Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product LIFE 136 RCA
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T elevision User ’ s Guide Changing Entertainment. Again. Please read these instructions befor e operating this product for the first time. TOCOM 15924420 Models: LIFE 131, LIFE 133 & LIFE 136.
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T able of Contents 1 Chapter 1: Getting Started Things to Consider Before Y ou Connect ..................... 2 Setup and Connections ................................................ 3 Step 1: Connect your TV ........................................ 3 Step 2: Plug in the TV .
Chapter 1: Getting Started 2 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Things to Consider Befor e Y ou Connect Protect Against Power Surges • Connect all components before you plug any of their power cords into the wall outlet.
Chapter 1: Getting Started 3 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Setup and Connections Step 1: Connect your TV Connect the cable from your cable system or off-air antenna to the cable in-jack on the back of the TV , as shown on the left.
Chapter 1: Getting Started 4 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Step 5: Auto Channel Sear ch Perform an Auto Channel Sear ch (described in the Channel menu section).
Chapter 1: Getting Started 5 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. The Buttons on the Remote Control 0-9 (Number buttons) Enter channel numbers directly through the remote control. This button can also be used to select numbered menu items directly.
Chapter 1: Getting Started 6 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. on•off Turns the TV on and of f. go back Returns you to the previous channel. reset This button retur ns the TV’s picture settings back to their factory defaults.
Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features 7 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Channel Marker There are several indicators that might appear when you press the INFO button on the remote.
Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features 8 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. V -Chip Parental Contr ols The V-Chip Parental Contr ols menu allows you to program your TV so that children cannot see certain programs.
Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features 9 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Status View v v Press MENU to exit. Movie Rating Limit Rating NC-17 Movie Rating Limit Y ou set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.
Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features 10 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Viewing Movie Ratings After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the rating status buttons back to Vi ew : 1.
Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features 11 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. v v Press MENU to exit. TV Rating Limit Content Rating Status D L S V FV TV -MA View V V V Rating Field Lets you select fr om a list of age-based ratings you can block or view.
Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features 12 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Mature Audience Only . Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for children under 17.
Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features 13 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Blocking Age-Based Ratings Y ou can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-based rating level.
Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features 14 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Viewing Age-Based Ratings After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View .
Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features 15 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 4. Press the up or down arrow button to change content status from V to B . All higher ratings ’ content theme will automatically change to B .
Chapter 2: Using the TV’ s Features 16 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. V -Chip Unrated Program Block Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V -Chip recognizes as “ unrated ” can be viewed.
Chapter 3: Using the TV ’ s Menu System 17 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Ti p Feel free to explore the menu system.
Chapter 3: Using the TV ’ s Menu System 18 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Pictur e Quality Menu This menu contains five controls that adjust the TV ’ s picture. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the controls.
Chapter 3: Using the TV ’ s Menu System 19 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Using 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.
Chapter 3: Using the TV ’ s Menu System 20 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Channel Menu Signal Type Displays a toggle that lets you select the current antenna type. Antenna Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for UHF/VHF TV signals.
Chapter 4: Other Information 21 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. T roubleshooting Most problems you encounter with your TV you can correct by consulting the T roubleshooting list that follows.
Chapter 4: Other Information 22 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. T roubleshooting Can ’ t select certain channel • Channel may be airing a program that exceeds a TV Rating limit.
Chapter 4: Other Information 23 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Problems with V -Chip/Parental Controls The rating limits don ’ t work • Y ou must lock the settings. Go to the TV MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Par ental Contr ols (press 4 on your remote).
Chapter 4: Other Information 24 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Care and Cleaning CAUTION: T urn OFF your TV before cleaning. Y ou can clean the TV as required, using a soft lint-free cloth.
Chapter 4: Other Information 25 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • 90 days from date of purchase for labor charges.
Chapter 4: Other Information 26 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. What your warranty does not cover: • Customer instruction. (Y our Owner ’ s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your television.
Chapter 4: Other Information 27 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. • REP AIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS W ARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON MULTIMEDIA INC.
Chapter 4: Other Information 28 Graphics contained within this publication are for r epresentation only. Your unit might differ slightly. 6-ft (part number VH89); price $5.
Chapter 4: Other Information 29 Graphics contained within this publication ar e for representation only. Your unit might differ slightly. Gold-Tipped cable, 6-ft (part number VH83); price $5.95 Monaural VCR Dubbing Cable Double cable that lets you connect the video and audio jacks of two VHS VCRs to duplicate tapes.
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