WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. ,Cautions Note To Cable TV Installer Mail Your Registration Card Today • A Product Registration Card is packed with your set. Please fill out the card and return it immediately.
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• Cable-TV Operation Component Connections • Standard VCR ... • S-VI-IS (Super VHS) VCR ... • Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs ... • Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ... • Camcorder ... _... _ ... • Computers and Other Equipment •...
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The steps below will help you get your TV connected working quickly. 1. Unpack TV and accessories. Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV. 2,.. Install batteries in remote control. Details are on page 8. Caution Always move TV from either end.The TV could tip if pushed or pulled from the center of the front or back.
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4. Connect antenna or cable-TV system. Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as show here. • Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on page 30. • Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV are on pages 31.
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8. AutoProgram the TV's channel memory. To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU.PROG button repeatedly to select SETUP MENU and then press + to display the setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU.PROG again to select the A UTOPROGRAM function, and then press +.
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10. Review menus. 1. To see the video menu, repeatedly press MENUopROG button to select VIDEO MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU°PROG to select desired function and then press + or- to adjust it. Details are on page 14. 2.
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Shown here is thefrontpanel c ontrol.You canuseeitherthefrontpanel c ontrols o rthe remote control t ooperate t heTV. When using theremote control, p ointit towardthescreen. (1_ POWER Button • PreSs once to turn on TV. • Press again to turn off TV. •...
Time Sleep T imer Parental Contro Time Display This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever change channels or press the remote's button. (2_ Sleep Timer (SLEEP) This display appears when the SLEEP TIMER function has been activated. Details are on page 20. ( 3_ PARENTAL CONTROL This display appears to let you know the channel you have tuned is locked-out and not viewable because the...
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Before attempting to operate your remote control, install the batteries as shown here. The remote control produces invisible (infrared) beam that travels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight. For this reason, when operating the remote control, you must point it directly at the front of the TV without objects between that can block the infrared light...
VCR2.LD buttons to control other brands of VCRs are on page 38. Details forprogramming the AUDIO button to control audio equipment are on page 42. Details for programming the SAT.CABLE button to control cable boxes or an"RCA satellite receiver are on page 33. f'n-st press...
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Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCRs (pages 37-38), a satellite receiver or cable-TV boxes (page 33), and audio equipment (page 42). VCR2"LD AUDIO VCRI SATeCABLE[_.
MUTE Button • Press MUTE to quickly reduce sound to minimum level without affecting the picture. This is especially useful during telephone calls or other interruptions. • When the sound is muted, the word MUTE will be displayed on the screen.
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After you connect another video source (like a VCR) to your TV, you'll be able to display two different programs on the TV at the same time. TwoFootball Games Surveillance System Starting Picture-in-Picture (PIP) Connect another video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) to INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 on your TV (as shown on pages 35-36).
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Whenever youhave the picture-in-picture (PIP) f eature a ctivated as described onthe previous page, youcan move, freeze, or switch the bigand littlepictures as desired. MOVE PiP SWAP FREEZE r--_l r-rrl '0 20 30 PIP ON/OFFBUTFON" '0 sO 60 70 80 ,0 'B' °0 %"...
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1. Repeatedly press M ENUopROG to select VIDEO MENU and then press + or- to display the video menu. 2. Repeatedly press MENU,PROG to select function, then press +-or - to adjust it. • The video menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + or- within a few seconds.
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Your projection TV has three color projection tubes-one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, output of these three color tubes can produce many colors. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed.
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Repeatedly press MENU.PROG to select AUDIO MENU and then press + or- to display the audio menu. 2. Repeatedly press MENU. PROG to select function, then press + or- to adjust it. The audio menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + or - within a few seconds.
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Your TV includes a feature called SRS (O)* (Sound Retrieval System) which brings dimensional realism to both stereo and mono broadcasts. When the SRS ON/OFF function is set to ON and the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO, your TV electronically increases the audio separation of the speakers so you can...
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1° Repeatedly press MENUopROG to select SETUP MENU and thenpress + or - to display the setup menu. 2. Repeatedly press MENUopROG select function, then press + or - to adjust it. The setup menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + or - within a few seconds.
The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the heating impaired Or anyone who wants to watch a program without the sound. There are Four types of closed captioning transmissions available: Captions 1, •...
By setting theSleep Timer, y ou canprogram yourTV toturnitself off afteracertain periodof time (uptofourhours). Thisis useful w henever youwant towatch TV foranhourorso before goingtosleep. - Setting Sleep Timer (with or without Repeatedly press MENU, PROG to select SETUP MENU, and then press + or- to display setup functions.
By setting the alarm, you can program the TV to turn on and/or off by itself. After the ON TIME is set and the ALARM ON/OFF function is set to ON, the "IV will automatically turn on each day at the time you selected and remain on until the OFF TIME is reached.
Thelabeling feature letsyouprogram names ( orlabels) f orthechannel numbers. Thename youprogram will thenappear onthescreen b elow thechannel number w henever the channel number i s displayed. Each name cancontain uptofour characters, andyou'llbeableto assign u pto64names. A fter64 names o rlabelshave been entered, TV will display this message let you know no more channels be labeled: CHAN LABEL: FULL.
PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN CTRL functions let you lock any channels you choose so they cannot be viewed by your children. Channels that have been locked can be viewe.d only when the PARENTAL CTRL function is set to OFF. This can only be done with the remote control-it can not be changed with the buttons...
Thechannel memory is thelist ofTV channel numbers y ourTV will stop onwhenyoupress the CHAN up or down button. You can program any list of channels into the channel memory. The quickest way to program your channel memory is to use the A UTOPROGRAM function.
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Your TV has two separate antenna inputs on the back (labeled ANTA and ANT B) that allow you to connect two different signal sources if desired. For example, you can connect a cable-TV system to one input and a home antenna to the other input.
The VCR 1 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is handy if you connect a VCR to your TV. You will no longer have to remember to which input jacks the VCR is connected...
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TV. You will no longer have to remember the output channel of the RCA DSS® receiver or cable box because the TV will remember for you. For example, if you connect a cable...
"multiple adapter" to get enough outlets for all your components. The power cords on your RCA components are "polarized" (one blade is wider than the other). Be sure the extension cord or multiple adapter is also polarized. The plug should fit in the outlet only one way.
CAU1X)N TO AVOID DAMAGE: 1, DO NOT CONNECT SPEAKER OUTPUT TO A SEPARATE AMPLIFIER TO SPEAKERS CONNECTED ANOTHER PRODt_T. 2. DO NOT CONNECT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS TOGETHER. INPUT EXTERNAL SPEAKERS Terminals-permit connection of auxiliary speakers. Connection details are on page 41.
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* Optional accessories are available from most dealers or electronics sui_ply stores. an indoor or outdoor antenna to your "IT (only if you do not have a --OR- Antenna Adapter* (such as RCA #193983) -OR- 14-69), connect them to your set like this: [_]- -OR-...
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ANTENNA button, the channel numbers will change color on the screen to show which antenna signal you are watching. * Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronics supply stores. system to your TV instead of a home antenna.
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VCR to the TV as shown on pages 35-36. The VCR must be turned on and tuned to the output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4) for picture-in-picture viewing: * Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronics supply stores. "_'7 •...
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Note: You must press the two number buttons while pressing the DSSoCABLE button. :.22,46,53,54 Randtek..07,08 RCA ..07,08 Regal ... Regency ... 07,08 Samsang ... _ ... Scientific Atlanta ... ,... 46 Signature ...
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Your new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including 125 non-scrambled cable channels (see chart below). To use this TV ori a cable- TV system, confirm that the cable-TV system is properly connected to your TV. Since cable systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.
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VCR playback. These connections are :required, however, for stereo playback from stereo VCRs and for picture-in-picture operation. * Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronics supply stores. Back of TV OUT $111,1c'r Offl"...
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"IV. The S-Video cable carries only video. Note: Remember to also connect the video cable for picture-in- picture viewing or if you plan to use the SELECT OUTjacks for * Optional accessories are availablefrom most RCA dealersand electronics supply stores. Back of VCR l" •...
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The digital remote control that came packed with your Tv controls your TV and up to two compatible RCA VCRs. To control a compatible RCA VCR, first press the VCR1 or VCR2*LD button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". The buttons shown below will then control the VCR.
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Pentax ... 05,35,44 Philco ... 08,29,53,56 Philips ... :..08,29 Pioneer ... 05,16,33 ProScan ... 00 Quasar ... 08,53 RCA ... 00,05,07,08,28,35,37,54,69 Realistic ... 02,06,08,09,12,1 ... 5,19,27,43,53 for the latest list of brand names and Code numbers. Note: Some older VCRs do not have an...
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S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder (This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder [Audio/Video Out) An S-VHS or standard camcorder can be connected directly to your TV. If you have an S-VHS camcorder, connect the S-VIDEO cable to the S-VIDEO connector on your TV. If you have a standard VHS camcorder, connect the video cable to the VIDEO INPUT 1 jack on the back of your TV.
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HI-FI OUT SELECT the computer to the INPUT2 jacks. Audio/Video Cables (such as RCA #AH069G) OR TV GAME with Audio/Video Outputs Your TV can also be used as a display device for many video games and home computers. If your game or computer has a...
Amplifier or Cassette Tape Deck Audio Amplifier (such as RCA AH069G) • " _--_..._._ Audio/Video Cables* If your stereo amplifier is not par_t,of a "system" own remote, connect it to the TV as shown here. Note: If the stereo amplifier is part of a system that has its own remote, you may choose to connect it to the TV as shown below using the SELECT OUT jacks.
The digital remote control that came packed with your TV is also capable of controlling a compatible audio component. To program the remote press and hold the AUDIO button and then enter the two-digit c.ode number for your brand of audio equipment. -Programming Remote to Control 1.
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Caution: Do not connect external speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set of speakers to either the TV or the Amplifier but not to both at the same time. If you connect the same speakers to both the TV and the amplifier, you will damage your equipment.
VCR or TV.'Ends push on for a quick connection. Audio/Video Audio/Video Cable Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO and Other VIDEO jacks. Has an RCA-type phono plug on each end. Slip-on End ]] "q I----- Screw-on End Stereo Audio Cable Double gold-tipped cable generally used for connecting stereo audio components.
Remote Control (233063) This is the remote that came packed with your TV. You can use the order form to order it direct by mail if desired. Simple Touch,,, Remote Control (206800) This is an optional remote that Can be used to turnyour set on/off, change channels, and adjust volume.
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Dust TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Occasionally vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation. Take care not to scratch the plastic surfaces. If your TV's cabinet has a textured finish, do not use furniture polish.
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Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA 'IV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed for that trouble.
Can'tselect c ertain channel Noisystereo reception No picture, no sound but power light is on Sound okay, picture poor Picture okay, sound poor No stereo on known stereo Station Can't get two channels in Pix-in-Pix No picture while Using Pix-in-Pix, with S-VHS VCR or camcorder Small picture does not have color.
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• Turnonthe Noclosed captioning CAPTIONING function. • TV program does not have closed captioning. Blackbarsappear onthescreen • Turn off the CAPTIONING function.
What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television. • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.
+ and - Buttons ... 4,5,6,11,20-27 Accessories ... 44,45,46 Adding Channels to Memory ... 24 ALARM Function ... 18,21 Amplifier ... Antenna Adaptor ... ANT Button ..11,25 Antenna Connections ... Antenna Function ... AUDIO Button ... 9,42 AUDIO MENU ... 5,16,17 AUTOPROGRAM Function ...
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