RCA CRT Television User Manual
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or
shock hazard, do not expose
this TV to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove
cover (or back). No user serviceable parts inside.
Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
This symbol indicates
"dangerous voltage" inside
the product that presents a
risk of electric shock or
personal injury.
This symbol indicates
important instructions
accompanying the product
Cautions
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of
plug to wide slot, fully insert.
ATTENTION: Pour eviter les chocs _lectriques, introduire la
lame la plus large de la fiche dans la borne correspondante
de la prise et pousser jusq_ au fond.
ATTENClON: Para evitar decargas el_tricas, no utilice el
enchufe polarizado en este aparato de TV con un cable de
extensi6n, receptaculo u otra toma, a menos que las dos
hojas se puedan conectar totalmente no quede ninguna
expuesta. Haga coincidir la hoja ancha del enchufe con la
ranura anche e introd_zcala totalmente.
Refer to the identification/rating label located on the back panel of your
product for its proper operating voltage.
FCCRegulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this
equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.
Caution: If fixed (non-moving) images are left on the screen for long periods,
they may be permanently imprinted on the picture tube. Such images include
network Iogos, phone numbers, and video games. This damage is not covered
by your warranty. Extended viewing of channels displaying these images should
be avoided.
Note to Cable TV Installer
This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 of the National
Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Product Registration
Please fill out the product registration card and return it immediately. Returning the card allows us to contact you if
needed.
Keep your sales receipt to obtain warranty parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the
serial and model numbers in case you need them. The numbers are located on the back of the television.
Model No.
Serial No.
Purchase Date:
Dealer/Address/Phone:
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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
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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.
OR
Press POWER on the TV.
Power
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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References" section for more
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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.
MENU
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.
CC
VOL
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MENU CLEAR
POWER SLEEP
SYSTEM
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MASTER
Displays or clears the Channel
Guide (during normal TV
viewing only).
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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.
MENU
Brings menus to the screen and
moves from menu to menu.
CLEAR
Clears menus and displays from
the screen.
Digit Buttons (0-9)
Selects any channel number or
numbered menu option.
Two digits must be pressed for
each channel. Press 0 then 6 for
channel 6.
For three digit channels, press and
hold I until I-- appears on the
screen. Then press the other two
digits.
INPUT
Switches between TV (channels
01-125) and other available
inputs. See description later in this
section for more details.
SKIP (Commercial Skip)
If you press this button before you
change the channel, the TV waits
30 seconds then takes you back to
the original channel. Each press
adds 30 seconds to the skip time.
PressCLEAR to cancel. Also
functions as RESETin some menus.
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UN IVERSAL REMOTE BUTTONS (CRK76TK1)
ON.OFF Turns the device you are controlling on or off. When pressed
twice within two seconds, all devices that are on will be turned off (this
feature only works with most RCA, PROSCAN, and GE products). You can
also use the ONoOFF button on the front panel of the TV to turn it on
or off.
VCR When programmed, tells the remote to control the VCR.
TV Tells the remote to control the TV.
DVD Tells the remote to control the DVD player. Note that this button
is only functional with GE, RCA, and PROSCAN DVD players.
VCR2 When programmed, tells the remote to control a second VCR.
LED
LED This light turns red at each valid button press. When
programming the remote control, it flashes or turns on or off to indicate
programming status.
AUX Acts as a "wildcard" button. It can be programmed to control
another VCR, TV, satellite receiver or cable box. Or, it can be
programmed to control an RCA, GE, or PROSCAN audio device. Follow
the direct entry programming instructions, later in this section, to
program this button.
DIRECTV When programmed, tells the remote to control the digital
satellite receiver.
MUTE When programmed, reduces the TV's volume to its minimum
level. Press again to restore the volume.
SKIP (Commercial Skip) If you press this button before you change
the channel, the TV waits 30 seconds then takes you back to the original
channel. Each press adds 30 seconds to the skip time. Press CLEAR to
cancel. Also functions as RESETin some menus.
CH + (up) I- (down) Use to scan up and down through the channels in
the current channel list. You can also use the CH +I- buttons on the TV's
front panel to change the channel.
VOL < (down) and > (up) Adjusts the audio volume of the TV.
CC (Closed Captioning) Brings up the Closed Captioning Display.
Subsequent presses change the display mode.
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SYSTEM This button allows the remote to change between TV1 and
TV2 mode. It also allows access to system-defined functionality, when
available. See the description later in this section for more details.
GO BACK Moves you back and forth between the last two selected
channels. In the menu system, returns you to the previous screen.
GUIDE Displays or clears the Channel Guide (during normal TV
viewing only).
INFO Displays or clears the Status Display.
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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.
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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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MASTER
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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