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RCA D36120 Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. VH913 Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed 2 way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna Surge Protector provides eight outlets coaxial and telephone line protection Audible alarm for surge failure Screw on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection Standard Audio Video cable with RCA type phono plugs S Video Cable has multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV Detach Here Other Information Accessory Order Form Description Part No Price Qty Total Screw on antenna cable 3 ft VH81 3 95 Screw on antenna cable 6 ft VH82 4 95 Push on antenna cable 6 ft VH89 5 95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH83 5 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 9 95 S Video Cable 6 ft VH976 7 95 S Video Cable 12 ft VH913 14 95 2 way Signal Splitter VH47 3 95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 49 95 Remote Control CRK76TVL1 252105 29 20 AudioeVideo Adapter 228449 4 45 Surge Protector SCTV160 49 95 Pric
2. 4 When the component turns on you ve located the VCR s or cable box s remote sensor Placing the G LINK Wands Place the G LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and or cable box approximately one inch away from the remote sensor see instructions below LA p ene HDTV MONITOR Tip TV back panel If you don t have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your TV SE the Logg just coil the cable of the extra G LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it So i D a 03 behind the TV Chapter 1 15 Connections amp Setup The Front of Your TV Front Inputs The TV has front inputs for convenience one set of audio video inputs and a headphone jack Look for a hinged door and open the cover Please note the illustration below shows a typical front input layout Notes e When you plug in headphones the TV s internal and external speakers are automatically turned off e When connecting a device that uses a monaural cable such as some camcorders use the Left mono input jack to get sound from both speakers Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU OK_ Brings up the Main menu In the menu system it selects highlighted items CH xv Scans down through the current channel list In the menu system it
3. Regency Rembrandt Samsung Scientific Atlanta Signal Signature Sprucer Standard Components Starcom Stargate 5039 5044 5018 5053 Starquest 5018 Tandy 5040 EE 5014 Tocom Tusa 5018 TV86 5027 Unika United Cable Universal Viewstar SC 5027 Zenith 5050 5051 Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Control Satellite Receiver Codes Programmable for SATeCABLE and AUX buttons Alphastar 5079 Chapparal 5056 5057 Dishnet Drake 5058 5059 ECHOStar aera Seege 5089 Le EE 5000 5001 General Instrument 5060 5061 5062 Hitachi 5083 5084 Hughes 5077 5090 BEE 5082 Panasonic 5075 Philips 5085 Primestar 5076 Toshiba Loi SS EN 5086 DVD codes Programmable for DVD and AUX buttons ET JVC Konka EE Mitsubishi Panasonic Philips Pioneer ee IN Lee 3000 SANYO EEN Shinco SC a 3001 Audio Codes Programmable for the AUX button only RCA and Dimensia AM FM AUX Phono Tape CD 4004 4007 4190 4211 Receivers 4261 4262 4263 4264 4265 4266 4267 4277 Harman Kardon Optimus Panasonic Technics Wards Yamaha 4274 4275 CD Players 4200 4201 4220 4175 4203 Dynatech Emerson Fisher GE is 4216 Hi
4. Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for your component turn the component ON For example to program the remote for a VCR turn on the VCR Point the remote at the VCR and press the VCR1 button Then press ONeOFF or CH channel up or CH channel down to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands If the component does not respond the remote needs to be programmed Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control e automatic code search e direct entry 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 1 Turn on the component you want to operate VCR DVD player etc 2 Press and hold the component button you want to program VCR1 DVD etc While holding the component button press and hold ONeOFF until the indicator on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Point the remote at the component Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the indicator on the remote stops flashing 28 Chapter 2 Important You must continue pressing the component button while you enter the code Letz say you have a Zenith VCR To program the universal remote to operate the VCR yo
5. Note 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 You must choose between the two programs When highlighting the Channel names the left column on the channel listing the following Action buttons appear e Lock Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus system Cock or change as you browse through different channels unlock e GoTo Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want Press OK to highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide If the video window is locked press OK to tune to the highlighted channel If the video window is unlocked it will automatically tune to that channel 36 Chapter 3 Sort menu selection OC Gart Baa SU Movies Sports Children All Baseball RCA Home Theater Basketball products g Boxina Fauestrian Football Golf Hockey Racing Categories 1 Watch 2 3 Record Using the TV s Features Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window To Sort If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar Use the arrow buttons to highlight Sort When Sort is
6. 2004 2098 2099 2119 E KE 2021 2107 Sylvania 2021 2022 2026 2062 2063 2065 2124 Symphonic 2026 Tandy 2011 Tashiko 2014 2111 2026 2085 2111 H Revel EE 2021 2109 Teknika 2014 2021 2026 2100 2129 2013 2024 2047 Toshiba 2015 2049 2051 2055 2065 2093 2116 2013 2014 Totevsion Unitech Vector Research Mib ege Video Concepts Videosonic Wards 2009 2010 2015 2016 EE 2010 2009 2010 2015 2016 2113 2013 2013 2014 2015 2021 2023 2026 2029 2055 2056 2061 2096 2101 2102 2103 2107 2116 2132 esd gamer eege 2021 2026 2061 2009 2010 2011 2018 2111 2004 2098 2104 2119 2128 Cable Box Codes Programmable for SATeCABLE and AUX buttons ABC 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5053 Antronix EE 5008 5009 5008 5009 5010 Cabletenna Cableview Colour Voice Comtronics Contec Eastern Garrard GC Electroni 5000 5001 5018 5019 General Ins rumeni Hamlin Ge lt 5020 5021 5022 5028 5035 ae Rita Glan aa A ue eege 5003 Jerrold Magnavox Memorex Movie Time NEC 5005 INS dd Ee EE 5027 Oak 5016 5029 5048 5052 5011 5012 5013 5015 5019 5025 5030 5031 5032 5033 5034 5000 5001 5007 5047 5049 5052 Renee 5009 5022 5035 Panasonic Philips Pioneer PROSCAN
7. HDTV Monitor User s Guide D OG A Changing Entertainment Again A f ame GEMSTAR Important Information WARNING CAUTION Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do To reduce the risk of fire or RIEK OFELECTRICSHOCK not remove cover or back No user serviceable electric shock do not expose DO NOT OPEN parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service this product to rain or moisture personnel This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos phone numbers etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable g
8. 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 forget your password simultaneously press and hold MENU OK on the television and the TV button on the remote for 3 seconds Parental Controls unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls Your parental controls settings will not be affected Chapter 3 51 Using the TV s Features ovo UX SAT CABLE MUTE Q Move buttons REVERSE Y PIP buttons Tip A typical use of SWAP is to scan through channels in the PIP window and when you find a channel you like press SWAP to display that channel in the main picture sending the current channel to the PIP window PIP Picture in Picture Operation The PIP picture in picture feature lets you display a second smaller picture on top of the main picture Note that PIP is not available for high resolution or component video sources PIP Buttons There are four remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works PIP Brings up the PIP window Press PIP again to remove the window Move buttons Let you move the PIP window to different areas of the screen SWAP Switches or swaps the video from the PIP window with the main picture CH CTRL Channel Control Lets you switch channel control between the PIP window and the main picture To determine whether you are controlling the PIP or the main picture
9. Block Block View View View DLS V FV B B status fields LIMIT Tip When you change the status of a rating to Block the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level For example if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV G rating and lower in other words you want the child to watch TV G TV Y7 and TV Y then you need to block out other programming with higher ratings To block programs with higher ratings 1 First determine the lowest level rating you don t want the child to watch see chart of age based ratings on next page 2 Press the left and right arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field 3 Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age based rating limits Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears on the screen In the example discussed above you would scroll through the Rating field until TV PG appears since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV G Steps continued on next page Chapter 3 47 Using the TV s Features 4 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings Status field Mature Audience Only 5 Press the up or down arrow b
10. A V Input Composite L Mono Right BACK PANEL INPUTS OUTPUTS ln 3 S Video Composite Component Video Input Y Pr Pb RCA Jacks Synchroscan UHF VHF Cable Input c ccceceeeeeseeeesseeeeeeees 75 ohm Terminal High Resolution Input ou ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeteneeeeaee 15 Pin D sub e RGB Video Input e Component Video Input with Audio Output Jacks External Speaker Terminals G LINK jack GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Screen Size Measured Diagonally Dimensions H X W X D Specifications are subject to change t DBX is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation provided adapter cable Fixed And Variable D36120 36 28 5 X 38 75 X 26 5 Chapter 5 63 Other Information Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could inc
11. Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu e If using an S VHS component remember to also connect the component s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV s L and R INPUT jacks e Check the INT EXT switch on the back of the TV Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Noisy stereo reception e May be a weak station Use Audio menu to choose mono sound No picture no sound but TV is on e Maybe the cable air function is set to the wrong position Select GUIDE Plus Menu from the Main menu select the Setup option and provide the correct information on the following screens Go to pages 19 21 for detailed instructions e The channel might be blank change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE ANTENNA jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Go to page 55 for more instructions Black box appears on the screen e Closed cap
12. Enter the 4 digit code from the remote control code list on the following pages If the indicator flashes you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn t programmable Release the component button and then press ONeOFF to see if the component responds to the command If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONeOFF again If you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work try the automatic code search method If automatic code search doesn t find the code the remote is not compatible with your component Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Control How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can control several different components TV DVD VCR satellite receiver etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV 1 Press the appropriate component button DVD TV VCR1 VCR2 SATeCABLE AUX to set the remote to control the component 2 Press ONeOFF to turn the component ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that component Notes e The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of components It also may not operate a
13. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Using the TV s Nenu System How to Use Your TV s Menu System You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV MAIN MENU Menus Picture Quality The first menu is called the Main menu Press MENU on the remote or on the Screen Channel front panel to bring up the Main menu Time GE Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to GUIDE Plus Menu select a choice in a menu Setup Ee e Use your ar row buttons on yourr emote contr ol or fr ont panel to highlight your choice and pr ess OK Oo zJ vun E PM e Press a number button on ther emote For example in the Main menu pr ess 3 to go straight to the Screen menu Tip Feel free to explore the menu system If you re Exiting a menu ever unsure where you are in the menu system or you re just plain tired of exploring press There are three ways to exit a menu CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen S NN and start over again e Highlight Go Back and pr ess OK e Press 0 on the r emote e Press CLEAR The on scr een displays ar e clear ed fr om the scr een and you retur n to TV viewing MAIN MENU Audio Menu S AUDIO Mute Press OK to reduce the TV s volume to its minimum lev
14. HD receiver s S VIDEO jack to the TV s S VIDEO jack Note If you are using an S Video cable you must also use audio cables The S Video cable only transfers video information Viewing the Components 1 2 3 Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view Press the TV button on the remote control Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs e The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel e The HD receiver can be viewed on the HiRes recommended or VID2 input channel e The DVD player can be viewed on the VID3 input channel Notes e You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel This is called Autotuning See Chapter 3 for more information e The TV automatically detects when a component is connected to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack To connect a component video device to this jack you need to use the supplied RGB component video adapter cable The TV automatically detects and displays the component video signal Important If your RCA or PROSCAN HD receiver switches from a high definition output to a standard definition output you will need to switch from the high resolution input channel to the standard definition INPUT2 VID2 channel in order for you to view the signal There are two situations in which this would occur e When recording from the HD receiver e When a high definition output signal is not allowed by the program provider and or movie
15. Review options or View demo e Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus system setup screens Setting up the GUIDE Plus system is detailed in Chapter 1 e View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration e Options Displays the GUIDE Plus auto display options On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus system when you press the ONe OFF button on the remote control Off Disables the GUIDE Plus system from being displayed when you press the ONeOFF button on the remote control 40 Chapter 3 1 Watch 2 GoTo 3 Record Mayhem Highlights from the year s best races including the Saginaw 200 from the Mount Vernon Speedrome ABC 13 10 00pm 1h H T Grid Sort News Schedule 10 00pm el PrimeTime Live eve PrimeTime Live RCA Home Theater Amer Most Wanted ES Early Edition CE 4 Spice Girls concert tonight E Dateline fiew Walking Tall 3 On Golden Pond Air Force One retires Remember Young Phila College Football U Promotional information MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus Menu SE GUIDE PLUS MENU 0 Go Ba 2 GUIDE Plus Label 3 Continuous Demo 0 Go Back Using the TV s Features How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program advertisement or special use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional inf
16. THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to this warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your television outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser 66 Chapter 5 Splitter VH47 ANT200 Sg ew if gf of oo Ir O08 00 Oo A ns SCTV 160 VH81 f VH82 6 ft
17. ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children V Chip TV Rating Limit The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To set TV programming limits 1 Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls have previously been locked you must enter your password If they are not Limit locked you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be RATING LIMIT effective until you lock Parental Controls Rating Status DLS V FV EAW vw vvv 2 Press MENU to continue Press v to select rating S ee Press MENU to exit g 3 Highlight and select V Chip TV Rating Limit RATING STATUS eg Klee 4 Once you get to the V Chip TV Rating Limit screen use the arrow buttons iew TV PG View and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or TV G V
18. blank tape in the VCR and turn it off Note If you have a cable box connected to your TV and VCR tune your VCR to the cable box output channel prior to turning off the VCR The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record Note 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 You must choose between the two programs 38 Chapter 3 1 Remove 2 3 Change Messages menu Messages menu action button selection RCA Home Theater products fa Air Force One retires Mon at 10 00 E 1 Remove 2 3 Using the TV s Features To remove or change the frequency daily once or weekly of a scheduled event access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Schedule menu selection DR a Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the program you want to edit Then use the Schedule Menu Action buttons as described next Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons appear e Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remote e Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to change and press 3 on the remote to toggle
19. cable box channel to change while recording The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record Note 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 You must choose between the two programs Note Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus system setup you specified that you have a VCR If you didn t the RECORD option will not be available Chapter 3 37 Using the TV s Features News menu News menu action buttons selection 1S watch 2 GoTo 3 rewi NewsGuide provides access to top newsstol Scroll down to use right to view Scheq view Sort NewsGuide Clinton Hussein join Mideast Summit Italy Swears in New Government Bitter Harvest Africa s Growing Pains Jets Surprise Patriots Sun Essentials Guide Berlin Can Greens Govern Cancer Rates on Decline HMOs Pressed for Better Coverage Schedule menu Schedule menu action buttons selection 1 Remove 2 3 Change Walker Texas Ranger Steroids kill high school athletes CBS 8 10 00pm 1h Weekly 9 13 11 00pm Star Trek Voyager Weekly RCA Home Theater BAR UNL Once products MECN Ty Once NEE kl Ga Air Force One retires Mon at 10 00 8 News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on you
20. points down to items and adjusts menu controls CH A Scans up through the channel list In the menu system it points up to items and adjusts menu controls VOL Decreases the volume In the menu system it points left to items and adjusts menu controls VOL Increases the volume In the menu system it points right to items and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV on and off The front panel illustration shows a typical front panel layout The exact look may be different from the one on the front of your TV If you use the Front Panel Block feature the front panel no longer provides access to the menus The Front Panel Block feature disables all front panel buttons For more information see Headphone jack a Chapter 3 MENU OK CHy CHA VOL VOL POWER 000000 16 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the POWER jack on the back of the TV Then plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely Put batteries in the remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover e Insert 2 AA fresh batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup The technical term is Naviga
21. s features and how to use them SE Watch 2 GoTo 3 Record Eeer H ABC 13 Gm Wu Sort News Schedule TI ag 10 00pm Ass PrimeTime Live PrimeTime Live Amer Most Wanted Early Edition F pice Giris concert tonight rw Walking Tall On Golden Pond Remember Young Phila College Football RCA Home Theater products 9 Dateline 3 Air Force One retires V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Content Rating Status DLS V FV TV 14 View VB v V Press v to view programs with this content for this rating On screen Program Guide Description The GUIDE Plus system is an on screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV You can scroll through the guide to see what s on and tune directly to that program from the guide You can also browse programs by category with the Sort feature When you access the News feature MSNBC will appear in your video window if available and display current news stories by headline One Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus system You don t have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set up a recording Requirements e If there is a Demo Pin in the G LINK jack on the back of the TV remove it e Complete the on screen interactive setup You ll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1 e One Touch VCR Recording You must connect the G LINK cable to the TV and place one of the
22. studio for that particular program Go to page 15 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup D N HDTV MONITOR Na SATELLITE q RECEIVER How to Connect TV Satellite Receiver VCR 1 Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s antenna output and to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT jack on the TV B Connect the VCR s audio video output jacks to the INPUT1 AUDIO OR and L and VIDEO jacks on the TV using audio video cables Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR A Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal off air or cable to the antenna input on the VCR Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV A Connect the satellite receiver s audio video output jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO OR and L and VIDEO jacks on the TV using audio video cables If your satellite receiver has an S Video output you can make the video connection by using the S Video jacks instead Note If you are using an S Video cable you must also use audio cables The S Video cable only transfers video information Viewing the Components 1 Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view 2 Press the TV button on the remote control 3 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll through the video inputs e The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel e The satellite receiver can be viewed on the VID2 input channel Note You can set up the TV
23. wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR e Ifyou have a cable box connect the G LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box V Chip Parental Controls Description You can block programs and movies by content age based ratings and or movie ratings Requirements e Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV s main menu Chapter 3 has details e The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program e Parental controls must be locked for these settings to take affect HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO 9999 CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Autotuning 0 Go Back 16 9 Mode Description Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area using a 16 9 aspect ratio source such as a DVD player for display on this 4 3 aspect ratio TV Requirements e A 16 9 aspect ratio source such as a DVD player or HD receiver e A 16 9 aspect ratio disc or signal e The 16 9 source needs to be set to output a 16 9 format signal e The 16 9 mode on the TV needs to be on High Resolution Input and Component Video Input Jacks Description The HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack allows you to connect your TV to an RGB device or component video device ebe Dr with the supplied adapter cable The component video inp
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25. CABLE buttons also turn on most RCA GE and PROSCAN products The Buttons on the Remote Control 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control They are also used in the GUIDE Plus system and in the TV menu to make selections To enter a one digit channel enter a zero first To enter a two digit channel press the two digits To enter a three digit channel press and hold the 1 button until 1 and two dashes appear then add the second two digits Example to tune to channel 123 press and hold 1 until 1 appears release the 1 button and then press 2 and 3 ANTENNA Functions as TV VCR button in VCR mode and TV receiver button in satellite mode for most brands Move Arrows Used to point to different items in the GUIDE Plus system and TV menu and to adjust the menu controls Also moves the PIP window when no menus are on the screen AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode Can also be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote controllable component Backlight Lights up some of the buttons in the dark CH or CH Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels In DVD mode skips chapters for some brands In the Guide Plus system scrolls a page of info at a time CH CTRL When using PIP selects the picture window that is the main or PIP windo
26. Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the SAT CABLE button on an RCA satellite receiver remote The RCA DTC100 HD receiver is considered a satellite device and can be set up for autotuning using this channel Set SAT2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DSS2 SAT2 button or AUX programmed to the 5001 code Set RCA WEB Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the WEB button on an RCA WebTV remote control 5 Highlight the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this TV and press OK The choices and a brief explanation follow Not connected Choose this if you don t have this particular component connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you re using this component Chapter 3 43 Using the TV s Notes e To use SAT2 autotuning for a second RCA satellite receiver program the AUX button using the direct entry method and program the 5001 code Then set up the SAT2 channel in the Autotuning menu To use RCA WEB autotuning for an RCA WebTV remote set up the WEB channel in the Autotuning menu Features Channel 3 or 4 Component is connected to the CABLE ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Remin
27. F P 8 EC _0 Go Be 4 PIP Closed Caption Mode On Always Captioning infor mation shown always when available Menu Language GE GE On when sound is muted Displays captioning infor mation when 16 9 Mode available whenever the TV s sound is muted by pr essing the MUTE button Go Back The captioning infor mation is not displayed when the sound is not muted 2 3 A 5 6 7 8 D Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area PIP Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown in the PIP window Off No captioning infor mation displayed On Captioning infor mation shown always when available Alternate with PIP button Displays captioning infor mation when available by pr essing the PIP button while the PIP window is displayed PIP Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information within the PIP window Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Spanish or French Menu Background Color This menu item lets you choose between blue and tran
28. GUIDE Plus Setup Go to page 19 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus Setup menus e The TV must be off to download information Leave your TV off overnight for at least 10 hours to receive the initial download for your area e If you re using a cable box leave it on so you can receive program information Scheduled Watch or Record doesn t occur e Check Schedule for timer conflicts Go to page 38 for instructions e Make sure the wands of the G LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor s on the component s e Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you ve scheduled to record a program because the system turns the VCR on when it starts recording if it s already on when recording starts the system will turn it off e Make sure there is a tape in the VCR and that the VCR is connected properly e Be sure that you set up the VCR in the GUIDE Plus Setup menus If you don t complete the Configuring for a VCR steps successfully the Record option won t be available Go to page 22 for detailed instructions e Ifa cable box is attached to your TV make sure you set it up correctly in the GUIDE Plus Setup menus Go to page 20 for detailed instructions The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component TV or VCR that you re trying to operate e May
29. IDE Plus system menus 19 menu 40 Sharpness 55 Signal Type Cable TV 58 UHF VHF Antenna 58 SKIP Button 27 Sleep Timer 42 58 Sort menu 37 Specifications 63 SRS Stereo Focus 55 Stereo 54 SWAP Button 27 52 T Things to Consider Before You Connect 6 Time Current 42 Menu 58 Tint 55 Tone Controls 54 Troubleshooting 60 TV Button 27 U UHF VHF Antenna 58 Universal remote programming to control other brands of components 30 Unlock Parental Controls 51 Chapter 5 75 Index V V Chip 45 Age Based Ratings 45 Blocking Movies 50 Content Themes 45 V Chip Parental Controls 1 Variable Output 12 14 VCR 1 Channel 43 2 Channel 43 VCR1 Button 27 VCR2 Button 27 W Warranty 65 Y Y Pb Pr jacks 13 76 Chapter 5 This page left intentionally blank Visit the RCA website at www rca com Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product Thomson multimedia Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2001 Thomson multimedia Inc A Trademark s Registered gt Marca s Registrada s THOMSON Printed in USA TOCOM 15758590 Rev 1 THOMSON LE
30. M UN These jacks are used for most audio video connections between components LUD The audio video jacks are often color coded yellow for video red for right Uys audio and white for left audio This is also called composite video Coe AD Note If your component has only one input for audio mono connect it K m gt y p ly p ka to the left white L Mono audio jack on the TV and don t connect the NAA right audio part of the cable Audio Video Jacks Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup em N RF Jack and Coaxial Cables F type O AA ND The RF jack is necessary for reception of off air broadcasts cable and satellite signals RF Jack This jack is required for antenna or cable connections The RF jack on the TV is labeled ANTENNA CABLE INPUT An RG 6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution SEN Audio Output Jacks and the External Speakers Jacks and Switch These jacks are used to connect your TV to an audio receiver or other audio processing component The two types of jacks you can use for audio output are fixed and variable You can also connect external speakers directly to the TV if you want to use the TV s audio processor The FIXED jacks provide fixed level audio output from the TV This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A V receiver when you want to control the volume through the A V receiver Note If you use the FIXED AUDIO output jacks you may want
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32. T VIDEO 13 RF 14 S VIDEO 13 SATELLITE IN 14 74 Chapter 5 K Key Features Overview 1 L Labels 58 Language 56 Languages selecting 18 Limited Warranty 65 Locating remote sensor 15 Lock Parental Controls 51 M Memory 58 Menu Audio 54 Channel 58 Editor 40 Grid Guide 35 Messages 39 News 38 Picture Quality 55 Schedule 38 Setup 40 Sort 37 Time 58 Menu Background Color 56 MENU Button 26 Menu Language 56 Menus 54 GUIDE Plus System setup 19 Messages menu 39 Modes remote control 30 Mono 54 Mute 27 54 56 N News menu 38 Normal List 58 0 OK Button 27 ONeOFF Button 26 On screen Program Guide 1 Order form 67 P Parental Controls Locking Unlocking 51 menu 45 Picture Presets 55 Quality Menu 55 PIP Picture in Picture 52 Buttons 52 Closed caption display 56 Closed caption mode 56 PIP Button 27 POWER on Front Panel 16 Programming the Remote Automatic Code Search 28 Direct Entry 29 R Rating Limits movies 50 TV 46 RCA type cables 13 Red Convergence 56 Remote component buttons 28 sensor 15 Remote Control Buttons 26 Installing the Batteries 17 Programming 28 Programming Codes 31 RF jacks 14 S S VIDEO 13 cable 7 SAT Cable Channel 43 SATELLITE IN jack 14 Satellite receiver codes 32 Schedule menu 38 Index time 58 Screen Menu 56 Second Audio Program SAP 55 Set DVD Channel 43 SAT CABLE Channel 43 Time 58 VCR1 Channel 43 VCR2 Channel 43 Setup GU
33. TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and or VCR You must first set up the GUIDE Plus menu system in order to view this on screen program guide see Chapter 1 for details Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus system e A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen 7 2and 3 e Video window e Program information e lt A row of menu options Grid Sort News Schedule Messages Editor Setup e Channel listings e Promotional information Note The GUIDE Plus system screens illustrated in this book are representations of what you are likely to see Not all channels programs and GUIDE Plus information depicted will be available in your area New features and options can be downloaded to the GUIDE Plus system so these too are subject to change Downloading Data Important If you have a VCR or cable box connected to the TV you need to connect the G LINK cable to use the GUIDE Plus system Go to page 15 The GUIDE Plus system is not available until it completes its first download of program listings When the power is turned off the TV locates a host channel that carries GUIDE Plus system data containing program schedule and channel lineup information A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective channels To ensure that your first download of data is complete you should leave your TV off overnight Downl
34. X if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio video cables instead of a coaxial cable Go to page 13 for pictures of these cables Chapter 1 21 Connections Do you have a VCR v Yes No Press upidown to choose Then press OK Tune your VCR to channel 02 then turn it off Select your VCR brand from the list below RCA Press up down to change brand Then pressOK Did RCA code 01 01 switch your VCR to 09 receive your local lineup and program information Congratulations Your Setup is now complete Within 24 hours your TV will Press OK to leave Setup What would you like to do Setup View Demo Options v Exit Press up down to choose Then press OK amp Setup Step 4 Configuring for a VCR 1 If your TV is connected to a VCR press OK If it is not highlight No and press OK Answering No automatically skips to the end of GUIDE Plus setup Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK Tune your VCR to channel 02 Next turn OFF your VCR When you complete these steps press OK to begin testing Important Note When code testing is in progress don t touch your TV VCR or any of the remote controls for these products Look at the front display of your VCR If your VCR turned on automatically and changed to ch
35. am your TV 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 TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view In other words it lets you program your TV so it won t display certain programs Once you block programs you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off so if you don t want to use this feature you can just ignore it How V Chip Works When turned on the V Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the software the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains you will receive the message This channel is not approved for viewing when you tune to that particular channel Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated and programs that are considered unrated because no code has been sent by the broadcaster The TV age based ratings
36. and content themes you can block are listed in the following table Chapter 3 45 Using the TV s Features Age Based Rating MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time V Chip TV Rating V CHIP TV Parental Controls PARENTAL CONTROLS Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual situations S or moderate violence V General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all
37. annel O AUX 2 v 3 4 Press up down to choose Then press OK Tips If you re not sure which channel is the cable box s output channel consult the owner s manual that came with your cable box or contact your cable company Leave your cable box turned ON to receive program information Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs Connections amp Setup Look at your cable box If it is still on and changed to channel 09 the test was successful Highlight Yes and press OK If the cable box did not change to channel 9 highlight No If you select No the system will try another code If the GUIDE Plus system cannot recognize your cable box after several tries a screen stating Cable Box VCR test failed Please consult your manual and try again appears You have a choice to either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup If you get this message you should also e Double check the brand of your cable box and try entering it again e Check to make sure the G LINK cable wand is positioned correctly If you choose to skip the cable box or VCR setup some features of the guide may not be available until you successfully complete this procedure Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming and press OK a screen appears reminding you to connect your G LINK cable to your TV and cable box Notes e Channel 03 is the most common e Choose Video1 AU
38. annel 09 the test was successful Highlight Yes and press OK If your VCR did not change to channel 9 highlight No If you select No the system will try another code If the GUIDE Plus system cannot recognize your VCR after several tries a screen stating Cable Box VCR test failed Please consult your manual and try again appears You have a choice to either Try Again or Skip VCR Setup If you get this message you should also e Double check the brand of your VCR and try entering it again e Check to make sure the G LINK cable wand is positioned correctly If you choose to skip the cable box or VCR setup some features of the guide may not be available until you successfully complete this procedure You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus features which may take a few minutes to load If you don t want to see the demo right now highlight Exit and press OK to watch TV 22 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV the GUIDE Plus system will appear on the screen The following examples explain what you might see e If all of the program information has been sent to your TV the GUIDE Plus system appears with all of your TV program listings e If the program information hasn t been sent to your TV yet an outline of the GUIDE without TV program listings will appear on the screen Program information is usually sent to your TV at night e If more t
39. annel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom 12 01 Locked CC ESPN 60 Mute or Stereo SAP SLEEP 00 00 PIP SVID2 16 9 Mode On Displays the current time Displayed when the Parental Controls are locked Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel Displays the label assigned to the current channel Displays the current channel or input channel Mute is displayed when you mute the audio Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in stereo Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip SKIP timer Displays the input source or channel to which PIP is tuned Displayed when the TV is in 16 9 aspect ratio mode anamorphic mode wide screen viewing 42 Chapter 3 ver v gt J DVD VcR2 AUX SAT CABLE ALAA With the autotuning feature you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you need to watch by pressing that component s button MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Autotuning 0 Go Ba
40. appears 2 Select Parental Controls press 6 3 Select V Chip Movie Rating Limit press 2 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 To block movies 1 Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating that is the lowest rating you don t want the child to watch On the example above you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 2 Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field Press the up and down arrow buttons to change the button from View to Block All higher ratings automatically change to Block Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen 4 If Parental Controls are not locked you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect Note Some movies may be given a Not Rated NR rating After blocking movie ratings you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View 1 Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating you want to view 2 Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field Press the up a
41. at air can circulate freely e Don t stack components e When you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other components Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e If you place components above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV e If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV carefully Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Demo Pin If there is a demo pin in the G LINK jack on the back of the TV you must remove it before you connect the G LINK cable If there is no demo pin just insert the G LINK cable into the G LINK jack 6 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways
42. be remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will control TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components e You might need to drain the remote s microprocessor remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds Release the 1 button replace the batteries and if necessary program the remote again Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work e You must lock the settings Go to the MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Controls press 6 on your remote select Lock Parental Controls press 6 on your remote don t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password simultaneously press and hold MENU OK on the television and TV on the remote for 3 seconds Nothing appears on the screen Parental Controls simply unlock and you can re enter a password via Lock Parental Controls The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must set NR to View separately in order to view movies with an NR rating 62 Chapter 5 RCA HDTV Monitor Specifications Other Information PICTURE Optimum Contrast Screen eeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeene Yes Pictu
43. bring up the Channel Banner detailed on page 42 The yellow channel number is the one you are controlling For instance press PIP to bring up the PIP window You can change channels by entering digits or pressing the channel up or down When you press the CH CTRL button the channel control switches to the main picture You can now change channels in the main picture by entering digits or pressing channel up or down Tips for Using the PIP Buttons Skip to PIP Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks using the SKIP and CH channel buttons 1 Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the PIP window 2 Press the channel up or down buttons on the remote to surf through the channels in the main picture When the SKIP feature times out the main picture will tune to the original channel automatically Channel Surfing in the PIP Window You can use the PIP window to surf through channels as well 1 Press PIP to bring up the PIP window 2 Press the channel up or down buttons The TV begins displaying each channel in the PIP window If you see a channel that interests you press SWAP to put that channel in the main picture 52 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Chapter Overview How to Use Your TV s Menu System Audio Menu Picture Quality Menu Screen Menu Channel Menu Time Menu Changing Entertainment Again d a i
44. ck SET VCR1 CHANNEL Channel 3 Channel 4 Video 1 Input Video 3 Input Component Video Input 2 3 4 5 Video 2 Input 6 7 8 Front Input Using the TV s Features Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV ike a VCR DVD Player etc When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to channel 3 for example when you want to watch the tape in your VCR How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV When you set autotuning you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 VCR2 DVD or SATe CABLE button on the remote control 1 Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears 2 Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control 3 Highlight Autotuning and press OK 4 Choose which channel you would like to set Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button Set VCR 2 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button Set DVD Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button Set SAT CABLE Channel
45. ck Level 55 Block Age Based Ratings 47 Front Panel 51 Movie Ratings 50 Specific Content Themes 48 V Chip Unrated Program 51 Blue Convergence 56 Buttons Front Panel 16 Remote 26 C Cables 13 Audio Video 7 audio video 13 coaxial 7 14 COMPONENT VIDEO 13 for RF jacks 14 for Y Pb Pr jacks 13 G LINK 7 S Video 7 13 Care and Cleaning 61 CH CTRL 26 52 Channel 3 44 Banner 41 42 Block 51 Labels 58 Lineup 35 Menu 58 Search 18 Choose Your Connection 7 CLEAR Button 26 Closed Caption Display 56 Mode 56 57 PIP Display 56 PIP Mode 56 Coaxial cable 7 Color Warmth 55 Component Video 13 Component Video cables 7 Composite video 13 Connecting Optional Components A V Receiver Speakers 12 HD Receiver VCR DVD Player 8 TV DVD VCR 11 TV Satellite Receiver VCR 10 Content Themes 47 Contrast 55 D DVD Button 26 Channel 43 E Editor Menu 40 EXT INT Switch 14 External Speakers 14 F Finding the sensor 15 Fixed Output 12 14 Front Panel Buttons 16 Inputs 16 Front panel Block 51 G G LINK cable 7 connecting 15 GO BACK Button 26 Green Image 56 Grid Guide menu 35 GUIDE Button 26 GUIDE Plus system Channel Lineup 35 Channels 41 Downloading Information 34 Setup 19 Guide Plus system 19 23 H High Resolution Input Jacks and Cables 14 INFO Button 26 INPUT1 44 INPUTI1 jacks 13 INPUT2 jacks 13 INPUT3 jacks 13 INT Switch 14 Interactive setup 18 J Jacks 13 audio video 13 COMPONEN
46. der make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to channel 3 Video 1 Video 2 or Video 3 Input Component is connected to a VIDEO or S Video jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a VID input channel when you press the corresponding button If you re using the S Video input jacks they will also be displayed Component Video Input Compatible component video source such as a DVD player or digital TV converter box is connected to the three COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks CYePbePr on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the component video input channel CMPNT when you press the corresponding button High Resolution Input Component is connected to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a high resolution input channel HiRes when you press the corresponding button Front Input Component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the front of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the front VID input channel FRONT when you press the corresponding button 44 Chapter 3 MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Time Parental Controls a PARENTAL CONTROLS Gc 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block O Ke Bel VE HE 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Go Back Using the TV s Features Parental Controls and V Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to progr
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48. e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer e Installation and related adjustments e Signal reception problems not caused by your unit e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries e Images burnt onto the screen e A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products e A unit purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Chapter 5 65 Other Information Product registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE
49. eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeessseeseseeeeeeseeseeseeeeneees 57 Channel MENU a aeaa dees Eed ege eases 58 Uu E OT EE 58 Chapter 5 Other Information Troubleshooting ann h area r aradenn e deed 60 RCA HDTV Monitor Specifications ccsecccsceceeceseceeeeceeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeaseesaeesaeesseeesees 63 Care and Cleaning E 64 Dmtted VWartaptwe ege e SES T ee 65 Idee eA ee ac veces eat ee 74 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Chapter Overview e Things to Consider Before You Connect e Choose Your Connection e Connections e Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables e Why You Should Connect the G LINK Cable e The Front of Your TV e Plug in the TV e Put Batteries in the Remote e How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup e Turn on the TV e Complete the Interactive Setup Changing Entertainment Again KR ZA Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 5 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet e Turn off the TV and or component before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV Protect Components from Overheating e Don t block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so th
50. el Press OK 4 again to restore the volume 5 2 Tone Controls S g SN Processor Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV s treble bass peakers 8 5 Volume Display and balance 0 6 Sound Logic A 3 0 Go Back Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers Mono Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The word Stereo appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo 54 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System SRS Stero SRS technology is an audio processing technology that adds greater depth and ster eo separation to ster eo audio signals SRS Stereo Focus This technology enhances audio signals by adding tr eble and making dialog mor e understandable Second Audio Program SAP Plays the pr ogram s audio in a second language if one is available The TV displays the word SAP in the channel marker when you tune toa pr ogram that is br oadcast with SAP infor mation SAP audio is br oadcast in mono SAP is also used to broadcast a pr ogram s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impair ed Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV s speaker
51. 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 When a program is closed captioned CC is displayed in the channel banner See Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner CLOSED CAPTION MODE Closed Caption Modes Teei The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To set the Closed Caption Mode 1 Select Screenfrom the Main menu 2 Highlight Closed Caption Mode and press OK the Closed Caption Mode appeats 3 Highlight your choice and pr ess OK the Screen menu appears again Note The Text modes cover nearly half of the picture on the screen to display the closed captioned text Most broadcasters use the CC mode Tip which displays a few lines of captions at a time If you don t know which Closed Caption mode to use select CC1 CC1 is probably the mode Turning off Closed Caption that is used in your area CC2 CC3 and CC4 are reserved for foreign languages but are 1 Select Screen from the Main menu I d at this time EE 2 Press OK to select Closed Caption Display 3 Highlight OffAlways and press OK The closed captioning is tur ned of f and you go back to the Screen menu Chapter 4 57 Using the TV s Menu System MAIN MENU Audio Pictu
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53. han one cable company services your area you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus system download You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question Features of the GUIDE Plus system are explained in Chapter 3 To clear the guide from your screen press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control Next Steps Now that you ve finished the Interactive Setup you re ready to watch TV This might be a good time to program your remote control The remote control that came with this TV can be programmed to operate other components Go to the next chapter to find out how to program your remote Chapter 1 23 This page left intentionally blank Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview e The Buttons on the Remote Control e Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components e How To Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It e Code List Changing Entertainment Again d a i Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Using the Remote Control Indicator FETCH GUIDE e GO BACK INFO Q lt a Q JS Ce QON Q MENU Q OC O REVERSE 8 REC VCR en Y LO PIP CLEAR O O 2 0 O ANTENNA EE PLAY FORWARD gt STOP PAUSE Zon SWAP CHCTRL WHO OO00 Note The VCR1 DVD VCR2 and SATe
54. hat automatically change back to View when you complete this process e You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Content Themes Blocking Specific Content Themes EE You can block programs based on their content Content is represented by the Sexually explicit dialogue SE D L S V FV and TV Y on your screen See the beginning of this section for Adult language details When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well For example if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming All Children TV PG and above containing adult language 48 Chapter 3 Rating Rating Content field status field themes V CHIP TV RATING kating Status D L TV PG View Press v to view programs with this content for this rating RATING STATUS D y TV MA View TV 14 View TV PG View TV G View Tv Y7 View TV Y View Content status fields Rating Rating Content field V CHIP TV status field themes RATING J IMIT Rating Status TV 14 View Press v to view programs with this content for this rating Content status fields Using the TV s Features To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of content you don t want the child to watch 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons on t
55. he remote to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears In the example above you would scroll through the ratings until the TV PG rating appeared 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to the field corresponding with the content theme you want to block out 4 Press the up or down arrow button to change content status from Vto B All higher ratings content theme will automatically change to B 5 Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen Notes e Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating e You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to V View 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to V View 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status such as the B under language L corresponding with TV 14 4 Press the up or down arrow button to change its status back to V Your child wo
56. highlighted for the first time the Movies category is displayed Thereafter the last category used becomes the default A listing of subcategories is displayed below the category name Use the left and right arrow buttons to highlight other categories Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a subcategory For example highlight AU and press OK the GUIDE Plus system sorts the programs Press the up and down arrow buttons to review the list one program at a time Press the channel up and down buttons to review the list one page at a time You can also view the next seven days programming by pressing the right arrow button Select MENU to return to the menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system Then use the Sort Menu Action buttons as described next Sort Menu Action Buttons When viewing the results of a Sort the following Action buttons appear Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the on line help for further options Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing at the predetermined time When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system automatically appears with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window Record Press 3 on the remote to set the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing If you have a cable box changing TV channels will not cause the
57. hting Normal Lighting Soft Lighting or Personal changes K Fee g Picture Preset Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Note Auto Color only appears in Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that the Picture Quality menu when automatically corrects the color of the picture This is especially useful for the following modes are selected tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel Tuner Vid 1 3 Front and S Choose On or Off depending on your preference Video This feature does not ff dep 8 on your p appear in the Picture Quality Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic menu if the TV is tuned to color adjustments Cool for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and CMPNT or HiRes inputs Warm for a more red palette of picture colors The warm setting corresponds to the NTSC standard of 6500 K SRS Sound Retrieval System and the SRS logo are registered trademarks of SRS Labs Inc Chapter 4 55 Using the TV s Menu System NAIN NENU Screen Menu 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way 4 Chan SCREEN closed captioning information is shown on the screen Closed captioning is not 5 Time available with the high resolution input SE Closed Caption Mode Off No captioning infor mation displayed 8 Setup PIP Closed Caption Display A
58. ia SEENEN SEENEN aiaa 7 Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV sssssssssssssrssrrrssrisssrrerrereree 7 How to Connect TV HD Receiver VCR DVD Player sssssssesserssrrerrrreen 8 How to Connect TV Satellite Receiver VCR esesessessesiisriesressissrrssnssns 10 How to Connect TV DVD VCR EE 11 How to Connect A V Receiver Speaker 12 Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables 2 2 cccsceceeceseeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaeeseaeeseeeeses 13 Why You Should Connect the G LINK Cable cccsseeeeesecesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseseeeeeeseeeeneeeeeeees 15 How to Find the Remote Sensor ccccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeecaeeeeaaaeseeaeeeseaeeeeeaaeeens 15 Placing the G LINK Wands 0 ccccceeseeeeeseeeeceeeeeeaaeseeeeeeeeaaeseeaaeeeaeeeeeaaeeeeneeeenaeeeenaeees 15 The tFront of Your TV ee dE ee 16 Front INPUTS resene en nats an aare i aa ea aa aea aa eanan ate Aea e aaa datanett 16 Front Panel Genesis gd deed ea Sai eee A didi a EEE 16 Alt Ta ad ENEE 17 Place batteries in the remote EEN 17 Tarmon Nhe N a eelerer eege eecht 17 Complete the Interactive SCtUP ccccccseeeeeseeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeneeeeseaeenseeeeseseeseneeeeeeees 18 Set the Menu Language ENEE 18 Complete Auto Channel Search cccecccccecceceeeneeeceeeeeeeaaeseeeeesaaeseeaaeeseeeeeeaeeeseees 18 The GUIDE Plus System Setup 19 What to Expects Eed EECHER 23 Next tee ee EE EE 23 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Re
59. iew TV Y7 View content theme from View to Block TV Y View The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits 46 Chapter 3 The V Chip Rating Limit Screen Using the TV s Features The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Rating Rating field V CHIP TY Rating TV PG status field Status RATING Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or Block Content Themes V C H I P T V RA T I N G L I M I T Lists the content themes you Rating DCH Content can block or view Status DLS V Fv VIEW VVV Content Status Fields Press v to select rating Press MENU to exit RATING TV MA it TV PG TV G TV Y7 ld the selected rating and STATUS D whether the status of the View content theme is currently View V View V or Block B View View View View Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and associated content The View V settings are coded in green and the Block B settings are coded in red Content r Content D LSVEFV B BBB Press v to view programs with this rating Press MENU to exit RATING TV MA Tv 14 TV PG TV G TV Y7 A a STATUS Block
60. ins public announcements and programs without ratings View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available Note You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed View Makes the selected channel viewable Block The front panel and remote control CH channel buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as View The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel but the channel will be blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel Block If you do not the channel block will not take effect Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can e Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present e Keep young children from playing with the buttons When using this as a Parental Control method you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password
61. ll functions of the remote that came with your component e Ifyou keep pressing buttons and nothing happens the remote is probably in the wrong mode You must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate i e if you want to operate the VCR press VCR1 on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode 30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control VCR Codes Programmable for VCR1 VCR2 and AUX buttons Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai 2003 American High Asha Audio Dynamics Audiovox Bell amp Howell Beaumark Broksonic Calix Candle Canon Capehart Carver Colortyme Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Ke 2016 2018 2021 Cybernex oc DAEWOO snoin 2015 Daytron DBX Dimensia Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerson 2012 2014 2026 2029 2030 2031 2036 2037 2042 2044 2021 2022 2009 Gradiente Harley Davidson Harman Kardon Harwood Headquarter Hitachi Hi Q Instant Replay JEL ut 2014 Jensen ING psdessecnds 2009 2010 Kenwood 2015 2016 2057 2009 2010 2011 2013 2058 het 2055 2056 211 2132 2026 2027 2026 2004 2005 2007 2008 2111 2112 2113 1 2021 2013 2009 2010 2014 2011 2
62. lly update your time and this option will not appear 58 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview e Troubleshooting e Specifications e Care and Cleaning e Limited Warranty e Accessory Order Form e Index Changing Entertainment Again A P a E dei Z gt Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list TV Problems TV won t turn on e Press the TV button e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e Something might be wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV If the TV turns on check the remote control solutions on page 62 e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View Buttons don t work e If you re using the remote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode e The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Controls menu and choosing View e Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug i
63. mote Control cccscccceseceesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeesseeseseeeeeeeseeeeseaeeneeeees 26 Using the INPUT Buttons tested ee Seefe EE EEGEN eh ante 27 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components cccssseecceesseeeeeesseenees 28 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ssessesssssesrenssesrnsnssnnsrnernnsrnnrnnen 28 Programming the Remote 0 ccccccececeeeseeeceeeeeeaaeseceeeeeeaaeseeaaeeeeaeeseeaaeeeeeeeeenaeesneaeees 28 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It ccccceeeeeeeceteeeteeeteeeaes 30 Table of Contents Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features About the GUIDE Plus SyStem ccccccssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaneeeeeeneeeseeeeeeeeeeesseeseeseeeneas 34 Downloading Data 34 Getting In amp Out of the GUIDE Plus System c cecccceeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseaeeseeeseeesaeeeees 35 The GUIDE Plus System Menus ssssssssesssessssssssssssssssssssnsstnnersnsrsnnesnnnsnnennnnnnnnnnnnnne 35 Gi EU Le LE 35 SOME aoe EE T E E E Eed E E E etait leach ee eee ee ee ee 37 KEE 38 Klee IT 38 Messages E 39 Elte ue ee ai ee ee et ee 40 SOUP E ances tases EE A E E A e EE bes 40 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program 41 GUIDE Plus Menu Items is 2 cessccestecceesceeeeccecventiecsti a aeaa e daere aada aaa aaaea aaan aaa 41 Channel Banner ees eege EE dE 42 Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature cccccccsseeeeseeeesseeeeseeeeeesseensseeeenseeeees 43 How to Set Up th
64. n the Menu bar Grid Sort News Schedule Messages Editor and Setup To access the Menu bar 1 Press GUIDE to access the GUIDE Plus system 2 Press MENU or use the up and down arrow buttons to select the Menu bar the Grid Guide appears by default Use the left and right arrow buttons to access other menus 4 Press OK or MENU or use the down arrow button to see the menu options Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus system It displays the current programming for each channel The current program is displayed in the video window e 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 Use the right and left arrow buttons to browse future program listings e To tune to a channel highlight the program you want to view in the channel listing and press OK Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system and return to the original channel Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel in the video window Then use the Grid Guide Action buttons as described next Chapter 3 35 Using the TV s Features Grid guide menu Grid guide action selection buttons 1 Watch 2 GoTo Ed lt eegen SSE PrimeTime Live PrimeTime Live RCA Home Theater N Amer Most Wanted products fal ja P Bi X i x Walking Tall 2 On Golden Pond Air Force One retires 1 Block 2 GoT
65. nd down arrows to change the button from Block to View For example if movies with a rating of PG 13 and higher are blocked you can change the rating status corresponding with NC 17 Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G PG and NC 17 Rating 3 Press OK to exit the screen and be sure parental controls are locked 50 Chapter 3 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit Unrated Prog S S V CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK 6 Locl 0 Go 2 Block PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block CHANNEL BLOCK Channel Status 39 HEADLN Block Press or v keypad or CH v to set channel MENU to exit PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block FRONT PANEL BLOCK 2 Block PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block 5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Go Back Using the TV s Features V Chip Unrated Program Block 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 news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bullet
66. nly This button does not operate in the TV mode Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available input channels and view components you have connected to the TV 1 Press TV to place the remote in TV mode Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON 2 Press INPUT to tune to an available input channel 3 To return to the channel you were previously watching press the INPUT button until you see the channel in the upper right corner Chapter 2 27 Using the Remote Control VCR1 ON OFF TV Efsetal DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE A OO Indicator REVERSE PLAY lt lt STOP You ll use these buttons when you program the remote Important The remote may not be compatible with all models of all brands of components It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component Tip To stop the automatic code search without programming any components press and hold CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and PROSCAN components Also the AUX button can be programmed to operate most brands of an additional remote controllable component Note The TV button can t be programmed on this remote
67. o 3 Tip The PIP button on the remote also toggles the video window between the locked and unlocked states Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus system Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers When highlighting the program the following Action buttons appear e Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the channel listing When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window e GoTo Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want Press OK to highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid guide Press OK again to tune to the highlighted channel If the video window is unlocked it will automatically tune to the channel e Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the channel listing If you have a cable box changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus system and specified your VCR type The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record
68. oads occur several times a day The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus system data to download If the TV loses power or is unplugged GUIDE Plus system program listings may be lost When power is restored make sure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus system will receive updated program information during the next scheduled download 34 Chapter 3 Press GUIDE on the remote control to see the GUIDE Plus system To remove the program guide from the screen press OK GUIDE or CLEAR Using the TV s Features Channel Lineup If more than one cable company services your area you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus system download You will need to identify your cable company by selecting the correct channel numbers for the stations in question e Use the up and down arrow buttons to change the channel group and press OK when the correct channel group is highlighted Getting In amp Out of the GUIDE Plus System To enter the GUIDE Plus system e Press GUIDE on the remote To exit the GUIDE Plus system e Highlight a program and press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel e Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel displayed in the video window e Press CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system and return to the original channel The GUIDE Plus System Menus The GUIDE Plus system offers seven different options o
69. off If in another device mode VCR DVD SAT CABLE etc and programmed will turn the device on and off PIP Brings up the small picture in picture window Press again to remove the PIP window See Chapter 3 for more information about using PIP REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC VCR STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs DVD players laserdisc players tape decks and CD players Pressing RECe VCR when using the GUIDE Plus System sets the VCR to record a program SATeCABLE Puts the remote in SATeCABLE mode and if Autotuning is enabled will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time Also activates Search function for some GE RCA or PROSCAN VCRs SWAP When using PIP swaps the main picture with the PIP window TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays channel information VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR1 mode and if Autotuning is enabled will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel VCR2 Puts the remote in VCR2 mode and if Autotuning is enabled will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume WHO In SAT mode press to select available channel lists profiles RCA GE and PROSCAN satellite or HD receivers o
70. oll up and down thr ough the channels available via your antenna Y ou can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons Normal List Only the channels included in the Nor mal list ar e available when you scan up and down using channel up and down Use the up and down ar row buttons to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or is not included No in the Nor mal channel list Channel Label Use the up and down ar row buttons to enter a six character label for each channel Hold the button down to scr oll quickly thr ough the characters The TV can stor e up to 45 labels in memor y Autotuning 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 SAT CABLE etc on the remote Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Autotuning feature 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 Reminder you must turn the schedule On The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time If your GUIDE Plus system is set up it will automatica
71. onnect the G LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen VCR If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don t connect the G LINK cable one touch VCR recording won t work The other features of the guide will work properly however How to Find the Remote Sensor You have to place the G LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and or cable box Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the unit If the remote sensor isn t labeled on your VCR and or cable box you need to use the remote control that came with the VCR and or cable box to locate the sensor 1 Turn off the VCR and or cable box 2 Hold the remote control not the one that came with your TV but the one that came with the cable box and or VCR to which you re attaching the G LINK cable so that it is touching the front of the component G LINK wands 3 Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component VCR or cable box while you press the power button on and off You must press and release the power button each If there is a demo time you move the remote holding down the button won t work pin in the G LINK jack on the back of the TV you must remove it before you connect the G LINK cable If there is no demo pin just insert the G LINK cable into the G LINK jack CABLE BOX
72. ormation box and press the INFO button Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode programming number and the Shows on Next for that channel Press the INFO button again to exit the expanded information screen GUIDE Plus Menu Items The GUIDE Plus Menu gives you access to features in the GUIDE Plus system To access the GUIDE Plus Menu 1 Press MENU on the remote 2 Highlight GUIDE Plus Menu and press OK Each menu and the sub menus are listed below GUIDE Plus Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus system setup screen Setup Setting up the GUIDE Plus system is detailed in Chapter 1 View demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration Options Displays GUIDE Plus system auto display options On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus system when you use the ONeOFF button on the remote to turn on the TV Off Disables the GUIDE Plus system from being displayed when you use the ONeOFF button on the remote to turn on the TV GUIDE Plus Label Displays the GUIDE Plus label menu On Displays the station name when you change channels Off The station name isn t displayed when you change channels Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus system demonstration until it is turned off To turn off the demonstration you must turn off the TV Chapter 3 41 Using the TV s Features Sample displays on a Channel Banner 12 01 CC ESPN 60 Mute SAP PIP SVID2 Locked 16 9 Mode On SLEEP 00 00 Ch
73. p down to change brand Then press OK Step 3 Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup To supply your TV with the correct TV program listings the GUIDE Plus system needs to know if your TV is connected to cable it If your TV is connected to cable highlight Yes and press OK If your TV isn t connected to cable highlight No and press OK If you have a cable box connected to this TV highlight Yes and press OK on your remote control Note The next series of screens is very important because the GUIDE Plus system must find the correct cable box information in order to receive the correct TV program listings If you don t have a cable box connected to this TV highlight No and press OK Then go to page 22 Use the arrow buttons to highlight your brand of cable box and press OK If your brand isn t listed highlight Not Listed and press OK Make sure your cable box is on Tune the cable box to channel 02 use the remote control that came with your cable box or press the channel buttons on the cable box Press OK the GUIDE Plus system starts testing codes Important When code testing is in progress don t touch your TV VCR cable box or any of the remote controls for these products 20 Chapter 1 6 30 pm 10 2 30 Did RCA code 07 03 switch your cable box to 09 v Yes No P Press up down to choose Then press OK Select cable box output ch
74. put Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections There are several ways to connect components to your TV ie CLD Component Video Y PbePr Jacks and Cables H zen EC Y7 The YePbePr jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source ee LUD EA such as a DVD player This connection provides optimum picture qualit m K gt play D D D q y So because the video is separated into three signals To ensure maximum picture TITIES ees Om Me quality use three video grade cables for the connection Y7 E Note Also remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the YePbePr cables carry only the picture signal not the sound COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Kc eeng S S Video Jacks and Cables EDA ee SAL A Gi The S Video separate video jacks provide better picture quality than the regular video jacks labeled INPUT1 VIDEO INPUT2 VIDEO INPUT3 VIDEO because the color chrominance also called chroma part of the signal is separated from the black and white luminance part of the picture S Video Jack If a component you re connecting to your TV ike a DVD has an S VIDEO jack connect the DVD to the TV with an S Video cable not provided for a better quality picture Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the S Video cable carries only the picture signal not the sound LUD Audio Video Jacks and Cables RCA type M
75. r products fa 1 Cancel 2 Change 3 On Off What would you like to do Setup View Demo Options v Exit Press up down to choose Then press OK Editor You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels For instance you may disable channels that you never watch You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control Press MENU to select the Menu bar Use the right and left arrow buttons to highlight the Editor menu selection Use the up and down arrow buttons to select a channel Then use the Channels Menu Action buttons as described next Editor Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Editor menu the following Action buttons appear Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes you made since entering the Editor Menu Change Press 2 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line On Off Press 3 on the remote to toggle the state of the channel between Onand Off Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus system setup information To access the Setup option 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control Press MENU to select the Menu Bar Use the right arrow to highlight the Setup menu selection Use the up and down arrows to select Change system settings
76. r remote control 2 Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar 3 Use the arrow buttons to highlight News if MSNBC is available on your TV it will appear in the video window 4 Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight a story e Use the up and down arrow buttons to browse the list one story at a time e Use the channel up and down buttons to browse through the list one page at a time 5 Press the right arrow button to see full text 6 If there are multiple pages of text press the right or left arrow button to page forward or back through the pages of text Press the down arrow button to view the next story 7 Select MENU to return to the Menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR on the remote to exit the GUIDE Plus system Schedule The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing or recording programs The GUIDE Plus system allows one touch VCR recording if you have connected the G LINK cable to your VCR See Chapter 1 for more details on connecting the G LINK cable To schedule a program to watch or record 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar 3 Use the arrow buttons to highlight a program within the channel listing A Select Watch or Record from the Action buttons bar The timer is then automatically logged into the Schedule menu 5 If you select Record make sure to place a
77. re Power Datt 65 Dot Bitch dutedegt Eug CdEeeedEeE taataraa iiia inaa 78mm Dynamic ge TC Yes Scan Velocity Modulation eeeeseeseeeeteeeeeeeees Yes Aperture Sharpness cccesceesceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeneetsas Yes C mb Filter riinan 3 Line Digital Comb Auto Color Control cccccceeseeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeesseeees Color Level amp Tint Black Stretch cciscesscceeiiiavevescecsateveveeedtacesasditavebsnecs Yes Color Detail Enhancement sssssssssssseessneesrnnssrneenee Yes Wide Band Video Amplifier ssesssseeseseeeeeeesreeen Yes Video Noise Reduction Yes Color Temperature Selections 6500 7500 amp 9300 Kelvin MULTI SYNC SCAN MODES NES Get greisser ee E dek SE en 32 5kHz 60 Hz Progressive NEE 1280x1080 Interlaced SOUND Audio Power Watts Total 20 10 Watts Ch DBXt Broadcast Stereo cccsscccessseeeeseeeeessneeeessees Yes Second Audio Program Yes SRS Sound Retrieval System with Focus Yes Speakers aech ie as 2 55mm x 160mm High Compliance CONVENIENCE Channel Tuning Capability 00 0 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 181 Gemstar GUIDE Gold 0 eeccceccceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeees Yes 16 9 Aspect Ratio Mode Widescreen sssea0n Yes Dual Tuner Picture in Picture cccccceeeseeeeeeees Yes PIP Swap ANd Move s ssssssssssesssrnsssnnesnrnrennernnnsnnnne Yes Channel Labeling A Yes Parental Control Yes Stereo Headphone Jack A 3 5mm Stereo Mini jack Front
78. re Quality Screen CHANNEL 1 Signal Type 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 4 Autotuning 0 Go Back Tip To enter a channel number greater than 99 press and hold 1 to enter the hundreds digit then press the two remaining numbers MAIN MENU Audio Picture Quality Screen Channel Pa TIME GU GH Sleep Timer Go 2 Schedule 3 Set Time 0 Go Back 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 0 Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus system is set up UHF VHF Antenna Choose this if you ar e currently using an of f air antenna for TV signals Cable TV Choose this if you ar e currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the Normal channel list inactive channels weak stations or channels with no signal at all will be removed from the channel list If you are using a cable box and have set up the GUIDE Plus system this option does not appear List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit your Normal channel list and choose a six character label for each channel Follow the on screen directions to enter your channels and other information Channel Use the up and down ar rows to scr
79. rease the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV 64 Chapter 5 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e One year from date of purchase for labor e One year from date of purchase for parts e Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do e Pay an Authorized Service Center the labor charges to repair your unit e Pay an Authorized Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your unit How you get service e Call 1 877 RCA HDTV and have your unit s date of purchase and model number ready e lt A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e If the representative determines that you should receive service they will provide you with the name s of the Authorized Service Center in your area e Contact the Service Center and arrange for home or pick up repair and return service provided that your unit is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized Service Center If not you must take your unit to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your unit to and from your home
80. ries are subject to availability e Prices are subject to change ae VISA SSES A complete and correct order will save you days Placing an Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson multimedia Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 68 Chapter 5 This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank This page left intentionally blank Index Symbols 16 9 Mode 2 57 A Accessory Order Form 67 Adjust Projection TV 56 Age Based Ratings 47 Anamorphic Mode 16 9 57 ANTENNA Button 26 Audio Menu 54 Output 14 Processor 54 Audio Menu Sound Logic Stereo 55 Speakers 55 Tone Controls 54 Second Audio Program 55 Audio video cables 7 13 Audio video jacks 13 Auto Channel Search 18 58 Color 55 Converge 56 Tuning 58 Automatic Code Search 28 Automatic Convergence 56 Autotuning 2 43 DVD Channel 43 Front Input 44 High Resolution Input 44 SAT CABLE Channel 43 VCR Channels 43 AUX Button 26 Batteries 17 Bla
81. round shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone G LINK VCR Plus C PlusCode GUIDE Plus and GUIDE Plus Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation The GUIDE Plus Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC AND GEMSTAR ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS SYSTEM IN NO EVENT SHALL THOMSON MULTIMEDIA OR GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS OR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS SYSTEM Introduction Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience The following information summarizes a few of these features Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV
82. s on or off Volume Display Displays a choice list that lets you turn off the TV s volume display if you have an audio receiver connected to the fixed audio output jacks Sound Logic Sound Logic monitors a program s audio track and limits the volume to a maximum volume range Whenever you adjust the volume on the TV the maximum volume range adjusts too MAIN MENU Picture Quality Menu 2 Picture Quality PICTURE QUALITY 1 Basic Picture Controls Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks Contrast Adjusts the dif fer ence between the light and darkar eas of the pictur e Color Adjusts the richness of the color Tint Adjusts the balance between ther ed and gr een levels Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the pictur e Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the pictur e Note The Basic Picture Controls When exiting this menu the Save Personal Picture Preset choice list will appear menu affects both the TV You can choose either Yes or No If you save the settings as a Personal Picture controls and the GUIDE Plus Preset the TV will store the settings so you can re select them quickly if Jtem Once youNaveanjusten someone changes the settings the basic picture controls you j 85 might want to bring up the Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three preset GUIDE Plus system to check the picture settings Bright Lig
83. sparent menu backgrounds Picture Tilt Your TV has an extra large picture tube which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth s magnetic field You may need to adjust the picture tilt Use the left and right arrow buttons adjust the picture tilt 56 Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System 16 9 Mode Also known as anamorphic mode Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area using a 16 9 aspect ratio source such as a DVD or the FETCH button on the remote If you are player for display on this 4 3 aspect ratio TV Requirements include a 16 9 l using a DTC100 remote you can use the FETCH Spect ratio source such as a DVD player or HD receiver a 16 9 aspect ratio button with the remote in the TV mode disc or signal the 16 9 source needs to be set to output a 16 9 format signal and the 16 9 mode on the TV needs to be on Tip You can turn 16 9 mode on off from the menu Important Prolonged use of 16 9 mode will result in visible darkening of the picture tube To maintain screen quality do not operate in 16 9 mode for extended periods of time Notes TREN RL When using 16 9 mode the on screen displays menus guide CC and PIP will be compressed somewhat which is normal e Aseparate 16 9 mode setting is retained for the tuner video component and high resolution inputs If the TV is turned off all 16 9 mode settings are retained Die Using Closed Captioning Many programs are
84. stings you need to complete the following steps menu press MENU choose GUIDE Plus Menu and choose GUIDE Plus Setup then choose Setup Step 1 Begin Setup Use the arrow buttons to highlight Setup and press OK What would you like to do Setup View Demo Options v Exit Press up down to choose Then press OK Step 2 Identifying Your TV s Location 1 If your country is highlighted press OK on the remote control If your country isn t highlighted press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK Where do you live v USA Canada Press up down to choose your country Then press OK 2 Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code or postal code Press OK when you re finished Poter he Ep cone where vo ty Note If your postal code contains letters press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters and press the right ORGE fe arrow button to go to the next space The left arrow button also moves the highlight to the left Upidown to change left right to move Then press OK Chapter 1 19 Connections amp Setup Press up down to choose Then press OK Do you have cable v Yes No Press up down to choose Then press OK Do you have a cable box v Yes No 6 30pm 10 H H Tune your cable box to channel 02 Select your cable box brand from the list below RCA Press u
85. t back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off while playing e Scheduled Off function may have been activated Go to page 38 for instructions e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low e The sleep timer may be set e Unplug Wait five minutes Plug in again TV turns on unexpectedly e Scheduled On or Watch from the GUIDE Plus system may have been activated Go to page 38 for instructions Blank screen e Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on e Try another channel e Ifyou have connected a digital set top converter i e DTC100 you must connect to both the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT and INPUT2 jacks in order to view both digital and analog signals e Due to copyright restrictions you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product To view this type of programming in standard definition format you must also connect the audio video jacks from the HD receiver to the TV When turn on the TV an icon is moving on the screen e Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G LINK jack on the back of your TV 60 Chapter 5 Other Information No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e Maybe the speakers are turned off Check the
86. tachi 4180 ING sss 181 4221 4183 4222 4224 4225 4185 4226 4229 4230 A6 4234 4235 4237 4238 4239 Onkyo e 4243 _ 4195 4209 4244 Sony Teac 4245 4246 4247 Technics Toshiba 4231 Yamaha 4198 4199 4268 32 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Chapter Overview e All About the GUIDE Plus System e The Channel Banner e Autotuning e Parental Controls and V Chip e PIP Picture In Picture Operation Changing Entertainment Again Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Using the TV s Features Video Action Program Menu window buttons information options RCA Home Theater products e 8 2 7 VW ZS Dateline feet Wale ten 2 On Golden Pond Air torce One r lt res E Young Phila Mo n College Foot all Promotional Channel Listings Information Tips The GUIDE Plus system 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 Setup from the GUIDE Plus Menu selecting Options then setting Auto Display to Off Also since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus system is based on your locale you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different zip or postal code About the GUIDE Plus System The GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on screen program guide that lists
87. the S Video jacks instead Notes If you are using an S Video cable you must also use audio cables The S Video cable only transfers video information If your DVD player has a component video output we recommend you use the component video input on the TV instead of the standard video or S Video connection 2 Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s antenna output and to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT jack on the TV B Connect the VCR s audio video output to INPUT1 on the TV using audio video cables 3 Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR A Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal off air or cable to the antenna input on the VCR 8 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup 4 Connect your HD Receiver to your TV A Connect the supplied high resolution cable to your HD receiver and to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT on the TV Note Due to copyright restrictions you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product To view material in standard definition instead you also must connect the Audio Video jacks to the TV D Connect audio video cables from the HD receiver s AUDIO OUT OR and L and VIDEO jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO and VIDEO IN jacks on the TV C Connect audio cables from the HD receivers AUDIO OUT Q and L jacks to the TV s HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO IN R and L jacks D Connect an optional S Video cable from the
88. the TV makes the appropriate adjustments The first time you turn on your TV the setup screens appear automatically Set the Menu Language The first part of the SETUP menu asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system 1 Highlight your preferred language for the menu system using the arrow buttons 2 Press OK to select that language Complete Auto Channel Search The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called auto programming 1 Highlight Yes and press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels A progress report appears on the screen 2 When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete press OK the first GUIDE Plus system setup screen appears Note If you skip Auto Channel Search now you can access it later through the Channel menu See Chapter 4 for more details 18 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup The GUIDE Plus System Setup Important If you have a VCR or cable box connected to the TV Tip you need to connect the G LINK cable to use the GUIDE Plus system Go to page 15 If you move to a new zip or postal code or if any of your information The GUIDE Plus system is an on screen interactive program guide that changes and you need to access the lists what shows are on TV in your area In order to receive program setup screens from the TV s main li
89. the frequency between the following choices DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday ONCE records only on that day WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time 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 To read messages 1 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Messages menu selection 4 Highlight the message you want to read by using the up and down arrow buttons 5 Press INFO to display the full text of the message If the text continues beyond the screen press INFO to view the next page of text Once you have reached the end of the message press INFO to close the expanded information and return to the Messages screen Then use the Messages Menu Action button as described next Messages Menu Action Button When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button appears e Remove Highlight the message you want to delete and press 1 on the remote Chapter 3 39 Using the TV s Features Editor menu Editor menu action buttons selection 1 Cancel 2 Change 3 On un may be turned on or off or changed from re Scroll down to use right to view Setup left to Messages RCA Home Theate
90. through the video inputs e The VCR can be viewed on the VID1 input channel e The DVD player can be viewed on the VID3 input channel Note You can set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel This is called Autotuning See Chapter 3 for more information Go to page 15 Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup How to Connect A V Receiver Speakers 1 Connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A V receiver using audio cables e FIXED provides fixed level audio output from the TV This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A V receiver that has its own volume control Note If you use the fixed audio output jacks you may want to turn off the volume display in the Audio menu e VARIABLE provides variable level audio output Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the TV and TV remote control 2 Use speaker wire to connect the TV to external speakers e The EXT INT switch beside the jacks let you turn the TV s internal speakers on or off EXT sends audio to external speakers only INT sends audio to the TV s internal speakers only Note The external speaker rating is 8 ohms with 10 watts power handling capabilities AN RECEIVER W VER IN IN our ARQO O Connect to either FIXED 1 or VARIABLE Output HDTV MONITOR Ot 6 940 9 H 12 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Explanation of In
91. tion how you move through the on screen menus The theory is the same throughout the menu screens TV button highlight your choice and select it DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE k To highlight a menu item press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK Go Back Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color GUIDE INFO SAS JSD OO CLEAR Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV s front panel Note Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV but puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote contro operate the TV s functions Chapter 1 17 Connections amp Setup Tip To access the setup menus manually press MENU and choose SETUP SETUP Select the Language to be used in these menus 2 Espa ol 3 Fran ais SETUP Would you Like the monitor to search for all available channels 1 Yes 2 No skip this step Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV s features to work properly In this book we call it the interactive setup because the TV asks you questions you answer and
92. tioning might be on Check the Closed Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu Go to page 57 for more instructions Every time I turn on the TV the Guide is on the screen e The GUIDE Plus system automatically appears on the screen when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by pressing GUIDE on your remote control and then select the Menu bar Press the right arrow button to select Setup Choose Review options and select OFF GUIDE Plus System Problems GUIDE Plus setup won t switch to channel 9 for VCR and or channel 02 cable box e 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 e GUIDE Plus system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself Keep this in mind when changing channels e You may have an incorrect GUIDE Plus Channel Lineup The guide may get out of sync with the cable provider Use the GUIDE Plus Setup in the GUIDE Plus Menu to change the zip code to 99999 Turn the TV off for 10 minutes Use Setup again to change the zip code back to the correct value If asked be sure to select the correct channel lineup from the on screen list Continued on next page Chapter 5 61 Other Information Program information doesn t download e Review your setup information and make sure it s correct Press MENU on the remote and select
93. to automatically tune to the correct input channel This is called Autotuning See Chapter 3 for more information Go to page 15 10 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup OFF AIR ANTENNA HDTV MONITOR ume How to Connect TV DVD VCR 1 Connect your DVD Player to your TV A Connect the DVD player s audio video output jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO R and L and VIDEO jacks on the TV using audio video cables If your DVD player has an S Video output you can make the video connection by using the S Video jacks instead Notes e Ifyou are using an S Video cable you must also use audio cables The S Video cable only transfers video information e If your DVD player has a component video output we recommend you use the component video input on the TV instead of the standard video or S Video connection Connect your VCR to your TV A Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR s antenna output and to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT jack on the TV B Connect the VCR s audio video output jacks to the INPUT1 AUDIO R and L and VIDEO jacks on the TV using audio video cables Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR A Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal off air or cable to the antenna input on the VCR Viewing the Components 1 2 3 Turn on the TV and the component s you want to view Press the TV button on the remote control Press the INPUT button on the remote control to scroll
94. to connect your TV Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV Components Cables Connection Go to Needed Title Coaxial TV HD Receiver page 8 Audio video DVD VCR G LINK cable RGB cable Coaxial Audio video TV Satellite G LINK cable Receiver VCR Coaxial TV DVD VCR pages 11 Audio video G LINK cable Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book Note Please locate the G LINK cable provided when you re getting ready to set up your TV You need to connect this cable to your TV and to your VCR and or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work properly CO gt CU A G LINK cable Audio Video cables Coaxial cable Component Video YePbePr cables High Resolution RGB to RGB cable High Resolution to Component Video adapter RGB to YePbePr cable Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup HIGH RESOLUTION x sean O A ON KR E V g How to Connect TV HD Receiver VCR DVD Player 1 Connect your DVD Player to your TV A Connect the DVD player s audio video output to INPUT3 on the TV using audio video cables If your DVD player has an S Video output you can make the video connection by using
95. to turn off the volume display in the Audio menu The VARIABLE jacks provide variable level audio output Volume levels are controlled by the volume controls on the TV and remote control The EXT SPEAKERS jacks let you connect external left and right speakers to the TV The EXT INT switch beside the jacks lets you turn the TV s internal speakers on or off EXT sends audio to external speakers only INT sends audio to the TV s internal speakers only High Resolution Input Jack and Cables This jack lets you connect your TV to an RGB or component video device YePbePr How images are displayed however depends on other factors such as the type of device connected to the TV and the media being transmitted Notes e Remember to connect the left and right audio cables because the high resolution cable carries only the picture signal not the sound e The TV automatically detects when a component is connected to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack To connect a component video device to this jack you need to use the supplied RGB component video adapter cable The TV automatically detects and displays the component video signal AUDIO INPUTS L R 14 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Why You Should Connect the G LINK Cable The G LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus system the on screen interactive program guide to work with your VCR and or cable box Cable Box If your TV is connected to a cable box you must c
96. u would Press and hold the VCR1 button while you enter the first code listed for Zenith in the VCR Codes column Release the VCR1 button Press ONeOFF to see if the VCR responds If it doesn t follow the same steps but enter the second code for Zenith VCRs instead of the first Note Some of the remote s buttons might operate differently for other components especially when you re using another component s menu system Using the Remote Control At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program If after 5 seconds the component you want to operate does not turn off press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the codes There are 20 total sets of codes If the component does not turn off after pressing PLAY 20 times then the remote can t be programmed to operate that component If the component you want to control does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wait 2 seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back ON To finish press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off Using Direct Entry 1 2 Turn on the component to be programmed Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list in this section Point the remote at the component Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote
97. uld then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV PG or TV MA language content Note Only the content theme status corresponding to TV 14 L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change Chapter 3 49 Using the TV s Features PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V Chip TV Rating Limi 2 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V Ch y cHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT 4 Chan Rating Status 5 Fron PG 13 6 Lock Press v to view programs with 0 Go E this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS NR Block Block Block Block Block View View H NC 17 Rating status field V CHYP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating Status PG 13 Block Press v to view programs with this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS NR Block Block Block R Block PG 13 Block PG View G View Rating field X NC 17 Rating field Rating status field V ChHTP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Na Tale Status NC 17 Qie Press v to block programs with this rating Press MENU to exit RATING STATUS NR Block X Block NC 17 View R Block PG 13 Block PG View G View V Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections To access the V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the TV MAIN MENU
98. uts can be used to connect a component video device directly Autotuning Description Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component button on the remote VCR1 DVD etc Requirement Set up Autotuning in the TV s menu system Chapter 3 has details Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Ovenleuw ccsccccesccesseeeeeeeececeeseeeeeesecaeseseeeeseneeseseaeeeeeeeessnaeseseeeesseaeseneeneess 1 On screen Program Guide ceceeeesceeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaeeeaeeeeaaaeseeeeeesaaeesteaeeeseaeeetenaeeee 1 V Chip Parental Controls hieni rrna hates eet neces EE eds eect en 1 16 9 TEE 2 High Resolution Input and Component Video Input Jacks eeceeeseeeeseeeeeneeeeeees 2 PN Oi Keys 01a late WE 2 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before YOU Connect 2 cescceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeneneeeeeeeeeneeees 6 Protect Against Power SUIQe S EEN 6 Protect Components from Overheating cccccecceceeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeceseeeeteeseeaeeeaees 6 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ccccceceeeeeeeteeeeteeeteeesees 6 Important Stand and Base Safety Information ccecccecseceeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteneees 6 Use Indirect Light ccccecececesseeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeee ease eeeaaeeeaeeeeeaaeesaeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeencaeeeeeaaeeneaes 6 Demo PIN coreane eile eee EERE RASE E 6 Choose Your Connection seere ae
99. utton to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically Parents Strongly Cautioned changes to Block and B TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested 6 Press OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you are finished General Audience 7 Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu Enter a TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older password and if you have not already set your password you will be p prompted to enter it again to confirm TV Y All Children Tip To reset the ratings to View and V press the RESET button on the remote Rating Rating Content Viewing Age Based Ratings field tus fiel status fields S tatus feld After you block age based ratings you have the option of changing some of the ETT ratings back to View Y CODE Fating Status L V FV 1 Press v to view programs with h f this rating Press MENU to exit 2 Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the rating with a status RATING STATUS DL S V FV of Block TV MA Block e oer y 3 Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the rating TV G View status field TV Y7 View IECH View 4 Press the up button to select View Determine which blocked rating you want to view Notes e The content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well They and the age based rating status are the only fields t
100. w to be changed by the CH A channel up or CH v channel down buttons CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and if Autotuning is enabled will turn on the TV and tune to the correct input channel FETCH Turns 16 9 mode on or off in the TV mode GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel or previous screen in the menu system GUIDE Brings up and exits the GUIDE Plus system In SATeCABLE mode brings up available on screen guides for some brands INDICATOR Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components INFO Brings up channel information press again to clear the screen In the GUIDE Plus system brings up more program information INPUT In TV mode press to toggle through the available input sources VID1 VID2 VID3 FRONT HiRes CMPNT last channel MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items In VCR mode it functions as a PROGRAM button for most brands 26 Chapter 2 Tip To turn off all the RCA GE and PROSCAN components that are connected to the TV press ON OFF twice within two seconds This feature only works with most RCA GE and PROSCAN products Using the Remote Control MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system selects highlighted items ONeOFF When in TV mode turns the TV on and

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