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RCA J32530YX50CJ5 User Manual

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  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK To reduce the risk of fire or shock to qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN hazard, do not expose this TV to rain or moisture.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QUICK GUIDE TO THE ........... Startup ....................Understanding the Menus ............... Using Master and Basic Menus ..........REMOTE USING ............ Types of Remotes ................Master Remote Buttons (CRK17TD1) ..........Universal Remote Buttons (CRK76TK1) ......... Using the iNPUT Button ..............Using the SYSTEM Button .............. Universal Remote Features ............
  • Page 4 MENUS BASIC ............. Channel Guide ................. Menu Language ............... Closed Captioning Menu ............Time and Timers Menu or Sleep Timer ........Picture Presets Menu ............... Audio Processor Menu ............. Parental Controls Menu ............PCVideo input Controls ............CONNECTIONS ............Back of TV Jacks ................PC INPUT Connection ..............

  • Page 5: Quick Guide To The Tv

    STARTUP The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching. more details, refer to the sections listed. CAUTION: If you choose to use a stand with 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, pushed off, or pulled off.
  • Page 6 5. Turn on the TV Press POWER on the remote. Press POWER on the TV. Power Power & 6. Use Point and Select You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select.
  • Page 7 Place All Available Channels Into Memory See the Channel Menu portion of the "Master Menus" section for details. Press MENU on the remote control, then select Channel, then Auto Channel Search. Select which channel list you'd like to find channels for (List A is the default).

  • Page 8: Understanding The Menus

    UNDERSTANDING THE MENUS This television displays two levels of menu system: master and basic. The master menus are accessible by pressing MENU on the master remote (CRK17TD1). The master Main menus will always display the eight choices shown below. A ninth choice, PC Video Input Controls, will appear if the PC input is selected.

  • Page 9: Using Master And Basic Menus

    USING MASTER BASIC MENUS Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. The following pages detail how to use these controls to customize functions of your TV.
  • Page 10 Numeric Entry A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters. A pointer appears underneath the column you are changing. Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer. Press the right arrow to move to the next column, then use the digits to enter a numben When you have finished entering...

  • Page 11: Using The Remote

    In addition, they can be Master Remote CRK17TD 1 programmed to control other components (such as VCRs). Extra remotes are available from your RCA distributor. q C> ,0,0 O o0 o0 8:) {i]_ !]D OOOO Universa! Remote CRK76TK1 use the front panel of your TV to operate the TV's basic features.

  • Page 12: Master Remote Buttons (Crk17Td1)

    MASTER REMOTE BUTTONS (CRK17TD1) CC (Closed Captioning) Brings up the Closed Caption Display. Subsequent presses change the display mode. POWER POWER SLEEP Turns the TV on or off. SLEEP Displays the Sleep Timer control panel, which allows the user to set a time for the TV to turn itself off.
  • Page 13 Digit Buttons (0-9) Selects an available channel number or numbered menu option. Two digits must be pressed for each channel. Press 0 then 6 for channel 6. For three digit channels, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two digits.

  • Page 14: Universal Remote Buttons (Crk76Tk1)

    "Master Menus" section for more information. Tells the remote to control the DVD player. Note that this button is only functional with RCA, GE, and PROSCAN DVD players. VCR2 When programmed, tells the remote to control a second VCR.
  • Page 15 Displays the basic Main menu. If you are already in the menu system, press OK or MENU to select a highlighted choice. When you are using the remote control to operate an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR (and the remote is in VCR mode), the MENU button functions as a PROGRAM button.

  • Page 16: Using The Input Button

    USING THE INPUT BUTTON In addition to a cable or antenna signal, you might have VCR, DVD, PC, Laserdisc, or other signals coming in to your TV (not all inputs available on all models). Use the INPUT or WHO.INPUT button to select the desired signal source.

  • Page 17: Universal Remote Features

    The remote is already programmed ON,OFF control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN components; it may need to be programmed to control other manufacturers' components. You do not have to program the remote...

  • Page 18: Pip (Picture-In-Picture) Operation

    Main picture PIP (PICTURE-IN-PICTURE) OPERATION Main picture input display The PIP (Picture-In-Picture) feature lets you display a second, smaller PIP window picture on top of the main picture. PIP input display Your TV is equipped with a single tuner that can select one cable or off- air television signal.
  • Page 19 PIP Problems? PIP requires that a second video source, like a VCR, PC, or satellite receiver, be connected to the TV with a second connection (other than the primary cable or antenna connection). An example connection is pictured below. See the "Connections"...
  • Page 20 Quasar ..............2021, 2022, 2125 Curtls-Mathes ........2000, 2002, 2009, 2013, Signature ................... 5003 RCA ..........2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, ..........2016, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2116 5L Marx ..................5014 ......2056, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087, Cybernex ..................

  • Page 21: Master Menus

    AUDIO MENU Mute Switches audio muting on or off. Audio Levels Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's initial volume, maximum volume, balance, treble, and bass. Initial volume sets the TV's volume to the specified level every time it is turned on.
  • Page 22 Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV's internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed- I Audio level or variable control level. Variable Output, Speakers This setting turns the TV's speakers on and sets the variable output from the TV's audio output jacks, proportional...

  • Page 23: Picture Quality Menu

    PICTURE QUALITY MENU The Picture Quality menu items allow you to adjust the appearance on-screen images. Pressing RESET on the remote control returns all Picture Quality menu settings to their factory defaults. Picture Adjustments Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks in the current video input source (this feature can be set differently for each video input source).

  • Page 24: Channel Menu

    CHANNEL MENU Channel Guide Displays the list of channels and their labels (if labelled) in the currently selected channel list. Channel Selection Allows the master user to set the initial channel and to select which of the three channel lists will be accessible to the RESET button while in the Channel basic user.
  • Page 25 (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, or SAT) on a universal remote. The autotuning feature will work with RCA, GE and PROSCAN components; it may not work with all models of other brands. The component button choices are:...

  • Page 26: Access & Power Options

    ACCESS & POWER OPTIONS This control panel allows the master user to specify which features and functions basic users will be able to access. Yellow and green color coding shows each item's status: • Yellow default setting • Green change from default setting or unset password Remote Configuration...
  • Page 27 Basic Menu Access This feature tells the TV to either enable or disable the basic menu. When the basic menu is disabled, users cannot access menus through the basic remote or the front panel. Power TV Power Configuration This feature determines whether the TV can...
  • Page 28 • Basic & Pwd Basic users are able to enter the Parental Control menu and change the password, Basic users can watch blocked programming by entering the system password. • Basic Basic users are able to enter the Parental Control menu but cannot change the password.

  • Page 29: Closed Captioning Menu

    CLOSED CAPTIONING MENU Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed-Caption Display allows you to choose when closed-captioning displayed. Closed-Caption Modes allow you to choose how closed- captioning is displayed.

  • Page 30: Time And Timers Menu

    TIME TIMERS MENU Current Time Enter the current time. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. This feature is accessible by basic users only if Time Configuration is set to Basic(unless an invalid time is received). Sleep Timer Select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
  • Page 31 Time Configuration This control panel lets you control several time- related functions. Scroll to the feature you want to set in the Item field. Then, highlight the Setting field and scroll to select the setting you want for that item. Your choice should be reflected in the table at the bottom of the control panel.

  • Page 32: Parental Controls Menu

    PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front panel controls. 7 Parental Controls The choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies containing...

  • Page 33: V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

    V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit menu: Press MENU on the remote control (the TV Main menu appears). Select Parental Controls. Select V-Chip Movie Rating Limit. Blocking Movie Ratings If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and...

  • Page 34: V-Chip Tv Ratin 9 Limit

    V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: Choose Parental Controlsfrom the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective...

  • Page 35: Tv Age-Based Ratings

    TV AGE-BASED RATINGS The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below. Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Rating Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable children under 17.
  • Page 36 Blocking Age-Based Ratings You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age- based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block all programming with...
  • Page 37 Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View. Determine which blocked rating you want to view. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating field. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is Block.
  • Page 38 Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V, and FVon your screen. See the beginning of this section for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content...
  • Page 39 Viewing Specific Content Themes If you block specific Content Themes, you have the option of going back and changing some of the Content Themes back to View (V): Determine the content themes you want to change to View (V). Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating field.

  • Page 40: V-Chip Unrated Program Block

    V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, and public announcements. Also, the first few seconds of a rated program may be blocked due to a...

  • Page 41: Password

    PASSWORD Selecting this option lets you specify a Parental Controls password (the default password is 5625 --"lock" on a telephone-style keypad). Master users can enter a new password without being prompted for the old one. Basic users must enter the old password before they can create a new one.

  • Page 42: Pcvideo Input Controls

    PC VIDEO INPUT CONTROLS This menu item will appear if the TV PC input is selected. There are four ways of selecting the PC input: • by selecting the PC input from the active channel list using the CH +/- buttons •...

  • Page 43: Using The Pc Video Input Controls

    USING THE PC VIDEO INPUT CONTROLS Zooming You may want to enlarge or reduce the on-screen image by zooming. The OK button allows you to toggle the zoom options: displays the image at full size displays the image at twice its full size Panning When "zoomed in"...
  • Page 44 Arrows and PC Video Input Controls Quick Reference Arrow Up Pan Picture Up Arrow Down Pan Picture Down (FF), FORWARD REVERSE (REW),-- Arrow Left Pan Picture Left and PAUSE Arrow Right Pan Picture Right Zoom states (lx, 2x) >> FF Video Setting Presets (1,2,3,4,) <<...

  • Page 45: Basic Menus

    BASIC MENUS The basic menus are accessible through basic remote controls and the front panel. Which menu items are available will depend on the restrictions set by the master user and the active input. For instance, if Basic Menu Access has been set to Disabled in the Access and Power Options menu, the basic menus and many features will not be available.

  • Page 46: Closed Captioning Menu

    CLOSED CAPTIONING MENU This menu functions the same way as the Closed Captioning item in the master Channel menu. It is also available by pressing the CC button the remote. See the "Master Menus" section for more information. &&°&& TIME TIMERS MENU OR SLEEP TIMER...

  • Page 47: Picture Presets Menu

    PICTURE PRESETS MENU This menu functions very similarly to the Picture Preset item in the master Picture Quality menu. AUDIO PROCESSOR MENU This menu functions the same way as the Audio Processor choice on the Master Audio menu. See the "Master Menus"...

  • Page 48: Pcvideo Input Controls

    PC VIDEO INPUT CONTROLS This option functions the same way as the PC Video Input Controls item in the master menu. it will only appear when the TV is tuned to the PC input. See the "Master Menus" section for more information. PC Video Input Controls Quick Reference Arrows and Arrow Up...

  • Page 49: Connections

    BACK OF TV JACKS Use these jack descriptions with the connections information that follows to successfully connect your TV. VIDEO INPUT, AUDIO RIGHT and L/MONO IN Jacks Used to connect video devices, such as VCRs, camcorders, laserdisc players, home computers or TV games with audio/video outputs.

  • Page 50: Antenna Or Cable Connection

    1. Use This Connection ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION Connect an indoor or outdoor antenna, or cable that does not require a cable box, to the TV. Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable 2. Accessories Needed Some antennas require an adapter. Use the diagram at the left to determine if one is...

  • Page 51: Cable Box Connections

    1. Use This Connection CABLE BOX CONNECTIONS Connect a cable box that can be controlled using a remote. Cable 2. Accessories Needed i Cable Box One coaxial cable 3. Connect as Shown Follow the Steps in the "Quick Guide To the TV" Section. V_DEO AUDIO L ]MONO...

  • Page 52: Cable Box And Vcr Basic Connection

    CABLE BOX AND VCR BASIC CONNECTION 1. Use This Connection Connect a VCR cable box for premium channels. Cable 2. Accessories Needed Cable Two coaxial cables 3. Connect as Shown _VCR 4. Operation S-VlDEO vlDEoTV AUDio Tune the TV to the same channel as the position of the VCR's CH3/CH4 switch.

  • Page 53: Cable Box And Vcr Advanced Connection

    CABLE BOX AND VCR ADVANCED CONNECTION 1. Use This Connection Cable Connect a cable box for premium channels and a VCR. CaMe Box Record a scrambled (premium) channel on the VCR at the same time you are watching J :i unscrambled channel through the TV.

  • Page 54: Vcr Advanced Connection

    1. Use This Connection VCR ADVANCED CONNECTION Receive stereo broadcasts from a stereo VCR. Hear stereo playback from a stereo VCR. Cable Record one channel with a VCR and watch a different channel on TV. 2. Accessories Needed One signal splitter Two coaxial cables Two audio/video cables for mono VCRs or...

  • Page 55: Reference

    FRONT PANEL If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV to operate basic user features. For details on using buttons with menus, see the "Quick Guide To the TV" section. The front panel above shows a typical button layout, The exact look of the buttons...

  • Page 56: Status Displays

    STATUS DISPLAYS This display shows the status of several features. Several remote and front panel buttons trigger this display, including INFO. Sample Status Displa_ 12:01 Displays the current time. Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel. ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel.

  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    TV can be fixed by consulting the following list. Unless otherwise specified, suggestions in this list refer to the master remote and menus. To contact the nearest RCA Service Center call 1-800-880-5966. TV will not turn • Check to make sure it is plugged •...
  • Page 58 Noisy stereo reception • May be a weak station. Select Mono in the Audio Processor control panel of the Audio menu. Problems with remote • Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor. • Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the device you are trying to control. •...
  • Page 59 Forgot password • Use the master remote to enter a new password. Rating limits don't work • You must lock the parental controls (from the Main menu, select Parental Controls, then Lock Parental Controls). Program is blocked and it shouldn't •...

  • Page 60: Fcc Information

    FCC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY INDUSTRY CANADA INFORMATION FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate This device complies with part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,...

  • Page 61: Warranty

    What we will do: Pay any Authorized RCA Commercial Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television. Pay any Authorized RCA Commercial Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

  • Page 62: Index

    Access, controlling Energy Saver 24 Rating Limits Age-Based Ratings 33, 35 Exiting menus 7 Movie Alarm menu TV 32 Antenna RECORD button Arrows on remote Remote control Fixed images 57 Audio batteries 3, 56 Fixed output buttons 10, 12, 14 Auto Tuning 23 Freeze toggle codes 18...
  • Page 63 Tilt Time 5, 28, 44, 54 Tint 21 Troubleshooting controlling two 24 rating limits 25, 32 TV button UHF/VHF antenna Universal remotes Unlocking Parental Con- trols 38 Unrated programs Unusable Signal V-Chip Movies 31 Ratings 30, 35 Themes 30, 37 Variable speaker output autotuning 23...
  • Page 64 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. The following materials were used in _ "IHOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS printing this publication: 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis,...

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