RCA 32F530TYX1, 32F530TYX2, 36F530TYX1 User Manual
Television
User's Guide
Changing Entertainment.
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void the user's authority to operate it.
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periods of time can causethem to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or
projection TVpicture tubes). ALSO,some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may
cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Cable IV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the
National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) wh+ch provides
guidelines lor proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as
practical.
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Table of Cow,tents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .................................................................... 3
Protect Against Power Surges ......................................................................... 3
Protect Corn ponents from Overheating ......................................................... 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .................................. 3
important Stand and Base Safety information .............................................. 3
Use indirect Light ............................................................................................. 3
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ..................................... 3
Demo Pin .......................................................................................................... 3
TV + VCR + DVD Player ............................................................................................... 4
Explanation of Jacks ......................................................................................... 5
The Front of Your TV ................................................................................................... 6
Front input Jacks .............................................................................................. 6
Front Panel Buttons ......................................................................................... 6
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ........................................................... 7
How to Find the Remote Sensor ..................................................................... 7
Placing the G-LINK Wands ............................................................................... 7
Plug in the TV ............................................................................................................... 8
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................ 8
How to Usethe Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ............................. 8
Turn on the TV .............................................................................................................. 8
Set the Menu Language .................................................................................. 8
Complete Auto Channel Search ...................................................................... 9
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ........................................................................ 9
Downloading Data ........................................................................................... 10
What to Expect ............................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for TV Mode ............................................................................... 12
Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes ........................................................... 12
Using the iNPUT Button ................................................................................... 13
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ....................................... 13
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ............................................... 13
Programming the Remote ............................................................................... 13
How to Use the Remote After You've Programmed It .................................. 15
Remote Control Codes ................................................................................................. 15
Table of Contents
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Features
About the GUIDE Plus+ System .................................................................................. 17
Using the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................................... 17
The GUIDE Plus+ System Menu Bar ................................................................. 17
Grid Guide ........................................................................................................ 18
Sort .................................................................................................................... 19
News .................................................................................................................. 19
Schedule ............................................................................................................ 19
Messages ........................................................................................................... 20
Channels ........................................................................................................... 20
Setup ................................................................................................................. 20
Promotions and Advertising ............................................................................ 20
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................ 21
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 21
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature ........................................................ 21
Parental Controls and V-Chip ..................................................................................... 23
How V-Chip Works ........................................................................................... 23
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ..................................................................................... 24
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................. 26
Viewing Specific Content Themes ................................................................... 26
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ............................................................................... 26
V-Chip Unrated Program Block ....................................................................... 27
Channel Block ................................................................................................... 27
Front Panel Block ............................................................................................. 27
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ........................................................................ 27
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System
Audio Menu .................................................................................................................. 28
Picture Quality Menu .................................................................................................. 29
Screen Menu ................................................................................................................. 30
Using Closed Captioning .............................................................................................. 30
Closed-Caption Modes ..................................................................................... 30
Channel Menu .............................................................................................................. 31
Time Menu .................................................................................................................... 32
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................ 33
Care and Cleaning ........................................................................................................ 36
Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 37
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Things to Consider Before You Connect
Protect Against Power Surges
* Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet
* Turn off the W and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions
packed separately.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don't block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.
• Don't stack components.
• If you place components in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.
• If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it
won't flow around other components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack
• If you place components above the IV, route all cables down the side of the back of the I1/instead
of straight down the middle of the IV.
• If your antenna uses 3OO-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the canes. ABo, keep the twin lead
cables away from aud{olvideo cables.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your IV carefully. Place the IV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and
strength to prevent the IV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could
cause personal injury andlor damage the IV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed
separately.
Use Indirect Light
Don't place the IV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
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G LtNKcable Coaxiai cable S Video cable AudioNideo cables Component Video (Y, Pb,Pr) cables
Demo Pin
You must removethe Demo Pin from the G-LINKjack on the back of your IV in
order for your IV to operate properly and to connect the G-LINK cable.
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TV (Pack panel)
DVD
From Cable
orAfltanna
[f you connect an S Video cable, you must
connect the audio cables to the INPUTI AUDIO
jacks on the back of the TV, not the INPUT2 AUDIO
jacks.
TV + VCR + DVD Player
1. Connect your TV to your DVD player
A. Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the INPUT2 AUDIO Rand Ljacks on the back of the
IV and to the Audio Output Jacks on the DVD player.
B. If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, PB,PR),connect three video grade cables to
the Y, PB,P,jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, P_,P, jacks on the back of the IV. If your DVD
player doesn't have Y, PB,P_ jacks, go to C.
-OR-
C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD
player and the S-VIDEO jack on the back of the IV. If your DVD player doesn't have an S-Video
jack, go to D.
No_c:If you connectan S-Videocable,youmust connectthe audio cablesto theINPUT1AUDIORand Ljacks on theback
of the_ not theINPUT2AUDIOjack,
-OR-
D. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the INPUT2
VIDEOjack on the back of the IV.
2. Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to tbe CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your IV and to the Output Jack on your VCR
(sometimes labeled OUT TOTV}.
Note If your VCRhasA/V mputj_cks, youconconnect your 71/toyourVCRusingaudio/wdeo cablesfor better qudily
3. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR
Connect tbe coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to tbe Input Jack on your VCR
(sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT].
4. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
If you baven't already done so, remove the Demo Pin from tbe G-LINK jack. Tben, connect the
G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the IV. Next step, place one of the wands of tbe G-LINK cable to
work witb your VCR (instructions are on page 7}.
Go to page 7
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Explanation of Jacks
Thissection deseribesthe jacks you can useto make connections,Thereare several
ways to connect components to your IV,
G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINKcane {provided) to this jack,TheG-LINK
cable enablesthe TV'sGuidePlus+systemto interactwith the cable box and/or the
VCR.A picture of the G-LINKcable ison page 3.
CABLE]ANTENNA Letsyou connect acoaxial cane to receivethe signal from the
antenna, cable or cable box.
R-AUDIO-L
S-VIDEO@
VIDEO R-AUDIO-L
c
Y PB PR
AUDIO
INPUTI
VIDEO,AUDIORand L INPUTS Letsyou connect a
component such asa VCRor DVDplayer.
• RAUDIO Providesright audio connection, Theright
audio connector is usually red.
• L AUDIO Provides left audio connection. The left audio
connector is usually white.
• VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video
connector is usually yellow.
S-VIDEO Provides better picture quality than the video
jacks because the color part of the signal is separated
from the black and white part of the picture When using
S-VIDEO,make sure to connect left and right audio
cablesto the INPUTI AUDIO Input jacks
INPUT2
VIDEO,AUDIORand Land Y,Pb,PrINPUTS Letsyou
connect a component video source,such as a DVDplayer.
• Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals. Use three video-
grade cables for the connection. When using Y,Pb, Pr,
make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the
INPUT2 AUDIO Input jacks.
• R and L/MONO AUDIO and VIDEO Their description is
the same as INPUTI.
AUDIOOUT Letsyou connect an amplifier or audio receiver
for improved sound quality.
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The Front of Your TV
Front Input Jacks
The 13/has one set of front audio/video input front input jacks for your
convenience. These jacks are on the front of the IV behind the access doon To
access the component you connected to the front of the IV, press the INPUT
button on your remote until FRNTappears on the screen The jacks are ideal for
connecting a video game console or a eamcorder.
No_c:Whenconnecting _ component thet onlyhas one audiojack,such assomec_mcordcrs,
usetheW_ AUDIOL/MONOjock to hearzhceudio
L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another component such as a VCR,
eamcorder, or video game console.
VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a VCR, camcorder, or
video game console.
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your IV
to operate many of the TV's features.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. Also returns you to the previous menu. Press
and hold for two seconds to access the GUIDE Plus+ system.
CH v Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like
the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up
arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL - Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the left arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL + Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button
on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
POWER Turns the IV on and off.
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G-LINK wands
Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable
TheG-LINKcableenablesthe GUIDEPlus+system (the on-screen interactive
program guide) to work with your VCRand/or cane box
Cable Box - If your IV isconnected to a cable box you must connect the
G-LINKcable to receiveIV program listings for your area, and to tune
directly to a channel when the program guide ison your TVscreen.
VCR- If your IV isconnected to aVCRand you don't connect the G-LINK
cane, one-touch VCRrecording won't work Theother features of the guide
will work properly.
How to Find the Remote Sensor
You have to place the G-LIN K wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCRand/
or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have the remote sensor labeled on the
unit. If the remote sensor isn't labeled on your VCR andtor cable box, you need to
use the remote control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the
sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
2. Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your IV, but the one that
came with the cable box andtor VCR to which you're attaching the G-LINK
cable) so that it is touching the front of the component.
3. Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component (VCR or
cable box) while you press the power button on and off. You must press and
release the power button each time you move the remote (holding down the
button won't work).
4. When the component turns on, you've located the remote sensor.
Placing the G-LINK Wands
Place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on your VCR and/or cable
box approximately one inch away from the remote senson
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Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug
completely into the outlet.
Put batteries in the remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on and sliding offthe cover.
• Insert 2 fresh "AAA" batteries Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
• Replace the cover
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup
The technical term is "Navigation"- how you move through the on-screen menus.
The method is the same throughout the menu screens: highlight your choice and
select it
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one
of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or
down. Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left.
To select the item that you've highlighted, press OK.
Nolo:Highlighzedmeansthut themenu izemstand, out from olhcr menu itemson the list
(oppearsdarker,brighzer,or _di_rcnt colo_
Turn on the TV
PressTV on the remote, or press POWER on the IV's front panel.
Nolo'PressingtheTVbutton not only turnson ff_eT_,but pu_stheremote,m_o?Vmode "71/
mode"means_hutthebuttons on _heremo1ccontrol operate the7V'sfunctions
Set the Menu Language
The first part of the SETUPasks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
I. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press OK to select that language.
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Compiete Auto Channel Search
The next part of the SETUPasks if you want the IX! to search
for all available channels. This is sometimes called "auto
programming."
I. Press OK to tell the IX! to begin searching for channels. A
progress report appears on the screen.
2. When the screen on the IX/tells you the search [s
complete, press OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system setup
screen appears).
No_c*:If yousklp AutoChonnd Scarch no_ youc_n accessit later
_hroughthe Channelmenu Scc,ChopPer4 for morndctoils
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup
The GUIDE Plus+ system [s an on-screen interactive program
guide that lists what shows are on TV [n your area. In order to
receive program listings, you need to complete the following
steps.
The G-LIN K cable must be connected to the back of your IX/,
and the wands must be placed in front of the remote sensor
on your cable box and/or VCR [n order For the GUIDE Plus+
system to work (go back to page 7 for details}.
Step 1: Identifying Your TV's Location
Use the arrow buttons to select country and press OK. Then
use the digits or arrow buttons to enter your zip code or
postal code and press OK.
Step 2: Configuring for Cable
The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup.
If you use a cable box, you will need to identify the channel
you tune your IV to when using the cable box, and the brand
of cable box.
If your brand is not listed, choose "not listed" to run the test.
Follow the on-screen instructions to test your cable box.
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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR
The next series of screens asks you about your VCR setup.
If you connected a VCR to the IV, you will need to follow the
on-screen instructions to select your brand of VCR and run a
system test so that the one-touch record feature will work
properly.
No tes: If your VCRbrand isn't listed, choose the Not Listcd ophon.
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VCR off to record programs wJzh thc Guide Plus+ One Touch Rccord
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Step 4: Confirming Your Settings
• Check to make sure all settings are complete and correct.
If all settings are complete, highlight Yes, end setup and
press OK. If your cable box and/or VCR code testing
failed, you should see INCOMPIETEwhere the cable
box and VCR codes are listed. Once setup is complete,
additional screens appear.
If any settings are incomplete or incorrect, highlight No,
repeat setup process and pressOK. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
You can choose to view a demo of the GUIDE Plus+
features, which may take a few minutes to load. If you
don't want to see the demo right now, press OK to watch
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Downloading Data
The GUIDE Plus+ system is not available until it completes its
first download of program information. To ensure that your
first download of data is complete, you should leave your IV
off overnight. If you use a cable box, be sure to leave it on.
Downloads occur several times a day. The IV must be turned
off for GUIDE Plus+ system data to download.
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What to Expect
The next time you turn on your IV, the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the
screen. The following examples explain what you might see:
If all of the program information hasbeen sent to your IV, the GUIDEPlus+
systemappearswith all of your IV program listings
If the program information hasn't been sent to your IV yet, an outline of the
GUIDE(without IV program listings) will appear on the screen.Program
information is usually sent to your IV at night.
If the IV detected that you have multiple cable companies in your area, you
will need to select a channel lineup.
Features of the GUIDE Plus+ system are explained in Chapter 3.
To clear the guide from your screen, press CLEAR or GUIDE on the remote control.
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