User manual RCA F35100ST

Color TV Owner's Manual First-Time Operation OF ON F VC CA R1 VC R2 BL E AU 1 DIO TV 2 CH AN pp. 2-3 Complete Operator's Guide and Reference Manual Monitor Panel and Detailed Connections Trouble Checks 3 4 NE L 5 6 7 8 VO 9 INP ME UT CS NU 0 PC LU ME ­ + ID CL EA RD MU AN TE T PR OG PL RE pp. 4-25 AY PA US E ISP LA Y WIN D FF ST RE AP SR PIP OF ZO OM OU F SW OP CO RD T CH GU S( AN FR · ) Z IDE pp. 26-43 pp. 44-45 Accessories and Order Form Alphabetical Index pp. 46-48 p. 49 Introduction Thank you for choosing RCA Congratulations on your purchase of an RCA TV. You have selected a high-quality, precision-engineered instrument designed to give you years of enjoyment. Despite its sophistication, your new TV is amazingly simple to operate because it has so many automatic features. To simplify operation even more, the TV provides on-screen prompts that guide you thru each step of the special functions. The remote control allows adjustment of major operating controls and special features from the comfort of your favorite easy chair. Not only is your new set a state-ofthe-art television receiver that combines sophistication with ease of operation, it also has monitor capability thus providing you flexibility whenever you choose to add additional components. Table of Contents Safety Precautions.................................................Inside Front Cover Product Registration.............................................Inside Front Cover First-Time Operation.....................................................................2-3 Operating Instructions Front Panel Controls ...................................................................................4 TV On-Screen Status Displays ...................................................................5 Remote Control · Installing Batteries ....................................................................................6 · Basic Operation Theory............................................................................7 · TV Functions.........................................................................................8-9 Freeze and Zoom.......................................................................................10 Channel Guide...........................................................................................11 VIDEO MENU ­ General Instructions......................................................12 AUDIO MENU ­ General Instructions .....................................................13 · Sound Retrieval System ­ SRS ( ) .......................................................14 SETUP MENU ­ General Instructions......................................................15 · Sleep Timer.............................................................................................16 · Alarm Function.......................................................................................17 · Changing Antenna Input.........................................................................18 · Labeling Channels ..................................................................................19 · Parental Control ......................................................................................20 · Channel Memory (AutoProgramming Channels)...................................21 · Channel Memory (Erasing/Adding Channels) .......................................21 · Setting up VCR Channels ......................................................................22 · Setting up Cable Box Channel................................................................23 Picture-in-Picture (PIP) .......................................................................24-25 . About This Manual To take full advantage of all the features and benefits of this unique TV, be sure to read this owner's manual carefully and then keep it in a safe place for future reference. Detailed Connections Monitor Panel............................................................................................26 Tips to Read Before Connecting Components..........................................27 Antenna and Cable Connections · General Information................................................................................28 · Home Antenna Connections ...................................................................29 · Cable-TV Connections ......................................................................30-31 · Programming Remote to Control Cable Box..........................................32 · Cable-TV Operation ...............................................................................33 Component Connections · Standard VCR....................................................................................34-35 · S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR......................................................................35 · Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCR's............................................36 · Controlling Other Brands of VCR's .......................................................37 · Camcorder...............................................................................................38 · Computers and Other Equipment ...........................................................39 · Audio Amplifier......................................................................................40 · Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment ..............................41 · Speakers.............................................................................................42-43 Reference Section Cleaning and Care .....................................................................................43 Trouble Checks ....................................................................................44-45 Optional Accessories and Order Form.................................................46-48 Index (Alphabetical Subject Reference) ...................................................49 1 First-Time Operation The steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly. The page numbers on which you can find detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed for your convenience. 5. Turn on TV, adjust the volume, and select a channel. · Press the TV button on the TV Button remote to turn on the TV. CHANNEL When using the remote, Buttons Number Buttons VOLUME remember to point it at the Buttons front of the TV. · Press the VOLUME up or · down button to adjust the volume to a desired level. · Press the CHANNEL up or down button to select the next channel in memory. You can also press two number buttons to select a channel. To select a 3-digit cable channel (up to channel 128), press and hold number button 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers. Channels 2-13 were programmed into the channel memory for you at the factory, so pressing CHANNEL up or down stops at these channels only. When you start the autoprogramming feature (described in step 6), your set will automatically scan through all channels and place only the active channels for your area into its channel memory. · Details about using the remote are on pages 7-9. VCR1 VCR2 OFF ON CABLE AUDIO TV CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 VOLUME 7 8 9 0 INPUT CS PC MUTE MENU 1. Unpack TV and accessories. Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV. VCR1 OFF ON VCR2 TV CABLE AUDIO CHANNEL 1 2 ­ + ID ANT PROG CLEAR DISPLAY PLAY PAUSE STOP REWIND FF RECORD PIP OFF SWAP SRS( ) ZOOM OUT CHAN FRZ GUIDE + _ 3 4 5 6 VOLUME + _ 7 8 9 INPUT CS 0 + _ PC MUTE MENU ­ + ID ANT PROG CLEAR DISPLAY + _ PLAY PAUSE STOP REWIND FF RECORD PIP OFF SWAP SRS( ) · ZOOM OUT CHAN FRZ GUIDE Power Cord Remote Control and Four AAA Batteries 2. Install batteries in remote control. Details are on page 6. 3. Connect antenna or cable-TV system. Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as shown here. Back of TV CABLE/ANTENNA ANT A 6. AutoProgram the TV's channel memory. To start the TV autoprogramming itself, press the MENU button repeatedly to select SETUP MENU MENU and then press + to display the Button setup functions. Repeatedly press MENU again to select the ­ Button AUTOPROGRAM function, and then press +. Details are on page 21. VCR1 OFF ON VCR2 TV CABLE AUDIO CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 VOLUME 7 8 9 INPUT CS 0 PC MUTE MENU ­ + ID ANT PROG CLEAR DISPLAY PLAY PAUSE STOP ANT B + Button · REWIND FF RECORD PIP OFF SWAP SRS( ) ZOOM OUT CHAN FRZ GUIDE Incoming Cable from Antenna or Cable­TV System CONVERTER · Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on page 29. · Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV are on pages 30-31. · Details for connecting a VCR to your TV are on pages 34-35. MUTE VIDEO MENU AUDIO MENU SETUP MENU 4. Attach power cord. First attach the flat end of the power cord completely into the connector on the back of your TV, and then plug the other end into a wall outlet. Back of TV 1st 2nd Insert Plug Completely Do This Not This You can also add and erase channels from memory as desired. Press MENU repeatedly to select the SETUP MENU, then press + to display the setup functions. Press MENU repeatedly to select (highlight) the CHAN MEM function. Select the desired channel number by pressing the CHANNEL up or down button or by pressing the two corresponding number buttons. Then press + to add a channel, or press ­ to erase a channel. Details are on page 21. ANTENNA: A CHAN LABEL PARENTAL CTRL: OFF CHAN CTRL: NORMAL AUTOPROGRAM 06 CHAN LABEL PARENTAL CTRL: OFF CHAN CTRL: NORMAL AUTOPROGRAM CHAN MEM: STORED 06 CHAN LABEL PARENTAL CTRL: OFF CHAN CTRL: NORMAL AUTOPROGRAM CHAN MEM: ERASED 2 First-Time Operation (continued) 7. Adjust PICTURE TILT switches if necessary. This model has an extra large color picture tube. The effects of geomagnetism (Earth's magnetic field) may cause the picture to tilt slightly. The POLARITY and STRENGTH switches on the back of the TV let you compensate for this effect. If the picture appears tilted, follow these steps to improve it. + HIGH LOW ­ POLARITY OFF STRENGTH 9. Review menus. 1. To see the video menu, repeatedly press MENU button to select VIDEO MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU to select desired function and then press + or ­ to adjust it. Details are on page 12. VCR1 OFF ON VCR2 TV CABLE AUDIO CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 VOLUME 7 8 9 INPUT CS 0 PC MUTE MENU MENU ­ + ID ­ ANT PROG CLEAR DISPLAY + PLAY PAUSE STOP REWIND FF RECORD PIP OFF SWAP SRS( ) · ZOOM OUT CHAN FRZ GUIDE PICTURE TILT 1. Make sure the STRENGTH switch is in the OFF position as the diagram shows. 2. Move the STRENGTH switch to the LOW position. If this improves the tilt but it is still not satisfactory, move the STRENGTH switch to the HIGH position. This should correct the situation. If moving the STRENGTH switch makes the tilt worse, go to the next step. 3. Change the position of the POLARITY switch. If this improves the tilt but it is still not satisfactory, move the STRENGTH switch to the HIGH position. This should correct the situation. You may need to reset the POLARITY and STRENGTH switches if the TV is moved or repositioned in the room, especially if the TV will be facing a different direction. MUTE VIDEO MENU AUDIO MENU SETUP MENU COLOR TINT CONTR BRIGHT SHARP - .......... . . . . . . .+ . .......... . . . . . . .+ . .......... . . . . . . . .+ . .......... . . . . . . .+ . .......... . . . . . . . .+ . PICTURE 12:00AM RESET 12 2. To see the audio menu repeatedly press MENU to select the AUDIO MENU and then press + or ­ to adjust it. Details begin on page 13. CABLE/AIR: CABLE VCR 1 VCR 2 CABLE CLOCK CHAN: 91 CHAN: 92 CHAN: 12 SET:-HR +MIN MUTE VIDEO MENU AUDIO MENU SETUP MENU 8. Set the clock. 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button to select the SETUP MENU and then press +. Press MENU repeatedly again to select the CLOCK SET display. 12:00AM 12 TREBLE - ......... ......... + BASS - ......... ......... + BAL - ......... ......... + STEREO/SAP: STEREO SRS: ON SRS WIDTH: ENHANCE SPEAKERS: ON MUTE VIDEO MENU AUDIO MENU SETUP MENU CABLE/AIR: CABLE VCR 1 CHAN: 91 VCR 2 CHAN: 92 CABLE CHAN: 12 CLOCK SET:-HR +MIN 3. To see the setup menu, repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU and then press +. Repeatedly press MENU to select desired function and then press + or ­ to adjust it. Details begin on page 15. SLEEP TIMER 0:00 SET ALARM ANTENNA: A CHAN LABEL PARENTAL CTRL: OFF CHAN CTRL: NORMAL AUTOPROGRAM CHAN MEM: STORED CABLE/AIR: CABLE VCR 1 CHAN: OFF VCR 2 CHAN: OFF CABLE CHAN: OFF CLOCK SET -HR +MIN DEMO:PRESS + ON TV 2. Press and hold the ­ button to select the correct hour (including AM or PM). Press and hold the + button to select the correct minute. The correct time will now appear on the screen whenever you change channels or press the TV or DISPLAY button. Note: If power is interrupted for an extended time, you will need to reset the clock. MUTE VIDEO MENU AUDIO MENU SETUP MENU 10. Review other features. Later, after you feel comfortable with your TV and remote control, you can review the detailed control descriptions and special features covered in this manual. You can use the rest of this manual as a reference guide to review detailed information about each operating control and function. The alphabetical index in the back will help you quickly locate desired information. 3 Front Panel Controls Shown here are the front panel controls. The controls on your TV will resemble one of the pictures shown here. You can use either the front panel controls or the remote control to operate the TV. POWER 1 2 6 ­ + MENU CH CH VOL VOL POWER VOL VOL CH 3 CH ­ + MENU CH CH VOL VOL POWER MENU 4 5 + 7 6 ­ 5 4 3 2 1 7 5 8 Not on all models ­ and + Buttons Use these buttons after you have pressed the MENU button to enter or adjust functions. 6 1 Power Indicator · Lights whenever TV is turned on. The power indicator is located inside the POWER button on some models. POWER Button · Press once to turn on TV. · Press again to turn off TV. 7 Remote Sensor · Receives commands from the remote control. · When using the remote control, point it toward this sensor. 2 VOL (Volume) Buttons · Press VOL up to increase volume, or press VOL down to decrease volume. · The volume display will automatically appear on the screen when you press the VOL buttons. 8 Stereo Headphone Jack (selected models only) Lets you connect an optional headphone to enjoy private listening without disturbing others. If the plug on your headphones does not fit this jack, adapters are available from your local electronics supply store. Plugging in headphones will not automatically mute the sound from the TV. This special feature enables someone with a hearing impairment to attach a set of headphones with separate volume control and enjoy a program with others in the same room listening at a lower volume. You can also enjoy private listening if desired. Here's how to completely mute the sound except for what's coming through the headphones. 1. Change the SPEAKERS: ON/OFF function to the OFF setting as described on page 13. 2. If an optional amplifier is connected to the TV, turn off the amplifier to prevent sound from coming though it. 3 CH (Channel) Buttons · Press CH up to see the next higher channel in memory. · Press CH down to see the next lower channel in memory. · You can add or erase channels in memory as desired. Details are on page 21. 4 MENU Button · Press repeatedly until the menu you want to display is selected, then press + or ­. Next press MENU repeatedly to select the function you want to adjust and then press + or ­ to adjust the setting. · Details about using each function begin on page 12. 4 TV On-Screen Status Displays 1 Time Display INPUT 1 91 INPUT 2 92 S-VIDEO 90 2 Sleep Timer Display 10:31AM SLEEP STEREO 13* 6 Channel Display (blue for ANT A and yellow for ANT B) 3 Parental Control Display PARENTAL CONTROL MUTE 3:52 4 MUTE Display 5 Commercial Skip Display 1 Time Display This display will appear (after the clock is set) whenever you change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button. Sleep Timer Display (SLEEP) This display appears when the SLEEP TIMER function has been activated. Details are on pages 16. PARENTAL CONTROL Display This display appears to let you know the channel you have tuned is locked-out and not viewable because the PARENTAL CONTROL function is activated. Details are on page 20. MUTE Display This display will appear when the TV's sound is muted. Details are on page 8. Commercial Skip Display This display is a count-down timer that appears whenever the commercial skip function is activated. Details are on page 9. 6 Channel Display This display will appear showing which channel number the TV has tuned whenever you change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button. When the channel numbers are blue, you are watching the signals from the ANT A antenna input. If you change the ANTENNA: A/B function to B, the color of the channel numbers will change to yellow to let you know you are watching the signals from the ANT B input. The word STEREO will appear next to the channel number if the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO and the channel you've tuned is broadcasting stereo. An asterisk will appear behind the word stereo (STEREO*) if that stereo channel is also broadcasting SAP (Second Audio Program). Details about stereo and SAP are on page 13. Channels 90, 91, and 92 are used to see the signals coming from other devices like VCR's or camcorders that are connected to the INPUT jacks on the back of the TV. · When you select channel 91, the words INPUT 1 appear to let you know you are now watching whatever signal is coming in through the TV's INPUT 1 jacks. · When you select channel 92, the words INPUT 2 appear to let you know you are now watching whatever signal is coming in through the TV's INPUT 2 jacks. · When you select channel 90, the word S-VIDEO appears to let you know you are now watching whatever signal is coming in through the TV's S-VIDEO connector. 2 3 4 5 5 Remote Control Operation Before attempting to operate your remote control, install the batteries as shown here. The remote control produces an invisible (infrared) beam that travels in a straight line much as the beam of a flashlight. For this reason, when operating the remote control, you must point it directly at the front of the TV without objects between that can block the infrared light beam. Your remote control is designed to be very rugged and will withstand a considerable drop. If it receives an extreme blow, the case is designed to slightly separate at the seam rather than fracture. If this happens, simply squeeze the case where it separated until it snaps back together. The operation of the remote will probably not be affected. Installing/Replacing Batteries 1. Turn the remote control face down. 2. Press down on the ridged area of the battery cover and slide it off. Notes: · Never place anything heavy on top of the remote control or lay it upsidedown. This may accidentally depress the buttons for a long time and discharge the batteries. · Replace the batteries when the TV fails to respond to the remote control. · If you programmed your remote to control other components, you may have to reprogram the code numbers when you change the batteries. Try not to press any buttons while changing batteries. 3. Install four "AAA" batteries in the battery compartment as shown. Make sure you insert the negative (­) end of each battery first. 4. Replace the cover and turn remote over­face up. 6 ­ ­ ­ ­ + + + ­ + + Remote Control Operation (continued) Basic Operation Theory Step 1 First press one of these five component buttons to tell remote which component you want to control. You can program each of these buttons to control your brand of equipment.* Component Buttons VCR1 VCR2 TV Step 2 Then press ON/OFF button to turn on that component. Note: The TV and some other components will automatically turn on when you press the component button in step 1. OFF ON CABLE AUDIO CHANNEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 VOLUME Step 3 These function buttons can now be used to control the basic functions of the component you selected in step 1. To control a different component, first press its component button (VCR1, VCR2, CABLE, AUDIO, or TV), and then press the desired function button. Note: Not all components have functions that can be controlled by these buttons, but you can experiment with your particular models to discover exactly which buttons will control it. 7 8 9 INPUT CS 0 PC MUTE Function Buttons MENU ­ + ID ANT PROG CLEAR DISPLAY PLAY PAUSE STOP REWIND FF RECORD PIP OFF SWAP SRS( ) · ZOOM OUT CHAN FRZ * The TV button automatically controls your TV ­ no additional programming is required. Details for programming the VCR1 and VCR2 buttons to control other brands of VCR's are on page 37. Details for programming the AUDIO button to control audio equipment are on page 41. Details for programming the CABLE button to control cable boxes are on page 32. GUIDE 7 Remote Control Operation (continued) Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCR's (pages 36-37), cable-TV boxes (page 32), and audio equipment (page 41). VCR1 VCR2 TV 18 OFF ON CABLE AUDIO 1 CHANNEL 1 2 2 3 4 17 5 6 VOLUME 7 8 3 PC MUTE 16 15 9 INPUT CS 0 4 5 6 7 MENU ­ + ID 14 ANT PROG CLEAR DISPLAY PLAY PAUSE STOP REWIND FF RECORD 13 12 PIP OFF SWAP SRS( )