RCA 14F400T User Manual
TV User's Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
Important Information
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this TV to
rain or moisture.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour éviter les chocs électriques, introduire la lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqú au fond.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper
operating voltage.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s authority to
operate it.
If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the screen.
Such images include network logos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty.
Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.
WARNING
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.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product.
Cable TV Installer: This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section
54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which 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.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to
contact you if needed.
Product Information
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial
and model numbers in case you need them. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. _____________________________________ Serial No.______________ Purchase Date: _________
Dealer/Address/Phone: _________________________________________________________________________
Connections and Setup
Connecting Other Components to Your TV ..................... 2
Explanation of Jacks and Cables ...................................... 2
Video Jacks and Cables ......................................................................................2
Audio Jacks and Cables......................................................................................2
The Front Panel Controls of Your TV................................ 3
Front Panel Buttons............................................................................................3
Putting Batteries in the Remote....................................... 3
The Buttons On the Remote control ................................ 3
TV Function Buttons ...........................................................................................3
DVD Function Buttons........................................................................................3
Complete the Initial Setup................................................ 4
Set the Language.................................................................................................4
Complete Auto Channel Search ......................................................................4
TV Menus ............................................................................ 5
TV Menu Navigation...........................................................................................5
The PICTURE menu..............................................................................................5
The SOUND menu................................................................................................6
The TIMER menu..................................................................................................6
The FUNCTION menu ..........................................................................................6
The PARENTAL CONTROL menu
and V-CHIP ......................................................................... 7
Blocking TV Ratings ............................................................................................9
Blocking Specific Content Themes .................................................................9
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...............................................................................9
Parental Guide On (Activate V-Chip).............................................................9
Child Lock ............................................................................................................10
Change Password...............................................................................................10
Troubleshooting................................................................ 11
Additional Information....................................................12
Maintenance of Cabinet................................................................................. 12
Formation of Condensation........................................................................... 12
Limited Warranty.............................................................13
Connections and Setup 1
Connections and Setup
VCR
TV
(
back panel
)
VIDEO
OUT
AUDI
O
R
L
I
N
L
R
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT
CH3
CH4
3
2
ANTENNA IN
F
rom
C
abl
e
o
r
A
ntenna
1A
VIDEO
L (MONO
)
R
2
1
INPUT
1B
DVD
L
R
VIDEO
Connecting Other Components to your TV
TV + DVD + VCR
1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the R and L/MONO AUDIO jacks on the back of the TV and to the Audio Output jacks on the DVD
player (sometimes labeled L and R).
B. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEO jack on the back of the TV.
2. Connect your TV to your VCR
Connect a coaxial cable to the ANTENNA IN jack on your TV and to the RF Output jack on your VCR (sometimes labeled OUT TO TV).
3. Make sure cable or antenna is connected to your VCR.
Connect the coaxial cable from your cable outlet or antenna to the antenna input on the VCR (sometimes labeled In From Antenna).
Explanation of Jacks and Cables
ANTENNA IN
ANTENNA IN jack and coaxial cable.
VIDEO
L (MONO
)
R
1
2
INPUT
VIDEO 1 and VIDEO 2 jacks, audio/video
cables, and S-Video cable.
2 Connections and Setup
ANTENNA IN Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna, cable, cable
box, or a VCR.
R (RIGHT) AUDIO Provides right audio connection. The right audio connector is usually red.
L/MONO AUDIO Provides left audio connection. The left audio connector is usually white.
VIDEO Provides composite video connection. The video connector is usually yellow.
Connections and Setup
The Front Panel Controls of Your TV
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV to operate many of the TV’s features.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
INPUT Toggles the Video Input Channels for a video game system, VCR, etc., connected to the audio/video jacks on the front and back of the TV.
MENU Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted items.
VOL- Decreases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the left arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
VOL+ Increases the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
) Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu
CH (
controls.
) Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
CH (
Putting Batteries in the Remote
Remove the cover of the battery compartment. Insert two AAA batteries, with the polarities as indicated, inside the compartment. Replace the cover.
Note: If you are not going to use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage due to leakage.
VOL
MUTEGO BACK
CLEAR
OKO
K
PRESETS
CC
GUIDE
123
4
7
INPUT
56
89
0
ON OFF
INF
The Buttons On the Remote control
ON•OFF Turns the TV on and off.
VOL (+/-) buttons Decreases or increases the volume.
Mute Lowers the volume to the minimum level. Press again to restore volume.
C
H
Go Back Returns to the previous channel. If you are in the menu system, GO BACK takes you to the previous
menu screen.
CH (+/-) buttons Scans up or down through the current channel list. Press once to change the channel; press
MENU
SKI
P
O
and hold to continue changing channels.
CLEAR Removes a menu or display from the screen and returns you to TV viewing. For menus with digit inputs,
pressing CLEAR will clear the last number entered.
MENU Displays the TV’s main menu.
/
Arrow buttons (
/ / ) Press the arrow buttons to navigate through the on-screen menu system.
OK button When a menu is on screen, press OK to select the item that is highlighted.
PRESETS Displays the Picture menu.
SKIP Press the button twice to begin channel scan. Press again to select the current channel.
CC Turns closed captioning on and off.
INFO Displays channel information.
GUIDE Does not function with this product.
0-9 (Number buttons) Use the number buttons to enter channel numbers. To enter a two-digit channel, press
the two digits. To enter a three-digit channel, press and hold the first digit for two seconds until two dashes
appear to the right of the number, then add the second two. Example: to tune a channel 123, press and hold 1 for
two seconds, press 2, then press 3.
INPUT Toggles between available inputs.
Connections and Setup 3
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