RCA F38310 - Manuals

High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. There aretwo types of TV display formats available. One is ATSC format, which originated from the Advanced Television SystemsCommittee. The other is NTSC format, which is named for the National...

5 Using The ProgramGuides Getting Started This section tells you how to get your HDTV set up andconnected. It describes the cables you will need, explains thefront and back panels, and walks you through the steps neededto start using your TV. ➣➣➣➣➣➣➣ ➣ Reference 9 Using The Profiles 6 Adjusting TV C...

Setup and Connections 6 Step 1: Unpack the System Make sure to locate the remote control and power cord. Step 2: Connect Your TV to OtherComponents During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have beenconnected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending onwhat components...

Setup and Connections 7 Jacks and Cables Below is a description of the jacks and cables you can use to makeconnections. Note that not all cables come with your television unit. S-Video Jack and Cable The S-Video jack provides the best picture quality for your system. This jack is available on this T...

Setup and Connections 8 Front Buttons The diagrams below describe the front panel and front input jacks onthe TV. Please note that the exact look of the buttons pictured here maybe different from yours. TV|DIRECTV Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode. INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner....

Setup and Connections 9 Front Inputs The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/videoinputs and a headphone jack. These jacks let you connect a basebandNTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, Internet access device, game, orcamcorder. Look for a hinged door and gently lift the cov...

Setup and Connections 1 0 Back of the TV The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connectcorresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.). SATELLITE IN Use to connect the satellite dish antenna...

Setup and Connections 1 1 INPUT 1 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, laserdisc player, Internet access device, or DVD player. • VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector isusually yellow. • L AUDIO provides left audio connection. The left audio co...

Setup and Connections 1 2 The Basic Connection TV and VCR How to view programming: • To watch cable TV or off-air TV programsfrom an antenna in this connection, pressANTENNA on the remote control untilANTENNA A is displayed in the channelbanner. • To watch cable or any other alternate RFsignal, such...

Setup and Connections 1 3 The Advanced Connection TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ANTENNA A IN ANTENNA B IN SATELLITE IN PHONE JACK ACCESS CARD VCR 1 IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV OUT VIDEO L R CHCH TV SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA DVD OUT VIDEO L R S-VIDEO AMPLIFI...

Setup and Connections 1 4 LEFT RIGHT TELEVISION Arrange the speakers in your TV roomto achieve maximum sound quality. Connecting Speakers to the TV You can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV: one to theRIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal. 1. If necessary, remove the vinyl cover...

Setup and Connections 1 5 Connecting a Stereo Amplifier 1. Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIOOUTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver. • FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that hasits own ...

Setup and Connections 1 6 Step 3: Place Batteries in theRemote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteriesin your TV’s remote control. 1. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. 2. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matchingthe + and – end of ea...

1 7 How to Use Your Universal Remote In this section you will find out how to use your universalremote control. This section: • defines the buttons on the remote control. • describes how you toggle between TV “mode” andDIRECTV “mode.” • shows you how to change between analog terrestrial,digital terr...

1 8 Using the Remote Remote Control Buttons ON•OFF When the remote control is in TV or DIRECTV mode, ON•OFF turns the TV on or off. If in another component mode, (VCR, DVD, etc.)and programmed, the remote will turn the component on and off.When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that a...

2 0 Using the Remote Programming the Remote Control The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands ofremote controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is alreadyprogrammed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVDplayers, and laserdisc players. Testing the Remote Contr...

Using the Remote 2 1 Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on thecode list in the section “Remote Control Codes” on the followingpage. 3. Press and hold the remote control button you want to program. 4. Enter the code ...

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2 3 The ins and outs of Using Your HDTV This section tells you about the interactive channel banner,which appears when you change channels or press INFO on theremote. It also describes how to change channels and modes and howto use PIP (Picture-In-Picture). This section gives you a broad, clear view...

BASIC TV OPERATION 2 4 About the Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or pressINFO on the remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressingINFO gives extended information, when available. Use the arrowbuttons and OK to choose an icon in the channel banner. Ch...

BASIC TV OPERATION 2 5 Channel Banner Icons Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main menu. TV/DIRECTV logo When selected, toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing. The highlighted icon indicates the current viewing state. Green unlock icon Indicates that the system is unlocked. Spending, vi...

BASIC TV OPERATION 2 6 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK FETCH GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR AUX DIRECTV OK CH + CH VOL VOL VCR2 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK FETCH GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR AUX DIRECTV OK CH + CH VOL VOL VCR2 Changing Between DIRECTV and TVMode When you change channels by enterin...

BASIC TV OPERATION 2 7 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP AUX DIRECTV CH + VOL VOL VCR2 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP AUX DIRECTV CH + VOL VOL VCR2 When you want to watch DIRECTV ® programming, put the remote in DIRECTV mode 1. Make sure the TV is in DIRECTV mode by pressing DIRECTV onthe remote contro...

BASIC TV OPERATION 2 8 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smalleranalog (NTSC format) picture on top of the main analog picture. Your TV is equipped with a dual NTSC tuner that tunes to cable or off-airtelevision signals. You will only ...

BASIC TV OPERATION 3 0 Using the INPUT Button 1. Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the availableinput sources until you find the input associated with thecomponent (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 ON • OFF TV VCR1 DVD MUTE SKIP GO BACK FETCH GUIDE I...

3 1 What is a program guide? A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. It isa list of the current and future programs. There are separateguides for TV programs and DIRECTV ® programming (available if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming). Both of these guides can be viewed in different...

Using the Program Guides 3 2 Bringing Up the Program Guides If you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming, you have access to two program guides: a DIRECTV ® programming guide and a TV program guide (for terrestrial programming). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming, you will have one guide:...

Using the Program Guides 3 3 Anatomy of the TV Program Guide To access the TV program guide: 1. Press the TV button on the remote control. 2. Press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram showsyou the kind of information you will see in the TV program guide.Note that the availability of T...

Using the Program Guides 3 4 Anatomy of the DIRECTV ® Programming Guide To access the DIRECTV ® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV ® service. Press the DIRECTV button, then press GUIDE on the remote control. Thefollowing diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in theDIRE...

Using the Program Guides 3 5 Getting Around in the Guides There are several ways to change channels and move around the TV andDIRECTV ® programming guides. • Point to channels with the number buttons (0-9) You can quickly highlight any channel in the program guides byentering the channel number with...

Using the Program Guides 3 6 The Other Guides Icon The Other Guides icon at the bottom of the TV and DIRECTV ® programming guides lets you sort the guides by different variables, suchas by channels, data, channel lists, and channel groups. You can accessthese guides by highlighting then selecting th...

Using the Program Guides 3 7 Channel Guide lets you see programs on a specificchannel. • SurfGuide ™ (available with DIRECTV only) Displays seven DIRECTV ® channels in a half-hour time-and-channel format, if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming. The full name of the program and its rating are list...

Using the Program Guides 3 8 Sorting the DIRECTV ® Programming Guide Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV ® programming guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There areseveral on-screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways. The Sorting icons appe...

Using the Program Guides 4 0 Sorting the Current DIRECTV ® Programming Guide Alphabetically The AlphaSort ™ feature lists all the program titles in the current DIRECTV ® programming guide in alphabetical order. You can also find this icon in the channel banner. Select the AlphaSort icon to search fo...

Using the Program Guides 4 2 The Other Icons These icons are located on both the DIRECTV and TV program guides. Exit Exits the guide and returns you back to where you were before enteringthe program guides. Help Brings up additional information about the guide. Press OK to continue. Down Arrow The a...

4 3 Make Adjustments to your Pictureand Audio The following section tells you how to adjust the picturequality and audio quality of your TV. • The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that letyou adjust the picture. • The Audio menu contains the controls that let youadjust the way the audio so...

Adjusting TV Controls 4 4 Picture Settings The Picture Settings menu displays the controls for adjusting the way thepicture looks. The picture settings you specify apply to your currentmode. Use the left and right arrow buttons on the remote control tomove the slider to the desired position. Then se...

Adjusting TV Controls 4 5 Noise Filter Noise filter displays a list that lets you set one of three automaticsettings that allows you to reduce picture “static” or any type ofinterference. You can set Noise Filter to Off, Low, or High. Off When set to Off, no noise reduction occurs. Low When set to L...

Adjusting TV Controls 4 6 Mute Turn Mute on (select Sound Off ) to set the TV’s volume to its minimum level. The same can be accomplished by pressing MUTE on the remotecontrol. Tone Controls Lets you adjust the Bass, Treble and Balance. Use the right and left arrowbuttons on your remote to adjust th...

Adjusting TV Controls 4 7 • * SRS Stereo (•) Is an audio processing technology that adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals. • *SRS Focus (•) Focuses audio signals by adding treble and making dialog more understandable. Speakers Allows you to turn on or off internal speakers...

Adjusting TV Controls 4 8 Icon in the Channel Banner You will find an audio language icon in the channel banner. Audio language icon • If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or DIRECTVchannel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting theicon repeatedly scrolls through...

4 9 Creating User Profiles This section describes the user profiles feature. It includesinformation about: • creating a profile’s TV and DIRECTV viewing lists. • setting spending limits. • setting DIRECTV ® programming, TV, and movie rating limits. • blocking unrated TV programs. • locking and unloc...

Using the Profiles 5 0 About Profiles When you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four different profiles in addition to the default “Family” profile. You can setup specific channels, rating limits, and spending limits for each profile.After you’ve set up these profiles, exit the men...

Using the Profiles 5 1 Check the channels you want to include in the list(programming subject to change). 3. Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV channel, and pressOK to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to acertain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remotecont...

Using the Profiles 5 2 2. Use the digits or the arrow buttons on the remote control to enter asingle-program spending limit. 3. Lock the system. See “Locking the System” near the end of thissection for details. After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter apassword to purch...

Using the Profiles 5 3 The TV Setup You can establish TV channel lists, set spending limits, and set ratinglimits for TV programs using the TV Setup menu. Editing Channels in a TV List You should create a TV channel list to establish which TV channels(including both analog and digital) the selected ...

Using the Profiles 5 4 Age-Based Rating TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable forchildren under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S),...

Using the Profiles 5 5 To set TV programming limits: 1. From the main menu, select Profiles. 2. Select the user name you would like to set limits for through the Profiles menu. 3. Select TV Setup from the next menu. 4. Select Set TV Rating . Selecting TV Rating allows you to set a limit for TVprogra...

Using the Profiles 5 6 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 watchprograms that have aTV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch onlyTV-G,TV-Y7, and TV-Y...

Using the Profiles 5 7 Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content isrepresented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See “Setting theTV Rating” for details.) When you block a content theme for aparticular rating, you automatically block that content...

Using the Profiles 5 8 Setting the Movie Rating You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifiedlevel. To access the Set Movie Rating menu: 1. From the main menu, select Profiles . 2. Select the user you for whom you would like to set limits. 3. Select TV Setup from the next me...

Using the Profiles 5 9 Viewing Moving Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going backand changing some of the rating status buttons back to View: 1. Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View ( V ). 2. Use the arrows to highlight the status button you want tochan...

Using the Profiles 6 0 Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the TV, the Family profile is selected by default.To select a different profile: 1. Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles in the channelbanner. The WHO button toggles through the profiles. 2. When your profile appears, ...

Using the Profiles 6 1 Locking and Unlocking a UserProfile When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not knowthe user password from accessing the locked profile. This appliesonly when they press WHO on the remote control. It does notprevent them from accessing and editing the profile via ...

Using the Profiles 6 2 Locking the System When you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put intoeffect, regardless of whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlockedprofiles require no user password to access their channel list if thesystem is locked. When the system is locked...

6 3 Different Ways to Adjust Your HDTV This chapter describes the other options available to yousuch as: • selecting a signal source and type • auto tuning your remote control to tune to the VCR1,VCR2, or DVD channel • searching for all available channels • checking your mailbox • purchasing program...

Options and Preferences 6 4 Changing the Signal Source The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which youwould like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, DIRECTV, or VideoInputs. The same can be accomplished using the ANTENNA, DIRECTV,and INPUT buttons on your remote control. ...

Options and Preferences 6 5 Auto Tuning This menu displays the various components you have connected to yourTV. It lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct inputchannel when you press a device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on theremote control. 1. Use the arrow buttons on the remote...

Options and Preferences 6 6 Mailbox If you have ordered DIRECTV ® programming, the mailbox shows you messages that are sent—or “mailed”—from your program providers. Forexample, you may receive a message calling your attention to a newservice or special program offering. If you have new or unread mai...

Options and Preferences 6 7 Purchases: Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View programs (PPV) are DIRECTV programs that you purchase—like a movie ticket—if you subscribe to DIRECTV ® programming. You can preview movies on certain channels to determine if you would like topurchase them. Previewing and Pur...

Options and Preferences 6 8 You need to connect your phone line toyour television to be able to order PPVprograms using the on-screen menus. To purchase a movie or event, you can take one of two actions: • Tune to a PPV by channel surfing within DIRECTV ® channels and finding a PPV channel. When you...

Options and Preferences 6 9 Using the Attractions Guide Your program providers may offer future programming events notcurrently listed in your DIRECTV program guide. These events are called“coming attractions” and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. Toaccess the Attractions Guide: 1. Press th...

Options and Preferences 7 0 Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past DIRECTVPay Per View purchases and edit spending limits. The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or pastDIRECTV purchases and spending limits. The list of purchases may be longer than one scre...

Options and Preferences 7 1 Setting the Time and Date You can set the current time and day, the current date, the time zone,and whether or not you observe daylight saving time. Indicate the settings for your area. Use the arrow buttons to move around the menu screen, OK to select anitem, and the dig...

Options and Preferences 7 2 Translucency You can adjust the level of translucency that the menu screens andprogram guides possess. Adjust the slider up for more translucency (thevideo behind the menu and guides will be more visible) or down for lesstranslucency (less video will be shown behind the m...

Options and Preferences 7 3 Caption Display The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choosewhen closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Closed Captioning On Captioning information is shown always, when available. Closed Captioning Off No captioning information is d...

Options and Preferences 7 4 Using Fetch The Fetch menu is a list of eight convenient menu items. It serves as ashortcut to access these menu items. For instance, instead of going through four steps to access the SignalMeter (pressing MENU, selecting Assistance , selecting Dish Pointing , then select...

7 5 Need Help? If you run across any problems or need to rely on thesystem to give you feedback, you should use the Assistancemenu to get information. This section explains thedifferent types of assistance your system is capable ofgiving you. It walks you through the Assistance menu,which is accesse...

Getting Assistance 7 6 Running the Interactive Setup You should have completed the interactive setup the first time youplugged in your TV. However, if you need to access the interactive setupagain, you can access it through the Assistance menu. 1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main ...

Getting Assistance 7 7 Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your HDTV and optimize yourreception of the satellite signal. Selecting Dish Type It is important to complete each of the following steps required for yoursatellite dish antenna. If you do not, you will not receive proper d...

Getting Assistance 7 8 Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Use one of the available methods (ZIP Code, Latitude/Longitude) to findyour dish pointing coordinates. Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates using the ZIPCode of the dish installation location: 1. Press MENU on the remo...

Getting Assistance 7 9 4. Select a satellite location (such as 101W). If the satellite dishantenna is pointed correctly, the signal meter will show you thecurrent signal strength and you should hear a continuous tone. 5. If you are using an oval satellite dish, select the second satellitegroup and o...

Getting Assistance 8 0 Off-Air Guides If you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strongsignal, but you are receiving invalid program guide information or arehaving trouble tuning to a channel, you can disable your system’s abilityto acquire off-air TV program guides. If you s...

8 1 Getting Information This section contains troubleshooting information, yourRCA limited warranty, and accessory orderinginformation. Reference Using The ProgramGuides ➣ ➣➣➣➣➣➣➣ Reference 9 Using The Profiles 6 Adjusting TV Controls 5 4 Basic TV Operation 3 Using the Remote 2 Setup and connections...

8 2 Reference Troubleshooting Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.” Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Change to mono mode instead of stereo ...

8 3 Reference Blank screen • Maybe the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) connected to the input jacks is not on. • Try another channel, because there may just not be any programming on at that time. • Cables in back may be disconnected. TV will not turn on • Check to make sure it is plugged in, and try the...

8 4 Reference RCA High Definition TELEVISION (HDTV) LIMITED Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begin...

8 5 Reference FCC Registration Information Your HDTV is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCCRules and Regulations. 1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company. On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other informat...

8 6 Reference Accessory Information The following accessories are available from most dealersand electronics supply stores in case you want to positionyour components farther apart or need additional cables. Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs. VH83 Screw-on Cable* attaches to the r...

8 7 Reference Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control that camepacked with your TV.Replacements or spares canbe ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter, 4- way Signal Splitter* helps you connect to othercomponents. Amplified VHF/UHF/FMAntenna allows you to easily sw...

8 8 Reference Placing an Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCardor Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow. Use this number only to place an order for accessory itemslisted on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach and mail th...

9 1 Reference Index A A-Z icon 34, 40Access card 10, 79 Number 16 Accessories 86Age-based ratings 54 Blocking 56Viewing 56 AIR mode 12, 64All icon 39AlphaSort icon 34Amplifier Connecting 15 Analog captions 73Analog terrestrial 26Anatomy of the TV program guide 33 Antenna A 64, 65ANTENNA IN jacks 10B...