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Page 2: ...e non compliant with FCC part 15 regulations If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the screen Such images include network Iogos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your att...

Page 3: ...MOTE 17 Remote Control Buttons 18 Programming the Remote Control 20 Using the Remote to Control a Component 21 Remote Control Codes 22 BASIC TV OPERATION 23 About the Channel Banner 24 Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Mode 26 Changing Channels 27 PIP Picture in Picture Operation 28 PIP Buttons 28 Using the PIP Feature 28 PIP Problems 29 Using the INPUT Button 30 USING THE PROGRAM GUIDES 31 Bringing...

Page 4: ...trols 46 Mute 46 Tone Controls 46 Audio Processor 46 Speakers 47 Sound Logic 47 SAP 47 Optical Output 47 Audio Language 47 USING THE PROFILES 49 About Profiles 50 The DIRECTV Setup 50 Editing Channels in a DIRECTV List 50 Selecting or Deleting All DIRECTV Channels 51 Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit 51 Setting the TV Rating 54 Choosing Your Profile 60 Locking and Unlocking a User Profile 61 Lock...

Page 5: ... 71 Translucency 72 Default Guide 72 Screen Format 72 Caption Display 73 Caption Mode 73 Using Fetch 74 GETTI NG ASSISTANCE 75 Running the Interactive Setup 76 Getting Antenna Information 76 Dish Pointing 77 Your New Access Card 79 Running the System Test 79 Off Air Guides 80 Upgrades 80 REFERENCE 81 Troubleshooting 82 Care and Cleaning 83 RCA HDTV Limited Warranty 84 FCCRegistration Information 8...

Page 6: ...ber of dots or pixels your screen uses to create the image The more pixels the sharper the image An HDTV normally has either 1080 or 720 rows and over 1 000 columns of pixels This results in a display of over one million pixels Your HDTV also has a wide screen or wide aspect ratio of 16 9 as opposed to the common 4 3 ratio It is normally capable of displaying both interlaced images like today s an...

Page 7: ...ells you how to get your HDTV set up and connected It describes the cables you will need explains the front and back panels and walks you through the steps needed to start using your TV I 1 I SETUP AND CONNECTIONS I I V V V V V V V V ...

Page 8: ...d other components before you connect or disconnect any cables Position Cables Correctly to Avoid Audio Hum or Interference Insert all cable plugs firmly into their jacks Place the audio video cables to the sides of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle after you connect your components Try not to coil any twin lead cables keep them away from the audio video cables as much as pos...

Page 9: ...beled SATELLITE IN ANTENNA A IN and ANTENNA B IN An RG 6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution Optical Jack and Cables The optical cable is used for connecting a Dolby Digital receiver If you own a Dolby Digital receiver that uses an optical cable type input you can use an optical cable to connect the TV to that receiver for the best sound quality Telephone Jack and Cord ...

Page 10: ...he menu system VOL moves the highlight right and adjusts menu controls CH v Scrolls down through the current channel list If you are in TV mode and press CH v you scroll down through TV channels If you subscribe to DIRECTV programming and are in DIRECTV mode you scroll down through DIRECTV channels In the menu system CH v moves the highlight down one page at the time and adjusts menu controls In t...

Page 11: ...TV pictured here may be different from yours Front panel buttons on model P61310 Front panel buttons on model F38310 PHONES Provides a connection for headphones VIDEO IN Provides video connection The video connector is usually yellow AUDIO IN L Provides left audio connection The left audio connector is usually white When connecting devices that use a monaural cable such as some camcorders use the ...

Page 12: ...IRECTV PLUS System requires a continuous phone line connection to periodically call out to program providers DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Use a digital optical cable or SPDIF cable to connect your TV to a compatible Dolby Digital receiver or decoder Dolby Digital offers theatre quality sound six audio channels ANTENNA B IN Use to connect an off air or terrestrial antenna or cable TV signal to the TV ANTENNA ...

Page 13: ...herefore limited viewing of a 4 3 image is recommended when no side panels are present Also note that when watching an image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks you will not be able to manipulate the screen format AUDIO R L The audio jacks provide stereo sound When connected audio volume from the main front and rear speakers is variable audio Y Ps P Unlike a single video input component video main...

Page 14: ...nnel up or down to the desired program How to view your VCR Press INPUT on the remote control and select the video input in this example VID1 in the channel banner Because the digital decoder is in the TV not the VCR digital channels cannot be recorded If an off air antenna is used the VCR output should be viewed using one of the video inputs If you ve already set up auto tuning press the VCR1 but...

Page 15: ... watch the DVD player in this connection press INPUT on the remote control until the correct video input appears in this example S VID1 VCR 1 V_DEO IN FROM ANT CH I Some cable systems may require a 1 conversion box If so consult your cable company s box tuning instructions for details r Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack This TV s optical digital output jack fully complies with th...

Page 16: ...U on the remote control and choose Audio Then choose Speakers from the menu TELEVISION AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT r When connecting the speaker wire make sure you connect the positive terminal on the TV to the positive terminal on the speaker One side of the speaker wire is usually marked with a white stripe to help you match the terminals correctly If the and terminals ...

Page 17: ...xternal and internal speakers INT sends audio only to the monitor s internal speakers You may prefer to turn off the TV s internal speakers Select Audio from the main menu and then select Speakers Important Do not use the amplifier s PHONO inputs Consult the amplifier s owner s manual for the manufacturer s recommended hookup J AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE L R L R EXT SPEAKERS I I R L EXT The FIXE...

Page 18: ...vailable channels and setting up speakers To run it again select Assistance from the main menu then select Interactive Setup For more details see the section Getting Assistance in this book STEP 6 ORDER PROGRAMMI NG You should decide if you would like to receive DIRECTV programming To receive DIRECTV programming your satellite dish antenna must be installed and pointed correctly You must also cont...

Page 19: ...nd DIRECTV channels walks you through using the PIP picture in picture feature describes how to program the remote to control other devices such as a VCR Important Because this universal remote can control several different components TV VCR etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the VCR you would press the VCR button to put t...

Page 20: ... to control the component such as a laserdisc player that you have programmed it to control Acts as a wildcard button as it can be programmed to control another VCR cable box satellite receiver or an RCA GE or PROSCAN audio component DIRECTV Places the remote control in DIRECTV mode turns on the TV and tunes to the last viewed DIRECTV channel If you subscribe to DIRECTV programming you must be in ...

Page 21: ... the main menu and selects highlighted items When in using an RCA GE or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode it functions as a PROGRAM button CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing If no displays are present and the skip timer is set CLEAR will cancel the commercial timer DIGIT BUTTONS 0 9 Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control For more informati...

Page 22: ...n can only be programmed using direct entry see the next section for details While holding the component button press and hold ONoOFF until the LED light on the remote control turns on then release both buttons 3 4 Point the remote control at the component you want it to control Press and release PLAY then wait five seconds or until the LED light stops flashing At this point the remote control is ...

Page 23: ...brand until the component responds to the remote control commands This remote control may not operate all models of the brands that are shown Use the codes shown in this manual or on the sheet packed with your remote control Use the AUX button to control a separate satellite receiver if necessary Do not reprogram the DIRECTV button USI NG THE REMOTE TO CONTROL A COMPONENT Once the remote has been ...

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Page 25: ...l banner which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the remote It also describes how to change channels and modes and how to use PIP Picture In Picture This section gives you a broad clear view of how to operate the basics of your TV V V I 3 BASIC TV OPERATION V V V V V V 23 ...

Page 26: ...de if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming Program title start and end time rating current audio language and audio mode availability I Channel logo when I available I Indicates incoming signal aspect ratio and screen format applied to it Main picture channel number Takes you to the Main menu Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode Current antenna TV mode only Current date and time Family is one ...

Page 27: ...re audio languages are available Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog NTSC TV channel a Second Audio Program SAP is available Selecting the icon will play the SAP for the current channel until the channel is changed Highlighted mail icon Indicates that you have a message in your mailbox from your DIRECTV programming ...

Page 28: ...ECTV mode you tune to channels that come from the DIRECTV satellite signal if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming Enter channel numbers that are one to four digits long Then press OK to tune D_RECTV MUTE SK_ In TV mode you tune to channels that carry the terrestrial off air or cable TV signal To tune to an analog channel enter channel numbers that are up to three digits long Press OK to tune To t...

Page 29: ...ill appear in the primary channel entry box If there is no subchannel press OK If the primary channel number has fewer than three digits and you want to enter subchannel numbers press the right arrow to advance to the subchannel entry box Enter the number of the subchannel This number will appear in the subchannel entry box 5 Press OK on the remote control to tune to the channel If you want to wat...

Page 30: ...trol Lets you switch channel control between the PIP window and the main picture To determine whether you are controlling the PIPor the main picture look at the channel banner as you change channels The triangular indicator is beside the channel number for the picture you re controlling Main picture channel number Channel PIP channel control number indicator USING THE PIP FEATURE While you may use...

Page 31: ...should tune to another channel If you press PIPand the PIP box is grayed you may have movie or TV rating limits set These limits may block your access to the PIP channel For information on removing limits see the section Using the Profiles If the PIPwindow disappears when closed captioning is displayed or you press the MUTE button on the remote control you have a conflict in your settings You cann...

Page 32: ...p or rewind the VCR1 tape using the remote that came with your TV you must first press the VCR1 button to put the remote control in VCR mode INPUT button There are other ways of selecting an input channel Program the component VCR DVD etc buttons on the remote control to automatically tune to the correct input channel when pressed See the section in this book System Options and Preferences for inf...

Page 33: ...ograms and DIRECTV programming available if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming Both of these guides can be viewed in different formats Using the program guides is easy as long as you remember to highlight items on the screen by pressing the arrow buttons on the remote control Then press OK to tune to that channel V V 4 V USING THE PROGRAM GU IDES V I V V V V ...

Page 34: ... the remote control and selecting Program Guide GUIDE button _ _ co ACK O_O O 0 _O O 0 _O00 0o _ C_CDO 00 30 Note that when you access a program guide you view the guide corresponding to the mode you are in For example if you are in DIRECTV mode and press the GUIDE button you will view the DIRECTV programming guide Similarly if you are in TV mode and press the GUIDE button you will view the TV pro...

Page 35: ...one of five selectable profiles press WHO on the remote to change Program titles and information when available Indicates current time and day Primary channel Subchannel Abbreviated channel name when available Returns you to previous screen Help gives you more information about the program guide Scrolls down through the guide Takes you to the main menu Provides access to other program guide format...

Page 36: ...ation Indicates current time and day Returns you to previous screen Help gives you more information about the program guide Sorts the guide by themes Sorts the guide by movies or sports Scrolls down through the guide Takes you to the main menu Provides accessto other program guide formats and functions Searches program titles for specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title...

Page 37: ... guides faster press the channel up and down buttons on the remote control The highlight scrolls a page at a time I o view a listing of future programming in the guide continuously press the right J arrow button on the remote control to scroll to the right TUNING TO A PROGRAM To tune directly to a current program listed in a guide highlight the program name and press OK To see information about a ...

Page 38: ...the guide The SurfGuide TM DIRECTV only The SurfGuide feature displays seven DIRECTV channels in a half hour time and channel format if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming The full name of the program and its rating are listed at the bottom of the screen Press the right arrow button to extend the SurfGuide to show two hours of programming The Grid Guide The Grid Guide shows seven channels in a ti...

Page 39: ...profiles You can choose a profile from this list and the guide will display only the DIRECTV or TV channels which have been included in that profile s channel list You can also access profiles by pressing WHO on the remote when in the program guide Channel Groups Lets you sort only the DIRECTV programming guide to include only channels that fall into the selected category For example you could sor...

Page 40: ...according to the current user s preferences Select the topics icon to sort the guide After you select the topics icon it changes to the topics themes icon Select the topics themes icon to edit the current user s themes preferences These preferences are saved in each user s profile Checkmark the themes that interest you Topics button Topics themes button Select the topic categories and checkmark th...

Page 41: ...themes icon SORTING THE DIRECTV PROGRAMMING GU IDE BY SPORTS Select the sports icon tell the DIRECTV programming guide to list only DIRECTV sporting events After you select the sports icon it changes to the sports themes icon Select the sports themes icon to sort the guide to list sports by type such as basketball or soccer Select a sports theme that interests you Sports icon Sports themes icon LI...

Page 42: ... and select is A Words like The A and An appear at the end of a title All titles that begin with A appear in the AlphaSort list Next enter the letter U All titles beginning with AU appear in the list Programs that contain AU anywhere in their titles will appear at the end of the list FINDING DIRECTV PROGRAMS USING SCOUT The Scout icon at the bottom of the DIRECTV programming guide lets you assign ...

Page 43: ...indicates the Scout feature has found the information you specified S 6 7 Select Run Scout The Scout feature will search for information in all DIRECTV programming guide titles Check the Scout search s results by selecting the Scout icon from the program guide or channel banner then selecting the Scout menu item that has the binoculars icon next to it Select Scout Results If the characters you ent...

Page 44: ...ngs up additional information about the guide Press OK to continue Down Arrow The arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide Highlight the down arrow and then press either OK or the down arrow on the remote to scroll down through the program guide Exit icon Help icon Arrow icon The Main Menu Brings up the main menu Press OK to continue Main menu icon 42 ...

Page 45: ...s you how to adjust the picture quality and audio quality of your TV The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that let you adjust the picture The Audio menu contains the controls that let you adjust the way the audio sounds V V V V ADJUSTI NG TV CONTROLS V V V V 43 ...

Page 46: ...e color Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture You can have seven different picture settings one for analog channels one for digital channels including DIRECTV channels and one for components attached to CMPNT component video input and INPUT 1 2 3 and 4 FRONT To make setting...

Page 47: ...bes to produce the best picture quality Use the arrows on the remote control to adjust the red and blue projection tubes until the test patterns on the TV screen appear white PICTURE TILT Picture Tilt is available in model F383190 only Your TV has an extra large picture tube which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth s magnetic field You may need to adjust picture tilt Use the left and ...

Page 48: ...ays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers To make settings 1 2 Press MENU to access the main menu Select Audio and then select Audio Processor Depending on your speaker setup any combination of the following options will appear Mono Plays the sound in monophonic audio only This should only be used when receiving broadcasts where distance...

Page 49: ...if transmitted Use the Optical Output menu to specify Auto Select PCM Dolby Digital or Off OPTICAL OUTPUT Select Auto Select if your TV is connected to a Dolby Digital t and PCM decoder Your television will automatically choose Dolby Digital or PCM based on the signal source Select Dolby Digital if the TV is connected to a Dolby Digital only decoder it will provide six independent soundtrack chann...

Page 50: ...ng a digital ATSC or DIRECTV channel two or more audio languages are available Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog NTSC TV channel a Second Audio Program SAP is available Selecting the icon will play the SAP for the current channel until the channel is changed 48 ...

Page 51: ...ture It includes information about creating a profile s TV and DIRECTV viewing lists setting spending limits setting DIRECTV programming TV and movie rating limits blocking unrated TV programs locking and unlocking a profile V iilIl_ll V V V 16 V USING THE PROFILES V V V 49 ...

Page 52: ...main menu does not appear the remote control might not be in TV or DIRECTV mode Try pressing the TV or DIRECTV button and then MENU To continue editing the profile select DIRECTVSetup if you have ordered DIRECTV programming or TVSetup The following sections describe how to set up these features THE DIRECTV SETUP The DIRECTV Setup menu item is only accessible if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming...

Page 53: ...r the Delete All Chans option to either add or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels Also DIRECTV program providers may make additional channels available To prevent new channels from appearing in a profile channel list choose Delete All Chans and checkmark only the channels you want to appear in the list SETTING THE DIRECTV SPENDING LIMIT Use the Spending Limit option ...

Page 54: ...imit cannot be enforced if a program has not been rated if rating information for that program is not transmitted by the program provider or if the system has not been locked Select a user Select DIRECTV Setup Highlight Set Rating Limit and press OK Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the selector up and down 4 Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the highest r...

Page 55: ... searching for channels SELECTING OR DELETING ALL TV CHANNELS You might be able to save time when creating a TV channel list by using the Select All Chans option or the Delete All Chans option to either add or delete all channels before removing or adding individual channels Also terrestrial program providers may make additional channels or subchannels available To include new channels in your TV ...

Page 56: ...nly Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitorin...

Page 57: ...or the one Profile you select in J the Profiles menu If you would like to block different programs for different users be sure to complete the process for each of them THE RATING LIMIT SCREEN Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen You must remember to lock the system for rating limits to take effect J Age Based Rating Limit Lists the available ratings you can...

Page 58: ... buttons for the higher ratings and content to change to Block and B Press the left arrow button on the remote control to return to the menu When you change the status of a rating to I Block the system will automatically block J higher ratings and all corresponding content themes Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings Mature TV MA Audience Only Parents Strongly TV 14 Cautioned Parental TV PG Guidance Sugg...

Page 59: ...cally change to B You must remember to lock the system for rating limits to take effect Content Themes D Sexually Explicit Dialogue L Adult Language S Sexual Situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Selecting the content theme button corresponding with adult language L and TV PG blocks all programs with adult language L rated TV PG and higher 4 Press the left arrow to return to the menu or exit t...

Page 60: ...ant your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower in other words movies rated PG and G then you can automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings To block movies 1 Determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch 2 3 Highlight the rating status button corresponding to the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch In the example above you would...

Page 61: ...tely set Not Rated Movies to View to see these movies BLOCKING UNRATED TV SHOWS Some TV programming is not rated and may contain material you do not want your children to see These shows must be blocked separately To block unrated shows 1 2 3 4 5 Select the user you would like to set limits for through the Profiles menu Select TV Viewing Select Set TV Rating Now select Unrated Shows Highlight the ...

Page 62: ...ofiles in the channel banner The WHO button toggles through the profiles 2 When your profile appears enter your four digit personal password to access your profile If the profile is not password protected you can just press OK to activate it The channel spending ratings and viewing limits associated with the chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked 60 ...

Page 63: ...ou set up 2 When locking a user use the arrows or the digits on the remote control to enter a four digit user password Some other things to remember about locking and unlocking profiles are For a lock to be effective you must exit out of the menu system When you attempt to access a profile s channel that is blocked by one or more limits and the system is locked you will be asked to unlock the vide...

Page 64: ...el banner by entering a password 2 Use the arrows or the digits to enter a four digit system password 3 Enter the password a second time to confirm it For the changes to be effective you must exit out of the menu system UNLOCKING THE SYSTEM When the system is unlocked the channel spending viewing and ratings limits that you set are no longer in effect To unlock 1 Highlight Unlock System in the Pro...

Page 65: ...as selecting a signal source and type auto tuning your remote control to tune to the VCR1 VCR2 or DVD channel searching for all available channels checking your mailbox purchasing programs setting up personal preferences using the FETCH button on the remote control V V V V OPTIONS AND PREFERENCES 63 ...

Page 66: ...arrows and OK to select which source from which you would like to receive a signal CHANGING THE SIGNAL TYPE The Signal Type menu lets you choose whether you are receiving a signal from cable TV or an off air antenna When you run Channel Search see Channel Search in this section for details the TV automatically detects your signal and you don t have to specify it here However if you decide to chang...

Page 67: ...our device uses Antenna B on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 2 or 3 or 4 when you press the device button VCR1 VCR2 or DVD Video INPUT 1 or 2 or 3 Select this if your device is connected to the Video INPUT 1 or 2 or 3 jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the input channel VID1 or VID2 or VID3 when you press the button If you have an S Video cable conn...

Page 68: ... TV channel list and remove unwanted channels by using the Profiles menu nother way to add TV channels is to rectly tune to them using the digit uttons on the remote control If the ystem can obtain that channel s signal it ill be added into the channel list 1 Running Channel Search collects all available TV channels in a channel list MAILBOX If you have ordered DIRECTV programming the mailbox show...

Page 69: ...e DIRECTV Pay Per View movies and events if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming To preview a movie or event 1 When in the DIRECTV program guide use the down arrow on the remote to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen 2 Select the Other Guides icon You may need to enter your four digit system password to order a PPV program if J it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Pro...

Page 70: ...and give you more information about the program From this screen you can also purchase the program I ou need to connect your phone line to your television to be able to order PPV programs using the on screen menus Use the program guide to get to the Program Details screen From the Program Details screen you can select Channel Guide to see a program lineup for that channel Buy Program to purchase t...

Page 71: ...nd can be previewed in the Attractions Guide To access the Attractions Guide 1 Press the DIRECTV button on the remote control Then press GUIDE 2 Use the down arrow icon to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen 3 Select the Other Guides icon 4 Select Attractions Guide 5 Select a channel The Other Guides icon The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu 69 ...

Page 72: ...splay also shows the title channel date time and cost of each program Note that the past purchases list might not be updated until the end of the billing cycle and therefore may show purchases for which you have already paid REVIEWING AND CANCELING AN UPCOM ING PURCHASE You can review the program description as well as cancel an upcoming purchase Highlight an upcoming purchase from the DIRECTV Fut...

Page 73: ...igital signal the time was automatically set and you cannot reset it You can however reset the time zone and whether you observe daylight saving time Important After making changes be sure to select Save Changes If you do not your choices will be discarded USING THE PREFERENCES MENU The Preferences menu allows you to change some aspects of your TV to fit your personal preference The following sect...

Page 74: ... aspect ratio the image will be displayed at that ratio on your HDTV unless you specify otherwise Note that when watching an image via the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jacks you will not be able to manipulate the screen format or view the screen format in the channel banner The Screen Format menu allows you to adjust the image through the following options Normal Choose this when receiving a 4 3 image an...

Page 75: ...can select which one you want to see on the screen CC displays information at any position on the screen It overlays the text on top of the picture as it is received Text displays information at one particular position such as the bottom third of the screen You cannot see the picture underneath the text You can choose between eight closed caption modes or sources CCl and Text 1 are the primary cap...

Page 76: ...g through four steps to access the Signal Meter pressing MENU selecting Assistance selecting Dish Pointing then selecting Signal Meter you can press FETCH on the remote and select Signal Meter with only two button presses To view the Fetch menu press FETCH on the remote control Using FETCH is a convenient way to access frequently used menu items 74 ...

Page 77: ...u about the interactive setup process helps you get antenna and signal meter information explains the on screen signal meter tells you how to validate a new access card describes how to use the system test explains how to acquire off air guides discusses possible upgrades for your TV V V V V Most of the screens contain information to help you decide what to do next If you get stuck look for the he...

Page 78: ...ve setup process allows you to complete all steps or selectively skip steps GETTI NG ANTENNA INFORMATION The Antenna Info menu helps you assessthe availability of available TV channels It is useful for checking the strength of digital channels obtaining all channels possible and adjusting any terrestrial TV antennas Press MENU to bring up the main menu select Assistance then Antenna Info The Anten...

Page 79: ...ch is not necessarily the highest possible signal While the maximum signal strength is 100 the signal strength you achieve will probably be less Although there is no difference in picture quality between signal strengths of 60 and 85 the higher the signal the less likely you are to experience negative effects in degraded conditions such as rain or snow called rain fade S 6 Depending on the type of...

Page 80: ...imuth Tilt oval satellite dish only USING THE ON SCREEN SIGNAL METER Use the signal strength meter to determine whether or not you are receiving a satellite signal You can also use it to find the strength of the satellite signal Follow these steps to bring up the on screen signal meter 1 Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu 2 Select Assistance then Dish Pointing 3 Select Sign...

Page 81: ...ment access card if you subscribe to DIRECTV programming The New Access Card Setup screen allows you to transfer the information from the old card onto the new one The access card fits into the TV through the back panel I ee the section Setup and Connections 1 for details about where to insert your access card To replace the card 1 Select Assistance from the main menu 2 Select New Access Card 3 Fo...

Page 82: ...list by selecting System Options from the main menu and selecting Channel Search UPGRADES Your HDTV is able to receive upgrades or modifications to some of its features and functions These modifications will occur automatically usually at times when your TV would likely be turned off If your TV is on when an upgrade or modification is sent you may experience a disruption in reception for a minute ...

Page 83: ...GETTING INFORMATION This section contains troubleshooting information your RCA limited warranty and accessory ordering information V V V V V V V V 81 ...

Page 84: ...de Check the Caption Display in the Options menu Wrong picture The TV and most VCRs let you toggle between pictures one can be the picture from DIRECTV signal or a terrestrial antenna or cable and one can be from the VCR If you don t see the picture you think you should be seeing try using these buttons to toggle between the pictures Press the TV VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR s front ...

Page 85: ...sable your system s ability to acquire off air TV program guides by selecting Assistance from the main menu and then selecting Off Air Guides 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 the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with...

Page 86: ... Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your HDTV Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your HDTV Damage from misuse or neglect Batteries Images burned onto the screen Units purchased serviced or operated outside the continental U S A and Alask...

Page 87: ...with your local telephone company Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your equipment from your line 2 Rights of the Telephone Company Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required Where prior notice is no...

Page 88: ...d antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection VH82 6 ft VH81 3 ft S Video Cable has multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S Video components to your TV VH976 6 ft VH913 12 ft Stereo VCR Dubbing AudiolVideo Cable is a triple cable that lets you connect the VIDEO and AUDIO jacks of stereo components Gold T...

Page 89: ...or 2 D905 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 Signal Splitter VH47 3 95 4 way Signal Splitter VH49 6 95 Amplified Antenna ANT200 49 95 Antenna Mixer 193984 11 15 Remote Control CRK76TCL3 244876 32 00 Optica I SPDIF Cable 3 ft DV3 15 95 Optical SPDIF Cable 6 ft DV6 19 95 Audio Vide...

Page 90: ...e and correct address clearly order will save you days of waiting Placing an Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card informatio...

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Page 93: ...s 26 27 From the TV guide to the DIRECTV guide 32 Channel Banner Icons 24 Control button on the remote 19 Groups 37 Lists 37 Delete channels 51 Retrieving channel number 76 Search 66 Up and down 8 18 CLEAR button 19 Closed captioning 73 82 Codes remote 22 Color 44 Scheme 71 Warmth 44 Colors Of icons 62 Connections To the back panel 6 Content themes 54 Viewing 57 Contrast 44 Convergence 45 D Date a...

Page 94: ...ing profiles 50 New access card 79 Noise filter 45 Normal lighting 45 Normal screen format 72 Not rated Movies 59 Programs 54 Number buttons on the remote 35 O Off Air Guides 79 OK button 19 ON OFF button 18 Optical Jacks and cables 7 Output menu 47 Other guides Attractions guide 69 Icon 36 Overheated components 6 P Password System 61 User 61 Pay Per View program 52 PCM Decoder 47 Personal picture...

Page 95: ...cout button 40 Sound Logic 47 Speaker Connecting 14 Setup 14 Speakers 47 Spending limit 51 Sports Icon 39 Themes icon 39 SRSStereo 47 Station name Retrieving 76 Stereo sound 46 Subchannel number 33 SurfGuide 36 37 SWAP Button on the remote 19 System Lock 58 62 Password 62 Test 79 Unlock 62 T Telephone jack and cord 7 Terrestrial antennas 76 Text Closed caption 73 Tilt 78 Time and date 71 Tint 44 T...

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Page 97: ...nsumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s DIRECTV and DIRECTV PLUS are trademarks of DIRECTV Inc a unit of Hughes Electronics Corp and are used with permission DIRECTV programming is sold separately and independently of DIRECTV System hardware A valid programming subscription is required to operate DIRECTV System hardware Please contact DIRECTV directly at 1 800 DIRECTV to...

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