RCA G32705 - Manual

4 Setup and Connections Important Stand Information CAUTION: Choose the location for your TVcarefully. Take precautions that the standor other furniture on which the TV isplaced is properly located (see ImportantSafeguards sheet) and of adequate sizeand strength to prevent the TV fromaccidentally be...

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 TV INPUT 1 VIDEO R S-VIDEO L AUDIO CABLE/ ANTENNA INPUT G-LINK R INPUT 2 VIDEO S-VIDEO L—AUDIO—R AUDIO OUTPUT AUDIO L + RIGHT - + LEFT - SPEAKER SELECTION EXTERNAL INTERNAL SPEAKERS Advanced Connections Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separatingthe aud...

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

8 Setup and Connections How to View Your Components To watch the satellite receiver in this connection,press TV to put the remote control into TV mode,then press WHO•INPUT to scroll through the videoinput channels until you tune to VID (or SVID) input. To watch the VCR in this connection, pressWHO•I...

9 Setup and Connections Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the Guide Plus+ system (the on-screen guidethat lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, no channels...

10 Setup and Connections Step 4: Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wideblade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert theplug completely. Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of th...

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

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. Selecting 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 use...

14 Interactive Setup You can set up the GUIDEPlus+ Gold system duringInteractive Setup or byselecting the GUIDE Plus+ Gold Menu from the Main Menu. You can also accessthe GUIDE Plus+ menus bypressing menu on theremote, and selecting GUIDEPlus+ Menu. The GUIDE PI us+ Gold System The next step lets yo...

16 Interactive Setup Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If yourGUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download, you need toset the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it setsthe time for you automatically. SETUP Would you...

17 Interactive Setup Setting the VCR1 Channel (autotuning) 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 called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VC...

18 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...

19 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. Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel(auto tuning) The next step lets you set th...

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 Using the Menu System section.) SETUP Would you like to name eachchannel? 1 Name channels 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or...

21 How to use your Universal Remote Using the Remote 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, DVD players and cable boxes. If you have...

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 RC...

23 Using the Remote MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel number...

24 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 PROSCANTVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receiv...

25 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 the componentresponds to the remote commands. If it doesn’t, try pressing thecomponent button and then ON•OFF again. 6. If you ...

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27 USING THE menu SYSTEM the MENU SYSTEM This section explores the menus of your TV—beginning withsome information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed tohelp you get the most from your TV. ➣ Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 ➣➣ Us...

28 USING THE menu SYSTEM Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you toaccess and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists. Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, butcontrol panels use a variety of methods to ...

29 USING THE menu SYSTEM 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...

30 USING THE menu SYSTEM 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. Whe...

31 USING THE menu SYSTEM Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAPwhen you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAPinformation. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used tobroadcast a program’s audio with d...

32 USING THE menu SYSTEM 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 t...

33 USING THE menu SYSTEM Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off No captioning information is displayed. On Captioning information is shown always, when available. On When Sound is Muted Captioni...

34 USING THE menu SYSTEM 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 cap...

35 USING THE menu SYSTEM 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+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 ...

36 USING THE menu SYSTEM The choices for each screen are: Not connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV, or ifyou don’t want the TV to tune to a channel when the particularcomponent button is pressed. Channel 2 (SAT/Cable only) ...

37 37 Features and Controls ➣ Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 ➣➣ Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 ➣ Features and Controls 5 ➣ Reference 6 How to use the Features andControls This section introduces you to the features and controls with whichyour TV is equipped. In this section,...

38 Features and Controls M e n uO p t i o n s 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 GUIDE PLus + Gold Menu You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold me...

39 Features and Controls Getting In & Out of the Guide PIus+ 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 lis...

40 Features and Controls 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 li...

41 Features and Controls • Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Goldsystem (lock) or change as you browse through different channels(unlock). The PIP button on the remote also toggles between thelocked and unlocked states....

42 Features and Controls 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+ Gol...

43 Features and Controls 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 ...

44 Features and Controls 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 GUIDE Plus+ Gold system...

45 Features and Controls Channel Marker There are several indicators that may come up when you press the TV,INFO, PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker. 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel. ESPN Displays the...

46 Features and Controls PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smallerpicture on top of the main picture. PIP Buttons There are four remote buttons that control the way the PIP windowworks: PIP Brings up the PIP window. Press PIP again to ...

47 Features and Controls 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) ...

48 Features and Controls 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 ar...

49 Features and Controls 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),...

50 Features and Controls Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changingsome 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...

51 Features and Controls - - 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 O...

52 Features and Controls 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 blo...

53 Features and Controls V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chiprecognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. Note that “unrated” TVprograms may include news, sports, political, religious, local andweather programs, emergency bulletins, public announce...

54 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 plugged i...

55 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 button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.” Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instea...

56 Reference RCA Direct view tv (5”- 36”) LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the ...

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