RCA 1616202B User Manual

Television

User's Guide

Changing Entertainment. Again.

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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.

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attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electrical
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connected to the grounding system of the building as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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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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Table of Contents

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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REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE If programmed, provides
transport control for some remote-controllable VCRs or DVD players.

SEARCH In VCR mode, accesses Index Search feature.
SPEED In VCR mode, selects a recording speed.
VCR Puts the remote in VCR mode and, if auto tuning is enabled, will turn on the

TV and tune to the correct video input channel.
ZOOM In DVD mode, zooms in on the picture.

Using the INPUT Button

Use the INPUT button to scroll through the available video input channels and
view components you have connected to the TV.

1. Make sure the component you want to view is turned ON.

2. Press INPUT to tune to an available video input source and view the
component.

3. To return to the previous channel, continue pressing INPUT.

Programming the Remote to Operate Other
Components

The universal remote can be programmed to operate most
brands of remote controllable components. The remote is
already programmed to operate most RCA, GE, and Proscan
components.

Notes: The TV button can’t be programmed on this remote.

The remote may not be compatible with all brands and models of
components. It also may not operate all functions of the remote that
came with your component.

Find Out If You Need to Program the Remote

To determine whether the universal remote needs to be
programmed for your component, turn the component ON.
For example, to program the remote for a VCR, turn on the
VCR. Point the remote at the VCR, and press the VCR button.
Then press ON•OFF or CH + (channel up) or CH – (channel
down) to see if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If
the component does not respond, the remote needs to be
programmed.

Programming the Remote

There are two ways to program the remote control:

• automatic code search

• direct entry

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Using Automatic Code Search

The following instructions can be used to program the remote to operate each of
your components. If you want to stop the automatic code search without
programming any of your components, press CLEAR until the indicator on the
remote turns off.

1. Turn on the component you want to operate (VCR or DVD player)

2. Press and hold the component button you want to program (VCR or DVD).
While holding the component button, press and hold ON•OFF until the
indicator on the remote turns on, then release both buttons.

3. Point the remote at the component. Press and release PLAY (the indicator light
on the remote flashes).

The remote is searching for the correct code to program. When the indicator
stops flashing (after about 5 seconds), press PLAY again to tell the remote to
search the next set of codes.

Continue pressing PLAY until the component turns off or the indicator light on
the remote turns off. If the indicator light turns off, then all the codes for that
particular component have been tested once. If the component does not turn
off, then the remote can’t be programmed to operate that component.

Note: Each time you press PLAY, the remote sends about 10 sets of codes. Therefore, you
might have to press the PLAY button up to 20 times.

If the component you want to operate does turn off:

1. Press and release REVERSE, then wait 2 seconds. Repeat this step until the
device turns back ON.

2. To finish, press and hold STOP until the indicator on the remote turns off.

Using Direct Entry

1. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. Look up the brand and code number(s) for the component on the code list in
this section.

3. Press and hold the component button you want to program on the remote.

4. Enter the code from the remote control code list on the following pages. If the
indicator flashes, you have either entered an invalid code or the button isn’t
programmable.

5. Release the component button.

6. Point the remote at the component. Press ON•OFF to see if the component
responds to the command. If it doesn’t, try pressing the component button and
then ON•OFF again.

• If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your
brand, until the component responds to the remote commands.

• If you try all the codes for your component brand and none work, try the
automatic code search method. If automatic code search doesn’t find the code,
the remote is not compatible with your component.

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Using the Remote Control

How to Use the Remote After You’ve Programmed It

Because this universal remote can operate several different components it uses
operational modes triggered by the component buttons. For example, if you want
the remote to operate the TV, you would press the TV button to put the remote
into TV mode before you could operate the TV.

1. Press the appropriate component button (DVD, TV, VCR) to set the remote to
operate the component.

2. Press ON•OFF to turn the component ON or OFF.

3. Use the remote buttons that apply to that component.

Note: If you keep pressing buttons and nothing happens, the remote is probably in the wrong
mode. You must press the component button that matches the component you want to
operate (i.e., if you want to operate the VCR, press VCR on the remote control to put the remote
in VCR mode.)

Remote Control Codes

VCR Codes

Programmable for VCR button.

Admiral .................................................................................... 2132

Adventura ................................................................................ 2026

Aiko .......................................................................................... 2027

Aiwa ......................................................................................... 2026

Akai ................. 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2111, 2112, 2113

American High ........................................................................ 2021

Asha ......................................................................................... 2013

Audio Dynamics ........................................................... 2009, 2010

Audiovox ................................................................................. 2014

Bell & Howell ........................................................................... 2011

Beaumark ................................................................................. 2013

Broksonic ...................................................................... 2012, 2025

Calix ......................................................................................... 2014

Candle ..................................................... 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,

............................................................................. 2017, 2018, 2019

Canon .................................................................. 2021, 2022, 2114

Capehart ......................................................................... 2020, 2110

Carver ....................................................................................... 2062

CCE ................................................................................ 2027, 2061

Citizen ...........................................................................2013, 2014,

............................................. 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2027

Colortym.......1 Tw........09.................... 20t....3........... 2020, 2110

Carver .........1 Tw3you.....7...................... Craig36.52.................... 2014

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VCR Codes continued

Montgomery Ward .................................................... 2075, 2132

Motorola ..................................................................... 2021, 2132

MTC ............................................................................. 2013, 2126

Multitech .................................... 2013, 2016, 2026, 2053, 2061

NEC ............................................... 2009, 2010, 2011,2016, 2018,

............................................ 2064, 2076, 2078, 2079, 2111, 2123

Nikko ...................................................................................... 2014

Noblex .................................................................................... 2013

Olympus ................................................................................. 2021

Optimus ....................................................................... 2014, 2132

Optonica ................................................................................ 2096

Panasonic ......................... 2021, 2022, 2109, 2125, 2126, 2127

Pentax ..........................................2016, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2120

Pentex Research.................................................................... 2018

Philco ..................................................... 2021, 2022, 2062, 2063

Philips .................................................... 2021, 2062, 2096, 2124

Pilot ........................................................................................ 2014

Pioneer ........................................ 2010, 2055, 2080, 2081, 2123

Portland .................................................. 2016, 2017, 2019, 2110

Proscan ............................................................. 2000, 2001, 2131

Protec ..................................................................................... 2061

Pulsar ..................................................................................... 2104

Quarter ....................................................................................2011

Quartz ..................................................................................... 2011

Quasar ............................................................... 2021, 2022, 2125

RCA ...................... 2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021, 2055, 2056,

.................. 2082, 2083, 2084, 2085, 2086, 2087, 2088, 2089,

....................... 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115, 2120, 2125, 2131, 2133

Radioshack/Realistic ............................ 2011, 2013, 2014, 2021,

.................... 2022, 2023, 2026, 2029, 2049, 2050, 2096, 2132

Radix ...................................................................................... 2014

Randex ................................................................................... 2014

Ricoh ...................................................................................... 2128

Runco ..................................................................................... 2104

Samsung ........................... 2005, 2013, 2015, 2033, 2053, 2112

Sanky ........................................................................... 2104, 2132

Sansui ..................................................... 2010, 2092, 2111, 2123

Sanyo ................................................................ 2011, 2013, 2023

Scott ............ 2012, 2015, 2025, 2032, 2038, 2065, 2093, 2116

Sears ............................................ 2011, 2014, 2021, 2023, 2048,

............................... 2049, 2050, 2051, 2055, 2056, 2107, 2118

Sharp ..................... 2017, 2029, 2094, 2095, 2096, 2097, 2132

Shintom ................................................. 2004, 2056, 2061, 2098

Shogun ................................................................................... 2013

Signature ............................................................................... 2132

Singer ................................................................ 2021, 2061, 2128

Sony ....................................................... 2004, 2098, 2099, 2119

STS ............................................................................... 2021, 2107

Sylvania ................ 2021, 2022, 2026, 2062, 2063, 2065, 2124

Symphonic ............................................................................ 2026

Tandy ...................................................................................... 2011

Tashiko ................................................................................... 2014

Tatung ..................................................................................... 2111

TEAC ................................................................. 2026, 2085, 2111

Technics ....................................................................... 2021, 2109

Teknika ........................................ 2014, 2021, 2026, 2100, 2129

TMK .................................................................. 2013, 2024, 2047

Toshiba................... 2015, 2049, 2051, 2055, 2065, 2093, 2116

Totevsion .................................................................... 2013, 2014

Unitech ................................................................................... 2013

Vector Research .................................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016

Victor ..................................................................................... 2010

Video Concepts ........................... 2009, 2010, 2015, 2016, 2113

Videosonic ............................................................................. 2013

Wards ........................................................ 2013, 2014, 2015, 2021,

........................................... 2023, 2026, 2029, 2055, 2056, 2061,

.................................... 2096, 2101, 2102, 2103, 2107, 2116, 2132

XR-1000 .............................................................. 2021, 2026, 2061

Yamaha .............................................2009, 2010, 2011, 2018, 2111

Zenith ............................................... 2004, 2098, 2104, 2119, 2128

DVD codes

Programmable for DVD button.

Aiwa ...........................................................................................3009

Apex ................................................................................ 3023, 3024

GE ...............................................................................................3000

Hitachi ....................................................................................... 3008

JVC .................................................................................. 3002, 3010

Konka ...............................................................................3011, 3012

Magnavox ................................................................................. 3003

Mitsubishi ..................................................................................3004

Panasonic .................................................................................. 3013

Philips ....................................................... 3003, 3019, 3021, 3022

Pioneer .......................................................................................3005

Proscan ...................................................................................... 3000

RCA ................................................................................. 3000, 3001

Samsung .................................................................................... 3025

Sanyo ......................................................................................... 3014

Sony ..................................................................... 3006, 3015, 3016

Toshiba ................................................................. 3007, 3017, 3020

Zenith ......................................................................................... 3018

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SAP
Stereo
06 ABCDEF

KidPass: 2:24
Skip: 0:30

07:18am

Chapter 3: Using the TV’s Features

Channel Banner

There are several items that might appear on-screen when
you press the TV or INFO button on the remote. This display is
called the Channel Banner. The following list describes the
items on the Channel Banner screen (left to right and top to
bottom).

CC

X

SAP Displayed when the current channel

is broadcasting SAP (Second Audio
Program) information.

Displayed when V-Chip has been
activated.

KidPass: 2:24 Displayed when KidPass is set and the

length of time remaining.

CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is

available on the current channel.

Stereo or Mono Stereo displayed when the current

channel is broadcasting in stereo.
Mono displayed when the current

channel is broadcasting in mono.

Skip: 0:30 Corresponds to the SKIP button.

Shows the amount of time left before
the TV switches back to the previous
channel.

07:18 am Displays the current time.
06 ABCDEF Displays the current channel and

label assigned to the channel.

X

Displayed when you mute the sound.

Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature

The auto tuning feature tunes the TV to the correct channel for different
components you have connected to your TV (like a VCR, DVD Player, etc.). When
you set up auto tuning in the menu system you don’t have to remember to change
your TV to channel 3, for example, when you want to watch the tape in your VCR.

How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature

The way you set up the auto tuning feature in the TV’s menu corresponds to the
component buttons on the remote and the way you have each component
connected to your TV. When you set up auto tuning, you’re telling the TV what
channel to tune to when you press the VCR or DVD button on the remote control.

1. Press MENU (the MAIN MENU appears).

2. Highlight Setup and press OK on your remote control.

3. Highlight Auto Tuning and press OK.

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4. Choose which channel you want to set:
Set VCR1 Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the VCR

button.

Set VCR2 Not available with your remote control.
Set SAT/CABLE Not available with your remote control.
Set DVD Lets you set up the channel the TV tunes to when you press the DVD

button.

5. Press the right arrow button to select the choice that matches the way you
have the component connected to this TV.

The choices and a brief explanation follow:

AUTO TUNING

Go Back

Set VCR1

Set VCR2

Set SAT/CABLE

Set DVD

VID1 . . .

VID1 . . .

CH02 . . .

CH03 . . .

N/A Choose this if you don’t have this particular component
connected to the TV, or if you don’t want the TV to
automatically tune to the correct channel when you’re using
this component.

CH02 (SAT/CABLE only- Not available with your remote
control).

CH03 or 04 Component is connected to the TV ANT jack on
the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel 3
or 4 when you press the corresponding button on the
remote. Reminder: make sure the component’s Channel 3/4
switch is set to the appropriate channel.

VID1 Component is connected to the VIDEO 1 VIDEO jack on
the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to a video
input channel when you press the corresponding button.

FRNT (Front Video Input) Component is connected to the
VIDEO jack on the front of the TV and you want the TV to
tune to the front video input channel when you press the
corresponding button.

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 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, go to page 21.

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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.)]. If you have blocked the rating
and/or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message

This channel has not been approved for viewing. Change channel or press OK to
enter password and temporarily deactivate the Parental Control.

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 follow:

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.

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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.

G (General Audience) Programming considered acceptable for all ages groups.
While not designed specifically for children, it is understood younger viewers may

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Canadian French V-Chip Rating System

18+ (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.

13+ (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.

8+ (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.

PARENTAL CONTROL

Go Back

V-Ch ip active

USA V-Chip

Canada V-Chip

USA V-CHIP

Exempt Prgms.

KidPass Active

Go Back

KidPass

Movie Ratings

Lock Fr. Panel

TV Ratings

Change Passwd.

TV RATING LIMIT

Go Back

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

Press OK to view/block
prog. with this rating.

Status

View

View

View

View

View

View

USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit

The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide which TV

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FV

V

S

L

D

V

V

V

V

V

V

B

V

V

V

B

V

programs can and cannot be viewed.
To set TV programming limits:

1. Choose Parental Control from the MAIN MENU (the

PASSWORD screen appears the first time you enter the
Parental Control menu). Create your password using

the number buttons on the remote.

2. Highlight and select USA V-Chip. Then select TV
Ratings.

3. Once you get to the TV RATING LIMIT screen, use the
arrow buttons and OK on your remote to change the
status of a TV program rating or content theme from
View to Block.

4. For TV rating limits to take effect, turn on V-Chip
active in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu (box has check
mark).

The following sections give you more details about how to
change the status of TV program limits.

Note: If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure the
TV is off. Simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the TV’s front
panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds.
Enter a new password next time you access the PARENTAL
CONTROL menu.

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The V-Chip Rating Screen

The following is an example of where items are located within the TV RATING LIMIT
screen.

Rating Status Field

Lets you select whether the status of the age-based rating limit to the
left is View or Block.

TV RATING LIMIT

Go Back

Rating Field

Lets you select from a
list of age-based
ratings you can block
or view.

TV-MA

TV-14

TV-PG

TV-G

TV-Y7

TV-Y

Press OK to view/block
prog. with this rating.

Rating Settings Area

Lets you see the current block/view state of age-based ratings and associated
content.

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance Suggested

TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children 7 years and

older

TV-Y All Children

Status

View

View

View

View

View

View

D

B

B

V

S

L

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

V

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

Y

FV

V

Content Themes

Lists the content themes you
can block or view.

Content Status Fields

Lets you select which content
themes to view for the
selected rating, and whether
the status of the content
theme is currently View (V) or
Block (B).

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Content Themes

D Sexually explicit dialogue

LAdult language

S Sexual situations

V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is
represented by the D, L, S, V and FV on your screen.) When
you block a content theme for a particular rating, you
automatically block that content theme for higher rated
programs as well.

To block program content:

1. Determine the content themes you want to block.

2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating

TV RATING LIMIT

Go Back

Status

View

TV-MA

View

TV-14

View

TV-PG

View

TV-G

View

TV-Y7

View

TV-Y

Press OK to view/block
prog. containing adult language.

S

L

D

V

B

V

B

V

V

V

V

FV

V

V

V

V

V

whose content theme you want to change.

3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a
particular content theme status.

4. Press the OK button to change its status to B. (In the
example to the left, you block the language (L)
corresponding with TV-14. The language for TV-MA is
blocked as well).

Notes: Broadcasters are not required to provide content themes or
age-based ratings.

You must remember to activate Parental Controls for rating limits to
take effect.

Viewing Specific Content Themes

If you block specific content themes, you have the option of going back and
changing some of the content themes back to (V) View:

1. Determine the content themes you want to change to (V) View.

2. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating whose content theme you
want to change, such as B under language (L) corresponding with TV-14.

3. Press the right arrow button to move the highlight to a particular content
theme status.

4. Press the OK button to change the status back to V. Your child would then be
able to watch programs with the TV-14 adult language content, but not
programs with TV-MA language content.

Note: Only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 (L) language changes to (V) View.
Higher rated content themes, such as that for TV-MA language, do not change.

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ENGLISH RATINGS

Go Back

18+

14+

PG

G

C8+

C

Press OK to view/block
programs intended for
children over the age of 8.

Blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings

If you receive Canadian programs you can block Canadian
English and French V-Chip by ratings only. When you block a
particular rating, you automatically block the higher rated
programs as well.

To block Canadian English and French program ratings:

1. Select Canada V-Chip from the PARENTAL CONTROL
menu.

2. Highlight English Ratings or French Ratings and press

FRENCH RATINGS

Go Back

18+

16+

13+

8+

G

OK.

3. Determine the rating you want to block.

4. Press the down arrow button to scroll to the rating you
want to change.

5. Press the OK button to change its status to block (the
lock icon appears and all ratings above the one you

Press OK to view/block
programs intended for
children over the age of 8.

selected change to lock).

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit

Set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified level.
To access the Movie Rating Limit menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the MAIN MENU appears).

2. Select Parental Control.

3. Select USA V-Chip.

4. Select Movie Ratings.

Blocking Movie Ratings

Once you are in the Movie Rating Limit menu, follow the same steps described for
blocking Canadian V-Chip Ratings.

V-Chip Exempt Program Block

The Exempt Prgms. 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 Exempt option applies to both USA and
Canadian unrated programs and Canadian programs rated E.

Unlocked All unrated programs are available.
Locked All unrated programs are not available.

Note: You must remember to activate V-Chip for rating limits to take effect.

Press the down arrow to highlight Exempt Prgms. Then press the right arrow to
toggle between the lock and unlock icon.

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KidPass

The KidPass feature allows parents to set a certain amount of time every day of the
week that a child can watch TV. To set KidPass:

1. Select Parental Control from the main menu.

2. Select KidPass (the KIDPASS menu appears with Current Day highlighted).

Note: If you can’t select KidPass, you need to set the time. Highlight Go Back, press the right
arrow, then select Time. Highlight Time, then enter the time using the number buttons.

3. Press the right arrow to select the current day.

4. Press the down arrow button to choose the day of the week.

5. After you’ve chosen the day of the week, press the right arrow to select the
amount of time: Free and 00:30 up to 16:00 (30 minute increments).

6. When you’re done setting KidPass, select Go Back.

7. Highlight KidPass active and press the right arrow to activate the KidPass
settings (box has check mark). The KidPass takes effect immediately.

When the time has expired, the TV shuts off. If you turn on the TV the same day it
shut off, the password screen appears (enter the password used for V-Chip).

V-Chip Active

Selecting this option lets you activate and deactivate parental control settings.

1. From the PARENTAL CONTROL menu, press the up or down arrow to highlight
V-Chip active.

2. Press the right or left arrow to turn on (box has check mark) or off (box doesn’t
have check mark) V-Chip active.

If you do not activate V-Chip, none of the settings for V-Chip will take effect.

If you forget your password you can reset it. Make sure the TV is off.
Simultaneously press and hold VOL- on the TV’s front panel and CLEAR on the
remote for approximately 5 seconds. Enter a new password next time you access
the PARENTAL CONTROL menu.

Front Panel Lock

Selecting this option lets you lock (disable) or unlock (enable) the TV’s front panel.
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Chapter 4: Using the TV’s Menu System

SOUND

Go Back

Trebl e

Bass

Balance

Sound Type

SAP

PICTURE

Go Back

Picture Preset

Auto Color

Color Warmth

Brightness

Contrast

Color

Sharpness

Tint

Stereo . . .

Bright . . .

Normal . . .

Sound Menu

Treble Increases or decreases the treble.
Bass Increases or decreases the bass.
Balance Press the right arrow to increase the audio output

in the right speaker; press the left arrow to increase the
audio output in the left speaker.

Sound Type Press the right arrow to scroll through the
available audio types, which control the way the sound
comes through your speakers: Mono plays the sound in mono
only. Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak
stereo signals; and Stereo to split the incoming stereo audio
signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and
recorded materials have stereo audio. The word Stereo
appears on the TV when you tune to a program that is
broadcast in stereo.

SAP (Second Audio Program) Plays the program’s audio in
a second language, if one is available. The TV displays the
word SAP when you tune to a program that is broadcast with
SAP information. SAP audio is broadcast in mono. SAP is also
used to broadcast a program’s audio with descriptions of the
video for the visually impaired. Press OK to turn SAP on or
off.

Picture Menu

The PICTURE menu options apply to the video for the main
TV and video input selections.

Picture Preset Press the right arrow to scroll through the
available picture preset settings: Natural, Bright, Soft, and
Personal. Choose the setting that is best for your viewing
environment.

Auto Color Turn this option on to automatically correct the
color of the picture. This is especially useful for tracking
realistic flesh tone colors as you switch channels.

Color Warmth Press the right arrow to scroll through the
color adjustments: Cool for a more blue palette of picture
colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture
colors.

Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark

areas of the picture.

Color Adjusts the richness of the color.
Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of the edges in the picture.
Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

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When you change any of these picture settings, the Picture Preset changes to

Personal. Use the left or right arrow button to make adjustments. To return to the
PICTURE menu, press the up or down arrow button.

SETUP

Go Back

Auto Ch. Search

List & Labels

Closed Caption

Auto Tuning

Language

. . .

. . .

. . .

. . .

English . . .

Setup Menu

Auto Ch. Search (Auto Channel Search) Allows you to
choose your signal type and begin an auto channel search.

Signal Type Press the left or right arrow to toggle
between the signal your TV is receiving. Choose Cable if
you are currently using cable or a cable box for TV
signals. Choose Antenna if you are currently using an
off-air antenna for TV signals.

Start Searches for channels the signal is receiving and
stores them in the TV’s channel list. Go to page 7 for
more information.

List & Labels Edit the channels in the list or choose labels
for each channel. For example, if channel 12 is NBC, you can
use this feature to label it NBC so it appears on-screen as
part of the Channel Banner.

To delete a channel from the channel list, highlight Channel
and use the left or right arrow button to select the channel.
Then highlight In list and press the OK button. The box
should no longer display a check mark.

To add a label to a channel, select the channel in the Channel
option. Press the down arrow button to highlight Label. Press
the right arrow button to highlight the first space. Use the
up or down arrow button to ascend or descend through the
characters. Continue to press the right arrow button to
highlight the space and the up or down arrow button to add
a character. Press OK when you’re finished adding a label.

Closed Caption Many programs are encoded with closed­captioning 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. When a program is closed
captioned, CC is displayed in the channel banner. Go to
Chapter 3 for more information about the channel banner.
The closed caption options are:

CC Display Lets you choose the way closed captioning
information is shown on the screen.

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Off No captioning information displayed.

On Captioning information always appears, when available.

Muted=On Displays captioning information, when available, whenever

the TV’s sound is muted by pressing the MUTE button. The captioning
information is not displayed when the sound is not muted.

CC Mode 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 complete
text of the program in the primary language in your area.

Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically
tune to the correct input channel when you press a component button (VCR or
DVD) on the remote. Go to Chapter 3 for details about the Auto Tuning feature.

Language Lets you select your preferred language for the menus, which you
should have set in the Initial Setup. Go to page 7 for more information.

Parental Control Menu

The Parental Control menu was explained in Chapter 3. Go to page 14 for more
information.

TIME

Go Back

Sleep Timer

Time ref. Ch

Time

Wake-Up Timer

Wake-Up Time

Wake-Up Ch

00:45

01 NBC . . .

08:25AM

08:15AM

05

Time Menu

Sleep Timer Lets you set the TV to turn off after a given
time. Press the right arrow to add 15 minutes to the clock
(up to four hours).

Time ref. Ch (Time reference Channel) Choose your PBS
station to have the TV set the time for you.

Time Time is set if you select a reference channel (see
above). If time is not obtained, then enter it manually. If it is
8:25, for example, you must first press the number 0 on the
remote, then number 8, then 2 and then 5. Use the OK
button to choose between AM and PM.

Wake-Up Timer Lets you set the TV to turn itself on.

Note: When the TV turns on by the wake-up timer and no remote or
front panel buttons are pressed for 2 hours, the TV will turn itself off.

Wake-Up Time Lets you set the time you want the TV to
turn itself on.

Wake-Up Ch (Wake-Up Channel) Lets you select a specific
channel the TV tunes to when the wake-up timer is set.

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Chapter 5: Other Information

Troubleshooting

Most problems you encounter with your TV can be corrected by consulting the following
troubleshooting list.

Note: If you prefer, we can provide you with the name of an Authorized Service Representative who will visit your home
for a fee to install your electronic entertainment system and to instruct you in its operation. For details about this
service, call 1-888-206-3359. For additional assistance while using your RCA product, please visit www.rca.com/
customersupport.

TV Problems

TV won’t turn on

•Press the TV button.

• 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.

• Something might be wrong with your remote control. Press the POWER button on the front of the TV. If
the TV turns on, check the remote control solutions on page 26.

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel
controls by selecting the Lock Fr. Panel in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu and press OK (box won’t have
check mark).

Buttons don’t work

• If you’re using the remote control, press the TV button first to make sure the remote is in TV mode.

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use the remote control to unlock the front panel
controls by selecting the Lock Fr. Panel in the PARENTAL CONTROL menu and press OK (box won’t have
check mark).

• Unplug the TV for two minutes and then plug it back in. Turn the TV on and try again.

TV turns off unexpectedly

• Sleep timer might have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.

• KidPass might have been activated. Go to page 21 for instructions.

•Wake-Up timer turned on the TV and no remote or front panel buttons were pressed for two hours.

• Electronic protection circuit may have been activated because of a power surge. Wait 30 seconds and then
turn on again. If this happens frequently, the voltage in your house may be abnormally high or low.

• Unplug TV. Wait five minutes. Plug it in again.

TV turns on unexpectedly

•Wake-Up timer might have been activated. Go to page 24 for instructions.

•You might have pressed CH+, CH- or OK on the remote accidentally.

Blank screen

• Make sure the component connected to the TV is turned on.

•Try another channel.

No sound, picture okay

• Maybe the sound is muted. Try pressing the volume up button to restore sound.

• If using S-Video, remember to also connect the component’s left and right audio output jacks to the TV’s
AUDIO jacks.

Can’t select certain channel

• Channel may be blocked or not approved through the V-Chip.

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Other Information

• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR
button on your VCR).

Noisy stereo reception

• May be a weak station. Access the SOUND menu, highlight Sound Type and then choose Mono.

No picture, no sound but TV is on

• Maybe the signal type is set wrong. Go to page 23 for detailed instructions.

• The channel might be blank — change channels.

• If you’re watching your VCR and it’s connected with coaxial cable to the TV ANT jack, tune the TV to
channel 3 or 4 (whichever channel is selected on the 3/4 switch on the back of your VCR). Also check to
make sure the TV/VCR button on the VCR is in the correct mode (press the TV/VCR button on your VCR).

Sound okay, picture poor

• Check antenna connections. Make sure all of the cables are firmly connected to the jacks.

•Try adjusting sharpness function to improve weak signals. Go to page 22 for more instructions.

Black box appears on the screen

• Closed caption might be on. Check Closed Caption in the SETUP menu. Go to page 23 for more
instructions.

PASSWORD menu appears

• KidPass option is activated and you try to reset the time.

•You turn the TV on after KidPass shut off the TV.

The Remote Control Doesn’t Work

• Something might be between the remote and the remote sensor on the component. Make sure there is a
clear path.

• Maybe the remote isn’t aimed directly at the component (DVD, TV, VCR) that you’re trying to operate.

• Maybe remote is not in TV Mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead, or installed incorrectly. Put new batteries in the remote. (Note,
if you remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to operate other components.)

•You might need to reset the remote: remove batteries and press the number 1 button for at least 60
seconds. Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) program the remote again.

Problems with V-Chip/Parental Controls

The rating limits don’t work

•You must activate the settings. Go to the MAIN MENU (press MENU on your remote), select Parental
Control, highlight and turn on V-Chip active (box has check mark).

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. Simultaneously press and hold VOL­on the TV’s front panel and CLEAR on the remote for approximately 5 seconds. Enter a new password next
time you access the PARENTAL CONTROL menu.

The V-Chip won’t let me watch a program even though it’s not rated as violent.

• Maybe the movie was given an NR (Not Rated) status. After you block movie ratings, you must unlock NR
separately in order to view movies with an NR rating.

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Other Information

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.

Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase for labor charges.

• One year from date of purchase for parts.

•Two years from date of purchase for the picture tubes.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the
rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

•Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center the labor charges to repair your television.

•Pay any Authorized RCA Television Service Center for the new or, at our option, rebuilt replacement
parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

How you get service:

• For 20” screen size: Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television Service Center and
pickup when repairs are complete.

• For screen sizes larger than 20”: Request home or pick up, repair and return service from any
Authorized RCA Television Service Center, provided that your television is located within the
geographic territory covered by an Authorized RCA Television Service Center. If not, you must take
your television to the Service Center location at your own expense, or pay for the cost the Service
Center may charge to transport your television to and from your home.

•To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Service Center, ask your dealer, visit www.rca.com, look in
the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-336-1900.

•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.

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Other Information

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual describes how to install, adjust, and operate your
product. 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.

•A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional
or other commercial purposes.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

•A television purchased or serviced outside the U.S.A.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV or register on-line at
www.rca.com/productregistration. 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. ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO
VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES
SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF
THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR 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 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 product 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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Accessory Information

Below are accessories available to compliment your product. Prices are subject to change without notice.
All accessories are subject to availability.

A shipping and handling fee will be charged upon ordering, and we are required by law to collect the
appropriate sales tax for each individual state, county and locality to which the merchandise is being
sent.

How to Order

To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard or Discover Card ready and call the toll-free
number listed below. Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on this page.

1-800-338-0376

Some of these accessories area also available on-line at

www.rca.com

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Component Video Cables Triple
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DT6DC (6-ft) $24.95

Standard Audio/Video cable with
RCA-type phono plugs.

VH83 $5.95

2-way Signal Splitter helps you
connect to a second TV or VCR.

VH47 $3.95

Amplified Antenna allows you to
easily switch from the antenna
signal to cable or satellite easily
without disconnecting antenna.

ANT200 $49.95

DT12DC (12-ft) $34.95

S-Video Cable has multi-pin
connectors on each end for
connecting S-Video components
to your TV.

VH976 (6-ft) $7.95

Surge Protector provides eight
outlets, coaxial and telephone
line protection. Audible alarm for
surge failure.

SCTV4000C $39.95

VH913 (12-ft) $14.95

Screw-on Cable attaches to the
round antenna connectors
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back of your VCR or TV. The
ends screw onto the connectors
for a secure connection.

VH81 (3-ft) $3.95
VH82 (12-ft) $4.95

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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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

Visit the RCA web site at www.rca.com

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.

Thomson Inc.

10330 North Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46290

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