RCA D61120 Operation & User’s Manual
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"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
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G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development
Corporation.
The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc.
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. AND GEMSTAR ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY
OF THE PROGRAM INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA OR GEMSTAR BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNT REPRESENTING LOSS OF
PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES
RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.
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important instructions
accompanying the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed
images for extended periods of time can cause them to be
permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture
tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc.
may cause similar damage. This damage is not covered by your
warranty.
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
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Product Information
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the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No.__________________________________________________________________________________________
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Important Information
Key Features Overview
Your TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following
information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the
rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.
On-screen Program Guide
Description: The GUIDE Plus+ system is an on-screen interactive list of
programs and information that is built into your TV. You can scroll through the
guide to see what’s on and tune directly to that program from the guide. You
can also browse programs by category with the Sort feature.
When you access the News feature, MSNBC will appear in your video window if
available and display current news stories by headline.
One-Touch VCR Recording is another benefit of the GUIDE Plus+ system. You
don’t have to remember to program your VCR or use the menus in your VCR to
set up a recording.
Requirements:
•
If there is a Demo Pin in the G-LINK jack on the back of the TV, remove it.
•
Complete the on-screen interactive setup. You’ll find detailed instructions in
Chapter 1.
•
One-Touch VCR Recording: You must connect the G-LINK cable to the TV
and place one of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the VCR.
•
If you have a cable box, connect the G-LINK cable to the TV and place one
of the wands in front of the remote sensor on the cable box.
V-Chip: Parental Controls
Description: You can block programs and movies by content, age-based
ratings, and/or movie ratings.
Requirements:
•
Set up the Parental Controls menu in the TV’s main menu (Chapter 3
has details).
•
The broadcasters must use the rating system when they send the program
to your TV in order for your TV to block the program.
•
Parental controls must be locked for these settings to take affect.
- - Content - -
V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT
Rating
Status
TV-14
View
D L S V FV
V V V V
^
Press ^/v to view programs with
this content for this rating.
Description: Lets you select a widescreen format for a wider viewing area
using a 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player, for display on this 4:3
aspect-ratio TV.
Requirements:
•
A 16:9 aspect-ratio source, such as a DVD player or HD receiver.
•
A 16:9 aspect-ratio disc or signal.
•
The 16:9 source needs to be set to output a 16:9 format signal.
•
The 16:9 mode on the TV needs to be on.
High Resolution Input and Component Video
Input Jacks
Description: The HIGH RESOLUTION INPUT jack allows you to connect your
TV to an RGB device or component video device (Y•Pb•Pr) (with the supplied
adapter cable). The component video inputs can be used to connect a
component video device directly.
Autotuning
Description: Allows you to set up the TV to automatically tune to a specific
channel when you press a certain component button on the remote (VCR1,
DVD, etc.).
Requirement: Set up Autotuning in the TV’s menu system. (Chapter 3
has details).
AUDIO
R
L
Y
PB
PR
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
CHANNEL
1 Signal Type...
2 Auto Channel Search...
3 List and Labels...
4 Autotuning...
0 Go Back
AUDIO INPUTS
L
R
HIGH RESOLUTION
INPUT
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
Key Features Overview....................................................................................................1
On-screen Program Guide .........................................................................................1
V-Chip: Parental Controls...........................................................................................1
16:9 Mode ...................................................................................................................2
High Resolution Input and Component Video Input Jacks......................................2
Autotuning .................................................................................................................2
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................6
Protect Against Power Surges ...................................................................................6
Protect Components from Overheating ...................................................................6
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ............................................6
Important Stand and Base Safety Information ........................................................6
Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................6
Demo Pin ....................................................................................................................6
Choose Your Connection ..................................................................................................7
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV ...............................................7
How to Connect: TV + HD Receiver + VCR + DVD Player .........................................8
How to Connect: TV + Satellite Receiver + VCR ..................................................... 10
How to Connect: TV + DVD + VCR ..........................................................................11
How to Connect: A/V Receiver + Speakers..............................................................12
Explanation of Input Jacks and Cables .........................................................................13
Why You Should Connect the G-LINK Cable................................................................. 15
How to Find the Remote Sensor .............................................................................15
Placing the G-LINK Wands .......................................................................................15
The Front of Your TV ......................................................................................................16
Front Inputs ..............................................................................................................16
Front Panel ............................................................................................................... 16
Plug in the TV ...........................................................................................................17
Place batteries in the remote ..................................................................................17
Turn on the TV ..........................................................................................................17
Complete the Interactive Setup..................................................................................... 18
Set the Menu Language ..........................................................................................18
Complete Auto Channel Search .............................................................................. 18
The GUIDE Plus+ System Setup ................................................................................19
What to Expect ............................................................................................................... 23
Next Steps.......................................................................................................................23
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
The Buttons on the Remote Control .............................................................................26
Using the INPUT Button ...........................................................................................27
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components .........................................28
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote .......................................................28
Programming the Remote .......................................................................................28
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ..........................................30