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  • Page 2: Important Information

    VCR Plus+, C , PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems B.V., respectively. GEMSTAR IS NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setup and Connections............3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ..............4 Step 2: Connecting your TV ............. 4 Basic PIP Connection ..............5 The Basic Connection ..............6 Advanced Connections .............. 7 Step 3: Connecting the IR Controller ..........9 Step 4: Plug in the TV ..............
  • Page 4 PIP Troubleshooting ..............52 Setup Menu ..................53 Channel Marker ................53 Reference..................54 Troubleshooting ................54 PIP Troubleshooting ..............56 Making Connections to the Front Panel ........56 RCA PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY ........57 Accessory Information ..............58 Index....................61...

  • Page 5: Setup And Connections

    Setup and Connections Getting started This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first four sections of the manual show you how Setup and connections to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of the Features and Menus of your TV.

  • Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv

    Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control. Step 2: Connecting your TV In order to protect against power surges: • Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet. •...

  • Page 7: Basic Pip Connection

    Setup and Connections Basic PIP Connection Cables You will use the following cable to make your connection: Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the antenna or cable directly to the television or through a cable box, as needed by your cable system.
  • Page 8 Setup and Connections The Basic Connection (pip not available) Note: This connection does not The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture allow PIP to work. quality and multiple component connection information refer to, Advanced Connections.

  • Page 9: Advanced Connections

    ANTENNA quality picture. INPUT quality picture. S-VIDEO AUDIO OUTPUT VCR Control Connect Guide Plus+ Cable/Antenna Audio Outputs controller for one-button Takes the signal input from a cable, recording and channel Connect to an audio receiver or cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also tuning from the Guide.
  • Page 10 Setup and Connections TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SATELLITE RECEIVER IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV How to View Your Components SATELLITE S-VIDEO VIDEO To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels IN FROM ANT VIDEO...

  • Page 11: Attaching The Ir Controllers

    Setup and Connections Step 3: Connecting the IR Controller The IR (Infrared) Controller enables GUIDE Plus+ Gold to control your VCR and cable box (if necessary) so that you can tune to television channels and even start recording a program from the program guide.

  • Page 12: Step 4: Plug In The Tv

    GO BACK On-Screen Program Guide GUIDE INFO The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold on-screen program guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV MENU CLEAR (after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ system). For more information, see “GUIDE Plus+ Gold System”...

  • Page 13: Interactive Setup

    TV: • Select a menu language • Search for available channels Interactive Setup Interactive Setup • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system • Set the time • Set the VCR1 channel • Set the VCR2 channel Using the remote Using the remote •...

  • Page 14: Using Point And Select

    2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Control 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 8 Setup 0 Exit You can also select a menu item by Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes entering the item number with the number buttons on the remote.

  • Page 15: Select A Language

    Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to begin Setup now? 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. Select a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system.
  • Page 16 Setting Up the GUIDE P us Gold System To complete GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup, the GUIDE Plus+ Gold IR controllers must be connected to your cable box and VCR if you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.
  • Page 17 Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating “Cable Box (VCR) test failed...Please consult your manual and try again”...

  • Page 18: Setting The Time

    Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for you automatically and you may not see this screen.

  • Page 19: Setting The Vcr2 Channel (Auto Tuning)

    Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to use a VCR with your TV? 1 Use TV with a VCR 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list. SET VCR1 CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video 1 Input...

  • Page 20: Setting The Dvd Channel (Auto Tuning)

    Interactive Setup SET VCR2 CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video 1 Input 5 Video 2 Input Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to.

  • Page 21: Auto Tuning

    Interactive Setup Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) 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. Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box.

  • Page 22: Labeling The Channels

    Interactive Setup Labeling the Channels Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v (channel down) buttons to change This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and channels in the Channel # field. This label your channels.

  • Page 23: How To Use Your Universal Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. If you have a RCA, Interactive setup ProScan or GE component, you probably don’t need to program it at all.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Accessing The Video Input

    VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players, tape decks, and CD players. Pressing RECORD when using the GUIDE Plus+ system sets the VCR to record a program. PIP Brings up the small picture-in-picture window. Press again to remove the PIP window.

  • Page 26: Programming The Remote

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most ProScan, RCA and GE TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers.

  • Page 27: Using The Remote To Control A Device

    Using the Remote Using Direct Entry Turn on the component to be programmed. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. Enter the code from the code list.

  • Page 28: Codes

    Quasar ............2021, 2022, 2125 Craig ..........2013, 2014, 2023, 2061 Movie Time ..........5002, 5027, 5028 RCA ....2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056 Curtis-Mathes ..2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, 2016, 2018 NSC ............5002, 5027, 5028 ..2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2090 ............

  • Page 29: Features And Menus

    Features and menus Using the TV Setup and connections Setup and connections This section explores the features and menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your TV.

  • Page 30: Menus And Control Panels

    2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 8 Setup 0 Exit Menus take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways to select a choice in a menu: •...

  • Page 31: Control Panels

    Features and menus Control Panels ON OFF VCR1 Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a level VCR2 SAT•CABLE such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry.

  • Page 32: Choice Lists

    1 Mute 6 Parental Controls 2 Tone Controls 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 3 Audio Processor Mono Plays the sound in mono only. Use this setting when 8 Setup 4 Audio Output & Speakers 0 Exit receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.
  • Page 33 Features and menus Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level. Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV’s speakers on and allows variable output from the TV’s audio output jacks.

  • Page 34: Picture Quality Menu

    4 Channel PICTURE QUALITY 5 Time Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas 6 Parental Control 1 Basic Picture Controls 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu of the picture. 2 Picture Presets 8 Setup 3 Auto Color 0 Exit 4 Color Warmth Color Adjusts the richness of the color.

  • Page 35: Screen Menu

    4 Channel SCREEN 5 Time Off No captioning information displayed. 6 Parental Control 1 Closed-Caption Display 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu On Captioning information shown always, when available. 2 Closed-Caption Mode 8 Setup 3 PIP Closed-Caption Display 0 Exit On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information, when...

  • Page 36: Using Closed Captioning

    Features and menus Using 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. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable.

  • Page 37: Channel Menu

    1 Audio 2 Picture Quality Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current 3 Screen antenna type. This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+ 4 Channel 5 Time system is set up. 6 Parental Controls...

  • Page 38: Time Menu

    Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time. 0 Exit The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. If your TV Guide Plus+ system is setup and running then it will automatically update your time and this option will not be available.

  • Page 39: Parental Controls And V-Chip

    4 Channel 5 Time The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside 6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to “block” TV programs and movies 8 Setup PARENTAL CONTROLS...

  • Page 40: Rating Statusd L S V Fv Tv-Ma

    Features and menus V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and PARENTAL CONTROLS cannot be viewed. 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit To set TV programming limits: 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu.

  • Page 41: Pressing Reset On The Remote Will Reset All Ratings To View And

    Features and menus Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to automatically block higher watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, ratings and all corresponding...
  • Page 42 Features and menus Viewing Age-Based Ratings Rating status field After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - Rating Status Determine which blocked rating you want to view. D L S V FV R a t i n g Content...

  • Page 43: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Features and menus Rating status field You must remember to Lock Parental Controls for rating limits V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - C o n t e n t - - to take effect. R a t i n g Rating Status D L S V FV...

  • Page 44: Rating Status Field

    Features and menus V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.

  • Page 45: Channel Block

    Features and menus V-Chip Unrated Program Block PARENTAL CONTROLS Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings.
  • Page 46 TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu system in order to view it (see the Interactive Setup section for more details).

  • Page 47: Downloading Data

    There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system: MUTE SKIP • Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing. • Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system and tune to the GUIDE channel displayed in the View window.

  • Page 48: Grid Guide

    Not all channels, The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu programs, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold system. It displays the current programming for each channel. The live information depicted will be available in program is displayed in the video window.
  • Page 49 Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either The PIP button on the remote also toggles stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system between the locked and unlocked state. (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock).
  • Page 50 If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system will not schedule a conflicting timer; you must choose between the two programs.
  • Page 51 WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time. Messages Action Buttons Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Gold system, as well as special programming information. You can access Messages these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar.

  • Page 52: Expanded Information

    You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. Action Buttons Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold system. Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar. Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Editor menu selection.

  • Page 53: The Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Feature

    Features and menus The PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Feature The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. A quick way to tune the PIP window to Important: Your TV has a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air the correct video input channel, is to set television channels.

  • Page 54: Pip Buttons: General Explanation

    If you use a cable box, you must connect a splitter in order for PIP (picture-in-picture) to work. You must also check some settings in your TV’s menu system in order for all of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System features to work. Please follow the instructions below.

  • Page 55: Setup Menu

    You can also access the Interactive Setup from the Main Menu. MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Control 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 8 Setup 0 Exit SETUP Would you like to begin Setup now? 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup...

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    The Guide automatically comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV. You can turn off this feature by selecting GUIDE Plus+ Auto Display from the GUIDE Plus+ Options Setup Menu, and setting it to off.

  • Page 57: Noisy Stereo Reception

    Your remote may be interfering with the IR controller. Place a piece of dark tape over the IR controller. • GUIDE Plus+ control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changing channels.

  • Page 58: Pip Troubleshooting

    Reference PIP Troubleshooting FROM CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA • The PIP feature on this TV only works if you connect a second video source (like a VCR or satellite receiver), to your TV with audio/video cables. If you use a cable box, you may need extra VCR 1 equipment.

  • Page 59: Rca Projection Tv Limited Warranty

    Pay any Authorized 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, refurbished replacement parts and picture tubes required to repair your television.

  • Page 60: Accessory Information

    Double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type also be used to connect a VCR to phono plugs (such as No. VH83) your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded.
  • Page 61 Reference Remote Control This is the Accessory Order Form remote control that came packed with your TV. Description Part No. Price Replacements or spares can Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.99 be ordered as needed. Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.45 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89...
  • Page 62 Reference United States 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 USE YOUR CREDIT CARD below.

  • Page 63: R A T I N G T

    Audio Output Volume & Speakers Movie Audio Processor Grid Guide GUIDE Plus+ 44, 47, 48, 50 Audio remote codes Remote Control GUIDE Plus+ System 14, 15, 44, 45 Audio/Video cables Installing the batteries Channel Mapping Auto Channel Search 13, 35 Programming...
  • Page 64 CREATING A GREENER FUTURE At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated 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 effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world.

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