Page 2 - WARNING; To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of; Product Registration; Important Information
This symbol indicates"dangerous voltage" insidethe product that presents arisk of electric shock orpersonal injury. VCR Plus+, C 3 , PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from ...
Page 3 - On-screen Program Guide; News
Introduction 1 Key Features Overview Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The followinginformation summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about therest of the TV’s features and how to use them. On-screen Program Guide Descrip...
Page 4 - Introduction; V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT; Parental Controls; Auto Tuning; CHANNEL; VPORT Jack; VPORT
2 Introduction - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-14 View D L S V FVV V 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 V V VV B V V V Press ^/v to block programs withthis content for this rating. V-Chip: Parental Controls D...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
3 Table of Contents Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1PIP (Picture-In-Picture) .....
Page 6 - Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
Table of Contents 4 Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 28 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28Getting ...
Page 7 - Chapter 1
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before You Connect • Choose Your Connection • Connections • Using the VPORT Jack • Jacks on the Back of the TV • Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Control to C...
Page 8 - Things to Consider Before You Connect; Don’t stack components.
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 - VCR; Coaxial; Coaxial; TV; VCR; Choose Your Connection; Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup G-LINK cable TV VCR Components Connection Cables Go to... Title Needed Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable TV + VCR page 8 Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable S-Video cable TV VCR DVD Coaxial Audio/video S-Video Component video G-LINK cable TV + VCR + DVD pages 10-11 TV...
Page 10 - Connect your TV to your VCR; Video Output Jack on the VCR.; Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup VPORT TV (back panel) P R P B R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y CABLE/ANTENNA S-VIDEO G-LINK R L IN P U T 2 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO IN P U T 1 AUDIO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R From Cable or Antenna VCR 2 3 1A 1B 1C TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your ...
Page 11 - Connect Signal Splitter to your VCR and TV
Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup Notes: The GUIDE Plus+ system’s One-Touch VCR Recording feature is not available with this connection. If you want to use the One-Touch VCR Recording feature with your cable box, you must use the TV and VCRconnection on page 8. You can do so by routing the signal ...
Page 12 - DVD; connect the audio cables to the INPUT1 AUDIO
10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup IN P U T 2 TV (back panel) P R P B R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y S-VIDEO G-LINK R L R-AUDIO-L VIDEO IN P U T 1 AUDIO OUT CABLE/ANTENNA DVD S-VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R From Cable or Antenna P R P B Y VPORT TV VCR DVD 1A 1B...
Page 13 - Connect your TV to your DVD player; back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player.; INPUT2 VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.
Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your TV to your DVD player A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player. B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, P...
Page 14 - Using the VPORT Jack; The VPORT jack; Connect your TV to a DVD player; and the Audio; Connect your TV to an Xbox video game system; OR
12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup L R OUT Pb Pr Y VPORT TV (back panel) DVD Xbox P R P B R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y CABLE/ANTENNA S-VIDEO G-LINK R L From Cable, Cable Box,or Antenna INPUT 2 R-AUDIO-L VIDEO INPUT 1 AUDIO OUT 1 2 Using the VPORT Jack The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game system...
Page 15 - Jacks on the Back of the TV
Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV. When connecting A/V cables, besure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) VPORT Go to page 12 for VPORT explanation....
Page 16 - Tip; Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable; Cable Box –; How to Find the Remote Sensor; Hold the remote control (; the one that came with your TV, but the one that came with the; Placing the G-LINK Wands
14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup VCR 03 CHANNEL CABLE BOX Tip If you don’t have both acable box and a VCRconnected to your TV, justcoil the cable of the extraG-LINK wand with a twisttie and leave it behind theTV. G-LINK wands G-LINK cable P R P B R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y CABLE/ANTENNA S -V ID EO G-LINK...
Page 17 - Plug in the TV; Remove the battery compartment cover on the remote.; Turn on the TV
Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup Use the arrow buttons and the OKbutton to move through the menusystem. OK Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with thewide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteri...
Page 18 - Complete the Interactive Setup; Set the Menu Language; SETUP; Complete Auto Channel Search; SETUP; The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
16 Chapter 1 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 menus manually,press MENU and choose Setup. Tip I...
Page 19 - Yes
Chapter 1 17 Connections & Setup Tip If you’re not sure which channel is thecable box’s output channel, consult thebook that came with your cable box orcontact your cable company. Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your co...
Page 21 - Not Listed
Chapter 1 19 Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK (a screen appears remindingyou to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR). If it is not, highlight No and press OK. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of yo...
Page 22 - Step 4: Confirming Your Settings; VCR code testing failed, you should see; What to Expect; STEP 5: Choosing Your; Next Steps
20 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Tip Leave your cable box turned ON todownload program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to recordprograms. Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try ag...
Page 23 - Using the Remote Control; The Buttons on the Remote Control; Chapter 2
Using the Remote Control 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 • Code List 21 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representa...
Page 25 - AUDIO PROCESSOR; Using the INPUT Button
Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Control Tip To turn off all the RCA,GE, and Proscancomponents that areconnected to the TV,press ON•OFF twicewithin two seconds. This feature only workswith most RCA, GE andProscan products. MUTE Lowers the volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore volume. OK W...
Page 26 - Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote; Using Automatic Code Search; Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off.
24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control You’ll use these buttons when youprogram the remote to operate anothercomponent. The remote may not operate all modelsof all brands. STOP ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLAY REVERSE CH + C H - V O L V O L VCR VPORT CLEAR Tip To stop the automatic code search withoutpr...
Page 27 - Using Direct Entry; Turn on the component you want the remote to operate.; Cable Box Codes; Remote Codes
Chapter 2 25 Using the Remote Control Tip The buttons mightoperate differently forother components,especially when you’reusing anothercomponent’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 the c...
Page 28 - VCR Codes
26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control VCR Codes Programmable for VCR, VPORT and AUXbuttons. Admiral ......................................................................... 2132Adventura ..................................................................... 2026Aiko ....................................
Page 29 - Using the TV’s Features; About the GUIDE Plus+ System; Chapter 3
Using the TV’s Features Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • PIP (Picture-In-Picture) • Auto Tuning • Parental Controls and V-Chip 27 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Page 30 - Downloading Data; Channel Lineup; STEP 5: Choosing Your Channel Lineup
Using the TV’s Features 28 Chapter 3 About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TVschedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/orVCR. You must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view thiso...
Page 31 - Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System; Setup; 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, pressOK, 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 MEN...
Page 32 - Grid Guide Action Buttons; Watch
Using the TV’s Features 30 Chapter 3 Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing thecommand numbers. When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on ...
Page 33 - Sort; Sort Menu Action Buttons
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 31 Sort menuselection Categories Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. To Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE on yourremote control. 2....
Page 35 - Schedule Menu Action Buttons; Messages; Messages Menu Action Button; Remove
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 33 To remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduledevent, 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 S...
Page 36 - Channels; Channels Menu Action Buttons
Using the TV’s Features 34 Chapter 3 Channels menuselection Channels menuaction buttons Channels You can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display ofcertain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch.You can restore disabled channels at a later poi...
Page 37 - Promotions; GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 35 How to Get More Information About anAdvertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, usethe left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotionalinformation box. Requesting more information about a par...
Page 38 - Channel Banner; ESPN; How to Use PIP
Using the TV’s Features 36 Chapter 3 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFObuttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The followinglist describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top tobottom). 12:01...
Page 39 - PIP Buttons: General Explanation; PIP; SWAP; How To Use PIP With A Cable Box; PIP VID
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 37 The buttons on the remote control thatoperate the PIP feature include: the fourarrow buttons, CH CTRL, PIP, and SWAP. Arrowbuttons STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD PIP SWAP REC•VCR+ RESET CH CTRL PLAY FORWARD REVERSE SOUND GO BACK CH + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INF...
Page 40 - How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature; TV MAIN MENU
Using the TV’s Features 38 Chapter 3 TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit TV AUX DVD SAT CABLE VCR With the auto tuning feature, you can setup the TV to tune to the channel youneed to watch by pressing thatcomponent’s button...
Page 42 - Parental Controls and V-Chip; The
Using the TV’s Features 40 Chapter 3 Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (re...
Page 43 - V-Chip TV Rating Limit; Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 41 TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit 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 P...
Page 44 - Rating Settings Area; Blocking Age-Based Ratings; To block programs with higher ratings:; The V-Chip Rating Limit Screen
Using the TV’s Features 42 Chapter 3 - - 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 View TV-Y View D L S V FV V V V V V V VV V V V V Press ^/v to select rating.Press MENU to exit. Rating Settings Area ...
Page 45 - Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings; Viewing Age-Based Ratings; Blocking Specific Content Themes; Content Themes
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 43 4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field. 5 . Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between View and Block . The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automaticallychanges to Block (and B) . ...
Page 46 - Viewing Specific Content Themes; View; V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT
Using the TV’s Features 44 Chapter 3 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 47 - Blocking Movie Ratings; Viewing Movie Ratings; V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Using the TV’s Features Chapter 3 45 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 blockout all other movies with higher ratings. To block movies: 1. Highlight the Rating field a...
Page 48 - Channel Block; Front Panel Block; Lock/Unlock Parental Controls; Lock Parental Controls
Using the TV’s Features 46 Chapter 3 Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed. View Makes the selected channel viewable. Block The front panel and remote control CH (channel) buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as View . The remote will stil...
Page 50 - Using the TV’s Menu System; How to Use Your TV’s Menu System; Menus; Screen; Exiting a menu; Exit; Audio Menu
48 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System Tip Feel free to explore the menu system. If you’re everunsure where you are in the menu system, or you’rejust plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to removethe menus from the screen and start over again. How to Use Your TV’s Menu System You use the buttons o...
Page 52 - Screen Menu; English
50 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System 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 Picture Tilt0 Exit Color ...
Page 53 - Turning off Closed-Caption
Chapter 4 51 Using the TV’s Menu System Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning information, which lets you display theaudio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded...
Page 54 - Channel Menu; Time Menu
52 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Menu System TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 Exit CHANNEL 2 Auto Channel Search3 List and Labels 0 Exit 4 Auto Tuning 1 Signal Type Tip To enter a number greater than 99, press and hold“1” to enter...
Page 55 - Other Information; Chapter 5
Other Information Chapter Overview: • Troubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Your TV • Limited Warranty • Accessory Order Form • Index 53 Chapter 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Page 56 - Troubleshooting; TV Problems
Other Information 54 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install you...
Page 57 - GUIDE Plus+ System Problems; The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
Chapter 5 55 Other Information Troubleshooting • The channel might be empty — change channels. • If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4(whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also c...
Page 58 - The rating limits don’t work; I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV; Problems with VPORT Connection; No picture; No sound or poor sound; Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
Other Information 56 Chapter 5 • Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV. • Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note, if you remove the batteries,you may have to reprogram the remote to operate oth...
Page 59 - Front Panel; Limited Warranty; Front Panel Jacks
Chapter 5 57 Other Information 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 60 - What your warranty does; Product Registration:
Other Information 58 Chapter 5 How you get service: • For 20” screen size: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pickup whenrepairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 20”: Request home or pick up, repair and return service from any Authorized RCATelev...
Page 61 - Prices are subject to change without notice.; Accessory Order Form; Detach Her
Chapter 5 59 Other Information $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ $ Prices are subject to change without notice. Total Merchandise ............................................ Sales Tax ............................................................. We are required by law to collect theappropriate sal...
Page 62 - To Order; AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
Other Information 60 Chapter 5 To Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa,MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-freenumber listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessoryitems listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach an...
Page 63 - Index
Chapter 5 61 Index A Accessories 59Advanced connections 9, 11Age-Based Ratings 41ANTENNA button 22Arrow buttons 22Audio code list 26Menu 48Out jacks 13Output Volume & Speakers 49 Processor 48 Audio/Video cables 7jacks 13 Auto Channel Search 52Color 49Tuning 52 DVD Channel 38SAT/CABLE Channel 38V...