RCA 20F542T Flat Panel Television User`s guide

User’s Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Find Inside:
• Connecting. ............. page 6
• Remote Control. ..... page 13
• Features.................... page 23
• KidPass..................... page 28
• Menus....................... page 31
• FAQs.......................... page 38
• Troubleshooting...... page 39
Model 27F522T is pictured here.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation
between hazardous mains voltage and user accessible parts. When servicing
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
the product that presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates important instructions
accompanying the product.
Warning
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for
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.
The apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, should be placed on the
apparatus.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
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, black borders (sides, top and bottom), etc. may cause similar
damage. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40
of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1)
which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to
the point of cable entry as practical.
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 2.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer
Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/television. Registering this product allows us to contact you if
needed.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and
model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No._ _________________ Serial No. ______________________Purchase Date:_________________________
Dealer/Address/Phone:___________________________________________________________________________
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
11. 12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
A. B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance;
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must 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.
18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
20. 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. 701984, 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.
21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
22. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result
in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the
unit.
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
23. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 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, 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:
The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
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
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
Table of Contents
Introduction
Here are a few of the special features of your new
Color Television.
Safety/precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Automatic Channel Programming: Quick and easy
selection of available stations.
Child Lock (FPA Lock): Locks the buttons on the front
of the TV so it cannot be operated accidentally by young
children.
Closed Captioning: Allows you to read TV program
dialog or voice conversations as on-screen text.
Off-Timer: Turns off the TV at a preset time.
On-Timer: Turns on the TV at a preset time to a
designated TV channel or video source.
On-screen Menus: On-screen text (in English, French, or
Spanish) for setting TV controls.
Parental Lock: Allows you to block the viewing of certain
TV channels if you do not want your children viewing
inappropriate material.
Remote control: Operates your TV and navigates the
menus.
Sleep Timer: Turns off the TV within an amount of time
you specify. 10-120 minutes from the current time.
Picture Preset Mode: Lets you set the picture’s color,
tint, contrast, etc. for various types of programming.
Settings include Bright, Normal, Theater, and Personal,
which set the picture control as you want.
Sound Mode: Lets you set the TV’s sound for the
current programming. Choices include Personal, Theatre,
Concert, or Speech.
Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV channel
capability.
Stereo Capability: Includes built-in amplifier twinspeaker system; allows reception of TV programs
broadcast in stereo.
Getting Started
Basic Cable TV Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Basic Antenna Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Basic TV + VCR Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
TV + VCR + DVD Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Explanation of Jacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Description of Buttons on the TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setup Menus
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
TV/Cable TV (CATV). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Auto Search (Setting TV Channels) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Channel Tuning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Favorite Channel Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adding or Erasing Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11
12
13
14
15
16
On-screen Menus
Picture Adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preset Picture Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
On-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Off-Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Closed Caption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sleep Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
Parental Lock
Understanding Parental Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing Your Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings . . . . . . . . .
Blocking Programming with TV Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parental Lock Blocking Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
24
25
26
27
28
29
Sound
Sound Mode Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surround . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stereo and Second Audio Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30
31
32
33
Others
Notebook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Care and Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Graphics in this publication are for representation
only.
Basic Cable TV Connection
The Cable TV signal into your home may be a single cable (75 ohm ) or may include a Cable Box. In either case, the
connection to the TV is easy.
If your Cable TV signal comes directly via a 75 ohm coaxial cable, using the following steps:
Connect the Cable TV signal to the 75 ohm ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. Screw it down tight.
Plug the TV’s power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to CATV as detailed on page 12. Refer
to AUTO SEARCH to set up your available TV channels. Details are on page 13.
If you have a Cable Box, use the following steps:
Connect the Cable TV signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box.
Connect a separate coaxial cable to the OUT jack on the Cable Box and to the 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the
rear of the TV.
Plug the TV’s power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to CATV as detailed on page 12.
Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (the same as the channel 3/4 switch on your Cable Box if applicable).
Change channels at the Cable Box.
Helpful Hints
An RF coaxial cable (to connect the Cable Box
to the TV) may be supplied by the Cable TV
company. It is not supplied with the TV.
You can connect a Satellite Receiver the same
way you would connect a Cable Box.
Your Cable Box may have separate Audio and
Video Out jacks instead. If so, use audio and
video cables to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO
OUT jacks of the Cable Box to the AUDIO/
VIDEO INPUT jacks.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control
to set the TV to the correct video input
channel. For front inputs choose FRNT. For
rear AV inputs choose VIDEO.
Your model has an S-Video input, choose SVIDEO. Change the channel at the Cable Box.
This model has component jacks (Y, Pb, Pr),
choose CMPT as your video input channel.
Basic Antenna Connection
A combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 AND UHF 14-69). Your connection is easy since
you will connect the antenna to the 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV.
If your antenna has a round cable (75 ohm) on the end, then you are ready to connect it to the TV. Go to the next step.
If your antenna has flat twin-lead wire (300 ohm), you first need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300 to
75 ohm adapter (not supplied with your TV).
Push the round end of the adapter or antenna cable onto the 75 OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. If
the round end of the antenna cable is threaded, screw it down tight.
Plug the TV’s power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to TV mode as detailed on page 12.
Refer to AUTO SEARCH to set up your available TV channels. Details are on page 13.
Before plugging the UHF/VHF Rod Antenna into the
ANTENNA INPUT jack, check that the pin is not bent. If
it is bent, straighten the pin as illustrated, then plug the
pin into the jack.
FCC WARNING -This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment
may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are
expressly approved in the instruction Manual. The user could
lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modification is made.
Bent pin
Cable
Plug
(Straight pin)
(Needs to be straightened)
UHF
Antenna
(Not supplied)
CATV Box*
or Satellite Box
(Not supplied)
VHF
Antenna
(Not supplied)
OUT
OR
ANT. IN
OR
*Some cable TV systems use scrambled
signals and require a special converter to
receive these channels. Consult your local
cable company.
IN
75-ohm
Coaxial Cable
From Cable System
or Satellite Antenna
75-ohm
Coaxial Cable
From Cable System
VHF/UHF
Combiner
(Not supplied
VHF/UHF
Combination Antenna
(Not supplied)
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV 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.
CABLE TV / ANTENNA CONNECTIONS
Helpful Hints
If you have separate UHF and
VHF antennas, you need an
optional combiner to connect
the antennas to the TV.
Basic TV + VCR Connection
The basic component (VCR, DVD player etc.) to TV connection is described below. For other hookups, refer to your
component’s instruction manual.
Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the TV and to the Audio output jacks on the
VCR (or other component). Match the cable color to the jack color.
If your component has Component Output Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), connect three video grade cables to the Y, Pb, Pr
jacks on the component and to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the TV. If your component doesn’t have these jacks, go to
item 3.
If your component has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the TV to the S-Video jack
on the component. If your component doesn’t have an S-Video jack go to item 4.
Connect a video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO INPUT jack on the TV and to the VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR (or other
component).
Turn on the TV and the component.
Press the INPUT button on the remote control until the correct video input channel appears in the upper right corner of
the TV screen. When you play material on a VCR, DVD player, etc. it will appear on the TV on the video input channel.
(The bottom of page 4 has a complete list.)
(ANTENNA
INPUT)
Rear Panel
Side AV (front)
Note: The position of
your jacks might differ.
Helpful Hints
Your VCR may not have Audio and Video
Out jacks, but only an RF or ANTENNA
OUT jack.
Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s
ANTENNA OUT jack to the TV’s 75 OHM
ANTENNA INPUT jack.
Use either S-VIDEO jack or VIDEO INPUT
jacks. Do not use both at the same time
for the same piece of equipment. This
would interfere with the picture display. If
both are used, S-VIDEO has priority over
the yellow VIDEO INPUT jack.
TV + VCR + DVD Connection
The TV/VCR/DVD connection is described below. For other hookups, refer to your component’s instruction manual.
Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
Connect the audio cables (white and red) to the R and L AUDIO jacks on the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the
DVD player. Match the cable color to the jack color.
If your DVD player has Component Output Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), connect three video grade cables to the Y, Pb, Pr
jacks on the DVD player and to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have these jacks, go to
item 3.
If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-VIDEO jack on the DVD player to the
S-Video jack on the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have an S-Video jack go to item 4.
Connect a video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEO IN on your TV.
Connect your TV to your VCR.
Connect a coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack on your TV and to the Output Jack on your VCR (sometime labeled OUT
TO TV).
Note: If your VCR has A/V output jacks, you can connect your TV to your VCR using Audio/Video cables for better
quality.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR. Make sure the cable or
antenna is connected to your VCR
(ANTENNA
INPUT)
Rear Panel
Side AV (front)
Helpful Hints
Note: The position of
your jacks might differ.
Depending on which connection you made
above, choose the correct video input channel
to view the material on your TV. Go to page 8.
Your VCR may not have Audio and Video Out
jacks, but only an RF or ANTENNA OUT jack.
Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s
ANTENNA OUT jack to the TV’s 75 OHM
ANTENNA INPUT jack.
Explanation of Jacks
This page describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to
your TV.
TV ANT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, cable box, or
VCR.
(ANTENNA
INPUT)
The connections
below let you connect a component such as a VCR, DVD player or laserdisc player.
Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use three
video grade cables for the connection. When using this connection make sure to connect left and right
audio cables to the AUDIO input jacks.
Press INPUT on the remote to choose the video input channel. Choose CMPT to view material playing on
equipment connected to the component inputs.
R (RIGHT) AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
Press INPUT on the remote to choose the video input channel. Choose FRNT to view material playing
on equipment connected to the front AV (side) inputs or VIDEO to view material playing on equipment
connected to the rear AV inputs.
L (LEFT) AUDIO Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white.
Press INPUT on the remote to choose the video input channel. Choose FRNT to view material playing
on equipment connected to the front AV (side) inputs or VIDEO to view material playing on equipment
connected to the rear AV inputs.
S-VIDEO
VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.
Press INPUT on the remote to choose the FRNT channel to view material playing on equipment
connected to the front AV (side) inputs or choose the video input channel. Choose VIDEO to view
material playing on equipment connected to the rear AV inputs.
UT
S-VIDEO IN Provides better picture quality than the standard video jack (the yellow jack) because the
color part of the signal is separated from the black and white part of the picture. When using S-VIDEO IN,
make sure to connect left and right audio cables to the L and R AUDIO Input jacks.
Press INPUT on the remote to choose the video input channel. Choose S-VIDEO to view material playing
on equipment connected to the S-VIDEO jack.
AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUT Lets you connect an amplifier or audio receiver for improved sound quality.
Press INPUT on the remote to choose the audio and video that is sent to the output jacks.
Description of Buttons on the TV
SENSOR Receives infra-red signals from the remote.
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the
buttons on your TV to operate many of the TV’s
features. POWER Turns the TV on and off. Lights to show TV is
on.
TV/VIDEO (INPUT) Models 27F522T, 20F542T
Only Choose between TV programming and the AV
input.
STANDBY (LED INDICATOR) Models 27F522T,
20F542T Only Lights to show AC power is available.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. Press for the
on-screen display to clear the screen.
VOLUME BUTTONS Press to decrease/increase the
volume. In the menu system, acts like the right or left
arrow buttons. Press to select highlighted items and
make adjustments.
CHANNEL BUTTONS Selects channel numbers.
In the menu system, acts like the up or down arrow
buttons. Use to highlight items.
Remote Control
Battery Installation
To load batteries into the remote control:
Remove the battery compartment lid
on the rear of the remote. Press in the tab,
then lift off the lid.
Place two AA batteries in the remote. Be
sure the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries line
up correctly (as marked inside the battery
compartment).
Reattach the battery compartment lid.
Effectively Using the Remote Control
Point the remote control toward the remote
sensor on the front of the TV when operating
the TV with the remote control.
Remote Control
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.
CALENDAR Press to display or close the calendar.
CAPS Press to toggle the entry mode between uppercase or lowercase letters.
Details are on page 34.
CHANNEL +/- Buttons Press to select memorized TV channels. In the menu
system, acts like the up arrow button and adjusts menu controls.
CC (C.Mute) Press to turn on/off C.Mute function directly. Details are on page 22.
INFO/DEL(ETE) Press to see the current channel number, and sound information
on the TV screen. Press again to display the current time on the screen.
Press to remove a menu from the screen.
In Notebook mode, press to delete unwanted text. Details are on page 34.
INPUT Press to select TV channels or the Audio/Video IN channels. Page 8 has a
complete list.
INSERT In Notebook mode, press to select INS(ERT) or OVR (overwrite). Details are
on page 34.
FAV(ORITE) Press to browse the channels in your Favorite List. Details are on page
15.
GO BACK Press to return to the previously viewed channel.
MENU Press to see the TV’s on-screen menu. Press to go back to the previous
menu or to remove a menu from the screen.
MTS Press to select a sound mode if available with the TV programming: MONO,
STEREO, and SAP. Details are on page 33.
MUTE Press to mute or restore the TV sound. Pressing the volume buttons (VOLUME + or VOL+) also will cancel mute
and restore the sound.
NOTEPAD Press to display or close the NOTEBOOK window.
NUMBER Buttons When the TV/Cable menu option is in the TV position, all channels can be selected by using two
buttons. For example, to select channel 2, press “0” then “2”. You can also just press “2”.
For channels 100 and above, press three number buttons of the channel directly. (You can select channels above 69 only if
you have Cable TV. Make sure TV/CATV is set to CATV. Details are on page 12.)
In Notebook mode, press to enter a letter, a digit or a symbol. Details are on page 34.
OK Within the on-screen menu, press to select some special function, such as Favorite list, etc.
ON-OFF Press to turn the TV on or off. You also can turn on the TV by pressing the CHANNEL +/- buttons on the front
of the TV.
PRESETS Press to select one of the four preset Picture settings (Bright, Normal, Theater or Personal). Details are on page 18.
SLEEP Press to select a time period (120 minutes to 10 minutes in 10-minute decrements) after which the TV will turn
itself off. Details are on page 23.
SOUND Press to select one of the four sound settings (Theater, Concert, Speech or Personal). Details are on page 30.
VOLUME +/- Buttons Press to adjust the TV sound level. In the menu system, acts like the right or left arrow button
and adjusts menu controls.
10
Language
You can set the TV’s on-screen menu to
English, French or Spanish.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press OK to enter the Preferences
submenu.
Language is highlighted. Press VOL+
or VOL- to select English, Francais
(French), or Espanol (Spanish).
Preferences
Language
English
CC
C.Mute
Par. Control
FPA Lock
Off
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu
or the menu will automatically disappear
within a few seconds if no buttons are
pressed on the remote control.
Helpful Hints
The language control only
affects the language of the TV
menus. It does not change the
other on-screen text features,
such as Closed Captions.
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TV/Cable TV (CATV)
It is important for the TV to know what type of
signal-Cable TV (CATV) or a normal antenna
you are using. Choose your signal (Antenna or
Cable):
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press OK to enter the Setup submenu.
TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or
VOL- to select TV or CATV.
Choose CATV if you have Cable TV
service. (See page 4 for connection
details.) If you do not have Cable TV
service and you connected an antenna
to the TV, choose TV. (See page 5 for
connection details.)
Setup
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
1
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Setup
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
7
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Helpful Hints
When CATV is selected,
channels 1-125 are available.
When TV is selected, only
channels 2-69 are available.
You cannot select the Setup
menu if the TV is set to a video
input channel (FRNT). Press
INPUT repeatedly to get to
regular TV programming.
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Auto Search (Setting TV Channels)
You can set your TV to receive local TV
channels (from an antenna) or Cable TV
channels (when you have Cable TV service).
Then, use Auto Search to set up channels that
are available for you. This makes it easy for
you to select only the available TV stations
when you press CH+ or CH-. Before you start
Auto Search, make the Antenna or Cable TV
connection described on pages 4 and 5. In the
menu select TV or Cable (CATV) as described
on page 12.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Setup
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
1
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.
Press OK to enter the Setup submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Auto Search.
Press VOL+ to start programming TV
channels. Press VOL- if you need to
stop channel programming during the
process.
When channel setup is completed, the TV
will go to its lowest channel.
Searching
Please Wait
Stop
Helpful Hints
Press CH+ or CH- to see
which channels are in the TV’s
memory. You can also select
channels that have not been
memorized using the number
buttons on the remote control.
To delete unwanted channels
from the TV s memory or to
add more channels, see ADD/
ERASE on page 16.
You cannot select the Setup
menu if the TV is set to a video
input channel (FRNT). Press
INPUT repeatedly to get to
regular TV programming.
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TV 2
Manual Channel Tuning
Manual Channel Tuning allows you to search
for channels that may have been missed during
the Auto Search process. For example, if you
are looking for a channel between 60 and 70,
start the search at channel 60 and go up.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press OK to enter the Setup submenu.
TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or
VOL- to select TV or CATV (whichever you
have). Details are on page 12.
Setup
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
60
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Channel.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the
channel number at which you want to
begin the search.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Manual.
Setup
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
60
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Press VOL+ to start searching upward (for
example, starting at channel 60 and going
up to 61, 62, 63, etc.). Press VOL- when
you find the channel you want. This stops
the search. Otherwise the search will stop
at the first available channel.
Or, press VOL- to start searching
downward (for example, starting at
channel 60 and going down to 59, 58,
57, etc.). Press VOL+ when you find the
channel you want. This stops the search.
Otherwise the search will stop at the first
available channel.
Setup
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
60
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu
or the menu will automatically disappear
within a few seconds if no buttons are
pressed on the remote control.
Setup
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
60
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Up
Auto Search
Favorite List
Helpful Hints
You cannot select the Setup
menu if the TV is set to a video
input channel (FRNT). Press
INPUT repeatedly to get to
regular TV programming.
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Favorite Channel Setting
You can store five channels you prefer into the
Favorite List and recall these channels easily
by pressing the FAV button on the remote
control.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press OK to enter the Setup submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Favorite List.
Setup
Press OK to display features of Favorite
List.
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
1
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+
or VOL- to select TV or CATV (whichever
you have).
Press CH+ or CH- to select CH1 (the
first channel position), then Press
VOL+ or VOL- to enter a channel number
you want to store at this position, such
as CATV 8. Repeat to set the other four
favorite channels.
TV/CATV
CATV
CATV 1
CH1
CATV 2
CH2
CH3
CATV 3
CH4
CATV 4
CH5
CATV 5
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
TV/CATV
CATV
CH1
CATV 1
CH2
CATV 2
CH3
CATV 3
CH4
CATV 4
CATV 5
CH5
Helpful Hints
You cannot select the Setup
menu if the TV is set to a video
input channel (FRNT). Press
INPUT repeatedly to get to
regular TV programming.
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Adding or Erasing Channels
You can add or erase channels from the list in
the TV memory.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.
Press OK to enter the Setup submenu.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or
VOL- to select TV or CATV (whichever
you have). Details are on page 12.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Channel.
Setup
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
1
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the
channel number you want to add or
erase.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Add/Erase.
Setup
Press VOL+ or VOL- to choose Add or
Erase.
If you select Add, the channel will be
available when you press CH+ and CHto move through channels.
Choosing Erase will remove the channel
from the TV’s memory. The channel will
not be available when you flip through
channels with the CH+ and CH- buttons.
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
55
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Setup
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
55
Add/Erase Erase
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
You won’t see the change take effect
until you scroll through the channels in
memory using the CH+/- buttons.
Setup
TV/CATV
CATV
Channel
55
Add/Erase
Add
Manual
Down
Auto Search
Favorite List
Helpful Hints
You cannot select the Setup
menu if the TV is set to a video
input channel (FRNT). Press
INPUT repeatedly to get to
regular TV programming.
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Picture Adjustments
To adjust your TV picture, select a channel and
follow the steps below:
Main Menu
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Picture is highlighted. Press OK to enter
the Picture submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight your choice: Color, Brightness,
Contrast, Sharpness, Tint, Blue Back
(background), or C.Warmth (color
temperature.)
Picture
Color
Brightness
Contrast Sharpness
Tint
Blue Back
C.Warmth
45
50
50
50
±00
On
Cool
Picture
Color
Brightness
Contrast Sharpness
Tint
Blue Back
C.Warmth
Press VOL+ or VOL- to increase or
decrease the element you choose.
However, you can turn Blue Back to only
On or Off (see below). You can choose
Warm, Cool or Normal mode for color
temperature.
45
50
50
50
±00
On
Cool
Picture
Color
Brightness
Contrast Sharpness
Tint
Blue Back
C.Warmth
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
45
50
50
50
±00
On
Cool
Picture
Color
Brightness
Contrast Sharpness
Tint
Blue Back
C.Warmth
Helpful Hints
Color: Adjust to add or reduce
color.
Brightness: Adjust to brighten
the darkest parts of the picture.
Contrast: Adjust the
distinction between the black
and white parts of the picture.
Sharpness: Improve picture
detail.
Tint: Obtain natural skin tones.
Blue Back: Turn this option
On or Off. If you choose On, a
solid blue background screen
will appear if 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 such a channel for 15
minutes, the TV will turn itself
off automatically.
C. Warmth: Set this option
for warm, cool tones or
somewhere in between
(Normal).
45
50
50
50
±00
On
Cool
Picture
Color
Brightness
Contrast Sharpness
Tint
Blue Back
C.Warmth
Picture
Color
Brightness
Contrast Sharpness
Tint
Blue Back
C.Warmth
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45
50
50
50
±00
On
Cool
Picture
45
50
50
50
±00
On
Cool
Color
Brightness
Contrast Sharpness
Tint
Blue Back
C.Warmth
45
50
50
50
±00
On
Cool
Preset Picture Mode
This function enables you to choose preset
video settings for different types of programs
and viewing conditions. Most picture settings
are preset at the factory to automatically
adjust the TV Brightness, Color, Contrast and
Sharpness.
Personal
Press PRESETS on the remote control.
The current preset picture setting will
appear on the screen.
Normal
Press PRESETS repeatedly to select
Personal, Normal, Bright or Theater.
The Personal setting is what you
specify with the picture adjustments as
described on page 17. Personal is the
only picture setting you can change. All
others are set at the factory.
Bright
Theater
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Clock
Follow these steps to set the clock.
Main Menu
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Time.
Press OK to enter the Time submenu.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Clock.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to change the time
in minutes. Press and hold the VOL+
or VOL- to change the time quickly in
10 minute increments; press OK. The
highlight moves to the hour position.
Use the VOL+/- buttons to set the hour.
Time
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time
Off
AM12:00
Channel
1
TV/CATV
CATV
Clock
AM10:00
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Helpful Hints
If the power fails, you must
reset the clock.
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On-Timer
To turn on the TV to a specific channel at a
specific time, use the On-Timer. Before you
begin, set the clock correctly. Details are on
page 19.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
CH+ or CH- to highlight Time.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press OK to enter the Time submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight TV/CATV.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to select TV or
CATV, depending on whether you have
Cable TV service or not. Details are on
page 12.
Time
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time
Off
AM12:00
Channel
3
TV/CATV
CATV
Clock
AM10:00
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Channel.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the channel
number. This will be the channel to which
the TV turns on at the specified time.
Time
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight On time.
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time
Off
AM12:00
8
Channel
TV/CATV
CATV
Clock
AM10:00
Press VOL+ or VOL- to select Once (or
Daily, Off).
If you select Once, the timer will turn on
the TV one time within the next 24 hours
only.
If you select Daily, the timer will turn on
the TV at the same time and to the same
channel every day.
Choose Off to cancel the On-timer.
Time
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time
Once
AM12:00
Channel
8
TV/CATV
CATV
Clock
AM10:00
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight AM12:00 under the line of On Time.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the On
time. Hold down VOL+ or VOL- to change
the time quickly in 10-minute increments;
press OK. The hour is highlighted. Use
the VOL+/- buttons to set the hour. This
will be the time at which the TV will turn
itself on.
Time
Off Time Off
AM12:00
On Time
Once
AM11:30
Channel
8
TV/CATV
CATV
Clock
AM10:00
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
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Off-Timer
To turn off the TV at a specific time every day,
use the Off-Timer. Before you begin, you must
set the clock to the correct time. Details are
on page 19.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Time.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press OK to enter the Time submenu.
Time
Off time is highlighted. Press VOL+ or
VOL- to select Once, Daily or Off.
If you select Once, the timer will turn off
the TV once.
If you select Daily, the timer will turn off
the TV at the same time every day.
Choose Off to cancel the Off-timer.
Off Time Once
AM12:00
On Time
Off
AM12:00
Channel
8
TV/CATV
CATV
AM10:00
Clock
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight AM12:00 under the line of Off
Time.
Time
Off Time Once
PM11:00
On Time
Off
AM12:00
8
Channel
TV/CATV
CATV
AM10:00
Clock
Press VOL+ or VOL- to enter the On
time. Hold down VOL+ or VOL- to change
the time quickly in 10-minute increments;
press OK. The hour is highlighted. Use
VOL+ or VOL- to set the hour. This will
be the time at which the TV will turn itself
off.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
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Closed Caption
Closed captioning (CC) lets you read the
voice content of TV programs on the TV
screen. Designed to help the hearing
impaired, on-screen text boxes will show
dialog, conversation, and activity during TV
programming.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Preferences
Press OK to enter the Preference
submenu.
Language
English
CC
Off
Par.
Control
FPA Lock
Off
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight CC.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to select the
closed caption you want (Off, C1, C2,
or C.Mute). C.Mute sets the TV to show
closed caption when you press MUTE.
The TV volume will be disabled until you
press MUTE or VOL+ again to restore the
sound.
Preferences
Language
English
CC
C.Mute
Par.
Control
FPA Lock
Off
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Helpful Hints
Not all TV programs and
commercials are broadcast
with Closed Caption
information. Neither are
all Closed Caption modes
transmitted by a station for a
closed caption program.
See your TV listings for the
stations and times of Closed
Caption shows.
Press CC on the remote
control to turn on/off C.Mute
function directly. C.Mute On or
C.Mute Off will appear on the
screen accordingly.
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Sleep Timer
Turns off the TV within an amount of time you
specify (10-120 minutes from the current time).
Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep
timer from 120 to 10 minutes in
10-minute decrements.
Sleep: Off
After setting the sleep timer, Press
SLEEP once to display the remaining
time.
Sleep: 120min.
To cancel the sleep timer, Press SLEEP
until “Off” appears.
Within 1 minute of the time set a clock
icon will flash to remind you that the TV
will turn itself off soon.
Sleep: 110min.
Sleep: 10min.
Sleep: 9min.
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Understanding Parental Lock
Parental Lock processes program
content advisories from broadcasters.
Parental Lock can respond to the
content advisories and block
objectionable content (offensive
language, violence, sexual situations,
etc.) This is a great feature to censor the
type of programming children watch.
Parental Lock offers various blocking
options from which to choose:
MASTER ENABLE: This is the “master
switch” for Parental Lock. When ON,
all blocking/censoring you have set
is enabled. When OFF, all blocking is
disabled.
BLOCK UNRATED: All unrated
programs (based on Movie Ratings or
TV Ratings) will be blocked if this feature
is ON and MASTER ENABLE is ON.
BLOCK NO RATING: All programming
with no content advisory data will
be blocked if this feature is ON and
MASTER ENABLE is ON.
After you set a password, you can
block up to six ratings in TV Ratings or
Movie Ratings. These ratings are set
by the Motion Picture Association of
America and TV broadcasters.
MPAA Ratings
TV Ratings
G: General Audience - All ages
admitted. Most parents would find
this program suitable for all ages. This
type of programming contains little or
no violence, no strong language, and
little or no sexual dialog or situation.
TV-Y All children - Appropriate
for all children. Designed for
a very young audience, including
children age 2-6. This type of
programming is not expected to
frighten younger children.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested This programming contains material
that parents may find unsuitable for
younger children. It may contain one
or more of the following: moderate
violence, some sexual situations,
infrequent coarse language, or some
suggestive dialog.
TV-Y7 Directed to Older
Children - Designed for
children age 7 and above. It may
be appropriate for children who can
distinguish between make-believe
and reality. This programming may
include mild fantasy and comic
violence (FV or Fantasy violence).
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned This programming contains material
that parents may find unsuitable for
younger children under the age of
13. It contains one or more of the
following: violence, sexual situations,
coarse language, or suggestive dialog.
TV-G General Audience Most parents would find this
programming suitable for all ages.
This type of programming contains
little or no violence, no strong
language, and little or no sexual
dialog or situation.
R: Restricted - This programming
is specially designed for adults.
Anyone under the age of 17 should
only view this programming with
an accompanying parent or adult
guardian. It contains one or more of
the following: intense violence, intense
sexual situations, strong coarse
language, or intensely suggestive
dialog.
TV-PG Parents Guidance
Cautioned - Contains material
that parents may find unsuitable
for younger children. This type of
programming contains one or more of
the following: moderate violence (V),
some sexual situations (S), infrequent
coarse language (L), or some
suggestive dialog (D).
(Motion Picture Association of America)
NC17: No children under the age
of 17 will be admitted -This type
of programming should be viewed
by adults only. It contains graphic
violence, explicit sex, or crude,
indecent language.
X: Adult only - This type of
programming contains one or more of
the following: very graphic violence,
very graphic and explicit sexual acts,
very coarse and intensely suggestive
language.
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(TV broadcaster)
TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned
- Contains material that parents
may find unsuitable for children
under 14 years of age. This type of
programming contains one or more
of the following: intense violence (V),
intense sexual situations (S), strong
coarse language (L), or intensely
suggestive dialog (D).
TV-MA Mature Audience only Specially designed to be
viewed by adults and may be
unsuitable for children under 17.
This type of programming contains
one or more of the following: graphic
violence (V), explicit sexual situations
(S), or crude, indecent language (L).
Changing Your Password
Over the next few pages, you will learn how
to block programs and understand the rating
terms for certain broadcasts. First, set your
password.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press OK to enter the Preference
submenu.
Preferences
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Par.
(Parental) Control.
Language
English
CC
Off
Par. Control
Press OK. Enter Password will appear
on the screen.
If you want to set a new code, go to
steps 6-8 directly. (You can press the
number buttons to enter a four-digit
code. The code “0000” is the default
password. If you have not set a code
previously, then “0000” is the code.)
FPA Lock
Off
Enter Password:
Resetting Your Password
Press VOL+ on the remote and the
CHANNEL + on the front of the TV at
the same time. Enter New Pwd. will
appear on the screen. (You must be in the
Enter Password screen when attempting
this.)
Enter New Pwd.
Press the number buttons to enter a
four-digit code. The code will appear on
the screen as you enter it.
Press OK to save the code.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Helpful Hints
You cannot change Parental Lock settings without
knowing the password.
If you forget your password you can reset it.
Simultaneously press the VOL+ on the remote and
the CH+ button on the front of the TV. The display
will appear for you to enter your new password.
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Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings
There are two types of ratings for Parental
Lock. One is based on movie industry ratings.
The other is based on TV industry ratings.
Both can be used to censor programming.
Let first look at the MPAA Rating options of
Parental Lock.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Press OK to enter the Preferences
submenu.
Preferences
Language
English
CC
Off
Par. Control
FPA Lock
Off
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Par.
(Parental) Control.
Press OK to display the password
screen.
Press the number buttons to enter your
four-digit code. The Parental Lock setup
menu appears on the screen and the
MPAA rating is highlighted.
Press OK to display MPAA ratings (G,
PG, PG-13, R, NC-17, and X).
Enter Password:
Press CH+ or CH- to select the rating
you want to block.
Press OK to block (or unblock) the
rating. A check mark will appear to the
left of the rating when blocked. When you
block a rating, higher ratings are blocked
automatically. To unblock all the ratings,
select N/A.
MPAA rating
TV parental guidelines
Block unrated
off
Block No Rating off
Master Enable
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
N/A
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
Helpful Hints
Blocking any rating (ON) will
block all the higher ratings
automatically. For example, if R
is blocked manually, NC17 and
X will be blocked automatically.
To turn a rating OFF, set each
rating individually.
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off
Blocking Programming with TV Ratings
Some program ratings are based on TV
industry ratings as described below.
MPAA rating
TV parental guidelines
Block unrated off
Block No Rating off
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Master Enable Press OK to enter the Preferences
submenu.
off
MPAA rating
TV parental guidelines
Block unrated off
Block No Rating off
Master Enable off
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Par.
(Parental) Control.
Press OK to display the password
screen.
Press the number buttons to enter your
four-digit code. The Parental Lock setup
menu appears on the screen.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight TV
parental guidelines.
Press OK to display the parental
guidelines (TV-Y, TV-Y7, TV-G, TV-PG,
TV-14, or TV-MA).
Press CH+ or CH- to select a rating.
Press OK to turn the rating on or off. A
check mark appears when the rating is
blocked. TV-Y and TV-G can be turned
on (to block viewing) or off (to allow
viewing) only.
TV-Y7, TV-PG, TV-14, and TV-MA can
be customized to block V (violence), F
(fantasy violence), S (sexual situations),
L (coarse language), or D (suggestive
dialog).
To do so, continue with these steps.
NONE F
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Content
V S L D
NONE F
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Content
V S L D
Content
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
--Fantasy V
Violence View
Sexual
View
Language View
Dialogue Block
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Content.
Press OK to enter the Content menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to select a rating,
then press VOL+.
Press CH+ or CH- to select the content
theme (Fantasy-V, Violence, Sexual,
Language, or Dialog), then press OK to
block or view it.
Press MENU to return to the Parental
Guidelines screen and check your
settings. A check mark appears when the
rating is blocked.
Helpful Hints
Any rating will block higher
ratings automatically.
To unblock all the ratings,
select NONE.
Notes:
1. Blocking TV-Y, only TV-Y7
is blocked automatically.
2. Blocking TV-Y7, other
ratings will not change.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
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Parental Lock Blocking Options
After setting your password, Parental Lock
also offers these special blocking options.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press OK to enter the Preferences
submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Par.
(Parental) Control.
Preferences
Language
English
CC
Off
Par. Control
Press OK to display the password
screen.
FPA Lock
Off
Press the number buttons to enter your
four-digit code. The Parental Lock setup
menu appears on the screen.
Press CH+ or CH- to select Master
Enable, Block Unrated, or Block No
Rating.
MASTER ENABLE: this is the “master
switch” for Parental Lock. When ON,
all blocking/censoring you have set
is enabled. When OFF, all blocking is
disabled.
Enter Password:
MPAA rating
BLOCK UNRATED: All unrated programs
based on movie ratings or TV ratings
will be blocked if this feature is ON and
MASTER ENABLE is ON.
TV parental guidelines
Block unrated
off
Block No Rating
off
Master Enable
BLOCK NO RATING: All programming
with no content advisory data will be
blocked if this feature is ON and MASTER
ENABLE is ON.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to turn the blocking
option On or Off.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
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off
Child Lock
Child Lock allows you to lock the buttons on
the front of the TV.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight
Preferences.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press OK to enter the Preferences
submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight FPA
(Front Panel) Lock.
Preferences
Language
English
CC
Off
Par. Control
FPA Lock
Off
Press VOL+ or VOL- to turn on or off
FPA Lock. Choose On to disable all the
buttons on the front of the TV. FPA Lock
On will appear on the TV screen each
time you press buttons on the front of
the TV. You can still operate the TV with
the remote control. You can still use the
POWER button on the front of the TV, but
only to turn off the TV (not on). Set FPA
Lock to Off to cancel this feature so you
can use the buttons on the front of the TV
again.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
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Sound Mode Selection
You can preset sound mode that best suits
your current programming among Personal,
Theater, Concert and Speech.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound.
Press OK to enter the Sound submenu.
Sound
Volume
50
Bass
50
Treble
50
Balance
±00
Surround
Off
Sound Mode
Speech
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound
Mode.
Sound
Press VOL+ or VOL- to select Personal,
Theater, Concert, or Speech.
Volume
50
Bass
50
Treble
50
Balance
±00
Surround
Off
Sound Mode
Personal
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Helpful Hints
You can choose a sound mode
setting quickly by pressing the
SOUND button on the remote
control.
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Sound Adjustments
You can adjust the low frequency (Bass) or
high frequency (Treble). You can also adjust
the Balance to increase the volume of the left
and right sound channels.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound.
Press OK to enter the Sound submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Volume,
Bass, Treble or Balance.
Sound
Volume
50
Bass
50
Treble
50
Balance
±00
Surround
Off
Sound Mode
Speech
Sound
Press VOL+ or VOL- to adjust the
option.
Volume
50
Bass
50
Treble
50
Balance
±00
Surround
Off
Sound Mode
Personal
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
Sound
Volume
50
Bass
50
Treble
50
Balance
±00
Surround
Off
Sound Mode
Personal
Helpful Hints
Bass: Enhances the low
frequency sounds.
Treble: Enhances the high
frequency sounds.
Balance: Distributes the sound
between the left and right
speakers of the TV.
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Surround
When stereo signals are available, this
function enhances the stereo spatial effect.
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Preferences
Time
Setup
Press MENU to see the main menu.
Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound.
Press OK to enter the Sound submenu.
Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to
highlight Surround.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to turn this option
on or off.
Sound
Volume
50
Bass
50
Treble
50
Balance
±00
Surround
Off
Sound Mode
Speech
Sound
Volume
50
Bass
50
Treble
50
Balance
±00
Surround
On
Sound Mode
Personal
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the
menu or the menu will automatically
disappear within a few seconds if no
buttons are pressed on the remote
control.
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Stereo and Second Audio Program
Multi-channel Sound (MTS) broadcasts
enhance TV viewing by bringing you programs
with high fidelity stereo sound. MTS also
provides an extra channel called the Second
Audio Program (SAP), which broadcasters can
use to transmit a second language or for other
purposes.
CATV 6
MONO
CATV 22
MONO
STEREO
SAP
Press MTS on the remote control to
select STEREO, MONO, or SAP. All the
options will be available only when the
current TV channel is broadcasting that
option. Channels will not always carry
programs that have all the MTS options.
If STEREO appears on the screen when
you select a channel, stereo broadcasting
is available with the current TV program.
You can hear sound from the left and
right speakers of the TV.
If the broadcast is not strong or clear,
stereo sound is not available. Press the
MTS button to change to MONO. This
should eliminate the noise.
If MONO appears on the screen when
you choose a channel, Stereo is not
available.
If SAP appears when you select a
channel, Second Audio Program
broadcasting is available for the current
TV program.
OR
Press the MTS button to choose SAP and
you may hear the program in a different
language or some other audio.
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Notebook
This feature enables you to store personal messages
and can be used as a reminder.
Press NOTEPAD to display the notebook screen.
Press
CAPS repeatedly to toggle the entry mode
between uppercase or lowercase letters.
Use
number buttons to enter letters, numbers,
or some special symbols.
Press DEL(ETE) to delete the unwanted text.
Press
INS(ERT) to select INS(ERT) or
OVR(overwrite) on the screen, then use number
buttons to insert or overwrite the letter or number
in the text.
After finishing message inputting and editing, if you
want to display the message when the TV is turned on,
proceed with these steps:
Press CH+/CH- and VOL+/VOL- to select
Press OK to turn
into
.
, or vice versa.
If you select this icon, the notebook window
with the stored message will be displayed on the
screen first when the TV is turned on.
If you select this icon, the notebook window with
the stored message will not be displayed on the
screen when the TV is turned on.
If you want to display the message at a specified time,
select the icon
and proceed with these steps:
Press CH+/CH- and VOL+/VOL- to select
OFF.
Press OK to turn OFF into AM 12:00.
Press CH+ or CH- to change the time in
minutes. (Press and hold CH+ or CH- to change
the time quickly in 10 minute increments.) e.g.
AM 7:30, it means that the notebook window with
stored message will be displayed on the screen
automatically at AM 7:30. If the TV is in standby
mode, the message cannot be displayed.
To save, press NOTEPAD to remove the notepad
from the screen. Press NOTEPAD to make the
notepad appeFar on the screen with the cursor
back at the top left side of the screen. Press OK.
“SAVING” appears on the screen. The Notebook
screen disappears automatically.
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Calendar
Calendar enables you to look up the date
easily.
Press CALENDAR to display the
calendar.
Press VOL+ or VOL- to display a
previous or future month, e.g. MAY.
Press CH+ or CH- to display a previous
or future year, e.g. 2004.
Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu
or the menu will automatically disappear
within a few seconds if no buttons are
pressed on the remote control.
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Troubleshooting
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list.
TV Problems
TV won’t turn on
• Make sure the TV is plugged in.
• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else.
• Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote
control.
• The Child Lock may be set. Go to page 29 for more information.
Buttons don’t work
• The Child Lock may be set. Go to page 29 for more information.
TV turns off unexpectedly
• Sleep timer might have been activated. Go to page 23 for instructions.
• Off-Timer might have been activated. Go to page 21 for instructions.
• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may
be abnormally high or low.
Blank screen
• You may be on an inactive channel. Try another channel.
• Make sure components connected to the TV are turned on.
No sound, picture okay
• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.
• If using S-Video or Y, Pb, Pr, remember to also connect the component’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV’s AUDIO jacks.
Can’t select certain channel
• Channel may be blocked or not approved through Parental Controls.
• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).
Noisy stereo reception
• May be a weak station. Press MTS on the remote and choose Mono (instructions on page 33).
No picture, no sound but TV is on
• Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 12 for more instructions.
• You may have the wrong video input channel selected. Go to the INPUT button description on page 10.
Sound okay, picture poor
• Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.
• Try adjusting sharpness to improve weak signals. Go to page 17 for more instructions.
Black box appears on the screen
• Closed caption might be on. Check CC in the Preferences menu. Go to page 22 for more instructions.
The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
•
•
Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a clear path.
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
• The channel may be blocked or not approved through Parental Controls.
The rating limits don’t work
• You must activate the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Par. (Parental) Control in the Preferences
menu. Enter your password and turn on Master Enable (Go to page 28 for instructions).
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV
• If you forget your password you can reset it. Simultaneously press the VOL+ on the remote and the CH+ button on the front of the TV. The
display will appear for you to enter your new password.
The Parental Controls won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.
• Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. Check to see if BLOCK NO RATING is turned on in the Par. (Parental) Control menu.
Go to page 26 for more instructions.
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Care and Cleaning
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the ventilation slots in the cabinet to
help assure adequate ventilation.
The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the screen. If necessary,
you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based cleaners, or
abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV. Also, never
place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV.
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of 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.
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.
• One year from date of purchase for parts.
• One year from date of purchase for the picture tubes.
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:
• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.
• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture
tubes required to repair your television.
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 from images burnt onto the screen.
• 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.
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How you get service:
• 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.
• For screen sizes larger than 26”: Request home or pick up, repair, and return 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. 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.
• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Service Center, ask your dealer, visit www.rca.com, look in the Yellow Pages,
or call 1-800-336-1900.
• 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.
Product registration:
• 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:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC., ITS
AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE
TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT
TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your television outside the United States:
• 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.
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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
©2006 TTE Technology, Inc.
RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation.
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