RCA 1535006A User manual

USER'S
GUIDE
C O L O R T V

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
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
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.

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Table of Contents
Setup and connections .......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV......................................................................4
Step 2: Connecting your TV .............................................................4
TV Only.......................................................................................4
The Basic Connection.................................................................5
Advanced Connections ..............................................................6
Step 3: Plug in the TV.......................................................................9
Step 4: Place batteries in remote ....................................................9
Step 5: Turn on the TV .....................................................................9
Step 6: Program the TV....................................................................9
Interactive Setup .................................................................... 11
Using Point and Select ...................................................................12
Entering Setup................................................................................12
Select a Language ..........................................................................13
Auto Channel Search......................................................................13
Set the Time....................................................................................14
Set the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning).............................................14
Set the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning).............................................15
Set the DVD Channel (auto tuning) ..............................................16
Set the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning)....................................16
Label the Channels ......................................................................... 17
What Now?.....................................................................................18
Program the Remote......................................................................18
Using the Remote..................................................................... 19
Remote Buttons..............................................................................20
Using the FAV•INPUT button ..................................................21
Programming the Remote .............................................................22
Testing the remote ..................................................................22
Programming the remote .......................................................22
Using the remote to control a device.....................................22
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
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation .................................................36
Setup Menu ....................................................................................36
Channel Marker..............................................................................37
Troubleshooting ....................................................................39
Care and Cleaning ................................................................. 40
RCA PROJECTION TV LIMITED WARRANTY ............................ 41
Accessory Information ...................................................... 42
Index .............................................................................................45

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Setup and Connections
Getting started
Thismanualisdesignedtogetyoustartedquickly.
Thefirstfoursectionsofthemanualshowyouhow
togetyourTVSetupandConnected,runthe
InteractiveSetup,ProgramtheRemote,anduseallof
theFeaturesandMenusofyourTV.
TheReferencesectioninthebackofthebook
containstroubleshootingtips,careandcleaning
instructions,accessoryorderinginformationandyour
warranty.
Well…ifyourTV’soutofthebox,let’sgetstarted.
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.
Setup and connections
Interactive setup
1
2
Features and Menus
Using the remote
3
4
Reference
5

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Setup and Connections
Step 1: Unpack the TV
Make sure to locate the remote control.
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
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.
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3.
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.

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

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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 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.).
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 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 FAV•INPUT button on the remote.
VCR Control
Can be used with
features provided by
entertainment service
providers.
Cable/Antenna
Takes the signal input from a cable,
cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can also
be used for basic component connections.
Audio Outputs
Connect to an audio receiver or
amplifier for variable controlled
or fixed level stereo output.
S-Video
This optional
connection can
be used for
better video
quality picture.
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 FAV•INPUT button on the remote.
S-Video
This optional connection can
be used for better video
quality picture.
Speaker Terminals
Use to connect external
speakers for surround sound.
Make sure the Speaker
Selection is set to EXTERNAL.

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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 Stereo 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.
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.
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press FAV•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.
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,
but you must be sure to
connect Video to Video,
Right to Right and Left to Left.

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Setup and Connections
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
FAV•INPUT 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 to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press FAV•INPUT to
scroll through the video input channels until you tune
to VID2 (or SVID 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 and Satellite Receiver
TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD
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
FAV•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to 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
FAV•INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VID2 (or SVID 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
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.
TV
Step 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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.
Step 6: 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.

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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 the time
• Set the VCR1 channel
• Set the DVD or VCR2 channel
• Set the SAT/CABLE channel
• Make the channel list and labels
Setup and connections
Interactive Setup
1
2
Features and Menus
Using the remote
3
4
Reference
5

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Interactive Setup
Using Point and Select
You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-
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, press the left or right arrows.
2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU•SELECT.
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•SELECT to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.
You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:
1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Setup and press MENU•SELECT. 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•SELECT
button on this remote works as a
PROGRAM button in VCR mode.
Point and Select
buttons

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Interactive Setup
3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU•SELECT.
Select a Language
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
1. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press MENU•SELECT 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.”
1. Press MENU•SELECT 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•SELECT 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.

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Interactive Setup
Set the Time
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day.
1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the Set Time control panel.
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•SELECT to continue.
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.)
1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the VCR1 choice list.

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Interactive Setup
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU•SELECT 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 DVD•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.)
1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR
connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU•SELECT to continue.
If You Have Both a Second VCR and
DVD Player Connected to the TV
The remote cannot control both a second
VCR and DVD player. If you choose to
have the remote control a second VCR,
you must then use your DVD remote to
control the DVD player. It’s your choice.

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Interactive Setup
Set the DVD Channel (auto tuning)
The next step lets you set the DVD channel. When you set the DVD
channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press
the DVD•VCR2 button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player. If you don’t have
a DVD player connected to the TV, skip this step or select Not Connected
from the DVD Channel choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the
Features and Menus section.)
1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the DVD choice list.
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD player
connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU•SELECT to continue.
Set the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto
tuning)
The next step lets you set the SAT/CABLE channel. When you set the SAT/
CABLE channel, you’re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you
press the SAT•CABLE button on the remote.
Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable
box. If you don’t have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the
TV, skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT/CABLE Channel
choice list. (For more, see Auto Tuning in the Features and Menus
section.)

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Interactive Setup
1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the SAT/CABLE choice list.
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite
receiver or cable box connected to the TV.
3. Press MENU•SELECT to continue.
Label the Channels
This last step in the Interactive Setup lets you create your channel list and
label your channels. (For more, see List and Labels in the Features and
Menus section.)
1. Press MENU•SELECT to bring up the List and Labels control panel.
If You Have Both a Satellite
Receiver and a Cable Box
Connected to the TV
The remote cannot control both a cable
box and the satellite receiver. If you
choose to have the remote control the
satellite receiver, you must then use your
cable box remote to control the cable box.
You may, however, prefer to use the
satellite receiver remote for satellite
programming, and set your SAT•CABLE
button to control your cable box. It’s your
choice.

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Interactive Setup
2. Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of
the control panel (called “fields”).
3. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers and
letters and select Yes or No in the Normal List field. You may wish to
refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper’s TV section for ideas
on labelling the channels.
4. Repeat this process for each of your channels. Then press
MENU•SELECT to continue. The TV can store up to 27 labels in
memory.
What Now?
Now that you’ve finished the interactive setup, you can sit back, relax,
and enjoy the TV. Or...
Program the Remote
Since you’ve gone this far, you can take a few minutes to program the
remote to control your VCR, DVD player, Satellite receiver, or other
components. To find out how to program the remote, go to the next
section.
Use the CH ^ (channel up) or CH v
(channel down) buttons to change
channels in the Chan # field. This works
even if you’re not in the Chan # field. Or,
enter the channel number directly using
the number buttons on the universal
remote. To enter a number greater than
99, press and hold “1” to enter the
hundreds digit, then press the two
remaining numbers.
The list and labels feature can also be
accessed from the Channel menu. Because
this procedure can be time consuming,
feel free to skip this step and come back
to it later.