RCA P52939, User Manual

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Page 2: ...es 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 Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtai...

Page 3: ...tup 12 Select a Language 13 Auto Channel Search 13 The GUIDE PIus System 14 Setting Up the GUIDE PIus 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 ...

Page 4: ...ing Limit 37 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 41 V Chip Unrated Program Block 42 Channel Block 42 Front Panel Block 42 Lock Unlock Parental Controls 42 About the GUIDE PIus System 43 Downloading Data 43 Grid Guide 44 Sort 46 News 47 Schedule 47 Messages 48 Channels 49 Setup 50 How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program 50 PIP Picture in Picture Operation 50 Channel Marker 52 GUIDE PI...

Page 5: ...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 Check 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 Setup and connections Interactive setup 1 2 Features ...

Page 6: ...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 Only This is a basic connection from an ant...

Page 7: ... 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 VCR 1 TV R L G LINK PR PB Y AUDIO VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 FROM CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA Once you have completed this connection go to Step 3 Connect the G LINK Cable on page 9 How to View the...

Page 8: ...c component connections Audio Outputs Connect to an audio receiver or amplifier for variable controlled or fixed level stereo output G LINK Connect the G LINK cable for one button recording and channel tuning from the Guide S Video This optional connection can be used for better video quality Input 1 Connect any of the following components VCR Internet Access Device Laserdisc Player DVD Player Sat...

Page 9: ...el 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 she...

Page 10: ...n this connection tune to Channel 3 or 4 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 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 ...

Page 11: ... connecting the G LINK cable so it is touching the front of the component 3 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 VCR 03 CHANNEL Cable Box 4 When the component turns on you ve located the remote control ...

Page 12: ...e 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 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 system For more information see GUIDE Plus system on page 43 To get out of the Guide Press OK to exit the Guide and tune to the highlighted channel ...

Page 13: ...p routine takes you through the steps needed to configure the TV Select a menu language Search for available channels Set up the GUIDE Plus 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 Setup and connections Interactive Setup 1 2 Features and Menus Using the remote 3 4 Reference 5 ...

Page 14: ...essing 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 SETUP When first used or after a power outage your television needs to be set...

Page 15: ...t the language to be used in these menus 1 English 2 Español 3 Français 1 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 SETUP Would you...

Page 16: ... 1 Set up GUIDE Plus 2 Skip this step Setting Up the GUIDE PIUS System To complete the GUIDE Plus 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...

Page 17: ...n 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 0 to use VIDEO INPUT When the GUIDE Plus system correctly identifies the correct code for your VCR the VCR s tuner changes to channel 9 Select YES if the VCR automatica...

Page 18: ...hour Press MENU to exit 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 Setting 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 butto...

Page 19: ... or OK to continue Setting the VCR2 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 cho...

Page 20: ...on 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 SETUP Would you like to use a DVD with your TV 1 Use TV with DVD 2 Skip this step 1 Press MENU or OK to bring up the DVD choice list SET DVD CHANNEL 1 Not connected 2 Channel 3 3 Channel 4 4 Video 1 Input 5 Video 2 Input 2 Poi...

Page 21: ...ss the SAT CABLE button on the remote Indicate which input you used to connect a satellite receiver or a cable box If you don t have a satellite receiver or cable box connected to the TV skip this step or select Not Connected from the SAT CABLE Channel choice list For more information see Auto Tuning in the Features and Menus section SETUP Would you like to use a cable box or satellite unit with y...

Page 22: ...the Channel field and letters in the Channel Label field and select Yes or No in the Normal List field You may wish to refer to the call letters listed in your newspaper s TV section for ideas on labeling the channels 4 Repeat this process for each of your channels Then press MENU or OK to continue The TV can store up to 27 labels in memory Use the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons to cha...

Page 23: ...es If you have a RCA GE or Proscan component you probably don t need to program it at all 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 TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could...

Page 24: ...E and Proscan DVD players It cannot be programmed If autotuning is enabled it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct channel FORWARD If you re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control press FORWARD to advance a disc or videotape GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel GUIDE Brings up GUIDE Plus system press again to exit INFO Press to get more information about a program chan...

Page 25: ...to display the audio processor choice list Point and select to choose a different processor or press CLEAR to exit STOP If you re operating a VCR or DVD Player press to stop playing the videotape or disc SWAP Swaps the main picture with the PIP window TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays channel information VCR1 Puts the remote in VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled i...

Page 26: ...trol VCR SAT etc 2 Point the remote at the component to be controlled Press and hold the button you want to program VCR1 VCR2 etc While holding the component button press and hold ON OFF until the 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 fla...

Page 27: ...ons that apply to that component 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 TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could control the TV Front Panel If you cannot locate your rem...

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Page 29: ...s 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 system Setup and connections Interactive setup 1 2 Features and Menus Using the remote 3 4 Reference 5 1 2 3 4 5 Setup and connections Interactive setup 1 2 Features and Menus Using the remote 3 4 Reference 5 ...

Page 30: ... MENU or OK Press 0 on the remote Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you are returned to TV viewing Control Panels Control Panels allow you to adjust the default settings on many features of your TV You can choose a setting enter a number or adjust a level such as tint or brightness There are three types of control panels sliders choice lists and numeric entry Slide...

Page 31: ...cessor Displays a choice list of available audio modes which control the way the sound comes through your speakers You can also directly access this menu by pressing the SOUND button on your remote Mono Plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Stereo Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio The TV displays the word STEREO whe...

Page 32: ... control tone controls and mute are disabled Using the Remote to Select an Audio Processor You can change the audio processor from the Audio menu as illustrated above or by pressing the SOUND button on the remote To make a selection using the remote 1 Press SOUND to display the audio processor choice list 2 Point to and select a different audio processor or press CLEAR to exit Picture Quality Menu...

Page 33: ...rmation shown always when available On When Sound is Muted Displays captioning information when available whenever the TV s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Closed Caption Mode Displays a choice list that lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information Menu Language Displays a choi...

Page 34: ...he picture tubes first do an overall adjustment with the Adjust Projection TV option in the Screen menu The Adjust Projection TV option is used to center the green tube and align the blue and red tubes to the green tube To make finer adjustments to specific areas of the screen use the Advanced Convergence feature described on the next page To readjust the picture tubes 1 Allow the set to warm up f...

Page 35: ...the center of the cross hairs you can press and hold the desired arrow button to make a faster adjustment and then make fine adjustments with single presses of the arrow button 7 Press the INFO button to switch to Blue Convergence and follow the steps above to adjust the blue pattern 8 Press OK to exit You will be asked if you want to save the adjustments Yes Saves adjustments No Returns to the Ad...

Page 36: ... a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button VCR1 DVD VCR2 AUX or SAT CABLE on the remote Set VCR 1 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button Set VCR2 Channel Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when yo...

Page 37: ...that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off Schedule Displays a control panel that lets you set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically Make sure to turn the schedule on The on screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the schedule Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current time The on screen ...

Page 38: ...programs you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password The software inside your TV comes turned off so if you choose not to implement it you can just ignore it How V Chip Works When turned on the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the software the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L...

Page 39: ... appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to f...

Page 40: ...d whether the status of the content theme is currently View V or Block B Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and associated content The View V settings are coded in green and the Block B settings are coded in red Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age based rating level For example if you only...

Page 41: ...ewing Age Based Ratings After you block age based ratings you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View 1 Determine which blocked rating you want to view 2 Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field 3 Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is Block 4 Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field 5 Press the u...

Page 42: ... i e w T V P G V i e w T V G V i e w T V Y 7 V i e w T V Y V i e w D L S V F V B V V V B V V V B V V V P r e s s v t o b l o c k p r o g r a m s w i t h t h i s c o n t e n t f o r t h i s r a t i n g Rating field Rating status field Content status fields Content themes 6 Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific content themes ...

Page 43: ... 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 2 Use the right arrow to highlight the rating status field Press the up and down arrows to change the button from View to Block All higher ratings View buttons will automatically change to Block 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 t...

Page 44: ... to any remote capable of controlling the front panel while you have the Front Panel blocked Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using a password If you do not lock parental controls none of the settings for ...

Page 45: ...nnel that carries GUIDE Plus system data containing program schedule and channel lineup information A channel lineup is the list of stations and their respective channels To ensure that your first download of data is complete you should leave your TV off overnight Downloads occur several times a day The TV must be turned off for GUIDE Plus system data to download If the TV loses power or is unplug...

Page 46: ...cess other menus 4 Press OK or MENU or use the down arrow button to see the menu options Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus system It displays the current programming for each channel The current program is displayed in the video window Press the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to browse channel listings and the channel up and down buttons to page through ...

Page 47: ...will not cause the cable box channel to change while recording Record will only appear if you have set up the GUIDE Plus system and specified your VCR type The program information window will display a confirmation when you have successfully scheduled a program to watch or record Note If you have selected two programs to watch or record which begin at the same time or overlap you will receive a ti...

Page 48: ... GUIDE or CLEAR to exit the GUIDE Plus system Then use the Sort Menu Action Buttons as described next Sort Menu Action Buttons When viewing the results of a Sort the following Action buttons will appear on the bar Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the on line help for further options Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to...

Page 49: ...GUIDE Plus 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 If the GUIDE Plus system isn t on your screen press GUIDE on your remote control 2 Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar 3 Highlight ...

Page 50: ...cy between the following choices DAILY records the same program each day Monday through Friday ONCE records only on that day WEEKLY records the program each week at the same time Messages Occasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus system as well as special programming information You can access these messages from the Messages Menu on the Menu bar To read messages 1 Press MEN...

Page 51: ...stem 2 Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar 3 Use the right and left arrows to highlight the Channels menu selection 4 Use the up and down arrows to select a channel Then use the Channels Menu Action Buttons as described in the next section Channels Menu Action Buttons While browsing the Channels menu the following Action buttons are available on the bar Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any ...

Page 52: ...uns the GUIDE Plus system demonstration Note If you have not completed your GUIDE Plus system setup these options will not be available A screen will prompt you to complete your setup How to Get More Information About an Advertisement or a Program To find out more information about a program advertisement or special use the left arrow button to highlight the channel listing or promotional informat...

Page 53: ...p to PIP Channel Surfing in the Main Picture You can surf through the channels during commercial breaks using the SKIP and CH channel buttons 1 Press SKIP to set the commercial skip timer and bring up the PIP window 2 Press the CH or CH v buttons to surf through the channels in the main picture When the SKIP feature times out the main picture will tune to the original channel automatically Channel...

Page 54: ...d press OK Each menu and the sub menus are listed below GUIDE Plus Setup Displays STEP 4 Confirming Your Settings screen of the GUIDE Plus system setup Yes everything is correct Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus system setup are correct Yes but my channel lineup is incorrect Displays STEP 5 Choosing Your Channel Lineup screen allowing you to change your lineup if it is incorrec...

Page 55: ...ontrol TV Maybe batteries 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...

Page 56: ...channel is tuned If watching VCR connected only through antenna input make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4 same as CH3 4 switch on VCR Also check to make sure TV VCR switch on 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 Check the Closed Captio...

Page 57: ...ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also avoid placing drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed i...

Page 58: ...charge to transport your television to and from your home To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first r...

Page 59: ...ANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How State Law relates to warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential d...

Page 60: ...in lead cable Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables Most audio video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA type phono connectors Color Coded Jacks The jacks on the TV s monitor panel are color coded for ease of use The video jacks are yellow the right audio jacks are red and the l...

Page 61: ...n U S currency only No COD or CASH 5 00 Please complete other side also Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are subject to availability Screw on antenna cable 3 ft VH81 3 95 Screw on antenna cable 6 ft VH82 4 95 Push on antenna cable 6 ft VH89 5 95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH83 5 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable 6 ft VH84 9 95 S Video Cable 6 ft VH976 7 95 S Video Cable 1...

Page 62: ...rCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your VISA card IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard My card expires My card expires Copy Number above your name on MasterCard AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Name Street Apt City State Zip Print or type your name and addre...

Page 63: ...5 J Jacks on the TV 6 L Labels 20 34 Language 13 31 List Labels Feature 20 M Menu Audio 29 Channel 33 Grid Guide 44 News 47 Picture 30 Screen 31 Setup 35 Sort 46 Time 35 Menu Language 13 31 Menus 28 Mono 29 Mute 29 N News menu 47 Normal List 34 P Parental Controls Channel Block 42 Front Panel Block 42 Lock Unlock 42 Picture Presets 31 Picture Quality menu 31 PIP Picture in Picture 50 buttons 51 Po...

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