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RCA 20V500T User Manual

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Changing En ter tain ment. Again.

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  • Page 1 Television User’s Guide Television User’s Guide Changing En ter tain ment. Again.

  • Page 2: Product Registration

    Product Registration Please fi ll out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.

  • Page 3: Introduction Safety/Precaution

    A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Off-Timer: Turns off the TV at a preset time. On-Timer: Turns on the TV at a preset time to a designated TV channel or video source. On-screen Menus: On-screen text (in English, French, or Spanish) for setting TV controls.

  • Page 5: Basic Cable Tv Connection

    The Cable TV signal into your home may be a single cable (75ohm) or may include a Cable Box. In either case, the connection to the TV is easy. If your Cable TV signal comes directly via a 75ohm coaxial cable, use the following steps: Connect the Cable TV signal to the 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV.

  • Page 6: Basic Antenna Connection

    75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. If your antenna has a round cable (75ohm) on the end, then you are ready to connect it to the TV. Go to the next step. If your antenna has flat twin-lead wire (300ohm), you first need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300 to 75ohm adapter (not supplied with TV).

  • Page 7: Basic Tv To Vcr Connection

    Connect a yellow video cable to the VIDEO jack on the front of the TV and to the VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR (or other component). Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO jack on the front of the TV and to the AUDIO OUT of the VCR (or other device). Match the cable color to the jack color.

  • Page 8: Description Of Buttons On The Tv

    4. CHANNEL +/- BUTTONS Selects channel numbers. Selects items in the submenus. 5. VOLUME +/- BUTTONS Press to decrease/increase the volume. 6. MENU BUTTON Press to display the main menu. 7. TV/VIDEO (INPUT) BUTTON Choose between TV programming and the AV input.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    (-) ends of the batteries line up correctly (as marked inside the battery compartment). Reattach the battery compartment lid. Effectively Using the Remote Control Point the remote control toward the remote sensor on the front of the TV when operating the TV with the remote control. Remote Control...
  • Page 10 33. Remote Control ON-OFF Button Press to turn the TV on or off. You can also turn on the TV by pressing the CHANNEL +/- buttons on the front of the TV. SLEEP Button Press to select a time period (120 minutes to 10 minutes in 10-minute decrements) after which the TV will turn itself off.

  • Page 11: Language

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 12: Tv/Cable Tv(Catv)

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 13: Auto Search (Setting Tv Channels)

    When channel setup is completed, the TV will go to its lowest channel. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 14: Manual Channel Tuning

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 15: Favorite Channel Setting

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 16: Adding Or Erasing Channels

    You won’t see the change take effect until you scroll through the channels in memory using the CH+/- buttons. Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 17: Picture Adjustments

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 18: Preset Picture Mode

    Most picture settings are preset at the factory to automatically adjust the TV’s Brightness, Color, Contrast, and Sharpness. Press PRESETS on the remote control. The current preset picture setting will appear on the screen.

  • Page 19: Clock

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 20: On-Timer

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 21: Off-Timer

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 22: Closed Caption

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 23: Sleep Timer

    The Sleep Timer turns off the TV within an amount of time you specify (10-120 minutes from the current time). Press SLEEP repeatedly to set the sleep timer from 120 to 10 minutes in 10-minute decrements. After setting the sleep timer, press SLEEP once to display the remaining time.

  • Page 24: Parental Lock

    ON and MASTER ENABLE is ON. After you set your password you can block up to six ratings in TV Ratings or Movie Ratings. These ratings are set by the Motion Picture Association of America and TV broadcasters.

  • Page 25: Changing Your Password

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 26: Blocking Programming With Movie Ratings

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 27: Blocking Programming With Tv Ratings

    Blocking Programming with TV Ratings Some program ratings are based on TV industry ratings as described below. Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences. Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu. Press CH+ or CH- repeatedly to highlight Par.

  • Page 28: Parental Lock Blocking Options

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 29: Child Lock

    Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

  • Page 30: Sound Mode Selection

    Model 24V511T: This feature is available with this model only. You can preset sound mode that best suits your current programming among Personal, Theater, Concert and Speech. Press MENU to see the main menu. Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Sound. Press OK to enter the Sound submenu.

  • Page 31: Sound Adjustments

    Helpful Hint Bass: Enhances the low frequency sounds. Treble: Enhances the high frequency sounds. Balance: Distributes the sound between the left and right speakers of the TV. Sound Adjustments Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup...

  • Page 32: Surround

    Helpful Hint Bass: Enhances the low frequency sounds. Treble: Enhances the high frequency sounds. Balance: Distributes the sound between the left and right speakers of the TV. Surround Main Menu Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup...

  • Page 33: Stereo And Second Audio Program

    If STEREO appears on the screen when you select a channel, stereo broadcasting is available with the current TV program. You can hear sound from the left and right speakers of the TV. If the broadcast is not strong or clear, stereo sound is not available.

  • Page 34: Notebook

    AM 7:30. If the TV is in standby mode, the TV will be turned on automatically and display the message. Press OK to save the settings, and “SAVING” appears on the screen.

  • Page 35: Calendar

    Calendar enables you to look up the date easily. Press CALENDAR to display the calendar. Press VOL+ or VOL- to display a previous or future month, e.g. MAY. Press CH+ or CH- to to display a previous or future year, e.g. 2004. Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are...

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in something else. • Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the ON•OFF button on the front of the TV. If the TV turns on, check the remote control.

  • Page 37: Care And Cleaning

    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 38: Limited Warranty

    Product registration: • Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for warranty coverage. Limitation of Warranty: •...
  • Page 40 TTE Technology, Inc. 10330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46290 ©2004 TTE Technology, Inc. RCA and the RCA logos are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Technology, Inc. Printed in China TOCOM 1641305A...

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