Page 2 - CAUTION; Product Registration; Important Information; WARNING
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the product that presents a risk of electric shock or personal injury. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing t...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
3 Table of Contents 15. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section ...
Page 4 - Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
4 Table of Contents Important Information .................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................ 3 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup 5 Chapter 1: Connections & Setup .......................5 Things to Consider Before You Connect ......
Page 5 - Chapter 1; Things to Consider Before You Connect
Chapter 1 5 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Things to Consider Before You Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet. • Turn off the TV and/or component before you connect or disc...
Page 6 - Explanation of Jacks and Cables; VIDEO 1; VIDEO
Connections & Setup 6 Chapter 1 DSCI Port TV ANT DSCI Port TV ANT Explanation of Jacks and Cables This manual covers TV models that have different back panels. Match the back panel of your TV to one of the back panels shown. This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There...
Page 7 - R and L/MONO AUDIO and VIDEO; MONITOR OUT; DSCI PORT
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 7 VIDEO 2 (Model J32F635 only) VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO and Y, Pb, Pr INPUTS Let you connect a second component video source, such as a DVD player. • Y, Pb, Pr Provide optimum picture quality because the video is separated into three signals. Use three video-grade ...
Page 8 - The Front of Your TV; Front Input Jacks; Front Panel Buttons; CH; Plug in the TV and Turn it On; AUDIO
Connections & Setup 8 Chapter 1 The Front of Your TV Front Input Jacks The TV has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of audio/video inputs, an s-video and a headphone jack. These jacks are towards the front of the TV on the side. To access the component you connected to the front of...
Page 9 - Place All Available Channels Into Memory; The ClonePROTM
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 9 Place All Available Channels Into Memory 1. To go to the Setup menu, with the master remote (CRK17TD1), press MENU then select Setup . In this menu you'll be able to set your Signal Type. Next go to Auto Channel Search, the TV will search for all channels viewable...
Page 10 - Understanding the Menus; Master Menus; Using Master and Basic Menus; Setting Limits in Master Menus
Connections & Setup 10 Chapter 1 Understanding the Menus This television displays two levels of menus: master and basic. Master Menus The master menus are accessible by pressing MENU on the master remote (CRK17TD1). This menu shows all menu options. The person who chooses the settings available ...
Page 11 - Sound Menu
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 11 Sound Menu Scroll to the feature you want to set. Use the right arrow button to change the setting. Go Back Takes you to the previous menu. Sound Type You'll have different options depending on which jacks you use and what connections have been made. Choose from ...
Page 12 - Picture Menu; Access and Power Options Menu
Connections & Setup 12 Chapter 1 Picture Menu The Picture menu items allow you to adjust the appearance of on-screen images for each video input source. Scroll to the feature you want to set. Use the right arrow button to change the setting. Go Back Takes you to the previous menu. Picture Preset...
Page 14 - Parental Control; Go Back; KidPass
Connections & Setup 14 Chapter 1 Go Back USA V-Chip ... Canada V-Chip ... Unrated/Exempt Prg. KidPass ... Front Panel LockLock Par. Controls ... Par. Control Access ... PARENTAL CONTROL Parental Control This menu shows all Parental Control menu options. As the master user, you choose which optio...
Page 15 - Time Menu
Connections & Setup Chapter 1 15 Time Menu This control panel lets you control several time-related functions. Scroll to the feature you want to set. Use the right arrow button to change the setting. Go Back Takes you to the previous menu. Time Config. Takes you to the Time Configuration menu. Go ...
Page 16 - Setup Menu
Connections & Setup 16 Chapter 1 Setup Menu Use this menu for choosing options to get you started watching TV. Scroll to the feature you want to set. Use the right arrow button to change the setting. Go Back Takes you to the previous menu. Language Lets you select your preferred language for the...
Page 17 - Chapter 2; Types of Remote Controls; Master Remotes
Chapter 2 17 Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Types of Remote Controls All of the remote controls mentioned here, in addition to other remotes and accessories, are available from your RCA distributor. The accessory page at the back of this user's guide lists it...
Page 18 - Using the Remote Control; SLEEP; SYSTEM
18 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control INFO MENU GUIDE CLEAR VOL CHAN MUTE INPUT RESET GO BACK OK SLEEP CCPOWER SYSTEM M A S T E R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 SKIP (Commercial Skip- CRK17TC1) Press once before changing the channels and the TV waits 30 seconds before returning to the original channel. Each su...
Page 19 - Using the INPUT Button; Inputs and On-Screen Displays; Input Signal; Using the SYSTEM Button
Chapter 2 19 Using the Remote Control Using the INPUT Button In addition to a cable or antenna signal, you might have VCR, DVD etc. or other signals coming in to your TV (not all inputs are available on all models). Use the INPUT button to select the desired signal source. 1. Make sure that the comp...
Page 20 - ClonePROTM Remote Buttons
20 Chapter 2 Using the Remote Control RESET Returns the picture to the original settings and displays the Picture Presets choice list. Arrow buttons (up, down, left, right) Use to move through the on-screen menus. When a menu isn’t displayed, the up and down arrows scan the channel list. The left an...
Page 21 - Chapter 3; The Basic Menu System; Channel Guide Menu; Chapter 3: Using the Menu System
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 3 21 The Basic Menu System The basic menus are accessible through basic remote controls and the front panel. Which menu items are available will depend on the restrictions set by the master user and the active input. For...
Page 22 - Using the Menu System; Parental Control Menu
22 Chapter 3 Using the Menu System Parental Control Menu The basic Parental Control menu will depend on the options set by the master user. If the master user chooses Allow Basic on menu items, then all options are available. To set movie and TV ratings, content themes, etc., go to Chapter 4. Go Bac...
Page 23 - Language; CC Mode
Chapter 3 23 Using the Menu System Language & CC Menu Go Back Takes you to the previous menu. Language Displays your preferred language for the menus. Select English, Français (French) or Español (Spanish). CC Display Use the CC button on the remote to choose whether closed captioning informatio...
Page 24 - Chapter 4; Channel Banner; Parental Controls and V-Chip
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. 24 Chapter 4 Channel Banner There are several items that might appear on-screen when you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. This display is called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the items on the Channel...
Page 25 - Using the TV’s Features; USA V-Chip Rating System
Chapter 4 25 Using the TV’s Features USA V-Chip Rating System TV-MA (Mature Audience Only) Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17. It contains one or more of the following content themes: crude indecent language (L), explicit sexual activity (S), or g...
Page 26 - Canadian French V-Chip Rating System; USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit
26 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Features C (Children) Programming intended for children under age 8. Violence Guidelines: Careful attention is paid to themes which could threaten children’s sense of security and well being. There will be no realistic scenes of violence. Depictions of aggressive behavior...
Page 27 - Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings; The V-Chip Rating Screen; Viewing Age-Based Ratings
Chapter 4 27 Using the TV’s Features Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings TV-MA Mature Audience Only TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested TV-G General Audience TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and older TV-Y All Children Go Back TV-MATV-14TV-PGTV-GTV-Y7TV-Y TV RATING LIMIT ...
Page 28 - Content Themes; Blocking Specific Content Themes
28 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Features Content Themes D Sexually explicit dialogue L Adult language S Sexual situations V Violence FV Fantasy Violence Blocking Specific Content Themes You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When y...
Page 29 - Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings; Blocking Movie Ratings; V-Chip Exempt Program Block
Chapter 4 29 Using the TV’s Features Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated programs as well. To block Canadian English and French...
Page 30 - Front Panel Lock; Create Password
30 Chapter 4 Using the TV’s Features KidPass The KidPass feature allows parents to set a certain amount of time every day of the week that a child can watch TV. To set KidPass: 1. Select Parental Control from the main menu. 2. Select KidPass (the KIDPASS menu appears with Current Day highlighted). N...
Page 31 - Chapter 5; Other Information; Modes of operation; Using the ClonePROTM
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only. Chapter 5 31 Other Information Chapter 5: Other Information Modes of operation The ClonePRO operates from one of two modes: DSCI Connect a DSCI cable to the ClonePRO and to the TV’s DSCI port on the back panel. IR (Infrared) Thi...
Page 32 - IR mode; OFF
32 Chapter 5 Other Information Across the screen are red dashes. Press any button on the remote control you are using. Red pulses should appear, telling you the TV is recognizing the remote and is able to send out that information. If red pulses don’t appear, contact your RCA distributor. TEACH: Thi...
Page 33 - Cloning a TV; General troubleshooting; Problems with the DSCI mode; ClonePro remote isn't working
Chapter 5 33 Other Information Cloning a TV Use the ClonePRO or a master remote to complete any necessary setup steps to the TV, such as Auto Channel Search, changing Access & Power options, etc. Go to Chapter 1 for more information on setting up the TV. When you have finished setting up the TV, ...
Page 34 - Troubleshooting; TV Problems
34 Chapter 5 Other Information Troubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the Troubleshooting list that follows. Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your location for a fee to instal...
Page 35 - The Remote Control Doesn’t Work
Chapter 5 35 Other Information Noisy stereo reception • The station might be weak. Change the Sound Type in the Sound menu from stereo to mono. No picture, no sound but TV is on • Maybe the cable/air setting is set to the wrong position. Select Signal Type from the master Setup menu. Go to Chapter 1...
Page 36 - Menu Problems; Care and Cleaning
36 Chapter 5 Other Information Menu Problems • Menu access may be blocked by ClonePRO programming. • Try unplugging the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in and turn it on. • The Energy Saver settings won’t work if the TV Power is set to On Always in the Access & Power Options menu. • The...
Page 37 - Limited Warranty; What your warranty covers:
Chapter 5 37 Other Information Limited Warranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year for labor charges. • One year for parts. • Two years for picture tube. (The warranty begins at time of first installation or 45 days after ...
Page 38 - How state law relates to this warranty:
38 Chapter 5 Other Information • REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLI...
Page 39 - HOW TO ORDER
Chapter 5 39 Other Information Screw-on antenna cable (3-ft) VH81 $3.95 Screw-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH82 $4.95 Push-on antenna cable (6-ft) VH89 $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH83 $5.95 Stereo VCR Dubbing Cable (6-ft) VH84 $9.95 S-Video Cable (6-ft) VH976 $7.95 S-Video Cable (12-ft) VH91...