RCA 20F524T CRT Television User Manual
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1. 12 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Plug in the TV and Turn It On Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet Insert the plug completely into the outlet Press ONe OFF on the remote or press POWER on the TV s front panel Put Batteries in the Remote e Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing down and sliding off the cover e Insert 2 fresh AA batteries Make sure the polarities and are aligned correctly to the diagram inside the battery compartment e Replace the cover Note If you won t need to use your remote for a long period of time remove tbe batteries to avoid damage due to possible leakage Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ON OFF The technical term is Navigation how you move through the on screen button menus The method is the same throughout the menu screens highlight your choice and select it To highlight a menu item press the arrow buttons on the remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down Use the right or left arrow button to move right or left To select the item that you ve highlighted press OK on button Note Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other menu items on the list appears darker brighter or a different color ZOOM GUIDE ZOOM Arrow buttons Cont2. 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Chapter 4 37 Visit the RCA website at www rca com television Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton This will only add delays in service for your product 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
3. 7 Press the OK button to change the status to lock D and all ratings below the one you selected change to lock Note You must remember to set Master Enable to lock A in Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Refer to page 19 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 Reset your password Unrated Programs The Unrated option lets you decide if programs that the V Chip recognizes V chip Setting 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 C1 All unrated programs are available Locked C1 All unrated programs are not available Unrated 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 C E and unlock ET icon Note You must remember to set Master Enable to lock E in Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect Refer to page 19 N 2 Chapter 2 Front Panel New Password Using the TV s Features Front Panel Selecting this option lets you ock disable or u
4. Chapter 3 Using the TV s Menu System 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 Favorite 1 7O HGTV 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 channel numbers to find your favorite Find your favorites easily by pressing the FAV button on the remote Example of FAVORITE CHANNELS This feature can be very helpful for persons with limited finger menu for analog signals dexterity or young children since it avoids the need to remember channel numbers and press multiple number combinations 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 right or left arrow buttons to scroll through the languages English Spanish and French Format This feature is designed to alter the digital screen size of lt lt certain formats ee Normal This is a full TV screen display which is for Standard black 4 3 TV programs bars Letterbox This is for digital signals DVD or video programs that are in 16 9 screen size The
5. R AUDIO L COMPOSITE VID INPUT Video Input a Audio Video ene na Cables R AUDIO L VIDEO E COMPOSITE VID INPUT Audio R and L Important Model 13V424T has two jacks on the front side panel pictured and an ANTENNA CABLE INPUT jack on the back panel Go to the connection on page 10 VIDEO AUDIO Chapter 1 7 Connections amp Setup Y Pb Pr Component Video Connection Back of TV Don t forget If NEN necessary connect INPUT antenna or cable to get a picture Go to page 5 for instructions Note This back panel graphic is for representation only Your TV s back panel might be different AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT Y Ph Pi COMPONENT VIDEO oGce VIDEO L AUDIO DVD Player IMPORTANT If you aren t receiving a picture witb tbis connection tbe problem might be with your DVD player If tbe DVD player is progressive scan DVD player you need to cbange tbe setting from progressive to interlace Tbe procedure for changing this on a DVD player varies Look for a button on tbe front of tbe DVD player it might be called Resolution or Display or see if there is a switch on tbe back it migbt be labeled int prog or sometbing similar or tbe item migbt be in tbe menu system of tbe DVD player Consult your DVD player owner s manual for instructions 8 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect a device tha
6. REA User s Guide Changing Entertainment Again Find Inside e Connecting e Remote Control page 16 e Parental Controls page 18 e Menus STANDARD DEFINITION TELEVISION a WWwW rca comy 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
7. Just match the colors Note Model 13V424T bas VIDEO and L AUDIO jacks Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this example a video game console is connected to the TV s video and audio jacks located on the front side of the TV To view the video game console 1 Turn on the TV and the video game console 2 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to toggle through the Video Input Channels until FRNT is displayed in the channel banner button 10 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 Note This back panel graphic is for representation only Your TV s back panel ANTENNA migbt be different COMPONENT CVID INPUT CABLE INPUT VIDEO OUrpur DIGITAL ANALOG i COMPOSITE VID INPUT i poc ANTENNA CABLE INPUT Connect either antenna or cable via coaxial RF cable to receive INPUT 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 COMPOSITE VID INPUT Connect devices with Audio Video composite outputs such as VCRs DVD players satellite receivers cable boxes camcorders and video game consoles R AUDIO VID O Connect the left and right audio jacks for sound COMPOSITE VID INPUT e VIDEO Provides composite video connec
8. make sure you are tuned to an analog channel Analog stations contain no more than three digits Refer to page 14 for information on analog and digital stations When using the input described above press the ANTENNA DIGe ANA button on the remote to toggle between digital and analog channels Refer to page 14 Note Another way to see if you re tuned to a digital or analog channel is to press tbe INFO button This brings up the Channel Banner screen discussed on page 18 ANTENNA DIGeANA button INFO button 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 Gwhere available What You Need to Know e 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 e 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 14 e When you are ready t
9. objects filled with liquids such as extended periods 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 Reg
10. Adults Programming is for adults only This program contains sustained violence or extremely violent scenes 16 Viewers 16 and over Programming is not suitable for those under age 16 This program contains frequent scenes of violence or intensely violent scenes 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 34 Chapter 4 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 you
11. Channel Banner 1 Press the right arrow button to highlight the first space 2 Use the number buttons on your remote to enter your new label For example above the number button 7 is the label PQRS The letter P is typed by pressing the number 7 button one time the letter Q is typed by pressing the number 7 two times the letter R is three times and the letter S is four times 3 Move spaces with the right and left arrow buttons 4 Use the up arrow button to highlight Go Back and press OK to exit this menu when you have finished 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 When a program is closed captioned CC is displayed in the Channel Banner Refer to page 25 for more information Press the left or right arrow button to toggle among the choices below The following Closed Caption options are available for analog signals CC Display Choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen CC Display On Off No captioning information displayed On Captioning information appears when available CLOSED CAPTION menu for analog Muted On Displays captioning information when available signals whenever the sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button The captio
12. These jacks are located on the side front of the TV Lets you connect devices that have composite outputs such as VCRs DVD players satellite receivers cable boxes video game consoles and camcorders e AUDIO L Provides left audio connection The left audio connector is usually white VIDEO L AUDIO e AUDIO R Provides right audio connection The right audio connector is usually ey e red e VIDEO Provides composite video connection The video connector is usually yellow Note If you have model 13V424T you ll have two jacks Video and L Audio To access the device when using these jacks press the INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears 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 SENSOR Receives infrared signals from the remote CHANNEL Scans up and down through the current channel list In the menu system acts like the down up arrow button on the remote control Use to highlight items VOLUME Decreases increases the volume In the menu system acts like the left right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls MENU Brings up the MAIN MENU Also takes you one menu backward in the menu system TV VIDEO Models 13V424T 14F514T 20V414T 20V504T 20F524T 24V414T and 24V504T only Choose between TV programming and the AV input
13. cables Also keep the twin lead cables away from audio video cables Use Indirect Light Dont place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen Use soft or indirect lighting 4 Graphics contained within this publication 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 ANTENNA CABLE INPUT to receive your analog and digital cable Coaxial 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 Cbannel Searcb 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 14 When you are ready to watch digital channels make sure you are tuned to a digital channel 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
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15. comply with recommended international global safety 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 w
16. details on editing your channel list Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup What to Expect Watching TV e Your product allows you to change the format of the picture you re viewing Press the ZOOM or ZOOM buttons to choose different screen formats 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 also changes the screen format The options are Normal Letterbox Crop or Squeeze Go to page 27 for examples of screen formats e The DIGeANA button 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 Gwidescreen 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 Press the ZOOM or ZOOM buttons 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 15 Connections ABC OOOO GHI JKL MNO O C O PQRS TUV e e gt C2 BACK ZOOM GUIDE ZOOM Note If you need to replace your remote c
17. 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 television purchased or serviced outside the U S A Acts of nature such as but not limited to lightning damage Chapter 4 35 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 AN
18. set only Set the TV to operate with Daylight Saving Time Month June 1 Determine if Daylight Saving time is in effect 2 If so choose On and the clock gains one hour 3 When Daylight Saving is over choose Off and the clock moves back one hour 4 Set the time manually Time Setting Lets you select more time related functions Today s Date Use the number buttons on the remote to set the current date Clock To set the time enter it manually If it is 7 25 for example you must first press the number 0 on the remote then number 7 then 2 and then 5 Use the OK button to choose between AM and PM You can also use the right and left arrow buttons to change the time Press once to change the time in one minute increments Press and hold to change in 10 minute increments Note Tbe INFO button on tbe remote displays tbe Clock setting time in tbe Cbannel Banner Current Channel Time digital channels only Acquires the time Example of TIME SETTING menu for if reported from the current channel digital signals Update Clock Makes the Current Channel Time your default time The Current Channel Time appears under the Clock selection Off Time Lets you set the TV to turn off automatically Select from Off Once and Daily The default is O f You can change the time by using the number or arrow buttons The SLEEP button on the remote takes you to this preference On Time Lets you set the TV to turn on automatically Sel
19. time by 10 minute increments The OK button toggles between AM and PM On date Allows you to display the message on a date you specify Date Lets you set the date when the message will be displayed Chapter 3 29 Chapter 4 Other Information Frequently Asked Questions FAQs How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel There are several ways to tell if your channel is digital or not Press the INFO button to display the channel banner 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 Look at the left side of the Channel banner it will show Analog for an analog channel or a Digital for a digital channel Go to page 14 for more information on the difference between analog and digital channels and page 18 for the Channel banner 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 You probably want
20. AIN MENU Also goes back one menu in the menu system MUTE Reduces the TV s volume to its minimum level Press again to restore the volume OK CH LIST When in the menu system selects highlighted items Also brings up a list of channels found in the channel search ON OFF Turns the TV on and off PRESETS Brings up the Picture Preset menu Allows you to set custom picture settings Choose from Normal Bright Personal or Theater SKIP Press once before changing channels watch the screen for the SKIP box SKIP 00 30 to appear Press the SKIP button again 30 seconds will appear Enter the new channel number The TV will change to the new channel and return to the original channel in 30 seconds Press repeatedly to add more time SLEEP Allows you to activate deactivate when the TV turns off by taking you to the Off Time menu Refer to page 28 SOUND When a digital channel is being viewed selects the Current Language and Default Language options Refer to page 15 for more information VOL or VOL Decreases or increases the TV s volume ZOOM ZOOM Selects menu options During normal TV viewing changes the screen format aspect ratio Zoom appears momentarily Refer to page 27 for more information about different screen formats Chapter 1 TUV WXYZ O OQO INPUT button SOUND DIG ANA skip O GO BACK FAV SOUND button DIGITAL AUDIO Go back Cur Language English1 Def Langu
21. D 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 lasts 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 36 Chapter 4 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 neve
22. T button on the remote control to toggle through the Video Input Channels until you see CVID displayed in the channel banner To review other connections go to the next page f you are done connecting devices to your TV go to page 13 to complete the Initial Setup f you want more details of the jacks on your TV go to page 11 Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Using the Front Side Jacks If necessary Note This front side connect antenna panel graphic is for or cable to get a representation only picture Go to page nis gt Front side of TV 5 for instructions Your TV s jacks might be different AUDIO S VIDEO OUT Video Game Console Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect a device such as a video game console that has Audio Video output jacks Refer to the illustration which uses audio and video cables Using the example of a video game console Connect your cable and or antenna as described on page 5 Connect your video cable Video cables are usually yellow Connect the Video cable to the VIDEO jack on the front side of the TV and the VIDEO jack on the video game console Audio Video cables G Connect your audio cables Connect the audio red and white cables to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the front side of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the video game console
23. age English Guide 9 00 AM 12 00 PM WGBH SD Clifford LuLu 12 00 PM 1 00 PM WGBH SD Clifford Dog s Rule 1 00 PM 3 00 PM WGBH SD Spiderman lt Page 1 of 3 gt Connections amp Setup Using the INPUT Button Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available Video Input Channels to view components you have connected to the TV 1 Make sure the component you want to view e g DVD player is turned ON 2 Press INPUT to tune to an available Video Input Channel and view the component 3 Press the INPUT button until you return to the previous channel Using the SOUND Button The following items are available for digital channels only Cur Language Current Digital Cbannel Audio Language Press the right arrow button to choose the audio language available for the program you re watching The language you choose becomes the preferred audio language for all channels on the digital tuner until you turn the TV off If the language you choose here is not being broadcast with a program then the TV will play the default audio for the program usually English in the U S Def Language Default Digital Channel Audio Language Press the right arrow button to choose the dialog language you prefer on digital channels If your preferred language is being broadcast with a program it will play If not then the default audio for the program will play usually English in the US The default digi
24. all 1 800 338 0376 A shipping and bandling fee will be charged upon ordering and tbe appropriate sales tax Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready Your remote part number is R130C1 amp Setup Remote Buttons ANTENNA DIG ANA Toggles digital or analog channels Refer to page 5 for a full description Arrow buttons 4 V 4 gt Use to highlight different items in the TV menu The right and left arrows select highlighted items 0 9 Number buttons Enter channel numbers refer to page 14 time settings refer to page 28 labels refer to page 25 and notepad messages refer to page 29 CC Toggles closed captioning on and off CH or CH Scans up or down through all the available stations on analog and or digital mode Press once to change the channel up or down press and hold to continuously change channels CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal TV viewing FAV Favorite Press to browse the channels in your Favorite List Refer to page 27 for more information GO BACK Returns to the previous channel or menu GUIDE Provides upcoming program information when available in digital mode only for the selected channel INFO Brings up the channel banner Press again to remove Refer to page 18 for more information INPUT Toggles through the available Video Input Channels FRNT VID CVID last digital channel or the last analog channel MENU Brings up the M
25. could make it unsuitable for viewers under 18 Violence Guidelines May contain violence integral to the development of the plot character or theme intended for adult audiences Other Content Guidelines May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of nudity and or sex 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 33 Other Information Canadian English V Chip Rating System continued General Audience Programming considered acceptable for all age groups While not design
26. ect from Off Once and Daily The default is O f You can change the time by using the number or arrow buttons N 8 Chapter 3 Notepad EERE Display note Using the TV s Nenu System Notepad Menu Enter messages that will appear on you TV screen at times you select From the MAIN MENU select Notepad and press OK Edit note Follow the procedure below to enter a message into the notepad 1 Use the number buttons to enter your new label For example above the number button 7 is the label PORS The letter P is typed by pressing the number 7 button one time the letter Q is typed by pressing the number 7 two times the letter R is three times and the letter S is four times 2 The left arrow button is used to delete the unwanted text and the right arrow button inserts a blank space 3 The up arrow button is pressed to toggle the entry mode between uppercase or lowercase letters 4 When completed press the OK button to save the note Delete note Lets you delete the whole message Display note Enables you to display the box has check mark or not to display the box doesn t have check mark the message on the screen At switcb on 1f the box is checked the stored message will be displayed on the screen the next time the TV is turned on On time Enables you to display the message at a time you specify The right and left arrow buttons increase decrease the time Press and hold these buttons to increase decrease the
27. ed specifically for children it is understood younger viewers may be part of the audience Violence Guidelines Will contain very little violence either physical or verbal or emotional Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a younger child will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss over the effects of violent acts Other Content Guidelines There may be some inoffensive slang no profanity and no nudity 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
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29. hat Else Canl Do 0 0 0 00000000 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 How Do Replace My Remote 0 0 0 0 0 0 e If you need to replace your remote call 1 800 338 0376 Your remote part number is R130C1 A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering and the appropriate sales tax Have your Visa MasterCard or Discover Card ready 32 Chapter 4 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 unde
30. inues on next page Chapter 1 13 Connections amp Setup Language Auto Channel Search Start Search 4 7 12 Analog channel entry 012 1 Digital channel entry 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 right arrow button on the remote choose the language Auto Channel Search Auto Channel Search is located from this path Main Menu Setup Auto Channel Searcb 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 right arrow 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 For information on customizing your channels or menu options go to Chapter 3 Tuning to a Channel The DIG ANA button toggles between analog and digital channels Analog channels display in a rectangle as you enter the numbers In the example to the left you can enter 12 or 012 to get the same channel To enter a one digit channel such as cha
31. istering this product allows us to contact you if needed Product Information Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them These numbers are located on the product Model No Serial No Purchase Date Dealer Address Phone MoOnunBwNA 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 u
32. ith and aligned as marked on the unit Do not 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 2 2 cccecceeeceeeeeeseeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaeeseeeeeeeeneeeneeeees 4 Protect Against Power SUr eSis speu usate que eria aeree REEF ERE ERES aaraa HER ERRASSE 4 Protect Devices from Overheating c cccccceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeseaeeeaeeseaeesneseaeeseeeeaes 4 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference c
33. ke sure there is a clear path and point directly at the TV e Maybe batteries in the remote are weak dead or installed incorrectly Put new batteries in the remote Problems with Parental Controls 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 B Go to page 19 for instructions don t remember my password and I 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 option is set to lock ED Refer to page 22 for instructions e If the device you re connected to has progressive scan and you aren t receiving a picture using a component Y Pb Pr connection you need to change the setting from progressive to interlace The procedure for changing this varies Look for a button on the front of the device it might be called resolution or display or see if there is a switch on the back Gt might be labeled int prog or something similar or the item might be in the menu system Consult the user s guide for instructions W
34. les between digital and analog channel sources e If using a VCR check to make sure the TV VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode press the TV VCR button on your VCR No picture no sound but TV is on e Maybe the Source Type is set wrong Go to page 24 for more instructions e You may have the wrong video input channel selected Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available video input channels e If the device you re connected to has progressive scan and you aren t receiving a picture using a component Y Pb Pr connection you need to change the setting from progressive to interlace The procedure for changing this varies Look for a button on the front of the device it might be called resolution or display or see if there is a switch on the back Gt might be labeled int prog or something similar or the item might be in the menu system Consult the user s guide for instructions Chapter 4 31 Other Information 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 Sharpness menu item to improve weak signals Go to page 24 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 24 for more instructions Ihe Remote Control Doesn t Work 1 1 1 1 1 1 e Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the device Ma
35. made the selections above use the down arrow button to highlight Start Search Start Search Press the right arrow or OK 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 14 Auto Channel Search for more information 24 Grapbics contained witbin tbis publication are for representation only Using the TV s Nenu System List amp Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels for each channel Select Lists amp Labels from the SETUP menu and press the right or left arrow button Cbannel Press the right or left arrow button to select the channel number that you want to label Press the down arrow button to highlight Label In List This option allows you to keep or delete a channel from the channel list Follow the procedure for Cbannel see above to select the channel Then highlight 7n List and press the right arrow button to add the check mark The channel is added to the list To delete the channel press the right arrow button to uncheck the box Press the up arrow LIST amp LABELS menu for analog signals button to highlight Go Back and press OK to exit List amp Labels Channel Label For example if channel 14 has the call letters ABC you can use this feature to label it ABC so it appears on screen as part of the
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37. n 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 E All ratings below the one you selected change to lock Note You must remember to set Master Enable to lock P in Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect If you forget your password you can reset it Make sure tbe TV is off Press VOL on tbe TV s front panel and tben CLEAR on tbe remote for approximately 5 seconds Tbe TV will turn on Enter a new password tbe next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu or tbe TIME menu Chapter 2 21 Using the TV s Features Blocking Canadian V Chip Movie Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can lock Canadian Englisb and V chip Setting 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 Canada English Ratings Enter your password 2 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 Determine the rating you want to lock ws 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
38. nd press the OK button Enter your password Highlight V chip Setting then press the right arrow button Highlight USA TV Content Ratings and press the right arrow button voa wo oN Use the arrow buttons to navigate and the OK button to change the status of a TV content theme from unlock ET to lock Downloadable V chip Since broadcasters have the ability to add new ratings for TV programs this option 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 acquired from a broadcaster these ratings will be available Chapter 2 19 Using the TV s Features Content Ratings The following is an example of where items are located within the USA Content Ratings screen Rating Status Field Lets you select whether to view or block Rating Field Lets you select from a list of age based ratings you can block or view USA TV CONTENT RATINGS Content Themes Go back Lists the content themes you can block ciClear CFV V S L D gt or view Refer to chart below a CT TV CITV G Content Status Fields TV PG Lets you select which content themes to coc E view for the selected rating and whether rTTV MA ET cT ET the status of the content theme is currently Unlocked or Locked Prac aor eae Themes Hou expe ase explicit dialogue Blocking Specific Content Themes You can lock prog
39. ness 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 being on such a channel for 15 minutes the TV will turn itself off automatically Color Temperature Press the right arrow button 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 left or right arrow button 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
40. ning 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 CC1 which displays text of the program in the primary language in your area Continues on next page Chapter 3 25 Using the TV s Menu System CLOSED CAPTION Go back CC Display On CC Type Service1 CC Mode Broadcast CC Size Standard CC Font Font 1 CC Opacity Solid CC Color White CC Bkgrnd CLOSED CAPTION menu for digital signals The following Closed Caption options are available for digital signals CC Display Choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen Off No captioning information displayed On Captioning information always appears when available Muted On Displays captioning information when available when the TV s sound is muted Captioning information is not displayed if the sound is not muted CC Type Digital Closed Caption Type Select a closed 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 display
41. nlock 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 Bow Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK button Enter your password Press the down arrow to highlight Front Panel Press the right or left arrow button to choose unlock ET or lock El Change Your Password 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 23 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 List amp Labels 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 bright
42. nnel 8 just press 8 After entering the channel press OK The CLEAR button on the remote clears all entries 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 numbers for stations that broadcast more than one signal In the example press 1 then press 2 although 012 is shown in the example pressing 0 isn t required Now press the right arrow button to move to the subchannel Press 1 and then OK Your product tunes to channel 12 1 If channel 12 is broadcasting subchannel signals you would enter numbers that access the other signals Example 12 1 12 2 12 3 If the selection times out you must start over Notes You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital channels appear Tbis is normal Digital channels sometimes take longer to tune To see if you re tuned to a digital or analog channel press the INFO button This brings up the Channel Banner screen discussed on page 18 If the Channel Search brings up unavailable or blank channels you might want to get rid of these so they don t appear as you change channels To do this go to Main Menu Setup Menu List amp Labels Removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming so you might want to do it later Go to page 25 for
43. nt Panel might be locked Go to page 23 for more information Buttons don t work e The Front Panel might be locked Go to page 23 for more information TV turns off unexpectedly e Off Time might have been activated Go to page 28 for instructions 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 TV turns on unexpectedly e On Time might have been set Go to page 28 for instructions Blank screen e You may be on an inactive channel Try another channel e Make sure devices connected to the TV are turned on e If you ve connected another device such as a camcorder or DVD player make sure you select the Video Input Channel that is used for that device Use the INPUT button to toggle through the available Video Input Channels 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 No sound picture okay e Maybe the sound is muted Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound e f using the Y Pb Pr jacks remember to connect the device s left and right audio output jacks to the TV s AUDIO input jacks Can t select certain channel e Channel may be blocked or not approved through Parental Controls e Try pressing the DIG ANA button on the remote This button togg
44. o 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 14 for information on analog and digital stations When using the input described above use the ANTENNA DIGe ANA button on the remote to toggle between the digital and analog channels Refer to page 14 Note Anotber way to see if you re tuned to a digital or analog cbannel is to press tbe INFO button Tbis brings up tbe Cbannel Banner screen discussed on page 18 ANTENNA DIG eANA button INFO button Chapter 1 Connections amp Setup Choose Your Connection There are several ways to connect your TV depending on the devices you want to connect and the quality of the signal you want to achieve A connection using Y Pb Pr component jacks is excellent composite is good and antenna or cable input is fair Connections will vary according to the types of outputs jacks each external device can accommodate Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you Then proceed to the page listed below and to make the connection Jacks Used Cables Needed COMPONENT CVID INPUT Y Pb Pr Component O l Video Cables Audio R and L NAA i Audio Cables
45. r 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 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
46. r 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 replace 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 Your 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
47. r 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 Parental Guidance Suggested Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger children Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children The program contains one or more of the following content themes some suggestive dialogue D infrequent coarse language L some sexual situations S or moderate violence V 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
48. rams based on their content Content is represented Adult ee ee m situations by the D L S V and FV on your screen When you lock a content theme for a particular rating you automatically lock that content theme I i V Fantasy Violence Violence for higher rated programs as well To lock program content Tip Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or age based ratings 1 Determine the content themes you want to lock ED 2 Press the down arrow button to scroll to 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 Press the OK button to change its status to lock E In the example above you lock the language D corresponding with TV PG The dialog for TV 14 is locked as well 5 After you lock specific content themes you can change some of the content themes back to unlock E Note You must remember to set Master Enable to lock D in Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect 20 Chapter 2 V chip Setting Movie Ratings Using the TV s Features 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 SA eve eS Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK button Enter your password Highlight V chip Setting the
49. re 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 Letterbox Format Squeeze A 16 9 Letterbox image is squeezed to fit a 4 3 format for digital channels only Note The right arrow Zoom and left arrow Zoom buttons on the remote change the TV 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 right arrow button to turn it On or Off Crop format stretched vertically to fill the 4 3 screen Parental Control Menu The PARENTAL CONTROL menu was explained in Chapter 2 Go to page 18 for more information Chapter 3 27 Using the TV s Menu System Time Menu This menu lets you control several time related functions Scroll to the item you want to set Use the right or left arrow button to change the setting Note Unless tbe time is set time related items are unavailable Clock Displays the current time Calendar Enables you to set the date easily Example of TIME menu for analog and ERA UE Time Zone Select the time zone you live in Choose from 9 selections digital signals Central Eastern Mountain Atlantic Pacific Alaska Hawaii Newfoundland and Samoa Daylight Saving available with manual time
50. rench V Chip Rating System eesseseeeeesesseseeee nennen nnne nenne nnn nnn 34 Limited BUrus T 35 Care and Cleanings P 37 deeliliutubee E M PN 37 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
51. rental Control Master Enable setting is deactivated English Displays the language currently being heard CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel Analog Digital Indicates whether the current signal is analog or digital Skip 0 30 Corresponds to the SKIP button Shows the amount of time left before the TV switches back to the previous channel Refer to page 16 7 18 AM_ Displays the current time entered in the Time menu 11 CNN 11 2 CNN Displays the current channel and label assigned to the channel Digital channels also have a subchannel e g 2 listing Refer to page 25 for more information Normal Displays the current screen format chosen from the Setup menu or when the 4 ZOOM ZOOM buttons are used X Displayed when you MUTE the sound 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 TV MA TV 14 etc and content themes Violence V Adult Language L etc Broadcasters are not req
52. s 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 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 choose 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 In the same menu change any setting Press CLEAR or MENU to exit 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 26
53. se attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 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
54. t has Y Pb Pr jacks Component Video for example a DVD player If the device you are connecting also has S Video or composite video we recommend you use the component video input for better quality Component Video cables Y Pb Pr are color coded Green Y Blue Pb and Red Pr Audio cables are color coded Red right audio white left audio ABC DEF ON OFF INPUT button Using the example of a DVD player If necessary connect your cable and or antenna as described on page 5 Connect your Y Pb Pr component video cables Connect three video grade cables to the Y Pb Pr jacks on the back of the TV and to the Y Pb Pr outputs on the DVD player Y Pb Pr cables are colored green blue and red Just match the colors on the cables to the Y Pb Pr jacks G Connect your audio cables Connect the audio red and white cables to the AUDIO R and L COMPOSITE INPUT jacks on the back of the TV and to the audio output jacks on the DVD player Just match the colors Important When using the Component video input Y Pb Pr jacks use only the Audio R L jacks from the COMPOSITE INPUT for this connection Viewing the Picture from the Connected Device The device in this example a DVD player is connected to the TV s Y Pb Pr jacks To view the DVD player 1 Turn on the TV and the DVD player 2 Press the INPU
55. tal channel audio language options are English Spanish German Italian Japanese Chinese and Korean Using the GUIDE Button The Guide feature is available for digital broadcasts only Use the GUIDE button to view current and upcoming TV programming if available While the guide screen is shown content cannot be updated If there is no program information available the screen displays No program information Use the following remote buttons to navigate the Guide Right arrow button gt Goes to the next guide page with the first program highlighted Left arrow button 4 Goes to the previous guide page with the first program highlighted Chapter 1 17 Chapter 2 Using the TV Features D NET Channel Banner Analog 11 CNN Normal There are several items that might appear on screen when you press the INFO Channel Banner menu for an button on the remote This display is called the Channel Banner The following analog channel list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen TV 14 Displays current program s rating Refer to page 20 for more TV 14DSLV English Cc information PIORA IN Skip oe ine aa Parental Controls Master Enable shows either a l lock or ET unlock icon Refer to page 19 Channel Banner menu for a digital channel The lock icon is displayed when the Parental Control Master Enable setting is active The unlock icon is displayed when the Pa
56. tion The video connector is usually yellow e AUDIO L Provides left audio connection The left audio connector is usually white e AUDIO R Provides right audio connection The right audio connector is usually red To access the device when using these jacks press the INPUT button on your remote until VID appears Remember You cannot use tbe composite and component connections at the same time They share the same AUDIO R L input jacks COMPONENT CVID INPUT Connect devices with component CY Pb Pr outputs such as VCRs DVD players DVRs DVD recorders satellite receivers cable boxes and video game consoles This connection provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals Use the AUDIO L and R jacks from the COMPOSITE INPUT to connect for sound COMPONENT CVID INPUT To access the device when using these jacks press the INPUT button on your remote until CVID appears R AUDIO L COMPOSITE VID INPUT Refer to page 8 for a detailed explanation of how to connect Y Pb Pr cables to your TV VIDEO omuti only Connect your TV to external devices with inputs such as VCRs digital recorders or secondary monitors Audio video cables are used for this connection me AUDIO VIDEO OUTPUT Models 24F512T 20F512T 20V 12T and 20V500T Chapter 1 11 Connections amp Setup Front Side Input Models 14F514T 20V414T 20V504T 20F 24T 20F524T L AUDIO R VIDEO 24V414T and 24V504T only
57. to get rid of these so they no longer appear in your channel list Remove these in the List amp Labels menu Go to page 25 for more information 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 most 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 ZOOM and ZOOM buttons on the remote to see the different formats available that may eliminate the bars Go to page 15 for more information No other options are possible aside from those you see by cycling through this button However you can change the default settings for both analog and digital programming through the menu Go to page 27 for more details 30 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list IV Problems gt gt ooo 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 Something might be wrong with your remote control Press the POWER button on the front of the TV If the TV turns on check the remote control e The Fro
58. uired 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 18 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only V chip Setting Parental Control menu for an analog signal V chip Setting Parental Control menu for a digital signal Using the TV s Features Activate Parental Control 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 If you don t activate Master Enable and set the password then none of the Parental Control features will take effect Resetting the 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 Set V Chip TV Programming Limits 1 Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu a
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