RCA CRT Television User Manual

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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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MENU CLEAR

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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MENU CLEAR

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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

ON. OFF POWER WHO. INPUT INPUT

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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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_vLol:_ Motorola ........................................................................2021,2131

Admiral .....................................................................................2131 Multitech ............................2002, 2013, 2016, 2026,2063, 2061

Adventura .................................................................................2026 NEC ...............................................2009, 20t0, 2011,2016, 2018,

Aiko ...........................................................................................2027 ..................................2058,2064,2076,2078,2079,2111,2123

Aiwa ................................................................................2002, 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, 206t

Citizen ...........2013, 2014, 2015, 2016,2017, 2018,2010,2027

Colortyme ...............................................................................2008

Colt ............................................................................................2061

Craig .........................................................2013,2014, 2023, 2061

Curtis-Mathes ........................................2000, 2002, 2009, 20t3,

..............................................2016, 2018, 2021,2022, 2024, 2115

Cybernex ..................................................................................2013

Daewoo ,..,. 2015, 2017, 2019,2025, 2026, 2027,2028, 2110 ........................2088, 2089, 2090, 2091, 2107, 2115,2120, 2125

Daytron .....................................................................................2110

Dbx .................................................................................2008, 2010

Dimensia ...................................................................................2000

Dynatech .......................................................................2002, 2026

[lectrohome .................................................................2014, 2029

[lectrophonJc ..........................................................................2014

Emerson .............................................................2002, 2012,2014,

.........................20t 5, 2021, 2024,2025,2026,2029, 2030, 2032,

............2033, 2034, 2035, 2036, 2037,2038, 2039, 2040, 204t,

2042, 2044, 2045, 2047,2065, 2105, 2113, 2116, 2117,2130

Fisher .............2011, 2023, 2048,2049, 2050, 2051, 2052,2118

Fuji ..................................................................................2021, 2118

Funai ...............................................................................2002, 2026 ...................................2049, 2060, 2051, 2055, 2066, 2107, 2118

Garra_d .....................................................................................2026

GE ..................2000,2001,2013,2021,2022,2053,2115,2120

Goldstar ........................................2009,2014,2018,2054,2121

Gradiente .................................................................................2026

Harley Davidson .....................................................................2026

Harman Kardon ......................................................................2009

Harwood ..................................................................................2061

Headquarter ............................................................................2011

Hitachi ...........2002,2055,2050,2057,2107,2111,2120,2122

HhQ ..........................................................................................2023

Instant Replay ..........................................................................2021

]CL .............................................................................................2021

JC Penney ..........................2009,2010,2011,2013,2014,2021,

......................2022,2055,2050,2058,2050,2060,2107,2118

Jensen..................................................................2055,2056,2111

JVD ............................2009,2010,2011,2018,2058,2111,2123

Kenwood ..,.. 2009,2010,2011,2016,2018,2058,2111,2123

KLH ...........................................................................................2061

Kodak .............................................................................2014,2021

Doyd ...............................................................................2002,2026

Legik ..........................................................................................2061

LXI .............................................................................................2014

Magnavox .................2021,2022,2062,2063,2104,2108,2124

Magnin .......................................................................................2013

Marantz ..............................................................2009, 2010,2011,

..............................................2016,2018,2021,2058,2062,2004

Marta .........................................................................................2014

Masushita ..................................................................................2021

MEI .............................................................................................2021

Memorex ...........................................................2002,2011,2013,

............................................2014,2021,2023,2026,2104,2131

MGA ....................................................................2029,2065,2113

MGN Technology ....................................................................2013

Midland .....................................................................................2053

Minolta ................................................................2065,2056,2107

Mitsubishi ...............2029,2055,2056,2065,2066,2067,2069,

......................2070,2071,2072,2073,2074,2106,2113,2123

MontgomeryWard ......................................................2075,2131

MTC .....................................................................2002, 2013, 2026

Nikko ..........................................................................................20t4

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

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

Optimus ..........................................................................2014, 2131

Optunica ....................................................................................2096

Orlon .........................................................................................2035

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

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

Pentex Research ......................................................................20t0

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

Phi;ips ........................................................2021, 2062, 2090, 2124

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

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

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

PROSCAN .....................................................................2000, 2001

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

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

Quarter .....................................................................................20t 1

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

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

RDA ...............................................2000, 2001, 2003, 2013, 2021,

.........................2055, 2056, 2082, 2083, 2084,2085, 2086,2087,

Radioshack/Realistic ...............................2002,2011,2013,2014

............2021,2022,2023,2026,2029,2049,2050,2096,2131

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

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

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

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

Samsueg..............................2006,2013,2015,2033,2063,2112

Sanky ...............................................................................2131,2104

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

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

Scot1.,2012,2015,2025,2032,2035,2038,2065,2093,2116

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

Sharp ........................2002,2017,2029,2094,2095,2096,2131

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

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

Signature .......................................................................2002,2131

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

Sony .....................................2002,2004,2098,2099,2119,2128

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

Sylvania..........2002,2021,2022,2026,2062,2063,2065,2124

Symphonic ......................................................................2002,2026

Tandy ...............................................................................2002,20tl

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

Tatung ..............................................................................2058, 2111

TEAC ..............................................2002, 2026, 2058, 2085, 2111

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

Teknika ................................2002, 2014, 2021, 2026,2100,2129

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

7oshiba .....................2015,2049,2051,2055,2065,2093,2116

ToteVision ......................................................................2013,2014

Unitech ......................................................................................20t3

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

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

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

Videosonic ................................................................................20t3

Wards .......... 2002,2013,2014,2015,2021,2023,2026,2029,

..2055,2056,2061,2096,2101,2102,2103,2107,2116,2131

XR-IO00 ..............................................................2021,2026,2061

Yamaha................................2009,2010,2011,2018,2058,2111

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

ABC .......................... 5002, 5003, 5004, 5005, 5006, 5007, 5053

Ant ronix ......................................................................... 5008, 5009

Archer ....................................................... 5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Cabletenna ................................................................................ 5000

Cableview .................................................................................. 5000

Century ..................................................................................... 50t 1

Citizen .......................................................................................6011

Colour Voice.................................................................5012, 5013

Comtronics ...................................................................5014, 50t5

Contec ......................................................................................5016

Jasco ..........................................................................................5011

Jerrold ...........5003, 5005, 5007,5018, 5023, 5024, 5046, 5053

Magnavox ..................................................................................5026

Memorex ..................................................................................5026

Movie Time ........................................................5002, 5027, 5028

NSC .....................................................................5002, 5027, 5028

Oak .......................................................................5002,5016, 5029

Panasonic.......................................................................5048, 5052

Paragon .....................................................................................5026

Philips ............6011, 5012, 5013, 5019,5025, 5030, 5031, 5032

Pioneer ...........................................................................5033, 5034

Pulsar .........................................................................................5026

RCA .....................................................................5047, 5049, 5052

Realistic ..........................................................................5009, 5049

Regal ...............................................................................5022, 5035

Regency ....................................................................................5017

Rembrandt ...............................................................................5003

Runco ........................................................................................5026

5amsueg .........................................................................6014, 5034

Scientific Attanta .....................................5000, 5030, 5037, 5038

Signal...............................................................................5014, 5018

Signature ...................................................................................5003

SL Marx .....................................................................................50t4

Sprucer .....................................................................................6062

5tarcom ...............................................................5007, 5018, 6053

Stargate ..........................................................................5014, 50t8

5tarquest ...................................................................................60t0

Tandy .........................................................................................6040

Teleview ....................................................................................5014

Tucom .................................................................6004, 6023, 5041

Toshiba ......................................................................................5026

Tusa............................................................................................5018

TV86 ..........................................................................................5027

Unika ...................................................................5008, 5009, 5011

United Artists ..........................................................................5002

United Cable ...........................................................................5053

Universal ..................................................5008, 5009, 5010, 5011

Videoway ..................................................................................5044

Viewstar ...................................................5015, 5025, 5027, 5040

Zenith ..................................................................5026, 5050, 5051

Chapparal ......................................................................5056,5057

Drake .............................................................................5050,5059

GE ...................................................................................5000,5001

Generallnstruments ........................................5060,5061,5062

Panasonic..................................................................................5076

Primestar ..................................................................................6076

PROSCAN ....................................................................5000,5001

RCA ................................................................................5000,5001

Realistic .....................................................................................5663

Sony ...........................................................................................5072

STS1...........................................................................................5064

STS2...........................................................................................5065

STS3...........................................................................................5066

STS4...........................................................................................5067

Toshiba ......................................................................................5060

Toshiba ......................................................................................5073

Uniden .......................................................................................5060

AM/FM ......................................................................................4003

Aux ............................................................................................4004

Phono ........................................................................................4006

CD .............................................................................................4007

Tape ...........................................................................................4006

RCA, GE,PROSCAN ............................................................2001

(for RCA and Dimensia brands only)

AUDIO MENU

Audio Levels Displays the slider controls for adjusting the TV's initial

volume, maximum volume, balance, treble, and bass.

initial volume sets the TV's volume to the specified level every time it is

turned on. The maximum volume feature re-scales the volume control slider so that the far right position is always the maximum allowable

volume (but not necessarily the maximum possible volume), in all

models except the J20541, the Balance feature fades between left and right speakers, in the J20541, Balance fades between internal and

external speakers. Audio Processor Displays a choice list of available audio modes,

which control the way the sound comes through your speakers.

Mono

ModelJ20541wifl only featurethese options under

Audio Processo_

Expanded Stereo Electronically "widens" sound from stereo

broadcasts, stereo VCRs, digital satellite systems, DVD players, and Laserdisc players for a fuller, more spacious sound. This choice will not be present if Fixed Output, Speakers Off is selected from Audio Output & Speakers. This feature is not available in model J20451.

Stereo Splits the incoming stereo audio signal into left and right channels. Most TV programs and recorded materials have stereo audio. The TV displays the word STEREOwhen you tune to a

program that is broadcast in stereo. This feature is not available in model J20451.

Mono Plays the sound in mono only (same signal sent to all speakers). Use this setting when receiving broadcasts with weak stereo signals.

Second Audio Program (SAP) 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.

Audio Output & Speakers Displays a choice list that lets you turn the TV's internal speakers on or off and set the audio outputs to fixed-

level or variable control level.

Variable Output, Speakers On

speakers on and sets the variable output from the TV's audio output jacks, proportional to the volume setting.

Variable Output, Speakers Off* This setting turns the TV's speakers off and allows variable output from the TV's audio output jacks.

The Audio Output and Speakers menu on mode! J20541. Variable Output, Speakers Off is not an option on this

model.

Fixed Output, Speakers Off This setting turns the TV's speakers off and allows fixed output from the TV's audio output jacks to an

external device such as a surround sound amplifier. When this feature is turned on, the TV's volume control, tone controls,

Expanded Stereo, and mute are disabled.

This setting turns the TV's

I For information on connecting speakers to

YOc_;otelevision, see the "Connections" J

Volume Hold This setting turns the TV's speakers on and sets the audio outputs proportional to the current volume setting. When

this feature is turned on, MUTE and other volume controls are disabled.

Sound Logic Turning this feature on reduces the annoying blasts in volume during commercial breaks, and also amplifies softer sounds in

program material to create more consistent audio output.

* This feature is not available on model J20541.

PICTURE QUALITY MENU

The Picture Quality menu items allow you to adjust the appearance of on-screen images. Pressing RESET on the remote control returns all

Picture Quality menu settings to their factory defaults.

Picture Adjustments Displays the five slider controls for adjusting the way the picture looks in the current video input source (this feature can be set differently for each video input source).

Contrast Adjusts the difference between the light and dark areas of the picture.

Color Adjusts the richness of the colon Tint Adjusts the balance between the red and green levels.

Note: Mode! J32430 will have a fifth option in the Picture Quality menu Picture Tilt.

Black Level Adjusts the brightness of the picture. Sharpness Adjusts the crispness of edges in the picture.

When exiting the Picture Adjustments menu, the Save Custom Picture

Preset choice list appears. You can choose either Yesor No. If you save

the settings as a Custom Picture Preset, the TV will store the settings so that you can select them quickly if someone changes the settings.

Picture Presets Displays a choice list that lets you select one of four

preset picture settings: Bright Lighting, Normal Lighting, Soft Lighting or Custom Picture Preset. Bright Lighting is the default and will be

selected if the RESET or SKIP button is pressed while in this menu. Auto Color Displays a choice list that lets you turn on the feature that

automatically corrects the color of the picture. (This is especially useful for tracking realistic flesh tone colors as you switch from channel to channel.) Choose Offer On, depending on your preference.

Color Warmth Displays a choice list that lets you set one of three automatic color adjustments: Coo/for a more blue palette of picture colors; Normal; and Warm for a more red palette of picture colors. The warm setting corresponds to the NTSCstandard of 6500 K.

Picture Tilt (Model J32430 only) The model J32430 TV has an extra-

large picture tube, which makes it vulnerable to the effects of the Earth's magnetic field. You may need to adjust the picture tilt by using

the left and right arrow buttons.

a master remote to bring up the Picture Presets choice list. Point to the desired

I hile in video, press the RESET button on I

setting; press MENU or OK to select it.

CHANNEL MENU

Channel Guide Displays the list of channels and their labels (if

labelled) in the currently selected channel list.

Channel Selection Allows the master user to set the initial channel and to select which of the three channel lists will be accessible to the

basic user.

Signal Source Displays a choice list that lets you select the current signal source and turn muting and blanking on or off for weak signals.

UHFIVHF Choose this if you are currently using an off-air antenna for TV signals.

Cable TV Choose this if you are currently using cable or a cable

box for TV signals.

Auto Channel Search Tells the TV to search automatically for all the channels available through the antenna input. When the TV finds an active channel, it places it in the selected channel list; inactive channels (weak stations or channels with no signal at all) will be removed from

that channel list. List and Labels Displays a control panel that lets you edit the three

channel lists and choose an eight-character label for each channel.

Follow the on-screen directions to customize channel lists and labels. Note that pressing RESETor SKIP in the Lists and Labels menu returns

the highlighted field to its default status.

Channel Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down through the channels available via your antenna. You can enter the channel number directly using the number buttons.

Lists A, B, and C Use the up and down arrows to indicate whether you want the channel number to be included in the

highlighted channel list. Channels included in a list will be available

to users when that list is active. Channels not included in the active

list will not be accessible to users.

on and a weak signal is received, video will be replaced by a grey screen with the message _Unusable Signal" and audio will

I hen the muting and blanking feature is

be muted.

Channel Label Use the up and down arrows to enter a label of

up to eight characters for each channel. Hold a button down to scroll quickly through the characters. Press RESETor SKIP to clear the currently highlighted label.

Auto Tuning Displays a choice list that lets you set up the TV to automatically tune to the correct input channel when you press its

component button (VCR1, DVD, VCR2, or SAT) on a universal remote. The autotuning feature will work with RCA, GE and PROSCAN

components; it may not work with all models of other brands. The component button choices are:

VCR1 Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR1 button.

VCR2 Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the VCR2 button.

DVD Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the DVD button.

AUX Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the AUX button.

SAT Displays a choice list that lets you select the channel that the TV tunes to when you press the SAT (or SAT*CABLE) button.

The input channel choices are (not all choices available on all models) :

Ch 3 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna

jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel

3 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 3.

Ch 4 Choose this if your component is connected to the antenna

jack on the back of the TV, and you want the TV to tune to channel

4 when you press the specified component button. Reminder: Make sure the component's Ch 3/4 switch is set to channel 4.

VID Choose this if your component is connected to the Audio and Video In jacks on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the VID input channel when you press the specified component

button.

If a component button has not been programmed, it's input will appear as "--, "

Component and ON. OFF

buttons

SVID Choose this if your component is connected to the S-VIDEO

jack on the back of the TV and you want the TV to tune to the SVID

input channel when you press the specified component button. S-VHS, or Super-VHS, is an extended format of VHS and improves

the picture quality of the signal passing through the S-VIDEO input. Reminder: Make sure to also connect audio cables in order to get

sound when using S-Video.

WHO, INPUT button

WHO. INPUT or INPUT button on the remote to switch between the input

I emember that you can also press the

signals.

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ACCESS & POWER OPTIONS

This control panel allows the master user to specify which features and functions basic users will be able to access. Red and green color coding

shows each item's status:

• Green default setting

• Red change from default setting or unset password

Remote Configuration This feature tells the TV under what circumstances to respond to remote control commands

TVl This TV will only respond to a basic remote in TV1 mode.

TVl or TV2 This TV will respond if the remote is in any mode. TV2 This TV will only respond to a basic remote in TV2 mode.

Disabled This TV will not respond to a basic remote at all until this setting is changed by a master user.

Once you have assigned TV1 or TV2 status to your TVs, you will need to tell the remote which TV you want to operate:

1. Point the remote at the TV1 TV.

2. Simultaneously press and hold the SYSTEM and 1 buttons.

3. After three seconds, release the buttons. The TVl TV should now respond to the remote.

4. To control a TV2 TV, simply repeat the process using the 2 button

and a TV2 TV.

SYSTEM button

1 and 2 buttons

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M ASTER

Basic Menu Access This feature tells the TV to either enable or disable the basic menu. When the basic menu is disabled, users cannot

access menus and some functions (Closed Captioning, Sleep, and Skip) through the basic remote or the front panel.

TV Power Configuration This feature determines whether the TV can be turned on and off with the POWER button on the remote or the

front panel and whether the Energy Saver option is available.

Enabled The TV can be turned on or off; the Energy Saver can be enabled.

Always The TV cannot be turned on or off; all Energy Saver settings will be ignored,

Energy Saver Setting When enabled, this feature will turn the TV off after a specified period of disuse (no remote or front panel button presses). When disabled, the TV will not turn off automatically.

Parental Controls This feature determines the amount of access basic users have to Parental Controls:

• Basic& PwdBasic users are able to enter the Parental Control menu and change the password. Basic users can watch blocked

programming by entering the system password.

• Basic Basic users are able to enter the Parental Control menu but cannot change the password, Basic users can watch blocked

programming by entering the system password.

• NoBasicParental Control does not appear on the basic Main menu. Basic users can watch blocked programming by entering the system password,

If Parental Controls is set to NoBasic, Movie Rating Access, TV Rating Access, Unrated Program Block, and Channel Block will not be available to basic users, regardless of what those items have been set to individually in Access and Power Options.

Movie Rating Access This feature determines whether the Movie

Rating Limit screen is accessible through the basic menus or not. TV Rating Access This feature determines whether the TV Rating

Limit screen is accessible through the basic menus or not.

Unrated Program Block This feature determines whether the

Unrated Program Block feature is accessible through the basic menus or

not. Channel Block This feature determines whether the Channel Block

feature is accessible through the basic menus or not.

highlighted item to its default setting.

I ressing RESETon the remote will set the |

CLOSED CAPTIONING MENU

Many programs are encoded with closed captioning information, which

lets you display the audio portion of a program as text on the TV screen. Closed-Caption Display allows you to choose when closed-captioning is displayed. Closed-Caption Modes allow you to choose how closed captioning is displayed.

Closed captioning is not available on all channels at all times. It only appears on specific programs encoded with closed captioning

information. When a program is closed captioned, the letters "CC" are displayed in the Status Display. See the "References" section for more

information about the Status Display.

Closed-Caption Display

The Closed-Caption Display lets you choose when you want to have Closed Captioning on.

1 Off alwa'

Closed-Caption Modes

Your TV offers eight closed-captioned modes, including four text modes. To set the Closed-Captioning Mode:

1. Select Closed Captioning from the Main menu.

2. Highlight Closed-Caption Mode and press OK. A choice list will

appear:

3. Point to your choice and press OK to select it and return to the

Closed Captioning menu.

selected, Closed Captioning leaves a black box on the screen at all times, even when no closed captioning information is being

I Note that when one of the text modes is /

transmitted.

Mode to use, select CC1. CC1 is probably

the mode that isused in your area. CC2, CC3, and CC4 are reserved for foreign

languages, and are rarely used at

If you don't know which Closed-Caption this time.

TIME AND TIMERS MENU

Current Time Enter the current time. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps needed to set the time. This feature is not accessible by basic users if Time Configuration is set to Automatic(unless

an invalid time is received). Sleep Timer Select the amount of time you want to give the TV before

it shuts itself off. One minute before the scheduled shutoff, a warning will appear on the screen to let you know the Sleep Timer's status. When this message is present, any remote or front panel button press will turn

the Sleep Timer off. The Sleep Timer can also be accessed directly using the SLEEP button on

the remote.

Sleep button

Schedule Set up a schedule for turning the TV on and off automatically. The on-screen directions guide you through the steps

needed to set the schedule. (If the current time has not been set, you will be required to set it.)

6 Time and Timers

Note that pressing the RESETor SKIP button while in the Schedule control panel clears both the start and stop times and selects Inactive in

the Schedule Status field.

Time Configuration This control panel lets you control several time- related functions. Scroll to the feature you want to set in the Item field. Then, highlight the Setting field and scroll to select the setting you want

for that item. Your choice should be reflected in the table at the bottom of the control panel.

Use the arrow and OK or MENU buttons on the remote to

highlight and select )/our choices.

Schedule Recurrence Select what sort of access you want users to have to the scheduling function:

• NoBasic prevents the basic user from viewing or changing the Schedule menu item.

• Recurringthis schedule will be in effect indefinitely; both the master and basic user can view and change the Schedule menu

item.

• One-timethis schedule will only be active once unless reset; both the master and basic user can view and change the

Schedule menu item.

Set Time Access Select who is able to change the current time:

• NoBasic prevents the basic user from viewing or changing the

Current Time menu item unless an invalid time is received. The basic user will still be able to view the current time in the Status

Display if a time has been set,

• Automatic sets the time automatically using a time-set

channel. Basic users can view the Current Time menu item, but cannot change it.

• Basic both the master and basic user can view and change the Current Time menu item.

Daylight Savings When on, tells the TV to automatically adjust for daylight savings time.

Time Offset Set an offset (from 0 to 24 hours) from the UCT.

Red and green color coding shows each item's status:

• Green default setting

• Red change from the default

setting or an unset password

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PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU

The Parental Controls menu allows you to program your TV so that

children cannot see certain programs, channels, or use the front

panel controls.

The first three choices in the Parental Controls menu involve

software inside your TV (dubbed V-Chip) which allows you to block

TV programs and movies containing violence, sex, or other content

you believe children should not view. Programs can be unblocked

by entering a password.

The software inside your TV comes turned "off," so if you choose

not to implement it, you can just ignore it.

When turned "on," the software reads a code that most

broadcasters send with programs. That code tells the software 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 or content themes that the program contains, you will receive the message, "This channel is

not approved for viewing." 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 movies that have been given a

rating of "Not Rated," and programs that are considered "unrated" because no code has been sent by the broadcasten

The TV age-based ratings and content themes you can block are listed in the table below.

Age-Based

Rating Description and Content Themes for Age-Based Ratings

Mature Audience Only. Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and may be unsuitable for

TV-MA 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).

Parents Strongly Cautioned. Contains some material that many parents would find unsuitable for

TV-14 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).

Parental Guidance Suggested. Contains material that parents may find unsuitable for younger

TV-PG

TV-G sexual dialogue (D) or situations (S), no strong language (L), and little or no violence (V).

TV-Y7 appropriate for children who have acquired the developmental skills needed to distinguish between

TV-Y All Children. Themes and elements in this program are designed for a young audience, including

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).

General Audience. Most parents would find this program suitable for all ages. It contains little or no

Directed to Children 7 years and older. Designed for children ages 7 and above. It may be more

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.

children from ages 2-6. It is not expected to frighten younger children.

V-CHIP MOVIE RATING LIMIT

You set movie rating limits by blocking movies rated above a specified

level. To access the V-Chip Movie Rating Limit menu:

1. Press MENU on the remote control (the TV Main menu appears).

2. Select Parental Controls (press 7).

3. Select V-Chip Movie Rating Limit (press 1).

Blocking Movie Ratings

If you only want your child to watch movies that have a PG rating and lower (in other words, movies rated PG and G), you can automatically

block all movies with higher ratings by doing the following:

Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating that is the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch. (In the example above, you would point to the rating status button corresponding to PG-13, since the highest rating you want

the child to watch is PG.)

Use the right arrow to highlight the Rating Status field. Press the up and down arrows to change the button from viewto Block. All higher ratings' View buttons will automatically change to Block.

3. Press OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.

limited in the Access and Power Options

I ovie and TV rating access can also be 1

menu.

Rating field Rating Status field

4. if Parental Controls are not locked, you must lock them so the movie rating limits will take effect. See Locking Parental Controls, later in

this section.

Viewing Movie Ratings

After you block movie ratings, you have the option of changing some of the Rating Status fields back to View:

1. Highlight the Rating field and press the up and down arrows to find the rating you want to view.

2. Use the right arrow to highlight the Rating Status field. Press the up and down arrows to change the button from Block (red) to View

(green).

For example, if movies with a rating of PG-13 and higher are blocked, you can change the rating status for NC-17 back to View. Your child

would then be able to watch all movies with a G, PG, or NC-17 rating.

3. Press MENU or OK to exit the screen, and be sure parental controls are locked (see Locking Parental Controls, later in this section ).

Rating field Rating Status field

(NR) rating. After blocking movie ratings,

you must set NR to View separately to

I Some movies may be given a Not Rated |

view NR movies.

V-CHIP TV RATING LIMIT

The V-Chip TV Rating Limit lets you decide what TV programs can and cannot be viewed.

To set TV programming limits:

Choose Parental Controlsfrom the Main menu. If Parental Controls

have previously been locked, you must enter your password. If they are not locked, you will get a message reminding you that your limits will not be effective until you lock Parental Controls.

2. Press MENU to continue.

Highlight and select V-Chip TV Rating Limit.

Once you get to the V-Chip TV Rating Limit screen, use the arrows

and OK on your remote to change the status of a TV program rating or content theme from Viewto Block.

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

The Rating Limit Screen

Below is an example of where items are located within the Rating Limit screen.

Movie and TV rating access can also be | limited in the Access and Power Options

menu.

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

Rating Status field Lets you select whether the status of the age-

based rating limit to the left is Viewor Block.

Content Themes

Liststhe content themes you can

block or view.

Content Status fields

Lets you select which content

themes to view (V, green) or

block (B, red) for the selected rating

Rating Settings area

Lets you see the current block/

view state of age-based ratings

and associated content. The View (V) settings are green, and the Block (B) settings are red.

Blocking Age-Based Ratings

You can automatically block all program ratings above a specified age-

based rating level. For example, if you only want your child to watch programs that have a TV-G rating and lower (in other words, you want

the child to watch TV-G, TV-Y7, and TV-Y), then you need to block all

programming with higher ratings.

To block programs with higher ratings:

1. First, determine the lowest level rating you do not want the child to watch.

Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating field.

Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age-based rating limits. Keep scrolling until the rating corresponding with the lowest rating you do not want the child to watch appears.

In the example discussed above, you would scroll through the

choices in the Rating field until TV-PG appears, since the highest

rating you want the child to watch is TV-G.

Use the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the Rating Status field.

Block, the system will automatically block higher ratings and all corresponding

When you change the status of a rating to | content themes.

Hierarchy of Age-Based Ratings

TV-MA Mature Audience

Only

TV-14 Parents Strongly

Cautioned

TV-PG Parental Guidance

Suggested

5. Press the up or down arrow to toggle between View and BIock. The status for the rating listed to the left and all higher ratings automatically changes to Block (B, red).

Rating field Rating Status field

Content Status fields

Press MENU or OK on the remote to return to the menu or exit the screen when you are finished.

Select Lock Parental Controls from the Parental Controls menu.

Enter a password, and if you have not already set your password,

you will be prompted to enter it again to confirm.

TV-G General Audience

TV-Y7 Directed to Children

7 Years and Older

TV-Y All Children

SKIP (on a basic remote) will reset all Pressing RESET(on the master remote) or |

ratings to View and V (green).

Viewing Age-Based Ratings

After you block age-based ratings, you have the option of changing some of the ratings back to View.

1. Determine which blocked rating you want to view.

2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating field.

3. Use the up and down arrows to select the rating whose status is

Block.

4. Pressthe right arrow to move the yellow highlight to the rating status field.

5. Press the up or down arrows to toggle between View and Block.

Note that the content status fields corresponding to the unblocked rating become Viewas well. They and the age-based rating status are the only fields that automatically change back to Viewwhen you complete this process.

Rating Status field

Rating field Content Status field

IYou must remember to lock Parental

Controls for rating limits to take effect. J

Blocking Specific Content Themes

You can block programs based on their content. (Content is represented by the D, L, 5, V, and FVon your screen. See the beginning of this section for details.) When you block a content theme for a particular rating, you automatically block that content theme for higher rated programs as

well. For example, if you do not want your child to watch programs that have

adult language (L) rated TV-PG or higher, then you could block all programming TV-PG and above containing adult language.

To block program content:

1. Determine the lowest level of content you do not want the child to watch.

Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating field.

Use the up and down arrows on the remote to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating that corresponds with the lowest content you do not want the child to watch appears. (In the example above, you would scroll through the ratings until the TV-PG rating appeared.)

Pressthe right arrow to move the highlight to the field corresponding with the content theme you wish to block out.

Content Themes

D Sexually Explicit Dialogue

L Adult Language

S Sexual Situations

V Violence

FV Fantasy Violence

content themes or age-based ratings. Programs received with no content themes will only be blocked if you block

I Broadcasters are not required to provide 1

their age-based rating.

5. Press the up or down arrow to change content status from Vto B. All higher ratings' content theme will automatically change to B.

Rating field Rating Status field

Status fields

6. Press MENU or OK to return to the menu or exit the screen.

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 View(V):

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

2. Use the left and right arrows to highlight the Rating field.

Controls for rating limits to take effect.

I You must remember to lock Parental 1

reset all ratings to View and I/

I ressing RESETor SKIP on the remote will |

)

3. Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the age-based ratings until the rating whose content theme you want to change to View

appears.

4. Press the right arrow to move the yellow highlight to a particular

content theme status, such asthe B under language (L) corresponding with TV-14.

Pressthe up or down arrows to change its status back to V. Your child would then be able to watch programs with TV-14 adult

language content, but not programs with TV-PG or TV-MA language content.

Rating field Rating Status field

Content themes

Note that only the content theme status corresponding to TV-14 language (L) changes to View(V). Higher rated content themes, such as

that for TV-MA language, do not change.

V-CHIP UNRATED PROGRAM BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you decide if programs that the V-Chip recognizes as "unrated" can be viewed. Note that "unrated" TV programs may include news, sports, political, religious, local and weather programs, emergency bulletins, and public announcements. Also, the first few seconds of a rated program may be blocked due to a brief delay in the transmission of the rating.

View All unrated programs are available. Block No unrated programs are available.

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of unrated program viewing, if you do not, the limit will not take effect.

CHANNEL BLOCK

Selecting this option lets you decide what channels can be viewed.

View Makes the selected channel viewable. Block The front panel and remote control CH ^Iv (channel up and

down) buttons will tune only to channels that you have marked as

View. The remote will still tune to the blocked channel if you use the digits to access the channel, but the audio will be muted and the video will be replaced with the Channel Block Warning Display:

Don't forget to lock parental controls after you change the status of Channel Block. If you do not, the channel block will not take effect.

LOCKED/UNLOCKED

Selecting this option lets you lock and unlock parental controls settings

using a password. Follow the on-screen instructions to lock or unlock blocked programming (the default password is BOO0).

If you do not lock parental controls, none of the settings for V-

Chip, Channel Block, or Front Panel Block will take effect.

If you forget your password, simultaneously press and hold GO BACK on

the remote and MENU on the television's front panel for 3 seconds.

Parental controls will then unlock and you can enter a new password.

PASSWORD

Selecting this option lets you specify a Parental Controls password (the default password is BOO0).

I UNLOCKED (No BLockir

MENU LANGUAGE

The Menu Language selection affects only the menus. It does not change the audio language. The menu language choices are: English,

Spanish or French.

Choosing a menu language is not the same as choosing a Second Audio Program (SAP). See the description earlier

in this section for more information.

8 Menu Languagelldioma/Langue

BASIC MENUS

The basic menus are the green menus accessible through basic remote controls and the front panel. Which menu items are available will depend on what restrictions have been set by the master user. For

instance, if Basic Menu Access has been set to Disabled in the Access and Power Options menu, the basic menus and many features will not be

available. Also, except for some Parental Controls settings, many of the changes made in the basic menu will revert back to their master menu

settings the next time the TV is turned on. Many of the basic menu items function exactly the same as their master menu counterparts. This

section describes only what is different or unique about the basic menus. (See the "Quick Guide To the TV" and "Master Menus" sections for more details on the master menus.)

CHANNEL GUIDE

The basic menu's Channel Guide functions the same way as the master

menu's Channel Guide. It is available by pressing the GUIDE button on

the remote. See the "Master Menus" section for more information.

MENU LANGUAGE

Sleep button

CC(Closed Captioning)

button

GUIDE button

Changing the menu language affects only the menus, not the audio

language. The Menu Language choices are: English, Spanish or French.

CLOSED CAPTIONING MENU

This menu functions the same way as the Closed Captioning item in the

master Channel menu. It is also available by pressing the CC button on

the remote. See the "Master Menus" section for more information.

TIME AND TIMERS MENU OR SLEEP TIMER

The Time and Timers choice will not appear in the basic menu if the Schedule and Set Time features are disabled and the master user has not

set the current time. Instead, Sleep Timer will be the fourth menu choice. Current Time This choice will not be available if Set Time is disabled

and the master user has not set the current time. This choice will be available but will not be able to be set if Set Time is disabled but the

master user has set the time or if Set Time is set to Automatic(unless an invalid time is received).

Sleep Timer This feature will always be available. It may be directly accessed using the SLEEPbutton on the remote control.

Schedule This choice will not be available if Schedule has been disabled by the master user.

0°08--

Basic users can access some menus directly using remote contro! buttons. Remember that the SKIP

button on a basic remote functions the same as a RESETbutton on a master remote.

Basic Main menu showing Sleep Timer

as the fourth option.

__ SKIP

button

PICTURE PRESETS MENU

This menu functions very similarly to the Picture Preset item in the

master Picture Quality menu. Custom Picture Presetwill be available

only if it has been set by the master user.

AUDIO PROCESSOR MENU

Selecting On in this menu has the same effect as selecting the Second Audio Program [SAP) choice in the master menu (Audio, Audio

Processor). See the "Master Menus" section for more information.

PARENTAL CONTROLS MENU

If the master user has selected NoBasic as the Parental Controls setting in the Access & Power Options menu, Parental Controls will not appear

on the basic menu.

Otherwise, all accessible options will appear in the Parental Controls

menu. If only one option is available, selecting Parental Controls will

take the user directly into that option's control panel.

In the TV and Movie Rating control panels, pressing the SKIP button on

a basic remote sets the highlighted rating to View(V, green). See the

"Master Menus" section for more information.

Parental Controls basic menu with options limited by master usel:

BACK OF TV: BY MODEL

This manual covers TV models that have different back panels. Match the back panel of your TV to one of the back panels shown below.

Model J20541

1 2 4

v,oEol_ _ '"RAI°%'M°N°

4 5

PATIENT REMOTE

PENDANT

CABLE/ ANTENNA

DSCI PORT

1 VIDEO INPUT, AUDIO RIGHT and L/MONO

IN Jacks

Used to connect video devices, such as VCRs,

camcorders, laserdisc players, home computers

or TV games with audio/video outputs.

2 AUDIO RIGHT and L/MONO OUT Jacks

Feeds stereo sound out from what is on the TV

screen. Allows connection of an external audio amplifier and lets you adjust the sound level

with the TV's remote.

3 S-VIDEO (S-VHS) Connector

Used to connect devices with S-Video capability

(an S-Video cable is required). Remember to connect audio cables as well, because the S-

Video cable carries only video. (For more

information, see Auto Tuning in the "Master Menus" section.)

4 CABLEIANTENNA Jack

Used to attach either a home antenna or cable

system to your TV.

5 PATIENT REMOTE PENDANT

Models J25420 and J20420

1 2

v,oEo"1 'R" '%Mo.

S-VIDEO

Models J32430 and J27430

CABLE/ ANTENNA

CABLE/

ANTENNA

DSOl PORT

Used to link compatible external devices which

allow for monitoring and changing the status and operation of the TV.The connector is a six-

pin telephone-type jack.

6 DSCl PORT

Formerly called a "Smartplug," this port is used

to transfer information between a TV and other devices, such as a clone box or interactive system. This port is an eight-pin telephone-

type. For more information on its connection and operation, please contact your distributor or the supplier of the interactive system.

ANTENNA OR CABLE CONNECTION

(All models)

1. Use This Connection To:

Connect an indoor or outdoor antenna, or cable that does not require a cable box, to

the TV.

Match Your Type of Antenna or Cable

A B C D

CABLE/ ANTENNA

DSCI PORT

2. Accessories Needed

Some antennas require an adapter. Use the diagram at the left to determine if one is

needed.

Connect as Shown

Connect the antenna or cable to the TV

using option A if the cable is a round,

coaxial cable that carries only VHF or UHE

Connect the antenna to the TV using option B if your cable is a flat, twin-lead cable that carries only VHF or UHF.

Connect the antenna to the TV using option C if the cable(s) are: one round,

coaxial cable that carries VHF and one flat, twin-lead cable for UHE

Connect the antenna to the TV using option D if the cables coming from the antenna(s) are two flat, twin-lead cables.

4. Follow the Steps in the" Quick

Guide To the TV" Section.

CABLE BOX CONNECTIONS

(All models)

Cable

i Cable Box

1. Use This Connection To:

Connect a cable box that can be controlled

using a remote.

2. Accessories Needed

A. One coaxial cable

3. Connect as Shown

4. Follow the Steps in the" Quick

Guide To the TV" Section.

DSCI PORT

CABLE/ ANTENNA

1. Use This Connection To:

Cable

Cable Box

Connect a cable box that cannot be controlled

using a remote. This connection is usually used

for premium channels such as Disney, Showtime, etc.

2. Accessories Needed

A. One signal splitter

B. Four coaxial cables

CABLE/ ANTENNA

DSCl PORT

C. A-B switch

3. Connect as Shown

4. Operation

Place the A-B switch in the "A" position to

watch non-cable box channels. Place the A-B switch in the "8" position to watch cable box

channels. Remember to tune the TV to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4).

5. Follow the Steps in the" Quick

Guide To the TV" Section.

CABLE BOX AND VCR BASIC CONNECTION

(All models)

Cable

_ Cable Box

1. Use This Connection To:

Connect a VCR cable box for premium channels.

2. Accessories Needed

A. Two coaxial cables

3. Connect as Shown

_VCR

,- ............TV.....

ii_ cH_ c_4 o_t OUT_

OUT

out

CABLE/ ANTENNA

fjJ_

VCR BASIC CONNECTION

(All models)

Cable

_VCR=

I I S-VFDEO VFDEO AUDIO

cH_ oH4 OUT

4. Operation

Tune the TV to the same channel as the position of the VCR's CH3/CH4 switch.

Tune the VCR to the output channel of the cable box, usually 2, 3, or 4.

Switch between the cable and VCR signals by pressing the TV/VCR button on the VCR.

DSCI PORT

5. Follow the Steps in the "Quick Guide To the TV" Section.

1. Use This Connection To:

Connect a VCR to the TV.

2. Accessories Needed

A. One coaxial cable

3. Connect as Shown

4. Operation

Tune the TV to the same channel as the

position of the VCR's CH3/CH4 switch.

CABLE/

ANTENNA

Switch between the cable and VCR signals by

pressing the TV/VCR button on the VCR.

DSCI PORT

5. Follow the Steps in the" Quick

Guide To the TV" Section.

CABLE BOX AND VCR ADVANCED CONNECTION

(Does not work with model J20541)

Cable

B _ VCR

DSCI PORT

1. Use This Connection To:

Connect a cable box for premium channels and a VCR.

Record a scrambled (premium) channel on the

VCR at the same time you are watching an

unscrambled channel through the TV.

2. Accessories Needed

A. One signal splitter

B. Three coaxial cables

C. Two audio/video cables for mono VCRs or

three audio/video cables for stereo VCRs

3. Connect as Shown

4. Operation

To record or watch premium channels, turn on the TV, VCR and cable box. Tune the TV to the

video input (usually VlD) to see the signal coming through the VCR. Then tune the VCR to the cable box output channel (usually 2, 3 or 4).

VCR INTERMEDIATE CONNECTION

(Does not work with model J20541)

Cable

VCR

DSC_ PORT

CABLE/

..i

A F

ANTENNA

5. Follow the Steps in the" Quick Guide To the TV" Section.

1. Use This Connection To:

Receive stereo broadcasts from a stereo VCR Hear stereo playback from a stereo VCR

2. Accessories Needed

A. One coaxial cable

B. Two audiolvideo cables for mono VCRs or

three audiolvideo cables for stereo VCRs

3. Connect as Shown

4. Follow the Steps in the" Quick

Guide To the TV" Section.

VCR ADVANCED CONNECTION

(Does not work with model J20541)

Cable

1. Use This Connection To:

Receive stereo broadcasts from a stereo VCR.

Hear stereo playback from a stereo VCR. Record one channel with a VCR and watch a

different channel on TV.

VCR

AUDIO CONNECTION

(Does not work with model J20541)

VIDEO AUDIO

R L/MONO

R L

2. Accessories Needed

A. One signal splitter B. Two coaxial cables

C. Two audio/video cables for mono VCRs or

three audio/video cables for stereo VCRs

3. Connect as Shown

DSCI PORT

4. Follow the Steps in the "Quick

Guide To the TV" Section.

CABLE/ ANTENNA

Audio Cassette Recorder or Amplifier

Use this connection if your amplifier is not part

of a system with its own remote. Consult the amplifier's owner's manual for the

recommended hookup. This TVs enhanced stereo imaging and effects

work best when used with the TV's own speakers, if external speakers are used, this enhanced stereo effect may decrease.

DSCI PORT

1. Use This Connection to:

CABLE/ ANTENNA

Adjust and mute amplifier volume with the TV's remote.

2. Accessories Needed:

A. Two audio/video cables

3. Connect as Shown

Connect the AUDIO OUT (RIGHT AND L/MONO) jacks to the corresponding input jacks on the stereo amplifier.

FRONT PANEL

If you cannot locate your remote you can use the front panel of your TV

to operate basic user features. For details on using buttons with menus, see the "Quick Guide To the TV" section.

If the Front Panel Block is on and Parental Controls are locked, these buttons will be disabled. See the "Master Menus" section for more information.

MENU Brings up the Main menu (basic). When in the menu system, it selects highlighted items.

CH v Scans down through the channel list and brings up the basic status display. In the menu system, it points down to items and adjusts menu

controls. CH ^ Scans up through the channel list and brings up the basic status

display, in the menu system, it points up to items and adjusts menu controls.

VOL - Decreases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL - is used to

point left to items and adjust menu controls.

VOL + Increases the volume. When in the menu system, VOL + is used to

point right to items and adjust menu controls.

POWER Turns the TV on and off.

button layout. The exact look of the

buttons may be different from those on

I The front panel above shows a typical |

the front of your TV.

STATUS DISPLAYS

This display shows the status of several features. Several remote and front panel buttons trigger this display, including INFO and CH ^Iv.

12:01:35 Displays the current time.

CC Displayed when Closed Captioning is available on the current channel.

ESPN Displays the label assigned to the current channel. 60 Displays the current channel or signal input (CH3, CH4, VlD, SVlD: net

all inputs available on all models). Mute (or Stereo) Mute is displayed when you mute the audio. Stereo is

displayed when the current channel is broadcasting in Stereo. SAP Displayed when the current channel is broadcasting SAP (Second

Audio Program) information. SLEEP Displayed when the Sleep Timer has been set. Locked Displayed when Parental Controls are locked. 00:00 Displays time left on the commercial skip (SKIP) timer.

Sample Status Displa_

TROUBLESHOOTING

Most problems you encounter with this TV can be fixed by consulting the following list. Unless otherwise specified,

suggestions in this list refer to the master remote and menus. To contact the nearest RCA Service Center call 1-800-880-5966.

TV will not turn on

• Check to make sure it is plugged in.

• Check the wall receptacle (or extension cord) to make sure it is "live" by plugging in something else.

• Maybe batteries in remote control are "dead."

• Maybe remote control is not aimed at remote sensor.

• The front panel controls may be locked (disabled). Use a master remote control to unlock the front panel controls by selecting the Front Panel Block in the Access and Power Options menu and choosing View.

TV turns on or off unexpectedly

• The Scheduled Off or Scheduled On function may have

been activated in the Time and Timers menu.

• An 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.

• The Sleep Timer or Energy Saver function may have turned the TV off.

• Unplug. Wait five minutes. Plug in again.

Problems with remote

Maybe something is between the remote and the remote sensor.

Maybe the remote is not aimed directly at the device

you are trying to control. Operation of certain remote control buttons might be

restricted by master menu settings. If using a remote with component buttons, maybe

remote is not in TV mode. Press the TV button so remote will control TV. See also the input signal

problems description later in this section.

Maybe remote is in wrong configuration (TV1 or TV2) for that TV. Check the Remote Configurationssetting in the Access and Power Options menu. See the "Master

Menus" section for more details.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak, dead or installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries. (If you have a

programmable remote and remove the batteries, you may have to reprogram the remote to control other

components.)

• Remove batteries and hold the 1 button for at least 60

seconds to drain the microprocessor inside the remote.

Release the 1 button, replace the batteries, and (if necessary) reprogram the remote.

No picture or bad reception

• Try another channel.

• Check antenna connections.

• If watching video from an external component, make sure the component is connected to the input jacks and

is turned on.

• Press RESET,in case the picture controls are set too low.

• If using a VCR (connected only through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to channel 3 or 4--the same as

CH3/4 switch on VCR.

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

• Weak Signal Muting and Blanking may be on (from the

Main menu, select Channel Menu, then Signal Source)

• Try adjusting sharpness to improve weak signals (from the Main menu, select Picture Quality, then Picture

Adjustments).

Black box appears on the screen

• Closed Captioning may be turned on and in text mode. Check the Closed-Caption Display control panel by pressing CC on the remote control or through the Main

menu.

No sound, picture okay

• Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing the VOL ^ (up) button to restore sound.

• Maybe speakers are turned off. Check the Audio Output and Speakers control panel in the Audio menu.

• if using an S-VHS connection, remember to also connect the component's L and R AUDIO OUT jacks to the TV's L and R INPUT jacks.

• Maybe Maximum Volume is set very low. Check the Audio Levels control panel in the Audio menu.

Forgot password

• Simultaneously press and hold the GO BACK button on the remote and the MENU button on the TV's front

panel for three seconds. The Parental Controls will now be unlocked and a new password can be assigned.

Noisy stereo reception

• May be a weak station. Select Mono in the Audio Processor control panel of the Audio menu.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Can't select certain channel

• Channel may be blocked or not approved in the Parental Controls or Access and Power Options menu.

• Channels not in the current channel list cannot be

accessed except through the master Channel menu.

• If using a VCR, check to make sure the TV/VCR button

on the VCR is in the correct "mode."

Input signal problems

• Make sure that the input channel choice in the Auto

Tuning menu matches the component's physical connection. For example, if you have set VCR1 to CH4

in AutoTuning, but the VCR is connected by Audio/

Video cables or an S-Video cable, you will see normal channel 4 programming when the VCR1 button is

pressed. See the Auto Tuning description under

Channel Menu in the "Master Menus" section for further instruction.

Rating limits don't work

• You must lock the parental controls (from the Main menu, select Parental Controls, then Lock Parental

Controls).

Menu problems

• The Basic Menu Access function may be disabled in the Access and Controls menu.

• Menu access may be blocked by clone box

programming.

• Try unplugging the TV for two minutes and then plug

it back in and turn it on.

• The Energy Saver settings will not work if TV Power is set to Always in the Access and Power Options menu.

• The basic menu options might be restricted by master

menu settings.

Program is blocked and it shouldn't be

• It may be a Not Rated (NR) movie. After you block

movie ratings, you must set NR to View separately in

order to view movies with an NR rating (from the Main

menu, select Parental Controls, then V-Chip Movie

Rating Limit).

• It may be an unrated television program. To unblock

unrated television programs, select Parental Controls

from the Main menu, then select V-Chip TVRating

Limit and set unratedto V.

picture tube. Such images include network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered by your

I CAUTION: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods, they may be permanently imprinted on the |

warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should be avoided.

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, avoid placing 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.

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS LI MITED WARRANTY

What your warranty covers: For how long after your

purchase:

What we will do:

How you get service:

What your warranty does not cover:

Any defect in materials or workmanship. One year for labor charges.

One year for parts. Two years for picture tube. (The warranty begins at time of first installation or 45 days after shipment, whichever comes first.)

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

Pay any Authorized RCA Commercial Television Service Center for the new or, at our

option, refurbished replacement parts and picture tube required to repair your television.

Request service from any Authorized RCA Commercial Television Service Center at

your place of business. To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Commercial Television Service Center, ask

your distributor, look in the Yellow Pages, or call 1-800-880-5966. Show the Authorized Service Center Representative your sales receipt or other

evidence of purchase date or first rental. Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes how to install, adjust,

and operate your television. Any additional information should be obtained from your distributor.)

Installation and related adjustments.

Product registration:

How state law relates to this warranty:

If you purchased your

product outside the USA:

Acts of God, such as, but not limited to lightning damage. Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

Damage from misuse or neglect. Batteries.

Images burnt onto the screen. A television that has been modified or incorporated into other products. A television purchased or serviced outside the USA.

In-room service.

Please complete and mail the Product Registration Card packed with your TV. It will

make it easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is

not required for warranty coverage. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that

vary from state to state. This warranty does not apply. Contact your distributor for warranty information.

A D

Access, controlling 20 Age-Based Ratings 25, 28

Alarm menu 4 Antenna 35, 36

ANTENNA button 11 Arrows on remote 11

Audio 15, 40 Auto tuning 19

AUX button 10 F

Back of TV 35 Basic

menus 5, 33 picture controls 17

remotes 9

Batteries 3, 42 Black Level 17

Blocking 32 Buttons 10

front panel 41

INPUT 12

remotes 8, 9, 10 SYSTEM 12

Cable box connections

37, 38

Cable TV 35, 36 Care and Cleaning 43 CC (Closed Captioning)

22, 41

Channel

block 31 CH3/CH4 inputs 19

in memory 4 labels 18

lists 18 menu 18 search 18

CLEAR button 8, 9, 11 Clone box 4, 35

Closed Caption 22 Codes

remote 14

Color settings 17 Color warmth 17 Connections 36

audio 40

Content Themes 25, 29 Contrast 17

DIRECTV button 10 DSCI PORT 35 DVD button 10

Energy Saver 20 Exiting menus 5

Fixed images 43 Fixed output 16 Front panel 41

INFO button 10 INPUT button 8, 9, 12 Inputs, assigning 19

Jacks 35

Labels 18 LED light 10

Limits, establishing 20

Master

menus 15 remotes 8

Memory 4 MENU button 8, 9, 11, 41 Menu language 33

Menus 5, 15, 33 Mono 15

Movie rating limits 21, 26 MUTE button 8, 9, 10, 15

Parental Controls

21, 25, 34

channel block 31

Password 32 Pendants 7

Picture Quality menu 17 Picture Tilt 17

Pillow speaker 7

Point and Select 4 Power options 21

Problems, solving 42, 43 Programming the remote

Rating Limits

Movie 26

TV 27

RECORD button 13 Remote control 7

basic 9 batteries 3, 42 buttons 8, 9, 10, 12

codes 14 hospital 7

master 3, 8 problems with 42, 43

programming 13 universal 10

with two TVs 20

RESETbutton

8, 11, 17, 18

SAP (Second Audio Pro-

gram) 15, 41

SAT,Cable channel 19 Schedule 23 Screen settings 17

Set input channel 19 Set Time 23

Signal Type 18, 19 SKIP button 9, 10

Sleep Timer 23, 33, 41 Speakers 16, 40 Status Display 41

Stereo 15, 40, 41 SYSTEM button 12

Tilt 17 Time 4, 23, 33, 41

Tint 17 Troubleshooting 42, 43

controlling two 20 rating limits 21, 27

TV button 10

UHF/VHF antenna 18 Universal remotes 10 Unlocking Parental Controls

Unrated programs 31 Unusable Signal 18

V-Chip 25

Movies 26 Ratings 25, 28

Themes 25, 29

Variable speaker output 16 VCR

autotuning 19 button on remote 10

connection 38, 39, 40 recording 11

Warranty 44 WHO,INPUT button 11

CREATING A GREENER FUTURE

At Thomson Consumer Electronics we are dedicated to the preservation of our

natural heritage and to a healthy and safe way of life for current and future generations. This is a global effort which encompasses every THOMSON facility

throughout the world. We believe that clean air, clean water, a protected earth, and healthy people are not

only practical and desirable goals, but achievable ones as well. Our Corporate Environmental, Health and Safety Charter acknowledges our commitment to protect

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Below are a few examples of Thomson's achievements in our efforts to preserve our natural resources.

these precious assets and provides a challenging vision and guideline for conducting

our business.

THE EARTH

Thomson reclaims millions of pounds of

hazardous waste annually, diverting it

from landfills. Thomson treats millions of pounds of

waste water sludge annually and

renders it nonhazardous.

Thomson recycles over 50 million

pounds of nonhazardous material annually that otherwise would have

been treated as trash, an overall recovery rate of 50%.

Thomson globally recycles millions of

pounds of broken television picture

tube glass annually through both

internal and external reclaim processes.

Thomson has also increased its usage of recycled materials for packaging of our products. For example, in Mexico our television

plants use recycled content in our television cartons and instruction booklets. The inks used for the print on cartons and instruction booklets are soy based. For a free brochure regarding Thomson's Environmental Health and Safety Programs, write

to Thomson Consumer Electronics' address below, attention Environmental Programs: iNH340.

THE AIR

Thomson has replaced solvent-based

paints at many locations resulting in an

80% reduction in toxic air emissions for equivalent material used.

Thomson has eliminated the use of ozone-depleting substances at television

manufacturing facilities around the

world. Thomson collects and returns over 1.5

million pounds of glass and furnace dust

to the glass making process annually. Thomson has launched worldwide

energy savings programs which contribute to efforts to reduce air

emissions from electrical generating facilities.

THE WATER

Thomson recovers over 2 million pounds of fine glass particles from process water each year and recycles

them back into its glass furnaces.

Thomson's state-of-the-art waste water treatment plants filter out over 26

million pounds of solids from process water each year.

Thomson's U.S. glass factory recycles 2,500 gallons of water per minute and cleans 2.6 million gallons of water per

day. Thomson is researching new processes

and is developing new manufacturing equipment and technologies to further reduce large volume water use.

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.

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