RCA P46921YX3-G, User Manual

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Page 2: ... 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 Product Registration Plea...

Page 3: ...oint and Select 12 Entering Setup 12 Select a Language 13 Auto Channel Search 13 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 TH E REMOTE 21 Remote Buttons 22 Accessing the Video Input 23 Programming ...

Page 4: ...k 43 Channel Block 43 Front Panel Block 43 Lock Unlock Parental Controls 43 GUIDE Plus Gold System 44 About the GUIDE Plus Gold System 44 Downloading Data 45 Grid Guide 46 Sort 47 News 48 Schedule 48 Messages 49 Editor 50 Expanded Information 50 The PIP Picture in Picture Feature 51 PIP Troubleshooting 52 PIP Buttons General Explanation 52 Setup Menu 53 Channel Marker 53 REFERENCE 54 Troubleshooti...

Page 5: ...p 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 accessory ordering information and your warranty n1 SETUP AND CONNECTIONS I V I heck out the notes that have been added throughout the manual in these Tip Boxes There are some important tips that will help you get the most from your TV 3 ...

Page 6: ... Avoid Audio Hum or Interference 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 ...

Page 7: ...mpleted 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 turn on the VCR M...

Page 8: ...nnection 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 o o c t TV uo o _ m How to View the VCR To watch the VCR in this connection tune TV to Channel 3 or 4 Later in the Interactive Setup section you will progr...

Page 9: ...onnect 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 Input 2 Connect any of the following components VCR Internet Access Device Laserdisc Player DVD Player Satellite Receiver To view the component connected to Input 2 Use the WHO INPUT button on the remote S...

Page 10: ...ss WHOoINPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune to VID2 or SVID 2 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 scrol...

Page 11: ...or 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 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 _ is touching the fro...

Page 12: ...em For more information see GUIDE Plus Gold System on page 44 To get out of the Guide Press OK to exit the Guide and tune to the highlighted channel Press GUIDE to exit the Guide and tune to the channel displayed in the View window Press CLEAR to exit the Guide and go to the last channel you were watching VCR1 ON OFF _ _D VCN2 i_ X_T_ABkE MUTE SKIp SOUND GO BACK MENU _L_R ITV STEP 7 PROGRAM THE TV...

Page 13: ...e 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 2 V INTERACTIVE SETUP V L V 11 ...

Page 14: ... 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 q C CL_R 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 T...

Page 15: ...sks 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 I 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 If you skip Auto Channel Search now you can access it later through t...

Page 16: ... 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 Where do you _e _ USA Canada 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 Sy...

Page 17: ...ed 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 0 to 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 off Ente...

Page 18: ...ur 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 SETI 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 tone to when you press the VCR1 button on the remote This is called auto tuning Indicate which input you used ...

Page 19: ...ING 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 information see Auto Tuning in the...

Page 20: ...to tune to when you press the DVD button on the remote Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD prayer 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 2 Point to the choice that matches the way you have your D...

Page 21: ...section 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the SAT CABLE choice list 2 Point to the choice that matches the way you have your satellite receiver or cable box 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 If You Have Both a Satellite Receiver and a Cable Box Connected to the TV The remote cannot control both a cable ...

Page 22: ...ist and Labels feature can also be accessed from the Channel menu Because this procedure can be time consuming feel free to skip this step and come back to it later 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the List and Labels control panel 2 3 4 Use the left and right arrows to point to the three different areas of the control panel called fields Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the numbers in t...

Page 23: ...able boxes If you have a RCA GE or PROSCAN component you probably don t need to program it at all V USING THE REMOTE Modes of Operation Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR Cable Box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the IV button to put the remote in...

Page 24: ...imum level Press again to restore the volume SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time CI I or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume S...

Page 25: ...ure In Picture window Press again to remove the PIPwindow When PIP Caption Display Alternate with PIP has been selected will be able to toggle between PIP on PIP on with closed captions and PIP off SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIP window CH C rRL Selects the picture window that is the main or PIP window to be changed by the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons RESET Resets picture qu...

Page 26: ...controlled Press and hold the button you want to program VCR1 VCR2 etc While holding the device button press and hold ONoOFF until the red light on the remote turns on then release both buttons For the AUX button using code search will not work you must use direct entry 3 Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correc...

Page 27: ...OPERATION Because this universal remote can control several different components DVD player VCR Cable Box etc it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to control the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV FRONT PANEL tf you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV...

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Page 29: ...ning with some information on using menus and control panels Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your TV This section also includes information on using your GUIDE Plus Gold System V J4 V FEATURES AND MENUS V 27 ...

Page 30: ...ain menu Menus take you to another menu or a control panel There are two ways to select a choice in a menu Point with the MOVE arrows and then seleCt with MENU or OK Press a number button on the remote For example in the Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Screen menu Exiting a menu There are three ways to exit a menu Point to Exit and press MENU or OK Press 0 on the remote Press CLEAR The on ...

Page 31: ...umeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing Arrows VCR1 ON OFF TV OVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE MUTE SKIP _ OH SOUND GO BACK GUIDE INFO MENU CLEAR WHO IN PUT ANTENNA _ REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC VCR STOP PAUSE PIP SWAPCH CTRL RESET Hli Illl_l 1 Press the up arrow to enter a number in the column above the pointer 2 Press the right a...

Page 32: ...treble bass and balance Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers Mono Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The TV displays ...

Page 33: ...le Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV S speakers off and altows variable output from the TV s audio output jacks Fixed Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV S speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV s audio output jacks to an external device such as a surround sound amplifier With Fixed Output On the TV s volume control tone controls and mute are disabled USING THE REMO...

Page 34: ...t is best for your viewing environment and edit your Personal Picture Preset Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that automatically corrects the color of the picture This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors asyou switch from channel to channel Choose On or Off depending on your preference It s your choice Color Warmth Displays a choice list...

Page 35: ...isplayed PIP Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information within the PIPwindow Menu Language Displays a choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Spanish or French Adjust Projection TV Lets you adjust the TV s three colors Selecting Green Centering brings up a control panel t...

Page 36: ...es including four text modes To Set the Closed Captioning Mode 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Point to Closed Caption Mode and press OK A choice list displays 3 Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to the Screen menu Turning off Closed Captioning 1 Select Screen from the Main menu 2 Press OK to select Closed Caption Display 3 Point to Off Always and press OK The closed c...

Page 37: ...e channel number directly using the number buttons Normal List Only the channels included in the Normal list are available when you scan up and down using the CHANNEL buttons Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether the channel number indicated is included Yes or is not included No in the Normal channel list Channel Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a six character label for each ch...

Page 38: ... sure the component s Ch 3 4 switch isset to channel 4 Video I Input Choose this if your component is connected to the INPUT1 jacks on the back of the iV and you want the TV to tune to VlD1 SVlD1 if you used an S Video cable input channel when you press the specified component button Video 2 Input Choose this if your component is connected to the INPUT2 jacks on the back of the TV and you want the...

Page 39: ... Themes for Age Based Ratings TV MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for TV 14 children under 14 Paren...

Page 40: ...o Block The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits The Ratings Limits Screen Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limits screen Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View o...

Page 41: ...hest rating you want the child to watch is TV G Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field 5 Press the up or down arrow to toggle from View to Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block B Rating status field Rating Content status fields When you change the status of a rating to Block the system will auto...

Page 42: ...d FV on your screen See the beginning of this section for details When you block a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well For example if you do not want your child to watch programs that have adult language L rated TV PG or higher then you could block out all programming TWPG and above containing adult language To block pr...

Page 43: ...atings until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View appears 4 Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular content theme status such asthe B under language L corresponding with TV 14 5 Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV PG or TV...

Page 44: ...r blocking J movie ratings you must set NR to View separately to view NR movies 3 Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen 4 If Parental Controls are not locked you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect See the section Locking Parental Controls Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to...

Page 45: ...ange the status of Channel Block If you do not the channel block will not take effect FRONT PANEL BLOCK Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present Keep small children from playing with the buttons When using this as a Parental Control me...

Page 46: ...bel menu On Displays the station name when you change channels Off Disables the Label feature Continuous Demo Runsthe GUIDE Plus Gold demonstration until it is turned off To end the Continuous Demo press MENU The following sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus Gold System how to use it and how it works ABOUTTHE GUIDE Plus GOLD SYSTEM The GUIDE Plus Gold System is an interactive on screen pro...

Page 47: ... be lost When power is restored make sure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus Gold program will complete a download at the next available time GUIDE OK CLEAR VCR1 _ OFF W OH _ SOUN D GO 8 _CK 1 _ _ L HEVE_SE play FORWARD RE_VCR ST_p p _ISE pip SWAP CH _IRL RESEI 00 O Channel Mapping If more than one cable company services your area you may be prompted with a Channel Mapping scree...

Page 48: ...tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus Gold System will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned in the video window Go To Press 2 on the remote to bring up the direct dial box and enter the number of the channel you want This will highlight the channel and current program in the channel listing of the Grid Guide Pres...

Page 49: ...highlight a subcategory For example highlight All and press OK 4 5 When the listing comes up All Movies are displayed Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one at a time Use CH and CHv to browse through the list one page at a time You can also view the next seven days programming by pressing the right arrow Select MENU to return to the menu bar or press GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the GUIDE plu...

Page 50: ...he GUIDE Plus Gold System allows one button recording if you have positioned the G LINK cable wand in front of your VCR See the Setup and Connections section of this manual for more details on positioning the G LINK cable To schedule a program to watch or record 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus Gold System 2 Highlight a program within the Channel listing 3 Select Watch or Record from the A...

Page 51: ...he arrows to highlight the Messages menu selection 3 Highlight the message you wish to read by using the up and down arrows 4 5 Press INFO to display the full text of the message If the text continues beyond the screen press INFO to view the next page of text Once you have reached the end of the message pressing INFO closes the expanded information and returns you to the Messages screen Then use t...

Page 52: ...s MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar 2 Use the arrows to highlight the Setup menu option 3 Use the up and down arrows to select Setup View Demo or Options Setup Displays the GUIDE Plus Gold System setup screens Setting up the GUIDE Plus Gold System is detailed in the Interactive Setup section of this book View Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus Gold System demonstration Options Displays the GUIDE ...

Page 53: ...picture Main 2 Turn on the VCR 3 If the picture gets fuzzy press the TVNCR button on the VCR 4 To see a different picture in the PIPwindow Press the TV button on the remote control Picture from Picture PIP buttons_ J_b u J G o G o o _ _ G Arrow and OK buttons 5 6 Press the WHO INPUT button on the remote until you see the picture that s coming from the VCR PIP VIDI or PIP VID2 appears on the screen...

Page 54: ...the TV screen The smaller PIP picture swaps to the main screen and the main picture goes to the little PIPwindow _P buttons Arrow buttons The buttons on the remote control that operate the PIP feature include the four arrow buttons CH CTRL PIP and SWAP PIP Troubleshooting If you use a cable box you must connect a splitter in order for PIP picture in picture to work You must also check some setting...

Page 55: ...01 Displays the current time CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel VCR1 Displays the label assigned to the current channel VID1 Displays the current channel or input channel Mute or Stereo Mute is displayed when you mute the audio Stereo is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Secon...

Page 56: ...atteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to control other components Remove batteries and hold number 1 for at least 60 seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote Release number 1 replace the batteries and if necessary reprogram the remote Guide comes on when I turn on TV The G...

Page 57: ...n VCR is in the correct position Sound okay picture poor Check antenna connections Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals Black Box appears on the screen Captioning may be turned on and in text mode Check the Closed Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu G LINK not working Check to make sure the wands are positioned correctly over the IR sensors GUIDE Plus control of c...

Page 58: ...ess the channel buttons on the VCR or on the VCR s remote control CARE AND CLEANING CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen I...

Page 59: ...ative your evidence of purchase date or first rental What your warranty does not cover Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your television Damage from misuse or neglect Batteries Images p...

Page 60: ...lps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts A complete tine of gold tipped cables is available to help you obtain optimum performance from your equipment The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables Antenna Cables VH81 3 ft V...

Page 61: ...R Dubbing Cable 6 ft S Video Cable 6 ft S Video Cable I 2 ft 2 way Signal Splitter Amplified Antenna Antenna Mixer Remote Control CRK76TA1 Audio Video Adapter VH82 5 95 VH89 5 95 VH83 5 95 VH84 9 95 VH976 7 95 VH913 14 95 VH47 3 95 ANT200 49 95 193984 11 15 240896 31 70 228449 4 45 Total Total Merchandise Sales Tax We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual sta...

Page 62: ...ect order address clearly _ will save you days of waiting Name Street Apt City State Zip Daytime Phone t__ Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely Allow 4 weeks for delivery All accessories are subject to availability Prices are subject to change _1 Placing an Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll...

Page 63: ... Mode 33 Normal List 35 Closed Captioning 53 Coaxial cable 5 6 P Color 32 Parental Controls Color Warmth 32 Channel Block 43 Connections Front Panel Block 43 Advanced 7 Locking unlocking 43 Basic 6 Menu 37 TV and stereo VCR 5 Parental Controls menu 37 TV VCR and Satellite receiver 8 Picture Presets 32 TV VCR Satellite Receiver and DVD 8 Picture Quality menu 32 Content Themes 37 PIP Picture in Pict...

Page 64: ...ng materials were used in printing this publication _ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 60o o RECYCLED PAPER MINIMUM 20 POST CONSUM 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s IVIUU_L Printed in USA P46921YX3 G TOCOM 1551933A P52921YX3 G P52927 G P56927 G P46922 G P46924 G P61927 G ...