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- Page 1 Television User’s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Please read these instructions before operating this product for the first time. TOCOM 15924420 Models: LIFE 131, LIFE 133 & LIFE 136...
- Page 2 CAUTION Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK servicing to qualified service personnel. DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 2 Setup and Connections ... 3 Step 1: Connect your TV ... 3 Step 2: Plug in the TV ... 3 Step 3: Put Batteries in the Remote ... 3 Step 4: Turn on the TV ... -
Page 4: Chapter 1: Getting Started
Chapter 1: Getting Started Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disconnect any cables. •... -
Page 5: Setup And Connections
ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR ANTENNA TV (Back Panel) Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 1: Getting Started Setup and Connections Step 1: Connect your TV Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna to the cable in-jack on the back of the TV, as shown on the left. -
Page 6: Step 5: Auto Channel Search
Chapter 1: Getting Started VIDEO AUDIO Audio/Video Coaxial cable cables Step 5: Auto Channel Search Perform an Auto Channel Search (described in the Channel menu section). Step 6 (optional): Connect other components to your TV Use the jacks on the front panel of your TV to connect components to your TV. You can see what’s playing on the component you connected by pressing the INPUT button on your remote until VID appears on the screen. -
Page 7: The Buttons On The Remote Control
Chapter 1: Getting Started The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers directly through the remote control. This button can also be used to select numbered menu items directly. To enter a two-digit channel, press the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes appear to the right of the number, then add the second two. - Page 8 Chapter 1: Getting Started The Buttons on the Remote Control (continued) on•off Turns the TV on and off. go back Returns you to the previous channel. reset This button returns the TV’s picture settings back to their factory defaults. skip (Commercial Skip) Press once before changing channels. The TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel.
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Page 9: Chapter 2: Using The Tv's Features
12:01 SLEEP 1:30 Mute Sample displays on a Channel Marker. The Channel Marker shown is just an example of what your screen may look like. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features Channel Marker There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote. -
Page 10: V-Chip Parental Controls
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features TV Main Menu 1 Picture Quality 2 Screen 3 Channel 4 V-Chip Parental Controls 5 Time 0 Exit V-Chip Parental Controls The V-Chip Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs. -
Page 11: Movie Rating Limit
V-Chip Parental Controls 1 Movie Rating Limit 2 TV Rating Limit 3 Unrated Programs: VIEW 4 Parental Controls: UNLOCKED 0 Exit Rating Rating field status field Movie Rating Limit Rating Status NC-17 View Press MENU to exit. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features Movie Rating Limit You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. -
Page 12: Tv Rating Limit
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to View: Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrow buttons to find the rating you want to view. Press the right arrow button to highlight the rating Status field. -
Page 13: Tv Rating Limit
The TV Rating Limit Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TV Rating Limit screen. The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed on the next page. Rating Rating Field Lets you select fr om a TV-MA View list of age-based ratings... - Page 14 Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features Age-Based Rating Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under TV-MA 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or graphic violence (V).
- Page 15 Rating Rating Content field status field status fields TV Rating Limit Content Rating Status TV-MA View V V V Press MENU to exit. When you change the status of a rating to Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding content themes.
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Page 16: Blocking Specific Content Themes
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children Rating Rating Content field status field status fields TV Rating Limit... -
Page 17: Viewing Specific Content Themes
Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence Rating Rating Content field status field status fields TV Rating Limit Content Rating Status TV-MA View V V V Press MENU to exit. Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features Press the up or down arrow button to change content status from V to B. -
Page 18: V-Chip Unrated Program Block
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features 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” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings. -
Page 19: Chapter 3: Using The Tv's Menu System
How to Use Your TV’s Menu System You use the buttons on the remote or the front of your TV to access the menu system and make changes to the settings. The following pages explain how to use the different types of menus to adjust the features of your TV. TV Main Menu 1 Picture Quality 2 Screen... -
Page 20: Picture Quality Menu
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System Picture Quality Menu 1 Contrast – 2 Color – 3 Tint – 4 Black Level – 5 Sharpness – 6 Reset Picture Controls 0 Exit Screen 1 CC Display: 2 CC Mode: 3 Menu Language: English 0 Exit Picture Quality Menu... -
Page 21: Screen Menu
Using 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 22: Channel Menu
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System Channel 1 Signal Type: CABLE TV 2 Auto Channel Search 3 List 0 Exit Time 1 Sleep Timer 2 Set Time 3 Wake-up Timer 0 Exit Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a toggle that lets you select the current antenna type. Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for UHF/VHF TV signals. -
Page 23: Chapter 4: Other Information
Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. TV Problems TV won’t turn on • Press the ON•OFF button. • Make sure the TV is plugged in. • Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. •... -
Page 24: The Remote Control Doesn't Work
Chapter 4: Other Information Troubleshooting Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be airing a program that exceeds a TV Rating limit. To deactivate Parental Controls temporarily, press INFO on your remote and enter your password. • If using a VCR, make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR). No picture, no sound but TV is on •... -
Page 25: Problems With V-Chip/Parental Controls
Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don’t work • You must lock the settings. Go to the TV MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental Controls (press 4 on your remote). Then select Parental Controls again (press 4 on your remote). I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV •... -
Page 26: Care And Cleaning
Chapter 4: Other Information 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. The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. -
Page 27: 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. • 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. - Page 28 Chapter 4: Other Information What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception problems not caused by your television.
- Page 29 • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.
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Page 30: Accessory Information
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. 3-ft (part number VH81); price $3.95 6-ft (part number VH82); price $4.95 6-ft (part number VH89);... - Page 31 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes. Can also be used to connect a VCR to your TV. Cable is color-coded and shielded. Has RCA-type phono plugs on each end.
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