RCA F32689YX5CR1, F32689YX1CR, F32689YX9CR User Manual

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SETUPAND CONNECTIONS.......................................................... 3

Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4

Step 2: Connect your TV .................................................................. 4

Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable ................................................... 9

Step 4: Plug in the TV ..................................................................... 10

Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote .................................................. 10

Step 6: Turn on the TV ................................................................... 10

On-Screen Program Guide ....................................................... 10

Step 7: Program the TV .................................................................. 10

INTERACTIVE SETUP .................................................................... 11

Using Point and Select ................................................................... 12

Entering Setup ................................................................................ 12

Select a Language .......................................................................... 13

Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13

The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ....................................................... 14

Setting Up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ............................... 14

Setting the Time ............................................................................. 16

Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) ..................................... 16

Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning) ...................................... 17

Setting the DVD Channel (auto tuning) ....................................... 18

Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) ............................. 19

Labeling the Channels ................................................................... 20

USING THE REMOTE ..................................................................... 21

Remote Buttons .............................................................................. 22

Accessing the Video Input ...................................................... 23

Programming the Remote ............................................................. 24

Testing the Remote .................................................................. 24

Using Automatic Code Search ................................................. 24

Using the Remote to Control a Device ................................... 25

Modes of Operation ................................................................ 25

Front Panel ..................................................................................... 25

FEATURES AND MENUS ............................................................... 27

Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 28

Menus ....................................................................................... 28

Control Panels .......................................................................... 29

Audio Menu .................................................................................... 30

Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor .......................... 31

Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 32

Screen Menu ................................................................................... 33

Using Closed Captioning ......................................................... 34

Channel Menu ................................................................................ 35

Time Menu ...................................................................................... 36

Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................ 37

V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 38

Channel Block .......................................................................... 43

Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 43

Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................ 43

GUIDE Plus+ Gold System .............................................................. 44

Downloading Data .................................................................. 45

News ......................................................................................... 48

Schedule ................................................................................... 48

Messages .................................................................................. 49

Editor ........................................................................................ 50

Setup ......................................................................................... 50

PIP(Picture-In-Picture) Operation ................................................. 51

Setup Menu .................................................................................... 52

Channel Marker .............................................................................. 52

REFERENCE ....................................................................................... 53

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 53

Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 55

RCA DIRECT VIEW TV (5"-36") LIMITED WARRANTY ................... 56

Index ................................................................................................. 61

GETTI NG STARTED

This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first four sections of the manual show you how

to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the

Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use all of

the Features and Menus of your TV. The Reference section in the back of the book

contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning

instructions, accessory ordering information and your

warranty.

Checkout the notes that havebeen added / throughout the manual in these Tip

Boxes. Thereare someimportant tips that will help you get the most from

your TV.

STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV

Make sure to locate the remote control.

STEP 2: CONNECT YOUR TV

There are three types of connections outlined in this section:

TV Only:

If you're only going to connect the

TV to your home antenna or cable

system.

The Basic Connection:

If you're going to connect the TV to a

VCR or satellite receiver.

Advanced Connections:

If you're going to make multiple

connections, hooking up the TV to one or two VCRs, DVD player, and a

satellite receiver.

Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of connection. Once you have completed your desired connection you may skip forward to Step 3.

TV ONLY

This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV. Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.

Important Stand Information Direct View TVs: 27"- 36" diagonal

CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV carefully. Take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is properly located (see Important Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause damage to

the TV and/or personal injury.

Before You Connect

Protect against power surges:

• Connect all components before

plugging any power cords into the wall

outlet.

• Turn off the TV and/or component before connecting or disconnecting any

cables.

• Make sure all antennas and cables are

properly grounded. Refer to the Safety

Tips sheet packed with your TV.

Cables

You will use the following cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cable: These cables carry audio and video signal to the TV from an antenna, cable, or

cable box.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.

THE BASIC CONNECTION

The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and istherefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality and

multiple component connection information refer to the next section,

Advanced Connections.

Cables

You will use the following cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cables: These cables carry both the audio and video signal to the TV from an antenna, cable, or cable box. In this connection, a second

Coaxial Cable carries the signal through the VCR to the TV.

FROM CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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How to View the VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to Channel 3 or 4.

Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will program the TV to automatically tune to Channel 3 or

4 when you turn on the VCR.

Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.

ADVANCED CONNECTIONS

Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating the audio and video signals and enable you to connect multiple components.

This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your TV and suggests ways you can use them for optimum performance.

Once you have made your connections you will want to program the TV to tune

to the correct Video INPUT channel in order to see and hear audio and video

from the component. You will program this later in the Interactive Setup.

Back of the TV

The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When

connecting AN cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).

Connect any of the following components:

• VCR • Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

To view the component connected to Input 1:

Use the WHO*!NPUT button on the remote.

Input 2 (VIDEO or Y Ps PR)

Connect any of the following components to INPUT 2:

• VCR • Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

The Y, PB,PRjacks are used in place of the VIDEO jack to connect an optional component video source, such as a DVD player. Unlike

a single video input, the Y, PB,PRjacks maintain the video signal as three separate signals through these three jacks. To ensure

maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the

Y, PB'and PRconnections.

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Audio Outputs

Connect to an audio receiver Takes the signal input from a cable, or amplifier for variable cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can

controlled or fixed level also be used for basic component

connections.

stereo output.

To View the component connected to Input 2:

Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.

G-LINK

Connect the G-UNK cable for one-button

recording and

Channel tuning from

the Guide.

Sample Connections

The following are sample connection scenarios which you may encounter when connecting components to your TV.

Cables

You will use the following cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the antenna or cable directly to the television or through a cable box, as needed by your cable system.

AudiolVideo Cables: Carries sound and video from the component to the TV.

S-Video Cable: Carries video from an S-Video capable component which provides best

picture quality.

TV and Stereo VCR

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

Cautions:

Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum

orlnterference

• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.

• Place the audio/video cables to the

sides of the TV's back panel instead of straight down the middle.

• Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video

cables.

Protect your components from

Overheating

• Do not block ventilation holes in any of

the components. Arrange the

components so that air can circulate freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when placing your components in a stand.

• Place an amplifier on the top shelf of

the stand so heated air rising from it will not flow around other

components.

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Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.

How to View Your VCR

To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VlD1 input.

In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to automatically tune to the VID1 input channel when you press VCR1 on the remote.

Most Audio/Video cables are combined

into one cable with three heads on each end.

We show individual cables in these sample

connections. Either may be used, but __)

you must be sure to connect Video to _i_e_ AUdiO(white)

Video, Right to Right and Left to Left.

TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE RECEIVER

SATELLITE

VCt

Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3:

Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.

TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.

How to View Your Components

To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO*iNPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID1 (or SVlD 1) input.

To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press WHO*INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune

to VID2 (or COMP2 if connected to Y, PB,PR) input. In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to

automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press the component button on the remote.

How to View Your Components

To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press TV to put the remote control into TV mode, then press

WHO,INPUT to scroll through the video input channels

until you tune to VID1 (or SVID 1) input.

To watch the VCR in this connection tune to Channel 3 or4.

To watch the DVD player in this connection, press TV to

put the remote control into TV mode, then press

WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video input channels

until you tune to VID2 (or COMP2 if connected to

Y, PB,PR) input.

In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press the component button on the remote.

STEP 3: CONNECT THE G-LINK CABLE

The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (the on-screen guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or

cable box.

Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don't connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen program guide.

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

HOW TO FIND THE REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR

The G-LINK cable is used to send commands to

your VCRand/or cable box. You must remove the

DEMO PIN before you can connect the G*LINK cable,

You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote control sensor on the VCR and/or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have

the remote control 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.

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

connecting the G-LINK cable) so it is touching the front of the component.

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).

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When the component turns on, you've located the remote control

sensor.

Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or

cable box (see instructions on right).

Placing the Wands Under the

VCR and/or Cable Box

Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or cable box.

Place them about one inch away from the remote control sensor.

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STEP 4: PLUG IN THE TV

Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug

with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely.

STEP 5: PLACE BATTERIES IN REMOTE

Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.

Insert fresh batteries. Make sure that the polarities (+ and -) are

aligned correctly.

Replace the cover.

STEP 6: TURN ON THE TV

PressTV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself. Pressing the "iV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote

into TV mode, so that the buttons on the remote will control TV

functions.

ON-SCREEN PROGRAM GUIDE

The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold on-screen program

guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV (after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System). For more

information, see "GUIDE Plus+ Gold System" on page 44.

To get out of the Guide:

• PressOK to exit the Guide and tune to the highlighted channel.

• PressGUIDE to exit the Guide and tune to the channel displayed in the View window.

• PressCLEAR to exit the Guide and go to the last channel you were watching.

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STEP 7: PROGRAM THE TV

Proceed to the next section, Interactive Setup. The interactive setup

routine walks you through the steps needed to fully configure the TV. The first steps ask you to select your preferred language for the menu system and to begin the auto channel search, which puts available cable TV or antenna signals into the TV's memory.

Projection TV Only.

If the picture appears to have a double or triple image or if you notice rings or halos around objects, you may have to adjust the color convergence. Details can be found under the Screen menu heading in the

Features and Menus section of this manual.

THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE

The interactive setup routine takes you through the steps

needed to configure the TV:

• Select a menu language

• Search for available channels

• Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System

• Set the time

• Set the VCR1 channel

• Set the VCR2 channel

• Set the DVD channel

• Set the SAT/CABLE channel

• Make the channel list and labels

2 ,NTERACT,VESETUP

USING POINT AND SELECT

You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or

right, press the left or right arrows.

2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK. Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make

the change or go to a place you have indicated.

ENTERING SETUP

The first screen of the interactive Setup appears automatically when

you turn on your TV for the first time or after a power outage.

1. Press MENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.

Pointand Selectbuttons

You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes up, asking you to confirm that you want to begin.

You can also select a menu item by entering the item number with the

number buttons on the remote. Press CLEARat any time to remove all

displays from the screen and return to TV viewing.

3. Point to Begin setup nowand press MENU or OK.

SELECT A LANGUAGE

The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred

language for the menu system.

1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.

2. Press MENU or OK to select that language.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

The next part of the setup routine asks you if you want the TV to search

automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable

TV system. This is sometimes called "autoprogramming."

Press MENU or OK to tell the TV to begin searching for channels.

The display gives you a progress report and tells you when it has finished.

2. Press MENU or OK to continue.

I f you skip Auto Channel Search now, you

can access it later through the Channel menu. You can also put channels in memory manually using List & Labels. See

Features and Menus for more details.

THE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM

The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus Gold System to display your local

program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.

You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold initial menu or

point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup.

You can set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System during

the Interactive Setup. You can also accessthe GUIDE

Plus+ menus by pressing menu on the remote, and

selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu.

SETTING UP THE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM

To complete the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup, the G-LINK wands must be properly aligned with your cable box and VCR if you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connectionssection for additional information.

Select your Country and enter your ZIP or

Postal code.

USA

The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup. If you have a cable

box, you need to set the GUIDE Plus+ Gold

System to control it. Otherwise, it may not

be able to locate and download program

information.

Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and then select the brand of your cable box from the choices available. The system then

searches for the correct code to control your cable box. When your cable box

switches to channel 9, it has located the correct code.

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Select Yesif the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code.

If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, ascreen stating "Cable

Box (VCR) test failed..." Please consult your manual and try again" appears. You have a choice to either Try Again or Skip Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:

• Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering it again.

• Check to make sure the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly. If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features of the guide may not be available until you successfully

complete this procedure.

Once the correct model of cable box has

been identified, you need to set the cable box's output channel. Enter the channel

you use to view channels through your cable box--usually 3 or 4. Consult your

cable box's instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure. Choose Oto

use VIDEO INPUT.

Select YESif you have a VCR, or NO if not. (Answering NO automatically skips forward to the end of GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup.) Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it off.

Enter the brand of your VCR.

/ Yes

When the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System correctly identifies the correct code for your VCR,the VCR's tuner changes to channel 9. Select YESif the VCR automatically changed

to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will try

another code.

The last screen that comes up after you've successfully finished the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup gives you an opportunity to view a demo. If you don't

want to view the demo, highlight EXIT and press OK.

Remember:

• Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.

• Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs and download program information.

SETTING THE TIME

The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your GUIDE Plus+ Gold System has not completed its first download, you need

to set the time.

Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for you automatically and you may not see this screen.

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the SET TIME control panel.

2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces. Use the digits to enter the numbers and the up and down

arrows to change from AM to PM.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

SETTING THE VCR1 CHANNEL (AUTO

TUNING)

The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1

channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is called auto tuning.

Indicate which input you used to connect the VCR. If you don't have a VCR1 component connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the VCR1 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.

Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the video input you connected the cables to.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

SETTI NG THE VCR2 CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING)

The next step lets you set the VCR2 channel. When you set the VCR2 channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press

the VCR2 button on the remote.

Indicate which input you used to connect a second VCR. If you don't have a second VCR component connected to the TV, skip this step or

select Not Connected from the VCR2 Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.

2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the

video input you connected the cables to.

3. Press MENU or OK to continue.

SETTING THE DVD CHANNEL (AUTO TUNING)

The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD

channel, you're telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the DVD button on the remote.

Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don't have a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not

Gonnectedfrom the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto

Tuning in the Features and Menus section.)

1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.

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