RCA P52935, F36695, G36695, F32695, P52930 User Manual

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WARNING .... ' _' ': °.

To reduce the risk of fire or,

shock hazard,,do not expose

thisTV to rain or moisture..' -*_;_

Toreduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable partsinside.

ISH0CKDO NOT OPENIRefer.se'rvicingto qualified service personnel. - '

=:l:his;_nibol indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside A This Symbol indicates

, inli_rtant instructiOns

- .the product that presents a _lLalo_panyill_ithe_o_t.
risk of electric shock or " _'- _J */_" C

personalinjury.

Caution: To reduce th_k _)f elea___i ._

blade of plug to wide_, f_," sert.t . __ _

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correspondent e de la prise eaMIl_U41_rj_ a_f_lQ
Refer to the identification/rating label Iocate_t_t_a_pa_f_
product for its proper operating voltage.

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized. ChaMglif o_n_ c_ica t_,t Cl_ljis

•equipment may void theuser's authority to operate it.

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peri'ods, tltey may be permanently
image_ include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video gaE_is.

This damage is not covered by your wa_i_lkv, f_lte_d vit_iq_
of Channels displayii_ these images shol__vo_. __
Cable lrv Installer:. This reminder isprovided to call your attention to

Article 820-40 Of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Partl) which provides guidelines for proper grounding

and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connectecito the
grounding system of the building asclose to the point of cable entry as

practical.

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

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS r................... ................................. ...'.3

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

Step 2:;Connecting your TV .................. _............... =............... ............ 4

"iV Only ................ _................. ...................................................... 4

The BasicConnection ............ .................. .............. ,......... ........... 5

Advanced Connections.... ......................... _...... ......... ............. i,.6

-:Step 3:Connecting the IR Controller .9

• Attaching the IR Controllers ......... .......... _............................. .... 9

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

Step S: Place batteries in remote ' 10

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

On-Screen ProgramGuide. .................... ................. .................. 10

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

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

Using Point and Select .............. ............... ,.................................... :12

Entering Setup ........... ........................... ......................................... 112

Select a Language " _ 13

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

GUIDE Plus+ System . 14

Set the Time ,.., ....................... ............ ......:..........:........................... 14

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

Setthe VCR2 Channel (auto tuning) ............................ ................. 15

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

Set tl_e SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) ....................... ............. 17

Label the Channels ...i................. ............. ............ ............... ............ 18

What Now? ......... ................... ............ :....................................... .... 18

Program the Remote ............................................................. .. 18

USl big TH E REMOTE ....... ,......................................... .................... 19

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

Using the WHO-INPUT button ................................................ 21

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

Testing the remote. ........... .......................................... ;.......... ..22

: Programming the remote ................................ .......... _............. 22

' Usingthe remote to control a device ,......._.......'.............. ....... 23

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, _Modes of operation ..:......:.. _......]./.L;................ .....'._.....,....:.. 23

Front Panel L.....,..._ ..........................._.].,:.-!]..;..........i..... ............... 23

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FEATURESAND MENUS'.....:....;...L_............:.............................2S

Menus and Control Panels ._................................... ._....... i.............. 26

. Menus.._ ............ ............ :.,.,.. ........,..........:....,.......... _..... ........ ,..26

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

Audio Menu..°..,......_.._............. i.... ....................... _.................. ......... 28

Using the.remote to Select an audio'processor ............................ 29

_ -Picl;ureQuality Menu. ...................... ........... ..i.......... ........... ..,........ 30

Screen Menu ................. ;...... ...... ............... ................................... ,.. 31

Using Closed Captioning 32
Channel Menu 33

Time Menu .................................................................... .................. 34

Parental Controls Menu'....i .................. .......................................... 35

GUIDE Plus+ Menu ......................................................................... 36

Setup Menu ' 36

PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ...... ............... _........................... :37

Channel Marker ................ i...,.; ....................................................... 38

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................... 39

CARE AND CLEANING ................ _................................................ 40

R_J_DIRECT Vl EW 5"-36" TELEVI sION LIMITED WARRANTY 41

RCA PROJECTION "II'V LIMITED WARRANTY ...... _.................... 42

ACCESSO RI ES........................ ............................................. ........... :43

INDEX. ............... ........................................... ............................... ...45

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G ETTING STARTE D

This manual is designed to get you started quickly.

:,:Thefirst four Sections of the manual•show you how:: ,,,

to get your TV Setup and Connected, run the

Interactive Setup, Program the Remote, and use al! of

the Features andMenus of your TV." -4- "

The Reference section in the back of the book

contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning

- instructions, accessory ordering information and your
warranty.

Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get started.

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STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV

.Make sure to locate the remote control and your GUIDE Plus+ Bo?klet,

STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV

-: There arethree types of connectionsoutlinedin this section:

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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 TVto

one ortwo VCRs,DVD player,and a
satellite receiver.

Cable information and illustrations are given for each type of connection.
Once you, have completed your desired connectionYou 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.

Cables •

You will use the following cable to make your connection:

Coaxial Cable: These cables (:arry audio and v!deo
signal to the TV from an antenna, cable, or "

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CABLE,CABLEBOX/OR ANTENNA "

!mportant Stand Information

Direct View TVs: 13,. - 36_ diagonal

CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Take precautions that the stand
or other fumiture the TV is placed on is
properly located (see Important
Safeguards sheet) and of adequate size
and strength to prevent the TV._rom
accidentally being Upped over, pushed off.
orpulled off. This could cause damageto
the,TV and/or personal injury.

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Before You Connect

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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 rgrounded. Refer to your
Safety Tips sheet packed with your TV.

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S-Video jack forINPUT2 nor e._ernal i'! : "

THE BASIC CONNECTION "

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The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common

connection and is:therefl>re used toillUstrate 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 usethe 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,CABLEBOX, OR ANTENNA

VCR 1

OUT

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VIDEO AUDIO

How to View the VCR

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

I.ater, in the Inte'ractive Setup section you will
program theTV to automatically tune to Channel 3 or
4 when you turn on the VCR.

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

"Connecting the IR Controller. =

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/Model F'Zi69Sdoesnot havean : . i I
/S-V'.Jeojack for INPUT2 nor extema! .:: I

Lspealc'er terminals .... . .- j

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:ADVANCED CONN ECTIONS

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Advanced ConneCtions give you better sound and video by separating
the audio and Videos[gnals and enable youto connect multiple -i ,
components.

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

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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 prbgram

this later in thelnteractive Setup.

Backof the TV

The diagram belowdescribeseach Of the backpanel jacks.When
connectingAN cables,be suretoconnect correspondingOUTPUTSand
INPUTS(Video to Video, Right Audio to RightAudio,etc.).

Input I

Connect any of the following components:

. VCR • Internet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player -• DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

To view the componentconnected to Input 1:.

Use the WHO•INPUTbutton on the remote,

S-Video

Input 2

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 WHOelNPUT button on the remQte.

This optional i

connection can
be used for
better video

•quality picture.

I Audio Outputs .

Connect to an audio receiver or-

I-amp!ifier for variable controlled

or fixed level stereooutput._. '

CablelAntenna

Takes the signal input from a cable,

cable.box, or an •off-air antenna. Can also

. be used for basic component connections.

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Speaker Terminals*,

Use to connect external
speakers for surround sound;
Make sure the Speaker

Selection is•set to EXTERNAL.

S-Video* " i1

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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.'

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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-Vide*0 c0nhection With their audio INPUT connecti0n _._ '"

Cables

You Will use th= ,v,,u.,,,_ _.,= ,u ,,,a_ yuu_ Lu.._uu..

1/1111_i _* Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from the

antenna or cable directly tothe television or
through a cablebox, as needed.by your cable

system.

Audio/Video Cables: Carries sound ancl 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/vldeo cables tQthe
_ides 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

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•_tect 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 _dequate ventilation when

placing your componenl_, 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.

TV

How to View Your VCR

To watch the VCR in tl_is connection, pressTVto put the
remote Control'into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to
scroll through thelvideo input channels until you.tune to
VID1 input.

!n the Interactive Setup section you can program theTV to
automatically tune to the VIDI 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 comporient.

MostAudio/Video cables are combined "

into one cablewith three
heads on each end. v_o

We

r_bles in these

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TV, VCR and Satellite ReceiVer

CABLE,CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA'

SATELLITE'RECEIVER " : • "

VCR

TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver• and DVD

CABLE;CABLE BOX, oR ANTENNA

SATELLITESIGNAL-

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

iHo.w to view Your Components _

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

WHO-INPUT to scrol! through the video input channers.

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

TO watch'the VCR in thisconnection, press TV to put the"

remote control into TV mode, then pressWHOoINPUT to
scro!lthr0ugh the video input channel suntil you tune
to VID2 (or SVID 2) input.

Inthe Interactive Setup you can program the TV,to'
automatically tuneto correct input channel when you:

turn on your c0mponent. . . " '

How to ViewYour Component_

To Watch the Satellite ReceiVer in this connection, press

TV tO put the re_ote control into TV mode, then press
WHOelNPUT to scroll through the video input channels.•

until you tune !:o VID1 (or SVlD 1)input.

To watch the VCR in this connection tune to Channel 3

or 4.

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

put the remote control into TV mode, then press

WHOoINPUT to scroll through the Video input channels

:until:youtuneto VID2 (or SVID 2) input.

ilnthe tnteracl_ ._.tup Y0U. can program the TV to'

•auto_t!cally tune to thecoF_ i_Put.channe! when,
you turn on your compotnent.. " " " • ':

STEP 3: CONNECTING THE IR •
CONTROLLER ..

The IR(Infrared) Controller enablesGUIDE Plus+ Gold" to control your
VCR and cable box (if necessary) so that you Gantune to television

channels and even start recording a program from the program guide.
After you have affixed the ends of.the _ontroller to thenecessary devices

(VCR, or Cable box),you will use the on-screen interactive setup routine
for GUIDE Plus+to test the connected devices.

A3-FACHING THE I R 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 ¢omponeiit'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 istouching 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.)

The IRController is used to send commands
to your VCRand/or cable box.

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

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

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Colmlltld tO the TV .

You may want to use a piece of dear
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.

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-, STEP 4:_PLUG I NTH E.I_.

Plug the end intOthe wall Outlet, matchingthe wide blade of ihe plug

-with the wide slot inthe 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 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 PROGRAMGUIDE

The TV is designed to bring upthe GUIDE Plus+ on-screen program
guide when you use theTV 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 exit the Guide and tune to the highlighted channel.

• Press GUIDE to exit the Guide and tune t'othe channel displayed in

the View window.

• 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 preferPed language for the menu
system and tO begin the auto channel search, v_hich puts available cable
TV or antenna signals into the TV's memory.

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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 i
undertheScreen menu heading inthe
Features and Menus s_tion of this manual.

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• • Setthe VC-R2channel

• Setthe DVD channel

• Set the SAT/CABLEchannel

'THERE'SAN 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

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Set the VCR1 channel

•Make the channel list and labels

"2INTERACTIVE SETUP

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USING POINT AND SELECT

You only need to know one rule when using the remote to accesson- •
screen menus and control panels: pointand select.The point and select

method has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the MOVF_arrows on the remote.

To point up or down, press.the up or d_m arrows. To .point left or

right, press the left o.rright arrows.

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Select a menuitem by pressing MENU or OK.

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• Selecting an item tells theTV's menu system to go ahead and make
thechange 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.,

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MENU

Point and Select

buttons

You can also accessthe Interactive setup through the Main menu:

1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.

2;

Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. The first Setup screen comes
up; asking you to confirm thatyou Want to begin.

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YOUcan als0 select a menu item by
entering theitem number with the

number buttons on the remote,
PressCLEAR at anytime 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 SUtton, The oK'b_ton on this

remote Works as a SELECTbutton. .... ,

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3. _'Point to Beginsetup now and pressIMENU or OK.

SELECT A I.LANGUAGE

Thefirst part of the setup routine asksyou to select your preferred "
language for the menu _yStem,

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

2. PressMENU or OK to select that languag e.

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AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

The next part of the setup routine asks you •ifyou want the TVto search

automatically for;all channels available through your antenna Or cable

TV system. This issometimes called "autoprogramming., '

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1: Pr_s MENU or OK to :telltheTV to bL_Jinsearching for Channels.

'. Th.edisplaygives You aPmgreSs.report and tells you when ithas

, ifinished_-i_ :_"ii :..,..-",'.:...'

' 2:_::.,Press MENU or OK to continue.--

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