RCA F20645 User Manual

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8Setup and ConnectionsHow to View Your ComponentsTo watch the satellite receiver in thisconnection, press TV to put the remote controlinto TV mode, th

9Setup and ConnectionsThe G-LINK cable is used to send commands toyour VCR and/or cable box. You must remove theDEMO PIN before you can connect the G-

10Setup and ConnectionsStep 4: Plug in the TVPlug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plugwith the wide slot in the outlet. B

11Interactive SetupThere’s an on-screen setup routineThe interactive setup routine helps you through the stepsneeded to configure the TV and set up th

12Interactive SetupUsing Point and SelectYou only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on-screen menus and control panels: point and

13Interactive SetupSETUPWould you like to begin Setup now?1 Begin setup now2 Cancel setup3. Point to Begin setup now and press MENU or OK.Selecting a

14Interactive SetupYou can set up the GUIDEPlus+ Gold System duringInteractive Setup or byselecting the GUIDE Plus+Menu from the Main Menu.The GUIDE P

15Interactive SetupSelect YES if the cable box changed to channel 9, or NO if it did not. If you select NO, the system will tryanother code.If the GUI

16Interactive SetupSetting the TimeThe next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If yourGUIDE Plus+ Gold System has not complet

17Interactive SetupSetting the VCR1 Channel (autotuning)The next step lets you set the VCR1 channel. When you set the VCR1channel, you’re telling the

G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C3, PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar DevelopmentCorporation.The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is man

18Interactive SetupSETUPWould you like to use a second VCR with your TV?1 Use TV with VCR 22 Skip this step1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR2 ch

19Interactive SetupSET DVD CHANNEL1 Not connected2 Channel 33 Channel 44 Video Input2. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your DVD play

20Interactive SetupLabeling the ChannelsThis last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list andlabel your channels. (For more, see

21How to use your Universal RemoteUsing the RemoteThis section defines the buttons of the remote andhow to program it to control other components.The

22Using the RemoteRemote ButtonsON•OFF When in TV mode, turns TV on and off. If in another devicemode (VCR, DVD, Satellite, etc.) and programmed, will

23Using the RemoteOK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items or returns youto the previous menu.MENU Brings up the Main menu and selects

24Using the RemoteProgramming the RemoteThe universal remote can be programmed to control most brands ofremote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers

25Using the RemoteUsing Direct Entry1. Turn on the component to be programmed.2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on thecode lis

26Using the RemoteVCRAdmiral ... 2131Adventura ...

27USING THE menu SYSTEMSetup and connectionsInteractive Setup12Using the Menu SystemUsing the remote34Features and Controls5Reference6The Menu SystemT

1Table of ContentsSetup and Connections ...3Step 1: Unpack the TV ...

28USING THE menu SYSTEMMenus and Control PanelsUsing the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you toaccess and make changes to the menus,

29USING THE menu SYSTEMSlidersSliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control.To use a Slider in a menu:1. Press the up or down arrow to

30USING THE menu SYSTEMTV MAIN MENU1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 ExitAUDIO1 Mute2 Tone

31USING THE menu SYSTEMSecond Audio Program (SAP) Plays the program’s audio in asecond language, if one is available. The TV displays the word SAPwh

32USING THE menu SYSTEMPicture Quality MenuBasic Picture Controls Displays the five slider controls for adjustingthe way the picture looks.Contrast

33USING THE menu SYSTEMTV MAIN MENU1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Control7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 ExitScreen MenuClosed-C

34USING THE menu SYSTEMUsing Closed CaptioningMany programs are encoded with closed captioning information, whichlets you display the audio portion of

35USING THE menu SYSTEMChannel MenuSignal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the currentantenna type. This option does not appear when

36USING THE menu SYSTEMThe choices for each screen are:Not connected Choose this if you do not have a componentconnected to an antenna or video input

3737Features and ControlsSetup and connectionsInteractive Setup12Using the Menu SystemUsing the remote34Features and Controls5Reference6How to use the

2Table of ContentsUsing the Menu system ...27Menus and Control Panels ...

38Features and ControlsMenuOptionsTV MAIN MENU1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 ExitGUIDE P

39Features and ControlsSTOP PAUSETVON OFFAUXDVDSATCABLEPLAY FORWARDREVERSESOUNDGO BACKCH+CH-VOLVOLSKIPMUTEINFOMENUOKCLEARGUIDEANTENNA1234567890WHO IN

40Features and ControlsSTOP PAUSETVON OFFAUXDVDSATCABLEPLAY FORWARDREVERSESOUNDGO BACKCH+CH-VOLVOLSKIPMUTEINFOMENUOKCLEARGUIDEANTENNA1234567890WHO IN

41Features and ControlsWhen highlighting the Channel names (the left column on the Channellisting), the following Action button is available on the ba

42Features and ControlsThe program information window will display a confirmation when youhave successfully created a timer to watch or record. If you

43Features and ControlsMessagesOccasionally you will receive messages regarding your GUIDE Plus+ GoldSystem, as well as special programming informatio

44Features and ControlsEditor Menu Action ButtonsWhile browsing the Editor menu, the following Action buttons areavailable on the bar:• Cancel Press 1

45Features and ControlsTroubleshootingTroubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you cancorrect without a service technician. Here are a fe

46Features and ControlsChannel MarkerThere are several indicators that may come up when you press the TV orINFO buttons. This display is called the Ch

47Features and ControlsParental Controls and V-ChipThe Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that childrencannot see certain program

3Setup and ConnectionsGetting startedThis manual is designed to get you started quickly.The first five sections of the manual show you how toget your

48Features and ControlsV-Chip TV Rating LimitThe V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can andcannot be viewed.To set TV programming

49Features and ControlsBlocking Age-Based RatingsYou can automatically block all program ratings above a specifiedage-based rating level. For example,

50Features and ControlsViewing Age-Based RatingsAfter you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changingsome of the ratings back to View.1.

51Features and Controls- - Content - -V-CHIP TV RATING LIMITRating StatusTV-PG ViewDLSVFVV B VV^RATING STATUSTV-MA ViewTV-14 ViewTV-PG ViewTV-G ViewTV

52Features and ControlsV-Chip Movie Rating LimitYou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.Blocking Movie RatingsIf

53Features and ControlsV-Chip Unrated Program BlockSelecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chiprecognizes as “unrated” can be vie

54TroubleshootingTroubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If youexperience any

55ReferenceNot receiving all cable channels• Make sure you have set up the GUIDE Plus+ menu to recognize your cable box. Select GUIDE Plus+ Menu from

56ReferenceRCA TV LIMITED WARRANTYWhat your warranty covers:• Any defect in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• 90 days for la

57Reference• Installation and related adjustments.• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.• Damage from misuse or neglect.• Batterie

4Setup and ConnectionsStep 1: Unpack the TVMake sure to locate the remote control.Step 2: Connect Your TVThere are three types of connections outlined

58ReferenceThe following accessories are available from most dealers andelectronics supply stores in case you want to position yourcomponents farther

59Reference$PricePart No.DescriptionQtyRemote Control This isthe remote control thatcame packed with your TV.Replacements or sparescan be ordered as n

60ReferencePlacing an OrderTo place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCardor Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow.Us

61ReferenceIndexAAccessories 58Advanced Connections 4, 6Age-Based Ratings 47, 49AudioAudio/Video Cables 7Menu 30Output 6Output Volume & Spea

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5Setup and ConnectionsThe Basic ConnectionThe basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most commonconnection and is therefore used to illustrate a s

6Setup and ConnectionsOnce you have made your connections,you will need to program the TV to tuneto the correct video input channel inorder to see and

7Setup and ConnectionsCautions:Position cables to avoid audio humor interference• Insert all cables firmly into jacks.• Place the audio/video cables t