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Important Information CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 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.
Important inforamtion Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions....................i Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect .......................5 Protect Against Power Surges ................. 5 Instructions at the beginning of the User's Guide 5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference .......................................................... 5 Use Indirect Light .................................................... 5 Check Supplied Parts.......................................
Chapter 1: Connections and Setup Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • • • Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet or power strip. NEVER plug your TV into an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. Turn off the TV and/or device(s) before you connect or disconnect any cables. Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety.
Connections and Setup Get the Picture The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. See the graphic to the left for the location of the jack. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Getting Channels What You Need • Coaxial cable • A. or Outdoor or Indoor antenna B. C.
Connections and Setup Choose Your Connection For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. There are several ways to connect your TV. Please use the following chart to determine which connection is best for you. Proceed to the appropriate page and connect your TV. Jacks Used Video AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (VID) VIDEO AUDIO R Cables Needed Go to...
Connections and Setup Composite Video (Basic) Connection This is an example of a connection using the composite video jack. Go to the top of page 9 for specific instructions. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT (VID) Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions.
Connections and Setup Connecting the Device with Composite Video (Basic) Red Yellow White This connection allows you to connect a device that has a Video Out jack, for example, a VCR. Note: If the device you're connecting also has Component Video jacks and you have component video cables, we recommend you use the Component Video (Advanced) Connection instead. See instructions below. Using the example of a VCR: If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6. 2.
Connections and Setup HDMI/DVI Connection *Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions.
Connections and Setup Connecting the Device High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology is an uncompressed digital connection that carries both video and audio data by way of an integrated mini-plug cable. Since HDMI technology is based on Digital Visual Interface (DVI), the jack on the back of your TV is also compatible with devices that have a DVI output jack. Using the example of a set-top box: • HDMI cable If your set-top box has an HDMI jack, connect an HDMI cable.
Connections and Setup PC Connection PC INPUT AUDIO VIDEO Don't forget: If necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 6 for instructions. Connecting the Device This connection allows you to connect to a personal computer. 1. If necessary, connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 6. 2. Connect your monitor cable. Connect one end of a 15-pin monitor cable to the PC VIDEO jack on the TV and the other end to the PC's video output jack.
Connections and Setup Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Do not plug into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote • • • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by pushing the tab and lifting off the cover. Insert two fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned correctly. Replace the cover.
Connections and Setup Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work properly. Setup Go Back Closed Caption Menu Language Clock Update Time Current Channel Time Sleep Timer Set the Menu Language ... English --:---:-OFF ZZZ The Menu Language of the Setup allows you to select your preferred language for the menu system. English is the default menu language. To choose another language, press the right arrow button.
Connections and Setup TV You might find there are still some channels in your list that are unavailable to view. To get rid of these channels, press MENU and choose Channel. Highlight and select List and Labels, select In Channel List and press OK to remove the check mark in the box. The channel will no longer be visible in the channel list. Note that removing channels from your channel list may be time consuming, so you might want to do it later. More details pls. go to page 25.
Connections and Setup Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) CMPT DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPUT (Coaxial) ANTENNA/CABLE R AUDIO L DVI Pr Pb VID AUDIO R L PC INPUT Y HDMI AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV. There are several ways to connect devices. ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from your antenna, cable, or cable box.
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control The Buttons on the Remote Control POWER MUTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SUB CH 0 PU T MENU Press to selelct the CC Settings: Off, On Always, On When Muted. CH or CH Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal viewing.
Chapter 3: Using the TV's Feature Channel Banner There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to bottom). Parental Control Stereo D 10 CBS Parent Control TV-G Stereo TV-G SAP 720p 16:9 CC ZZz 00:25 06:05 PM The Parent control state (locked or unlocked) of the current program.
Using the TV's Features Lock/Unlock Parental Controls Password 1. 2. Go Back Password ____ 3. Enter password Note: When you entering the correct password, the Password menu is cleared and will enter the Parental Control menu. If an invalid password is entered, you must enter again. If you forget your password, you can enter the factroy default code: 4116. If you want to change the password, go to page 21 for more information.
Using the TV's Features 4. TV Ratings Go Back ALL D L S V 5. FV TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G 6. TV-PG TV-14 TV-MA 7. Press the up or down arrow button to scroll to the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. Press the OK button to toggle between view ( ) and block ( ). The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block. Press Go back twice on the remote to return to the Parental Control menu.
Using the TV's Features V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Movie Ratings Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Movie Rating Limit menu: 1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV's Main Menu appears). 2. Select Parental Control. 3. Select V-Chip. 4. Select US V-Chip. 5. Select Movie Ratings.
Using the TV's Features Future Rating Region You might notice an option in your Parental control menu that wasn't there before. This is because broadcasters have the capability to add a new rating system for TV programs. These ratings let you define additional parameters for parental controls. This option and its name are dependent on the content acquired from the broadcaster. Note: These ratings are available only if the broadcaster is sending them.
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Menu System Using the Menu System Main Menu This section explores the menus of your TV. Each menu is outlined and detailed to help you get the most from your TV. The Parental control menu is discussed in the Features chapter. To access the menu system: 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the up and down arrow buttons to highlight an option and press OK to display it. The name of the menu is displayed at the top of the menu screen. 3.
Using the TV's Menu System Film Mode (3:2 Pulldown) Automatically detects video sources that were originally recorded on film (like most movies) and subsequently converted to a different format (for TV broadcast, for example). Film mode processes the converted signal so that it looks as close as possible to the original. Another name for this process is reverse 3:2 pulldown. The On setting (recommended) enables the feature only when the TV detects that movie playback quality could be improved.
Using the TV's Menu System Channel Menu Main Menu Exit Picture Sound Channel Parental Control Setup TV TV The Channel Setup menu lets you configure the TV to fit its surroundings and your preferences. Press MENU on the remote, and then select Channel from the Main Menu. Channel List The Channel List menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list. Press the up or down arrow button to highlight a channel then press OK to tune to the channel.
Using the TV's Menu System Closed Caption Go Back CC Setting Analog CC Type Digital CC Type Digital CC Preset Digital CC Color Digital CC Back. Color Digital CC Style OFF CC1 CS1 Default Black White ... : Select Digital CC style Go back Digital CC Digital CC Digital CC Digital CC Digital CC Digital CC opacity back.
Chapter 5: Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What’s the quickest way to view High Definition (HD) video? Connect an off-air antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE Input to view free local digital channels. You might need to purchase an antenna. Go to page 6 for more information. Visit www.antennaweb.org to get help deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
Other Information 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. The side panel controls may be locked (disabled).
Other Information Buttons don’t work • Unplug the TV for ten minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again. • The side panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the side panel controls by selecting the Block Buttons feature in the Parental control menu and press OK to uncheck the box. TV turns off unexpectedly • Sleep timer may have been activated. • Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge.
Other Information Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • You must lock the settings. Go to the Main Menu (press MENU on your remote), select Parental control, select Lock Parental Control and press OK to lock the parental contols.. I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV • If you forget your password, turn the TV off. Simultaneously press and hold VOL on the side panel and CLEAR on the remote for 10 seconds.
Other Information V-Chip Rating Explanations US V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (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). TV-14 (Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for children under 14.
Other Information C (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 behaviour 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.
Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship to the first consumer purchaser. For how long after your purchase: • • 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges for screen sizes 32” and smaller. One year from date of purchase for labor charges for screen sizes larger than 32”. At our option, we will either pay an Authorized RCA Service Center the labor to repair your television or replace your television with a new or refurbished unit.
Other Information • 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.
ENERGY STAR ® and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 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.
