RCA CRT Television J13804CL User Guide

User’s Guide  
Changing Entertainment. Again.  
Find Inside:  
Connecting.............. page 5  
Parental Controls ...page 10  
Menus ......................page 15  
FAQs ......................... page 19  
Troubleshooting..... page 20  
J13804CL/J13805CL  
 
Important Information  
IMPORTanT SaFETY InSTRUCTIOnS  
Read before operating equipment  
a. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;  
B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;  
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;  
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a  
marked change in performance;  
1. Read these instructions.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
6.  
7.  
Keep these instructions.  
Heed all warnings.  
Follow all instructions.  
Do not use this apparatus near water.  
Clean only with a dry cloth.  
Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with  
the manufacturer’s instructions.  
E.  
The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.  
17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended  
international global safety standards for tilt and stability proper ties of  
its cabinet design.  
8.  
9.  
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,  
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type  
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.  
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.  
The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the  
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for  
replacement of the obsolete outlet.  
• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive  
pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet, which could ultimately  
overturn the product.  
• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic  
equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could  
unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage  
and/or personal injury.  
18. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from  
power lines.  
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly  
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from  
the apparatus.  
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the  
manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,  
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to  
avoid injury from tip-over.  
19. Outdoor antenna grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to  
the receiver, be sure the antenna 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,  
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast  
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna  
discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-  
discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements  
for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.  
20. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not  
fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.  
21. Battery usage CaUTIOn - To prevent battery leakage that may result  
in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:  
• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the  
unit.  
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long  
periods of time.  
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required  
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the  
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or  
objects have fallen into the apparatus, or if the apparatus has been  
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been  
dropped.  
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these  
materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For  
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities  
or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).  
• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).  
• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.  
22. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no  
objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the  
apparatus.  
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by  
qualified service personnel when:  
note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC  
(Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground  
shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.  
Example of antenna grounding  
as per nEC - national Electrical Code  
GROUND CLAMP  
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE  
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT  
(NEC SECTION 810-20)  
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS  
(NEC SECTION 810-21)  
GROUND CLAMPS  
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM  
(NEC ART 250, PART H)  
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT  
 
Table of Contents  
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup  
Things to Consider Before You Connect .........................................................................4  
Protect Against Power Surges....................................................................................4  
Protect Devices from Overheating ............................................................................4  
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference.............................................4  
Use Indirect Light........................................................................................................4  
get the Picture .................................................................................................................5  
Receiving Cable Channels ..........................................................................................5  
What You Need ..........................................................................................................5  
What You Need to Know ...........................................................................................5  
Receiving Channels with an Antenna........................................................................6  
What You Need ..........................................................................................................6  
What You Need to Know ...........................................................................................6  
Explanation of Jacks .........................................................................................................7  
Front Buttons ....................................................................................................................7  
Plug in the TV and Turn It On...........................................................................................8  
Complete the Initial Setup ...............................................................................................8  
Auto Channel Search .................................................................................................8  
Tuning to a Channel ...................................................................................................8  
What to Expect..................................................................................................................9  
Watching TV ...............................................................................................................9  
Chapter 2: Using the TV’s Features  
Parental Controls and V-Chip.........................................................................................10  
How V-Chip Works....................................................................................................10  
activate Parental Control...............................................................................................10  
Resetting the Password............................................................................................10  
Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits..........................................................................10  
Downloadable V-chip...............................................................................................11  
Blocking Specific Content Themes...........................................................................11  
Blocking USA V-Chip Movie Ratings........................................................................12  
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings...............................................................13  
Unrated Programs ....................................................................................................13  
Front Panel................................................................................................................14  
Change Your Password.............................................................................................14  
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System  
Picture Menu ...................................................................................................................15  
Setup Menu.....................................................................................................................15  
Parental Control Menu ...................................................................................................18  
 
Table of Contents  
Chapter 4: Other Information  
Frequently asked Questions (FaQs)..............................................................................19  
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................20  
USa V-Chip Rating System .............................................................................................22  
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System .......................................................................22  
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ........................................................................23  
Limited Warranty............................................................................................................24  
Care and Cleaning...........................................................................................................26  
FCC Information ..............................................................................................................26  
 
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup  
Things to Consider Before You Connect  
Protect against Power Surges  
Connect all devices before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.  
Turn off the TV and/or device before you connect or disconnect any cables.  
Using a surge protector can help prevent damage to your TV from electrical power surges. In  
case of lightning, unplug your TV.  
Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety  
Instructions on page 1.  
Protect Devices from Overheating  
Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the devices. Arrange the devices so that air can  
circulate freely.  
Don’t stack devices.  
If you place devices in a stand, make sure you allow adequate ventilation.  
If you connect an audio receiver or amplifier, place it on the top shelf so the heated air from  
it won’t flow around other devices.  
Position Cables Properly to avoid audio Interference  
Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.  
If you place devices above the TV, route all cables down the side of the back of the TV  
instead of straight down the middle of the TV.  
If your antenna uses 300-ohm twin lead cables, do not coil the cables. Also, keep the twin  
lead cables away from audio/video cables.  
Use Indirect Light  
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft  
or indirect lighting.  
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.  
 
Connections & Setup  
get the Picture  
The first part of connecting your TV is to get the picture, also known as a signal. The back panel  
of your TV allows you to receive analog and digital channels by using the ANTENNA/CABLE  
INPUT.  
Receiving Cable Channels  
What You need  
Coaxial cable from a cable outlet. Plug the coaxial cable into the  
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive your analog and digital cable  
channels.  
Coaxial cable  
What You need to Know  
This television is equipped with a QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) tuner that  
enables reception of unscrambled digital cable content. Check with your cable provider  
for information about content availability in your area. Your TV also receives analog cable  
TV channels.  
The Auto Channel Search screen in the Setup menu searches for both analog and digital  
channels. Choose Cable as your source type. To complete a channel search now, go to  
page 8.  
When you are ready to watch digital channels, make sure you are tuned to the DTV  
setting in the Setup menu. Digital stations typically have a dash in their channel number  
because they can contain subchannels, for example, 8-3.  
When you are ready to watch an analog channel, make sure you are tuned to the ATV  
setting in the Setup menu. analog channel. Analog stations contain no more than three  
digits. Refer to page 14 for information on analog and digital stations.  
When using the antenna input, use the ATV/DTV selection in the Setup menu to toggle  
between digital and analog channels. Refer to page 8.  
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Chapter 1  
 
Connections & Setup  
Receiving Channels with an antenna  
What You need  
or  
Antenna (“rabbit ears”) or outdoor antenna with a coaxial cable.  
Plug the antenna or coaxial cable from the wall outlet into the  
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT to receive free off-air local analog and  
digital channels (where available).  
Indoor  
antenna  
Outdoor  
antenna  
What You need to Know  
the off-air local digital channels available to you. By entering where you live, this  
mapping program tells you what local analog and digital stations are available using a  
certain antenna.  
When you get to the Auto Channel Search screen in the Setup menu, choose Antenna as  
your source type. The TV seaches for both analog and digital channels. To complete a  
channel search now, go to page 8.  
When you are ready to watch digital channels, make sure you are tuned to a digital  
channel. Digital stations typically have a dash in them because they may contain  
subchannels, for example, 8-3.  
When you are ready to watch an analog channel, make sure you are tuned to an  
analog channel. Analog stations contain no more than three digits. Refer to page 8 for  
information on analog and digital stations.  
When using the antenna input, use the ATV/DTV selection in the Setup menu to toggle  
between digital and analog channels. Refer to page 8..  
Chapter 1  
 
Connections & Setup  
Explanation of Jacks  
This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several combinations available to connect  
devices to your TV.  
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT Connect either antenna or cable via coaxial (RF) cable to  
ANTENNA/  
CABLE  
INPUT  
receive analog and digital channels through your cable provider. Receive off-  
air analog and digital channels via an antenna. Refer to page 5 for more details.  
receive analog and digital channels through your cable provider. Receive off-air  
analog and digital channels via an antenna. Refer to page 5 for more details.  
HEADPHONE Provides audio connection. Use 3.5mm stereo headphone plug for  
STEREO HEADPHONE  
best audio performance.  
Front Buttons  
These buttons operate many of the TV’s features. Button placement per model may vary. Your model has buttons  
located either on the front or top of the TV.  
POWER Turns the TV on and off.  
CHANNEL -/+ Scans up and down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like the down/up arrow  
button. Use to highlight items.  
VOLUME -/+ Decreases/increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the left/right arrow button and adjusts  
menu controls.  
MENU Brings up the MAIN MENU. Also takes you one menu backward in the menu system.  
Chapter 1  
 
Connections & Setup  
Plug in the TV and Turn It On  
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug completely into the outlet. Press POWER  
on the TV’s front panel.  
SETUP  
Complete the Initial Setup  
To set the language, use the arrow buttons to highlight Language. The default  
Go back  
Auto Channel Search  
List & Labels  
Closed Caption  
Favorite Channel  
Language  
language is English. To choose another language, press the VOL+ button, choose  
the language.  
Eng.  
Normal  
auto Channel Search  
Auto Channel Search is located from this path Main Menu/Setup/Auto Channel  
Search. It allows the TV to search for all channels available through your  
ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT jack. This is sometimes called Auto Programming.  
Format  
Auto Vol. Level Off  
SETUP  
1. From the Auto Channel Search menu press the VOL+ button to choose the  
Go back  
Auto Channel Search  
Source Type (Cable or Antenna). The default is Cable.  
2. With the Signal Source chosen, highlight Start Search and press OK. Auto  
Channel Search runs as it finds all the available channels. (This step might take  
10-15 minutes depending on your content provider). The channel search finds  
both analog and digital channels.  
List & Labels  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
C
F
Go back  
L
F
A
Cable  
Source Type  
Start Search  
3. Once the search is complete, your TV tunes to a channel.  
Tuning to a Channel  
Analog channels display in a rectangle with no sub-channel numbers.  
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Digital channels can have both primary channels (like the analog channel number)  
and subchannels. Digital channel numbers can contain up to six numbers.  
Numbers to the left of the - (dash) are the main channel number; numbers to the  
right are the subchannel numbers for stations that broadcast more than one signal.  
analog channel  
To change channels, use the CH +/- buttons on the front of the TV to step up and  
down through the channel list.  
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Note: You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital  
channels appear. This is normal. Digital channels sometimes take longer to  
tune.  
Digital channel  
Chapter 1  
 
Connections & Setup  
What to Expect  
Watching TV  
Your product allows you to change the format of the picture you’re viewing. Depending on the type of signal  
you’re viewing and how it’s being formatted, a different format might not be available. The Format option in the  
Setup menu changes the screen format. The options are Normal, Letterbox, Crop, or Squeeze. Go to page 18 for  
examples of screen formats.  
The ATV/DTV selection in the Setup menu on the remote switches between analog or digital channels. Analog  
channels are sent in 4:3 (standard) format. Most digital channels are sent in a 16:9 (widescreen) format. You  
might see gray or black bars at the top and bottom of the screen; it depends on how the station is formatting  
the video. Change the format setting in the Setup menu for a different format that might eliminate the bars. 4:3  
and 16:9 are also known as aspect ratios.  
Note: Digital stations in native 4:3 format might not be able to have their format changed. (You’ll see black or  
gray bars on the sides of the picture sent as part of the signal from the broadcaster).  
Chapter 1  
 
Chapter 2: Using the TV Features  
Parental Controls and V-Chip  
The choices in the USA V-CHIP menu involve software inside your TV (referred to as V-Chip) which allows you to  
block TV programs and movies based on violence, sex or other content you may believe children should not view.  
Once you set Parental Controls to block programs, you can unblock programs by entering a password.  
By default, the software inside your TV is turned “off.” For instructions to turn on V-Chip, refer to Activate Parental  
Control below.  
How V-Chip Works  
V-Chip reads the program’s age-based rating (TV-MA, TV-14, etc.) and content themes (Violence (V), Adult  
Language (L), etc.). Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes, so programs received with no  
content themes will only be blocked if you block their age-based rating. You can also block out programs that  
have been given a rating of Not Rated and programs that are considered “unrated.”  
The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are identified and explained in detail in Chapter 4.  
The following sections give you more details about how to change the status of TV program limits.  
Go back  
Create Password _ _ _ _  
Confirm Password _ _ _ _  
activate Parental Control  
This feature lets you activate and deactivate parental control features.  
Follow the on-screen instructions to create your password using the number  
buttons on the remote.  
Note: Parental Controls can only be set with an optional remote  
control. If you don’t activate Master Enable ( ) and set the password, then  
none of the Parental Control features will take effect.  
Resetting the Password  
If you forget your password, you can reset it. Here is how to do it:  
Go back  
Password _ _ _ _  
1. Make sure the TV is turned off.  
2. Press VOL- on the TV’s front panel and then CLEAR on the remote for  
approximately 5 seconds. The TV will turn back on.  
3. Enter a new password the next time you access the PARENTAL  
CONTROL or the TIME menu.  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Set V-Chip TV Programming Limits  
1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK  
Go back  
button.  
V-chip Setting  
Master Enable  
Front Panel  
2. Enter your password.  
3. Highlight V-chip Setting, then press the right arrow button.  
4. Highlight USA TV Content Ratings and press the right arrow button.  
Change Password  
Parental Control menu for an analog  
signal.  
5. Use the arrow buttons to navigate and the OK button to change the  
status of a TV content theme from unlock ( ) to lock ( ).  
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.  
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Using the TV’s Features  
Downloadable V-chip  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Since broadcasters have the ability to add new ratings for TV programs, this  
option lets you define more parameters for your TV viewing, like parental  
controls. This option and its name are dependent on content from the  
broadcaster.  
Go back  
V-chip Setting  
Downloadable V-chip  
Master Enable  
Front Panel  
Note: Once acquired from a broadcaster, these ratings will be available.  
Change Password  
Parental Control menu for a digital  
signal.  
Content Ratings  
The following is an example of where items are located within the USA Content Ratings screen.  
USA TV CONTENT RATINGS  
Content Themes  
Lists the content themes you can block  
Go back  
Rating Status Field  
Lets you select whether to view  
or block.  
or view. Refer to chart below.  
FV V S L D  
Content Status Fields  
Rating Field  
C
Lets you select which content themes to  
view for the selected rating and whether  
the status of the content theme is  
currently Unlocked or Locked.  
Lets you select from a list of  
age-based ratings you can block or  
view.  
Blocking Specific Content Themes  
Content Themes  
You can lock programs based on their content. (Content is represented  
by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen). When you lock a content  
theme for a particular rating, you automatically lock that content theme  
for higher rated programs as well.  
D
L
Sexually explicit dialogue  
Adult language  
Sexual situations  
Violence  
S
V
To lock program content:  
FV  
Fantasy Violence  
1. Determine the content themes you want to lock ( ).  
2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content  
theme you want to change.  
3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular  
content theme status.  
Tip:  
4. Press the OK button to change its status to lock ( ). (In the example  
above, you lock the language (D) corresponding with TV-PG. The  
dialog for TV-14 is locked as well).  
Broadcasters are not required to provide content  
themes or age-based ratings.  
5. After you lock specific content themes, you can change some of the  
content themes back to unlock ( ).  
Note: You must remember to set Master Enable to lock ( ) in  
Parental Controls for rating limits to take effect.  
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Using the TV’s Features  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Blocking USa V-Chip Movie Ratings  
The Movie Ratings menu lets you decide which Movies on TV can and cannot be  
viewed.  
Go back  
V-chip Setting  
Downloadable V-chip  
Master Enable  
Front Panel  
To set Movie programming limits:  
1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK button.  
2. Enter your password.  
Change Password  
3. Highlight V-chip Setting, then press the right arrow or OK button.  
4. Highlight Movie Ratings and press the right arrow button.  
V-CHIP SETTING  
Go back  
Movie Ratings  
USA TV Content Ratings  
Canada English Ratings  
Canada French Ratings  
Unrated  
5. Use the arrow buttons to navigate. Press the OK button to change the status  
of a TV program rating from unlock ( ) to lock ( ).  
6. All ratings below the one you selected change to lock.  
Note: You must remember to set Master Enable to lock ( ) in Parental  
Controls for rating limits to take effect.  
MOVIE RATINGS  
If you forget your password, you can reset it. Make sure the TV is off.  
Press VOL- on the TV’s front panel and then CLEAR on the remote for  
approximately 5 seconds. The TV will turn on. Enter a new password the  
next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu or the TIME menu.  
Go back  
Reset  
G
PG  
PG-13  
R
NC-17  
X
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Using the TV’s Features  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Movie Ratings  
If you receive Canadian programs you can lock Canadian English and  
Canadian French ratings. When you lock a particular rating, you automatically  
lock the higher rated programs as well.  
Go back  
V-chip Setting  
Downloadable V-chip  
M
V-CHIP SETTING  
To lock Canadian English and French program ratings:  
1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK button.  
2. Enter your password.  
F
C
Go back  
Movie Ratings  
USA TV Content Ratings  
Canada English Ratings  
Canada French Ratings  
Unrated  
3. Highlight V-chip Setting, then press the right arrow button.  
4. Highlight Canada English Ratings (or Canada French Ratings) and press the  
CANADA ENGLISH RATINGS  
right arrow button.  
5. Determine the rating you want to lock.  
Go back  
Reset  
C
C8+  
G
PG  
14+  
18+  
6. Use the arrow and OK buttons on your remote to change the status of a TV  
program rating from unlock ( ) to lock ( ).  
7. Press the OK button to change the status to lock ( ) and all ratings below  
the one you selected change to lock.  
Note: You must remember to set Master Enable to lock ( ) in Parental  
Controls for rating limits to take effect. Refer to page 10.  
When a channel is locked, you can temporarily deactivate parental  
control settings. A menu screen appears when you try to change the  
channel, press OK and the password screen appears. Now you can reset  
your password.  
CANADA FRENCH RATINGS  
Go back  
Reset  
G
8 ans+  
13 ans+  
16 ans+  
18 ans+  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Unrated Programs  
The Unrated option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes  
as unrated can be viewed. Unrated TV programs may include news, sports,  
political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public  
announcements and programs without ratings. The Unrated option applies to  
both USA and Canadian unrated programs, and Canadian programs rated E  
(Exempt).  
Go back  
V-chip Setting  
Downloadable V-chip  
M
V-CHIP SETTING  
F
C
Go back  
Movie Ratings  
USA TV Content Ratings  
Canada English Ratings  
Canada French Ratings  
Unrated  
Unlocked (  
)
All unrated programs are available.  
Locked (  
)
All unrated programs are not available.  
Go to the Parental Control screen and choose V-chip Setting and press OK. In  
the Unrated screen press the right arrow button to toggle between the lock  
(
) and unlock (  
) icon.  
Note: You must remember to set Master Enable to lock ( ) in Parental  
Controls for rating limits to take effect. Refer to page 10.  
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Using the TV’s Features  
PARENTAL CONTROL  
Front Panel  
Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV’s front  
panel buttons. The remote still tunes to any channel so, remember to remove  
access to any remote that can operate the television.  
Go back  
V-chip Setting  
Downloadable V-chip  
Master Enable  
Front Panel  
1. Choose Parental Control from the Main Menu and press the OK button.  
2. Enter your password.  
Change Password  
3. Press the down arrow to highlight Front Panel.  
4. Press the right or left arrow button to choose unlock (  
) or lock (  
).  
Note: RCA recommends not to use this feature when users do not have  
access to a remote control.  
Go back  
New Password  
Change Your Password  
Selecting this option lets you simply create a new password at any time. Once  
you enter a new password from Change Password in the Parental Control menu,  
it is the password you use until you change it again.  
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Confirm Password _ _ _ _  
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Chapter ꢀ  
 
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Menu System  
PICTURE  
Picture Menu  
Go back  
Color  
Brightness  
Contrast  
Sharpness  
Tint  
The PICTURE menu options apply to the video for the main TV and Video Input  
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50  
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Channels. As you scroll through the options available, the background image  
will change to fit that choice. Choose the setting that is best for your programs.  
Press the left or right arrow button to toggle among the choices listed below:  
Color Adjusts the richness of the color.  
Blue Background On  
C. Temp  
Cool  
Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.  
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the  
picture.  
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.  
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.  
Blue Background Choose On and a solid blue background will appear  
when the TV is on a weak channel (for example, if the reception is very  
poor or if the station has gone off the air for the night). After being on such  
a channel for 15 minutes, the TV will turn itself off automatically.  
Color Temperature Press the VOL +/– buttons to scroll through the color  
adjustments:  
Cool For a more blue palette of colors.  
Normal Standard picture color.  
Warm For a more red palette of colors.  
When you change any of these picture settings, the Picture Preset changes  
to Personal. Use the VOL +/– buttons to make adjustments.  
SETUP  
Setup Menu  
Auto Channel Search Allows you to choose your signal type and begin  
automatically searching for available channels.  
Go back  
Auto Channel Search  
Closed Caption  
Favorite Channel  
Language Eng.  
Format Normal  
Auto Vol. Level Off  
Press the left or right arrow button to choose among the signal sources  
below:  
Antenna If you have connected an antenna to the ANTENNA/CABLE  
INPUT, choose Antenna. Refer to page 6 for a complete explanation of  
these connections.  
Cable If you have connected cable to the ANTENNA/CABLE INPUT,  
choose Cable. Depending on which package you have you can  
receive analog, digital or both stations. Refer to page 5 for a complete  
explanation of these connections.  
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH  
Go back  
Source Type  
Start Search  
Cable  
After you have made the selections above, use the CH- button to  
highlight Start Search.  
Start Search Press the VOL+ button to start the search. Searches for  
channels the TV is receiving and stores them in the channel list. Shows  
the percent of channels being searched. After the search is complete,  
shows the total percent of stations that have been found. Go to page 8  
(Auto Channel Search) for more information.  
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Using the TV’s Menu System  
Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed-captioning  
information, which lets 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. Only specific programs encoded with closed-  
captioning information are applicable. Press the Vol +/- button to  
toggle among the choices below:  
CLOSED CAPTION  
Go back  
The following Closed Caption options are available for analog signals:  
CC Display Choose the way closed-captioning information is  
shown on the screen.  
CC Display  
Analog CC  
On  
CC1  
Off No captioning information displayed.  
On Captioning information appears, when available.  
CLOSED CaPTIOn menu for analog  
signals.  
Muted=On Displays captioning information when  
available, whenever the sound is muted by pressing the MUTE  
button. The captioning information is not displayed when the  
sound is not muted.  
Analog Closed Caption Choose which captioning mode is used  
for displaying captioning information. If you are unsure of the  
differences among the modes, you may prefer to leave the closed-  
captioned mode set to CC1, which displays text of the program in  
the primary language in your area.  
CLOSED CAPTION  
Go back  
The following Closed Caption options are available for digital signals:  
CC Display Choose the way closed captioning information is  
shown on the screen.  
CC Display  
CC Type  
CC Mode  
CC Size  
CC Font  
CC Opacity  
CC Color  
CC Bkgrnd.  
On  
Service1  
Broadcast  
Standard  
Font 1  
Solid  
Off No captioning information displayed.  
On Captioning information always appears, when  
available.  
Muted=On Displays captioning information when  
available, when the TV’s sound is muted. Captioning  
information is not displayed if the sound is not muted.  
White  
CC Type (Digital Closed-Caption Type) Select a closed  
CLOSED CaPTIOn menu for digital  
signals.  
caption service mode (1-6) for digital channels.  
Service 1 and Service 2 These choices are for the  
primary and secondary languages, respectively  
Service 3 and Services 4, 5, 6 These choices are  
additional caption sources that may be available.  
CC Mode Lets you select between the Broadcast and Customer  
options.  
Broadcast Captioning information displays using settings  
sent with the broadcaster’s signals (e.g., size, color, font).  
Customer Lets you customize the settings below.  
CC Size Select the size of the digital closed-caption text -  
Standard, Large or Small.  
CC Font Select a character design for the digital closed-caption  
text. A font is a complete assortment of type of a given design.  
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CC Opacity Set the appearance of the space behind the  
digital closed-caption text: Solid, Translucent, Transparent or  
Flashing.  
CC Color Choose the color of the digital closed-captioned  
text: White, Black, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta or  
Cyan.  
CC Background Lets you choose Edge Color, Edge Type,  
Background Color, and Background Opacity.  
You have many choices available to customize the digital closed-caption display. In order to help you decide  
which view you like, try this:  
1. In the Setup Menu for Closed Caption, turn your CC Display to On. Make sure you’re tuned to a digital  
channel with closed-captioning available.  
2. In the same menu, change any setting. Press Use CH+ to get back to the “Go Back” selection and press  
MENU button to exit.  
3. Now your screen displays custom closed-captioning. As you change size, font, opacity, caption color or  
background color, you will see the change in the closed-caption display by waiting for new text to scroll onto  
the screen. Not all digital stations carry digital closed captioning. If your digital station doesn’t carry digital  
closed captioning, you’ll see the station’s default style for analog closed captioning.  
Favorite Channels Store up to five of your preferred channels  
for each signal source into a favorite list. There is one list for  
FAVORITE CHANNELS  
the analog channels and a separate list for the digital channels.  
Depending on which mode you’re in, that list is created.  
Go back  
Favorite 1  
Favorite 2  
Favorite 3  
Favorite 4  
Favorite 5  
70 HGTV  
26 WTHR  
75 CNN  
36 WSNB  
28 NICK  
To set your favorite channels, go to the Favorite Channels  
option under the SETUP menu and press OK. Use the down  
arrow button to select Favorite 1 and use the right and left arrow  
buttons to scroll through the channel numbers to find your  
favorite.  
Example of FaVORITE CHannELS  
menu for analog signals.  
Find your favorites easily by pressing the FAV button on the  
remote.  
This feature can be very helpful for persons with limited finger  
dexterity or young children, since it avoids the need to remember  
channel numbers and press multiple number combinations.  
Note: Favorite Channel Scrolling only available with  
optional remote control.  
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Using the TV’s Menu System  
Language Select your preferred language for the menus, that  
you should have set in the Initial Setup. (Refer to page 14 for  
more information about setup). Change the language at any time  
by using the VOL +/– buttons to scroll through the languages  
(English, Spanish and French).  
gray or  
black  
bars  
Format This feature is designed to alter the digital screen size  
of certain formats.  
Normal This is a full TV screen display which is for  
Standard (4:3) TV programs.  
Letterbox Format  
Letterbox This is for digital signals, DVD or video  
programs that are in 16:9 screen size. There are gray or black  
bars on the top and bottom of the screen.  
Crop Digital DVD or video programs that are in 16:9  
(Letterbox) screen size normally have gray or black bars on  
the top and bottom on the screen. This feature takes them  
off.  
Squeeze A 16:9 (Letterbox) image is squeezed to fit a 4:3  
format (for digital channels only).  
Note: The VOL +/– buttons to change the TV’s screen format.  
Crop format (stretched vertically to  
fill the 4:3 screen)  
Auto Volume Level This feature reduces blasts in volume  
during commercial breaks. Eliminates the need to constantly  
adjust the volume. Press the VOL + button button to turn it  
On or Off.  
Parental Control Menu  
The PARENTAL CONTROL menu was explained in Chapter 2. Go to page 10 for more information.  
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Chapter 4: Other Information  
Frequently asked Questions (FaQs)  
How do I tell an analog channel from a digital channel?  
Look at the left side for a channel number. Channels with a primary channel and a subchannel  
are digital channels. Remember that not all digital channels have subchannels. Go to page 8  
for more information on the difference between analog and digital channels.  
Why does the channel search take a long time?  
Depending on your connections, when the TV searches for digital channels it is also searching  
for each sub-channel of that digital channel. This sometimes takes longer, but once you have  
your channel list setup, you only have to do it once.  
Why does channel search find a lot of channels, but when I try to tune to them there’s  
nothing there?  
Some channels are enabled by the cable company and don’t carry programming, such as  
video-on-demand. When channels are unavailable, your TV’s screen displays Unusable Signal.  
Why are there black bars on my screen and can I get rid of them?  
Your TV has a 4:3 screen so most digital channels are displayed with gray or black bars at  
the top and bottom of the screen because most are sent in a 16:9 format. It depends on how  
the station is formatting the video. Aspect ratios are determined by the broadcaster and may  
change from one program to another. Use the Format Settings in the Setup menu to see the  
different formats available that may eliminate the bars. Go to page 9 for more information.  
No other options are possible aside from those you see by cycling through this button.  
Graphics contained within this publication are for representation only.  
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Other Information  
Troubleshooting  
Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following  
troubleshooting list.  
TV Problems  
TV won’t turn on  
Make sure the TV is plugged in.  
Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is “live” by plugging in  
something else.  
The Front Panel might be locked. Go to page 14 for more information.  
Buttons don’t work  
The Front Panel might be locked. Go to page 14 for more information.  
TV turns off unexpectedly  
Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. If this  
happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.  
Blank screen  
You may be on an inactive channel. Try another channel.  
Digital tuning delayed  
You may experience a delay of several seconds before digital pictures appear. This can  
happen when you first tune to a digital channel and when you change channels. This is  
normal.  
no sound, picture okay  
Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.  
Can’t select certain channel  
Channel may be blocked or not approved through Parental Controls.  
no picture, no sound, but TV is onl  
Maybe the Source Type is set wrong. Go to page 15 for more instructions.  
Sound okay, picture poor (analog channels only)  
Check your connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.  
Try adjusting the Sharpness menu item to improve weak signals. Go to page 15 for more  
instructions.  
Black box appears on the screen  
Closed caption might be on. Check this setting in the SETUP menu. Go to page 15 for  
more instructions.  
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Other Information  
Problems with Parental Controls  
Can’t select a certain channel  
The channel may be blocked or not approved through parental control settings.  
The rating limits don’t work  
You must set Master Enable to lock ( ). Go to page 19 for instructions.  
I don’t remember my password and I want to unlock the TV  
If you forget your password, you can reset it. Make sure the TV is off. Press VOL- on the  
TV’s front panel and then CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. The TV turns  
on. Enter a new password next time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu or the TIME  
menu.  
The Parental Controls won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent  
Maybe the movie is unrated. Check to see if the Unrated option is set to lock ( ). Refer to  
page 13 for instructions.  
What Else Can I Do?  
If you’ve been through the Troubleshooting section and nothing has fixed your problem,  
try rebooting your TV. Note that after a reboot you may need to run your TV through the  
setup process again. To do a reboot, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet, power  
strip, etc. Keep your TV unplugged for about 5 minutes. Then plug the TV back in, turn on  
com/television for updated FAQs or contact RCA Customer Support at the support number  
provided in your Warranty under How To Get Service.  
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Other Information  
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 graphic  
violence (V).  
TV-14  
(Parents Strongly Cautioned) Contains some material that many parents would  
find unsuitable for children under 14. Parents are strongly urged to exercise  
greater care in monitoring this program and are cautioned against letting children  
under the age of 14 watch unattended. This program contains one or more of  
the following content themes: intensely suggestive dialogue (D), strong coarse  
language (L), intense sexual situations (S), or intense violence (V).  
TV-PG  
(Parental Guidance Suggested) Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for  
younger children. Many parents may want to watch it with their younger children.  
The program contains one or more of the following content themes: some  
suggestive dialogue (D), infrequent coarse language (L), some sexual situations  
(S), or moderate violence (V).  
TV-G  
(General Audience) Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It  
contains little or no sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L),  
and little or no violence (V).  
TV-Y7  
(Directed to Children 7 years and older) Designed for children ages 7 and above.  
It may be more appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental  
skills needed to distinguish between make-believe and reality. Themes and  
elements in this program may include mild fantasy violence (FV) or comedic  
violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.  
TV-Y  
(All Children) Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young  
audience, including children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger  
children.  
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System  
18+  
(Adults) Programming intended for adults 18 and older. It may contain elements  
of violence, language, and sexual content which could make it unsuitable for  
viewers under 18. Violence Guidelines: May contain violence integral to the  
development of the plot, character or theme, intended for adult audiences. Other  
Content Guidelines: May contain graphic language and explicit portrayals of  
nudity and/or sex.  
14+  
(Viewers 14 and over) Programming contains themes or content which may not  
be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to  
exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. Violence  
Guidelines: May contain intense scenes of violence. Could deal with mature  
themes and societal issues in a realistic fashion. Other Content Guidelines: May  
contain scenes of nudity and/or sexual activity. There could be frequent use of  
profanity.  
PG  
(Parental Guidance) Programming intended for a general audience but which may  
not be suitable for younger children (under the age of 8). Parents may consider  
some content inappropriate for unsupervised viewing by children aged 8-13.  
Violence Guidelines: Depictions of conflict and/or aggression will be limited and  
moderate; may include physical, fantasy, or supernatural violence. Other Content  
Guidelines: May contain infrequent mild profanity, or mildly suggestive language.  
Could also contain brief scenes of nudity.  
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Canadian English V-Chip Rating System  
(continued)  
G
(General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all age groups. While  
not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may be  
part of the audience. Violence Guidelines: Will contain very little violence, either  
physical or verbal or emotional. Will be sensitive to themes which could frighten a  
younger child, will not depict realistic scenes of violence which minimize or gloss  
over the effects of violent acts. Other Content Guidelines: There may be some  
inoffensive slang, no profanity and no nudity.  
C8+  
(Children 8 and Older) Programming generally considered acceptable for children  
8 years and over to watch on their own. Violence Guidelines: Violence will not  
be portrayed as the preferred, acceptable, or only way to resolve conflict or  
encourage children to imitate dangerous acts which they may see on television.  
Any realistic depictions of violence will be infrequent, discreet, of low intensity  
and will show the consequences of the acts. Other Content Guidelines: There will  
be no profanity, nudity or sexual content.  
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 will be infrequent and limited to portrayals that are clearly  
imaginary, comedic or unrealistic in nature. Other Content Guidelines: There will  
be no offensive language, nudity or sexual content.  
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System  
18+  
13+  
8+  
(Adults) Programming is for adults only. This program contains sustained  
violence or extremely violent scenes. 16+ (Viewers 16 and over) Programming  
is not suitable for those under age 16. This program contains frequent scenes of  
violence or intensely violent scenes.  
(Viewers 13 and over) Programming may not be suitable for children under  
the age of 13. This program either contains several violent scenes or one or more  
scenes that are violent enough to affect them. Viewing in the company of an  
adult is therefore strongly recommended for children under the age of 13.  
(Viewers 8 and over) Not recommended for young children. This program  
is suitable for most audiences, but it contains mild or occasional violence that  
could upset young children. Viewing in the company of an adult is therefore  
recommended for young children (under the age of 8) who do not distinguish  
between reality and imagination.  
G
(General Audience) This program is suitable for audiences of all ages. It  
contains no violence, or any violence that it does contain is either minimal or is  
presented in a humorous manner, as a caricature, or in an unrealistic way.  
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Other Information  
Limited Warranty  
What your warranty covers:  
Defects in materials or workmanship.  
For how long after your purchase:  
90 days from date of purchase for labor charges. At our option we will either pay an  
Authorized RCA Service Center the labor to repair your television or replace your television  
with a new or refurbished unit.  
One year from date of purchase for parts. At our option we will either supply new or  
refurbished parts to an Authorized RCA Service Center for them to repair your television or  
replace your television with a new or refurbished unit. After 90 days, labor charges will be at  
your expense.  
One year from date of purchase for the picture tube. At our option we will either supply  
new or refurbished parts to an Authorized RCA Service Center for them to repair your  
television or replace your television with a new or refurbished unit. After 90 days, labor  
charges will be at your expense.  
How you get service:  
model/serial number ready. The model/serial number information can be found on the back  
of your unit.  
Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that  
the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For  
rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.  
What your warranty does not cover:  
Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate  
your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your dealer).  
Installation and related adjustments.  
Signal reception problems not caused by your television.  
Damage from misuse or neglect.  
Batteries.  
Customer replacement fuses.  
Damage from images burnt onto the screen.  
Special, incidental or consequential damages.  
A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for  
institutional or other commercial purposes.  
A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.  
Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.  
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Other Information  
Product registration:  
Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will make it  
easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for  
warranty coverage.  
Limitation of Warranty:  
THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS  
PRODUCT. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC.,  
ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE OR  
MODIFY THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.  
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE  
REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. TTE TECHNOLOGY, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR  
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE  
OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED  
WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED  
WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT  
TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS  
LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY AND WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.  
How state law relates to this warranty:  
Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential  
damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or  
exclusions may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary  
from state to state.  
If you purchased your unit outside the United States or seek warranty  
coverage outside the United States:  
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.  
Service calls which do not involve defective materials or workmanship are not covered by this  
warranty.Costs of such service calls are the sole responsibility of the purchaser.  
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Care and Cleaning  
CAUTION: Turn OFF your TV before cleaning.  
You can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth. Be sure to occasionally dust the  
ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure adequate ventilation.  
The TV’s screen may be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth as well. Take care not to scratch or mar the  
screen. If necessary, you may use a cloth dampened with warm water. Never use strong cleaning agents,  
such as ammonia-based cleaners, or abrasive powder. These types of cleaners will damage the TV.  
While cleaning do not spray liquid directly on the screen, or allow liquid to run down the screen  
and inside the TV. Also, never place drinks or vases with water on top of the TV. This could  
increase the risk of fire or shock hazard or damage to the TV.  
Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with fixed images for extended periods of  
time can cause them to be permanently imprinted on the picture tube (or projection TV picture  
tubes). ALSO, some network/program logos, phone numbers, etc. may cause similar damage.  
This damage is not covered by your warranty.  
FCC Information  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful  
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
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Please do not send any products to the Indianapolis address listed in this manual or on the carton. This will  
only add delays in service for your product.  
TTE Technology, Inc.  
101 West 103rd Street  
Indianapolis, IN 46290  
©2007 TTE Technology, Inc.  
RCA and associated marks are trademarks of THOMSON S.A. used under license to TTE Corporation.  
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