RCA F32690 User manual

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FCCRe_l-uiationsstate thatunauthorized 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 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: Thisreminder isprovided to call your attention to
Article 820-40 of the National ElectricalCode (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1)which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and_ in particular, specifiesthat the cable ground Shall be connected to the
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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS ]r.,_..._................................... ]............. )
Step !: Unpack the TV ................. .'................... ..... ..]...................... ...4
Step 2: Connecting your Tv ........................... ._.i.._,_.........._............._4
TV Only (PIP Not Available) ................. ....._............................ .... 4
The BasicCOnnection (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 ProgTan_Guide ....................................................... 10
Step 7: Program the TV .......... _.................................................... ... 10
INTERACTIVE SETU P ., 11
Using Point and Select ................................................................... 12
Entering Setup ......................................................................... ,...... 12
Select a Language .............. ................. :.......................................... 13
Auto Channel Search. ............................... ................ t.................. .. i3
GUIDE Plus+ System. .......................... ........].................................. .. 14
Setthe lime. ........ ................. .:......._........._...................................... 14
Set the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) ............ _................................. 15
Set the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning) ............................................. 15
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Set the DVD Channel (auto tuning) .............................................. 16
Set the SAT/CABLECl_annel (auto tuning) .................................... 17
Label *theChannels ...................... ........... _..................... _.................. 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 tl_e remote to control a device 23
Modes of Operation 23
Front Panel,.]..,..;..;.;.._._i.......].._..._............... _....... :.............. ]....._....... 23

FEATURESAND MENUS _................. -................ ................. i ....... ." 25
Menus and Control Panels ................................... .......... :.-............. 26
Menus • _ ...._ ...................... ._............... 26
Control Panels ..................................................... ..................... 27
Audio Menu ..................... :...........•..... .................... ..................... :.... 28
Using the remote to select an audio processor .............. i............. 29
_-Picture QualityMenu.... ........ ._,......._.,.................. -.....-..:.......... -..... 30
Screen Menu .............................. •.... •.......................... _......._......... ;...31
Using Closed Captioning ............ ............................................. 32
channel Menu ............................................................................... .33
Time Menu .........,........ i........................ 34
Parental Controls Menu .......... ......i............................................. _..35
GUIDE Plus+ Menu ........................ .................. ,........................... ..i.36,
Setup Menu ........................... •.......................... •............................. _36
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation ...................................... ;.......... 37
Channel Marker .................... ................... ....................... _................ 38
TROU BLESHOOTI NG .................................................................... 39
CARE AND CLEANING ........ ...................................... :..,.... ...._".....40
RCA LIMITED wAR RANTY .., ..................................... ... ....... •.... .4!
ACCESSORY IN FORMATION ...................................................... 42
INDEX......................................................................!......:.............

GE'rrlNG STARTED
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This-man_Jalis •designed to get you sta_ed quickly.
The first four sectionJ 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 Features and Menus of your TV.
The Referencesection in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips_care and cleaning
instructions, accessoryordering information and your.
warranty.
We!l... if your TV's out of the box, let's get started.
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STEP 1: UNPACK THE TV
Makesure 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
TVto your home antenna or cable
system.
The Basic Connection:
Advanced Connections:
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If you're going to connectthe TVto a
VCRor satellite receiver.
If you're going tO make multiple
connections, hooking up the TV to
one or two VCRs, DVD player, and a
satellite receiver.
Cableinformation and illustrationsare givenfor eachtype of connection.
Onceyou havecompleted your desiredconnectionyou mayskipforward
to .Step3.
TV 1ON LY (PI P NOT AVAI I.ABLE)
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This rsa basic connectionfrom'an antenna' or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown. .
.Important Stand Information
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•CAUTION: Choose the location for your TV
carefully. Take precautions that the stand
or other fumiturethe TV is placed on is
:properly, located (see Important
Safeguards sheet) 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 b_fore
plugging any power cords into the wall
outlet.
•.Turn off the TV and/or component
before connecting or disconnecting any
cables.
•Make sureall antennasand cables are
properly grounded. Referto your
Safety Tipssheetpecked with your 1_/.
Cables
YOUwill use the-following cable to make your•connection:
Coaxial Cable: These Cables carry audio and video
.... signal to the TV from an ante.nna; cable, or
cablebox.
CABLE,CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
TV
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3:
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
Cable_ This TV Only connection will not
_enable you touse your PIP,but will get,
your'rV up and running quickly.
Refer to Advanced Connections for
connecting Audio/Video cables to your
VCR or other video component.
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BASi€ P.OTAVA
The basicconnection below (TV and VCR)isthe most common
•conn_,cti_onand istherefore usedto illustratea_singlecomp'onent
connectionwith your TV. Forbetter soundand picture quality and
multiple componentconnectioninformation refer to the nextsection,
Advanced Connections.
Cables
YoUwilluse the following cableto make your connection:
Coaxial Cables: Thesecables carryboth the audio
and video Signalto the TV from an antenna, cable,
or cablebox.In this Connection,a secondCoaxial
Cablecarriesthe signalthroughthe VCRto the TV.
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
: VCR 1
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VIDEO AUDIO
This Connection Will NotAllow
You to Use PIP
YourTV isequipped with a singletuner
which meansyou mustconnectwith a
secondvideo sourceusingAudio/Video
Cables.This BasicConnectionwill not
enableyou to useyour PIP,but will get
yourTV up and running quickly.
Refer to Advanced Connectionsfor
connectingAudio/Video cablesto your
VCR or other video component.
TV
CABLE/ANTENNA
How to View the VCR
To watchthe VCRinthis connectiont_ne TV to
Channel3 or 4.
Later, in the Interactive Setup section you will
program the TV,to automaticallytune to Channel 3 or
4 when you turn on the VCR.
Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3,
"Connectingthe IR Controller."
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ADVANCED ¢oNNEcTIONS
Advanced connections give you better sound and video by separating"
the audioandvideo Signals and enableyou tO connect multiple _" *<
components, i" ' ; _ .... } ;"
This section describes the types of inputs available on the back of your '
TV and suggests ways_you can usethem for optimum pe_ormance. ....
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The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks. When
• connecting AN cables, be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and
INPUTS (Video to Video, Right Audio to Right Audio, etc.).
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Once youhave made your connections" "
you will need to programthe 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 iater m the Interactive Setup. ' "
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Input I " " *
Connect any of the,following components:
•VCR *Internet AccessDevice
•LaserdiscPlayer *DVD Player
-. Satellite Receiver
To view the component connected to Input 1:
Usethe WHO-INPUT button on the remote.
input, 2
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Connect any of the following components:
• VCR • Internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player
•Satellite Receiver
To view the componentconnected to Input 2:
'Usethe WHO*INPUT button on the remote.
S-Video
This oPtional
connection can
be used for
better video
quality picture.
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VIDEO" VIDEO R .
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VCR
CABLE/
ANTENNA
rAudio Outputs
/Conne_ to anlaudioreceiveror
|amplifier for Variable controlled
ot fixed level stereo output_ '
VCR Control
Connect Guide Plus+_
controller for one-buttor_
recording and channel
tuningfrom the Guide.
-_Cable/Antenna
JTakesthe signal input from a cable, J
|cable box, or anoff-air antenna, Canalso |
*L_|beusedfor basiccomponent connections._'.
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SamPleConnections
The following are sample connection scenarios which-YOU may encounter
-whenconnecting comPonents tOYour T_. 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
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•cautions:
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Position cables to Avoid Audio Hum
or Interference
• insert all cables firmly !nto jacks.
• Place the audio/video cable_ to the
•sides of the W_ back panel !nsteed of
straight down the middle. • ....
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i _j 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 drculate
freely.
•Do not stack components.
•Allow adequate ventilation when
plating you r components in a stand.
• Pla_:ean amplifier on the top shelf of
the stand so heated air rising from it
will not flow around other
components.
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oHow to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR inthis connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then pressWHOolNPUT to
si:rollthrough 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 onthe VCR.
. Compared,to the Basic Connection, using audio, Video and
S-Video (if available) cables will enhance the sound and picture quality
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TV, VCR and satellite Receiver
\CABLE, CABLE-BOX, OR ANTENNA -
SATELLITE SIGNAL
,SATELLITERECEIVER ._ .
Howto View •Your Components
To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connecti0n, press
TV.to put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHOolNPUT 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 toput the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHOolNPUT to
scrol! through the vide 0 input channels until YoU.tune
to VID2 input.
In the Interactive Setup you can I_rogramthe TV to
.automatically tune to correct input channel when you
turn on your component.
TV_VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE SIGNAL
VCR
How to View Your Components
Towatch _he Satellite Receiver inthis connection,, press °
TV to put the remote control into TV mode,, then press
WHOelNPUT t0 scroll through the video input channels
until you tuneto 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
WHOolNPUT to scrollthrough the video input channels
until you tune to VID2 input.
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In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tunel:o the correct input channel when
you turn on your component.
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