RCA 32E88, 29T68, RCA-32E88 User Manual

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32” WIDE SCREEN
COLOUR TELEVISION

Model RCA -32E88

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Help line

For assistance during normal working hours (9am-5pm, Mon-Fri, New Zealand local time) call

Oriental Pacific International Ltd.

NZ call: 0800 89 85 80

Email: [e-mail]

SYMBOLS

The graphic symbols used in this manual or on the back cover of the set mean the
following:

Read this manual in full before use.

Class II Double insulated Appliance

The lightning flash symbol is intended to alert the user to the enclosures that
contain hazardous voltages.

The exclamation symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using any electrical apparatus always observe safety regulations and use
basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury, including the following

Read, Keep and Follow these instructions, heeding all Warnings.

WARNING! No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, shall be placed on this equipment or in any

position where liquid may fall into this equipment or any other electrical apparatus.
WARNING! Do not insert any objects into any openings of this equipment or any other electrical

apparatus.
WARNING! Do not use this apparatus near water. To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not

expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashes and is strictly for indoor use only.

WARNING! Not for use in Tropical humid climates.

WARNING! Do not immerse in any liquid whilst in use or cleaning. Clean only with a damp cloth,

dry with a dry towel. Do not use harsh abrasives as these may damage the plastic parts.
WARNING! DO NOT block any ventilation openings. Keep away from curtains, newspapers and

restricted areas. Install in accordance with any specific manufacturer’s instructions. Always allow a

sufficient gap around the apparatus to avoid overheating.
WARNING! Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, gas heaters, stoves or other

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not leave in direct sunlight.

WARNING! Do not place any naked flame source, such as lighted candles on any electrical

apparatus.

WARNING! Connect to a suitable 230-240V ~ 50 Hz power supply only.

WARNING! Keep out of reach of young children. This apparatus is not suitable for use by young

children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children must be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the apparatus. Ensure young children have enough knowledge to operate the

equipment safely if they do have access to this equipment.
WARNING! Do not abuse or damage a power cord. If any power cord is damaged, it must be

replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a

hazard. A replaceable cord must be replaced with an authorised replacement from an authorised
service agent only.

WARNING! Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

WARNING! Unplug completely from the power source this apparatus during lightening storms or

when unused for long periods of time.

WARNING! Attention is drawn to the environmental aspects of disposing of any battery.

WARNING! Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus

has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain

or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

WARNING! For household use only, this apparatus is not intended for commercial use.
WARNING! If this apparatus is to be used by a third party, please supply these instructions with it.

WARNING! No liability will be accepted for any personal injury or damage caused by failure
to follow these instructions.

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CLEANING

WARNING! Before you attempt to clean the television screen or cabinet, always disconnect the

appliance from the mains power and remove the plug from the main power outlet.

Clean the television with a soft dry cloth only. Never use any harsh chemical cleaning
agent or water as this may damage the television.

WARNING! Never allow water splashes to enter the appliance. Do not immerse in water.
WARNING! Never remove the rear cover. Do not attempt to service this equipment.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 FEATURES

1.2 PRECAUTIONS

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL
KEYS & CONNECTIONS

1.3.1 FRONT VIEW

1.3.2 EXPLANATION OF JACKS

1.4 OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL

1.4.1 DESCRIPTION OF
REMOTE CONTROL KEYS

1.4.2 INSTALLATION OF BATTERIES

1.4.3 EFFECTIVELY USING THE
REMOTE CONTROL

2. CONNECTIONS

2.1 INSTALLATION OF

ANTENNA

2.2 POWER CONNECTION

2.3 EXTERNAL CONNECTION

4.

TIMER FUNCTION

4.1

4.2

4.3

CLOCK
ON-TIMER
OFF-TIMER

1.

INTRODUCTION

1.1 FEATURES

Color

Systems

-

PAL/NTSC3.58 & NTSC 4.43

Sound systems

-

BG

Preset Programs - 100
Preset Method - AutoSearch,Manual Store,

Fine Tune

Tuning Method - FS

Voltage Range - 230-240V ~, 50Hz

Display -

English
Functions select - Pop up menu
Remote Control - Full Function Infra-red Remote

Controller

AV I/O - 3 RCA-type AV Input

- RCA-type AV output

Useful functions

- Sleep Timer (15-240min.)

- Auto Off (after 15 min with

no signal)

- Blue Background
selection (while no signal)

- 3 Default ,1 User Picture
Settings

- Channel Skip

- AV Stereo

1

- ESS & EPS

- YUV INTPUT1

6.

PROBLEMS OF PICTURE

PROBLEMS OF OPERATION

7.

5. SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

5.1

5.2

5.3

5.4

5.5

5.6

5.7

5.8

5.9

SVM SETTING
BLUE BACK SETTING

PICTURE ROTATION

PICTURE ENHANCEMENT
FAVORITE CHANNEL SETTING
TETRIS GAME

CALENDAR
PARENTAL GUIDE
NOTEBOOK

-

Game

- Notebook

- Calendar

- Favorite Channel Setting

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3.

GENERAL OPERATIONS

- Program Prearrange

-

On/Off Timer

- S-VIDEO INTPUT1

- Program Swap

- Child Lock

3. 1

3. 2

3. 3

3. 4

3. 5

3. 6

3. 7

3. 8

3. 9

3. 1 0

3. 1 1

3. 1 2

AUTO SEARCH
MANUAL SEARCH
FINE TUNING
CHANNEL SWAP
CHANNEL SKIP
CHANNEL NAME SETTING
COLOUR SYSTEM SELECTI ON
PICTURE ADJUSTMENT
PRESENT PICTURE MODE
SOUND ADJUSTMENT
EQUALISER SELECTION
SOUND MODE SELECTION

TROUBLES H OOTING

6.1

6.2

SPECIFIC A TIONS

- TELETEXT

- Nicam

1

1. POWER button

Turn the TV on or off.

2. SENSOR

Receive infra-red signals from the

remote.

3. PROGRAM UP/DOWN buttons

Select channel numbers.

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF CONTROL KEYS & CONNECTIONS

1.3.1 FRONT VIEW

4. VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons

Press to decrease/increase the

volume.

5. MENU button

Press to display the main menu.

6. TV/AV button

Choose between TV programming

and the AV input.

3

PRO.

PRO.

2

4

5

6

3

AUDIO-R

1.3.2 EXPLANATION OF JACKS

Y

75OHM

ANTENNA

INPUT

S-VIDEO

C

b

C

r

AV

OUTPUT

YUV

INTPUTAVINPUT2

AV

INPUT3

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

(MONO)

AUDIO-R

VIDEO

AUDIO-L

AUDIO-R

Rear panel

Side AV input
(AV IN1)

75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna or

cable.

Y, Cb, Cr Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use three
video grade cables for the connection. When using this connection make sure to connect left and right
audio cables to the AUDIO input jacks.
Press TV/AV to choose the video input channel. Choose YUV to view material playing on equipment
connected to the component inputs.

R (RIGHT) AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
Press TV/AV to choose the video input channel. Choose AV1 to view material playing on equipment
connected to the front AV inputs or AV2 (AV3) to view material playing on equipment connected to the
rear AV inputs.

L (LEFT) AUDIO Provides left audio connection. The right audio connector is usually white.
Press TV/AV to choose the video input channel. Choose AV1 to view material playing on equipment
connected to the front AV inputs or AV2 (AV3) to view material playing on equipment connected to the
rear AV inputs.

VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.
Press TV/AV to choose the video input channel. Choose AV1 to view material playing on equipment
connected to the front AV inputs or AV2 (AV3) to view material playing on equipment connected to the
rear AV inputs.

S-VIDEO IN Provides better picture quality than the standard video jack (the yellow jack) because the
color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the picture. When using S-VIDEO IN,
make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the L and R AUDIO Input jacks.
Press TV/AV to choose the video input channel. Choose S-VIDEO to view material playing on equipment
connected to the S-VIDEO jack.

AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound quality.
Press TV/AV to choose the audio and video that is sent to the output jacks.

4

VIDEO

AV IN 1

AUDIO

L

(MONO ) R

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1.4 OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL

1.4.1 DESCRIPTION OF REMOTE CONTROL KEYS

1. STANDBY BUTTON

When the main power is on, to turn the TV set

on or off.

2. TV/AV BUTTON

To switch between TV program and AV input

sources.

3. MUTE BUTTON

To temporarily turn off the sound, and to

restore it by pressing once again.

4. NOTEBOOK BUTTON

To activate the notebook function.

5. *

INDEX

/ DISPLAY/ DELETE BUTTON

*

Press to go to the INDEX page.

To display the current channel number

& name, color & sound mode. Press again
to display the current time on the screen.

Press to remove a menu from the screen.

In the input field of the on-screen menus

including Notebook, press to delete the

unwanted text.

6. *

RED / 4:3/16:9 / INSERT BUTTON

7. *

GREEN

/ FAVORITE BUTTON

*

To accessTELETEXT page corresponding

to GREEN key.

To browse the favorite channels preset in

Favorite channel list. This function will not

work if you have not set any favorite chanel.

8. *

YELLOW

/ RECALL BUTTON

*

To accessTELETEXT page

corresponding

to YELLOW key.

Press to toggle between the crrent channel

and the previous channel.

9. *

CYAN

/ EXIT BUTTON

*

To accessTELETEXT page corresponding

to CYAN key.

Press to exit the on-screen menu directly.

10. -/-- BUTTON

11. CAPS

BUTTON

Press to toggle the entry mode between

uppercase and lowercase letters.

12. *

TXT

BUTTON

Press to activate TELETEXT and page 100

will be displayed on the screen first. Press

this buttonagainto go backto TV mode.

Press to toggle between 1-digit and 2-digit
mode before you enter the channel number.

*

To access TELETEXT page corresponding

to REDkey.

Press to toggle the picture format between 4:3
and 16:9 (4:3 is the standard format for the TV.

MUTE

TV/AV

S.EFFECT

ESS/EPS

DVB

PICTURE

NOTEBOOK

RED

4:3/16:9/INS.

SLEEP

GAME

-/--

INDEX

DISPLAY/DEL.

ABC

DEF

YZ

STU

VWX

PQR

GHI JKL MNO

CYAN

NICAM

CAPS TXT

CALENDAR

GREEN

FAVORITE

YELLOW
RECALL

EXIT

REVEAL

CLOCK MIX

SIZE

HOLD

UPDATE

SUBPAGE

,!:

16:9 is to enlarge the picture to fill out the entire
screen area, eliminating the letter box
effect. Select 16:9 when you watch movies from

a DVD player.)