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  • Page 1 USER'S (3U IDE...
  • Page 2 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove WARNING cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. ISHOCKDO NOT OPEN shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Programming Remote ......... To Control a VCR ............ To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ..28 To Control an RCA Audio Device ......To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ..29 Using the Remote to Control a Device .......
  • Page 4 QUICK REFERENCE ........Audio Menu ..............Picture Quality Menu ..........Screen Menu ..............Channel Menu ............. Time Menu ..............Parental Controls Menu ..........Setup Menu ..............ADVANC ED FEATU RES ......... PiP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ......Fetch Menu ..............Choosing an Audio Processor ........

  • Page 5: Fi Rstt_Ings First

    Hi, I'm Mark. FIRSTTHINGS FIRST I wrotfe this manual to help you get the most from your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I designed this user manual to give you the information you need.., when you need it.

  • Page 6: Connecting Your Tv

    TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily pushed off, pulled off or tipped over. Your RCA dealer can help you choose the appropriate stand for your If you choose not to use the stand recommended...

  • Page 7: Tv With Other Components

    TV WITH OTHER COMPONENTS Use the Connections Fo_dout to connect your TV to a VCR, DVD player, and/or satellite receiver. After connecting your TV and other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A for detailed information about using each of these connections...
  • Page 8 STEP 5 Turn on the TV. •--TM BUTTON Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself. REVERSE P _kY FORWARD c> <_1 [> RECORD PAUSE F-aq l-,--q {-n-I STEP 6 INFO SKIP 0 _d_--_ 0 Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus.

  • Page 9: Using The Menu System

    One Rule to Remember Youcontrol and customize the TV by making changes to various control panels in the menu system. The great thing is, you only need to know one rule: point and select. USING MENU SYSTEM If you want a lot of cool features, you | to use some have kind of menuing...

  • Page 10: The Menu Rule: Pointand Select

    THE MENU RULE: POINTAND SELECT You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. WHAT IS POINT SELECT? Th e point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote.
  • Page 11 Press MENU to select Channel. The Channel menu comes up. Point to Exit and press MENU to return to the Main menu. Point to Exit and press MENU to leave the menu system and return to TV viewing. If you ever want to leave the menu system, press CLEAR. Once you know how to point and select your way through menus, you can apply this rule in the control panels, which do...

  • Page 12: Menus And Control Panels

    MENUS CONTROL PANELS There are two parts to the menu system: menus and control panels. But before you can use a control panel, you first have to move through at least one menu--the Main menu. MENUS The first menu is called the Main menu. To bring up the Main menu: Press MENU on the remote or front panel: Menus take you to another...

  • Page 13: Control Panels

    CONTROL PAN ELS Control Panels do the work in the menu system: it's where you choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three kinds of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry. Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular...

  • Page 14: Choice Lists

    CHOICE LISTS Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings. The current setting in a choice list is always the highlighted item. For example, to indicate whether yDu're currently using a home antenna or a cable TV signals: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 15: Numeric Entry

    NUMERIC ENTRY A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters. For example, to set the current time: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to Time and press MENU. Point to Set Time and press MENU. The Set Time numeric entry control panel comes up.
  • Page 16 • Ii _ p...

  • Page 17: Interactive Setup

    €. There's an on-screen setup routine Your TV has software that tells it what to do, just like a computer. The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the TV: • Select a menu language • Search for available channels •...

  • Page 18: Entering Setup

    ENTERING SETUP Setup is accessed through the Main menu: Press MENU to bring up the Main menu. Point to Setup and press MENU. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin. Press MENU to begin the Setup routine. SELECT A LANGUAGE The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred...

  • Page 19: Auto Channel Search

    AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called "autoprogramming." Press MENU to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has finished.

  • Page 20: Set The Time

    i _¸. SET TH E TIME The next step lets you set the time of day. Press MENU to bring up the Set Time control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and change from AM to PM.

  • Page 21: Setthe Vcr1 Channel

    SETTHE VCR1 CHANNEL The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. For example, if you have a VCR connected to the Video 1 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the Video 1 input channel when you press the VCR1 button.

  • Page 22: Set The Dvd-Vcr2 Channel

    SI:T TH E DVD°VCR2 CHAN N EL The next step lets you set the DVDoVCR2 channel. When you set the DVDoVCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DVDoVCR2 button on the remote. For example, if you have a DVD player connected to the Video 2 input jacks on the back of the TV, you want the TV to tune to the...

  • Page 23: Setthe Sat.cable Channel

    SETTHE SAT.CABLE CHANNEL 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 on the remote. For example, if you have a cable box connected to the Antenna jack on the back of the TV, and you usually tune your TV to channel 3 to see cable stations, you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press SAT,CABLE.

  • Page 24: Label The Channels

    LABEL THE CHANNELS The next step lets you make your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Quick Reference section.) Press MENU to bring up the List and Labels control panel. Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel (called "fields").
  • Page 25 What Now? Now that you've finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the TV. Or... Program the Remote Since you've gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR, DVD player, laserdisc player, and other component.

  • Page 27: Programming The Remote

    VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or ProScan component, you probably don't need to program it at all--other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed.

  • Page 28: Programming The Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brandsof remote controllable VCRs and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Other manufacturer's brands need to be programmed. PROGRAMMING...
  • Page 29 ......44,45,52 .......... 45,46,52 ProScan ........Cannon ........08,53 Quartz ......... Capehart ........Quasar ........08,53 Citizen ......07,09_13,44, RCA ..00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69 .......... 45,46,52 Radio Shack/Realistic ..02,06,08, Colortyme ............09,12,15,19,27,43,53 Craig ........07,12 Samsung ....07,13,22,32,42 Curtis-Mathes .... 00,07,08,14, Sansui ........

  • Page 30: To Control A Dvd Player Or Laserdisc Player

    The remote's DVDoVCR button is preprogrammed to control the DVD Player (::odes primary functions of a GE, ProScan or RCA DVD player. If you GE ..........would like this button to control a device other than a DVD ProScan ........

  • Page 31: To Control A Satellite Receiver Or Cable Box

    Repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand ....... 29,32,33,40,41 until the cable box or satellite receiver responds to the Pioneer ......18,20,44 remote commands. RCA ........00,27,66 Randtek ......... 07,08 Realistic ........Regal ......... 03,12,13 USING...

  • Page 33: Tour Of The'iv

    A picture boak tour This section talks about the TV's main parts (at least the parts you'll actually use): • The Remote Control • TheChannel Marker • The Back Panel • The Front Panel...

  • Page 34: Remote Buttons

    TV. © TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information. AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component and puts CH÷ MLITE GO fiACK the remote in audio mode.
  • Page 35 ANTENNA Functions as TV/VCR button in VCR mode, TV/ receiver button in SAToCable mode and TV/DVD button in DVD mode. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. MENUoSELECT Brings up the Main menu. When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu.

  • Page 36: Back Panel

    BACK PANEL VIDEO VIDEO INPUT I INPUT 2 UMONO UMONO S-VIDEO INPUT 1 Lets you connect a video component such as a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD player or laserdisc player. L/MONO Provides left audio connection. Or, if you are connecting a mono component, use the LIMONO input.
  • Page 37 AUDIO OUTPUT Provides variable-controlled or fixed-level stereo audio output. Variable output is ideal when connecting the TV to an amplifier that does not have its own volume control or remote control. Fixed output is ideal when connecting to an A/V receiver or amplifier that has its own remote control.

  • Page 38: Front Panel

    FRONT PANEL MENU Brings up the Mainmenu. When in the menu system, it: • f MENU CH v VOL-- VOL+ POWER "_ selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu: CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu controls.

  • Page 39: Channel Marker

    •. CHANNEL MARKER There are several indicators that come up when you change channels, press the INFO button, or press the TV button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 12:01 Displays the current time. Mute or Stereo Mute is displayed when you mute the audio. Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting Stereo.

  • Page 41: Quick Reference

    A SHORT GUIDE TO THE MENU SYSTEM This section provides a brief explanation of all the menu commands_ These commands are organized the chapter by their location in the Main menu. • Audio Contains the controls that let you adjust the way the TV sounds.

  • Page 42: Audio Menu

    AUDIO MENU Mute Press MENU to reduce the TV's volume to it's minimum level. Press MENU again to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes, which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.

  • Page 43: 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.

  • Page 44: 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. • Off No captioning information displayed. On Always Captioning information shown always, when available• On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when available, whenever...

  • Page 45: Channel Menu

    • CHANNEL MENU Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. UHFNHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV sig_nals.
  • Page 46 ' "i___.._ " '_ _ ' "' " _ • ::_i _,, !.. :_H_L'_ . • .. (Channel Menu continued) Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR1, DVD,VCR2, or SAT,CABLE).

  • Page 47: Time Menu

    TIME MENU Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically.

  • Page 48: Parental Controls Menu

    PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU Displays the menu items that let you adjust the Parental Controls feature. Parent Approved Channels Displays a control panel that lets you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the TV's front panel controls. Chan# Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list.

  • Page 49: Setup Menu

    SETUP MENU The setup routine is detailed earlier in the manual in the Interactive Setup section.

  • Page 51: Advanc Ed Featu Res

    This sections details to use FIVE of the TV's important features: • PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation • Fetch Menu Display • Choosing an audio processor • Using Closed Captioning • Displaying on-screen Program Details _For more about tile different | menus and control panels in the system, see, menu the Quick...

  • Page 52: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation

    PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION The PIP feature (picture-inIpicture) lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Main Picture There are six remote buttonsthat control the way the PIP window works: PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to remove the window.
  • Page 53 Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons Skip to PIP: Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks using the SKIP andCH (channel) buttons. Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the PIP window.

  • Page 54: Fetch Menu

    FETCH MENU The FETCH menu is a short-cut to several commonly used features and appears as colored icons at the bottom of your screen. You can display the FETCH menu by pressing the FETCH button on the remote. Use the arrow buttons to highlight item and press MENU to select it.

  • Page 55: Choosing An Audio Processor

    CHOOSING AN AUDIO PROCESSOR Changing the audio processor changes the way your TV sounds. There are two ways to change the audio processor: a) from the Audio menu, and b) by pressing SOUND on the remote. For more, see Audio menu in the Quick Reference section. Choosing an audio processor from the Audio menu Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 56: Closed Captioning

    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. You can tell the TV to display closed captioning: never, b) whenever it is available, or c) whenever the program muted.

  • Page 57: Closed Captioning Modes

    CLOSED CAPTIONING MODES The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes, To Set the Closed Captioning Mode: Select Screen from the Main menu Point to Closed-Captioned Mode and press MENU. This choice list comes up: Point to your choice and press MENU to select it and return to the Screen menu.

  • Page 58: On-Screen Program Details

    ON-SCREEN PROGRAM DETAILS Program providers have the option of sending information through the airwaves along with their programs. If this information is available, the TV can display it up when you press INFO on the remote. To display the on-screen program details: Press INFO once to bring up the channel marker.

  • Page 59: Appendix A: Using The Tv Connections

    Things to DO Before Connecting Components Protect your components from power surges • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. • Always turn off the TV and/or component before connect or disconnect any cables. Position cables correctly to avoid audio hum or interference Insert all cable...
  • Page 60 TV AND MONO VCR (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection A in the Connections Foldout. Connection A provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • mono sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection you must have:...
  • Page 61 .TV AND STEREO VCR (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection B in the Connections Foldout. Connection B provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...
  • Page 62 TV, VCR AND PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection C in the Connections Foldout. Connection C provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...
  • Page 63 "IV AND (2) VCRS (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection D in the Connections You can record from one tape Foldout. to another (tape dubbing): Connection D provides: Insert oriigina ! tape into VCR2. • stereo sound from broadcast programs Insert blank tape into, VCR1.
  • Page 64 TV AND PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection E in the Connections Foldout. Connection E provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: • (1) coaxial cable • (3) audio/video cables •...
  • Page 65 TV AND SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to COnnection F in the Connections Foldout. Connection F provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from the satellite receiver • Picture in Picture (PIP) To use this connection you must have: •...
  • Page 66 "IV, VCR, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection G in the Connections Foldout. Connection G provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...
  • Page 67 TV, VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVER, PLAYER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection H in the Connections Foldout. Connection H provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...
  • Page 68 TV, (2) VCRS, AND SATELLITE RECEIVER (CONNECTION This information applies to Connection I in the Connections Foldout. Connection I provides: • stereo sound from broadcast programs • stereo sound from VCR • Picture in Picture (PIP) • Watch one channel on TV while recording another channel To use this connection...
  • Page 69 If you want to watch a different channel, set the TVNCR switch on both VCRs to TV; press TV; then tune to a channel. To record off-air (cable or antenna) broadcasts and watch a different channel: Turn off VCR2. Insert blank tape into VCR1. PressVCR1.

  • Page 70: Appendix B: Connecting

    CONNECTING AUDIO COMPONENTS CONNECTING A STEREO AMPLIFIER Connect the amplifier's TV audio inputs to the left (L) and right (R) AUDIO OUTPUT jacks. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers by selecting Audio Output and Speakers from the Audio menu, then turning the speakers off.
  • Page 71 CONNECTING A CAMCORDER PLAYBACK This connection is recommended for playing back from the camcorder to the TV: Connect the camcorder's audio/video outputs to the INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 audio and video jacks on the TV. Press INPUT on the remote until the channel marker displays VID1.

  • Page 72: Appendix C: 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 •...
  • Page 73 Blank screen • Maybe the device connected to the input jacks is not turned on, • Try another channel. • Press RESET,in case the picture controls are set too low. No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. •...

  • Page 74: Appendix D: Limited Warranty

    For screen sizes larger than 20": Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter. • To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. • Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date or first rental.

  • Page 75: Appendix E: Care And Cleaning

    CARE AND CLEANING You can clean the TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Be sure to occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. To clean the TV screen, use a soft cloth dampened with a diluted soap and water mixture.

  • Page 76: Accessori Es

    (called 75-ohm F-type) on the components can be made with shielded audio and back of your VCR or TV. Ends AH004 (5-ft) video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors. push on for a quick connection. Audio/Video Cable:; Audio/Video Cable Shielded...
  • Page 77 Accessory Order Form for RCA TV Models Audio/Video Cables continued Stereo Audio Cable Description Double gold-tipped cable Signal Splitter generally used for AHO65G $5.95 Gold-Tip Push-on Antenna Cable (6-f1:) connecting stereo audio AHO66G $4.95 Gold-Tip Push-on Antenna Cable (10.-ft) components.
  • Page 78 To order accessories, contact your local RCA Dealer. Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard by If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow filling in below instructions below 1:o order by telephone. USE YOUR CREDIT CARD VISA"...

  • Page 79: Index

    Remote Control Fetch menu Accessories 74 Programming Fixed images 73 Amplifier Remote batteries are low 37 Fixed output Antenna (ANT) 34 using the 29 Audio menu 40 Fixed Output, Speakers Off 40 RIGHT 34 AUDIO OUTPUT 35 Front panel buttons Front Panel Lockout 46, 52 Audio Output Volume &...
  • Page 80 CREATING A GREENER FUTURE At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are declic_ted 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 eft:ort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world.

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