RCA P46920BL manual

1 T able of C ontents Setup and connections .......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4 Step 2: Connecting your TV ............................................................. 4 TV Only (PIP Not A vailable) ..............................[...]

2 T able of C ontents T esting the remote .................................................................. 22 Programming the remote ....................................................... 22 Using the remote to control a device ..................................... 23 Modes of Operation ...........................................................[...]

3 Setup and C onnections Getting st arted This manu al is designed t o get y ou st arted quickl y . The first four sections of the manual show you how to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of the Fea tures and Menus o f y our T V. T he Reference section in the back of the book contains troubl[...]

4 Setup and Connecti ons Step 1: Unp ack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control and your GUIDE Plus+ Booklet. Step 2: Connecting 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 th[...]

5 Setup and C onnections The Ba sic c onnection (pip not a v ailable) 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 Connection[...]

6 Setup and Connecti ons Adv anced Connections Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating the audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiple components. This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance. Back of the TV The diagra[...]

7 Setup and C onnections Sample Connections The following are sample connection scenarios which you may encounter when connecting components to your TV . Note: those components which offer an S-V ideo connection, such as DVD, VCR or Satellite Receivers, must match their S-Video connection with their audio INPUT connection. Cables Y ou will use the [...]

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 VID1 ( or S-VID 1) input. T o watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mod[...]

9 Setup and C onnections * GUIDE Plus+ Gold is a trademark of Index System Inc. The GUIDE plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from index Systems Inc. Tip Y ou may want to use a piece of clear plastic tape to temporarily af fix the controller’ s node until you have completed the interactive setup. That way you easily move it if you hav[...]

10 Setup and Connecti ons TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE SOUND GO BACK C H + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO GUIDE VCR1 VCR2 Projection TV Convergence If the picture appears to have a double or triple image or if you notice rings or halos around objects, you may have to adjust the color convergence. Details can be found under the Screen menu heading [...]

11 Interactive Setup There’ s an on-screen setup routine The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the TV : • 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 SA T/C[...]

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. Select 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 Français[...]

14 Interactive Setup GUIDE Plus + S ystem The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR. Y ou can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial menu or point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup. SETUP This TV has GUIDE Plu[...]

15 Interactive Setup Set 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 Auto T uning. Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don’t have a VCR1 component connected to t[...]

16 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. SET VCR2 CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video 1 Input 5 Video 2 Input 2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV . 3. [...]

17 Interactive Setup SET DVD CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video 1 Input 5 Video 2 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. Set the SA T/CABLE Channel (a uto tuning) The next step lets you set the SA T/CABLE channel. When you set the SA T/ C[...]

18 Interactive Setup Label the Channels This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you create your channel list and label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Features and Menus 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 panel. L[...]

19 Setup and connections How to use y our Universal Remote Using the Remote ➣ Setup and connecti ons Interactive setup 1 2 ➣➣ Fea tures and Menus Using the remote 3 4 Reference 5 ➣ ➣ Setup and connecti ons Interactive setup 1 2 ➣➣ Fea tures and Menus Using the remote 3 4 Reference 5 ➣ This section defines the buttons of the remote a[...]

20 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, ProScan and GE products). VCR1 Puts the remo[...]

21 Using the Remote CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. Will also exit the Guide system. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. T o enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. T o enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit u[...]

22 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[...]

23 Using the Remote 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•OFF to see if the component responds to the remote commands. [...]

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

25 Fea tures and menus Using the TV This section explores the features and menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your TV . Information on using your GUIDE Plus+ system can be found in a separate booklet f[...]

26 Fea tures and menus Menus and Contro l P anels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the Menus and Control Panels. Menus use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV . The following pages detail how to use these control[...]

27 Fea tures and menus Control P anels Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV . Y ou can choose a setting, enter a number , or adjust a level such as tint or brightness. There are three types of control panels: sliders, choice lists, and numeric entry . Sliders Sliders are used to make adjustments to a p[...]

28 Fea tures and menus 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 Choice Lists Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list of settings. 1. Point to a choice from the lis[...]

29 Fea tures and menus Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV’ s internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-level or variable control level. V ariable Output, Speakers On This setting turns the TV’ s speakers on and allows variable output from the TV’ s audio output jacks. V ariable Ou[...]

30 Fea tures and menus Picture Qu alit y 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 ar eas of the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color . Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Black Level Adjusts th[...]

31 Fea tures and menus 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 PIP Closed-Caption Display 4 PIP Closed-Caption Mode 5 Menu Language 6 Adjust Projection TV 0 Exit Y our projection TV has three color projection tubes -[...]

32 Fea tures and menus 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 program[...]

33 Fea tures and menus Channel Menu Signal T ype Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option does not appear when the TV GUIDE Plus+ system is set up. UHF/VHF Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an of f-air antenna for TV signals. Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box f[...]

34 Fea tures and menus 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 4 View Warranty Clock 0 Exit 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 ba[...]

35 Fea tures and menus P arent al Controls Menu Parent Appr oved Channels Displays a control panel that lets you decide what channels can be viewed or selected using the TV’ s front panel controls. Chan # Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channel scan list. Y ou can enter the channel number directly using the number but[...]

36 Fea tures and menus 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 SETUP When 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. Setup Menu The setup routine is detailed earlie[...]

37 Fea tures and menus PIP (Picture-in-Picture) O pera tion The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Y our TV is equipped with a single tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals. The PIP feature on your TV requires a second video source, like a VCR or satellite receive[...]

38 Fea tures and menus 12:01 CC VCR1 VID1 Mute SAP PIP 59 Sleep 00:00 Channel Marker There are several indicators that come up when you press the TV , INFO, PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Marker . 12:01 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel. VCR1 Displays the label[...]

39 Reference 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 receptac[...]

40 Reference Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR switch on the VCR is in the correct position. Noisy stereo r eception • May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo. No pictur e, no sound but [...]

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

42 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. Antenna Cables 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 fo[...]

43 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 [...]

44 Reference United States and Canada Orders T o 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) Monday through Friday or between 9AM and 5PM (EST) Saturday . Use this number only to place on order for accessory items listed on this order form. 1-800-3[...]

45 Reference Index A Accessories 42 Advanced Connections 4, 6 Audio menu 28 Audio Output V olume & Speakers 29 Audio Processor 28 Audio remote codes 24 Audio/Video Cable 7 Auto Channel Search 13, 33 Auto Color 30 Auto T uning 18 DVD Channel 16, 33 SA T/Cable Channel 17, 33 VCR1 Channel 15, 33 VCR2 Channel 15, 33 B Back of the TV 6 Basic Connect[...]

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Import ant Informa tion WARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that pr[...]