RCA F36683 User manual

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IWARNING kvAv_7l_ll_[_
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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To redu,:e the risk of _el_._ctricshock, do not remove
cover (or back). No use_ 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.
_ Fhis symbol indicates
rnportant instructions
_ccompanying the product.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide
blade of plug to wide slot, tully insert.
Attention: Pour _viter les (hoes _Jectriques, Jntroduire la
lame la plus large de la fi,:he dans la borne
correspondante de la prise _t pousser jusq6 au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations 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 Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not
covered by your warranty. Extended viewin!_l 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 Cod___ (Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particuJar, 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.
VCR Plus+, PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar
Development Corporation. TV GUIDE i:_a trademark of TV Guide
Financial, Inc. The VCR PhJs+ and TV GUIDE Plus+ systems are
manufactured under license from Gemst_r Development Corporation
and VCR Index Systems B V., respectively_

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FIRSTTHINGS FIRST ....................................... 3
Connecting your TV ....................................................... 4
TV Only ..................................................................... 4
TV with other Components. .................................... 4
TV GUIDE Plus+ Controller ...................................... 5
USING THE MENU SYSTEM ........................... 7
The Menu Rule: Point and Select ................................. 8
What is Point and Select? ........................................ 8
Menus and Control Panels .......................................... 10
Menus ..................................................................... 10
Control Panels ............................................ ,.. ........ 11
Sliders .............................................. ;....................... 11
Choice Lists ............................................................. i 2
Numeric Entry .............................. ;.......................... 13
TV GUIDE Plus+ Menus .......................................... 14
INTERACTIVE SETUP ..................................... 15
Entering Setup ............................................................. 16
Select a Language ....................................................... 16
Auto Channel Search ................................................... 16
TV GUIDE Plus+ System ............................................... 17
Set the Time ................................................................. 23
Set the VCR1 Channel ................................................. 24
Set the DVDNCR2 Channel ......................................... 25
Set the SAT/CABLE Channel ........ i............................... 26
Label the Channels ...................................................... 27
PROGRAMMING THE REMOTE .................. 29
Programming the Remote .......................................... 30
To Control a VCR .................................................... 30
To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ........ 32
To Control an RCA Audio Device: ......................... 32
To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ........ 33
Using the Remote to Control a Device ....................... 33
TOUR OF THETV ........................................... 35
Remote Buttons ........................................................... 36
Back Panel .................................................................... 38
Front Panel ................................................................... 40
Channel Marker ........................................................... 41

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QUICK REFERENCE ........................................ 43
Audio Menu ................................................................. 44
Picture Quality Menu .................................................. 45
Screen Menu ...... ]......................................................... 46
Channel Menu ............................................................. 47
Time Menu .................... :.............................................. 49
Parental Controls Menu .............................................. 50
TV GUIDE Plus+ Menu ................................................. 51
Setup Menu .................... ..... ........................................ 52
ADVANCED FEATURES ................................. 53
TV GUIDE Plus+ Operation .......................................... 54
Surf Menu ............................................................... 54
Next Menu ............................................................ .. 55
Scan Menu .............................................................. 55
Sort Menu .......... ..................................................... 56
One-Button Recording ........................................... 57
PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation .............................. 58
Two Tips for Using PIP Buttons .............. ................ 59
Choosing an Audio Processor ..................................... 60
Choosing an audio processor from the remote ... 60
Closed Captioning ....................................................... 61
To display Closed Captioning ................................ 61
Closed Captioning Modes ...................................... 62
On-screen Program Details ......................................... 63
APPENDIX A: TV CONNECTIONS ............... 65
.APPENDIX B: OTHER COMPONENTS ........ 76
APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 78
APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING ............ 79
APPENDIX D: LIMITED WARRANTY ........ 8 O
APPENDIX E: CARE AND CLEANING .......... 81
ACCESSORI ES ................................................. 82
INDEX .................................... 85
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HI, I'M ROGER.
I wrote this manual to help you get the most
from your TV. I know you expect a lot from your
TV, so I designed this user manual to give you
the information you need.., when you need it.
I1 FIRST THINGS FIRST
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READ THE FIRST FOUR CHAPTERS
The manual is designed to get you started
quickly.., and let you catch up on the details
when you get a chanc_. The first four sections of
the manual will get your TV up and running.
You'll learn how to use the menu system, run the
interactive setup routine and program the
remote.
The rest of the manual gives you the specifics: a
tour of the TV, a quick reference guide, details
on the TV GUIDE Plus+ system, advanced
features, and appendices.
Well... if your TV's out of the box, let's get
started. First things first.
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throughout the manual. I've got some
great tips that will help you get the most
from your TV.
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STEP 1
Unpack the TV. Make sure to locate the remote control and
Connections Foldout.
Important Stand Information
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 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.
STEP 2: CONNECTING YOUR TV
If you're only going to connect the TV to your home antenna or
cable system, use the "TV Only" connection shown below. If
you're going to connect the TV to a VCR, satellite receiver, DVD
player or other component, look at the Connections Foldout. The
Connections Foldout details recommended connection schemes
for hooking up the TV to a cable box or antenna, one or two
VCRs, a laserdisc player, and a satellite receiver.
"IV ONLY
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to
your TV. Connect the cable as shown. If you have a VCR or other
components to connect to the TV, skip to the top of the next
page. ,
CABLE, C_,BL_ BOX, OR ANTENNA
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TV Only Connection
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TV WITH OTH ER COMPONENTS
Use the Connections Foldout to connect your TV to a VCR, DVD
player, and/or satellite receiver. After connecting your TV and
other components, proceed to the next step. See Appendix A for
detailed information about using each of these connections.
If your components don't match those shown on the foldout, or if
you prefer a different connection, see your dealer or specific
component user manuals.
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TV GUIDE PLUS+ CONTROLLER
The TV GUIDE Plus+* controller allows direct control of a cable
box and VCR using a pair of IR (infrared) controllers.
• Plug the TV GUIDE Plus+ controller into the VCR CONTROL
jack on the back of the TV.
• Affix the IRcontrollers directly over the IR remote sensors on
your cable box and VCR.
Back of TV
Remote Cable Box
VCR
Connect IR controllers to the infrared remote
sensors on your cable box and VCR
STE P 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.
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* GUIDE Plus+ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
TV GUIDE is a trademark of TV Guide Financial, Inc.
Locating the IR (infrared)
Remote Control Sensor on
Your Cable Box or VCR
The IR controlilers must be affixed
directly over _IheIR remotE.=sensors on
your cable box or VCR.
Some cable boxes and VCRs label the
IR sensors; others do not. If the
sensors are labeled, affix the IR
controllers directly over them.
IRRemote _ensor
For those that do not label the IR
sensor, you need to use the cable box
or VCR's remote to locate the sensor
before affixil_g the IR controllers.
1. Hold the remote control so that it
is touching the front of the cable
box or VCR.
2. Slowly move the remote over the
front of the cable box or VCR
while pressing the rernote's
POWEFIbutton on and off
3. When _he cable box or VCR turns
off or on, you've located the
sensor.
You should test the IR controllers
after setting up the TV GUIDE Plus+
system. Temporarily attach the IR
controllers with clear tape to the
spots where you think the sensors
are located. After determining that
the controllers are working correctly,
affix them permanently.
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STE P 4
Put batteries in the remote.
Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the
remote.
Insert batteries as shown, matching the + and - ends of each
battery in the compartment.
Replace the cover.
STEP 5
Turn on the TV.
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV itself.
STEP 6
Read the next section, Using the Menu System, which is a brief
overview of the basic rules for getting around in the menus.
STEP 7
Proceed to section three, 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.
You can skip any of the steps and return to them later.
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ONE RULE TO REMEMBER
You control and customize the TV by making
changes to various control panels in the menu
system. The great thing is, you only need to know
one rule: point and select. 2USING THE MENU SYSTEM
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THE MENU RULE: POINTAND SELECT
You only need to know one rule to use the on-screen menus and
control panels: point and select.
WHAT IS POINTAND 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 MENUoSELECT.
Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and
make the change or go to a place you have indicated.
For example, to select theChannel menu from the Main menu:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Channel by pressing the down arrow until the word
Channel is highlighted,
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