RCA P52950 - Manuals

4 Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control. Step 2: Connect your TV There are three types of connections outlined in this section: TV Only: If you’re only going to connect theTV to your home antenna or cablesystem. The Basic Connection: If you’re going to co...

5 Setup and Connections The Basic Connection 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 to the next section...

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. Cables You will use the following cable to make your connection: Coaxial Cables : Carries the signal from the antenna or cable directly to the televi...

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 SVID 1) input. To watch the VCR in this connection, press T...

9 Setup and Connections Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (the on-screenguide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/orcable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, no chan...

10 Setup and Connections Projection TV Only. 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. Details can be foundunder the Screen menu heading in the Features and Menus section of this manual . Step 4:...

11 Interactive Setup SETUP AND CONNECTIONS INTERACTIVE SETUP 1 2 FEATURES AND MENUS USING THE REMOTE 3 4 REFERENCE 5 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 ...

12 Interactive Setup You can also select a menu item byentering the item number with thenumber buttons on the remote. Press CLEAR at any time to remove alldisplays from the screen and return to TVviewing. MENU OK CLEAR Point and Select buttons Using Point and Select You only need to know one rule wh...

13 Interactive Setup If you skip Auto Channel Search now, youcan access it later through the Channelmenu. You can also put channels inmemory manually using List & Labels. See Features and Menus for more details. SETUP Would you like to begin Setup now? 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup 3. Point t...

14 Interactive Setup You can set up the GUIDEPlus+ Gold System duringthe Interactive Setup. Youcan also access the GUIDEPlus+ menus by pressingmenu on the remote, andselecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu. The GUIDE PI US + Gold System The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus Gold System to display your loc...

16 Interactive Setup Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If yourGUIDE Plus+ Gold System has not completed its first download, you needto set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time foryou automatically and you may...

17 Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to use a VCRwith your TV? 1 Use TV with a VCR 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list. SET VCR1 CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 33 Channel 44 Video 1 Input5 Video 2 Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have yo...

18 Interactive Setup 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCRconnected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose thevideo input you connected the cables to. 3. Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting the DVD Channel (autotuning) The next step lets you set the DVD ch...

19 Interactive Setup If You Have Both a SatelliteReceiver and a Cable BoxConnected to the TV The remote cannot control both a cablebox and the satellite receiver. If youchoose to have the remote control thesatellite receiver, you must then use yourcable box remote to control the cable box.You may, h...

20 Interactive Setup Labeling the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit 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...

21 Using the Remote How to use your Universal Remote 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 Using the Remote 3 4 5 This section defines the buttons of the remote andhow to program it to control other components. The universal remote can be programmed to controlmost brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellitereceivers, and...

22 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...

23 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-...

24 Using the Remote STOP REVERSE PLAY CH- DVD VCR 2 AUX SAT•CABLE VCR 1 ON/OFF TV CH+ VOL VOL 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 ...

25 Using the Remote 5. Release button, and then press ON•OFF to see if the componentresponds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing thecomponent button and then ON•OFF again. 6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed foryour brand, until the component resp...

27 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. This section also includes informati...

28 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...

29 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 Slid...

30 Features and menus 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 setting...

31 Features and menus STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT•CABLE PIP SWAP RESET CH CTRL PLAY FORWARD REVERSE SOUND GO BACK CH + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA WHO•INPUT VCR1 VCR2 REC•VCR+ Sound button Sound Logic™ Stereo Sound Logic technology monitors a program’s audio tra...

32 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 ...

33 Features and menus 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 Projection TV Only ...

34 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...

35 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 GUIDE Plus+ GoldSystem is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this i...

36 Features and menus 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 Time0 Exit The choices for each screen are: Not Connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video...

37 Features and menus Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that childrencannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software insideyour TV (dubbed V-Chip) whi...

38 Features and menus V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can andcannot 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 areno...

39 Features and menus Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specifiedage-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child towatch 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), th...

40 Features and menus Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option ofchanging some of the ratings back to View . 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. 2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. 3. Use the up and down arrows to se...

41 Features and menus - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-PG View D L S V FVV B V V ^ RATING STATUS TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View D L S V FV B V V V B V VV B V V V Press ^/v to view programs withthis content for this rating. 6. Press MENU or OK t...

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

43 Features and menus V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizesas “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may includenews, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergencybulletins, public announcemen...

44 Features and menus MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 8 Setup0 Exit GUIDE PLUS+ MENU 1 GUIDE Plus+ Setup 2 GUIDE Plus+ Label3 Continuous Demo0 Exit GUIDE P I US + Gold System You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by pressing...

45 Features and menus Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System:• Press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System:• Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and tune to thechannel highlighted in the Channel listin...

46 Features and menus Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menusystem. It displays the current programming for each channel. The liveprogram is displayed in the video window. • Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH ^/vto page through listi...

47 Features and menus • Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System(lock) or change as you browse through different channels (unlock).The PIP button on the remote also toggles the video windowbetween the locked and un...

48 Features and menus The program information window will display a confirmation when youhave successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selectedtwo programs to watch or record which begin at the same time oroverlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ GoldSy...

49 Features and menus Schedule Menu Action Buttons When viewing the Schedule menu the following Action buttons willappear on the bar: • Remove Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to remove from the schedule and press 1 on the remote. • Change Highlight the Watch or Record timer you wish to ...

50 Features and menus Editor MenuAction Buttons Editor You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling thedisplay of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels thatyou never watch. You can restore disabled channels at a later point intime. 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the ...

51 Features and menus PIP buttons STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT•CABLE PIP SWAP RESET CH CTRL PLAY FORWARD REVERSE SOUND GO BACK CH + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA WHO•INPUT VCR1 VCR2 REC•VCR+ PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature le...

52 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...

53 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...

54 Reference No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. • If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component’s L and R AUDIO OUT ...

55 Reference 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 thecabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth a...

57 Reference RCA PROJECTION TV WARRANTY 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. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servic...

58 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...

59 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 TVor VCR. Amplified VHF/UHF/FMAntenna allows you to easily switch from the antennas...

60 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 on order for accessory itemslisted on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach and mail the...