RCA G35850 User manual

nOR Color TV
Owner's Manual

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this TV to rain or moisture.
If you suspect that liquid has entered the TV, unplug it
immediately and have it inspected by an Authorized TV
Servicenter. Turning it off is not enough-your TV has power
applied to some circuits even when the TV is turned off.
The lightning flash
and arrowhead
wltnln the trl•ngle
I• • warning sign
alerting you of
_" inskle the
moat_-tthat
presents • risk of
electric shock.
CAUTION; TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
{OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS
iNSIOE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
The exclamation
point wtthin the
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warning sign
alerting you of
importiml
Instructions
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CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline-operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the
UL listing mark or, if purchasedand used in Canada, the CSA
certification mark on the accessory itself and should not have
been modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will
help avoid any potential hazard from electric shock or fire. If
iindoubt,contact qualified service personnel.
Note to 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.
• Your TV operates on 120 volts, 60Hz AC po',ver (normal
house power) and has a polarized AC plug. Because one
blade of the plug is wider than the other, the plug fits into the
wall socket only one way. Do not defeat the safety feature of
this plug. If you need an ex_:ension cord, make sure it is
polarized.
_ AUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use
the polarized plug on this TV with an extension
cord, receptacle, or other outlet unless both blades
can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.
Match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
MISE EN GARDE: Pour pr_venir les chocs
61ectriques, ne pas utiliser la fiche polaris6e de cet
appareil avec une rallonge, une prise de courant
ou une autre sortie, h rfioins que les lames ne
puissent &re ins6r6es h fond sans qu'aucune partie ne soit
laiss_e h d_couvert. Introduire la lame la plus large de la
fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser
jusqfi au fond.
• All operating controls and their functions are •dent•fed and
explained in this manual. For warranty service or routine
maintenance, contact the nearest Authorized TV Servicenter.
All servicing and adjustments to electrical components
should be done by a qualified service technician.
Mail Your Registration Card Today
•AProduct Registration Cord is packed with your set. Please
fill out the card and returnit immediately.
• Your prompt submission of this cardconfirms your right to
the protection available under the terms and conditions of the
warrantyand also allows us to contact you should it ever
become necessary.
• With your card on file, we can also help you in the event of
loss or theft by verifying your ownership.
• If you did not receive a Product Registration Card, please
contact your dealer.
Record Vital Information Here
•No other set hasthe ,same serial number as yours. You will
find the serial number and the model number on the back of
your set.
• Make sure you record both numbers below so thatyou will
have them in case your set is stolen orif you need a complete
description for identification.
Model:
Serial:
Attach Your Sales Receipt Here and File at Home for
Future Reference
• To obtain warranty parts and service, you must show your
sales receipt (or evidence of purchase) to your Authorized TV
Servicenter.
• Tape or staple your sales receipt to this manual so you will
have it handy should service ever be needed. File it at home
for future reference. Do not mail your sales receipt to us.
Purchase Date:
Dealer Name/Address/Phone:

Thank you for choosing RCA
Congratulations on your purchase of
an RCA TV. You have selected a
high-quality, precision-engineered
instrument designed to give you
years of enjoyment.
About This Manual
To take full advantage of ad the
features and benefits of this unique
TV; be sure to read this owner's
manual carefully and then keep it in
a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions ................................................. Inside Front Cover
ProductRegistration ............................................. Inside Front Cover
First-Time Operation ..................................................................... 2-4
Operating Instructions
Front Panel Controls ................................................................................... 5
TV On-Screen Status Displays ................................................................... 6
Remote Control
•Installing Batteries .......................................................................... _..........7
• Basic Operation Theory ............................................................................. 8
•'TV Functions ....................................................................................... 9-10
Freeze and Zoom ....................................................................................... 11
Channel Guide ........................................................................................... 12
VIDEO Menu- General Instructions ............................................ ............. !3
AUDIO Menu- General Instructions ........................................................ 14
• Sound Retrieval System-SRS(• ) ......................................................... 15
SETUP Menu- General Instructions .................................. :...................... 16
,Setting Closed Captioning ...................................................................... 17
• Setting the Sleep Timer ............................................................................ 18
• Setting the Alarm .................................................................................... 19
• Labeling Channels ................................. ................................................ 20
•Parental Control ................................................... •.................................. 21
•Channel Memory (Autoprogramming Channels) ................................... 22
•Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels) ....................................... 22
• Changing Antenna Input ......................................................................... 23
• Setting up VCR Channels ...................................................................... 24
•Setting up Cable Box Channel .............................................................. ,.25
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) ....................................................................... 26-27
Detailed Connections
Tips to Read Before Connecting Components .......................................... 28
Monitor Panel............................................................................................ 29
Antenna and Cable Connections
•Home Antenna Connections ................................................................... 30
•Cable-TV Connections ......_............................................................... 31-32
•Programming Remote to Control Cable Box.i ........................................ 33
•Cable-TV Operation ............................................................................... 34
Component Connections
• Standard VCR .................................................................................... 35-36
• S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR ...................................................................... 36
• Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs ............................................. 37
• Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ........................................................ 38
• Camcorder .................................................................................. :._............ 39
•Computers and Other Equipment ............................................................ 40
• Audio Amplifier ....................................................................................... 41
• Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment .............................. 42
• Speaker Connections .............................................................................. 43
Reference Section
Optional Accessories and Order Form ................................................. 44-46
Trouble Checks ..................................................................................... 47-49
Cleaning and Care ......................... ................................................... :........ 50
Index (Alphabetical Subject Reference) .............................................. 51-52
Limited Warranty ....................................................................... Back Cover

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and
working quickly. The page numbers on which you can tinct
detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed
for your convenience.
1:. Unpack TV and accessories.
Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV.
Remote Control
Four AAA Batteries for
Remote
Power Cord
3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.
Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as
show here.
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Incoming Cable from Antenna or
Cable-'l'V System
Back
of TV
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ANTI
•Details for connecting ahome antenna to your TV are on
page 30.
•Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV
are on pages 31-32.
•Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on
pages 35-36.
2. Install batteries in remote control.
Details are on page 7. 4. Attach power cord.
First attach the flat end of the power cord completely into the
connector on the back of your TV, and then plug the other
end into a wall outlet.
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5. Turn on TV, adjust the volume, and
•Press the TV button on the
remote to turn on the TV.
When using the remote, Number--
remember to point it at the '_on-
front of the TV.
•Press the VOLUME up or
down button to adjust the
volume to a desired level.
•Press the CHANNEL up or
select a channel.
TV
o°-_" _Button
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down button to select the next channel in memory. You can
also press two number buttons to select a channel. To select
a 3-digit cable channel (up to channel 128), press and hold
number button 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press
the other two numbers. Channels 2-13 were programmed
into the channel memory for you at the factory, so pressing
CHANNEL up or down stops at these channels only. When
you start the Autoprogramming feature (described in step 9),
your set will automatically scan through all channels and
place only the active channels for your area into its channel
memory.
•Details about using the remote are on page 8-12.
oAutoProgram the TV's channel memory.
To startthe TV autoprogramming
itself, press the MENU button
repeatedly to select SETUP MENU
and then press + to display the uEsu
Button_
setup functions. Repeatedly press
MENU again to select the -Button_
AUTOPROGRAM function, and
then press +. Details are on page 22.
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Press MENU repeatedly to select (highlight) the CHAN MEM
function. Select the desired channel numberby pressing the
CHANNEL up or down button or by pressing the two
corresponding number button:_.
Then press +to add a channel, or press - to erase achannel.
Details are on page 22.
7. Adjust PICTURE TILT switches if necessary.
(Select models only)
Some models have an extra
large color picture tube. The _i HI_[_
effects of geomagnetism
(Earth's magnetic field) may _ sr,_r.
cause the picture to tilt slightly.
The POLARITY and
STRENGTH switches on the Pu_crv
back of the TV let you COI_I:IEGIlON
compensate for this effect. If
the picture appears tilted, follow these steps to improve it.
• Make sure the STRENGTH switch is in the OFF position
as the diagram shows.
• Move the STRENGTH switch to the LOW position. If this
improves the tilt but it is stSllnot satisfactory, move the
STRENGTH switch to the HIGH position. This should
correct the situation. If moving the STRENGTH switch
makes the tilt worso, go to the next step.
•Change the position of the POLARITY switch. If this
improves the tilt but it is sl:illnot satisfactory, move the
STRENGTH switch to the HIGH position. This should
correct the situation.
You may need to reset the POLARITY and STRENGTH
switches if the TV is moved or repositioned in the room,
especially if the TV will be tacing a different direction.
You can also add and erase channels from memory as desired.
Press MENU repeatedly to select the SETUP MENU, then
press + to display the setup functions.
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8. Set the clock.
1.Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUP
MENU and then press +. Press MENU repeatedly again
to select the CLOCK SET display.
3. To see the setup menu, repeatedly press MENU to select
SETUP MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press
MENU to select desired function and then press + or - to
adjust it. Details begin on page 16.
2. Press and hold the - button to select the correct hour
(including AM or PM). Press and hold the + button to
select the correct minute. The correct time will now
appear on the screen whenever you change channels or
press the TV or DISPLAY button.
Note: If power is interrupted for an extended time, you will
need to reset the clock.
9. Review menus.
1. To see the video menu, repeatedly
press MENU button to select
VIDEO MENU and then press +.
Repeatedly press MENU to select
desired function and then press +
or - to adjust it. Details are on
page 13.
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10. Review other features.
Later, after you feel comfortable with your TV and remote
control, you can review the detailed control descriptions and
special features covered in this manual.
You can use the rest of this manual as a reference guide to
review detailed information about each operating control
and function. The alphabetic_d index in the back will help
you quickly locate desired information.
2. To see the audio menu repeatedly press MENU to select
the AUDIO MENU and then press + or- to adjust it.
Details begin on page 14.
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control.Youcanuseeitherthefront
panelcontrolsortheremotecontrol
tooperatetheTV.Whenusingthe
remotecontrol,pointit towardthe
screen.
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(1_ POWER Button
•Press once to turn on TV.
• Press again to turn off TV.
• On some models, an indicator inside the POWER button
will light whenever the TV is turned on.
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(.2) VOL (Volume) Buttons
• Press VOL up to increase volume, or press VOL down to
decrease volume.
• The volume display will automatically appear on the
screen when you press the VOL buttons.
QCH (Channel) Buttons
•Press CH up to see the next higher channel in memory.
• Press CH down to see the next lower channel in memory.
• You can add or erase channels in memory as desired.
Details are on page 22.
QMENU Button
• Press repeatedly until the :menu you want to display is
selected, then press + or-. Next press MENU repeatedly to
select the function you want to adjustandthen press + or-
to adjust the setting.
• Details about using each function begin on page 13.
_'_ -and + Buttons
Use these buttons after you have pressed the MENU button
to enter or adju.stfunctions.
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Time
QSleep Timer
QParental Control
®
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Channel
(blue for ANTA
and yellow for ANT B)
Channel Label
Captioning
MUTE
Commercial Skip
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Time Display
This display appe.ars (after the clock is set) whenever you
change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY
button.
Sleep Timer (SLEEP)
This display appears when the SLEEP TIMER function has
been activated. Details are on p.age 18.
PARENTAL CONTROL
This display appearsto let you know the channel you
have tuned is locked-out and not viewable because the
PARENTAL CONTROL function is activated. Details
are on page 21.
MUTE
This display appears when the TV's sound is muted. It is
not displayed when closed captioning is turned on. Details
are on page 9.
Commercial Skip
This display is acount-down timer that appears whenever
the commercial skip function is activated. Details are on
page 10.
Captioning
This display appears if closed CAPTIONING is available
for the program being watched. Details are on page 17.
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®
Channel Label
This display appears when you label a channel. Details are
on page 20.
Channel
This display shows the TV's channel number whenever you
change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY
button.
When the channel numbers are blue, you are watching the
signals from the ANTA antenna input. If you change the
ANTENNA: A/B function to B, the color of the channel
numbers will Change to yellow to let you know you are
watching the signals from the ANT B input.
The word STEREO appears next to the channel number if
the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO and the channel
you've _ned is broadcasting stereo. An asterisk will appear
behind the word stereo (STEREO,) if that stereo channel is
also broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program). Details
about stereo and SAP are on page 14.
Channels 90, 91, and 92 are used to see the signals coming
from other devices like VCRs or camcorders that are
connected to the INPUT jacks on the back of the TV.
• When you select channel 91, the words INPUT I appear to
let you know you are now watching whatever signal is
coming in through the TV's INPUT 1jacks.
• When you select channel 92, the words INPUT 2 appear to
let you know you are now watching whatever signal is
coming in through the TV's INPUT 2 jacks.
• When you select channel 90, the word S-VIDEO appears to
let you know you are now watching whatever signal is
coming in through the TV's S-VIDEO connector.

Before attempting to operate your
]'emote control, install the batteries
as shown here.
The remote control produces an
invisible (infrared) beam that travels
in a straight line much like the beam
of a flashlight. For this reason,
when olJerating the remote control,
you must point it directly at the front
of the TV without objects between
that can block the infrared light
beam.
Your remote control is designed to
be very rugged and will withstand a
considerable drop. If it receives an
extreme blow, the case is designed
to slightly separate at the seam
rather than fracture. If this happens,
simply squeeze the case cohere it
separated until it snaps back
together. The operation of the
remote will probably not be affected.
--Installing/Replacing Batteries
1. Turn the remote control face
down.
2. Press down on the ridged area of
the battery cover and slide it off.
3. Install four "AAA" batteries in the
battery compartment as shown.
Make sure you insert the negative
(-) end of each battery first.
4. Replace the cover and turn remote
over-face up.
Notes:
Never place anything heavy on top of
the remote control or lay it upside-
down. This may accidentally depress
the buttons for a long dine and
discharge the batteries.
Replace the batteries when the TV fails
to respond to the remote control.
If yot_ programmed your remote to
control other components, you may
have to reprogram the code numbers
when you change the batteries. Try not
to press any buttons while changing
batteries.
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Basic Operation Theory
Step 1
First press one of these five
component buttons to tell remote
which component you want to
control. You can program each of
these buttons to control most brands
of equipment.*
Step 2
Then press ON/OFF button to turn on
that component.
Note: The TV and some other components
will automatically turn on when you press the
component button in step 1. Press this button
to turn the component off.
Step 3
These function buttons can now be
used to control the basic functions of
the component you selected in step 1.
To control a different component, first
press its component button (VCR1,
VCR2, CABLE, AUDIO, or TV), and
then press the desired function button.
Note: Not all components have functions
that can be controlled by these buttons, but
you can experiment with your particular
models to discover exactly which buttons will
control it.
* The TV button automatically controls your TV - no additional
programming is required. Details for programming the VCR1 and
VCR2 buttons to control other brands of VCRs are on page 38.
Details for programming the AUDIO button to control audio
equipment are on page 42. Details for programming the CABLE
button to control cable boxes are on page 33.
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