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1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Table of Contents Important Information ... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ... 3 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup Chapter 1: Connections & Setup ...5 Things to Consider Before You Connect ... 5 Protect Against Power Surges ... 5 Protect Components from Overheating ... 5 Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ...
Things to Consider Before You Connect You will need a master remote or ClonePRO™ to set up the TV. Go to the accessory page at the back of this manual or contact your RCA commercial distributor to purchase these. Chapter 1 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.
Port Out Jack TV ANT Models J24F635 and J27F635 Explanation of Jacks and Cables This manual covers TV models that have different back panels. Match the back panel of your TV to one of the back panels shown. This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several ways to connect components to your TV.
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DSCI Port TV ANT Chapter 1 Connections & Setup VIDEO 2 (Model J32F635 only) VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO and Y, Pb, Pr INPUTS Let you connect a second component video source, such as a DVD player. • Y, Pb, Pr Provide optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals.
Connections & Setup VIEW HEAR STOP MENU/OK POWER MESSAGE VOICE ALARM READY ADVISORY WATCH WARNING AUDIO L/MONO H-PHONE Front Panel Buttons If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features. MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu.
ClonePRO using the DSCI port on the TV’s back panel or using the IR sensor. A ClonePRO can be obtained from your RCA commercial distributor. Chapter 2 has information about this remote, see page 20. If you want to set other menu options before using the ClonePRO, continue on in this chapter.
Connections & Setup MAIN MENU - MASTER Exit Sound Picture Access and Power Options Parental Control Time Setup The Master Main menu. MAIN MENU Exit Sound Picture Channel Guide Parental Control Time Language & CC The basic Main menu. The choices available in this menu change according to limits set by the master user.
SOUND Go Back � � Sound Type Stereo... Treble Bass Balance Initial Volume Minimum Volume Maximum Volume Auto Vol Level Audio Output Fixed... Volume Hold Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Sound Menu Scroll to the feature you want to set. Use the right arrow button to change the setting.
Connections & Setup PICTURE Go Back Picture Preset Bright... Auto Color Color Warmth Normal... Brightness Color Contrast Sharpness Tint Tilt ACCESS AND POWER OPTIONS Go Back Remote Config. TV1... Basic Menu Access Enabled... TV Power On Always... Energy Saver Disabled... Front Panel Enabled...
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On Always The TV is always on and cannot be turned off; the Sleep Timer, Schedule and Energy Saver settings are disabled. Notes: When On Always is being used, KidPass is unavailable. When the DSCI (Digital Serial Communications Interface) port is used to turn the TV on and off, the On Always setting is overridden.
Connections & Setup PARENTAL CONTROL Go Back USA V-Chip Canada V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Prg. KidPass Front Panel Lock Lock Par. Controls Par. Control Access Note: The master user is always able to enter Parental Controls and change the password. Parental Control This menu shows all Parental Control menu options.
TIME Go Back Time Config. Sleep Timer 00:00 Wake-Up Timer Schedule TIME CONFIG Go Back Time 08:25AM Set Time Access Disabled... Time Offset None... Chapter 1 Connections & Setup Time Menu This control panel lets you control several time-related functions. Scroll to the feature you want to set.
Connections & Setup SETUP Go Back Language English... Signal Type Cable... Weak Signal Disp. None... Auto Ch. Search List & Labels Channel Selection Channel Guide Auto Tuning Closed Caption Setup Menu Use this menu for choosing options to get you started watching TV. Scroll to the feature you want to set.
All of the remote controls mentioned here, in addition to other remotes and accessories, are CCPOWER SLEEP available from your RCA distributor. The accessory page at the back of this user's guide lists SYSTEM items. Descriptions of the remote buttons and how they work are on the next pages. Except as otherwise specified, the master remote is the remote described throughout the manual for...
Using the Remote Control SKIP (Commercial Skip- CRK17TC1) Press once before changing the channels and the TV waits 30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Each subsequent press adds 30 seconds to the skip time. Press CLEAR to cancel. SLEEP Displays the Sleep Timer control panel, which allows the user to set a time for the TV to turn itself off.
CCPOWER SLEEP SYSTEM SYSTEM CHAN button MUTE BACK INFO GUIDE MENU CLEAR 1 and 2 buttons INPUT RESET INPUT button M A S T E R Note: Although the TV supports TV3, the master remote cannot be programmed for it. Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control Using the INPUT Button...
Using the Remote Control ClonePRO™ Remote Buttons The ClonePRO can be used as a master remote. First, press ON to turn the remote on. Some of the buttons only apply when using the ClonePRO to download or upload information to or from a TV. Those buttons are described in Chapter 5. Note: After 30 seconds of inactivity the remote will turn itself off.
Chapter 3: Using the Menu System MAIN MENU Exit Sound Picture Channel Guide Parental Control Time Language & CC SOUND Go Back Sound Type Stereo... PICTURE Go Back Picture Preset Bright... CHANNEL GUIDE CH 001 CH 002 CH 003 CH 004 CH 005 CH 006 CH 007...
Using the Menu System PARENTAL CONTROL Go Back USA V-Chip Canada V-Chip Unrated/Exempt Prg. KidPass Lock Par. Controls TIME Go Back Time 08:25AM Sleep Timer 00:45 Wake-Up Timer The Sleep Timer and Energy Saver settings are unavailable when On Always has been activated, even if they were set prior to choosing this option.
LANGUAGE & CC Go Back Language English... CC Display On... CC Mode CC1... The TV can be "Decommercialized" If you no longer want your TV to function as a commercial one, the steps below describe how to make it a non-commercial TV. Many features and options found in non-commercial TVs are included for your use.
Chapter 4: Using the TV's Features KidPass: 2:24 Skip: 0:30 Stereo 06 ABCDEF Parental Controls and V-Chip The choices in the USA V-CHIP menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as 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. Once you block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password.
Using the TV’s Features USA 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).
Using the TV’s Features C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature.
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The V-Chip Rating Screen The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT screen. Rating Status Field Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the left is View or Block.
Using the TV’s Features Content Themes Sexually explicit dialogue Adult language Sexual situations Violence Fantasy Violence 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 (V) View: 1.
ENGLISH RATINGS Go Back Press OK to view/block programs intended for children over the age of 8. FRENCH RATINGS Go Back Press OK to view/block programs intended for children over the age of 8. V-Chip Movie Rating Limit Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. To access the Movie Rating Limit menu: 1.
Using the TV’s Features KidPass The KidPass feature allows parents to set a certain amount of time every day of the week that a child can watch TV. To set KidPass: 1. Select Parental Control from the main menu. 2. Select KidPass (the KIDPASS menu appears with Current Day highlighted). Note: If you can’t select KidPass, you need to set the time.
Using the ClonePRO™ DSCI (green) buttons Comm Restores the TV to normal commercial operation, essentially undoing the effect of the Legacy and Decom buttons. Decom “Decommercializes” the TV to facilitate aftermarket resale. [Factory] Press and hold the RESET button for several seconds to re-initialize the TV, reverting all settings to factory defaults. Note: Pressing FACTORY overwrites any settings already in the TV.
Across the screen are red dashes. Press any button on the remote control you are using. Red pulses should appear, telling you the TV is recognizing the remote and is able to send out that information. If red pulses don’t appear, contact your RCA distributor.
Cloning a TV Use the ClonePRO or a master remote to complete any necessary setup steps to the TV, such as Auto Channel Search, changing Access & Power options, etc. Go to Chapter 1 for more information on setting up the TV. When you have finished setting up the TV, you can use it as your example TV.
Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your location for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this service, call 1-888-206-3359. To contact the nearest RCA Service Center call 1-800-880-5966. TV Problems TV won’t turn on •...
Noisy stereo reception • The station might be weak. Change the Sound Type in the Sound menu from stereo to mono. No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select Signal Type from the master Setup menu. Go to Chapter 1 for more information.
Other Information Menu Problems • Menu access may be blocked by ClonePRO programming. • Try unplugging the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on. • The Energy Saver settings won’t work if the TV Power is set to On Always in the Access & Power Options menu. •...
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.
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Other Information • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, 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.
Prices are subject to change without notice. HOW TO ORDER ON-LINE: Accessories may also be purchased at www.rca.com/accessories (subject to availability). BY PHONE: To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call 1-800-338-0376.
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