RCA P52151WK User manual

WARNING : To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose this TV to rain or moisture.
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If you suspect that liquid has entered the TV, unplug it
immediately and have it inspected by an RCA TV Servicenter.
Turning it off is not enough-your TV has power applied to
some circuits even when the TV is turned off.
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CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Powerline-operated
equipment or accessories connected to this unit should bear the
UL listing mark or 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 in doubt, contact qualified service
personnel.
Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call
your attention to Article 820-22 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.
l Your TV operates on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (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 extension cord, make sure it is
polarized. CAUTION: 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.
MISE EN GARDE: Pour prt%enir les chocs
electriques, ne pas utiliser la fiche polarisCe de cet
appareil avec une rallonge, une prise de courant
ou une autre sortie, B moins que les lames ne
puissent etre ins&&s & fond sans qu’aucune partie ne soit
1aissCe i dkcouvert.
l All operating controls and their functions are identified and
explained in this manual. For warranty service or routine
maintenance, contact the nearest Authorized RCA TV
Servicenter. All servicing and adjustments to electrical
components should be done by a qualified service technician.
Mail Your Enrollment Card Today
l An RCA Owner’s Club Enrollment Card is packed with
your set. Please fill out the card and return it
immediately.
l Your name then will be enrolled in the next drawing,
which takes place every three months. If your name is
drawn, you will be reimbursed for thefull purchase
price of your new RCA product (restricted to residents
of USA only).
l Your prompt submission of this card confirms your right
to the protection available under the terms and
conditions of the warranty and also allows us to contact
you in the unlikely issuance of a safety modification.
l With your card on file, we can also help you in the event
of loss or theft by verifying your ownership.
l If you did not receive an RCA Owner’s Club Enrollment
Card, please contact your dealer.
Attach Your Sales Receipt Here and File at Home For
Future Reference
l To obtain warranty parts and service, you must show
your sales receipt (or other evidence of purchase) to
your Authorized RCA TV Servicenter.
l Tape or staple your sales receipt to this manual so you
will have it handy should service ever be needed. Do
not mail your sales receipt to us. File it at home with
your owner’s manual for future reference.
Record Vital Information Here
l No other set has the same serial number as yours. Y OU
will find the serial number and the model number on
the back of your set (and pre-printed on your
Enrollment Card).
l Make sure you record both numbers below so that you
will have them in case your set is stolen or in case YOU
need a complete description for any other reason.
Model:
Serial:
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.
Despite its sophistication, your new
TV is amazingly simple to operate
because it has so many automatic
features. To simplify operation even
more, the TV provides on-screen
prompts that guide you thru each
step of the special functions. The
remote control allows adjustment of
major operating controls and special
features from the comfort of your
favorite easy chair.
Not only is your new set a state-of-
the-art television receiver that
combines sophistication with ease of
operation, it also has monitor
capability thus providing you
flexibility whenever you choose to
add additional components.
About Thii Manual
To take full advantage of all the
features and benefits of this unique
TV, be sure to read this owner’s
manual carefully ad then keep it in
a safe place for future reference.
Table of Contents
hfety Precautions.. ............................................... Inside Front Cover
KA Owner’s
Club
............................................. ..Insid e Front Cover
pirst-Time Operation.. .................................................................. -2-5
Iperating Instructions
Front Panel Controls
................................................................................... 6
TV On-Screen Status Displays
................................................................... 7
Remote Control
l Installing Batteries
....................................................................................
8
l Basic Operation Theory..
.........................................................................
.9
l TV Functions
.....................................................................................
10-11
Freeze and
Zoom.. .....................................................................................
12
Channel Guide.. ........................................................................................
.13
VIDEO Button - General Instructions
...................................................... 14
l Color Convergence Adjustments..
.........................................................
.15
AUDIO Button - General Instructions..
...................................................
.16
l Sound Retrieval
S ystem-SRS( 0 )
......................................................... I7
SETIJP Button
- General Instructions
.....................................................
.18
l Sleep Timer.. ..........................................................................................
.19
l Alarm Function
.......................................................................... ............
.20
l Changing Antenna Input
.........................................................................
21
l Labeling Channels
..................................................................................
22
l Parental
Control.. ...................................................................................
.23
l Channel Memory (AutoProgramming Channels)
................................... 24
l Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels)
....................................... 24
l Setting up VCR Channels
.....................................................................
.25
l Setting up Cable Box Channel..
..............................................................
26
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) ....................................................................... 27-28
Betailed Connections
Tips to Read Before Connecting Components..
.......................................
.2s
Monitor Panel............................................................................................
3c
Antenna and Cable Connections
l Home Antenna Connections..
................................................................. 31
lCable-TV
Connections..
.................................................................... 32-3:
l &-ogrrunming
Remote to ControlCable B OX ..
.......................................
.3
l Cable-m
Operation
..............................................................................
.32
Component Connections
l Standard
VCR.. ..................................................................................
36-3;
l S-VHS
(Super VHS) VCR.. ...................................................................
.3;
l Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCR’s
............................................
31
l Con&olling OtherBrands of VCR’ S
...................................................... .3!
l Camcorder.. .............................................................................................
4(
l Computers and OtherEquipment ..........................................................
.4’
l Audio Amplifier.. ....................................................................................
41
.Programming Remote to Control Audio
Equipment.. ........................... .4.
l Speakers..
...........................................................................................
444!
Reference Section
Optional Accessories and
Order Form..
..............................................
.464
Trouble Checks
..................................................................... ..............
.49-5(
Cleaning and
Care.. ................................................................................... .
Index (Alphabetical Subject Reference).............................................
.52-5:
Limited Warranty
....................................................................... Back Cove
1

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and
working quickly. The page numbers on which you can find
detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed
for your convenience.
1. Unpack TV and accessories.
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Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV.
Four AAA Batteries for
Remote
Remote Control AntenlG3
Adapter
2. Install batteries in remote control.
Details are on page 8.
Power cord
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Four Wing Nuts
Note: Only Model P46159 has a storage
compartment above the TV screen. When
unpacking this TV and before removing the
packing from around the glass doors, make
sure the glass doors have not shifted out of
their tracks during shipping. If the doors have
shifted, reinsert them into their tracks
carefully. Hold the side edges of the door and
insert the top edge into the upper track.
While lifting the glass door up into its upper
track, position the bottom edge of the glass
door over its corresponding lower track.
3. Extend back cover. Back Collapsed
Your projection TV has been specially designed with a collapsible
back cover. This design makes it easier for you to move the TV
through doorways because the collapsed back makes the TV
narrower. After the TV is positioned in your home, you can
easily extend the back cover to its normal operating position by
following the instructions below.
Alignment
Hole for Alignment
Hole for
1. Remove the four wing nuts from the literature bag.
Locating Pin Locating Pin
2. Remove the two screws (labeled A) from the shipping
brackets. You will use these screws later in step 6.
3. Grasp the shipping brackets and gently pull the back cover
up and out until the locating pins enter the alignment holes.
Keep the back cover tight against the cabinet by holding the
shipping bracket on the right side. Then attach wing nut to
built-in hole screw in hole #1 . Hand tighten.
4. Hold left shipping bracket and attach wing nut to built-in
Back Extended
screw in hole #2. Hand tighten.
5. Attach remaining wing nuts to screws in holes #3 and #4 to
ensure stability and best picture quality.
6. Remove the shipping brackets from the back cover and
attach them to the wooden rail with the two screws (A) from Reinsert
other two
step 2. Reinsert the other two screws from the shipping
brackets into the back of the TV as shown, so they will be
available in case you need to move your TV and want to
collapse the back again.
screws here
Wooden Rail

4. Position TV in room.
A major benefit of a Projection Color Television is its large
viewing screen. To receive full benefit of the expanded
screen size, placement of the TV in the viewing room is
important. The illustrations suggest the “best viewing areas”
relating to the TV’s screen.
You will see the best picture if you sit directly in front of the
TV about lo- 18 feet from the screen. Picture brightness will
decrease if you sit to the extreme left or right of the TV.
Your Projection TV is designed to provide a watchable
picture when viewed within the full 160” horizontal viewing
area.
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Side View
During daylight hours, you may also see some reflection on
the screen from exterior light sources. If so, you may wish to
use drapes or screens to reduce reflection or consider a
different placement of the TV.
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5. Connect antenna or cable-TV system.
Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as
show here.
Incoming Cable from Antenna or
Cable-TV System
l Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on
page 31.
l Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV
are on pages 32-33.
l Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on
pages 36-37.
6. 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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