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T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. 1569452A Cover 4/9/02, 12:56 PM 1[...]

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Introduction 1 Key Features Over view 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 information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them. - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-14 View DL S V F V [...]

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

4 T able of Contents GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ................................................................. 35 Channel Banner ................................................................................ 36 Why Y ou Should Use the Auto T uning Feature .............................. 36 How to Set Up the Auto T uning Feature ....................[...]

Chapter 1 5 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 • Jacks on the Back of Y our TV • Why Y ou Should Connect This G-LINK Cable • Plug in the TV • [...]

6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 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[...]

Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup 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[...]

8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup work properly. 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 IN jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and [...]

Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup 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 14 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[...]

10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup R L/ MONO VIDEO ANTENNA S-VIDEO OUT R L IN G-LINK TV (back panel) C H 3 C H 4 SA TELLITE RECEIVER S-VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT OUT TO TV SA TELLITE IN IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R Fr o m C able o r An t enn a S a t elli t e Si g na l TV VCR Satellite 4 3B 2B 1A 1B 1C 2A 3A 1569452A.01 Se[...]

Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup 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 IN 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 the V[...]

12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of Y our TV If you are connecting many components, please consult the manual that came with each component for connection instructions. The picture of your TV ’ s back panel describes the jacks on the back of your TV and what types of components that you can connect to these jacks. When conne[...]

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. 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 compartment[...]

Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup 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 Ti p T o access the setup menus manually , press MENU and choose Setup. Tip If you move to a new zip or postal code, or i[...]

16 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 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 the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK. 2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code. Pre[...]

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 ca[...]

18 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup 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[...]

Chapter 1 19 Connections & Setup Tip Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the corr ect code for the VCR, a list of troubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again. • Try VCR configuration again: repeat [...]

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[...]

Chapter 2 21 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. 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 Programmed It • Code List 1569452A.02 Remote 4/[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol 22 Chapter 2 STOP PAUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLAY 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 VCR1 VCR2 REC•VCR+ The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings directly through the re[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 23 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 disc or videotape[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol 24 Chapter 2 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 TV ON OFF AUX DVD SAT CABLE PLA Y REVERSE C H + C H - V O L V O L VCR1 VCR2 Ti p T o stop the automatic code search without programming any components, press and hol[...]

Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter 2 25 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 on page 26. 3. Press and [...]

Using the Remote Contr ol 26 Chapter 2 Mitsubishi ........................... 2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, 2069, .................................. 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, 2113, 2123 Montgomery W ard ............................................................... 2075, 2131 Motorola ...............................................[...]

Chapter 3 27 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication ar e for repr esentation only. Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto T uning • Parental Contr ols and V -Chip 1569452A.03 Features 4/9/02, 12:57 PM 27[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 28 Chapter 3 Tip Since the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ system is based on your locale, you will need to run Setup again if you move to a different zip or postal code. Menu options Action buttons Program information Channel listings Promotional information Video window About the GUIDE Plus+ System The [...]

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: • W atch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedu[...]

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 to[...]

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 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 selection. 4. Use the up and[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 34 Chapter 3 Channels menu selection Channels menu action buttons 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[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features Chapter 3 35 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 Continuous Demo 0 Exit Promotional information How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Pr ogram T o find out more i[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 36 Chapter 3 Sample displays on a Channel Banner . 12:01 ESPN 60 SAP 00:00 With the auto tuning feature, you can set up the TV to tune to the channel you need to watch by pressing that component ’ s button. Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote[...]

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 1 Channel Displays a list that lets you set up the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button on t[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 38 Chapter 3 Par ental Controls 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 Parental Contr ols menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to [...]

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 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 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 Ti p T o reset the ratings to View and V , press the RESET button on the remote. Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV -14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV -G General Audience TV -Y All Children TV -PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV -Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV -MA Mature Audience Only D Sexually e[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 42 Chapter 3 To block pr ogram 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 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 Controls 0 Exit V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT Rating Status PG-13 Block ^ RATING STATUS NR Block X Block NC-17 Block R Block PG-13 Block PG View G View Press ^[...]

Using the TV ’ s Features 44 Chapter 3 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 Controls 0 Exit V -Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “ unrated ” can be viewed[...]

Chapter 4 45 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 the Differ ent T ypes of Menus • Audio Menu • Picture Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu 1569452A.04 Menu 4/9/02, 12:57 PM 45[...]

Using the TV ’ s Menu System 46 Chapter 4 Tip 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 4 47 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 PICTURE QUALITY 1 Basic Picture Controls 2 Picture Presets 3 Color Warmth 0 Exit Second Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program ’ s audio in a second language, if one is available. The wor[...]

Using the TV ’ s Menu System 48 Chapter 4 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 4 49 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 Auto Channel Search T ells the TV to search automatically for all the ch[...]

Using the TV ’ s Menu System 50 Chapter 4 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 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. Schedule Di[...]

Chapter 5 51 Changing Entertainment. Again. Graphics contained within this publication are for r epr esentation only. Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Front of Y our TV • Limited W arranty • Accessory Or der Form • Index 1569452A.05 Other 4/9/02, 12:57 PM 51[...]

Other Information 52 Chapter 5 T roubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. 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 s[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 53 T roubleshooting No picture, no sound but TV is on • The channel might be empty — change channels. • If you ’ re watching your VCR and it ’ s connected with coaxial cable to the ANTENNA jack, tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check t[...]

Other Information 54 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[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 55 The Front 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 returns you to the previous menu. Press and hold MENU for two seconds to [...]

Other Information 56 Chapter 5 • For screen sizes larger than 26 ” : Request home or pick up, repair , and retur n service from any Authorized RCA T elevision Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory cover ed by an Authorized RCA T elevision Service Center. If not, you must take your television to[...]

Other Information Chapter 5 57 ✂ Detach Here VH81 (3-ft) VH82 (6-ft) Gold-Tipped cable VH83 (6-ft) Gold-Tipped cable VH84 (6-ft) VH976 (6-ft) V H913 (12-ft) S-Video Cable has multi- pin connectors on each end for connecting S-Video components to your TV. Screw-on Cable attaches to the round antenna connectors (called 75-ohm F-type) on the back of[...]

Other Information 58 Chapter 5 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 [...]

Index Chapter 5 59 A Accessories 57 Advanced connections 11 Age-Based Ratings 39 ANTENNA button 22 ANTENNA jack 12 Arrow buttons 22 Audio Menu 46 Processor 46 AUDIO IN jacks 12 AUDIO OUT jacks 12 Audio/Video cable 7 Auto Channel Search 15, 49 Tuning 49 DVD Channel 37 SA T/CABLE Channel 37 VCR Channels 37 AUX (auxiliary) button 22 B Basic connection[...]

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