RCA F32650 - Manuals

3 Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1V-Chip: Parental Controls ....

Table of Contents 4 Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 28 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28Getting ...

Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Using the VPORT Jack • Jacks on the Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to C...

6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and ...

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup G-LINK cable TV VCR Components Connection Cables Go to... Title Needed TV + VCR+ DVD pages 8-9 Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable S-Video cable DVD Coaxial Audio/video S-Video Component video G-LINK cable TV + VCR page 10 Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable TV VCR Choo...

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your TV to your DVD player A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player. B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, P ...

10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT1 AUDIO R...

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Using the VPORT Jack The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game console to the TV using an Xbox to VPORT cable (not provided). Go to the Accessory Order Form on page 59 to purchase the Xbox to VPORTcable. You can also connect a component, such as a DVD pl...

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup P R P B R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y IN P U T 2 S-VIDEO R-AUDIO-L VIDEO IN P U T 1 R L AUDIO OUT Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, besure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video ...

Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This 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 connect the G-LINK cable to recei...

14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Use the arrow buttons and the OKbutton to move through the menusystem. OK Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with thewide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteri...

Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. We callit the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you answer, andthe TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV,t...

Chapter 1 19 Connections & Setup Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again. • Try VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup. • Test alternate codes: tests selected brands and if this ...

20 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. Thefollowing examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ systemappears with all of your TV p...

Using the Remote Control Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How To Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It • Code List 21 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representa...

Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control Tip To turn off all the RCA,GE, and Proscancomponents that areconnected to the TV,press ON•OFF twicewithin two seconds. This feature only workswith most RCA, GE andProscan products. PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press PAU...

24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control You’ll use these buttons when youprogram the remote to operate anothercomponent. The remote may not operate all modelsof all brands. STOP ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLAY REVERSE CH + C H - V O L V O L VCR VPORT CLEAR Tip To stop the automatic code search withoutpr...

Chapter 2 25 Using the Remote Control Tip The buttons mightoperate differently forother components,especially when you’reusing anothercomponent’s menusystem. Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the c...

26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control VCR Codes Programmable for VCR, VPORT and AUXbuttons. Admiral ......................................................................... 2132Adventura ..................................................................... 2026Aiko ....................................

Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip 27 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

Using the TV’s Features 28 Chapter 3 About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TVschedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/orVCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view thiso...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 29 Press GUIDE on the remote control to seethe GUIDE Plus+ system. To remove theprogram guide from the screen, pressOK, GUIDE, or CLEAR. Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MEN...

Using the TV’s Features 30 Chapter 3 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 thecommand numbers. When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on ...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 31 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: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on yourremote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to s...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 33 To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduledevent, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight the S...

Using the TV’s Features 34 Chapter 3 Channels You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display ofcertain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch.You can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on y...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 35 How to Get More Information About anAdvertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, usethe left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotionalinformation box. Requesting more information about a par...

Using the TV’s Features 36 Chapter 3 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFObuttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The followinglist describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top tobottom). 12:01...

Using the TV’s Features 38 Chapter 3 Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program 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 (re...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 39 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 passwo...

Using the TV’s Features 40 Chapter 3 The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-MA VIEW ^ D L S V FV V V V RATING STATUS TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 41 4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field. 5 . Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block . The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automaticallychanges to Block (and B) . ...

Using the TV’s Features 42 Chapter 3 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 the remote to scroll through theage-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest contentyou do not wan...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 43 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 twosections. To access the V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT menu: 1. Press MENU on the remot...

Using the TV’s Features 44 Chapter 3 Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of therating 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 arro...

Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 45 Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV’s frontpanel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Front Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present. • Keep young children from pla...

Using the TV’sMenu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Your TV’s Menu System • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu • Time Menu 47 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

48 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Tip Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re everunsure where you are in the menu system, or you’rejust plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to removethe menus from the screen and start over again. How to Use Your TV’s Menu System You use the buttons o...

Chapter 4 49 Using the TV’s Menu System Expanded Stereo Electronically “widens” sound from stereo broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and laserdisc players for a fuller, more spacioussound. Sound Logic ™ Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial brea...

50 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Control7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit SCREEN 1 Closed-Caption Display 2 Closed-Caption Mode3 Menu Language4 Picture Tilt0 Exit Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select...

Chapter 4 51 Using the TV’s Menu System Tip If you don’t know which Closed-Caption mode touse, select CC1. CC1 is probably the mode that isused in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4 are reservedfor foreign languages, but are rarely used at thistime. CLOSED-CAPTION MODE 1 CC1 2 CC23 CC34 CC45 Text 16 Text ...

52 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit CHANNEL 2 Auto Channel Search3 List and Labels 0 Exit 4 Auto Tuning 1 Signal Type Tip To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold“1” to enter...

Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index 53 Chapter 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.

Other Information 54 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install you...

Chapter 5 55 Other Information Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select Signal Type from the Channel menu. Go to page 52 for more information. • The channel might be empty — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and...

Other Information 56 Chapter 5 The Remote Control Doesn’t Work • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you’re trying to operate. • Maybe remote is not in...

Chapter 5 57 Other Information The Front of Your TV Front Panel If you can’t find your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also returns you to the previous menu...

Other Information 58 Chapter 5 How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center andpick up when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair, and return service from a...

Chapter 5 59 Other Information $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ $ Prices are subject to change without notice. Total Merchandise ............................................ Sales Tax ............................................................. We are required by law to collect theappropriate sal...

Other Information 60 Chapter 5 To Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa,MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-freenumber listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessoryitems listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach an...

Chapter 5 61 Index A Accessories 59Advanced connections 9Age-Based Ratings 39ANTENNA button 22Arrow buttons 22Audio code list 26Menu 48Out jacks 12Output Volume & Speakers 49 Processor 48 Audio/Video cables 7jacks 12 Auto Channel Search 52Color 50Tuning 52 DVD Channel 37SAT/CABLE Channel 37VCR C...