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Television
User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Please read this manual
before operating this
product for the first time.
TOCOM 15982500
Models: F27450, F32444,
F32450, F36444, F36450
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Important Information Caution: To reduce the risk of electric CAUTION WARNING shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO To reduce the risk of fire servicing to qualified service personnel. or electric shock, do not NOT OPEN expose this product to rain or moisture. This symbol indicates This symbol indicates important instructions "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of accompanying the electric shock or personal
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Table of Contents ( chapter 3 continued) Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Grid Guide .......................................................... 12 Things to Consider Before You Connect .......2 Sort ....................................................................... 13 Demo Pin .............................................................. 2 News .................................................................... 14 Schedule ............................................................. 14 Put
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. • Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. Protect Components from Overheating • Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the componen
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INPUT2 INPUT1 Connections & Setup Connecting Components to Your TV For information on using the different jacks on the back of your TV to hook up other components, see the following pages. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359 or visit www.rca.com. TV (back panel) VIDEO
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INPUT2 INPUT1 Connections & Setup Jacks on the Back of the TV When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs to inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.) G-LINK Connect the end of the G-LINK cable (provided) to this jack. The G-LINK cable enables the TV s GUIDE ’ Plus+ system to interact with the cable box and/or the VCR. CABLE/ANTENNA Connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from an antenna, cable or cable box. INPUT1 Connect a component such as a V
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INPUT2 INPUT1 S-VIDEO Connections & Setup Why You Should Connect This G-LINK Cable G-LINK cable The G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen interactive program guide) to work with your VCR and/or cable box. Cable Box – If your TV is connected to a cable box you must connect the G-LINK cable to receive TV program listings for your area, and to tune directly to a channel when the program guide is on your TV screen. VCR – If your TV is connected to a VCR and you don’t connect the
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Connections & Setup Complete the Interactive Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TVs features to work properly ’ . We call it the “interactive setup” because the TV asks you questions, you answer , and the TV makes the appropriate adjustments. The first time you turn on your TV, the setup screens appear automatically . Set the Menu Language SETUP The first part of the SETUP asks you to select your preferred Select the language to be used language for the menu system. in these menus. 1 E
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Connections & Setup Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup. If you use a cable box, you will need to identify the channel you tune your TV to when using the cable box, and the brand of cable box If your brand is not listed, choose “not listed” to run the test. Follow the on-screen instructions to test your cable box. Step 3: Configuring for a VCR The next series of screens asks you about your VCR setup. If you connected a VCR to the TV, you will
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L O V C + H Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control L.E.D. 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers and time settings through the remote control. VCR1 ON OFF TV To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. T o enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes DVD VCR2 AUX SAT CABLE appear to the right of the number , then add the second two. Example: to tune to channel 123, press and hold 1 for two seconds, press
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L O V C + H Using the Remote Control REVERSE Press REVERSE to go backwards on a videotape or disc. SAT•CABLE Puts the remote in SAT•CABLE mode. If you set up the Auto T uning feature (Chapter 3), pressing the SAT•CABLE button tunes the TV to the correct channel. SKIP If you press SKIP before you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds and goes back to the original channel. Each time you press SKIP, you add 30 seconds. Press CLEAR to cancel skip timer . SOUND Displays the AUDIO PROCESS
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Using the Remote Control How to Program the Remote There are two ways to program the remote: automatic code search and direct entry . Using Automatic Code Search 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate (VCR, etc.) 2. Press and hold the component button on the remote control that corresponds to the component you want the remote to operate (VCR1, etc.). While you hold down the component button, press and hold ON•OFF (when the light on the remote turns on, release both buttons). 3.
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Using the Remote Control Remote Codes VCR Midland ............................................................... 2053 Archer ............................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011 Minolta ......................................... 2055, 2056, 2107 Cabletenna ......................................................... 5008 Mitsubishi2029, 2055, 2056, 2065, 2066, 2067, Cableview ........................................................... 5008 2069, 2070, 2071, 2072, 2073, 2074, 2106, Century .......
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Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features Program Menu Video Action About the GUIDE Plus+ System information options window buttons The GUIDE Plus+ system is a no-fee, interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and VCR. There are six sections of the GUIDE Plus+ system: • A row of Action buttons at the top of the screen (1, 2 & 3) • Video window • Program information • A row of menu options (Grid, Sort, News, Schedule, Messa
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Using the TV’s Features Use the Grid Guide Action Buttons as described below . Grid guide Grid guide menu action buttons selection Grid Guide Action Buttons Action buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDE Plus+ system. Be sure to look at the action bar before pressing the command numbers. When highlighting the program, the following Action buttons appear: • Watch Press 1 on the remote to place a timer in the Schedule for the TV to turn on and tune to the program highlighted in
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Using the TV’s Features News menu News menu action buttons selection News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. Use the up and down arrows to highlight a story . • Use the up and down arrows to browse the list one story at a time. • Use the channel up and down to browse through the list one page at a time. 2. Press the right arrow button or INFO button to see full text. Schedule menu selection Schedule The Schedule menu allows you to alter timers for either viewing o
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Using the TV’s Features Setup The Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setup information. Y ou can do the following in the Setup Menu: • Change system settings – Confirms the settings you completed in the GUIDE Plus+ system setup are correct. • Review options – Displays the GUIDE Plus+ auto display options. On – Automatically displays the GUIDE Plus+ system when you press the ON•OFF button on the remote control. Off – Disables the GUIDE Plus+ system from being displayed when yo
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Using the TV’s Features Parental Controls and V-Chip The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view . Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password. By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off.” How V-Chip Works V-Chip reads the programs age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14
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Using the TV’s Features V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed. T o set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If P arental Controls are locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls. 2. Press MENU to continue. 3. Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit. 4. Use the
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Using the TV’s Features Blocking Age-Based Ratings V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT - - Content - - You can automatically block all program ratings above a Rating Status D L S V FV specified age-based rating level. TV-MA VIEW V V V ^ To block programs with higher ratings: Press ^/v to select rating. Press MENU to exit. 1. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Rating field. RATING STATUS D L S V FV V V V TV-MA View 2. Press the up/down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll to V V V V TV-14 View
