RCA E13205 User Manual

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Important Information

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

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Cautions

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.

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Note To Cable TV Installer

TV only on 120 volts, 60 HzAC power (normal house power).

FCC Regulations state that unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user's authority to operate it.

This reminder is provided to call your attention to Article 820-40 oftbe National Electrical Code (Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1) which provides

guidcfincs 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 this card allows us tocontact you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt to obtain warrant_ parts and service and for proof of purchase. Attach it here and record the serial and model numbers in case you ever

need them. The numbers are located on the back of the TV.

Model No

Serial No Purchase Date: Dealer/Address/Phone

Introduction

Thank you for choosing RCA Your television is designed for long

life and superior operation. Despite its sophistication, your new TV is amazingly simple to operate because it has so many automatic features.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

First-Time Operation .................................................................. 2-3

Controlling Your TV

Front Panel ..................................................................................... 4

On-Screen Displays ....................................................................... 5

Remote Operation .......................................................................... 6

Operating Features

VIDEO Menu ................................................................................. 7

Closed Captioning ......................................................................... 8

Languages (English, French, Spanish) .......................................... 8

SETUP Menu ................................................................................. 9

Sleep Timer Operation ................................................................. 10

Alarm Tuner Operation ............................................................... 11

Autoprogramming Channel Memory ........................................ ,. 12

Editing Channel Memory ............................................................. 12

Connecting Your TV

Antenna/CableInformation......................................................... 13

DipoleAntennaConnection......................................................... 13

HomeAntenna Connections........................................................ 14

Cable-TVConnections................................................................ 15

Cable-TVOperation .......................................................:............ 16

Accessories

Accessories .................................................................................. 17

Order Form ............................................................................. 17-18

Caring for Your "IT

Cleaning & Care .......................................................................... 19

Trouble Checks .......................................................................... 20

Limited Warranty .................................................................... 21

Getting Started

First-Time Operation

The steps below will help you get your TV connected and working quickly. Page numbers are also listed for more details.

1. Unpack TV and accessories.

Shown below are the accessories that came packed with your TV.

_ AntennaAdapter

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RemoteControland

Two Batteries

Dipole Antenna

2. Place batteries in remote. I. Turn the remote control face down.

2. Press down on the ridged areaof the battery cover and slide it off.

3. Place two "AAA" batteries as shown matching the + and - end of each

battery in the compartment.

4. Replace the cover.

3. Connect antenna or cable-TV

system.

Most antenna or cable-TV systems can be connected as shown here.

Back of

Incoming Cable from Antenma or Ctble-TV System

• Details for connectihg a home antenna to your"IV are on page 14.

• Details for cormectLnga cable-TV system to your TV are on pages 15-16.

4. Plug in the TV.

Plug in the TV, matching the wide and

small blade of the plug with the oudet. _k

Getting Started

First-Time Operation

5. Turn on TV and place channels in memory.

Your TV is designed to place active channels into'your TV's memory the first time you turn it on.

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• Press POWER on the TV or remote to turn on the "IV.

• The TV automaticaUy cycles through all channel numbers and places active channels into the channel memory. When your "IV is finished, it tunes to

the lowest channel number in its

channel memory.

6. Edit the channel memory.

You can add and erase channels from memory as desired.

• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight

SETUP. Then press + to select the SETUP menu.

• Press MENU repeatedly to highlight

EDIT CHANNELS.

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• Press + to select EDIT CHANNELS.

• Select the desired channel number by pressing the CHAN up or down button

or by pressing two number buttons.

7. Set the clock.

• Press MENU repeatedly until SETUP is highlighted. Then press + to select the

SETUP menu.

• Repeatedly press MENU to select

CLOCK.

• Press and hold - to set the correct hour.

Then press and hold + to set the correct minutes.

• Press CLEAR to remove the menu from

the screen.

Then press + to add a channel, or press- to erase a channel. Details

are on page 12.

Press CLEAR to remove the menu from the screen.

Controlling Your TV

Front Panel

Shown here axe the front-panel buttons.

Remote Sensor

• When using the remote control, point it toward this sensor.

CH v and ^ Buttons (Channel Up and Down)

• Press Channel up to see the next higher channel in memory.

• Press Channel down to see the next lower channel in memory.

• You can add orerase channels in memory as desired. Details

are on page 12.

VOL Buttons (Volume Up and Down)

(Also + and - Buttons)

• Press VOL + to increase volume, or press VOL - to decrease

volume.

• Press + or - to adjust the setting of an item that is highlighted in the menu.

• The volume display will automatically appear on the screen when you press the VOL buttons.

MENU Button

• Press repeatedly until the item you want is highlighted, then press + or- to enter the menu.

• Press repeatedly to move down each menu screen and then

press + or- to adjust each setting.

• To mute the TV, press once and then press +.

POWER Button

• Press to turn the TV on or off.

RESET Button

• Press to return all video settings (color, tint, contrast, bright- ness and sharpness) back to the original settings.

DISPLAY Button

• Press to display the time and channel number on the screen.

• Press to see if the Sleep Timer and/or Alarm Timer is set.

• Press to quickly remove menus from the screen.

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