RCA 1616202B User Manual
Television
User's Guide
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TOCOM 1616202B
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Important Information
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
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instructions accompanying the
product.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
The apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double
insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user
accessible parts. When servicing use only identical
replacement parts.
This symbol indicates "dangerous voltage" inside the
product that presents a risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
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.
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.
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. For U.S.
customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/
productregistration. Registering this product 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. These numbers are located on the product.
Model No. ____________________ Serial No. __________________ Purchase Date: ______________
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
Things to Consider Before You Connect ....................................................................... 3
Protect Against Power Surges.................................................................................................................... 3
Protect Components from Overheating .................................................................................................. 3
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference ........................................................................ 3
Important Stand and Base Safety Information .....................................................................................3
Use Indirect Light .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV............................................................................ 3
TV + DVD + VCR .............................................................................................................. 4
Explanation of Jacks ....................................................................................................... 5
The Front of Your TV ...................................................................................................... 5
Front Input Jacks ........................................................................................................................................... 5
Front Panel Buttons ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Plug in the TV ..................................................................................................................6
Put batteries in the remote ........................................................................................... 6
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete the Initial Setup ................................ 6
Turn on the TV................................................................................................................. 7
Complete the Initial Setup ............................................................................................. 7
Complete Auto Channel Search................................................................................................................. 7
Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for TV Mode .................................................................................. 8
Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes.............................................................. 8
Using the INPUT Button............................................................................................................................... 9
Programming the Remote to Operate Other Components.......................................... 9
Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote ......................................................................................9
Programming the Remote ........................................................................................................................... 9
How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It ...................................................................... 11
Remote Control Codes ...................................................................................................11
Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features
Channel Banner ............................................................................................................. 13
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ......................................................... 13
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature...............................................................................................13
Parental Controls and V-Chip ...................................................................................... 14
How V-Chip Works ...................................................................................................................................... 15
USA V-Chip Rating System .......................................................................................................................15
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ..............................................................................................16
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Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ...............................................................................................17
USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit .....................................................................................................................17
Blocking Specific Content Themes .........................................................................................................19
Viewing Specific Content Themes...........................................................................................................19
Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings.........................................................................................................20
V-Chip Movie Rating Limit .......................................................................................................................20
V-Chip Exempt Program Block.................................................................................................................20
KidPass ............................................................................................................................................................ 21
V-Chip Active ................................................................................................................................................ 21
Front Panel Lock...........................................................................................................................................21
Change Password ......................................................................................................................................... 21
Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System
Sound Menu................................................................................................................... 22
Picture Menu ................................................................................................................. 22
Setup Menu ................................................................................................................... 23
Parental Control Menu ................................................................................................. 24
Time Menu ..................................................................................................................... 24
Chapter 5: Other Information
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................. 25
Care and Cleaning ......................................................................................................... 27
Limited Warranty .......................................................................................................... 27
Accessory Information .................................................................................................. 29
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Chapter 1: Connections & Setup
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 disconnect any cables.
• Make sure all antennas and cables are properly grounded. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions
packed separately.
Protect Components from Overheating
• Don’t block ventilation holes on any of the components. Arrange the components so that air can
circulate freely.
• Don’t stack components.
• If you place components 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 components.
Position Cables Properly to Avoid Audio Interference
• Insert each cable firmly into the designated jack.
• If you place components 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.
Important Stand and Base Safety Information
Choose the location for your TV carefully. Place the TV on a stand or base that is of adequate size and
strength to prevent the TV from being accidentally tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could
cause personal injury and/or damage the TV. Refer to the Important Safety Instructions packed
separately.
Use Indirect Light
Don’t place the TV where sunlight or room lighting will be directed toward the screen. Use soft or
indirect lighting.
Cables Needed to Connect Components to Your TV
The pictures below show the cables needed for the connections represented in this book.
S-Video cableCoaxial cable
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Audio/Video cables
Connections & Setup
VCR
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
LR
IN
LR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT
CH3
CH4
TV (back panel)
DVD
R
TV ANT
L
VIDEO
R
AUDIO
S-VIDEO
L/MONO
VIDEO
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.
B. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD
player and to the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have an
S-Video jack, go to C.
-OR-
C. 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 TV ANT jack on your TV and to the 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.
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Connections & Setup
Explanation of Jacks
This section describes the jacks you can use to make connections. There are several
ways to connect components to your TV.
TV ANT Lets you connect a coaxial cable to receive the signal from the antenna,
cable, cable box, or if using the example on page 4, a VCR.
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 1
VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO Lets you connect a
component such as a VCR, DVD player, or laserdisc player.
• 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.
• S-VIDEO IN Provides better picture quality than the
video jacks because the color part of the signal is
separated from the black and white part of the picture.
When using S-VIDEO IN, make sure to connect left and
right audio cables to the L/MONO and R AUDIO Input
jacks.
The Front of Your TV
R
AUDIO
L/MONO
VIDEO
S-VIDEO IN
Front Input Jacks
The TV has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of
audio/video inputs and a headphone jack. To access the
component you connected to the front of the TV, press the
INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on the
screen. The jacks are ideal for connecting a video game
console or a camcorder.
Note: When connecting a component that has only one audio jack,
such as some camcorders, use the TV’s AUDIO L /MONO jack to hear
the audio.
VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a
VCR, camcorder, or video game console.
L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another
component such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game console.
PHONES Allows you to connect headphones to listen to the
sound coming from the TV.
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Connections & Setup
Front Panel Buttons
If you cannot locate your remote, you can use the front panel buttons of your TV
to operate many of the TV’s features.
MENU/OK Brings up the Main menu. In the menu system, it selects highlighted
items.
CH- Scans down through the current channel list. In the menu system, acts like
the down arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
CH+ Scans up through the channel list. In the menu system, acts like the up
arrow button on the remote control and adjusts menu controls.
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.
POWER Turns the TV on and off.
Plug in the TV
Plug the end of the power cord into a grounded wall outlet. Insert the plug
completely into the outlet.
Put batteries in the remote
• Remove the battery compartment cover from the back of the remote by
pushing down on and sliding off the cover.
• Insert 2 “AAA” fresh batteries. Make sure the polarities (+ and -) are aligned
correctly.
• Replace the cover.
How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
DVD
VCR TV
VOL
CLEAR
PRESETS
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ON OFF
MUTE GO BACK
OKOK
CH
MENU
SKIP
Arrows
OK
button
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the Initial Setup
The technical term is “Navigation”– how you move through
the on-screen menus. The method is the same throughout
the menu screens: highlight your choice and select it.
To highlight a menu item, press the arrow buttons on the
remote to highlight one of the items listed on the screen.
Use the up or down arrow button to move up or down. Use
the right or left arrow button to move right or left.
To select the item that you’ve highlighted, press OK.
Note: Highlighted means that the menu item stands out from other
menu items on the list (appears darker, brighter, or a different color).
Connections & Setup
Turn on the TV
Press TV on the remote, or press POWER on the TV’s front panel.
Note: Pressing the TV button not only turns on the TV, but puts the remote into TV mode. “TV
mode” means that the buttons on the remote control operate the TV’s functions.
SETUP
Go Back
Auto Ch. Search
Closed Caption
Auto Tuning
Language
AUTO CHANNEL SEARCH
Go Back
Signal Type
Start
Channel
. . .
. . .
. . .
English . . .
Cable. . .
Complete the Initial Setup
The menu system in your TV allows the TV’s features to work
properly. The first time you turn on your TV, the SETUP screen
appears with Language highlighted. The default language is
English. To choose another language, press the right arrow
button on the remote.
Complete Auto Channel Search
This part of the setup allows the TV to search for all channels
viewable through your antenna or cable TV system. This is
sometimes called auto programming.
1. Highlight Auto Ch. Search and press OK.
2. The Signal Type option is set to Cable. To change the
option to Antenna, press the right arrow button and then
press OK.
3. Press the down arrow button to highlight Start. Press OK
to begin the auto channel search.
Once the search is complete, you can begin watching TV. For
information on customizing your channels or menu options,
go to Chapter 4.
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Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for TV Mode
Arrows Used to highlight different items in the TV menu and to adjust the menu
controls.
Indicator Indicates the programming mode when programming the remote to
control components. Lights when you press a valid button on the remote. Flickers
when a button is pressed and the batteries are low.
(0-9) Number Buttons Enter channel numbers and time settings directly
through the remote control.
To enter a one-digit channel, enter a zero first. To enter a two-digit channel, press
the two digits and expect a few seconds delay. This is if you want to enter a third
digit.
CC Toggles closed captioning on and off.
CH + or CH - 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.
CLEAR Removes any menu or display from the screen and returns you to normal
viewing.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
INFO Brings up the channel banner.
INPUT Toggles through the available input sources (VID1, SVID, FRNT, and current
channel).
MENU Brings up the Main menu.
MUTE Reduces the TV’s volume to its minimum level. Press again to restore the
volume.
OK When in the menu system, selects highlighted items.
ON•OFF When in TV mode, turns the TV on and off. If in another mode (VCR,
DVD, etc.) and programmed, will turn the component on and off.
PRESETS Picture options are reset to original factory settings.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will wait 30 seconds before
returning to the original channel. Press repeatedly to add more time.
TV Turns on the TV and puts the remote in TV mode. Also displays current status.
VOL – or VOL + Decreases or increases the TV’s volume.
Button Descriptions for DVD and VCR Modes
AGAIN In DVD mode, replays the last several seconds of the title you’re playing.
ANTENNA In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button.
DVD Puts the remote in DVD mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on
the TV and tune to the correct video input channel.
GUIDE If you’re operating another component that has a guide, this button
accesses the on-screen Guide.
OPEN•CLOSE In DVD mode, opens or closes the DVD disc tray.
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