RCA F35674 Operation & User’s Manual

shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product. WARNING RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert. Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond. 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. If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen. Such images include network logos, 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 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. VCR Plus+, PlusCode and GUIDE Plus+ are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. TV GUIDE is a trademark of TV Guide Financial, Inc. The VCR Plus+ and TV GUIDE Plus+ systems are manufactured under license from Gemstar Development Corporation and VCR Index Systems B.V., respectively.

First Things First ....................................... 3 Connecting your TV....................................................... 4 TV Only ..................................................................... 4 TV with other Components ..................................... 4 TV Guide Plus+ Controller ....................................... 5 Using the Menu System ........................... 7 The Menu Rule: Point and Select ................................. 8 What is Point and Select? ........................................ 8 Menus and Control Panels .......................................... 10 Menus ..................................................................... 10 Control Panels ........................................................ 11 Choice Lists ............................................................. 12 Numeric Entry......................................................... 13 TV Guide Plus+ Menus ........................................... 14 Interactive Setup .....................................15 Entering Setup ............................................................. 16 Select a Language ....................................................... 16 Auto Channel Search................................................... 16 TV GUIDE Plus+System ................................................ 17 Set the Time ................................................................. 23 Set the VCR1 Channel ................................................. 24 Set the DVD/VCR2 Channel ......................................... 25 Set the SAT/CABLE Channel ........................................ 26 Label the Channels ...................................................... 27 Programming the Remote .................. 29 Programming the Remote .......................................... 30 To Control a VCR .................................................... 30 To Control a DVD Player or Laserdisc Player ........ 32 To Control an RCA Audio Device: ......................... 32 To Control a Satellite Receiver or Cable Box ........ 33 Using the Remote to Control a Device....................... 33 Tour of the TV........................................... 35 Remote Buttons ........................................................... 36 Back Panel .................................................................... 38 Front Panel................................................................... 40 Channel Marker ........................................................... 41

Quick Reference........................................ 43 Audio Menu ................................................................. 44 Picture Quality Menu .................................................. 45 Screen Menu ................................................................ 46 Channel Menu ............................................................. 47 Time Menu ................................................................... 49 Parental Controls Menu .............................................. 50 TV GUIDE Plus+ Menu ................................................. 51 Setup Menu ................................................................. 52 Advanced Features ................................. 53 TV GUIDE Plus+ Operation.......................................... 54 Surf Menu............................................................... 54 Next Menu .............................................................. 55 Scan Menu .............................................................. 55 Sort Menu............................................................... 56 One-Button Recording........................................... 57 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation .............................. 58 A Brief Explanation................................................ 58 Choosing an Audio Processor ..................................... 60 Closed Captioning ....................................................... 61 To Display Closed Captioning ................................ 61 Closed Captioning Modes...................................... 62 On-screen Program Details ......................................... 63 Appendix A: TV Connections ............... 65 APPENDIX B: Other Components ........ 76 APPENDIX C: Troubleshooting............ 78 APPENDIX D: Limited Warranty ........ 80 APPENDIX E: Care and Cleaning.......... 81 Accessories ................................................. 82 Index ............................................................. 85

Hi, I’m Roger. I wrote this manual to help you get the most from your TV. I know you expect a lot from your TV, so I designed this user manual to give you the information you need… when you need it. Read the first four chapters The manual is designed to get you started quickly… and let you catch up on the details when you get a chance. The first four sections of the manual will get your TV up and running. You’ll learn how to use the menu system, run the interactive setup routine and program the remote. The rest of the manual gives you the specifics: a tour of the TV, a quick reference guide, details on the TV GUIDE Plus+ system, advanced features, and appendices. Well… if your TV’s out of the box, let’s get started. First things first. Check out the notes I’ve added throughout the manual. I’ve got some great tips that will help you get the most from your TV. First Things First ¢ First Things First Using the Menu System 1 2 ¢ ¢ Program the Remote Interactive Setup 3 4