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RCA F38310 User Manual

Thomson/rca high-definition television user's guide
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  • Page 3: Important Information

    Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Setup and Connections ... 5 Step 1: Unpack the System ... 6 Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other Components ... 6 Jacks and Cables ... 7 Front Buttons ... 8 Back of the TV ... 10 The Basic Connection ...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide ... 38 The Other Icons ... 42 Adjusting TV Controls... 43 Picture Quality Controls ... 44 Picture Settings ... 44 Color Warmth ... 44 Noise Filter ... 45 Convergence ... 45 Picture Tilt ... 45 Picture Presets ...
  • Page 7 Running the System Test ... 79 Off-Air Guides ... 80 Upgrades ... 80 Reference ... 81 Troubleshooting ... 82 Care and Cleaning ... 83 RCA HDTV Limited Warranty ... 84 FCC Registration Information ... 85 Accessory Information ... 86 Index ... 91...

  • Page 8: Welcome To Hdtv

    Welcome to HDTV High Definition refers to a new way of sending programming information over the airwaves and into your TV. There are two types of TV display formats available. One is ATSC format, which originated from the Advanced Television Systems Committee.

  • Page 9: Setup And Connections

    Setup and Connections Getting Started This section tells you how to get your HDTV set up and connected. It describes the cables you will need, explains the front and back panels, and walks you through the steps needed to start using your TV. Setup and connections Using the Remote Basic TV Operation...

  • Page 10: Step 1: Unpack The System

    Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the System Make sure to locate the remote control and power cord. Step 2: Connect Your TV to Other Components During the satellite dish antenna installation, the TV may have been connected with just a coaxial cable for the system test. Depending on what components you have, another connection may provide better picture and audio quality.

  • Page 11: Jacks And Cables

    Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound. S-Video Jack Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound quality. Theses jacks are used for most audio/video connections between components.

  • Page 12: Front Buttons

    TV. Please note that the exact look of the buttons pictured here may be different from yours. Front panel buttons on model P61310 Front panel buttons on model F38310 TV|DIRECTV Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode. INFO Brings up the on-screen channel banner. Press when in the program guide to get more information on the highlighted program or channel.

  • Page 13: Front Inputs

    AUDIO IN Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red. PHONES VIDEO IN AUDIO IN Front panel jacks on model F38310 PHONES VIDEO IN AUDIO IN...

  • Page 14: Back Of The Tv

    Setup and Connections Back of the TV The diagram below describes each of the back panel jacks found on the TV. When connecting A/V cables, be sure to connect corresponding outputs and inputs (video to video, right audio to right audio, etc.). SATELLITE ACCESS CARD...
  • Page 15 Setup and Connections INPUT 1 Lets you connect a baseband NTSC (analog) component such as a VCR, laserdisc player, Internet access device, or DVD player. • VIDEO provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow. • L AUDIO provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white.

  • Page 16: The Basic Connection

    Setup and Connections The Basic Connection TV and VCR SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA SATELLITE PHONE JACK CABLE OR ANY ALTERNATE RF SIGNAL, SUCH AS A DIGITAL OR ANALOG TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA ANTENNA B ANTENNA A CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA ACCESS CARD DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT...

  • Page 17: The Advanced Connection

    Setup and Connections The Advanced Connection TV, VCR, and DVD Player With Amplifier SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA AMPLIFIER WITH DIGITAL AUDIO IN OPTICAL INPUT CABLE OR ANY ALTERNATE RF SIGNAL, SUCH AS A DIGITAL OR ANALOG TERRESTRIAL ANTENNA CABLE OR OFF-AIR ANTENNA Please Read Before Using the Digital Audio Out Jack This TV’s optical digital output jack fully complies with the international standard governing this type of jack (IEC958), and is designed for connection to a Dolby Digital (AC-3...

  • Page 18: Connecting Speakers To The Tv

    Setup and Connections Connecting Speakers to the TV You can connect up to two additional speakers to the TV: one to the RIGHT terminal, and one to the LEFT terminal. If necessary, remove the vinyl covering from the ends of the speaker wire and twist the wire core.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Stereo Amplifier

    Setup and Connections Connecting a Stereo Amplifier Use RCA cables to connect either the FIXED or VARIABLE AUDIO OUTPUT from the monitor to an A/V receiver. • FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor. This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver that has its own volume control.

  • Page 20: Step 3: Place Batteries In The Remote Control

    Setup and Connections Step 3: Place Batteries in the Remote Control Follow these steps whenever you need to install or change the batteries in your TV’s remote control. Remove the cover from the battery compartment. Insert batteries into the battery compartment, matching the + and –...

  • Page 21: Using The Remote

    Using the Remote How to Use Your Universal Remote In this section you will find out how to use your universal remote control. This section: • defines the buttons on the remote control. • describes how you toggle between TV “mode” and DIRECTV “mode.”...

  • Page 22: Remote Control Buttons

    When pressed twice within two seconds, all components that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products). VCR1 Places the remote control in VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled, it will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel for viewing VCR1.
  • Page 23 MENU Brings up the main menu and selects highlighted items. When in using an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR and in VCR mode, it functions as a PROGRAM button. CLEAR Removes on screen displays and returns to normal viewing. If no displays are present and the skip timer is set, CLEAR will cancel the commercial timer.

  • Page 24: Programming The Remote Control

    The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable components, such as VCRs. The remote is already programmed to control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN TVs, VCRs, DVD players, and laserdisc players. Testing the Remote Control...

  • Page 25: Using The Remote To Control A Component

    Using the Remote Using Direct Entry Turn on the component to be programmed. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in the section “Remote Control Codes” on the following page. Press and hold the remote control button you want to program. Enter the code from the code list.

  • Page 26: Remote Control Codes

    Quartz ... 2011 Fisher ... 2011, 2023, 2048, 2049, 2050, 2051, Quasar ... 2021, 2022, 2125 2052,2118 RCA ... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, Fuji ... 2021, 2119 2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087, Funai ... 2002, 2026 ... 2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, Garrard ...

  • Page 27: Basic Tv Operation

    Basic TV Operation The ins and outs of Using Your HDTV This section tells you about the interactive channel banner, which appears when you change channels or press INFO on the remote. It also describes how to change channels and modes and how to use PIP (Picture-In-Picture).

  • Page 28: About The Channel Banner

    BASIC TV OPERATION About the Channel Banner The channel banner appears whenever you tune to a channel or press INFO on the remote control. When the banner is displayed, pressing INFO gives extended information, when available. Use the arrow buttons and OK to choose an icon in the channel banner. Channel banner icons represent frequently-used features.
  • Page 29 BASIC TV OPERATION Channel Banner Icons Main menu icon When selected, takes you to the main menu. TV/DIRECTV logo When selected, toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing. The highlighted icon indicates the current viewing state. Green unlock icon Indicates that the system is unlocked. Spending, viewing and other limits can be accessed and changed.

  • Page 30: Changing Between Directv And Tv Mode

    BASIC TV OPERATION Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Mode When you change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, you tune to programming that can come from one of three different sources: the DIRECTV satellite (if you have DIRECTV service), a terrestrial off-air antenna, or cable TV.

  • Page 31: Changing Channels

    BASIC TV OPERATION Changing Channels To change channels by entering numbers with the remote control, the remote needs to be in the correct “mode”: either DIRECTV mode (if you subscribe to DIRECTV) or TV mode. When you want to watch DIRECTV put the remote in DIRECTV mode Make sure the TV is in DIRECTV mode by pressing DIRECTV on the remote control.

  • Page 32: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation

    BASIC TV OPERATION PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller analog (NTSC format) picture on top of the main analog picture. Your TV is equipped with a dual NTSC tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals.

  • Page 33: Pip Problems

    BASIC TV OPERATION PIP Problems? • If you are channel surfing and the PIP disappears, you may have tuned to a digital channel. To view PIP and the main picture, make sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog inputs, or signals.

  • Page 34: Using The Input Button

    BASIC TV OPERATION Using the INPUT Button Repeatedly press the INPUT button to scroll through the available input sources until you find the input associated with the component (such as VCR or DVD player) you want to view. Input source Watch the channel banner to see the input sources change with each press of the INPUT button.

  • Page 35: Using The Program Guides

    Using the Program Guides What is a program guide? A program guide is an on-screen programming schedule. It is a list of the current and future programs. There are separate guides for TV programs and DIRECTV (available if you subscribe to DIRECTV Both of these guides can be viewed in different formats.

  • Page 36: Bringing Up The Program Guides

    Using the Program Guides Bringing Up the Program Guides ® If you subscribe to DIRECTV programming, you have access to two program guides: a DIRECTV ® programming guide and a TV program guide (for terrestrial programming). If you do not subscribe to DIRECTV programming, you will have one guide: the TV program guide.

  • Page 37: Anatomy Of The Tv Program Guide

    Using the Program Guides Anatomy of the TV Program Guide To access the TV program guide: Press the TV button on the remote control. Press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the TV program guide. Note that the availability of TV program titles and information is dependent upon information provided by local broadcasters.

  • Page 38: Anatomy Of The Directv® Programming Guide

    Using the Program Guides Anatomy of the DIRECTV Guide To access the DIRECTV ® programming guide, you must subscribe to DIRECTV service. Press the DIRECTV button, then press GUIDE on the remote control. The following diagram shows you the kind of information you will see in the DIRECTV ®...

  • Page 39: Tuning To A Program

    Using the Program Guides Getting Around in the Guides There are several ways to change channels and move around the TV and DIRECTV ® programming guides. • Point to channels with the number buttons (0-9) You can quickly highlight any channel in the program guides by entering the channel number with the number buttons (0-9).

  • Page 40: Using The Guide Button

    Using the Program Guides Using the GUIDE Button Each press of the GUIDE button on the remote control takes you to an alternate type of TV or DIRECTV SurfGuide ™ (DIRECTV only), or Grid Guide. By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control.

  • Page 41: Exiting A Program Guide

    Using the Program Guides Channel Guide lets you see programs on a specific channel. • SurfGuide ™ (available with DIRECTV only) Displays seven DIRECTV ® channels in a half-hour time-and-channel format, if you ® subscribe to DIRECTV programming. The full name of the program and its rating are listed at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 42: Sorting The Directv Programming Guide

    Using the Program Guides Sorting the DIRECTV Programming Guide Sorting the guide is a way of organizing the DIRECTV guide to show only the types of programs that interest you. There are several on-screen buttons that sort the DIRECTV guide in different ways. The Sorting icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide.
  • Page 43 Using the Program Guides ® Sorting the DIRECTV by Movies Select the movies icon to tell the DIRECTV only DIRECTV movies. After you select the movies icon, it changes to a movies themes icon. Select the movies themes icon to sort the guide to list movies by type, such as comedies or musicals.
  • Page 44 Using the Program Guides Sorting the Current DIRECTV Programming Guide Alphabetically The AlphaSort ™ feature lists all the program titles in the current DIRECTV ® programming guide in alphabetical order. You can also find this icon in the channel banner. Select the AlphaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the current guide.
  • Page 45 Using the Program Guides Select Enter Text to set up the information the Scout feature will look for in all program guide titles. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the desired search parameters. For example, if you are interested in tennis events, enter a common term you might see in program titles, like “tennis.”...

  • Page 46: The Other Icons

    Using the Program Guides The Other Icons These icons are located on both the DIRECTV and TV program guides. Exit Exits the guide and returns you back to where you were before entering Exit icon the program guides. Help Brings up additional information about the guide. Press OK to continue. Help icon Down Arrow The arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the...

  • Page 47: Adjusting Tv Controls

    Adjusting TV Controls Make Adjustments to your Picture and Audio The following section tells you how to adjust the picture quality and audio quality of your TV. • The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that let you adjust the picture. •...

  • Page 48: Picture Quality Controls

    Adjusting TV Controls Picture Quality Controls The Picture Quality menu contains all of the TV’s video configuration controls. To access the Picture Quality menu, press MENU on the remote control to go to the main menu, then select Picture Quality. Picture Settings The Picture Settings menu displays the controls for adjusting the way the picture looks.

  • Page 49: Noise Filter

    Adjusting TV Controls Noise Filter Noise filter displays a list that lets you set one of three automatic settings that allows you to reduce picture “static” or any type of interference. You can set Noise Filter to Off, Low, or High. Off When set to Off, no noise reduction occurs.

  • Page 50: Audio Controls

    Adjusting TV Controls Audio Controls The Audio menu lets you adjust the controls that involve the TV’s audio outputs. To access the Audio menu, press MENU on the remote, then select Audio from the main menu. Mute Turn Mute on (select Sound Off) to set the TV’s volume to its minimum level.

  • Page 51: Speakers

    Adjusting TV Controls • *SRS Stereo (•) Is an audio processing technology that adds greater depth and stereo separation to stereo audio signals. • *SRS Focus (•) Focuses audio signals by adding treble and making dialog more understandable. Speakers Allows you to turn on or off internal speakers. Sound Logic Monitors a program’s audio track and limits volume excursions to a minimum and maximum volume range from the current volume setting.
  • Page 52 Adjusting TV Controls Icon in the Channel Banner You will find an audio language icon in the channel banner. Audio language icon • If the icon is highlighted while watching a digital (ATSC) or DIRECTV channel, two or more audio languages are available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options.

  • Page 53: Using The Profiles

    Using The Profiles Creating User Profiles This section describes the user profiles feature. It includes information about: • creating a profile’s TV and DIRECTV viewing lists. • setting spending limits. • setting DIRECTV ® programming, TV, and movie rating limits. •...

  • Page 54: About Profiles

    Using the Profiles About Profiles When you select Profiles from the main menu, you can create four different profiles in addition to the default “Family” profile. You can set up specific channels, rating limits, and spending limits for each profile. After you’ve set up these profiles, exit the menu system.

  • Page 55: Selecting Or Deleting All Directv Channels

    Using the Profiles Check the channels you want to include in the list (programming subject to change). Use the arrow buttons to point to a DIRECTV channel, and press OK to remove (or replace) the check mark. To go directly to a certain channel, enter its number using the digits on the remote control.

  • Page 56: Setting The Directv Rating Limit

    Using the Profiles Use the digits or the arrow buttons on the remote control to enter a single-program spending limit. Lock the system. See “Locking the System” near the end of this section for details. After a spending limit is set and the system is locked, you must enter a password to purchase a Pay Per View program that costs more than your spending limit allows.

  • Page 57: The Tv Setup

    Using the Profiles The TV Setup You can establish TV channel lists, set spending limits, and set rating limits for TV programs using the TV Setup menu. Editing Channels in a TV List You should create a TV channel list to establish which TV channels (including both analog and digital) the selected profile can access.

  • Page 58: Setting The Tv Rating

    Using the Profiles Setting the TV Rating The Set TV Rating menu enables you to program your TV so children cannot see certain programs or channels. The last three choices in the TV Setup menu involve software inside your TV (often called V-Chip) which allows you to “block”...

  • Page 59: The Rating Limit Screen

    Using the Profiles To set TV programming limits: From the main menu, select Profiles. Select the user name you would like to set limits for through the Profiles menu. Select TV Setup from the next menu. Select Set TV Rating. Selecting TV Rating allows you to set a limit for TV programs based on rating and content.
  • Page 60 Using the Profiles Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age- based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch only TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y programs), then you need to block other programming with higher ratings.

  • Page 61: Viewing Specific Content Themes

    Using the Profiles Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, and FV on your screen. See “Setting the TV Rating” for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well.

  • Page 62: Setting The Movie Rating

    Using the Profiles Setting the Movie Rating You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Set Movie Rating menu: From the main menu, select Profiles. Select the user you for whom you would like to set limits. Select TV Setup from the next menu.

  • Page 63: Blocking Unrated Tv Shows

    Using the Profiles Viewing Moving Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the rating status buttons back to View: Determine the movie ratings you want to change to View (V). Use the arrows to highlight the status button you want to change.

  • Page 64: Choosing Your Profile

    Using the Profiles Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the TV, the Family profile is selected by default. To select a different profile: Press the WHO button to scroll through the profiles in the channel banner. The WHO button toggles through the profiles. When your profile appears, enter your four-digit personal password to access your profile.

  • Page 65: Locking And Unlocking A User Profile

    Using the Profiles Locking and Unlocking a User Profile When you lock a profile, you prevent anyone who does not know the user password from accessing the locked profile. This applies only when they press WHO on the remote control. It does not prevent them from accessing and editing the profile via the main menu if they first enter the system password.

  • Page 66: Locking The System

    Using the Profiles Locking the System When you lock the system, all limits set up for all profiles are put into effect, regardless of whether the profile is locked or unlocked. Unlocked profiles require no user password to access their channel list if the system is locked.

  • Page 67: Options And Preferences

    Options and Preferences Different Ways to Adjust Your HDTV This chapter describes the other options available to you such as: • selecting a signal source and type • auto tuning your remote control to tune to the VCR1, VCR2, or DVD channel •...

  • Page 68: Changing The Signal Source

    Options and Preferences Changing the Signal Source The Signal Source menu allows you to choose the source from which you would like the signal to come: Antenna A, Antenna B, DIRECTV, or Video Inputs. The same can be accomplished using the ANTENNA, DIRECTV, and INPUT buttons on your remote control.

  • Page 69: Auto Tuning

    Options and Preferences Auto Tuning This menu displays the various components you have connected to your TV. It lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press a device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on the remote control.

  • Page 70: Channel Search

    Options and Preferences Channel Search Engaging in a channel search tells the TV to search automatically for all the terrestrial TV channels available through the antenna inputs. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the channel list. Inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will not be placed the channel list.

  • Page 71: Purchases: Pay Per View Programs

    Options and Preferences Mail provides the latest information from program providers. Purchases: Pay Per View Programs Pay Per View programs (PPV) are DIRECTV programs that you purchase— like a movie ticket—if you subscribe to DIRECTV preview movies on certain channels to determine if you would like to purchase them.
  • Page 72 Options and Preferences To purchase a movie or event, you can take one of two actions: • Tune to a PPV by channel surfing within DIRECTV finding a PPV channel. When you find it, press the INFO button find more information and details about how to purchase it. -or- •...
  • Page 73 Options and Preferences Using the Attractions Guide Your program providers may offer future programming events not currently listed in your DIRECTV program guide. These events are called “coming attractions” and can be previewed in the Attractions Guide. To access the Attractions Guide: Press the DIRECTV button on the remote control.
  • Page 74 Options and Preferences Using the Purchases Menu The Purchases menu allows you to review upcoming and past DIRECTV Pay Per View purchases and edit spending limits. The Purchases menu shows you upcoming or past DIRECTV purchases and spending limits. The list of purchases may be longer than one screen; use the down arrow button on the remote control to see more items.

  • Page 75: Setting The Time And Date

    Options and Preferences Setting the Time and Date You can set the current time and day, the current date, the time zone, and whether or not you observe daylight saving time. Indicate the settings for your area. Use the arrow buttons to move around the menu screen, OK to select an item, and the digit buttons on your remote control to enter numbers.

  • Page 76: Translucency

    Options and Preferences Translucency You can adjust the level of translucency that the menu screens and program guides possess. Adjust the slider up for more translucency (the video behind the menu and guides will be more visible) or down for less translucency (less video will be shown behind the menu or guides).

  • Page 77: Caption Display

    Options and Preferences Caption Display The Caption Display menu displays a choice list that lets you choose when closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Closed Captioning On Captioning information is shown always, when available. Closed Captioning Off No captioning information is displayed. On When Muted Captioning information is only shown when the TV’s sound is muted, when available.

  • Page 78: Using Fetch

    Options and Preferences Using Fetch The Fetch menu is a list of eight convenient menu items. It serves as a shortcut to access these menu items. For instance, instead of going through four steps to access the Signal Meter (pressing MENU, selecting Assistance, selecting Dish Pointing, then selecting Signal Meter), you can press FETCH on the remote and select Signal Meter with only two button presses.

  • Page 79: Getting Assistance

    Getting Assistance Need Help? If you run across any problems or need to rely on the system to give you feedback, you should use the Assistance menu to get information. This section explains the different types of assistance your system is capable of giving you.

  • Page 80: Running The Interactive Setup

    Getting Assistance Running the Interactive Setup You should have completed the interactive setup the first time you plugged in your TV. However, if you need to access the interactive setup again, you can access it through the Assistance menu. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu. Select Assistance from the main menu.

  • Page 81: Dish Pointing

    Getting Assistance Dish Pointing The Dish Pointing menu helps you set up your HDTV and optimize your reception of the satellite signal. Selecting Dish Type It is important to complete each of the following steps required for your satellite dish antenna. If you do not, you will not receive proper dish pointing coordinates and will not be able to take full advantage of your system.
  • Page 82 Getting Assistance Find Your Dish Pointing Coordinates Use one of the available methods (ZIP Code, Latitude/Longitude) to find your dish pointing coordinates. Follow these steps to obtain your dish pointing coordinates using the ZIP Code of the dish installation location: Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu.

  • Page 83: Your New Access Card

    Getting Assistance Select a satellite location (such as 101W). If the satellite dish antenna is pointed correctly, the signal meter will show you the current signal strength and you should hear a continuous tone. If you are using an oval satellite dish, select the second satellite group and obtain a signal.

  • Page 84: Off-Air Guides

    Getting Assistance Off-Air Guides If you are certain your antenna is properly set up and receiving a strong signal, but you are receiving invalid program guide information or are having trouble tuning to a channel, you can disable your system’s ability to acquire off-air TV program guides.

  • Page 85: Reference

    Reference Getting Information This section contains troubleshooting information, your RCA limited warranty, and accessory ordering information. Setup and connections Using the Remote Basic TV Operation Using The Program Guides Adjusting TV Controls Using The Profiles Options and Preferences Getting Assistance...

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Reference Troubleshooting Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Profiles menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.” Noisy stereo reception •...

  • Page 87: Care And Cleaning

    Reference Blank screen • Maybe the component (VCR, DVD, etc.) connected to the input jacks is not on. • Try another channel, because there may just not be any programming on at that time. • Cables in back may be disconnected. TV will not turn on •...

  • Page 88: Rca Hdtv Limited Warranty

    • A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone. • If the representative determines that you should receive service they will provide you with name(s) of the closest RCA Digital Television Authorized Service Center(s). • Contact the Service Center and arrange for home service.

  • Page 89: Fcc Registration Information

    Reference FCC Registration Information Your HDTV is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. Notification to the Local Telephone Company. On the back of this equipment is a label indicating among other information, the FCC Registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment.

  • Page 90: Accessory Information

    VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. It can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. The cable is color- coded and shielded. It has RCA-type phono plugs on each end. Gold- Tipped cable, VH83 (6-ft)
  • Page 91 Reference Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. CRK76TCL3 2-way Signal Splitter, 4- way Signal Splitter* helps you connect to other components. 2-way Splitter (VH47) 4-way Splitter (VH49) Amplified VHF/UHF/FM Antenna allows you to easily switch from the...
  • Page 92 Reference Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number My card above your expires:...
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  • Page 95: Index

    Reference Index A-Z icon 34, 40 Access card 10, 79 Number 16 Accessories 86 Age-based ratings 54 Blocking 56 Viewing 56 AIR mode 12, 64 All icon 39 AlphaSort icon 34 Amplifier Connecting 15 Analog captions 73 Analog terrestrial 26 Anatomy of the TV program guide 33 Antenna...
  • Page 96 Reference Getting around in the guides GO BACK Button on the remote 19 GO BACK button 19 Grid guide 36 Guide Button on the remote 19, 33, 34, 36 Data 36, 37 Headphone jack 9 Help 42 Icons 25, 34, 40, 62 Lock, Unlock 62 INFO Button on front panel 8...
  • Page 97 Reference Rain fade 77 Rating limit 52 Ratio (16:9 and 4:3) 72 RCA-type cables 7 Remote control 82 Buttons 18 codes 22 Programming 20 Reset picture controls 45 Reviewing purchases 70 RF jacks Cables 7 S-VIDEO jack 7 Satellite 26...
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  • Page 100 Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will only add delays in service for your product. Thomson multimedia Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2001 Thomson multimedia Inc. Trademark(s)®...

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