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Setup and Connections

Getting started

This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first five sections of the manual show you how to
get your TV set up and connected, run the Interactive
Setup, program the remote, and use all of the menus,
features, 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.

Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these tip boxes.
There are some important tips that will
help you get the most from your TV.

Interactive Setup

➣➣

Using the Menu System

Using the remote

3

4

Features and Controls

Reference

6

5

2

Setup and connections

1

Setup and connections

Interactive Setup

1

2

➣➣

Using the Menu System

Using the remote

3

4

Features and Controls

Reference

6

5

Setup and connections

Interactive Setup

1

2

Using the Menu System

Using the remote

3

4

Features and Controls

Reference

6

5

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Страница 2: ...d non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the screen Such images include network logos 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 ...

Страница 3: ...e TV 10 Interactive Setup 11 Using Point and Select 12 Entering Setup 12 Selecting a Language 13 Auto Channel Search 13 The GUIDE Pius Gold System 14 Setting Up the GUIDE PIus Gold 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 ...

Страница 4: ... 38 Getting In Out of the GUIDE Plus Gold System 39 Downloading Data 39 The Different GUIDE Plus Gold System Menus 39 Grid Guide 40 Sort 41 Schedule 42 Messages 43 Editor 43 PIP Picture in Picture Operation 45 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 Par...

Страница 5: ... information and your warranty Well if your TV s out of the box let s get started Check out the notes that have been added throughout the manual in these tip boxes There are some important tips that will help you get the most from your TV Interactive Setup Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls Reference 6 5 2 Setup and connections 1 Setup and connections Interactive Setu...

Страница 6: ...mportant 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 This Connection Will Not Allow You to Use Your Picture in Picture 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 Pictu...

Страница 7: ...Not Allow You to Use Picture in Picture 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 Picture in Picture 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 cables to your VCR or other video component C...

Страница 8: ...r better video quality picture 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 Audio Outputs Connect to an audio receiver or amplifier for variable controlled or fixed level stereo output Back of the TV The diagram below descri...

Страница 9: ...able with three heads on each end We show individual cables in these sample connections Either may be used but you must be sure to connect Video to Video Right to Right and Left to Left Video yellow Right Audio red Left Audio white VCR 1 L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 TV VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO R L CABLE ANTENNA VCR CONTROL IN OUT CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA Coaxial Cables Carries...

Страница 10: ...ch 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 SATELLITE RECEIVER VCR 1 TV S VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SATELLITE IN CH3 CH4 IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VIDEO R L MONO S VIDEO AUDIO R L CABLE ANTENNA VCR CONTROL IN OUT SATELLITE SIGN...

Страница 11: ...eled infrared remote sensor and others do not If your component is labeled affix the IR controller directly over 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 Hold the component s remote control not the remote that came with your TV so that it is touching the front of the component 2 Slowly move the remot...

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

Страница 13: ...ble channels Set up the GUIDE Plus Gold 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 Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls Reference 6 5 Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features ...

Страница 14: ...n first used or after a power outage your television needs to be set up Would you like to begin now Press MENU to begin setup or Press CLEAR to exit You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu 1 Press MENU to bring up the Main menu TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Control 7 GUIDE Plus Menu 8 Setup 0 Exit 2 Point to Setup and press MENU...

Страница 15: ... MENU or OK to select that language Auto Channel Search 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 SETUP Would you like the TV to search for all available channels 1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for ch...

Страница 16: ...kip this step Setting Up the GUIDE PIUS Gold System To complete GUIDE Plus Gold setup the GUIDE Plus Gold 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...

Страница 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 0 to use VIDEO INPUT When the GUIDE Plus Gold system correctly identifies the correct code for your VCR the VCR s tuner changes to channel 9 Select YES if the VCR automatically changed to channel 9 or NO if it did not If you select NO t...

Страница 18: ...ts first download it sets the time for you automatically SETUP Would you like to set the time on the TV 1 Set time 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel SET TIME AM Enter01to12forthehour Press MENU to exit 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 P...

Страница 19: ...our TV 1 Use TV with a VCR 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video Input SET VCR1 CHANNEL 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 tuning The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel When you set the VCR2 channel you re tel...

Страница 20: ... the DVD Channel auto tuning The next step 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 ...

Страница 21: ...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 SETUP Would you like to use a cable box or satellite unit with your TV 1 Use with cable or satellite 2 Skip this step 1 ...

Страница 22: ...on labeling the channels 4 Repeat this process for each of your channels Then press MENU or OK to continue The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory What Now Now that you ve finished the interactive setup you can sit back relax and enjoy the TV Or Program the Remote Since you ve gone this far you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control your VCR DVD player satellite receiver or oth...

Страница 23: ...up and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls 5 Reference 6 Modes of Operation 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 remote...

Страница 24: ...ning 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 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...

Страница 25: ...up the small picture in picture window Press again to remove the PIP window When PIP Caption Display 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 con...

Страница 26: ...program VCR1 VCR2 etc Note that the AUX button can only be programmed using direct code entry See the next section for details While holding the device button press and hold ON OFF until the red light on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Press and release PLAY then wait five seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program ...

Страница 27: ...ble 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 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 sele...

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Страница 29: ...eginning 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 Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls Reference 6 5 Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls Refe...

Страница 30: ...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 CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and ...

Страница 31: ... changing SET TIME AM Enter01to12forthehour Press MENU to exit 1 Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer 2 Press the right arrow to move to the next column then use the digits to enter a number 3 When you have finished entering information press MENU or OK If the control panel is not set to the current time use the arrows to go back over the columns and the digits to make ...

Страница 32: ...EO when you tune to a program that is broadcast in stereo Expanded Stereo Electronically widens sound from stereo broadcasts stereo VCRs digital satellite systems DVD players and LaserDisc players for a fuller more spacious sound Sound Logic Stereo Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material Eliminates the need to constantly a...

Страница 33: ...e 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 the Remote to Select an Audio Processor You can chan...

Страница 34: ...rmal 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 switch from channel to channel Choose On or Off depending on your preference Color Warmth...

Страница 35: ...h captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information PIP Closed Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown in the Picture in Picture 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...

Страница 36: ...es you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area Closed Captioning Modes 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 CLOSED CAPTION MODE 1 CC1 ...

Страница 37: ...nnels 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 character label for each channel Hold the button down to scroll quickly through the characters Press RESET to...

Страница 38: ...ou used an S Video cable input channel when you press the specified component button TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus Menu 8 Setup 0 Exit CHANNEL 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List and Labels 0 Exit 4 Auto Tuning 1 Signal Type Time Menu Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV bef...

Страница 39: ...ontrols with which your TV is equipped In this section you will learn how to use The GUIDE Plus Gold Menu system PIP Picture In Picture control Parental controls including V Chip rating limits Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3 4 Features and Controls Reference 6 5 Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu System Using the remote 3...

Страница 40: ...s Gold display options On Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus Gold system when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV Off Disables the GUIDE Plus Gold system from being displayed when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus Gold demonstration until it is turned off To end the Continuous Demo press MENU The following sections tell y...

Страница 41: ...s occur several times a day The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus Gold data to download If the TV loses power or is unplugged GUIDE Plus Gold program information may be lost When power is restored make sure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus Gold program will complete a download at the next available time Channel Mapping If more than one cable company services your area you m...

Страница 42: ...e TV turns on the GUIDE Plus Gold system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the View window Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want This will highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide Press OK to tune to the highlighted channel If the view window is u...

Страница 43: ...up and down arrows to highlight a subcategory For example highlight All and press OK 4 When the listing comes up All Movies are displayed Use the and v arrows to browse the list one at a time Use CH and CHv to browse through the list one page at a time You can also view the next seven days programming by pressing the right arrow 5 Select MENU to return to the menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR to ex...

Страница 44: ...u have successfully created a timer to watch or record 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 Gold 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 to highlight the program you want to edit Then ...

Страница 45: ...ages screen 5 Then use the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the next section 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 channels For instance you may disab...

Страница 46: ... 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 Troubleshooting 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 ...

Страница 47: ...nel number is the one you are controlling 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 PIP 1 Press the PIP button on the remote The PIP window appears on the screen 2 Turn on the VCR 3 Press the TV button then press WHO INPUT until you see the VCR signa...

Страница 48: ... pictures until you put the remote in TV mode Just press the TV button No signal or bad reception Most VCRs and satellite receivers have an antenna or TV button If your cable or off air antenna goes into your VCR or satellite receiver then into your TV try pressing the antenna or TV button on the front of the component Tip If programmed to control your VCR the ANTENNA button on the remote acts as ...

Страница 49: ...rols 0 Exit The software inside your TV comes turned off so if you choose not to implement it you can just ignore it Age Based Rating TV MA TV 14 TV PG TV G TV Y7 TV Y Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only 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 indecen...

Страница 50: ...k 6 Lock Parental Controls 0 Exit C o n t e n t V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT R a t i n g S t a t u s T V M A V I E W D L S V F V V V V R A T I N G S T A T U S T V M A V i e w T V 1 4 V i e w T V P G V i e w T V G V i e w T V Y 7 V i e w T V Y V i e w D L S V F V V V V V V V V V V V V V P r e s s v t o s e l e c t r a t i n g P r e s s M E N U t o e x i t Content V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV M...

Страница 51: ...en View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block and B C o n t e n t V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT R a t i n g S t a t u s T V P G B l o c k D L S V F V B B B B R A T I N G S T A T U S T V M A B l o c k T V 1 4 B l o c k T V P G B l o c k T V G V i e w T V Y 7 V i e w T V Y V i e w D L S V F V B B B B B B B B B B B V P r e s s v t o v i ...

Страница 52: ...e containing adult language To block program content 1 Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch 2 Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field 3 Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears In the example above you w...

Страница 53: ...s 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 language content C o n t e n t V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT R a t i n g S t a t u s T V 1 4 V i e w D L S V F V V V V V R A T I N G S T A T U S T V M A V i e w T V 1 4 ...

Страница 54: ...trols Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View 1 Highlight the rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating you want to view 2 Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field Press the up and down arrows to change the button from Block to View For example if movies with a rating o...

Страница 55: ...ove access to any remote capable of controlling the front panel while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the set...

Страница 56: ... control TV Maybe batteries in remote are weak 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 Guide comes on when...

Страница 57: ... Closed Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu GUIDE Plus Gold 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 Gold system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box when changing channels ...

Страница 58: ...ion Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete For screen sizes larger than 26 Request 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 ...

Страница 59: ...de the U S A Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage Product registration Please complete 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 o...

Страница 60: ...elded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables Most audio video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA type phono connectors Screw on Coaxial Connector Standard Audio Video cable with RCA type phono plugs such as No VH83 Round 75 ohm coaxial cable Push on Connector Flat 300 ohm twin lead cable VH81 3 ft VH89 6 f...

Страница 61: ...iscover Card preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH 5 00 Please complete other side also All accessories are subject to availability Screw on antenna cable 3 ft VH81 4 95 Screw on antenna cable 6 ft VH82 6 95 Push on antenna cable 6 ft VH89 5 95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH83 5 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 9 95 S Video Cable 6 ft VH976 7 95 S Vid...

Страница 62: ...MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard My card expires My card expires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Prices are subject to change without notice Name Street Apt...

Страница 63: ...T1 36 Interactive Setup 12 IR Controller Attaching to Other Components 9 Locating IR Sensors on Your Components 9 L Labels 20 35 Language 13 33 Languages Selecting 13 List Labels 20 Locating IR sensors 9 M Main Menu 12 Memory 35 Menu 28 Button 12 Language 13 33 Messages 43 Mono 30 Mute 30 N Normal List 35 P Parental Controls Channel Block 53 Front Panel Block 53 Locking Unlocking 53 Menu 47 Pictur...

Страница 64: ... Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA TOCOM 15455160 The following materials were used in printing this publication Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 100 RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 40 POST CONSUMER ...

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