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  • Page 1 Color TV Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 Note to Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical expose this TV to rain or moisture. Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in If you suspect that liquid has entered the TV, unplug it particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    " ......28 • Standard VCR ..................29-30 • S-VHS (Super VHS) VCR ...... i..........30 • Remote Buttons That Control RCA VCRs ..........• Controlling Other Brands of VCRs ............• Audio Amplifier... i..:................33 • Computers and Other Equipment ............
  • Page 4 The steps below will help you get your i v connecteo "llurn on TV, adjust the volume, and select a channel. working quickly. The page numbers on which you can find Press the TV button on detailed instructions for each of these steps are also listed the remote to tum on the for your convenience.
  • Page 5 Press the A UDIObutton to Adjust PICTURE TILT switches if necessary.* see the audio menu. Select models have an extra large color picture tube. The HIQH I-----7 Repeatedly press AUDIO to select the desired function effects of geomagnetism (Earth's magnetic field) may and then press + or - to cause the picture to tilt slightly.

  • Page 6: Video Button

    Shown here are the front panel controls. The controls on your TV will resemble the picture shown here. You can use either the front panel controls or the remote control to operate the TV. When using the remote control, point it toward the screen.
  • Page 7 Time ..- Channel Sleep Timer Channel Label Parental Control Captioning MUTE Commercial Skip Channel Label Time Display This display appears (after the clock is set) whenever This display appears when you label a channel. Details are on page 16. change channels or press the remote's TV or DISPLAY button.
  • Page 8 - Installing/Replacing Batteries Operating Remote Control Before attempting to operate your Turn the remote control face Notes: remote control, install the batteries • Never place anything heavy on top of the down. shown here. remote control or lay it upside-down. This may accidentally depress the Press down on the ridged area of buttons for a long time and discharge the...
  • Page 9 Only the remote control buttons that are used to control the TV are described here. The rest of the buttons are used to operate other compatible RCA (as well as other brand) VCRs and cable-TV boxes. Details for operating compatible Button DSPY (Display) Button...
  • Page 10 PC (Previous Channel) Button VIDEO Button VOLUME Buttons • Press VOLUME up to increase • Press repeatedly until the • Pressing the PC button causes the volume. function you want is selected, TV to change back to the last • Press VOLUME down to tuned channel.
  • Page 11 Repeatedly press the VIDEO button to select (highlight) the video function The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. you want to change, then press + or - Press + to increase color or press - to decrease color. to adjust it.
  • Page 12 Repeatedly press t he AUDIO button to The TREBLE function adjusts the high frequency audio. Press + to select (highlight) the audio function increase treble or press - to decrease treble. you want to change, then press + or - to adjust it.
  • Page 13 -Turning On SRS (O) Your TV includes a feature called SRS (O)* (Sound Retrieval System) 3. Press MENU button to select next 1. Repeatedly press the MENU button which brings dimensional realism to menu item called SRS WIDTH. select AUDIO MENU, press +, and both stereo and mono broadcasts.
  • Page 14 The CAPTIONING feature lets you display as text on the screen the audio Repeatedly press t he SETUP button to portion of certain programs encoded with the Closed Captioning (CC) information. Four types of closed captioning are available. Select CAPTIONS 1 select (highlight) the setup function for full translation of the primary language in your area.

  • Page 15: Setting.closed Captioning

    The CAPTIONING feature lets - Setting Closed Captioning (with or without remote) you display the audio portion of a 1. Press SETUP to select CAPTIONING. program as text on the TV screen. (CAPTIONING will be highlighted This is useful to the heating since it is the first function in the setup impaired or anyone who wants to...

  • Page 16: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting Sleep Timer (with or without remote) By setting the Sleep Timer, you can program your TV to turn itself 1. Repeatedly press SETUP to select The sleep timer will begin to count off after a certain period of time down to zero.

  • Page 17: Setting The Alarm

    By setting thealarm, y oucan Setting the Alarm program theTV toturnonand/or o ff Note: Remember to check the AM/PM 1. Repeatedly press SETUP to select the by itself. setting. Midnight is 12:00 AM and SETALARM function, and then press noon is 12:00 PM. + or - to display the alarm settings.
  • Page 18 Thelabeling feature letsyouprogram Labeling Channels (with remote only) names ( orlabels) f or thechannel 5. Then press + to move to the next 1. Repeatedly press SETUP to select the numbers. T hename youprogram CHAN LABEL function. letter frame. Pressing - moves you will thenappear onthescreen below back to the previous letter frame.

  • Page 19: Parental Control

    -Activating Parental Control (with remote only) The PARENTAL CTRL and CHAN CTRL functions let you lock any The PARENTAL CTRL and the CHAN 2. To lock channels, press the SETUP button to select the CHAN CTRL channels you choose so they cannot CTRL functions work hand-in-hand.

  • Page 20: Channel Memory

    The channel memory is the list of TV AutoProgramming Channels into Channel Memory channel numbers your TV will stop --(with or without remote) on when you press the CHANNEL 1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable- 3. Press either + or - to begin or down button.

  • Page 21: Setting Up Vcr Channels

    -Setting Up VCR Channels (with or without remote) The VCR 1 CHAN function lets you l. Repeatedly press SETUP to select the 4. If you have another VCR connected program to which channel the TV VCR 1 CHAN function, to the TV, press MENU to select the will automatically tune when you VCR 2 CHAN function.

  • Page 22: Osetting Up Cable Box Channel

    -Setting Up Cable Box Channel (with or without remote) CABLE CHAN function lets you program to which channel the TV 1. Repeatedly press SETUP to select the 3. Press the + button to program the CABLE CHAN function. will automatically tune when you channel number you selected into the CABLE CHAN function memory.
  • Page 23 The power cords on your RCA components are "polarized" (one Compatible Components blade is wider than the other). Be sure the extension cord or A wide variety of compatible RCA Video Cassette Recorders multiple adapter is also polarized. The plug should fit in the (VCRs), camcorders, and audio components are available.
  • Page 24 SELECT OUT Jacks-provide fixed-level audio and video output from whatever is displayed on the TV AUDIO screen (see notes below). Provide audio and video CAUTION TO AVOID DAMAGE: signals suitable for recording. 1. DO NOT CONNECT Can be used for several applications such as: SPEAKER OUTPUT TO A SEPARATE AMPLIFIER...
  • Page 25 Antenna Adapter* VHF/UHF Combination (such as RCA # 193983) -OR- If the antenna cables coming from your home antenna(s) are a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF (channels 2-13) and a 300-ohm flat twin-lead cable for UHF (channels 14-69), connect them to your set like this:...
  • Page 26 Remember to tune your TV to the output channel of the converter box (usually 2, 3, or 4) when selecting channels via the converter box. * Optional accessory available from your RCA dealer or electronics supply store.

  • Page 27: Programming Remote To Control Cable Box

    Pioneer ..................18,20 Cablestar ..................07,08 Randtek..i ................. 07,08 Eagle ....................Eastern International ............... RCA ....................General Instrument ........04,05,15,23,24,25,30,36 Regal ................... 12,13 Hamlin ................... 12,13,34 Regency ..,.... :.., ....:........02 Hitachi..............

  • Page 28: Channels

    Scrambled Cable-TV Channels Some cable-TV companies do not follow Your new TV is designed to receive up the EIA/NCTA standards and instead to 181 channels in the U.S.A. including Some cable companies offer "premium- 125 non-scrambled cable channels (see assign their own channel identification. pay"...
  • Page 29 Speakers Caution: Do not connect external speakers to more than one audio source at a time. You can connect a set of speakers to either the TV or the Amplifier but not to both at the same time. If you connect the same speakers to both the TV and the amplifier, you will damage your equipment.
  • Page 30 S-VHS or Standard VHS Camcorder (This connection allows you to play back tapes in the camcorder and watch them on the TV.) s-v.SOab,e Back of TV 1'_4q - OI/T - SELEm" (sometimes a separate cable that attaches directly to camcorder) INPUT 1 -t CABLEJANTIENNA...
  • Page 31 HI-FI - OUT - SELECT Good Reception Incoming _" Cable _1_] I_ _--_--r'-'_ Back of VCR Coaxial Antenna Cables** ,. F_)Am (such as RCA #AH065G) / OUTTO TV ** These optional accessories (one AH047-2-way splitter, AH065G-antenna cables, and one AH077G-audio&ideo...
  • Page 32 TV. The S-VHS cable carries only video. Note: Remember to connect the video cable to INPUT 1. When recording from SELECT OUT jacks, tune the TV to channel 91 to see * Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers and electronics supply stores.
  • Page 33 The buttons shown below will then control the VCR. If you have another brand of VCR, you can probably also Selected models of RCA VCRs have a switch that lets program your remote to control it. Details are on the next page.
  • Page 34 Video Concepts ......14,16 Hitachi ........05,35,36 Wards ..........06,25 Quasar ..........Instant RePlay ........08 Yamaha ......;.02,14; 16,30 RCA _ ......00,05,07,28,35 JCPenney ....02,05,08,14,16,30 Zenith ..........1I, 17 Realistic ......02,06,08,12,15 JVC ........02,14,16,30 Note:- Refer to theinformaii0n sheet packed with your remote control for the latest list of brand names and code numbers.
  • Page 35 Connect SELECT OUT "L" and "R" to the corresponding input jacks on the stereo amplifier or audio cassette recorder. * Optional accessories are available from most RCA dealers or electronics supply stores.
  • Page 36 • If you connected the computer to the TV's INPUT 2 jacks, select channel 92 on the TV so you can see whatever signal is coming from _e computer. "_ AudioNideo Cables* (such as RCA COMPL #AH069G) OR TV GAME...
  • Page 37 They also could save you the cost of a diagnosis not covered by your warranty. Before you call or take your unit to an Authorized RCA TV Servicenter, look below for the type of trouble you are If your unit is out of warranty, these checks and adjustments experiencing.
  • Page 38 • May be a weak station. Use AUDIO button to change STEREO/SAP function Noisy stereo reception to MONO setting instead of STEREO. • Maybe someone changed CABLE/AIR function to wrong position. No picture, no sound but power light is on •...
  • Page 39 DustTV asrequired, usinga softclothor thedusting A special a ntistatic c leaning AH035 attachment of yourvacuum cleaner. O ccasionally vacuum polishing solution(AH035)is Cleaner/Polisher available for useonmostTV screens theventilation slots in thecabinet t ohelpassure a dequate andnon-textured c abinets. T hisnon- ventilation. T akecarenottoscratch theplasticsurfaces. Iltl_ abrasive formula imparts brilliance,...
  • Page 40 (VCRs), camcorders, and audio components Shielded cable for connecting AUDIO and available. Check with your dealer for details. Other VIDEO jacks. Has an RCA-type phono components can also be connected to your TV. Refer to plug on each end. Gold-Tipped...
  • Page 41 Remote Control (204935) Accessory Order Form This is the remote that came packed with (Book No. 1Q57 379-05A) your TV. You can use the order form to Description order it direct by mail if desired. Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-ft) Signal Splitter AH047 $ 3.99 Gold-Tipped...
  • Page 42 To order accessories, contact your local dealer. If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions Charge your order on your VISA or MasterCard below to order by telephone or direct-by-mail. filling in below United States and Canada Orders USE YOUR CREDIT CARD To place your order by phone, have your Visa or MasterCard IMPORTANT:...
  • Page 43 SELECT OUT Jacks ....19,25,27,30 Service ........Back Cover HI FI OUT Jacks ........33 Accessories ......... 38,39,40 SETUP Button ......2,3,4,7,10 Home Antenna ........Adding Channels to Memory ....18 SHARPNESS Adjustment ..... 10 ALARM Function ......12,15 SLEEP Display ........5 Amplifier ..........
  • Page 44 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.

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