Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product MM52110 RCA
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Import ant Informa tion WARNING T o reduce the risk of fir e or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
1 T able of C ontent s Making Connections ....................................... 3 Connecting Components to your Monitor ..................................... 4 Antenna/Cable In ....................................................................... 4 Audio/Video/S-V ideo Inputs (Input1, Input2, Input3) .
2 T able of C ontent s Screen Menu ................................................................................... 30 Channel Menu ................................................................................ 31 Set T ime Menu .................
3 Making C onnections 3 ➣ ➣ ➣ Getting st arted This manual is designed to get you started quickly . The first three sections of the manual show you how to: • Connect your monitor to other devi.
4 Making C onnections ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO AUDIO R L YP B P R (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT.
Making C onnections 5 Audio/Video/S-Video Inputs (Input1, Input2, Input3) The audio jacks provide stereo sound. If your device has only one audio output, you need to connect a “ Y ” adapter to your component and to both the left and right inputs on the monitor .
6 Making C onnections Selected Audio/Video Outputs Provides audio and video output from the last selected source (except SVGA jacks). VIDEO provides video output. It gives better picture quality than just a coaxial cable because it carries only video signals.
Making C onnections 7 Audio Output FIXED provides fixed-level audio output from the monitor . This audio output is ideal for connecting to an A/V receiver when you want to control the volume through the A/V receiver . VARIABLE provides variable-level audio output.
8 Making C onnections Optional Component C onnection Examples The following examples feature some of the optional components you can connect to your monitor . Refer to the preceding pages for the types of cables used for each connection. Monitor and a VCR 1.
Making C onnections 9 Monitor , VCR, and a Satellite Receiver 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (of f air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR. 2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR ’ s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor .
10 Making C onnections Monitor , VCR, Satellite Receiver , and a DVD Player 1. Connect the coaxial cable carrying your television signal (of f air or cable) to the antenna input on the VCR. 2. Connect a coaxial cable to the VCR ’ s antenna output and to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack on the monitor .
Making C onnections 11 ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT I.
12 Making C onnections ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT .
Making C onnections 13 ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT INT .
14 Making C onnections ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE LR L R EXT SPEAKERS EXT I.
Making C onnections 15 (ENLARGED VIEW) USB PC/ HUB ANTENNA/ CABLE INPUT POWER VIDEO AUDIO L R INPUT1 INPUT2 INPUT3 S-VIDEO (S)VGA 1 STEREO INPUT (S)VGA 2 AUDIO INPUTS L R AUDIO OUTPUTS FIXED VARIABLE .
16 Making C onnections Front Inputs The monitor has front inputs for convenience; one set of audio/video (A/V) inputs, a headphone jack and two client USB ports. Look for a hinged door and gently lift the cover open. Please note that the illustration below shows a typical front input layout.
17 Setting Up 17 ➣ ➣ ➣ Set up the Monitor This section guides you through the first time you use your monitor and show you how to: • Set up the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System • Conduct an Auto Chan.
18 Setting up TV ON OFF AUX DVD SOUND GO BACK C H + C H - V O L V O L SKIP MUTE INFO MENU OK CLEAR GUIDE VCR1 VCR2 SA T•CABLE TV button Step 1: Plug In The Monitor Plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely .
Setting up 19 Select your Country and enter your ZIP or Postal code. The next series of screens asks you about your cable TV setup. If you have a cable box, you need to set the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System to control it. Otherwise, it may not be able to locate and download program information.
20 Setting up Once the correct model of cable box has been identified, you need to set the cable box ’ s output channel. Enter the channel you use to view channels through your cable box — usually 3 or 4. Consult your cable box ’ s instruction book or your cable company if you are not sure.
Using the Remote 21 How to use your Universal Remote This section defines the buttons of the remote and how to program it to control other components. The universal remote can be programmed to control most brands of remote controllable VCRs, satellite receivers, and cable boxes.
22 Using the Remote Remote Buttons ON • OFF When in TV mode, turns the monitor on and of f. If in another device mode (VCR, DVD, SA T • CABLE, etc.) and programmed, will turn the device on and off. Press twice within two seconds to tur n off most RCA, GE, and PROSCAN products at once.
Using the Remote 23 CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing. (0-9) Number Buttons Enters channel numbers and time settings directly though the remote control. T o enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits.
24 Using the Remote Y ou ’ ll use these buttons when you program the r emote. The remote may not operate all models of all brands. Testing the Remote T o determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed, turn a device ON, such as a VCR, point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR1 button.
Using the Remote 25 The front panel illustration below shows a typical front panel layout. The exact look may be differ ent than the front of your monitor . If you use the Channel Block featur e, the front panel no longer pr ovides access to the menus.
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Menus and Fea tures 27 Using the Monitor This section explores the features and menus of your monitor beginning with some information on using menus and control panels. Each menu is then outlined and special features are detailed in order to help you get the most from your monitor .
28 Menus and Fea tures MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu... 0 Go Back AUDIO 1 Mute... 2 Tone Controls... 3 Audio Processor... 4 Speakers... 5 Sound Logic... 0 Go Back A udio Menu Mute Press OK to reduce the monitor ’ s volume to its minimum level.
Menus and Fea tures 29 MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel.. 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu... 0 Go Back Picture Qu alit y Menu Picture Contr ols Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks.
30 Menus and Fea tures MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu... 0 Go Back SCREEN 1 Closed-Caption Display... 2 Closed-Caption Mode... 3 Menu Background Color... 4 Adjust Projection TV.
Menus and Fea tures 31 MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 0 Go Back Channel Menu Signal T ype Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type.
32 Menus and Fea tures MAIN MENU 1 Audio... 2 Picture Quality... 3 Screen... 4 Channel... 5 Set Time... 6 Parental Controls... 7 GUIDE Plus+ Menu 0 Go Back CHANNEL 1 Signal Type... 2 Auto Channel Search ... 3 List and Labels... 4 Autotuning... 0 Go Back MAIN MENU 1 Audio.
Menus and Fea tures 33 P arent al Controls and V -Chip The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your monitor so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls.
34 Menus and Fea tures V -Chip TV Ra ting Limit The V -Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. T o set TV programming limits: 1. Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password.
Menus and Fea tures 35 Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs .
36 Menus and Fea tures Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View . 1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view . 2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating Field.
Menus and Fea tures 37 - - Content - - V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT Rating Status TV-PG View DL S V F V V B VV ^ Press ^/v to view programs with this content for this rating.
38 Menus and Fea tures V -Chip Movie Ra ting Limit Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.
Menus and Fea tures 39 PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit... 2 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit... 3 V - C h i p U n r a t e d P r o g r a m B l o c k . . . 4 Channel Block... 5 Front Panel Block... 6 Lock Parental Controls... 0 Go Back 1 View 2 Block V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS 1 V-Chip TV Rating Limit.
40 Menus and Fea tures STOP P AUSE TV ON OFF AUX DVD PIP SWAP CH CTRL 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 VCR.
Menus and Fea tures 41 Using The A utotuning Fea ture The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the monitor to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your monitor (like a VCR, DVD player , etc.
42 Menus and Fea tures Set the DVD Channel When you set the DVD channel, you ’ re telling the monitor what input channel to tune to when you press the DVD button on the remote. Indicate which input you used to connect a DVD player . If you don ’ t have a DVD player connected to the monitor , skip this step.
Menus and Fea tures 43 12:01 CC VCR1 VID1 Mute SAP PIP 59 Locked 00:00 Sample displays on a Channel Banner . Channel Banner There are several indicators that come up when you press the TV , INFO, PIP or SWAP button. This display is called the Channel Banner .
44 Menus and Fea tures GUIDE PLus + Gold Menu Y ou can access the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu directly by pressing GUIDE on the remote, or by pressing MENU on the remote and then selecting GUIDE Plus Menu.
Menus and Fea tures 45 Getting In & Out of the GUIDE PIus+ Gold System T o enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: • Press GUIDE on the remote. There are three ways to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System: • Press OK to exit the GUIDE Plus+ Gold System and tune to the channel highlighted in the Channel listing.
46 Menus and Fea tures Grid Guide The Grid Guide appears each time you enter the GUIDE Plus+ Gold menu System. It displays the current programming for each channel. The live program is displayed in the video window . • Use the up and down arrows to browse channel listings and CH ^/v to page through listings.
Menus and Fea tures 47 The PIP button on the r emote also toggles the video window between the locked and unlocked state while the GUIDE Plus+ is displayed. Be sure that during the GUIDE Plus+ Gold setup you specified that you have a VCR. If you do not, the RECORD option will not be available.
48 Menus and Fea tures News Menu Selection Sample News Story Schedule Menu Selection Schedule Menu Action Buttons News The News Menu lets you browse current news stories by headline. 1. Press MENU on the remote to highlight the Menu bar . 2. Use the arrows to highlight News.
Menus and Fea tures 49 If you have selected two pr ograms to watch or recor d which begin at the same time or overlap, you will r eceive a time conflict message. The GUIDE Plus+ Gold system will not schedule a conflicting timer , therefore you must choose between the two programs.
50 Menus and Fea tures Ad/Show Information T roubleshooting T r oubles sometimes are caused by simple “ faults ” that you can correct without a service technician. Here ar e a few basic remedies: Program information does not download • Review your setup information and make sure it is corr ect.
51 Reference Good Informa tion to Know This section contains information that you don ’ t have to know to use your monitor , but may want to refer to from time to time. It includes a specification sheet, a troubleshooting section, the limited warranty , an accessories order form and an index.
52 Reference * Specifications are subject to change. † DBX is a registered trademark of Carillon Electronics Corporation. RCA M ul tiMedia Monitor Specifica tions * PICTURE Optimum Contrast Screen ...................................... Y es Picture Power (Watts) .
53 Reference Troubleshooting T roubles sometimes are caused by simple “ faults ” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your monitor , check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
54 Reference Horizontal or diagonal lines on screen • In some cases, the computer and monitor may not be synchronized properly . T o set the cor rect resolution for your monitor you should consult y.
55 Reference GUIDE Plus+ G-LINK cable not working • Check to make sure the cable wand is positioned correctly in front of the IR sensors on the VCR and/or cable box. • GUIDE Plus+ system control of cable box is slower than direct control of the box itself.
56 Reference Radio Interference This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device in accordance with the specifications in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These rules are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation.
57 Reference Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $5.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.
58 Reference Placing an Order T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below .
59 Reference RCA Projection M ul tiMedia Monitor Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. • T wo years for the picture tube.
60 Reference A Adjust Projection TV 30 ANTENNA Button 23 Antenna/Cable In Jack 4 Audio Output 7 Processor 28 Remote Codes 26 Audio Menu 28 Audio Processor 28 Mono 28 Second Audio Program 28 SRS Stereo.
61 Reference O OK Button 22 ON•OFF Button 22 P Parental Controls Channel Block 39 Front Panel Block 39 Locking, Unlocking 39 Menu 33 Picture Mode Settings 12 Position 30 Presets 29 Quality Menu 29 B.
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