Rca P46921 User Manual

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Setup and Connections8How to View Your ComponentsTo watch the Satellite Receiver in this connection, pressTV to put the remote control into TV mode, t

Setup and Connections9Step 3: Connect the G-LINK CableThe G-LINK cable enables the GUIDE Plus+ system (the on-screen guidethat lists what shows are on

Setup and Connections10Picture QualityIf the picture appears to have a double ortriple image or if you notice rings or halosaround objects, you may ha

11Interactive Setup11Setup and connectionsInteractive Setup12Features and MenusUsing the remote34Reference5There’s an on-screen setup routineThe inter

Interactive Setup12You can also select a menu item byentering the item number with thenumber buttons on the remote.Press CLEAR at any time to remove a

Interactive Setup13If you skip Auto Channel Search now, youcan access it later through the Channelmenu. You can also put channels inmemory manually us

Interactive Setup14You can set up the GUIDEPlus+ system duringInteractive Setup. You canalso access the GUIDE Plus+menus by pressing menu onthe remot

Interactive Setup15Select Yes if the cable box changed to channel 9, or No if it did not. If you select No, the system will try another code.If the GU

Interactive Setup16Setting the TimeThe next step in the Interactive Setup lets you set the time of day. If yourGUIDE Plus+ system has not completed it

Interactive Setup17SETUPWould you like to use a VCRwith your TV?1 Use TV with a VCR2 Skip this step 1. Press MENU or OK to bring up the VCR1 choice li

Important InformationWARNINGTo reduce the risk of fire orelectric shock, do not exposethis product to rain or moisture.Caution: To reduce the risk of

Interactive Setup182. Point to the choice that matches the way you have your second VCRconnected to the TV. If you used audio/video cables, choose the

Interactive Setup19If You Have Both a SatelliteReceiver and a Cable BoxConnected to the TVThe remote cannot control both a cablebox and the satellite

Interactive Setup20Labeling the ChannelsThis last step in the Interactive Setup lets you edit your channel list andlabel your channels. (For more info

Using the Remote21How to use your Universal Remote1234512Using the Remote345This section defines the buttons of the remote andhow to program it to con

Using the Remote22Remote Buttons(0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settingsdirectly though the remote control. To enter a two-digi

Using the Remote23PAUSE If you’re operating a VCR or DVD Player with the remote control,press PAUSE when the disc or videotape is playing to pause pla

Using the Remote24STOPREVERSE PLAYCH-DVD VCR2 AUX SAT•CABLEVCR1ON/OFF TVCH+VOLVOLAccessing the Video InputUse the WHO•INPUT button to scroll through t

Using the Remote25If the component you want to control does turn off:1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this stepuntil the comp

Using the Remote26VCRAdmiral ... 2131Adventura ...

27Features and menusUsing the TVThis section explores the features and menus of your TVbeginning with some information on using menus and controlpane

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

28Features and menusMenus and Control PanelsUsing the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you toaccess and make changes to the Menus and

29Features and menusNumeric EntryA numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters.A pointer appears underneath the column you are cha

30Features and menusTVON OFFAUXDVDSAT•CABLESOUNDGO BACKCH+CH-VOLVOLSKIPMUTEINFOOKGUIDEVCR1VCR2Sound buttonSecond Audio Program (SAP) Plays the prog

31Features and menusPicture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of fourpreset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting,

32Features and menus If you are unsure of the differencesamong the modes, you may prefer toleave the closed captioned mode set toCC1, which displays c

33Features and menusAdvanced ConvergenceAfter you have adjusted the color projection tubes as describedpreviously, you can make finer adjustments to s

34Features and menusAuto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all thechannels available through the antenna input. When the TV fin

35Features and menusChannel 3 Choose this if your component is connected to theantenna jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune tochan

36Features and menusMAIN MENU1 Audio2 Picture Quality3 Screen4 Channel5 Time6 Parental Controls7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu8 Setup0 ExitPARENTAL CONTROLS1 V-Chi

37Features and menusAge-BasedRating TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Description and Content Themes for Age-Based RatingsM

Table of Contents2Audio Menu ... 29Using the Remote to Select an Audi

38Features and menus- - Content - -V-CHIP TV RATING LIMITRating StatusTV-PG Block^DLSVFVBBBBRATING STATUSTV-MA BlockTV-14 BlockTV-PG BlockTV-G ViewTV-

39Features and menusIn the example discussed previously, you would scroll through therating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest rating you wa

40Features and menus- - Content - -V-CHIP TV RATING LIMITRating StatusTV-14 ViewDLSVFVV V VV^RATING STATUSTV-MA ViewTV-14 ViewTV-PG ViewTV-G ViewTV-Y7

41Features and menusV-Chip Movie Rating LimitYou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifiedlevel.V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMITRati

42Features and menusV-Chip Unrated Program BlockSelecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chiprecognizes as “unrated” can be viewed

43Features and menusAbout the GUIDE PIUS+ SystemThe GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide thatlists TV schedules for your area

44Features and menusGetting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus+ SystemTo enter the GUIDE Plus+ system:• Press GUIDE on the remote.There are three ways to

45Features and menusGrid Guide Action ButtonsAction buttons will change according to where you are in the GUIDEPlus+ system. Be sure to look at the ac

46Features and menusSortThe Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel towhich you are currently tuned is displayed in the video wind

47Features and menusNewsThe News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline.1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn’t on your screen, press GUIDE

3Setup and Connections3Getting startedThis manual is designed to get you started quickly.The first four sections of the manual show you howto get your

48Features and menusTo remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of ascheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar.1. Pres

49Features and menusMessages Menu Action ButtonWhen viewing the Messages menu the following Action button willappear on the bar:• Remove Highlight the

50Features and menusSetupThe Setup menu allows you to access the GUIDE Plus+ system setupinformation. To access the Setup option:1. If the Guide Plus+

51Features and menusHow to Use PIPWhile you can use PIP in different ways, this basic PIP scenario should getyou started. While watching TV, follow th

52Features and menusChannel MarkerThere are several indicators that come up when you press the TV, INFO, PIPor SWAP button. This display is called the

53ReferenceTroubleshootingTroubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If youexperi

54ReferenceNoisy stereo reception• May be a weak station. Use SOUND button to change to mono mode instead of stereo.No picture, no sound but TV is on

55ReferenceThe Front Panel Block feature disables allfront panel buttons. For moreinformation, see “Parental Controls,” inthe Features and Menus secti

56ReferenceLimited WarrantyWhat your warranty covers:Defects in materials or workmanship.For how long after your purchase:• One year from date of purc

57ReferenceLimitation of Warranty:• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHERWARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIE

Setup and Connections4Step 1: Unpack the TVMake sure to locate the remote control.Step 2: Connect Your TVIn order to protect against power surges:• Co

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 is theremote control that camepacked with your TV.Replacements or spares canbe 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

61ReferenceAAccessories 58AdvancedConnections 7Convergence 33Age-Based Ratings 37Audio Menu 29Audio Output Volume & Speakers 30Audio Process

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Setup and Connections5Basic PIP ConnectionCablesYou will use the following cable to make your connection:Coaxial Cables: Carries the signal from thean

Setup and Connections6The Basic Connection (pip not available)The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is used to illustrate a singlecomponent connecti

Setup and Connections7Once you have made your connectionsyou will want to program the TV to tuneto the correct Video INPUT channel inorder to see and