RCA D32TF20 manual

HDTV Monitor User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again.[...]

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1 Intr oduction 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 Program Guide Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-scr[...]

2 16:9 Mode Description: Lets you select a widescreen for mat for a wider viewing area using a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player , for display on this 4:3 aspect-ratio TV . Requirements: • A 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player or HD receiver . • A 16:9 aspect-ratio disc or signal. • The 16:9 source needs to be set to o[...]

T able of Contents 3 Introduction Key Featur es Over view .................................................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1 V -Chip: Parental Controls ..............................................[...]

4 T able of Contents Chapter 3: Using the TV’ s Featur es About the GUIDE Plus + System ..................................................................................... 34 Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 34 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ....[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 5 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables • Why Y ou Should Connect the G-LINK Cable • The Fr ont [...]

Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Sur ges • 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 th[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 G-LINK cable TV V C R TV Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable RGB cable TV + HD Receiver + DVD + VCR page 8 TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR page 10 Audio/Video cables Coaxial cable TV VCR Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable TV + DVD + VCR pages 11 Choose Y our Connection [...]

Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player 1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV . A. Connect the DVD player ’ s audio/video output to INPUT3 on the TV using audio/video cables. If your DVD player has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using the S-Video jacks instead. Notes: • If[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 4. Connect your HD Receiver to your TV . A. Connect the supplied high resolution cable to your HD receiver and to the HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT on the TV . Note: Due to copyright restrictions, you may not be able to view some high definition programs in high definition format using this product. T o view material in [...]

Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR 1. Connect your VCR to your TV . A. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR ’ s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the TV . B. Connect the VCR ’ s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT1 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV using audio/video cab[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR 1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV . A. Connect the DVD player ’ s audio/video output jacks to the INPUT2 AUDIO (R and L) and VIDEO jacks on the TV using audio/video cables. If your DVD player has an S-Video output, you can make the video connection by using the S-Video jacks [...]

Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers 1. Connect either the FIXED or V ARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the TV to an A/V receiver using audio cables. • FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the TV . This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control. Note: If you use[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 13 Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables This section describes the jacks and cables you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV . Component Video (Y • Pb • Pr) Jacks and Cables The Y • Pb • Pr jacks allow you to connect an optional component video source, such a[...]

Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 RF Jack and Coaxial Cables (F-type) The RF jack is necessary for reception of off-air broadcasts, cable, and satellite signals. This jack is required for antenna or cable connections. The RF jack on the TV is labeled ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT . An RG-6 coaxial cable is required for all satellite signal distribution. A[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Why Y ou Should Connect the 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 tu[...]

Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 The Fr ont of Y our TV Front Inputs The TV has front inputs for convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, and a headphone jack. Look for a hinged door and open the cover . Please note the illustration below shows a typical front input layout. Notes: • When you plug in headphones, the TV’ s internal and ext[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 17 Plug in the TV Plug the flat end of the cable into the POWER jack on the back of the TV . Then plug the end of the power cord into an appr opriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Put batteries in the r emote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down [...]

Connections & Setup 18 Chapter 1 SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Espa ñol 3 Français SETUP Would you like the monitor to search for all available channels? 1 Yes 2 No, skip this step Ti p T o access the setup menus manually , press MENU and choose SETUP . Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your [...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 19 Ti p If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any of your information changes and you need to access the setup screens from the TV’ s main menu— press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup, then choose Setup. The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup Important: If you have a VCR or cable box c[...]

Connections & Setup 20 Chapter 1 Step 3: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. T o supply your TV with the correct TV program listings, the GUIDE Plus+ system needs to know if your TV is connected to cable. 1. If your TV is connected to cable, highlight Ye s and press OK. If your TV isn ’ t connecte[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 21 6. Look at your cable box. If it is still on and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes, and press OK. If the cable box did not change to channel 9, highlight No . If you select No , the system will try another code. If the GUIDE Plus+ system cannot recognize your cable box after several t[...]

Connections & Setup 22 Chapter 1 Step 4: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highlight No and press OK. (Answering No automatically skips to the end of GUIDE Plus+ setup.) 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that is connected to the TV and press OK. If your brand[...]

Connections & Setup Chapter 1 23 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[...]

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Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 25 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol • Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How T o Use the Remote After Y ou ’ ve Programmed It • Code List[...]

26 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol The Buttons on the Remote Contr ol (0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the remote control. They are also used in the GUIDE Plus+ system and in the TV menu to make selections. T o enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. T o enter a two-digit channel, press the tw[...]

Chapter 2 27 Using the Remote Contr ol MUTE Reduces the TV ’ s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the volume. OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items. ON • OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on and of f. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, SA T • CABLE, etc.) and pr ogrammed, will turn the device on and off. PIP[...]

28 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Y ou ’ ll use these buttons when you program the remote. Pr ogramming the Remote to Operate Other Components The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components. Also, the AUX button [...]

Chapter 2 29 Using the Remote Contr ol At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program. If, after 5 seconds, the component you want to operate does not turn off, press PLA Y again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes. Continue pressing PLA Y until the component turns off or you have searched through all of the co[...]

30 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol How to Use the Remote After Y ou ’ ve Pr ogrammed It Because this universal remote can control several dif ferent components (TV , DVD, VCR, satellite receiver , 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 [...]

Chapter 2 31 Using the Remote Contr ol VCR Codes Programmable for VCR1, VCR2, and AUX buttons. Admiral ........................................................ 2132 Adventura .................................................... 2026 Aiko ............................................................. 2027 Aiwa ........................................[...]

32 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol Satellite Receiver Codes Programmable for SA T • CABLE and AUX buttons. Alphastar ................................................................ 5079 Chapparal ..................................................... 5056, 5057 Dishnet ................................................................... 5078 D[...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 33 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 3 Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Autotuning • Par ental Controls and V -Chip • PIP (Pictur e-In-Picture) Operation[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es 34 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 fo[...]

Chapter 3 35 Using the TV ’ s Featur es 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. Channel Lineup If more than one cable company services your area, you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping screen after the first GUIDE Plus+ system download. Y ou wi[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es 36 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 Sch[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 37 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 arrow b[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es 38 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 arrow buttons to highlight News (if MSNBC is available on your TV , it will [...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 39 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 arrow buttons to highlight the Schedule menu selection. 4. Use the[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es 40 Chapter 3 Editor 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 Featur es Chapter 3 41 How to Get Mor e Information About an Advertisement or a Pr ogram T o find out more information about a pr ogram, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional information box and press the INFO button. Requesting more information about a particular show[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es 42 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. Locked Displa[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 43 TV AUX DVD SAT CABLE VCR1 VCR2 With the autotuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you need to watch by pressing that component ’ s button. Why Y ou Should Use the Autotuning Featur e The autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components yo[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es 44 Chapter 3 Channel 3 or 4 Component is connected to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of the TV , and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 when you press the corresponding button on the remote. Reminder: make sure the component ’ s Channel 3/4 switch is set to channel 3. Video 1, Video 2, or Video 3 Input Component[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 45 MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Time... 6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu.. 8 Setup... 0 Go Back PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit... 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit... 3 V-Chip Unrated Program Block 4 Channel Block... 5 Front Panel Block... 6 Lock Parental Con[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es 46 Chapter 3 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 Featur es Chapter 3 47 The V -Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. 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 [...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es 48 Chapter 3 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 V iew 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 [...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 49 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 [...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es 50 Chapter 3 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 Featur es Chapter 3 51 V -Chip Unrated Pr ogram 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 progr[...]

Using the TV ’ s Featur es 52 Chapter 3 PIP (Pictur e-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (picture-in-picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller picture on top of the main picture. Note that PIP is not available for high resolution or component video sources. PIP Buttons There are four remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works: [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 53 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 4 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 • Channel Menu • Time Menu 53[...]

54 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 55 Using the TV ’ s Menu System SRS Stero (•) SRS technology is an audio pr ocessing technology that adds gr eater depth and ster eo separation to ster eo audio signals. SRS Stereo (•) — Focus This technology enhances audio signals by adding tr eble and making dialog mor e understandable. Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the pr og[...]

56 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Time... 6 Parental Control... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu... 8 Setup... 0 Go Back SCREEN 1 Closed-Caption Display 2 Closed-Caption Mode... 3 PIP Closed-Caption Display... 4 PIP Closed-Caption Mode... 5 Menu Language... 6 Menu Background Color... [...]

Chapter 4 57 Using the TV ’ s Menu System 16 : 9 Mode Also known as anamorphic mode. Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area using a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player , for display on this 4:3 aspect-ratio TV . Requirements include a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player or HD receiver; a 16:9 aspect-rat[...]

58 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Time... 6 Parental Controls 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu.. 8 Setup... 0 Go Back TIME 1 Sleep Timer... 2 Schedule... 3 Set Time... 0 Go Back Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. This option [...]

Graphics contained within this publication ar e for r epr esentation only. 59 Changing Entertainment. Again. Chapter 5 Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • Specifications • Care and Cleaning • Limited W ar ranty • Accessory Or der Form • Index[...]

Other Information 60 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems TV won ’ t turn on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “ live ” by plugging in so[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 61 No sound, picture okay • Maybe the sound is muted. T ry pressing the volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe the speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. • If using an S-VHS component, remember to also connect the component ’ s L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to [...]

Other Information 62 Chapter 5 Program information doesn ’ t download • Review your setup information and make sure it ’ s correct. Press MENU on the remote and select GUIDE Plus+ Setup . Go to page 19 for detailed instructions about the GUIDE Plus+ Setup menus. • The TV must be off to download information. Leave your TV off over night, for[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 63 * Specifications are subject to change. † DBX is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation. RCA HDTV Monitor Specifications * PICTURE Optimum Contrast Screen ...................................... Y es Picture Power (Watts) ............................................. 65 Dot Pitch .................[...]

Other Information 64 Chapter 5 Car e and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabin et to help assure adequate ventilation. The TV ’ s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not t[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 65 Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase for labor . • One year from date of purchase for parts. • Two years from date of purchase for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with[...]

Other Information 66 Chapter 5 Product r egistration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The retur n of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of W arranty: • THE W ARRANTY ST A TED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRANTY APP[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 67 Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 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-Video Cable (12-ft) VH913 $14.95 2-way Signal Splitter VH47 $3.95 Amplifie[...]

Other Information 68 Chapter 5 Placing an 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 on 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 [...]

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Index 74 Chapter 5 Symbols 16:9 Mode 2, 57 A Accessory Order Form 67 Adjust Projection TV 56 Age-Based Ratings 47 Anamorphic Mode (16:9) 57 ANTENNA Button 26 Audio Menu 54 Output 14 Processor 54 Audio Menu Sound Logic Stereo 55 Speakers 55 T one Controls 54 Second Audio Program 55 Audio/video cables 7, 13 Audio/video jacks 13 Auto Channel Search 18[...]

Chapter 5 75 Index K Key Features Overview 1 L Labels 58 Language 56 Languages, selecting 18 Limited W arranty 65 Locating remote sensor 15 Lock, Parental Controls 51 M Memory 58 Menu Audio 54 Channel 58 Editor 40 Grid Guide 35 Messages 39 News 38 Picture Quality 55 Schedule 38 Setup 40 Sort 37 Time 58 Menu Background Color 56 MENU Button 26 Menu L[...]

Index 76 Chapter 5 V V-Chip 45 Age-Based Ratings 45 Blocking Movies 50 Content Themes 45 V-Chip: Parental Controls 1 V ariable Output 12, 14 VCR 1 Channel 43 2 Channel 43 VCR1 Button 27 VCR2 Button 27 W W arranty 65 Y Y Pb Pr jacks 13[...]

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