G E'I-rJNG STARTED ....... , ....... setup and Connection ..............Channel Marker ..:....:........... Tour of the TV: the Front Panel ............The Point and Select Method ............Tour of the Remote ................THE MENU SYSTEM ............. TV Main Menu .................. The Picture Quality Menu ............
SETUP AND CONNECTION Caution: If you choose to use a stand with your TV, take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed Step 1: on is properly located and of adequate Unpack the TV and remote control. size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being pushed off, pulled off, Step 2:...
TOUR OF THE TV: THE FRONT PANEL VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL < is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls. VOL > Increases the yolume. When in the menu system, VOL > is used to point right to items and adjust menu controls.
TV MAIN MENU The Main menu is your gateway to controlling the TV. it lets you adjust the TV's picture quality, screen, channel settings, parental controls, and time functions. To select a menu item: Press MENU to bring up the TV's Main menu. The TV Main Menu Use the Point and Select method to make choices.
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Closed-Caption Mode Lets you choose which captioning mode is used for displaying captioning information. Use the MENU button to toggle Closed Caption Modes between the choices: CC1 and CC2. CCI: full translation of the primary Not all programs are encoded with closed-captioning information.
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TV Main Menu V-CHIP PARENTAL CONTROLS The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs. When you select V-Chip Parental Controls, you will be prompted to enter your password if controls are locked, or to remember to lock controls if unlocked.
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Parental Controls V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT With the Movie Rating Limit you can set movie-viewing limits. The Movie Rating Limit Screen Below is an example of where items are located within the Movie Rating Limit screen. Selecting Movie Rating Limit Rating field Rating Status field...
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: Choose Parental Controls from the Main menu. If Parental Controls are locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you to lock Parental Controls in...
Blocking Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes Content Rating Status field Themes You can automatically block all program ratings or content above a Content specified age-based rating level using the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen. Status field Rating field Themes Refer to the chart at the beginning of this section to learn about each age-based rating and its associated content ratings.
V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK "Not Rated" vs. "Unrated" All movies are assigned a rating. Some Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. movies are given a rating of Not Rated (NR).
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 Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live"...
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 service from any Authorized...
Active channel 5 Entering channel numbers 3 Parental Controls Age-Based Ratings 6 Locking, unJockJng Menu 6 Antenna input 5 Auto Color 4 Point and select 3 Front panel 3 PREV CH button Previous channel 3 Batteries 2 INPUT 3 Black level 4 Input sources 3 Buttons Rating Limits...
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. To reduce the risk of fire or SH'(_C'K D ONOT'oPEN I Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. shock hazard, do not expose WARNING this TV to rain or moisture•...
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