Page 2 - To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug; Important Information; Product Registration
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire orelectric shock, do not exposethis product to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not removecover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside.Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. This symbol indicates"dangerous voltage" in...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
1 Table of Contents Setup and Connections ......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4 Step 2: Connect the TV .................................................................... 4 TV Only ....
Page 5 - Setup and Connections; Setup and connections; Well... if your TV’s out of the box, let’s get started.
3 Setup and Connections Check out the notes that have been addedthroughout the manual in these tip boxes.There are some important tips that willhelp you get the most from your TV. ➣ 1 ➣ Setup and connections Set-Up Menu 2 ➣ Using the Menu System 4 ➣ Features and Controls 5 Using the Menu System 4 ➣ ...
Page 6 - Step 1: Unpack the TV; Step 2: Connect the TV; The Basic Connection:; TV Only; Important Stand Information; Protect against power surges:; Cables; Coaxial Cable; Back of TV
4 Setup and Connections Step 1: Unpack the TV Make sure to locate the remote control. Step 2: Connect the TV There are three types of connections outlined in this section: TV Only: If you’re only going to connect the TV toyour home antenna or cable system. The Basic Connection: If you’re going to co...
Page 7 - The Basic Connection; How to View the VCR; Coaxial Cables
5 Setup and Connections The Basic Connection The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most commonconnection and is therefore used to illustrate a single componentconnection with your TV. For better sound and picture quality andmultiple component connection information refer to the next section...
Page 8 - VIDEO and AUDIO Inputs; Back of the TV; Note
6 Setup and Connections VIDEO IN AUDIO L R ANT IN Once you have made your connections,you will need to program the TV to tuneto the video input channel in order to seeand hear audio and video from acomponent such as a VCR or DVD player. ANT (Antenna) Receives the signalfrom a cable, cablebox, or off...
Page 9 - How to View Your VCR; Sample Connections
7 Setup and Connections Cautions: Position cables to avoid audio humor interference • Insert all cables firmly into jacks. • Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’s back panel instead ofstraight down the middle. • Try not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/v...
Page 10 - Step 3: Plug in the TV; Step 6: Set Up the TV; POWER; How to View Your Components; TV, VCR and Satellite Receiver
8 Setup and Connections MUTE MENU VOL VOL POWER CH CH Step 3: Plug in the TV Plug the end into the wall outlet, matching the wide blade of the plugwith the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely. Step 4: Place Batteries in theRemote • Remove the battery compartment cover from...
Page 12 - Point and Select Buttons; Using Point and Select
10 Set-Up Menu MUTE MENU VOL VOL POWER CH CH Point and Select Buttons (CH and VOL) Using Point and Select You only need to know one rule to access on-screen menus and controlpanels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. 1. Point to a menu item using the CH ^ or CH v buttons. 2...
Page 13 - Select a Language for the Menus; twice; Installer
11 Set-Up Menu Select a Language for the Menus 1. Press MENU twice to display the Set-Up menu. Language: EnglishReception AirMemorize ChannelsAdd/Delete ChannelsInput: TV Set-Up Select Adjust Next 2. Press VOL > or VOL < to select English, Spanish, or French. Idioma: EspanolRecepcion: AireMemo...
Page 14 - Set Reception and Memorize Channels; Memorize Channels
12 Set-Up Menu If you change your location or cablecompany, you will need to MemorizeChannels again. Set Reception and Memorize Channels Use the Memorize Channels feature to have the TV search for all channelsthat are viewable through your antenna or cable-TV system. This issometimes called “auto pr...
Page 15 - Add or Delete Channels
13 Set-Up Menu Add or Delete Channels 1. Select the channel you want to add or delete using the numberbuttons on the remote. 2. Press MENU twice to display the Set-Up menu and use CH v to select Add/Delete Channels. Language: EnglishReception AirMemorize ChannelsAdd/Delete ChannelsInput: TV Set-Up S...
Page 16 - Change the Input
14 Set-Up Menu Change the Input Use the Input feature to select the signal you want to view. Normally,your TV displays the signal coming from antenna or cable-TV system.To see the signal from a component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO jacksof the TV, change the Input feature to Line. 1. Display the Se...
Page 17 - Remote and Front Panel
15 Remote Buttons and Front PanelControls and Jacks Remote Buttons This section defines the functions of the remotebuttons. Front Panel Controls and Jacks This section defines the functions of the controls andjacks on the front panel. Remote and Front Panel ➣➣ ➣ 3 ➣ Setup and connections Set-Up Menu...
Page 18 - Remote Buttons
16 Remote and Front Panel Remote Buttons The functions of the remote buttons are listed below in alphabeticalorder. CH ^ or CH v Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the channel up or down; press and hold to continuechanging channels. Used to point to different ite...
Page 19 - Remote and front panel; Front Panel Controls and Jacks
17 Remote and front panel Front Panel Controls and Jacks You can use the front panel buttons and controls of your TV tooperate many of the TV’s features. Other components, such as a camcorder or VCR, can be connected tothe jacks on the front of the TV. Model F19420: AUDIO Jacks Attach the Audio Out ...
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Page 21 - Menu Features
19 19 Menu Features 3 Menu Features This section introduces you to the features and controls withwhich your TV is equipped. In this section, you will learnhow to use: • Video menu for adjusting Contrast, Sharpness, Brightness, Color, and Tint • Time menu for setting the Time, Wake-Up Time, and Sleep...
Page 22 - Menu features; Menus and Control Panels; Exiting a menu; Video Menu; Video; Basic Video Controls; Time; Special
Menu features 20 Menus and Control Panels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you toaccess and make changes to the menus and control panels. The following pages detail how to use the Video, Time, and Specialmenus and controls to customize the functions of your TV. The Set-Upm...
Page 23 - Sharpness; Adjust a Video Setting; to display another Video
21 Menu features MUTE MENU VOL 1 VOL POWER CH CH 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 SLEEP GO BACK 9 INFO INPUT VIDEO Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture. Color Adjusts the richness of the color. Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels. Adjust a Video Setting 1. Press MENU on the r...
Page 24 - Return Video Settings to Factory; Time Menu; Set Clock
Menu features 22 Return Video Settings to Factory Preset You can return the Video settings to the factory preset ones. Yourcustom settings will remain in memory. 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the Video menu. Settings: CustomContrastBrightnessSharpnessColorTint Video Select Adjust Next 2. Us...
Page 25 - Off Time; Sleep Timer; Set the Clock
23 Menu features Off Time Lets you enter a specific time including AM or PM to have the TV automatically shut itself off. 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. Set the Clock 1. Repeatedly press MENU on the rem...
Page 26 - To Cancel Wake-Up Time
Menu features 24 Set a Wake-Up Time You must set the current time including AM or PM to use the Wake-Uptime feature. If you do not press one of the CH or VOL buttons within 15minutes after the TV turns on with the Wake-Up timer, the TV willautomatically turn off. 1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remo...
Page 27 - To Cancel the Off Time
25 Menu features Set Clock: 12:00 AMWake-Up time: 06:30 AMOff time: - -:- -Sleep Timer: 0 min Time Select Adjust Next 2. Press VOL > or VOL < to enter the time including AM or PM thatyou want the TV to turn itself off. Set Clock: 12:00 AMWake-Up time: 06:30 AMOff time: 11:30 PMSleep Timer: 0 m...
Page 28 - To Cancel the Sleep Timer; Special Menu; Closed Caption
Menu features 26 2. Press VOL > or VOL < to enter the amount of time (15, 30, 45, 60,90, or 120 minutes) that you want the TV to play before it turnsitself on. Set Clock: 12:00 AMWake-Up time: 06:30 AMOff time: 11:30 PMSleep Timer: 60 min Time Select Adjust Next 3. Use CH ^ or CH v to select a...
Page 29 - Closed Captioning
27 Menu features Closed Captioning Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, whichlets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen.Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. Onlyspecific programs encoded with closed captioning informa...
Page 30 - CC on Mute; Power Restore
Menu features 28 CC on Mute You can display a Closed Caption feature automatically when you pressMUTE on the remote to mute the sound. The Closed Caption isautomatically turned off when you press MUTE again to return to thenormal sound level. 1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Spe...
Page 32 - Turn on Parental Control; Parental Control
Menu features 30 Turn on Parental Control The Parental Control feature allows you to program your TV so thatchildren cannot see certain programs or channels. The parental control feature comes turned “Off,” so if you choose not toimplement it, you can just ignore it. When turned “on,” the software r...
Page 33 - Change the Password
31 Menu features Enter a new Password - - - - 0-9:Adjust Prev. 2. Enter your password again when the Repeat the Password screenappears. Repeat the Password # # # # 0-9:Adjust Prev. 3. Make sure to remember your password. You will be required toenter the password the next time you want to check or ch...
Page 34 - Setting TV Guidelines and Movie Ratings; Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings; crude indecent
Menu features 32 Setting TV Guidelines and Movie Ratings The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve softwareinside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to block TV programsand movies based on violence, sex, or other content you may believechildren should not view. In other wor...
Page 35 - Setting the TV Guidelines Ratings Limits; Rating Settings Area; Rating All FV D L S V; Rating Field
33 Menu features Setting the TV Guidelines Ratings Limits The TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannotbe viewed. To set TV programming limits: 1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Specialmenu. Press CH v to highlight Parental Control. Press VOL > or VOL<...
Page 36 - Setting the Movie Ratings Limits
Menu features 34 Setting the Movie Ratings Limits You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specifiedlevel. If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG ratingand lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you couldautomatically block out all other movies wi...
Page 37 - Setting the No Rating Feature; Block the External Source Signal
35 Menu features Setting the No Rating Feature This option lets you decide if you want programs that the TV recognizesas “unrated” to be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs mayinclude news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs,emergency bulletins, public announcements, and pr...
Page 39 - Reference; References
37 Reference References This section includes: • Troubleshooting Guide • Care and Cleaning • RCA Limited Warranty • Accessory Information • Index ➣➣ ➣ ➣ Setup and connections Set-up Menu 1 2 remote & Front Panel 3 Menu Features 4 5 Reference
Page 40 - Troubleshooting
38 Reference Troubleshooting Troubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. Ifyou experience any difficulty with your TV, check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician. TV will not turn on • Check to make sure it is...
Page 41 - Can’t select certain channel; Sound okay, picture poor; Black box appears on the screen; Care and Cleaning; CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.
39 Reference Can’t select certain channel • Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls menu. • If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct “mode.” • Maybe the Reception: Cable/Air setting is set to the wrong position. Check the Reception: Ca...
Page 42 - RCA TV Limited Warranty
40 Reference RCA TV Limited Warranty 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 tubes. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 da...
Page 44 - Accessory Information; Antenna Cables; Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable; Monaural
42 Reference The following accessories are available from most dealers andelectronics supply stores in case you want to position yourcomponents farther apart or need additional cables. Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts whichprovides much less l...
Page 45 - Remote Control; -way Signal Splitter; Accessory Order Form; Detach Her; Please complete other side also
43 Reference $ Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control thatcame packed with your TV.Replacements or sparescan be ordered as needed. 2-way Signal Splitter helps you connect to asecond TV or VCR. Amplified VHF/UHF/FMAntenna allows you to easily switch from theantenna s...
Page 46 - Placing an Order; Video Accessories; USE YOUR CREDIT CARD; AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
44 Reference Placing an Order To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCardor Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listedbelow. Use this number only to place an order for accessory itemslisted on this order form. 1-800-338-0376 To place your order by mail, detach and mail the...
Page 47 - Index
45 Reference Index A Accessories 42Accessory order form 43Add channels 13Advanced connections 4, 6Age-Based Ratings 32ANT connector 6AUDIO jacks 6Audio modes 29 B Back panel 6Basic connection 4, 5Batteries 8Buttons on remote 16 C Cable/Antenna 6Cables 5, 7 Coaxial 4 Care and Cleaning 39CC on Mute 28...
