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Page 2: ...ck panel of your product for its proper operating voltage Foe Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it 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 w...

Page 3: ... and Select 12 Entering Setup 12 Selecting a Language 13 Auto Channel Search 13 The GUIDE Plus System 14 Setting Up the GUIDE Plus System 14 Setting the Time 16 Setting the VCR1 Channel auto tuning 17 Setting the VCR2 Channel auto tuning 17 Setting the DVD Channel auto tuning 18 Setting the SAT CABLE Channel auto tuning 19 Labeling the Channels 20 USING THE REMOTE 21 Remote Buttons 22 Using the WH...

Page 4: ...GUIDE Plus System 39 Downloading Data 39 The Different GUIDE Plus System Menus 39 Grid Guide 40 Sort 41 Schedule 42 Messages 43 Editor 43 PIP Picture in Picture Operation 44 Channel Marker 46 Parental Controls and V Chip 47 V Chip TV Rating Limit 48 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 52 V Chip Unrated Program Block 53 Channel Block 53 Front Panel Block 53 Lock Unlock Parental Controls 53 REFERENCE 58 Troub...

Page 5: ...eatures and controls of your TV The Reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips care and cleaning instructions accessory ordering information and your warranty Well if your TV s out of the box let s get started SETUP AND CONNECTIONS V V V V V Checkout the notesthat have been added throughout the manual in these Tip Boxes There are some important tips that will help you ...

Page 6: ...te size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause damage to the TV and or personal injury Before You Connect Protect against power surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the wall outlet Turn off the TV and or component before connecting or disconnecting any cables Make sure all antennas and cables are pr...

Page 7: ...BOX OR ANTENNA VCR 1 iN FROM ANT I _ OO_TO Tv VIDEO AUDIO This Connection Will Not Allow You to Use PIP Your TV is equipped with a single tuner which means you must connect with a second video source using Audio Video Cables to view PIP This Basic Connection will not enable you to use your PIP but will get your TV up and running quickly Refer to Advanced Connections for connecting Audio Video cabl...

Page 8: ...les be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS Video to Video Right Audio to Right Audio etc VIDEO and Audio Inputs Connect any one of the following components VCR Intemet Access Device Laserdisc Player DVD Player Satellite Receiver To view the component connected to VIDEO use the WHO INPUT button on the remote _ V_DEO e VCR CONTROL S _EO T VCR Control Connect the GUIDE Plus system IR con...

Page 9: ...des of the TV s back panel instead of straight down the middle Try not to coil any twin lead cables and keep them away from the audio video cables Protect your components from Overheating Do not block ventilation holes in any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely Do not stack components Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand Place an ...

Page 10: ... connection press TV to put the remote control into TV mode then press WHO INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID or S VID input To watch the VCR in this connection enter 03 to tune to the VCR channel In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you turn on your component TV 8 ...

Page 11: ...ation is not labeled on your component you need to use to use the component s remote control to locate the sensor 1 2 Hold the component s remote control not the remote that came with your TV so that it is touching the front of the component Slowly move the remote over the front of the component while pressing the remote power button on and off Be sure to press and release the power button each ti...

Page 12: ...en program guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV after you have set up the GUIDE Plus system For more information on setting up the GUIDE Plus system see the next section Interactive Setup To get out of the GUIDE Plus System Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the highlighted channel Press GUIDE to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the channel display...

Page 13: ...configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus menu system Select a menu language Search for available channels Set up the GUIDE Plus system Set the time Set the VCR1 channel Set the VCR2 channel Set the DVD channel Set the SAT CABLE channel Make the channel list and labels 2 V I NTERACTIVE SETUP V V V V 11 ...

Page 14: ...matically when you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage 1 Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit Point and Select buttons You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu 2 Point to Setup and press MENU or OK The first Setup screen comes up asking you to confirm that you want to begin You can also select a menu item by...

Page 15: ...ext part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system This is sometimes called auto programming Search for channels 1 Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has finished 2 Press MENU or OK to continue If you skip Auto Channel Search ...

Page 16: ... setup the GUIDE Plus IR controllers must be connected to your cable box and VCR if you have them Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information Select your Country and enter your ZIP or Postal code The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup If you have a cable box you need to set the GUIDE Plus system to control it Otherwise it may not be able to locate a...

Page 17: ...nel you use to view channels through your cable box usually 3 or 4 Consult your cable box s instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure Choose 0 to use VIDEO INPUT Select YESif you have a VCR or NO if not Answering NO automatically skips forward to the end of GUIDE Plus setup Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off Enter the brand of your VCR When the GUIDE Plus system correctly ...

Page 18: ...set the time Once the system has completed its first download it sets the time for you automatically Set time 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel 2_ Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down arrows to change from AM to PM 3 Press MENU or OK to continue 16 ...

Page 19: ...sing the Menus section 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list 2 Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV 3 Press MENU or OK to continue SETTING THE VCR2 CHANNEL AUTO TUN I NG The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel When you set the VCR2 channel you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR2 button on the remote Indicate ...

Page 20: ...tep lets you set the DVD channel When you set the DVD channel you re telling the TV what channel 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 have a DVD player connected to the TV skip this step or select Not Connected from the DVD Channel choice list For more see Auto Tuning in the Using the Menus section 1 Press MENU or...

Page 21: ...tton on the remote Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box If you don t have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT CABLE Channel choice list For more see Auto Tuning in the Using the Menussection Use with cable or satellite 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT CABLE choice list 2 Point to the...

Page 22: ...ck to it later 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel 2 3 4 Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel called fields Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field You may wish to refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper s TV section for ideas on lab...

Page 23: ...cable boxes If you have an RCA GE or PROSCAN component you probably don t need to program it at all I V V USING THE REMOTE V V V 1 Modes of Operation J Becausethis universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR Cable Box etc it uses operational modestriggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would pressthe TV button to put ...

Page 24: ... TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time CH or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels VOL or VOL Decreases or increa...

Page 25: ...lay Alternate with PIP has been selected will display captioning in the PIP window SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIP window CH CTRL Selects the picture window that is the main or PIP window to be changed by the CH channel up CH v channel down or WHO INPUT buttons RESET Resets picture quality controls to the Bright Lighting Picture Control Preset Point and select to choose a different Pictur...

Page 26: ... the button you want to program VCR1 VCR2 etc While holding the device button press and hold ON OFF until the red light on the remote turns on then release both buttons Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program If after 5 seconds the device you want to control does not turn off press PLAY again t...

Page 27: ...For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV FRONT PANEL If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system it selects highlighted items Also returns you to the previous menu OH v Scans do...

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Page 29: ...explores the menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to help you get the most from your TV V V 4 V USING THE MENU SYSTEM V V 27 ...

Page 30: ... bring up the Main menu Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to select a choice in a menu Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or OK Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu Point to Exitand press MENU or OK Press 0 on the remote Press CLEA...

Page 31: ...slider Numeric Entry A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing Arrows VCR_ ON OFF TV DVD VCR2 AU SAT CABLE ML_TE S_Ep SOUND GO BACK GUEDE INFO MENU CLEAR _EVERSE _LAY FORWARO REC VCR STOP PAUSE PIP WA_ CHCT_L RESET QQQQ 1 Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer 2 Press the right arrow to move ...

Page 32: ... for adjusting the TV s treble bass and balance Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers Mono Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stere...

Page 33: ...s Variable Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s speakers off and allows variable output from the TV s audio output jacks Fixed Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV s audio output jacks to an external device such as a surround sound amplifier With Fixed Output On the TV s volume control tone controls and mute are disabled USING ...

Page 34: ... choice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings Bright Lighting Normal Lighting Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you ...

Page 35: ...s you choose the way closed captioning information is shown in the PIP window Off No captioning information is displayed On Captioning information is shown always when available Alternate with PiP button Captioning information is shown when available when the PIP button is pressed and the PIPwindow is displayed PiP Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mo...

Page 36: ... The TV offers eight closed captioned modes including four text modes To set the Closed Captioning Mode 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Point to Closed Caption Mode and press OK A choice list displays 3 Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to the Screen menu Turning off Closed Captioning 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Press OK to select Closed Caption Display 3 Poin...

Page 37: ...n enter the channel number directly using the number buttons Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CHA v buttons Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or is not included No in the Normal channel list Chan Label Use the up and down arrows to enter a six character label for eac...

Page 38: ...onnected to the VlDEOjack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to VlD S VlD if you used an S Video cable input channel when you press the specified component button TIME MENU Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV...

Page 39: ...uces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped In this section you will learn how to use The GUIDE Plus Menu system PIP Picture In Picture control Parental controls including V Chip ratin 9 limits V V V i 5 V FEATURES AND CONTROLS V 37 ...

Page 40: ... Disables the GUIDE Plus system from being displayed when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus demonstration until it is turned off To end the Continuous Demo press MENU The following sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus system how to use it and how it works ABOUT THE GUIDE Plus SYSTEM The GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on screen pro...

Page 41: ...m information may be lost When power is restored make sure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus program will complete a download at the next available time GUIDE OK_ CLEAR _ _ 0vc VCl_2 AUX _A_ CA_E O_Q C C OO O Channel Mapping If more than one cable company services your area you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus download You will need to id...

Page 42: ...ndow Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the VCR to record the program highlighted in the Channel listing If you have a cable box changing channels on the TV will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording The Program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record If you have selected two pro...

Page 43: ...the following Action buttons will appear on the bar Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the online help for further options Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing at the predetermined time When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically appear with the scheduled p...

Page 44: ...UIDE Plus system will not schedule a conflicting timer therefore you must choose between the two programs To remove or change the frequency daily once or weekly of a scheduled event access the Schedule Menu from the Menu bar 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system 2 Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar 3 Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection 4 Use the up and down arrows t...

Page 45: ...hen use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the next section Messages Action Buttons Messages Menu Selection Messages Menu Action Button When viewing the Messages menu the following Action button will appear on the bar Remove Highlight the message you wish to delete and press 1 on the remote EDITOR You may customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain ch...

Page 46: ...channel Pressing INFO while highlighting an ad panel will fill the screen with any additional and or promotional information regarding that particular program Pressing the INFO button again exits the expanded information screen TROUBLESHOOTI NG Troubles sometimes are caused by simple faults that you can correct without a service technician Here are a few basic remedies Program information does not...

Page 47: ... the Channel Marker detailed on the following page The yellow channel number is the one you are controlling _w vc_ _ux S_ _ABLE REWRSE P_A FC_W_D 3 C C PIP buttons Move buttons Using the PIP Feature While you may use PIP in different ways this basic PIP scenario should get you started While watching the TV follow these steps to use your VCR to supply the picture for PIR 1 Press the PIP button on t...

Page 48: ...g is available on the current channel ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel 60 Displays the current channel or input channel If yellow pressing channel up and down changes this channel Mute or Stereo Mute is displayed when you mute the audio Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Aud...

Page 49: ...es for Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for TV MA children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes graphic violence V explicit sexual activity S or crude indecent language L Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents are stro...

Page 50: ... Block The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits The Ratings Limits Screen Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limits screen Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left isView or ...

Page 51: ...ting you want the child to watch is TV G 4 Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field 5 Press the up or down arrow to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block and B Rating status field Rating field Content status rWhen you change the status of a _ rating to Block the system will...

Page 52: ...ally block that content theme for higher rated programs as well For example if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TV PG and above containing adult language To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch 2 3 4 5 Use the left and right arrows to hig...

Page 53: ...ngs until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status such as the B under language L corresponding with TV 14 5 Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV PG or TV MA ...

Page 54: ...fter blocking J movie ratings you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies 3 Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen 4 If Parental Controls are not locked you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect See the section Locking Parental Controls Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back...

Page 55: ...annel Block If you do not the channel block will not take effect FRONT PANEL BLOCK Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present Keep small children from playing with the buttons When using this as a Parental Control method you should remov...

Page 56: ...dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to control other components Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Remove all batteries for approximately 12 hours Then replace batte...

Page 57: ...ur remote may be interfering with the IR controller Place a piece of dark tape over the IR controller GUIDE Plus system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself Keep this in mind when changing channels 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 slot...

Page 58: ...st home service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center If not you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home To identify your ...

Page 59: ...lete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage How state law relates to this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States Thi...

Page 60: ...in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables Antenna Cables C3E VH81 3 ft VH82 6 ft Screw on Cable attaches to the round 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 Push on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV Ends...

Page 61: ... Cable 64t VH84 Video Cable 6ft VH976 Video Cable 124t VH913 _ way Signal Splitter VH47 _ mplified Antenna ANT2O0 _ ntenna Mixer 193984 _emote Control CRK76TA1 240895 _ udio Video Adapter 228449 6 95 5 95 5 95 9 95 7 95 8 95 3 95 49 95 10 95 39 95 4 35 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax __ We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each ind...

Page 62: ...ling label of waiting Name Street United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM EST Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM EST Saturday 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 det...

Page 63: ...ocating IR sensors on your components 9 L Labels 20 35 Language 13 33 Selecting 13 List Labels 20 Locating IR sensors 9 M Main menu 12 Memory 35 MENU button 12 Menu language 13 33 Menus 28 Messages 43 Mono 30 Mute 30 N Normal list 35 Parental controls Blocking movies 52 Blocking TV shows 48 Channel block 53 Front panel block53 T Locking unlocking 53 Menu 47 Picture presets 32 Picture quality menu ...

Page 64: ...lects and returns over 1 5 million pounds of glass and furnace dust to the glass making process annually Thomson has launched worldwide energy savings programs which contribute to efforts to reduce air emissions from electrical generating facilities THE WATER Thomson recovers over 2 million pounds of fine glass particles from process water each year and recycles them back into its glass furnaces T...

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