RCA E09344 CRT Television User Manual
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1. ATTAC H l NG YO U R TV TO A Under Counter Mounting Hardware CABINET Follow these instructions if you want to mount your TV under a cabinet Do not insert the bracket into the TV until the bracket is mounted under a cabinet It may be difficult to remove The mounting hardware packet is included One Mounting Guide Template One Mounting Bracket TOOLS REQUIRED Five Washers e Rule or tape measure Five Hex Nuts e Phillips screwdriver e Pencil e Blade screwdriver KN e Drilland 1 4 drill bit Fifteen Spacers e at 8 Five 1 Spacers e Drill Countersink Attachment Optional cue Palle Screws Five 1 2 Spacers Five 1 4 Spacers KL MOUNTING CONSIDERATIONS Two Power Cord Hooks e Make sure the bottom of the cabinet you select is strong enough to support a TV Five 2 Screws Five 3 Screws e Allow adequate room for ventilation room to swivel access to Cabinet Overhang control knobs and space for the antenna E e Mount TV near an AC outlet Do not use area directly beneath TV for cooking e Before mounting turn the set on to check reception in the area you have selected if reception is poor try another location TV Mounting Bracket Caution RV Owners The mounting bracket provided is not designed for mounting in RV s or motor homes The TV may dislodge from the bracket while the vehicle is in motion causing damage2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION WARNING VAN INTE em To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside To reduce the risk of fire or RISK OF ELECTRIC oe 16 A shock hazard dosnokexpose SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Refer servicing to qualified service personnel this TV to rain or moisture CN Caution To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot fully insert This symbol indicates This symbol indicates dangerous voltage inside important instructions the product that presents a accompanying the product risk of electric shock or personal injury Attention Pour viter les chocs lectriques introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu au fond Refer to the identification rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user s authority to operate it If fixed non moving images are left on the screen for long periods they may be permanently imprinted on the screen Such images include network logos phone numbers and video games This damage is not covered by your warranty Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided Cable TV Installer This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820 40 of the National Electrical Code Sec
3. 15 ACCESSORIES Charge your order on your VISA MasterCard or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD E scree IMPORTANT Copy complete account number VI SA from your VISA card OTTOA My card expires CLI CLI Placing An 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 order form 1 800 338 0376 To place your order by mail detach and mail the completed order form with credit card information money order or check in US currency made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc to the following address Video Accessories PO Box 8419 Ronks PA 17573 IMPORTANT Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number TTT My card above your expires BS BR name on MasterCard IMPORTANT Copy complete account number cent from your Discover Card vis RaRe SES e eee S eae My card expires ITT AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE Credit card order will not be processed without signature Print or type your name and A complete and correct address clearly order will save you days of waiting ECHTEN i Name I L l In Street l l li l Ap _ TL li WW i 1 City 1 L l i State Zips m LU E l Daytime Phone Number T NEEE E A EEE 5 Please make sure that both sides of this form g have been filled out
4. 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List 0 Exit The Channel menu List Chan Scan List 059 YES A Vv Press MENU to exit List menu TV Main Menu 1 Picture Quality 2 Screen 3 Channel 4 V Chip Parental Controls 5 Time 0 Exit Setting V Chip Parental Controls The V Chip software inside your TV comes turned off so if you choose to implement it you must turn it on THE MENU SYSTEM V CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT With the Movie Rating Limit you can set movie viewing limits Blocking Movie Ratings You can automatically block all movie ratings above a specified rating using Movie Ratings Limit in the Parental Controls menu To block all movies above a certain rating In the Rating field use CHAN W to highlight the lowest unacceptable rating Then highlight the Rating Status field and press the CHAN v buttons to change the status from View to Block All higher ratings will automatically change to Block To lock your selection s Select Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu Press the Vol to select LOCKED Enter your password if you have not already set your password you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm The word UNLOCKED will flash to remind you that the Parental Controls are not LOCKED Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View To view movie ratings Highlight the Rating field and us
5. CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK unated vs Not Rated Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes as unrated can be viewed All movies are assigned a rating Some movies are given a rating of Not Rated NR You can assign Block or View status to the NR rating in the V Chip Movie Rating Limit screen View All unrated programs are available Block No unrated programs are available Unrated TV programs may include news sports political religious local and weather programs and public announcements Also the first few seconds of a channel with rated programming may be blocked due to a brief delay in transmission of the rating information Not all television programs are assigned a rating age based rating LOCK UNLOCK PARENTAL CONTROLS To assign View or Bigck status to unrated television programs you Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings using must use the Unrated Programs A Bassere option from the V Chip Parental You must lock Parental Controls for TV rating and content movie Controls menu rating and unrated program blocks to take effect If you forget your password the password can be reset to 0000 by pressing and holding the volume down and the channel up buttons simultaneously for five seconds Using this password you can then access the V chip menus Remember When you want to watch a blocked THE TIME MENU program pres
6. If not you must take your television to the Service Center location at your own expense or pay for the cost the Service Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home e To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center ask your dealer look in the Yellow Pages or call 1 800 336 1900 e Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other evidence of purchase date or first rental What your warranty does not cover e Customer instruction Your Owner s Manual clearly 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 e Damage from misuse or neglect e Batteries e Customer replacement fuses e Images burnt onto the screen e A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes e A television purchased or serviced outside the U S A e Acts of God such as but not limited to lightning damage 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 How state law relates to this warranty e This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you also may h
7. as previously described Now finish tightening the five screws but do not overtighten them 10 Optional Attach Supplied Antenna to Bottom of TV If you have attached the supplied dipole antenna to the top of your TV you will need to attach it to the bottom of your TV before mounting it If you have connected another type of antenna skip to step 11 If the dipole antenna is attached to the top of the TV you can remove it by grasping the base and lifting it up and off Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the bottom of your TV Press the base of the antenna into the slot until it locks in place Connect the ends of the twin lead to the antenna adapter supplied Connect the antenna adapter to the round antenna connector on the back of the TV Caution If the screw is too short it will not screw into the nut far enough to securely hold the TV If the screw is too long it may protrude below the bracket and the TV could hit it when swiveled HHH GETTING STARTED e Later after you have turned on the TV adjust the length and position of the antenna for best reception e For viewing VHF channels 2 13 extend the rods fully e For viewing UHF channels 14 69 shorten the rods for best reception e For listening to the radio if necessary adjust the antenna rods for best reception 11 Slide TV onto
8. Bracket The TV must be slightly below the cabinet overhang when installed in the bracket Some clearance is necessary so the TV can be easily rotated to the desired viewing angle or removed for portable use e Slide the TV onto the mounting hook of the bracket and push it all the way back until the hook on the bracket locks into the back of the TV You should hear the TV click into place e Secure the TV in the bracket by sliding the locking tab on the back of the bracket into the bracket assembly e To remove the TV slide the locking tab out of the bracket assembly e Lift the TV up and gently pull forward 12 Attach AC Power Cord e First attach the AC power cord to the 4 prong connector on the back of the TV e Then extend the cord and plug it into an electrical outlet 13 Attach Cord Hooks e You can use the cord hooks to hold the cord out of the way e For the most attractive appearance place the cord hooks at the back edge of the cabinet on or next to the wall directly above the outlet to be used e To attach the cord hooks peel off the adhesive back and attach the hooks to a clean dry surface on underside of cabinet or back wall e Use the cord tie that is attached to the power cord to wrap and tie excess cord out of sight HN Warning Make sure the locking slide is pushed fully into the locked position Fai
9. and all of its content themes and all higher ratings and their content themes When you change the status of a Content Theme to B the system will automatically block that content theme in the current rating and in all higher ratings Only the content theme status corresponding to the current age based rating changes to View V Higher rated content themes do not change 11 THE MENU SYSTEM The TV Rating Limit Screen Below is an example of where items are located within the TV Rating Limits screen Tip You can always press MENU to exit back to the previous screen while in the Rating Limit menus Rating field Content Themes Lets you select from a list of SR Lists the content themes you age based ratings you can TV Rating Limit can block or view block or view Content Rating Status DLS V FV Content Status fields i e Lets you select which content Pointer Highlight themes to view for the selected Lets you see the position of rating and whether the status the cursor on the screen Press MENU to exit of the content theme is currently View V or Block B Rating Status field Lets you select whether the status of the age based rating limit to the left is View or The TV age based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the Block table below Age Based de i Rating Description and Content Themes for Age Based Ratings Mature Audience Only Specifically designed to be viewed by adul
10. are supplied GETTING STARTED 7 Select proper length of screws Only five screws are needed The size you need depends upon your type of cabinet Holding the selected spacers for one of the screw holes under the cabinet install a washer and screw inside the cabinet using one of the three lengths of screws provided A visual description of these parts is on page 3 8 Position mounting bracket under cabinet Position the mounting bracket under the cabinet as shown and match the screw holes 9 Attach mounting bracket to cabinet First mount one corner of the bracket Hold the bracket and spacer s in place and insert the screw from the inside of the cabinet down through washer and drilled hole or down through countersink and drilled hole The washers must be used on metal cabinets and on wood cabinets if you do not countersink the drilled holes Position the washer flat side down and place screw into screw hole through the spacer s and through the screw hole in the mounting bracket Place a nut into the cylinder at the bottom of the mounting bracket screw hole Hold nut in place if necessary use the top of a pencil While maintaining upward pressure on the mounting bracket finger tighten the screw Do not tighten firmly until all five screws have been started Allign each of the remaining mounting bracket screw holes with the drilled holes and properly position the selected spacers Install washers screws and nuts
11. ave other rights that vary from state to state If you purchased your product outside the United States e This warranty does not apply Contact your dealer for warranty information IN THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address 10330 North Meridian Street listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add Indianapolis IN 46290 delays in service for your product 2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics Inc Trademark s Registered Marca s Registrada s Printed in Thailand TOCOM 15479340
12. completely Q e Allow 4 weeks for delivery y e All accessories are subject to availability 16 Prices are subject to change TROUBLESHOOTING If you experience any difficulty with your TV check these basic remedies before calling your service technician TV will not turn on or controls don t work e Check to make sure it is plugged in e Check the wall receptacle or extension cord to make sure it is live by plugging in something else Try unplugging set for one minute plugging it back in and then turning it on again e Make sure the Front Panel Lock feature is not set See page 7 for details Problems with remote e Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor e Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the TV s remote sensor e Maybe batteries in remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Try replacing batteries Turns on or off while playing e 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 e Maybe the Sleep Timer or Alarm Timer is activated Blank screen or black box appears on the screen e Try another channel e Press RESET in case the picture controls are set too low e Captioning may be turned on Check the Closed Caption Display control panel in the Screen menu No sound picture okay e Maybe sound is muted Try pre
13. de of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet Be sure to insert the plug completely Step 3 Put Batteries in the Remote Control 1 Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote 2 Insert batteries as shown matching the and ends of each battery in the compartment 3 Replace the cover Step 4 Turn on the TV Press the POWER button on the remote or front panel Step 5 Auto Channel Search Perform an Auto Channel Search described in the Channel menu section This will program all active channels into the TV s channel scan list Dipole Antenna Supplied DIPOLE ANTENNA CONNECTION Follow the steps to connect the indoor antenna supplied with your TV only if you do not connect an outdoor antenna or a cable TV system lt Q Base Insert the antenna base into the pocketed slot on the back of your set Stand at the back of your set with the antenna twin lead facing you and press the base of the antenna into the slot until it locks in place Connect the ends of the twin lead to the Antenna Adapter supplied Connect the Antenna Adapter to the ANTENNA connector on the back of the TV Later after you ve turned on the TV adjust the length and position of the antenna rods for best reception e For viewing VHF channels extend the rods fully e For viewing UHF channels adjust the rods for best reception lt Twin Lead Antenna Adapter Supplied ANTENNA GETTING STARTED
14. e screws and allow you to mount the TV below the edge of the cabinet s overhang e If your cabinet does not have an overhang you probably will not need to use any spacers e If your cabinet has an overhang select the proper length spacer s so the TV will clear the overhang when swiveled e Two or three spacers can be used together to make lengths of 1 4 to 1 3 4 at 1 4 increments Refer to the chart to select the proper spacers Length of Overhang Length of Spacers Less than 1 None Required 1 to 1 1 4 1 4 Spacers 1 1 4 to 1 2 1 2 Spacers 1 1 2 to 1 3 4 3 4 Spacers 1 3 4 to 2 1 Spacers 1 4 to 3 4 for Proper Mounting You may want to start the drill holes with a nail or an awl Splintering will be reduced if you place masking tape above the hole locations on the inside of the cabinet Be sure to hold the drill firmly against the cabinet to reduce walking of the drill bit from the markings If you have a countersink attachment for your drill and if you are drilling through a wood cabinet you may wish to countersink the drilled holes from the inside of the cabinet Check thickness or shelf before attemting to countersink holes Minimum thickness should be at least 1 4 3 8 or more preferred This will eliminate the use of washers and allow the screw heads to be flush with the floor of your cabinet If you cannot countersink the holes use the washers that
15. e the CHAN W buttons to find the rating you want to view Then use VOL to highlight the Rating Status field and use CHAN v to change the status to View V CHIP TV RATING LIMIT The V Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can be viewed To set TV programming limits 1 Choose V Chip Parental Controls from the Main menu If Parental Controls have previously been locked you must enter your password If they are not locked you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls 2 Press MENU to continue 3 Highlight and select TV Rating Limit 4 Once you get to the TV Rating Limit screen use the CHAN v and VOL v on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from View to Block The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits V Chip Parental Controls 1 Movie Rating Limit 2 TV Rating Limit 3 Unrated Programs VIEW 4 Parental Controls UNLOCKED D Exit Selecting Movie Rating Limit Rating i field Rating Status field Movie Rating limit Press MENU to exit Viewing movie ratings V Chip Parental Controls 1 Movie Rating Limit 2 TV Rating Limit 3 Unrated Programs VIEW 4 Parental Controls UNLOCKED 0 Exit Selecting TV Rating Limit TIP When you change the status of an age based rating to Block the system will automatically block that rating
16. ectors for a secure connection Push on Antenna Cable Attaches to the round antenna connectors called 75 ohm F type on the back of your VCR or TV Ends push on for a quick connection 226551 RCU500 156265 VH81 3 ft e Gold Tipped Cables VH89 6 ft VH90 10 ft Note All specifications and descriptions of accessories are subject to change without notice Accessory Order Form Description Stock No Price Qty Total Transformer VH54 2 95 Cleaner Polisher AH035 6 95 Screw on Antenna Cable 3 ft VH81 3 95 A B Switch AH041 14 95 Gold Tipped Antenna Cable 6 ft VH89 5 95 Gold Tipped Antenna Cable 10 ft VH90 7 95 Optional Remote Control RCUS00 19 95 Dipole Antenna 156265 11 15 Antenna Adapter 193983 9 90 Antenna Mixer 193984 11 15 Replacement Remote Control CRK10A1 226551 18 60 AC Power Cord DC Power Cord DC Power Cord Fuse Total Merchandise Sales Tax 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 Shipping Handling Total Amount Enclosed Use VISA MasterCard or Discover Card preferably Money order or check must be in U S currency only No COD or CASH Prices are subject to change without notice All accessories are subject to availability Please Complete Other Side Also
17. el number directly using the number buttons Scan List Indicates whether the channel number is included YES or is not included NO in the channel scan list V CHIP PARENTAL CONTROLS The V Chip Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs When you select V Chip Parental Controls you will be prompted to enter your password if controls are locked or to remember to lock controls if unlocked The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV dubbed V Chip which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence sex or other content you believe children should not view Once you block programs you or other adults can unblock programs with a password When turned on the software reads a code that most broadcasters send with programs That code tells the V Chip the program s age based rating and content themes If you have blocked the rating or content themes that the program contains when you tune to that program you will receive the message This program is blocked Change channel or press DISPLAY to enter password Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings Rated programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block their age based rating You can also block movies with a rating of Not Rated and unrated TV programs 10 Channel 1 Signal Type CABLE TV
18. f the ratings and themes back to View e To view ratings Use the VOL v buttons to highlight the Rating Field then use CHAN W to change its status from Block to View When you change a specific rating to View the Content Status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become View as well e To view content Highlight the Rating field then use CHAN v to find the rating whose Content Theme settings you want to change Next highlight the Content Theme Status that you want to change using the VOL button then use CHAN W to change it to V Rating field Content Themes TV Rating Limit Content Rating Status DLS V FV TV 14 Block VVVV A V Press MENU to exit Rating Status field Content Themes Status field Blocking age based ratings and content themes Rating field Content Themes TV Rating Limit Content Rating Status DLS V FV TV PG View VBVV A v Press MENU to exit Rating Status field Content Themes Status field Viewing age based ratings and content themes While within the Rating Limit screens pressing RESET on the remote will reset all ratings to View and V Overriding Limits When you override a blocked program by entering your password the Parental Controls option on the V Chip Parental Controls menu will read Disabled In this state access to the Parental Controls menu is still locked and all controls will be in effect the next time the TV is turned on 13 THE MENU SYSTEM V
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20. lure to lock the sliding tab into position may allow the TV to fall off the barcket causing personal injury or damage to the TV Push the sliding tab into the bracket assembly until you hear a click GETTING STARTED CHANNEL MARKER The Channel Marker comes up when you first turn on the TV change channels or press the DISPLAY button 01 30 Displays count down time left on the commercial skip timer 13 Displays the current channel 7 17 Displays the current time CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available Mute Displayed when you mute the audio Sleep Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set FRONT PANEL CONTROLS CHAN Scans up through the channel list When a menu is displayed CHAN points up to items and adjusts menu controls CHAN v Scans down through the channel list When a menu is displayed CHAN v points down to items and adjusts menu controls MENU Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system it selects highlighted items Also returns you to the previous menu POWER Turns the TV on and off VOL Decreases the volume When in the menu system VOL is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls VOL Increases the volume When in the menu system VOL is used to point right to items and adjust menu controls FRONT PANEL LOCK This feature allows you to lock the buttons on the front of the TV Even when the front panel lock feature is ON the TV operates with the remote contr
21. ol e To lock the buttons on the front of the TV make sure the TV is turned ON then press and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 5 seconds To turn off the front panel lock make sure the TV is OFF then press and hold the POWER button on the remote for approximately 5 seconds Now the buttons will operate properly The Channel Marker shown is just an example of what your screen may look like You can press MENU or CLEAR to make the Channel Marker disappear or it will disappear automatically after a short time Caution If you choose to use a stand with your TV take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being pushed off pulled off or tipped over This could cause damage to the TV and or personal injury GETTING STARTED REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS When operating the remote point it directly at the front of the TV Objects between the remote and the remote sensor can block the signal to the TV POWER Button Press to turn the TV on or off MENU Button Brings up the Main menu When in the menu system it selects highlighted items Also returns you to the previous menu DISPLAY Button Press to display the time and channel number on the screen Press to see if the Sleep Timer and or Alarm Timer are set Press to quickly remove menus from the screen unless otherwise noted within
22. or injury GETTING STARTED MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Prepare cabinet e Remove items from counter and cabinet e Clean underside of cabinet where TV is to be mounted 2 Cut out the mounting guide and screw guide e Cut out the guides on the lines indicated e The size of the mounting guide and the screw hole positions are identical to the top of the mounting bracket 3 Position mounting guide e Position the mounting guide on the underside of cabinet 3 4 inch back from the cabinet s front edge e Position the mounting guide in the desired location and tape it to the bottom of the cabinet Be sure the location is a flat surface Some kitchen cabinets have front overhangs as shown here If the thickness of the overhang exceeds 3 4 inch tape the mounting guide as close to the cabinet s front edge as possible The farther back you mount the TV the less you will be able to swivel it to the left and right if cabinet is near wall The TV will protrude about 3 from the cabinet when the mounting guide is positioned 3 4 back from the cabinet s front edge 4 Drill holes in cabinet e Drill 1 4 inch diameter holes through the underside of the cabinet bottom using the five circles on the mounting guide as a guide 5 Remove mounting guide and drill shavings e Remove the mounting guide and clean the drill shavings from inside and under the cabinet 6 Select spacers if required e The spacers slip over the ends of th
23. pness back to the original settings Point and Select To use the on screen menus you need to know one rule point and select e Point to your selection with the on screen highlight Use the Vol buttons on your remote to move left and right use the CHAN v buttons to move up and down e Press the MENU button to select the highlighted item THE MENU SYSTEM TV MAIN MENU The TV Main Menu is your gateway to controlling the TV It lets you adjust the TV s picture quality screen channel settings parental controls and time functions To select a menu item 1 Press MENU to bring up the TV Main Menu 2 Use the CHAN W on the remote or front of TV to highlight an item and press MENU to select it or you can also press the corresponding number on the remote 3 To exit any menu screen highlight Exit and press MENU or press CLEAR on the remote THE PICTURE QUALITY MENU The Picture Quality Menu contains five controls that adjust the TV s picture Use the VOL v and CHAN v buttons to adjust the controls Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas of the picture Color Adjusts the richness of the color Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels allowing you to get the correct fleshtones Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture Reset Picture Controls Resets the picture controls to thei
24. r original settings THE SCREEN MENU The Screen menu contains the controls that let you adjust the Closed Caption display Closed Caption mode and Menu Language CC Closed Caption Display Lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen Use the MENU button to toggle between the following Off No captioning information displayed On Captioning information shown always when available On When Muted Displays captioning information when available and whenever the TV is muted The captioning information is not displayed when the sound is not muted CC Closed Caption Mode Lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information Use the MENU button to toggle between the choices CC1 and CC2 Not all programs are encoded with closed captioning information When a program is closed captioned the letters CC are displayed under the Channel Marker Menu Language Lets you select the language of your choice English French or Spanish Use the MENU button to toggle between the choices TV Main Menu 1 Picture Quality 2 Screen 3 Channel 4 V Chip Parental Controls 5 Time 0 Exit The TV Main Menu Picture Quality Menu 1 Contrast HE Je 2 Color HE es 3 Tint de sen 4 Black Level HS des 5 Sharpness e Re 6 Reset Picture Controls 0 Exit The Picture Quality Menu Tip You can also use the RESET button on the remote at any time to reset the picture controls
25. s the DISPLAY button on The Time menu contains the controls that let you set the Sleep Timer Set the remote to enter your password Time and Wake up Timer functions Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off Use the VOL buttons to increase or decrease the sleep timer by 30 minute increments Press MENU to exit F Tim Set Time Displays a control panel that lets you enter the current 7 time Use the VOL buttons and number buttons to set the time 1 Sleep Timer Press MENU to exit 2 Set Time 3 Wake up Timer Wake up Timer Displays a control panel that lets you enter the 0 Exit time you wish your television to turn itself on Use the VOL AC buttons to set the wake up timer To clear the wake up timer display the The Time menu wake up screen and press RESET 14 ACCESSORIES Remote Control This is the remote that came packed with your TV You can use the order form to order it direct by mail if desired Optional Remote This remote not only controls your TV but can also control most brands of remote controllable VCR s cable boxes and audio equipment Dipole Antenna Designed to attach to the back of your TV Can be used for both VHF and UHF channels Antenna Cables Screw on Antenna 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 conn
26. ssing volume up button to restore sound No picture no sound but power is on e Maybe cable air function is in wrong position Try another channel e Maybe a vacant channel is tuned Try another channel e Input may be selected Make sure the external device is turned on and playing Sound okay picture poor e Check antenna connections e Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals 17 LIMITED WARRANTY What your warranty covers e Any defect in materials or workmanship For how long after your purchase e 90 days for labor charges e One year for parts e Two years for the picture tube The warranty period 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 e Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television e Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or at our option refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television How you get service e For screen sizes of 26 and smaller Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete e For screen sizes larger than 26 Request home service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center
27. sy 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 Itis not expected to frighten younger children 12 THE MENU SYSTEM Blocking Age Based Ratings and Content Themes You can automatically block all program ratings or content above a specified age based rating level using the V Chip TV Rating Limit screen Refer to the chart at the beginning of this section to learn about each age based rating and its associated content ratings e To block all programs above a certain rating level Highlight the Rating field then scroll through the ratings using the CHAN v buttons until the lowest unacceptable rating is highlighted Then use the VOL button to highlight the Rating Status field and select Block To block all programs with specific content above a certain rating level Content Themes are specific to the rating level Therefore you must first highlight the Rating field and scroll through the ratings using the CHAN v buttons until the lowest rating associated with the type of content you want to block is highlighted Then highlight the Content Theme Status field and change the V to B under the appropriate Content Theme Viewing Age Based Ratings and Content Themes After you have blocked age based ratings and content themes you have the option of selectively changing some o
28. the menu CLEAR Button Press to clear the screen of all on screen displays CHAN v Buttons Channel Up and Down Press to select the next higher or lower channel in memory You can add or erase channels in memory as desired Details are on page 10 When a menu is displayed CHAN v allows you to select and adjust menu controls VOL v Buttons Volume Up and Down Press VOL to increase volume or press VOL v to decrease volume The volume display appears on the screen when you press the VOL buttons When a menu is displayed press or v to adjust the setting of an item that is highlighted in a menu MUTE Button Press to quickly reduce sound to minimum level To restore sound and normal picture press MUTE again or press VOL up PREV CH Button Previous Channel Pressing this button switches the TV back to the last tuned channel This is useful if you want to watch two channels Select the first channel you wish to watch Then select the other channel by pressing two number buttons The TV changes back and forth between the two channels each time you press this button Number Buttons 0 9 Press to access any channel number To select a channel press two number buttons For example press 0 then 6 for channel 6 To select a 3 digit number press and hold number button 1 until 1 appears on the screen Then press the other two numbers RESET Button Press to return all video settings color tint contrast brightness and shar
29. tion 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 Product Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately Returning it will allows us to contact you if needed Registration 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 ever need them The numbers are located on the back of the TV Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED 2 0 22 002ccccectctccceetecedeccds dtcscecceedeetecssactezeees 2 Setup and Connection 2 Dipole Antenna Connection ccccccecseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeneeeeenaeeenaes 2 Attaching Your TV to aCabinert tener eeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeen 3 Tools Required 0 eeeeeeeetseeeeceeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeaaeeseeeeeesaeeseeaeeetaeesteneees 3 Mounting Considerations ccecccecesseeeeeceeeesaeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeneees 3 Mounting INStructions cc ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeees 4 Channel Market 7 Front Panel Control Sdt eege Sage ek eege ue ie H Front Panel Locks em nis ee di a a e eeu Ende ee 7 Remote Control Buttons EE 8 THE MENU SYSTEM ccisccesi ccstecctccdivedscotuicia cde Soe deeg 9 BANN 9 T
30. to their original settings Screen 1 CC Display OFF 2 CC Mode CC 3 Menu Language English 0 Exit The Screen menu Closed Caption Modes CC1 full translation of the primary language in your area CC2 secondary language translation simplified English or whatever is being broadcast in your area THE MENU SYSTEM THE CHANNEL MENU The Channel menu contains all the commands used to control your channels including custom building your channel list Signal Type Displays a toggle that lets you select the current antenna type Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off air antenna for UHF VHF TV signals Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV signals Auto Channel Search Selecting this option tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input When the TV finds an active channel it places it in the channel list Inactive channels weak stations or channels with no signal at all will be removed from the channel list You may interrupt this process by pressing the MENU button List Displays a control panel that lets you customize your channel scan list by adding or removing channels Use the VOL buttons to move left and right between fields use the CHAN v buttons to enter settings Press MENU to exit Channel Number Use the CHAN v buttons to scroll through the channel scan list You can also enter the chann
31. ts and may be unsuitable for children under 17 It contains one or more of the following content themes graphic violence V explicit sexual activity S or crude indecent language L 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 intense violence V intense sexual situations S strong coarse language L or intensely suggestive dialogue D 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 moderate violence V some sexual situations S infrequent coarse language L or some suggestive dialogue D General Audience Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages It contains little or no violence V sexual situations S no strong language L and little or no sexual dialogue D 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 fanta
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