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1. LCD Television User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again ASA THOMSON BRAND Important Information CAUTION T This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury Caution To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Product Registration Please fill out
2. Set DVD Ch Input VID 03 Component is connected to the Antenna Cable jack on the bottom panel of the TV and you want the TV to tune to channel 3 or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the remote Reminder make sure the component s Channel 3 4 switch is set to the appropriate channel VID1 Component is connected to the VID1 Video In or S Video In jack on the bottom panel of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a video input channel when you press the corresponding button VID2 Component is connected to the VID2 RGB YPbPr jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a component video input channel when you press the corresponding button Parental Controls YD Parental Control The Parental Control menu allows you to program your TV so that UC children cannot see certain programs channels or use the front panel Canada V Chip controls The Parental Control menu also involves software inside V Chip Unrated Exempt View your TV referred to as V Chip which lets you program your TV so it Front Panel Block won t display certain programs and movies based on violence sex or Channel Block other content you may believe children should not view Once you block programs you or other adults can unblock programs by entering a password to unlock video or enter the password to edit the features in the Parental Control menu By default the software inside your TV is turned off so if you don t want to use
3. LEAD IN WIRE IN GROUND CLAMP TT unt N ANTENNA ques DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 d bane l GROUNDING CONDUCTORS 5 t di NEC SECTION 810 21 lt GROUND CLAMPS ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H This page left intentionally blank Table of Contents Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect mnnncccncccccccconcccnononononcnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn narran nn nrrnrrrrnrennnns 3 Protect Against Power SUID CS asar in 3 Protect Components from Overheating esses eene nnne nnne nnns 3 Important Stand and Base Safety Information sse nnne 3 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference cccccececceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeaaanans 3 Use VCE CCU IOI c A 3 Connection MUS trat NS escasa OE o OST 3 Check Supplied Parts PE e e UU SE OE suns 3 Explanation of Jaks EET 4 Remove the Plate On the Back Panel cccccccscessesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaanaeseeeeeesseeeeneaseeseeeeeeess 6 COnnect I or CADIE arica 6 Choose Your CONC CULO rai Ea Ea aaa EEOAE 6 Connection to AV Components s sssssssssssrsrsssrrrosrrnrrsrrrrrsnnnrrsnnrrennrrennntnrrnnteeennterrnnteennnnnnne 6 Connection to a Personal Computer Pustsnaameneser italian 7 E 8 Put batteries in the remote cccccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneesseeeeeeeeeeeeeaaneesseeeeeeseeeeeeaaeesseeeeeessensenaneeeeeees 8
4. PC Sound Men ata 29 PC Preferences Mella dis 29 PC Information Center coocnccnnnccnnnccnancnanccnncconaronnn conan cnn rro rnnnarnnnnrnnnn RR SNR ARR ron 44 aa rra narnia nnna 30 Chapter 5 Other Information TWOLDIESNO O ANO Pa ETE OLET 31 Care ana Cleaning MH 32 Limited Warranty EET UU E EA EAEE AEE AEE EARNAN 33 Accessory INTOMMATION mt L 35 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch e Turn off the TV and or component s before you connect or disconnect any cables e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV Protect Components from Overheating e Don block ventilation holes on any of the components Arrange the components so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack components e If you place components in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e f you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other components Important Stand and Base Safety Information If a stand or base is used ensure that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pull
5. PETERE MORE na mE Eme 8 Adjust the B SOUEEN NE 8 Mounting the TV to the Wall eeeeeeeeiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeee enne nennen nnn nnn nnn nnn nnn 8 SEE bog T Hi 8 Choose the Menu Language siii 9 Choose SIM cgo C e oe 9 Complete Channel Search neral ion iioeeia 9 eT VIO OU A 10 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Button Descriptions for TV Mode occccocconcccncnnnoncnccncnonononcnnnnononnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnrnrrrrrnnnnn enana nrrnrnrrrnanannnnn 11 Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Mode cccccccoocccnccnnconococcnnonanancnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn nen nnn n nnn 11 Using the INPUT Button o eez n 12 Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ccceceseeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeesseeeeneeneeseees 12 Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote sse nennen 12 Programming tbe Remote screen 12 How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It ccccececceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeenanenaaaaes 13 Remote Control CodeS er 14 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features About the Channel Banner ss cocinado la iaa cie 15 Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature ccccccccconnnnccnnnnccnononcnnnnnonancnnernnnnnnnnanannnnnnnerrnrnnnnnas 15 How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature cooocccccccccccccconnonccnononcnnonnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnn
6. the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Visit the RCA web site at www rca com 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 Inc 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis IN 46290 IN 2004 Thomson Inc o Trademark s Registered TH 0 MI S O N Marca s Registrada s TOCOM 16278150 THOMSON fj
7. Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to control components Lights when you press a valid button on the remote Flickers when a button is pressed and the batteries are low 0 9 Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and password settings directly through the remote control To enter a one digit channel enter a zero first To enter a two digit channel press the two digits and expect a few seconds delay This is if you want to enter a third digit CC Brings up the Closed Caption menu CH or CH Scans up or down through the current channel list Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continue changing channels CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel INFO Brings up the channel banner press again to clear the screen INPUT Toggles through the available input sources VID1 VID2 YPbPr VID2 PC and current channel MENU Brings up the Main menu MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK When in the menu system selects highlighted items ON OFF When in TV mode turns the TV on or off If in another mode VCR or DVD and programmed will turn the component on or off PRESETS Resets the picture settings to factory default for the video input channel you re currently tuned to SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will
8. Themes d Gio DUMMIES You can block programs based on their content Content is Rating TV 14 represented by the D L S V and FV on your screen When you block Status View a content theme for a particular rating you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as well IBN To block program content 1 Determine the content themes you want to block Highlight Rating then press the right arrow to select the age based rating you want to change 3 Press the down arrow button to highlight a particular content theme 4 Press the OK button to change its status to Block In the example to the left you block the language D corresponding with TV 14 The language for TV MA is blocked as well Notes Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Viewing Specific Content Themes 1 Determine the content themes you want to change to View nm 2 Highlight Rating 3 Press the right arrow button to select the rating whose content theme you want to change such as Block next to language L corresponding with TV 14 4 Press the down arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme 5 Press the OK button to change the status back to View Your child would then be able to watch programs with the TV 14 adult language content but not programs with TV MA language
9. V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming intended for adults 18 and older It may contain elements of violence language and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex 14 Viewers 14 and over Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens Violence Guidelines May contain intense scenes of violence Could deal with mature themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion Other Content Guidelines May contain scenes of nudity and or sexual activity There could be frequent use of profanity PG Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children Cunder the age of 8 Parents may consider some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8 13 Violence Guidelines Depictions of conflict and or aggression will be limited and moderate may include physical fantasy or supernatural violence Other Content Guidelines May contain infrequent mild profanity or mildly suggestive language Could also contain brief scenes of nudity G General Audience Programmi
10. Video components to your TV VH976 6 ft 7 95 VH913 12 ft 14 Screw on Cable Attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV The ends screw onto the connectors for a secure connection VH81 3 f 3 95 VH82 6 ft 4 95 Standard Audio Video cable with RCA type phono plugs VH8 2 way Signal Splitter Helps you connect to a second TV or VCR VH47 3 95 Amplified VHF UHF FM Antenna Allows you to easily switch from the antenna signal to cable or satellite easily without disconnecting antenna ANT200 49 95 Surge Protector Provides eight outlets coaxial and telephone line protection Audible alarm for surge failure SCTV4000C 49 95 Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 35 FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Trade Name RCA Model s LCDS2022B Equipment Classification Computer Peripheral Device Responsible Party Thomson Inc 10330 N Meridian St Indianapolis IN 46290 Telephone 580 634 0151 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of
11. content Note Only the content theme status corresponding to TV 14 L language changes to V View Higher rated content themes such as that for TV MA language do not change V Chip Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified rating How to block movie ratings and view movie ratings is explained in the next two sections To access the V Chip Movie Rating menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the MAIN MENU appears 2 Press the down arrow button to select Parental Control 3 Select US V Chip 4 Select V Chip Movie Ratings 20 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features 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 To block movies 1 Highlight the rating that is the lowest rating you don t want the child to watch In the example above you would highlight the rating status button corresponding to PG 13 since the highest rating you want the child to watch is PG 2 Press the OK button to change from View to Block All higher ratings automatically change to Block 3 Ifthe TV is not locked you must lock it so the movie rating limits will take effect Note Some movies may be given a Not Rated NR rating After blocking movie ratings y
12. only one output for audio mono connect it to the L Mono Audio jack on the TV and don t connect the R Audio part of the cable In this case you need to change a setting to hear sound from both speakers Go to the Sound menu highlight Sound Type and then choose Mono e Video In Provides composite video connection The video connector is usually yellow Antenna Cable Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna cable or cable box 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Back Panel VID2 e RGB YPbPr mini D sub 15 pin For connection of components that have RGB or component output jacks CY Pb Pr such as a personal computer HD receiver DVD player or external RGB decoder The RGB YPbPr jack provides excellent picture quality because the video is separated into three signals If your component has Y Pb Pr jacks use the supplied 15 pin D sub to component video cable adapter Connect component video cables to the end of the adapter e Audio In Stereo mini jack Use to obtain sound when a component is connected to the VID2 RGB YPbPr jack Use the supplied 3 5mm mini phone to audio cable adapter Connect audio cables to the end of the adapter e Audio Out Stereo mini jack Use to output the audio of the selected source component connected to this u
13. part of screws the TV 4 Follow the directions that came with your wall mount Set Up Your TV There are several options you might need to set up in order for your TV to work properly Turn on your TV then press the MENU button on your remote control Follow the instructions on the next page 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 1 MAIN MENU tJ Sound Y Parental Control a E Preferences Language English MAIN MENU Setup Auto Channel Search Start Autotuning Channel List Set VID2 Source PC Signal Type Cable Channel List Set VID2 Source PC Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Connections amp Setup Choose the Menu Language Select your preferred language for the menu system 1 From the Main menu press the down arrow button to highlight Preferences then press OK the Preferences menu appears with Language highlighted The default language is English To select French or Spanish press the right arrow button Choose the Signal Type In order for your TV to search for channels you need to make sure your signal type is set correctly Press the MENU button the MAIN MENU appears Press the down arrow button to highlight Setup then press OK the Setup menu appears with Signal Type highlighted The Signal Type option is set to Cable To change t
14. program ratings above a specified age based rating level For example if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV G rating and lower in other words you want the child to watch TV G TV Y7 and TV Y then you need to block out higher ratings G Y7 Sena eens To block programs with higher ratings TV Directed to Children 7 years l l l P 1 First determine the lowest level rating you don t want the child to and older watch All Children 2 Highlight the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch In the example discussed above you would highlight TV PG since the highest rating you want the child to watch is TV G 3 Highlight Status Press the OK button to toggle between View and Block The status for the rating you chose and all higher ratings automatically change to Block 4 Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Control menu Enter a password and if haven t set your password you ll need to re enter the password a second time to confirm 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 up and down arrow buttons to highlight the rating with a status of Bloch 3 Press the OK button to select View Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 19 Using the TV s Features Xo Blocking Specific Content
15. signal is clear Level 1 if the signal has minimal static Level 2 if the signal has some static and Level 3 if the signal has a lot of static Sound Menu 0 Sound The Sound menu lets you adjust audio output To access the Sound menu press MENU on the remote and then select Sound from the Treble i main menu _ S Bass Volume Increases or decreases the volume coming from the TV s Balance speakers T Sound Type Treble Increases or decreases the treble Auto Volume Level L Bass Increases or decreases the bass Balance Press the right arrow button to increase the audio output in the right speaker press the left arrow button to increase the audio output in the left speaker Sound Type Press the right arrow button to scroll through the available audio types which control the way the sound comes through your speakers Mono Stereo and SAP Second Audio Program Note Sound Type is not available for VID2 input channel Mono plays the sound in mono only Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals Use Stereo to split the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio SAP plays the program s audio in a second language if one is available SAP audio is broadcast in mono SAP is also used to broadcast a program s audio with descriptions of the video for the visually impaired Note SAP is not available for input chan
16. the VID2 jacks Connect the supplied 15 pin D sub to component video cable adapter to the RGB YPbPr jack on the back of the TV Then connect component video cables to the adapter and connect the other end to the component video jacks Y Pb Pr on the component Connect the supplied 3 5mm mini phone to audio cable adapter to the Audio In jack on the back of the TV Connect audio cables to the adapter and connect the other end to the Audio Output jacks on the component Note If you connect a component using the VID2 jacks you need to set the VID2 source in the Setup menu Go to page 10 for more information 12V Output RGB YPhPr qim 5 mic a se ss5 INIM A AV component Connection to a Personal Computer Using VID2 Connect a personal computer to the TV using the VID2 RGB YPbPr jack Connect a 15 pin monitor cable to the PC and the other end to the back of the TV Note If you connect a component using the VID2 jacks you need to set the VID2 source in the Setup menu Go to page 10 for more information The maximum panel resolution is 800 x 600 Be sure to set your PC to this monitor output setting 12V Output cane e VID2 mic Audio In Audio Out Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 7 Connections amp Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the cord from the power adapter into the 19V DC In Power jack on the botto
17. to the TV 1 Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON 2 Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source and view the component 3 To return to the previous channel continue pressing INPUT Programming the Remote to DD onsoF Operate Other Components and VCR bores buttons The universal remote can be programmed to operate most brands of remote controllable components The remote is already programmed to operate most RCA GE and Proscan components Notes The TV button can t be programmed on this remote CLEAR The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models button mm of components It also may not operate all functions of the remote that came with your component Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote To determine whether the universal remote needs to be programmed for your component turn the component ON For example to REVERSE program the remote for a VCR turn on the VCR Point the remote at e NES the VCR and press the VCR button Then press ONeOFF or CH 5 d PLAY a STOP channel up or CH channel down to see if the VCR responds to uttons button the remote commands If the component does not respond the remote needs to be programmed You ll use these buttons when you program the remote Programming the Remote There are two ways to program the remote control e automatic code search e direct entry 12 Graphics contained
18. within this publication are for representation only 21 Using the TV s Features V Chip Unrated Exempt Block The V Chip Unrated Exempt option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed Unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs emergency bulletins public announcements and programs without ratings The V Chip Unrated Exempt option applies to both US and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E View All unrated programs are available Block All unrated programs are not available Note You must remember to lock Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Press the down arrow to highlight V Chip Unrated Exempt Then press the right arrow to toggle between View and Block Front Panel Block Selecting this option lets you block disable or unblock enable the TV s front panel buttons The remote still tunes to any channel Front Panel Block can e Keep children from watching TV when the parent is not present e Keep young children from playing with the buttons on the TV When using this as a Parental Control method you should remove access to any remote that is capable of operating the television while you have the front panel blocked Don t forget to lock the TV after you disable Front Panel Block box has check mark If you do not the front panel block will not take effect Note If power to the TV is lost fo
19. within this publication are for representation only Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Using Automatic Code Search The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of your components If you want to stop the automatic code search without programming any of your components press CLEAR until the indicator on the remote turns off 1 Turn on the component you want to operate VCR or DVD player 2 Press and hold the component button you want to program VCR or DVD While holding the component button press and hold ONeOFF until the indicator on the remote turns on then release both buttons 3 Point the remote at the component Press and release PLAY the indicator light on the remote flashes The remote is searching for the correct code to program When the indicator stops flashing after about 5 seconds press PLAY again to tell the remote to search the next set of codes Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or the indicator light on the remote turns off If the indicator light turns off then all the codes for that particular component have been tested once If the component does not turn off then the remote can t be programmed to operate that component Note Each time you press PLAY the remote sends about 10 sets of codes Therefore you might have to press the PLAY button up to 20 times If the component you want to operate does turn off 1 Press and release REVERSE then wai
20. wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV If the TV turns on check the remote control solutions on page 32 The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Control menu and press OK box won t have check mark Buttons don t work If you re using the remote control press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode The front panel controls may be locked disabled Use the remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Parental Control menu and press OK box won t have check mark Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in Turn the TV on and try again TV turns off unexpectedly Sleep timer might have been activated Go to page 28 for instructions Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge Wait 30 seconds and then turn on again If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low Unplug TV Wait five minutes Plug it in again Blank screen Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on Try another channel Sound problems picture okay Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound If using S Video or Y Pb Pr remember to also connect the components left and right audio output jacks to the TV
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23. TV e If you forget your password you can reset it Make sure no menus are displayed on screen simultaneously press and hold VOL on the TV s side panel and the OK button on the remote for approximately 10 seconds Enter a new password next time you access the Lock Parental Controls menu The V Chip won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie was given an NR Not Rated status After you block movie ratings you must unlock NR separately in order to view movies with an NR rating Care and Cleaning CAUTION Turn OFF your TV before cleaning You can clean the TV as required using a soft lint free cloth Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation The TV s screen may be cleaned with a soft lint free cloth as well Take care not to scratch or mar the screen If necessary you may use a cloth dampened with warm water Never use strong cleaning agents such as ammonia based cleaners or abrasive powder These types of cleaners will damage the TV While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV Also never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV 32 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty c
24. VE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER THOMSON INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to warranty Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States This warranty does not apply See your dealer for warranty information Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this warranty Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser 34 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 5 Accessory Information Other Information Below are accessories available to compliment your product Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are subject t
25. a IRSE A Ee 3011 3012 INT ASTIAV OX QT H 3003 A TROU EUER 3004 arre a T aaa 3013 o oed a E ee 3003 3019 3021 3022 o A O 3005 A RR TET 3000 RCA Jv 3000 3001 vo UI 3025 Sany RR O O E T D or ceerenenc ne oe mcm etre 3014 O Mme aM MEINEN RENI 3006 3015 3016 ToS cerco cetus sath E DN E MEUS E 3007 3017 3020 STIL ENTE 3018 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features About the Channel Banner The Channel Banner appears when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen left to right and top to bottom Other displays that are not described here are self explanatory The icons change appearance to show the item s status or availability 8 Displays the current channel you are watching or input you are Y tuned to Commercial Skip Timer 00 00 30 Mute Icon Displayed when you mute the sound Sleep Timer 01 30 Parental Controls Lock Icon Displayed when Parental Controls are locked Commercial Skip Timer 00 00 50 Corresponds to the SKIP button Shows the amount of time left before the TV switches back to the previous channel Sleep Timer 01 30 Displays the amount of time remaining before the TV turns off if you have set the sleep timer Why You Should Use the Autotuning Feature The autotuning fe
26. ab and pull out the back plate carefully When you are finished connecting a component to the jacks replace the plate Connect Your Cable Connect your cable or antenna to the Antenna Cable jack on the bottom panel of the TV using a coaxial cable VID S Video In r Audio In Video In R L mono Antenna Cable E f f OR OFF AIR ANTENNA Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your television depending on the components you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve The following are examples of some ways to connect your TV Choose the connection which is best for you Connection to AV Components Using VID1 Connect a component such as a VCR DVD player or Satellite Receiver to the TV using the VIDI jacks Connect an S Video cable to the S Video In jack at the bottom panel of the TV and to the S Video Out Jack on the component Then connect audio cables to the Audio In L mono and R jacks on the bottom panel of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the component Note If the component you are connecting only has a Video Jack connect the component to the TV s Video In jack using a video cable VID1 r Audio In 4 Video In L mono AV component 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Using VID2 Connect a component such as a DVD player or digital cable box to the TV using
27. aption Mode Choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information If you are unsure of the differences among the modes you may prefer to leave the closed captioned mode set to CC1 which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area CC Displays information at any position on the screen It overlays the text on top of the picture as it is received Text Displays information at one particular position such as the bottom third of the screen You cannot see the picture underneath the text You can choose between eight closed caption modes or sources eCC1 and Text1 are the primary caption and text services The captioning or text is displayed in the same language as the program s dialog eCC3 and Text3 serve as the preferred data channels The captioning or text is often a secondary language translation simplified English or displayed at a slower rate e CC2 and CC and Text2 and Text4 are rarely available and broadcasters use them only in special conditions such as when CC1 and CC3 are not available or Text1 and Text3 are not available Menu Time out Set how long you want the menus to appear on screen starting at 10 seconds up to 180 seconds Menu Position Select where you want the menu to appear on the TV Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 27 Using the Menu System Menu Background Select the appearance of menu background Opaq
28. ature tunes the TV to the correct channel for different components you have connected to your TV like a VCR or DVD Player When you set up autotuning in the menu system you don t have to remember to change your TV to channel 3 for example when you want to watch the tape in your VCR How to Set Up the Autotuning Feature The way you set up the autotuning feature in the TV s menu corresponds to the component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component connected to your TV When you set up autotuning you re telling the TV what channel to tune to when you press the VCR or DVD button on the remote control Press MENU the MAIN MENU appears Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control Highlight Autotuning and press OK ps e E Choose which channel you want to set Set VCR Cb Input Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR button Set DVD Cb Input Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button 5 Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you have the component connected to this TV The choices and a brief explanation follow Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 15 Using the TV s Features N A Choose this if you don t have this particular component connected to the TV or if you don t want the TV to automatically tune to the correct channel when you re using this component
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30. d for each input If an option within a menu isn t available for an input it will be noted If you connect a PC to the TV use the PC MAIN MENU to make changes or view Picture Quality Picture Size Sound Preferences or Information Center menu To access the PC MAIN MENU 1 Press the INPUT button until the PC Input selection appears 2 Press the MENU button the PC MAIN MENU appears 3 Use the arrow buttons left right up down to move through the menu items 4 Press the OK button or right arrow button to select a highlighted item in the menu Exiting a menu There are two ways to exit a menu e Press MENU until on screen menus disappear e Press CLEAR The on screen displays are cleared from the screen and you return to TV viewing Controls Controls let you adjust the default settings of your TV You can choose a setting enter a number or adjust a level such as tint or brightness There are four types of controls sliders choice lists check boxes icon selections numeric entries and option lists Sliders Sliders are used to select a specific point of a control that has continuous levels To make adjustments 1 Press the up or down arrow button to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust 2 Press the left or right arrow button to adjust the indicator on the slider Chapter 4 Using the Nienu System ILL NENNEN Choice Lists Check boxes allow you to turn on or off an option An ic
31. der 14 Parents are strongly urged to exercise greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children under the age of 14 watch unattended This program contains one or more of the following content themes intensely suggestive dialogue D strong coarse language L intense sexual situations S or intense violence V TV PG Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual situations S or moderate violence V TV G General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no sexual dialogue D or situations S no strong language L and little or no violence V TV Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older Designed for children ages 7 and above It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between make believe and reality Themes and elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence FV or comedic violence or may frighten children under the age of 7 TV Y All Children Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience including children from ages 2 6 It is not expected to frighten younger children Canadian English
32. ed off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed separately Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack Use Indirect Light Don place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting Connection Illustrations The components used in the connection illustrations are for representation only The input jacks and the output jacks on the back of your components VCR DVD player etc might look different than those illustrated Check Supplied Parts Check that the following parts were packed with your product 3 5mm mini phone 2 AAA batteries to audio cable adapter use with the Audio In or Powercord Audio Out jack not the headphone Jack 15 pin D sub to component video cable adapter use with the Remote Control RGB YPbPr jack AC Power adapter Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 3 Connections amp Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks and cables you might use to make connections There are several ways to connect components to your TV Different jacks and cables provide a different level of perfor
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34. he option to Antenna press the right arrow button Complete Channel Search To search for all channels viewable through your antenna or cable TV system i From the Setup menu press the down arrow button to highlight Auto Channel Search Press the right arrow button to begin the channel search Note Depending on the number of channels you receive it may take several minutes for the channel search to finish Connections amp Setup Set VID2 Source tr Setup If you have a component connected to the VID2 jacks on the TV you Signal Type Cable need to set the VID2 source Auto Channel Search _ Start 1 From the Setup menu press the down arrow button to highlight Autotuning Set VID2 Source Channel List 2 Press the right arrow button to select Y Pb Pr if your component connected to VID2 has Y Pb Pr jacks or select PC if connected to ape 10 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Indicator PLAY 7 STOP gt x OPEN CLOSE ZOOM SEARCH Tip To turn off most RCA GE and Proscan components that are connected to the TV press ON OFF twice within two seconds This feature only works with most RCA GE and Proscan products Button Descriptions for TV Mode Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu controls
35. m panel of the TV Then connect the end of the power cord into the other end of the power adapter Plug the end of the power cord into an appropriate wall outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch Put batteries in the remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down on and sliding off the cover e Insert 2 fresh AAA batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly e Replace the cover Turn on the TV Press TV on the remote or press POWER on the TV s side panel Note Pressing the TV button turns on the TV and puts the remote into TV mode TV mode means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV s functions Adjust the TV Screen The TV s screen is adjustable simply by pushing on the top front part of the screen while your other hand holds the base of the TV Mounting the TV to the Wall Wall mount Your LCD TV can be mounted to the wall using a compatible VESA holes 100 wall mount which can be purchased at most electronic stores To mount the LCD TV you must first remove the stand 1 Remove the four screws on either end of the bottom back panel 2 Carefully lift up on the monitor until it slides out of place from the stand R h AMOYE THESE Attach the wall mount to the four holes on the back middle
36. mance It s important to remember the different degrees of picture improvement for comparison The RGB YPbPr component jack is considered an excellent improvement S Video and Video composite jacks are considered very good while the Antenna Cable connection is good Back Panel Al sos VID2 Side Panel Audio In Audio Out 19V DC VID1 Antenna Cable Power In S Video In r Audio In 4 Video In R L mono Bottom Panel view from back starting from left Bottom Panel 19V DC Power In Connect the power adapter cord to this jack to give the TV power VID1 e S Video In The S Video super video jack provides better picture quality than the regular video jack because the color chrominance also called chroma part of the signal is separated from the black and white Iuminance part of the picture If a component you re connecting to your TV like a DVD player has an S VIDEO jack connect the DVD player to the TV with an S Video cable not provided for better quality picture Note Remember to connect the left and right audio cables to the VID1 Audio In jacks because the S Video cable carries only the picture signal not the sound e Audio InR Provides right audio connection The right audio connector is usually red e Audio In L mono Provides left audio connection The left audio connector is usually white Note If your component has
37. nels Mute Press the right arrow button to turn on or off the volume to the TV speakers Auto Volume Level Turn on this feature to reduce blasts in volume during commercial breaks to create more consistent audio output 26 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Parental Control Menu Using the Nienu System The Parental Control menu was explained in Chapter 3 Go to page 16 for more information Closed Caption Menu Time out 10 Seconds Menu Position HAGA DOLL Ne a Menu Background Opaque Sleep Timer Chapter 4 30 Minutes Preferences Menu Language Select your preferred language for the menus Closed Caption only available for TV video input channel Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable The closed caption options are Closed Caption Setting Choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen On Captioning information always appears when available Off No captioning information displayed On When Mute Displays captioning information when available whenever the TV s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Closed C
38. ng considered acceptable for all ages groups While not designed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 17 Using the TV s Features C8 Children 8 and Older Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own Violence Guidelines Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred acceptable or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent discreet of low intensity and will show the consequences of the acts Other Content Guidelines There will be no profanity nudity or sexual content C Children Programming intended for children under age 8 Violence Guidelines Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children s sense of security and well being There will be no realistic scenes of violence Depictions of aggressive behaviour will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clea
39. nit to an AV amplifier or similar component Use the supplied 3 5mm mini phone to audio cable adapter Connect audio cables to the end of the adapter Side Panel e Headphone Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the TV Note When you plug in headphones the TV s internal speakers are automatically turned off If you can t locate your remote you can use the side panel of your TV to operate many of the TV s features MENU Brings up the Main menu When the menu system is displayed pressing MENU selects highlighted items VOL gt Increases the volume In the menu system it points right to items and adjusts menu controls VOL4 Decreases the volume In the menu system it points left to items and adjusts menu controls CH Scans up through the current channel list In the menu system it points down to items and adjusts menu controls CHw Scans down through the channel list In the menu system it points up to items and adjusts menu controls POWER Turns the TV on and off Note If you use the Front Panel Block feature the front panel buttons no longer provide access to the menus Go to Chapter 3 for more information Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 5 Connections amp Setup A Remove the Plate On the Back Panel You need to remove the plate on the back panel in order to use the jacks As the picture to the left shows push down on the t
40. nnnnannnnrrnnrnrrnnnnnnnns 15 cs Me ia a a aa aa a a a 16 EA AP Az ee 16 E A _E A A 17 Canadian English V Chip Rating System eones i 17 Canadian French V Chip Rating System sgeisiescis osasesssenecestosnasesuiaesesdxeusanaedasensveaverpexescactseneedeedee 18 MCAT TY Ratings ceecenesnencccsadtennnaaractesacasiexagesttcncersidesuianstciateiecoscee teatedatenatoreccnsecaessiastnieattcessius 18 Blocking Specific Content Themes esses enne nennen nennen nnn nnn nnn nnns 20 VIEWING Specific Content Themes satan camita 20 V Chip Movie Rating Limit ssicesantncentenacedssysanccsenenteneedenandesanertcine cosgciesvaduteasenese2ouenevsdpeecanecosa cas 20 Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings scaricare 21 Y Chip Unrated Exempt BOC etario opi 22 Front Panel An A AI A iets ciovinvertars 22 A A A HR 22 Lock Unlock Parental Controls avricaiiecosiinc idiota ieienaina n 23 Adgituotial FeSEUF OS cuna 23 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Using the TV s Menu System Menus On screen Help and Control Panels 111 eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eee eeee nennen 24 Ue MEMU EN ERE A 24 CODO unas aaa 24 Petre Rt ee E E a E EEE EEE 25 SOU MEMU amaia 26 Parental Control Menu eund b DROVE KU Aa 27 Preferences Menu PR TRTERNETRREE 27 SEUD MENU mee PPP 28 PC Picture Quality MOTHU u uecssicced oni ndne ca aeree uaa ocvwim iconic ara one DR Id 28 PE Picture Size Men toscana oido oasis 29
41. o availability A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering and we are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state county and locality to which the merchandise is being sent How to Order To 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 page 1 800 338 0376 Some of these accessories area also available on line at www rca com accessories Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed RCR311TBM2 260605 24 99 15 pin D sub to component cable adapter Connect to the RGB YPbPr jack 3 5mm mini phone to audio cable adapter Connect to the VID2 Audio In or Audio Out jack Component Video Cables Connect to the 15 pin D sub to component cable adapter and connect the other end to Y Pr Pb jacks DT6DC 6 ft 24 95 DT12DC 12 ft 34 95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Audio Video Cable A triple gold tipped cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of stereo components VH84 6 ft 9 95 S Video Cable Has multi pin connectors on each end for connecting S
42. oes not cover e Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage e Adjustment of customer controls e Damage from misuse or neglect e lt A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e Batteries e Units purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Shipping damage if the unit was not packed and shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson e Customer Instruction Your Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your unit Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Product Registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on line at www rca com It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage Limitation of Warranty e THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 33 Other Information REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSI
43. on selection Check Box lets you select only one option in a choice list Menu Position 9G 9 O E 9 A F Icon Selections Press the left or right arrow button or press OK to select an icon selection or turn on or off an option Numeric Entries Numeric entry fields are used to enter numbers and passwords Use Enter Password the number buttons on the remote to enter the information 1 Use the up or down arrow button to highlight the field 2 Use the number buttons to enter information Option Lists An option list cycles through at least two or more choices Press OK to select the next entry in the choice field Picture Menu 3 Picture The Picture menu options apply to the video for the main TV and Brightness mm video input selections The Picture menu displays five slider controls Contrast for adjusting the way the picture looks A 5 Color Saturation CATA EE Menu Background Opaque 3 To access the Picture menu 1 Press MENU on the remote control the MAIN MENU appears olor Warmth Cool 2 Press the down arrow button on the remote control to highlight Picture and then press OK The following menu options appear Advanced Picture Settings and are described in order on the following pages Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Color Saturation Adjusts the richne
44. on the TV s side panel and the OK button on the remote for approximately 10 seconds Enter a new password next time you access the Lock Parental Controls menu Additional Features There are additional features available through the menu system such as e Picture adjustments for each video input e Sound adjustments e Backlight adjustment e Black level adjustment e Noise reduction e Film Mode 3 2 Reverse Pulldown e Sleep Timer Go to the next chapter for more details Chapter 3 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 23 Chapter 4 Using the Nenu System Menus On screen Help and Control Panels This section explores menus of your TV beginning with some information on using menus and control panels Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV The Parental Control menu is discussed in the Features chapter MAIN MENU MAIN MENU i Picture Size 24 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only The first menu you see when you press the MENU button on the remote is called the MAIN MENU To access the MAIN MENU 1 Press the MENU button the MAIN MENU appears 2 Use the arrow buttons left right up down to move through the menu items 3 Press the OK button or right arrow button to select a highlighted item in the menu Note The Picture Sound Parental Control and Preferences menus are available and can be customize
45. ou must unlock NR separately in order to view movies with an NR rating Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View 1 Highlight the rating you want to view 2 Press the OK button to change the button from Block to View For example if movies with a rating of PG 13 and higher are blocked you can change the rating status corresponding with NC 17 Your child would then be able to watch all movies with a G PG and NC 17 Rating 3 Exit the screen and be sure the TV is locked gt French Rati Blocking Canadian V Chip Ratings renc angs y If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V Chip by ratings only When you block a particular rating Rating 18 View you automatically block the higher rated programs as well Rating 16 View To block Canadian English and French program ratings Rating 13 lew Rating 8 Rating G 1 Select Canada V Chip from the Parental Control menu 2 Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press OK 3 Determine the rating you want to block 4 Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you want to change 5 Press the OK button to change its status to Block All ratings above Wo English Ratings the one you selected change to Block Rating 14 View Rating PG Rating G Rating C8 iew Rating C View Chapter 3 Graphics contained
46. overs e Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e year from date of purchase Unit exchange which includes parts and labor e The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm whichever comes first What we will do within one year Exchange the unit with a new or at our option refurbished unit After one year Provide you with a new or at our option a refurbished unit The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product s warranty period There is a flat exchange charge to replace a defective unit This charge covers shipping and handling we don t don t do repairs How you get service e Call 1 580 634 0182 and have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information may be on the back or on the bottom of your unit e lt A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone e If the representative determines that you should receive a replacement unit you will be provided with a Service Request SR number and return instructions No returns will be accepted without the SR number e Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service For rental firms proof of first rental is also required What your warranty d
47. r more than an hour the buttons become unblocked To temporarily override front panel block make sure no menus are displayed on screen Simultaneously press and hold the MENU button on the TV s side panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 10 seconds Channel Block Selecting this option lets you decide the channels you want to block Use the number buttons to enter the channel you want to view or block then press OK If the Block box doesn t have a check mark the selected channel is viewable If the box has a check mark and you tune to a blocked channel you need to enter a password to view the channel Don t forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel Block If you don t lock Parental Controls the channel block will not take effect 22 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features Lock Unlock Parental Controls Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings 1 From the Parental Control menu press the down arrow button to highlight Lock Parental Controls 2 Press the OK button to activate the lock setting Enter a password To unlock Parental Controls follow these same steps If you do not Lock Parental Controls none of the settings for V Chip will take effect If you forget your password you can reset it Make sure no menus are displayed on screen Simultaneously press and hold VOL lt
48. rly imaginary comedic or unrealistic in nature Other Content Guidelines There will be no offensive language nudity or sexual content Canadian French V Chip Rating System 18 Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 13 Viewers 13 and over Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more scenes that are violent enough to affect them Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13 8 Viewers 8 and over Not recommended for young children This program is suitable for most audiences but it contains mild or occasional violence that could upset young children Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore recommended for young children under the age of 8 who do not distinguish between reality and imagination G General Audience This program is suitable for audiences of all ages It contains no violence or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is presented in a humorous manner as a caricature or in an unrealistic way V Chip TV Ratings WWD Parental Control p g US The V Chip TV Rating lets you decide which TV programs can and cannot be viewed To se
49. s convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufac turer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over a ua 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See following example Ne ANTENNA
50. s AUDIO jacks Make sure the Volume option in the Sound menu is turned up Make sure headphones aren t connected to the headphones jack If sound is only coming from one speaker you might have only connected the mono cable to the L mono jack Go to the Sound menu highlight Sound Type and then choose Mono Can t select certain channel Channel may be blocked or not approved through the V Chip If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR Noisy stereo reception May be a weak station Access the SOUND menu highlight Sound Type and then choose Mono Picture is purple If you are using the VID2 jack make sure the Set VID2 Source in the Setup menu is set correctly Chapter 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 31 Other Information No picture no sound but TV is on e Maybe the signal type is set wrong Go to page 28 for detailed instructions e The channel might be blank change channels e If you re watching your VCR and it s connected with coaxial cable to the Antenna Cable jack tune the TV to channel 3 or 4 whichever channel is selected on the 3 4 switch on the back of your VCR Also check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR e DPMS might be turned on Go to page 29 for more instructions If DPMS is turned on and you re in VID2 PC Inpu
51. ss of color Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture Note Sharpness for Component video RGB YPbPr only adjusts up to four levels Color Warmth Automatically adjusts the color temperature of the picture Press the right arrow button to scroll through the color adjustments Coo for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors Reset Resets all picture settings to their original factory settings Highlight Reset and press OK for 5 seconds to reset picture settings Chapter 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 25 Using the Nienu System Advanced Picture Settings 3 Adv Picture Settings Black Level Adjusts the amount of light the picture emits for the darkest areas of an image Select O JRE when the dark colors appear too dark select 7 5 IRE to enhance the dark contrast in the picture Backlight Adjust Normal Film Mode O E VERY Backlight Adjust Press the right arrow button to scroll through the adjustments to the TV screen depending on room lighting Soft Normal and Bright Film Mode Also known as 3 2 Reverse Pulldown Detects and converts film content for better display with minimal artifacts If you re watching a movie turn on box has check mark Noise Reduction Reduces the picture static or any type of interference Select None if the
52. st highlight n List and press the right arrow button to select Yes If you ve entered a channel you want to delete from the channel list press the right arrow button to select Vo Set VID2 Source If you have a component connected to the VID2 RGB YPbPr jack press the right arrow button to choose which jacks is using Y Pb Pr or PC Note If you have a DVD connected for example to the TV s RGB YPbPr and you connect a PC you need to change the Set VID2 Source to PC PC Picture Quality Menu To access these menus press the INPUT button on your remote until VID2 PC appears on screen Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Color Warmth Press the right arrow button to scroll through the color adjustments Coo for a more blue palette of picture colors Normal and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors 28 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 4 Ec Picture Size Phase Adjustment A Sync Adjustment 0 Sound Treble Bass Balance CT Mute m DPMS Menu Time out 10 Seconds eue MM me dal v ML oo Menu Background Opaque Sleep Timer 30 Minutes Backlight Bright Chapter 4 Using the Menu System PC Picture Size Menu Auto Adjustment Adjusts the position of the picture automatically H Position Horizontal Position Adjusts the picture s position lef
53. t make sure the cable to the RGB YPbPr jack is connected Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try using the advanced picture settings to improve the picture Go to page 26 for more instructions Black box appears on the screen e Closed caption might be on Check Closed Caption in the Preferences menu Go to page 27 for more instructions The Remote Control Doesn t Work e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component Make sure there is a clear path e Maybe the remote isn t aimed directly at the component DVD TV VCR that you re trying to operate e Maybe remote is not in TV Mode Press the TV button so remote will control TV e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote Note if you remove the batteries you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components e You might need to reset the remote remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60 seconds Release the 1 button replace the batteries and Gf necessary program the remote again Problems with V Chip Parental Controls The rating limits don t work e You must activate the settings Go to the MAIN MENU press MENU on your remote select Parental Control highlight and turn on Lock Parental Controls box has check mark I don t remember my password and want to unlock the
54. t 2 seconds Repeat this step until the device turns back ON 2 To finish press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off Using Direct Entry 1 Turn on the component to be programmed 2 Look up the brand and code number s for the component on the code list in this section 3 Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote 4 Enter the code from the remote control code list on the following pages If the indicator flashes you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn t programmable 5 Release the component button 6 Point the remote at the component Press ON OFF to see if the component responds to the command If it doesn t try pressing the component button and then ONeOFF again e f you get no response repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand until the component responds to the remote commands e If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work try the automatic code search method If automatic code search doesn t find the code the remote is not compatible with your component How to Use the Remote After You ve Programmed It Because this universal remote can operate several different components it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons For example if you want the remote to operate the TV you would press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode before you could operate the TV 1 Press the appropria
55. t TV programming limits Yo US V Chip 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main menu If Parental Control has previously been locked you must enter your password a EGER e 2 Highlight and select US V Chip bo V Chip TV Ratings 3 Press OK to select V Chip TV Ratings 4 Once you get to the V Chip TV Ratings screen use the arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block Proceed to the next sections for more details about how to change the status of TV program limits Status View V View 18 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features The V Chip Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the V Chip TV Ratings screen IO v chip TV Ratings PP Lets you select the age based rating Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit you want to block or view above is View or Block Content Status Fields Lets you select which content themes Content Themes Lists the content themes you to view for the selected rating and can block or view whether the status of the content theme is currently View or Block Rating Settings Area Lets you see the current block view state of age based ratings and associated content Hierarchy of Age Based Ratings Blocking Age Based Ratings You can automatically block all
56. t or right V Position Vertical Position Adjusts the picture s position upward or downward Phase Adjustment Adjust the picture if there is flicker of screen letters color misalignment or blurring Sync Adjustment Adjust the picture if there is letter breakup noise or shimmering PC Sound Menu Volume Increases or decreases the volume coming from the TV s speakers Treble Increases or decreases the treble Bass Increases or decreases the bass Balance Press the right arrow to increase the audio output in the right speaker press the left arrow to increase the audio output in the left speaker Mute Press the right arrow to turn on or off the volume to the TV speakers PC Preferences Menu Language Select your preferred language for the menus DPMS Digital Power Management System If no signal from the RGB YPbPr jack is detected for 10 seconds puts the TV in power save mode Menu Time out Set how long you want the menus to appear on screen starting at 10 seconds and goes up to 180 seconds Menu Position Select where you want the on screen menus to appear on the TV Menu Background Select the appearance of menu background Opaque for a solid background Translucent for a see through background Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given time Press the right arrow to add 30 minutes to the clock up to two and a half hours Backlight Press the right arrow button to scroll through the adjus
57. te component button DVD TV VCR to set the remote to operate the component 2 Press ON OFF to turn the component ON or OFF 3 Use the remote buttons that apply to that component Note If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens the remote is probably in the wrong mode You must press the component button that matches the component you want to operate i e if you want to operate the VCR press VCR on the remote control to put the remote in VCR mode Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 13 Using the Remote Control Remote Control Codes VCR Codes Programmable for VCR button 7 00 90h EO RO ong o ttum ee RCT TO RTC M IUE UM A Ed ICE 2132 T VUE A o RR 2026 AIKO scc MEM CIIM m E MM Dd 2027 T SL NNNM RTT 2026 C E HMM 2003 2004 2005 2007 2008 2111 2112 2113 O vcated E tnn OMNE 2021 A HQ 2013 Audio T AA dovete dae rptu tetas EN ptem EPUM UT air a NE 2009 2010 AUdIOVOX ME E a T T TT 2014 A A 2011 Beaumaik aa 2015 E eee a EE OEE eC eT en see ae Ee ee M EE 2012 2025 8 c mHC 2014 Cad scene HE MM RM DECEM DI PM E 2013 2014 2015 2016 T P H H 2017 2018 2019 CANON NR A 2021 2022 2114 Capena a n E E E E O E E E EN 2020 2110 CANE e 0 TI 2062 A 2027 2061 CUCA rd 2013 2014 T O AELE A E AEE abo eats E N EEE EUREN 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2
58. the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For U S customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www rca com productregistration Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone Important Information Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth ee ewe YS Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug
59. this feature you can just ignore it Lock Parental Controls How V Chip Works The V Chip software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the software the program s age based rating TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes CViolence V Adult Language L etc If you have blocked the rating and or content themes that the program contains and the TV is locked and you tune to a program whose rating exceeds the rating limit you set you will receive a message telling you that the program is not approved for viewing Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes so programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating and the TV is locked You can also block out programs that have been given a rating of Not Rated and programs that are considered unrated The TV age based ratings and content themes you can block are listed on the next page 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Chapter 3 Using the TV s Features US V Chip Rating System TV MA Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes crude indecent language L explicit sexual activity S or graphic violence CV TV 14 Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children un
60. tments to the TV screen depending on room lighting Soft Normal and Bright Reset Resets all picture quality controls to their original factory settings Highlight Reset and press OK for 5 seconds to reset picture settings Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 29 Using the Menu System PC Information Center D Information Center Provides information if a PC is connected to the TV 30 Signal Information Resolution Displays the resolution of the PC Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only V Frequency Displays the vertical frequency of the PC H Frequency Displays the horizontal frequency of the PC Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list Note for U S customers If you prefer we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation For details about this service call 1 888 206 3359 For additional assistance while using your RCA product please visit www rca com customersupport TV Problems TV won t turn on Press the TV button Make sure the TV is plugged in Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else Something might be
61. ue for a solid background Translucent for a see through background Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given time Press the right arrow button to add 30 minutes to the clock up to two and a half hours Auto Channel Search Start Autotuning Channel List Set VID2 Source pom Ss Channel List In List Yes Contrast Color Warmth Cool Setup Menu Signal Type Press the left or right arrow button to select the signal your TV is receiving Choose Cable if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals Choose Antenna if you are currently using an off air antenna for TV signals Auto Channel Search Searches for channels the signal is receiving and stores them in the TV s channel list Go to page 9 for more information Autotuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct video input channel when you press a component button VCR or DVD on the remote Go to Chapter 3 for details about the autotuning feature Channel List Allows you to enter channels you want to delete or add to your channel list Channel number Use the number buttons to enter the channel number To enter a one digit channel enter two zeros first To enter a two digit channel enter one zero first For example if you want to add channel 7 to your list press the number 0 0 then press 7 In List If you ve entered a channel you want to add to the channel li
62. wait 30 seconds before returning to the original channel Press repeatedly to add more time TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode Also displays current status VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes AGAIN In DVD mode replays the last several seconds of the title you re playing ANTENNA In VCR mode functions as a TV VCR button Chapter 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 11 Using the Remote Control DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and if auto tuning is enabled will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel Also used with the ONeOFF button to turn on other compatible DVD players GUIDE If you re operating another component that has an on screen program guide this button accesses the on screen guide OPEN CLOSE In DVD mode opens or closes the DVD disc tray REVERSE PLAY FORWARD RECORD STOP PAUSE If programmed provides transport control for some remote controllable VCRs or DVD players SEARCH In VCR mode accesses Index Search feature SPEED In VCR mode selects a recording speed VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode and if auto tuning is enabled will turn on the TV and tune to the correct video input channel ZOOM In DVD mode zooms in on the picture Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and view components you have connected

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