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Page 2: Important Information
Important Information WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Product Registration Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Setup and Connections ... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ... 4 Step 2: Connect the TV ... 4 TV Only ... 4 The Basic Connection ... 5 Advanced Connections ... 6 Sample Connections ... 7 Step 3: Plug in the TV ... 8 Step 4: Place Batteries in the Remote ... - Page 4 Setting the Movie Ratings Limits... 34 Setting the No Rating Feature... 35 Block the External Source Signal ... 35 Reference ... 37 Troubleshooting ... 38 Care and Cleaning ... 39 RCA TV Limited Warranty ... 40 Accessory Information ... 42 Index ... 45...
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Page 5: Setup And Connections
Setup and Connections Getting started This manual is designed to get you started quickly. The first four sections of the manual show you how to get your TV set up and connected and use all of the menus, features, and controls of your TV. The reference section in the back of the book contains troubleshooting tips, care and cleaning instructions, accessory ordering information and your... -
Page 6: Step 1: Unpack The Tv
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safeguards sheet packed with your TV. Please note that Model F19420 has one AUDIO jack. Model F19430 has stereo AUDIO jacks. -
Page 7: The Basic Connection
IN FROM ANT OUT TO TV VIDEO Back of TV AUDIO VIDEO IN Once you have completed this connection you may skip to Step 3. L/MONO Please note that Model F19420 has one AUDIO jack. Model F19430 has stereo AUDIO jacks. -
Page 8: Advanced Connections
VCR or DVD player. Please note that Model F19420 has one mono AUDIO jack. Model F19430 has stereo AUDIO jacks. -
Page 9: Sample Connections
Right Audio (red) you must be sure to connect Video to Left Audio (white) Video, Right to Right and Left to Left. Please note that Model F19420 has one AUDIO jack. Model F19430 has stereo AUDIO jacks. -
Page 10: Step 3: Plug In The Tv
INPUT to select the video input channel. To watch the VCR in this connection, enter 03 to tune to the VCR channel. Please note that Model F19420 has one AUDIO jack. Model F19430 has stereo AUDIO jacks. POWER... -
Page 11: Set-Up Menu
Set-Up Menu Set-Up Menu The Set-Up menu is used to configure the TV and set up the features for your personal preference: • Select a menu language • Search for available channels Setup and connections Set-Up Menu Remote & Front Panel Menu Features Reference... -
Page 12: Using Point And Select
Set-Up Menu Using Point and Select You only need to know one rule to access on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the CH ^ or CH v buttons. Select or change an item using the VOL >... -
Page 13: Select A Language For The Menus
Set-Up Menu Select a Language for the Menus Press MENU twice to display the Set-Up menu. Set-Up Language: English Reception Memorize Channels Add/Delete Channels Input: Select Adjust Next Press VOL > or VOL < to select English, Spanish, or French. Config. -
Page 14: Set Reception And Memorize Channels
Set-Up Menu Set Reception and Memorize Channels Use the Memorize Channels feature to have the TV search for all channels that are viewable through your antenna or cable-TV system. This is sometimes called “auto programming.” Note that first you must set the Reception feature to Air or Cable. -
Page 15: Add Or Delete Channels
Set-Up Menu Add or Delete Channels Select the channel you want to add or delete using the number buttons on the remote. Press MENU twice to display the Set-Up menu and use CH v to select Add/Delete Channels. Set-Up Language: English Reception Memorize Channels... -
Page 16: Change The Input
Set-Up Menu Change the Input Use the Input feature to select the signal you want to view. Normally, your TV displays the signal coming from antenna or cable-TV system. To see the signal from a component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks of the TV, change the Input feature to Line. -
Page 17: Remote Buttons And Front Panel
Remote and Front Panel Remote Buttons and Front Panel Controls and Jacks Remote Buttons This section defines the functions of the remote buttons. Front Panel Controls and Jacks This section defines the functions of the controls and jacks on the front panel. Setup and connections Set-Up Menu Remote &... -
Page 18: Remote Buttons
Remote and Front Panel Remote Buttons The functions of the remote buttons are listed below in alphabetical order. CH ^ or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. -
Page 19: Front Panel Controls And Jacks
Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continue changing channels. Used to point to different items in the menu system. Model F19420 Only: Headphone Jack Attach a headphone to this jack for private listening. MENU Button Used to toggle through the menus. - Page 20 This page intentionally left blank.
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Page 21: Menu Features
Menu Features Menu Features This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped. In this section, you will learn how to use: • Video menu for adjusting Contrast, Sharpness, Brightness, Color, and Tint • Time menu for setting the Time, Wake-Up Time, and Sleep Timer •... -
Page 22: Menus And Control Panels
Menu features Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus and control panels. The following pages detail how to use the Video, Time, and Special menus and controls to customize the functions of your TV. -
Page 23: Adjust A Video Setting
Menu features Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Adjust a Video Setting Press MENU on the remote to display the Video menu and use CH v to highlight Contrast. -
Page 24: Return Video Settings To Factory Preset
Menu features Return Video Settings to Factory Preset You can return the Video settings to the factory preset ones. Your custom settings will remain in memory. Press MENU on the remote to display the Video menu. Video Settings: Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color... -
Page 25: Set The Clock
Menu features Off Time Lets you enter a specific time including AM or PM to have the TV automatically shut itself off. Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Set the Clock Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Time menu. -
Page 26: Set A Wake-Up Time
Menu features Set a Wake-Up Time You must set the current time including AM or PM to use the Wake-Up time feature. If you do not press one of the CH or VOL buttons within 15 minutes after the TV turns on with the Wake-Up timer, the TV will automatically turn off. -
Page 27: Set The Sleep Timer
Menu features Time Set Clock: 12:00 AM Wake-Up time: 06:30 AM Off time: - -:- - Sleep Timer: 0 min Select Adjust Next Press VOL > or VOL < to enter the time including AM or PM that you want the TV to turn itself off. Time Set Clock: 12:00 AM... -
Page 28: Special Menu
Menu features Press VOL > or VOL < to enter the amount of time (15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to play before it turns itself on. Time Set Clock: 12:00 AM Wake-Up time: 06:30 AM Off time: 11:30 PM... -
Page 29: Closed Captioning
Menu features Closed Captioning 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 captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Only specific programs encoded with closed captioning information are applicable. -
Page 30: Cc On Mute
Menu features CC on Mute You can display a Closed Caption feature automatically when you press MUTE on the remote to mute the sound. The Closed Caption is automatically turned off when you press MUTE again to return to the normal sound level. -
Page 31: Select An Audio Mode
Menu features Special Closed Caption: CC on Mute: Power Restore: Audio: Mono Parental Control Select Adjust Exit Use VOL > or VOL < to turn Power Restore On or Off. Use CH ^ or CH v to select another Special feature or press MENU to remove the Special menu from the TV screen. -
Page 32: Turn On Parental Control
Menu features Turn on Parental Control The Parental Control feature allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs or channels. The parental control feature comes turned “Off,” so if you choose not to implement it, you can just ignore it. When turned “on,”... -
Page 33: Change The Password
Menu features Enter a new Password - - - - 0-9:Adjust Prev. Enter your password again when the Repeat the Password screen appears. Repeat the Password # # # # 0-9:Adjust Prev. Make sure to remember your password. You will be required to enter the password the next time you want to check or change any Parental control setting. -
Page 34: Setting Tv Guidelines And Movie Ratings
Menu features Setting TV Guidelines and Movie Ratings The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believe children should not view. -
Page 35: Setting The Tv Guidelines Ratings Limits
Menu features Setting the TV Guidelines Ratings Limits The TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. To set TV programming limits: Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu. Press CH v to highlight Parental Control. Press VOL > or VOL <... -
Page 36: Setting The Movie Ratings Limits
Menu features Setting the Movie Ratings Limits You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings. -
Page 37: Setting The No Rating Feature
Menu features Setting the No Rating Feature This option lets you decide if you want programs that the TV recognizes as “unrated” to be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. - Page 38 Menu features Press VOL > or VOL < to toggle between Unblock and Block. • Select Unblocked so the signal from an external source is available. • Select Blocked so the signal from an external source is blocked. Press CH ^ or CH v to select a different Parental Control feature or press MENU to return to the Special menu.
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Page 39: Reference
Reference References This section includes: • Troubleshooting Guide • Care and Cleaning • RCA Limited Warranty • Accessory Information • Index Setup and connections Set-up Menu remote & Front Panel Menu Features Reference... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Reference Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on •... -
Page 41: Care And Cleaning
Reference Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.” • Maybe the Reception: Cable/Air setting is set to the wrong position. Check the Reception: Cable/Air setting in the Set-Up menu. -
Page 42: Rca Tv Limited Warranty
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. •... - Page 43 Reference • Customer replacement fuses. • Images burned onto the screen. • A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional or other commercial purposes. • A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A. •...
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Page 44: Accessory Information
Coaxial cables are shielded so they are less susceptible to hum or interference from adjacent cables. Most audio/video connections between components can be made with shielded audio and video cables that have RCA-type phono connectors. Round 75-ohm coaxial cable Flat 300-ohm twin-lead cable Standard Audio/Video cable with RCA-type phono plugs (such as No. - Page 45 Reference POWER MUTE Remote Control This is MENU the remote control that came packed with your TV. Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed. SLEEP GO BACK INFO INPUT VIDEO CRK211TA1 2-way Signal Splitter helps you connect to a second TV or VCR.
- Page 46 Reference Charge your order on your VISA, MasterCard, or Discover Card by filling in below USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your VISA card My card expires: IMPORTANT: Copy complete account number from your MasterCard Copy Number My card above your expires:...
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Page 47: Index
Reference Index Index Accessories 42 Accessory order form 43 Add channels 13 Advanced connections 4, 6 Age-Based Ratings 32 ANT connector 6 AUDIO jacks 6 Audio modes 29 Back panel 6 Basic connection 4, 5 Batteries 8 Buttons on remote 16 Cable/Antenna 6 Cables 5, 7 Coaxial 4... - Page 48 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. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2000 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc. Trademark(s)®...