RCA MultiMedia Monitor User manual

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USER’S
GUIDE

Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this TV to
rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover
(or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates "dangerous
voltage" inside the product that
presents a risk of electric shock
or personal injury.
This symbol indicates important
instructions accompanying the
product.
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product
for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized 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 logos, 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 entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately.
Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of
purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you
need them. The numbers are located on the back of the player.
Model No. ____________________________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________________________
Purchase Date: ________________________________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

1
Table of Contents
Connections & Setup ............................................ 5
Connecting Components to your Monitor .................................... 6
Antenna/Cable In ...................................................................... 6
Audio/Video/S-Video Inputs (Input1, Input2, Input3) ............. 7
Audio/Component Video Inputs .............................................. 8
Selected Video Outputs ............................................................ 8
Audio Output ............................................................................ 9
Optional Component Connection Examples ......................... 10
Monitor and a VCR ........................................................... 10
Viewing the VCR Input Channel............................. 10
Monitor, VCR and a Satellite Receiver ............................ 11
Viewing the Components ....................................... 11
Monitor, VCR, Satellite Receiver, and a DVD Player ....... 12
Viewing the Components ....................................... 12
A/V Receiver & Speakers .................................................. 13
(S)VGA Video Inputs –(S)VGA1, (S)VGA2 ............................... 14
(S)VGA1 Input Connection Examples .............................. 15
Viewing the (S)VGA1 Input..................................... 15
(S)VGA2 Input Connection Example................................ 16
Viewing the (S)VGA2 Input..................................... 16
Front Inputs ............................................................................. 17
USB Inputs/Output .................................................................. 17
Setting Up the Monitor ................................................................ 18

2
Table of Contents
First Time Set Up............................................................................ 18
The Point and Select Navigation Method ............................. 19
Set the Time ............................................................................ 19
Auto Channel Search .............................................................. 20
Set the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) .................................... 21
Set the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning) ..................................... 22
Set the DVD Channel (auto tuning)....................................... 23
Set the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) ............................ 24
Label the Channels ................................................................. 25
What Now? .................................................................................... 25
Using the Remote ............................................... 27
Remote Buttons............................................................................. 28
Using the INPUT button ......................................................... 29
Programming the Remote ............................................................ 29
Testing the Remote ................................................................. 29
Programming the Remote...................................................... 30
Using Automatic Code Search ......................................... 30
Using Direct Entry............................................................. 30
Using the remote to control a device .................................... 31
Modes of Operation ............................................................... 31
Front Panel .................................................................................... 31
Remote Control Codes .................................................................. 32
Menus and features............................................ 33
Menus and Control Panels ............................................................ 34
Menus ...................................................................................... 34
Exiting a Menu ................................................................. 34

3
Table of Contents
Control Panels ......................................................................... 35
Sliders ................................................................................ 35
Numeric Entry ................................................................... 35
Choice Lists........................................................................ 36
Audio Menu ................................................................................... 36
Picture Quality Menu .................................................................... 37
Screen Menu .................................................................................. 38
Closed-Captioning .................................................................. 38
Channel Menu ............................................................................... 39
Time Menu ..................................................................................... 40
Parental Controls and V-Chip ....................................................... 41
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ........................................................... 42
The Ratings Limits Screen ................................................ 42
Blocking Age-based Ratings ............................................ 43
Viewing Age-based Ratings ............................................. 44
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................. 44
Viewing Specific Content Themes ................................... 45
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ..................................................... 46
Blocking Movie Ratings.................................................... 46
Viewing Movie Ratings .................................................... 46
V-Chip Unrated Program Block .............................................. 47
Channel Block ......................................................................... 47
Front Panel Block .................................................................... 47
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ............................................... 47
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ................................................ 48
PIP Buttons .............................................................................. 48
Using the PIP Feature ............................................................. 48
Channel Marker............................................................................. 49

4
Table of Contents
Reference ....................................................................51
RCA MultiMedia Monitor Specifications ..................................... 52
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 53
Monitor will not turn on.................................................. 53
Controls don’t work ......................................................... 53
Problems with Remote ..................................................... 53
Blank screen ...................................................................... 53
Picture on screen is not centered .................................... 53
Horizontal or diagonal lines on screen ........................... 53
Black Box appears on the screen ..................................... 53
No sound, picture okay .................................................... 54
Can’t select certain channel ............................................. 54
Turns off while playing .................................................... 54
Noisy stereo reception ..................................................... 54
No picture, no sound but TV is on................................... 54
Sound okay, picture poor................................................. 54
Care and Cleaning ......................................................................... 54
RCA MultiMedia Monitor Limited Warranty ............................... 55
Radio Interference ........................................................................ 59
Index.................................................................... 60

5
Connections & Setup
5
➣➣➣
Getting started
This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The
first two sections of the manual show you how to:
•Get your monitor set up and connected,
•Set up your monitor
•Program the remote
The remaining sections discuss the menus and features,
and include a Reference section which contains
troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning instructions,
accessory ordering information and your warranty.
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 monitor.
Connections & Setup
Using the Remote
1
2
Reference
Menus and Features
3
4

6
Connections & Setup
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
POWER
VIDEO AUDIO LR
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
S-VIDEO PIP MAIN S-VIDEO STEREO
OUTPUT
SELECTED OUTPUTS
AUDIO
R
LCOMPONENT
YP
B P R
(S)VGA 1
STEREO INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
LR
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED VARIABLE
LR LR
EXT SPEAKERS EXT
INT
L
R
++
USB
PC/
HUB
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
DVD COMPONENT INPUT
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
DEVICE/
HUB
Connecting Components to your
Monitor
Your monitor has several input and output jacks that you can use with
many different types of components. This creates a great number of
connection variations. Therefore, the following section shows the different
types of jacks and examples of the types of components that can be
connected to those jacks. Before you begin, it’s a good idea to read any
connection information in other components’user manuals as well.
Before You Connect
Protect against power surges:
•Connect all components before plugging any power cords into the
wall outlet.
•Turn off the monitor and/or component before connecting or
disconnecting any cables.
•Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to
the “Important Safeguards”sheet packed with your monitor.
Antenna/Cable In
The ANTENNA/CABLE IN jack lets you connect a screw-on or push on
antenna or cable lead. Use this if you want the monitor to receive signals
through a coaxial cable from an antenna or other source, such as a VCR.
Screw-on
coaxial cable
Push-on coaxial
cable
You can use coaxial cables to connect devices such as:
•Antenna or cable leads
•Cable boxes
•VCRs
•Satellite receivers

Connections & Setup
7
Audio/Video/S-Video Inputs
(Input1, Input2, Input3)
The audio jacks provide stereo sound. If your device has only one audio
output, you need to connect a “Y”adapter to your component and to both
the left and right inputs on the monitor.
The video jack provides better picture quality than coaxial cable, because it
carries only video signals.
If your device has S-video output, use an S-Video cable to connect the video
jacks. This method separates the video signals into two separate signals: one
for color, the other for brightness. This helps prevent the signal from
degrading and results in a sharper image.
RCA
cable
S-Video
cable
You can use audio/video and s-video jacks to connect devices such as:
•VCRs
•Satellite receivers
•DVD players
•Laserdisc players
•Camcorders
•Internet devices
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
POWER
VIDEO AUDIO LR
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
S-VIDEO PIP MAIN S-VIDEO STEREO
OUTPUT
SELECTED OUTPUTS
AUDIO
R
LCOMPONENT
YP
B P R
(S)VGA 1
STEREO INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
LR
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED VARIABLE
LR LR
EXT SPEAKERS EXT
INT
L
R
++
USB
PC/
HUB
DVD COMPONENT INPUT
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
DEVICE/
HUB
VIDEO AUDIO LR
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
S-VIDEO
(ENLARGED VIEW)
To View the Video Inputs...
First, press the TV button on the remote
to make sure that the remote is in TV
mode; then press the INPUT button to
scroll through the video inputs.

8
Connections & Setup
Selected Video Outputs
Provides audio and video output from the monitor tuner.
PIP provides video output for the picture-in-picture window. Note that
audio is not available with the PIP output.
MAIN provides video output for the main picture window.
S-Video provides s-video output for the main picture.
Stereo Output provides stereo audio through a 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack.
RCA cable
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
POWER
VIDEO AUDIO LR
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
S-VIDEO PIP MAIN S-VIDEO STEREO
OUTPUT
SELECTED OUTPUTS
AUDIO
R
LCOMPONENT
YP
BPR
(S)VGA 1
STEREO INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
LR
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED VARIABLE
LR LR
EXT SPEAKERS EXT
INT
L
R
++
USB
PC/
HUB
DVD COMPONENT INPUT
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
DEVICE/
HUB
AUDIO
R
LCOMPONENT
YP
B P R
DVD COMPONENT INPUT
(ENLARGED VIEW)
ANTENNA/
CABLE INPUT
POWER
VIDEO AUDIO LR
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
S-VIDEO PIP MAIN S-VIDEO STEREO
OUTPUT
SELECTED OUTPUTS
AUDIO
R
LCOMPONENT
YP
B P R
(S)VGA 1
STEREO INPUT
(S)VGA 2
AUDIO INPUTS
LR
AUDIO OUTPUTS
FIXED VARIABLE
LR LR
EXT SPEAKERS EXT
INT
L
R
++
USB
PC/
HUB
DVD COMPONENT INPUT
DIGITAL TV
INPUT
DEVICE/
HUB
(ENLARGED VIEW)
PIP MAIN S-VIDEO STEREO
OUTPUT
SELECTED OUTPUTS
Video cable
Stereo mini-jack
cable
S-video
cable
You can use selected video output jacks to connect devices such as:
•compatible A/V receivers
•compatible recording equipment
•PC with a compatible graphics card
Audio/Component Video Inputs
These jacks let you connect a compatible DVD player. Unlike a single
video input, component video maintains the video signal as three
separate signals. The component video connection provides optimum
quality. The audio jacks provide stereo sound. It is essential to match
the color coded connectors between a compatible DVD player
and the monitor.
To View the DVD Component
Input...
First, press the TV button on the remote
to make sure that the remote is in TV
mode; then press the INPUT button to
scroll through the video inputs.
Component Video Tip
To ensure maximum picture quality, use
three video-grade cables for the Y, PB, and
PRconnections.
Red
White
Green Blue Red
In PC Mode...
In PC mode, the last selected source (for
the selected output) appears. Basically,
whatever you were watching on INPUT 1,
2, 3, or the tuner channel).