RCA J13804CL User's Manual
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1. Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges e Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet e Turn off the TV and or device before you connect or disconnect any cables e Using a surge protector can help prevent damage to your TV from electrical power surges In case of lightning unplug your TV e Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1 Protect Devices from Overheating e Don t block ventilation holes on any of the devices Arrange the devices so that air can circulate freely e Don t stack devices e If you place devices in a stand make sure you allow adequate ventilation e If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier place it on the top shelf so the heated air from it won t flow around other devices Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference e Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack e If you place devices above the TV route all cables down the side of the back of the TV instead of straight down the middle of the TV e If your antenna uses 300 ohm twin lead cables do not coil the cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Use Indirect Light Don t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting 4 Grapbics contained witbin tbis publ2. Using the TV s Menu System Closed Caption 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 Press the Vol button to toggle among the choices below CLOSED CAPTION The following Closed Caption options are available for analog signals Go back CC Display Choose the way closed captioning information is CC Display On shown on the screen Analog CC CC1 Off No captioning information displayed CLOSED CAPTION menu for analog On Captioning information appears when available signals Muted On Displays captioning information when available whenever the sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted Analog Closed Caption 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 CC7 which displays text of the program in the primary language in your area CLOSED CAPTION The following Closed Caption options are available for digital signals Go back CC Display Choose the way closed captioning information is CC Display On shown on the screen CC Type Service1 Off No c
3. REA User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Find Inside e Connecting e Parental Controls page 10 J13804CI J13805CL STANDARD DEFINITION TELEVISION WWW rca com television Important Information CAUTION E This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts When servicing RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN use only identical replacement parts 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 This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside This symbol indicates important instructions the product that presents a risk of electric shock or accompanying the product personal injury Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for WARNING its proper operating voltage 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 Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for objects filled with liquids such as extended perio
4. No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved through Parental Controls No picture no sound but TV is onl e Maybe the Source Type is set wrong Go to page 15 for more instructions Sound okay picture poor analog channels only e Check your connections Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks e Try adjusting the Sbarpness menu item to improve weak signals Go to page 15 for more instructions Black box appears on the screen e Closed caption might be on Check this setting in the SETUP menu Go to page 15 for more instructions 20 Chapter 4 Other Information Problems with Parental Control Can t select a certain channel e The channel may be blocked or not approved through parental control settings The rating limits don t work e You must set Master Enable to lock OD Go to page 19 for instructions don t remember my password and want to unlock the TV e If you forget your password you can reset it Make sure the TV is off Press VOL on the TV s front panel and then CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds The TV turns on Enter a new password next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu or the TIME menu The Parental Controls won t let me watch a program even though it s not rated as violent e Maybe the movie is unrated Check to see if the Unrated opt
5. Programs The Unrated 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 Unrated option applies to both USA and Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E Exempt Unlocked CT All unrated programs are available Locked 95 All unrated programs are not available Go to the Parental Control screen and choose V chip Setting and press OK In the Unrated screen press the right arrow button to toggle between the lock E and unlock CT icon Note You must remember to set Master Enable to lock ED in Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Refer to page 10 S EY E o N 13 Using the TV s Features Front Panel rJ New Password Front Panel Selecting this option lets you ock disable or unlock enable the TV s front panel buttons The remote still tunes to any channel so remember to remove access to any remote that can operate the television 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK button 2 Enter your password 3 Press the down arrow to highlight Front Panel 4 Press the right or left arrow button to choose unlock CT or lock O Note RCA recommends not to use this feature when users do not have access to a remote control Change Your Passwor
6. 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 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 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 behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly 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 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 vio
7. standards for tilt and stability proper ties of its cabinet design Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front or top of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product Also do not endanger yourself or children by placing electronic equipment toys on the top of the cabinet Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and or personal injury Power Lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver be sure the antenna 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 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 connectors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure below Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings Battery usage CAUTION To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury property damage or damage to the unit Install all batteries correctly with and aligned as marked on the unit Do no
8. the power cord into a grounded wall outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Press POWER on the TV s front panel Language Auto Channel Search Start Search gt Digital channel Complete the Initial Setup To set the language use the arrow buttons to highlight Language The default language is English To choose another language press the VOL button choose the language Auto Channel Search Auto Channel Search is located from this path Main Menu Setup Auto Channel Search It allows the TV to search for all channels available through your ANTENNA CABLE INPUT jack This is sometimes called Auto Programming 1 From the Auto Channel Search menu press the VOL button to choose the Source Type Cable or Antenna The default is Cable 2 With the Signal Source chosen highlight Start Search and press OK Auto Channel Search runs as it finds all the available channels This step might take 10 15 minutes depending on your content provider The channel search finds both analog and digital channels 3 Once the search is complete your TV tunes to a channel Tuning to a Channel Analog channels display in a rectangle with no sub channel numbers Digital channels can have both primary channels like the analog channel number and subchannels Digital channel numbers can contain up to six numbers Numbers to the left of the dash are the main channel number numbers to the right are the subchannel numbe
9. DTV selection in the Setup menu to toggle between digital and analog channels Refer to page 8 Continues on next page Chapter 1 5 Connections amp Setup Receiving Channels with an Antenna What You Need Na Pes Antenna rabbit ears or outdoor antenna with a coaxial cable Indoor Outdoor Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the Antenna Antenna ANTENNA CABLE INPUT to receive free off air local analog and digital channels where available What You Need to Know Visit www antennaweb org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the off air local digital channels available to you By entering where you live this mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a certain antenna When you get to the Auto Channel Search screen in the Setup menu choose Antenna as your source type The TV seaches for both analog and digital channels To complete a channel search now go to page 8 When you are ready to watch digital channels make sure you are tuned to a digital channel Digital stations typically have a dash in them because they may contain subchannels for example 8 3 When you are ready to watch an analog channel make sure you are tuned to an analog channel Analog stations contain no more than three digits Refer to page 8 for information on analog and digital stations When using the antenna input use the ATV DTV selection in the Se
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11. V Features Parental Controls and V Chip The choices in the USA V CHIP menu involve software inside your TV referred to as V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you may believe children should not view Once you set Parental Controls to block programs you can unblock programs by entering a password By default the software inside your TV is turned off For instructions to turn on V Chip refer to Activate Parental Control below How V Chip Works V Chip reads the program s age based rating 7V MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc 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 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 identified and explained in detail in Chapter 4 The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits Go back Activate Parental Control Create Password Confirm Password This feature lets you activate and deactivate parental control features Follow the on screen instructions to create your password using the number buttons on the remote Note Parental Controls can only be set witb an optional remote control If y
12. aptioning information displayed CC Mode Broadcast DM CC Size Standard On Captioning information always appears when CC Font Font 1 available CC Opacity Solid Muted On Displays captioning information when CC Color White available when the TV s sound is muted Captioning CC Bkgrnd information is not displayed if the sound is not muted CLOSED CAPTION menu for digital CC Type Digital Closed Caption Type Select a closed signals caption service mode 1 6 for digital channels Service 1 and Service 2 These choices are for the primary and secondary languages respectively Service 3 and Services 4 5 6 These choices are additional caption sources that may be available CC Mode Lets you select between the Broadcast and Customer options Broadcast Captioning information displays using settings sent with the broadcaster s signals e g size color font Customer Lets you customize the settings below CC Size Select the size of the digital closed caption text Standard Large or Small CC Font Select a character design for the digital closed caption text A font is a complete assortment of type of a given design 16 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System CC Opacity Set the appearance of the space behind the digital closed caption text Solid Translucent Transparent or Flashing CC Color Choose the color of the digital closed captioned text White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta or Cyan CC Background Lets you choo
13. ce your television with a new or refurbished unit After 90 days labor charges will be at your expense One year from date of purchase for the picture tube At our option we will either supply new or refurbished parts to an Authorized RCA Service Center for them to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished unit After 90 days labor charges will be at your expense How you get service Call 1 800 336 1900 or visit www rca com Please have your unit s date of purchase and model serial number ready The model serial number information can be found on the back of your unit 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 does not cover Customer instruction CYour Owner s Manual describes how to install adjust and operate your television Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer Installation and related adjustments Signal reception problems not caused by your television Damage from misuse or neglect Batteries Customer replacement fuses Damage from images burnt onto the screen Special incidental or consequential damages A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes A telev
14. d Selecting this option lets you simply create a new password at any time Once you enter a new password from Change Password in the Parental Control menu it is the password you use until you change it again Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System PICTURE Go back Color 45 Brightness 50 Contrast 50 Sharpness 50 Tint O Blue Background On C Temp Cool SETUP Go back Auto Channel Search Closed Caption Favorite Channel Language Eng Format Normal Auto Vol Level Off AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH Go back Source Type Cable Start Search gt Picture Menu The PICTURE menu options apply to the video for the main TV and Video Input Channels As you scroll through the options available the background image will change to fit that choice Choose the setting that is best for your programs Press the left or right arrow button to toggle among the choices listed below Color Adjusts the richness of the color Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels Blue Background Choose On and a solid blue background will appear when the TV is on a weak channel for example if the reception is very poor or if the station has gone off the air for the night After bein
15. ds of time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the vases should be placed on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos apparatus phone numbers black borders sides top and bottom etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty Changing Entertainment Again is Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 a trademark of THOMSON used under of the National Electrical Code Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 license to TTE CORPORATION 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 Manufactured under license from the point of cable entry as practical Dolby Laboratories Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV carefully Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over pushed off or pulled off This could cause personal injury and or damage the TV Refer to the Important Safety Instructions on page 1 Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card packed separately and return it immediately For US customers Your RCA Consumer Electronics product can also be registered at www rca com television Registering this product allows us to contact you if n
16. eeded 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 in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone NOUPWN 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Important Information IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read before operating equipment Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with a dry cloth Do not block any of the ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers Stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 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 third prong are provided for your safety When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufactu
17. g on such a channel for 15 minutes the TV will turn itself off automatically Color Temperature Press the VOL buttons to scroll through the color adjustments Cool For a more blue palette of colors Normal Standard picture color Warm Fora more red palette of colors When you change any of these picture settings the Picture Preset changes to Personal Use the VOL buttons to make adjustments Setup Menu Auto Channel Search Allows you to choose your signal type and begin automatically searching for available channels Press the left or right arrow button to choose among the signal sources below Antenna f you have connected an antenna to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT choose Antenna Refer to page 6 for a complete explanation of these connections Cable If you have connected cable to the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT choose Cable Depending on which package you have you can receive analog digital or both stations Refer to page 5 for a complete explanation of these connections After you have made the selections above use the CH button to highlight Start Search Start Search Press the VOL button to start the search Searches for channels the TV is receiving and stores them in the channel list Shows the percent of channels being searched After the search is complete shows the total percent of stations that have been found Go to page 8 Auto Channel Search for more information Continues on next page Chapter 3 15
18. guage and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex 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 Parental Guidance Programming intended for a general audience but which may not be suitable for younger children under 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 Chapter 4 Other Information Canadian English V Chip Rating System continued General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all age 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
19. hannel numbers to find your favorite Find your favorites easily by pressing the FAV button on the remote This feature can be very helpful for persons with limited finger dexterity or young children since it avoids the need to remember channel numbers and press multiple number combinations Note Favorite Channel Scrolling only available with optional remote control Chapter 3 17 Using the TV s Nenu System gray or black bars Crop format stretched vertically to fill the 4 3 screen Parental Control Menu Language Select your preferred language for the menus that you should have set in the Initial Setup Refer to page 14 for more information about setup Change the language at any time by using the VOL buttons to scroll through the languages English Spanish and French Format This feature is designed to alter the digital screen size of certain formats Normal This is a full TV screen display which is for Standard 4 3 TV programs Letterbox This is for digital signals DVD or video programs that are in 16 9 screen size There are gray or black bars on the top and bottom of the screen Crop Digital DVD or video programs that are in 16 9 Letterbox screen size normally have gray or black bars on the top and bottom on the screen This feature takes them off Squeeze A 16 9 Letterbox image is squeezed to fit a 4 3 format for digital channels only Note The VOL buttons to change tbe TV
20. ication are for representation only Connections amp Setup Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture also known as a signal The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and digital channels by using the ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Receiving Cable Channels What You Need Coaxial cable from a cable outlet Plug the coaxial cable into the Coaxial cable ANTENNA CABLE INPUT to receive your analog and digital cable channels What You Need to Know This television is equipped with a QAM Quadrature Amplitude Modulation tuner that enables reception of unscrambled digital cable content Check with your cable provider for information about content availability in your area Your TV also receives analog cable TV channels The Auto Channel Search screen in the Setup menu searches for both analog and digital channels Choose Cable as your source type To complete a channel search now go to page 8 When you are ready to watch digital channels make sure you are tuned to the DTV setting in the Setup menu Digital stations typically have a dash in their channel number because they can contain subchannels for example 8 3 When you are ready to watch an analog channel make sure you are tuned to the ATV setting in the Setup menu analog channel Analog stations contain no more than three digits Refer to page 14 for information on analog and digital stations When using the antenna input use the ATV
21. ion is set to lock O Refer to page 13 for instructions What Else CanIDo 000000000 0 0 e If you ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem try rebooting your TV Note that after a reboot you may need to run your TV through the setup process again To do a reboot unplug the power cord from the wall outlet power strip etc Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes Then plug the TV back in turn on the TV and see if the problem is fixed If the problem remains then please visit www rca com television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service Chapter 4 21 Other Information USA V Chip Rating System 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 V Parents Strongly Cautioned Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 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 D intense sexual situations S or intense violence V Paren
22. ision purchased or serviced outside the U S A Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage 24 Chapter 4 Other Information Product registration e Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV 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 NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY INC ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY e REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER TTE TECHNOLOGY INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL 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 AND WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE How state law relates to this warranty e Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty la
23. lence or intensely violent scenes 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 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 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 Chapter 4 23 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers Defects in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges At our option we will either pay an Authorized RCA Service Center the labor to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished unit One year from date of purchase for parts At our option we will either supply new or refurbished parts to an Authorized RCA Service Center for them to repair your television or repla
24. n lets you define more parameters for your TV viewing like parental controls This option and its name are dependent on content from the broadcaster Note Once acguired from a broadcaster these ratings will be available The following is an example of where items are located within the USA Content Ratings screen USA TV CONTENT RATINGS Rating Status Field Lets you select whether to view or block m Y CTTV CTTV G Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Go back CT Clear lt FV V S L D Adult language Sexual situations Violence Tip Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings Fantasy Violence To lock program content Content Themes Lists the content themes you can block or view Refer to chart below Content Status Fields Lets you select which content themes to view for the selected rating and whether the status of the content theme is currently Unlocked or Locked Blocking Specific Content Themes You can lock programs based on their content Content is represented by the D L S Vand FV on your screen When you lock a content theme for a particular rating you automatically lock that content theme for higher rated programs as well 1 Determine the content themes you want to lock O 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll t
25. 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 TTE Technology Inc 101 West 103rd Street Indianapolis IN 46290 2007 TTE Technology Inc RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S A used under license to TTE Corporation TOCOM 16732900 COMM
26. o the rating whose content theme you want to change 3 Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content theme status 4 Press the OK button to change its status to lock 4 In the example above you lock the language D corresponding with 7V PG The dialog for TV 14 is locked as well After you lock specific content themes you can change some of the content themes back to unlock CT Note You must remember to set Master Enable to lock E in Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Chapter 2 11 Using the TV s Features V chip Setting Movie Ratings Blocking USA V Chip Movie Ratings The Movie Ratings menu lets you decide which Movies on TV can and cannot be viewed To set Movie programming limits 1 W s amp N Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK button Enter your password Highlight V chip Setting then press the right arrow or OK button Highlight Movie Ratings and press the right arrow button Use the arrow buttons to navigate Press the OK button to change the status of a TV program rating from unlock ET to lock O All ratings below the one you selected change to lock Note You must remember to set Master Enable to lock in Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect If you forget your password you can reset it Make sure the TV is off Press VOL on the TV s front panel and then CLEAR on the rem
27. ote for approximately 5 seconds The TV will turn on Enter a new password the next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu or the TIME menu Chapter 2 V chip Setting Canada English Ratings Reset V chip Setting Unrated Using the TV s Features Blocking Canadian V Chip Movie Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can lock Canadian Englisb and Canadian Frencb ratings When you lock a particular rating you automatically lock the higher rated programs as well To lock Canadian English and French program ratings 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK button 2 Enter your password 3 Highlight V cbip Setting then press the right arrow button 4 Highlight Canada English Ratings or Canada French Ratings and press the right arrow button yi Determine the rating you want to lock 6 Use the arrow and OK buttons on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating from unlock ET to lock 5 7 Press the OK button to change the status to lock O and all ratings below the one you selected change to lock Note You must remember to set Master Enable to lock in Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Refer to page 10 When a channel is locked you can temporarily deactivate parental control settings A menu screen appears when you try to change the channel press OK and the password screen appears Now you can reset your password Unrated
28. ou don t activate Master Enable O and set the password then none of tbe Parental Control features will take effect Go back Resetting the Password Password If you forget your password you can reset it Here is how to do it 1 Make sure the TV is turned off 2 Press VOL on the TV s front panel and then CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds The TV will turn back on 3 Enter a new password the next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL or the TIME menu PARENTAL CONTROL Set V Chip TV Programming Limits 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK Go back button V chip Setting Ee Master Enable cr 2 Enter your password Front Panel m MN t l M Change Password 3 Highlight V chip Setting then press the right arrow button Parental Control men Toran analog 4 Highlight USA TV Content Ratings and press the right arrow button signal 5 Use the arrow buttons to navigate and the OK button to change the status of a TV content theme from unlock CT to lock E 10 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only PARENTAL CONTROL Go back V chip Setting Downloadable V chip Master Enable co Front Panel E Change Password Parental Control menu for a digital signal Content Ratings Using the TV s Features Downloadable V chip Since broadcasters have the ability to add new ratings for TV programs this optio
29. rer Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used e use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as if the power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped This product may contain lead and mercury Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance www eiae org Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when gos m 18 19 20 21 22 The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance The appliance has been exposed to rain The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Tilt Stability All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety
30. rs for stations that broadcast more than one signal To change channels use the CH buttons on the front of the TV to step up and down through the channel list Note You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital channels appear This is normal Digital channels sometimes take longer to tune Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup What to Expect Watching TV Your product allows you to change the format of the picture you re viewing Depending on the type of signal you re viewing and how it s being formatted a different format might not be available The Format option in the Setup menu changes the screen format The options are Normal Letterbox Crop or Squeeze Go to page 18 for examples of screen formats The ATV DTV selection in the Setup menu on the remote switches between analog or digital channels Analog channels are sent in 4 3 standard format Most digital channels are sent in a 16 9 widescreen format You might see gray or black bars at the top and bottom of the screen it depends on how the station is formatting the video Change the format setting in the Setup menu for a different format that might eliminate the bars 4 3 and 16 9 are also known as aspect ratios Note Digital stations in native 4 3 format might not be able to have their format changed You ll see black or gray bars on the sides of the picture sent as part of the signal from the broadcaster Chapter 1 9 Chapter 2 Using the T
31. s screen format Auto Volume Level This feature reduces blasts in volume during commercial breaks Eliminates the need to constantly adjust the volume Press the VOL button button to turn it On or Off The PARENTAL CONTROL menu was explained in Chapter 2 Go to page 10 for more information 18 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs How do tell an analog channel from a digital channel Look at the left side for a channel number Channels with a primary channel and a subchannel are digital channels Remember that not all digital channels have subchannels Go to page 8 for more information on the difference between analog and digital channels Why does the channel search take a long time Depending on your connections when the TV searches for digital channels it is also searching for each sub channel of that digital channel This sometimes takes longer but once you have your channel list setup you only have to do it once Why does channel search find a lot of channels but when I try to tune to them there s nothing there Some channels are enabled by the cable company and don t carry programming such as video on demand When channels are unavailable your TV s screen displays Unusable Signal Why are there black bars on my screen and can get rid of them Your TV has a 4 3 screen so most digital channels are displayed with gray or black bars at the top and bottom of the screen because mo
32. se Edge Color Edge Type Background Color and Background Opacity You have many choices available to customize the digital closed caption display In order to help you decide which view you like try this 1 In the Setup Menu for Closed Caption turn your CC Display to On Make sure you re tuned to a digital channel with closed captioning available N MENU button to exit In the same menu change any setting Press Use CH to get back to the Go Back selection and press Now your screen displays custom closed captioning As you change size font opacity caption color or background color you will see the change in the closed caption display by waiting for new text to scroll onto the screen Not all digital stations carry digital closed captioning If your digital station doesn t carry digital closed captioning you ll see the station s default style for analog closed captioning Favorite 1 70 HGTV Example of FAVORITE CHANNELS menu for analog signals Favorite Channels Store up to five of your preferred channels for each signal source into a favorite list There is one list for the analog channels and a separate list for the digital channels Depending on which mode you re in that list is created To set your favorite channels go to the Favorite Channels option under the SETUP menu and press OK Use the down arrow button to select Favorite 1 and use the right and left arrow buttons to scroll through the c
33. si N malt diet 4 Get the Picture eiecit idet utenti rese 5 Receiving Cable Ghiannels iino UR uev RE E ER eo Eaa 5 eripi e TQR 5 What You Need to KNOW sic uode decre tete Exe c ape e ent 5 Receiving Channels with an Antenna sssesssssssseeeeeeen nnne nennen 6 What You Need sssssssssssssess esee entren ernannt iren trennen aan naa enne nennen 6 What You Need to KNOW s imei ceci Aisin ieee ce 6 Explanation of Jacks 5 ciao p ae REED UR DR Ca ao ee CR a nae ARE RR ERR RENS 7 dicis dares 7 Plug in the TV and Turn It On essseseeeesessseeeeeeee nennen nnn nennen nennen nnne snnt nns 8 Complete the Initial Setup iei eine Ei uia te riis aces bee Uo aeia 8 Auto Channel Seatcli uci tert rere err erue ERR EEEIEE e 8 T nirig to a Channels sias eth tere kivasta E eese eE a E i 8 l hrisdiserrcee E 9 Matchiihg V score tee ner eter EU E MEE STA 9 Chapter 2 Using the TV s Features Parental Controls and V Chip Ire nire mai reni a e Ku AND NN na ia N aN Nara Kan ara nbin 10 How V Chilp cl 10 Activate Parental Control cccccccsseceeeeeeeneeeeeeeeesecaeeeeeeeesecaeseseeeeseseseeneeeseseeeessnaeeneeneees 10 Resetting the Password cite E Hinata iR EP HERR etude Eres 10 Set V Chip TV Programming Limits eene nnn nnne nnne 10 Downloadable V chip see tron eer ree kane
34. st are sent in a 16 9 format It depends on how the station is formatting the video Aspect ratios are determined by the broadcaster and may change from one program to another Use the Format Settings in the Setup menu to see the different formats available that may eliminate the bars Go to page 9 for more information No other options are possible aside from those you see by cycling through this button Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only 19 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list TV Problems gt 1 TV won t turn on e Make sure the TV is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else e The Front Panel might be locked Go to page 14 for more information Buttons don t work e The Front Panel might be locked Go to page 14 for more information TV turns off unexpectedly e Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge If this happens frequently the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low Blank screen e You may be on an inactive channel Try another channel Digital tuning delayed e You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital pictures appear This can happen when you first tune to a digital channel and when you change channels This is normal
35. sts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your unit outside the United States or seek warranty coverage outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact 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 Chapter 4 25 Other Information 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 Caution Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of
36. t mix batteries old and new or carbon and alkaline etc Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus Note to the Cable TV system installer This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer s attention to Article 820 40 of the NEC Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 that 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 Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC National Electrical Code GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H Table of Contents Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect ceecceececeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeaeeeeaeeeeesneeeeeeneneees 4 Protect Against Power Surges sssssssssssseeeeeeneeneeen nenne ener nnne enn 4 Protect Devices from Overheating uuuouuusssss sanaa aa ana na a aa naa aa nnns 4 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference suuuuumu mussa aaennn 4 Use lindirect Light 2c summa aa ait Benet i
37. tal 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 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 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 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 V Chip Rating System 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 lan
38. time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube or projection TV picture tubes ALSO some network program logos phone numbers etc may cause similar damage This damage is not covered by your warranty FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of 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 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 26 Chapter 4 Visit the RCA website at www rca com television Please do
39. tup menu to toggle between digital and analog channels Refer to page 8 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Explanation of Jacks This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections There are several combinations available to connect devices to your TV ANTENNA ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Connect either antenna or cable via coaxial RF cable to CABLE receive analog and digital channels through your cable provider Receive off pasi air analog and digital channels via an antenna Refer to page 5 for more details receive analog and digital channels through your cable provider Receive off air analog and digital channels via an antenna Refer to page 5 for more details STEREO HEADPHONE HEADPHONE Provides audio connection Use 3 5mm stereo headphone plug for best audio performance Front Buttons These buttons operate many of the TV s features Button placement per model may vary Your model has buttons located either on the front or top of the TV POWER Turns the TV on and off CHANNEL Scans up and down through the current channel list In the menu system acts like the down up arrow button Use to highlight items VOLUME Decreases increases the volume In the menu system acts like the left right arrow button and adjusts menu controls MENU Brings up the MAIN MENU Also takes you one menu backward in the menu system Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup Plug in the TV and Turn It On Plug the end of
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