RCA PTK195 User manual

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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS .......................................................... 3
Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4
Step 2: Connect your TV .................................................................. 4
Step 3: Connect the G-LINK Cable ................................................... 9
Step 4: Plug in the TV ..................................................................... 10
Step 5: Place Batteries in Remote .................................................. 10
Step 6: Turn on the TV ................................................................... 10
On-Screen Program Guide ....................................................... 10
Step 7: Program the TV .................................................................. 10
INTERACTIVE SETUP .................................................................... 11
Using Point and Select ................................................................... 12
Entering Setup ................................................................................ 12
Select a Language .......................................................................... 13
Auto Channel Search ..................................................................... 13
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ....................................................... 14
Setting Up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System ............................... 14
Setting the Time ............................................................................. 16
Setting the VCR1 Channel (auto tuning) ..................................... 16
Setting the VCR2 Channel (auto tuning) ...................................... 17
Setting the DVD Channel (auto tuning) ....................................... 18
Setting the SAT/CABLE Channel (auto tuning) ............................. 19
Labeling the Channels ................................................................... 20
USING THE REMOTE ..................................................................... 21
Remote Buttons .............................................................................. 22
Accessing the Video Input ...................................................... 23
Programming the Remote ............................................................. 24
Testing the Remote .................................................................. 24
Using Automatic Code Search ................................................. 24
Using the Remote to Control a Device ................................... 25
Modes of Operation ................................................................ 25
Front Panel ..................................................................................... 25

FEATURES AND MENUS ............................................................... 27
Menus and Control Panels ............................................................. 28
Menus ....................................................................................... 28
Control Panels .......................................................................... 29
Audio Menu .................................................................................... 30
Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor .......................... 31
Picture Quality Menu ..................................................................... 32
Screen Menu ................................................................................... 33
Using Closed Captioning ......................................................... 34
Channel Menu ................................................................................ 35
Time Menu ...................................................................................... 36
Parental Controls and V-Chip ........................................................ 37
V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 38
Channel Block .......................................................................... 43
Front Panel Block ..................................................................... 43
Lock/Unlock Parental Controls ................................................ 43
GUIDE Plus+ Gold System .............................................................. 44
Downloading Data .................................................................. 45
News ......................................................................................... 48
Schedule ................................................................................... 48
Messages .................................................................................. 49
Editor ........................................................................................ 50
Setup ......................................................................................... 50
PIP(Picture-In-Picture) Operation ................................................. 51
Setup Menu .................................................................................... 52
Channel Marker .............................................................................. 52
REFERENCE ....................................................................................... 53
Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 53
Care and Cleaning .......................................................................... 55
RCA DIRECTVIEW TV (5"-36") LIMITED WARRANTY ................... 56
RCA PROJECTION TV WARRANTY ................................................. 57
Index ................................................................................................. 61

GETTING STARTED
This manual is designed to get you started quickly.
The first four sections 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 Reference section in the back of the book
contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning
instructions, accessory ordering information and your
warranty.
1SETUP AND CONNECTIONS
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tips that will help you get the mostfrom
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STEP 1: UNPACK TH E TV
Make sure to locate the remote control.
STEP 2: CONNECT 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 ON LY
This is a basic connection from an antenna or cable system to your TV.
Connect the cable into the Cable/Antenna jack as shown.
Important Stand Information
Direct View TVs: 27"- 36" diagonal
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,
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 the Safety
Tips sheet packed with your TV. J
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
cable box.
TV
Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.
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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 cable box. In this connection, a second
Coaxial Cable carries the signal through the VCR to the TV.
FROM CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
VCR 1
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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.
Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.
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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.
Once you have made your connections
you will want 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.
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.).
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 WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
S-Video
This optional
connection can be
used for better
video quality
picture.
Input 2 (VIDEO or Y P8 P.)
Connect any of the following components to INPUT 2:
• VCR • internet Access Device
• Laserdisc Player • DVD Player
• Satellite Receiver
The Y, PB,PRjacks are used in place of the VIDEO jack to connect
an optional component video source, such as a DVD playen Unlik_
a single video input, the Y, PB,PRjacks maintain the video signal as
three separate signals through these three jacks. To ensure
maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y,
P_,and PRconnections.
To View the component connected to Input 2:
Use the WHO•INPUT button on the remote.
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Connect to an audio receiver| Takes the signal input from a cable,
or amplifier for variable l cable box, or an off-air antenna. Can
controlled or fixed level | also be used for basic component
stereo output. J • connections.
•External Speaker Jacks •
Use to connect external
speakers for surround
sound. Make sure the
Speaker Selection is set
to EXTERNAL.
G-LINK
Connect the G-LINK
cable for one-
button recording
and channel tuning
from the Guide.
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Sample Connections
The following are sample connection scenarios which you may encounter
when connecting components to your TM
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 cable box, 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
Cautions:
Position cables to AvoidAudio Hum
orlnterference
• 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,
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Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.
How to View Your VCR
To watch the VCR in this connection, press TV to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHO•INPUT to
scroll through the video input channels until you tune to
VlD1 input.
In the Interactive Setup section you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the VlD1 input channel when you
press VCR1 on the remote.
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 _eft Aut£o (white)
Video, Right to Right
and Left to Left,

TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
CABLE, CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA
SATELLITE RECEIVER
SATELLITE
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Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.
TV, VCR, Satellite Receiver and DVD
CABLE_ CABLE BOX, OR ANTENNA SATELLITE
SATELUTE RECEIVER
VCR
TV
Once you have completed this connection go to "Step 3:
Connect the G-LINK Cable" on page 9.
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How to View Your Components
To watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, press
TVto 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 to put the
remote control into TV mode, then press WHOolNPUT to
scroll through the video input channels until you tune
to VID2 (or COMP2 if connected to Y, PB,PR) input.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when
you press the component button on the remote.
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
WHO.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
or4.
To watch the DVD player in this connection, press TV to
put the remote control into TV mode, then press
WHO.INPUT to scroll through the video input channels
until you tune to VlD2 (or COMP2 if connected to Y, P_,
P, ) input.
In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to
automatically tune to the correct input channel when
you press the component button on the remote.

STEP 3: CONNECT TH E G-LINK CABLE
The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System (the on-screen
guide that lists what shows are on TV) to work with your VCR and/or
cable box.
Cable Box - If your TV is connected to a cable box and you don't
connect the G-LINK cable, no channels will be listed in the on-screen
program guide.
MGRIIf your TV is connected to a VCR and you don't connect the G-LINK
cable, one-touch recording won't work. The other features of the guide
will work properly.
HOW TO FIND THE REMOTE CONTROL SENSOR
The G-LINK cable is used to send commands to
your VCR and/or cable box. You must remove the
DEMO PIN before you can connect the G-LINK
cable
You have to place the G-LINK wands in front of the remote control
sensor on the VCR and/or cable box. Some cable boxes and VCRs have
the remote control sensor labeled on the unit. If the remote sensor isn't
labeled on your VCR and/or cable box, you need to use the remote
control that came with the VCR and/or cable box to locate the sensor.
1. Turn off the VCR and/or cable box.
2.
3.
Hold the remote control (not the one that came with your TV, but
the one that came with the cable box and/or VCR to which you're
connecting the G-LINK cable) so it is touching the front of the
component.
Slowly move the remote control across the front of the component
(VCR or cable box) while you press the power button on and off.
You must press and release the power button each time you move
the remote (holding down the button won't work).
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When the component turns on, you've located the remote control
sensor.
5. Place the wands of the G-LINK cable underneath your VCR and/or
cable box (see instructions on right).
Placing the Wands Under the
VCR and/or Cable Box
Place the wands of the G-LINK cable
underneath your VCR and/or cable box.
Place them about one inch away from the
remote control sensor.
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STEP 4: 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 5: PLACE BA'I-I'ERIES 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 6: TURN ON THE TV
PressTV 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.
ON-SCREEN PROGRAM GUIDE
The TV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold on-screen program
guide when you use the TV button on the remote to turn on the TV
(after you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System). For more
information, see "GUIDE Plus+ Gold System" on page 44.
To get out of the Guide:
• PressOK to exit the Guide and tune to the highlighted channel.
• PressGUIDE to exit the Guide and tune to the channel displayed in
the View window.
• PressCLEAR to exit the Guide and go to the last channel you were
watching.
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STEP 7: 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.
Projection TV Only.
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.
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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 up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System
• Set the time
• Set the VCR1 channel
• Set the VCR2 channel
• Set the DVD channel
• Set the SAT/CABLE channel
• Make the channel list and labels
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USING POINTAND SELECT J
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 or OK.
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 to begin setup or CLEAR to exit.
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Pointand Selectbuttons
You can also access the Interactive Setup through the Main menu:
1. Press MENU to bring up the Main menu.
2. Point to Setup and press MENU or OK. 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.
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3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.
SELECT A LANGUAGE
The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred
language for the menu system.
I. Point to your preferred language for the menu system.
2. Press MENU or OK 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 or OK 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 or OK to continue. I f 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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THE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM
The next step lets you set up the GUIDE Plus Gold System to display your local
program listings, and control your cable box and VCR.
You can either press MENU or OK to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold initial menu or
point to Skip this Step to move to the next step in the Interactive Setup.
You can set up the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold System during
the Interactive Setup. You
can also accessthe GUIDE
Plus+ menus by pressing
menu on the remote, and
selecting GUIDE Plus+ Menu.
IGUIDE Pros+
SETTING UP THE GUIDE Plus+ GOLD SYSTEM
To complete the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup, the G-LINK wands must be properly aligned with your cable box and
VCR if you have them. Refer to the Setup and Connections section for additional information.
Select your Country and enter your ZIP or
Postal code.
The next series of screens asks you about
your cable TV setup. If you have a cable
box, you need to set the GUIDE Plus+ Gold
System to control it. Otherwise, it may not
be able to locate and download program
information.
Tune your cable box to Channel 2 and then
select the brand of your cable box from
the choices available. The system then
searches for the correct code to control
your cable box. When your cable box
switches to channel 9, it has located the
correct code.
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Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code.
If the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System cannot recognize either your cable box or VCR after several tries, a screen stating "Cable
Box (VCR) test failed..." Please consult your manual and try again" appears. You have a choice to either TryAgain or Skip
Cable Box Setup. If you get this message, you should also:
• Double check the brand of your cable box or VCR, and try entering it again.
• Check to make sure the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly.
If you choose to skip the cable box (or VCR) setup some features of the guide may not be available until you successfully
complete this procedure.
Once the correct model of cable box has
been identified, you need to set the cable
box's output channel. Enter the channel
you use to view channels through your
cable box--usually 3 or 4. Consult your
cable box's instruction book or your cable
company if you are not sure. Choose Oto
use VIDEO INPUT.
Select YES if you have a VCR, or NO if not.
(Answering NO automatically skips forward
to the end of GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup.)
Tune your VCR to channel 2 and turn it oft.
Enter the brand of your VCR.
When the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System correctly
identifies the correct code for your VCR, the
VCR's tuner changes to channel g.
Select YESif the VCR automatically changed
to channel 9, or NO if it did not.
if you select NO, the system will try
another code.
The last screen that comes up after you've successfully finished the GUIDE
Plus+ Gold setup gives you an opportunity to view a demo. If you don't
want to view the demo, highlight EXIT and press OK.
Remember:
• Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information.
• Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs and download program
information.
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SE'n'ING TH E TIME
The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If your
GUIDE Plus+ Gold System has not completed its first download, you need
to set the time.
Once the system has completed its first download, it sets the time for
you automatically and you may not see this screen.
1. Press MENU or OK 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 digits to enter the numbers and the up and down
arrows to change from AM to PM.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
SE'n'ING 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 called 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.)
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Use TV with a VCR
I. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCRI choice list.
2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your VCR
connected to the TM If you used audio/video cables, choose the
video input you connected the cables to.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
SE'I-I'ING TH EVCR2 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 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 or OK to bring up the VCR2 choice list.
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2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCR
connected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the
video input you connected the cables to.
3. Press MENU or OK to continue.
SE'I-I'ING 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 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 or OK to bring up the DVD choice list.
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