Page 2 - Product; WARNING; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. WARNING RISK OF ELECTR...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
GETTING STARTED ......................................................................... 2 Setup and Connection ................................................................ 2Dipole Antenna Connection ....................................................... 3TV/VCR Connection .......................
Page 4 - GETTING STARTED; Setup and Connection; Step 1: Connect Your TV; Step 4: Turn on the TV
GETTING STARTED 2 Setup and Connection TV (Back Panel) ANTENNA, CABLE, CABLE BOX OR VCR AUDIO VIDEO CABLE/ ANTENNA Step 1: Connect Your TV Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna to the CABLE/ANTENNA jack of the TV, as shown. Also connect external devices such as a VCR or DVD pla...
Page 5 - Dipole Antenna Connection
GETTING STARTED 3 ANTENNA 1 2 3 4 Antenna Adapter (Supplied) Dipole Antenna (Supplied) Slot Base Twin Lead Dipole Antenna Connection Follow the steps to connect the indoor antenna supplied with your TV (only if you do not connect an outdoor antenna or a cable-TV system). Insert the antenna base into...
Page 6 - Cables; How to View the VCR; OR; TIP
GETTING STARTED 4 TV/VCR Connection The basic connection (TV and VCR), right, is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV. Cables You will use either of the following type of cable to make your connection: Coaxial Cables : Carries the ...
Page 7 - Channel Marker
GETTING STARTED 5 Channel Marker The Channel Marker comes up when you first turn on the TV, change channels, or press the DISPLAY button. 13 Displays the current channel. 7:17 Displays the current time. CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available. Mute Displayed when you mute the audio. Sleep Di...
Page 8 - Remote Control Buttons; Caution; Front Panel Lock
GETTING STARTED 6 Remote Control Buttons When operating the remote, point it directly at the front of the TV. Objects between the remote and the remote sensor can block the signal to the TV. POWER Button Press to turn the TV on or off. MENU Button Press to bring up the menu screen, then press the ch...
Page 9 - Point and Select
GETTING STARTED 7 Point and Select To use the on-screen menus, you need to know one rule: point and select: • Point to your selection with the on-screen highlight. (Use the VOL < / > buttons on your remote to move left and right; use the CHAN ^/v buttons to move up and down.) • Press the MENU ...
Page 10 - THE MENU SYSTEM; The Picture Quality Menu; TV Main Menu; Picture Quality Menu
THE MENU SYSTEM 8 To select a menu item: 1. Press MENU to bring up the TV Main Menu . 2. Use the CHAN ^/v on the remote or front of TV to highlight an item and press MENU to select it; or you can also press the corresponding number on the remote. 3. To exit any menu screen, highlight Exit and press ...
Page 11 - The Screen Menu; Closed Caption Modes; Screen
THE MENU SYSTEM 9 CC (Closed-Caption) Display Lets you choose the way closed captioning information is shown on the screen. Use the MENU button to toggle between the following: Off No captioning information displayed. On Captioning information shown always, when available. On When Muted Displays cap...
Page 12 - The Channel Menu; Channel; List
THE MENU SYSTEM 10 The Channel Menu The Channel menu contains all the commands used to control your channels, including custom-building your channel list. 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 fo...
Page 14 - V-Chip Movie Rating Limit; Blocking Movie Ratings; Viewing Movie Ratings; V-Chip Parental Controls; Movie Rating Limit
THE MENU SYSTEM 12 V-Chip Movie Rating Limit With the Movie Rating Limit you can set movie-viewing limits. Blocking Movie Ratings You can automatically block all movie ratings above a specified rating using Movie Ratings Limit in the Parental Controls menu. • To block all movies above a certain ratin...
Page 15 - V-Chip TV Rating Limit; TV Rating Limit
THE MENU SYSTEM 13 TIP When you change the status of an age-based rating to Block, the system will automatically block that rating and all of its content themes and all higher ratings and their content themes. When you change the status of a Content Theme to B, the system will automatically block th...
Page 16 - Tip; The TV Rating Limit Screen; TV Rating Limit
THE MENU SYSTEM 14 Tip You can always press MENU to exit back to the previous screen while in the Rating Limit menus. The TV Rating Limit Screen Below is an example of where items are located within the TV Rating Limits screen. Content Rating Status D L S V FV TV-MA View V V V ^ Press MENU to exit. ...
Page 18 - Blocking Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes
THE MENU SYSTEM 16 Blocking Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes You can automatically block all program ratings or content above a specified age-based rating level using the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen. Refer to the chart at the beginning of this section to learn about each age-based rating and it...
Page 19 - Overriding Limits; Viewing Age-Based Ratings and Content Themes; Content
THE MENU SYSTEM 17 While within the Rating Limit screens, pressing RESET on the remote will reset all ratings to View and V. Overriding Limits When you override a blocked program by entering your password, the Parental Controls option on the V-Chip Parental Controls menu will read Disabled . In this...
Page 20 - “Unrated” vs. “Not Rated”
THE MENU SYSTEM 18 V-Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as “unrated” can be viewed. View All unrated programs are available. Block No unrated programs are available. “Unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religi...
Page 21 - The Time menu; Time
THE MENU SYSTEM 19 The Time menu The Time menu contains the controls that let you set the Sleep Timer , Set Time , and Wake-up Timer functions. Sleep Timer Displays a control panel that lets you select the amount of time you want to give the TV before it shuts itself off. Use the VOL < / > but...
Page 22 - TROUBLESHOOTING; TV will not turn on or controls don’t work; Problems with remote; Turns on or off while playing; Blank screen or black box appears on the screen
TROUBLESHOOTING 20 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 in.• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging i...
Page 23 - Sound okay, picture poor
TROUBLESHOOTING 21 No picture, no sound, but power is on • Maybe cable/air function is in wrong position. Try another channel.• Maybe a vacant channel is tuned. Try another channel.• Input may be selected. Make sure the external device is turned on and playing. Sound okay, picture poor • Check anten...
Page 24 - ACCESSORIES; Remote Control; Antenna Cables; Screw-on Antenna Cable
ACCESSORIES 22 OFF VCR1 TV AUDIO ON/OFF VCR 2 CABLE REW FF STOP PLAY REC TV/VCR PROG PAUSE SETUP DISPLAY CLEAR ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CHAN VOL MENU – + AUDIO VIDEO PC MUTE PIP SWAP FRZ MOVE Remote Control This is the remote that came packed with your TV. You can use the order form to order it direct...
Page 25 - HOW TO ORDER
ACCESSORIES 23 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. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items l...
Page 26 - LIMITED WARRANTY; What your warranty covers:; For how long after your purchase:
LIMITED WARRANTY 24 What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for the picture tube. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shi...
Page 27 - What your warranty does not cover:
LIMITED WARRANTY 25 What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer.) • Installation and related adjustments. • Signal reception probl...
