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Television User's Guide Changing Entertainment.
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Registration Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately] and return it immediately. For U.S customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/ productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed. Product...
Table of Cow, t ents Chapter Setup 1: Connections & Things to Consider Before You Connect ..............Protect Against Power Surges ................. Protect Corn ponents from Overheating ............Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ........important Stand and Base Safety information ..........
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Table of Contents Chapter 3: Using TV's Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System .................. Using the GUIDE Plus+ System ................. The GUIDE Plus+ System Menu Bar ..............Grid Guide ......................Sort ........................News ........................Schedule ......................Messages ......................Channels ......................Setup .........................
Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet Turn off the W and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately.
Connections getup TV (Pack panel) From Cable orAfltanna [f you connect an S Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the INPUTI AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO jacks. TV + VCR + DVD Player 1.
Co mectio s getup Explanation of Jacks Thissection deseribesthe jacks you can use to make connections, Thereare several ways to connect components to your IV, G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINKcane {provided) to this jack,TheG-LINK cable enables the TV'sGuidePlus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCR.A picture of the G-LINKcable ison page 3.
Connections getup The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks The 13/has one set of front audio/video input front input jacks for your convenience. These jacks are on the front of the IV behind the access doon To access the component you connected to the front of the IV, press the INPUT...
Co meetio s getup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINKcable enables the GUIDEPlus+system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCRand/or cane box Cable Box - If your IV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive IV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TVscreen.
Connections getup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put batteries in the remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding offthe cover.
Connections getup Compiete Auto Channel Search The next part of the SETUP asks if you want the IX! to search for all available channels. This is sometimes called "auto programming." Press OK to tell the IX! to begin searching for channels. A progress report appears on the screen.
Connections getup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR The next series of screens asks you about your VCR setup. If you connected a VCR to the IV, you will need to follow the on-screen instructions to select your brand of VCR and run a system test so that the one-touch record feature will work properly.
Connections Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your IV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: If all of the program information has been sent to your IV, the GUIDEPlus+ system appears with all of your IV program listings If the program information hasn't been sent to your IV yet, an outline of the GUIDE(without IV program listings) will appear on the screen.Program...
Indicator Button Descriptions for TV Mode Arrows Usedto highlight different items in the IX/menu and to adjust the menu controls Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components. Lights when you press a valid button on the remote. Flickers when a button is pressed and the batteries are low.
DVD and / brands of remote controllable components. The remote is VCR buttons already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan components. Notes: Tbc g/button can't be progrdmrned on this remozc CLEAR J The mmote may no t be eompoz_ble with ell bronds end models of button componen ts.
Using the Remote Co trol Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off.
Using the Remote Cor troi How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed Because this universal remote can operate several different components it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want the remote to operate the IV, you would press the IV button to put the remote into IV mode before you could operate the IV.
About the GUIDE Plus+ System Action Video Program Menu buttons window information options The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, interactive on-screen program guide that lists IV schedules for your area and allows your IV direct control of a cable box and VCR. There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system: ArowofActionbuttonsatthetopofthescreen(1,2 and 3)
Grid Guide The Grid Guide appearseach time you enter the GUIDEPlus+ system. It displays the current programming for each channel. The current program is displayed in the video window. Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through the listings.
Using the W's Features Sort Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category, such as sports, movies or children's programs. Use the action buttons to set up watch timers or record timers. News menu News selection The News menu lets you browse current news stories by head]ine.
Usin 9 the W's Features Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ system, as well as special programming information. You can access these messages from the Messages menu on the Menu bar. Channels You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels.
Channel Banner There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the IV or INFO button on the remote This display is cal[ed the Channel Banner. The fol[ow{ng list describes items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
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Usin 9 the W% Features Set VCR Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the Ri tunes to when you press the VCR button on the remote. Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you select the channel that the IV tunes to when you press the DVD button.
Using the Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your ]V so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your I1/(referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content...
Usin 9 the Features V-Chip Rating Limit The V-Chip IVRating Limit lets you decide which IV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set IV programming limits: 1. Choose Parentat Controts from the Main menu. lf Parental Controls are locked, you must enter your password.
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Using the W% Features Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level To block programs with higher ratings: Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field. Press the uptdown arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch.
Usin 9 the W's Features Blocking Specific Content Themes Content Themes You can block programs based on their content (Content is Sexually explicit dialogue represented by the D, L, S, V, FV and IV-Y on your screen.] When you Mock a content theme for a particular rating, you Adult language automatically...
Using the W's Features V-Chip Unrated Program Block This option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. "Unrated" IV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings.
Audio Menu Mute PressOK to reduce the 1V'svolume to its minimum level. PressOKagain to restore the volume. Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting W's treble, bass and balance. Audio Processor Displaysa choice list of available audio modes,which control the way the sound comes through your speakers Mono Playsthe sound in mono only.
Using the Menu System Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for 2 Picture Quality 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.
Using the W's Menu System Sereen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Offatways No captioning information is displayed. On always Captioning information is shown always, when available.
Usin 9 the Menu System Turning off Closed-Caption Select Screen from the Main menu Press OK to select Closed-Caption Displa)_ High]ight OffAIways and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and you go back to the Screen menu. Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type.
Usin 9 the W's Menu System Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the IV before it shuts itself off. Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the IV on and off automatically.
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your IV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list Nuzcfbr US cus[orners: If you prefer, we" can provide you with the norne of onAuthorized Service Represen tad_ who will visit your home for a _e _o instil your elecFonic enZ ertainmen t system ond to insFuct you in i_ operation Fordevils about this service,call 1 888-206 3359¸...
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Other Information No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. Go to page 28 for detailed instructions. •...
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Other Informatio GUIDE Plus+ System Problems GUIDE Plus+ setup won't switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box • Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components' remote sensors. •...
Other Information Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don't work • You must lock the settings. Go to tile TV MAtN MENU (press MENU on your remote}, select Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote), select Lock Parental Controls (press 6 on your remote).
RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television. How you get service: For 20"...
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Other Information Product Registration: Pleasecomplete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your IX/or register on-line at www.rca.eomlproduetregistration. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary.The return of the card isnot required for warranty coverage.
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HOW TO ORDER Screw-on Cable attaches to the round ON-LINE: Accessories may also be purchased at antenna connectors www.rca com/accessories (subject to availability). (called 75-ohm F-type) BY PHONE: To place your order by phone, have your VH81(3-ft) on the back of your...
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• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/1V technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-O03. Visit the RCA web site at www.rea.eom Please do not send...
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