RCA F25305 manual

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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 Consumer Electronics and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ System. I[...]

1 T able of Contents Setup and Connections .......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4 Step 2: Connect Y our TV .................................................................. 4 TV Only .................................................[...]

2 T able of Contents Using the Menu system ......................................................... 27 Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 28 Audio Menu .................................................................................... 30 Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor ...........[...]

3 Setup and C onnections Getting st arted 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 tro[...]

4 Setup and Connecti ons Step 1: Unp ack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control. Step 2: Connect Y our T V There are three types of connections outlined in this section: TV Only: If you ’ re only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or cable system. The Basic Connection: If you ’ re going to connect the TV to a VCR or satellite r[...]

5 Setup and C onnections The Ba sic Connection The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV . For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections . Cables Y ou will us[...]

6 Setup and Connecti ons Once you have made your connections, you will need to program the TV to tune to the correct video input channel in order to see and hear audio and video from a component such as a VCR or DVD player . Y ou will program this later in the Interactive Setup. VIDEO R L S-VIDEO AUDIO R L CABLE/ ANTENNA G-LINK IN OUT Cable/Antenna[...]

7 Setup and C onnections Cautions: Position cables to avoid audio hum or interference • Insert all cables firmly into jacks. • Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’ s back panel instead of straight down the middle. • T ry not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables. Protect your components [...]

8 Setup and Connecti ons How to View Y our Components T o watch the satellite receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO • INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID (or SVID) input. T o watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03 to tune to the VCR channel. In the Inter[...]

9 Setup and C onnections The G-LINK cable is used to send commands to your VCR and/or cable box. Y ou must remove the DEMO PIN before you can connect the G-LINK cable. Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable The G-LINK cable enables the Guide Plus+ system (the on-screen guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable B[...]

10 Setup and Connecti ons Step 4: Plug in the TV Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely . Step 5: Place Ba tteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote. • Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the [...]

11 Interactive Setup There’ s an on-screen setup routine The interactive setup routine helps you through the steps needed to configure the TV and set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system: • Select a menu language • Search for available channels • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System • Set the time • Set up the VCR1 channel • Set up the V[...]

12 Interactive Setup Using Point and Select Y ou only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. 1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. T o point up or down, press the up or down arrows. T o point left or right, press t[...]

13 Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to begin Setup now? 1 Begin setup now 2 Cancel setup 3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK. Selecting a Langu age The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system. SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Espa ñol 3 Franç[...]

14 Interactive Setup Y ou can set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System during Interactive Setup or by selecting the GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main Menu. The GUIDE PI US + Gold S ystem The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System to display your local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR. Y ou can either press MENU or OK to br[...]

15 Interactive Setup Select YES if the cable box changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO , the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating “ Cable Box (VCR) test failed... Please consult your manual and try again ” appears. Y[...]

16 Interactive Setup Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day . If your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System has not completed its first download, you need to set the time. Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for you automatically . SETUP Would you like to set the time on the TV? 1 Set t[...]

17 Interactive Setup Setting the VCR1 Channel (a uto tuning) The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1 channel, you ’ re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don ’ t have a VCR1 component [...]

18 Interactive Setup SETUP Would you like to use a second VCR with your TV? 1 Use TV with VCR 2 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list. 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video Input SET VCR2 CHANNEL 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV . 3. Press MENU or OK t[...]

19 Interactive Setup SET DVD CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player connected to the TV . 3. Press MENU or OK to continue. Setting the SA T/CABLE Channel (aut o tuning) The next step lets you set the SA T/CABLE channel. When you set the SA T/CABLE channel, y[...]

20 Interactive Setup Labeling the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Using the Menu System section.) SETUP Would you like to name each channel? 1 Name channels 2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control pane[...]

21 How to use y our Universal Remote Using the Remote This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other components. The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes. If you have an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN component, you probably don ’ t [...]

22 Using the Remote Remote Buttons ON • OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off. When pressed twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products). VCR1 Puts the [...]

23 Using the Remote OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns you to the previous menu. MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects highlighted items. When in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Also exits the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system. ([...]

24 Using the Remote Programming the Remote The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers and cable boxes. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, laserdisc players and satellite receivers. Testing the Remote T o determine whether th[...]

25 Using the Remote Using Dir ect Entry 1. T urn on the component to be programmed. 2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list on the last page of this section, Using the Remote . 3. Press and hold the button on the remote you want to program. 4. Enter the code from the code list. 5. Release button, and then press ON[...]

26 Using the Remote VCR Admiral ......................................................................... 2131 Adventura ..................................................................... 2026 Aiko ............................................................................... 2027 Aiwa ...........................................................[...]

27 USING THE menu S YSTEM Setup and connecti ons Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu S ystem Using the remote 3 4 Fea tures and Controls 5 Reference 6 The Menu S ystem This section 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 hel[...]

28 USING THE menu S YSTEM Menus and Control P anels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus, control panels, and choice lists. Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV . The following pag[...]

29 USING THE menu S YSTEM Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. T o use a Slider in a menu: 1. Press the up or down arrow to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust. 2. Press the right or left ar row to adjust the indicator line on the slider . BASIC PICTURE CONTROLS Contrast Color Tint Black Lev[...]

30 USING THE menu S YSTEM 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 AUDIO 1 Mute 2 Tone Controls 3 Audio Processor 4 Audio Output & Speakers 0 Exit A udio Menu Mute Press OK to reduce the TV ’ s volume to its minimum level. Press OK again to restore the volume. T one[...]

31 USING THE menu S YSTEM Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program ’ s audio in a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAP 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 video for the visua[...]

32 USING THE menu S YSTEM Picture Qu ality Menu Basic Picture Contr ols Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks. Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color . Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Black Level Adjusts t[...]

33 USING THE menu S YSTEM 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 Menu Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Off Always No captioning information is displayed. On Always Capt[...]

34 USING THE menu S YSTEM Using Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable. When a prog[...]

35 USING THE menu S YSTEM Channel Menu Signal T ype Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable b[...]

36 USING THE menu S YSTEM The choices for each screen are: Not connected Choose this if you do not have a component connected to an antenna or video input on the back of the TV , or if you don ’ t want the TV to tune to a channel when the particular component button is pressed. Channel 2 (SA T/Cable only) Choose this if your component is connecte[...]

37 37 Fea tures and C ontrols Setup and connecti ons Interactive Setup 1 2 Using the Menu S ystem Using the remote 3 4 Fea tures and C ontrols 5 Reference 6 How to use the Fea tures and Controls This 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+ Go[...]

38 Fea tures and C ontrols Menu Options 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 GUIDE PLUS+ MENU 1 GUIDE Plus+ Setup 2 GUIDE Plus+ Label 3 GUIDE Plus+ Auto Display 4 Continuous Demo 0 Exit GUIDE Plus + Gold Menu Y ou can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by press[...]

39 Fea tures and C ontrols STOP P AUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLA Y FORWARD 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 VCR1 VCR2 REC•VCR+ Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ Go ld System T o enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: • Press GUIDE on the remote. There [...]

40 Fea tures and C ontrols STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLA Y FORWARD 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 VCR1 VCR2 REC•VCR+ Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu system. It displays the current programming for ea[...]

41 Fea tures and C ontrols When highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the Channel listing), the following Action button is available on the bar: • Lock/Unlock Press 1 to lock or unlock the video window to either stay at one channel as you browse the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (lock) or change as you browse through different channels (un[...]

42 Fea tures and C ontrols The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap, you will receive a timer conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System will not schedule a conflicting time[...]

43 Fea tures and C ontrols Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System, as well as special programming information. Y ou can access these messages from the Message Menu on the Menu bar . T o read messages: 1. Press MENU on the r emote to select the Menu bar . 2. Use the arrows to highlight the Messages men[...]

44 Fea tures and C ontrols 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 on the remote to change the channel number for the highlighted channel line. • On/Off Press 3 on[...]

45 Fea tures and C ontrols Troubleshooting T roubles 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 of f o[...]

46 Fea tures and C ontrols Channel Marker There are several indicators that may come up when you press the TV or INFO buttons. This display is called the Channel Marker . 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel. ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel. 60 Displays the [...]

47 Fea tures and C ontrols P arent al Controls and V -Chip The Parental 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 Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed V -Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and [...]

48 Fea tures and C ontrols V -Chip T V Ra ting Limit The V -Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. T o set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Controls 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 message remi[...]

49 Fea tures and C ontrols Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV -G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV -G, TV -Y7, and TV -Y), then you need to block out other progra[...]

50 Fea tures and C ontrols Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View . 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view . 2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field. 3. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is Block . 4. [...]

51 Fea tures and C ontrols - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-PG View DL S VF V V B VV ^ RATING STATUS TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View DL S VF V BVV VB V V VB V V V Press ^/v to view programs with this content for this rating. 6. Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing [...]

52 Fea tures and C ontrols V -Chip Movie Ra ting Limit Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. 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.[...]

53 Fea tures and C ontrols V -Chip Unra ted 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 programs without ra[...]

54 Troubleshooting T roubles sometimes are caused by simple “ faults ” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV , check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not tur n on • Check to make sure it is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or e[...]

55 Reference Not receiving all cable channels • Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu to recognize your cable box. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from the Main menu, then select Setup from the GUIDE Plus+ menu. Choose “ Ye s ” when asked if you have a cable box. Then select Setup from the Main menu and make sure to search for all channels w[...]

56 Reference RCA TV LIMITED W ARRANTY What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. • T wo years for the picture tubes. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental f[...]

57 Reference • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your television. • Damage from misuse or neglect. • Batteries. • Customer replacement fuses. • Images burned onto the screen. • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other com[...]

58 Reference The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts. A complete line[...]

59 Reference $ Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV . Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR. Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without [...]

60 Reference Placing an 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 card info[...]

61 Reference Index A Accessories 58 Advanced Connections 4, 6 Age-Based Ratings 47, 49 Audio Audio/Video Cables 7 Menu 30 Output 6 Output V olume & Speakers 31 Processor 30 Auto Channel Search 13, 35 Color 32 T uning 17, 18, 20 DVD Channel 18, 35 SA T/Cable Channel 19, 35 VCR1 Channel 17, 35 VCR2 Channel 17, 35 B Back of the TV 6 Basic Connecti[...]

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