Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit F20648 du fabricant RCA
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T elevision User’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again..
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury . G-LINK, VCR Plus+, C 3 , PlusCode, GUIDE Plus+, and GUIDE Plus+ Gold are trademarks of Gemstar Development Corporation. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system is manufactured under license from Index Systems Inc.
Intr oduction 1 Key Featur es Overview Y our TV is equipped with features that will add to your TV viewing experience. The following information summarizes a few of these features. Chapter 3 provides more information about the rest of the TV’s features and how to use them.
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T able of Contents 3 Introduction Key Features Overview .................................................................................................... 1 On-screen Program Guide ....................................................................
T able of Contents 4 Schedule .................................................................................................................... 34 Messages ............................................................................................
Connections & Setup Chapter Overview: • Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect • Choose Y our Connection • Connections • The Fr ont of Y our TV • Jacks on the Back of Y our TV • Why Y .
6 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Sur ges • 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.
Chapter 1 7 Connections & Setup G-LINK cable TV VCR TV Components Cables Connection Go to... Needed Title Coaxial Audio/video G-LINK cable TV + VCR page 8 Coaxial TV Only page 9 Audio/Video cables.
8 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA VIDEO R L AUDIO IN G-LINK From Cable or Antenna TV VCR 2 3 1A 1B 1C Connection: TV + VCR 1.
Chapter 1 9 Connections & Setup TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA VIDEO R L / MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO R L IN OUT G-LINK From Cable, Cable Box, or Antenna 1 TV 2 Connection: TV Only 1. Connect the TV to your cable or antenna Connect the coaxial cable from your cable or antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack on the back of your TV .
10 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup CH3 CH4 SA TELLITE RECEIVER S-VIDEO L R VIDEO OUT IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV SA TELLITE IN IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV CH3 CH4 VCR VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO IN L R TV (back panel) .
Chapter 1 11 Connections & Setup Connection: TV + VCR + Satellite Receiver 1. Connect your Satellite Receiver to your TV A. Connect the audio/video cables. Connect the audio cables (white and r ed) to the AUDIO IN jacks on the back of the TV (R and L/MONO) and to the Audio Output Jacks on the Satellite Receiver .
12 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup The Fr ont of Y our TV Front Panel If you can ’ t find your remote control you can use the buttons on your TV to operate many of the TV ’ s features. MENU Brings up the TV MAIN MENU. When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items.
Chapter 1 13 Connections & Setup TV (back panel) CABLE/ ANTENNA VIDEO R L / MONO S-VIDEO AUDIO R L IN OUT G-LINK Audio and Video Input Jacks: AUDIO R and L/MONO and VIDEO Connect any of the follow.
14 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Why Y ou Should Connect This 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.
Chapter 1 15 Connections & Setup Use the arrow buttons and the OK button to move through the menu system. OK Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet.
16 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup SETUP Select the language to be used in these menus. 1 English 2 Espa ñol 3 Français SETUP Would you like the TV to search for all available channels? 1 Search for channels 2 Skip this step Ti p T o access the setup menus manually , press MENU and choose Setup.
Chapter 1 17 Connections & Setup Ti p If you move to a new zip or postal code, or if any of your information changes, you need to access the setup screens from the TV’ s main menu— press MENU, choose GUIDE Plus+ Menu, and choose GUIDE Plus+ Setup.
18 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Ti p If you’re not sure which channel is the cable box’ s output channel, consult the book that came with your cable box or contact your cable company . Step 2: Configuring for Cable The next series of screens asks you about your cable setup.
Chapter 1 19 Connections & Setup 4. Highlight your brand of cable box, and press OK. If your brand isn ’ t listed, highlight Not Listed and press OK. 5. Make sure your cable box is on. Tune the cable box to channel 02 (use the remote control that came with your cable box, or press the channel buttons on the cable box).
20 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Step 3: Configuring for a VCR 1. If your TV is connected to a VCR, press OK. If it is not, highlight No and press OK (a screen will appear reminding you to connect your G-LINK cable to your TV and VCR.
Chapter 1 21 Connections & Setup Ti p Leave your cable box turned ON to download program information. Leave your VCR turned OFF to record programs. Note: If the GUIDE Plus+ system can’t locate the corr ect code for the VCR, a list of tr oubleshooting instructions appears to help you before you try again.
22 Chapter 1 Connections & Setup What to Expect The next time you turn on your TV , the GUIDE Plus+ system will appear on the screen. The following examples explain what you might see: • If all of the program information has been sent to your TV , the GUIDE Plus+ system appears with all of your TV program listings.
Using the Remote Contr ol Chapter Overview: • The Buttons on the Remote Control • Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components • How T o Use the Remote After Y ou ’ ve Programmed It • Code List 23 Chapter 2 Changing Entertainment. Again.
24 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Contr ol STOP P AUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD SA T CABLE PLA Y FORWARD REVERSE SOUND GO BACK C H + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE ANTENNA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 WHO INPUT VCR1 VCR2 REC•VCR+ L.
Chapter 2 25 Using the Remote Contr ol Ti p T o turn off all the RCA, GE, and PROSCAN components that are connected to the TV , press ON • OFF twice within two seconds.
Using the Remote Contr ol 26 Chapter 2 Yo u ’ ll use these buttons when you program the remote to operate another component. The remote may not operate all models of all brands.
Chapter 2 27 Using the Remote Contr ol Ti p The buttons might operate differently for other components, especially when you ’ re using another component ’ s menu system. Using Direct Entry 1. Turn on the component you want the remote to operate. 2.
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Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter Overview: • All About the GUIDE Plus+ System • The Channel Banner • Auto T uning • Par ental Controls and V -Chip 29 Chapter 3 Changing Entertainment.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es 30 Chapter 3 About the GUIDE Plus + System The GUIDE Plus+ system is an interactive on-screen program guide that lists TV schedules for your area and allows your TV direct control of a cable box and/or VCR.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 31 Press GUIDE on the r emote control to see the GUIDE Plus+ system. T o remove the program guide fr om the screen, press OK, GUIDE, or CLEAR. Getting In & Out of the GUIDE Plus + System T o enter the GUIDE Plus+ system: • Press GUIDE on the remote.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es 32 Chapter 3 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.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 33 Sort The Sort menu lets you browse programs by category. The channel to which you are currently tuned is displayed in the video window. T o Sort: 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn ’ t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es 34 Chapter 3 News The News menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. If the GUIDE Plus+ system isn ’ t on your screen, press GUIDE on your remote control. 2. Press MENU on the remote control to select the menu bar .
Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 35 T o remove or change the frequency (daily, once, or weekly) of a scheduled event, access the Schedule menu from the Menu bar . 1. Press GUIDE to bring up the GUIDE Plus+ system. 2. Press MENU on the remote to select the Menu bar .
Using the TV ’ s Featur es 36 Chapter 3 Channels Y ou can customize the channel listing by enabling or disabling the display of certain channels. For instance, you may disable channels that you never watch. Y ou can restore disabled channels at a later point in time.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 37 How to Get Mor e Information About an Advertisement or a Pr ogram T o find out more information about a program, advertisement or special, use the left arrow button to highlight the program or promotional information box.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es 38 Chapter 3 Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the TV or INFO buttons on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner . The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom).
Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 39 1. Press MENU (the TV MAIN MENU appears). 2. Highlight Channel and press OK on your remote control. 3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es 40 Chapter 3 Par ental Controls and V -Chip The Parental Contr ols menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 41 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 Par ental Contr ols from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es 42 Chapter 3 The V -Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen. Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 43 4. Press the right arrow button to move the yellow highlight to the Status field. 5 . Press the up or down arrow button to toggle between V iew and Block . The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (and B) .
Using the TV ’ s Featur es 44 Chapter 3 T o block program content: 1. Determine the lowest level of content you don ’ t want the child to watch. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the remote to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es Chapter 3 45 V -Chip Movie Rating Limit Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections. T o access the V-CHIP MOVIE RA TING LIMIT menu: 1.
Using the TV ’ s Featur es 46 Chapter 3 V -Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “ unrated ” can be viewed.
Using the TV ’ s Menu System Chapter Overview: • How to Use the Dif ferent T ypes of Menus • Audio Menu • Pictur e Quality Menu • Screen Menu • Channel Menu • Time Menu 47 Chapter 4 Changing Entertainment.
48 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Ti p Feel free to explore the menu system. If you ’ re ever unsure where you are in the menu system, or you ’ re just plain tired of exploring, press CLEAR to remove the menus from the screen and start over again.
Chapter 4 49 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Expanded Stereo Electronically “ widens ” sound from stereo broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and LaserDisc players for a fuller , more spacious sound.
50 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System TV MAIN MENU 1 Audio 2 Picture Quality 3 Screen 4 Channel 5 Time 6 Parental Control 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 8 Setup 0 Exit SCREEN 1 Closed-Caption Display 2 Clos.
Chapter 4 51 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Closed-Caption Modes The TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. T o set the Closed-Caption Mode : 1. Select Scr een from the Main menu. 2. Highlight Closed-Caption Mode and press OK (the Closed-Caption Mode appears).
52 Chapter 4 Using the TV ’ s Menu System Ti p T o enter a number greater than 99, press and hold “ 1 ” to enter the hundreds digit, then press the two remaining numbers.
Other Information Chapter Overview: • T roubleshooting • Care and Cleaning • The Fr ont of Y our TV • Limited W arranty • Accessory Or der Form • Index 53 Chapter 5 Changing Entertainment.
Other Information 54 Chapter 5 T r oubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the T roubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won ’ t tur n on • Press the TV button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in.
Chapter 5 55 Other Information T roubleshooting No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Press the volume up button to restore sound. • Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu. Go to p.
Other Information 56 Chapter 5 GUIDE Plus+ System Problems GUIDE Plus+ setup won ’ t switch to channel 9 for VCR and/or channel 02 cable box • Make sure you have removed the Demo Pin from the G-LINK jack. Check to see if the G-LINK wands are positioned correctly in front of components ’ remote sensors.
Chapter 5 57 Other Information Problems with V -Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don ’ t work • Y ou must lock the settings. Go to the TV MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Par ental Contr ols (press 6 on your remote), select Lock Par ental Contr ols (press 6 on your remote).
Other Information 58 Chapter 5 RCA TV Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for the picture tubes.
Chapter 5 59 Other Information $ Price Part No. Description Qty $ $ Prices are subject to change without notice. T otal Merchandise ...................
Other Information 60 Chapter 5 T o Order T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
Chapter 5 61 Index A Accessories 59 Advanced connections 11 Age-Based Ratings 40 ANTENNA button 24 Arrow buttons 24 Audio Output V olume & Speakers 49 Processor 48 Audio/Video cable 7 Auto Channel.
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