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Therefore, you should make sure the TV is installed in a way that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired. 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.
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. Do not block any 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.
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) .................. Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV ..................... Side Input Jacks ..........................Side Panel Buttons ..........................Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ......................... TV Functions ............................. INPUT Button ............................ Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ............
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Chapter 4 I Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System ......................... Sound Menu ............................ Picture Menu ........................... Channel List Menu .......................... Setup Menu ............................. Parental Control Menu ........................Time Menu ............................USB Menu ............................USB Connection ..........................Chapter 5 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ....................
Before/nitia/Setup Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any 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 before you connect or disconnect any cables.
Removing Table Stand Your TV comes with the table stand attached. If you want to mount your TV to the wall, remove the table stand by following the instructions below: _,_i_i_i_ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!iiiii_iiiiiii_ii,i_i_!i!i!iiiiii!i_!_il Step 2 1. Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table. Remove the Table Stand from the TV cabinet by 2.
Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Before you connect your T_, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal.
480i Composite Video 480i S-Video 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz Component Video VGA, SVGA, XGA HDMI 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p Customer Support For additional assistance in using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. :::}il _ !i!_: ii_:_i Connections and Setup...
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Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: Example: DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9. 2. Connect the video cable to the (VlD 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the TV and to the video output jack on the DVD player.
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Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 11 for specific instructions. Don't forget: /fnecessary, connect antenna or cab/e to get a picture. Go to page 9 £_rinstructions. Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology isan uncompressed digital connection that carries...
HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVl INPUT 1 jack. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. Don't forget: It necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture, Go to page 9 £_r instructions, Connecting a PC Component To connect a personal computer...
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PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack. Go to page 13 for specific instructions. Don't forget: /fnecessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 9 tc_rinstructions. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 3.
Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote o Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting...
Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV's features to work properly. The first time you turn on your T_, the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first step of the setup requires you to select your preferred language for the menu system. If English is your preferred language, press the OK button or right arrow and proceed to set the TV Location Mode.
What To Expect Watching Analog Channels An "A" at the bottom of the screen denotes that you are watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format. Your TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT buttons to view the different formats available.
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV/DVD. There are several ways to connect components. ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxialcableto receivethe signalfrom your antenna,cable, or cablebox. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VlD 1) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player.
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Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Input Side Jacks HEADPHONES Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the T_. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VlD 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player.
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Remote Control Buttons TV Functions Alphanumeric Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers, time setting. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press the right arrow to enter the sub-channel and press OK.
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VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. Your remote control also comes pre-programmed to control some RCA components. Notes: • The TV button can't be programmed to control other components.
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Programming the Remote The CANCEL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation. During programming, the CANCEL button illuminates when buttons are pressed and turns off when buttons are released. When programming is finished, the CANCEL button blinks slowly to indicate success and blinks rapidly to indicate failure.
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6.When allcodes have been searched, theCANCEL button blinks rapidly t oindicate f ailure, and theremote returns t onormal operation. Note; If you accidentally passed the code before saving it, use the le_ arrow to backtrack througl_ the codes. Use the riglTt arrow to go f7Jrward througl7 the codes again. Once the left or rfght arrow has been pressed, the search mode changes to Manual Code .fearch.
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Current time left on sleep timer, if the sleep timer is set. Current time. (C)) 02:16 AM Autotuning Note: This feature only works with other RCA components. The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for the different components connected to your T_.
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4. Choose w hich component button youwould liketoset: SetDVD Channel - Allows y outosetthechannel theTVtunes towhen youpress theDVD button. SetSAT-AUX Channel - Allows y outosetthechannel theTVtunes towhen youpress t heSAT/AUX button. 5. Press t heleftor right a rrow toselect t hechoice thatmatches thewayyouhave thecomponent connected tothisTV.
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Lock Parental Controls • When the Parental Control Menu is accessed from the Main Menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed: "Parental Controls are UNLOCKED, Rating limits and Channe! Block will NOT require a password to view the picture, Use 'Lock Parental Control"...
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5. Press t heOKbutton totoggle between V iew and Block. The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block. 6. Use the MENU button repeatedly to return to the Parental Control Menu. 7. Select Lock Parental Control from the Parental Control Menu. For rating limits to take effect, enter the correct password twice.
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Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs, you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher-rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings, follow these steps: 1.
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Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls. These features can be found in other menus. Fetch Feature This is a unique "Fetch" remote control finder function on the HDTkLPressing the MENU and VOLUME UP buttons on the side panel of the TV set at the same time causes the remote control to bark from its current location.
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..0 the en u _i!iii_!iii!i___!iiii!_i!i!_i!i!_i!_ii_ii!_ii_ii!_ii_ii!_ii_ii!_ii_ii!_i!i!_iiii_iiiiiii!i_!iiiii_iii!iii!i_@!ii_!ii_!ii_!ii_!ii_!ii_!ii_!ii_!ii_!ii_!ii_ii@_iiii i,_iiii i,_iiii i,_iiii i,_iiii i,_iiii i,_iiii i,_iiii i,_iiii i,_iiii _iiii_!ii_!ii_!ii_@_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_!ii_!ii_!ii_!ii_!ii_iiiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_iiii_ii Using the Menu System 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 Chapter 3.
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Dynamic Bass Improves bass output. Displays a choice list of available settings: Offand Balance Press the left or right arrow to adjust the level of audio sent to the left and right speakers. Auto Volume Level Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material.
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Video Noise Reduction (not available on PC) - This setting reduces picture "static" or any type of interference. This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. Press the right arrow to choose between these options: Off for no noise reduction.
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List Menu The Channel List Menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list. Press the up or down arrow to highlight a channel. Press the OK button to tune to the channel. Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your preferences. Press MENU on the remote control;...
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Analog CC Type If available, this option allows you to select the captioning mode used for displaying captioning information. If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioning mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.
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When theTVisonand theDVD player isturned o nwiththediscalready loaded, the TVautomatically switches totheassociated input a ndinitiates play. Ifyouconnect another HDMI CEC component and/or c hange t heHDMI input u sed foranexisting HDMI CEC component, youshould turntheHDMI CEC function o ffandthenturnitonagain in order f ortheTVtocomplete a newsearch f ortheconnected devices.
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USB Menu The USB feature allows you to play audio files (format supported: MP3) or display pictures (format supported: JPEG). Select USB in the Main Menu; then select USB Device. USB Device Picture If you have pictures on the USB component connected to your TV, this menu allows you to view the pictures individually by pressing the up or down arrow to highlight the pictures (the...
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Inforrnat on 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 may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 9 for more information). Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
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Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems The 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 another device. •...
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screen is blank. • Check your connections. If you used red, white and yellow cables to connect, make sure they're connected to the red, white and yellow AUDIONIDEO INPUT jacks on the side or back of the T_. • If you're trying to watch something that's playing on a component connected to the TV (like a DVD), press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.
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TV and turn it on. See if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please click on the Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service.
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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).
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C8+ (Children 8 and older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.
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• One (1) year from date of purchase for parts. What we will do: • At qq-E's discretion, pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television, or replace your television with a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit. See "How to get service"...
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Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit or register on-line at www.rca.com/television. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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TI-E based upon the ]q-E Limited Warranty statement. • At the sole discretion of TI-E, RCA CRT DV televisions are either consumer carry-in to an Authorized...
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Your warranty does not cover damages which are caused by: • Fire, accident, lightening, flood and/or other acts of God; • Faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception, adjustment con sumer controls and/or improper maintenance; and/or • Failure which results from misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, and/or alteration.
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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. IMPORTANT: Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.
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Therefore, you should make sure the TV is installed in a way that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired. 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.
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. Do not block any 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.
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) .................. Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV ..................... Side Input Jacks ..........................Side Panel Buttons ..........................Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ......................... TV Functions ............................. INPUT Button ............................ Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ............
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Chapter 4 I Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System ......................... Sound Menu ............................ Picture Menu ........................... Channel List Menu .......................... Setup Menu ............................. Parental Control Menu ........................Time Menu ............................USB Menu ............................USB Connection ..........................Chapter 5 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ....................
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Before/nitia/Setup Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any 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 before you connect or disconnect any cables.
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Removing Table Stand Your TV comes with the table stand attached. If you want to mount your TV to the wall, remove the table stand by following the instructions below: _,_i_i_i_ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!iiiii_iiiiiii_ii,i_i_!i!i!iiiiii!i_!_il Step 2 1. Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table. Remove the Table Stand from the TV cabinet by 2.
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Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Before you connect your T_, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal.
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480i Composite Video 480i S-Video 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz Component Video VGA, SVGA, XGA HDMI 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p Customer Support For additional assistance in using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. :::}il _ !i!_: ii_:_i Connections and Setup...
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Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: Example: DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9. 2. Connect the video cable to the (VlD 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the TV and to the video output jack on the DVD player.
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Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 11 for specific instructions. Don't forget: /fnecessary, connect antenna or cab/e to get a picture. Go to page 9 £_rinstructions. Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology isan uncompressed digital connection that carries...
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HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVl INPUT 1 jack. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. Don't forget: It necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture, Go to page 9 £_r instructions, Connecting a PC Component To connect a personal computer...
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PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack. Go to page 13 for specific instructions. Don't forget: /fnecessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 9 tc_rinstructions. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 3.
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Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote o Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting...
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Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV's features to work properly. The first time you turn on your T_, the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first step of the setup requires you to select your preferred language for the menu system. If English is your preferred language, press the OK button or right arrow and proceed to set the TV Location Mode.
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What To Expect Watching Analog Channels An "A" at the bottom of the screen denotes that you are watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format. Your TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT buttons to view the different formats available.
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Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV/DVD. There are several ways to connect components. ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxialcableto receivethe signalfrom your antenna,cable, or cablebox. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VlD 1) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player.
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Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Input Side Jacks HEADPHONES Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the T_. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VlD 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player.
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Remote Control Buttons TV Functions Alphanumeric Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers, time setting. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press the right arrow to enter the sub-channel and press OK.
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VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. Your remote control also comes pre-programmed to control some RCA components. Notes: • The TV button can't be programmed to control other components.
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Programming the Remote The CANCEL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation. During programming, the CANCEL button illuminates when buttons are pressed and turns off when buttons are released. When programming is finished, the CANCEL button blinks slowly to indicate success and blinks rapidly to indicate failure.
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6.When allcodes have been searched, theCANCEL button blinks rapidly t oindicate f ailure, and theremote returns t onormal operation. Note; If you accidentally passed the code before saving it, use the le_ arrow to backtrack througl_ the codes. Use the riglTt arrow to go f7Jrward througl7 the codes again. Once the left or rfght arrow has been pressed, the search mode changes to Manual Code .fearch.
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Current time left on sleep timer, if the sleep timer is set. Current time. (C)) 02:16 AM Autotuning Note: This feature only works with other RCA components. The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for the different components connected to your T_.
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4. Choose w hich component button youwould liketoset: SetDVD Channel - Allows y outosetthechannel theTVtunes towhen youpress theDVD button. SetSAT-AUX Channel - Allows y outosetthechannel theTVtunes towhen youpress t heSAT/AUX button. 5. Press t heleftor right a rrow toselect t hechoice thatmatches thewayyouhave thecomponent connected tothisTV.
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Lock Parental Controls • When the Parental Control Menu is accessed from the Main Menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed: "Parental Controls are UNLOCKED, Rating limits and Channe! Block will NOT require a password to view the picture, Use 'Lock Parental Control"...
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5. Press t heOKbutton totoggle between V iew and Block. The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block. 6. Use the MENU button repeatedly to return to the Parental Control Menu. 7. Select Lock Parental Control from the Parental Control Menu. For rating limits to take effect, enter the correct password twice.
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Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs, you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher-rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings, follow these steps: 1.
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Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls. These features can be found in other menus. Fetch Feature This is a unique "Fetch" remote control finder function on the HDTkLPressing the MENU and VOLUME UP buttons on the side panel of the TV set at the same time causes the remote control to bark from its current location.
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Dynamic Bass Improves bass output. Displays a choice list of available settings: Offand Balance Press the left or right arrow to adjust the level of audio sent to the left and right speakers. Auto Volume Level Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material.
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Video Noise Reduction (not available on PC) - This setting reduces picture "static" or any type of interference. This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. Press the right arrow to choose between these options: Off for no noise reduction.
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List Menu The Channel List Menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list. Press the up or down arrow to highlight a channel. Press the OK button to tune to the channel. Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your preferences. Press MENU on the remote control;...
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Analog CC Type If available, this option allows you to select the captioning mode used for displaying captioning information. If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioning mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.
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When theTVisonand theDVD player isturned o nwiththediscalready loaded, the TVautomatically switches totheassociated input a ndinitiates play. Ifyouconnect another HDMI CEC component and/or c hange t heHDMI input u sed foranexisting HDMI CEC component, youshould turntheHDMI CEC function o ffandthenturnitonagain in order f ortheTVtocomplete a newsearch f ortheconnected devices.
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USB Menu The USB feature allows you to play audio files (format supported: MP3) or display pictures (format supported: JPEG). Select USB in the Main Menu; then select USB Device. USB Device Picture If you have pictures on the USB component connected to your TV, this menu allows you to view the pictures individually by pressing the up or down arrow to highlight the pictures (the...
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Inforrnat on 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 may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 9 for more information). Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
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Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems The 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 another device. •...
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screen is blank. • Check your connections. If you used red, white and yellow cables to connect, make sure they're connected to the red, white and yellow AUDIONIDEO INPUT jacks on the side or back of the T_. • If you're trying to watch something that's playing on a component connected to the TV (like a DVD), press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.
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TV and turn it on. See if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please click on the Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service.
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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).
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C8+ (Children 8 and older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.
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• One (1) year from date of purchase for parts. What we will do: • At qq-E's discretion, pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television, or replace your television with a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit. See "How to get service"...
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Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit or register on-line at www.rca.com/television. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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TI-E based upon the ]q-E Limited Warranty statement. • At the sole discretion of TI-E, RCA CRT DV televisions are either consumer carry-in to an Authorized...
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Your warranty does not cover damages which are caused by: • Fire, accident, lightening, flood and/or other acts of God; • Faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception, adjustment con sumer controls and/or improper maintenance; and/or • Failure which results from misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, and/or alteration.
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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. IMPORTANT: Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.
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Therefore, you should make sure the TV is installed in a way that allows you to disconnect the power cord when desired. 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.
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Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all instructions. Do not block any 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.
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) .................. Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV ..................... Side Input Jacks ..........................Side Panel Buttons ..........................Chapter 2 I Using the Remote Control Remote Control Buttons ......................... TV Functions ............................. INPUT Button ............................ Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components ............
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Chapter 4 I Using the TV Menu Using the Menu System ......................... Sound Menu ............................ Picture Menu ........................... Channel List Menu .......................... Setup Menu ............................. Parental Control Menu ........................Time Menu ............................USB Menu ............................USB Connection ..........................Chapter 5 I Other Information Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ....................
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Before/nitia/Setup Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any 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 before you connect or disconnect any cables.
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Removing Table Stand Your TV comes with the table stand attached. If you want to mount your TV to the wall, remove the table stand by following the instructions below: _,_i_i_i_ii!ii!ii!ii!ii!iiiii_iiiiiii_ii,i_i_!i!i!iiiiii!i_!_il Step 2 1. Take the TV bag and place it on a flat table. Remove the Table Stand from the TV cabinet by 2.
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Obtain the Signal The first step in connecting your TV is obtaining the signal. The back panel of your TV allows you to receive analog and/or digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT. Before you connect your T_, you have to determine whether you will be using an antenna or a cable service to obtain the signal.
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480i Composite Video 480i S-Video 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz Component Video VGA, SVGA, XGA HDMI 480i, 480p, 720p/60Hz, 1080i/60Hz, 1080p Customer Support For additional assistance in using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/customersupport. :::}il _ !i!_: ii_:_i Connections and Setup...
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Connecting a Component with Composite Video (Good) To connect a component with a video output jack, such as a DVD player, follow these steps: Example: DVD Player 1. Connect your cable and/or off-air antenna as described on page 9. 2. Connect the video cable to the (VlD 2) VIDEO jack on the side of the TV and to the video output jack on the DVD player.
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Component Video Connection This is an example of a connection using the component video jacks. Go to page 11 for specific instructions. Don't forget: /fnecessary, connect antenna or cab/e to get a picture. Go to page 9 £_rinstructions. Connecting a Component with HDMI (Best) High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) technology isan uncompressed digital connection that carries...
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HDMI/DVI Connection (Best) This is an example of a connection using the HDMI/DVl INPUT 1 jack. Go to page 12 for specific instructions. Don't forget: It necessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture, Go to page 9 £_r instructions, Connecting a PC Component To connect a personal computer...
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PC Connection This is an example of a connection using the PC VIDEO jack. Go to page 13 for specific instructions. Don't forget: /fnecessary, connect antenna or cable to get a picture. Go to page 9 tc_rinstructions. Viewing the Picture from the Connected Component 3.
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Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the back of the TV. Plug the other end into an outlet, inserting the plug completely. Do not plug the TV into an outlet controlled by a light switch. Put Batteries in the Remote o Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote control by pushing the tab and lifting...
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Complete the Initial Setup The menu system in your TV allows all of the TV's features to work properly. The first time you turn on your T_, the language screen appears. Set the Menu Language The first step of the setup requires you to select your preferred language for the menu system. If English is your preferred language, press the OK button or right arrow and proceed to set the TV Location Mode.
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What To Expect Watching Analog Channels An "A" at the bottom of the screen denotes that you are watching an analog channel. Analog video is sent in a 4/3 format. Your TV can display these channels in a 16/9 format by pressing the FORMAT buttons to view the different formats available.
Explanation of Jacks (in alphabetical order) This section describes the jacks on the back panel of your TV/DVD. There are several ways to connect components. ANTENNA/CABLE Lets you connect a coaxialcableto receivethe signalfrom your antenna,cable, or cablebox. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 1 (VlD 1) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player.
Buttons and Other Jacks on Your TV Input Side Jacks HEADPHONES Allow you to connect headphones to listen to the sound coming from the T_. AUDIO/VIDEO INPUT 2 (VlD 2) Lets you connect a component that has composite video jacks, such as a VCR or DVD player.
Remote Control Buttons TV Functions Alphanumeric Buttons Using these buttons, enter channel numbers, time setting. To enter a channel, press the number buttons and press OK (or let the entry timeout). To enter a digital channel with a sub-channel, enter the main channel; then, press the right arrow to enter the sub-channel and press OK.
VCRs, audio components, DVD players, cable boxes, and satellite receivers. Your remote control also comes pre-programmed to control some RCA components. Notes: • The TV button can't be programmed to control other components.
Programming the Remote The CANCEL button is used as visual feedback during the programming operation. During programming, the CANCEL button illuminates when buttons are pressed and turns off when buttons are released. When programming is finished, the CANCEL button blinks slowly to indicate success and blinks rapidly to indicate failure.
6.When allcodes have been searched, theCANCEL button blinks rapidly t oindicate f ailure, and theremote returns t onormal operation. Note; If you accidentally passed the code before saving it, use the le_ arrow to backtrack througl_ the codes. Use the riglTt arrow to go f7Jrward througl7 the codes again. Once the left or rfght arrow has been pressed, the search mode changes to Manual Code .fearch.
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Current time left on sleep timer, if the sleep timer is set. Current time. (C)) 02:16 AM Autotuning Note: This feature only works with other RCA components. The Autotuning feature automatically tunes the TV to the correct video input channel for the different components connected to your T_.
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4. Choose w hich component button youwould liketoset: SetDVD Channel - Allows y outosetthechannel theTVtunes towhen youpress theDVD button. SetSAT-AUX Channel - Allows y outosetthechannel theTVtunes towhen youpress t heSAT/AUX button. 5. Press t heleftor right a rrow toselect t hechoice thatmatches thewayyouhave thecomponent connected tothisTV.
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Lock Parental Controls • When the Parental Control Menu is accessed from the Main Menu and the parental controls are permanently unlocked, the following message is displayed: "Parental Controls are UNLOCKED, Rating limits and Channe! Block will NOT require a password to view the picture, Use 'Lock Parental Control"...
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5. Press t heOKbutton totoggle between V iew and Block. The status for the rating and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block. 6. Use the MENU button repeatedly to return to the Parental Control Menu. 7. Select Lock Parental Control from the Parental Control Menu. For rating limits to take effect, enter the correct password twice.
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Blocking Canada V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs, you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher-rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French program ratings, follow these steps: 1.
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Additional Features There are additional features available unrelated to parental controls. These features can be found in other menus. Fetch Feature This is a unique "Fetch" remote control finder function on the HDTkLPressing the MENU and VOLUME UP buttons on the side panel of the TV set at the same time causes the remote control to bark from its current location.
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Dynamic Bass Improves bass output. Displays a choice list of available settings: Offand Balance Press the left or right arrow to adjust the level of audio sent to the left and right speakers. Auto Volume Level Reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks and also amplifies softer sounds in program material.
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Video Noise Reduction (not available on PC) - This setting reduces picture "static" or any type of interference. This feature is especially useful for providing a clearer picture in weak analog signal conditions. Press the right arrow to choose between these options: Off for no noise reduction.
List Menu The Channel List Menu allows you to view all the channels available in your channel list. Press the up or down arrow to highlight a channel. Press the OK button to tune to the channel. Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to configure the TV with your preferences. Press MENU on the remote control;...
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Analog CC Type If available, this option allows you to select the captioning mode used for displaying captioning information. If you are unsure of the differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed captioning mode set to CC1, which displays complete text of the program in the primary language in your area.
When theTVisonand theDVD player isturned o nwiththediscalready loaded, the TVautomatically switches totheassociated input a ndinitiates play. Ifyouconnect another HDMI CEC component and/or c hange t heHDMI input u sed foranexisting HDMI CEC component, youshould turntheHDMI CEC function o ffandthenturnitonagain in order f ortheTVtocomplete a newsearch f ortheconnected devices.
USB Menu The USB feature allows you to play audio files (format supported: MP3) or display pictures (format supported: JPEG). Select USB in the Main Menu; then select USB Device. USB Device Picture If you have pictures on the USB component connected to your TV, this menu allows you to view the pictures individually by pressing the up or down arrow to highlight the pictures (the...
Inforrnat on 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 may need to purchase an antenna. (See page 9 for more information). Visit www.antennaweb.org for assistance in deciding what type of antenna to use to receive the local digital channels available to you.
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following troubleshooting list. TV Problems The 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 another device. •...
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screen is blank. • Check your connections. If you used red, white and yellow cables to connect, make sure they're connected to the red, white and yellow AUDIONIDEO INPUT jacks on the side or back of the T_. • If you're trying to watch something that's playing on a component connected to the TV (like a DVD), press INPUT until you get to the correct video input channel.
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TV and turn it on. See if the problem is fixed. If the problem remains, then please click on the Customer Support Menu at www.rca.com/television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service.
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).
C8+ (Children 8 and older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.
• One (1) year from date of purchase for parts. What we will do: • At qq-E's discretion, pay an Authorized RCA Service Center for both labor charges and parts to repair your television, or replace your television with a new or refurbished/remanufactured unit. See "How to get service"...
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Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your unit or register on-line at www.rca.com/television. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage.
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TI-E based upon the ]q-E Limited Warranty statement. • At the sole discretion of TI-E, RCA CRT DV televisions are either consumer carry-in to an Authorized...
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Your warranty does not cover damages which are caused by: • Fire, accident, lightening, flood and/or other acts of God; • Faulty installation, set-up adjustments, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception, adjustment con sumer controls and/or improper maintenance; and/or • Failure which results from misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, and/or alteration.
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. IMPORTANT: Never use strong cleaning agents, such as ammonia-based...
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• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 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.