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References
Front Panel Buttons
For details on using buttons with menus, see Menu Basics on page 5.
MENU CH CH VOL– VOL+ POWER
OR
POWER
+
VOLUME
–
CHANNEL
MENU
+
–
MENU Shows menus on screen.
Moves from menu to menu.
CH 2 and 1
Channel up and down.
Scans up and down through channels in the TV’s memory.
Moves up and down menus.
VOL
+ and
–
(Also VOL
2 and VOL 1)
Volume up and down
Raises and lowers sound.
Moves left and right on a menu line.
Changes a features setting.
POWER
+ and –
(Not on all models)
Turns the TV on or off.
Same as VOL
+
and
–
buttons.
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Displays on the Screen
Your TV shows the settings of several features on the screen. To see what features have been set on your TV, press DISPLAY on the remote.
12:00 AM KNBC 13
Alarm Sleep or Video 00
Screen Display
12:00 AM
KNBC
13
Video 00
Alarm
Sleep
Volume
Unusable Signal
Mute
Stereo
1:55
Volume – . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . +
Mute Stereo 1:55 or Unusable Signal
Description
Time of the clock. Details are on page 3.
Name you chose to describe the channel. Details are on page 22.
Channel number you are watching.
Indicates that a component is connected to the VIDEO jack on the back of the TV, it is turned on, and channel 00 is selected.
Alarm clock is set to turn on or off. Details are on page 24.
Sleep Timer is set to turn off the TV. Details are on page 23.
Sound level of the TV.
No signal is coming in on video input channel 00.
There is no sound. See MUTE button on page 6.
The sound is being broadcast in stereo. Details are on page 18.
The time remaining for commercial skip. Details are on page 6.
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Trouble Checks
You may have problems that can be fixed with a few minor adjustments.
Look for the type of problem you are having below and then try the suggestions to get your TV going again. For warranty information see page 32.
Trouble
Power
TV will not turn on
Checks and Adjustments
No picture, no sound but
TV has power
Plug TV in.
Plug something else into the outlet to make sure it is working.
Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.
Aim the remote at the TV and press TV .
Make sure batteries are placed in the remote the right way. See batteries on page 2.
Unplug TV for a few minutes and then turn it on again.
Check antenna connections.
Check position of Cable/Air feature. See page 27.
Try another channel. Inactive channel may be tuned.
Make sure component connected to the VIDEO INPUT jacks is turned on if you choose channel 00.
Make sure TV is tuned to the same channel as the switch on back of VCR if watching a VCR.
Make sure TV/VCR button on VCR is in correct position when using VCR.
Picture
Blank screen or Unusable
Signal appears on screen
Picture poor, sound okay
Try another channel.
Scan the channels.
Check antenna connections.
Adjust TV picture. See pages 16–17.
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Trouble Checks
Trouble
Remote
Buttons don't work when you press them
Checks and Adjustments
Press TV to set the remote to control the TV. See buttons on page 6-7.
Works part or none of the time
Can’t select certain channel
Clear the path between the remote and TV of any objects.
Aim the remote at the component you are trying to control.
Press TV so remote will control TV.
Make sure batteries in the remote are not dead.
See if batteries are placed in remote correctly. See batteries, page 2.
Press number buttons. Channel may not be in memory. See autoprogram on page 20.
Make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in the TV position.
For numbers over 100, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears, then press the other two numbers.
Set Cable/Air feature to Cable for channels higher than 69. See page 27.
Sound
Noisy stereo reception
Picture okay, no sound
Picture okay, sound poor
Turn Stereo off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 18.
Press VOLUME
+ or MUTE to restore sound.
Make sure TV’s speakers are on. Details are on page 19.
Try another channel.
Try adjusting the Tone. See page 18.
Change Stereo to off. The stereo broadcast may not be clear. See page 18.
Make sure Stereo is turned on. See page 18. No stereo on stereo station
TV Turns on or off
Turns off by itself
Turns on by itself
Does not turn off at
Alarm Time
Check Sleep Timer. See sleep timer on page 23.
Wait 30 seconds and turn on again, a power surge may have occured.
Check Alarm Off time. See alarm clock on page 24.
Check Alarm On Time. See alarm clock on page 24.
Check clock time. See clock on page 3.
Make sure alarm is turned on or off. See alarm clock on page 24.
Check clock time. See clock on page 3.
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
Any defect in material or workmanship.
How long after your purchase:
90 days for labor charges.
One year for parts.
Two years for picture tube.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental.
What we will do:
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television.
Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.
How you get service:
For screen sizes of 20" and smaller: Take your RCA television to any
Authorized RCA Television Servicenter.
For screen sizes larger than 20": Request in-home service from any
Authorized RCA Television Servicenter.
To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your
Dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.
Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.
What your warranty
not cover: does
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)
Installation and related adjustments.
Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
Damage from misuse or neglect.
Remote control batteries.
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 USA.
What to do with the Product
Registration Card:
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your set. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
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If you purchased your product outside the
United States:
See your dealer for details.
References
Order Form for Parts
Remote #221133
This is the remote that came packed with your
TV. You can use the order form at the right to order it by mail.
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SKIP
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INPUT
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MOVE
Order Form
Book No. 1Q57 484-01A
Part
Cleaner
Remote--CRK74B
Part Number Price
AH035 $ 6.95
221133 $39.95
Qty Total
Cleaner
#AHO35
To clean your TV cabinet, we recommend Murphy’s ® Oil Soap or
Cleaner #AH035. You should not use cleaners such as Windex ® with vinegar, Lenox ® Furniture Polish spray or Heinz ® Cleaning Vinegar to clean your TV cabinet. Using these cleaners will permanently mar the surface of the cabinet. Such damage is not covered under your purchase warranty.
Matching Stands
A matching stand is designed to be used with some of the TV models included in this book. The recommended stands are provided with hardware to secure the TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily pulled off or tipped over.
CAUTION: If you choose not to use the stand recommended for your TV, take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is properly located and of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over or pulled off. This could cause damage to the TV and/or personal injury.
Stands are not available by mail order.
To locate your nearest RCA dealer call this toll-free number: 1-800-336-1900.
TV Model
F25 652
F26 634
F27 634
Matching Stand RB2567
Matching Stand RB2567
Matching Stand RB2567
Total ($10 Minimum Order) ....................
Sales Tax .....................................................
We are required by law to collect the appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county, and locality to which the merchandise is being sent.
Shipping, Handling, and Insurance .......
Total Amount Enclosed............................
$
$
VISA or MasterCard preferred.
Money order or check must be in U.S. currency only.
No COD or CASH.
$ 5.00
$
Fill out both sides of the information
All specifications and descriptions of parts are subject to change without notice.
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Order Form for Parts
USE YOUR CREDIT CARD
Copy complete account number
®
Card expires:
Copy complete account number s r r
TM
Copy Number above the name on your MasterCard
Card expires:
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
Prices are subject to change without notice.
PLEASE
Print or type your name and address.
This will be your mailing label.
A complete and correct order will save you days of waiting.
Name:
Street:
Apt:
City:
State: Zip:
Make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out.
U.S. and Canadian Orders
By Phone:
1 – 800 – 338 – 0376
Call this toll-free number between
8AM and 8PM Eastern Standard Time and place your order using your Visa or MasterCard. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this order form.
By Mail:
Detach the information at the left and mail the payment to Thomson
Consumer Electronics, Inc., at:
Video Accessories
PO Box 8419
Ronks, PA 17573
Most orders are shipped UPS within
72 hours. If it is not possible to ship within 30 days, we will notify you.
For more current information on these accessories, write to the following address:
Video Accessories Customer Service
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088
International Orders
This offer is valid only in the U.S.
Send your request for price quotation
(not orders) to:
International Customer Service
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Deptford, NJ 08096-2088 USA
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Glossary
Antenna
A device used to receive broadcast signals from TV stations.
Audio
Sound reproduced by the TV.
Audio/video cables
Cables that carry sound and picture signals from one component to another.
Autocolor
Adjusts the Color and Tint of the picture signals to the proper balance for all channels.
AutoProgram
A procedure that automatically adds only the active channels in your area to the TV's memory.
Brightness
Light and dark areas of a picture.
Channel Label
A name that is given to a specific channel number.
Channel Memory
Where channels are stored after they have been placed in memory.
Channels can be added or deleted from channel memory.
Commerical Skip
A feature that allows the viewer to scan other channels during commercials, and return to the original channel after a timed break.
Component
Device such as VCR, laserdisc player, audio equipment, camcorder, etc.
Disabled
Turns off feature.
Display
A word, words or graphics that appear on the TV screen.
Inputs
Located on back of the TV for connection of a component to the
TV. Used to route signals into the
TV from components.
Jacks
Connectors located on the back of the TV for connecting antennas or other components.
Menu
A listing of features, controls, and adjustments shown on the TV screen that can be changed.
Mono
Slang for monaural. Sound comes through one channel.
On-Screen Display
See Display.
Outputs
Located on back of the TV for connection of another component.
Signals are routed out of the TV into the other component.
Picture Reset
Returns all of your TV picture adjustments back to the factory setting.
Sharpness
Clearness of a picture.
SKIP
See Commerical Skip.
Signal
Electrical waves that are sent or received through cables or through the air.
Sleep Timer
A feature where the TV can be set to turn off at a specific time within four hours.
Source(s)
Components or devices that are connected to the TV.
Stereo
Sound signals that come through two channels (left and right).
Tone
Quality of the sound.
Tuner
A device that receives and selects signals. The desired signal is selected by the tuner.
Unusable Signal
A message that shows no signal is coming in on the video input.
Video
Picture reproduced by the television.
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