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WARNING ikvAvi;W tJ_ll _ [_.!1 To reduce the risk of electric shock, do To reduce the risk RISKOF not remove cover (or back). No user ELECTRIC SHOCK I DONOTOPEN I serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing of fire or shock to qualified service personnel.
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TV to the stand so that it cannot be easily pushed off, pulled off, or tipped over. Your RCA dealer can help you choose the appropriate stand for your Caution: If you choose to use the stand recommended...
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STEP 3: Plug in the TV. Plug the end of the power cord into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. STE P 4 Put batteries in the remote.
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WHAT IS POINT SELECT? .-,3 e ,o^ The point and select method has two steps. Point to a menu item using the MOVE arrows on the remote. Select a menu item by pressing MENU. Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make the change...
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Point to your preferred language by pressing the up and down arrows until the language is highlighted in green. Press MENU to select the language. A screen appears asking if you would like the TV to search for all channels. •...
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TV MAIN MENU The Main menu is your gateway to controlling the TV. It lets you adjust TV's audio, picture quality, screen, time functions and channel settings. MAIN MENU To select any other menu item: Press MENU to bring up the TV's Main menu.
Mute lurns OTT me I vs souncl. I-ress IVII-I_IU IOCJgl_ [I]e IVlUU{_ I_LILUI'_ OFF. between THE PICTURE QUALITY MENU The Picture Quality menu contains the controls that adjust the TV's picture. Picture Qualit There are five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks.
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Screen Closed-Caption Display Displays a choice list that lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Use the MENU button to toggle between the choices. No captioning information displayed. On Captioning information shown always, when available.
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THECHANNEL MENU The Channel menu contains all the commands used to control your channels, including custom-building your channel list and setting parental controls. Channel Signal Type Displays a choice list that lets you select the current antenna type. Antenna Choose this if you are currently using...
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Chan# Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through channel scan list. You can enter the channel number directly using number buttons. Chan Labels Use the up and down arrows to enter a four-character label for each channel. Scan List Only the channels included...
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The Time menu contains the controls that let you set the time and schedule the TV to turn off and on at specific times. Time Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself...
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There are several indicators that come up when you change channels or press the DISPLAY button. This display is called the Channel Marker. The Channel Marker shown below is just an example of what your screen may look like. • ..._..-: 08:59 Displays the current...
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TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays channel information. MUTE CHA_ PREV CH AUDIO If programmed, turns on RCA audio component and puts the remote in audio mode. REW, PLAY, FF, REC, STOP, PAUSE INPUT ANTENNA programmed, provide transport...
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the program provider has sent the information along with the program. SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before returning you to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more time. Press CLEAR to cancel the SKIP timer and remain on the current...
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VCRs, and cable boxes. If you own an RCA, GE, or ProScan VCR, you probably don't need to program it at all. Other manufacturers' brands need to be programmed.
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Macom ......37,43 Teknika ......ProScan ......33,37 Magnavox ..07,08,19,21, Texscan ......10,11 RCA ....... 33,37 ..... 26,28,29,32,33,40,41 Tocom ....17,21,49,50 NSC ........Unika ....... 31,32,41 Oak ......01,16,38 Viewsta r ..07,08,19,21,26, Oak Sigma .......... 28,29,32,33,40,41 PanasonJc ....03,27,39 Warner Amex ....
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If you experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few 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"...
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• Check make sure clock is set correct time. BLANK SCREEN OR BLACK BOX APPEARS ON THE SCREEN • Try another channel. • Press RESET, in case the picture controls are set too low. • Captioning may be turned on. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel...
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VOL < Decreases the volume. When in the MENu V CHANA < VOL> powER menu system, VOL < is used to point left to items and adjust menu controls. VOL > Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL > is used to point right items and adjust...
WHAT WE WILL DO: • Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor charges to repair your television. Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new or, at our option,...
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For screen sizes larger than 20": Request home service from Authorized RCA Television Servicenter. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television Servicenter, ask your dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900. Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date or first rental.
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