RCA 31GT740YX53, User Manual

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Page 2: ... on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the screen Such images include network Iogos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canad...

Page 3: ...ering Setup 12 Selecting a Language 13 Auto Channel Search 13 The GUIDE Plus System 14 Setting Up the GUIDE Plus System 14 Setting the Time 16 Setting the VCR1 Channel Auto Tuning 17 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 Using the WHO INPUT Button 23 ...

Page 4: ...System 38 Getting In Out of the GUIDE Plus System 39 Downloading Data 39 The Different GUIDE Plus System Menus 39 Grid Guide 40 Sort 41 Schedule 42 Messages 43 Editor 44 Channel Marker 46 Parental Controls and V Chip 47 V Chip TV Rating Limit 48 V Chip Movie Rating Limit 52 V Chip Unrated Program Block 53 Channel Block 53 Front Panel Block 53 Lock Unlock Parental Controls 53 Reference 58 Troublesh...

Page 5: ...atures and controls of yourTV The Reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips care and cleaning instructions accessory ordering information and your warranty Well if yourTV s out of the box let s get started SETUP AND CONNECTIONS V V V V V Check out the notes that have been added throughout the manual in these 33p Boxes There are some important tips that will help you g...

Page 6: ...owing cable to make your connection Coaxial Cable These cables carry audio and video signals to theTV from an antenna cable or cable box Important Stand Information CAUTION Choose the location for your TV carefully Take precautions that the stand or other furniture on which the TV is placed is properly located see Important Safeguards sheet and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from ...

Page 7: ...oaxial cables are used one connects from an antenna cable or cable box to the VCR and one connects from theVCR to theTV These cables carry both audio and video signals CABLE CABLE BOX OR ANTENNA VCR 1 IN FROM ANT CH3 I OUT _ TVOH4 I VIDEO AUDIO How to View tile VCR To watch theVCR in this connection tune TVto Channel 3 or 4 Later in the Interactive Setup section you will program theTV to automatic...

Page 8: ...bles be sure to connect corresponding OUTPUTS and INPUTS Video to Video Right Audio to Right Audio etc Video and Audio Inputs Connect any one of the following components VCR Internet Access Device Laserdisc Player DVD Player Satellite Receiver To view the component connected to VIDEO use theWHO INPUT button on the remote _ VIDEO o VCR CONTROL out S_V_D_EO VCR Control Connect the GUIDE Plus system ...

Page 9: ...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 t...

Page 10: ... this connection pressTV to put the remote control intoTV mode then pressWHO INPUT to scroll through the video input channels until you tune toVID or SVID input To watch the VCR in this connection enter 03 to tune to the VCR channel In the Interactive Setup you can program the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you turn on your component 8 ...

Page 11: ...irectly over the sensor If the IR location is not labeled on your component you need to use to use the component s remote control to locate the sensor 2 Hold the component s remote control not the remote that came with yourTV so that it is touching the front of the component Slowly move the remote over the front of the component while pressing the remote power button on and off Be sure to press an...

Page 12: ...ntrol lV functions On Screen Program Guide YheTV is designed to bring up the GUIDE Plus on screen program guide when you use theTV button on the remote to turn on theTV after you have set up the GUIDE Plus system For more information on setting up the GUIDE Plus system see the next section Interactive Setup To get out of the GUIDE Plus S_tem Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus system and tune to the h...

Page 13: ...to configure theTV and set up the GUIDE Plus menu system Select a menu language Search for available channels Set up the GUIDE Plus system Set the time SettheVCR1 channel Set theVCR2 channel Set the DVDchannel Set the SAT CABLE channel Make the channel list and labels 2 V INTERACTIVE SETUP V V V V 11 ...

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Page 15: ... or OK Selecting a Language The first part of the setup routine asks you to select your preferred language for the menu system i iiiI ist_ _ st i i i i i i liiiii iii i_iii_ _ _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiistiiiii 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 yo...

Page 16: ...complete GUIDE Plus setup the GUIDE Plus IF controllers must be connected to 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 cableTV setup If you have a cable box you need to set the GUIDE Plus system to control it Otherwise it may not b...

Page 17: ...successfully complete this procedure Once the correct model of cable box or VCR 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 0to use VIDEO INPUT Select YESifyou have aVCR or NOif not Answering NO automatica...

Page 18: ...s Setting the Time The next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day If your GUIDE Plus 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 I Press MENU or OK to bring up the SetTime control panel 2 Use the left and right arrows to point to the hour and minutes spaces Use the ...

Page 19: ...t to the choice that matches the way you have yourVCR connected to theTV 3 Press MENU 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 iV 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...

Page 20: ...iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Setting the SAT CABLE Channel Auto Tuning The next step lets you set the SAT CABLE channel When you set the SAT CABLE channel you re telling the iV what channel to tune to when you press 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 co...

Page 21: ... for ideas on labeling the channels 4 Repeat this process for each of your channels Then press MENU or OKto continue The iV can store up to 2 7labels in memo_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i iii ii iiiiiiiiiii ii iii iiiiiiiiiiii i Use the CH channel up or CH v channel down buttons to change channels in the Chan field This works even if you re not in the Chan field Or enter the channel num...

Page 22: ...n sit back relax and enjoy the FV Or Program the Remote Since you ve gone this far you can take a few minutes to program the remote to control yourVCR DVD player satellite receiver or other components To find out how to program the remote go to the next section 2O ...

Page 23: ...le boxes If you have an RCA GE or PROSCAN component you probably don t need to program it at all I B USING THE RFAIOTE V 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 remot...

Page 24: ...ssed AUX When pressed will turn on the RCA PROSCAN or GE component you have programmed it to control Also turns on theTV if AutoTuning is enabled and the remote is programmed to control aTV SAT CABLE Puts the remote in SAT CABLE mode and if Auto Tuning is enabled it will turn on theTV and tune to the correct channel MUTE Reduces theTV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume...

Page 25: ...t channel In SAT mode press to select available channel lists ANTENNA Functions asTV VCR button inVCR mode andTV receiver button in SAT CABLE mode REVERSE PLAY FORWARD REC VCR STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs DVD players laserdisc players tape decks and CD players Pressing REC VCR when using the GUIDE Plus system sets the VCR to record a program...

Page 26: ...you want to control VCR SAT etc Press and hold the button you want to program VCR1 VCR2 etc While holding the device button press and hold ON OFF until the red light on the remote turns on then release both buttons Press and release PLAY then wait 5 seconds or until the LED stops flashing At this point the remote is searching for the correct code to program If after 5 seconds the device you want t...

Page 27: ...erate the device 1 2 3 Press the device button FV VCR1 VCR2 DVD or SAT CABLE to set the remote to control the device Press ON OFF to turn the device ON or OFE Use the remote buttons that apply to that device Front Panel If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your iV to operate many of theTV s features MENU Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system it selects highligh...

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Page 29: ...explores the menus of your iV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed to help you get the most from yourTV V V 4 V USING THE MENU SYSTF_M V V 27 ...

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Page 32: ...iiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Audio Menu Mute Press OK to reduce theTV s volume to its minimum level Press OK again to restore the volume Tone Controls Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV s 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 ...

Page 33: ... Variable Output Speakers On This setting turn theTV s speakers on and allows variable output from theTV s audio output jacks Variable Output Speakers Off This setting turns the TV s speakers off and allows variable output from theTV s audio output jacks Fixed Output Speakers Off This setting turns theTV s speakers off and allows fixed output from theTV s audio output jacks to an external device s...

Page 34: ...hoice list that lets you select one of three preset picture settings Bright Lighting Normal Lighting Soft Lighting or Personal Picture Preset Choose the setting that is best for your viewing environment 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 as you sw...

Page 35: ...e 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 choice list that lets you select your preferred language for the menus English Spanish or French PictureTilt Your FV has an extra large picture tube which ma...

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Page 37: ...lable via your antenna You can enter the 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 CHA v 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 Chart Label Use the up and down arrows to enter...

Page 38: ...you press the specified component button Video Input Source Lets you select whether or not you have used the S Video jack to connect a component If you are using the S Video jack in this way select S Video Input If not select Video Input iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i iiiiiiii ii ii iii ii ii iii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Iii_ii_iiiiiiiiiiii...

Page 39: ...s This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your IV is equipped In this section you will learn how to use The GUIDE Plus Menu system Parental controls including V Chip rating limits 15 _F _TU_ s _D CONTROLS V 37 ...

Page 40: ...heTV Off Disables the GUIDE Plus system from being displayed when you use theTV button on the remote to turn on the iV Continuous Demo Runs the GUIDE Plus demonstration until it is turned off To end the Continuous Demo press MENU The following sections tell you more about the GUIDE Plus system how to use it and how it works About the GUIDE Plus System The GUIDE Plus system is an interactive on scr...

Page 41: ... Plus program information may be lost When power is restored make sure the setup information is still correct The GUIDE Plus program will complete a download at the next available time The Different GUIDE Plus System Menus The GUIDE Plus system offers six different options on the Menu bar GRID SORT SCHEDULE MESSAGES EDITOR and SETURTo access the Menu bar 1 Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus sc...

Page 42: ...d numbers When highlighting the Channel listings the following Action buttons are available on the bar Watch Press I on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the iV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing When the iV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically appear with the scheduled program highlighted and tuned Record Press 3 on the remote to place...

Page 43: ...s of a Sort the following Action buttons will appear on the bar Watch Press I on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule and then follow the online help for further options Placing a timer in the Schedule will cause the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in the Channel listing at the predetermined time When the TV turns on the GUIDE Plus system will automatically appear with the...

Page 44: ... timer conflict message The GUIDE Plus system will not schedule a conflicting timer therefore you must choose between the two programs To remove or change the frequency daily once or weekly of a scheduled event access the Schedule Menu from the Menu bar I Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus system 2 Press MENU to highlight the Menu bar 3 Use the arrows to highlight the Schedule menu selection 4...

Page 45: ...e up and down arrows 4 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 the Messages Menu Action Button as described in the next section Messages MeBU Selection Messages Mem_ Act...

Page 46: ...ht the Editor menu selection 4 Use the up and down arrows to select a channel Then use the Editor Menu Action Buttons as described in the next section Editor Mogu Selection Editor Menl_ Action Bl_ttons While browsing the Editor menu the following Action buttons are available on the bar Cancel Press 1 on the remote to cancel any changes made since entering the Editor Menu Change Press 2 on the remo...

Page 47: ...eshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple _faults that you can correct without a service technician Here are a few basic remedies Program information does not download Review your setup information and make sure it is correct The iV must be off to download information Leave your iV off overnight for at least 10 hours to receive a download for your area If you are using a cable box make sur...

Page 48: ...is displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP Second Audio Program information Locked Displayed when Parental Controls are locked Sleep Displayed when the SleepTimer has been set 00 00 Displayed to count down time left on the commercial skip SKIP timer You can program the TV to tune to a specific channel when you press th...

Page 49: ...mes for Age Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for TV MA children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes explicit sexuel ectivity crade indecent Icnguege L or grephic violence V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14 Parents ar...

Page 50: ...ontent theme from Viewto Block The Ratings l irnits 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 Statue Field Lots you select whether the status of the age based rating Iirnft to the left fsVfew or Block iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i I Rating Settings Area L...

Page 51: ...ntilTV PG appears since the highest rating you want the child to watch isTV G Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field Press the up or down arrow to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block and B Bating status field When you change the status of a rating to Block the system wi...

Page 52: ...ograms that have adult language L ratedTV PG or higher then you could block out all programmingTV PG and above containing adult language To block program content I Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch 2 3 4 Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age based ratings until the rating...

Page 53: ... 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 as the B under language L corresponding with TV 14 Press the up or down arrows to change its status back to V Your child would then be able to watch programs withTV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV PG orTV MA language content Rating stat...

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Page 55: ...programs emergency bulletins public announcements and _programs without ratings Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable theTV s front panel The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can keep children from watching iV when the parent is not present or keep them from playing with the buttons When using this as a Parental Control method you shoul...

Page 56: ...will controlTV 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 Glfide comes on ...

Page 57: ...ing may be turned on Check the Closed Caption Display control panel in the Channel menu GUIDE Plies IR controllers not working Check to make sure the controllers are positioned correctly over the IR remote sensors Your remote may be interfering with the IR controller Place a piece of dark tape over the IR controller GUIDE Plus system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box wh...

Page 58: ...ou get service For screen sizes of 26 and smaller Take your GE television to any Authorized GE Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete For screens sizes larger than 26 Request home service from any Authorized GE Television Service Center provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized GETelevision Service Center If not you m...

Page 59: ... is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A television purchased or serviced outside the U S A Acts of God such as but not limited to lightening damage Product Registration Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with yourTV It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Flow state l...

Page 60: ...elps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts A complete line 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 ...

Page 61: ... VCR Dubbing Cable 6 _ VH84 Video Cable 6 ft VH976 Video Cable 124t VH913 _ way Signal Splitter VH47 _mplified Antenna ANT200 _ntenna Mixer 193984 _emote Control CRK76TG1 240895 _udio_Video Adapter 228449 6 95 5 95 5 95 9 95 7 95 8 95 _ 95 49 95 11 15 29 20 4 45 Prices are subject to change without notice Total Merchandise __ Sales Tax __ We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax...

Page 62: ... Street City State Daytime Phone Apt Zip Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled oat completely Allow 4 weeks for deliver2 All accesso_qes are subject to availability P_qees are subject to change Placing an Order To place your order by phone have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM EST Monday through Frid...

Page 63: ...Setup 12 IR Controller attaching to ocher compo_ nents 9 locating IRsensorson your components 9 L Labels 19 3 5 Language 13 33 Languages Selecting 13 List Labels 19 Locating IR sensors 9 M Main Menu 12 Memo_ 35 MENU button 12 Menu Language 13 33 Menus 28 Messages 43 Mono 30 Mute 30 N Normal List 35 P Parental Controls Channel Block 53 Front Panel Block 53 Locking unlocking 53 Menu 47 Parental Cont...

Page 64: ...n service for your product The following materials were used in printing this publication _ n IOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in USA _ 60 6ECYCLED PAPEI HIHIHgH 30 POST CoHSgHEI TOCOM 15407300 ...