RCA P46920BL - Manuals

5 Setup and Connections The Basic connection (pip not available) The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most commonconnection and is therefore used to illustrate a single componentconnection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality andmultiple component connection information refer...

6 Setup and Connections Advanced Connections Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separatingthe audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiplecomponents. This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of yourTV and suggests ways you can use them for o...

7 Setup and Connections Sample Connections The following are sample connection scenarios which you may encounterwhen connecting components to your TV. Note: those components whichoffer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or Satellite Receivers,must match their S-Video connection with their audio...

8 Setup and Connections How to View Your Components To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, pressTV to put the remote control into TV mode, then pressWHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channelsuntil you tune to VID1 ( or S-VID 1) input. To watch the VCR in this connection, press...

9 Setup and Connections * GUIDE Plus+ Gold is a trademark of Index System Inc. The GUIDE plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from index Systems Inc. Tip You may want to use a piece of clearplastic tape to temporarily affix thecontroller’s node until you have completedthe interactive setu...

10 Setup and Connections TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE SOUND GO BACK CH + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO GUIDE VCR1 VCR2 Projection TV Convergence If the picture appears to have a double ortriple image or if you notice rings or halosaround objects, you may have to adjust thecolor convergence. Detail...

11 Interactive Setup There’s an on-screen setup routine The interactive setup routine takes you through the stepsneeded to configure the TV: • Select a menu language • Search for available channels • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system • Set the time • Set the VCR1 channel • Set the VCR2 channel • Set the...

12 Interactive Setup Using Point and Select You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and selectmethod has two steps. 1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or...

13 Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to begin Setup now? 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup 3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. Select a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferredlanguage for the menu system. SETUP Select the language to be used i...

14 Interactive Setup GUIDE Plus + System The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display yourlocal program listings, and control your cable box and VCR. You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initialmenu or point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the ...

15 Interactive Setup Set the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you pressthe VCR1 button on the remote. This is Auto Tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you ...

16 Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to use a second VCR with your TV? 1 Use TV with VCR 2 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list. SET VCR2 CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 33 Channel 44 Video 1 Input5 Video 2 Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you...

17 Interactive Setup SET DVD CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 33 Channel 44 Video 1 Input5 Video 2 Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD playerconnected to the TV. 3. Press MENU or OK to continue. Set the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) The next step lets you set the S...

18 Interactive Setup Label the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you create your channel list andlabel your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Features and Menus section.) SETUP Would you like to name eachchannel? 1 Name channels 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK ...

19 Setup and connections How to use your Universal Remote Using the Remote ➣ Setup and connections Interactive setup 1 2 ➣➣ Features and Menus Using the remote 3 4 Reference 5 ➣ ➣ Setup and connections Interactive setup 1 2 ➣➣ Features and Menus Using the remote 3 4 Reference 5 ➣ This section define...

20 Using the Remote Remote Buttons ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the deviceon and off. When pressed twice within two seconds all devices that areon will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA...

21 Using the Remote CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Will also exit the Guide system. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. To enter a two-digit channel, pressthe two digits. To enter a three-...

22 Using the Remote Programming the Remote The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands ofremote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. Theremote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and ProScan TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receiv...

23 Using the Remote 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on thecode list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote . 3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. 4. Enter the code from the code list. 5. Release button, and then press ON•OFF to see if ...

25 Features and menus Using the TV This section explores the features and menus of your TVbeginning with some information on using menus and controlpanels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed inorder to help you get the most from your TV. Information on using your GUIDE Plus...

26 Features and menus Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you toaccess and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels. Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use avariety of methods to adjust features on your TV. The fol...

27 Features and menus Control Panels Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many featuresof your TV. You can choose a setting, enter a number, or adjust a levelsuch as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders,choice lists, and numeric entry. Sliders Sl...

28 Features and menus TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit AUDIO 1 Mute 2 Tone Controls3 Audio Processor4 Audio Output & Speakers0 Exit Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of sett...

29 Features and menus Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-levelor variable control level. Variable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV’s speakers on and allows variable output from the...

30 Features and menus Picture Quality Menu Basic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between the ...

31 Features and menus 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 PIP Closed-Caption Display4 PIP Closed-Caption Mode5 Menu Language6 Adjust Projection TV0 Exit Your projection ...

32 Features and menus Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, whichlets 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. Onlyspecific programs encoded with closed captio...

33 Features and menus Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if ...

34 Features and menus TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit TIME 1 Sleep Timer 2 Schedule3 Set Time4 View Warranty Clock0 Exit The choices for each screen are: Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component connecte...

35 Features and menus Parental Controls Menu Parent Approved Channels Displays a control panel that lets you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the TV’s frontpanel controls. Chan # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list. You can enter the cha...

36 Features and menus TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Control7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 8 Setup 0 Exit SETUP When first used or after a power outage, your television needs to be set up. Would you like to begin now? Press MENU to begin setup orPress CLEAR to exit. Setup...

37 Features and menus PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smallerpicture on top of the main picture. Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-airtelevision signals. The PIP feature on your TV requires a second v...

38 Features and menus 12:01 CC VCR1 VID1 Mute SAP PIP 59 Sleep 00:00 Channel Marker There are several indicators that come up when you press the TV, INFO, PIPor SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available o...

39 Reference Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If youexperience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on • Check to make sure it is...

40 Reference Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position. Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode inst...

41 Reference RCA PROJECTION TV 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 picture tubes. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental ...

42 Reference The following accessories are available from most dealers andelectronics supply stores in case you want to position yourcomponents farther apart or need additional cables. Antenna Cables Screw-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called75-ohm F-type) on the back of yourVCR...

43 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 helps you connect to a second TV orVCR. Amplified VHF/UHF/FMAntenna allows you to easily switch from the antennas...

44 Reference United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCardor Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow between 8AM and 8PM (EST) Monday through Fridayor between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday. Use this number only to place on order for acces...

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Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire orshock hazard, do not exposethis TV to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not removecover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates"dangerous ...