RCA 20V500T Service Manual

Television User’s Guide

Television

User’s Guide

Changing En ter tain ment. Again.

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 qualiﬁ ed service personnel.

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.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of ﬁ re or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁ lled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the apparatus.

This symbol indicates important instructions accompanying the product.

Refer to the identiﬁ cation/rating label located on the back panel of your product for its proper operating voltage.

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modiﬁ cations to this equipment may void the user’s authority to operate it.

Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

Caution: Using video games or any external accessory with ﬁ xed 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, black borders (sides, top and bottom), 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 par tic u lar, speciﬁ es that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

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 on page 2.

Product Registration

Please ﬁ ll out the product registration card (packed separately) and return it immediately. For US customers: Your RCA Consumer Electronics product may also be registered at www.rca.com/productregistration. Registering this product allows us to contact you if needed.

Product Information

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you need them. These num bers are located on the product.

Model No. _________________ Serial No. _____________________Purchase Date:________________________

Dealer/Address/Phone:__________________________________________________________________________

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with a dry cloth.

7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance

with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is

used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to

avoid injury from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;

Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

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.

B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change in performance;

E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.

17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended

international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.

• Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet, which could ultimately overturn the product.

• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70 1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

22. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

• Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit.

• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).

• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.

23. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Example of Antenna Grounding as per NEC - National Electrical Code

Table of Contents

Introduction

Safety/precaution ----------------------------------------2 Table of Contents ----------------------------------------3 Features -------------------------------------------------3

Getting Started

Basic Cable TV connection --------------------------------4 Basic Antenna Connection--------------------------------5 Basic TV to VCR Connection ------------------------------6 Description of Buttons on the TV -------------------------7 Remote Control -----------------------------------------8-9

Setup Menus

Language ------------------------------------------------10 TV/Cable TV (CATV) ---------------------------------------11 Auto Search (Setting TV Channels) ------------------------12 Manual Channel Tuning ----------------------------------13 Favorite Channel Setting ---------------------------------14 Adding or Erasing Channels-------------------------------15

On-screen Menus

Picture Adjustments--------------------------------------16 Preset Picture Mode--------------------------------------17 Clock ----------------------------------------------------18 On-Timer ------------------------------------------------19 Off-Timer------------------------------------------------20 Closed Caption-------------------------------------------21 Sleep Timer ----------------------------------------------22

Parental Lock

Understanding Parental Lock -----------------------------23 Changing Your Password ---------------------------------24 Blocking Programming with Movie Ratings----------------25 Blocking Programming with TV Ratings -------------------26 Parental Lock Blocking Options ---------------------------27 Child Lock -----------------------------------------------28

Here are a few of the special features of your new Color Television.

Automatic Channel Programming: Quick and easy selection of available stations.

Child Lock (FPA Lock): Locks the buttons on the front of the TV so it cannot be operated accidentally by young children.

Closed Captioning: Allows you to read TV program dialog or voice conversations as on-screen text.

Off-Timer: Turns off the TV at a preset time. On-Timer: Turns on the TV at a preset time to a designated

TV channel or video source. On-screen Menus: On-screen text (in English, French, or

Spanish) for setting TV controls. Parental Lock: Allows you to block the viewing of certain TV

channels if you do not want your children viewing inappropriate material.

Remote Control: Operates your TV and navigates the menus.

Sleep Timer: Turns off the TV within an amount of time you specify. (10-120 minutes from the current time).

Picture Preset Mode: Lets you set the picture’s color, tint, contrast, etc. for various types of programming. Settings include Bright, Normal, Theater, and Personal, which set the picture control as you want.

Sound Mode: (Model 24V511T only) Lets you set the TV’s sound settings for the current programming. Choices include Personal, Theatre, Concert, or Speech.

Standard broadcast (VHF/UHF) or Cable TV channel capability.

Sound

Sound Mode Selection -----------------------------------29 Sound Adjustments --------------------------------------30 Surround ------------------------------------------------31 Stereo and Second Audio Program------------------------32

Others

Notebook------------------------------------------------33 Calendar-------------------------------------------------34

Troubleshooting-----------------------------------35 Care and Cleaning --------------------------------36 Limited Warranty------------------------------ 36-37

Stereo Capability: (Model 24V511T only) Includes

built-in amplifier and twin-speaker system; allows reception of TV programs broadcast in stereo.

Basic Cable TV Connection

The Cable TV signal into your home may be a single cable (75ohm) or may include a Cable Box. In either case, the connection to the TV is easy.

If your Cable TV signal comes directly via a 75ohm coaxial cable, use the following steps:

Connect the Cable TV signal to the 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. Screw it down tight.

Plug the TV’s power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to CATV as detailed on page 11. Refer to AUTO

SEARCH to set up your available TV channels. Details are on page 12.

If you have a Cable Box, use the following steps:

Connect the Cable TV signal to the IN jack on the Cable Box.

Connect a separate coaxial cable to the OUT jack on the Cable Box and to the 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV.

Plug the TV’s power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to CATV as detailed on page 11.

Set the TV to channel 3 or 4 (the same as the channel 3/4 switch on your Cable Box if applicable). Change channels at the Cable

Box.

Helpful Hint

An RF coaxial cable (to connect the Cable Box to the TV) may be supplied by the Cable TV company. It is not supplied with the TV.

You can connect a Satellite Receiver the same way you would connect a Cable Box.

Your Cable Box may have separate Audio and Video Out jacks instead. If so, use audio and video cables to connect the AUDIO/VIDEO OUT jacks of the Cable Box to the AUDIO/ VIDEO INPUT jacks.

Press the INPUT button on the remote control to set the TV to the correct video input channel. For front inputs choose FRNT. For rear AV inputs choose VIDEO.

Your model has an S-Video input, choose S-VIDEO. Change the channel at the Cable Box.

Basic Antenna Connection

A combination antenna receives normal broadcast channels (VHF 2-13 and UHF 14-69). Your connection is easy since you will connect the antenna to the 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV.

If your antenna has a round cable (75ohm) on the end, then you are ready to connect it to the TV. Go to the next step. If your

antenna has flat twin-lead wire (300ohm), you first need to attach the antenna wires to the screws on a 300 to 75ohm adapter (not supplied with TV).

Push the round end of the adapter or antenna cable onto the 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack on the rear of the TV. If the round end

of the antenna cable is threaded, screw it down tight.

Plug the TV’s power cord into a power outlet and turn on the TV. Set TV/CATV to TV mode as detailed on page 11. Refer to AUTO

SEARCH to set up your available TV channels. Details are on page 12.

Before plugging the UHF/VHF Rod Antenna into the ANTENNA IN jack, check that the pin is not bent. If it is bent, straighten the pin as illustrated, then plug the pin into the ANTENNA IN jack.

Bent pin

Cable

Plug

(Needs to be straightened)

(straight pin)

FCC WARNING -This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes or modifications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless the modifications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized change or modification is made.

UHF Antenna (Not supplied)

VHF/UHF Combination Antenna (Not supplied)

VHF Antenna (Not supplied)

VHF/UHF Combiner (Not supplied)

ANT.IN

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1)) that 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.

OUT

OROR

CATV Box

or Satellite Box (Not supplied)

75-ohm Coaxial Cable

CABLE TV/ANTENNA CONNECTIONS

*Some cable TV systems use scrambled

signals and require a special converter to receive these channels. Consult your local cable company.

From Cable System or Satellite Antenna 75-ohm Coaxial Cable

From Cable System

Helpful Hint

If you have separate UHF and VHF antennas, you need an optional combiner to connect the antennas to the TV.

Basic TV to VCR Connection

The basic component (VCR, DVD player etc.) to TV connection is described below. For other hookups, refer to your component's instruction manual.

Connect a yellow video cable to the VIDEO jack on the front of the TV and to the VIDEO OUT jack on your VCR (or other

component).

Connect an audio cable to the AUDIO jack on the front of the TV and to the AUDIO OUT of the VCR (or other device). Match the

cable color to the jack color.

Turn on the TV and the VCR.

Press the INPUT button on the remote control until the correct video input channel appears in the upper right corner of the TV

screen. When you play material on the VCR, DVD player, etc. that is connected to the AUDIO and VIDEO jacks it will appear on the video input channel. (Page 4 has a complete list.)

AUDIOVIDEO

INPUT OUTPUT

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

(mono)

AUDIO

75 OHM

ANTENNA

VIDEO

AUDIO

INPUT

(MONO)

Model 24V511T: rear terminal

AUDIORL--

S-VIDEO

Model 20V500T: rear terminal

Helpful Hint

Audio and video cables are not supplied with the TV. Audio cables are usually red and white. Video cables are usually yellow. Your VCR may not have audio and video out jacks, but only an RF or ANTENNA OUT jack. Use a coaxial cable to connect the VCR’s ANTENNA OUT jack to the TV’s 75OHM ANTENNA INPUT jack.

75 OHM

ANTENNA

INPUT

VIDEO

INPUT

OUTPUT

There is also an S-VIDEO jack on the rear of the TV. Use S-Video connection if your DVD player, camcorder, etc. has an S-Video Out jack. S-Video provides a clearer picture than the standard video (the yellow jack). Choose S-VIDEO to view material playing on equipment connected to the S-VIDEO jack. Use either S-VIDEO jack or VIDEO jack. Do not use both at the same time for the same piece of equipment. This would interfere with the picture display. If both are used, S-VIDEO has priority over the yellow VIDEO jack.

Model 24V511T: side AV (front)

AUDIOVIDEO

(mono)

Model 20V500T: side AV (front)

Description of Buttons on the TV

Front View

1. POWER BUTTON

Turns the TV on and off.

2. STANDBY (LED INDICATOR)

Lights to show AC power is available.

3. SENSOR

Receives infra-red signals from the remote.

4. CHANNEL +/- BUTTONS

Selects channel numbers. In the menu system, acts like the up or down arrow buttons. Use to highlight items.

5. VOLUME +/- BUTTONS

Press to decrease/increase the volume. In the menu system, acts like the right or left arrow buttons. Press to select highlighted items and make adjustments.

6. MENU BUTTON Press to display the main menu. Press for the on-screen display to clear the screen.

7. TV/VIDEO (INPUT) BUTTON

Choose between TV programming and the AV input.

Battery Installation

To load batteries into the remote control:

Remove the battery compartment lid on

the rear of the remote. Press in the tab, then lift off the lid.

Place two AA batteries in the remote. Be

sure the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries line up correctly (as marked inside the battery compartment).

Reattach the battery compartment lid.

Effectively Using the Remote Control

Point the remote control toward the remote

sensor on the front of the TV when operating the TV with the remote control.

Remote Control

NUMBER Button

When the TV/cable menu option is in the TV position, all channles can be selected by using two buttons. For example, to select channel 2, press “0” then “2”. You can also press “2”. For channels 100 and above, press three number buttons of the channel directly. (You can select channels above 69 only if you have Cable TV. Make sure TV/CATV is set to CATV. Details are on page 11.) In notebook mode, press to enter a letter, a digit or a symbol. Details are on page 33.

INPUT Button

Press to select TV channels or the Audio/Video IN channels. Page 4 has a complete list.

MENU Button

Press to see the TV’s on-screen menu. Press to go back to the previous menu or to remove a menu from the screen.

GO BACK Button

Press to return to the previously viewed channel.

VOLUME +/- Button

Press to adjust the TV sound level.

ON-OFF Button

Press to turn the TV on or off. You can also turn on the TV by pressing the CHANNEL +/- buttons on the front of the TV.

SLEEP Button

Press to select a time period (120 minutes to 10 minutes in 10-minute decrements) after which the TV will turn itself off. Details are on page 22.

CC (C.Mute) Button

Press to turn on/off C.Mute function directly. Details are on page 21.

PRESETS Button

Press to select one of the four preset picture settings (Bright, Normal, Theater or Personal). Details are on page 17.

INFO/DEL(ETE) Button

Press to see the current channel number and sound information on the TV screen. Press again to display the current time on the screen. Press to remove a menu from the screen. In notebook mode, press to delete the unwanted text. Details are on page 33.

MUTE Button

Press to mute or restore the TV sound. Pressing the volume buttons (VOLUME+ or VOL+) will also cancel mute and restore the sound.

MTS Button (Model 24V511T only)

Press to select a sound mode if available with the TV programming: MONO, STEREO, and SAP. Details are on page 32.

NOTEPAD Button

Press to display or close the NOTEBOOK window.

CAPS Button

Press to toggle the entry mode between uppercase or lowercase letters. Details are on page 33.

OK Button

Within the on-screen menu, press to select some special function, such as Favorite list, etc.

FAV(ORITE) Button

Press to browse the channels in your Favorite List. Details are on page 14.

CHANNEL +/- Button

Press to select memorized TV channels.

SOUND Button (Model 24V511T only)

Press to select one of the four sound settings (Theater, Concert, Speech or Personal). Details are on page 29.

CALENDAR Button

Press to display or close the calendar.

INSERT Button

In notebook mode, press to select INS(ERT) or OVR(overwrite). Details are on page 33.

Language

You can set the TV’s on-screen menu to English, French or Spanish.

Press MENU to see the main menu.

Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Preferences.

Press OK to enter the Preferences submenu.

Language is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to

select English, Francais (French), or Espanol (Spanish).

Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu

will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control.

Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

Main Menu

Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup

Main Menu

Picture Sound

Preferences Time Setup

Preferences

Language

CC C.Mute Par. Control FPA Lock

English

Off

Helpful Hint

The language control only affects the language of the TV menus. It does not change the other on-screen text features, such as Closed Captions.

TV/Cable TV(CATV)

It is important for the TV to know what type of signal-Cable TV (CATV) or a normal antenna you are using. Choose your signal (Antenna or Cable):

Press MENU to see the main menu.

Press CH+ or CH- to highlight Setup.

Press OK to enter the Setup submenu.

TV/CATV is highlighted. Press VOL+ or VOL- to select

TV or CATV. Choose CATV if you have Cable TV service. (See page 4 for connection details.) If you do not have Cable TV service and you connected an antenna to the TV, choose TV. (See page 5 for connection details.)

Press MENU repeatedly to exit the menu or the menu

will automatically disappear within a few seconds if no buttons are pressed on the remote control.

Main Menu

Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup

Main Menu

Picture Sound Preferences Time Setup

Setup

TV/CATV Channel

Add/Erase Erase Manual Auto Search Favorite List

CATV

Down

Model 20V500T: If you have this model you will not see the Sound menu option and your remote will not have MTS or SOUND buttons.

Helpful Hint

When CATV is selected, channels 1-125 are available.

Setup

TV/CATV Channel

Add/Erase Erase Manual Auto Search Favorite List

Down

When TV is selected, only channels 2-69 are available.

You cannot select the Setup menu if the TV is set to a video input channel (FRNT). Press INPUT repeatedly to get to regular TV programming.

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