RCA F19436 manual

T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. 1571963A Cover 4/9/02, 12:58 PM 1[...]

G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C 3 , PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc. THOMSON MUL TIMEDIA INC. AND GEMST AR ARE NOT IN ANY WA Y LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM INFORMA TION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN[...]

Introduction 1 Key Features Over view Y our TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following infor mation summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. On-screen Pr ogram Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-scre[...]

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T able of Contents 3 Introduction Key Features Overview ...................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ............................................................................................. 1 V -Chip: Parental Controls ..........................................................................[...]

T able of Contents 4 GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ................................................................. 29 Channel Banner ................................................................................ 30 Parental Contr ols and V -Chip ........................................................... 31 How V -Chip Works ..........................[...]

5 Chapter 1 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • Why Y ou Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • Ho[...]

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 G-LINK cable Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable Choose Y our Connection There are several ways to connect your TV . Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV . Cables Needed to Connect Components to Y our TV The pictures below s[...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV). B. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO input jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 TV Only 1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV . Go to page 13 2. If you’re connecting a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV . Next step, place the wands of t[...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 INPUTS C H 3 C H 4 SA TELLITE RECEIVER L R VIDEO OUT OUT TO TV SA TELLITE IN IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO TV (back panel) ANTENNA Fr o m C able o r An t enn a S a t elli t e Si g na l VIDEO AUDIO G-LINK L/MONO R 2A 2B 3A 1A 1B 3B 4 TV VCR Satellite 1571963A.01 Setup 4/9/02, 12:58 PM 10[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the AUDIO input jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite Receiver . B. Connect the video cable (yellow) to th[...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 VCR 03 CHANNEL CABLE BOX VCR 03 CHANNEL SENSOR SENSOR Connect to G-LINK jack on the back of the TV . TV (back panel) ANTENNA G-LINK VIDEO AUDIO INPUTS L/MONO R Why Y ou Should Connect This G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to move through the menu system. O K Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Put Batteries in the Remote 1. Remove the battery compart[...]

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Espa ñol 3 Français SETUP Would you like the TV to search for all available channels? 1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step Tip T o access the setup menus manually , press MENU and choose Setup. Tip If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Ti p If you’re not sure which channel is the cable box’ s output channel, consult the book that came with your cable box or contact your cable company . Step 1: Identifying Y our TV’ s Location 1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control. If your country isn ’ t highlighted, press t[...]

Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 3. Highlight the channel to which you have to tune your TV in order to see cable programming, and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G- LINK cable to your TV and cable box). Notes: Channel 03 is the most common. Choose Video1/AUX if your cable box is connected to your TV with audio/video ca[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 Step 3: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.). 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press[...]

Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 Ti p Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. 4. Look at the front of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes and press OK. If your VCR didn ’ t change to channel 09, you[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV , the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV , the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings. • If the program informat[...]

Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 0 INPUT SKIP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 INFO MENU GUIDE CLEAR VOL CHAN MUTE POWER GO BACK O K The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. T o enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press a[...]

Chapter 2 21 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items • Channel Banner • Parental Contr ols and V -Chip 1571963A.02 Features 4/9/02, 12:59 PM 21[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 22 Chapter 2 About the GUIDE Plus+ System The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR. Y ou must first set up the GUIDE Plus+ Menu system in order to view this on-screen program guide (see Chapter 1 for [...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 23 Press GUIDE on the remote contr ol to see the GUIDE Plus+ system. T o remove the program guide from the scr een, press OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR. Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System To enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote. • Press and hold MENU for 2 seconds on the front panel. [...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 24 Chapter 2 Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers. When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear: • W atch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedu[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 25 Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. T o Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn ’ t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 26 Chapter 2 News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn ’ t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar . 3. Use the arrows to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV , it will appear i[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 27 Messages menu selection T o r emove 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 on the remote to select the Menu bar. 3. Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selec[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 28 Chapter 2 Channels Y ou can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. Y ou can restore disabled channels at a later point in time. 1. If the Guide Plus+ system isn ’ t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 29 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Pr ogram T o find out more infor mation about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box. Requesting more information about a particular show displays the PlusCode progr[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 30 Chapter 2 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner . The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Sample displays on a Channel Banner . 12:01 ESPN 60 SA[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 31 Par ental Controls and V -Chip The Par ental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. The first three choices in the Parental Contr ols menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to [...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 32 Chapter 2 V -Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. T o set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Contr ols from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 33 - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-MA VIEW ^ DL S V F V VV V RATING STATUS TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View DL S V F V VV V VV V V VV V V V Press ^/v to select rating. Press MENU to exit. Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block/view state of age[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 34 Chapter 2 4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field. 5 . Press the up or down arrow button 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) . 6. Press OK on the remote to return to the me[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 35 Blocking Specific Content Themes Y ou can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V , FV and TV-Y on your screen. See the beginning of this section for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for highe[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 36 Chapter 2 Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the content themes back to (V) View : 1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) V iew . 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the age-based ratings unt[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 2 37 Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. T o block movies: 1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to f[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 38 Chapter 2 V -Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “ unrated ” can be viewed. Note that “ unrated ” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and program[...]

Chapter 3 39 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Using the TV ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Y our TV ’ s Menu System • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu • Time Menu 1571963A.03 Menu 4/9/02, 1[...]

Using the TV ’ s Menu System 40 Chapter 3 Ti p Feel free to explore the menu system. If you ’ re ever unsure where you are in the menu system, or you ’ re just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again. How to Use Y our TV ’ s Menu System Y ou use the buttons on the remote or the front of[...]

Using the TV ’ s Menu System Chapter 3 41 Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program ’ s audio in a second language, if one is available. The word SAP appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is broadcast with SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also used to broadcast a program ’ s audio with descriptions of the[...]

Using the TV ’ s Menu System 42 Chapter 3 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 SCREEN 1 Closed-Caption Display 2 Closed-Caption Mode 3 Menu Language 0 Exit Screen Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning inform[...]

Using the TV ’ s Menu System Chapter 3 43 T urning off Closed-Caption 1. Select Screen from the Main menu. 2. Press OK to select Closed-Caption Display. 3. Highlight Off Always and press OK. The closed captioning is turned off and you go back to the Screen menu. Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current ante[...]

Using the TV ’ s Menu System 44 Chapter 3 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 TIME 1 Sleep Timer 2 Schedule 3 Set Time 0 Exit 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. [...]

Chapter 4 45 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • The Front of Y our TV • Care and Cleaning • Limited W arranty • Accessory Or der Form • Index 1571963A.04 Other 4/9/02, 12:59 PM 45[...]

Other Information 46 Chapter 4 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the T roubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won ’ t turn on • Press the POWER button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “ live ” by plugging[...]

Other Information Chapter 4 47 T r oubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, select the Setup option, and provide the correct information on the following screens. Go to pages 15-16 for detailed instructions. • The channel might be empt[...]

Other Information 48 Chapter 4 Scheduled W atch or Record doesn ’ t occur • Check Schedule for timer conflicts. Go to page 26 for instructions. • Make sure the wands of the G-LINK cable are placed in front of the remote sensor(s) on the component(s). • Make sure your VCR is turned off during the time you ’ ve scheduled to record a program[...]

Other Information Chapter 4 49 The Front of Y our 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. Press and hold MENU for two seconds to access t[...]

Other Information 50 Chapter 4 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges. • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begin[...]

Other Information Chapter 4 51 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. Limitation of W arranty: • THE W ARRANTY ST ATED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRANTY APPLICA[...]

Other Information 52 Chapter 4 Glossary Antenna A device used to send or receive electromagnetic waves through the air . In television, an antenna can be alternative to cable service but does not receive cable channels such as CNN. Audio Input Used to connect line-level stereo coming from a VCR, laserdisc player and other components. Audio inputs a[...]

Other Information Chapter 4 53 ✂ Detach Here All accessories are subject to availability . Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model. Please complete other side also Prices are subject to change without notice. T otal Merchandise ......................... Sales T ax ......................................... We ar e r equired by law to co[...]

Other Information 54 Chapter 4 T o Order T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 T o place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit [...]

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Index Chapter 4 61 A Accessories 53 Advanced connections 11 Age-Based Ratings 32 ANTENNA jack 8, 9, 11 Arrow buttons 20 Audio Menu 40 Processor 40 AUDIO jacks 8, 11 Audio/Video cable 7 Auto Channel Search 14, 43 Tuning 43 B Basic connections 8 Picture Controls 41 Batteries for the remote 13 Black Level 41 Block Age-Based Ratings 33 Front Panel 38 M[...]

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