RCA F32690, F36690, F27690 User Manual

C O •

f WARNING:: _ _ -/_

k

TO reduce the risk of fi;e or"-"

shock hazard, do not exp,ose/, ....

thisWto rainormoisture. :

To,reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
(:oger (or back). No user 'serviceable parts inside.

Referservicing to qualified service personnel. .

_k his symbol indicates

."dangerous voltage" inside

the prOduct that presentsa

risk,of electric shock or

persohal injury.

i

This symbol indicates

prO_nt in=ructions ° ...=

" _ __ d

.i_an in .th fo

• "_ri_

Caution: To reduce the risk'of e_ectricst_:k, _ch v_itlg-

blade of plug to widdslot, fully insert.

Attention: Pour 6viter leschocs _lectriq ues, introduire la

• lame la pluslarge de la fiche dane la borne
corresponda nte de la prise et pousser jusqO au fond.

t_'_theidentification/rating label located on the back panel of.Refer

your

product for'i_s-_'" "_proper Ope_rati'ng voltage.

FCCRe_l-uiationsstate thatunauthorized 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 screen. Such

images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games.
This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing
of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

Cable TV Installer: Thisreminder isprovided to call your attention to

Article 820-40 of the National ElectricalCode (Section 54 of the Canadian

Electrical Code, Part 1)which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and_ in particular, specifiesthat the cable ground Shall be connected to the
grounding systemof the building as close to the point Of cable entry as

practical

_Ti_eGUIDE Plus+ Gold system ;smanufactured under license from Index /

: /L SystemsInc..,'. ' "

J

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ]r.,_..._................................... ]............. )

Step !: Unpack the TV ..................'................... .......]...................... ...4

Step 2: Connecting your Tv ........................... ._.i.._,_.........._............._4

TV Only (PIP Not Available) ................. ....._............................ .... 4

The BasicCOnnection (pip not available) ........:......................... 5

Advanced Connections .;................. .............. ................ ......... .... 6

:Step 3: connecting the IR Controller ............... ..._....... ........ ,......... 9

Attaching the IR Controllers ............ :...,].......,............ ............... 9

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

Step 5: Place batteries in remote 10

Step 6: Turn on the TV 10

On-Screen ProgTan_Guide ....................................................... 10

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

INTERACTIVE SETU P . , 11

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

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

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

Auto Channel Search. ............................... ................ t.................. .. i3

GUIDE Plus+ System. .......................... ........ ].................................. .. 14

Setthe lime. ......................... .:......._........._...................................... 14

Set the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) ............ _................................. 15

Set the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning) ............................................. 15

I

Set the DVD Channel (auto tuning) .............................................. 16

Set the SAT/CABLECl_annel (auto tuning) .................................... 17

Label *theChannels ...................... ........... _..................... _.................. 18

USING THE REMOTE ....................... .............................................. 19

Remote Buttons .............................................................................. 20

Using the WHOolNPUT button .......... ].......... '................ ............ 21

Programming the Remote ............................................................. 22

Testing the remote 22

Programming the remote ...........;........................................... 22

Using tl_e remote to control a device 23
Modes of Operation 23

Front Panel,.]..,..;..;.;.._._i.......].._..._............... _....... :.............. ]....._....... 23

FEATURESAND MENUS _................. -................ ................. i ....... ." 25

Menus and Control Panels ..... .............................. .......... :.-............. 26

Menus • _ ...._ ....... ............... ._..... .......... 26

Control Panels ..................................................... ..................... 27

Audio Menu ..................... :...........•..... .................... ..................... :.... 28

Using the remote to select an audio processor .............. i............. 29

_-Picture QualityMenu.... ........ ._,......._.,.................. -..... -..:.......... -..... 30

Screen Menu .............................. •.... •.......................... _......._......... ;...31

Using Closed Captioning ............ ............................................. 32

channel Menu ............................................................................... .33

Time Menu .........,........ i........................ 34

Parental Controls Menu .......... ......i............................................. _..35

GUIDE Plus+ Menu ........................ . ................. ,........................... ..i.36,

Setup Menu ........................... •.......................... •............................. _36

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ...................................... ;.......... 37

Channel Marker .................... ................... ....................... _................ 38

TROU BLESHOOTI NG .................................................................... 39

CARE AND CLEANING ........ ...................................... :..,.... ...._".....40

RCA LIMITED wAR RANTY .., ..................................... ... ....... •.... .4!

ACCESSORY IN FORMATION ...................................................... 42

INDEX......................................................................!......:.............

GE'rrlNG STARTED

. . o

This-man_Jalis •designed to get you sta_ed quickly.
The first four sectionJ 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 Referencesection in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips_care and cleaning

instructions, accessoryordering information and your.
warranty.

We!l... if your TV's out of the box, let's get started.

Ii 1.,_.;_Tuu).,Xiq..b_-€OiqNEr.Tio,s II

¥.

.y

¥

( Ch_ko=the.oi,,th.t_,,,_,...,dd,d_:

| throughoutthe.manual in these Tip". "+T,• :|i
| Boxes,There aresomeImportant, ,. " |
I tips.that will help you get'the'most from : |_

3

• 4 -. . •

• .o

STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV

Makesure to locate the remote control and your GUIDE Plus+. Booklet.

STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV

There are three,types of connections outlined in this Section:
TV only: if you're only going to connect the

TVto your home antenna or cable

system.

The Basic Connection:

Advanced Connections:

, - . . .-

If you're going to connectthe TVto a

VCRor satellite receiver.

If you're going tO make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to
one or two VCRs, DVD player, and a
satellite receiver.

Cableinformation and illustrationsare givenfor eachtype of connection.
Onceyou havecompleted your desiredconnectionyou mayskipforward
to .Step3.

TV 1ON LY (PI P NOT AVAI I.ABLE)

• /r

This rsa basic connectionfrom'an antenna' or cable system to your TV.

Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown. .

. Important Stand Information

• , -

• CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Take precautions that the stand

or other fumiturethe 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.

_4

t=

Before You Connect

Protect against power surges:

• Connect all components b_fore
plugging any power cords into the wall

outlet.

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

cables.

• Make sureall antennas and cables are

properly grounded. Referto your
Safety Tipssheetpecked with your 1_/.

Cables

YOUwill use the-following cable to make your•connection:

Coaxial Cable: These Cables carry audio and video

.... signal to the TV from an ante.nna; cable, or

cablebox.

CABLE,CABLE BOX,OR ANTENNA

TV

Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3:

This Connection Will Not Allow
You to Use Your PIP

Your TV is equipped with a single tuner
which means you must connect with a
second video source using Audio/Video
Cable_ This TV Only connection will not

_enable you touse your PIP,but will get,

your'rV up and running quickly.

Refer to Advanced Connections for
connecting Audio/Video cables to your
VCR or other video component.

%

4

BASi€ P.OTAVA

The basicconnection below (TV and VCR)isthe most common

• conn_,cti_onand istherefore usedto illustrate a_singlecomp'onent
connectionwithyour TV. Forbetter soundand picture quality and

multiple component connectioninformation refer to the nextsection,

Advanced Connections.

Cables

YoUwilluse the following cableto make your connection:

Coaxial Cables: Thesecablescarryboth the audio
and video Signalto the TV from an antenna, cable,
or cablebox.In this Connection,asecondCoaxial

Cablecarriesthe signalthroughthe VCRto the TV.

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

: VCR 1

IN FROM ANT CH3

@ @ ou.olv

VIDEO AUDIO

This Connection Will NotAllow
You to Use PIP

YourTV isequipped with a singletuner
which meansyou mustconnect with a
secondvideo sourceusingAudio/Video

Cables.This BasicConnectionwill not
enableyou to useyour PIP,but will get
yourTV up and running quickly.

Refer to Advanced Connectionsfor
connectingAudio/Video cablesto your

VCR or other video component.

TV

CABLE/ANTENNA

How to View the VCR

To watchthe VCRinthis connectiont_ne TV to

Channel3 or 4.

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

4 when you turn on the VCR.

Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3,

"Connectingthe IR Controller."

5

ADVANCED ¢oNNEcTIONS

Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating"
the audioandvideo Signals and enableyou tO connect multiple _" * <

components, i " ' ; _ .... } ; "

This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your '

TV and suggests ways_you can use them for optimum pe_ormance. ....

- . . - ,.... * . , -. .

k of he "

Bac t TV : _ i.

- .. ".

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.).

, . • - , .

Once youhave made your connections" "

you will need to programthe 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 iater m the Interactive Setup. ' "

i

Input I " " *

Connect any of the,following components:

• VCR * Internet AccessDevice

• LaserdiscPlayer * DVD Player

-. Satellite Receiver

To view the component connected to Input 1:

Usethe WHO-INPUT button on the remote.

input, 2

i

Connect any of the following components:

• VCR • Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

To view the componentconnected to Input 2:

'Usethe WHO*INPUT button on the remote.

S-Video

This oPtional
connection can

be used for
better video

quality picture.

%

VIDEO" VIDEO R .

mono

VCR

CABLE/

ANTENNA

r Audio Outputs

/Conne_ to anlaudioreceiveror

|amplifier for Variable controlled

ot fixed level stereo output_ '

VCR Control

Connect Guide Plus+_
controller for one-buttor_

recording and channel

tuningfrom the Guide.

- _ Cable/Antenna

JTakesthe signalinput from a cable, J
|cable box, or anoff-air antenna, Canalso |

* L_|beusedfor basiccomponent connections._'.

6

SamPleConnections

The following are sample connection scenarios which-YOU may encounter

-whenconnecting comPonents tOYour T_. Note: those components which
offer an S-Video connection, such as DVD, VCR or Satellite Receivers,

must match their S-Video connection With their audio INPUT connection. -

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 cablebox, as needed by your cable
system.

Audio/Video 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

r

•cautions:

i

Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference

• insert all cables firmly !nto jacks.

• Place the audio/video cable_ to the

• sides of the W_ back panel !nsteed of

straight down the middle. • ....

. . , -',

i _j 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 drculate

freely.

• Do not stack components.

• Allow adequate ventilation when

plating you r components in a stand.

• Pla_:ean amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other

components.

VCR 1

OUT"

t

_@_

VIDEO ,R . L

n fl n

> .

IN F_M ANT OH3 '

• @

OUT TO IlV

" ° ' i

I

,

__.2, LrI _

, .

,. OUTPUT

o

How to View Your VCR

To watch the VCR inthis connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then pressWHOolNPUT to
si:rollthrough the video input channels until you tune to

VID1 input.
In the Interactive setup section you• can program the TV to-

automatically tune to the VID1 input channel when you

turn onthe VCR.

. Compared,to the Basic Connection, using audio, Video and

S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality

. . . ., . ,-.

froma component. ". :

7

TV, VCR and satellite Receiver

\CABLE, CABLE-BOX, OR ANTENNA -

SATELLITE SIGNAL

,SATELLITERECEIVER ._ .

Howto View •Your Components

To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connecti0n, press
TV.to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHOolNPUT to scroll through the video input channels

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

To watch the VCR in this connection,.press TV toput the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHOolNPUT to
scrol! through the vide 0 input channels until YoU.tune

to VID2 input.
In the Interactive Setup you can I_rogramthe TV to

. automatically tune to correct input channel when you

turn on your component.

TV_VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE SIGNAL

VCR

How to View Your Components

Towatch _he Satellite Receiver inthis connection,, press °

TV to put the remote control into TV mode,, then press
WHOelNPUT t0 scroll through the video input channels
until you tuneto VID1 (or SVID 1) input.

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

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

WHOolNPUT to scrollthrough the video input channels

until you tune to VID2 input.

t - • °.

In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tunel:o the correct input channel when

you turn on your component.

" "r " " "-- " "

•8

STEP3: CONNECTING THE'IR.
CONTROLLER "

The IR (Infrared) Controller.enables' GUIDE Plus+ Gold" to control your
VCR and cablebox (if necessary) so that you can tune to television
channels and even start recording a program •from the program guide.

After you have affixed the ends of the controller to the necessary devices

(VCR, or Cable box),you will use the' on_creen interactive setup routine

for GUIDE Plus+ to test the connected devices.

The iR Controller is used to send commands
to your VCR and/orcable Ix)x,"

ATTACH I NG TH E I R CONTROLLE RS

Some components label the infrared, remote sensor, and others do not. If
your component islabeled, affix the IR controller directly over the
sensor. For components that do not label the rembte sensor, you need to
use to usethe component's remote control to locate the sensor.

1. Hold the component's remote €Or;trol (not the remote that came

with your TV) Sothat it is touching the front of the Component.

.

Slowly move the remoteover the front of the component while

pressing the remote power button on and off. (Be sure to press and

release the power button each •time you move the remote. Holding

•the button may not work.)

0

3. Whenthe component turns off or on, you've located the sensor.

4. Affix thecontroller's node directly to the remote sensor.

,ol

...... AU_h_otheC_ Ikx (Wyo.haveone)

I

i

Tip •

You may want to use a piece of clear
plastic tape to temporarily affix the
controller's node until you have completed

the interactive setup. That way you easily

move it if you have not placed it exactly

over the sensor.

"GqlDEPlus+Gold isa trademarkof IndexSvsteminc.The GUIDEPlus. Gold systemismanufactured under licensefrom indexSystemsInc. '.-

9

•STEP14:IP[UG:_i N THE TV

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

wil_h.the wide slot in the Outlet. Besure to insert the plug completely.

STEPS: PLACE BA'I-Ir'ERiES IN REMOTE

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

• Insertfreshbatteries. Make sure that the polarities(+ and -) are
alignedcorrectly.

• Replace the cover.

STEP 6: TURN ON THETV

PressTV on the remote, or pressPOWERon the TV itself.
Pressingthe TV button not onlyturns on the TV, but puts the remote

intoTV mode,sothat the buttonson the remote will controlTV

functions. *

ON-SCREEN PROGRAM GUIDE

The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ 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+ system). For more information,
see the GUIDE Plus+ Features & Setup booklet.

To get out of the Guide:

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

• Press GUIDE to exit the Guide and tune to the channel displayed in'

the View window.

o- PressCLEAR to exit the guide and go to the last channel you were

watching.

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 beginthe auto channel search, which puts available cable

TV or antenna signals into theTV's memory.

10

THERE;S AN ON'SCREEN SETUP ROUTINE •

The interactive setup routine takes you through thesteps

neededto configure.the TV: •- "_, ' - •

• Select a menu language

• Search foravailable channels

• _ .Set up the GUIDE Plus+ system

• Set the time

• Set the VCR1 channel

Set the VCR2 channel
set the DVD channel

Set the SATICABLE channel

Make the channel list and labels

¥

,

:¥

1:.1

USING POINT AND SELECT

You only needto know one rule when_using the remot e toaccess on-
screen menus and control panels_point and select. The point and select
metho.d has two steps.

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

_' ! right,, press the left or right arrows.

2;

Select a menu item by pressingMENU orOK.
Selectingan item tellsthe TV'smenu systemto go aheadand make

the change or go to a placeyou have indicated.

ENTERINGSETUP

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. PressMENU to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.

Point and Select

buttons

You can also acc-essthe Interactive Setup through the Main menu:

1. •PressMENU to bring*up the Main menu.

.

12

Point to Setu_oand press MENU or OK,.The first Setup screen comes
Up, 'asking youto 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 cUEAR at anytime to remove all
displays from the screen and retu.rn toW:

ii

Many vat.user manuals refer to a

.PROGRAM button; The MENU button on

this• remote works as a PROGRAM button_

_in Vat mode, Other manuab may refer to

• a SELECTbutton, The OK button on this

remote works as a SELECTbutton.

3. PointtoBegin setup now and press MENU or OK.

SELECTALANGUAGE ' • " '-.

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

language for the menu system.

1;, Point to You:r 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 asksyou if you want the TVto search

automatically for all channels available throughyour antenn a or cable

TV system. This is sometimes called =autoprogramming."

'a ': . / i = '

: 1.!: PressMENU or OK totell the TV to beg!n searching for channels;

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

2._ Press MENUor OK:to continue,:

• r If you"s"p Auto Channel seardl now, you

I can access it later through the channel /

/.menu._Youcan also put channels i;t,:: . i :, :|,

/ memory manually_ using Ust & Labels.See: l

| Featuresand Menus,for morQ1details;: • |

• ,r

13