WARNING To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR ANTENNA TV (Back Panel) ANTENNA IN FROM TV MODULATOR CABLE ANT IN OFF-AIR SIGNAL TO TV PLAYER DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT COAXIAL OPTICAL S-VIDEO Important Stand and Base Safety Information Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Plug in the TV Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet. Match the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Your TV also comes with a car adapter.
ANTENNA 7:17 Sleep Mute 1:30 The Channel Marker shown is just an example of what your screen may look like. You can press MENU or CLEAR to make the Channel Marker disappear, or it will disappear automatically after a short time. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Front Panel Controls CHAN ^ (Channel up) Scans up through the channel list. When a menu is displayed, CHAN ^ points up to items and adjusts menu controls. CHAN v (Channel down) Scans down through the channel list. When a menu is displayed, CHAN v points down to items and adjusts menu controls.
Remote Control Buttons ON OFF When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the TV. Objects between the remote and the remote sensor can block the signal to the TV. 0-9 (Number) buttons Press to access any channel number. To select a channel, press two number buttons. For example, press 0 then 6 for channel 6.
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Chapter 1: Getting Started MENU Press to bring up the menu screen, then use the arrow buttons to highlight the desired menu choice. MUTE Press to quickly reduce sound to minimum level. Closed captioning (C1) may appear on the screen •...
TV Main Menu 1 Picture Quality 2 Screen 3 Channel 4 V-Chip Parental Controls 5 Time The TV Main Menu 0 Exit TV Main Menu Picture Quality Menu 1 Contrast +...|...- 2 Color +...|...- 3 Tint +...|...- 4 Black Level +...|...- 5 Sharpness +...|...-...
Chapter 2: The Menu System Screen 1 CC Display: 2 CC Mode: 3 Menu Language: English 0 Exit Screen Menu Closed Caption Modes CC1: full translation of the primary language in your area CC2: secondary language translation, simplified English, or whatever is being broadcast in your area Screen Menu The Screen menu contains the controls that let you adjust the closed-caption display, closed-caption...
Channel 1 Signal Type: CABLE TV 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List 0 Exit Channel menu List Chan Scan List Press MENU to exit. List menu Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 2: The Menu System Channel Menu The Channel menu contains all the commands used to control your channels, including custom-...
Chapter 2: The Menu System TV Main Menu 1 Picture Quality 2 Screen 3 Channel 4 V-Chip Parental Controls 5 Time 0 Exit Setting V-Chip Parental Controls The V-Chip software inside your TV comes turned “off,” so if you choose to implement it, you must turn it on.
V-Chip Parental Controls 1 Movie Rating Limit 2 TV Rating Limit 3 Unrated Programs: VIEW 4 Parental Controls: UNLOCKED 0 Exit Selecting Movie Rating Limit Rating Rating Status field field Movie Rating limit Rating Status NC-17 View Press MENU to exit. Viewing movie ratings Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Chapter 2: The Menu System V-Chip TV Rating Limit The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV programs can be viewed. To set TV programming limits: When you change the status of an age-based rating to 1. Choose V-Chip Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls have previously been locked, you Block, the system will automatically block that must enter your password.
Age-Based Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains TV-MA one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
Chapter 2: The Menu System Rating field Content Themes TV Rating Limit Content Rating Status D L S V FV TV-14 Block V V V V Press MENU to exit. Rating Content Status field Themes Status field Blocking age-based ratings and content themes Rating field Content Themes...
While within the Rating Limit screens, pressing PRESETS on the remote will reset all ratings to View and V. “Unrated” vs. “Not Rated” All movies are assigned a rating. Some movies are given a rating of Not Rated (NR). You can assign Block or View status to the NR rating in the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit screen.
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Chapter 2: The Menu System Time 1 Sleep Timer 2 Set Time 3 Wake-up Timer 0 Exit Time menu Time menu The Time menu contains the controls that let you set the sleep timer, set time, and wake-up timer functions. Sleep Timer Lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off.
Troubleshooting If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check these basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on or controls don’t work • Check to make sure it is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live”...
Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items. 1-800-338-0376 You can buy some accessories on-line at www.rca.com ON OFF Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV.
How you get service: • For screen sizes of 26” and smaller: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and pick up when repairs are complete. • For screen sizes larger than 26”: Request home or pick up, repair and return service from any Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center.
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Product Registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on-line at www.rca.com/product registration. 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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