Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product F19430 RCA
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WARNING T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
1 T able o f Contents Setup and Connections ......................................................... 3 Step 1: Unpack the TV ...................................................................... 4 Step 2: Connect the TV .............................
2 T able o f Contents Special Menu .................................................................................. 26 Closed Captioning .................................................................... 27 CC on Mute .............................
3 Setup and Connecti ons Check out the notes that have been added throughout the manual in these tip boxes. There ar e some important tips that will help you get the most from your TV .
4 Setup and Connecti ons Step 1: Unp ack the T V 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 to your home antenna or cable system.
5 Setup and Connecti ons The Ba sic Connection The basic connection below (TV and VCR) is the most common connection and is therefore used to illustrate a single component connection with your TV . For better sound and picture quality and multiple component connection information refer to the next section, Advanced Connections .
6 Setup and Connecti ons VIDEO IN AUDIO LR ANT IN Once you have made your connections, you will need to program the TV to tune to the video input channel in order to see and hear audio and video from a component such as a VCR or DVD player . ANT (Antenna) Receives the signal from a cable, cable box, or off-air antenna.
7 Setup and Connecti ons Cautions: Position cables to avoid audio hum or interference • Insert all cables firmly into jacks. • Place the audio/video cables to the sides of the TV’ s back panel instead of straight down the middle. • T ry not to coil any twin-lead cables and keep them away from the audio/video cables.
8 Setup and Connecti ons 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 plug with the wide slot in the outlet. Be sure to insert the plug completely . Step 4: Place Ba tteries in the Remote • Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote.
9 Set-Up Menu Set-Up Menu The Set-Up menu is used to configure the TV and set up the features for your personal preference: • Select a menu language • Search for available channels ➣➣ Setup an.
10 Set-Up Menu MUTE MENU VOL VOL POWER CH CH Point and Select Buttons (CH and VOL) Using Point and Select Y ou only need to know one rule to access on-screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select method has two steps. 1. Point to a menu item using the CH ^ or CH v buttons.
11 Set-Up Menu Select a Langu age for the Menus 1. Press MENU twice to display the Set-Up menu. Language: English Reception Air Memorize Channels Add/Delete Channels Input: TV Set-Up Select Adjust Next 2. Press VOL > or VOL < to select English, Spanish, or French.
12 Set-Up Menu If you change your location or cable company , you will need to Memorize Channels again. Set Reception and Memorize Channels Use the Memorize Channels feature to have the TV search for all channels that are viewable through your antenna or cable-TV system.
13 Set-Up Menu Add or Delete Channels 1. Select the channel you want to add or delete using the number buttons on the remote. 2. Press MENU twice to display the Set-Up menu and use CH v to select Add/Delete Channels. Language: English Reception Air Memorize Channels Add/Delete Channels Input: TV Set-Up Select Adjust Next 3.
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. T o see the signal from a component connected to the AUDIO/VIDEO jacks of the TV , change the Input feature to Line.
15 Remote Buttons and Front P anel Controls and Jacks Remote Buttons This section defines the functions of the remote buttons. Front Panel Contr ols and Jacks This section defines the functions of the controls and jacks on the front panel.
16 Remote and Front P anel Remote Buttons The functions of the remote buttons are listed below in alphabetical order . 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 continue changing channels.
17 Remote and front p anel Front P anel Controls and Jacks Y ou can use the front panel buttons and controls of your TV to operate many of the TV’ s features. Other components, such as a camcorder or VCR, can be connected to the jacks on the front of the TV .
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19 19 Menu Fea tures 3 Menu Fea tures This section introduces you to the features and controls with which your TV is equipped. In this section, you will learn how to use: • Video menu for adjusting .
Menu fea tures 20 Menus and Contro l P anels Using the buttons on both the remote and front panel enable you to access and make changes to the menus and control panels. The following pages detail how to use the Video, T ime, and Special menus and controls to customize the functions of your TV .
21 Menu fea tures 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.
Menu fea tures 22 Return Video Settings to F actor y Preset Y ou can return the Video settings to the factory preset ones. Y our custom settings will remain in memory . 1. Press MENU on the remote to display the Video menu. Settings: Custom Contrast Brightness Sharpness Color Tint Video Select Adjust Next 2.
23 Menu fea tures 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.
Menu fea tures 24 Set a W ake-Up Time Y ou must set the current time including AM or PM to use the Wake-Up time feature. If you do not press one of the CH or VOL buttons within 15 minutes after the TV turns on with the Wake-Up timer , the TV will automatically turn off.
25 Menu fea tures Set Clock: 12:00 AM Wake-Up time: 06:30 AM Off time: - -:- - Sleep Timer: 0 min Time Select Adjust Next 2. Press VOL > or VOL < to enter the time including AM or PM that you want the TV to turn itself off. Set Clock: 12:00 AM Wake-Up time: 06:30 AM Off time: 11:30 PM Sleep Timer: 0 min Time Select Adjust Next 3.
Menu fea tures 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 turns itself on. Set Clock: 12:00 AM Wake-Up time: 06:30 AM Off time: 11:30 PM Sleep Timer: 60 min Time Select Adjust Next 3.
27 Menu fea tures Closed Captioning 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.
Menu fea tures 28 CC on M ute Y ou can display a Closed Caption feature automatically when you press MUTE on the remote to mute the sound. The Closed Caption is automatically turned off when you press MUTE again to return to the normal sound level. 1.
29 Menu fea tures Closed Caption: C1 CC on Mute: C2 Power Restore: On Audio: Mono Parental Control Special Select Adjust Exit 2. Use VOL > or VOL < to turn Power Restore On or Off. 3. Use CH ^ or CH v to select another Special feature or press MENU to remove the Special menu from the TV screen.
Menu fea tures 30 Turn on P arent al Control The Parental Control feature allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs or channels. The parental control feature comes turned “Off,” so if you choose not to implement it, you can just ignore it.
31 Menu fea tures Enter a new Password - - - - 0-9:Adjust Prev. 2. Enter your password again when the Repeat the Password screen appears. Repeat the Password # # # # 0-9:Adjust Prev. 3. Make sure to remember your password. Y ou will be required to enter the password the next time you want to check or change any Parental control setting.
Menu fea tures 32 Setting TV Guidelines and Movie Ratings The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve software inside your TV (dubbed 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 .
33 Menu fea tures Setting the TV Guidelines Ratings Limits The TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed. T o set TV programming limits: 1. Repeatedly press MENU on the remote to display the Special menu. Press CH v to highlight Parental Control.
Menu fea tures 34 Setting the Movie Ratings Limits Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level. If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), then you could automatically block out all other movies with higher ratings.
35 Menu fea tures Setting the No Rating Feature This option lets you decide if you want programs that the TV recognizes as “unrated” to be viewed. Note that “unrated” TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, public announcements, and programs without ratings.
Menu fea tures 36 2. Press VOL > or VOL < to toggle between Unblock and Block. • Select Unblocked so the signal from an external source is available. • Select Blocked so the signal from an external source is blocked. 3. Press CH ^ or CH v to select a different Parental Control feature or press MENU to return to the Special menu.
37 Reference References This section includes: • T roubleshooting Guide • Care and Cleaning • RCA Limited Warranty • Accessory Information • Index ➣➣ ➣ ➣ Setup and connections Set-up.
38 Reference Troubleshooting T roubles sometimes are caused by simple “faults” that you can correct without the help of a service technician. If you experience any difficulty with your TV , check a few basic remedies before calling your service technician.
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.
40 Reference RCA TV Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Any defect in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days for labor charges.
41 Reference • Customer replacement fuses. • Images burned onto the screen. • 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.
42 Reference The following accessories are available from most dealers and electronics supply stores in case you want to position your components farther apart or need additional cables. Gold-Plated Jacks and Gold-Tipped Cables Gold plating helps prevent oxidation of contacts which provides much less loss than conventional contacts.
43 Reference $ Price Part No. Description Qty Remote Control This is the remote control that came packed with your TV . Replacements or spares can be ordered as needed.
44 Reference Placing an Order T o place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free number listed below .
45 Reference Index A Accessories 42 Accessory order form 43 Add channels 13 Advanced connections 4, 6 Age-Based Ratings 32 ANT connector 6 AUDIO jacks 6 Audio modes 29 B Back panel 6 Basic connection .
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