RCA CRT Television User Manual

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose

this TV to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.

Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

This symbol indicates

"dangerous voltage" inside

the product that presents a

risk of electric shock or personal injury.

This symbol indicates

important instructions

accompanying the product

Cautions

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of

plug to wide slot, fully insert.

ATTENTION: Pour eviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la

lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante

de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond. ATTENClON: Para evitar decargas el_tricas, no utilice el

enchufe polarizado en este aparato de TV con un cable de extensi6n, receptaculo u otra toma, a menos que las dos

hojas se puedan conectar totalmente no quede ninguna

expuesta. Haga coincidir la hoja ancha del enchufe con la

ranura anche e introd_zcala totalmente.

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

FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this

equipment may void the user's authority to operate it. Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,

they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images include

network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should

be avoided.

Note to Cable TV Installer

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National

Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if needed.

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. The numbers are located on the back of the television.

Model No.

Serial No.

Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone:

QUICK GUIDE TO THE TV .............................................................. 3

Startup .............................................................................................. 3

Understanding the Menus ............................................................... 5

Using Master and Basic Menus ................................................. 5

USING THE REMOTE ....................................................................... 7

Types of Remotes .............................................................................. 7

Master Remote Buttons (CRK17TD1) .............................................. 8

BasicRemote Buttons (CRK17TC1) .................................................. 9

Universal Remote Buttons (CRK76TK1) ......................................... 10

Using the INPUT Button ................................................................. 12

Using the SYSTEM Button .............................................................. 12

Universal Remote Features ............................................................ 13

Remote Control Codes ............................................................. 14

MASTER MENUS ............................................................................ 15

Audio Menu .................................................................................... 15

Picture Quality Menu .................................................................... 17

Channel Menu ................................................................................ 18

Access & Power Options ................................................................. 20

Closed Captioning Menu ............................................................... 22

Time and Timers Menu ................................................................... 23

Parental Controls Menu ................................................................. 25

V-Chip Movie Rating Limit ...................................................... 26

V-Chip TV Rating Limit ............................................................ 27

V-Chip Unrated Program Block ............................................... 31

Channel Block .......................................................................... 31

Locked/Unlocked ...................................................................... 32

Password ................................................................................... 32

Menu Language ............................................................................. 32

BASIC MENUS ................................................................................ 33

Channel Guide ................................................................................ 33

Menu Language ............................................................................. 33

Closed Captioning Menu ............................................................... 33

Time and Timers Menu or Sleep Timer ......................................... 33

Picture Presets menu ...................................................................... 34

AudioProcessorMenu...................................................................34

ParentalControlsMenu.................................................................34

CONNECTIONS .............................................................................. 35

Back of TV: by Model ..................................................................... 35

Antenna or Cable Connection ....................................................... 36

Cable Box Connections .................................................................. 37

Cable Box and VCR Basic Connection ........................................... 38

VCR Basic Connection .................................................................... 38

VCR intermediate Connection ....................................................... 39

Cable Box and VCR Advanced Connection ................................... 39

VCR Advanced Connection ............................................................ 40

Audio Connection .......................................................................... 40

REFERENCES ................................................................................... 41

Status Displays ................................................................................ 41

Front Panel ..................................................................................... 41

Troubleshooting ............................................................................. 42

WARRANTY .................................................................................. 44

INDEX ............................................................................................. 45

STARTUP

The steps below will get your TV connected and ready for watching. For

more details, refer to the sections listed.

CAUTION:

If you choose to use a stand with your TV, take precautions that the stand or other furniture the TV is placed on is properly located and

of adequate size and strength to prevent the TV from accidentally being tipped over, pushed off, or pulled off. This could cause damage to the TV and/or personal injury.

1. Hook up Your TV

See the "Connections" section for details.

Hook up any antennas, cables or other equipment to your TV before

you follow the steps below.

2. Plug in the TV

Plug the cord into the outlet, matching the wide and the small end of

the plug with the outlet. Note: your plug may look different than the one pictured here.

3. Obtain a Master Remote

A master remote (CRK17TD1) is required for setup of many of the TV's features. Most of the operating instructions in this manual are explained using the master remote. (A master remote can be purchased from your distributor. See the "Using the Remote" section for details.)

4. Put Batteries in the Remote

1. Pull off the cover of the battery compartment.

2. Place the two AAA batteries into the remote as shown at right, matching the + and- end of each battery in the compartment.

3. Replace the cover.

5. Turn on the TV

Press POWER on the remote.

Press POWER on the TV.

Power

6. Use Point and Select

You only need to know one rule when using the remote to access on- screen menus and control panels: point and select. The point and select

method has two steps.

1. Point to a menu item using the arrow buttons on the remote. To point up or down, press the up or down arrows. To point left or

right, press the left or right arrows.

2. Select a menu item by pressing MENU or OK. Selecting an item tells the TV's menu system to go ahead and make

the change or go to the place you have indicated. To quickly select a

numbered menu option, just press the corresponding digit button on

the remote control.

7. Place All Available Channels Into Memory

See the Channel Menu portion of the "Master Menus" section for details.

1. Press MENU on the remote control, then select Channel Menu, then

Auto Channel Search.

2. Select which channel list you'd like to find channels for (List A is the default).

Arrow, OK and MENU

buttons

Digit buttons __

8. Set the Time

To set the time, select automatic setting of the time, or to prevent viewers from accessing the Current Time and Schedule functions, see the Time and

Timers Menu portion of the "Master Menus" section.

9. Use the Clone Box

If several TVs need to be programmed with the same menu settings, an

optional clone box can be used to copy all of the menu settings from one TV into other TVs to reduce installation time. Information can be both

downloaded to and up[oaded from the clone box using the DSCI port on the TV's back panel. Refer to the clone box owner's manual for operating

instructions.

If the control panel is not set to the current time, use the arrow and digit

buttons on the remote control to make changes.

You can also enter numbers by using the up and down arrows on the remote.

Your setup is complete! Please read the "Understanding the Menus" description that follows before customizing menu options. Instructions on operating more advanced

features are given throughout the rest of this manual.

UNDERSTANDING THE MENUS

This television displays two levels of menu system: master and basic. Which one is displayed, and what options are available, change according to which controls (master or basic remote, front panel) are

being used and what limits have been set in the master menu.

The master menus are accessible by pressing MENU on the master

remote (CRK17TD1). The master Main menus are blue and will always

display the same choices, shown at right. The basic menus are green and are accessible by pressing MENU on a

basic remote (CRK17TC1 or other remote) or the front panel. The choices

available on the basic menus and control panels will vary depending on

limits set by the master user. For more information on the effects of master user choices on the basic menu and basic user functionality, see

the "Basic Menus" section and the description of the Access and Power Options menu in the "Master Menus" section.

USING MASTER AND BASIC MENUS

The master Main menu (blue).

Menus and choice lists use the point and select rule to navigate, but control panels use a variety of methods to adjust features on your TV. The following pages detail how to use these controls to customize the functions of your TV.

The first menu is called the Main menu. Press MENU on the remote (master remote for master menu; basic or universal remote for basic

menu) or on the front panel (basic menu) to bring up the Main menu:

Menu choices take you to another menu or a control panel. There are two ways to select a choice in a menu:

• Point with the arrows and then select with MENU or OK.

• Press a number button on the remote. For example, in the master Main menu press 3 to go straight to the Channel menu.

Exiting a menu

There are three ways to exit a menu. Not all methods work in all menus:

• Point to Exit and press MENU or OK.

• Press O on the remote.

• Press CLEAR. The on-screen displays are cleared from the screen and

you return to TV viewing.

The basic Main menu (green). The choices available in this menu wi!! change according to limits set by the master user.

Sliders

Sliders are used to make adjustments to a particular control. To use a Slider in a menu:

1. Pressthe up or down arrow to select the slider control for the feature you want to adjust.

2. Pressthe right or left arrow to adjust the indicator line on the slider.

Numeric Entry

A numeric entry control panel is used to enter numbers or letters. A

pointer appears underneath the column you are changing.

Arrow and OK

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1. Use the digits to enter a number in the column above the pointer.

2. Pressthe right arrow to move to the next column, then use the digits to enter a numben

3. When you have finished entering information, press MENU or OK.

Choice Lists

Choice lists are used to choose a particular setting from a list. When the choice list appears, the highlighted item is the one that is currently

selected, or "in use."

Point to a choice on a menu and press MENU or OK to select that choice. Pressthe corresponding digit button on the remote to highlight and

select in one step. You will then return to the previous screen.

Now that you know how to access the menus and adjust the control panels, the rest of this manual provides explanations of master and basic menu items, organized in order of their location on the Main menu.

TYPES OF REMOTES

Master setup remote controls, basic remotes, hospital-type remotes and universal remotes are available from your RCA distributor. Descriptions

of the remote buttons and how they work are on the next pages.

Except as otherwise specified, the master remote is the remote

described throughout the manual for operating the TV and setting up the TV's features.

Master Setup Remotes

The master remote (CRK17TD1) allows control of all of the TV's menus.

it is used to customize the TV's functionality for specific users or specific

situations.

Basic Remotes

The basic remote (CRK17TC1) is used by the viewer for basic operating functions. It is designed so that the viewer cannot alter certain master

remote-specified features. The Sleep, Closed Captioning, and Channel

Guide features can be accessed directly with remote buttons.

Hospital-Type Remotes

These specialized remotes, UL-recognized for use in patient beds, are available through your RCA distributor. Some offer simple, single-

button operation of the TV; others have enhanced capability for

greater control. Specific models and requirements depend upon what other devices might also be in the room, such as nurse-call systems. See

your distributor for more information.

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Universal Remotes

These remote controls offer basic control of the television within the

limits specified through the master remote (i.e., with the same

limitations as the CRK17TC1). In addition, they can be programmed to control other components (such as VCRs). These remotes are available from your RCA distributor.

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MASTER REMOTE BUTTONS (CRK17TD1)

CC (Closed Captioning)

Brings up the Closed Captioning Display. Subsequent presses

change the display mode.

POWER

Turns the TV on or off.

SLEEP

Displays the Sleep Timer control panel, which allows the user to

set a time for the TVto turn

itself off.

VOL

(Volume up or down)

Raises and lowers sound (unless

Volume Hold is on) and displays

the Volume Control slider.

SYSTEM

This button allows the remote

to change between TV1 and

TV2 mode. It also allows access

to system-defined functionality,

when available. See the

description later in this section

for more details.

CHAN

(Channel up or down)

Scans up and down through

channels in the TV's memory.

MUTE

Turns the TV sound to its

minimal level.

GO BACK

Tunes the TV to the last

selected channel or video input

and displays the Status Display.

GUIDE

Arrow buttons and OK

Use the arrow buttons to highlight your choices and

navigate within the menu system. Use the OK button to select your choice.

INFO

Displays or clears the Status

Display.

Brings menus to the screen and

moves from menu to menu.

CLEAR

Clears menus and displays from the screen.

Digit Buttons (0-9)

Selects any channel number or

numbered menu option. Two digits must be pressed for

each channel. Press 0 then 6 for channel 6.

For three digit channels, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two digits.

INPUT Switches between TV (channels

01-125) and other available

inputs. See the description later

in this section for more details.

RESET

Returns the picture to the original settings and displays the

Picture Presets choice list.

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POWER SLEEP

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Displays or clears the Channel Guide (during normal TV viewing only).

BASIC REMOTE BUTTONS (CRK17TC1)

CC (Closed Captioning)

Brings up the Closed Captioning Display. Subsequent presses change the display mode.

POWER Turns the "IV on or off.

SLEEP

Displays the Sleep Timer control panel, which allows the user to

set a time for the TV to turn itself off.

VOL (Volume up or down)

Raises and lowers sound (unless Volume Hold ison) and displays

the Volume Control slider.

SYSTEM

This button allows the remote to change between TVl and

TV2 mode. it also allows access to system-defined functionality,

when available. See the description later in this section

for more details.

CHAN (Channel up or down)

Scans up and down through

channels in the TV's memory. MUTE

Turns the TV sound to its

minimal level.

GO BACK

Tunes the TV to the last selected channel or video input

and displays the Status Display.

GUIDE

Displays or clears the Channel Guide (during normal TV viewing only).

Arrow buttons and OK

Use the arrow buttons to highlight your choices and

navigate within the menu system. Use the OK button to select your

choice.

INFO

Displays or clears the Status Display.

Brings menus to the screen and moves from menu to menu.

CLEAR

Clears menus and displays from the screen.

Digit Buttons (0-9)

Selects any channel number or

numbered menu option.

Two digits must be pressed for each channel. Press 0 then 6 for

channel 6.

For three digit channels, press and

hold I until I-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two digits.

INPUT Switches between TV (channels

01-125) and other available

inputs. See description later in this section for more details.

SKIP (Commercial Skip)

If you press this button before you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds then takes you back to the original channel. Each press adds 30 seconds to the skip time.

PressCLEAR to cancel. Also functions as RESETin some menus.

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UN IVERSAL REMOTE BUTTONS (CRK76TK1)

ON.OFF Turns the device you are controlling on or off. When pressed

twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN, and GE products). You can also use the ONoOFF button on the front panel of the TV to turn it on

or off. VCR When programmed, tells the remote to control the VCR.

TV Tells the remote to control the TV. DVD Tells the remote to control the DVD player. Note that this button

is only functional with GE, RCA, and PROSCAN DVD players.

VCR2 When programmed, tells the remote to control a second VCR.

LED

LED This light turns red at each valid button press. When

programming the remote control, it flashes or turns on or off to indicate programming status.

AUX Acts as a "wildcard" button. It can be programmed to control another VCR, TV, satellite receiver or cable box. Or, it can be

programmed to control an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN audio device. Follow

the direct entry programming instructions, later in this section, to

program this button.

DIRECTV When programmed, tells the remote to control the digital satellite receiver.

MUTE When programmed, reduces the TV's volume to its minimum

level. Press again to restore the volume.

SKIP (Commercial Skip) If you press this button before you change the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds then takes you back to the original channel. Each press adds 30 seconds to the skip time. Press CLEAR to

cancel. Also functions as RESETin some menus. CH + (up) I- (down) Use to scan up and down through the channels in

the current channel list. You can also use the CH +I- buttons on the TV's front panel to change the channel.

VOL < (down) and > (up) Adjusts the audio volume of the TV. CC (Closed Captioning) Brings up the Closed Captioning Display.

Subsequent presses change the display mode.

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SYSTEM This button allows the remote to change between TV1 and TV2 mode. It also allows access to system-defined functionality, when available. See the description later in this section for more details.

GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two selected channels. In the menu system, returns you to the previous screen.

GUIDE Displays or clears the Channel Guide (during normal TV viewing only).

INFO Displays or clears the Status Display.

Some buttons on universal and basic remotes have different names, but the

same function. A list of such buttons follows:

CRK17TC1 CRK76TK1

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Arrows Use the navigation arrows to move the on-screen highlight

up, down, left, or right. Using the arrows to highlight a menu item is

also called "pointing."

OK Selects the highlighted choice. MENU Displays the basic Main menu. If you are already in the menu

system, press OK or MENU to select a highlighted choice. When you are

using the remote control to operate an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN VCR (and

the remote is in VCR mode), the MENU button functions as a PROGRAM

button.

CLEAR Removes the on-screen displays and returns you to normal viewing.

Digit Buttons (0 - 9) Selects any channel number or numbered menu option. Two digits must be pressed for each channel. Press 0 then 6 for channel 6. For three digit channels, press and hold 1 until 1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two digits.

WHO, INPUT Scrolls through possible input choices. See the "Using the

Input Button" description later in this section for more information.

ANTENNA In TV mode, lets you switch the source of the video signal from satellite signals to an off-air antenna or cable signal when using the OUTTO TV jack. In VCR mode, functions as a TV/VCR input button.

Transport Buttons (REVERSE, PLAY, FORWARD, RECORD, STOP, PAUSE) When programmed, these buttons are used to control an

auxiliary device, such as a VCR or laserdisc player. PIP buttons (PIP, SWAP, CH CTRL,) These buttons are not functional

with this product. RESET Returns the picture to the original settings and displays the

Picture Presets choice list.

USING THE INPUT BUTTON

In addition to a cable or antenna signal, you might have VCR, DVD, PC, Laserdisc, or other signals coming in to your TV (not all inputs available

on all models). Use the INPUT or WHO.INPUT button to select the desired signal source.

1. Make sure that the component you want to view is turned on. If you are using a remote control with component buttons (TV, VCR,

etc.) press TV to place the remote in TV mode.

2. Press INPUT until you have tuned to the desired input source.

Inputs and On-screen Displays

The Status Display shows which input signal(s) is active. The following table shows which display term usually corresponds with which input.

See Autotuning under the Channel Menu description in the "Master

Menus" section for more information on naming inputs.

Input Signal TV Display ANTENNA/CABLE jack (channel number) A/V jacks VID S-VIDEO jack SVID

USING THE SYSTEM BUTTON

When the television isconnected to an interactive system or similar device, the SYSTEM button allows you to access system programming or

other special functionality through the DSCl jack (formerly called

"Smartplug").

The SYSTEM button can also allow independent remote control of two TVs. Once you have specified TVl or TV2 status for the TVs (see the

Access and Power Options description in the "Master Menus" section), follow these steps to tell the remote which TV you want to operate:

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1. Simultaneously press and hold the SYSTEM button and 1 (for TV1) or 2 (for TV2).

2. After three seconds, release the buttons. The specified TV should now respond to that remote.

3. To control the other TV, simply repeat the process using the other

(1 or 2) button.

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UN IVERSAL REMOTE FEATURES

The CRK76TKI remote can be programmed to control most brands of

remote controllable components. The remote is already programmed to

control most RCA, GE and PROSCAN components; it may need to be

programmed to control other manufacturers' components.

Testing the Universal Remote

To determine whether the universal remote control needs to be

programmed, turn a component on, such as a VCR, point the remote at

the VCR, and press the VCR button. Then press ON*OFF or CH ^Iv to see

if the VCR responds to the remote commands. If not, the remote needs

to be programmed.

Programming the Universal Remote

I. Turn on the component to be programmed.

2. At the end of this section, look up the code list that corresponds to

the component type and brand.

3. On your remote control, press and hold the component button you

want to program.

4. Enter one four-digit code from the code list.

5. Release the component button, and then press ON.OFF to see if the component responds to the remote control commands. If it doesn't,

try pressing the component button and then ON.OFF again.

6. If you get no response, repeat these steps using the next code listed for your brand, until the component responds to the remote control. If it does respond, you are ready to control that component with your universal remote.

models of all brands.

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CONTROLLI NG COMPONENTS

Once the remote has been programmed successfully, you are ready to

use it to control your components. To operate the component: I. Pressthe component button (TV, VCRI, DVD, VCR2, AUX, or

SAT.CABLE) to put the remote into that component's mode.

2. PressON.OFF to turn the component on or off.

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

• If your remote is programmed to control a VCR, you only need to press the RECORD button to begin recording from video.

Modes of Operation

Because this universal remote can control several different components

(PC, VCR, cable box, etc.), it uses operational modes triggered by the component buttons. If you want the remote to control the TV, you must

press the TV button to put the remote into TV mode first.

The RESET button on this remote | functions the same as the Master remote

RESETor Basic remote SKIP button,

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