RCA E13327 User Manual

USER'S

GUIDE

ImportantInformation..........i

TableofContents..................1

GettingStarted..................2-3

ControllingYour1!/............4-7

OperatingFeatures..........8-14

ConnectingYour1!/........15-20

Accessories....................21-22

CaringForYour11/..............23

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TroubleChecks..............24-25 ""

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Important Information

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Do not defeat the safety feature of this plug. The wide blade fits
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cord, make sure it matches the plug of the TV.

Operate TV only on 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power (normal house
power), or 12 volts DC power.

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connected to this product bears the UL listing mark or if
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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 and Headphone Jack .................................................... 4

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

Remote Operation ........................................................................ 6-7

Operating Features

FM Radio Operation ........................................................................ 8

VIDEO Menu .................................................................................. 9

Languages (English, French, Spanish) ........................................... 10

Closed Captioning .......................................................................... 10

SETUP Menu ................................................................................ 11

Sleep Timer Operation .................................................................. 12

Alarm Timer Operation ................................................................. 13

Autoprogramming Channel Memory ............................................ 14

Editing Channel Memory ............................................................... 14

Connecting Your TV

Antenna/Cable Information .......................................................... 15

Dipole Antenna Connection ........................................................... 16

Home Antenna Connections ......................................................... 17

Cable-TV Connections .................................................................. 18

Cable-TV Operation ...................................................................... 19

Using DC Power Cord .................................................................. 20

Accessories

Accessories ................................................................................... 21

Order Form .............................................................................. 21-22

Caring for Your TV

Cleaning & Care ........................................................................... 23

Trouble Checks ..................................................................... 24-25

Limited Warranty ......................................................Back Cover

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.

2. Place batteries in remote.

1. Turn the remote control face down.

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

Remote Control and

Two Batteries

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.

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of "rv

Incoming Cable from Antenna or
Cable-TV System

• Details for connecting a home antenna
to your TV are onpage IZ

• Details for connecting a cable-TV
system to your TV are onpages 18o19

4. Attach power cord.

First attach the flat end of the power cord
completely into the connector on the back
of your TV, and then plug the other end

into a wall outlet.

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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 theTV or remote to
turn on the TV.

• The TV automatically cycles through

all channel numbers and places active
channels into the channel memory.

When your TV 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.

Press MENU
repeatedly to
see 2rid setup
menu.

Press ÷ to select EDIT CHANNELS.

Select the desired channel number by
pressing the CHANNEL 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 DONE to remove the menu from

the screen.

• Then press + to add a channel, or

press - to erase a channel. Details

are on page 14.

• Press DONE to remove the menu from

the screen.

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Controlling Your TV

Front Panel and Headphone Jack

Shown here are the front-panel buttons and the headphone jack.

Headphone Jack

Remote

Sensor

Remote Sensor

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

Headphone Jack

• You can plug anoptional set of headphones into this jack for
private listening. When headphones are attached, the sound
comes through the headphones instead of the TV speaker.

• If the plug on your headphones does not fit the jack, adapters

are available atyour local electronics supply store.

CH A and x/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 or erase channels in memory as desired.

Details are onpage 14.

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.

• '/'he 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 enterthe 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 +.

RESET Button

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

POWER Button

• Press to turnthe TV on or off.

TV • FM Button

• Pressing this button changes the TV to the FM mode to listen

to the FM radio.

• If you are listening to the radio, pressing this button again
switches to the TV mode for watching TV.

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Controlling Your TV

On-Screen Displays

(_ Slee_

Q Alarm Timer

FM Radio

Channel Number

_Time

MUTE

_) Sleep Timer

This display appears when the sleep timer has been set.

Details are on page 12.

(_) Time

This display appears after the clock is set whenever you
change channels or press DISPLAYon the remote.

_) Alarm Timer

This display appears when the alarmtimer has been set.

Details are on page 13.

Q Channel Number

This display appears whenever you change channels or
press DISPLAYon the remote.

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MUTE

This display appears when the TV's sound is muted. Press

MUTE on the remote. Details are on pages 4 and 6.

Q FM Radio

This display appears whenever you change stations or
press DISPLAY while in the FM radio mode. Details are

on page 8.

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Controlling Your TV

Remote Operation

When operating the remote, point it
directly at the front of the TV without
objects between that can block the

signal to the TV.

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POWER Button

• Press to turnthe TV on or off.

FM/TV Button

• Pressing this button changes the TV to
the FM mode to listen to the FM radio.

• If you arelistening to the radio,
pressing this button again switches to

the TV mode for watching TV.

PREV CH Button (Previous Channel)

• Pressing this button switches the TV

back to the last tuned channel. This is

useful if you want towatch two
channels.

• Select the first channel you wish to

watch. Then select the ot]lerchannel
by pressing two number buttons.

• The TV changes back and forth
between the two channels each time

you press this button.

DISPLA Y 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.

• If using the FM radio, press to see the

time and radio station on the screen.

MUTE Button

• Press to quickly reduce sound to

minimum level without affecting the
picture.

• To restore sound, press MUTE again or

press VOL up.

CHAN A,/_' Buttons
(Channel up and down)

• Press to select the next higher or lower
channel in memory.

• If you are listening to the radio, press to
scan the next higher or lower station.

• You can add or erase channels in
memory as desired. Details are on

page 14.

Controlling Your TV

Remote Operation

When operating the remote, point it
directly at the front of the TV without
objects between that can block the
signal to the TV.

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 highlighted in a menu.

• The volume display appears 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 +.

RESET Button

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

DONE Button

• Press to clear the screen of all

on-screen displays except MUTE.

Number Buttons (0-9)

• Press to access any channel number.

• To select achannel, press two number

buttons. For example, press 0 then 6
for channel 6.

• To select a 3-digit number, press and
hold number button 1 until 1-- appears

on the screen. Then press the other
two numbers.

INPUT Button

• Switches the TV to channel 03. This is
useful if you have a VCR connected to

your TV.

SKIP:30 Button (Commercial Skip)

• Allows you to look at other channels

during commercials by using the

CHANNEL buttons.

• Each press adds 30 seconds. The TV

switches back to original channel when
time runs out.

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Operating Features

FM Radio Operation

The FM radio is designed to work

on either cable-TV or a home
antenna. If your TV is connected to

cable-TV, the radio will only work
if your cable company broadcasts
the FM radio signals. If your TV is

connected to a home antenna

sysllem, you will be able to receive
tho:_e channels broadcast in your

area.

The radio can be used along with
the sleep timer and alarm timer.
Listen to music before going to
sleep or wake up to music. Details

for "Setting the Sleep Timer" are

on page 12 and "Setting the

Alarm" are on page 13.

Operating the Radio

1. Turn on the TV and press FM/TV

on the remote orFM on the front
of the TV. The radio display
appears on the TV screen.

You can also access the radio
through the main menu. Press

MENU until FM RADIO is

highlighted.

Programming Radio Stations

into Memory

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Select the radio station you want
to put into memory by pressing

CHANNEL up or down. If the

station cannot be locked in when
you press the CHANNEL buttons,

you can select FM MANUAL
from the radio menu. Pressing +

or - will step through each
frequency one at a time.

When the station you want to
program appears on the TV
screen, first press number 0 to
highlight the station number, and
then press number 1.

You can also program up to six of
your favorite radio stations into

memory so you'll be able to quickly
select them. Number buttons 1

through 6 on the remote control can
be programmed to automatically

select favorite channels.

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When TV appears in the menu,

you are in the radio mode. When

FM RADIO appears in the menu,

you are in the TV mode.

Press CHANNEL up or down to

select the next available station. If
the station you want to tune is not

strong enough for the radio to lock

in on it, you can select FM
MANUAL from the radio menu.

Pressing + or- will step through
each frequency one at a time.

Press VOLUME up or down to
adjust the volume.

The radio station is now assigned
to number I and can be selected

whenever you press number 1
when the TV is in the radio

mode.

Number buttons 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6
can also be assigned to specific

radio stations. Repeat steps 1
and 2 above to assign the

numbers.

Tuning the National Weathei"

Service (air antenna only)

The TV must be connected to an
antenna (not cable-TV) and the

ANTENNA function must be set to
AIR. Details for changing this

function are on page 11.

NWS is located between the highest

and lowest number on the radio
scale. When NWS cannot be located

using the CHANNEL buttons, use the
directions in step 2 of "Operating the

Radio."

Operating Features

VIDEO Menu

Press MENU until VIDEO is highlighted. Then press + to
select the VIDEO menu. Press MENU to move down the

menu and + and - to adjust each function.

Press

M/_:NU

to select

VIDEO

Press +
for 1st

VIDEO

Menu
Screen

The VIDEORESETfunction changes all thevideo functions (color, tint,
contrast, brightness, sharpness)back to the factory settings. Press + or - to
reset the videofunctions. RESETappears on theTV screen momentarily
whilethe functions are being adjusted.

Press

MENU

until the
second

VIDEO

Menu
appears

The COLOR function adjusts the amount of color in the picture. Press + or -

to select COLOR, then press + to increase or press - to decrease color.

The TINT function adjusts the color of flesh tones. Press + or - to select

TINT. Press + to add more green tint or press - to add more.red tint.

The CONTRAST function adjusts the overall brightness and contrast of the
picture. Press + or - to select CONTRASZ Press + to increase or press - to

decrease contrast.

The BRIGHTNESS function adjusts the brightness of the dark portions of the
picture. Press + or - to select BRIGHTNESS. Press + to increase or
press - to decrease brightness.

The SHARPNESS function adjusts picture sharpness. Press + or - to select
SHARPNESS. Press + to increase or press - to decrease.

Adjustment

Displays

These functions are displayed individually at the bottom of the screen once
they have been selected. The setting can be adjusted at that time by pressing

either the + or - button.

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Operating Features

Languages

The on-screen displays in this TV can
be displayed in three languages:
Engl£sh, French, and Spanish. When
you select a language, most of the
displays will be shown on the screen
in your preferred language.

Selecting a language

1. Press MENU once to bring up the

main menu and highlight

ENGLISH.

.

Press + or- to select FRANCAIS
(French), ESPANOL (Spanish),

or ENGLISH.

Closed Captioning

Closed captioning lets you display the

audio portion of a program as text on
the TV screen. This is useful to the

hearing impaired or anyone who
wants to watch a program without the

sound.

There are two types of closed
captioning available: C1 (Caption 1)

and C2 (Caption 2). C1 displays the
full translation of the primary

lan_;uage in your area. C2 may be
used as a source for secondary
languages, simplified English, or

othe,r translations transmitted in your

area..

The closed captioning feature in this
TV does not support a Text Mode.

Typically, the Text Mode consists of
program information, weather
bulletins, local activities, etc.

Closed captioning is not available on
all channels or at all times. Only
specific programs are encoded with
closed captioning information (CC).

Setting Closed Captioning

1. Press MENU until CAPTION

OFF is highlighted.

2. Press 4-or - to select OFF, C1,

or C2.

3. When finished, the display

disappears from the screen.

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The screen displays the TV

program's audio portion as text if

the program has closed

captioning.

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Operating Features

SETUP Menu

Press MENU until SETUP is highlighted. Then press + to select the SETUP
menu. Press MENU to move down the menu and + and - to adjust each

function. When using the FM radio, only the first Setup menu appears.

Press

MENU

to select

SETZIP

SETUP

By setting the Sleep function, you program your TV or radio to turn itself

off after a certain period of time. This is useful whenever you want to watch
TV or listen to the radio for an hour or so before going to sleep. Press the +
or - button to select the length of time you want the TV or radio to stay on.

Details are on page 12.

1st

SETUP

Menu
Screen

You can program your TV or radio to turn itself on at a specific time by

setting the ALARM time function and turning the ALARM:ON/OFF function

ON. Details are on page 13.

Thee, ARM:ON/OFF function lets you turn the alarm on or off by pressing
the ÷ or - button. Details are on page 13.

After setting the CLOCK function, the time is displayed on the 'IV screen
whenever you change channels or press DISPLAY on the remote control.

Press and hold - to set the correct hours and + to set the correct minutes.

are on page 3.

Press

MENU

until the
second

SETUP

Menu
appears

AUTOPROGRAM

When you press + or - to start theAUTOPROGRAM function, the TV cycles
through all channels and places only the active channels for your area in its
channel memory. The channel memory is the list of channels the TV stops
on when you press CHANNEL up or down. Details are onpage 14.

The EDIT CHANNELS function allows you to edit the channel memory by

adding or erasing channels. Details are on page 14.

The ANTENNA:CABLE/AIR function tells your TV whether you have cable

or a home antenna connected to it. The TV adjusts this function for you
when you start theAUTOPROGRAM function. If you wish to adjust it
manually, press + or - to switch between the CABLE andA/R setting.

The LIST FEATURES function activates your TV to automatically list a
variety of its special features. When this display is selected, start this feature
by pressing the + button. The feature list continues until it is stopped by
pressing any button on the front of the TV or DONE on the remote.

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Operating Features

Sleep Timer Operation

By setting the Sleep Timer, you can

program your TV or FM radio to turn

itself off after a certain period of time
(up to four hours). This is useful

whenever you want to watch TV or
listen to the radio for an hour or so

before going to sleep.

Setting the Sleep Timer

1. Press MENU until SETUP is

highlighted. Then press + to select
the SETUP menu.

SETUP

4. When the Sleep Timer is turned on,
the letters SLP appear on the screen

whenever you change channels or
stations or press DISPLAY.

2. Press + to select the length of time

you want the TV to stay on. Each
press of the + button adds 30
minutes. Each press of the - button

subtracts 30 minutes.

5. Repeat step 1 to see the amount of
time remaining before the TV shuts

itself off.

32 minutes

remaining

3. When finished, the display
disappears from the screen in a few

seconds. To make it disappear
more quickly, press DONE on the

remote.

6. When the Sleep Timer counts down
to one minute, the Sleep Timer

display appears on the screen.
When this display appears, press

DONE to cancel the Sleep Timer if

you want the TV or radio to remain

on.

Cancelling Sleep Timer

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

Press the - button until the screen

shows" • "

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Operating Features

Alarm Timer Operation

The TV or radio can be
programmed to turn itself on at a

specific time within a 24-hour
period by setting the Alarm Tuner.
This is useful for using the TV as

an :alarm clock. Instead of waking
up to a buzz, wake up to a favorite
TV program. You may also set the
timer for a special program that
you might otherwise forget.

Setting the Alarm Timer

1. Press MENU until SETUP is
highlighted. Then press + to select

the SETUP menu.

4. When the Alarm Timer is turned

on, the letters ALM appear on the
screen whenever you change
channels or press DISPLAY.

Once you set the Alarm Timer, the
TV or radio turns on at the preset
time, stays on for one hour, and
then shuts_off. You may need to
adjust the channel and volume
level before activating the Alarm

Timer. The Alarm Timer turns on
the TV to the TV channel or radio
station and the volume level that
was selected the last time the TV
or radio was on.

2. Press MENU until ALARM is

highlighted. Press - to select the
correct hour and press + to select

the correct minutes.

3. After you set the ALARM time,

press MENU to select

ALARM:ON/OFF. Press + or- to

switch this setting to the ON
position.

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The TV turns on at the preset time

and automatically sets the Sleep

Timer to 1 hour (60 minutes). It

operates for 60 minutes then shuts
off.

To turn the TV off before the 60
minutes is up, just press POWER

on the TV or the remote. If you
wish to watch TV longer than 60
minutes, then cancel the Sleep
Timer by setting it to "-:--'.

Details are on page 12.

Turning the Alarm On and Off

1. PressMENU until the ALARM:
ON/OFF function is selected.

2. Press + or - to switch between ON

and OFF.

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Operating Features

AutoProgramming Channel Memory

The Channel Memory is the list of
TV channel numbers your "IV will
stop on when you press the
CHANNEL up or down button. You
can program any list of channels into
the channel memory although your
TV i,; so at_tomatic that you will
probably never need to manually
operate this feature. If you do,
follow the instructions at the right.

The first time you turn on the TV, it
cycles through all channels and
plac_:s active channels into the
channel me mol-y. You can then add
or erase channels as desired by
following the instructions in the
"Editing Channel Memory" section
at the fight.

Notes:

• Signals from scrambled cable channels

and some cable channels having unusual
signal conditions may not be

autoprogrammed.

• To prevent the "IV from losing its
channel memory, make sure the outlet

you plug your TV into is "on" all the
time. Do not plug the TV into an outlet
that can be turned on and off by a wall

switch. Also do not plug the TV into an
o_ttlet on the back of another device

(such as a cable-TV converter box) that
is turned off when the device is turned

off.

• If there is an extended power failure,
your TV will automatically reprogram

active channels the first time you turn it
on after the power failure.

1. Connect home antenna(s) or cable

to your set,

2. Press MENU until SETUP is

highlighted. Press ÷ to select the
SETUP menu.

SETUP

3. Repeatedly press MENU until

AUTOPROGRAM is highlighted.

2rid

SETUP

Menu

4. Press + to begin AutoProgramming.

The TV cycles through all channels
and places only active channels into

memory.

Editing Channel Memory

Follow these instructions to erase and
add channels.

1. Press MENU until SETUP is
highlighted. Press + to select the

SETUP menu.

2. Repeatedly press MENU until EDIT
CHANNELS is highlighted. Press

÷ to select EDIT CHANNELS.

2nd

SETUP

Menu

°

Select the channel number by
pressing CHANNEL up or down or

two number buttons on the remote.
When "+" appears next to the

channel number, the channel is in
the channel list. Press - to erase the

channel.
When "-" appears next to the

channel number, the channel is not
in the channel list. Press + to add

the channel.

5. When the TV finishes cycling, you
can check the channels in memory
by pressing CHANNEL up or down.

4. Press- to erase or press the + to
add.

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Connecting Your TV

Antenna/Cable Information

Most modem TV antennas receive both
VH_ (Very High Frequency) and UHF

(Ultra High Frequency) channels.
Channels 2-13 are VHF channels, and

cheaanels 14-69 are UHF channels.

Typical

Indoor

Antenna

__ Typical

Outdoor
Antenna

In most situations you will get better
picture quality if you use an outdoor
an_tennaor connect your TV to a cable-

TV system. If this is not possible,

connect the indoor antenna supplied with
your TV.

Cable-TV delivers both VHF and UHF
channels and other channels not available

from your antenna.
Shown below are two basic types of

antenna cables. Signals from a home
antenna may be conducted through either

type. Cable-TV signals, however, are
always conducted through round, 75-ohm

coaxial cable.

Types of Antenna Cables

Flat 300-ohm

twin-leadcable

1_1_<1---_- Slip-onEnd

-,_----.---_ Screw-on End

Round75-ohm

coaxial cable

Use the connector shown below to
connect your antenna or cable-TV system

to the back of the TV.

Washer

Antenna

Conne_or__._.._

_ Nut

IMPORTANT NOTE: Antenna

connector, nut, and washer must be
in place when TV is in use.

• Follow the instructions onpage 16 if
you intend to connect the indoor

antenna supplied with your TV.

-or-

" Follow the instructions on page 17 if

you intend to connect an indoor or
outdoor antenna to your TV.

-or-

" Follow the instructions onpage 18 if

you intend to connect a cable- TV
system to your TV.

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Connecting Your TV

Dipole Antenna Connection

Follow the steps to connect the indoor
antenna supplied with your TV (only if
you do not connect an outdoor antenna or
a cable-TV system).

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Insert the antenna base into the
pocketed slot on the back of your

set. Stand at the back of your set
with the antenna twin-lead facing

you, and press the base of the
antenna into the slot until it locks in

place.

Connect the ends of the twin-lead to

the Antenna Adapter (supplied).

Connect the Antenna Adapter to the

ANTENNA connector on the back of

the TV.

Later, after you've turned on the
TV, adjust the length and position

of the antenna rods for best
reception.

• For viewing VHF channels, extend

the rods fully.

• For viewing UHF channels,
shorten the rods for best reception.

• For listening to the radio, adjust
the antenna rods for best reception

if necessary.

Dipole Antenna (Supplied)

/,,,,

Slot

Antenna Adapter Q

(Supplied)

ANTENNA

0

Base

Lead

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Connecting Your TV

Home Antenna Connections

Follow one of the steps below to connect an indoor or outdoor antenna to your TV (not a cable-TV system).

A If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries only VHF (channels 2-13),

only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this:

Cable ANTENNA

From [_ _ Back

Home _ of

TV

Antenna VHF or UHF Only

or

VHF/UHF Combination

B

" --OR-

If the antenna cable coming from your home antenna is a 300-ohm flat twin lead that carries only VHF (channels 2-13),
only UHF (channels 14-69), or VHF and UHF channels, connect it to your set like this:

Cable _rrE.NA
From Push on _ Back

Home _ _ of

Antenna TV

VHF or UHF Only

or Adapter

VHF/UHFCombination (supplied)

--OR-

C If the antenna canes coming from your home antenna(s) are a 75-ohm round coaxial cable that carries VHF (channels 2-13)

and a 300-ohm flat twin-lead cable for UHF (channels 14-69), connect them to your set like this:

Cables UHF _ ...... Push on

From
Home _-!_ and " Back

Antenna(s) of

Transformer** Antenna Mixer*

Note: Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to (such as #AH011) (use only #193984)
the UHF screws on the Antenna Mixer and the VHF

antenna cableto thescrews markedVHF.

-OR-

D If the antenna wires coming from your home antenna(s) are two 300-ohm flat twin-lead cables as shown here, connect them

to your set like this:

Push on

Cables UHF

From

Home > and
Antenna(s)

VHF

Note: Be sure to connect the UHF antenna cable to the UHF screws on the Antenna
Mixer and the VHF antenna cable to the screws marked VHF.

Antenna Mixer*

(use only #193984)

ANTENNA

Back

of

TV

* _ Optional accessory available from your dealer. Only use Antenna Mixer (Stock #193984).

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Connecting Your TV

Cable-TV Connections

Follow one of these steps to connect a cable-TV system to your TV instead of a home antenna.
vary,, you may wish to consult your local cable-TV company for additional information.

Since cable-TV systems

A Follow this diagram if your cable company does not require a cable box (no scrambled channels):

Incoming [_Cable _ '

ANTENNA Back

°'

"Iv

B Follow-this diagram if your cable company requires a cable box thatcan be controlled by remote control:

Cable [_

RemembertotuneyourTV tothe
outputchannelofthecablebox

our channels via the cable box.

CABLE BOX

Back

of

TV

C Follow this diagram if your cable company requires a cable box that cannot be controlled by remote control:

Incoming
Cable

®

©

Note: These optional accessories (2-way
splitter(_), A/B switch(_), and three coaxial
cables @) are available as a kit under

#,M-I041BL.*

©

CABLE BOX

©

®

ANTENNA

Back

of

TV

The "A" position on the A/B switch lets you select all

non-scrambled channels by the TV's remote.

The "B" position allows you to select scrambled channels
via the cable box. Remember to tune your TV to the

output channel of the cable box (usually 2, 3, or 4)
when selecting channels via the cable box.

* Optional accessories are available from most dealers or electronics supply stores.

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Connecting Your TV

Cable-TV Operation

Your new TV is designed to receive
up to 181 'IV channels, including 125
non-scrambled cable channels (see
chart below). To use this TV on a
cable-TV system, confirm that the

cable-TV, system is properly
connected to your TV. Since cable

systems vary, you may wish to
consult your local cable-TV company

for additional information.

If ),our cable-TV company follows
EIA/NCTA channelidentification

sta:ndards, most of the channels
offered by_your cable company will

be identified by channel numbers that
are identical to those on your TV. For
example, if your cable-TV system has
programs on cable channel 20, you
can choose this channel by selecting

channel 20 on your TV.

Some cable-TV companies do not
follow the EIA/NCTA standards and

instead assign their own channel
identification. For example, some

use the standard broadcast channel
numbers (2-13) for channels 2-13,

but identify their other channels with
letters. If your cable company does

not follow the EIA/NCTA standards,

ask them for a cross reference that

shows to which channels you should
tune your TV to receive their cable-

TV channels.

Scrambled Cable-TV Channels

Some cable companies offer
"premium-pay" channels in which

the signal is scrambled.
Descrambling these signals for
normal viewing may require the use
of a cable box which is generally
provided by the cable company.

How you connect the cable box to
your TV depends upon whether or

not the cable box can be controlled
by remote control. If your cable box

is remote controllable, you will want
to connect it as shown in Diagram B

on the previous page.

If your cable box cannot be

controlled by remote control, you

will still be able to remotely control
"unscrambled" channels with the

connection shown in Diagram C on

the previous page.

The chart below lists the "total" channel and cable capability count.

• Ultraband (Channels 65-94 and 100-125 or
W+29 to W+84)

Total"

Low VHF A-8 (Channel 01)
VHF (Channels 2-13)*

UHF (Channels 14-69)
Low Midband A-5 through A-1 (Channels 95-99)**
Midband (Channels 14-22 or A-I)

Superband (Channels 23-36 or J-W)
Hyperband (Channels 37-64 or W+I to W+28)

12"

56

68 125

1

12 *

5**

9

14
28
56

* VHF is only counted once in total channel count because you can receive channels 2-13 on

both off-fir and cable channels. Therefore the total channel count for off-air" and
"cable" is 181 channels (68+125-12=181).

**Channels 95, 96, and 97 are not applicable in Canada. Therefore, the total number in Canada

is 178.

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Connecting Your TV

Using DC Power Cord

How' to Operate TV on DC
Power (Car Battery)

You can power your "IV from a
12-volt car, truck, or RV battery by

using the optional DC power cord.
Instructions are below.

1. Unplug the AC cord from the

wall outlet.

2. Unplug the AC cord from the

back of your TV.

.

Plug the square end of the DC
power cord into the back of your
_f_ (Use the same 4-prong

outlet for both the AC cord and
the DC power cord.) The plug is

designed to fit only one way.

Back of TV

4. Plug the round end of the DC

power cord into an automobile
cigarette lighter socket.

5. Operate the TV the same way as
you would if the set were on AC

power.

Replacing Fuse in DC
Power Cord

There is a safety fuse in the plug of
the DC power cord. If the fuse

blows out, follow the steps below to
replace it.

1. Unscrew the end of the plug by
turning it counterclockwise.

2. When you remove the end, you
will see the fuse.

.

Replace fuse with a new
125-volt, 13-amp fuse such as

#149823 (available from your

local dealer).

Note: If the spring falls out of the plug,

be sure to install it before you reattach

the end.

4. Screw end (with new fuse

attached) back on plug.

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Accessories

Remote Control

This is the remote that came packed
with your TV. You can use the
order form to order it direct by mail.

Optional Remote

This remote not only controls your

"IN'but can also control most brands
of remote-controllable VCR's, cable

boxes, and audio equipment.

213723

RCU100

Dipole Antenna

Designed to attach to the back of
your TV. Can be used for both

VHF and UHF channels.

Stereo Headphone

These lightweight, high
performance headphones let you
listen to your TV without
disturbing others. These
headphones come with two
adapters for maximum versatility
when using them with other
products.

Antenna Cables

Screw-on Antenna Cable

Attaches to the round antenna

connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)

on the back of your VCR or TV.

The ends screw onto the connectors
for a secure connection.

156265

l/4-inch

Stereo Adapter

3.5mm

Mono Adapter

Push-on Antenna Cable

Attaches to the round antenna
connectors (called 75-ohm F-type)

on the back of your VCR or TV.
Ends push on for a quick

connection.

Gold-Tipped Cables

AH06SG(6-ft)

AH066G(10-rt)

Note: All specifications and descriptions of accessories

are subject to change without notice.

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Accessory Order Form

Book No. 1Q57 454-01A

Description Stock No.

Transformer AHO11

Cleaner/Polisher AH035 IS 6.95

Screw-on Antenna Cable (3-ft) AH037 $ 3.95

A/B Switch AH041 $14.95

Cable Connection Kit AH041BL $19.95

Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (6-ft) AH065G $ 6,99

Gold-Tipped Antenna Cable (10-ft) AH066G $ 8.99

Optional Remote Control RCU100 $49.05

DC Power Cord RT010 $28.60

Fuse for DC Power Cord 149823 $ 3.15

Dipole Antenna 156265 $20.30

Replacement Power Cord 192492 $12.20

Antenna Adapter 193983 $ 9.80

Antenna Mixer 193984 $10.73

Replacement Remote Control (CRK63B1) 213723 $59.95

Stereo Headphone 3-5750A $17.95

Pricesare subject to changewithoutnotice.

Total Merchandise ($10 Minimum Order) .......... $

Sales Tax .............................................................. $

We are required by lawto collectthe appropriate
sales taxfor each individual state, county, and
locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping, Handling, and Insurance ...................... $

Total Amount Enclosed ....................................... $

Use VISA or MasterCard preferably. Money order
or check must be in U.S. currency only. No COD

or CASH.

5.00

All accessories are subject to availability.
Where applicable, we will ship a superseding model.

Total

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Accessories

Charge your order on your VISA

or MasterCard by

filling in below

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Print or type your name and

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A complete and correct order will
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Please make sure that both sides of this form have
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United States and Canada Orders

Orderby phone using your Visa or MasterCard. Call the
toll-free number listed below between 8AM and 8PM

Eastern Standard Time. Use this number only to place an
order for accessory items listed on this order form.

1 - 800 -338 -0376

Most orders are shipped UPS within 72 hours of receipt. If it
is not possible to ship within 30 days, we will notify you.

For mail order, detach and mail the completed order form
with credit card information, money order, or check in U.S.

currency (made payable to Thomson Consumer Electronics)
to the following address:

Video Accessories
P.O. Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

For more information on these accessories write to the

following address:

Video Accessories Customer Service
Thomson Consumer Electronics

Distributor & Special Products
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Depfford, NJ 08096-2088

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This offer is valid only in the 50 United States. For
international orders, please send your request for quotation

(not an order) to:

International Customer Service

Thomson Consumer Electronics

Distributor & Special Products
2000 Clements Bridge Rd
Depfford, NJ 08096-2088 USA

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Caring for Your TV

Cleaning and Care

Dust TV as required, using a soft cloth or the dusting
attachment of your vacuum cleaner. Occasionally
vacuum the ventilation slots in the cabinet to help assure

adequate ventilation. Take care not to scratch the plastic
surfaces.

If your TV's cabinet has a textured finish, do not use

furniture polish. Because textured finishes are porous,

using furniture polish will mar their appearance. They
can be easily cleaned with a damp, soft cloth.

To clean the screen, you can wipe it with a damp, soft
cloth. Then dry it with a soft cloth. (A mild soap may be

used on the screen if it is extremely dirty.) Be sure to turn

off the TV before cleaning the screen, and do not allow
liquid to run down the screen and inside the TV.

A special antistatic cleaning and
polishing solution (AH035) is

available for use on most TV
screens and non-textured cabinets.

This non-abrasive formula imparts
brilliance, repels static, and resists
fingerprints. Lint-free polishing

cloths are included.

AH035

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Trouble Checks

You may have problems that can be f'Lxedwith a few minor adjustments. Look for the
type of problem you are having below and then try the suggestions to get your TV
going again. For warranty information see the back cover.

TV Trouble

TV will not turn on

Controls don't work

Intermittent or no remote

Checks and Adjustments

• 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 are "dead". Try using the POWER button on TV.

• Maybe remote control was not aimed at remote sensor.

• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.

• Try unplugging set for 15 minutes and then turning it on again.

• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.

• Maybe something was between the remote and the remote sensor.

• Maybe batteries in remote are weak or dead. Try replacing batteries.

• Maybe batteries were installed incorrectly. Try replacing batteries correctly.

Turns off while playing

• Sleep Timer function may have been activated.

• If'IV turned on because of alarm, it will automatically turn off after one hour.

• 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.

• Make sure power cord is fully inserted into back of TV.

Turns on unexpectedly i • Alarm function may be turned on.

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Blank screen I • Try another channel.

• Maybe FM radio is selected. Try pressing DISPLAYbutton on the remote.

No sound, picture okay • Maybe sound is muted. Try pressing VOL up button to restore sound.

• If headphones are connected, sound from TV speakers will be muted.

Can't select certain channel

No picture, no sound

Sound okay, picture poor

Picture okay, sound poor

Irnproper color in one or more areas of
the picture during AC operation.

• Channel may not be in channel memory. Try using number buttons.

• If using VCR, check to make sure TV/VCR switch on VCR is in correct position.

• To select cable-TV channels over 99 (up to 125), press and hold number button 1 until

1-- appears on the screen. Then press the other two numbers.

•If watching VCR (connected through antenna input), make sure TV is tuned to

channel 3 or 4-same as CH3/CH4 switch on VCR. Also check to make sure TV/VCR
switch on VCR is in correct position.

•Maybe FM radio is turned on but not tuned to an active station. PressDISPLAY on

remote.

• Check antenna connections.

•Try adjusting SHARPNESS function to improve weak signals.

•Try another channel.

•Try unplugging set for a minimum of 15 minutes and then turning it on again. For

best results you should place the set in the position you will be watching it before you
plug it back in.

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Trouble Checks

I TV Trouble

DC power carcord doesn't work (set will
not operate with DC power cordbut will
with AC cord)

Checks and Adjustments

•Make sure cord is firmly attached to both cigarette lighter socket and back of TV.

• Check fuse in DC power cord. You may need to replace the fuse.

•Check to see if cigarette lighter works.

Closed captioning doesn't work

•Make sure closed captioning is turned on to either C1 or C2.

•Closed captioning appears only on the screen if the program is being broadcast with

closed captioning.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Aaay defect in material or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• 90 days for labor charges.

• One year for parts.

• Two years for picture tube.

The warrarity period for rental units begins with the first rental.

What we will do:

• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter the labor

charges to repair your television.

• Pay any Authorized RCA Television Servicenter for the new

or, at our option, rebuilt replacement parts and picture tube
required to repair your television.

How you get service:

• For screen sizes of 20" and smaller:

Take your RCA television to any Authorized RCA Television

Servicenter.

• For screen sizes larger than 20":
Request in-home service from any Authorized RCA Television

Servicenter.

• To identify your nearest Authorized RCA Television
Servicenter, ask your Dealer, look in the Yellow Pages, or call

1-800-336-1900.

• Show the service technician your evidence of purchase date.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner's Manual clearly describes
how to install, adjust, and operate your television. Any

additional information should be obtained from your Dealer.)

• Installation and related adjustments.

• Signal reception problems not caused by your television.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Remote control batteries.

• A television that has been modified or incorporated into other

products or used for institutional or other commercial
purposes.

• A television purchased or serviced outside the USA.

Product Registration:

• 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.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal fights, and you may
also have other fights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your television in Canada:

• The Canadian Warranty applies in place of this Warranty.

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Thomson Consumer Electronics
600 N Sherman Dr, PO Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976

If your TV needs service, please contact your dealer or the
nearest servicenter. Please do not send any products to the

Indianapolis address listed above or on the box. This only adds
delays for service of your TV. See how to get service above in

the warranty.

If you would like a copy of this manual in French,
please follow the instructions below.

Si un livret d'instructions en fran_ais n'est pas inclus
avec votre appareil, vous pouvez en ob!enir un

(INDIQUER LE NUMERO DE MODELE, VOTRE
NOM, ET VOTRE ADRESSE) en vous adressant h:

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Service des donnees techniques

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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

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