroxv ]_l.lllOll to c]lan_e eontc.nt status fFOllq I¢'1o /3. wilt All higher ratings... - Page 38 Using TV's Features Rating field Rating Blocking Movie Ratings status field If you only want your child to _r:_'ll Itlovies that have a P(; rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then ,:ou cxRdd automaticaWy' hlnck out all other movies with higher ratings.
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Page 39: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using TV's Features V-Chip Unrated Program Block Se[ecling this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes Note "'unlated' thai "'tmrated'" "IV prngnulls tnay include ne\\s, vie\vc(I. sports, political, local and weather progratns, emergency ldigious, bulletins, public annoklnccnlents, programs \\ JthoLit ratings. -
Page 40: Loclduntock Parental Controls
Using TV's Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Selecting tills optkm lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using password. If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-Chip, Channel Block_ or Front Panel Block will take effect. If you fk)rR('t your password, simultaneously press and hold MENU on the... -
Page 41: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Menu System
Chapter Using the TV's Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 42: How To Use The Different Types Of Menus And Control Panels
Using TV's Menu System How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels The "l%,"s Inelltl system tlllee types S(l-t2_.qlN: nltqlUS, cOn[FO] panels, al]d ch()icL' lists. Y[)(I tint' butlons oF/I]le renlote [ront pan_2] access Inentl syst_n] make dlaFl_es 1o Ihe settings. - Page 43 Using TV's Menu System Sliders Sliders arc' used to make adju:+;tments to a parti,+uhtr control. "1"o use a _[ider a menu: Press tht, tip or down arrow l_utton to select slider cot+£trol |_)r the |_'atme want to adjtlst. Press the right or left arrow humm to adjust tllu indicator line on the slider. Numeric Entry A nlHneric...
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Page 44: Audio Menu
Using TV's Menu System Audio Menu I Audio Note: AiidlO iiiL, iiiI i!ol al'Cli[a])[(' ilto(b__[ F25_.:.)2 Mute Ihcss Io it,duct Ihc _l_"s IllJrfilnl.llll I_.'\ t!l. Press OK vohli//e tc) its again to restore the volume. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes,... -
Page 45: Screen Menu
Using TV's Menu System Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display l)isplays :1 choice list that lets you ch,')ose tile way closed _.al,tioning infornltlion is silo\\ n 01] file screen. Of.f always captioning illflnlnation is displayed. O_z ahvays Captioning infoli/lalioi1 is shown al\\ays. \\hen a\ailahle. -
Page 46: Channel Menu
Using TV's Menu System Channel Menu Signal Type l)isplays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This not appear when the GUIDE Phls+ system is set up. option does UHF/VHFAntenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. -
Page 47: Chapter 4: Other Information
Chapter Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index Changing Entertainment. Again. -
Page 48: Troubleshooting
Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won't turn on Press the POWER button. Make sure the TV is plugged Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"... - Page 49 Other Information Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on Maybe the cable/air setting is set to tile wrong position. Select GUII)I'_ [qHs+ Mel/u hon_ the Main menu, sdcct the Setupoption, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 11_-17 for dutailed instructions.
- Page 50 Other Information Scheduled Watch or Record doesn't occur Check Schedule for timer conflicts Go to page 4,1 [or instructions, Make s(ne the "_\ ands o[ the.' G-[.INK ,.able me placed m front o| the remote sensor(s) on the componet;t(s). Make sure your VCP, is turned ot'I during thq th'ne you'\ e sdreduled to rect_rd a program becaose...
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Page 51: Care And Cleaning
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 Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first renud. - Page 52 Other Information What your warranty does not cover: Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. additional inff)rmation should be obtained from your dealer). • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
- Page 53 *f two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCRtoyour Cable is color-coded and shielded. Gold-Tipped cable Has RCA -type pbono phlgs on each end, VH83 (6-ft) Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable T_iple cable that lets 3_u connect...
- Page 54 Other Information 2-way Signal Splitter Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by Helps you connect a second filling in below or VCR. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD Splitter VH47 IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card v-r-]-vqvF- F-F-n VVJ-] Amplified...
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Page 55: Index
Other Information TV + VCR 8 Index Setup SLEEP button TV Only 9 Sort Steep Timer 3(), 4,1 Time Sort menu Content Themes Contrast MF.NU btltton Stereo Menus Control Panels GUII)E Hus+ system setup Messages menu Tinle Menu Accessories DemoPin 6, 8, 9, 11 Mono Tint... - Page 56 (This page intentionally left blank)
- Page 57 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This wilt only add delays in service for your product. The following materials were used in €okTHOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,...