RCA 1616362A User Manual
Television
User's Guide
Changing Entertainment. Again.
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TOCOM 1616362A
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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
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Product Information
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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 ...................................................................................................... 6
Front Input Jacks ........................................................................................................................................... 6
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 ................................ 7
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 Other Modes ........................................................................... 8
Using the WHO•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 ............................................................................................................. 14
Why You Should Use the Auto Tuning Feature ......................................................... 14
How to Set Up the Auto Tuning Feature...............................................................................................14
Parental Controls and V-Chip ...................................................................................... 15
How V-Chip Works ...................................................................................................................................... 16
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USA V-Chip Rating System .......................................................................................................................16
Canadian English V-Chip Rating System ..............................................................................................16
Canadian French V-Chip Rating System ...............................................................................................17
USA V-Chip TV Rating Limit .....................................................................................................................18
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.
Audio/Video cables
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Component Video (Y, Pb, Pr) cablesS-Video cable
Connections & Setup
VCR
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
LR
IN
LR
OUT TO TV
IN FROM ANT
CH3
CH4
3
From Cable
or Antenna
TV (back panel)
2
Y
P
DVD
VIDEO
L
R
VIDEO 3
L
R
B
P
R
TV ANT
R
R
AUDIO
P
R
AUDIO
L/MONO
L/MONO
P
B
VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
OUT
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 1
S-VIDEO IN
1D
1B
1A
1C*
OUT
Pr
Y
Pb
S-VIDEO
R
L
VIDEO
* If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect
the audio cables to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO jacks on the
TV + DVD + VCR
back of the TV, not the VIDEO 2 AUDIO jacks.
1. Connect your DVD Player to your TV.
A. Connect the audio (white and red) cables to the VIDEO 2 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 Component Output Jacks (Y, Pb, Pr), connect three video grade cables to
the Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2 Y, Pb, Pr jacks on the back of the TV. If
your DVD player doesn’t have Y, Pb, Pr jacks, go to C.
-OR-
C. If your DVD player has an S-Video jack, connect an S-Video cable to the S-Video jack on the DVD
player and the S-VIDEO IN jack on the back of the TV. If your DVD player doesn’t have an
S-Video jack, go to D.
Note: If you connect an S-Video cable, you must connect the audio cables to the VIDEO 1 AUDIO jacks on the back of the
TV, not the VIDEO 2 AUDIO jacks.
-OR-
D. Connect a video cable (yellow) to the Video Output Jack on the DVD player and to the VIDEO 2
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).
Note: If your VCR has A/V output jacks, you can connect your TV to your VCR using audio/video cables for better quality.
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 INPUTS Lets you connect a
R
AUDIO
AUDIO
R
Pr
L/MONO
VIDEO
L/MONO
Pb
S-VIDEO IN
VIDEO
Y
Y
Pb
L
R
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 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.
VIDEO 2
VIDEO 2
VIDEO, AUDIO R and L/MONO and Y, Pb, Pr
you connect a component video source, such as a DVD player.
• Y, Pb, Pr Provides optimum picture quality because the
video is separated into three signals. Use three videograde cables for the connection. When using VIDEO 2
Y, Pb, Pr, make sure to connect left and right audio cables
to the VIDEO 2 AUDIO Input jacks.
• R and L/MONO AUDIO and VIDEO Their description is
VIDEO 3
the same as VIDEO 1.
VIDEO 3
R and L AUDIO and Y, Pb, Pr
second component video source, such as a DVD player. Their
description is the same as VIDEO 2 above. When using
VIDEO 3 Y, Pb, Pr, make sure you connect the left and right
audio cables to the VIDEO 3 Audio jacks.
INPUTS Lets you connect a
INPUTS Lets
Pr
R
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VIDEO
L
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AUDIO/VIDEO OUTPUTS Lets you connect an amplifier or
OUT
audio receiver for improved sound quality or an external
video monitor, for models with Video Out.
Connections & Setup
The Front of Your TV
Front Input Jacks
The TV has front input jacks for your convenience: one set of
audio/video inputs, an S-Video and a headphone jack. These
jacks are towards the front of the TV on the side. To access
the component you connected to the front of the TV, press
the INPUT button on your remote until FRNT appears on the
HEAR
VIEW
STOP
VOL
CH
VOL
POWER
MENU/OK
CH
VOICE
MESSAGE
ALARM
READY
WATCH
ADVISORY
WARNING
AUDIO
VIDEO
H-PHONE
L/MONO
R
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 v 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.
v
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.
screen. The jacks are ideal for connecting a video game
console or a camcorder.
Note: When connecting a component that only has one audio jack,
such as some camcorders, use the TV’s AUDIO L/MONO jack to hear
the audio.
H-PHONE Allows you to connect headphones to listen to
the sound coming from the TV.
L/MONO and R AUDIO Receives audio from another
component such as a VCR, camcorder, or video game console.
VIDEO Receives video from another component such as a
VCR, camcorder, or video game console.
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 fresh “AA” batteries. Make sure the polarities (+
and -) are aligned correctly.
• Replace the cover.
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DVD
L
O
V
SOUND
ON OFF
H
C
C
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How to Use the Remote Control to Complete
TV
SAT•CABLE
AUX
SKIPMUTE
+
V
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GO BACK
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).
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.
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.
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Chapter 2: Using the Remote Control
Button Descriptions for TV Mode
Arrows Used to point to 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 in case you want to enter a
third digit.
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
STOP PAUSE
viewing.
GO BACK Returns you to the previous channel.
INFO Brings up channel banner; press again to clear the screen.
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, SAT•CABLE, etc.), will turn the component on and off.
SKIP Press once before changing channels and the TV will go back to the original
channel after 30 seconds. Press repeatedly to add more time.
SOUND Displays the SOUND menu.
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.
WHO•INPUT In TV mode, press to toggle through the available input sources
(VID1/SVID1, VID2/CVID2, FRNT, CVID3 and current channel). In SAT mode, press to
select available channel lists.
Button Descriptions for Other Modes
AUX Puts the remote in AUX mode. Can also be programmed to operate most
brands of an additional remote-controllable component.
ANTENNA In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR button. In SAT•CABLE mode,
functions as a TV/receiver 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 an on-screen program
guide, this button accesses the on-screen guide.
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