RCA P52731 manual

USER'S GUIDE 9_z-- 3i CO[...]

WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. ,Cautions Note To Cable TV Installer Mail Your Registration Card Today RI_(OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTSINSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. [...]

Thank you for choosing RCA Congratulations on your purchase of an RCA TV. You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered instrument designed to give you years of enjoyment. About This Manual T¢, take full advantage of all the features and benefits of this unique TV, be sure to read this owner's manual carefully and then keep it for fu[...]

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly. 1. Unpack TV and accessories. Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV. 2,.. Install batteries in remote control. Details are on page 8. Remote Control Four AAA Batteries for Remote Power Cord Caution Always move TV from either end.The TV could tip if pushe[...]

4. Connect antenna or cable-TV system. Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as show here. • Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on page 30. • Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV are on pages 31. • Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on pages 35-36. i L_ -_SS Incoming Cable from Antenna or [...]

8. AutoProgram the TV's channel memory. To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU.PROG button repeatedly to select SETUP MENU and then press + to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU.PROG again to select the A UTOPROGRAM function, and then press +. Details are on page 24. You can also add and erase channels from memo[...]

10. Review menus. 1. To see the video menu, repeatedly press MENUopROG button to select VIDEO MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU°PROG to select desired function and then press + or- to adjust it. Details are on page 14. 2. To see the audio menu repeatedly press MENUopROG to select the AUDIO MENU and then press + or - to adjust it. Detail[...]

Shown here is the frontpanel control. You can use either the frontpanel controls or the remote control to operate the TV. When using the remote control, pointit toward the screen. MENU 11 CH v CH A VOLv VOLA POWER 1) ® (D i i I i (1_ POWER Button • PreSs once to turn on TV. • Press again to turn off TV. • On some models, an indicator on the [...]

Time Sleep Timer Parental Contro ® ® Channel (blue for ANTA and yellow for ANTB) Channel Label Captioning MUTE Commercial Skip (1_ Time Display This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever you change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button. (2_ Sleep Timer (SLEEP) This display appears when the SLEEP TIMER function has b[...]

Before attempting to operate your remote control, install the batteries as shown here. The remote control produces an invisible (infrared) beam that travels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight. For this reason, when operating the remote control, you must point it directly at the front of the TV without objects between that can block[...]

Basic Operation Theory Step 1 First press one of these five component buttons to tell remote which component you want to control. You can program most of these buttons to control most brands ofequipment.* Step 2 Then press POWER button to turn on that component. Note: The TV and some other components will automatically aLrn on when you press the co[...]

Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCRs (pages 37-38), a satellite receiver or cable-TV boxes (page 33), and audio equipment (page 42). _, VCRI SATeCABLE[_. O0 VCR2"LD AUDIO O0 REW PLAY FF REC STOP PAUSE DISPLAY CHAN SKIP CHA1"_ MUTE PREV CH 60 '0 90 INPUTo[...]

MUTE Button • Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to minimum level without affecting the picture. This is especially useful during telephone calls or other interruptions. • When the sound is muted, the word MUTE will be displayed on the screen. • To restore sound, press MUTE again or press VOL up. PREV CH (Previous Channel) Button • Pressing[...]

After you connect another video source (like a VCR) to your TV, you'll be able to display two different programs on the TV at the same time. Two Football Games Surveillance System Starting Picture-in-Picture (PIP) 1 Connect another video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 on your TV (as shown on pages 35-36). •2 Turn o[...]

Whenever you have the picture-in-picture (PIP) feature activated as described on the previous page, you can move, freeze, or switch the bigand little pictures as desired. r--_l r-rrl 0 0 0 0 '0 20 30 '0 sO 60 70 80 ,0 'B' °0 %" {I)_ o PIP ON/OFF BUTFON " PiP MOVE PIP SWAP BUTTON SWAP <> FREEZE 0 MOVE PIP Bu&apos[...]

1. Repeatedly press MENUopROG to select VIDEO MENU and then press + or- to display the video menu. The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to increase color or press - to decrease color. The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + to add more red tint, or press - to add more green tint. The CONTRAST fu[...]

Your projection TV has three color projection tubes-one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce many colors. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed. The process of aligning [...]

1. Repeatedly press MENU.PROG to select AUDIO MENU and then press + or- to display the audio menu. 2. Repeatedly press MENU. PROG to select function, then press + or- to adjust it. The audio menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + or - within a few seconds. Via remote control, your TV will "remember" which [...]

Your TV includes a feature called SRS (O)* (Sound Retrieval System) which brings dimensional realism to both stereo and mono broadcasts. When the SRS ON/OFF function is set to ON and the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO, your TV electronically increases the audio separation of the speakers so you can perceive a more spacious stereo sound effect[...]

1° Repeatedly press MENUopROG to select SETUP MENU and thenpress + or - to display the setup menu. 2. Repeatedly press MENUopROG to select function, then press + or - to adjust it. The setup menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + or - within a few seconds. Via remote control, your TV will "remember" which[...]

The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the heating impaired Or anyone who wants to watch a program without the sound. There are Four types of closed captioning transmissions available: Captions 1, • Captions 2. Text I and Text 2. Captions 1 displays the full translation o[...]

By setting the Sleep Timer, you can program your TV to turn itself off after a certain period of time (up to four hours). This is useful whenever you want to watch TV for an hour orso before going to sleep. - Setting Sleep Timer (with or without remote) 1. Repeatedly press MENU, PROG to select SETUP MENU, and then press + or- to display setup funct[...]

By setting the alarm, you can program the TV to turn on and/or off by itself. After the ON TIME is set and the ALARM ON/OFF function is set to ON, the "IV will automatically turn on each day at the time you selected and remain on until the OFF TIME is reached. If no OFF TIME has been programmed, the TV will remain on until you turn it off. The[...]

The labeling feature lets you program names (or labels) for the channel numbers. The name you program will then appear on the screen below the channel number whenever the channel number is displayed. Each name can contain up to four characters, and you'll be able to assign up to 64names. After 64 names or labels have been entered, the TV will [...]

The PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN CTRL functions let you lock any channels you choose so they cannot be viewed by your children. Channels that have been locked can be viewe.d only when the PARENTAL CTRL function is set to OFF. This can only be done with the remote control-it can not be changed with the buttons on the front of the TV. Therefore, after you [...]

The channel memory is the list of TV channel numbers your TV will stop on when you press the CHAN up or down button. You can program any list of channels into the channel memory. The quickest way to program your channel memory is to use the A UTOPROGRAM function. If you use the A UTOPROGRAM function, your TV will automatically cycle through all Cha[...]

Your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back (labeled ANTA and ANT B) that allow you to connect two different signal sources if desired. For example, you can connect a cable-TV system to one input and a home antenna to the other input. By changingthe ANTENNA: A/B display, in the SETUP menu, you can switch back and forth between the two signa[...]

The VCR 1 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is handy if you connect a VCR to your TV. You will no longer have to remember to which input jacks the VCR is connected because the TV will remember for you. For example, if you connect a VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO[...]

The CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the SAT.CABLE button on the remote. This !s handy if you want to connect a satellite receiver or other satellite receiver, or if your cable company requires you to connect a cable box to your TV. You will no longer have to remember the output cha[...]

Compatible Components A wide variety of compatible RCA Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs), camcorders, and audio components are available. Check with your RCA dealer for details. Other brands of components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to the component's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup instructions. St[...]

L CAU1X)N TO AVOID DAMAGE: 1, DO NOT CONNECT SPEAKER OUTPUT TO A SEPARATE AMPLIFIER OR TO SPEAKERS CONNECTED TO ANOTHER PRODt_T. 2. DO NOT CONNECT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS TOGETHER. V_EO INPUT (_ EXTERNAL SPEAKERS Terminals-permit direct connection of auxiliary speakers. Connection details are on page 41. Q CABLE/ANTENNA Connectors-used when [...]

Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your "IT (only if you do not have a cable-TV system). You can connect the antenna to either ANTA or ANT B as explained on page 25. A If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries only VHF (channels 2-13), only UHF (chaunel[...]

Follow one of these Steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information. You can connect the cable-TV system to either ANTA or ANTB as explained on page 25. Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a con[...]

D Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box for premium channels and you also want to connect a VCR. Incoming Cable. I._LI_ _ 2-way Signal Splitter* (such as AH047) Coaxial Antenna • Cables* (such as AH037 or AH065G) TV Remember to tune the VCR to the output channel of the converter box (usually 2, 3, or 4). BACK [...]

The universal remote is preprogrammed to control an satellite receiver. If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, you will probably be able to program the TV's remote to control both the TV and the cable box. The TV's remote is designed to control several brands of cable boxes. To program the remote, press and hold the SAT.[...]

Your new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including 125 non-scrambled cable channels (see chart below). To use this TV ori a cable- TV system, confirm that the cable-TV system is properly connected to your TV. Since cable systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information. If your [...]

Standard VHS VCR (Not S-VHS) (qlaese connections-allow you to record TV programs and play back tapes.) Preferred Method tG!°roA RreaeSeptith n /// Coaxial Antenna Cables** (such as RCA #AHO65G) ** These optional accessories (one AHIM7-2-way splitter, two AH065G?-antenna cables, and one AH077G-audio/video cable) are available as a kit under #AVH500[...]

Special Recording onto VCR (This connection only allows you to record on the VCR whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen) This is not a common application for recording with your VCR, but you may fred !it useful in certain situations. This connection _,ill let you record onto the VCR whatever is being displayed on the TV screen such [...]

The digital remote control that came packed with your Tv controls your TV and up to two compatible RCA VCRs. To control a compatible RCA VCR, first press the VCR1 or VCR2*LD button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". The buttons shown below will then control the VCR. Selected models of RCA VCRs have a switch that lets you determine which[...]

The digital remote control that came packed with your TV controls your TV and up to two compatible VCRs, including most models of most other brands. To program the remote, press and hold VCR1 (or VCR2oLD) and the two-digit code number for your brand of VCR. Note About Controlling Two VCRs • • This remote can control two VCRs independently as lo[...]

S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder (This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.) AtlDIO @@ S-Video Cable "g% .,-.o=r _J=o= Back of TV (sometimes a separate cable that attaches directly to camcorder) @_ @ [Audio/Video Out) An S-VHS or standard camcorder can be connected directly to your TV. If you have [...]

Computers and Other Equipment with Audio/Video Outputs Back of "iV AUDIO HI-FI OUT SELECT OUT . @,@ [ If the INPUT 1 jacks J already have another component connected to them, you can connect the computer to the INPUT2 jacks. Your TV can also be used as a display device for many video games and home computers. If your game or computer has a nor[...]

Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck Audio Amplifier Audio/Video Cables* i (such as RCA AH069G) • " _--_........_._ ,_o_7_o_ r Back of "IV [ If your stereo amplifier is not par_t, of a "system" that has its own remote, connect it to the TV as shown here. Note: If the stereo amplifier is part of a system that has its own remote, you[...]

The digital remote control that came packed with your TV is also capable of controlling a compatible audio component. To program the remote press and hold the AUDIO button and then enter the two-digit c.ode number for your brand of audio equipment. -Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment 1. Refer to the chart below to find the code number th[...]

Connecting Speakers to Back of TV If you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV, connect the speakers to the amplifier/receiver instead of the TV. Caution: Do not connect external speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set of speakers to either the TV or the Amplifier but not to both at the same time. If you connec[...]

Compatible Components A wide variety of compatible Video Cassette Recorders (VCRs), camcorders, and audio components are available. Check with your dealer for details. Other components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to the component's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup instructions. General Cable Inform[...]

Remote Control (233063) This is the remote that came packed with your TV. You can use the order form to order it direct by mail if desired. Simple Touch,,, Remote Control (206800) This is an optional remote that Can be used to turnyour set on/off, change channels, and adjust volume. It is a simplified remote that can be used to control basic functi[...]

Charge your order on your VISA or Mastea'Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card rr-T- N--n rT-N VVn IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number •. fromyourMasterCard V-T-TTG VVTT VVVTq VT-VT-1 co, y,_._be, I ii i I My ca,d I I II I I above your expires: name on MasterCard AUTHORI[...]

Dust TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. Take care not to scratch the plastic surfaces. If your TV's cabinet has a textured finish, do not use furniture polish. Because textured finishes are porous, usi[...]

Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA 'IV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments l[...]

Can't select certain channel Noisy stereo reception No picture, no sound but power light is on Sound okay, picture poor Picture okay, sound poor i ! • I • • Channel may not be in Channel Memory. Try pressing number buttons. • If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position. • To select cable channels 100 [...]

No closed captioning Black bars appear on the screen • Turn on the CAPTIONING function. • TV program does not have closed captioning. I • Turn off the CAPTIONING function. 5O[...]

Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the lab[...]

+ and - Buttons ................. 4,5,6,11,20-27 Accessories ................................ 44,45,46 Adding Channels to Memory .............. 24 ALARM Function ........................... 18,21 Amplifier ............................................. 41 Antenna Adaptor .................................. 30 ANT Button .............. ...............[...]

CRF TING A GREENER FUTURE At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility throughout the world. We believe that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healthy[...]