RCA F38310 User Guide & Warranty

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    the supplied power cord may cause this set to be non-compliant with FCC part 15 sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the product. Model
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    21 Remote Control Codes 22 Basic TV Operation 23 About the Channel Banner 24 Changing Between DIRECTV and TV Mode 26 Changing Channels 27 PIP (Picture-in-Picture) Operation 28 PIP Buttons 28 Using the PIP Feature 28 PIP Problems 29 Using the INPUT Button 30 Using the Program Guides 31
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    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 51 Setting the DIRECTV Spending Limit 51 Setting the TV Rating 54 Choosing Your Profile 60 Locking and Unlocking a User
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    73 Caption Mode 73 Using Fetch 74 Getting Assistance 75 Running the Interactive Setup 76 Getting Antenna Information 76 Dish Pointing 77 Your New Access Card 79 Running the System Test 79 Off-Air Guides 80 Upgrades 80 Reference 81 Troubleshooting 82 Care and Cleaning 83 RCA HDTV Limited
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    Television System Committee. What makes your High Definition Television (HDTV) special is that it has tuners capable of receiving several types of signals HDTV CABLE TV TOWER SENDING ANALOG AND/OR DIGITAL SIGNALS Parts . Your HDTV also has a wide screen, or "wide aspect ratio" of 16:9 as opposed
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    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. 1 Setup and connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Basic TV Operation 4 Using The Program Guides 5 Adjusting TV Controls
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    rising from it will not flow around other components. 6 VCR1 ON•OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX DIRECTV MUTE CH + SKIP VOL VOL CH FETCH GUIDE GO BACK INFO OK MENU 1 2 CLEAR 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT 0 9 ANTENNA REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE PIP SWAPCH CTRLWHO Remote Control Power Cord
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    on this TV and is used in conjunction with audio cables. Remember also to connect the left and right audio cables because the S-Video jack carries only the picture signal, not the sound. Audio/Video Jacks and Cables (RCA-type) The audio/video jacks provide very good picture and stereo sound
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    Menu • OK Power If you cannot find your remote control, you can use the front panel of the TV to operate many of the TV's features. Front panel buttons on model P61310 INFO IRECTV VOL MENU/O K CH VOL POWER TV/D CH Front panel buttons on model F38310 TV|DIRECTV Toggles between TV mode
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    or the TV pictured here may be different from yours. PHONES VIDEO IN L AUDIO IN R CH MENU VOL + VOL - POWER CH S-VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO R INPUT 4 AUDIO HEADPHONE Front panel jacks on model P61310 PHONES VIDEO IN L (MONO) AUDIO IN R USB Front panel jacks on model F38310 PHONES Provides
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    antenna or cable TV signal to the TV. SATELLITE IN ACCESS CARD PHONE DIGITAL JACK AUDIO OUT ANTENNA B IN ANTENNA A IN You can also use the ANT B IN (or ANT A IN) for video games and switch between the two inputs using the ANTENNA button on the remote control. When using TV games, computers, and
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    video input, component video maintains the video signal as three separate signals through these three jacks. To ensure maximum picture quality, use three video-grade cables for the Y, P , and P connections. B R AUDIO OUTPUTS • FIXED L/R Provides fixed-level audio output from the television
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    using one of the video inputs. • If you've already set up auto tuning, press the VCR1 button on your remote control. • NOTE: Viewing a VCR while in AIR mode may result in poor picture performance. Instead, select System Options from the main menu, then select Signal Type and select Cable. The
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    connection, press INPUT on the remote control until the correct video input appears (in this example, S-VID1 ). VCR 1 IN FROM ANT CH OUT CH VIDEO L R OUT TO TV Some cable systems may require a "conversion box." If so, consult your cable company's box tuning instructions for details. Please
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    the wire to see that it's connected securely. To turn on or off the TV's internal speakers, press MENU on the remote control and choose Audio. Then choose Speakers from the menu. LEFT TELEVISION RIGHT AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED LR VARIABLE LR EXT SPEAKERS EXT + + INT R L When connecting the
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    internal speakers. 3. You may prefer to turn off the TV's internal speakers. Select Audio from the main menu and then select Speakers. Important: Do not use the amplifier's PHONO inputs. Consult the amplifier's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup. A/V RECEIVER CD IN R L TAPE
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    Replace the cover. Step 4: Plug in and Turn on the System Plug one end of the power cord into the back of the television as shown on right. Plug the other end into a wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plugs completely. To turn on the TV, press the TV or ON•OFF button on the remote service 16 menu
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    the VCR, you would press the VCR button to put the remote into VCR mode so you could control the VCR. 1 Setup and connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Basic TV Operation 4 Using The Program Guides 5 Adjusting TV Controls 6 Using The Profiles 7 Options and Preferences 8 Getting Assistance 9 Reference
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    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. TV Turns on the TV and tunes to the last-viewed
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    system, pressing GO BACK returns you to the previous menu screen. (Light Bulb Button) Press to illuminate some of the remote control's buttons. To conserve battery power, the light turns off after several seconds. GUIDE When in TV mode, brings up the TV program guide. In DIRECTV mode, brings up the
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    : 1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait two seconds. Repeat this step until the component turns back on. 2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the LED light on the remote control turns off. 20 LED VCR1 ON OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX DIRECTV VOL VOL CH + CH - REVERSE PLAY STOP You'll use
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    to turn the component on or off. 3. Use the remote control buttons that apply to that component. This remote control may not operate all models of the brands that are shown. Use the codes shown in this manual, or on the sheet packed with your remote control. Use the AUX button to control a separate
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    Remote Remote Research .......... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016 Victor 2010 Video Concepts 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113 Videosonic RCA, GE, PROSCAN 2001 Realistic 5009, 5049 Regal 5022, 5035 Regency 5017 Rembrandt 5003 Runco 5026 Samsung 5014, 5034 Scientific Atlanta 5006, 5036, 5037, 5038 Signal
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    how to change channels and modes and how to use PIP (Picture-In-Picture). This section gives you a broad, clear view of how to operate the basics of your TV. 1 Setup and connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Basic TV Operation 4 Using The Program Guides 5 Adjusting TV Controls 6 Using The Profiles
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    applied to it Main picture channel number Takes you to the Main menu Toggles between TV mode and DIRECTV mode Current antenna (TV mode only) Current date and time "Family" is one of five selectable profiles Searches titles of all DIRECTV® programming guides for specific information Sorts titles of
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    icon When selected, takes you to the main menu. TV/DIRECTV logo When selected, toggles between TV and DIRECTV viewing. The highlighted icon indicates a program for you. Press INFO on the remote control twice to view an expanded channel banner that shows a program description (when available). 25
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    digits long. Then press OK to tune. VCR1 ON•OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX DIRECTV MUTE SKIP CH + VOL VOL CH FETCH GUIDE GO BACK INFO OK MENU CLEAR In TV mode, you tune to channels that carry the terrestrial off-air or cable TV signal. • To tune to an analog channel, enter channel numbers that
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    will wait for a valid entry. When you want to watch a digital or analog TV channel, put the remote in TV mode If you want to watch a digital channel: 1. Make sure the TV is in TV mode by pressing TV on the remote control. 2. Enter the primary channel number. This number will appear in the primary
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    the main analog picture. Your TV is equipped with a dual NTSC tuner that tunes to cable or off-air television signals. You will only be able to use the PIP window and main picture with analog channels. PIP Buttons There are certain remote buttons that control the way the PIP window works: PIP Brings
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    picture, make sure that both the main and PIP channels are analog inputs, or signals. Continue changing the channel until you find an analog (NTSC format) channel. The PIP window will reappear. The message "PIP Not Viewable or Exceeds Rating have movie or TV rating limits set. the remote control,
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    pressing INPUT on the remote, press GUIDE on the remote control to view a guide-like list of your line inputs and corresponding channels. INPUT button VCR1 ON•OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX DIRECTV MUTE SKIP CH + VOL VOL CH FETCH GUIDE GO BACK INFO OK MENU 1 2 CLEAR 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT
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    on the screen by pressing the arrow buttons on the remote control. Then, press OK to tune to that channel. 1 Setup and connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Basic TV Operation 4 Using the Program Guides 5 Adjusting TV Controls 6 Using The Profiles 7 Options and Preferences 8 Getting Assistance
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    program guides by: • Pressing the GUIDE button on the remote control, or • Pressing MENU on the remote control and selecting Program Guide. GUIDE button VCR1 ON•OFF TV DVD VCR2 AUX DIRECTV MUTE SKIP CH + VOL VOL CH FETCH GUIDE GO BACK INFO OK MENU 1 2 CLEAR 3 4 5 6 7 8 INPUT
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    more information about the program guide Takes you to the Scrolls down through main menu the guide Provides access to other program guide formats When you are viewing the TV program guide, you can press DIRECTV on the remote control and view the DIRECTV® programming guide if you subscribe to
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    to other program guide formats and functions Searches program titles for specific information Sorts the current guide alphabetically by title Shows all available programs When you are viewing the DIRECTV® programming guide, you can press TV on the remote control and view the TV program guide. 34
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    228, press the numbers 2-2-8 and press OK on the remote control. To highlight channel 73, press 7-3 and OK. • Scroll channel by channel The programs that you see on the TV screen make up one section- or page-of the total program guide. You can scroll to other sections using the arrows: highlight
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    an alternate type of TV or DIRECTV® programming guide: Detail Guide, SurfGuide™ (DIRECTV only), or Grid Guide. By default, the Detail Guide appears when you press GUIDE on the remote control. You can change the default guide from the Detail Guide to the Grid Guide or the SurfGuide feature (DIRECTV
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    information. Guide Data shows you future guides. The Attractions Guide shows coming DIRECTV events and programs. Exiting A Program Guide There are three ways to exit a guide: • Highlight a channel and press OK. • Highlight Exit and press OK. • Press CLEAR or GO BACK on the remote control. 37
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    icons appear at the bottom of the Grid Guide and Detail Guide. Sorting the DIRECTV® Programming Guide by Topics The topics icon sorts the DIRECTV® programming guide according to the current user's preferences. Select the topics icon to sort the guide. After you select the topics icon, it changes
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    only DIRECTV® sporting events. After you select the sports icon, it changes to the sports themes icon. Select the sports themes icon to sort the guide to list sports by type, such as basketball or soccer. Sports icon Sports themes icon Select a sports theme that interests you. Listing All DIRECTV
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    . Select the AlphaSort icon to search for specific program titles that are in the current guide. After listing programs whose first letter or DIRECTV® programming guide that have your entry anywhere in the title. In the AlphaSort menu, use the arrow buttons on your remote control to highlight
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    ® programming guide titles. 6. Check the Scout search's results by selecting the Scout icon from the program guide or channel banner, then selecting the Scout menu item that feature is set to find specific information. Indicates the Scout feature has found the information you specified. Scouts
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    arrow icon allows you to scroll down through other channels in the guide. Highlight the down arrow, and then press either OK or the down arrow on the remote to scroll down through the program guide. The Main Menu Brings up the main menu. Press OK to continue. Exit icon Help icon Arrow icon Main
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    the controls that let you adjust the picture. • The Audio menu contains the controls that let you adjust the way the audio sounds. 1 Setup and connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Basic TV Operation 4 Using The Program Guides 5 Adjusting TV Controls 6 Using The Profiles 7 Options and Preferences
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    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 Quality menu for model P61310 is pictured here. Picture Settings The Picture Settings menu
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    blue picture tubes to produce the best picture quality. Use the arrows on the remote control to adjust the red and blue projection tubes until the test patterns on the TV screen appear white. Picture Tilt Picture Tilt is available in model F383190 only. Your TV has an extra-large picture tube, which
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    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. The same can be accomplished by pressing MUTE on the remote from the broadcasters makes the stereo signal weak. The channel banner displays the
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    audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired. menu to specify Auto Select, PCM, Dolby Digital, or Off. Optical Output Select Auto Select if your TV is connected to a Dolby Digital† and PCM decoder. Your television will automatically choose Dolby Digital or PCM based on the signal
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    languages are available. Selecting the icon repeatedly scrolls through and plays the options. • If the icon is highlighted when watching an analog (NTSC) TV channel, a Second Audio Program (SAP) is available. Selecting the icon will play the SAP for the current channel until the channel is changed
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    spending limits. • setting DIRECTV® programming, TV, and movie rating limits. • blocking unrated TV programs. • locking and unlocking a profile. 1 Setup and connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Basic TV Operation 4 Using The Program Guides 5 Adjusting TV Controls 6 Using The Profiles 7 Options and
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    specific channels, rating limits, and spending limits for each profile. After you've set up these profiles, exit the menu system. Then, press the WHO button on the remote menu does not appear, the remote control might not be in TV or DIRECTV mode. Try pressing the TV or DIRECTV button and then MENU.
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    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. Or, page through can also access spending limits by selecting System Options from the main menu and then selecting Purchases. You can then select Spending Limit and
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    the remote control to move the selector up and down. 4. Use the up and down arrows to move the rating selector to the highest rating you power is turned off. When the system is turned back on, the system will be locked again. Please note that the rating limit you set while in the DIRECTV Setup menu
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    , you can add or delete all channels. 3. Use the arrow buttons to highlight a TV 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. Or, page through the list using the channel up and down buttons
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    and content themes you can block are listed in the table below. Age-Based Rating TV-MA TV-14 TV-PG TV-G TV-Y7 TV-Y Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains
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    Setup from the next menu. 4. Select Set TV Rating. Selecting TV Rating allows you to set a limit for TV programs based on rating and content. Once you get to the Set TV Rating screen, use the arrows and OK buttons on your remote control to change the status of a TV program rating from View to Block
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    menu. Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of going back and changing some of the ratings to View. 1. Determine the rating you want to view that is currently blocked. 2. Use the arrows on the remote control to highlight the rating status button, such as TV
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    with adult language (L) and TV-PG blocks all programs with adult language (L) rated TV-PG and higher. 4. Press the left arrow to return to the menu or exit the screen. Viewing Specific Content Themes After you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the
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    . 2. Select the user you for whom you would like to set limits. 3. Select TV Setup from the next menu. 4. Select Set Movie Rating. Please note that the rating limits you set while in the TV Setup menu apply only to TV programs-they do not apply to DIRECTV® programs. To set limits for DIRECTV
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    change its status back to View. For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status button corresponding would like to set limits for through the Profiles menu. 2. Select TV Viewing. 3. Select Set TV Rating. 4. Now select Unrated Shows. 5. Highlight
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    Using the Profiles Choosing Your Profile Each time you turn on the TV, the Family profile is selected by default. To select a different can just press OK to activate it. The channel, spending, ratings and viewing limits associated with the chosen profile will be active only when the system is locked.
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    be asked to unlock the video by entering the SYSTEM password. • If you enter the system password to override a limit, the lock on the channel banner will turn yellow, and all limits are temporarily unlocked until you turn off the television. When you turn on the television again, the system will be
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    have the user password). Locking the system activates all rating, spending, viewing, and channel limits for all profiles main menu. Then select Lock System and press OK. Or, press INFO on the remote control TV's back panel (store it in a safe place, or reinsert it upside down to store it in the TV
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    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 on the remote control 1 Setup and connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Basic TV Operation 4 Using The Program Guides 5 Adjusting TV Controls 6
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    or Video Inputs. The same can be accomplished using the ANTENNA, DIRECTV, and INPUT buttons on your remote control. If you misplace your remote control, use the front panel buttons to access this menu and change the signal source. To access the Signal Source menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control
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    device is connected to the COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the input channel CMPNT when you press the device button (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD). 3. Now you can use the device buttons (VCR1, VCR2, or DVD) on the remote control to tune to the correct
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    channel list and remove unwanted channels by using the Profiles menu. Another way to add TV channels is to directly tune to them using the digit buttons on the remote control. If the system can obtain that channel's signal, it will be added into the channel list. Running Channel Search collects all
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    arrow on the remote to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen. 2. Select the Other Guides icon. You may need to enter your four-digit system password to order a PPV program if it costs more than the spending limit you set up in the Profiles menu. The Other Guides icon 3. Select Attractions
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    program. From this screen you can also purchase the program. You need to connect your phone line to your television to be able to order PPV programs using the on-screen menus. Use the program guide to get to the Program Details screen. From the Program Details screen, you can select: • Channel
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    on the remote control. Then press GUIDE. 2. Use the down arrow icon to move the highlight to the bottom of the screen. 3. Select the Other Guides icon. 4. Select Attractions Guide. 5. Select a channel. The Other Guides icon The Attractions Guide is accessed through the Other Guides menu. 69
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    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
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    . 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. If you have already acquired a digital signal, the time was automatically set and you cannot reset it. You can, however
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    button on the remote control. If you choose SurfGuide as the default, the Grid Guide will appear when you access the TV program guide, since the SurfGuide isn't available as a TV program guide. Note that when tuned to the device connected to the component video input jacks, translucency is set
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    Caption Display menu displays a button on the remote control.) Analog Captions You can select a closed caption mode, which is the mode, or source, picture underneath the text. You can choose between eight closed caption modes, or sources: • CC1 and Text 1 are the primary caption and text services
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    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. To view the Fetch menu, press FETCH on the remote control. Using FETCH is
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    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 menu to view more information about your options. 1 Setup and connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Basic TV Operation 4 Using The Program Guides 5 Adjusting TV
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    TV. However, if you need to access the interactive setup again, you can access it through the Assistance menu. 1. Press MENU on the remote control to access the main menu. 2. Select Assistance from the main menu type and finding coordinates • Viewing the signal meter and running the system test Note
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    the remote control to bring up the Main menu. 2. Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing. 3. Use the arrows to highlight Select Dish, then press OK. 4. Specify the type of dish you are using: a round satellite dish or an oval dish. Peak Signal The "Peak Signal" indicates the highest signal strength
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    installation location: 1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu. 2. Select Assistance, then signal. Follow these steps to bring up the on-screen signal meter: 1. Press MENU on the remote control to bring up the Main menu. 2. Select Assistance, then Dish Pointing. 3. Select Signal
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    Guide for detailed instructions. To change transponders, press the right arrow button on the remote, then use either the digit buttons on the remote . The access card fits into the TV through the back panel. To replace the card: 1. Select Assistance from the main menu. 2. Select New Access Card. 3.
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    you do not receive TV program guides. To disable the TV program guide: 1. Select Assistance from the main menu. 2. Select Off-Air Guides from the Assistance menu. Select Off-Air Guides from the Assistance menu. 3. Use the arrows on the remote to highlight Do Not Acquire Off-Air Guides and press OK
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    Reference Getting Information This section contains troubleshooting information, your RCA limited warranty, and accessory ordering information. 1 Setup and connections 2 Using the Remote 3 Basic TV Operation 4 Using The Program Guides 5 Adjusting TV Controls 6 Using The Profiles 7 Options and
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    pictures: • Press the TV/VCR button on the VCR remote or on the VCR's front panel. • Press the ANTENNA button on the remote control. Taking either of these actions lets you switch the source of the video signal from DIRECTV to the off-air antenna or cable, and vice versa. Problems with the remote
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    this still does not correct the problem, disable your system's ability to acquire off-air TV program guides by selecting Assistance from the main menu and then selecting Off-Air Guides. Care and Cleaning CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning. You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint
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    RCA Digital Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your HDTV. How you get service: • Call 1-877-RCA-HDTV and have your unit's date of purchase and model number ready. • A representative will troubleshoot your problem
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    HDTV is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance with parts 15B and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations. 1. Notification to the Local Telephone Company. On the back may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Party equipment cause trouble on your
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    accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs. VH83 Monaural VCR Dubbing Audio/ Video Cable is a double cable that lets you connect
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    VCR1 DVD ON•OFF VCR2 TV MUTE AUX DIRECTV CH + SKIP VOL FETCH GUIDE OK CH GO BACK INFO MENU 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 INPUT 8 9 PIPRECSROWERVADEPRCSHSETCOTPP0RLLAWYPHAOFUOSREWAANRTEDNNA CLEAR Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be
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    with credit card information, money order or check in US currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address: Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks, PA 17573 My card expires: AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE (Credit card order will not be processed without signature) Print
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    AphaSort 40 Arrows on remote 19 Assistance menu 75 Attractions guide 69 Audio AUDIO jacks 9 Audio/Video jacks, cable 7 Processor 46 Quality controls 46 Audio language icon 25 Auto Converge 45 Tuning 65 AUX button 18 Available channels 66 Azimuth 78 B Back of the TV 10 Batteries 16, 82 Binocular icon
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    Quality 44, 77 Settings 44 Picture tilt 45 PIP (Picture in Picture) Button 19 Buttons 28 Problems 29 Positioning cables 6 POWER button 8 Preferences menu 71 Profiles Choosing 60 Locking Unlocking 61 Menu 50 Unlocking 60 Program guides Anatomy 34 Default guide 72 Detail guide 36, 72 DIRECTV 32 Down
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    Reference R 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 S-VIDEO jack 7 Satellite 26 In jack 10 Satellite dish type 77 Scout 25 Icon 40 Screen format
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    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)® Registered Marca(s)
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