RCA F32650 manual

T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Please r ead this manual befor e operating this pr oduct for the first time. TOCOM 15893090 Models: F27650, F32650, F36650[...]

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . VCR Plus+, C 3 , PlusCode, G-LINK, and GUIDE Plus+ ar e trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VCR Plus+ and GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactur ed under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR I[...]

Intr oduction 1 Key Featur es Overview Y our TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more infor mation about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. On-scr een Pr ogram Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+™ system is an on[...]

2 Intr oduction Auto T uning Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific channel when you press a certain component (VCR, DVD player , etc.) button on the remote. Requirements: Set up Auto Tuning in the TV’s menu system. (Chapter 3 has details). P R P B R-A UDIO-L VIDEO Y I N P U T 2 Component (Y , P B , P R ) Jac[...]

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

T able of Contents 4 Chapter 3: Using the TV’ s Featur es About the GUIDE Plus+ System ..................................................................................... 28 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 28 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System .....[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • Using the VPOR T Jack • Jacks on the Back of the TV • Why Y ou Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in the TV • Put Batteries in the Remote • How to Use the Remote Contr ol to Complete the Interactive Se[...]

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

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup G-LINK cable T V V C R Components Connection Cables Go to... Title Needed TV + VCR+ DVD pages 8-9 Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable S-Video cable DVD Coaxial Audio/video S-Video Component video G-LINK cable TV + VCR page 10 Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable T V V C R Choose Y our Connection There are several ways t[...]

8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup I N P U T 2 TV (back panel) P R P B R-AUDIO-L VIDEO Y S - V I D E O G-LINK RL R-AUDIO-L VIDEO I N P U T 1 A U D I O O U T CABLE/ ANTENNA DVD S-VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R From Cable or Antenna Pb Pr Y VPORT T V VCR DVD 1A 1B 4 1D 3 2 * If you connect an S-Video[...]

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your TV to your DVD player A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player . B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y , P B , P R ), connect three video grade cables to t[...]

10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup TV + VCR 1. Connect your TV to your VCR A. Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/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 INPUT1 AUDIO R and L jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audi[...]

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Using the VPOR T Jack The VPORT jack lets you connect an Xbox video game console to the TV using an Xbox to VPOR T cable (not provided). Go to the Accessory Order Form on page 59 to purchase the Xbox to VPOR T cable. Y ou can also connect a component, such as a DVD player , that has component video jacks (Y , P [...]

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup P R P B R-A UDIO-L VIDEO Y I N P U T 2 S - V I D E O R-A UDIO-L VIDEO I N P U T 1 RL A U D I O O U T Jacks on the Back of the TV This section describes each of the jacks on the back of the TV . When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right au[...]

Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup 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 and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to t[...]

14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to move through the menu system. OK 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 compartm[...]

Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV ’ s features to work properly. W e call it the “ interactive setup ” because the TV asks you questions, you answer , and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you tur n on your TV , the setup screens appear automatic[...]

16 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 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[...]

Chapter 1 17 Connections & Setup 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 cab[...]

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

Chapter 1 19 Connections & Setup Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can ’ t locate the correct code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again. • T ry VCR configuration again: repeat VCR setup. • T est alternate codes: tests selected brands and if this fails, the test continues with all codes[...]

20 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 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[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How T o Use the Remote After Y ou ’ ve Pr ogrammed It • Code List 21 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only.[...]

22 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol STOP P AUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SA T CABLE PLA Y FORW ARD REVERSE SOUND GO BACK C H + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WHO•INPUT VCR REC•VCR+ VPORT L.E.D. The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly t[...]

Chapter 2 23 Using the Remote Contr ol Ti p T o turn off all the RCA, GE, and Proscan components that are connected to the TV , press ON • OFF twice within two seconds. This feature only works with most RCA, GE and Proscan products. P AUSE If you ’ re operating a VCR or DVD player with the remote control, press P AUSE when the videotape or disc[...]

24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Yo u ’ ll use these buttons when you program the remote to operate another component. The remote may not operate all models of all brands. STOP ON OFF AUX DVD SA T CABLE PLA Y REVERSE C H + C H - V O L V O L VCR VPORT CLEAR Ti p T o stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and[...]

Chapter 2 25 Using the Remote Contr ol Ti p The buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you ’ re using another component ’ s menu system. Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list at the bottom of the page[...]

26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Codes Programmable for VCR, VPORT and AUX buttons. Admiral ......................................................................... 2132 Adventura ..................................................................... 2026 Aiko .............................................................................. [...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto T uning • Par ental Controls and V -Chip 27 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only.[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 28 Chapter 3 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 3 29 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 T o 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 30 Chapter 3 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: • Wa t c h Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Sche[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 31 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 t[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 32 Chapter 3 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 3 33 T o 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 on the remote to select the Menu bar . 3. Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection. 4. Use the up and [...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 34 Chapter 3 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 3 35 How to Get Mor e Information About an Advertisement or a Pr ogram T o find out more information 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 36 Chapter 3 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons 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). 12:01 Displays the current time. The lock is di[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 37 1. Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears). 2. Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control. 3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK. 4. Choose which channel you would like to set: Set VCR Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR button on the [...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 38 Chapter 3 Par ental Contr ols and V -Chip The Parental Contr ols 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 Par ental Contr ols menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you t[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 39 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 Par ental 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 [...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 40 Chapter 3 The V -Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. - - 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 [...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 41 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 retur n to the m[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 42 Chapter 3 T o block program content: 1. Determine the lowest level of content you don ’ t want the child to watch. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons 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 e[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 43 V -Chip Movie Rating Limit Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. T o access the V-CHIP MOVIE RA TING LIMIT menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV MAIN MENU appears). 2.[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 44 Chapter 3 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 arrow buttons to find the rating you want to view. 2. Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 45 Fr ont Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block (disable) or unblock (enable) the TV ’ s front panel. The remote still tunes to any channel. Fr ont Panel Block can: • Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present. • Keep young children from playing with the buttons. (When using [...]

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Using the TV ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use Y our TV ’ s Menu System • Audio Menu • Pictur e Quality Menu • Scr een Menu • Using Closed Captioning • Channel Menu • Time Menu 47 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only.[...]

48 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System 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[...]

Chapter 4 49 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Expanded Stereo Electronically “ widens ” sound fr om 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 br eaks, and also amplifies softer soun[...]

50 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System 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 4 Picture Tilt 0 Exit Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of three pr eset picture setting[...]

Chapter 4 51 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Ti p If you don ’ t know which Closed-Caption mode to use, select CC1. CC1 is probably the mode that is used in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4 are reserved for foreign languages, but are rarely used at this time. CLOSED- CAPTION MODE 1 CC1 2 CC2 3 CC3 4 CC4 5 T ext 1 6 T ext 2 7 T ext 3 8 T ext 4 Using Cl[...]

52 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System 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 Ti p T o enter a number greater than 99, press and hold “ 1 ” to enter the hundreds digit, then pres[...]

Other Information Chapter Overview: • T r oubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Fr ont of Y our TV • Limited W ar ranty • Accessory Or der Form • Index 53 Chapter 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only.[...]

Other Information 54 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the T roubleshooting list that follows. Note: If you prefer , we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instr[...]

Chapter 5 55 Other Information T r oubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select Signal Type from the Channel menu. Go to page 52 for more information. • The channel might be empty — change channels. • If you ’ re watching your VCR and it ’ s connected with coaxial cab[...]

Other Information 56 Chapter 5 The Remote Control Doesn ’ t W ork • Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path. • Maybe the remote isn ’ t aimed directly at the component (TV or VCR) that you ’ re trying to operate. • Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button s[...]

Chapter 5 57 Other Information The Fr ont of Y our TV Front Panel If you can ’ t find your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many of the TV ’ s features. MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items. Also retur ns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENU for two seconds t[...]

Other Information 58 Chapter 5 How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26 ” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA T elevision Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 26": Request home or pick up, repair , and r eturn service from any Authorized RCA T elevision Service [...]

Chapter 5 59 Other Information $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ $ Prices are subject to change without notice. T otal Merchandise ............................................ Sa l e s T ax ............................................................. W e are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, country ,[...]

Other Information 60 Chapter 5 T o Or der 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[...]

Chapter 5 61 Index A Accessories 59 Advanced connections 9 Age-Based Ratings 39 ANTENNA button 22 Arrow buttons 22 Audio code list 26 Menu 48 Out jacks 12 Output V olume & Speakers 49 Processor 48 Audio/Video cables 7 jacks 12 Auto Channel Search 52 Color 50 Tuning 52 DVD Channel 37 SA T/CABLE Channel 37 VCR Channel 37 AUX (auxiliary) button 22[...]

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