RCA P46920BL User Manual
Table of Contents
Setup and connections .......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV ......................................................................4
Step 2: Connecting your TV ............................................................. 4
TV Only (PIP Not Available) ....................................................... 4
The Basic connection (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 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
GUIDE Plus+ System........................................................................ 14
Set the Time .................................................................................... 14
Set the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) ............................................. 15
Set the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning) ............................................. 15
Set the DVD Channel (auto tuning) .............................................. 16
Set the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) ....................................17
Label the Channels ......................................................................... 18
What Now? ..................................................................................... 18
Program the Remote ............................................................... 18
Using the Remote..................................................................... 19
Remote Buttons ....................................................................... 20
Using the WHO•INPUT button................................................ 21
Programming the Remote ............................................................. 22
1
Table of Contents
Testing the remote .................................................................. 22
Programming the remote ....................................................... 22
Using the remote to control a device ..................................... 23
Modes of Operation ................................................................ 23
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 23
Features and Menus ............................................................... 25
Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 26
Menus .......................................................................................26
Control Panels ..........................................................................27
Audio Menu .................................................................................... 28
Using the remote to select an audio processor ............................ 29
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 30
Screen Menu ................................................................................... 31
Using Closed Captioning ......................................................... 32
Channel Menu ................................................................................ 33
Time Menu ...................................................................................... 34
Parental Controls Menu ................................................................. 35
GUIDE Plus++ Menu ....................................................................... 36
Setup Menu .................................................................................... 36
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................. 37
Channel Marker .............................................................................. 38
Troubleshooting .................................................................... 39
Care and Cleaning ................................................................. 40
RCA PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY ............................ 41
Accessory Information ...................................................... 42
2
Setup and Connections
Getting started
This manu al is designed t o get y ou st arted quickl y .
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 Fea tures and Menus o f y our T V.
T he Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information and your
warranty.
Well… if y our T V ’s out o f the bo x, let ’s get st arted.
Setup and connections
1
➣
Interactive setup
2
➣➣
Using the remote
3
Features and Menus
4
➣
Reference
5
Check out the notes that have been added
throughout the manual in these Tip
Boxes. There are some important
tips that will help you get the most from
your TV.
3
Setup and Connections
Step 1: Unpack the TV
Make sure 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
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 (PIP Not Available)
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 your
Safety Tips sheet packed with your TV.
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.
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
cablebox.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SPEAKER
+
SELECTION
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
SPEAKERS
INPUT 2
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
L—AUDIO—R
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.
RIGHT
+
LEFT
S-VIDEO
-
CONTROL
ANTENNA
VCR
CABLE/
INPUT
-
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
Cables. This TV Only connection will not
enable you to use your PIP, but will get
your TV up and running quickly.
Refer to Advanced Connections for
connecting Audio/Video cables to your
VCR or other video component.
4
Setup and Connections
The Basic connection (pip not available)
The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common
connection and is therefore 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 cablebox. In this connection, a second Coaxial
Cable carries the signal through the VCR to the TV.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR 1
VIDEO
IN FROM ANT
OUT
OUT TO TV
AUDIO
CH3
CH4
This Connection Will Not Allow
You to Use PIP
Your TV is equipped with a single tuner
which means you must connect with a
second video source using Audio/Video
Cables. This Basic Connection will not
enable you to use your PIP, but will get
your TV up and running quickly.
Refer to Advanced Connections for
connecting Audio/Video cables to your
VCR or other video component.
TV
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
SPEAKER
SELECTION
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
SPEAKERS
INPUT 2
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
+
RIGHT
L—AUDIO—R
LEFT
-
+
-
S-VIDEO
VCR
CONTROL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
INPUT
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3,
“Connecting the IR Controller.”
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.
5
Setup and Connections
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.
Back of the TV
The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and
INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).
Input 1
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•INPUT button on the remote.
Connect any of the following components:
• VCR • Internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player
• Satellite Receiver
To view the component connected to Input 2:
Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
Once you have made your connections
you will need 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.
Input 2
S-Video
This optional
connection can
be used for
better video
quality picture.
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO
Audio Outputs
Connect to an audio receiver or
amplifier for variable controlled
or fixed level stereo output.
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
L
SPEAKER
SELECTION
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
SPEAKERS
INPUT 2
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
+
RIGHT
L—AUDIO—R
-
S-VIDEO
+
LEFT
-
CONTROL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
VCR
INPUT
Cable/Antenna
Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also
be used for basic component connections.
Speaker Jacks
Use to connect external
speakers for surround sound.
Make sure the Speaker
Selection is set to EXTERNAL
S-Video
This optional connection can
be used for better video
quality picture.
VCR Control
Connect Guide Plus+
controller for one-button
recording and channel
tuning from the Guide.
6
Setup and Connections
Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios which you may encounter
when connecting components to your TV. 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
Cautions:
Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• 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.
VCR
IN
OUT
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
IN FROM ANT
L
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
TV
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO
AUDIO
VIDEO
R
L
SPEAKER
SELECTION
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
SPEAKERS
INPUT 2
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
+
RIGHT
L—AUDIO—R
LEFT
-
+
-
S-VIDEO
VCR
CONTROL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
INPUT
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to
scroll through 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 on the VCR.
Compared to the Basic Connection, using audio, video and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality
from a component.
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,
Video (yellow)
Right Audio (red)
Left Audio (white)
but you must be sure to
connect Video to Video,
Right to Right and Left to Left.
7
Setup and Connections
TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE SIGNAL
SATELLITE RECEIVER
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
L
SATELLITE
IN
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
OUT
R
VCR
IN FROM ANT
AUDIO
L
R
OUT TO TV
CH3
CH4
OUT
IN
VIDEO
TV
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO
SPEAKER
SELECTION
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
SPEAKERS
INPUT 2
VIDEO
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
L
R
AUDIO
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
L—AUDIO—R
+
RIGHT
LEFT
-
+
-
S-VIDEO
VCR
CONTROL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
INPUT
TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE SIGNAL
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 S-VID 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 S-VID 2) input.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to correct input channel when you
turn on your component.
SATELLITE RECEIVER
S-VIDEO
VCR
DVD PLAYER
TV
8
INPUT 1
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO
OUT
R
IN FROM ANT
OUT TO TV
L
SATELLITE
IN
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 S-VID 1) input.
IN
OUT
VIDEO
IN FROM ANT
CH3
AUDIO
L
R
OUT TO TV
CH4
To watch the VCR in this connection tune to Channel 3
or 4.
OUT
S-VIDEO
L
VIDEO
R
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 S-VID 2) input.
SPEAKER
SELECTION
EXTERNAL INTERNAL
SPEAKERS
INPUT 2
VIDEO
L—AUDIO—R
R
R
AUDIO
L
L
AUDIO OUTPUT
+
RIGHT
LEFT
-
+
-
S-VIDEO
VCR
CONTROL
CABLE/
ANTENNA
INPUT
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when
you turn on your component.
Setup and Connections
Step 3: Connecting the IR
Controller
The IR (Infrared) Controller enables GUIDE Plus+ Gold* to control your
VCR and cable box (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-screen interactive setup routine
for GUIDE Plus+ to test the connected devices.
Attaching the IR Controllers
Some components label the infrared remote sensor, and others do not. If
your component is labeled, affix the IR controller directly over the
sensor. For components that do not label the remote sensor, you need to
use to use the component’s remote control to locate the sensor.
1. Hold the component’s remote control (not the remote that came
with your TV) so that it is touching the front of the component.
2. Slowly move the remote over 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.)
Cable Box
CHANNEL
03
VCR
The IR Controller is used to send commands
to your VCR and/or cable box.
3. When the component turns off or on, you’ve located the sensor.
4. Affix the controller’s node directly to the remote sensor.
Tip
You may want to use a piece of clear
plastic tape to temporarily affix the
controller’s node until you have completed
SENSOR
Attach to VCR
VCR
SENSOR
CHANNEL
03
the interactive setup. That way you easily
move it if you have not placed it exactly
over the sensor.
Attach to the Cable Box (if you have one)
otherwise, just leave it unattached
Connected to the TV
*
GUIDE Plus+ Gold is a trademark of Index System Inc. The GUIDE plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from index Systems Inc.
9
Setup and Connections
TV
ON OFF
AUX
DVD
SAT
CABLE
SOUND
GO BACK
C
H
+
C
H
-
V
O
L
V
O
L
SKIPMUTE
INFOGUIDE
VCR1
VCR2
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
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
Pressing the TV 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+ 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:
• Press OK to tune to the highlighted channel.
• Press GUIDE to tune to the channel displayed in the View window.
• Press CLEAR to remove the guide from the screen and go to the last
channel you were watching.
TV
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.
10
Projection TV Convergence
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.
Interactive Setup
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+ 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
Setup and connections
1
➣
Interactive Setup
2
➣➣
Using the remote
3
Features and Menus
4
➣
Reference
5
11
Interactive Setup
MENU
OK
CLEAR
Using Point and Select
You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access onscreen 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.
Point and Select
buttons
SETUP
When first used or after a power
outage, your television needs
to be set up.
Would you like to begin now?
Press MENU to begin setup or
Press CLEAR to exit.
You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
TV MAIN MENU
1 Audio
2 Picture Quality
3 Screen
4 Channel
5 Time
6 Parental Control
7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu
8 Setup
0 Exit
2. 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 CLEAR at any time to remove all
displays from the screen and return to TV
viewing.
Many VCR user manuals refer to a
PROGRAM button. The MENU button on
this remote works as a PROGRAM button
in VCR mode. Other manuals may refer to
a SELECT button. The OK button on this
remote works as a SELECT button.
12
Interactive Setup
SETUP
Would you like to begin Setup
now?
1 Begin setup now
2 Cancel setup
3. Point to Begin setup now and 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.
SETUP
Select the language to be used
in these menus.
1 English
2 Español
3 Français
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.”
SETUP
Would you like the TV to search
for all available channels?
1 Search for channels
2 Skip this step
1. 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.
If 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.
13
Interactive Setup
GUIDE Plus+ System
The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus+ system to display your
local program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
For More GUIDE Plus+
Information
You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ initial
menu or point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the
Interactive Setup.
SETUP
This TV has GUIDE Plus+, the
new on-screen program guide
with one-button VCR recording.
1 Set up GUIDE Plus+
2 Skip this step
See the GUIDE Plus+ Features & Setup Booklet for detailed setup
instructions.
Set the Time
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your
GUIDE Plus+ system has not completed its first download you need to set
the time. Once the Guide system has completed its first download, it sets
the time for you automatically.
SETUP
Would you like to set the time
on the TV?
1 Set time
2 Skip this step
Specific information about the GUIDE
Plus+ System is contained in a separate
booklet that accompanied this product.
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the Set Time control panel.
SET TIME
: AM
Enter
01 to 12
Press MENU to exit.
2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes
spaces. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers
and change from AM to PM.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
for the hour.
14
Interactive Setup
Set 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 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.)
SETUP
Would you like to use a VCR
with your TV?
1 Use TV with a VCR
2 Skip this step
1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice list.
SET VCR1 CHANNEL
1 Not connected
2 Channel 3
3 Channel 4
4 Video 1 Input
5 Video 2 Input
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
Set 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.)
15
Loading...