RCA PS27600, PS36700, PS32700, PS50700, PS61700 User Manual

TV

USER'S MANUAL

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To reduce the risk of fire or shock

hazard, do not expose this TV to
rain or moisture.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide

blade of plug to wide slot,fully insert.

Attention: Pour _viter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la lame

irge de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la

located on the back

panel of y,.gurj_&gduct for_s I_il;_r,@_erating voltage.
FCC R_at_n_Jtho_ch_es _difications to this

equipment may void the user's autho_r'ffy tcili_iDrate it.I

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: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article
820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical

Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular,
specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building as close to the point of cable entw as practical.

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

Systems Inc. J

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SETUP AND CONNECTIONS .............. .............................. 3

Step 1 : Unpack the TV .... 2............................................... 4

Step 2: Connecting your TV ............................................. 4

iV Only ..................................................................... 4

The Basic connection ................................................. 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 .................................................... 22... 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 WHOolNPUT button ............................... 21

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

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

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

Using the remote to control a device ........................ 23

Modes of Operation ................................................. 23

Front Panel ..................................................................... 23

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

PROSCAN TV LIMITED WARRANTY ........................... 41

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................ 42

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

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SETUP AND CONNEC 'fON.S

GE1-FING STARTED

This manual isdesigned to get you _arlW auickly.
The first four sections of the mjmua_sl_w yq}unow
to get yourTV Setup and C_nnecte_n the

Interactive Setup,Prog_ she Remcl_. and use all'of

the Features and Me_'s of yourTV. I
The Reference secti_ inthe back _he book

contains troubleshootin_ips, care am cleaning
instructions, accessory ordenn_oinfn_ation and your

warranty.
Well... if yourTV's out of the box, Dt's_t started.

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4 FEATURES _MENUS

RE1}ERENCE

Check out the notes that have been I

added throughout the manual in these

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Tip Boxes. There are some important

tips that will help you get the most from
your TV.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

STEPI: UNPACK THETV

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

STEP2: CONNECTING YOUR'FV

There are three types of connections outlined in this section:
IV Only: If you're only going to connect the

TV to your home antenna or cable
system.

The BasicConnection: 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.

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 carry audio and video
signal to the TV from an antenna, cable, or
cablebox.

Important Stand Information

Direct View TVs: 13" - 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
Safeguardssheet) 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.

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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. )

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

THE BASIC CONNECTION

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.

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How ToVIE'W THEVCR

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 you may skip to Step 3,
"Connecting the IR Controller."

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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 suggestsways 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.).

Once you have made your connections
you will need to program the TV to tune
to the correct Video INPUT channel in
order to seeand hear audio and video

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

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.

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S-Video

This optional
connection
can be used
for better

video quality

picture.

Input 2

Connect any of the following components:

• VCR • Intemet Access Device

• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player

• Satellite Receiver

To view the component connected to Input 2:

Usethe WHO• INPUT button on the remote.

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SpeakerTerminals

Use to connect external
speakersfor surround sound.
Make surethe Speaker

Selection issetto
EXTERNAL.

SPEAKERS

INPUT 2

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connections.

S-Video

This optional connection can

quality picture.

VCR Control

Connect Guide Plus+
controller for one-button
recording and channel
tuning from the Guide.

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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 STEREoVCR

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Cautions:

Position cablesto 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 notto 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.

How ToVIEwYouRVCR

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
VlDI input.

In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV
to automatically tune to the VlD1 input channel when
you turn on the VCR.

Compared to the BasicConnection, usingaudio, video and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality
from a component.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

TV,VCR AND SATELLITERECEIVER

CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

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SATELLITE RECEIVER

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How ToVIEWYOURCOMPONENTS

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-VlD 1) input.

To watch the VCR in this connection, pressTV to put
the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO. INPUT to scroll through the video input
channels until you tune to VlD2 (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.

TV,VCR, SATELLITE RECEIVERAND DVD

CABLE,CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA

SATELLITE SIGNAL

SATELLITE RECEIVER

VCR

DVD PLAYER

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How TOVlEWYOURCOMPONENTS

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 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 VlD2 ( or S-VID 2) input.

In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when
you turn on your component.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

STEP3: 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.

TheIR Controlleris usedto sendcommandstoyourVCR
andlor cablebox.

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 usethe component's remote control to locate the sensor.

I. Hold the component's remote control (not the remote that came

with your TV) so that it is touching the front of the component.

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Slowly move the remote over the front of the component while
pressing the remote power button on and off. (Be sure to pressand

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

the button may not work.i

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

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

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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.

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

STEP4: PLUG IN THETV

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: PLACEBATTERIES 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.

STEP6:TURN ON THETV

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 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 to tune to the highlighted channel.

• PressGUIDE to tune to the channel displayed in the View
window.

• PressCLEAR to remove the guide from the screen and go to the

last channel you were watching.

STEP7: PROGRAM THE'T'V

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 askyou 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.

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INTERACTIVE SETU}

THERE'S AN ON-SCREEN SETUPROUTINE

The interactive setup routine take_,,_ou_ou_h the steps

needed to configure theTV:

• Select a menu language"_

• Search for availaOLe'channels

• Set up the GUIDE Plus+ systemi

• Set the time

• SettheVCRI channel

• SettheVCR2 channel

• Set the DVD channel

• Set the SAT/CABLE channel

• Makethe channel list and labels

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INTERACTIVE SETUP

USING POINT AND SELECT

You only need to know one rule when using the remote to accesson-
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, pressthe 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. PressMENU to begin setup or CLEARto exit.

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Point and Select

buttons

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

1. PressMENU to bring up the Main menu.

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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.

PressCLEAR 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 SELECTbutton. The OK button on
this remote works as aSELECTbutton.

INTERACTIVE SETUP

3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.

SELECT A LANGUAGE

The first part of the setup routine asksyou to select your preferred

language for the menu system.

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

2. PressMENU or OK to select that language.

AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH

The next part of the setup routine asksyou if you want the TV to search
automatically for all channels available through your antenna or cable
TV system. This is sometimes called "autoprogramming."

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PressMENU 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. SeeFeatures and Menus for

more details.

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