RCA P46728 User Manual Download

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Page 1: ...USER S GUIDE 9_z 3i CO ...

Page 2: ...cular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical A Product Registration Card is packed with your set Please fill out the card and return it immediately Your prompt submission of this card confirms your right to the protection available under the terms and conditions of the warranty and also allows us ...

Page 3: ...General Instructions 18 Setting Closed Captioning 19 Setting the Sleep Timer 20 Setting the Alarm 21 Labeling Channels 22 Parental Control 23 Channel Memory Autoprogramming Channels 24 Channel Memory Erasing Adding Channels 24 Changing Antenna Input 25 Setting up VCR Channels 26 Setting up Cable Box Channel 27 Detailed Connections Tips to Read Before Connecting Components 28 Monitor Panel 29 Anten...

Page 4: ...irectly in front of the TV about 10 18 feet from the screen Picture brightness will decrease if you sit to the extreme left or right of the TV Your Projection TV is designed to provide a watchable picture when viewed within the full 160 horizontal viewing area During daylight hours you may also see some reflection on the screen from exterior light sources If so you may wish to use drapes or screen...

Page 5: ...ed level Press the CHAN up or down button to select a channel in memory You can also press two number buttons to select a channel To select a 3 digit cable channel up to channel 128 press and hold number button 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers Channels 2 13 were programmed into the channel memory for you at the factory so pressing CHAN up or down stops at these chan...

Page 6: ...MEM function Select thedesired channel number by pressing the CHAN up or down button or by pressing the two corresponding number buttons Then press to add a channel or press to erase a channel Details are on page 24 9 Set the clock 1 Repeatedly press the MENUopROG button to select the SETUP MENU and then press Press MENUopROG repeatedly again to select the CLOCK SET display 2 Press and hold the bu...

Page 7: ...press MENUopROG to select SETUP MENU and then press Repeatedly press MENUopROG to select desired function and then press or to adjust it Details begin on page 18 LC_k_Set_ _Hr M n _ iL i _ _ _ Review other features Later after you feel comfortable with your TV and remote control you can review the detailed control descriptions and special features covered in this manual_ You canusethe rest of this...

Page 8: ...volume The volume display will automatically appear on the screen when you press the VOL buttons _ _ CH Channel Buttons Press CH up to see the next higher channel in memory Press CH down to see the next lower channel in memory You can add or erase channels in memory as desired Details are on page 24 _ MENU Button Press repeatedly until the menu you want to display is selected then press or Next pr...

Page 9: ...he TV s channel number whenever you change channels or press the remote s TV or DISPLAY button When the channel numbers areblue you are watching the signals from the ANTA antenna input If you change the ANTENNA A B function to B the color of the channel numbers will change to yellow to let you know you are watching the signals from the ANT B input The word STEREO appears next to the channel number...

Page 10: ...until it snaps back together The operation of the remote will probably not be affected Installing Replacing Batteries 1 Turnthe remote control face down 2 Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover and slide it off 3 Install four AAA batteries in the battery compartment as shown Make sure you insert the negative end of each battery first 4 Replace the cover and turn remote over face up Not...

Page 11: ...cted in step 1 To control a different component f n st press its component button VCR1 VCR2 LD SAT CABLE AUDIO or TV and then press the desired function button Note Not all components have functions that can be controlled by these buttons but you can experiment with your particular models to discover exactly which buttons will control it The TVbutton automatically controls your TV no additional pr...

Page 12: ... Button Press POWER to turn off TV CHAN Buttons Press CHAN up to select the next higher channel in channel memory Press CHAN down to select the next lower channel in channel memory You can add or erase channels in memory as desired Details are on page 24 VOL Buttons Press VOL up to increase volume Press VOL down to decrease volume DISPL IY Button Displays time if clock has been set and channel num...

Page 13: ...d channel 92 accesses the INPUT 2 jacks ANTENNA Button Because your TV has two different antenna inputs on the back labeled ANT A and ANTB you can connect more than one antenna or signal source Press the ANTENNA button to switch from one input to the other The color of the channel numbers on the screen indicates which antenna input you are watching The channel numbers are blue for ANTA and yellow ...

Page 14: ...noying differences in tint between the small and large picture by electronically coupling the S VIDEO input to the INPUT 1 input If you have programmed the VCR1 or VCR2 LD button to automatically select channel 90 as described on page 26 press VCR1 or VCR2 LD ChangingChannels PIP To change channels on the picture from the TV press the TV button on the remote and then press either the CHAN up or do...

Page 15: ...N OFFBUTFON PiP MOVE PIP SWAPBUTTON SWAP FREEZE 0 MOVEPIPBu n ON FREEZE BUTrON MOVE PiP SWAP FREEZE PIP J m Press and release MOVE PIP to move the small picture to the next comer Press SWAP to switch the small picture with the main picture Press FREEZE to freeze the small picture Press FREEZE again to return to an action picture Pressing the PIP button will cancel PIP and remove the little picture...

Page 16: ... simply press the or button on the remote co ntroI The last function you adjusted will reappear on the TV screen Adjusting for a Color Picture that Pleases You 1 Decrease color to minimum This will leave a black and white image on the screen 2 Adjust contrast until the picture pleases you 3 Adjust brightuess until the black parts of the picture appear black You may need to wait until the picture s...

Page 17: ...rs with remote only 1 Turn on the TV and select a channel that is active in your area Allow the TV to operate at least ten minutes before converging 2 Repeatedly press the VIDEO button until the CONVERGENCE function is selected 3 Then press the button to display the pattern i q _USE VOL TV TO EXIT 4 When properly converged all three colors in the pattern red bide and green should align to form whi...

Page 18: ...ffer the program in another language Your TV lets you know when SAP audio is available by displaying an asterisk on the screen after the stereo indicator like this STEREO If you want to listen to the SAP channel when the asterisk appears change the STEREO SAP function to its SAP setting The SAP setting will only appear in the function when SAP is available Your TV will then reproduce the SAP audio...

Page 19: ...high quality external speakers optimizes the sound performance of your IV SRS Sound Retrieval System and the SRS logo e are registered wademazks of SRS Labs Inc Turning OnSRS 0 1 Repeatedly press the MENUopROG button to select AUDIO MENU press and then repeatedly press MENU PROG again to select SRS ON OFF function Note You can also change the SRS ON OFF function between ON and OFF without going th...

Page 20: ...nel Control function works hand in hand with the PARENTAL CONTROL function It lets you select the chanfiels you want to lock out First select the channel number you want to lock out and then press to change this function from NORMAL to LOCKED When the PARENTAL CONTROL function is set to ON the channels you locked with this function cannot be viewed When you press or to start the AUTOPROGRAM functi...

Page 21: ...ormation CC are applicable When Captions 1 is available the word Captioned appears on the screen when you change channels or press the TV or DISPLAY button on the remote The word Captioned does not appear to tell you if Captions 2 or either Text mode is available Setting Closed Captioning with or without remote 1 Repeatedly press MENUopROG to select SETUP MENU and then press or to display setup fu...

Page 22: ... on Each time you press the or button the time will increase 30 minutes up to 4 hours Then the time display will start over The amount of time remaining before the TV shuts itself off will appear in the sleep timer menu whenever you display the SLEEP TIMER function 1 hour and 23 minutes remaining 3 When finished the display will automatically disappear from the screen in a few seconds To make it d...

Page 23: ...the alarm settings When the firstALARM function is selected pressing or will switch the setting between ON and OFF Set this function to ON if you want to activate the alarm When this function is set to OFF the alarm is deactivated and the IV will not turn on or off by itself Note If SET CLOCK is displayed next to ALARM you will need to set the clock time before you will be able to turn on the alar...

Page 24: ...s you back to the previous letter frame o o Press to enter the CHAN LABEL function Four blank letter frames will appear under the channel number Select the channel number you want to label by pressing the CHAN up or down button or by pressing two number buttons o Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the name is complete You can now label another channel if desired by selecting the channel number and repeati...

Page 25: ...e instructions below will first tell you how to turnparental control on or off with the PARENTALCTRL function and then how to lock desired channels with the CHAN CTRL function 2 To lock channels press the MENUopROG button to select the CHAN CTRL function 1 Repeatedly press MENUopROG to select SETUP MENU and then press or to display setup functions Repeatedly press MENUopROG to select the PARENTAL ...

Page 26: ...o Connect home antenna s or cable TV to your set After you have turned on the TV and adjusted the volume repeatedly press MENU PROG to select SETUP MENU and then press or to display the setup functions Repeatedly press MENUopROG to select the A UTOPROGRAM function 3 Press either or to begin autoprogramming The TV will first program all channels for ANTA input and then program all channels for ANT ...

Page 27: ... and one for ANT B input This allows you to add or delete channels into each channel memory as desired When you use the AUTOPROGRAM function the TV automatically checks both inputs and sets up a separate channel memory for each Changing Antenna Input with remote 1 Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control to switch from the ANTA input to the ANTB input The color of the channel numbers will ch...

Page 28: ... 1 Repeatedly press MENU PROG to 4 If you have another VCR connected select SETUP MENU and then press to the TV press MENUopROG to or to display the setup functions select the VCR 2 CHAN function Repeatedly press MENU PROG to select the VCR 1 CHAN function 2 Enter the channel number you want to program by pressing two digit buttons on the remote control The channel number you enter is the channel ...

Page 29: ...n be operated by the SAT CABLE button on the remote as described on page 33 Pressing the SAT CABLE button will then not only switch the remote to cable mode but will also automatically tune the TV to the proper channel for viewing the picture from the cable box Setting Up Cable Box Channel with or without remote 1 Repeatedly press MENUopROG to select the SETUP MENU and then press or to display the...

Page 30: ...n the component s power button is switched off If the outlet is labeled unswitched that means power will aiways be available at that outlet even when the component is turned off Depending on the size of your system you may prefer to use an extension cord or a multiple adapter to get enough outlets for all your components The power cords on your RCA components are polarized one blade is wider than ...

Page 31: ...o record must be displayed on theTV screenduring recording Videosignals from the S VIDEO connectorcan not be recorded from the SELECT OUT VIDEOjack Torecord from an S VHScomponent connectedto the S VIDEO connector you must also connectthe videocable to the VIDEOINPUT1 jack andthen selectchannel 91 on the TV scween On screendisplayssuchas menus andstatus displays can not be recorded from thisjack S...

Page 32: ...me Antenna sl _ VHF or UHF Only _ _ or Antenna Adapter VHF UHF Combination such as RCA 193983 CABLE N_ITENNA _ITA BACK ANT B _ OFTV C D OR If the antenna cables coming from your home antenna s are a 75 ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF channels 2 13 and a 300 ohm flat twin lead cable for UHF channels 14 69 connect them to your set like this Incoming UHF Cables From _ and Home Antenna s VHF ...

Page 33: ...m if your cable company requires a converter decoder box that cannot be controlled by remote control Scrambled Cable TV Channels Some cable TV decoders require that you manually switch from regular to scrambled channels on the decoder whenever you wish to view the premium pay channels By connecting the decoder to the ANTA input and CONVERTER output on the TV as shown here you can switch between th...

Page 34: ...n then be seen whenever the TV is receiving the ANTA signals The cable TV channels that are scrambled can then be seen thru the converter box and then thru the VCR whenever the TV is receiving the ANTB Sigmds Most VCRs will feed the signal thru their antenna jacks even when the VCR is turned off This allows you to watch scrambled channels from the converter box without having to turn on _te VCR Th...

Page 35: ...e number If the right number was entered the cable box should turn on Pressing the CHAN buttons should then also change channels on the cable box If the cable box does not react to the remote or if the remote turns on the cable box but does not change channels repeat steps 1 thru 4 with another code number Operating Notes After the remote is programmed it will turn on the cable box whenever you pr...

Page 36: ...emium pay channels in which the signal is scrambled Descrambling these signals for normal viewing requires the use of a descrambler device cable box which is generally provided by the cable company How you connect the cable boxto your TV depends upon whether or not the cable box can be controlled by remote control The TV s remote can also control most brands of cable boxes so ff your cable box is ...

Page 37: ...cond audio video device to INPUT 2 select channel 92 on the TV to view whatever the second device is playing Note You can program your TV to automaticallyselect the proper VCR input channel 91 or 92 when you press the VCR 1 or VCR2 LD button Details are on page 26 AUOtO oko Incoming Cable Coaxial Antenna Cable such as RCA AH037 Shown here is a simplified method of connecting a VCR to your IV The p...

Page 38: ...d to the INPUT 2 jacks Notes Signals from the S VIDEO connector do not come thruthe SELECT OUT jacks To record from an S Video component remember to also connect the regular video cable to the VIDEO INPUT I jack and then tune to channel 91 You will not be able to record the picture in picture inset picture or any of the menus or status displays S VI IS Super VHS VCR This connection allows you to r...

Page 39: ...l the VCR even if the remote is in the TV Mode The ANTENNA MENU PROG CLEAR and D1SPLAYbuttons are for RCA VCRs only VCR1 and VCR2 LD Buttons Press to turn on VCR and put remote in VCR Mode Press the TV button to put remote back into q V Mode POWER Button Press to turn off VCR REW Rewind Button Press while VCR is stopped to rewind tape Press while VCR is playing to search backward PLAY Button Press...

Page 40: ...ed on and off remotely iffyou have this type of VCR you can test the code number b y pressing the CHAN button instead of the POWER button Make sure the VCR is already turned on when you test the code number Operating Notes After the remote is programmed it will turn on the VCR whenever you press VCR1 or VCR2 LD and then POWER Some VCRs turn on automatically when you press VCR1 or VCR2 LD You ll be...

Page 41: ...nel 90 on the TV to view whatever the camcorder is playing S VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder This connection allows you to record onto the camcorder whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen Audio Back of IV AV IN Jack Audio Video In J This connection will let you record onto the camcorder whatever is being displayed on the screen such as a TV program You ll also be able to record signa...

Page 42: ...lNPUT2jacks on the TV as shown here If the computer or other device has monaural audio output only one AUDIO OUT jack instead of L and R connect it to the TV s R MONOjack This will enable the TV to reproduce the sound through both the left and right speakers To View Signals From Computer If you connected the computer to the TV s INPUT 1jacks select channel 91 on the TV so you can see whatever sign...

Page 43: ... 11 Adjust the amplifier for normal listening Then control sound with the VOL and MUTE buttons on the TV s remote _mo Audio Video Cables CASSEn E RECORDER such as RCA AH069G OR AMPLIFIER tmu_ r _ If your stereo amplifier is partof a system that has its own remote control connect it to the SELF CT OUT jacks as shown here The fixed level audio signal present at these jacks is also ideal for connecti...

Page 44: ...tions of the audio equipment Depending on the age brand model and type of audio equipment some models may not be able to respond to all the function buttons listed below You will want to experiment with each button to determine the exact function for your component POWER Press to turn on component Press again to turn off Some components will turn on automatically when you press this button VOL Pre...

Page 45: ...ncoded movies broadcast or tape give the best surround effect but regular stereo and mono programs will also benefit Connecting Speakers to Back of Amplifier or Receiver If you connect an Amplifier or Receiver to your TV connect the speakers to the Amplifier Receiver instead of the TV Sound from the TV will then come through the Amplifier Receiver and the TV s internal speakers You can turn off th...

Page 46: ...omponents farther apart or need additional cables Antenna Cables Screw on Antenna 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 Antenna Cable Attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV Ends push on for a quick connection _037 3 ft G...

Page 47: ...able 5 ft AH070G 7 99 Gold Tipped Stereo Audio Cable 3 ft AH072G 8 99 Gold Tipped Dubbing Cable 6 ft AH075G 10 99 Gold Tipped Dubbing Cable 6 ft AH077G 14 99 VCR Connection Kit AVH500 32 95 S VHS Video Cable 8 ft VAA020 29 95 Replacement Power Cord 5 l 2 ft 187802 10 15 Antenna Adapter 193983 6 95 A_tenna Mixer 193984 10 73 Antenna Mixer 197551 10 95 Replacement Remote Control CRK70D2 233063 41 00...

Page 48: ...between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Tmae Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form 1 800 338 0376 Most times your order will be shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt If ever it is not possible to ship within 30 days we Will notify you with an update on your order and an option to cancel To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order for...

Page 49: ...iture polish will mar their appearance They can be easily cleaned with a damp soft cloth To clean the screen you can wipe it with a damp soft cloth A very diluted mild soap can be used on the screen if it is extremely dirty You can also use a non abrasive glass cleaner like Windex or Glass Plus with a soft cloth Be sure to apply cleaner to a cloth Do not put cleaner directly on the screen Do not u...

Page 50: ...l make sure remote is in V Mode by first pressing the TV button Try unplugging set for two minutes and then turning it on again Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the component TV or VCR you are trying to control Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will...

Page 51: ...TEREO SAP function is in STEREO mode Can t get two channels in Pix in Pix Try another channel Try adjusting VOLUME BASS and TREBLE controls If station is sending stereo try changing STEREO SAP function to MONO setting for clearer sound Try adjusting SRS O controls to turn SRS O off or on If using the VCR1 or VCR2 LD button make sure it is programmed to select the proper video input channel as desc...

Page 52: ...Noclosed captioning Blackbarsappear onthescreen TurnontheCAPTIONING function TV program does not have closed captioning I Turn off the CAPTIONING function 5O ...

Page 53: ... Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your television Damage from misuse or neglect Remote control batteries A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional...

Page 54: ...ton 13 MUTE Button 11 NORM UNIFIED Switch 38 OFF TIME Function 21 ON TIME Function 21 On Screen Displays 7 Optional Accessories 45 46 47 Order Form Accessories 45 46 PARENTAL CONTROL Display 7 23 PARENTAL CTRL Function 18 23 PAUSE Button 37 42 PICTURE RESET Function _ 14 Picture Adjustments i 14 Picture Memory 14 Picture in Picture 12 13 Picture in Picture Buttons 11 12 13 PIP Button 11 12 13 PLAY...

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