Page 2 - Important Information; WARNING; RISK OF ELECTRIC; Product Registration
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electricshock, do not expose this productto rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover(or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Referservicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "da...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; Placing the Wands Under the VCR
1 Table of Contents Making Connections ....................................... 3 Connecting Components to your Monitor ..................................... 4 Antenna/Cable In ....................................................................... 4 Audio/Video/S-Video Inputs (Input1, Input2, Input3...
Page 5 - Getting started; Connect your monitor to other devices; Making Connections
3 Making Connections 3 ➣ ➣ ➣ Getting started This manual is designed to get you started quickly. Thefirst three sections of the manual show you how to: • Connect your monitor to other devices • Set up your monitor • Program the remote The remaining sections discuss the menus and features,and include...
Page 6 - Before You Connect
4 Making Connections ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO AUDIO R L Y P B P R (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/HUB ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT DIGITAL TV INPUT DE...
Page 8 - Selected Audio/Video Outputs; RCA cable; Audio/Component Video Inputs; It is essential to match the color coded; Red; Selected Video Output
6 Making Connections Selected Audio/Video Outputs Provides audio and video output from the last selected source (exceptSVGA jacks). VIDEO provides video output. It gives better picture quality than just a coaxial cable because it carries only video signals. AUDIO L and R provide stereo sound. They g...
Page 9 - Audio Output; FIXED; Audio Output Tips; • You may want to adjust the monitor’s; External Speaker Rating
Making Connections 7 Audio Output FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver when you want tocontrol the volume through the A/V receiver. VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output. Volume levels are controlled by the vol...
Page 10 - Optional Component Connection; Viewing the VCR Input Channel; Turn on the monitor and the VCR.; Direct Channel Tuning
8 Making Connections Optional Component Connection Examples The following examples feature some of the optional components youcan connect to your monitor. Refer to the preceding pages for the typesof cables used for each connection. Monitor and a VCR 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your televi...
Page 11 - Viewing the Components; Press the TV button on the remote control.
Making Connections 9 Monitor, VCR, and a Satellite Receiver 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air orcable) to the antenna input on the VCR. 2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to theANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor. 3. Use RCA cables to c...
Page 12 - Component Video
10 Making Connections Monitor, VCR, Satellite Receiver, and a DVD Player 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (off air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR. 2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR’s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor. 3. Use ...
Page 13 - Use speaker wire to connect the monitor to external speakers.
Making Connections 11 ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/HUB VIDEO AUDIO R SELECTED OUTPUTS L AUDIO R L Y P B P...
Page 14 - Scan Rates; Picture Mode; Video
12 Making Connections ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/HUB (ENLARGED VIEW) (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO ...
Page 15 - OR
Making Connections 13 ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/HUB VIDEO AUDIO R SELECTED OUTPUTS L AUDIO R L Y P B P R ...
Page 16 - Turn on the monitor and the HD receiver.
14 Making Connections ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/HUB AUDIO R L Y P B P R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT VIDEO AU...
Page 17 - NOTE; Connecting the G-LINK Cable; Cable Box –; If your monitor is connected to a cable box and you don’t; VCR –; If your monitor is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the; How to Find the Remote Control Sensor; Hold the remote control (; not; the one that came with your TV, but
Making Connections 15 (ENLARGED VIEW) USB PC/HUB ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT L R + + USB PC/HUB DIGITAL TV INPUT DEVICE/HUB DEVICE/HUB AUDIO R L Y P B...
Page 18 - Front Inputs; When the component turns on, you’ve located the sensor.; USB ports
16 Making Connections Front Inputs The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/video(A/V) inputs, a headphone jack and two client USB ports. Look for ahinged door and gently lift the cover open. Please note that theillustration below shows a typical front input layout. The exact l...
Page 19 - Setting Up; Set up the Monitor; Conduct an Auto Channel Search
17 Setting Up 17 ➣ ➣ ➣ Set up the Monitor This section guides you through the first time you useyour monitor and show you how to: • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System\ • Conduct an Auto Channel Search Making Connections Using the Remote 1 3 Reference Menus and Features 4 5 Check out the notes that h...
Page 20 - Setting up; Step 1: Plug In The Monitor; Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the monitor’s front panel.; The Point and Select Navigation Method; Point; to a menu item using the arrows on the remote.; Select; a menu item by pressing MENU or OK.; Step 4: Set Up the GUIDE PI; Gold System
18 Setting up TV ON OFF AUX DVD SOUND GO BACK CH + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE VCR1 VCR2 SAT•CABLE TVbutton Step 1: Plug In The Monitor Plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sureto insert the plug completely. Step 2: Place batteries in remote • R...
Page 21 - Try Again
Setting up 19 Select your Country and enter your ZIPor Postal code. The next series of screens asks youabout your cable TV setup. If you havea cable box, you need to set theGUIDE Plus+ Gold System to control it.Otherwise, it may not be able tolocate and download programinformation. Tune your cable b...
Page 22 - Yes; Step 5: Run Auto Channel Search; Channel
20 Setting up Once the correct model of cable box hasbeen identified, you need to set the cablebox’s output channel. Enter the channelyou use to view channels through yourcable box—usually 3 or 4. Consult yourcable box’s instruction book or your cablecompany if you are not sure. Choose 0/AUX to use ...
Page 23 - Using the Remote; Modes of Operation
Using the Remote 21 H o w t o u s e y o u r U n i v e r s a lR e m o t e 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 cable boxes. If ...
Page 24 - Remote Buttons; LED
22 Using the Remote Remote Buttons ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the monitor on and off. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, SAT•CABLE, etc.) and programmed, will turnthe device on and off. Press twice within two seconds to turn off mostRCA, GE, and PROSCAN products at once. VCR1 Puts the remote in...
Page 25 - Bright Lighting; Using the WHO•INPUT button; Programming the Remote
Using the Remote 23 CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing. (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-digit channel, press and hold...
Page 26 - Testing the Remote; If the device you want to control; Using Direct Entry; Turn on the component to be programmed.
24 Using the Remote You’ll use these buttons when youprogram the remote. The remote may not operate all modelsof all brands. Testing the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turna device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1button. The...
Page 27 - Menus and Features; Using the remote to control a device; Front Panel; CH v
Using the Remote 25 The front panel illustration below shows atypical front panel layout. The exact lookmay be different than the front of yourmonitor. If you use the Channel Block feature, thefront panel no longer provides access tothe menus. The Front Panel Block featuredisables all front panel bu...
Page 29 - Using the Monitor
Menus and Features 27 Using the Monitor This section explores the features and menus of your monitorbeginning 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 monitor. ➣ Making Connections ...
Page 30 - Audio Menu
28 Menus and Features MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality...3 Screen...4 Channel...5 Set Time...6 Parental Controls...7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu...0 Go Back AUDIO 1 Mute... 2 Tone Controls...3 Audio Processor...4 Speakers...5 Sound Logic...0 Go Back Audio Menu Mute Press OK to reduce the monitor’s volume...
Page 31 - Picture Quality Menu; If you choose
Menus and Features 29 MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen...4 Channel..5 Set Time...6 Parental Controls...7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu...0 Go Back Picture Quality Menu Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. You can adjust and save different s...
Page 32 - Screen Menu
30 Menus and Features MAIN MENU 1 Audio...2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel...5 Set Time...6 Parental Controls...7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu... 0 Go Back SCREEN 1 Closed-Caption Display... 2 Closed-Caption Mode...3 Menu Background Color...4 Adjust Projection TV...5 Picture Position...0 Go Back Scree...
Page 33 - Channel Menu
Menus and Features 31 MAIN MENU 1 Audio...2 Picture Quality...3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time...6 Parental Controls...7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu0 Go Back Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. Note that if you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ System,Sig...
Page 34 - Set Time Menu
32 Menus and Features MAIN MENU 1 Audio...2 Picture Quality...3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time...6 Parental Controls...7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu0 Go Back CHANNEL 1 Signal Type...2 Auto Channel Search...3 List and Labels... 4 Autotuning... 0 Go Back MAIN MENU 1 Audio...2 Picture Quality...3 Screen...4 Ch...
Page 35 - 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.
Menus and Features 33 Parental Controls and V-Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your monitor so thatchildren cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software insideyour monitor (called V...
Page 36 - V-Chip TV Rating Limit; Parental Controls; The Ratings Limits Screen; Rating; Rating Field
34 Menus and Features 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 37 - Blocking Age-Based Ratings; View; Parents Strongly Cautioned; Block; , the system will automatically
Menus and Features 35 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 38 - Viewing Age-Based Ratings
36 Menus and Features 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 se...
Page 39 - Viewing Specific Content Themes
Menus and Features 37 - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-PG View D L S V FVV B V V ^ Press ^/v to view programs withthis content for this rating. 6. Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, y...
Page 40 - V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; change the button from; Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.; Viewing Movie Ratings; to; Rating status field
38 Menus and Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifiedlevel. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating andlower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you couldautomatically block ou...
Page 41 - V-Chip Unrated Program Block; Channel Block; Front Panel Block; Lock
Menus and Features 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit...2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit... 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block... 4 Channel Block...5 Front Panel Block...6 Lock Parental Controls...0 Go Back 1 View 2 Block V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit...2 ...
Page 42 - PIP Buttons; Using the PIP feature; PIP buttons
40 Menus and Features STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD PIP SWAP 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 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR1 VCR2 SAT•CABLE REC•VCR+ RESET WHO•INPUT PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) fe...
Page 43 - Using The Autotuning Feature; How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature; Highlight; Set the VCR1 Channel; Set the VCR2 Channel; Press OK to select it and continue.
Menus and Features 41 Using The Autotuning Feature The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the monitor to the correctchannel for different components you have connected to your monitor(like a VCR, DVD player, etc.). When you set up Autotuning in the menusystem you don’t have to remember to change...
Page 44 - Set the DVD Channel; Set the SAT/CABLE Channel
42 Menus and Features Set the DVD Channel When you set the DVD channel, you’re telling the monitor what inputchannel to tune to when you press the DVD button on the remote.Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don’t havea DVD player connected to the monitor, skip this step. 1...
Page 45 - Locked; Channel Banner; CC
Menus and Features 43 12:01 CC VCR1 VID1 Mute SAP PIP 59 Locked 00:00 Sample displays on a Channel Banner. Channel Banner There are several indicators that come up when you press the TV, INFO,PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Banner. 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed...
Page 46 - GUIDE PLus; About the GUIDE PLus
44 Menus and Features GUIDE PLus + Gold Menu You can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by pressing GUIDEon the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus Menu. If you press MENU on the remote, you can access several other features the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System offe...
Page 47 - Getting In & Out of the GUIDE PIus+ Gold System; GUIDE
Menus and Features 45 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 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
46 Menus and Features Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Goldmenu System. It displays the current programming for each channel.The live program is displayed in the video window. • Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH ^/vto page through listi...
Page 49 - Categories; Sort; Movies; Sort Menu Action Buttons
Menus and Features 47 The PIP button on the remote also togglesthe video window between the locked andunlocked state while the GUIDE Plus+ isdisplayed. Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+ Goldsetup you specified that you have a VCR.If you do not, the RECORD option will notbe available. Sort MenuSele...
Page 50 - News; Schedule Menu Action Buttons; Remove; DAILY
48 Menus and Features NewsMenuSelection SampleNewsStory ScheduleMenuSelection Schedule MenuAction Buttons News The News Menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar. 2. Use the arrows to highlight News. 3. Use the up and down arrows to ...
Page 51 - Messages; Editor
Menus and Features 49 If you have selected two programs towatch or record which begin at the sametime or overlap, you will receive a timeconflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Goldsystem will not schedule a conflictingtimer, therefore you must choosebetween the two programs. MessagesMenuSelection Message...
Page 52 - Troubleshooting; Expanded Information
50 Menus and Features Ad/Show Information Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple“faults” that you can correct without aservice technician. Here are a few basicremedies: Program information does not download • Review your setup information and make sure it is correct. • The monitor m...
Page 53 - Reference; Good Information to Know
51 Reference Good Information to Know This section contains information that you don’t haveto know to use your monitor, but may want to refer tofrom time to time. It includes a specification sheet, atroubleshooting section, the limited warranty, anaccessories order form and an index. ➣ Making Connec...
Page 54 - RCA MultiMedia Monitor Specifications
52 Reference * Specifications are subject to change.† DBX is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation. RCA MultiMedia Monitor Specifications * PICTURE Optimum Contrast Screen ...................................... YesPicture Power (Watts) ..............................................
Page 55 - Monitor will not turn on; Controls don’t work; Problems with remote
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 monitor, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. Monitor will not turn on • Check to make ...
Page 56 - Check the INT/EXT switch on the back of the monitor.
54 Reference Horizontal or diagonal lines on screen • In some cases, the computer and monitor may not be synchronized properly. To set the correct resolution for yourmonitor you should consult your operating system’s owner’s manual on how to “boot” your system up into the “safemode” and set monitor ...
Page 57 - Guide comes on when I turn on TV; Setup; Sound okay, picture poor; Check antenna connections.; Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your monitor before cleaning.
55 Reference GUIDE Plus+ G-LINK cable not working • Check to make sure the cable wand is positioned correctly in front of the IR sensors on the VCR and/or cable box. • GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself. Keep this in mind when changingchannels. Gu...
Page 58 - Radio Interference
56 Reference Radio Interference This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with thespecifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio andtelevision interference in a r...
Page 59 - Remote Control; This is; -way Signal Splitter; allows you; Surge Protector; has; Prices are subject to change without notice.; Please complete other side also; Accessory Order Form; Detach Her
57 Reference Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 $14.95 2-way Sig...
Page 60 - Placing an Order; USE YOUR CREDIT CARD; AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE; Daytime phone number:
58 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...
Page 61 - RCA Projection MultiMedia Monitor Limited Warranty; does not
59 Reference RCA Projection MultiMedia Monitor 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 the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins wit...
Page 62 - Audio Processor 28
60 Reference A Adjust Projection TV 30ANTENNA Button 23Antenna/Cable In Jack 4Audio Output 7Processor 28Remote Codes 26 Audio Menu 28 Audio Processor 28 Mono 28Second Audio Program 28SRS Stereo 28Stereo 28 Mute 28Sound Logic 28Speakers 28Tone Controls 28 Audio/Video Inputs 5Auto Channel Search 20, 3...
Page 63 - GUIDE Plus+ System 48; Set; GUIDE Plus+ System 50
61 Reference O OK Button 22ON•OFF Button 22 P Parental Controls Channel Block 39Front Panel Block 39Locking, Unlocking 39Menu 33 Picture Mode Settings 12Position 30Presets 29Quality Menu 29 Black Level 29Color 29Contrast 29Sharpness 29Tint 29 Picture Mode 29PIP (Picture in Picture) Buttons 40PIP Cha...
