RCA F25625 User Manual Download

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Page 2: ...mages 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 attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 5...

Page 3: ...ering 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 WHO INPUT Button 23 ...

Page 4: ...stem 38 Getting In Out of the GUIDE Plus System 39 Downloading Data 39 The Different GUIDE Plus System Menus 39 Grid Guide 40 Sort 41 Schedule 42 Messages 43 Editor 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 Troubleshoo...

Page 5: ...atures 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 1 SETUP A D CO ECt V V V V V I Check out the notesthat have been added throughout the manual in these Tip J Boxes There are some important tips that will help you...

Page 6: ...recautions that the stand or other furniture on which the TV is placed is properly located see Important Safeguards sheet and of adequate 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 r Before You Connect Protect against power surges Connect all components before plugging any power cords int...

Page 7: ...or cable box to the VCR and one connects from the VCR to the TV These cables carry both audio and video signals CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA VCR 1 OUT 0 0 VIDEO AUDIO iN FROM ANT II I OUT TO TV e TV VEDEO R AUDIO jMONO Ioo ol R L vcR o o CONTROL _ _ S VIDEO CABLE ANTENNA How to View the VCR To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to Channel 3 or 4 Later in the Interactive Setup section you will ...

Page 8: ...onding OUTPUTS and INPUTS Video to Video Right Audio to Right Audio etc VIDEO and Audio Inputs Connect any one of the following components VCR Internet Access Device Laserdisc Player DVD Player Satellite Receiver To view the component connected to VIDEO use the WHO INPUT button on the remote I_ VIDEO e VCR CONTROL S V_DEO t VCR Control Connect the GUIDE Plus system IR controller for one button rec...

Page 9: ... 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 amplifier on the top shelf of the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow...

Page 10: ...to TV mode then press WHO iNPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID or SVID input To watch the VCR in this connection enter 03 to tune to the VCR channel In the Interactive Setupyou can program the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you turn on your component TV Please note that models F25625 and l F27625 do not include an S Video jack or J Audi...

Page 11: ...er the sensor If the IR location 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 relea...

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: ...ically 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 CL AR 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 getup 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...

Page 15: ... The next 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 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 ll you skip Auto Channel Search now you can ac...

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: ...e channel 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 Oto use VIDEO INPUT Select YESifyou have a VCR or NOif not Answering NOautomatically 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 correctl...

Page 18: ...d to set the time Once the system has completed its first download it sets the time for you automatically 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: ...u System section Use TV with a VCR 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 remo...

Page 20: ...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 Menu System section 1 Press MENU or OK to ...

Page 21: ... CABLE button 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 Menu System section 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT CABLE choice list 2 Point to the choice that...

Page 22: ...ack 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 Yesor 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: ...oxes If you have an RCA GE or PROSCAINT component you probably don t need to program it at all I V V USING THE REMOTE V V 1 Modes of Operation 1 Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR cable box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the ...

Page 24: ... programed it to control Also turns on the TV if Auto Tuning is enabled SAT CABLE Puts the remote in SAT CABLE mode and if Auto Tuning is enabled it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel MUTE Reduces the 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 chann...

Page 25: ...el lists ANTENNA Functions as TV VCR button in VCR mode and TV receiver button in SAT CABLE mode REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC VCR STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs DVD players laserdisc players tape decks and CD players Pressing REC VCR when using the GUIDE Plus system sets the VCR to record a program USING THE WHO INPUT BUTTON Use the WHO INPUT butt...

Page 26: ...VCR SAT etc Press and hold 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 t...

Page 27: ...gered by the component buttons 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 ...

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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 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 Exit and 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 VCRI ON OFF TV B 3 DVD MaR2 AUX SAT CABLE MUTE SKIP SOUND GO BACK GUEDE ENFO MENU CLEAR 4 5 5 WHO INPUT ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC_VCR _ STOP PAUSE 1 Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer 2 Press the right arrow to move to...

Page 32: ... 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 stereo au...

Page 33: ...utput from the TV s audio output jacks 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 outputjacks to an external device such as a surround sound amplifier With Fixed Output On the TV s volume control tone c...

Page 34: ...select them easily if someone changes the settings Picture Presets Displays a 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 pictu...

Page 35: ...e MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Spanish or French Picture Tilt Your TV has an extra large picture tube which m...

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 Point...

Page 37: ...r antenna You can 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 CH 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 characte...

Page 38: ... input channel when you press the specified component button Video Input Source Lets you select whether or not you have used the S Video jack to connect a component If you are using the S Videojack in this way select S Video Input If not select Video Input This option is not available in models F25625 and F276225 TIME MENU Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of tim...

Page 39: ...s section introduces 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 Parental controls including V Chip rating limits V V V i 5 V FEATURES AND CONTROLS V 37 ...

Page 40: ... 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 7 GUIDE Plus Menu ABOUT THE GUIDE Plus SYSTEM The GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on s...

Page 41: ...on 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 ow vcr2 AUX _ CA_E A A mUlE S_p st UNO CO _AC_ R_VERSE PL_ FOR_RD 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...

Page 42: ... subject to change Grid Guide Action Buttons I Grid Guide Menu Selection Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the View window Record Press 3 on the remote to place a timer in...

Page 43: ...llowing Action buttons will appear on the bar Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the on line 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 progra...

Page 44: ...message The GUIDE 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 ...

Page 45: ... arrows 4 Press INFO to display the full text of the message If the text continues beyond the screen press INFO to view the next page of text Once you have reached the end of the message pressing INFO closes the expanded information and returns you to the Messages screen 5 Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the next section Messages Action Buttons I Messages Menu Selection Me...

Page 46: ...tor menu selection 4 Use the up and down arrows to select a channel Then use the Editor Menu Action Buttons as described in the next section Editor Menu Action Buttons Editor Selection Editor Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Editor menu the following Action buttons are available on the bar Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since entering the Editor Menu Change Press 2 o...

Page 47: ...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 download Review your setup information and make sure it is correct The TV must be off to download information Leave your TV off overnight for at least 10 hours to receive a download for your area If you are using a cable box make sure the cable...

Page 48: ... 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 Audio Program information Locked Displayed when Parental Controls are locked Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set 00 00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip SKIP timer You can program the...

Page 49: ... Themes 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 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...

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

Page 51: ... TV PG appears since the highest rating 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 I hen you change the status of ...

Page 52: ...ng you automatically 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 rig...

Page 53: ...Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the age based ratings 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 ...

Page 54: ...er 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 t...

Page 55: ... change the status of Channel Block If you do not the 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 0Nhen using this as a Parental Control method...

Page 56: ...ries 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 Guide comes on when I turn on TV The GUIDE Plus system automatically comes up when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV You can turn off this feature by selecting GUIDE Plus Auto Display from the GUIDE Plus Menu a...

Page 57: ...ption Display control panel in the Channel menu GUIDE Plus IR controllers not working Check to make sure the controllers are positioned correctly over the IR remote sensors Your 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 when changing channels CARE AND CLEA...

Page 58: ...rvice 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 nearest Au...

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: ...es in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables Antenna Cables 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 6 ft VH84 Video Cable 6 ft VH976 Video Cable 12 ft VH913 __ waySignal Splitter VH47 _ mplified Antenna ANT200 _ ntenna Mixer 193984 _emote Control CRK76TE1 240895 _ udio Video Adapter 228449 6 95 5 95 5 95 9 95 7 95 8 95 3 95 49 95 11 15 39 95 4 45 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise Sales Tax ___ We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each ...

Page 62: ...ur mailing label of waiting Name Street Apt City State Zip J Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change 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 between 8AM and 8PM EST...

Page 63: ...ttaching to other compo nents 9 locating IR sensors on your components 9 L Labels 20 35 Language 13 33 List Labels 20 35 Locating IR sensors 9 M Main menu 28 Memory 35 Menu Button 12 Language 13 33 Main 12 Using 28 Messages 43 Mono 30 Mute 30 46 N Normal List 35 Parental Controls Blocking TV shows 49 Channel Block 53 Front Panel Block 53 Locking unlocking 53 Menu 47 Rating limit screen 48 Picture ...

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