RCA F25422 User Manual

Television

User’s Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Important Information

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.

Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.

Cable TV 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) which provides guidelines for 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.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television.

Model No.__________________________________________________________________________________________

Serial No. __________________________________________________________________________________________

Purchase Date:______________________________________________________________________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone: ______________________________________________________________________________

G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C Corporation.

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc.

Thomson Consumer Electronics and Gemstar are not in any way liable for the accuracy of the program information provided by the GUIDE Plus+ System. In no event shall Thomson Consumer Electronics or Gemstar be liable for any amount representing loss of profits, loss of business, or indirect, special, or consequential damages in connection with the provision or use of any information equipment, or services relating to the GUIDE Plus+ System.

, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development

Introduction

Key Features Overview

Your TV is equipped with features that will ad to your TV watching experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 2 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.

On-screen Program Guide

Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the guide to see what’s on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You can also browse programs by category with the sort feature.

When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if it’s available through your TV.

One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You don’t have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to set up a recording.

Requirements:

• Remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

Rating Status

TV-14 View

Press ^/v to view programs with this content for this rating.

RATING STATUS

TV-MA View TV-14 View TV-PG View TV-G View TV-Y7 View TV-Y View

- - Content - -

DLSVFV V V VV

DLSVFV

BVV VVVV VBVV

• Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You’ll find detailed instructions in Chapter 1.

• One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR.

• If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box.

V-Chip: Parental Controls

Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based ratings, and/or movie ratings.

Requirements:

• Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main menu (Chapter 2 has details).

• The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Key Features Overview ....................................................................................................1

On-screen Program Guide ......................................................................................... 1

V-Chip: Parental Controls...........................................................................................1

Chapter 1: Connections & Setup

Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................6

Protect Against Power Surges ................................................................................... 6

Protect Components from Overheating ................................................................... 6

Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................ 6

Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................ 6

Use Indirect Light ....................................................................................................... 6

Demo Pin .................................................................................................................... 6

Choose Your Connection .................................................................................................. 7

Connection: TV + VCR....................................................................................................... 8

Connection: TV Only......................................................................................................... 9

Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver ................................................................... 11

The Front of Your TV ......................................................................................................12

Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable ............................................................... 13

How to Find the Remote Sensor ............................................................................. 13

Placing the G-LINK Wands .......................................................................................13

Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 15

Set the Menu Language .......................................................................................... 15

Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 15

The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................ 15

What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 19

The Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................................................. 20

Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features

About the GUIDE Plus+ System .....................................................................................22

Downloading Data ................................................................................................... 22

Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ System ......................................................... 23

The GUIDE Plus+ System Menus ..............................................................................23

Grid Guide ................................................................................................................ 23

Sort ............................................................................................................................25

News .......................................................................................................................... 26

Schedule .................................................................................................................... 26

Messages ................................................................................................................... 27

Channels ................................................................................................................... 28

Setup .........................................................................................................................28

How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program ............... 29

GUIDE Plus+ Menu Items ............................................................................................... 29

Channel Banner .............................................................................................................. 30

Parental Controls and V-Chip ......................................................................................... 30

How V-Chip Works ................................................................................................... 31

V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................................................. 32

Blocking Specific Content Themes .......................................................................... 34

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Viewing Specific Content Themes ........................................................................... 35

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ....................................................................................... 35

V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................................................... 37

Channel Block ........................................................................................................... 37

Front Panel Block ..................................................................................................... 37

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................................................ 38

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System

How to Use the Different Types of Menus and Control Panels .................................. 40

Menus ....................................................................................................................... 40

Control Panels .......................................................................................................... 40

Audio Menu .................................................................................................................... 42

Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................................................... 42

Screen Menu ................................................................................................................... 43

Using Closed Captioning ................................................................................................ 43

Channel Menu................................................................................................................. 44

Time Menu ...................................................................................................................... 44

Chapter 4: Other Information

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................46

Care and Cleaning .......................................................................................................... 49

RCA TV Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 49

Index ................................................................................................................................ 53

Chapter 1

Connections & Setup

Chapter Overview:

• Things to Consider Before You Connect

• Choose Your Connection

• Connections

• The Front of Your TV

• Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable

• Plug in the TV

• Put Batteries in the Remote

• How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the

Interactive Setup

• Turn on the TV

• Complete the Interactive Setup

• Buttons on the Remote Control

Changing Entertainment. Again.

Connections & Setup

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 TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important

Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.

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.

• When 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 TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the

TV instead of straight down the middle of the back of the TV.

• If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin lead cables away from audio/video cables.

Important Stand and Base Safety Information

Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV.

Use Indirect Light

Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or indirect lighting.

Demo Pin

DEMO PIN

This Demo Pin activates

an automatic

GUIDE Plus+ demo.

RETAILERS;

Do NOT remove this

Demo Pin. Removal will

disable the automatic demo.

CONSUMERS:

REMOVE this Demo Pin and insert the G-Link cable here before using this TV.

You must remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack on the back of your TV in order for your TV to operate properly and to connect the G-LINK cable.

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Choose Your 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.

Components Cables Connection Go to...

Needed Title

VCR

Satellite

Coaxial

G-LINK cable

Coaxial

G-LINK cable

Coaxial

G-LINK cable

TV + VCR

TV Only page 9

TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

page 8

pages 10-11

Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV

The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.

Note: Please locate the G-LINK cable (provided) when you’re getting ready to set up your TV. You need to connect this cable to your TV, and to your VCR and/or cable box in order for all of the features of the program guide to work properly.

G-LINK cable

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Coaxial cable

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TV (back panel)

G-LINK

CABLE/ ANTENNA

VCR

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

From Cable,

Cable Box, or Antenna

Connection: TV + VCR

1. Connect your TV to your VCR

Connect a coaxial cable to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).

2. Connect cable or antenna to your VCR

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANTENNA or IN FROM ANT).

3. Connect the G-LINK cable to the TV

A. If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.

B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the

G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13).

Go to page 13

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TV (back panel)

G-LINK

Connections & Setup

CABLE/ ANTENNA

From Cable

or Antenna

Connection: TV Only

1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna

Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/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

A. If you haven’t already done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.

B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of the

G-LINK cable to the cable box (instructions are on p. 13).

Go to page 13

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Satellite

VCR

SATELLITE RECEIVER

OUT

VIDEO

VCR

VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

TV (back panel)

S-VIDEO

From Cable or Antenna

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

SATELLITE

IN FROM ANT

OUT TO TV

CH3 CH4

Satellite

Signal

CH3 CH4

G-LINK

CABLE/ ANTENNA

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Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver

1. Connect coaxial cables to the Satellite Receiver

A. Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet, cable box, or antenna to the Input Jack

on your satellite receiver (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).

B. Connect the coaxial cable from your satellite dish antenna to the Input Jack on your

satellite receiver (sometimes labeled SATELLITE IN).

2. Connect the Satellite Receiver to the VCR and to the TV

A. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV) on the

satellite receiver and to the Input Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled IN FROM ANT).

B. Connect a coaxial cable to the Output Jack on the VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV)

and to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the TV.

3. Connect G-LINK cable

A. If you haven’t done so, remove the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack.

B. Connect the G-LINK cable to the G-LINK jack on the TV. Next step, place the wands of

the G-LINK cable to work with your VCR (instructions are on p. 13).

Go to page 13

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The Front of Your TV

Front Panel

If you cannot locate your remote you can use the buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features.

MENU Brings up the 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 access the GUIDE Plus+ system.

CH Scans down through the current channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu system,

it acts like the arrow down button on the remote control.

CH ^ Scans up through the channel list. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the arrow up button on the remote control.

VOL – Decreases the volume. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the left arrow button on the remote control.

VOL + Increases the volume. When you’re using the TV’s menu system, it acts like the right arrow button on the remote control.

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

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G-LINK cable

G-LINK wands

Connections & Setup

Why You 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 tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen.

VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the G-LINK cable, one-touch VCR recording won’t work. The other features of the guide will work properly.

How to Find the Remote Sensor

You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR and/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 and/or 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 TV, but the one that came with

the cable box and/or VCR to which you’re attaching the G-LINK cable) so that it is touching the front of the component.

Tip

If you don’t have both a cable box and a VCR connected to your TV, just coil the cable of the extra G-LINK wand with a twist tie and leave it behind the TV.

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).

VCR

CABLE BOX

CHANNEL

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 sensor (see instructions below).

TV (back panel)

CABLE/

G-LINK

Connect to G-LINK jack on the back of the TV.

SENSOR

ANTENNA

VCR

SENSOR

CHANNEL

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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 cover on the remote.

2. Insert new batteries. Match the polarities (+ and -) on the batteries with the

3. Put the battery compartment cover back on the remote.

How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Interactive Setup

diagram on the remote.

Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to move through the menu system.

The technical term is “Navigation” – how you move through the on-screen menus. The theory 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.

Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).

Turn on the TV

Press the POWER button on the remote control or the TV (the first screen of the Interactive Setup appears). The menu screens “time out” after a period of time if you don’t make a selection. The tips in this section tell you how to access the Setup menu screens manually.

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Complete the Interactive Setup

Tip

To access the setup menus manually, press MENU and choose Setup.

SETUP

Select the language to be used in these menus.

1 English

2 Español

3 Français

SETUP

Would you like the TV to search for all available channels?

1 Search for channels

2 Skip this step

The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. In this book, we call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you answer, and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically.

Set the Menu Language

The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system.

1. Highlight your preferred language for the menu system.

2. Press OK to select that language.

Complete Auto Channel Search

The next part of the SETUP asks you if you want the TV to search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is sometimes called “auto programming.”

Tip

If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any of your information changes, you need to access the setup screens from the TV’s main menu— press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup.

1. Press OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels. A progress report appears on the screen.

2. When the screen on the TV tells you the search is complete, press OK (the first GUIDE Plus+ system setup screen appears).

Note: If you skip Auto Channel Search now, you can access it later through the Channel menu. See Chapter 3 for more details.

The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup

The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive program guide that lists what shows are on TV in your area. In order to receive program listings, you need to complete the following steps.

The G-LINK cable must be connected to the back of your TV, and the wands must be placed in front of the remote sensor on the cable box and/or VCR in order for the GUIDE Plus+ system to work (go back to p. 13 for details).

1. You should see a screen displaying the features of the Guide Plus+ system. Press OK to continue.

2. The next screen asks you to locate setup materials and hardware. Once you have done this, press OK to continue.

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Step 1: Identifying Your TV’s Location

1. If your country is highlighted, press OK on the remote control.

2. Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your zip code.

If your country isn’t highlighted, press the up or down arrow button on the remote control to highlight your country and press OK.

Press OK when you’re finished.

Note: If your postal code contains letters, press the up and down arrow buttons on your remote to enter letters, and press the right arrow button to go to the next space. The left arrow button moves you to the left.

Tip

If you’re not sure which channel is the cable box’s output channel, consult the book that came with your cable box or contact your cable company.

Step 2: Configuring for Cable

The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. To 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 Yes and press OK.

If your TV isn’t connected to cable, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears).

2. If you have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight Yes and press OK on your remote control.

Note: The next series of screens are very important because GUIDE Plus+ system must find the correct cable box information in order for the program schedule to be correct in your TV’s program guide.

If you don’t have a cable box connected to this TV, highlight No and press OK (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears).

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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).

Note: Channel 03 is the most common.

4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK.

If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.

5. Make sure your cable box is on.

Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).

Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing codes).

Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, cable box or any of the remote controls for these products.

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 (STEP 3: Configuring for a VCR appears).

If your cable box didn’t change to channel 09 or turned itself off, you have two choices: No and Test this code again.

Test this code again: If you think the TV, the cable box, or any of the remote controls might have been touched or bumped during the test, highlight Test this code again and press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system runs the same set of codes).

No: If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No and press OK (GUIDE Plus+ system tests the next code).

Repeat the previous instructions until the TV finds the correct cable box code. Follow the instructions on the screen.

Note: If the TV can’t find your cable box code, a troubleshooting checklist appears. Carefully review each checklist and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Step 3: Configuring for a VCR

1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight the brand of your VCR that

If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen appears reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR).

is connected to the TV.

If your brand isn’t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK.

3. Tune your VCR to channel 02. Next, turn OFF your VCR. When you complete these steps, press OK to begin testing.

Important Note: When code testing is in progress, don’t touch your TV, VCR, or any of the remote controls for these products.

4. Look at the front display of your VCR. If your VCR turned on automatically and changed to channel 09, the test was successful. Highlight Yes and press OK.

If your VCR didn’t change to channel 09, you can either choose No or Test

this code again.

If you think your TV or remotes might have been touched during the test, tune your VCR to channel 02, turn off your VCR and highlight Test this code again.

If you don’t think the test was interrupted, highlight No. Tune your VCR to channel 02 and turn off your VCR. Press OK (the GUIDE Plus+ system starts testing another set of codes.)

Keep following the previous instructions until the VCR finds the correct code.

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