Page 2 - Important Information; Product Registration
Important Information This symbol indicates"dangerous voltage"inside the product thatpresents a risk of electricshock or personal injury. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do notremove cover (or back). No user serviceableparts inside. Refer servicing to qualified servicepersonnel. This s...
Page 3 - Introduction; Key Features Overview; V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT; On-screen Program Guide
Introduction 1 Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following informationsummarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features andhow to use them. - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATIN...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview ...................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ............................................................................................. 1V-Chip: Parental Controls ..............................
Page 6 - Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
4 Table of Contents GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ................................................................. 35 Channel Banner ................................................................................ 36 Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature .............................. 36 How to Set U...
Page 7 - Chapter 1
Chapter 1 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Jacks on the Back of Your TV • Why You Should Connect This G-L...
Page 8 - Things to Consider Before You Connect
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 ...
Page 9 - Choose Your Connection; Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV; VCR; TV; VCR; Satellite
Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup G-LINK cable Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best foryou. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Cables Needed to Conne...
Page 11 - TV Only
Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV Only 1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on theback of your TV. Go to page 14 2. If you’re connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK ja...
Page 12 - SATELLITE RECEIVER
10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup R L/ MONO VIDEO ANTENNA S-VIDEO OUT R L IN G-LINK TV (back panel) CH3CH4 SATELLITE RECEIVER S-VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R From Cable or Antenna Satellite Signal TV VCR Satellite 4 3B 2B 1A...
Page 14 - Jacks on the Back of Your TV; ANTENNA Jack
12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of Your TV If you are connecting many components, please consult the manual that came with each component for connectioninstructions. The picture of your TV’s back panel describes the jacks on the back of your TV and what types ofcomponents that...
Page 15 - Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable; How to Find the Remote Sensor; Placing the G-LINK Wands
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 programguide) 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...
Page 16 - Plug in the TV; Turn on the TV
14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Use the arrowbuttons and the OKbutton to movethrough the menusystem. Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plugwith the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in...
Page 17 - SETUP; Complete the Interactive Setup; Set the Menu Language; Complete Auto Channel Search; The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Espa ñol 3 Français SETUP Would you like the TV to search for all available channels? 1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step Tip To access the setup menusmanually, press MENU andchoose Setup. Tip If...
Page 18 - Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location
16 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on theremote control. If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up ordown arrow button on the remote control tohighlight your country and press OK. 2. Use the number buttons on ...
Page 20 - Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
18 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding you to connect your G-LINK cableto your TV and VCR.). 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight thebrand o...
Page 21 - Step 4: Confirming Your Settings
Chapter 1 19 Connections & Setup Tip Leave your cable box turned ON to downloadprogram information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list oftroubleshooting instructions appears to helpyou before you try aga...
Page 22 - What to Expect; Next Steps
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. The following examples explainwhat you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV, the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TVp...
Page 23 - Chapter 2; The Buttons on the Remote Control
Chapter 2 21 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the RemoteControl 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 • ...
Page 24 - Using the Remote Control
Using the Remote Control 22 Chapter 2 STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLAY FORWARD REVERSE SOUND GO BACK CH + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WHO INPUT VCR1 VCR2 REC•VCR+ The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numb...
Page 25 - Using the WHO•INPUT Button
Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 23 Tip To turn off all the RCA, GE,and Proscan componentsthat are connected to the TV,press ON•OFF twice withintwo seconds. This feature only works withmost RCA, GE and Proscanproducts. PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control, press PA...
Page 26 - Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote; Using Automatic Code Search
Using the Remote Control 24 Chapter 2 You’ll use thesebuttons when youprogram the remoteto operate anothercomponent. The remote may notoperate all models ofall brands. STOP TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLAY REVERSE CH + C H - V O L V O L VCR1 VCR2 Tip To stop the automatic codesearch without programm...
Page 27 - Using Direct Entry
Using the Remote Control Chapter 2 25 Tip The buttons might operate differentlyfor other components, especially whenyou’re using another component’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 th...
Page 29 - Chapter 3; Using the TV’s Features; About the GUIDE Plus+ System
Chapter 3 27 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip 1569452A.03 Features 4/9/02, 12:57 PM 27
Page 30 - Downloading Data; Channel Lineup
Using the TV’s Features 28 Chapter 3 Tip Since the program information provided by theGUIDE Plus+ system is based on your locale, you willneed to run Setup again if you move to a differentzip or postal code. Menuoptions Actionbuttons Programinformation Channellistings Promotionalinformation Videowin...
Page 31 - The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus; Grid Guide
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, press OK,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 MENU...
Page 32 - Grid Guide Action Buttons
Using the TV’s Features 30 Chapter 3 Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are inthe GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the actionbar before pressing the command numbers. When highlighting the program, the following Actionbuttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on t...
Page 33 - Sort; Sort Menu Action Buttons; Categories
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 isdisplayed in the video window. To Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, pressGUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to se...
Page 34 - Schedule menu selection
Using the TV’s Features 32 Chapter 3 News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, pressGUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is...
Page 35 - Schedule Menu Action Buttons; Messages; Messages Menu Action Button
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 33 To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, 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 ...
Page 36 - Channels Menu Action Buttons; Setup
Using the TV’s Features 34 Chapter 3 Channels menuselection Channels menuaction buttons Channels You can customize the channel listing by enabling ordisabling the display of certain channels. For instance,you may disable channels that you never watch. You canrestore disabled channels at a later poin...
Page 37 - TV MAIN MENU; GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 35 TV 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 Promotional information How to Get More Information Aboutan Advertisem...
Page 38 - Channel Banner
Using the TV’s Features 36 Chapter 3 Sample displays on a Channel Banner. 12:01 ESPN 60 SAP 00:00 With the auto tuningfeature, you can set upthe TV to tune to thechannel you need towatch by pressing thatcomponent’s button. Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when youpress t...
Page 39 - SET VCR1 CHANNEL
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 37 1. Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears). 2. Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control. 3. Highlight Auto Tuning 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 that the T...
Page 41 - V-Chip TV Rating Limit; PARENTAL CONTROLS; Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
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, youmust enter your passwo...
Page 42 - The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen; Blocking Age-Based Ratings
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...
Page 43 - Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings; Content Themes; Viewing Age-Based Ratings; Blocking Specific Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 41 Tip To reset the ratings to View and V, press the RESET button onthe remote. Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-G General Audience TV-Y All Children TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 yearsand older TV-M...
Page 44 - Viewing Specific Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features 42 Chapter 3 To block program content: 1. Determine the lowest level of content you don’t wantthe child to watch. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote toscroll through the age-based ratings until the ratingthat corresponds with the lowest content you do notwant ...
Page 45 - Viewing Movie Ratings; V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT; Rating field
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 43 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block5 Front Panel Block6 Lock Parental Controls0 Exit V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating Status PG-13 Block ^ RATING STATUS NR Block X Block NC-17 Block...
Page 46 - Channel Block; V-Chip Unrated Program Block; Unblock; Front Panel Block
Using the TV’s Features 44 Chapter 3 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block4 Channel Block5 Front Panel Block 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that theV-Chip rec...
Page 47 - Chapter 4
Chapter 4 45 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Using the TV’sMenu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Different Types of Menus • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu 1569452A.04 Menu 4/9/...
Page 48 - Using the TV’s Menu System; How to Use Your TV’s Menu System; AUDIO; Menus; Exiting a menu; Audio Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System 46 Chapter 4 Tip Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’reever unsure where you are in the menu system,or you’re just plain tired of exploring, pressCLEAR to remove the menus from the screen andstart over again. How to Use Your TV’s Menu System You use the buttons on...
Page 49 - PICTURE QUALITY; Picture Quality Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter 4 47 TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Control7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit PICTURE QUALITY 1 Basic Picture Controls 2 Picture Presets3 Color Warmth0 Exit Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second lang...
Page 50 - SCREEN; Screen Menu; Using Closed Captioning
Using the TV’s Menu System 48 Chapter 4 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 Language0 Exit Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you c...
Page 51 - Turning off Closed-Caption; Channel Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System Chapter 4 49 Turning off Closed-Caption 1. Select Screen from the Main menu. 2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display. 3. Highlight Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and you go back to the Screen menu. Channel Menu Auto Channel Search Tells t...
Page 52 - Time Menu
Using the TV’s Menu System 50 Chapter 4 TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit TIME 1 Sleep Timer 2 Schedule 0 Exit Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV...
Page 53 - Chapter 5; Other Information
Chapter 5 51 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index 1569452A.05 Other 4/9/02, 12:57 PM 51
Page 54 - Troubleshooting; TV Problems
Other Information 52 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make s...
Page 55 - GUIDE Plus+ System Problems
Other Information Chapter 5 53 Troubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • The channel might be empty — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on t...
Page 56 - The Remote Control Doesn’t Work; The rating limits don’t work; I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV; Care and Cleaning
Other Information 54 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 aclear 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 ...
Page 57 - The Front of Your TV; Front Panel; RCA TV Limited Warranty
Other Information Chapter 5 55 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...
Page 59 - Detach Her; Please complete other side also; Accessory Order Form
Other Information Chapter 5 57 ✂ Detach Her e VH81 (3-ft) VH82 (6-ft) Gold-Tipped cable VH83 (6-ft) Gold-Tipped cable VH84 (6-ft) VH976 (6-ft) V H913 (12-ft) S-Video Cable has multi- pin connectors on each endfor connecting S-Videocomponents to your TV. Screw-on Cable attaches to the round antennaco...
Page 60 - To Order
Other Information 58 Chapter 5 To Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa,MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call thetoll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order foraccessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach an...
Page 61 - Index
Index Chapter 5 59 A Accessories 57Advanced connections 11Age-Based Ratings 39ANTENNA button 22ANTENNA jack 12Arrow buttons 22Audio Menu 46Processor 46 AUDIO IN jacks 12AUDIO OUT jacks 12Audio/Video cable 7Auto Channel Search 15, 49Tuning 49 DVD Channel 37SAT/CABLE Channel 37 VCR Channels 37 AUX (au...
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