Page 2 - Important Information; WARNING; RISK OF ELECTRIC; correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.; Product Registration
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire orelectric shock, do not exposethis product 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"dan...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents Setup and connections .......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4 Step 2: Connect your TV .................................................................. 4 Step 3: C...
Page 5 - Setup and Connections; Getting started
3 3 Setup and Connections Getting started This manual is designed to get you started quickly.The first four sections of the manual show you howto get your TV Setup and Connected, run theInteractive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all ofthe Features and Menus of your TV. The Reference section in t...
Page 6 - 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:; The Basic Connection:; TV Only; You will use the following cable to make your connection:; Coaxial Cable; : These cables carry audio and video; Before You Connect; Protect against power surges:
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...
Page 7 - The Basic Connection; Advanced Connections; Cables; Coaxial Cables; : These cables carry both the audio and video signal to; How to View the VCR; Interactive Setup
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...
Page 8 - Audio Outputs
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...
Page 9 - Sample Connections; TV and Stereo VCR; How to View Your VCR
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...
Page 10 - In the; In the; TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
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...
Page 11 - Cable Box –; If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don’t; VCR –; If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK; How to Find the Remote Control Sensor; Hold the remote control (; not; the one that came with your TV, but
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...
Page 12 - Features and Menus; section of this manual; Step 4: Plug in the TV; Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.; On-Screen Program Guide; GUIDE Plus+ Gold System; To get out of the Guide:; Press OK to exit the Guide and tune to the highlighted channel.; Step 7: Program the TV; Proceed to the next section,
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:...
Page 13 - There’s an on-screen setup routine
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 ...
Page 14 - Point and Select buttons; Using Point and Select; Point; Entering Setup; Setup
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...
Page 15 - Point to; Select a Language; Point to your preferred language for the menu system.; Auto Channel Search; Press MENU or OK to continue.
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...
Page 16 - The GUIDE PI; Gold System; Setting Up the GUIDE PI; Gold System
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...
Page 18 - Setting the Time; Press MENU or OK to bring up the; Press MENU or OK to continue.
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...
Page 19 - Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.; Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
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...
Page 20 - Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.
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...
Page 21 - Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.
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...
Page 22 - Labeling the Channels; The; List and Labels; feature can also be
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...
Page 23 - Using the Remote; How to use your Universal Remote
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...
Page 24 - Remote Buttons; LED
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...
Page 25 - Bright Lighting; Accessing the Video Input
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-...
Page 26 - Programming the Remote; Testing the Remote; If the device you want to control; Using Direct Entry; Turn on the component to be programmed.
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 ...
Page 27 - Using the Remote to Control a Device; Front Panel
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...
Page 29 - Features and menus; Using the TV
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...
Page 30 - Menus and Control Panels; Menus; Point with the MOVE arrows and then select with MENU or OK.; Exiting a menu; There are three ways to exit a menu:
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...
Page 31 - Control Panels; Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.; Numeric Entry; A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.; When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK.
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...
Page 32 - Choice Lists; a choice on a menu and; Audio Menu; Mute
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...
Page 33 - Sound LogicTM Stereo
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...
Page 34 - Picture Quality Menu; Picture Quality menu
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 ...
Page 35 - Projection TV Screen menu; Screen Menu
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 ...
Page 36 - Using Closed Captioning; Turning off Closed Captioning; Screen
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...
Page 37 - Channel Menu
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...
Page 38 - Time Menu
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...
Page 39 - Parental Controls and V-Chip; Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings; crude indecent; or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.
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...
Page 40 - V-Chip TV Rating Limit; Parental Controls; The Ratings Limits Screen; V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT; V V V; Rating Field
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...
Page 41 - Blocking Age-Based Ratings; View; Block
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...
Page 42 - Viewing Age-Based Ratings
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...
Page 43 - Viewing Specific Content Themes
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...
Page 44 - V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; Viewing Movie Ratings
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...
Page 45 - Channel Block; Front Panel Block; Lock Parental Controls
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...
Page 46 - GUIDE P; About the GUIDE P
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...
Page 47 - Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System; The TV must; Channel Mapping; GUIDE
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...
Page 48 - Grid Guide; Watch; Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for; Go To; Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and; Record; Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for; Timer Recording
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...
Page 49 - Sort; Movies; Sort Menu Action Buttons
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...
Page 50 - News
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...
Page 51 - Schedule Menu Action Buttons; DAILY; Messages; Remove; Overlapping Schedules
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 ...
Page 52 - Editor; Editor Menu Action Buttons; Expanded Information
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 ...
Page 53 - PIP buttons; If the PIP window is displayed, and you; PIP Buttons; Alternate with PIP button; Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons
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...
Page 54 - Mute SAP PIP 59; Channel Marker; CC; Sample displays on a Channel Marker; Setup Menu
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...
Page 55 - Reference; Troubleshooting
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...
Page 56 - Maybe the cable/air function is set to the wrong position.
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 ...
Page 57 - Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
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...
Page 59 - RCA PROJECTION TV WARRANTY; Limited Warranty; does not
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...
Page 60 - Antenna Cables; Monaural; Accessory Information
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...
Page 61 - Remote Control; This is the; helps; We are required by law to collect the appropriate; Please complete other side also; Prices are subject to change without notice.; All accessories are subject to availability.; Accessory Order Form; Detach Her
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...
Page 62 - Placing an Order; USE YOUR CREDIT CARD; AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
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...
