RCA NCJ11 manual

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  • Page 1

    nCJ11 Color TV Owner's Manual tTlrst _ lme Operation Accessories and Order Fo_ pp. 44-46[...]

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    WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture. If you suspect that liquid has entered the TV, unplug it immediately and have it inspected by an Authorized TV Servicenter. Turning it off is not enough-your TV has power applied to some circuits even when the TV is turned off. The lightning flash Ind arrowhead wit[...]

  • Page 3

    Thank you for choosingRCA 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-scre[...]

  • Page 4

    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. 1. Unpack TV and accessories. Shown here are the accessories that came packed with your TV. Remote Control Four AAA Batteries for Remote Four Wing Nuts Po[...]

  • Page 5

    A major benefit of a Projection Color Television is its large viewing screen. To receive full benefit of the expanded screen size, placement of the TV in the viewing room is important. The illustrations suggest the "best viewing areas" relating to the TV's screen. You will see the best picture if you sit directly in front of the TV a[...]

  • Page 6

    :S. Connect antenna or cable-TV system. Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as show here. Back of 13/ t / / / f / / i / / Incoming Cable from Antenna or Csble-TV System ANTI CONVERTER m • Details for connecting a home antenna to your TV are on page 32. • Details for connecting a cable-TV system to your TV are on pages 33-34. • D[...]

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    O erahon 10. 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. VCR1Chan: Off _ VCR2CI'_: Off Cable Chan: Off :_ _:, ,, Eel [;I;l ,'$-r_l I! J' I'll _m. 2. Press and hold the - button to select the correct hour (including AM o[...]

  • Page 8

    _. "' _, :_'," ° _? :_ _,_'" "i_,,_ _ ,A-.,_,;: Shown here are two 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. When using the remote control, point it toward the screen. < Y ,) ,[...]

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    w Time Sleep Timer Parental Control ® Channel (blue for ANTA and yellow for ANT B) Channel Label Captioning MUTE Commercial Skip O ® ® ® ® ® Time Display This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever you change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button. Sleep Timer (SLEEP) This display appears when the SLEEP TIMER func[...]

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    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[...]

  • Page 11

    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.* 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 c[...]

  • Page 12

    Only the buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate VCRs (pages 39-40), cable-TV boxes (page 35), and audio equipment (page 44). @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ VCR1 VCR2 CABLE AUDIO ©© CHANNEL 0 VOLUME G CS PC MUTE o. ANT PROG CLEAR DISPLAY oQ PLAY PAUSE STOP REWIND FF RECORD ZOOM OUT O<3 CHAN FRZ [...]

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    DISPLAY Button • Displays time (if clock has been set) and channel number on the TV screen. • Quickly removes menus and displays from the screen. CLEAR Button • Pressing CLEAR clears the screen of all on-screen display messages except MUTE and PARENTAL CONTROL. @ SRS (0)* Button • Press repeatedly to change settings of SRS (0) function (Sou[...]

  • Page 14

    Any time you're watching a TV program (or a VCR tape through your TV), you'll be able to use the special features described below. Note: The remote must be in the "TV Mode" before the FRZ and ZOOM buttons will function. To put the remote in the "TV Mode", press the TV button. ZOOM Buttons PiP OFF SWAP © A <v _> [...]

  • Page 15

    The channel guide feature lets you display several channels at the same time so you can quickly review what programs are available. Note: Channels 2-13 were programmed into the channel memory at the factory. These are the channels that will appear during channel guide unless you autoprogram the channel memory or add and erase channels as described [...]

  • Page 16

    1, Repeatedly press MENU to select VIDEO MENU and then press + or - to display the video menu. The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + to increase color or press - to decrease color. TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + to add more red tint, or press - to add more green tint. The CONTRAST function a[...]

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    Your projection TV has three color projection tubes-one for red, one for green, and one for blue. When mixed together in the proper proportion, the output of these three color tubes can produce many colors. To produce these colors, however, the beams must be precisely aligned over each other so that the colors can be mixed. The process of aligning [...]

  • Page 18

    1. Repeatedly press MENU to select AUDIO MENU and then press + or - to display the audio menu. o _Setup Menu . ,_/ Repeatedly press MENU to select function, then press + or - to adjust it. The TREBLE function adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to increase treble or press - to decrease treble. The BASS function adjusts the low frequency audio[...]

  • Page 19

    Your TV includes a new feature called SRS (O)* (Sound Retrieval System) which brings dimensional realism to both stereo and mono broadcasts. When the SRS ON/OFF function is set to ON and the STEREO/SAP function is set to STEREO, your TV electronically increases the audio separation of the speakers so you can perceive a more spacious stereo sound ef[...]

  • Page 20

    i 1o Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU and then press + or - to display the setup menu. 2. Repeatedly press MENU to select function, then press + or - to adjust it. The setup menu will automatically disappear from the screen if you do not press + or - within a few seconds. Via remote control, your TV will "remember" which functio[...]

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    The CAPTIONING feature lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. This is useful to the hea.ring impaired or anyone who wants to watch a program without the sound. There are two types of closed captioning transmissions available: Captions 1 and Captions 2. Captions 1 displays the full translation of the primary langua[...]

  • Page 22

    By setting the Sleep Timer, you can program your TV to turn itself off after a certain period of time (up to four hours). This is useful whenever you want to watch TV for an hour or so before going to sleep. Setting Sleep Timer (with or without remote) 1. Repeatedly press MENU to select SETUP MENU, and then press + or - to display setup functions. [...]

  • Page 23

    By setting the alarm, youcan program the TV to turn on and/or off by itself. After the ON TIME is set and the ALARM ON/OFF function is set to ON, the TV will automatically turn on each day at the time you selected and remain on until the OFF TIME is reached. If no OFF TIME has been programmed, the TV will remain on until you turn it off. The ALARM [...]

  • Page 24

    The labeling feature lets you program names (or labels) for the channel numbers. The name you program will then appear on the screen below the channel number whenever the channel number is displayed. Each name can contain up to four characters, and you'll be able to assign up to 64names. After 64 names or labels have been entered, the TV will [...]

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    The PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN CTRL functions let you lock any channels you choose so they cannot be viewed by your children. Channels that have been locked can be viewed only when the PARENTAL CTRL function is set to OFF. This can only be done with the remote control-it can not be changed with the buttons on the front of the TV. Therefore, after you t[...]

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    The channel memory is the list of TV channel numbers your TV will stop on when you press the CHANNEL up or down button. You can program any list of channels into the channel memory. The quickest way to program your channel memory is to use the A UTOPROGRAM function. If you use the AUTOPROGRAM function, your TV will automatically cycle through all c[...]

  • Page 27

    Your TV has two separate antenna inputs onthe back (labeled ANTA and ANTB) that allow you to connect two different signal sources if desired. For example, you can connect a cable-TV system to one input and a home antenna to the other input. By changing the ANTENNA: A/B display in the SETUP menu, you can switch back and forth between the two signal [...]

  • Page 28

    The VCR 1 CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the VCR1 button on the remote. This is handy if you connect a VCR to your TV. You will no longer have to remember to which input jacks the VCR is connected because the TV will remember for you. For example, if you connect a VCR's AUDIO/VIDEO[...]

  • Page 29

    The CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV will automatically tune when you press the CABLE button on the remote. This is handy if you have to connect a cable box to your TV. You will no longer have to remember the output channel of the cable box because the TV will remember for you. For example, if you connect a cable box to [...]

  • Page 30

    After you have connected another video source (such as a VCR or camcorder) to INPUTS 1 or INPUTS 2 on your TV (as shown on pages 37, 38, or 41), you are ready to display picture-in-picture. Starting Picture-in-Picture (PIP) 1. Turn on TV and select the TV channel you want to watch. 2. Press the' TV button to put the remote in "TV mode&quo[...]

  • Page 31

    Whenever you have the picture-in-picture feature activated as described on the previous page, you can move, enlarge, reduce, freeze, or switch the big and little pictures as desired. ZOOM Buttons PIP OFF SWAP SWAP Button -- Arrow Buttons FRZ (Freeze) Button ZOOM OUT C)=O SWAP A • 9( -_ -.,I( _91 Press and hold one of the four arrow buttons to mov[...]

  • Page 32

    Compatible Components A wide variety of compatible RCA Video Cassette Recorders (VCR's), camcorders, and audio components are available. Check with your RCA dealer for details. Other brands of components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to the component's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup instructio[...]

  • Page 33

    @ CAUTION TO AVOID DAMAGE: 1, DO NOT CONNECT SPEAKER OUTPUT TO A SEPARATE AMPLIFIER OR TO SPEAKERS CONNECTED TO ANOTHER PRODUCT. 2. DO NOT CONNECT LEFT AND RIGHT SPEAKER OUTPUTS TOGETHER. @CABLE/ANTENNA Connectors-used when attaching a home antenna and/or a cable-TV SYstem to your TV. Connection details are on pages 32-34. @EXTERNAL SPEAKERS direct[...]

  • Page 34

    Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (only if you do not have a cable-TV system). Youcan connect the antenna to either ANTA orANTB as explained on page 25. A If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries only VHF (channels 2-13), only UHF (channels 14-69),[...]

  • Page 35

    Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna. Since cable-TV systems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information. You can connect the cable-TV system to either ANTA or ANT B as explained on page 25. A Follow this if cable does not require a converter/decoder box[...]

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    D Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a converter/decoder box for premium channels and you also want to connect a VCR. Incoming Cable 2-way Signal Splitter* (Such as AH047) Coaxial Antenna Cables* (such as AH037 or AH065G) CONVERTER/DECODER BOX Remember to tune the VCR to the output channel of the converter box (usually 2, 3, or 4). [...]

  • Page 37

    If your cable box has its own remote to change channels, you will probably be able to program the TV's remote to control both the TV and the cable box. The TV's remote is designed to control several brands of cable boxes. To program the remote, just press CABLE, then ID, then the two- digit code number for your brand of cable box. Refer t[...]

  • Page 38

    Your new TV is designed to receive up to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including 125 non-scrambled cable channels (see chart below). To use this TV on a cable- TV system, confirm that the cable-TV system is properly connected to your TV. Since cable s_stems vary, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information. If your c[...]

  • Page 39

    Standard VHS VCR (Not S-VHS) (These connections allow you to record TV programs and play back tapes.) Preferred Method 2-Way Signal Splitter** Auo,_ Back of TV (for areas with good reception) (such as RCA #AH047) _(_),_%_ HI-FI OUT SELECT OUT Oa ,o --'Ca Back o, V°. CABLIE ANTENNA Coaxial Antenna Cables** / (such as RCA #AH065G) ** These opti[...]

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    Special Recording onto VCR (This connection only allows you to record on the VCR whatever is currently being displayed on the TV screen.) This is not a common application for recording with your VCR, but you may find it useful in I , certain situations. This connection will let you record onto the VCR whatever is being displayed on the TV screen su[...]

  • Page 41

    The digital remote control that came packed with your TV controls your TV and up to two compatible RCA VCRs. To control a compatible RCA VCR, first press the VCR1 or VCR2 button to put the remote in the "VCR mode". The buttons shown below will then control the VCR. Selected models of RCA VCRs have a switch that lets you determine which VC[...]

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    J J ! The digital remote control that came packed with your TV controls your TV and up to two compatible VCRs, including most other brands. To program the remote, just press VCR1 (or VCR2), then ID, then the two- digit code number for your brand of VCR. Note About Controlling Two VCRs • This remote can control two VCRs independently as long as ea[...]

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    S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder AV OUT Jack -- (Audio/Video Out) (This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.) S-VHS Cable @_@ Back of TV 141-FI OUT IIELECT OUT (sometimes a separate cable that attaches directly to camcorder) _L An S-VHS or standard camcorder can be connected directly to your TV. If you [...]

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    Computers and Other Equipment with Audio/Video Outputs Back of TV AUDO0 HI-FI OUT SF.LECT OUT i If the INPUT 1 jacks already have another component connected to them, you can connect the computer to the INPUT 2 jacks. ® Your TV can also be used as a display device for many video games and home computers. If your game or computer has a normal NTSC [...]

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    Audio Amplifier AudioNideo Cables* (such as RCA AH069G) Back o, V vloto l i If your stereo amplifier is not part of a "system" that has its own remote, connect it to the TV as shown here. If the stereo amplifier is part of a system that has its own remote, you may choose to connect it to the TV as shown below using the SELECT OUT jacks. W[...]

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    The digital remote control that came packed with your TV is also capable of controlling a compatible audio component. To program the remote just press the AUDIO button, then press the ID button, then enter the two-digit code number for your brand of audio equipment. _ -Programming Remote to Control Audio Equipment 1. Refer to the chart below to fin[...]

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    Connecting Speakers to Back of TV If you connect an amplifier or receiver to your TV, connect the speakers to the amplifier/receiver instead of the TV. Caution: Do not connect external speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set of speakers to either the TV or the Amplifier but not to both at the same time. If you connec[...]

  • Page 48

    Compatible Components A wide variety of compatible Video Cassette Recorders (VCR's), camcorders, and audio components are available. Check with your dealer for details. Other components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to the component's owner's manual for the manufacturer's recommended hookup instructions. General Cable [...]

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    Remote Control (205500) This is the remote that came packed with your TV. You can use the order form to order it direct by mail if desired. oo _u _M 0000 Remote Control (206800) This is an optional remote that can be used to turn your set on/off, change channels, and adjust volume. It is a simplified remote that can be used to control basic functio[...]

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    To order accessories, contact your local dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. United States and Canada Orders To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call the toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time. Use this [...]

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    Troubles sometimes are caused by simple "faults" that you can easily correct without the help of a service technician by first checking a few basic remedies. Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are experiencing. Then perform the simple checks and adjustments listed [...]

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    Can't select certain channel • Channel may notbein Channel Memory. Try pressing number buttons. • If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position. • To select cable channels 100 thru 128, press number button 1 until 1-- appears. Then press other two number buttons. CABLE/MR function must be in CABLE mode to s[...]

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    No closed captioning • Turn on the CAPTIONING function. • TV program does not have closed captioning. t • Closed captioning is temporarily turned off when using the channel guide __ and the special features of freeze and zoom. Details are on pages 12 and 13. Dust TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting • attachment ot_ your'v[...]

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    + and - Buttons .................................................... 4,5,6,11,14-27 Accessories ................................................................... 46,47,48 Adding Channels to Memory ................................................. 24 ALARM Function ............................................................... 18,21 Aligning pict[...]

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    dex i MUTE Button ......................................................................... 10 MUTE Display ..................................................................... 7,10 NORM/UNIFIED Switch ....................................................... 40 Number Buttons ................................................................ 11,39 Nu[...]

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    Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in material or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental. What we will do: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labo[...]